The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 315. j

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



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. WIDELY SALE every SATURDAY, at ia Vclock sharp, commencing in the Yards with WORSES. SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. in any quantity, for cash. nrtide on Wheat shipped; to England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT i FO* THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Etetyclass of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28*a J‘ ; : ALFRED HARRISON. f : K. F. Gray, A UdTIGNEER, VALUATOR, - STOCK, STATION, j-vt: !’!■: ■■ AND ' ■■ ■' GENERAL; COMMISSION;I AGWST, -v.,. TEMUEAJ ■•••■ mv v Ageht for Btahdard ' Insurance Com- r r and .Sub-Agent' for 1 the Althouse kLotilicensed Dealer in Arms and Atemtmititm. 782 ':.W. H. Gundry, T lED, ESTATE, AND STATION IV GENERAL MERCHANT, and LICENSED LAND BROKER, East s**!*!, Ashburton. 927 jU RSD K . pAV IT T b T--"' - J ■ . I East Street (Cix>se to the Railway station) Ashburton, '‘ Vjapii'smci General Commission Agent.; jbtderrf tsfl&h for-r-Sydiiey Drdys, Newcastle arid, Malvern Coal (hy the truck load), Build mg-'M«terials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agri&ltaral Implements, English and Aw"-’ catty &c.;-&c. ' ! icn -928 Btiaiisjbn & Boileau, Engrossers, commission and GENERAL AGENTS AgfentS fbt- the Australasian. Agents for Gilbey’s Wine. 1 5 BRANSON & BOILEAU. civil Engineers, &c. ’ V ’'<s, ’ E BOOKS AND SON, C EN.$ Ed • "■p.v •ly E Y ORS 'A ND ' tANL BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Contract Surveyors, TiJangle,Wedianui Post-office 374 B. DobsOß & Son, ygfejl'.VjliL , E;N 6 I N E E R S, . AUTHORISED AND • , £xtf d: ;■ S,U RVE Y O R s, * opth British. Chambers, ' ‘‘ Christchurch. " ■ 674 Qndn lipbrters, &c. I FARMERS! FARMERS ! *i'! •• R, McKERROW AND CO., RB Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain* I ali jdnde of Farm Produce, and are alab pMpaTed to make Liberal GASH jpyitoopi 611 the above placed in their hfod» either,for sale or shipment to the 1 dr Colonial Markets. _ i Stock of Comsacks, .Wool ptckSi&c., for sale at lowest current R. MoKERBOSY* CO., . irn -GR AIR MERC-H ANT 3, - . r . ; : ' ’ rakaia. 60 ssreason and Co., o'Tdoanusitf, Street; Chkistohukch. RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. J.ij G' : a; • /FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in advantage. 63a F ARM E R S . K Bk- Melnaren, Grain Broker ,& Seed Merchant, :A Christchurch, , Has special the satisfactory, jfijtitillof Gitin f hMd' Produce entrusted |o him. thr„i f t left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash ibeidi toed Lately offend in the markets, and the highest value im—nf mill ' ' : r : ■ ifaftF Yt I in. "Vi I •)!* '^^ephGlark, Bant, ,v>rti« > r '!'••• ■ .-if:1 1. OK; ■: I i Hi th Grain gfej&srrsuss flMtHirt ;«i lowest oonent rates. j&iUSMeieiSl bjf li '•■■■’ AhhROBTP»J'J jii‘i Ja *«; ■' -- [Horse Baaaar[;</- 263 i



