THE ASHBUBTON GUABDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBEE 27, 1880.

Printed and published daily, at the Guardian Office, ; Saunders’ Buildings, East street, •; Ashburton, .by. James .MucLean Dunn, residing at Tancred street, Ashburton, -;A Monday, December 27, ißßoi



Hotels. New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. GEORGE W. COLLINSON, J[ (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676 Railway hotel. South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. PORT TIT IN E OR T YV IN E FOR INVALIDS. NVAL I D S . f | jHOS. QUILL begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and district that he can supply them with PORT WINE OF THE FINEST QUALITY (suitable for Invalids), as shipped direct by Warre Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), • Ashburton. 751g-336c Boarding Houses, &c. Board and lodging, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—Stalls and Loose Boxes.—Stalls, Is.—Boxes as per agreement. Good Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 NEW PROPRIETOR. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Havelock Street. THE undersigned having taken the above Hotel, hopes by strict atten tion to business to merit a fair share of Public patronage. Board and Lodging, Ll per week; Meals and Beds, Is. GEORGE WATTS. Proprietor. 644 c PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, "iTTROM the A 1 Resturant to the 1! ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and- customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 528 . SOUTH RAKAIA BOARDING HOUSE * T A NDREW.S begs to inform | AX. tf " XX the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he has i taken the premises adjoining McKerrow j and Co.’s Grain Store, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. Good accommodation for Travellers, MEALS Is. BEDS Is. A. J. ANDREWS, Proprietor. 113 g Business Notices. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing : G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description ?. Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats, Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c, NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” &c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. .Agent for the Ashburton Gucirdictn, Note the address ; MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513* Balt. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station.



Business Notices. FRUIT AND ITALIAN 13 j WAREHOUSE (Second door from Orr and Co’s.), EAST STREET. H. M. CARSON (Late of Orr & Go’s.) Wishes to inform the people of Ashbur ton and district that he intends Opening on THURSDAY, 9th inst., with a choice selection of Fruits and Fancy Goods, and will sell at such reasonable prices as will be within the reach of all. He will have constant supplies of Choice Fruits from Melbourne and Sydney, as the season advances, and his motto will be Pro Bono Publico. H. M. CARSON. December 8, 1880. 707 Miss Buckman, MILLINER, DRESSMAKER, Ladies’ Habit Maker, JUVENILE OUTFITTER, &c., &c., (From Melbourne, and of PETER STREET, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Military Out fitting Establishment), RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSI NESS at the above address, and trusts, by strict attention to their orders, and the well-known elegance of her styles, based upon the most scientific principles, to secure their patronage. Wedding Outfits, Fancy Ball Dresses, Childi en’s Fancy Suits, to order on the most .reasons ole terras. P.S.—Ladies wishing to make up their | own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to style and ma king up. Miss Buckman also guarantees a perfect Fit in every case. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON, Near Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Adjoining R. G. Rnxton’s Military Out fitting Establishment. 633 NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very 1 moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 M EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 319 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AVELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONG A YES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, ■ With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAYITT, 614 East street. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- VV tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust,'Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. We supply the Osborne Twine Binder. We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Bay, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists on application. 688 GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in packets or tins, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. 9 Po



Business Notices Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders proudly attended to. 619 NOTICE. SALE & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. Everett bros. & Co., before transferring their business, will hold a Great Clearing Sale Probably lasting Two Months, THE TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT Will be Continued. The Sale Commences WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Ist. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 659 STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED, WANTED KNOWN, that thr CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER > ontinues to Supply First-Class Booi s and Shoos at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, a. an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address — C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 Thomas Williams, TINWALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All hinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises, 654 Marsh & Groves. ■pANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always bn hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312 “SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken _ in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to , him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, Ac. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-96g CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, he _ hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, COOPERATIVE BAKERY.



