The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111.—No. 509.1

.'PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 15, 1881.

LPRICE—ONE PENNY.

HERR WILHEMJ.

v Last night Herr August Wilhemj gave his muchrtalked-of concert at the Town Hall. There was a good house. Herr Wilhelmj brought a very high reputation with him, and the public seemed to be > curious to know whether the enconiums so freely lavished upon the violinist were deserved or not. If very hearty applause can be taken as a criterion of ability, then 1 Herr Wilhelmj undoubtedly deserves all - the complimentary things that have been * said of him. It would be mere presump tion on our part to criticise the playing of 1 so great a master ; suffice it to say that his manipulation of his instrument is re markable, and the visitor at once perceives that he is in the presence of a perfect 1 master of perhaps the most difficult in -1 strument in existence. Everything that 1 Herr Wilhelmj played was encored, but, charmed as the audience were with his playing of the “ Grand concerto," “Ro mance,” and “Hungarian airs,” yet his “ Auld Robin Gray,” played as one of the encores, was perhaps ibis most successful effort. The reason is not difficult to sup ply. The auditor may be charmed with the playing of classical music because it is perfectly played ; but it does not appeal to his heart—unless, indeed, he is himself a trained musician, or has received a high class musical education, —but when the familiar tones of “ Auld Robin Gray,” or some such sweet and simple melody, are produced by the hands of such a performer as Herr Wilhelmj, everybody can enjoy it. It is some thing that appeals to all. Mr Max Vogrich is a pianist of considerable ability, and was honored with several en cores. Miss Marie Conron, the possessor of a pleasing mezzo-soprano, , was also highly successful, and was also several times encored. The company left by the early train for Christchurch this morning, and they open in the Cathedral City to night.

ONE HUNDRED PRETTY YOUNG LADIES WANTED.

—♦ A scene of considerable confusion was witnessed on October 19- outride the stage door of Drury Lane Theatre. The manager had issued an advertise ment in the following terms:“/ ( One hundred pretty young ladies wanted. One hundred pretty, well-made, and intelligent young ladies, from seventeen to twenty, for the forthcoming panto mine at Drury Lane Theatre. Apply, stage door, Drury Lane, on October 19, at 1 o’clock. Anyone who is not young and not pretty will be stopped by officials appointed for that purpose.” The wide publicity given to this 'ap nouncement seems to have beehT’re garded somewhat in the light o£ an invitation to idlers to come down', and see this novel exhibition of youth and beauty. In fact, even before the time appointed a large crowd assembled under the colonade and in the street at the side of the Theatre, and the thoroughfare from Drury Lane to Bow street and Convent Garden was almost completely blockaded. A suspicion seemed pretty generally prevalent at first that the whole affair was a hoax, and that the advertisement had been the work of some person acting without authority. It was soon discovered, however, that this was not so. The stage door was flung wide open, and inside stood the officials—the judges of beauty and age—ready for the dis charge of their somewhat invidious duties. Those among the candidates who were not to be deterred at the last moment by the thought of the scrutiny to which they would be subjected inside the Theatre, found that they had 'to run the gauntlet outside between dense rows of spectators, who displayed the deepest interest in their personal ap pearance. and in their prospects of securing an engagement. Ever and anon the appearance of a lady who could not by the utmost stretch of courtesy be held to comply with the stern requirements of the management was the signal for an outburst of cheers and yells. For the most part, however, the applicants, who were three or four times as many as the required number, were quiet and respectable-looking young women, who were naturally somewhat surprised at the reception accorded to them. Many had perforce to leave in despair of ever reaching the stage dopr, while those who did succeed in ing their way through the crowd were hustled and jeered at by tne,roughs, who were present in considerable numbers. Several policemen were on the spot, but were only partly success ful in maintaining order, the scene lasting for upwards of an hour. Finally the candidates, to the number of &6out four hundred, were all admitted .In discriminately, and retained inside , with closed doors until the excitement Had had time to subside, and only few stragglers remained in the street. ”• ,

A CURIOUS BIRD.

