The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1881.

LPRTCE-ONE PENNY. 8

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

VOL. 111.-No. 502.1

MR. WASON AT TINWALD.

! Mr J. C. Wason addressed a meeting of electors at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, ‘ lasfc evening ; Mr Clark presided. There " were seventj-three persons in the' ELall. At the conclusion of Mr Waaon’a address, a large number of questions were . asked, and answered apparently to the satisfaction of the meeting. Mr J. C. Graham proposed a vote of thanks and confidence in Mr Waaon. : The Chairman said that votes of confi* dence really amounted to nothing, and r ' could only be construed into a very second; ; , rate compliment, and having forcibly pointed out that if the electors were not competent, after having heard the views of ' the different candidates so frequently ex- .:; pressed in their several addresses, to judges ; for themselves which was the best: man; without being influenced by votes of con fidence, they were not fit to vote at all Mr Graham then, by leave of the meet ing, withdrew the latter part of his motion.

MrT. Williams proposed as an amend ment —“ That this meeting thanks Mr Wason for his address, but that the meet ing is pledged to support Mr Ivess, and will use every endeavor to secure his return.” A show of hands was called for- Mr Williams wished the ayes and noes to be taken, when five recorded ayes for. the amendment and nearly all the meet ing for the motion. A vote of thanks to the chair termin ated the proceedings.

AUCKLAND JACK SHEPPAED.

The accounts published in the papers about the capture of Fred. Plummerat. Ponsonby recently are very sensational. , After being discharged from the Dun edin gaol he came to Auckland,- and, worked on Taylor and Danaher’s con-; tract for the Kaipara railway. His con-rr ' duct was so good while employed there that he succeeded very well, and had a . sub-contract from the above firm. After he had finished the work he was suddenly missed, but turned up again. . f 5 about six months ago. He rented a three-roomed house in Ponsonby, and ' ' was known as the “ mysterious stranger.”: His house was well furnished, and he ; was always well clad. He soon pos- . sessed the confidence of the heighr bors, to the daughter of one 0f.,,:/- whom he was engaged to be' n. married. In fact, it was said that everything was arranged for Saturday, ■' the 26th. Plummer had magnani mously settled Li,500 on the young lady’s father. He also joined one of the church choirs, and, being a good musician, was in great demand for copying music, and otherwise making himself generally useful. Sub-Inspector Pardy, however, has put an end to all this by arresting him for having no law ful visible means -of support. He has been charged at the Police Court, and. I': remanded for eight days. It is thought that many of the burglaries that have taken place lately will be sheeted home - ! to him.

SHRIMPS FOR TEA.

The ’Frisco correspondent of the -- Auckland Herald says :—The shrimp fisheries are really so curious that I must say something about them. Being out for a sail one day in the Bay our party came upon the Chinese fishery. 7 _ Oh, heavens ! when shall I eyeiuieaj, ‘ shrimp again ? Echo might truly . r T,- answer, never ! The village, for sticn- , it appears, which is located below’ the brow of beetling cliffs, to be out of M sight, I presume, since the amount of small fish destroyed is against the fish liiws of the city, is a filthy, disgusting-looking assemblage of small huts, about twenty, the roofs covered with drying sharks and other filthy occupants of the deep*] 1 while scattered everywhere-were fish boilers, and close to the shore ajy- ' peared a fleet of Chinese junks heavily ' - laden with fish, which, as quickly r ,- ; r from the boats, are emptied into-the vats for boiling. The shrimps I-D mixed up with all manner of young fish, from salmon fry to shad, and these ; are, after being boiled, sorted and, dried for exportation. Some of the huts are placed on piles high above the water, having a trap-door in the floor, through which the offal _of ' the cleaned fish is thrown down into the water, and this beastly water is that in which the shrimps and fish are boiled. As soon as they are cooked; the Mongols carry them in baskets the drying ground—a place which would fill the greatest sight-seer with astonishment. Fancy twenty acres cf,. ; shrimps laying in the sun, with , the filthy Chinamen barefooted among them, rake in hand, turning them over to dry. It was indeed a stupendous, though a fearful, sight to anyone loving a shrimp diet. By an ingenious con trivance, the shrimps when dry are : bruised in such a manner that the flesh leaves the shell, which is separated from it much as com is ’ winnowed. The shelled shrimps are . tightly packed in bags, the shells also being collected and packed ; all go to China, the one part for food, the other for fertilising purposes. This curious place should be seen to be appreciated, but anyone going thither would do well to provide himself with a supply of “-Jockey Club,” the stench being so frightful that fainting away becomes i a necessary part of the programme. I 1 The number of fish destroyed daily by 1 the “ Heathen Chinee ” exceeds the quantity used in the whole city of San ; Francisco. , ‘ .

