The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Hi.—No. 523.1

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. k “[V/T RS HARPER wishes to intimate J_VJ_ to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken !, those Commodious Premises in Tancred street 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. 3 Meals at all hours. j Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, ' Tanored street, Ashburton. 88c Business Notices. FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREW O O D, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention, 226 a: 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 mat ing 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, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ALE. First 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. J i i i ,t < ] < £ f 1 f f s ( a I s f; F t ] P a G P t: a w ti 1 3 e a ti w tl h L Z BROS., 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. Having worked ( in the principal shops in Christchurch and j Dunedin, combined with five years ex- v perience in the County of Ashburton, they j are prepared to executed Orders in first- ] class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag- j gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate j Prices. Special attention will be devoted 8 to all Repairs entrusted to their care, j Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and ] Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c ] DAVIS’S /"'I HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. E iIVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10< 1 TERRIER’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 Views of Timaru now ready, and may lie had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2a 6d. Railway tariff. Copies of the New Scale of Pares and Charges on the New Zealand Railways can now be procured at Office of this Paper.



ieers; Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com MISSION AGENT, &c. f Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce, £ WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at A 3 o’clock sharp, commencing in the *■' Yards with HORSES. * LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Tdwn and Farm Properties entered on the hooks. No charge unless sold. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC Eire insurance company. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, •ppOUSE and land agent, i. Cathedral Square. Christchurch. 'Houses to Let, and all classes of pro- j ■pertyfor sale. 404 c Shrveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C; E. FOOKS AND S O t N S, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 W. H. BRISTOW, w- UTHORISED AND LICENSED A SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn ■ County Council office, Hereford street. .... 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). TVUNCAN McKENZIE, late of the I / firm of Mutch an‘d McKenzie, hav ing'purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous frtehds and customers for the liberal sup port: accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long-experience 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 he kept in .-stock. p The well-known reputation of the fTABLE will be fully maintained, under the.personal supervision of the proprietor, -who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. 80c 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 -I'iort, combined with civility and economy, f Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest ‘brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. N Boarding Houses, &c. lOTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, The undersigned has now OPENED a Bearding 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. aft?. Note the Address — N. D U FF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c kRINOE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the ,rietor has taken the PRINCE __BERT BOARDING HOUSE, where Hgood table will always be kept. Meals each. Good Accommodation for leraand Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and i per week, to meet the' times. Private ‘oms for families. ‘ Remember the ad Charles Truckle, Prince Albert __rding House, Wills street, near Railway Station. 944 a ANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. jig undersigned begs to inform the Ibic that he has REMOVED from tin se Albert Dining-rooms to the mnn .jiodious Boarding-house lately in th< Bpation of Hr Anstee, where he hope nerit the same patronage bestowee him as heretofore. Good Bath ■**’ S. LUCAS, Proprietor..



Business Notices; S BORNE HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot tnc abo>e 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, TjIRUI.TERER, AND GREEN- P 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 ri iHB CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, x TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. TMele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TW O 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 HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, =md by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to | their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a line of Strong Mid Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, stc., at a large discount under Cost Price, Mid will give my Customers the advan tage. j Orders left at the Shop will be delivered j with despatch, and Families leaving ( their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 9 Lion Brewery. GWOOD (late Wood and Co.) begs , to inform his friends and cus tomers that he has dissolved partnership with M. C. O. Digby, and the late firm having sold their interest in the Ashburton Brewery to Mr John Manning, of Rangiora, the undersigned will at an early date be enabled to supply the public with a Brewing of his well-known ALE and STOUT from the new brick premises in Dobson street and Cass street, Ashburton, GEORGE WOOD, 184 d Brewer, &c M. Byan and Co. jqesire to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next to Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. •ted for their Strong Ales, Pale •r Ales and Harvest Ales, having ed a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, e corner of South Belt and Windmill , Christchurch, are prepared to supply and STOUT in bulk or bottle, ered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address — sdaed Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c 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 is a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, BATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. kinds of Cleaning and Repairs wen executed, and country orders promptly attended to, 511 s Ail well



