The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

VOL. 111.—No. 508.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

i The ordinary monthly meeting of the i above was held last night. Present—Mr J Gr. W. St Hill (Chairman), and Messrs ■ Andrews, T. R. Hodder, D. Williamson, i and J. Orr. inspector’s report. > The following report by Mr Edge of ; the annual examination of the school was read:— Ashburton School, examined October 26th - and 27th, 1881. Attendance — Number on roll 417 Average last quarter 315 Average last week ... ... 307 Present at examination ... 279 t taff and Distribution. Mr Stott, H.M Standards V. & IV; Mr Mayo, S.M. TTT Miss McDonnell, P.T. ” . V Miss Dynes, Assist. Mist. , Tr Miss Henderson, P.T, \ —ivii' lienaersortprvT. Miss Seager, Mistress ) " ' Miss Tally, P.T. > Infants. Miss Andrews, P.T. ) Results ot Examination in Standards— V. IV. HI. 11. I. Tl. Presented ... 7 15 56 54 34—163 Average age ) years and > 13.2 12.8 11.4 9.9 9.4 months ) Passed ... 3 9 36 53 29—X30 Percentage of passes, 78- Percentage of number presented in Standards (166) to number present at examination (279)- —59- . .

General Rf marks. —The general condition of the upper division of this school was fully reported on a few months ag*, and, under all the circumstances, 1 do not think it necessary in the present instance to make any further remarks. A large proportion of the scholars, presented in Standards succeeded in passing fairly well in the subjects attempted. Infants’ School.—The requirements of a preparatory school are fulfilled here. All the, subjects common to such schools are taught; the work is well regulated, and the teaching, is earnest, animated, and effective. The discip line secures good order and attention. W., L. Edge, Inspector. November 14th, 1881. The report waa considered very satis factory. FOLLOWING THE LONDON PLAN. The Secretary to the Board of Educa tion wrote intimating that, in accordance with the request of the Committee, the Commissioner of Police had given instruc tions to the District Inspector for the: rendering of police assistance in enforcing 1 the compulsory clause of the Education Act. SCHOOL TREAT. Mr E. G. Wright, the Secretary stated, had offered to defray out of his own pocket, the railway fares of the school children, to his estate at Windemere, where he would throw open his grounds to the youngsters. M r Wright’s kindly offer was accepted with thanks, and the treat fixed for Thursday, December 22nd, the day before the “ breaking-up day.” MISCELLANEOUS. The annual examination was fixed for the 20th and 21st inst., and the distribu tion of prizes for the 23rd. A sub-com mittee was formed to canvass the town for subscriptions towards prize fund. It was resolved that the Revs. Heall, Hands, Beattie, and Nixon should be invited to act as examiners. The Chairman and Secretary were then appointed a sub-com mittee to purchase prizes. Messrs Orr, Hodder, and the Chairman, were ap pointed a sub-committee to make arrange ments for a supply of refreshments for the proposed treat. The Chairman was left to fix date of a special meeting for the pur pose of examining applications received for the mastership. THE MASTER’S REPORT Was read as follows : Since your last meeting the schools have been closed for one week, on account of the • prevalence of measles in the district, and. although re-opened with very few present, the,, attendance has gradually improved. During the month the schools have been opened with less than one-half the average number on the roll present twenty-five times. Number pre sent to-day—Boys, 139; girls, 104; total, .. 243. Number on roll—Boys, 206 ; girl-, 215; ■ total, 421. Infant department—Average at tendance last week—Boys, 56; girls, 4.1—97»;; number present yesterday—Boys, 63; girls, - 44 —107; ditto to-day —Boys, 70; girls, 48— 118; number on roll—Boys, 101; girls, 82— 183. Friday next being a public holiday, I shall, with your permission, close the school for that day. The report was adopted. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs St. Bill and Hodder were ap pointed a visiting committee for the month. ACCOUNTS AND ADJOURNMENT. The usual accounts having been passed for payment, the meeting adjourned.

WESLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVER SARY.