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the - ‘ opinions expressed by our correspondents.

MR IVESS’S MEETING AT RAKAIA.

To the Editor.' Sib,— On reading the report of tha above meeting in the Moil of this data one would infer that Mr Wason’s local committee were the instigators of the dis- ' turbahce. Mr Iveas is perfectly award that in chairman a man ej^UttJft~

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Anctioneero,Coinmission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, VALUER, COM jfV r; MISSION AGENT, Ac. Tatul Rales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 13 o'clock sharp, commencing In the " with HORSES. LAND SALES,. IN. THE. RO'OMS, AS r ~ REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIREINSURANCE COMPANY. Every.,<dasa of Riaks taken at lowest rates. 289 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Peppercll, •pyppSE AND LAND AGENT, ■ Oathxdeai Square. Christchurch, Let, and all classes pf pro* Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. a i-.Bi.FOQKS and sons, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANDI ROAD, Ashburton. 874 E. Dobson & Son, .CL | Jt:F Idb ? ENGIN EER S, ti ~n , AUTHORISED and LI E D J 3 tJ.R VB Y 0 RS, 1 South, British Chambers, HEBBFpaP Street, Christoburoh. W. H. BRISTOW, . UTHORISED AND LICENSED A SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn r 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 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 fit the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as. nothing hut the best quality, of Ales,; '.Jfffa**} W® 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. BOc D. McKENZIE, Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL The und«raigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform bis 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 brant}*, ‘Ac.' Good' Stabling and Secure Paddocks. 440 c JOHN BOWIOK, Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. O. KNOWSLBY, 331 0 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. rRS HARPER wishes to intimate ■ to the patrons of her late husband, I fhePnblib generally,that she has taken ie. Conunodioua Premises in Tanoeed ■ax known as the A 1 Restaurant, where PERIOR ACCOMMODATION can obtained by all who favor her with a loard and Lodging, £1 per week, loard only, 13s per week, lingle Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPE R, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 88i AITAMA HOUSI .. , , (late anstee’s), STREET, ASHBURTON. 0 undersigned begs to inform tb 1 that he has REMOVED from th Se Albert Dining-rooms to the mor Boarding-house lately in th pfaSwi of Mr Anstee, where he hope ÜBrife.the same patronage bestowei him as heretofore. Good Bate S.KLUOAS, Prop rietor.



Boarding Houses, &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 ’ 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 k 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 tfhe Stud. gTUD NOTICE Traitor’s OWNER, having secured, a steady and trustworthy GROOM, 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, ss. 634 c S. NOS WORTHY. fJIO 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. WILKIN & CARTER, 713 c Grove Farm, Tinwald. g TU D iN£ 0 TICE. To TRAVEL tho Ashburton {District, the Imported Draught Horse Muir Lad. For particulars and fees, apply lo 7510 GROOM IN CHARGE. U D N O ICE. S T To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 762 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION Billy Fairplay. i > 3 » I !c E 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 {urchased from Mr David Riddell at .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 brood mare, was got by Campie (119), who gained the Glasgow premium two years in succession, also third at the Highland Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwards sold to the Emperor of Austria at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grove Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel the Ashburton and surrounding districts. le le re le es id B- Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance, to mature Ist day of March, 1882. Al •owance to honajide owners of four marei or more, 10s a mare/ £6 6s guaranteed groomage, ss, payable at first service. For particulars, apply to JOHN CARTER, * Or Groom in charge. N.B.—For further ■ particulars, * set Tlydesdalo Stud Book. 714.



