The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, NOVEMBER '2B. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

VOL. 111.—No. 603.1

.■"published EVERY EVENING.]

A VISIT TO THE ALFORD BREWERY.

The love of “ a glass of good , beer ” is inherent in the breast of every English* man—every Englishman that is who has not, like Rip Van Winkle, “ sworn off” and become a total abstainer. Let your Irishman rave as he will about his whisky, the Scotchman about bis “ whusky,” the Hollander about his Schnaps, the French man about his light wines andeattde vie— the ordinary Briton prefers sound malt liquors to either or any of them, and the taste once acquired in that tight little island never deserts him wherever he may afterwards wander. No matter whether his afterlot may be cast amidst the snow and ice of Canada, the hot winds and “ brickfielders ” of Australia, or the nor’, westers of New Zealand in general and Ashburton in particular, your Englishman as a general thing still loves a “ modest quencher,” as Mr Dick Swiveller would say, and loves it, moreover, “ in its native pewter,” to quote another famous creation of Charles Dickens. The knowledge of this weakness induced Messrs Quinton Brothers, of the Alford Brewery, to cou mence business about seven years ago, at the premises where they are now located. At this time there was no brewing or bottling firm in existence in Ashburton. Then the firm were in a very small way of business, and their establishment was represented by a little shed or lean-to. They were then merely beer bottlers, and their trade was in fact confined to bottling until some two or ihree months ago, when fancying that sufficient inducement offered they added largely to their premises and commenced to brew their own beer. The result of the venture has proved that they mere not mistaken. So satisfactory indeed has that result been, that the .firm are contemplating doubling their present premises early in the new year. The progress of brewing has been so frequently described already that;,we do not propose to say anything about it here. Let it suffice to say that Messrs Quinton are at present turning out four teen hogsheads of malt liquor weekly, including strong ales, light and bitter ales, and first-rate porter and stout; and and that all these beers are of the right kind is abundantly proved by the fact that they meet with a ready sale, and can hardly be produced fast enough to meet the demand. When the proposed addi tions have been made the firm will double its present brew. Both Californian and Nelson hops are used at the Alford Brewery, the Nelson article being chiefly employed. The firm did not commence brewing in time to exhibit their own beer at the last Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Show, but at all future shows, etc., their goods will certainly be repre sented, and if they maintain their present high standard of excellence can hardly fail to obtain honors.

ALFORD FOREST AND MOUNT SOMERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MEETING.

A meeting.was held at the Side School on Wednesday evening, convened by the Rev. J. B. Westbrooke, and largely at tended by residents from all parts of the surrounding neighborhood. The rev. gentleman opened with prayer. He then stated that the requirements of these dis tricts for greater religious facilities were generally agreed upon, and announced that, as stated in the circular, the meeting must consider “ The proposal to join with the Hinds-Rangitata district in forming a separate Presbyterian district, from the north branch of the Ashburton to the Rangitata river.” Mr Hood, Mount Somers, proposed “ That the district be formed as nearly as possible according to the old Road Board marks.” Seconded by Mr Morrow. Mr Westbrooke advised “ That the boundaries be the north and south rivers, the ranges, and a fourth line, to be agreed upon.” Mr A. McFarlane proposed as an amendment to Mr Hood’s motion “ That this district continue as at present con stituted, separate from the Hinds-Rangi tata.” Seconded by Mr J. Ross. Here a discussion took place, and the Chairman agreed to an adjournment for ten minutes for private consultation. £ Upon resuming business Mr A. McFaf lane’s amendment was put to the meeting and carried, 11 voting for it, 8 against, and about 6 remaining neutral _ r Mr Hood then asked permission to withdraw the original motion. An amendment, moved by Mr Puddi combe, “ That the Hinds - Rangitata, Mount Somers, and Alford Forest form one district,” was negatived. It was proposed by Mr Henderson, of Methven, and seconded by Mr Cameron, “ That Methven, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers form one district. ”—Car ried by 13 to 3. The gentlemen from the Rangitata- Hinds district expressed their approval at being omitted, as the arrangement would probably have been only temporary, they contemplating the establishment of a regular weekly service; at the same time they strongly urged all present to be united, and make the good of this or that district subservient to the honor and praise of God. The Rev. J. B. Westbrooke moved, and Mr Marrow seconded, “ That the case be left finally to the decision of the Presby T tery, that decision to be binding,. and « That it is desirable to form a separate district for the Hills, that the Presbytery be asked to receive a deputation from each of the districts interested.” Carried unanimously. ■, Messrs McFarlane and Hood having been chosen to represent this district in the matter, the meeting adjourned.

