The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 2.—No. 334 J

[published every evening.!

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1881.

LPRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Harrison, AUCTIONEER, valuer, com- A . MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, , . Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oats'purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances. made on Wheat shipped to ' England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT IFOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. F* East 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 ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri 3an, &c., &C. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. EDS AVI T T C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON, 374 E. Dobson & Son, IVI L ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. a Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, • Ashburton and Ttnwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett 'street, Ashburton, for the purpose of candying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. 263 a Sorenson and Co, Lichfield Street, Christchurch. RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a T FARM E R S D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, "Christchurch, Him special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton j will he immediately offered in the best markets,- and the highest value 256 a HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Haling & Go. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on" WHEAT . placed in their hands -for-, : • sale -3m - London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The i successful . result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is -a sufficientguarantee that consignors’ in terests .are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges may . lN) relied upon.322a FARMS R S. wldjlPtag toe 1 BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, r,IT EARLEY; and all kinds of Produce, or -‘’/wiriidsfee LIBERAL ADVANCES against fiwaKlrnnemttn EncrUnd or Colonies. _ jtnbSgß' supplied. dj ims - Al MOORE & CO, : ' ,vo MW !3:n ' 11 Christchurch. f Grrgtin Season, 1881. ids tE arp prepared to make LIBERAL . t V!i j.OASH ADVANCES against ship , placed in our hands. We have ofthe, highest standing in Mark Lamp,, who ; will give every attention to oonaigped, through us, and obtain mice * for all shipments Farmers may. intrust to our care. We m Liver- Hull, Dublin, and Antwerp, toplwn/oMi, ship te any of these markets J, Our charges are regulated ,/ -.CUNNINGHAM & CO., J{>: f -rti fj : : : Christchurch. E T O ••F A B-M.E Rs. are P URCHASERS □fall deseriptibns of GRAIN delivered at ttMßp' warehouses inf Lyttelton, Timaru, and Ashburton, or at any other railway station, : ibhi.v P, CUNNINGHAM & CO., Illlltiifmu mi ixu; ;



Consultations. J L. FLEMING’S ‘novelty consultation, No. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru on Tuesday, May 24, 1881, Including the New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3,000 Subscribers at ... 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of winning THREE PRIZES. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse ... ... ... ... £350 Second Horse... ... ... ... 125 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse £175 Second Horse... ... ... ... 75 Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-Starters 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse £175 Second Horse 75 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 115 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of Winning Three Prizes for Each Ticket. The drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. Intending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch. Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN ... PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. Gr EORGE W. COLLINSON (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him 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— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. Conducted by Mrs C. Truckle. 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 Is 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—Mrs Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 209 a Business Notices. CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 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. 1 ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS ; OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE . EXHIBITION. f FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, ,1:456a Christchurch.



Business Notices. 3 T. E. Hodder and Company, J r CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, i GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. ) ?/3 > CD ) » ) 08 CO 03 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 flats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger shins, 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—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots , &c, HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—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 Chats worth 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 X CD just to hand—the very best colonial article made. 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. mprirfant to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. Aitken and Roberts, BURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, ” CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. 10W LANDING— Electro-plated Ware 'I , , ~ Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Chums, 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, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands , Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 308 URNISHIN G! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON , NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of PUENITUEE 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. jrinTTRAPTr TOC AT, INDUSTRY" BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, miBT GIVING SpiiyMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OE THE CROPS YOU GROW. ITE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more ear than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which reserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the ticks, 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 nn nrted We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would b sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to ill and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. m .. TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of !1 descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and ualities As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order y 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. biJa ENCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY 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, froir 3s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d,; Women s Levanl o. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. _ And all other Boots at Low Prices. UY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices. H AYE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH _ _ TAYLOR AND RAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT — nTC-T'OtlTnirP' HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3£d. per lb. Table Rice, Tibs, for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 500 Q u 0 T o A . Tl ° N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £Z to £s. 3K d - to 4-d. ... to sd. ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.J 4bla F uV nITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W i S. KI N G AN D C 0., I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS / OF ALL KINDS OF / FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c, &c., &c. / WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a | John Sheen, ( BOOT IMPORTER, i SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, (and opposite twenty man and cousins, CASHEL STREET, BEQS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. Gd, Men’s Calf E.S. Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes 10s. Gd. 14s. Gd. 14s. Gd. Bs. Gd. 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, HDGF CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, HDGE CAP, UUW %“ WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. rn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • (/• moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in magh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with hemost modern 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 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. J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N B —Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.



Ulll/Xiivo Jrxnxv. J- ■wu-i- I I I i 1 0 £ i 0 f 1 r a I a F n it r i W ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, bv using Harper Twelvetree s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “EXCELSIOR’’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently 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. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48a



D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancrbd Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a MO ATE, AKD CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton — M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS Jj- O W OPENED AT EYE RETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPART- G MENTS. RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. Everett bros. and co. 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ceistchuech. 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. H 02 r.J. F. Stratz, Watchmaker from L London A a J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 6 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. ■piOß FIRST - CLASS TAILORING GO TO J®** L XJ B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOEOTJGHLY SHRUNK. L U B L O W T A I L O E 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 E 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 £d - 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. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. fid. Leeds house for men s’ paget coats, bound edges, at 15s. Cd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. fid. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS. AT 6s. fid. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. fid. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. i



Business nonces. -•'I <! Great reduction in WATCHES. 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 £5 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 a 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. 611 a Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. 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, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual 445 a Sporting. COUNTY Steeplechases. FRIDAY, MAY 27TH. LIST OF OFFICERS— President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Yice-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, 0. Digby, L. E. Corsbie, D. M‘Lean, R. Friedlander, Joseph Hunt, Lyt telton, F. B. Passmore, and E. G. Crisp. Judge —Mr M. Stitt. Starter —Mr N. M‘Lean. Clerk op Course —Mr E. Saunders. Clerk of Scales —Mr John Carter. Hon. Treasurer —Mr O. 0. Fooks. Handicapper —Mr E. Griffiths. Secretary— Mr J. C. Bell, First race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase of 40 sovs, added to sweepstakes of 2 sovs each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country. Nomi nations 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 25 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs for acceptors; 2 miles; nominations 1 sov. : for district horses only. 3. Tradesmen’s Plate of 30 sovs. ; weight for age ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steeplechase of 20 sovs; about H miles ; weight for age; entrance”! 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 1 Rules strictly adhered to, except where otherwise specified, I 2. “ District horses” shall mean horses 1 which have been commonly resident in and owned by' a. residents, in the County pre vious to Marefe- LjffißSl, and up to the | date provided always that any jKsmctnalse 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. L 3. The decision of the Stewards on al 1 - disputed points shall be final i? 4. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs be deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. * 5. Nominations for the handicaps to be _ sent to the Secretary, at Quill’s Hotel, I 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 25tn. 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. L JOHN 0. BELL, 604 a Secretary.