50 g O W H W 3 EROHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’sown 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 purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in cluding old celebrated make. 79d A; W. Bandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the . same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. J All orders delivered by own cart in Ash r burton and suburbs. . N. B. —Gardens, Belt Road, corner o: J N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 t , T)HOTOG It A PHY.—Portraits are nov I being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process a s HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun q Buildings, East street; Ashburtop. A U R A POPULARIS SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JURAL 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 TJE ‘ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton— Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. B. GL Buxton,



Business Notices. c OTTNTY EIDGING iSDj SPOUTIMQ FAOTOBY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has 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 MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Try HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \J» moved into his newly-erected and sSxtensive 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, and the Lowest PkIOE which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c -- r Beid and! Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MAN UF AOjTUBERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Btribourne ExhibitionUor their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—Ploughs :In Ploughs there is one exhibit to which we wish to draw special atten .ion, as being the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedir, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior. ” : R. and G. further beg to draw the atttenticd of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows; Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel c utting 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 por Clayton and Shuttlewobth’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. /R V* 4 ■in Established 1859 Capital t 1,000,003 L -::nnrrr or Smirch. T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND- MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Txnwald. 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 “ rruKE time by the X LOOK" FORE- The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival ' on these shores, 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 extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of | colonial life. He has just received an j other supply of watches, and invites | 1 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. 3 Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, ‘ Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, i and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. J R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON j SPIOUOUS by the “ REGULATOR " of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an v authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re e ceipt of P. 0.0. 7300-96 a Coftee Palace, No. 1, O'" LD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. ,f O D . fish 'suppers 0 d - STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL w Every Night, a- Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight, at 6d. MEALS 6d. a- Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 Cam ati lait ... 6 , la 64a



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, ANI UNDERTAKERS, 3 Wakanui road and Casa street, Ashburton. I 7 PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. „472 c F. Furness, rpRUITERER AN3|CONFEOTIQNER Pink ApplSb SaHJtWBEKBIES Cheeeies Nuts, And all other Fruits in Season. REFRESHMENT ROOMS—Tea and Coffee Always Ready. and Saunders’ Build ings. 363 d TITEW TINWALD STORE, J\j Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public'generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bbadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, ‘ Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. C H F, A P TEAS I TEAS!! TEAS!II Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING ! ! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE ! J HARDWARE !! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. | B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c 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, 350 c rnHE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH JL MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr His much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased 1 any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East steeet, Ashbukton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ceistchuech. 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 Botheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6 £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other Houses. PS « jP Eh * w J. F. Stratz, Watchmaker, from London : 3 p J ® <j- I 6 & 5 & & » I 5* H J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer < Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silvei Plate from England, France, Germany and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d American Waltham Lovers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 ( American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 1 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 1