Business Notices. we now being taken - by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun i ders’Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 1 911 a R. Galloway, TIN WALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a A LFORD FORES T. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, ' Any length, also i 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 rp IN WALD 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. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hxjedi.es Manufactured on the Pbeuisbs. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c -X REAT 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 flora £6 10s ; Ehriiardt’s silver English Lever from £6 10s i; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) rom £3.10s ; Waltham watches, in English casds, from £4; American watches from £2 ps; 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. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed beat of \ material and workmanship. i ' . funerals * CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED ) » - i W DAVIS, “EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c e e l )S >e to J. Sherriff, [ONUMENTAL MASON; . Manchester street south, and Bar loes street (near the Cemetery), Christ irch. A large stock of Head-Stones nbs, and Monuments always on hand signs forwarded on application. Fo: ther partied? « apply to A. Thiele iburton. ' 323 Ball programme cards u -very tteat styles, with Pencils am Ribbotts, printed at the Guardian Office West street.



POPULARIS. AURA 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 HP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJE 4 KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton — Mp i’. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser, s PROG 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 dressmaker iept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 696 c R. G. Ruxton, EROHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, 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 ' Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; , also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. 1 D. W. would call special attention to . his TEAS, so tong and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s pei ; lb. Families waited on for orders weekly, i Cash purchasers supplied at wholesah 1 prices..' , • ,:J: : A'heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in I blading old celebrated make. 79(



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 premisei the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, anc S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and qualuj he respectfully solicits the support of the i Public in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 800( Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TCj HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \}• moved into his newly-erected and) extensive Manufacturing Premises in .■ a •> i • 11 xtt • 1 i \ _LIon iin unfn x* \J • MOVED miu me uewijr-oiouwu «aav* r ~ ; , " V Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modem 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 this Lowest Price which it is possible for -Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET- Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 2830 Held TMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, 1 winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for 1 their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—" Ploughs :In Ploughs there is one exhibit 16 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.” • I ’ , . , . , 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 new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, *», and 26 inched. Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel icutting plates, Horse Gears for I, 2,6, or 4horses, &c., &c. - ! __ All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. . t Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our ofiices at Dunedin, Inver uargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and atj our new. premises _ CAMERON STREET,, ASHBURTON. 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. i m w Established !^53 Capital t 1,000.00? n i n f ty n'F S’ffm r v T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST current rates. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwaid. 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. JOSEPH CUBE, East street, Ashburton. 192 c T |AKE TIME BY THE FORE 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, apd 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 L and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of I his own manufacture which occupies a t place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. . Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-960 : Coffee Palace, No. 1, . POST OFFICE, OHRIST i U CHURCH. o O D . FISH 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



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, 1 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. I PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 C NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTI NO. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c mHE STANDARD BREWERY COM- X 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 694 c ASHST O R B. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to jtheir friends and residents of Ashbur oni and Sunounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, in | the ahop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, Gut street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at -he lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at rrding prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in Jlctto —“ Small Profits and Jvficlc Returns." 1 J. WARD & CO., SI 6c East street. rfIHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, X 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 T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC optician, Temporary Address — MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c rERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. * None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’s I aeries of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or 1 from any of the Booksellers Price, 2s 6d. 1 219 c S P Phillips, RACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his I patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and a Snlendid Asaortmeut of CLOCKS, rcHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repair* weU" executed, and country order* a promptly attended to, BID



Business Notices. Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. ) C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, f Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. 5 Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. : 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 Rail ' ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a [ jyj- EDICAL HALL H B U R T O N. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, ! CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TIpETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 1 PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. I i Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 j and 7 to 8 p.m. ' I ' ■ | Public Companies. ■Jjj'ORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN 'TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 : 1,201,243 1 3,380,107 i 951,173 , Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Sports. SHBURTON CALEDONIAN I 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 Yi.rds 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 40a will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40a 20s H. Standing High Jump 30s 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Galium 60s 30s 15. Pole Vaulting 40s 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race 60s 30s 17. Irish Jig ... ... 60s 30s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 20s 19. Irish Reel 60a 30a 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 3 Nominations for all Handicap Races 8 must be in the Secretary’s hands by five r o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton r postmarks of that day being also taken. ' Acceptances must be lodged by five o’clock 0 of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. Nomination fee for all Handicaps, 2s Od; 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 s the fees. v Entrance money for all other events, 5 i, per cent, of the first prize. f Admission to the Grounds, ONE !, SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a. m, s< promptly, % .. J. MacLEAN DUNN, a 131 d Secretary.