The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111.—No. 617.1

. r PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24,

1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

CHARGE OF FRAUD AGAINST A JOURNALIST.

: At a London Police Court recently i Hedley Jones, 34, journalist, was 1 indicted for obtaining by false pretences from George Carr Glyn, Lord Wolverton, the sura of L2O, and for attempting to obtain by false pretences from the Earl Spencer the sum of Lio.—Mr F. H. Lewis prosecuted and the prisoner was undefended.— Lord Wolverton said he received a letter signed “ Wm. Rignold,” and. sent to the house in Pentonville a reply containing L2O, believing he was sending it to Mr William Rignold,- the actor. He had received letters; from the prisoner in his own name; from the reporters’ gallery of the House; of Commons, and had sent hinaf money. Prisoner wrote a pamphlet, and sent him a copy, which he ac knowledged.—The private secretary of Earl Spencer was called, and stated that his lordship had received a letter purporting to come from Mr Wm. Rignold, asking for money, but none' was forwarded.—Witnesses were called' to prove the changing of the notes, it being alleged by the prosecution that the prisoner cashed them. —In de fence, prisoner, who had been engaged, as a correspondent in the gallery of, the House of Commons for several provincial papers, stated that he be came acquainted with a man named Rignold, who said he was related tq . the actor, Mr Wm. Rignold, and that, being often away from London, he wished him (the prisoner) to receive his letters and forward them to him.. That he did. He had when in great; difficulty received from Lord Wolverton a sum of money. Lord Wolverton had received several letters from him in his own name, and had thanked him, as had nearly all the members of the Cabinet, for a pamphlet which he wrote and sent them, and for his services to the Liberal party. Prisoner called witnesses to prove that he was at home ill on the day on which the notes were said to have been changed; and that a man named Rignold on several occasions visited him at his lodgings in Gray’s Inn road. —The jury, after some consultation, found a verdict of not guilty.

BETTING AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

Charles Burwood, 32, described as a clerk, and well educated, was indicted before a London Police Magistrate recently for having embezzled the J sum of L 165. The prisoner had for some time been clerk tq Messrs Warr and Co., solicitors, cf 9, Lincoln’s-inn. fields. For some time previous to his arrest the prisoner’s conduct had become so irregular that Mr Lucas, a member of the firm had to remonstrate with bim,and the prisoner shortly after- ~ wards absented himself altogether, 1 Soon afterwards it was ascertained that Mr J. G. Hine, of Bruce-grove, Totten-: ham, had paid him the sum mentioned 1 in the indictment, and the matter was then placed in the hands of Detective sergeant Reader, of the E. division, who, after considerable trouble, suc ceeded in arresting the prisoner at; Peckham, When apprehended he did not deny his guilt, but begged not to be detained for a few days, in order to afford him an opportuninity of getting the money. In defence prisoner alleges that on the day following that on which:, he obtained the account, he was per- , suaded to go to Goodwood races, where he succeeded in winning a con siderable amount of money. Unfor- . tunately, however, he fell under the ! influence of a bookmaker, who borrowed LIOO of him, promising faithfully to return it on the following day, a promise which he had not redeemed. Knowing that his defalcations would soon be found out, he was afraid to go to the office, and hence arose his pain- " ful position. The prisoner was sen- , tenced to twelve months hard labor. ;

BEATING A MOTHER TO DEATH.

Henry John Nye, 31, laborer, was indicted for the manslaughter of Mar-* tha Nye, his mother. The deceased was a widow, 57 years of age, and lived with her daughter and the prisoner at ■„ 19 Graham street, St Luke’s. On Sept, 1 x the prisoner went home, and, it being evident he had been drinking, some angry words were exchanged. The prisoner struck his mother several savage blows upon the head and arms, injuring her severely. His sister, upon, interfering, was also attacked by the prisoner. On one or two subsequent occasions the prisoner struck his mother, saying that she had had her time, and that he ought now to have his. The woman’s life was insured, and she had a little money in the bank. The old lady died on Sept. 25 from the injuries she received. —Prisoner denied that his mother died from any act of his, and declared that her death was the result of heart disease and rheuma tism. -The jury returned a verdict of guilty. Sentence was postponed. Home paper.