' ▼ ■ 1 There is now in the London “ Zoo ” a very remarkable bird, the Nestor | notabilis, or Mountain Kea, of New J Zealand. It is a parrot of strong frame and powerful bill and claws, which were 1 used like those of all parrots, for obtain ing a vegetable diet, until the colonists 5 introduced sheep and pigs. As soon as this was done the Kea seems' to have *. abandoned vegetable food, and i taken entirely to flesh-eating. Heg atJ . tacks sick or dying or disabled sh£fep, and with his powerful cutting beak - opens a passage through.the back,, and 3 eats the intestines. Even healthy ani ’ mals are sometimes, assailed - by' the j Nestor notabilis, and there .are sheep . runs in New Zealand where consider f able losses have been incurred through these strangely degenerated birds. The 5 specimen in the Zoological Gardens gave as much trouble to capture as an r eagle, tearing the clothes of the shep herd, who knocked it down while 1 pouncing on a iamb, and lacerated his . hands. 'The Kea scorns cooked meat, biscuits," fruit, or seeds, and likes raw

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, Auctioneers. Commission Agents, &c ■- ‘ A Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. r,n.nrl 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, AJ REQUIRED. Town and. Farm Properties entered oi 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, House and land agent, Cathedral Square. Christchurch, Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. -B. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. Dobson & Son, OIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED and LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Chrisiohurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, * UTHORISED 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, 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 mends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share -of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his :long experience in the trade will he a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will he kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will he fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. 60c D. McKENZIE, 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. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 3310 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanobed uksh 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. Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanobed street, Ashburton. 88c Panama housi (late anstee’s), Tanobed street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform thi ■ pubic that he has REMOVED from thi Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the mor commodious Boarding-house lately in thi occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hope ,to merit the same patronage bestowei hjiq jas heretofore. Good Bath S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



c. Boarding Houses, &c. d e, HIS LORDSHIP’S LARDER THE ONLY ESTABLISHMENT IN THI WORLD WHERE A GRILLED CHOP OR STEAK, AND A GLASS OF BASS’ ENGLISH ALE, at Can be obtained FOR ONE SHILLING. S n THE BEST MENU TO CHOOSE FROM IN CHRISTCHUBCH. Unequalled Accommodation for Ladies. i. Dinners, Banquets, Ball Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, and Picnics pro vided for, in the very best possible style. W. H. MESSENGER, 987 c Purveyor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at. the Echo Dining Rooms, the - proprietor has taken the PRINCE 3 ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where • a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad ’ dress — Chari.es Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 a -yaCTORIAN 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, VICTOR]-AN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c I——— 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, 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, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES wanted. IN CENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER 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 L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS s., !c E te :e re le sa sd H (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined 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 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “ Guardian ” office, opposite the' Station.



®o (T 3 Business Notices. T) HOTOG RAPHY. —Portraits are no I being taken by the New Instai taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process i E HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Sam ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGR] CULTURAL IMPLEMEN' MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed wit promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 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; rpINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All iescriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZER WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on THE PkEMISES. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c Q^RBAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES, 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 10a ; 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 os ; 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 DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. ITIYERY article Sold at Christchurch -4 Prices and guaranteed best oi material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED 5 W DAVIS, t I EAST STREET SOUTH 1 ASHBURTON. 10. ' J. Sherriff, Monumental mason Manchester street south, and Bar - 1 badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ '• church. A large stock of Head-Stones Tombs, and Monuments always on hand Designs forwarded on application. Fo further particu?? « apply to A. Thieli Ashburton. 323 Bat.T. PROGRAMME CARDS i very neat styjes, with; Renoilsan Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Offic< West street.



POPULARIS. SMOKE THE M £ M M “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. B o W feu w w Eh Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. (-3 W M o UP-COUNTEY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal [Discount Allowed. g SMOKE THE OJ “ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton — Me F, CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. W M 3 M nPRING 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 an efficient dressmakei kept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 696( R. G. Ruxton, ERCHANT TAILOR TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and variet stock, which will be sold at lowes paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in eluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’s own order, fror Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, an Blankets. D. W. would call special attentio-i t . his TEAS, so long and favorably knowr and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s pe I lb. Families waited on for orders weeklj i Cash purchasers supplied at wholesal L prices. ■/■ ■■ , A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, ii eluding old celebrated make. 78



