The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 19, ' 1881.

(PRICE—ONE PENNY

UNKNOWN.

VOL. 111.—No. 496.1

."PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

—♦— — — ' ASHBURTON—To-Day. I (Before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P,) j Dbdnkknness.—George Wilson, on re mand, was discharged, he having fully’ (recovered from the effects of over iindulgeuce. John Patrick was charged ;with drunkenness. Constable Smart [deposed that complaints had reached him,; :from several persons that Patrick had stuck them up in the street and asked fot : money. His- Worship, addressing ;inan, told him that, he remembered him ■ -when he was a respectable, hardworking jman, and he was -sorry to see him in the [position he was in to-day. The defen dant, who rwas shaking all over lik© a leaf gaift'jof wind, . expressed his re gret, and said he Would clear out if his Worship would be lenient His said that as he had known him before, he would give him a chance. He could go.—, Benjamin Boswell was charged with drunkenness. Sergeant Pelton said the defendant was now out on bail. He had been remonded on Wednesday for a week for wife desertion. Sentenced to 48 hours in the lockup. : Alleged Embezzlement. William,. George Augustus Marmaduke White was charged with embezzling L2, the monies? of Richard Lancaster, butcher, East street.—Sergeant Felton asked for a re mand, as other charges Were pending.—• Remanded for a week accordingly. The Court then rose.

A CONSCIENTIOUS THIEF.

♦ Some time ago Mrs Dudley Baxter, of Oakhill, Hampstead, was assaulted and robbed in her own house by a bur glar who presented at her a loaded re volver. The police made every effort to discover the offender, but failed to get any trace of him, although Mrs Baxter, a few weeks afterwards, met him on the heath, when he spoke to her and expressed his sorrow for his unpro ivoked attack on her. The sequel of the story is very strange. A few days ago Mrs Baxter received a letter pro fessing to be Written by the burglar, signed “ W,” stating that he was lead ing an honest life “ out of the old' country, a long way off,” and expressing his contrition for his past conduct. The letter contained L 5 in English sove reigns, which the writer enclosed in re payment for the money which he had stolen and for the value of the purse which he had torn. The letter is in the hands of the police.

THE SALVATION ARMY.

Following the example of a section of the American revivalists, an attempt has been made by the Salvation Army to inaugurate a series of services out side the principal public-houses in the south of London, on the lines ad vocated.some two or three years ago in America, and which was known there as the “ Whisky War.”.. On the night of October 1 numerous “ squads ” of the “ Army,” carrying banners and, preceded by men and boys playing “ Hallelujah,” drums and concertinas, peraraulated the principal thorough fares, accompanied by a large and dis orderly crowd of boys and girls, who hustled and annoyed the foot-passen gers. At intervals a halt was made, and then the leaders announced that next day an attack would be made on the “ devil’s castles,” the public - houses. Accordingly, next day (Sunday) the “ Army mustered in great force, and at one o’clock, after dividing into parties of seven or eight, the “ Army ” proceeded to carry out the programme of “ praying the drunkards out.” Stationing them selves outside the largest of the public houses, meetings were impoverished, prayers offered, hymns sung, the audi ence supplying a chorus of their own, but at the same time acting with great good humour. The services, however, were in most instances of short duration, as, whether from being unable to stand the “ chaff,” and in many cases the filthy ribaldry of the roughs or lacking the devotion of the American Evan gelists, who worked by relays day and night until they had either “converted ” the landlord or closed the house,” the female portion of the “ Army” speedily beat a retreat, and the males, left to themselves, quietly dropped off and betook themselves to the less obstru sive occupation of tract distributing. A few enthusiasts, however, entered the houses, distributing tracts denuncia tory of drink and tobacco. We should state that the “ roughs ” gathered out of the streets for this army are not ex horted from the social and moral height of a gentleman in broadcloth, on whose lips the word “ brethren ” has no more than a professional meaning, but spoken to by “ Hallelujah Bob,” whom they perhaps knew as a very great sin ner indeed, or sung to by “Happy Sal, with a voice erstwhile familiar enough in the “ boozing-ken.” 1 hat such a peculiar phenomenon and all its con comitants should be required among us speaks eloquently as to the state of our so-called civilisation.

A BAND OF WELSHERS.