SENSATIONAL ELOPEMENTS.

A Home paper says the body of a respectable young lady was found floating in the river at Belfast harbor recently. It was removed to the morgue, where it was identified as that > of a Miss Wilson, who left her home in„ North Wales in January with a married} man, at whose house she had lived,, since in Belfast under the name of" Richardson. The man’s wife arrived-'* on Saturday from Liverpool, and dis-ft covered the residence of the runawayT pair, and a disturbance ensued, with f

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission AGENT, &a. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC HRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, yyOUSE AND LAND AGENT, , Cathedbax Square. Christchurch. ' Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Crvn. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374



E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, ■ Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674



Boarding Houses, &c. BOARDING HOUSE. The undersigned has now OPENED a 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 BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the ' proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals, Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress —Chahles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills stbeet, near the Railway Station. 944 a Business Notices.



POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOE 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



MISS BUGKMAN, 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’ Biding 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.



W. H. BRISTOW, * UTHORISED AND LICENSED * SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn I County Council office, Hereford street. Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, . ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan mckenzie, kt« of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op- _ portumty of thanking his numerous " mends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will 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 nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in •tOCK. The well-known reputation of the ] TABLE will be fully maintained, under ] the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his i patrons really comfortable. i GOOD STABLING.' D. MoKENZIE, i 800 Proprietor. J ALEORD FOREST HOTEL. ! The 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- combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 44Qc Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S MOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the beat branda only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed bxkbbx known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, la each. Meals at all hours. 20S~ Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanceed street, ; Ashburton. 88c Panama house (late ansteb’s), Tanceed street, Ashbueton. ...The undersigned begs to inform the fubic that he has REMOVED from the rince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes tomerit the same patronage bestowed upon, him as heretofore. Goon Bath g. LUCAS, Proprietor.



•y INC EN T & CO.’S Light Family BITTEK 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. E ■\ ry L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS S., (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 Dunedin, combined wiJi five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to 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



DAYIS’S FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, BAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. T,' l VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. ” FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED .-.o •; W DAVIS, E&S T SI £{JJ T SOUT H, ASHBURTON. 100



Business Notices. QSBO R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of too above and others are informed we hare engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for [ the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factoiy, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes •to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch. 61d riIHE 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 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 ALE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address — Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c



T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c



A U R A POPULARIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette 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 : Corner of High and Cashel street. DP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal (Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE “ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton — Mp S’. CLARK, 3750 Hairdresser. s BRING NOVELTIES, 1881. THE



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, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic B. Gr. Buxton, EEOHANT TAILOR, 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, Moagiel, and Roalyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. Colouring. 696 c TANORED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings.



S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH- I MAKER & WORK- i ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Snlendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs we ii executed, and country orders, promptly attended to, 611 a



D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, *and now reduced to 2s, 2a 6d, and 3a per lb. ! Families waited on for orders weekly, .Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices,; i -‘it heavy etockof Boots ; and Shoeß, in l eluding eld oslabrated make. 79d



Business'; Notices. C OUNTY RIDGING ANjD SPOUTING FACTORY* S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. i his premises the S.H. begs to inform the public that he .has imported and fitted up on necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these* places as regards cheapness and quality he respectfully solicits the support of the I'%A»lic in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Countryj orders receive prompt attention. 800 c Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING. RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that haring Re • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modem 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 Priob which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. ' Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET NEAR MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 283 c and IMPLEMENT AND MAcIHINE MANUFACTURERS, J, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibitionffor their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Refjort—“ 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 attteqtion of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed.Drilla, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tnpod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c. , &c. i All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents pos Clatxon 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. m m Capital 1 1000,000 I'n / ’M/Tt'O UnBIUTYOF SHAREHOLDERS H ETgi COLONIAL COMPANY. Established 1859. T tFIRE AND MARINE RISKS (TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT 1 RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, (N RAIN MERCHANT,, X ASHBURTON AND TINWALD. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eest street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given fdr Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East stbsxt, Ashburton. 192 c rjIAKE 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 Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton,



was not long in learning after hia arrival on these shores, and hb 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 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 and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR" of 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 Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 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 ••• 8 Cafe au lait



