The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111.—No. 508.1

. r PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

ASHBURTON ELECTORATE.

I 4 : ’ To-day ,| at noon, about fifty people as sembled in the Court House to be present at the nomination of Mr E. G. Wright for ' Ashburton, who was briefly proposed by Mr John Orr, and seconded by- Dr Trevor. i Mr Walter Martin, Returning'Officer, • then declared Mr Wright duly elected without opposition. The declaration was received with hearty applause, j Mr Wright prefaced his remarks by i stating his intention to follow the ex ample which had just been set him of i studying brevity on that occasion. ; He regarded his return with- ' out opposition as a high compliment, paid not to any exceptional ability of his, but 1 simply the outcome of the fact that he had not studied any individual class inte rests, but had uniformly, so far as lay in his power, advocated the welfare of the entire district. Mr Wright touched on the fact :that this district exported: eiie quarter of the entire grain exportation of the colbny, and attributed any in fluence for good which he might have exercised as their member to the circumstance of having so impor tant a constituency at his bach. When the competition accruing from the Ameri can grain growers was subjected to the test of statistics, it was proved that New Zealand had really nothing to fear from that source. [Applause.] The proceedings concluded by Mr Wright’s proposing a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer, which was carried by acclamation.

LATE EUROPEAN NEWS.

[Pek Wakatlpx/ at Wellington.] Galle, Nov. 23. The German steamer Europa, which left Melbourne on the 2nd instant with, a.. cargo of 8,191 carcases of sheep and 989 packages of butter, shipped for the London C market by the Australian Frozen Meat Export Company, arrived at Galle last night, after an excellent passage of twenty days. On examining the refrigerating ■ chamber it was found that the meat and butter were in splendid condition. Throughout the voyage the new freezing machine, constructed by Messrs Robinson Bros., worked most satisfactorily, the temperature in the chamber being easily maintaiued 10 degrees below freezing point, even without working the machine continually. London, Nov. 21. There was considerable excitement caused among the British residents at Constantinople, owing to the arrest of J. H. Fawcett, the British Judge and Con sul-General. On the fact becoming known a band of London boys, numbering fourteen, armed themselves with staves, and broke into Mr Fawcett’s place of de tention and liberated him. The afiair made a great noise in the Turkish apital. Howard, Smith and Sons have con tracted for the supply of two new steam ships, of 3,000 tons register each, to be employed in the Australian coasting trade. London, Nov. 22. The assassian Guiteau continues to be tray extreme anxiety about his personal safety. The utmost possible precautions have been adopted by the authorities to

prevent any further attempts on his life. The Government continue to pursue a firm policy in Ireland, and further arrests of seditious orators have been made. The Irish suspects imprisoned by order • of. the Government under the Coercion Act have been put upon prison diet. Hitherto the funds of the Irish Land League have.been' employed in supplying them with food.' f : It was, however, found to be a heavy drain upon the funds, which have now been relieved of the expenditure. ; Last night, while the Italian Parliament > was sitting, a Sicilian entered the chambers and threw a loaded revolver _ at the head of the Premier. The weapon grazed his face, but inflicted no serious in jury, and did not explode. The affair created a painful sensation in the room. London, Nov. 23. The annual meeting of. the Royal Colonial Institute was held yesterday. The Duke of Manchester presided, and delivered an important address on Austra lia, detailing his experiences while in the colonies, and giving his views upon their condition and prospects. He doubted if the export of wheat from the colonies would be profitably or satisfactorily carried on for some years to come. With regard to free selec tion, his Grace said it was a doubtful suc cess. He referred specially to the policy of free selection before the survey in New - ‘ South Wales, and said that though the, efforts made by the authors of that policy were well meant, the effect had been to inflict an injury on squatters. ; ‘ The Spanish Cortos has passed a Bill, authorising the Government to undertake/ in conjunction with France, the cin; structipn of a tunnel through the Pyrenees _ mountains. . i