'Hie celebration of the fourth anniver sary of the Wesleyan Church in this town ship, which terminated last night with a, tea and public meeting, has been through out very satisfactory, notwithstanding that, at the outset, peculiar difficulties had to be surmounted, and the attendance at the tea meeting last evening anything but •. encouraging. The Rev. W. E. Gillam, of Christchurch, conducted the services on Sunday last, speaking at the morning service from Isaiah xxvi., 3 ; and in the evening gave an impressive and eloquent sfermon on the text —“Quench not the Spirit.” The attendance at the morning service was unusually large, but the un propitioua weather prevailing later on in the day, doubtless accounted for the i , moderate number present at night. Mr Gillam also addressed the children of the; Sunday School on Sunday afternoon, arid the rev. gentleman gave practical evidence, - Tr of possessing the unusual talent of making his remarks acceptable to both old and - 1 - young. The collections for the day, which were on behalf of the trust fund of the church, amounted to L 4 15s ; this, of course, being exclusive of the ordinary envelope donations. The usual tea and public meeting in connection with the anniversary took place yesterday evening in the church, when a moderate number of visitors and friends were present. The ladies of the congregation had evidently spared no pains in catering to the most fastidious of appetites, and the profuseness of creature comforts was generally remarked. The following ladies provided the “trays,” and were indefatigable in their efforts to bring their part of the evening’s engage ments to a successful issue Mesdames Ling, Hoatten, G. Andrews, W. H. Collins, Hodder, H. M. Jones, Thiele, J. Orr, Ray, and Causey. The bachelors'

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Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, th< proprietor has taken the PRINCI ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, when a good table will always be kept. Mealf la , : bach. Good Accommodation foi 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. DUFF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c Business Notices. THE undersigned beg to advise their numerous Customers of the arrival of a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. These will be sold at the Lowest Rates SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND. NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. 707 c MISS BUCKMAN, French milliner and dress MAKER, Begs to thank the If dies 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 STREET, (Near the H igh School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER AEE. 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. E 3V /\S) L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public < hat 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 Dunedin, combined wLh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton,' they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices, special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c H. MESSENGER, OP HIS LORDSHIP’S LARDER, In thanking his numerous country patrons, and the public generally, for past favors, begs to intimate that, having com pleted extensive alterations and improve ments, he is now in a position to offer them unequalled accommodation. The increased accommodation for Ladies is a special feature in the improve ments. W. H. M. also begs to add that in addi tion to the above he has made provision, from the First day of November next, to supply a want long felt in Christchurch, viz.:— „ A GRILLED CHOP OR STEAK, At any hour of the day, which will be ac companied with a Glass of Bass’s cele brated Bottled Ale. I FOR ONE SHILLING. Dinners, Banquets, Ball Suppers. > Wedding Breakfasts, and Picnics pro > vided for, in the very beat possible style. > W. H. MESSENGER, i 9870 Purveyor. WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can b< obtained printed in various styles, at the “Guardian” office, opposite the Station. A’ifo ;;o J/: . ■.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, UCTIoiiEER, VALUER, COM ■ ; MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Salea of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ; and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 1 13 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. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every o£ Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. Janies Pepperell, JJOUSB AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty-for sde. 404 c Surveyor, Civil; Engineers, Ac. <E. FOOKS AND SO t NS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. Dobson & Son, (ItliVIL ENGINEERS, / AUTHORISED AND LICENSED surveyors, -Jr : ’ South''British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, '* a UTHORISED AND A i .SURVEYOR, ford LICENSED ‘ord and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, i: ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). B UNCAN McKENZIE, late of the hrm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous ! mends 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 hut the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will he kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will he fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. D. McKENZIE, BGc Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. , Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 3310 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MBS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed MBUT 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. '■'ptr Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancbed street, Ashburton. 88c Panama house (late anstee’s), Tancbed street, Ashburton. The nndendgned begs to inform the lubio that he has REMOVED from the *rinoe Albert Dining-rooms to the more ommodious Boarding-house lately in the aenpation of- Mr Anstee, where he hopes o merit the same patronage bestowed pon- him. as heretofore. Good Bath .OOH. . „ S, LUCAS, |i’i: Proprietor;



Business Notices. Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 a ■e is t d e i t R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. Ail Repairs neatly executed with n promptitude and despatch, and at reason - abje prices. 197 a " 'A' LF © R D FORB ST * a, POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also ’ FIREWOOD, j 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. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Huedx.es Manufactdeed on THE PbEMXSES. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c Q^REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmakbe, East steeet, 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 os ; 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 FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. b Ip VERY article Sold at Christchurch -i Peiobs and guaranteed best of r material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED O W DAVI S, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c 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. For further particu?? a apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a « T) ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in e very neat styles, with, Pencils and y* Ribbons, printed at the Guaedian Office, IWertrtreet.



