The Ashburton Guardian.

VOkUS.-No. 313.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. O FARMERS We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, oi will make LIBERAL ADVANCES againsi Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. , A. MOORE & CO. 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. E are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ipqnfia plaited in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Larie, who' will give every attention to GfMn Consigned through us, and. obtain the* extreme /’jjjrice for all shipments Farmers may intrust to pur care. We haver, also established Agencies .'lit Liver pool, .Glasgow,Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp,, and .we can J Chip to any of .these markets li so required.' Our charges aid regulated at the" lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 18*‘Christchurch., N OTIOE TO FARMERS. The Undersigned , are PURCHASERS of all descriptions : bf GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamarn and Ashburton, or at any other railway/station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a;, ! Christchurch.. X- PO R T OF GRAIN. SEASON 1881. , SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited.) ' ■ Is prepared to make Liberal Cast Advances Qh GpiAlN entrusted, to its care for ipmeht !to, and sale in the London, AWtrali*n. and New Zealand markets. ThC Company does not purchase on its own hut; acts solely as Agent, and as moreover, all sales ’by its Mark Lane Brokers .are carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assuredjtblit their interests • will be care fully Vthnsdrwed, and full market values obtairiedr t > : Freight |to England by first-class iron vessels his been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton. - - ' Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling, prices. iPuli information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. • " JOHN COOKE, 92a / ~' : ; ■ Manager. WIIKA'I' FREIGHTS mO; , LONDON AND UNITED iLONDON AND JL ... : KINGDOM AT FIETY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleaaute in informing Farmers that it ha*; arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Opippiiriy, for ■,



Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, i .’VALUER, COM land ‘of Stock, Merchandise Furniture'and Effects' 1 Figs, Poultry, - arid'Gbriettd Produce. SATURDAY, a 13 o’clopk; in the r^t' LAND SALfeS? : ’»fr ROOMS’, AS Cif LOANS—l:tarn* d®. i applica tions on freehold jaunty. , Advances ~ made dr*: Wheat shipped to *■ England rj Lowfflt-.possible - charges. jfcOOIjUBW AG |^»M EA c»vf ,C Every claflsdfßlskk'tiiken at lowest rates. Hr'F. affray, A UCTIQ3TOR,-,. y AIUATOR., A GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 5 .(TEMUEA ■ uormjt Agent fotdStandardr Insurance Com* pany, andfSulhAl:* the AJthoUse Windmill. apdi , i: : 782, Land, E'sTATE, :ii AND sTaWoN blue* tn-u ‘r-ii'-’f ' •■= ' V s AGENT, vrOEfcfißA'lp! MERCHANT; * 2fij s- :!j; LICEBBED 1 I^NDRRpNERy; bssr. Ifi EASUMBpErj* v i 927 FR E^EV’^t* ! jA?vT : T Tvi East STRj^fcfcosfc^b l TkK RAiilwdV ’ ; ,V Land amPfeeMral' ■ Agent,,' ‘ Orders taken for— Sydney Newcastle and MalverncCorfii(kyahe truck -toad), Build* mg Materials ftf, aJl.Hpd?, Jendod’Wire, Agricultural Rnnlemeots, English- and ; Amerii 3an, &c., &c.‘slv I : ,r ■,!■■#%■ oT .gwi Oi Branspnf.&HQilean. ENGROSSERS. COMMISSION AND GTOfiALiAGENTS no. • • - oJ vbtrf A sri ■' r -d- ! / ; ' Agent*, f ? * K . ;r , 4629 AgeWfbr Giftey’s Wine. feVvrr &BOILEAU. SvmyHi PvS Rnglliitew, Sfc. as .ii— u:m ICENSED n V ’IVEYORS AND OlUu SF GOVERNMENT, SURVEYORS, mb tAAoA.A^¥irwi l '



