The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, ISBI.

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[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

VOL,. lII.—No. -513.1

NEWS BY THE MAIL.

A Russian Swindler. A military-looking man, styling himself a Russian Colonel of Dragoons, has been arrested by the Jersey police on a charge of hotel swindling. He succeeded in passing himself off to the Lieutenant-Go vernor, Major General Nicholson, as having been the latter’s gaoler while he was in prison in Russia during the Crimean War. He was invited to dine with the officers of the garrison, and gave them a sumptuous dinner in return. When asked to settle, he said he had no means of doing so, and when arrested and his lodgings were searched, it was found that ho had no effects nor anything to support the title he assumed. Imprisonment of a Pork Fie Maker. The Leicester Borough Magistrates some time ago sentenced Viccars Collyer, pork-pie maker, Liecester, to two months’ imprisonment for having in his possession two and a half tons of pork and beef unfit for food. The evidence showed that some of the pork was cut up and seasoned ready for use, while all was in an advanced stage of putrefaction. The medical officer stated that its consumption would - have been attended with risk to life. The de fence was that the meat was not intended for use until passed by the inspector. The defendant gave notice of appeal. He had previously been fined LIDO for a similar offence. Jelly from Ivory. The last sale of ivory at Liverpool was the largest which has taken place for a long time. Manufacturers who 5 were present tell us that the prices realised showed an advance of from 20s to 80s. per cwt. All the lots were sold. There were buyers not only from the English tdwns, but from America and the Continent. Ivory is very largely used in the Sheffield trades, more especially for hafting cutlery of all kinds. The demand for billiard and bagatelle balls, as well as for piano keys, has lately increased of late years. One leading cutlery house made a calculation some time ago, suggested by a question put by a visitor. They estimated that to supply themselves with the ivory they needed for the handles of their cutlery, etc., they needed 1,280 elephants every year, and that even on the basis that each tusk weighed 23|lbs. In a magazine the question was recently put, “ What be comes of the ivory waste ? ” There is no ivory waste. In the cutting of the ivory the powder which comes away is sold for making jelly. It has long been used abroad, and is now getting pretty well known in this country. It is sold at 4d. per lb., made up into parcels, and is re garded as an excellent material for making jelly, particularly in the country, where calves’ feet are not always procurable when required.

The Hungarian Sleeper. John Gyumbere, the Hungarian who was in a trance continually for 169, days in the Lehigh county poor-house, ' has (the Philadelphit Medical Recorder says) for the first time sufficiently rallied to give the story of his life and experiences. He was first found insensible at a neigh boring inn, whence he was removed to the county almshouse. This was over six months ago. On the 22nd of April he opened his eyes for the first time and kept them open for four days. He did not speak, but remained in a dazed condi tion. On April 23rd he either fell or jumped out of the hospital window, falling a distance of 25 feet, but was not seriously injured. April 26th, he; again closed his eyes, and did not open,'till May 20th, when he spoke two words after a flower had been held to his nose. Six hours afterwards he closed his eyes and kept them shut until a few evenings ago, when, being hailed by a Pole in Slavonic, he opened his eyes, raised himself up, and in the same tongue replied, stating that he arrived in America about two years ago and went to Virginia, where he was employed by a man named-Porter, near Charlottesville. He complained that a negro woman there put red pepper in his coffee, and many rough jokes were played on him, wherefore he -fled’ from that part of the country and went to Baltimore, and then wandered intp Penn sylvania. He remembered nothing from the time he fell asleep, until about four weeks ago, when he began to realise that he existed. It was as if he had been sleeping very long. When he awoke partially, he thought he was in gaol. ; -He now feels very weak, but wants to go to work again as soon as he is strong enough. During his trance he was examined by a large number of physicians.

