The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. HI.—No. 502.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.

MR PURNELL AT WILLOWBY.

■ ’ Mr Purnell addressed the Wakanul electors at the Willowby schoolhouse yes terday evening. Some twenty-five or thirty electors were present. Mr T. Ohap “ man was voted to the chair. The candidate having explained hia views on the chief political topics of the 3 > day, sundry questions were put to him, in reply to two of whicli he said lie wfts )r not in favor of the Government construct ing the West Coast railway. It was ad mitted even by the promoters of the rail way—and promoters were always sanguine —that the railway could not be expected to pay; and in the present state of its finances it would be most imprudent for the colony to enter upon such an under taking, although no doubt the line would *• ultimately have to be made. He thought _ that the procedure of the Supreme Court might be simplified, and he believed such S to be the almost unanimous opinion of the ' legal profession. At the same time ho doubted whether law could be made cheap, ® as lawyers’ charges were but one item in r the cost of a suit. Mr Williams moved and Mr T. Chap man seconded the following resolution:— “ That this meeting thanks Mr Purnell for his address, and having now heard the views of the three candidates, is of opinion that Mr Purnell is the most suit able of the candidates to represent the Wakanui district in the General As sembly.” The Chairman said he fully concurred in the resolution which had just been passed, and animadverted in strong terms upon the attempts which were being made in the district to set class against class. One of the candidates seemed to have ) gone mad with Liberalism. (Great laughter.^ A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman, and the meeting dispersed.

THE STRAIGHT TIP FOR THE WAKANUI CUP.

[By Babiy Bied.] As the time for the contest for tins event draws near, I doubt not that some hints as to the chances of the three horses and one “screw” engaged will prove of interest, and having watched the usual canters I will endeavor to present you with the “ straight tip. ” To begin, then, your readers are no doubt aware that the nominations are as follows : Mr Flaherty Pat’s g g Irish King, by Erin-go-Bragh—Crazy Jane. Mr P. C. Wurn ell’s br h The Radical, by Lawyer—Miss Fidget. Mr Windbag's bit h Artful Joe, by The Q uack—Calumny. Mr J. C Weighson’s b h The Farmer, by Agriculturist—Bonny Blue Byes. To take Mr F. Pat’s nomination first. Ido not think he is quality enough for a hard run race such as the one under notice will doubtless be. His only pre vious performances, so far as I am aware, have been his attempt for the County Cup on two occasions, getting a bad beating for both. Still, if his rather doubtful leg does not srive his trainer too much trouble, he may make it ratner -warm going- av too — finish. A rumor has gained ground that Irish King is merely out for an airing, and to make the running for the son of Agri culturalist, but I do not place much faith therein, as his popular owner has told me that, fit and well on the day, his horse shall go to win if he can, of his ability to do which, as I have said, I am very doubt ful. The Radical is another gentleman for whom I have no fancy, good and game horse as he undoubtedly is. He has lately undergone a course of physic, and of course had to be eased in his work, which certainly does not tend to improve his chance in my opinion, albeit his party : appear to be pretty and are putting down the dollars on his chance rather freely ; but he will carry no money of mine, even if he faces the starter, which some seem to look upon as doubtful, thinking that his owner will, at the eleventh hour, elect to send him for the Ashburton Plate, for which I think he would have a great say. However, that may be, and for whichever event Lis owner dons silk, I know his supporters will have an honest run for their money. Mr Windbag’s Artful Joe, next on the list, is not a good looking moke, and close inspection only bears out the unfavorable im pression I at first formed of his ap pearance. A short, shaggy mane on a rather bullet head, with heavy jaws and a thick-set neck, rather short legs, (slightly knock-kneed), and a most wicked eye, are not to my mind the characteristics of an animal to be trusted for the Wakanui Cup. If he only pos sessed the foot and good temper of his great ancestor, The Libel —whose blood he inherits through his dam, Calumny and he were in a straight running stable, I should look no further for the winner. But considering the stable from whence he comes, and his past performances, which are well-known to the public, I will have none of him. He has certainly been backed by a few in the district, but I fail to see what he has ever done to merit public confidence. He started his career by getting a situation in the Inangahua District Plate against very moderate cattle. He was then given a rest for some time, the next event for which he was pulled out being the Ashburton Borough Stakes, which he also managed to appropriate, the quality of the held aaain being only moderate. His owner then seemed to think him “ great guns, and had him saddled up for the Mayoral Cup, which event resolved itself into a match between Mr Stewdlander’s blk h Speculation (by Victor Hugo) and Mr Windbag’s representative. Artful Joe was looked upon as a very good thing by his owner ; in fact, in hackneyed parlance, he thought it “ all over but the shouting, and had a most tempting banquet pre pared at his private residence, at which to invite his supporters on getting the judge’s verdict. But, alas, the pot boiled over, as other pots have done before, and Speculation was landed a winner by a head, amidst the most deafening cheers. Speculation was any thing but fit on the day, and therefore on this form I cannot look on Artful Joe as a “ moral.” His stable, too, of late have not been so fortunate as of yore. For the last Borough Stakes they thought they had something quite good enough to beat Mr Harryson’s Auctioneer (by Barter), and resorted to a rather contemptible dodge on the eve of the contest to damage the latter’s chance, but the game little son of Barter won as he liked from the representative of the shady stable, the latter failing to secure even the honor of a place. So, looking at all the circum stances, not a penny of mine shall this 1 doubtful gentleman carry. H now come to a very different animal, Mr J. C. Weighson’s bay horse The Farmer. In appearance the son of Agriculturist is one of the tabst well-bred looking gentle’