MR ROLLESTON BEFORE HIS CONSTITUENTS.

On Saturday night last Mr William Eolleston addressed the Avon constitu ency at the Town Hall, Papanui. He made an excellent speech. In referring to the late native difficulty, and the deci sive steps taken just before the present elections, he said:—But there are at the present time, I am grieved to find, and I have heard it in several quarters, a knot of people who in the name of philanthropy, and justice, and truth, are imputing mo tives of this kind to the Government, which I need not say are absolutely false and without foundation. [Applause.}- I think those paragraphs I have read from Sir George Grey’s speech are very instrho tive. I have in my hand something on the same point which is not only instruc tive but amusing. We have heard a good deal from one section of the press in Gan terbury about the wrong-doing of the Government in respect of the West GdaSt. They have talked of justice, of mercy,

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c. Boarding Houses, &c. H ie, at lS m C a. D 4 i ) 1 9 S a v e s e .f a e r Is re is 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 la 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. 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 U FF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c The Stud. S T U D NO TICE Traitor’s OWNER, having secured a steady and trustworthy.GßOOM, has sent his horse to FINISH HIS SEASON IN THE 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. 634 c S. NOS WORTHY. IJO STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. THE PORE CLYDESDALE 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 Had do (imported); 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). DUNDEE will Stand at Maronan Station, and Travel Surrounding Districts. Terms—£3 8s 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. ' CjBLT 5 .U|fD ( - irC&Ef. W~?' 9®* PS«' To TRAVEL the A shburton’JDistrict, the Tmported|Draught Horse f Muir Lad. For particulars and fees, apply to 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &o. 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. Town and Farm Properties entered oi the hooka No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. . 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E POOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. Hobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). B UNCAN McKENZIE, late of the firm of Mulch and McKenzie, hav ing pnrchaaed this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends 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 hia long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing hut the best quality of . Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. ; The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under tbe personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making hia patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. D. McKENZIE, Proprietor.



FOREST HOTEL The undersigned having taken the ahovi well-known Hotel, begs to inform hi 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 choices brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK,



gT U D NOTICE. To TRAVEL tie Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION Billy Fairplay. Billy Fairplay, bred by John Hender son, Esq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven years old, stands over 17 hands high, and got by the pure-bred Clydesdale stallion The Gentleman (328), and he was got by that unprecedented stallion Prince of Wales (673), which Mr Lawrence Drew purchased from Mr David Riddell at L 1,500. The Gentleman gained the Dalkeith premium ot LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire premium of LIOO, and was afterwards sold, to go abroad, at a very high figure, Billy Fairplay’s dam, a first-cass brood mare, was got by Campia (119), whc gained the Glasgow premium two ye..ri in succession, also third at the Highland Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwardi sold to the Emperor of Austria at a verj high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grovi I Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel thi 1 Ashburton and surrounding districts. Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance to mature Ist day of March, 1882. A 1 'owance to bona fide owners of four mare | 3r more, 10s a mare. £6 6s guaranteed t groomage, ss, payable at first service. I For particulars, apply to JOHN CARTER, Or Groom in charge. N. B. —Forj further particulars,V se Clydesdale Stud Book. 714



440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and thePublio generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed siheet 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. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanceed stebet, Ash boexon. 88c TfcANAMA HOUSE | (X,ATE ANBTEE’s), Tanceed street, Ashburton. , The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he. has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Board ing-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopee to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room, ; S. LUCAS, -MGft ■ 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. R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, 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 T INWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ATT. LENGTHS CORRCOATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c Q^EEAT 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 £lB Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) rom £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 a DAVIS’S /NHEAP FURNITURE AND] BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 7 f v t i e B d o B d Is y EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTH ASHBURTON. 10< IQ 10 e, 1- es ee 4o J. Sherriff, Monumental mason Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones Tombs, and Monuments always on hand Designs forwarded on application. Fo further partiouJ? s apply to A. Thiele Ashburton. 323 AT.T. PROGRAMME CARPS h very neat styles," with PehfcflA Afi Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office West street.