An incident occurred at the last York races which should act as a warn ing to those who are ever ready to ac cept the long odds offered by a certain class of “ professional sportsmen” to be found at all our race meetings. It ap pears that a body of those bookmakers resolved upon a coup d'etat, and carried it out in a style which will long be re membered. They laid long odds, re ceived the half-sovereigns and half crowns of a large body of people, but when the time for settling arrived each possessed himself of a heavy cudgel from a sackful brought ready for the purpose by a confederate, and then they all marched off the racecourse to gether in something like military forma [ tion, paying not the slightest heed to 1 .the threats and appeals of those with ( whom they had made bets, and to whom, of course, they were under heavy pecu niary obligations., ,■. Outfjd,? rg.jlj,i|gjjed

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCHONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND |SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. J~pEW CITY AUCTION ROOMS (Opposite the City Hotel), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. S. D. Nathan (Late Manager of Mont de Piete) Regs to inform the farmers in the Ash burton County that he has opened the above centrally situated rooms for the WEEKLY SALE Of every description of Produce, Poultry, &c. He sincerely hopes that by untiringenergy arid, strict attention to the interests of his clients, coupled with prompt settlement of account sales, &c., to secure a share of their patronage and support. J Cash advances made on every descrip tion of Produce and Merchandise con signed for absolute sale. Out door sales conducted. No connection with any other Auc tioneering Firm of the same name. 387 c Beauchamp & Bell, A UCTIONEERS, STOCK AND SALESMEN, VALUA TORS, LAND AND ESTATE



The Stud. L3TUD NO TICE Traitor’s OWNER, having secured a steady and trustworthy;GßOOM, has sent his horse to FINISH HIS SEASON IN IE! 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. i 634 c S. NOS WORTHY. mo STAND TBIS SEASON—IBBI. THE'PDRE CLYDSSDALE 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. Teems —£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. s T U D NOTICE'. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Imported Draught Horse



AGENTS, Colombo steeet (Adjoining B. Reece’s), Chexstchubch. . Valuations made and Sales conducted in any part of the Province. 395 c James Pepperell, yyOPSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Squaee. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty .for sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. V. H BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensee Surveyors, and Land Beokees, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, ASBBDETON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LI CENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hebeeoed Steeet, Cheisichuech. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, LICENSE! AUTHORISED AND SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyi County Council office, Hereford street^ The Stud. PURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALI STALLION Billy F airplay. Billy Bairplay, bred by John Hendei ■on BW., of Park, is a rich brown, seve yekra old, stands over 17 hands high, an got by the pure-bred Clydesdale stallio The Gentleman (328), and he was got h that unprecedented stallion Prince ( Wales (673), which Mr Lawrence Dre purchased from Mr David Riddell t LLSOO. - The Gentleman gained the Dalkeit premium of LIOO, and the Dumfriesshii premium of LIOO, and was afterwarc sold, to go abroad, at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay’s dam, a first-cass broc mare, was got by Campie (119), wl gamed the Glasgow premium two yea ' uasuccession, also third at the Highlai Society at Edinburgh, and was after wan to the Emperor of Austria at a ve high figure. . Billy Bairplay will Stand at Gro Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel t Ashburton and surrounding districts. Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptan. to mature Ist day of March, 1882. i ’owance to hona fide owners of four mai nr more, 10s a mare. £6 6s guarantee grbomage, 6s, payable at first service. For particulars, apply to JOHN CARTER, Or Groom in charge N.B. —For further particulars, Tlydeadale Stud Book. 7:



Muir JLad. For particulars and fees, apply io 751 c GROOM IX CBARGE. 8 T U D NOTICE To TRAVEL iLe Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. Hotels.' Ashburton Hotel, Ashburton (Next to the Bridge). Duncan mokenzie, iat® of the firm of Mulch and. McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established MOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for . the liberal sup- | port accorded him during his connection with I • late firm, and trusts in his new unde” ■ kinghe will meet, with a full share of » patronage. D. McK. trusts his lo.’go j,erience 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 took. 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. 50c d. McKenzie, Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor. f I Itin v> o-Pn-nm n •fl r\Tl t I



XTansiormaiauii i i QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIS Tr CHURCH, • keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c !.! ... Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and thePiV'lic generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed s niEET known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SU PERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weik. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— MRSHA R P E R, V: A i ROT AXT.R ANT; 1 Tanobbd btbekt, Ashbueton. 88



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 Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 9 944 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 UF F, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c PANAMA HOU S E (late ansteb’s), , Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house: lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. Business Notices. Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 a R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason- 1 able prices. 197 a



LFO R D FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, B£t 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 TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED EINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATEEIAIi, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES! ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ATT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hubbles Manufactured on THE PbEMISES. c. JEFHSON,



Manager. 100 c



A U R A POPUL ARIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smote 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. VP'COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE •KIWI” CIGARETTE. Agent tor Ashburton — Mp F, CLARK, 3760 Hairdresser, D AVIS’S FURNITURE AND EED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON.



ft J3D UCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received ft large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB ■Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) rom £3 lOs ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; ttto years’ guarantee given. 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 everydescribtioh of WatcKf/'Olock'v add' 3 ewdlleryd*Guhrarl- teedfor 12 months. Pebble and other Speotaoles to suit all sights. Soßa



EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS GREATLY & COjUPLETELY furnished W DAVI S, EAST STREET SOUTH, RING NOVELTIES, 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 Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar- street (near the Cemetery), Christ ohiirch. A large stock of Head-Stones. Tombs, and Monuments always on hand, Designs forwarded on application. Foi further particu?" « apply to A. Thiele Ashburton. 323 i ALL PROGRAMME CARDsTTi i very neiL.atyiesjuWith ’Pencils: anl Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office West street. ASHBURTON. 10c Colouring. 696 c J. Sherriff,



Business Notices. C OUNTY RID GIN G AND SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported afid 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 R. HARRISON, Landscape and portrait photographer, Chester street (Next to Dr Townend’s). CARTES DE VISITS 7s to PER DOZ. The above Studio has been fitted up with all the Latest Improvements in the Photographic Art, and every attention will he paid to patrons, • Photographs taken of Houses in town and country. 886° WHOLESALE RIDGE CAP Thomas Crompton, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED SPOUTING, IRON DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • 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 afid and o' the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. j Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 2830 Beid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACT RERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FURROW PLODGBS. Vidt exhibit to which, we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid arid Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. Tn 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, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Barrows 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. , ' ' 1 . All kinds of DmuMENTS Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. (Agents for Clayton and SHOTrr.EwoßhH’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. : Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our oflu-es at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Camara, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises ( CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99



MISS BUCKMAN, IRENCH MILLINER AND DRESS MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and Wedding orders executed with her usual taste and style. Ladies making up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also. Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ : Suits, with full instructions for making'up.. Address- MISS BUCKMAN, A I T K E N S T R E EgT, 1 (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. R. GL Ruxton, jy£EROHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Joseph Clark, G RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwald. 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 CLARK, East street, Ashburton. 192 c 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 TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS or HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS; HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. LIGHT. BAND, ALLAN, & CO. : Hereford street, Christchurch 88( Coffee Palace, No. 1. o LD POST OFFICE, CHRIST 1 CHURCH. 0 D PISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILI Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight , fid. MEA LS . 6d. . Cup of Tea' or Coffee. ()t 3 Cafe au lait ••• 964



.Business ffloncca. BAKER BROS., TgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN, 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. Ssoc TTT H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.’S CHEAP CASH STORE is NOW OPENED in Moore street (shop lately in occupation of W. Davis, cabinet maker), where everything in the Generai Grocery and Drapery Department may be had at Lowest Cash Prices ; also, a cheap lot of Hard and Holloware. W. H. P. and Co. having bought a large Bankrupt Stock of General Drapery, etc., are prepared to sell the same for H axe the Origin ax Cost, and in doing so, trust io merit a share of Public Support. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CC., General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a OASH STORE, J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur on and Sunounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, ia the -hop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at .he lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared 10 purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock .tJctto—“ Small Profits and OuicK Returns.” J, WARD & CO., SI 5c East street. mHE 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. B. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c



Business Notices. Ashburton Mills. THE above MILLS having received a THOROUGH OVERHAUL, and the working management having been placed in the hands of a careful and practical Miller, the undersigned is pre pared to make special arrangements for grists. NO CHANGES FOB, CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 4G7c Sports. 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 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open ... ... 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 16s 7. Running High Jump, Boys 10s 5s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 30s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 s 80s 200 yards heat to be run after High land Reel. A third prize of 40s will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 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 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race 60s 30s . Irish Jig ... ... 60s 30a . Putting the Stone ... 40s 20a . Irish Reel ... ... 60s 30s i. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat ... ... . Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s I. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 1. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40s 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given i. HandicapConsolationßace of 200 yards ... 40s 20s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton postmarks of that day being also taken. Acceptances must be lodged by five o’clock of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. Nomination fee for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee, 2s 6d for all except the Grand Handicap Flat Races, the acceptance fee for which is ss, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment of the fees. Entrance money for all other events, 5 per cent, of the first prize. Admission to the Grounds, ONE SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a.m. promptly. MacL EAN DUNN, 131 d Secretary. V. R mHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED”BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis tence for a period of more than seven years, it is believed that the objects for which it was established are not sufficiently understood. It is desired to set forth in a concise form, information respecting the business which this office undertakes 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the oenefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, Ac., &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



c E i.. io J C iL it. EERRIER’S portrait rooms, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’s series of Panoramic Yiews of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, oi from any of the Booksellers Price, 2s 6d. 219 c S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, , Begs to notify to his I patrons that he has now secured New Premises adjoining the White Han Hotel, Christchurch, anc has a Splendid Assorient of CLOCKS WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. I All kind*,. of Cleaning and Repair 1 well executed, and country order 4a promptly attended to. oil l



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, ana 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 front any cause obtain the neces sary powers to act. In such cases it is the duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all lejuil debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue afnongst the next 4. The administration bf the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge of all hjuds lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent fiom the colony ‘for ten years, having left nc known agent. The cost of administering estates is very small. Information may he obtained fron) all agents. "r. 0> HAMEE.TON, i 29a Public Trustee