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c. Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT B 0 ARDIN( HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, th proprietor has taken the BRING] ie, ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, when a good table will always be kept. Meal Is each. Good Accommodation fo Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, am £1 per week, to meet the times. Privati at Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress—Charles Truckle, Prince Alber Boarding House, Wills street, nea: the Railway Station. BOARDING HOUSE, in C 3. 2 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. 4380 The Stud. gTUD NOTICE Traitor’s , OWNER, having secured a steady and FINISH HIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Terms : 4 guineas single mare ; two or more from one owner, £3 10s each; L guaranteed, 6 guineas. One guinea to be due and paid upon service. Groom’s fee, ss. 634 c S. NOS WORTHY. IJIO STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. THE’PURE 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 i ported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd by Cromwell ■ (imported). i DUNDEE will Stand at Maronan Station, and Travel Surrounding Districts. r Terms—£3 3s each; and £4 4s guaran » teed. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. F The above figures refer to Draught i Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, s 713 c Grove Farm, Tinwald. 3 s t t e I, n n e n a 8c E he he >re he >es ed :h- Sf |NiTO w ’ T J^C&BP. To TRAVEL the Ashburton'|District, the Imported|Draught Horse Muir Dad. For particulars and fees, apply lo 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE. S T U D NOTICE. To TRAVEL tie Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. Wr^T 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 of 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 brooc mare, was got by Campia (119), wh( gained the Glasgow premium two yean in succession, also third at the Highlanc Society at Edinburgh, and was afterward add to the Emperor of Austria at a ver I high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grov Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel th Ashburton and surrounding districts. Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance to mature Ist day of March, 1882. A] ■owance to bona fide owners of four mare ar more, 10s a mare. £6 6s guaranteed groomage, ss, payable at first service. For particulars, apply to JOHN CARTER, Or Groom in charge. N.B.—For further particulars, se Clydesdale Stud Book. 714



