The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. HI—No. 504.1

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ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER '29, ~1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

♦ The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held last night. Prepent— Councillors Harrison, Roberts, Williajn son, Friedlander, and Orr. In the Ab sence of his Worship the Mayor Or Williamson was voted to the chair. " chairman’s statement. The Chairman reported the debit balance at the Bank to be L 1 ,717 6s lOd; amount received since last meeting, Ll5O 10s; rates, L2; rates previously collected, L 1 ,072 19s 3d; balance due of uncollected rates, L 64 9s. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read from—The Assistant- Engineer, Railway Department, re cros sing at Kermode street, and stating that the Department would give the matter further consideration. From Messrs Henderson and Fergus, asking particulars of size, number, and prices of water-pipes for sale. From his Worship the Mayor, stating that he had seen the Surveyor-General re Borough reserves, and that he had pro mised some should be gazetted without loss of time. From the Crown Lands Office to the same effect. From Messrs Branson and Purnell, Borough solicitors, stating that none of the items of their account were over charged, and asking for payment of same.—The account was passed for pay ment. From Messrs Jameson and Roberts, forwarding account sales on Borough reserves. From Returning Officer, notifying the appointment of Mr D. Williamson .as Mayor for the ensuing twelve months. FIRE BRIGADE. : On the application of Cr Harrison the amount of the half-yearly grant to the Brigade was inserted on the pay-sheet. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. The report of this officer was read as follows: i. Re Closets : Those complained of in my last report have during the last fortnight been more regularly attended to, and I hope they will continue to be sc.—2. Re Slops .and other Refuse Matter.—There is no accumula tion of any consequence since my last report, in which I mentioned from where it had been removed. I have had complaints again re the channel behind Saunders’ Buildings, to which I think something should be done, as there does not seem to be much fall, and liquid matter stands stagnant from the pipe under the footpath. I have asked Mr Saunders several times te the channel, and he promises to have it altered. RETRENCHMENT COMMITTEE. This Committee reported as under : Your Committee met on Friday, thelSth inst., and made an exhaustive investigation into the Council’s estimated receipts and ex penditure for the ensuing year, with the object of making recommendations for a saving in the cost of the management of its affairs. The estimated income (a detailed statement is at tached) from all sources amounts to 1.2,750, while the estimated expenditure is set down at Liioi, leaving, a balance of 1.1,649 avail able for new works to be carried out under the contract or day labor system. Your Com mittee has not included the Foreman of Works’ salary in the expenditure, as his labor is em ployed in connection with new works. The officers employed by the Council and their yearly salary are : L s. d. Town : Clerk _ 150 o o Valuator ... ... ... ... 23 O O Surveyor, say 7 per cent, on Li,500 105 o o Inspector of Nuisances (Council’s share) ... 40 o o Mr Smith, attending the water supply 93 OO Total ... ... ... L4ll o o As several of the members of the Council have favored the idea of an amalgamation of the offices of Town Clerk r and Borough Engineer, your Committee is of opinion that it would be difficult to obtain the services of an efficient Surveyor who would place the whole of his time at the disposal of the Council for the remuneration likely to be paid to the two offices for the coming year, viz—L22s. Were the Council to decide on an amalgamation of the offices, your Committee think it would be found necessary to appoint an intelligent office boy to look after the office when the Surveyor was attending to his duties outside, otherwise numerous complaints would be certain to arise were the office to be kept closed during his absence. Your Committee would like to direct the Council’s attention. to the heavy and in creasing expenditure in the matter of the lighting of the streets with gas, and would re commend the Council to take early action to bring about a reduction in the item. They would suggest that alternative tenders be invited for the lighting of the lamps with gas and kerosene for the next term; at present about one sixth of the rates go to the Gas Company, and that too for the lighting of the lamps for only eight months of the year up to II p.m. Each lamp costs the Council L 8 3s per year. Beyond this, your Committae - can not see its way clear to recommend any further reductions in the Council’s present expenditure. It must not be forgotten that the Engineers’ salary is not a permanent charge against the Council’s revenue, as that officer is paid at the rate of 7 per cent, on the money expended by the Council on works that he is engaged to draw specifications for and to superintend. The following will show the Estimated Receipts and Expenditure for 1882. INCOME. £ s. d. Reserves ... ... ... ... S°° 0 0 Rates 1,200 o o aubsidy, 7s 6d in the £... ... 45° 0:0 Licenses ... ... ... 34° 0 0 Rent of cottages 80 0 0 Licenses under By-Laws ... 20 0 0 Dog tax Total 2,750 o o Expenditure. Town Clerk 150 o O Inspector of Nuisance 40 O O Lighting ... ... ... 200 O 6 Fire Brigade, say ... ... 50 o O Surveyor 7 per cent, on £1,500 105 o O Printing and advertising ... 100 o O Mr Smith (water supply) ... 93 o o Valuator ... 23 o o Interest on overdraft ... ... 140 o 7 Share on Charitable Aid ... 200 o O Balance available for works ... 1,649 ° °