Triangle, Wrtiwrni nfiflffj;desc Essv*oliicio • 9ASSPW»TQI«. >dvrmvb : mit W E. CJ Y I GHiN!iE-B''R^S> : jantotoasato AHfe-rm I, I C E N %E£ 1 S 57-IWV E Y D B S, BcitisH Chambers,. Hnsvoß9 < Obsiszohtticch’. - r. m 674: Wool and Qraan &q. " 3 r■ ti ;i "-J--.-. ’•' •• 1 ••■• bii'd ft ho. , r--v.m 9iii bn*-viv! m:r: :>•••.■ ■ : - FARMERS IrEABMEBSl r EABMEBS i? FARMERS I; bsJftiriyfiit sr.v; : ;ds stij .mid IwbmlV. n ; •">_■ r. ea, f Oi^^ch^^ (^ool, G&lfa, •ad all ldn<U-«f , 'ilitoi<n and ate •l«o prepared . Liberal , CASH ADYANCE^.c^L ; ilip atywre placed in their hands either lor rsal&. ; or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. bn: cttos v-, _.• v m A Large Stock! ofCornsacks, Wool pocks, &c., 'fot Mtlii. at : lowest current ' . b.>onf : r/n now pnces. TOrljoid r ■:! dm: {r .K.ijr :j V '\V- '• '■ EL MfeKHRROWi&CO., QKAip s#sss'ss% s;; grrf drl.'l u do; an: '■ -- ritit;:- ’» v •oo 60 Soren|m : und Co,, LICHFIEtDaSTBEBT, GHEIKrCHijECHi' Grain Brokers* general .ami I •» bod-mf: MERCHANTS.^:S;!•; .H FARMERS' GRAIN' : disposed. W in any Market tffhe^kd^intag’e'. J ' " J m O M I , ! 'Bd-R 8. !' : ■ j -f!! fiaitevol df!// ,v r -.,n .Grain Broiler Merchant, 'r.-vS'u . • - Has disposal of Ggift ; cntruated diy«al < Pfw. p l«« httnon, will be 'Bffeted in, the best markets? '[hM' 1! ffie ! ■' value site' fbniw rfjjaoa Lu:| . •■ to , [,,f»; .aaosj bwat ,j • Jos^[h;"Ote*K.-..,... pi B A I PiiA^N/ hjr AHHBUBTON AND TINWALD. - a Blwnetl • » » i. --. JiJU ! nf Highest r.3^ JOS Htp>Hl sw O B% } R L K/ * s-MorsaU' 10l 139 f]231 Off bfifl



; FREIGHT : ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently' refers its Constitvierits to the List of firet-clbss Vessels now 1 Advertised in the Bails*-Parers. . JOHN COOKE, 93a ... Manager. SHIPMENTS TQ ENG LAND. NOTICE TO -FARMERS. TSJJMaling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASS - ADVANCES oh .WHEAT placed, in their hands r; sale/ in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight, f The successful result of their ship ments ph 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 Easiness .Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STdRE, AS ,ALWAYS ON HAND— W . o. S' FLOUR STRAW HAY . OAfS ' BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS potatoes; BEANS,-: PEAS , . ; .. ; CARRpTS,. &c., &C. in Large or Small Quantities,, at i ' l ; r ; s ; .Prices. •' Lowest Npte pie Address+i* f .NEXT. EVERETT 8R05.,: 908 ;; HAVEnOOK BTftßKtt, ASHBtmTOK, m 0-0 PE R ATI V E BAKE RY, ,V,^ 1 r't -TRIANGLE,■ '' : 7- • TON. arrangements fonithei ,sMy. of-.FRE^H ;r FLO TTTI : - - 'prepared to/deliver, the,., 9r.mr.-ff -- -*: 1 - T : BREAD - ]tfie f fjowp and; jnihswhs at • 3 bAjofreah*fctrf oil 'BISCUITS alWays' *iWj JuU ' 4o*‘teu«fc ; ‘2o6a



Business Notices. Aitken and Boberts, 5, BURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, )f Jj St CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 3. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware "I , Useful Novelties, and [-Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J . Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Li Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope,- Station Requisites, Paints, Oils i- Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryora’ Cots and all requisites e Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements t Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths d English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and i Umbrella Stands s. Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets,; Stove Ornaments, and s Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashei- Street West. 306 a [ JjV URN I S KING! FURNIS HIN G ! P. PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of IE 1 TT iR, IsT I T XT IR, IB IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a 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. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON . , SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, Ac. T- /*i HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \J‘ i Moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with ! the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for ( Steam Power and Machinery to effect* Note the Address— ;AßM AG H STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a P U R, NIT U R E W A RE H O U High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. S E , W.I S. KING AN D CO.



f T • - • JLX X i. 1 V_>« JL Jk. X 1 J-' V-' w• y ; WHOLESALE AND RETAIL SI AN tJ FACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HO TE L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. mHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com -I- pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-glass Hotel, on moderate terms. V S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER , SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS td announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz 1 Ladies’ Kid E.S., from ... ... ? 8 - 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. fid. fid. fid. fid. Large Assortment of Slippers and; Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. u-NprUTR A(TR LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE ; CROPS YOU GROW, FSTE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and W Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more rear than tlid Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, winch ireserves thpm from damage by rain pr dew. We also repair them, and keep the sticks Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. ■ .. • , . . , , NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding T wines, which we can sell cheaper than the im- Sted We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Tvyme in stock, which would Kid cheap. Our stock; of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to :0 .tocko, Eick Cloth, and Tarpaulin, W all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. ? As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evemng train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street,. Christchurch, Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. bza JJNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish whenyou, can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Tmanqlb, High street,. Christchurch. OUR OWN Elastics, from 13s, 6d. ; Men’s Light Watertights, from 135.; 6d- ; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d. 5 Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. fid.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched)} Bs. fid. OUR OWN MAKE. ' And all other Boots at Low Prices. Aim au oiner huuwj tu jjdw xiigoo.



