The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111.—No. 510.1

I PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

A LOOK-IN AT RAY’S.

* The Ray upon whom we looked in was Mr Charles Ray of the Agricut'- tural Machine Shop, VVakanui road. We found Mr Ray’s establishment in/, full. swing— as might have been ex pected with harvest time so near atr hand. Mr Ray occupies a half-acre section, on which is erected a spaciou s workshop—lß x 26—filled with the tools of his craft. The remainder of the ground is covered with implements; Indeed, the large workshop resembles: just at present a reaper and binder hospital, and the numbers of those : useful implements scattered about the = patients taking an airing in the sun. “ A veritable hospital for incurables,” says the visitor at the first glance. Some of the machines indeed are evi dently in a queer way, and more than one of them as if their constitutions were altogether ruined. Here, for instance, is a Deering wire-binder which is in truth in a terrible plight. The best thing, as it seems to us, to do : with this dilapidated piece of machin ery would be to break it up and get rid of it, and yet Mr Ray assures us thatr the case is by no means a hopeless one ; that with judicious treatment the patient will not only recover, but will " be better than ever. This machine, ; t ; appears, is to be stripped of its chain elevators and be supplied with canvas elevators in their place. When this improvement has been effected, and sundry others that Mr Ray wots of, and it has received a new coat of paint its

companions on the premises won’t know it. “ Now, that is ? pretty bad .' case?” we enquire, pointing to an ancient M'Cormick that has un doubtedly seen better days. “Bless - you,” says Mr Ray with a smile at our innocence, “ we have much worse cases 1 " than that here,” and he leads us to gaze upon an Osborne reaper, a mere wreck of its former self, although the treatment it is undergoing is evidently : benefiting it, and Mr Ray is sanguine if effecting a perfect cure. When the •epairs are completed it will be for all :■, iractical purposes as good as new.- indeed, many of the machines which eave this establishment are better than lew, for they are strengthened by the iddition of plates of iron, etc., fitted ly cunning workmen skilled in the abor, and emerge from the workshop' . 'ar better fitted, as a matter of fact, for lard ivork than when they left the iriginal factories. Mr Ray has some right to the title of “ Reaper and . Binder Expert,” for he had five years experience in American workshops lefore he came to New Zealand. Here cnown foundry of Messrs ScdtE Brosl, " if Christchurch, and also by other irst-rate firms, from whom he has re reived the highest credentials as a horoughly skilful and practical engineer. Only a few months ago he started in a very small way of business ndeed; in fact he did all the work limself; now he employs six hands md talks of extending his operations n the new year, when he hopes to be rome not merely a repairer of reapers md binders but also a manufacturer of hese implements after an idea of his , : nvn. He says he has never regretted roming to Ashburton, for he finds his lusiness gradually expanding as he jains the confidence of the farmers— lis principal customers. As a proof hat he is gaining that confidence, we nay mention that he has repaired and ient home no less than thirty machines his season alone, while his section is itill covered with implements “ waiting o see the doctor.”

SOUTH RAKIA ROAD BOARD.

The adjourned regular meeting of the ibove Board was held on Friday last. Present—Messrs C. N. Mackie (Chairman), E. S. Coster, and W. Allan. Mr W. Compton, overseer of the Mount Hutt Road Board, waited on the Board ind handed in a resolution passed by that Board at their last meeting in reference to the slorm-water drainage scheme, and stated that it was estimated that the work would cost in its entirety about L2BCO. —The Board expressed themselves in favor of the scheme submitted, but would not give an answer until a full meeting of the Board had discussed the question.—The following is the resolution passed by the Mount Hutt Beard: —“That this Board is prepared to support some such scheme of drainage as that discussed at the meeting of the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road Boards, and that the plans and estimates, when prepared, be submitted to the South Rakaia Road Board for their co-operation, and finally to the County Council, with a request for their approval and assistance in carrying it Seeing that *he amount of acre age benefited in the South Rakaia district is much larger than that of the, Mount Hutt, the proportion of the expense should be borne as follows Mount Hutt one quarter ; South Rakaia, half; County Council, one quarter.”—lt was resolved consider the scheme. ” Mr. H. Struthers waited on the Board with reference to contract for forming McPhail’s road, and stated that the Clerk would not pass his work.—lt was resolved “That the Chairman and Mr. Coster visit the work with the Clerk.” Mr. F. Brown also claimed for extra work said to be done cn the Plantation road.—lt was resolved —“ That his claim could not be entertained.” The following correspondence was read: —From the Wuhanui Road Board, asking

