The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2—No. 353.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25. 1881

□PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Business Notices. CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class ’ articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 433 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ ~ Single and iw Double At Christchurch—,, „ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton —First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, IN DUSTEIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch. fJIHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT 1 L—Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they bay chiefly for cash. 3.—Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4—Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. ORR AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition* In the fc following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 67s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yam, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s fid upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and styles We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im orted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s toots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s fid upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORB AND CO., b IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. r * Ashburton, April, 1881.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, 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 hooks. No charge unless sold. IGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. PRE DK . pAVI TT , E/ st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, ' Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural' Implements, English and Ameri can,'&e.,'&c.- ? . . 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. G E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS , - Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, hear Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, C’l V I L ' ENGINEERS, " AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. " '674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Josebh Clark, Gra i n merch an t, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mt Joskph Clare announces to Grain Dealers and . Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eest street/' Ashburton, f° r 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, ;■ £A S T 8T R B ET, Ashburton. 263 a O F A R M E R S . D. B. McLaren, Grain' Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Has special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him.. . : Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the best markets,, -and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a THEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG t \\ . LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Mak£ LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands or 1 sale in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a r 6 F A R M E R S. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, 1 ABLET/ and all kinds of Produce, or ill make LIBERAL ADVANCES against rain for shipment to England or colonies, ornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, J9a' Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. "TTTE are prepared to make LIBERAL W CASH ADVANCES against ship ments . placed in our bands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane/ who will give every attention to Grain-" consigned through us, and obtain the extreme jirice for all shipments Farmer's may intrust to our cate. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hnll, Dublin, and Antwerp, and ire can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the 1 lowest rates. J?.; CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a "Christchurch. N JO TIC E T O FARMERS. The'Undersigned- ate- PURCHASERS { alii descriptions of GRAIN delivered at heirj warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, )aman> |&cl Ashburton, or at any other ailway sfatiod. T ; ; P. CXjNNINGfIAM & CO., .4a 1 ' ” J ' ‘ Christchurch. THi; GUARDIAN .* XV*RT' EVRNINO. i PB NN Y. ■ l)(jf | i(JW! ..it! ; , •- ADVERTISERS are reminded that .. iaS? TION In theßofough and Suburbs, and the prices • io* ,; advertisements are very teewwlfc.Lr.ti I ib.d-v nu o*



Business Notices -1 Reid and Gray, f TMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS 1 X (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow 5 Ploughs), 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 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, , «tc. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clatton and Shuttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. [ Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. Inver -99a I T. E. Hodder and Company, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO c=> C 3 08 The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— CO 08 co DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM —Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tara o’ Shanters, Tiger , skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Batins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish i Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, -Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt-; ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots, &c. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition, T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand —the very best colonial article made. 3S» r— !■< 30 * Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen workinS at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash’; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each mo"th. Aitken and Roberts, BURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware T Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use CurtpMiUs, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Stbeet West. 306 URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of ZPUIRIN-XTTriRIE] IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Encourage colonial work, and buy THE MAKER. YOUR BOOTS OB Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Tbiamglb, High stbeet, Chbistchuboh. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d. ; Men’s Light Watertight*, from 9b. 6d, ; Men’s Shoes, from 11b. 6d. ; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d. 5 Women s Jjevani 0. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. —OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. UY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices. BY DEALING 'WITH _ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, T BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT- TCSTY'mTR C R I HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTGHUKC-h. I Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3£d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, per kin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per _ lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. s AYE TIMES YOUR MONEY THESE HARD Two Shillings In the £ Saved 500 Q UOT oi. TIoNS 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 sßs. the Box. to £S -3)4d. to 4d. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse. J 4bla WAREHOUSE, JJIURNITURE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of AND Bniuo 10 announce mat • SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Childrens Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz ; Ladies’ Kid E.S., from " s< Men’s Calf E. S. Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, KIDGJii gal, PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Tn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* moved into his newly-erected extensive^ act Premißes^_ m I • \/• MOVED into 1118 newiy-eicvucu r , , , ° " j Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with ;he most modern appliances for the production of work m the various Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and ind of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. Jl * a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE Registry Office foe 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 >roperties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and larriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. OT ASHING DAY REFORM. IHE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR FAMILY WASH HOURS tVithout rubbing or boiling, saving five lours of copper firing every washing day, dV using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent W ASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced Tom L 9 10s to L 8 10a. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, P)sa Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE 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. ,ST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER, s only a limited quantity of these hines, which took the FIRST PRIZE le recent competition of the Agricul -1 and Pastoral Association, can be died, orders for next season must be n early, or they cannot be executed. EAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years competition with other makers, and ive always received first honors, having EVER BEEN BEATEN. We can nfidently recommend them as the best :oves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, pecimens of our Prices for this season Bft. by 24in 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 16 0 9ft. by 26in 20 16 “ Other prices equally low. Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Boots and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. „ CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended 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. 48g H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. Q A S H STO RE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, a tho shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cbistchubch. 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 Eotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. s. S sr 5 ?< Ki 'F. Strata,' il m Watchmaker, lit from ’ London e. s «h p* s* S tel 5“ 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 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver oases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks,(nickel silver), bell . 0 12 6 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO J®' Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. 1 SUITS MADE FROM £8 - 15 - 0. > GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. * Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. 1 jzn* 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. 718 a s Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. ISEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 16s. 6d. __ i T BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED I j TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house foe stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W.y (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. mi