Total 2,750 o o Joseph Ivess, Chairman Retrenchment Committee. The report was received* engineers’ report This report was read;— The Works Committee have considered the several matters referred to them, and make the following recommendations :I. Bathing Place:; The Committee recommend that no action be taken by the Council towards forming bathing places in the Domain, unless complete control of the Domain is given to the and further, the Council considers that the river is more suitable as a place for bathing] and. that the public should form a bathing club and make such arrangements as are 2. Asphalte Channelling: It is recommended that' no further asphalte channelling be put down, except the experimentary block now in progress, till the same has been fully tested by the weather. 3. Dam at Intake of Mill Races ;jhis question was postponed by: the Cbm- in the absence: of an estimate of cpsjt. ■yyp £ave calculated that the timber* we proposed could be executed for about* Taj

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, A UGTIONEER, VALUER, COM A MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a , ; 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, Ai REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered or the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC Fire insurance company. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Oatbsdbai. Squabs. Christchurch. - Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. 404 c



Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, tht proprietor has taken the PRINd ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Mealt Is each. Good Accommodation foi Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 a 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. D U FF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c The Stud. gTUD NOTICE Traitor’s OWNER, having secured a steady and has sent his horse to FINISH HIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Terms : 4 guineas single mare ; two or more from one owner, £3 10s each; guaranteed, 6 guineas. One guinea to be due and paid upon service. Groom’s fee, 6s. 634 c S. NOSWORTHY. rj\o STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. THE PURE CLYDESDALE STALLION Dundee (46). DUNDEE is is a beautiful bay 5 years old ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4) im ported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). DUNDEE will Stand at Maronan Station, and Travel Surrounding Districts. Terms—£3 3s each; and £4 4s guaran teed. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand.



" Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. G. B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil 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 W. H. BRISTOW, Authorised and licensed surveyor, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. 959 c Hotels Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port. accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking be 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 stock. . The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under 'the'personal supervision of the proprietor, : who will 1 spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. 50c d. McKenzie, Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his Mends 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! I QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Bestanrant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street 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, Is each. Meals at all hours. jaw- Don’t forget the Address— MRS HA RPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 38 T> AN,A M A HOUSI 1 ' (late anstbe’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. ~ The undersigned begs to inform th • pabic that he has REMOVED from th Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the mor commodious Boarding-house lately in th occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hope ’ i to- pafrrit'; the same patronage beatowe ~ 1r 1 -‘him as heretofore. Good Bate



WILKIN & CARTER, 713 c Grove Farm, Tinwald. s To TRAVEL the Ashburton'{District, the Imported Draught Horse Muir Lad. T t UJD NOTICE!. For particulars and fees, apply lo 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE, T U D NOTICE. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION Billy Fairplay. Billy Fairplay, bred by John Hender son, Esq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven years old, stands over 17 hands high, and got by the pure-bred Clydesdale stallion The Gentleman (328), and he was got by that unprecedented stallion Prince of Wales (673), which Mr Lawrence Drew purchased from Mr David Riddell at L 1,500. The Gentleman gained the Dalkeith premium of LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire premium of LIOO, and was afterwards sold, to go abroad, at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay’s dam, a first-cass brooc mare, was got by Campie (119), wht gained the Glasgow premium two yeari in succession, also third at the Highland Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwardi sold to the Emperor of Austria at a ven high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grov< „ Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel th “ Ashburton and surrounding districts. le e e e !B d i- Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance to mature Ist day of March, 1882. A 1 •owance to bona fide owners of four mare nr more, 10s a mare. £6 6s guaranteed groomage, ss, payable at first service. For particulars, apply to JOHN CARTER, Or Groom in charge.



Business" Notices. a i e E PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are noi being taken by the New Install taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process a HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun dors’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 8 R. Galloway, J TINWALD, „ TITHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI YV CULTURAL IMPLEMENT t MAKER. F All Repairs neatly executed witl promptitude and despatch, and at reason - able prices. 197 j LFO R D FOREST. k POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also ’ FIREWOOD, 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 fJIINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES] ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ATT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hukdies Manufactured on THE PREMISES. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c EEAT VJ 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 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; 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 DAYIS’S FURNITURE AND| BED DING MANUFACTORY, i EAST STREET SOUTH, 1 i ASHBURTON. 7 v t T7TYERY article Sold at Ohristchurcl -L i Peioes and ■ guaranteed beat o e material and workmanship, is d o d W DAVIS, y EAST STREET SOUTH ASHBURTON. 1C FUN SB A L S CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED ;® J. Sherriff, Monumental masoi Manchester street south, and Ba e, badoes street (near the Cemetery), Chris .1- church. A large stock of Head-Stone es Tombs, and Monuments always on ham L ; Designs forwarded on application. F< further particu?? « apply to A. Thiel Ashburton. • 325 t ALL PROGRAMME CARDS i _V' very heat styles', with Pencils ai libbons, printed at the Guardian Offic