Business Notices. Friedlander Bros. ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF WOOL, GRAIN, AND ALL -KINDS OF Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the above, placed in iur hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial markets. TWINE BINDER. We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the PEERING TWINE BINDER for the County of Ashburton, and as only a limited number can be sup plied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for the next season, should ORDER SAME at ON CE from the Agents. The PEERING TWINE BINDER awarded GOLD MEDAL at Ashburton, six machines competing; took special prize at Oamaru trial, &c., &c. HAVE ALSO ON HAND, McCORMICK’S, OSBORNE’S & WOOD’S Beapers & Binders with LATEST IMPROVEMENTS, at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Freight added. We have now on view, a few Second-Hand REAPERS and BINDERS, in thorough good working order, which we will dispose of at a very LOW FIGURE. A complete Assortment of extras for all Reapers and Binders, kept on the pre mises. ARE JUST LANDING SIXTY-FIVE TONS OF BEST SOFT STEEL ' Binder Wire (Made expressly to our order), And it will be of great advantage to farmers to give early orders, as the QUALITY CANNOT BE EQUALLED. QORNSACKS I CORNSACKS I i We have to arrive our season's ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Fullaized, extra strong, four-bushel, manu factured expressly to our order, for English wheat shipments. These Cornsacks, being purchased by ua direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. WE have been favored with the AGENCY of WILBERS PATENT EUREKA Hay Mowers, As only a limited quantity of these machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Ashbur ton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early. mHE NEW IMPROVED JL ALEHOUSE Yaneless Windmill Is now on exhibition in front of our store. The prices £re considerably lowered and within the reach of everybody. Come and examine them. Implements, &c. TO FARMERS, WE CA.N OFFER now at remark ably LOW PRICES- Hornsby’s H., H.H., R. 8., and R.O, Ploughs Reid and Gray’s Double and Single furrow Ploughs, and extras for same. Reid and Gray’s Drays, Rollers, Har rows, etc. Bentall’s, Richmond’s, and Chandler’s Horsepowers and Chaff-cutters. We have further a large stock of— Douglas and Gould’s American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping, and farm and station stores of all kinds. JQ R A P E R Y. WE ARE JUST OPENING, in addition to our well-selected stock, our SPRING AND SUMMER Drapery Imported direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in orders to make room for coming shipments. Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior Boots and Shoes of colonial manufacture. OUR GROCERY and PROVISION DEPARTMENT is characterised by the best qualities of TEAS, SUGARS, v DRIED FRUITS, &c. And the best brands of Warehousemans goods, sold at smallest possible profits. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be sur passed. Ironmongery in all its branches. Orders punctually attended to, FRIEDLANDER BROS., AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Business Notices. GREAT REDUCTION : IN THE PRICE ,Q3T j DRAPERY GOODS! AT - 1 orr & Co :i 1 HAYING received a large stock of NEW GOODS ex Crusader a month later-than expected, we will offer for the next TWO MONTHS, at SWEEPING REDUCTIONS, our entire Stock, so. that we may effect a complete clearance.' Established now nearly five years on the system of selling all our Goods ‘ at Net Cash Prices without we still continue to adhere to that principle, believing it to be the best adapted to pro tect the interests of our customers, stfiall profits and quick Sales being our motto, We make it'a point to please our custo mers, no matter at what trouble, believing that every customer'well served will not only come again but recommend their friends. We would also impress on the public the many advantages to be derived from purchasing from houses who remain per manent in the district, as they cannot expect to be so well treated by parties who come only for a few months or weeks and then clear out. for pastures new. Drapers come and drapers go, but we plod on. THE STOCK CONSISTS OF Millinery. We hold a large stock of English Trimmed Bonnets and Hats.' Untrimmed Hats in great variety, at 9d, Is fid, to Cs (3d. Ostrich Feathers in every variety and shade. French and English Flowers at all prices. Evening Flowers for balls, Ac. Several" hundred pieces Ribbons, every color and shade, at reduced prices. Silks.., . Bonnet Silks, Satins, and Velvets. All the new shades in Silks and Satins fop Millinery .purposes. Pompadour and Broche Silks and Satins for combinations. Dress Silks in m;- y shades, at reduced prices. Black Dress Silks, at 4s 6d, 5s 9d, to 9s 6d. Washing Dress Material. Pompadour Satins, Cambrics, Oatmeals, Striped and Checked Galateas. A large assortment of Prints, at 4d, sd, and 6d. Colored Dress Material. Colored Alpacas, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, worth 4d per yard more. Colored Cords, Costume Twills, Wool Beiges, Poplins. Athol Lustres, Alpaca and new Mixtures, lOd to Is 6d per yard. Black Dress Material. Black Merino, Black Satins, Black Poplins. Black Russel Cords, Black Persian Cords, in great variety, at very prices. U nderskirts, U mbrellas. White Tucked Skirts, at 3s, 3s 9d, 4s 6d, to 9s 6A. Black Satin Skirts, Black Quilted Satin Skirts, &c. Several dozen new Sunshades at reduced prices. Black Satin Sunshades, Pompadour and others. Boots and Shoes. We are at present showing an immense assortment of Ladies’ Kid Boots, from Gs 6d to 14s 6d. Splendid value, well made, and guaranteed. Ladies’ Shoes in great variety. Children’s English and Colonial - made Boots, under former prices, commenc ing at Is per pair. One trunk of Girls’ Elastic-side Kid Boots, slightly 7 stained, will be given away at 4s 6d per pair. Men’s Boots at our usual low prices in every variety. Carpets and Oilcloths. A splendid variety of Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, 2s under last year’s prices, to clear out a heavy stock. Oilcloths in every width, Is per yard under usual prices. Dressmaking. We. pay special attention to this depart ment, believing that no matter how cheap goods are sold unless properly made up, with a perfect fit, there can be no satisfac tion. Wedding and Mourning orders made up on the shortest notice, and a splendid fit guaranteed. Clothing and Tailoring. Men’s Suits from 45s to 85s. Men’s Pants at 12s 6d to 22a 6d. Men’s Ballarat and Paget Coats. Boy’s Clothing in great variety. Men’s Hats, from 3s 6d upwards. Men’s and Boys’ Straw Hats. Men’s Helmet Hats. T ailoring. Suits made to order from 755. Men’s Trousers made to measure. Evening dress and clerical suits receive special attention. We hold an immense stock of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds to select from. English and Scotch Tweeds in great variety, also the celebrated Blarney, Cork, and Killarney Tweeds in a great many patterns. Blankets and Flannels. Kaiapoi Flannels at Is 4d to 2a 6d. Kaikoura Flannel, Is 3d to 2s, Kaiapoi Blankets, at 17s 6d upwards. Wools in every shade, very cheap. ORE AND CO., IMPORTERS. Ashburton, Dec. Ist, 1880