Sporting, Athletics, &c. Winslow annual races and sports. : ' MONDAY, JAN. a, 1882. President, E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. ; Vice-President, J. L. Carter, Esq. ; Judge of Horse Races, M. Stitt, Esq. ; Judge of Athletics, Jas. Wilkie, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, J. _ Carter, Esq. ; Starter for Athletics, W. 1 Cuthbert, Esq. ; Clerk of the Course, A. Sturgeon, Esq. ; Clerk of the Scales, C. P. H. Jephson, Esq. ; Committee —G. James, F. Lewis, P. Williams (Treasurer), R. D. Pullar, Davidson, W. Hanks, W. Hicks, P, Commons, P. Journeaux, G. Grice, 0. P. H. Jephson, W. Harris, J. B. Rogers (Secretary). HORSE RACES. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race ; If miles, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s, Prize, 12 sovs. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap); 1$ miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. First horse 20 sovs., second horse to save his stakes. S. Trotting Race (Handicap); 2 miles. Nomination, ss; acceptance, ss. Prize, 5 sovs. 4 Maiden Plate; 1 miles; weight for age ; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. 5. Consolation Race ; 1 mile ; entry, 10s, Prize, 5 sovs.



RULES. 1. No one allowed to enter a horse un less a subscriber of half a guinea to the 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 Any horse who breaks in the Trotting Race to bo turned round before starting again. • 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 Committee, prove frivolous. 6. No one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. athletic”SPOßTS. 1. 100 Yards Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 2. Standing High Jump : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 3. Three-Legged Race, 150 yards: entry, 2s ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 4 Men’s Hurdle Race, 440 yards, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft high : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd, 20s. 5. Sack Race, 150 yards : entry, Is ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss, 6. Running High Jump ; Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 7. One Mile Flat Race . Ist prize, 60s ; 2nd prize, 30s. 8. Egg and Spoon Race, 150 yards, spoon to be carried in the teeth, hands in pocket: entry, Is ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 9. Vaulting with Pole : entry, 2s; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. 10. Single Women’s Race ; entry free; prize, goods to the value of 16s, gived by Messrs Strange and Foun tain, Christchurch. 11. 220 Yards Flat Race: Ist prize, 40s ;



2nd prize, 20s. 12. Running Long Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize- 20s, 13. Men's (over 40 years) Race : entry, free ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, given by Ballantyne and Co., Christ church. 14. Consolation Race : entry, Is; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s, Also a number of toys and useful articles will be given for children’s Sports during the day. RULES FOR ATHLETIC SPORTS, j 1. No one allowed to compete unless a resident in the County three months prior to the Races. 2. Three to start or no race. 3. The entrance money for Nos. 1,2, 4, 6, 7,11, and 12, will be 10 per cent, on amount of first prize. J. B. ROGERS, 320 d Hon. Sec. SPORTS & RACES, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1883. HORSE EVENTS. 1. Tilting at the Ring. To commence at 10.30 am. First prize, £2 ; second prize, £l. 2. Hurdle Race, 2 miles ; not less than list ; over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft, 6in. high. First prize, £lO ; second prize, —. To commence at 12 noon. 3. Methven Cup, 1J miles ; not less than lOst. First prize, £lO 10s; second prize, 4. Trotting Race (handicap); 3 miles ; not less than list. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. First prize, £lolos ; second prize, —. RULES. 1. Subscribers to the funds of 10s can enter for other 10s. 2. Nos. 1 and 4 open to the county ; Nos. 2 and 3 confined to the district. 3. No horse permitted to compete for Nos. 2 and 3 that has won over £5 5s of public money. 4. All horses must be owned in the district three months prior to the races. 5. Any horse breaking in the trotting match must pull up immediately and turn. 6. Nominations close on 24th Decem ber, acceptances 3lst December, and handicaps will be published on 27th December. 7. No protest will be entertained unless 10 per cent, of first prize be deposited with the Secretary, which will be for feited if, in the opinion of the Committee, xt proves frivolous. i 8. Entries for Nos. 2 and 3 to be made with the Secretary on or before 31st December ; any entries after that date, 10s extra. 9. District : Old Rakaia Road Board district, along Thompson’s Track to Spread Eagle, and north of Boyer’s Station.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. Open to the County. Ist prize 2nd No. £ s. £s. 1. 100 Yards Men’s Race ... 2 o—l 0 2. Hop, Step, and Jump ~.al o—o 10 !3. 200 Yards Men’s Race ... 2 o—l 0 ■4. putting Stjpne (161ba) ... 1 o—o 10 6. Dancing Highland fling 2 o—l 0