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. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE ‘ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton— Mp F, CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s BRING 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 ah efficient dressmaker kept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 696 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, ITKEN STRE E|T, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. K. GL Buxton, jyjERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson 3, Oc N, ur at- es, id. 'or ISai iid oe, 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 toD. W.’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per ■ lb. Families waited on for. orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesaJt prices. A heavy Mock of Boots and Shoes, in



Business Notices. c OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on hxs premisi the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate, between Christchurch and Dunedin, an S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quaui 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. 80C Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends, that Laving Ri • \J* moved into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises i Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have, been fitted up Wit. the most modem appliances for the production of work in the various branches of hi Business, he is now prepared to execute atiy order entrusted to him with despateh an and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible fo Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET" . Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 [®EeidJaiid!fGray, IMPL'EMENfTJUfriAND "MACHINE MANUFACTURERS winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—“ Ploughs :In Ploughs there is ori< exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that' is th( Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish aiid 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 pew designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and .ff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, 26 inches, Chaff ( 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 Shuttlewoeth’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, arid at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 993 d



Jorepli Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinw.au). Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED 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 THE undersigned beg to advise their numerous Customers of the arrival of 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



“ mAKE TIME BY THE FORB- X LOOK.” 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 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 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- WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS i HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE t HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. - LIGHT BAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c I Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. o 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D r STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night, r. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight, e 6d. MEALS . 6d. Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 i- Cafe au lait ... 6 ceipt of P. O. O. 730c-96a |0 BUTCHERS. FARMERS, BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. OE 96ia



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., TVDILDBRS, CONTRACTORS, AN] UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATE! GIVEN. 472 NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALT I N G. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to tab orders for ASPHALTING- at verj moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Pari street. All work kept in repair for twelv< months. 350< ttt H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.’S ' CHEAP CASH STORE is NOW OPENED in Moore street (shoj lately in occupation of W. Davis, cabinet maker), where every thing,in the Genbrai Gkoceby and Deafest Department maj be had at Lowest Cash Prices"; also, s cheap lot of Hard and Holloware. W. H. P. ! and Co.; having bPhgbt a large Bankrupt Stock of General Drapery, etc., are prepared to sell the same for Bam the Original Cost, and in doing so, trusi to merit a share of Public Support. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at ;• MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a 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 fchop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co, intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in siock, Mctto—“ Small Profits and Ouick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 815 c East„street. THE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally r 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. B. 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 an allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’i series of Panoramic Views of Timaru nov ready, and may be had at the Studio, o: from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d 219. Phillips, RACTIOAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to hii | patrons that he has nor secured New Premises adjoining the White Har Hotel, Christchurch, am Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS OHBS and JEWELLERY ion sale, ridr* - ji lilVft {vii.cioo; kinds of Cleaning and Repair executed, and country order >tly attended to,] 611



Business Notices. A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. > C. Ra y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. ■ The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. > Engines, Combines, Pumps, &0., Re paired at very reasonable terras. : All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, | Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd', ■ Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Raih ings, and other Castings. I Price Lists on Application. 8314 EDIOAL HA L i ASHBUET O N. Established 1874. ! i J. M. CAMBRIDGE, | ] CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAH) TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED.; PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3; and 7 to 8 p.m. Ashburton Mills. THE above MILLS having received a THOROUGH OVERHAUL, and; the working management having beenj placed in the hands of a careful and practical Miller, the undersigned is pre- • pared to make special arrangements Tor grists. NO CHARGES FOB CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c Sports. A



Ashburton 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 SOs 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards. Boys . not over 16 ... 20s 10s 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and Marches ... ... SOs SOs 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open ... ... 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men SOs 16s 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 5s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s SOs 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 s SOs 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 ... SOs SOs 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... ... 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum 60s SOs 16. Pole Vaulting 40s 16s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60s SOs 17. Irish Jig 60s SOs 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 20s 19. Irish Reel ... ... 60s 80s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat ... ... 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s SOs 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 80s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40a SOs A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. HandicapConsolationßace of 200 yards ... 40s 20s 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 is ss, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment of the fees. Entrance money for all other events, 5 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, ISld Secretary.