Wool and Oram Exporters, &c. rpO FARMERS. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp, and we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a ' Christchurch. OTICE TO FARMERS. . The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at ■ their' warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, rOaroafu and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. - P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch. ;e XPORT; OF GRAIN. SEASON 1881. . SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. The NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND I MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited.) J Is.prepared to make Liberal. Cast Advances | Op GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its own'account, but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane Brokers are carefully supervised by an experienced 'staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully-conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton. ' Comsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling’prices. Full information respecting terms, etc,, may be obtained at the Company's Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager. WHEAT FREIGHTS TO LONDON AND UNITED KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers that it' has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, 93a . Manager. heat SHIPMENTS LAND. TO ENG-. NOTICE TO FARMERS, T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands for, sale in. London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The successful result of- their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returbs and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a Business Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ISHBURXON corn & chaff STORE, ALWAYS ON HAND— FAS s o j. FLOUR S : STRAW < HAY g. ■ -OATS Q BRAN tn SHARPS >J , CHAFF g , CRUSHED OATS Q , , . POTATOES ' S « . BEANS . g W PEAS P CARROTS, &c., &c,, Large or Small Quantities, at Loweat Prices. Note , the Address — NEXT EVERETT BROS., 08 Havelock street, Ashburton. or u G O-OPERATIVE BAKERY, .TRIANGLE, ; ASHBU R T 0 K. A. ; Thiele, Haviilg : fiiaSe arrarigefn'ebts for the Season’s Supply, 6t ’FRESH FLOUR, i* ,i j;; prepared "to deliver’ the ’ :yERy ? i; in any. ptefe of; th«> town, ai ?-it’ii itltoinoWKSa! ?OSaiBLB,PBIOBS.i . (jttt^omerit 1 liberally dealt with. A fre^itsupply roll bn hand. 206<



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, JIURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware , Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils i Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ 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 i Umbrella Stands i Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and ! Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashed Street W 7 est. 306 JpURNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATE B SON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of IE 1 TT IR DST X T IT IR, IE ! IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a 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. j 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. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TP| HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \J» 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 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 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. 212 a PU R NTT UR E WAREH OUS E , High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AN D C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c, &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial H OTE L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. ITIHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- J- pleted. . Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS 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 Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bata Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes ... 10s. 14s. 14s. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d, 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. FITE> are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and W Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more rear 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. . , Nfifo ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im lortfedi ’ We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine m stock, which would ie sftld cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to all and take a sample reel or ball, to try it, m rt TARPAULINS, —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins fof ill descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and inalities. As we keep a very large and well assorted Stock of all our Goods, an order oy post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening ;rain. 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. : , 6^a Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of Tj THE MAKER: Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots' ’always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, . ' 1 ‘&IGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. OUR OWN MAKE-Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d. ; Men’si Light is. 6d. { Men’fi ShoeiJ, from 11s. 6d! 5. Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women S Levant I (/.. ’ ... * 11 A /.1 attti rviITXT ITATTW i !(fency stitched), Br. 6d,~OUR OWN MARE, .... . UY FROM THE MAKErI AN^ B KEEP THE MONEY TN THE CQLON<



Business Notices -50 0 q«o T O % Tl ° N s 60 0 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. £3 to.£s - to 4d. ... 4>4d. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. ° Two Shillings in the £ Saved BT DEALING WITH _ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3£d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. 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. 344.



Wood & Co., HEWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Potter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a DAS BILLiGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. F OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING -sax ■ go to He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., iii Ashburton to select ■ from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. 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. EA S T STR E E L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R L U B L 0 ■w T A 1 L O R T 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 m - is - o. GENUIiNE 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, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. . BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. Gd, Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED .TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. ___ Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 265. Leeds house for stylish hats. _____ Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, ■ Fowler’s Buildings, TanurEd Street, : AshbubtoS 1 . LL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable ’ceS; 1 ■ di.!-ru DANIEL FITZPATRICK;. ,



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail- Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOB SECONDHAND FURNITURE. yyASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by 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 Tuatn streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A largo stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particvF s apply to A. Thielk, Ashburton. 323 a James Tait, (gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway • Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a MO ATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended Teas ARE Beautiful Teas ... Nutritious Teas Delicious Teas ... Splendid Teas Faultless Teas ... Rare Teas Genuine Teas ... Valuable Teas Magnificent Teas ... Incomparable Teas Agreeable Teas ... Original Teas Wonderful Teas ... Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a W C. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street j south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a GEORGE BOOTH. •Tuam street, Christchurch, JMPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub- Agent— ', ; FREDK. PAVITT, 71a Ashburton. rpHRESHINO BOOKS printed bn th 1 shortest notice, St the Office of thi tfcpbnb;*'