Business Notices. ear THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE OAREFUELY READ AND RE •, MEMBERE.P BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED T'N FENCING. •- THE PATENT OVAL ' SAMSON FENCE WIRE been, before-the; public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the nutations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire ; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED, The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT'OVAL SAMSON WIRE, ■ )\ r IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark ; M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was itsbeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respecaltry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any person erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. We have had instances brought under our notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. ADDRESS M‘Lean Bros. & Rigg* IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE TRADE MARK M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents,: to deliver the Patent Oval Samson' Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England'or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. Notice. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers aiid Rigg, 69 Elizabeth Street Melbourne. .



Bushins Notices. 0 JEi iS 11T S£ Y • A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased tho stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. •AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 4£3 JUST RECEIVED. A Recherche Assortment of CHRIST MAS and NEW YEAR CARDS ; also, nice selection of TOYS, ALBUMS, and FANCY GOODS, suitable for the Christmas season. H. M. JONES, STATIONER, East Street and Baring Square. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 710 Sporting, Athletics, &c. fJIHE SOUTH RAKAIA Animal Sports Will take place on MONDAY, THE 27th DECEMBER. Particulars on Handbills. A Dance Will be held in the Evening, in the Town Hall. Admission —2s. 6d. 753 WAKANUI SPORTS ! WAKANUI SPORTS ! WAKANUI SPORTS. TO be held ON NEW YEAR’S DAY, January Ist, 1881. List op Officers. Starter —Mr. W. Cockle. Judges— Messrs. J. Brown and E. Thomas. Hon. Trea surer—Mr. E. Thomas. Hon. Secretary —Mr. E. Thomas. Handicapper —Mr. J. Sturgeon. Clerics of Course _ —Mr. C. Hill, junr., and Mr. P. Lownie. Programme. 1. Quarter-mile Handicap Hurdle Race. 2. Men’s One Mile Handicap Race. 3. Quoits (distance 21 yards). 4. Men’s Half-mile Handicap Race. 5. Men’s 100 yards Race. 0. Married Men’s 200 yards Race. 7. Men’s Standing High J amp. 8. Men’s Running High J amp. 9. Vaulting with Pole. 10. Throwing Hammer. 11. Tossing Caber. 12. Running Long Jump. 13. Hop, Step, and Jump. 14. Single Girl’s Race, 100 yards (open to all comers). 15. Married Women’s 100 yards Race. 16. Three-legged Race, 100 yards. 17. Sack Race, 100 yards. 18. Old Men’s Race, 100 yards. 19. THE WAKANUI INVENTION. E, THOMAS, 775 Hon. Sec, and Treasurer. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S ANNUAL GATHERING THE SECOND Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton CALEDONIAN SOCIETY will be held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Asssociation’s Show Ground, Ashburton, on MON DA Y AND TUES DA Y, December 27th and 28th, When the prizes enumerated below will bo competed for. Judges for the Sports : For Pipe Music —Messrs. Donald M‘Lean, A M'Coll, M'Kinnon, and J. Mac Lean Dunn. For Quoit Throwing —Messrs. G. M. Robinson and George Kidd. For Caber, Stone, and Hammer, Throwing —Messrs. Stitt, Hay Smith, and W. Anderson. For Highland Dancing and Best Dressed High lander Messrs. Donald M’Lsan, M'Kinnon, Dr. Stuart and A. M'Coll. For Irish Dancing —Messrs. John Boyle, John Black, H. Cullen, and D. Fitzgerald. For Vaulting and Jump ing—Messrs. Reid, Quill, and Millar. Racing Handicappers—Messrs. Ander son and Digby. ‘Judge—Mr. M. Stitt. Starter —Mr. S. Saunders. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS : Entrance Money, Five per Cent, on amount of first prize. Entries can be made with the Secretary up to Eleven o’clock on the day of the sports, for such events as have not come off, except for events Nos. 3, 15, 18, and 22, entries for which must, be in by noon bii the Bth .December. For these handi cap events the handicaps will be declared on the 15th December, and acceptances must be in the Secretary’s hands by noon of the 22nd December. . ', r ' , ’ Members are reminded that their tickets expired on the 30th September last, and that their subscriptions are now due. These are requested to be paid at once to; the Secretary or Treasurer. ‘ . , Y J. MacLEAN DUNN, ' 665 ' • " Hon. Secretary.