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ; and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, A! - REQUIRED. Town and Form Properties entered 01 the books. No charge unless sold, VGENT. for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class 1 of Risks taken at lowest rates, 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, I~yOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedeal Square. i 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. Dobson & 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). Duncan McKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing pmchased 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 l'« late firm, and trusts in his new unde- n he will meet with a full share of 1 patronage. D. McK. trusts his lorgo terienceln the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will he kept in took. 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, 60c 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, 331 c Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceei street known as the AX Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION car he obtained by all who favor her with s 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, Tanored street, Ashburton. 68 Panama hous; (late ansxee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform tl pubic that he has REMOVED from tl Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the moi commodious Boarding-house lately in tl occupation of Mr Anstce, where he hopi ,ftp merit the same patronage bestow* on him as heretofore. Good Bati aou. , S. LUCAS, Proprietor;



Business Notices. G a le E 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 re Is Dr id te i rt ir a 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 L F O R D FOREST. a POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also I 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 fJIINWALD 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. ALT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hubbles Manueactubed on the Pbemxses. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c G REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Bast street, Ashbubton, having received a 1 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 j BED DING MANUFACTORY, n EAST STREET SOUTH, 1 a ASHBURTON. 7 f v ,t h e Is d o rs d Is 7 EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Pbioeb and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. ' 10c re le e, Li es I 5 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. Foi further particulP « apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a ALL PROGRAMME' CARDS ir very neat styles, with Pencils anc Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, West street.



V'AXUUi.VV/Xl h. J. XVXiJ OQ s o W tel H 3 W tel W M 3 M gPRING 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 B. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 696 c MISS BUCKIAN, 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 EjjT, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. U R A P O P U L'A R 15 SMOKE THE £ “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke u 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 TAB “ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton— Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. 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 t 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 to D. 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 pei !a lb * > - Families waited on for orders weekly, n Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale d prices. { A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in \ eluding old celebrated make. 79<



Business Notices. £jOUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR 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. 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 FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m 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 Pbice which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christch ukQH. 283 c Held andlfGray, r Erq IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACT OußLE winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their D . FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—“ Ploughs :In Ploughs ther« exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish a struction it is far superior.” , R. and G. further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and imPvove 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 eor Clayton and Shuttlbworth’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. L? 9



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwaxd. 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 OIiRK, East street, Ashburton. 192 c 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 L I t n d o h sr r. le i fJHAXE BY TIME LOOK 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, 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 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. 0.0. 730c-96a TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. LIGHT BAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight. 6d„ MEA L S 6d, Cup of Tea or Coffee ... c iw 8 Cafe au lait ••• •••



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., tvdilders, contractors, ani UNDERTAKERS, 1 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472' NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at verj moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Pari srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c w. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.’S 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 Hale the Original Cost, and in doing so, trust to merit a share of Public Support. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, Moore Street, Ashburton, and at MOUNT SOMERS. 877 a C ASH STORE. J. WART) & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur mi and Sunounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, in the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at ihe lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip ,n_n of Grocery and General Merchandise n si ocR iuxtto —“ Small Profits and Juicß Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 516 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 OARTS running ibronfrhout.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. ThTeLE. 204 c T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c FURRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre, None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any!of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219 c Phillips RACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to hit patrons that he has now secured New Premises adjoining the White Harl , Hotel, Christchurch, anc dendid Assortment of CLOCKS, rpS and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairi well executed, and country orden t promptly attended to, j Bill



D Business Notices. A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPEI AND BINDER EXPERT. The! M‘Cormick, Deering, Osborne Harvester King, and Wood’s Machine! Repaired and Adjusted in Town 01 Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired: at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Centbal Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Pkice Lists on Application. 831 a M EDI C A L HALL 'ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAH) TO THE PURITY OP DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. I L e 8 [V I. to > [- is w i, rt .«? » ra re La Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93 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 arrangements for grists. NO CHARGES FOB CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c Sports. SHBURTON CALEDONIAN u 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 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 ... 20a 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 a 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 30a 18. Putting the Stone ... 40a 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 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 five 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. MaoLEAN DUNN, ISld Secretary.