Business notices. “ man shift, for all the rest. XLi and let no man take care for,, himself, for all is but fortune,” so said Shakespeare; but r r Aitken, The Baker, thinks tbat it is desirable to > look after one’s self, and while thanking w his friends and customers for their liberal support accorded to him during i the past ■ few months, would ask for a continuance of their favors, and at the same time,., respectfully request those who.hat&..not OTM( yet accorded him a share of their custom, to GIVE HIM A TURN.* Best bread sltd cash. Cakes, Pastry, &c. , of all kinds. A. O. Aitken, ; - BAKER AND CONFECTIONER,' Saunders’ Buildings, • A S H B U R T O N •■■l*: 466a 1 : . ■ .1 \f. J r Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Eas* street, Ashburton, having received a 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 £18; \ Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s,; >. Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from j £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English i cases, from £4; American watches from r r £2 6s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel- ■ • lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies,at corre-./j spondinglylow prices. Particular attention > paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other . Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a ., rr_ Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE O INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO* PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, / 162 a Chertsey. - THE NATIONAL MUTUAL. LIFE association of Austral asia (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. i Templeton, F.LA. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided : every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and : Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL '• INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain,\ f Temple Chambers, Featherston street,? t ! Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders . Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutuah 445 a Sporting. COUNTY Steeplechases. T FR ID AY, MAY 27m LIST OF OFFICERS— President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —W. C. Walker, Esq. , Stewards — Messrs E. S. Coster, H. T. Smith, S. Saunders, J. Hawdon, F. J. Raine, Dr Ross, Messrs C. H. Dowding, , O. Digby, L. E. Corsbie, D. M‘Lean, R. Friedlander, Joseph Hunt, Lyt telton, F. B. Passmore, and E. G. Crisp. Judge— Mr M. Stitt. Starter —Mr N. M'Lean. Clerk of Course— Mr E. Saunders. Clerk of Scales —Mr John Carter. Hon. Treasurer —Mr C. C. Foots. Handicapper —Mr E. Griffiths. Secretary —Mr J. C. Bell. First race to start at 12.80 p.m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase of 40 sovs, added to sweepstakes of 2 sovs each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country. Nomi nations 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 25 sovs. , added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs for acceptors; 2 miles; nominations 1 sov.; for district horses only. 3. Tradesmen’s Plate of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steeplechase of 20 sovs ; about 1£ miles ; weight for age; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase of 5 sovs; 1 mile ; catch weights; entrance 1 sov. 5 for district horses only. RULES AND REGULATIONS. . L The New Zealand Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except where otherwise specified. 2. “ District horses” shall mean horses which have been commonly resident in and owned by a resident in the County pre vious to March 1, 1881, and up to the date of this meeting; provided always that any district horse shall not be dis qualified from having run in his bof>Ut fide owner’s name in races outside the County during the above-mentioned time. : 3. The decision of the Stewards on all disputed points shall be final. 4. No protest will be received unless 2- sovs be deposited, which shall be forfeited •if the protest be considered frivolous. 5. Weights will be declared on the night of May 24, at Quill’s, andappea*in the Christchurch papers on the 25th. Ac ceptances on night of general entry* May/ 25th, at 8 p.m. , • , 6. All entries to state color,-and" — name of horse, and colors bf ! the^Mer. 1 JOHN.&^ELL, 604 a i.i Secretary , v