The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 3.—No. 354.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY. MAY 26, 1881

LPEIGE—ONE PENNY



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission AGENT, &c. Land Seles, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 13 ‘ o'clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the booka. No charge unless sold. AGENT son THE TRANSATLANTIC Fire insurance company. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 283*' ALFRED HARRISON. F E/st Street (Close to the Railway i Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Malvern Coal (by the track load), Build ing . Materials ofi alb kinds,- Fencing "Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri- Surveyor, Civil Engineers, ftc. RE DK . pAVITT. C E. FOOKS AND SON, PURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer.. Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. ..... , ■.. 374 E. Dobson & Son, 01 VIL ENGINEERS, • AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, . ■ ■■ South' British Chambers, HebefordStreet, CBmsroHUBOB. n.,-11 / v.-r - ! i-i.; ! 674 Weol-uad Grain! Exporters, ftc dosepjx Clark, GR AI N ‘ MERCH AN T, , Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Chain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED. a Branch; Office in Best "T6evt, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on . the . Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock jand General Commission Ageht. Hipest price given for Grain. Strati at lowest current rates. JO SHP H, C L ARK, EVaT\ A TUBIST, . ■ Ashburton. 263 a T O FARMS R S D; B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Tfaa special facilities for the . satisfactory disposal of Grain' and. Produce. entrusted to him, ■„ ' . Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the best markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a w HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. Notice to farmers. T. 3. Maling & Co. Make-LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands or 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 in London. ; Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a T O FARMER Si We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and alLkinds:of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Corribags supplied. A. MQORE & CO, 109 a ' * Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881, nrTE are prepared tp make LIBERAL W QASH ADVANCER against ship jente ‘placed in our hapds. .We havt trokers bf the highest standing in Marl jane, who will give every attention tc Irainoonsigned through os, and obtair be extreme price for all shipment! farmers may intrust to our care. W< tavA also, established Agencies in Liver tool, Nlasgoar.HuU, Dublin,and Antwerp, nd we can, ship to any of these market! Eso required. Odr charges are regulatec ,t tkewweet rates. t. CUNNINGHAM & CO., o. < ■ ' ' Christchurch. f bTI o E- jf.O,-. FARMERS bcir; .are PURCHASER of GRAIN delivered a tb^'warehoufbs in Lyttelton, Timart Oamaiu arid Ashburton, or at any othe P. CUNNINGHAM & CQ., 14*■ Christchurch. THE' ASHBURTON GUARDIAI i i ,■ n - -■ - JFUBWJSHED BVJEBT ■ EVSNIHO. PENNY. A DVBRTISBBS me th| ASHBURTON GUARDIA SmllargeSt oirouli noaSt to the ißorough. and Suburbs, ai kheipdoM {oradrertisementeare vei iMKnwbla,



Business Notices. CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), '» GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store oi Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class ® articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. 5 AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and * awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timarn—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— ~ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single, Double v and Three- Furrow At Ashburton —First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double e Furrow Sub-soiler, and ■ Three-Furrow » BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. I ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND .D. DUNCAN, 1 456 a . / Christchurch. FJIHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper g AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT ? L —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they bay chiefly for cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4. —Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. L > B a s s s a r t L it ►- e k 0 n » e r b ta >d з. IS at и, er ORB, AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In Articles, viz.;— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is. 2d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s fid upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns aiid styles We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im orted Goods in Ladies’ and Children's toots. Ladies’ Boots, from fis 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at greai reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s 6c upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestiy Carpets, Felt Carpets ORB AND CO., iat IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. lN A- ‘ Jj Ashburton, April, 1881.



