The Ashburton Guardian.

VOE. 111.-No. 515.1

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ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, DECEMBER '2'i , 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

ASHBURTON CHEESE & BUTTER FACTORY.

A meeting of the provisional directors of the Cheese and Butter Factory was held last evening, at the Upper Chamber of the Town Hall, Mr Hugo Friedlander in the chair. There was a large atten dance of members. Mr Poyntz reported haying disposed of ninety shares sines the last meeting. Six hundred shares had been taken up in all, and he did not anticipate that there would be the slightest difficulty in disposing j)f the remaining 400 shares. Mr Bullock suggested that a paid can vasser should be appointed to obtain shareholders, at a commission of one shilling per share, and report in fourteen days’ time. The time of the members was too much occupied to alloWj of their canvassing themselves. The motion was seconded by Mr Jame-' son, and carried. The secretary read the following tele gram from Mr John Grigg, of Longbeach, re site for factory ; —“ Price for land LlB . per acre ; L 5 per acre in fully paid up shares, as a deposit; balance, seven per cent, for ten years. Will take more shares if satisfied with mode of working.” A letter was then read from Mr Bow ron, stating that the plot of land referred to would make a splendid site for the fac tory, and recommending the committee to secure it if possible. Mr Purnell remarked that he had visisted Longbeach lately, on electioneer ing business, and found that, a great deal of interest was taken in the project in that district. The secretary then urged the meeting to appoint a day for the election of per manent directors ; the farmers were con tmually enquiring when the directors were going to be appointed, and they ■- would get tired of the whole thing if they did not see that something definite was done. Mr Bullock moved that a general meet ing be called three weeks from that day (Jan. 11) at that place, at 3 p.m., for the election of permanent directors. Seconded by Mr Pavitt, and carried. This concluded the business.

ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL ASSO CIATION.

A meeting o£ the Industrial Association was held after the meeting of the provi-. sional directors of the Cheese and Butter' Factory last night, to consider the advis ableness of winding up the Association. The Secretary, Mr Poyntz, remarked that before entering upon the question pf finance, he would like to lay before the meeting some particulars with reference to a woollen manufactory plant that had been offered to the. Association on very favorable terms. He then read a letter from a Mr Millar, of Christchurch, giving particulars of the plant, etc., from which it appeared that the amount of raw material it would put through per week would be 1,3001b5., working eight hours a day. The machinery would turn out 1,100 yards of manufactured goods per week. The man who had the entire charge of the machinery at Home was out of employment at present in Christchurch. He had worked the plant for three years at Home, and would be a valuable man for the Association to secure. The goods turned out had held the first place in Scotland for excellence of quality and finish. The Secretary went on to explain that the plant in question had cost over L 2,000 in England, and had been brought out to New Zealand by Mr Millar, with the intention of starting a factory here him self, but he had been obliged to abandon the idea owing to want of sufficient capital. He would sell the whole plant for LBOO, and would invest about L2OO in shares in the company when floated; The concern would give employment to between twnnty and thirty hands. Mr Bullock said that for his part he had always said that a woollen factory would be one of the most profitable undertakings they could engage in, but the want of funds had stood in the way of the thing being floated. If, however, the Associa tion itself could not take up the proposal perhaps it could be entered upon privately. If the small men as well as the big ones would take up the shares, he thought such an industry could be successfully started here. Perhaps it would not be a great success at first, but if it paid working expenses for the first year it would be as much perhaps as the promoters could expect. But it would be almost impossible for the thing to be a success in the hands of the Association at present. The Chairman was of opinion that it would be wiser for the Association to con fine itself to one thing, and not have too many irons in the fire at one time. He thought it would take them all their time to make the Cheese and Butter Factory a success. It was no use keeping Mr Millar waiting for a reply ; let them send a decided answer, and say—not at present. They would never be able to successfully compete with the large factories already in existence.

Mr Purnell said that the Chairman had to a certain extent anticipated what he was going to say himself. He certainly thought that it would be advisable to con centrate their efforts upon the Cheese and Butter Factory, and as soon as that was firmly established they might consider whether they would go in for the woollen factory. The plant offered to them by Mr Millar was a bargain, but it was only a portion of the plant actually required after all. The woollen factory should, if established at all, be estab lished on a solid basis, and with a capital of L 40,000 or L 50,000, for they would, as a previous speaker had pointed out, have to compete with factories old established and in successful working. He would move that the Secretary be instructed to write declining the offer at present. Mr Poyntz‘here remarked that he hoped the members did not think he had been taking too prominent a part in this matter. It had come under his notice, and he imagined that it was only his duty to enquire into it and lay it before the

meeting. The Chairman assured Mr Poyniz that the members did not think he had ex ceeded his duty—and this seemed to be the general opinion. Mr Hodder seconded Mr Purnell’s resolution, which was carried. Mr Braddell here submitted to the meeting some details respecting a paper mill to manufacture paper from straw. The price of the thing would be Lls' 0. Five tons of paper could be turned out per week, and the profits would be very large. ; The chairman said that he did not think they could take up this matter for the reason that had led them to reject the woollen factory scheme. The matter then dropped; j ? ■■•■■■■ , ( I n ■ r ' ' : i: Mr Bullock remarked that perhaps the Jp' chairman thought there was too much

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission agent, &0. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, : ■ ; and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 15} o’clock sharp, commencing in the . < ; ; Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town : and Farm . Properties entered .oh the books. No charge unless sold. a'geNt for the transatlantic FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 281 a ALFRED HARRISON. Pepper ell, yyOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedrae Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty'for sale. ; ' 404 c a E. FOOKS AND SO t NS, Arfcliitects, Civil ;FKgineebs, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THR, .JFRIANGLE, ■ WAKAN UI ROAD, Ashburton. 374



||. Ijobson & Son, C 6 IVI L. ENG ISEERS, e r .AUTHORISED AND L ICE NS E D SU RV EYOES, “ Sda'tß British Chambers, Hehbeoed Street, Cheisxchxjech. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISED AND LICENSED jfV SURVEYOR, FtOT ahd Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn 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 1 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 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 trill 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. i JOHNBOWICK, 440 c i Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, SSlo 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 Tanceed srEKET 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.