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 his 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 qualil 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, „ r RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGE., PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TCj HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Ri • moved into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises i, . J /T 1 _XI A A.l J TtrlllnVl V OTTO VlOOn fit.f.fld 11D Wit. J_ • \J W MOVBU lIIIU HUJ HWWIJf-WWWU axi\i caidiuh.w O'* Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up wit, the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of hi Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch air and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible to Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET 1 Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, J winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibitioner their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—" Ploughs :In Ploughs there is om 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 attention 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 new designs, Cambridge Rollers,- 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttlewobth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timani, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. - ae bhl mimm m Capital 11000. Established 1859. T • 'M'TFn UftBtUTY OF SH**V:V3 f . f f*?.? HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. HFIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant Ashburton and Tinwald, Mr Joseph Clark announces to Graii Dealers and Farmers that he ha OPENED a Branch Office in Ees street, Ashburton, for the purpose o carrying on the Business of a Graii Merchant, Stock and General Commissioi Agent. Highest price given for Grain Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, E\st street, Ashburton. 192 "T AKE TIME BY THE FORE LOCK” The circumstances of social life ar widely different in these colonies iron those at Home, and therefore the colonia market requires different treatment This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrive on these shores, and he at once set hi attention upon supplying WATCIJES which, while constructed with ever regard to accuracy and reliableness i: time-keeping, are also supplied with extr heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear c colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invite attention to prices. Celebrated Englis levers, made expressly for R. Murraj specially suited for colonial wear, wit extra heavy cases, all the lates improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10f and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 lOi Printed guarantee with each watch sole Attention is called to the Clock) Jewellery, and English Plate in stocl and to the fact that all kinds ( REPAIRING are done on the premise and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is COb SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” < [ his own manufacture which occupies place in his window, and serves as a authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on ri ceipt of P. O. O. 730c-9€ ; Coffee Palace, No. 1 OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIS'! CHURCH. > 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D r STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRH Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnigh e 6d. MEALS 6d. Cup of Tea, or Coffee ..., 3 i- Cafe au lait ... ... ... 6 d



Business Notices. Y. sea nd ity Oc S, ra in th iis id or 5c 5. e e i d d d s i BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, ANI UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). BREWERS,; BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ALE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. P. W. HALES, Manager. Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. NOW ON SALE AT THE GUARDIAN OFFICE, Some hundreds of BEAUTIFUL OLEO GRAPHS, About 18 by 12 inches, comprising some exceedingly pretty things well worth framing, and suitable for parlor or bed room decoration, or for show or presenta tion cards for business men. Exquisitely done, artistically colored. Price, neatly mounted on wooden rollers, and with purchasers’ name printed (if desired) at the foot in colors, only 80s per dozen. Everyone is pleased with them who sees them. They are already selling well, and only require to be seen to command a ready sale. Come and inspect them at this office, and give your orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Liberal terms to the trade and wholesale people niHE 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 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 1 3 t f • 1 1 T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address — s MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST \ CHURCH] 637 c 1 3 > r 1 a f s a h t 6 if IB r >f a n FBRRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers Price, 2s 6d. 1 219c 1 5- o 9 L t. fat S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart- Hotel, Christchurch, and iendid Assortment of CLOCKS, ES and JEWELLERY on sale. AH hinds of Cleaning and Repairs weU executed, and country orders promptly attended to, 511 a



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCREI STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be i , thorough practical workman in thi various branches of the abovename« business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits i share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. IT is not altogether a new idea, whei business people burst into rhyme ii their advertisements. Our grandfather and grandmothers have read some ex crutiating poetry in advertisements ir their time just as we do sometimes now. From an old newspaper dated a while after the Flood, a tea dealer, expatiating on the merits of his tea, has the follow ing : “ For lords and ladies it is fit; Seven shillings is the price of it.” I’m not going to paint the lily or gild re fined gold by attempting to improve on that, but it should be a source of comfort to the tea drinkers of Ashburton and sur rounding districts that they can now pro cure the finest Teas at my establishment for much less money. I have just re ceived a fresh consignment of Nelson, Moate, and Co. ’s Puke Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. I have also opened up an assortment of Fancy Goods, and fruits in variety are constantly arriving, so that my patrons may have plenty to chose from at the coming festive season. I wish all my kind customers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas.— See ad vertisement and handbills. 3c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. LIGHTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c Sports-



A SHBUETO N 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 30s 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 10s 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and Marches ... ... 80s 30s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open ... ... 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 15s 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 5s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 30s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 s 80s 200 yards heat to be run after High land Reel. A third prize of 40s will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 4('s 20s 11. Standing High Jump 3 ; .V-» 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... B's 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum ... ... 60s 30s 15. Pole Vaulting 40s 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race 60s 30s 17. Irish Jig 60s 30s 18. Patting the Stone ... 40s 20s 19. Irish Reel ... ... 60s 30s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24 Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40s 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Handicap Consolation Race 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, 131 d Secretary.