The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. m.-No. ;>or..i

[published every evening..]

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1881.

LPBICE—ONE PENNY.

WILLOWEY.

[from a correspondent,]

A Sunday School anniversary was held' at Willowby, in the schoolroom, oh Wed nesday, Nov. 30. There was a good attendance of children, for whom (and -also for the numerous friends - who as sembled) there was provided ah excellent tea by the ladies of the district. The children entered with great spirit.into the usual games, as did also many of ■ the visitors. Afterwards all assembled again in the schoolroom, which was prettily decorated • for 1 the occasion, and the even-- ihg’s proceedings commenced by Mr Jos. Ward being voted to the chair. Speeches were delivered by the Rev. W.*Keall,- Messrs H. M. Jones, Hodder, 0. Martin/ 0. C. Chapman, and Low, interspersed) with sacred pieces, sung in a very able manner by the scholars, led by ,their musical instructor (Mr Joseph Wheeler) and efficiently accompanied by Mr Thomas Wheeler on the harmonium. The usuM votes of tbanko to those_who had assisted at this very successful gathering, an<L the benediction by the Rev, Mr Keali, ter-', minated the proceedings. /

FEARFUL STORM THROUGHOUT ENGLAND.

Throughout the night of October and the greater part of the two fol lowing days, a gale of wind blew which will leave its record in many a sad tale of wreck and death. Of such tempests London knows little by experience, and rarely hears of them save when^ l the coasts and seaports send tidings inland. A vast city protects itself in some measure from the violence of a storm : its houses shelter each other, so that, except for falling chimney pots and rattling windows, the blast which is driving ships from their anchorage or dashing them on a lee shore passes almost unnoticed. T&d inhabitants of the metropolis, however/., had no need this time of mournful'’ • telegrams arriving from every point of. - the south-western and western shores!, of the kingdom to tell them that an ex traordinary and destructive storm was blowing. At an early hour on October 14 the frantic gusts,, which howled, and roared and drove the heavy rain against the casements, awakened" many a sound sleeper. Those who were already abroad saw. the - wild scud flying across the sky, the leaves whirling through the air and along the streets, and the vicinity of the parks arid squares strewn with large branches of the trees, which were violently tossed, clothed as they were in the almost undiminished.,'l foliage of summer. In Kensington Gardens a score, at least, of fine timber trees, with many newly-planted saplings, ! j lay victims to the blast. An elm which; fell down at Haverstock Hill killed a v cabman. In Burlington street, near : * the Arcade, the front of a publichouse was blown clean out, crushing a cab! which stood underneath. All kinds of curious or lamentable tales come,, in!;i : telling of the damage wrought by the storm among the buildings and parks:... of London and other towns and cities. The roof of a baker’s shop was blown off in Wych street, Strand. Oxford has suffered severely. Many of the splendid elms ornamenting the Broad Walk and the various. College gardens have been levelled to the ground, a loss irreparable forf a century to come, for beautiful : buildings can be restored, but the <■* stately trees which form so grand a part of the picturesqueness of such a. city cannot be soon replaced. At '. ■ Bournemouth the vane and cross of St. Peter’s Church was blown off, and fell 1 crashing through the roof on the seats h • of the worshippers. Telegraphic wires are on all sides overthrown by the . l . wind, and the Postmaster - General; . ’ warns the kingdom to expect delays .! and lost messages. At Windsor serious . mischief has been done to the timber b;:j. about the Castle and in the Long Walken)-I At Trowbridge a train from Salisbury " was very nearly wrecked by runniiVg into two overturned trucks which had" ,f! been fairly blown from one line to the other. But it is, of course, tl\e seaport towns and villages which have I the worst accounts to contHbutp. Swansea and Cardiff reported had an awful night, with frightful seas. At Lylharn a perfect hnrricane pre- .! vailed, sweeping over sea and land, and "X swamping every one of the smaller craft at anchor. All round those of our coasts which lie open to the south west and west similar messages of de- : ( ’ L struction and distress poured in. We hear of mail steamers forced to put back or to stay in harbor ; of vessels seen for one moment laboring in the sea, and at the next lost to sight; of others driving with torn sails and-splin tered spars before the tempest,' ' The flagstaff on the Chain Pier at Brightori - was split, the waves washed over the Capstone Rock at Ilfracombe, and large craft in harbor, which might be considered safe, were in several in stances dashed together, while a vessel in the South-west India Docks was capsized bodily. The wrecks during the week were 130 British and foreign, of which 105 were British, 15 being steamers, making a total of 1,364 for the present year, or an increase of [364 } as compared with the corresponding { period of last year. The increase po the week was 104. The approximate, n , t value of property lost was L 8,000,990,, r . including British L 6,000,000. Eighty five vessels, chiefly British, were lost off the coasts of the United Kingdom: ; during the gale, only 20 being wrecked : in the early part of the week in differ-. , ent parts of the world. The lives lost,/ and missing numbered 138. —Eutopeatt Mail. .