the Board to contribute a share of the expense they had incurred in getting up a memorial in reduction of the railway tariff.—;On the motion of Mr. Coster, seconded by Mr. Allan, it was resolved — “ That the Wakanui Road Board be in formed that if the other local bodies agree to bear part of the expense, this Board will pay their share.”—From the Ashbur ton County Council, with reference to building a cottage on Burnt Island for the use of the ferryman, and stating that they 1 were in communication with the Selwyn j County Council in the matter.”—Prom Mr. W. J. Hussy, drawing the attention of the Board to the dangerous state of

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM 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. VGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Evely class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28ft> ALFRED HARRISON.



Boarding Houses, &c. ■yiCTORIAN 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. DUE F, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, : TANCRED STREET. 438 c 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 — Chaki.es Teuckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. Business Notices.



James Pepperell, JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT, ‘ Cathbdeai Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty, for sale. ~ 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. 0 E. FOOKS AND SO.NS, AycMtects, Cim Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. ®obson & Son, CIV I L ENG INEERS, AUTHORISED AND L ICE NS ED 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). Duncan mokenzie, late of the j firm of Mntch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased 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 his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Alee, ‘ Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. d. McKenzie, 500 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 , CHDROH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 831 c Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Eestaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and thePublio generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanorbi si-beet known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can he obtained by all who favor her with t visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13a per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. P&r Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tahcbed street, Ashburton. 88 U S T> AN AM A HO X (late anstee’s), Tahcbed street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform th pubic that f he .has REMOVED from tk Fttaee Albert Dining-rooms to the moi Commodious Boarding-house lately in tl —nupatibn of ‘ Mr Anstee, where he hop< merittha same patronage bestow* hint ...as , heretofore. G ood Batj BBS S. LUCAS, ;/ ui / Proprietor. o? ‘‘ >



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 Sates SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. 707 c MISS BUCKMAN, French milliner and dress MAKER, Begs to thai.k 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 mal.ing up their own materials can have the r patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Lad cs’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full inst motions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ALE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, hall-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. i L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS S., t e } Q D e Q a (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and 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, t-pecial 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 ' JP DAVIS’S /"NHEAP furniture and bee DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH ASHBURTON. Be E he he ire he >es ed ■H- I7IVERY article Sold at Christchurc Prices and guaranteed best 1 material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTI ASHBURTON. 1



Business Notices. fTMHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, 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. i A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at tbe Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c BAKER BROS., gUILDERS. CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. ! PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c THE STANDARD BREWERY COM PANY (LIMITED) 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 i 3 BEAUTIFUL OLEO GRAPHS, f About 18 by 12 inches, comprising some t exceedingly pretty things well worth 3 framing, and suitable for parlor or bed room decoration, or for show or presenta -1 tion cards for business men. Exquisitely done, artistically colored. Price, neatly s mounted on wooden rollers, and with ’ purchasers’ name printed (if desired) at the foot in colors, only 80s 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 wnolesale | people f T. E. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, . Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH i 637 c FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. [>. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or T from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. L 219 c S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, . to notify to his [patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and , Snlendid Assortment of CLOCKS, Itches and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs ,U executed, and country orders omptly attended to, f , . W*



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 I Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal 'Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJE -‘Kiwi’’ CIGARETTE. , Agent for Ashburton — Mp E, CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s PRIN G 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 R. G. Ruxton, M ERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds : also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention tc his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s pet lb. Families waited on for orders weekly Cash purchasers supplied at wholesafi prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in eluding old Calebrated make. 79<



Business Notices. C ou NTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR 1 - 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 thd Public in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 800 c Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, closet Pans, lead washers, &o. TC| HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • LC moved into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Wothshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is (flow 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. 1 Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET 5 Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE mIrUFACTUREES, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition'for their DOUBLE 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 Dunedift, 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 Dew designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel butting 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 Shuttlewokth’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. iiimp Established 1859. T H E Capital t I.DoyjLU r ■/ im m-n Ur entry of Surff”. PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Koberts. 240 d