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.'DUFE, : 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 AjLBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a i good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, find £1 per week, to meet the times. Private 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, 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 tl.eir patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full in si ructions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. -y INOENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ABE. Fikst 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. a: s., COACH BUILDERS (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. H aving 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



DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. Ip VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS.. BAST, jSI REE T SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c



Meals at all hours. ftt* Don’t forget the Address— MRS H A R P E R, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancbed street, Ashbueton. 88c Panama house (bate ansteb’s), Tancked street, Ashbueton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubio that he has REMOVED from the Pfinoe Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Soarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit-'.'the same patronage bestowed upon -him ' J as. heretofore. Goon Bath- S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



Business Notices. 0 s borne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). 1 The owners ot tnc above 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. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his 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 npHE 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 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 694 c 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 his ' patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart . Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Snlendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. AU kinds of Clewing , and, Repair* J weH executed,' and country orders promptly attended to» 511 a



POPULARIS. U R A 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 bob Ashburton— Mb i’. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s PRING 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 kept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 696 c It. G. Ruxton, ERCHANT 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. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash 1 purchasers, supplied, at wholesale (pcitei A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in , eluding old eslebrated make. 70d



Business Notices. OUNTY RIDGING ANp SPOUTING FACTOR 1 - S. HaWley, EAST STREET, I ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he pas imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch 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 OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. T/1 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 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* iand the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effejjt. i’.n Note the Address — ARMAGiH STREET* Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c Eeid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for 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 Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tnpod 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 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 CAMERON STREET* ASHBURTON. 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. Pmyft SIN Established !859. T“ Capital 1 1000,000 • 7 'j/jbiutt of Shareholders H ESSR ,‘P R EM I E R COLONIAL COMPANY. -fFIEEi ANDg MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST gojlAH: -. 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 Sranch 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 CLARK, East street. “ 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 oh these shores,' and 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 bxtra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just T'eceived 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 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 an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re- Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D FISH SUPPERS 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 ... ... ... 6 ASHBURTON AND XINWAID. Ashburton. 192 c ceipt of P. 0.6. 730c-960 954 a



Sporting, Athletics, &c. 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, C. P. H. Jephson, Esq. ; .Committee —G. James, F. Lewis, P. Williams (Treasurer), R. D. Pullar, Davidson, W. Hanks, W. Hicks, P. Commons, P. Journeaux, G. Grice, 0. P. H. Jephson, W. Harris, J. B. Rogers (Secretary). HORSE RACES. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race; If miles, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Prize, 12 sovs. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap); 1£ miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. First horse 20 sovs., second horse to save his' slakes. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap); 2 miles. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Prize, 6 sovs. 4. Maiden Plate; 1 miles; weight for age ; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. 6. Consolation Race ; 1 mile; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. BULKS. 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, uiider penalty of being disqualified.



ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. 100 Yards Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 2. Standing High Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 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, ss. 9. Vaulting with Pole : entry, 2s ; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. 10. Single Women’s Race : entry fiee ; 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, 20s. 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. jyJ-ETHYEN SPORTS & RACES, TO BE HEED 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, Bin. high. First prize, £lO ; second prize, —. To commence at 12 noon. 3. Methven Cup, 1£ miles ; not less than 10st, First prize, £lO 10s ; second prize, 4 Trotting Race (handicap); 3 miles; not less than list. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 6s. First prize, £lO 10s ; second prize, —.



Sporting, Athletics, &c. 6. Quarter Mile Flat Race.. 3 o—l 10 7. Vaulting with Pole ... 1 o—o 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 (161bs) 1 o—o 10 12. Irish Jig 2 0-1 0 13. Quarter Mile Hurdle Race 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—o0 —0 10 17. Sack Race 0 10—0 5 RULES. 1. Entrance money, 7£ 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. G. HEMINGWAY, 365 d Hon. Secretary. SHBURTON 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 6. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 15s 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 6s 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 ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump 30s 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum ... ... 60s 30s 15. Pole Vaulting... ... 40s 16s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race 60s 30s 17. Irish Jig ... ... 60s 30s 18. Putting 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. HandicapConsolationßace of 200 yards ... 40s 20s



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. 6. iAny horse breaking in the trotting match must pull up immediately and turn. 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. ATHLETIC EVENTS. Open to the County. Ist prize 2nd No, £ s. £s. 1. 100 Yards Men’s Bace ... 2 o—l 0 2. Hop, Step, and Jump ... 1 o—o 10 3. 200'YardsMeh’s Race ... 2 o—l 0 4. Putting Stone (161bs) ... 1 o—o 10 5. Dancing Highland Fling 2 o—l 0



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 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. rpHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE, A GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis fence 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 j 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, money a bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. 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. 5. 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. 1 ho cost of administering estates is very small. Information may be obtained from all agents/ R. 0, HAMERTON, 29a Public Trustee