02 s o W tel H 3 w tel W M 53 i-t H PEING NOVELTIES, 1881. 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 Colouring. 696 c 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 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, AITKEN STRE E|T, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. B. Gr. Buxton, jyj- EROHANT TAILOR, i 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 j riety, made up toD. W.’s own order, from r ’ Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds : l' also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and g ’ Blankets. D. W. would call special attention tc ' his TEAS, so long and favorably known. _ and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s pei 3a lb - Families waited on for orders weekly, in , purchasers supplied at wholesale id f prices.' e, 1 A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in \ eluding old celebrated make. W( A U R A POPUL'ARIi SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke 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. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED, A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton— Mr 2\ CLARK, 376 c Hairdresser.



Business Notices. OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FAOTOR Y . ! 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, wid S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality ■ he respectfully solicits the support of tjhe Public in the matter of this ■ LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 8000 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TO( HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J« 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 and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c l®Eeid"andFGray,!|p rr I IM PLE ME N Tjßil A NID (MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE)-j FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—“Ploughs :In Ploughs there is one; exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zea l and, In 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 6 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., &c. 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,' Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ 993 d



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, ASHBURTON AND TINWALD. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Best 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 GLUE, East street, Ashburton, 192 c TTTF. 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 Bates. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton, 707 c T AKE TIME BY THE FORE LOCK” 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 i 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 i other supply of watches, and invites 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. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a , place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. O. O. 7300-960 TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF i HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE t HIDES,* PIGSKINS, &C. LIGHT BAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c Coffee Palace, No. 1 o LD POST OFFICE, CHURCH. CHRIST 6d. PISH SUPPERS 6d. GRILI STEAKS and CHOPS from the Every Night, Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight 6d. MEA L S 6cL Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 Cafe an lait •M Ml *« 964



Business Notices. - BAKER BROS., ■pUILDBRS, CONTRACTORS, ANT UNDERTAKERS, 8 Wakanui road and. Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. 1 TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take J orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates, j All orders to be left at the Works, Park j srreet. l| l: All work kept in repair for twelve 1: months. 350 c [' : •! TTT H. PUDDIOOMBE & CO.’S f CHEAP CASH STORE is NOW OPENED in Moore street (shop lately in occupation of W. Davis, cabinet maker), where everything in the General 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 Half the Original Cost, and in doing so, trust; to merit a share of Public Support. 1 W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at i MOUNT SOMERS. ASH STORE. ■ J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate 1 to their friends and residents of Ashbur- j on and Sunounding Districts that they! have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, ■ in the thop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s,! East street. J. W. and Co. intend to j Sell at ihe 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 xvlctto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 816 c East street. THE CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele 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. 2040 T. B-. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC 1 OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— ; MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 1 637 c f j f 1 1 a FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timarn, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’t series of Panoramic Views of Timaru nov g ready, and may be had at th 6 Studio, oi from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219< S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to hii | patrons that he has nov secured New Premises adjoining the White Har Hotel, Christchurch, anc has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. IAU liindw of ‘ Cleaning and Repair well executed, and country order promptly attended to»| 511



Business Notices. A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashbcteton. D C. Eay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. '• The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. S Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms, c All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA T, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Jl Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking £ Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a ! jyj" EDICAL HALL 5 ASHBCRT O'N. )| Established 1874. 1 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. f\ 'i PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAH) TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 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 arrangemeutsfefor grists. no charges fob cleaning. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c Sports. ■e ’s' w >r 1. Ic l is w s, rt id 3, >. rs n La 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 Comer of the Domain, on BOXING DAY, When the following Prizes will be com peted for:— Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits ... ... 60s 3Gs 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 15s 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 17. Irish Jig 60s 30s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 20s 19. Irish Reel 60s 30s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 80s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 80s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile ... ... 40s 80s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Handicap Consolation Race of 200 yards ... 40s 20s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by fivei 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 6s, 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. J. MscLEAN DUNN, 191 d Secretary.