Business Notices. INTER GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT Everett bros. and go., Havelock street. AJOVELTIES IN ALL DEPART MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OP N E W GOODS. Everett bros. and go. 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ceistchdech. 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.] tr <- ° 9 81 r 9 q •r) g H m S 3 L a 3 g OB S 3 [// m*' Stratz, |l ?ij Watchinaker, from London A S" E 5 "> (t (B ® o> a 2 g. M N O E. O e_i g 2 B p. S. < & i vj C S w g* * 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 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 2 5 0 23a 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 in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 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 socent competitioh 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. by 26in 18 10 0 • Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will | always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawry and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown ■■ blacksmith, Olontarf. LAWRY AND SON,; NORTON FARM. Seafield. ; Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A GIN T S 20KTHB ; ■ ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ; ? FORMS PRINTED —“ To Let u and “ For Sale ’—can be obtained at the GiJAJinjt** : t t



Sporting, Athletics, &c- Tinwald Races AND Athletic Sports. -toaster Monday, april isth, 1881. ADMISSION FREE. HORSE RACES. Hubdle Race, £lO. —Distance, miles, over six Bights ; weight, list. En trance, £l. The Cup, £2O. —Second horse to save stake; lit miles; weight-for-age. En trance, £2 2s. Trotting Race (Handicap). —Two miles. First horse, £7 ; second, save stake. Entrance, 10s. Hack Race, £5. —For horses that have never won public money; 1 mile.. Entrance, 10s. Consolation Race. —l mile. Entrance, ' 10a (for all beaten horses). —First. prize, £5 ss. Entries will be received in all the above - races for district horses only. Rules. 1. No one be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the. funds. Should the prize be £2O or over, to subscribe one guinea. 2. All horses to be owned in the county, three months prior to the race. 3. Three horses to start or no race. 4. No protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited with the Secretary, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove fiivolous. ATHLETICS. 1. 100 Yards.—lst prize, 40s'; 2nd, IBs. ; Entrance, 2s 6d, 2. Three-Legged Race.—lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. 440 Yards.—lst prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 4. Long Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 5. Hurdles (120yds).—1st prize 40s; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 6. Sack Race.—lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 7. Mile Open Handicap.—lst prize, 50s ; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, ss. 8. Running High Jump.—lst prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 9. Consolation (120yds).—1st prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance; 2s. Rules for Athletic Spokts. 1. All competitors to be resident in the County three months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. In addition to these, a number of prizes and useful articles • will be offered; for competition by boys and children. Entrance money for Tinwald Cup and One Mile Flat Race is due on April 11th, Nominations for Trotting Handicap close on same date. For further particulars apply to C. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon. Sec. Consultations. m QUILL’S CONSULTATION 1. No. 2, On GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run in Christchurch in April, 1881. 1,000 Members at 10s. each. First Prize £l4O Second Prize 90 Third Prize ... ... 50 Starters and Nonstarters, divided ... ... 220 Early application is necessary to secure tickets. T. QUILL, Treasurer. L. FLEMING’S VELTY CONSULTATION ON THE IREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5,000 Members at 10s each, be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 34 NOMINATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. :h Ticket has a chance of Winning Pri7oQ AND AUTUMN HANDICAP —*9 Prizes. st ... ... ... ... £4OO nd 160 rd ... ... ... ... 100 itarters (divided) 100 Ton-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP— 27 Prizes, st ... ... ... ... £2OO nd 125 ■rd 75 itarters (divided) 100 Ton-starters (divided) ... 250 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. st £2OO Ind ... ... ... 125 Ird ... 75 itarters (divided) ... ... 100 Ton-starters (divided) ... 250 Is each Race wil be drawn separately ry subscriber will have a chance of ining Three Prizes for each ticket. The wing will be held under the super ion of a committee of subscribers, and ults advertised in daily papers. In ding subscribers are requested to make lv application. If cheques are sent hange must be added, and stamps en jed for reply and result, r. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c.. High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 1 266 a METHYEN AGENCY. [ORGAN and HIDES, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorise? agents for the Ashbueton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention. „ „ ' W. H. ZOUCH, Proprietor, r TO S/ÜBSCRTBERB übscribers to this Journal are requested ommunicate with the Proprietprwfcen delays or omissions in the Delivery pf iPaper occur.- ■- - ,■ r. • j 7 r>,r., - w. u. zo^h,. : , Pror* - * 1 —‘