Business Notices -500 Q uoT o% Tl ° 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 -£5- ... 3Kd. to 4d. ... to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOB, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a THESE HARD TIMES. g AYE YOUR MONEY Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH ~ A Y L O R AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Gopd Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3jd. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. Gd. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss, per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. 1 ' New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a : ” Wood & Co., B ;REW ER S AN D BOTTLERS, Ashburton. Winners of First, and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a DAS, BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN J^OR FIRST - CLASS TAILORING GO TO J®* L U 1 He has the largest and best , stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. L O W He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already, unrivalled stock. L U B L O TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. T A I L For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s ! Clotliing cannot r be His motto being— ‘ Small Profits and Quick Returns,.” id liis terms cash, srentle- T A I L A JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail- Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOE SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 TASKING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelve!reo’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines.in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, .Manchester street south, and Bar badoes Street (near the Cemetery), Christ- Inrrrn of nf RnQrl.Sfnnoa



church. A large stock ot Meacl-fetones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand; Designs forwarded bn application. For further partied' s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton] 323 a James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wiles street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a jyELSON, MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas 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 Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him,-at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a GEORGE BOOTH, Tu am street, Christchurch, J-MPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, 7la Ashburton. rnHRESHING BOOKS printed on th X shortest notice, at the Office of thi Paper. ‘ .. -



U ana ms terms casn, gemie-. | • men favoring him with their E patronage will get.tho boat X> material at the lowest prices. EAST S T.R EE T. Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. P. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM m - is - o. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. JS&S" Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 16s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT Gs. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED i , SUITS, AT 255. : BEDS HOUSE i HATS. FOR STYLISH Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Is early oppbsite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401 D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. All descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. 933 DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. I GOODS. WINTER GOODS J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. 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.] sr < 5 o Stratz (5 K Watchmaker from d ° n S, Q s_| pr k| J. F. 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 10a. £ 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 23a : ; CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next,Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER XTAYING taken over the store of H Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc.



Sporting, Athletics, &c. s Tinwald Races £ AND ; Athletic Sports. ■RASTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1881. ADMISSION FREE. HORSERACES. Hurdle Race, £lo.—Distance, 1£ miles, over six flights; weighty list. En» trance, £l. r _ ' The Cup, £20. ; -43eoond hone to save 1 stake; li miles; weight-for-age. En» | trance, £2 2s. Trotting Race (Handicap).—Two miles. First horse, £7 ; second, save stake. Entrance, ’ 10s. Hack Race, £s.—For horses that have never won public money; 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. | Consolation Race. —l mile. Entrance, ,10s (for. all beaten horses). —First | prize, £5 ss. Entries will be received in all the above races for district horses only. Rules. 1. No one be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to 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 race. 3. Tliree horses to start or no race. 4. No protest will be entertained unless £l be deposited with the Secretary, which will be iforfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivolous. ATHLETICS. 1. 100 Yards.—lst prize, 40s"; 2nd, 15a. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2. Three-Legged Race.—lst prize, 15s j 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. 440 Yards. —Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 4. Long Jump. —lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 5. Hurdles (120yds).—1st prize, 40a ; 2nd, jL5s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 6. Sack Race.—lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 7. Mile Open Handicap.—lst prize, 50s; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, ss. .8. Running High Jump.—lst prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 9. Consolation (120yds).—1st prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. . Rules fob Athletic Sports. . 1. All competitors to be resident in the County three months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. In addition to these, a number of prizes and useful articles will be offered for competition by boys and children. Entrance money for Tinwald Cup and One Mile Flat Race is due on April 11th. Nominations for Trotting Handicap close on same date.



AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The 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.... ~.£17 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 16 0 Other prices equally low. 48q BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawry and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in. the Seafield and neighboring : districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wbdnes days. Seafield toWakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM- Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, , General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants; A G E NTS L?£R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



uu a aim; unit;. For further particulars apply to C. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon. Sec. Consultations. m QUILL’S CONSULTATION 1. No. 2, On GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run in Christchurch in April, 1881. 1,000 Members at 10s. each. First Prize ... ... £l4O Second Prize ... ... 00 Third Prize ..; ... 50 Starters and Nonstarters, divided 220 Early application is necessary to secure tickets. T. QUILL, Treasurer. J L. FLEMING’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5,000 Members at 10s each. To be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 84 NOMINATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning GRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —ap Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ... £4OO 2nd 150 3rd 100 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP—27 Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ... £2OO 2nd 125 3rd 75 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. Ist ... ... ... £2OO 2nd 125 3rd ... ... ... ••• 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately every subscriber will have a chance of winning Three Prizes for each ticket. The drawing will be held under the super* vision of a committee of subscribers* and results advertised in daily papers. In tending subscribers are requested to make ' early application. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c.. High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 266» METHVEN AGENCY. • , V, MORGAN (and HIRES, General Store keepers, Methven,. arei authomep agents for the Ashburton Guardian. Subscribers frill please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention. W. H. ZOUCH, Proprietor. L O TIC !B ' Tf) SUBSCRIBE RS to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or emissions in the Delivery bf this Paper occur. , W. H. ZOUCH, ’ ' ‘ ’ ’ Proprietor.