Extensive Frauds on the Post Office. At the Bow street Police Court a clerk employed in the Post Office, named John Frederick Gales, aped 25, living at 2, Winterwell street, Brixton, was, charged with forging divers requests for the pay ment of money, and with issuing money orders with intent to defraud, and also with stealing and uttering several paid money orders ; George John Owen, aged 28, of 85, Hayler road, Brixton, of ; no occupation, was charged with forging certain orders for payment of money, knowing them to have been stolen;.— pMr Charles Hawkes, Controller of the Chief Money Order Office, deposed that Calea had been in the service since 1872. -She witness proceeded to detail the system_by which money orders made payable at one office were transferred and made payable at any other, by- the special request of.'the remitter. In some cases these orders were sent for transfer to the Chief office, where a request was sent authorising the pay ment of the order by the office to which it was transferred. Gales had been em ployed in the office on extra duties, and would have access to the transfer stamp. The system by which he had perpetrated the alleged frauds was detailed by witness, and it appeared that the prisoned had ob tained old money orders that had been paid and some spoiled ones. He had cut the paid orders in half, and had des troyed the portion showing that they bad been paid, and by the aid of some gummed paper had fixed the lower portions of the spoiled orders on to them, filling in the blanks with an authority for the transfer and payment at another of :tha amount that had already been paid at the office upon which the order . had been originally drawn. Ho had also sent-re quests for the payment of these orders to different postmasteis. Orders to the amount of nearly LI,OOO had been cashed in this manner, and, the fraud being-dis covered, the case was put into the - hands of Mr Charles James Stevens, of * the I Missing Letter Department, tomtikHuSD quiries° He saw the prisoner Hales, land upon being spoken to on the subjehtTie

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A : UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM JSL MISSION AGENT, &c. . Land Sajea, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 O’clock sharp, commencing in the Yarda/with HORSES. LAND SALES. IN THE ROOMS, AS , REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on thebpokp. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC ; FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. rSyaty class, of Risks, taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. Ramies Pepperell, JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT, ' Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro party for ode. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c.



B. FOOIS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed , Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374



E. Dobson & Son, IV I L E N GINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SUE, YE YOBS, South British Chambers, HKEKFOED StBEET, CHBISrCHUKCH. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, * UTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn : 'Coixhty Council office, Hereford street. ; '' 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, • ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan mckenzie, iat« 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 ‘ 1 • undertaking he will meet with a full share 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 spare no effort in making his :-patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. D. McKENZIE, ; 50c Proprietor. 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 fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. , Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor.



Boarding Houses, &c. -y-ICTORIAN 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 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 .aigppd; table, will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £l per week, to meet the times. Priyate Rooms for families. Remember the :ad dress —Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. . 944 a Business Notices. 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



MISS BUCKMAN, E BENCH MILLINER AND DRESS MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and to inform them that she has now leceived 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 Cos-tumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full instr uctions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. -y INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTEB 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 CA 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



Transformation!! Queen's motel, Christ church, keep now the heat brands only in liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 831 c Proprietor.



above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Chribtchurch and Dunedin, combined with 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 heap furniture and bed ding manufactory, EAST STREET SOUTH ASHBURTON. IriYERY article Sold at Christohurc Prices and guaranteed beat < CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED DAVIS’S material and workmanship. FUNERALS W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTI ASHBURTON. 1



Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MBS HARPER -wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and thePuhlic generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed arRKE® known aa the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can bo obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Dodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is eaph. Meals at all hours. gm* Don’t forget the Address— M R S HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancbed street, Ashburton. 88c FA NA M A HOUSE {late anstee’s), > Tanceed bxeebt, Ashburton, The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the 'Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Hoarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Ansteo, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed 'Upon him as heretofore. Good Bath- LUCAS, Proprietor.



Business Notices. g B O R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot too abo*e and others are informed we have 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 Factory, 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. Orders will also bo taken • for Machines for the coming season. ROBERT WILKIN & CO. in ob w., Christchurch.



W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders hia 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 n IHE CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, JL TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele "Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TW O 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. 2040 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 604 c



A U R A POPUL ARIS. 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 for Ashburton — Mb j>', CLARK, 376 c Hairdresser. s PRIN6 NOVELTIES, 1881. SMOKE THE “ K I W I.



T. E. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to hit I patrons that he has now secured New Premises adjoining the White Har Hotel, Christchurch, anc a. Snlendid Assortment of CLOCKS Batches and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning Mid Repair well executed, And aountiy QWF promptly attended to. 611 i



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 Colouring. GQGc



Jl, G. Euxton, Ti ir ERCHANT TAILO TANCRED STREET, B, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. 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 Kaiappi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; I also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention tq his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per !b. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. . . ; .A heavy stock o£ Boots and' Shoes, mj , eluding old celebrated make. 79d



Business Notices. C OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOE Y - S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting ofall kinds As this is the only factory situate between Ch-is.church and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality he respectfully solicits the support of the Public in the matter of this * LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 800 c Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T/n HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that_having Rb • (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 whichit is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET" Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE 'MANIUF J winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibitioner their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—“ Ploughs :In Ploughs there is one exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior,” , . , . , R. and G. further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and. improved Coin and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Inpod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 44, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, o, or 4 horses, &c., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents por Clayton and Shuttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises 8 ’ CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. Established 1859. Capital t 1000,000 L'"3lutyofShrreh Cf.o F/W T H EfQi fc r PRR EJVI I Eftß COLONIAL COMPANY. [SjCWViI MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST “ CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, ~ RAIN MERCHANT, 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 for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. Ashburton and Tinwald. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, Ashburton. 1920



“ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK.” 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 WA.TOaES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time keeping, are also supplied with extih heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear df colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invitds attention to prices. Celebrated Engiisn 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 ah authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. O. O. 730c-960



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 ... ••• 3 Cafe au lait ... ... ••• 3 954 a



Sporting, Athletics, &c. .srsj Winslow annual races and SPORTS. MONDAY, JAN. 2, 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. Cuthbert, Esq. ; Clerk of the Course, A. Sturgeon, Esq. ; Clerk of the Scales. 0. P. H. Jephson, Esq. ; Committee—G. James, F. Lewis, F. Williams (Treasurer), R. D. Pullar, Davidson, W. Hanks, W. Hicks, P. Commons, P. Journeaux, 6. Grice, C. P. H. Jephson, W. Harris, J. B. Rogers (Secretary). HORSE RACES. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race ; miles, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Prize, 12 sovs. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap) ; l£ miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. First horse 20 sovs., second horse to save his stakes. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap) ; 2 miles. Nomination, 6s ; acceptance, ss. 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 be 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 SPORTS. 1. 100 Yards Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 2. Standing High Jump : Ist prize, 40s;



Sporting, Athletics, &c. 6. Quarter Mile Flat Race.. 3 o—l 10 7. Vaulting with Pole ... 1 o—o0 —0 10 8. Running High Jump ... 1 10 —0 15 9. Tossing Caber ... ... 1 o—o 10 10. One Mile Flat Race ... 3 o—l0 —1 10 11. Throwing the Hammer (IGlbs) 1 o—o 10 12. Irish Jig ... ... ... 2 o—l 0 13. Quarter Mile Hurdleßace 3 o—l 10 14. Standing High Jump ... 1 o—o 10 15. District Handicap, 220 Yards ... ... ... Cup—l 10 16. Three-legged Race ... 1 o—o 10 17. Sack Race ... ... 0 10—0 5 1. Entrance money, 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. Ashburton Oaledonian SOCIETY. Animal Sports. RULES. 365 d G. HEMINGWAY, Hon. Secretary.



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, 6s. 9. Vaulting with Pole : entry, 2s ; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. 10. Single Women’s Race ; entry flee ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, 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, 20a. 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. 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 EELD ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. HORSE EVENTS. 1. Tilting at the Ring. To commence at 10 30 a.m. 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, l£ miles ; not less than 10st. 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, —.



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 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and Marches ... ... 80s 5. 100 Yf.rds Flat Race. Open ... ... 40s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 s 200 heat to be run after High land Reel. A third prize of 40s ■will also be given, 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 11. Standing High Jump 30s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... ... 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum ... ... 60s 15. Pole Vaulting 40s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60s 17. Irish Jig 60s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 19. Irish Red 60s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards beat' ... ... 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. HandicapConsolationßace of 200 yards ... 40s 20s 30s 10s 30s 20s 15s 5s 30s 80s 20s 15s 30s 30s 15s 30s 30s 20s SOs 20s 30s 30s SOs



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 6. Nominations close on 24th Decem ber, acceptances 31st 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, it proves frivolous. 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.



Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton posmiarks 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 fid; acceptance fee, 2s fid 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, 131 d Secretary. IHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE, GUARANTEED BY THE STATE.



Although this office has been in exis tence for a period of more than seven years, it is believed that the objects for whichit was established are not sufficiently understood. It'is desired to set forth in a concise form information respecting the business which this office undertakes : 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. _ 1 2. The administration of the wills o persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment f private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, and conse quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates of which no disposition has been made by will, whenever relatives do not wish to in* cur the responsibility of administration, or cannot from any cause obtain the neces sary powers to act. In such cases it is the duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all legal debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst the next of kin. 4. The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 6. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left nc known agent. Tim * ..r.i oi administering estates is very small. Information- may be obtained from all agents. R. 0,. HAMERTON, 29a Public Trustee



ATHLETIC EVENTS. Open to the County. 1. 100 Yards Men’s Eace ... 2 0 2. Hop, Step, and Jump ... 1 0 3. 200 Yards Men’s Race ... 2 0 4. Putting Stone (161bs) ... 1 0 5. Dancing Highland Fling 2 0 zo 2nd £ 3. —1 0 — 0 10 — 1 0 -0 10 -1 0