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, COM Al MISSION AGENT, &c. Lahd Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise; .and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock sharp, commencing in the 1 J ! Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS - REQUIRED. Town^abd-Farm - Properties entered on the hooka. No chargie unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY. i of Risks taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. sames Pepperell, AND LAND AGENT, Cathedbal Sqtjabk. Christchurch. Houses to’ Let, and all classes of pro perty far sale.: . 404 c !'.(Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. JL FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Ciyn. Engineees, Vamtaxobs, Licbksed : > Subveyobs, AND Land Beokees, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, : Ashbubton. . 374 i V I #2 engineers, v¥ r 1 AUTHORISED and LlO E N SBD SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Sxkeet, Christchurch. 674 ;; W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISFD AND LICENSED A SURVEYOR, Ford ahd Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn Couity Council office, Hereford street. ; , 959 c ' ——■— Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON " ~ (Next to the Bridge). DUNCAN MoKENZIE, late _of the .firm of Mutch-and McKenzie, hav ingl purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous mehds-and customers for the liberal sup port accorded- -him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he'wUl meet with a full share of public patronage. •• D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothinghut the best quality of Ales, WineC-Mid: Spirits will he kept in stock. The I'tfrelhknbwn reputation of the TABLE will he fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. 50c D. McKENZIE, Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL This undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally, that they will always find every com fort/combined with civility and economy. ■Wines,: Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands/<£c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. 440 c JOHN BOWICK, Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN'S MOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands ohly in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, ggle Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. TheAl Restaurant. JRa HABPER wishes to intimate patrons of her late husband, ■ SlMltikePublic generally, that she has taken tdions Premises in Tanobed i-ssthei Alßestaurant, where s ACCOMMODATION can - all who favor her with a week. , £1 per wee : week, sal*, Is each. Sr JRj % S X ■form the ivmirtiu sl*



Boarding Houses, &c- PRINCE ALBERT BOAR DIN ( HOUSE. [- . In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, th proprietor has taken the PRINC] , ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, wher * a good table will always be kept. Meal Ts each. Good Accommodation fo .Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, am i£l per week, to meet the times. Privat >t Rooms for families. Remember the ad |dress—Charles Truckle, Prince Alber Boarding House, Wills street, nea: the Railway Station, , i • 944 i •yTICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE i ■■■'■ The undersigned has now OPENED t ; Boarding House in Tancred street West, and hopes, by strict attention to the com ‘fort of Customers, to merit a fair portion Of the public patronage. Note the Address— N. DUF F, ' VICTORIAN BpARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c Business Notices.. THE undersigned beg to advise their numerous Customers Of the arrival or a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. These will be sold at the Lowest Rates SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. 707 c MISS BUCKMAN, French milliner and dress MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and Wedding orders executed with her usual taste and style. ladies making up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. , Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full instructions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. INC E N T & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ALE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS 261 d JAMESON & ROBERTS. A, Jg L Z B R O S., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt.; Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedinj combined with five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared In executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices. Special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given.) 860 c yy H. MESSENGER, OF ; HIS LORDSHIP’S LARDER, , In thanking his numerous country , patrons, and the public generally, for past i favors, begs to intimate that, having com pleted extensive alterations and improve ments, he is now in a position to offer them unequalled accommodation. ; The increased accommodation foi Ladies is a special feature in the improve ments. ' W. H. M. also begs to add that in addi tion to the above he has made provision, from the First day of November next, t( supply a want long felt in Christchurch viz.;— A GRILLED CHOP OR STEAK, , At any hour of the day, which will be ac _ companied with a Glass of Bass’s cele brated Bottled Ale. B FOR ONE SHILLING. Dinners, Banquets, Ball Suppi Wedding Breakfasts, ' and Picnics j tided lor, in the very beet possible sty W. H. MESSENGER, Purveyoi ANTED KNOWN—That Visi : , Cards, plain or mourning, car obtained printed in various 'styles; ai QuardiwirOfiice, oppoaitatheßai



Business Notices. G T> HOTOG RA are nov ■ P being taken : fey the New Instan : taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process a; n- HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun lie ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashfeurton. IE 911* re Is or id be i rt ir in C. R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a ALFORD FOREST. a POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, t Any length, also n FIREWOOD, n Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a rjIINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. r 1 RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. ' All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. ‘ DOORS AND SASHES; L i ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORROGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c Gr REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) rom £3 TOs ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches,. Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a DAVIS’S /“'(HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. IjVVERY article Sold at Christchurch A Prices and guaranteed beat of material and workmanship. funerals CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, BAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c J. Sherriff, ON UMBNTAL MASON, Ijj, Manchester street south, and Bar tadoea street (near the Cemetery), Christ ihurch. A large stock of Head-Stones, tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Jeslgns forwarded on application. Poi urther particpJr « apply to A. Thiele, Ishburton-V 323* -VAU&r PROGRAMME CARDS ant cA Vest street.