A u R A POPULARIS. 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 — Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s PRING 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 K. GL Buxton, ANT 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 l mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’s own order, from ’ Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. ’ D. W. would call special attention to t his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per I lb. Families waited on for orders weekly, i Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale i; prices. , A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in olQdihg old oelebrated make. 79d , j-jjioo UV. :r.'i i



Business Notices. C 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, 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. IRON Call and get a pricelist. Country ordara receive prompt attention. 800 c Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FU KNACKS, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Tn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \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 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 Reid and Gray, TMPLEMENT AND MACHINE . MANUFACTURERS, J winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FUR ROW 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 Zealand. 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 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., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. . Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton 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 CANTERBURY BRANCH. iiilli® Established 1859 T H E . nr.-.-ryn Ijxzfury of Sf'W-rvc • PREMIER COLONIAL Capital t 1.000,003 COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwaud. 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. 1920 T AKE sy TIME BY LOCK THE 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, i 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 other supply of watches, and invites 3 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 L and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of 1 his own manufacture which occupies a t 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. 0.0. 730c-96a ; Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 3 3 r e d 0 D FISH SUPPER* 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d. Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe an lait ... ... ... 6 964 a



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., jgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). BREWERS,S BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ALE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. NOW ON SALE AT the GUARDIAN OFFICE, Some hundreds of BEAUTIFUL OLEO GRAPHS, About 18 by 12 inches, comprising some exceedingly pretty things well worth framing, and suitable for parlor or bed room decoration, or for show or presenta tion cards for business men. Exquisitely done, artistically colored. Price, neatly mounted on wooden rollers, and with purchasers’ name printed (if desired) at i the foot in colors, only 30s per dozen. ' Everyone is pleased with them who sees them. They are already selling well, and only require to be seen to command a ready sale. Come and inspect them at this office, and give your orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Liberal terms to the trade and wholesale people irfiHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, i X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE, 204 c T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHURCH! CHRIST -637c PORTRAIT ROOMS, _|J Main South road, Timaru, 1 Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’a series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers Price, 2a 6d. 219 c 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, Christcl urrh, and Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, 'CHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs •well executed, and country orders promptly attended to 511 a



Business Notices. IT is not altogether a new idea, when business people burst into rhyme in ) their advertisements. Our grandfathers and grandmothers have read some ex crutiating poetry in advertisements in their time just as we do sometimes now. From an xdd newspaper dated a while ‘ after the Flood, a tea dealer, expatiating on the merits of his tea, has the follow ing : “ For lords and ladies it is fit; > Seven shillings is the price of it.” I’m not going to paint the lily or gild re : fined gold by attempting to improve on ' that, but it should be a source of comfort . to the tea drinkers of Ashburton and sur rounding districts that they can now pro cure the finest Teas at my establishment for much less money. 1 have just re ceived a fresh consignment of Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, in 5 packets, and-boxes—Uiave.- alao._ojiejn>«L > up an assortment of Fancy Goods, and ' fruits in variety are constantly arriving, ‘ so that my patrons may have plenty to ’ chose from at the coming festive season. ' I wish all my kind customers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, [ & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. — See ad ! vertisement and handbills. 3c 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 srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. LIGHT BAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c Sporting, Athletics, &c. Winslow annual races 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, F. Williams (Treasurer), R. D. Pullar, Davidson, W. Hanks, W. Hicks, P. Commons, P. Journeaux, G. Grice, C. 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); 1J 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. 1 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: e.i’ty, 2s ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 4. Men’s Hurdle Race, 440 yards, o\ er six flights of hurdles, 3ft high : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd, 20s. 5. Sack Race, 150 yards : entry, Is ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 6. Running High Jump : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 7. One Mile Flat Race : Ist prize, 60s ; 1 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. 10. Single Women’s Race . entry free ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, gived by Messrs Strange and Foun * tain, Christchurch. 11. 220 Yards Flat Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20a. } 12. Running Long Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 5 2nd prize, 20s. T 13. Men’s (over 40 years) Race ; entry, ■ free ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, given by Ballantyne and Co., Christ : church. 14. Consolation Race : entry, Is; Ist , prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. Also a number of toys and useful articles will be given for children’s Sports during the day. • RULES FOR ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. No one allowed to compete unless a resident in the County three months prior to the Races. 2. Three to start or no race. 3. The money for Nos. 1,2, 4, I 6,7, 11, and 12, will bo 10 per cent, on 1 amoi nt of first prize. 1 J. B. ROGERS, 1 320 d Hon. Sec.