The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2—No. 337.]

[published EVERY EVENING.!

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



c. Business! Notices. fl at CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store o: Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. a- AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 h. C s. lY le 3- e, i ra D 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 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, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch. > mHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. 4 HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN ■ Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT ? | 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. following Articles, viz.:— 1 Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards 1 Roslyn Wools, at various prices 1 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 Cd Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, 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 * 6d upwards i 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 J WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, ‘ V BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND , COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. r t Boots. L P re :k to in We are showing some beautiful im ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s Boots. 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 6d upwards ts Carpets. p. its ed Brissels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets OXR AND CO., is at IMPORTERS, EAST STREET, ■o. < Ashburton, Apdl, 1881.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, cow MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, A; REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applies tions on approved freehold security. Oats_ purchased in any quantity, for cash Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT 'for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates 281 a ALFRED HARRISON. pREDK. pAVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coal (by the truck load). Build mg Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri Can, &c., &c. 6oye Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. L C E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED aURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, ... South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Gr Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwaid. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED , a Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. . Highest price given for Grain, ?e at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. 263 a Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. r>( RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. I FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a T O FA RMERS D. B. McLaren, Chain 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 WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands for sale in London, aid 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 tkeir agents in London. Prompt returns and minimua charges may be relied upon. 322 a T o FARMERS . We are BUYERS of WHEAT, CATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or mil make LIBERAL ADVANCES agiinst Chain for shipment to England or colories. Combogs supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. ! are prepared to make LIBERA I CASH ADVANCES against ship plated ' in l our hands. We have of-’ the highest standing in Marl fan will give every attention b ed through us, and obtaii e price for all shipment intrust to our care. W Iblrihed Agencies in Livei aEttUi Dublin, and Antwerp ip to any of these market Our. charges are regulate .ses" INGHAM & CO., Christchurch. O FARMERS are PURCHASER of GRAIN delivered i ih Lyttelton, Timan ion, or at any oth< QHAM & CO., Tit Obristchnxch.



Business Notices. R >f d ss 7 . 3 s h i i i I T. E. Hodder and Company, REAPERS, CLOTHfERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO o# CO 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— 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 Tam 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, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish 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 —Colonial 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—ChiIdren’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. X CO 3>- so Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working 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. Js£rTmportant to cash customers—One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 466 a =l= nn F Aitken and Roberts, BURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, L CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. [OW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware 'j Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveyors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Paths 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, Cashed Street West. 306 URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of hi-0-HTsTITTTE.HI IN CHRISTCHURCH. ABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES. &c„ MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. tTE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and V Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more iar than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which eaerves them from damage by rain or dev/. We also repair them, and keep the icks. Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. ■ , , NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock anilla Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the un ited ’ We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine m stock, which would sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to 11 and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. , , , m ,• rr TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of l descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and jalities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order j post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening 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. 62a ENCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY THE MAKER. YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertight, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. -- OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY j



Business Notices. gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH _ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3|d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, Bs. 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. .3443 50 0 Q u 0 T o A * TlO N s 50 0 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 to £5. 2)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.] 4Gla F E , URNITURE WAREHOUS 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, AND 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 1 SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and ohoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E. S., from -- - -- ■ •• • •• • 7a. B 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. Gel. 6d. 6d. 6d. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, HDCF CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OYENS KITCHEN RANGES, HDGE CAP, uuw % x r x “bLE WASHING FI3BNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. n n HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re | . (j. MOVED into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m tma«h Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops) which have been fitted up with he most modern appliances for the production of work m the various branches of his BusSmb he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and md 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. 212 a J. Julius Parker G E CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHAN Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) NUVATF ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. Nr "R 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 [arria-es obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. FASHING day refo rm. E FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS thout rubbing or boiling, saving five irs of copper firing every washing day, using Harper Twelvetreo s Patent ISHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. [Free Machines in one. Price reduced mL9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, ; a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following -*■ among other specialities : ?ho celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at he November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. HRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As onlj a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZF i,t the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be mpplied, orders for next season must be riven early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years n competition with other makers, and aave always received first honors, having SEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can jonfidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season — Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 2Gin 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 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 Boot s and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot 4% shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CA SHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas AND Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT Everett bros. and co., Havelock street. Novelties in all depart ments. g RAND DISPLAY OP N E W GOODS. Everett bros. and go. 204 a 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 1877-1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. cr S 3 S CD M ~ « o fJ. P. Stratz, Watchmaker from sL London A o yi S, Q e_. « a er kj 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. £ a. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 236 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JSOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO JZgT' L U B L O w Ee has the largest and best T stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. u B L O W T A I Li O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. T A I L O R EAST STREET 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. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 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. JZS* Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN S’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. Gd. 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 for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Is early opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. S r F a 3 1 3 3 3 2 3 ■4 3 3 3 3 i 4 4 j ) » ) i L Q^RE AT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East 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 £6 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, 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 every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308» S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on Sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &0., 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. Templeton, F.I.A. 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, Temple Chambers, Featberston street, Wellington, Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. Sporting. COUNTY Steeplechases. FRIDAY, MAY 27 th. 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 —MrN. M*Lean. Clerk of Course —Mr E. Saunders. Clerk of Scales —Mr John Carter. Hon. Treasurer —Mr C. C. Fooks. Handicappeb —Mr E. Griffiths. Secretary —Mr J. 0. Bell. First race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase of 40 so vs, added to sweepstakes of 2 sovs each for acceptors ; over about Smiles 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 miles ; weight for age; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase of 5 sovs; 1 mile ; catch weights; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The New Zealand Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except whore 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 bona fide owner’s name in races outside the County during the above-mentioned time. 3. The decision of the Stewards on al’ disputed points shall be final. 4. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs bfe deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. 6. Nominations for the handicaps to be sent to the Secretary, at Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, May 18. Weights will be declared on the night of May 24, at Quill’s, and appear 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 age, color, and name of horse, and colors of the rider. JOHN 0. BELL, €o4a Secretary.