Sporting, Athletics,* &c. 7INSLOW AXIsUAL RACES AND t SPORTS. JANUARY Ist, 1881. President —E. G. Wright, Esq. Vice- President —J. Carter, Esq. Judge of Horse Races —M. Stitt, Esq. Judge of Athletics— J. Scott, Esq. Starter for Horse Races— S. Saunders, Esq. Starter for Athletics Forster, Esq. Clerk^of the Course —J. H. Fowler, Esq. Clerk of the Scales Committee — J. Walker (Chairman), Jas. Scott, G. James, Forster, T. Williams (Trea surer), S. Saunders, H, Rainey, J. Cavanagh, T. Gourley, H. Bell; W. Sycamore, J. W. Sycamore, J. B. Rogers (Hon. Secretary). HORSERACES. 1. Hurdle Race—lj miles, over 6 flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. high ; weight, list. Entrance, 1 sov. ; prize; 10 sovs. 2. Winslow-Cup—l£ miles ; weight for age. Entrance, 2 sovs. ; Ist horse, 20 sovs. ; 2nd horse saves his stake. 3. Trotting Race —2 miles; weight, lOst. Entrance, 10s ; prize, ssovs. 4. Hack Race—l mile, catch weights. Entrance 10s. ; Ist prize. 5. Consolation Race—l mile; entrance 10s. ; prize, ssovs. . - Rux.es— 1. No one allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the funds. Should the prize be £2O or over, to subscribe one guinea. 2. All horses to be owned in the County three months prior to the Races. 3. Three to start or no Race. 4 No horse to rim in the Trotting or Hack Race that has won public money. 5. No Protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited with the Secretary, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Com mittee, prove frivolous. 6. No one allowed to train ahorsebri the Course one week before the Races, under a penalty of being disqualified. ATHLETIC SPORTS. First - Second . Prize. ! '.Prize. 1. 100 Yards Race, ent. 2/6 2 6 15 0 2. Standing High Jump, , ent. 2/ ... ... ... 1. 0 10 0 3. Three-legged Race, 150 Yards, ent. 1/ ... ... 0 15, 5 0 4 Hurdle Race, for men, 440 Yards, over 6 flights hurdles, 3 feet high, ent. 2/6... 2 0 15 0 5. Sack Race, 150 Yards, ent. 1/ ... ... ... 0 15 5 0 6. Running High Jump, ent, 2/ 1 O 10 0 7. One-Mile Flat Race, ent. 2/6... ... ... 2 0 15 0 8. Egg and Spoon Race, (the spoon to be carried in the teeth, hands in pockets), 150 Yards, ent. 1/ ... 0 15 5 0 9. Vaulting with Pole, ent. 2/ ... ... ... 1 0 10 0 10. Single Women’s Race, ent. free. Prize a pair of boots, given by Mr. O. Hawkins, Tinwald 11. Men’s 220 Yards Race, ent. 2/- ... 110 10 0 12. Running Long Jump, , ent. 1/- ... 1 0 7 6 13. Men’s Race (over 40), ent. free. Prize a pair of trousers, given by J. Ballan tyne and 00., Christchurch. 14. Consolation Race, ent. 1/- 1 0 10 0 Also, a number of Toys 'and useful articles wil be given for Children’s Sports during the day. Rux.es for Athletic Sports— 1. All competitors to be resident in the County three months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. The Committee will hold a Anal meeting on December 28th, at 8 p.m. sharp. J. B. ROGERS, 778 Hon. Sec.



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