Aaa.rrjjuu.Ai Bua^i*sw:N«c|iiees __ ' : '■-■ --- 'M-'f— - ■ Mount Sdmers D Store. THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid stock of Drapery and Clothing, which will be sold at prices not to bis equalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores of best quality, and an in g spection and trial respectfully solicited. , c W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Storekeepers, &c., MOUNT SOMERS. 677 a OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, i, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into j his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of j public patronage. . Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. ’ Repairs neatly executed. 199 c Sporting, Athletics, &c. SPORTS & RACES, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. HORSE EVENTS. Hurdle Race Flat Race Trotting Race. For all untrained horses, the property of residents in the Wakanui Road Board District three months before the day of entry. ATHLETIC SPORTS. Quarter Mile Handicap Hurdle Race Men’s One Mile Handicap Race Quoits : distance, 21 yards Men’s Half-Mile Handicap Race Married Men’s 200 yards Handicap Race Men’s 100 yards Race Men’s Standing High Jump Vaulting with Pole Throwing Hammer Beys’ Race, 100 yards, under 15 years of age Running Long Jump Hop, Step, and Jump Single Girl’s Race, 100 yards Married Women’ Race, 100 yards, handi cap Sack Race, 100 yards Old Men’s Race, 200 yards Sack Race, 100 yards Boys’ Race, 100 yards, under 10 years of age The Wakanui Invention Race, 50 yards Backwards, 50 yards, on hands and feet 50 yards Forward. Entries to be made on the ground- J. BONIFANT, 355 d Hon. Sec. -yjETHVEN SPORTS & RACES, TO BE HELD ON I a 3 3 a 4 a 15 -t *5 (1 o )T 7, 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. 6in. high. First prize, £lO ; second prize, —. To commence at 12 noon. 3. Methven Cup, l£ miles ; not less than lOst. First prize, £lO 10s ; second prize, 4. Trotting Race (handicap); 3 miles ; not less than list. Nomination, ss; acceptance, ss. First prize, £lolos ; second prize, —. RULES. 1. Subscribers to the funds of 10a 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 6s of public money. 4. All horses must be owned in the district three months prior to the races. 5. Any horse breaking in the trotting match must pull up immediately and turn. 6. Nominations close on 24th Decem ber, acceptances 3lst 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 Seoretaiy, 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 bofore 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 Race ... 2 o—l 0 2. Hop, Step, and Jump ... 1 o—o 10 3. 200 Yards Men’s Race ... 2 o—l 0 4. Putting Stone (Ifilbs) ... 1 o—o 10 5. Dancing Highland Fling 2 o—l 0 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—l 10 11. Throwing the Hammer (Ifilbs) 1 o—o 10 12. Irish Jig 2 o—l0 —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—o 10 17. Sack Race ... ... 0 10—0 5 i, RULES. 1. Entrance money, 7J per cent, on 1. amount of first prize. 2. Three to start or no race. 0 3. In all events the decision of the Conv-il: o. L.i be final. 6 4 Entries to be made on the ground. 6 G. HEMINGWAY, • 35fid Hon. Secretary.



Sporting, Athletics, &c. QHERTSEY HANDICAP SPORTS, ■ TO BE HELD ON znd JANUARY, t Commencing at 11 o’clock. Horse Events. 1. One Mile Plat Race 60s 20b 2. Steeplechase, over six flights of hurdles ... 60s 20s 3. Tilting at the Ring 20s 10s 4. Trotting Match ... 60s 20s Entrances for Athletic Sports : Women’s Race, free; Nos. 10 and 13, 2s 6d; all other events, Is. For Horses, ss. Tilting at the Ring, 2s 6d. No one allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half-a-guinea on or before 22nd Dec. Non-subscribers of half-a guinea on 22nd December entering a horse must subscribe one guinea to the funds. All horses breaking in the Trotting Match must at once be turned round. All races to be handicapped. Three competitors to start in all events or no race. The Committee reserve the power to alter or strike out of the programme any of the above events. All protests to be investigated by the Committee at the termination of each event, and their deci sion to be final. JAMES PATTERSON, Hun. Sea Winslow annual rages 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) ; miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. First horse 20 sovs., second horse to save his stakes. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap); 2 miles. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Prize, 5 sovs. 4. Maiden Plate ; 1 miles ; weight for age ; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. 5, Consolation Race ; 1 mile ; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. RULES. 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, under 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, 6s. 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. 1 10. Single Women’s Race ; entry free; 1 prize, goods to the value of 15s, i gived by Messrs Strange and Foun -1 tain, Christchurch. 11. 220 Yards Flat Race : Ist prize, 40a ; 1 2nd prize, 20s. 1 12. Running Long Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. 1 13. Men’s (over 40 years) Race : entry, 1 free ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, given by BaUantyne and Co., Christ -1 church. • 14. Consolation Race: entry, Is; Ist I prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. Also a number of toys and useful I articles will be given for children’s Sports > during the day. RULES FOR ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. No one allowed to compete unless a 1 resident in the County three months prior to the Races. I 2. Three to start or no race, j | 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 Son. Seo.