The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON, MONDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY

VOL. 111.—No. 509.1

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

A LONDON GHOST AT NOONDAY.

We {Pall Mall Gazette ) have received the following extraordinary narrative from a correspondent for whose good faith and professional acuteness of ob- . servation we cen vouch. He sub-., stantiates his story with full details of.' dates, names, and places, which, how ever, for the sake of the survivors, he does not wish to be published. With out any further preface, we lay his letter before our readers :—As my wife and I were sitting at breakfast with a guest whom I will call Mr A., then on , a visit for the first time to our bouse and neighborhood, our maid-servant passed out of the room on her way to the kitchen. As she closed the door i Mr A. startled me by saying, “I saw a spirit of a man following that woman* . , who, as he passed, said distinctly in my hearing, ‘ God judgeth not as man: ~.. judgeth. I was innocent of the murder' for which I have been hanged. I was there, but I did not strike’ the blow !’ : “ What is it like ?” I asked. lie re plied by describing a young Irishman whom I recognised at once-as-the hus band of my domestic servant, who a r year or two before had been executed x on the charge of murder. Mr 'A., a complete stranger to the had only met me for the first time ; * two days before, and he : was-: 7 totally ignorant of the crime in which* ; my servant was so deeply .interested^' 1 " For obvious reasons the subject was, ' never alluded to in our household, ; i where the widow was regarded. . ;x 7 feelings of sympathy, which led us to - : avoid as much as possible all reference to her husband’s /ate. I had pre- 1 viously good reason to doubt whether r ( , the evidence against him justified his ' execution. He had died protesting his ... innocence. His wife and friends were firmly convinced that, although he had been in the fight, it was not by his hands the fatal blow had been dealt In addition to this, I had good reason- • to believe that the real murderer was still at large. You can easily imagine my astonishment when Mr A. thus sud denly ventured upon forbidden ground, 1!: and abruptly declared that the of.- a man who had suffered the capital penalty, and whose personal appear- ' ance exactly coincided with that of the unfortunate Irishman, was actually fol-: lowing the servant about the house pro- : - r claiming his innocence in accents which, although inaudible to me, my guest declared were perfectly audible to him. I had heard that Mr A. had beena “seer,” but Iwasnotalittlestartled at this striking illustration of his peculiar , faculty. I remarked that it was very strange, and informed him that the woman whom he had just seen for the; first time with her ghostly companion was really the widow of an executed felon. Some time afterwards he ex- ‘ claimed, “ There he is again, repeating, the same words!” Intensely interested by this sudden and apparently super-: natural confirmation of my suspicions* I determined to put the seership of l my guest to what I regarded as a cru-, cial test, I told Mr A. that shortly" afterwards I was going into the town, and as I should be passing the spot where the murder was committed, per haps his ghostly visitant might indicate the place where the dead man lay. . f j Some time afterwards we started for the 1 town. When we left the house Mr A. remarked, “ There he is following us,” alluding to the “ spirit.” When .We i/; had proceeded part of the way along the road, which was quite unknown to my friend, I made a detour to make a business call and went along another street, Mr A. following me. Just as, without a word on my part, we were, il luming out of the main road, Mr said, “The spirit is standing at the corner. He says we are not going the right way towards the place where the murder was committed, and- which he has promised to point out to roe.” I replied, “Oh, we shall come out in the main road again by and by before we reach the spot.” We proceeded on about a quarter of a mile, and having done my business and struck the malp road again—which differed, I may /o mark, from none of the other roads we had traversed—Mr A. soon after de clared, “There is that man ju?t on there, waiting for us.” As we continued our walk, I purposely refrained from uttering a word, or even from thinking, as far as I could, about the murder, so as to prevent any possibility/ pf my companion obtaining any clue. As we were passing through one of the lowest parts of the town Mr A. denly exclaimed, “ He tells me that 'it* Was here the murder was committed, fct was just there (pointing to the plac^- In the road where the murden&lJnML ell). I see the hubbub and roniusiop ise up before me as a picture, with thftj people round. He, however, again tells’ me that he did not strike the fatal blow. He does not excuse himself' If-om being morally guilty, as being' mixed up with those who accomplished' the death of the man, but stronglyi maintains that he was not the mur-r 'derer.” I will only add in relation to; the last incident that Mr A. the exact spot where the murder; was committed, and the circumstances in connection therewith. How can you. account for that? Mr A. had never, been in the town before; he had never lived within a couple of hundred miles of it j he did not know till within a day or two before he arrived that he would, ever visit it; he could not by any possi bility have known that the poor woman’ in my employ was the widow - of : a mm* | who was hanged. He had no concetv* able interest in deceiving me, nor was 1 he concerned to prosecute the matter any further. I have in vain attempted to account for bis story, nor can T, pri any of the popular hypotheses explain td itby own satisfaction how he saw tnkl ghost at noonday.



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, 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. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. 0 K POOKS AND SONS, Architects, Crm. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 874 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTBORISBD 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,. iat® of the firm of Mutch.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 .publics.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 | Ales, Wines and Spirits will he kept in j lie 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.



Boarding Houses, &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 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— 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. DUF F, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c The Stud. 1 T U D NOTICE Traitor’s OWNER, having secured a steady and trustworthy GROOM, has sent his horse to FINISH HIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Terms : 4 guineas single mare ; two or more from one owner, £3 10s each; guaranteed, 6 guineas. One guinea to be due and paid upon service. Groom’s fee, ss. 634 c S. NOPWORTHY. mo 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 ported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord fiaddo (imported); 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported).



