The Ashburton Guardian.

• 318.1

[published every evening.}

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1881.

LPRICH—ONE PENNY.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. T O FARM E R S We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or Will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against (3rain for shipment to England or colonies. Oornbags supplied. I A. MOORE & CO, lt)9a . Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Drain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to our caret ‘We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin, and Antwerp, aiid we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rakes. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. 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., 14a Christchurch. E XPO R T OF G R AIN. SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. TBE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited. ) Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment' to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its oWn account, but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane Brokers are carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron yesselshas beefr ®rrangedat Fifty Shil lings per Ton. / >' Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. : Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a M .nager. WHEAT FREIGHTS. mO ' LONDON AND UNITED J KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. IHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in.informing Farmers that it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London arid the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con idently refers its Constituents to the List jf first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, 33a Manager. w HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. ake LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WHEAT placed in their hands r. sale in London, and guarantee •west Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship ents on behalf of clients last season is sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in rests are well protected by their agents London. Prompt returns and minimum charges ay be relied upon. 322 a Business Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff, ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H AS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address — NEXT EVERETT BROS., K)8 Havelock street, Ashburton. G 0-0 PER ATI VE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any put of the town and suburbs at ’ i : the lowest possible prices. Gash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a



AncMdheerihCommission Agents, &c. ~U.r—liVf:, •; ; :■' : Harrisoii,: COM AGENT, ; &a Laid.SlMfeti I of' Stock, Merchandise) FttitoftWd Mid B&efi'Pigs;. Poultry, li‘ v aud General Produce. -' J f J 1 m •'!«}; . . VBfIKLY SALE every, SATURDAY, at %S’^^|^ ( 5 epci,ut “ the iN THE ROOMS, AS »:'l REQUIRED.?' ■■’ am receive. applies-. bn Retold securriy.,, s Oatepuhdttaed in tor rasli. Adrimoeß 'isadß cm Wheat -shipped to Enghmkr,Lpirb*t possible charges. for;'the transatlantic insurance Company• Eve#y : claisbf Risks tokenat'lowest rates. ALFRED. HARRLSON. 287 a VvK.l hrd fjj; Sl^^, J, STATIQN, TALDATOR, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, -o*sk> .Cf!j TBMUKA ' ' ■ • for: Standard Insurance Com* pany,/ and. Sub-Agent for the Althouse Windmill ■ lacenpedDealer in Arms and Amjnumjio%, 782 W. H. Sundry, LAND; ‘ ESTATE, AND STATION lf ;1 r. - " AGENT, ■ 'GENERAL t MERCHANT, ft Ukd : . -■■■ ■LICENSED LAND BROKER, East BliißEr, Ashbuxton. 927 V i j> A V I T T , East Street;> (Close tothe Railway Station) nArirtbitoN; dhd ‘Gineraf ‘Coniinission Agent. Oram ty Drays, Newcastle and MaNem Coal (by the thick: load),; Build ing Materials of all ) kinds r> Fendpg: Wire, Agricultural Jmplcjments,, English and Ameri can, lie. V&c; ‘ ‘ 9 7 & ■liViJl- 1 ;- ’Tn 1 Byansoii,& Boileau, ENGROSSERS. COMMISSION AND .b, stGENERA^’AGBNTS: .. Agfttifai'.fdr the A^kralasian, . Agents- for Gilbey’s.Wine; 829 BRANSON & BOILEAU. i£ ; Civil Eaadnecrs. &c* rr>tnA ir-‘ •• ‘ C E. FOGKS AND SON, >U‘tVEYORS AND. ' : • ' LAND BROKERS ynder.tbe Land Transfer Act, Government- Contract Surveyors, . Wakanui Road, near Post-office j ASHBURTON. ■ 374 El lJobson & Son, Ct yt D ENGIN EER S, .■?: ;< AtTTHOBISED AND L 1 OB NS E D :StTRVE Y O RS, ; i! South: British Chambers, HteREOBD BntEBT, GhUS CCHTTKCH. /ti -i-.r*-’ ::■ !:■ : 674 Wool: andGxain Exporters, Aw. FARMERS I FARMERS! FARMERS 1 ' R. McKERROW AND CO., A KE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, pn«l *ll' kinds : of ; Farm Produce,' and .are also; prepared to make' Liberal ADVANCES On thejaboVo placed in their h&ndA -either forsaleof shipment to the Englifehor Cotomalhiarketo" A Large Stock of Gornsacks, Wool- &d, for saje r at. lowest current prices; ... . R. McKERROW & CO., :$ RA IN M ERC HAN T 3, , RAKAIA. 60 LiCBXXBU) STKBET, CnniSTCftVKCH. Grain brokers & general MERCHANTS.- ■— ' - FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a |j| O v.: F Ajf R M B R S . Graen Bkoker & Seed .Merchant, Christchurch, Has for the'satisfactory Produce entrusted filHfwplwi left with Mtfb-iSaundera, Ash honon. will be immediately offered in the ~** -■yS’*’ TSS jh Clark, B A X'lT.uaKß B O-HiA » T, ASHBUKTOK AUD TIHWALD. ■ JoffSFB Oiabjc announces to Gran land-. -Farmers ' that; he sha« .Do*lTftW« h Office: in Bumoti Ashburton, for--the purpose oi LiWk tkfi;^ a jtofss (rf./»'; Grajr M*(Qeweal Commissioi price -given for Grain, ureitjcxqfwmtirates. ■ - ; k, •