An important libel action, Clement Scott v the Referee newspaper, arising out of .the : comments made in the_papec - respecting Scott’s connection with the will of the late Adelaide Neilson (under which her property and effects were bequeathed to Admiral Glyn) has terminated. . The - ■ iury gave a verdict for the plaintiff damages L 1,500. London, Nov. 24 : An animated tone prevades the wool market, and the English and Scotch manu facturers are buying large quantities oi - the staple. : The tide of emigration to America has largely increased. New York is already overcrowded with immigration from the United Kingdom, and as there is a dearth of employment for farm laborers, priva tions are feared among the new arrivals. Riotous proceedings took place at an election meeting at Londonderry. Several arrests were made. The Moslem inhabitants of Cyprus, are indignant at the desecration of' tombs by the Greeks, and riots are imminent. The Chilians have kidnapped the Presi dent of Peru, and carried him off to San tiago. This has caused an angry feeling on the part of the U.S. Government.

General Lynch, commander of the Chilian forces, has placed Senor Pedro Jose Calderon, President of the Peruvian Republic, under arrest. Senor Galvez, the Peruvian Foreign Minister, has com municated with the Chilian Government, protesting against this arbitrary proceed ing, and Mr Blaine, Secretary of State for the United States, has also com municated with the Chilian authorities, prohibiting a continuance of the Pre sident’s detention, and ordering hi» ‘ release. The Irish party are retaliating upon the Liberals by forcibly stopping their meet*

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, cow MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture arid 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 Farm Properties entered ox the books. 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, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty for sale,. > 404 c —^■—i— Surveyor, . Civil Engineers, &c. C. B. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. Dobson & Son, IV.I L E N GINEERS, -/ . AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, C South; British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, {Ta UTHORISFD AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn " ' County Council office, Hereford street. 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, • L' ASHBURTON (Nest to the Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late 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 witlx 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 Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in nock. 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. McKENZTE, 50c 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. t Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWIOK, 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, fee.



c. Boarding Houses, &c. d ie, at -S n C i. c 1 I 3 3 t 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. DUE F, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c S T The Stud. UD 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. fi34c S. NOSWORTHY. rpO STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. THE PORE 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 Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). DUNDEE will Stand at Maronan Station, and Travel Surrounding Districts. Terms —£3 3s each; and £4 4s guaran teed. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 713 c Grove Farm, Tinwald. ST U»D NOTICE. . To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Impoited DraughtfHorse Muir Dad. For particulars and fees, apply lo 751 c GROOM IN CH ARGE. T U D NOTICE 1C To TRAVEL tie Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune.



For particulars and fees, apply to 52c GROOM IN CHARGE. PURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION Billy F airplay. Billy Fairplay, bred by John Hender son, Esq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven pears 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 brood mare, was got by Campie (119), whc gained the Glasgow premium two years in succession, also third at the Highland Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwards sold to the Emperor of Austria at a ver] high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grovs Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel thi Ashburton and surrounding districts. Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance to mature Ist day of March, 1882. A 1 •owance to bonajide owners of four mare ir more, 10s a- mare. £6 6s guaranteed groomage, 6s, payable at first service. For particulars, apply to JOHN CARTER, , ..... Or Groom in charge.



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 Tanceed street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can he obtained by all who favor her with a visit. ' Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancbed street, Abheoe'jon, 88c S E Manama hou (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 ooininodioQß Boarding-house lately in the of Mr Anstee, where he hopes ' ii-swrit ;tbe same patronage bestowed ulUk,- heretofore. Good Bath-



Business Notices. 5 13 HOTOG RAPHY.—Portraits are now I being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at - HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun -0 ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 5 911 a 8 R. Galloway, j TINWALD, , TIT HEEL WRIGHT and General AGRI VV CULTURAL IMPLEMENT t MAKER. r All Repairs neatly executed with v promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a LFO R D FOREST. t 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 T INWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON GATES AND HURDLES MANUFACTURED ON the Premises. . .C. JEPHSON, Manager. |looc 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 £lB Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) tom £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 DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND] BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of naterial and workmanship. F UN BEALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, BAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. . Foi further particu?" s apply to A. Thiele Ashburton. 323 i £ ALL PROGRAMME CARDS ii very neat styles, with Pencils an<