DUSDEE will Stand at Mi and Travel Surroundii Teems —£3 8s each; and teed. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no: The above figures refe Stud Book for New Zealan WILKIN & 713 c Grove Fai D. ID NEO T To TRAVEL the Ashl the Imported Draught Hoi Muir I For particulars and fees, 751 c GROOM B TJ D S T To TRAVEL the Ashl the Thoroughbred Horse Tribur For particulars and fees, 7520 GROOM IF



GOOD STABLING. 50c d. McKenzie, 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, Ac. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. 440 c JOHN BOWICK, Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 331 0 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 smasr known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION cat be obtained by all who favor her with t visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hoars. Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanorkd street, Ashburton. SI



. A KAMA HOUSE -JL (lath ahbtbjs’b), STBSBTj ASHBUBTON. The undersigned begs to inform the tmbio that he has BEHOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-roomfl to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit; jth? same patronage, bestowed him aa heretofore* Good Bath- B.fcLUOAS,



Business Notices. T>HOTOGRAPHY.— Portraits are now V being taken by the New Instan* taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 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 LPO B D FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a



rpiNWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. i i RED PINE, RED PINE, £ < ON BADE. ] < c All descriptions of i BUILDING MATERIAL, c At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactdred on the Premises. r C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c REAT lx REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J, S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches,' will offer the sapie at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham a |old 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 Eases, from £4; American watches from £2 6s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, Et choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &p., 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, BAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of « material and workmanship.



Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grove Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel the Ashburton and surrounding districts. Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance, to mature Ist day of March, 1882, Al 'owance to bona fide owners of four mares jr more, 10s a mare. £(5 6s guaranteed ; groomage, 6s, payable at first service. For particulars, apply to JOHN" CARTER, Or Grooin in charge. I N.B. —For; Ifurther particulars, see L-flvdesdala Stud Book. tide



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c J. Sherriff, Monumental mason,i 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 partiouf? * apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a, BALL PROGRAMME CARDS ini Very neat styles, with Pencils and 1 Ribbons, printed at the OpiMiM Office, West street.



Business Notices. G OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. 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, mid 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 v LOCAL INDUSTRY. 800 c Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention^ Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OYENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Tn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into hie 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 Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despateh 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. zaao Reid"and Gray, XMPLEMENT AND IIfiMACHINE J winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melboumo 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 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, 8,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Inpod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears tor 1, Z, 6, or 4 horses, &0., &c. ■ ■ _ - „ All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttlewobth’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 B CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. m Established I&S9; Capital t I.OQQ.OOa T " •’ v r-; baarurr of Sf//rnr.vc>.c r*? HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



POPTJLARIS. AURA SMOKE THE & “"Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke y them to be superior to anything yet M introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT I Corner of High and Cashel street. HP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJB • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton — Mp js' CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s BRING 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



Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Jf Ashburton and Tihwaid. 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



“ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his .attention upon' supplying WATCHES, !which, while constructed with every iregard 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 12a; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. j 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



R. Gr. Buxton, M EB 0 H A NT TAILOR, TANCBED 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 5 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 Boslyn Tweeds ; also. Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. ...... D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb, Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. , ■ ‘ | A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, m- I chiding old celebrated make. 79d



Coffee Palace, No. 1, /-\LD POST OFFICE, CHRIST-1 VJ CHDRCH. g D PISH "SUPPERS 0 d STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night.^ Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight. . fid. MEA L S fid. Oub of Tea or Ooffee 1 ... 3 i Gale an lait m ... ••• ®



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., TVDILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Casa street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c 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 street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. Ssoc THE STANDARD BREWERY COM PANY {LIMITED). BREWERS, 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. P. W. HALES, Manager. Address — Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c n( A S H ST OR E. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate 0 their friends and residents of Ashbur n and Sunounding Districts that they ave OPENED a GENERAL STORE, 1 the fchop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, last street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at Ihe lowest remunerative rates, and rill also be prepared to purchase Farm ’reduce at ruling prices. Every descrip kn of Grocery and General Merchandise 1 sloes. .detto—“ Small Profits and )uictc Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 1 5c East .street.



mHE 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 script ion, 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, CHRIST CHURCH G37c



Business Notices. Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester Ring, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &0., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist, Estimates given. 0. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a TtyT EDICAL HALL AJ3 H B U R T OTN. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST.



PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. Ashburton Mills. THE above MILLS having received a THOROUGH OVERHAUL, and the working management having been placed in the hands of a careful and practical Miller, the undersigned is pre pared to make special arrangements for grists. NO CHARGES FOB CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c Sports. A SHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Annual Sports. The Third Annual Sports Meeting of ;he Ashburton Caledonian Society will be leld on the Society’s New Ground, a few jhains back from the North-west Corner )t 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 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 4. Pipe Music —Pibrochs and Marches 80s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open 40s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 s 200 yards heat to be run after High land A third prize of 40s 30s 10s 30s 20s 15s 5s 80s 80s



will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump 30s 15s 12. Pipe Music Peels and Strathspeys ... 80s 80s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... ... 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Galium ... ... 60s 30s 15. Pole Vaulting 40a 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60s 30s | 17. Irish Jig ... ... 60s 30a 18. Putting the Stone ... 40a 20s 19. Irish Reel ... ... 60a 30s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat . ... ~~ ~ 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30a 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile ... ... 40a 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Handicap Consolation Race of 200 yards ... 40a 20s



FERRIER’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 S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his [patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjuiniug the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale.



Alikinda of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. din



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 Cd; 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. MacLEAN DUNN, ISW Secretary.