Business Notices. F Aitken and Roberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Ware 'j Useful ‘Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy'Goods j Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils ■ Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook RifleS, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashed Street West. 306 F URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of UET TJ DR 35T I T TJ" E IB IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE Registry Office for Male ani> Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—-Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or SbUl. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents end Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, V PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tri HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having 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 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. 212 a F URNITUR E WAREH OUSE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c, &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, ; ■/ .v ' Near Railway Station. rriHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- J- pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. TODRAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. TE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and I Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more «• than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which serves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the cks. Tacks, and 1 Leathers, in stock. , , VEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock in ilia Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the ira rted > We haVe about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to 1 and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. narPAULINS. We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and alities.' As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order post or telegram received during the afternoon cam be forwarded by the evening B HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing lanufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct mporters of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER, BUY YOUR BOOTS OF gINCOURAGE Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13a. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 3s. 6d. : Men’s Shoes, from lls. 6d. ; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d. ; Women s Levant Lo. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. —OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. • mTTTI ~ .~. T JUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLON



Business Notices -500 Q c 0 T o A s TlO N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, 17s. to 28s. the Box. Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants £Z to £s. to 4d. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a ST YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BV DEALING WITH _ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. ' Good Raw Sugar, 3£d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6sd. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a



Wood & Co., REWERS . AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. F L IJ B L 0 W T A 1 L O R IOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &a, in Ashbhrton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his 'already unrivalled r siockl TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. For Neatness, Cher pness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.'s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R AST STREET Just arrived, per Pleiades — i LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. SENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. lalfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. tsar- Please Note the Address, arid rive him a call before ordering your joods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 L L BEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED SUITS AT ,4s. 6d. , BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Od. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT Gs. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. BEDSHOUSEFOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. ___ Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable 933 e8 ‘ DANIEL FITZPATRICK,



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURN ET T STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing on boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A largo stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particW - ' s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a James Tait, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a jq-ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARE .. Nutritious Teas .. Splendid Teas .. Rare Teas .. Valuable Teas .. Incomparable Teas .. Original Teas .. Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. W ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address — W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, XMPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, 7la Ashburton. 5 rpHRESHING BOOKS printed on th J. shortest notice, at the Office of thi Paper.



Business Notices. ) GOODS. WINTER GOODS N O W OPENED. -AT Everett bros. and co., Havelock street. Novelties in all depart ments. g RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOOD Everett bros. and cO. 204 a J. R Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), ) Cristohorch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877-] 3 H H: S“ M. F. Strata, Watchmaker, from A London A $ a Q Cj s a £ « r x J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 g 23 a CHERTS Elf. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a ‘ limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and 1 Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GR AIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the 1 1 hands of the advertisers. La wav and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednbs DAYS. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross,.Xfundas, Cambridge, returning by > Pioneer Road —Fridays. 1 In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the . Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui L School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. 5 LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS ?CR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



I Business Notices. t Tl yTY steadily increasing business makes jVi 1 it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap preciation of my endeavor to serve them. As I cannot afford to keep books, my business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, alter all, are to the interest of those who vpsh to lay out their money to the best advantage. This matter being under* siood, I respectfully suggest to all who want good value to visit my unpretending establishment, remembering that “ A penny saved is a penny made.” Just to hand—A large consignment of CHOICE BRUITS from Melbourne, and will enable nte to keep pace with the incessant demand. Hi M. Carson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street, Sole agent for Nelson, Moate & Co.’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299 . Sporting, Athletics, &c. Tinwald Eaces AND Athletic Sports. ASTER MONDAY, APRIL IBth, / 1881. ADMISSION FREE. HORSE RACES, Hurdle Race, £lo.—Distance, l£ miles, over six flights ; weight, list. En trance, £l. The Cup, £2o.—Second horse to save stake; lit miles ; weight-for-age. En trance, £2 2s. Trotting Race (Handicap). —Two miles. First horse, £7 ; second, save stake. Entrance, 10s. Hack Race, £5. —For horses that have never won public money; 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. Consolation Race. —l mile. Entrance, 10s (for all beaten horses). —First prize, £5 ss. Entries will be received in all the above races for district horses only. Rules. 1. No one be 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 race. 3. Three horses to start or no race. 4. 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. ATHLETICS. 1. 100 Yards.—lst prize, 40s'; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2. Three-Legged Race. —Ist prize, 15s; 2nd, os. Entrance, Is. 3. 440 Yards.—lst prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 4. Long Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 5. Hurdles (120yds). — 1st prize 40s; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 6. Sack Race.—lst prize, 15a; 2nd, sa. Entrance, Is. 7. Mile Open Handicap.—lst prize, 60s ; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, ss. 8. Running High Jump.—lst prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 9. Consolation (120yds).—1st prize, 20a ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Rules for Athletic Spouts. 1. All competitors to be resident in the County three months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. In addition to these, a number of prizes and useful articles will be offered for competition by boys and children. Entrance money for Tinwald Cup and One Mile Flat Race is due on April 11th. Nominations for Trotting Handicap close on same date. For further particulars apply to C. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon. Sec. Consultations. T L. FLEMING’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5,000 Members at 10s each. To be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 84 NOMINATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. Each Ticket has a chance of ” Winning Three Prizes. GRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —*9 Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ... £4OO 2nd ... ... ... ... 150 3rd ... ... ... ... 100 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP—27 Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ... £2OO 2nd 126 3rd 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 ■ FLYING HANDICAP— 2B Prizes. Ist ... ... ••• ... £2OO 2nd ... ... ... 125 3rd ... ... ... ... 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately every subscriber will have a chance of. winning Three Prizes for each ticket. The drawing will be held under the super vision of a committee of subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. In tending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c. ; High street. Triangle, Christchurch. S - ■ ■ 266 a O T E. Debts due Mr Max Friedlander, as etor of the Ashburton Guardian, ling unpaid on 23rd Instant, will be or without further notice. S. SAUNDERS. BAT.T. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station