A U R A POPULARIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE ‘ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton— Mj» F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser, s PRING NOVELTIES, 1881. MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure in announcing the arrival of her SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY, consisting of the latest novelties in Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats in the newest shapes, a beautiful selection of Feathers, Flowers, shaded Silks and Ribbons. In the Dressmaking every satisfaction can be given, as none but an efficient dressmaker



kept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic B. Gr. Buxton, ERCHANT TAILOR, Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and variei stock, which will be sold at lowes paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in eluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Bpys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’sown order, fror Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, an BlankeTs. 1 D. W. Would call special attention t . bis TEAS, so tong and favorably knowr and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s pc ; ib. Families waited on for orders weekly l Cash purchasers supplied at wholesa Colouring. 696 c TANORED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. prices. .1, TOW- .nJ HViraa 11



Business Notices. : C OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FAOTOR t S. H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premisei the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, anc g.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 C LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list Country orders receive prompt attention. 800( I Thomas Crompton, 1 WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, ‘ RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUENACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Tf] HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • VJ* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modem appliances for the production of work in the various branches of hia 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 Pbicb which jit is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c Reid’and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND jM A CHINE MANUFACTURERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Eshibition 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. 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Barrows 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. AJI kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shtttt.cewobth’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. IN m Established 5&59 Capital t 1,000,000 ,-.7 e //, /ty or Sha /? rv •’ i fJIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 2 40 d



Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Txnwald. 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, 1 “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK” The circumstances of social life aro widely different in these colonies from i those at Home, and therefore the colonial ' market requires different treatment. ’ This fact t Robert Murray, ; PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, 3 East street, Ashburton, r 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 c 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€ ■> 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10sj 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 o: REPAIRING are done on the premise! 1 and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” o id his own manufacture which occupies i at place in his window, and serves as ai authority on mean time to the town, i- Watches free and safe by post on re Coffee Palace, No. 1 LD POST OFFICE, CHRIST to 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D er STEAKS and CHOPS from:the GBILI Every Night. :y. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnighl tie 6d, MEALS 6d. I Gup of Tea or Coffee •N ••• 3 In. I fl a f« an but - ••• X Ashburton. 192 c a- ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-96( CHURCH.



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, 18 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton, d y PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. ’> TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take J orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. _ All orders to be left at the Works, Park a srreet. 1 All work kept in B months. 1 repair for twelve 350 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). B 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. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address— -1 Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 6940 , Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate [ to their fnends and residents of Ashbur . on 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 1 Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of‘Grocery and General Merchandise in stock Alctto—“ Small Profits and ojuick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 815 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 TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, ( Temporary Address — [ MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 6370 1 3 > J 1 a f a a > h t 6 i, ). I. >f SB r jf a n 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 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, - adjoining the Wbite Hajrt Hotel, Christchurch,. an<? has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders



Business Notices. A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP Ashburton. C. Eay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPEI AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Oabome Harvester King, and Wood’s Machinei Repaired and Adjusted in Town o: Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given, 0. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Waeanui Rd, Authorised AGENT for SCOT! BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a jyj- EDI CA L iA L I ASHBURTON. 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., 2 to 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 FOR CLEANING. S. SAUNDERS. August 13, 1881. 467 c Sports- Ashburton Caledonian 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 ... 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 Galium ... ... 60s 30s 15. Pole Vaulting 40a 15a 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60s 30s 17. Irish Jig 60s 30a 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 20s 19. Irish Reel 60s 30a 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat 21. Throwing the Hammer 40a 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. HandicapConsolationßace of 200 yards ... 40s 20s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by fivs o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburtor postmarks of that day being also taken, Acceptances must be lodged by five o’clocl of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. Nomination fes for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee 2s 6d for all except the Grand Handica] Flat Races, the acceptance fee for whicl is 6s, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment o the fees. Entrance money for all other events, per cent, of the first prize. Admission - to the Grounds, ON ] shilling: Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a. n promptly. J. MacLEAN DUNN,