Jojeph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, \JT Ashburton and Tinwaxd. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eest street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, Ashburton. 192 c 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 WATCuES, which i while constructed with every regard to Accuracy and reliableness in time keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to u sist the wear and: tear of colonial life. He has just'received an other i 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 1 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-960 ■■ Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. o b sr r. le Id 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7a. m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d, Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au lait ... 6 954 s



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 J. Sherriff, 3 IfONUMENTAL MASON, P IVI 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 particr?-'’ s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a Sporting, Athletics, &c. SPORTS & RACES, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. HORSE EVENTS. Hurdle Race Flat Race Trotting Race. For all untrained horses, the property of residents in the Wakanui Road Board District three months before the day of entry. ATHLETIC SPORTS. Quarter Mile Handicap Hurdle Race Men’s One Mile Handicap Race Quoits ; distance, 21 yards Men’s Half-Mile Handicap Race Married Men’s 200 yards Handicap Race Men’s 100 yards Race Men’s Standing High Jump Vaulting with Pole Throwing Hammer Beys’ Race, 100 yards, under 15 years of age Running Long Jump Hop, Step, and Jump Single Girl’s Race, 100 yards Married Women’ Race, 100 yards, handi cap Sack Race, 100 yards Old Men’s Race, 200 yards Sack Race, 100 yards Boys’ Race, 100 yards, under 10 years of age The Wakanui Invention Race, 50 yards Backwards, 50 yards, on hands and feet 50 yards Forward. Entries to be made on the ground. J. BONIFANT, 355 d Hon. Sec. 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 Horst Races, M. Stitt, Esq.; j Starter for* V fiorse Esq. ; Starter for Athletics, W. , Cuthbert, Esq. ; Clerk of the Course, j A. Sturgeon, Esq. ; Clerk of the ; Scales, C. P. H. Jephson, Esq. ; Committee —G. James, F. Lewis, F. j Williams (Treasurer), R. D. Pullar, , Davidson, W. Hanks, W. Hicks, P. Commons, P. Journeaux, G. Grice, O. 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) ; l£ 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. 1 3. Three to start or no race. 4. Any horse who breaks in the Trotting Race to be turned round before starting again. 5. No protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited with the Secretary, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivolous, 6. No one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. 100 Yards Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 2. Standing High Jump : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 3. Three-Legged Race, 150 yard.': e.iiry, 2s ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 4. Men’s Hurdle Race, 440 yams, over 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 ; ■ 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 15a, gived by Messrs Strange and Foun , tain, Christchurch. : 11. 220 Yards Flat Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 1 2nd prize, 20s. 12. Running Long Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. E 13. Men’s (over 40 years) Race : entry, 1 free ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, 1 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 entrance money for Nos. 1,2, 4, 6,7, 11, and 12, will be 10 per cent, on amount of first prize. J. B. ROGERS, 320 d j Hon, Sec.



Sports. SHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Annual Sports. k • 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 Corner of the Domain, on BOXING DAY, When the following Prizes will be com peted for:— Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits ... ... 60s 30s 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 30s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40s 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. HandicapConsolationßace of 200 yards ... 40s 20s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton postmarks of that day being also taken. 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 ss, 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. MacLEAN DUNN, 131 d Secretary. Barristers, Solicitors, & Branson & Purnell, AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a THE GUARDIAN is pub•!«,'bed every evening, giving every day *-7. s, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly. rjIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis tence for a period of more than seven years, it is believed that the ohj . cts for whichit was established are not t.i.mciently understood. It is desired to sot forth in a concise form information respci.-i.ing the j business which this office undertakes : 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. 2. The administration of the wills o persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment f private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, and conse ; quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro ; tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates of . which no disposition Las been made by will whenever relatives do not wish to in • cur the responsibility of administration, or cannot from any cause obtain the neces t sary powers to act. In such cases it is the duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all legal debts so far as the assets extend, 1 and divide the residue amongst the next 3 of kin. 4. The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge of all lands lying waste a and unoccupied of which the owner is un r known, or who has been absent from the colony for ton years, having left nc known agent. c , 1 t > of administering estates is very u small. Information may be obtained fron all agents. B. C. HAMERTQN, 39a Public Trustee