Business Notices. 5 if d 18 mmm Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS I (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-* arrow Ploughs), further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 6 leaf Harrows, Iripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel catting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, d, or 4 horses, &c., Ac. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttlkwokth’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 CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a I T. R. Hodder and Company, I CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. 5 AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO o' C 3 OS OS CO og CO The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots , <&G. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, ‘ Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s i colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working i at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere, j jSS*Tmportant to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. s i : F Aitken and Roberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGER CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. S, FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. i 's it d OW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware T , , . . .. Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimetcrs, Band Chains, Surveyors’ 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 F URNISHIN G! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of zftjirin'itttiriei IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a JgINCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUT YOUR BOOTS OF 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 Watertighta, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from Us. 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 FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices. mVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH _ ~ TAYLOR AND P A P PS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT— nTC-rrUTTI.rU HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3|d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bS. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6jd. per tin. Twist Tobacco, Bs. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 600 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a 500 Q u 0 T 11 ° H s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s, the Box. £3 to £S‘ to 46. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] S E , P UR NITURE WAREHOU High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. C 0., W. S. KING AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies Gents and Childrens Boots and Shoes, it 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 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, HDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, HDGE UAJr, WUVVJ * poRTABLI £ WASHING FURNACES. CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. rn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m Vrmagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with ■he 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 md 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. J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and 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. ASHING DAY REFORM. HE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five ours of copper firing every washing day, v using Harper Twelvetree s Patent Dasher, wringer & mangler. Three Machines in one. Price reduced •om L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, riKo Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : Che 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 PRIZE 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 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Boots and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. „ „ CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended Teas 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 480 Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto —“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cbistchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877-1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. e a 5- 5 £ m h O S7J. F. Stratz,' jj Watchmaker, i\ from § B London P* a* a h s; a ST H J. P. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN F L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO J&T" 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, Q.J.P.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 got the beat material at the lowest prices. EAST STREE L U B L 0 W ■ T A 1 L O R T Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 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. fl&f- Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. P. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6<L BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15a. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 25a. ; Leeds house for stylish hats. v : Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. “ TjVVERY man shift for all the rest, Tj and let no man , take care for | himself, for all is but fortune,” so said Shakespeare ; but . f Aitken, The Baker, thinks that it is desirable to ' look after one’s self, and while thanking his friends and customers for their liberal . support accorded to him during the past few months, would .ask for a contihuapee J of their favors, and at the same time respectfully request those who have not yet accorded him a share of their custom, to GIVE HIM A TURN. .Rest bread sltd cash. Cakes, Pastry, &c., of all kinds. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, .. •„ a s h b u rton; ‘ G RE AT 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- i ing Reduced Prices, viz:—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from ■' £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 ' 10a; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from 1 . . £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel- i lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre- 11 spondinglylow 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 Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY: OP NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. . The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary—J. M. Templeton, F.LA. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. 1 The best: office for young men. , Profits- divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne,. Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, , and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. . Resident Secretary—Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual 445 a Sporting. County Steeplechases. FRIDAY, MAY 27T H. LIST OP OFFICERS— Pkesident —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —W. C. Walker, Esq. 1 Stewards —Messrs E. S. Coster, H. T.; Smith, S. Saunders, J. Hawdon, F. J. Raine, Dr Hess, Messrs C. H. Dowding, 0. Digby, L. E. Corsbie, D. M‘Lean, R. Friedlander, Joseph Hunt, Lyt telton, F. B. Passmore, and E. G. [ Crisp. Judge—Mr M. Stitt. Starter —Mr N. M'Lean. Clerk of Course— Mr E. Saunders. Clerk of Scales —Mr John Carter. Hon. Treasurer —Mr C. C. Fooks. Handicapper —Mr E. Griffiths. \ Secretary —Mr J. C. Bell. First race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase t of 40 sovs, added to sweepstakes of 2 sovs each for acceptors; over about Smiles of fair hunting country. Nomi- I nations 2 sovs. : 2. District Handicap of 25 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs for acceptors; 2 miles; nominations 1 sov.; for district horses only. , 3. Tradesmen’s Plate of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steeplechase of 20 . sovs ; < about li miles ; weight for age j entrance Isov.; for district horses only. i 5, Hack Steeplechase of 5 sovs; 1 mile ; catch weights; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. } RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The New Zealand Grand National ’ Rules strictly adhered to, except wheru ,-4 - otherwise specified. , , • * | ‘ 2. “ District horses” shall mean horses > which have been commonly resident in mid. p owned by a resident in the County pre vious to March 1, 1881, and up to the • date of this meeting ; provided always r that any district horse shall not .cua • qualified from having run in his hand fide ' owner’s name in races outside the County ( p during the above-mentioned time. 3. The decision of the Stewards on al 1 disputed points shall be final. ) 4. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs be deposited, which shall be forfeited r if the protest be considered frivolous. 1 5 Weights will be declared on the ■ - night of May 24, at Quill’s, and appear in* , the Christchurch papers on the 25th. Ac ceptances on night of general entry, May 25th, at 8 p.m. , ; . 6. All entries to state age, color, and m name of horse, and colors of thei rider* v L JOHN 0. BELL, 604 a _ Secretary ■ i ! ■ ' ' ' ' ‘ >'UI liv t-:i Ul’j