A URA POPULARI SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette s. Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. • BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT I Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-COUNTRY AGENT’S WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJS ‘ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton— Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s PRING NOVELTIES, 1881. MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure in announcing the arrival of her SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY, consisting of the latest novelties in Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats in the newest shapes, a beautiful selection of Feathers, Flowers, shaded Silks and Ribbons. In the Dressmaking every satisfaction can be given, as none but an efficient dressmaker kept. Address — PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, iiongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic ! 1 ! Colouring. C96c E. Gk Euxton, TlyT ERCH A NT TAILOR; i ’ TANCRED STREET, f Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. to I. t b L >r >» la n id i'. Donald Williamson GENERAL, STOREKEEPER, East street,' Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up to D. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. 1 W. would call special attention tc his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and pow reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s pet lb. ' Families waited on for orders weekly Cash purchasers supplied at wholesah pricek'" ‘ A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in • eluding old onlebrated make, 79<



Business Notices. wO U N TY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR^ S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S. H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch arid • Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality he respectfully solicits the support of the Public in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 800 c Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T/1 HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Be • moved into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH' 'STREET’ Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c field and Gray* IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE M-ANjUF ACTURERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—“ Ploughs :In Ploughs there is one exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior.” _ ■ R. and G. further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, ,20, 24, ami 26 inches. Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. ISTABLISHED 1£59 Capital t 1,000,003 <7211 trs OF Sf/FOFFCI 0 Tfi? T H E P|R E JH lER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT, RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashbubton AND TINWABD. , Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain 1 Dealers and Farmers that he has OPE.NED a Branch Office in Best street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, Ashburton. 192 c Take time by the LOCK” FORE- The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from ) those at Home, and therefore the colonial ' market requires different treatment. > This fact t Robert Murray, ; PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, 3 East street, Ashburton, r was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of . colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites c attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn • levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 , 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of , REPAIRING are done on the premises I and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of d his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re . ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-96g n 5 d o »» >r 7- te i ld Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. g D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d. . Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cate au lait ••• HI 954 a



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., ■gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, 1 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c THE STANDARD BREWERY COM PANY (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ATE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W, HALES,| Manager. Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c Q A S H STORE. :J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur on and Sunounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, in the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East slrt et. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell al Ihe lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip iitn of Grocery and General Merchandise in sices. Aictto—“ Small Profits and xjuicß Returns.” J. WARD & CO., SI 5c East street. fTTHE CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c T. E. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219 c S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and plcndid Assortment of CLOCKS, ETES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders > promptly attended to, slla



Business Notices. Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. o C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The McCormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. 3 Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. c All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. ® Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking flanges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail c mgs, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a EDICAL HALL H B U R T O N. Established 1874. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. M j. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. Public Companies. ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Sports. SHBURTON CALEDONIAN „ SOCIETY. Annual Sports. The Third Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on the Society’s New Ground, a few chains back from the North-west Corner of the Domain, on BOXING DAY, When the following Prizes will be com peted for:— Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits 60s 30s A third Prize of 10s will also be given. 2. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, 6 hurdles. Men ... 60s 30s 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 10s 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and Marches 80s 30s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open ... ... 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 15s 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 5s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 30s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 s 80s 200 yards heat to be run after High land Reel. A third prize of 40s will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump 30a 15a 12. Pipe Music —Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum 60s 30s 15. PoleYaulting 40s 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race 60s 30s 17. Irish Jig 60s 30s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 20s 19. Irish Reel 60s 30s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards ‘ heat 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24 Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40s 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given ’ 25. Handicap Consolation Race of 200 yards ... 40s 20s ! Nominations for all Handicap Races 1 must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton postmarks of that day being also taken. Acceptances must be lodged by five o’clock ! of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. Nomination fee t for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee, 2s 6d for all except the Grand Handicap Flat Races, the acceptance fee for which is ss, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment of i the fees. r Entrance money for all other events, 5 per cent, of the fust prize. t 1 Admission to the Grounds, ONE , SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a. m. 3 promptly. s J, MacLBAN DUNN, i X3Xd Secretary.



ADVERTISEMENT. “ Pay me what thou owest.” TT7HATEVBR abstruse things there VV may be in parts of the Word of God, I do not think this text will puzzle people—you Ashburton folks anyhow. It is a fine thing tp heebie to meet one’s liabilities, but it ia‘ a good our debtors can meet their’ theirs, and' aq JrO.f [[Continued on fourth page