Sporting, Athletics, &c. 6. Quarter Mile Flat Race.. 3 o—l 10 7. Vaulting with Pole ... 1 o—o 10 8. Running High Jump ... 1 10—0 15 9. Tossing Caber 1 o—o 10 10, One Mile Flat Race ... 3 o—l 10 11, Throwing the Hammer (161bs) 1 o—o 10 12, Irish Jig 2 o—l 0 13, Quarter Mile Hurdle Race 3 o—l 10 14, Standing High Jump ... 1 o—o 10 16. District Handicap, 220 Yards Cup —1 10 16. Three-legged Race ... 1 o—o 10 17. Sack Race 0 10—0 5 RULES. 1. Entrance money, 7| per cent, on amount of first prize. 2. Three to start or no race. 3. In all events the decision of the Committee to be final. 4 Entries to be made on the ground. G. HEMINGWAY, 365 d Hon. Secretary. SPORTS & RACES, TO BB HEX.D ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. HORSE EVENTS. Hurdle Race Flat Race Trotting Race. For all untrained horses, the property of residents in the Wakanui Road Board District three months before the day of entry. ATHLETIC SPORTS. Quarter Mile Handicap Hurdle Race Men’s One Mile Handicap Race Quoits ; distance, 21 yards Men’s Half-Mile Handicap Race Married Men’s 200 yards Handicap Race Men’s 100 yards Race Men’s Standing High Jump Vaulting with Pole Throwing Hammer Beys’ Race, 100 yards, under 15 years of age Running Long Jump Hop, Step, and Jump Single Girl’s Race, 100 yards Married Women’ Race, 100 yards, handi cap Sack Race, 100 yards Old Men’s Race, 200 yards Sack Race, 100 yards Boys’ Race, 100 yards, under 10 years of age The Wakanui Invention Race, 60 yards Backwards, 60 yards, on hands and feet 50 yards Forward. Entries to be made on the ground. J. BONIFANT, 356 d Hon. Sec. 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 dt 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 ... 20a 10s 1 4 Pipe Music —Pibroohs and Marches ... ... 80s 30s 6. 100 Yi.rds 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 30s 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards j 1 ] ( I 1 s £ f l r \ < ] 1 i t < ] 1 1 t t t 1 > t i 1 t J t i 1 1



heat 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Galium ... ... 60a 30a 15. Pole Vaulting 40a 15a 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60a 30s 57. Irish Jig ... ... 60s 30s 8. Putting the Stone ... 40a 20s 9. Irish Reel ... ... 60s 30s 0. Grand Handicap, 400 yards ; heat 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30a 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40s 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Handicap Consolation Race ef 200 yards ... 40a 20a Nominations for all Handicap Races 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 for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee, 2s 6d for all except the Grand Handicap Flat Races, the acceptance fee for which la ss, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment of the fees. Entrance money for all other events, 6 per cent, of the first prize. • Admission to the Grounds, ONE SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a.m. promptly. J. MacLEAN DUNN, 131 d Secretary. OTICE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. p. Cunningham & co., Christchurch.