The Ashburton Guardian.

,YOJ&. ;3;-No.' 317.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, ABRIL 12, 1881.

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. T O F A R M E R S'. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or ■will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornfeags, supplied. ; , A. MOORE & CO, 199 a 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 Grain consigned through us, and obtain the - extreme : price for all shipments Farmers may-intrust to our care. We havd< alsoi established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow,Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp, and'we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. N OTICE TO FARMERS. ;The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at theik warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oatbaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. . : P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ida "- ■ Christchurch. XPO R T OF GRAIN. SEASON 1881; SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY ~ (Limttei).) Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. .The Company does not purchase on its 6 : wn account; hut acts solely as Agent, and bd'moreover all sales, by its Mark Lane Brokers -are. carefully supervised by ah experienced • staff,' constituents may rest assured that, their 'interests will be care fully,, conserved, and full market values obtained. : Flight to \England by first-class iron vessels has bhbn’arranged at Fifty Shil lingsl per Toh7 - •' , lornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. . -FuTl informatipn respecting terms, etc., may he obtained,at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. , , JOHN COOKE, 92a : ' Manager. UNITED WHEAT TO LONDON AND KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON, THR NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Haft pleashre in informing Farmers that it lias , arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, ifor i . f ■ FREIGHT: ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently, refers its Constituents to the List of first-class | Vessels now Advertised in - he Daily Papers. r JOHN COOKE, )3a Manager. XTTHEAT -SHIPMENTS TO ENG iVV LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WHEAT placed in their hands ; : sale in • London, and guarantee Lowest. Rates of Freight. The successful .result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents ih London. Prompt returns and minimum charges niay .he relied upon. 322 a Business Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H AS ALWAYS ON HAND— ;{N -o FLOUR STRAW HAY g , OATS. a ■ BRAN ' O SHARPS d CHAFE h CRUSHED OATS/ POTATOES S ■BEANS g PEAS ‘ f 5 CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest i Prices. W •K. ht [Note the Address— - NEXT EVERETT BROS., 08 Havelock street, Ashburtojl ; TRIANGLE, ASHBH R T O N. . A. Thiele, iving l ' tnade arrangements for the supply roi FRESH FLOUR, is i >n- prepared tftjdefiyOT the I / s.v¥EKY BEST BREAD mypftrtof ihe'town ‘ and suburbs at 1 i the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES,' liberally dealt with.



.:;.jfoe|feni9«BS, CfoßffiigdlP. Agenta, Ag.; cq^l ■/OmS^O^-AGtoTv^o..- ::: v"' 1 • ■ ; Sales efnStook.Metohandise!, J and Pigg, .Poultry, i ' " e" • ancT General Produce. e:Wfcßß3^>SAlE : etfery SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock sharp, commencing in the j'rjo 5 : YturdsiwithHOßSES.' '- "i sAtiss, ’IN >Ue.rooms, ‘AS ■tvui ~.ii ‘^'•''REQUIRED. -KiO 9ffl.fi.',;;.' I'--- Jl±L. '■ '■ : ' 1 c ’ ! -- ■ '•■ ■ LOANS^l]anr ropes® *■ td- receive! appllca (j &mt* W approved freehold security; .. I : d .jfjy/ : d -ip any quantity, for. cash. * l ‘Sikfifttu£B ihSde-oii Wheat shipped, to > England. charges.‘ J y’’-=i OfiJ bif;> i . o-ufiii * iAGERT ‘[foA the: TRANSATLANTIC la. CQjMPANy^ Every clasp r ,of jUska teken at lowest tates. ffila., 'v ; . AjUFREfi. PEEARRIBQN. \K.m\ /GQTiONEER, I bTTiA ,! ' /STOCK* BTATIOM*o, . ■ .i AND . . ■GENERAL;- #®HT, : 11. Licensed Dealer ih Armis and Amtnhnitwa. ' 782 STAPIOir; AGENT, : d 'MGSaSfSISiS LAND BROKER,’ yt:'i-:e\in an hr.-il*-'! pi.-.v o:'-. . f.-.A stehst, kT ;p A'VTT'tV, , ’Easui Street iRAiLWAY ..:!■ { Station) Ashburton, V."'^^dand.Generid'Comniisaio ll Agents. ;_■ I “Drays, -Newcastle Wjid - ioadlj/BwkjU nig, of, ftll kinds, Fencing TV he, Agpcultural English nqd .Ameri- Saiy &iC.f &C.j,'., ■■■.!■: i ::r . ■ 9^B ViUiidihiir-r *** •• n Tfc ” Bronson & Boileau, jAGENTS v- .... .^■ar»ttUKi«sPJW^ffi£^<l Agents for^bqi&dgptralasian. Yi a jA«9#s {go Gilhexk?*j>pp-;i • > i: 29 BRANSON & BOILEAUi 929 v. Surveyor, Civil Erigineora.&c ■(vjifisoi.T; r T iU fifes SON^' |>, XQBNfiIEE» i U ;iV/RY.O!RS : lANp W ypnv FrO**/-. 13A.F*>T£//i LAND BROKERS ;)a . rin-llPder tbeLaad Titosftn^ct,. 1 *. GwliKN^t 1 Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office 374 on ENG Son^ iEEES, CIV I authorised a: , LICENSED SURVEYORS, ..r ; - T ,Soqtl)ißrifciph-Chambers,ClO.; / Huesfobd : Strbet,- Chris rcHURCH.* -Z.r/ r d -i j ■ ' d.■•■■:t &14 Wool and'aniaf &cpotterßi ; &e. ,x .ri.i-' < FARMERS! FARMEg&b R. MOKERROW AND CO., ! A ’ Ciujh Bunjhwers of Wool, .Grain) anosJlikindsoi ,Farm Produce, and are also prepared to' make Xaberal 'OASBf ADVANCES on the .above placed in their hand» either for Bade or shipment to the A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, ,&c., for. sale at lowest current prides/ - i- '' ?Uv EL MoKERROW & CO., RAKAIA. i O’") :l ■- 60 r—3 r : r ; Sorenson and Co., |‘ Sxßi®T, stchuecr. , G RAIN / BROKERS & GENERAL MEEjCHAI^TS. FARMERS ' GRAIN disposed’ bf in T F “a • i P,lfMr''ite : ''R'' s'. BtT teMfbaren^ Gbain ‘& Seed Merchant, HRISTCHDRCH, r-tiie satisfactory entrusted Has special disposal of Grain to him. t SAnples left with- Mr S. Siunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the bestH&tkets/I : UiS > t&' vSld4 “ •■!;•.,-./ ntl.f . f lll 1 If; ■ ■ --HcH.ishu-pT vjp t -i. E A X-X, • Awswrw JCnrarAW)/'» t Grain Dealers and Jw/hM P*l¥Rn>lP ffice in Bumeti Merchant, Stock anfl'GtefefwUomn^ioi! - ’ Bazaar. ’fttaanftflD ” 263)



Business Notices. Aitken and Heberts, jiURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH-PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I 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, Paints, 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, Cashel Street West. 306 JIURNISIIING! FURNIS HIN G 1 P. PAThRSON Is NOW,SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of “ET T T :R UST ITT T I=l IE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 4C2a 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 Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, WEtOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tfi 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 FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, 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, Near Railway Station. rnHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com -L pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. 608 S. STODDARD, 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. i'NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. [ITE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and vV Binders and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more rear than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which (reserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported ’ We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would 36 sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to 'all and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. • ■. TARPAULINS —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins “of ill descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and dualities As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. B HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a TTTNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Iv THE MAKER. ■ 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 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.: Men’s Shoes, from lls. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY F&OM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLON



Business Notices -500 Q u 0 T o A « TlO N 8 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3a. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s, the Box. £3 to £5- 3%d. to 4d. ... to 56. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a AYE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES, Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DBAIINO WITH TAYLOR AND FAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea,. Is. Cd. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, per lb. , Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6§d. 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., B 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. FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L u B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is Constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. For Neatness, Cheapness, 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. STR E E T A I L O R EAST L U B L 0 w T A 1 L O R T Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM IB - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. jgS* Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 16s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. LeeDs house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10a. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401 D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tanorbd Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable pribes. (933 DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT '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 or 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. Slierriff, 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 particvF s apply to A. Thiblf., 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 CO.’S MO ATE, Ah'D Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a WO. 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. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. 0. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, ‘J'MPORTER 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. e rriHRESHING BOOKS printed on th Jj shortest notice, at the Office of thi Paper.



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS n O W OPENED AT J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), ' Cexstchukch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore hie can sell cheaper than any. other house, in Ganterj- : bury. . , [Established 1877.] j P 3 'J. F. Stratz, Watchmaker, ■ from » m s Vk London \ W J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. ■ ; English Silver Hunting Levers, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. ■ £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English Cases;'fifeth"* - - ’2 " 5 0 American Leyer Clocks," in ■ wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23a CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery; - etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following •i"*- 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 PRIZF at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and 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 Oft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 2015 0 Other prices equally low. 48g BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. L AWRY 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 i hands of the advertisers. Lawry 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—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by 1 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 School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr.; Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. j 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 obtain fed at the Guardian Office.



Educational. fJIHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Mooxo street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for edoii subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. ■ 397 a MUSIC TUITION.—The second term has just commenced. Lessons on Pianoforte, Organ, Flute, Violin, and .Singing. _____ H. J. WEEKS, 68a - ’ ' Cameron street west. Sporting, Athletics. &o- Tinwald Races AND ATMetic Sports. RASTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 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; miles; weight-for-age. En . trance, £2 2s. Trotting Race (Handicap). —Two miles; First horse, £7 ; second, save stake. Entrance, 10s. Hack Race, £s.— 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 os. - 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. 8. 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 Ithe opinion of the Committee, prove frivolous,’ ATHLETICS. 1. TOO Yards.—lst prize, 40sT; 2nd, 16s. ■‘.Eptrance, 2s 6d. 2. Three-Legged Race.—lst prize, 16s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. 440 Yards.—lst prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6cL 4. Long Jump. —lst prize, 20b ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 6. Hurdles (120yds),—1st prize" 40s ; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 6. Sack Race.—lst prize, 15s; 2nd, 6s. Entrance, Is. 7. Mile Open Handicap.—lst prize, 50a ; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, ss. 8. Running High Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 9. Consolation (120yda).—1st prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Rules for Athletic Sports. ' 1. All competitors to be resident in the County three -months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. ■ 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 0. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon. Sec. Consultations. J L. F L EMI N G’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 GRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —29 Prizes. Ist £4OO 2nd ... ... ... ... 150 3rd IfoO Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP—27 Prizes. Ist ... ... ••• ••• £2OO 2nd 125 3rd ... ... ••• 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd 126 3rd ... ... 75 Starters (divided) 10Q Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately every subscriber rvill 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. O E. yi Debts due Mr Max Friedlander, as iprietor of the Ashburton Guardian, raining unpaid on 23rd Instant, wxll be d for without further notice. a S. SAUNDERS. Bail PROGRAMME CARDS in, very neat styles, with. Pencils and. Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station