The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 2. —No. 348. j

■ S PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.!

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Business Notices. t- CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREEEEPE HAA ING taken over the store Messrs. Orr and Co., and increast the stock, is prepared to supply first-cla articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmonger etc. s AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 42 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmei and others to their Single, Double , and Three - furrow Ploughs, whic ' have taken the following prizes an awards at this season’s Shows and Exhib: tions : At rimaru—First Prize for Single At Hangiora— ~ ~ Single an Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single,Doubl ■ and Three Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single Double-Furrow, Double ! Furrow Sub-soiler, am Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARD? OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 45fia Christchurch. fJIHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT 1 1. —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they buy chiefly for cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4. —Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. ORE AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In the. following Articles, viz.;— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s Gd Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2a Cd Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suita, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s 6d upwards We are showing £(500 worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and stylos We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’; Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from 63 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at grea reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s Gi upwards * Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ti ■ f pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORR AND CO., it IMPORTERS, EAST STREET 51 Ashburton, Aprtl, 1881.



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. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oats purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. VGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28;a ALFRED HARRISON. pREDK. p A VITT, Ey st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load), liuild •ng Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural, Implements, English and Ameri 3an, &c., &c. 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, £JICENSED srtVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. . 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Joseph Clark, Grain merchant, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clare announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of canying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. . 263 a fJT O FARMERS. D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Has special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the heist markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a TT7 HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG VV LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Mating & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands or 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 returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a m O FARMER ~sT. 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-fco required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., yga Christchurch. OTICE TO FARMERS. 3 undersigned are PURCHASERS descriptions of GRAIN delivered at warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, rn and Ashburton, or at any other ly station. , P.. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN p PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. —ONE PENNY. uninded thai GUARDIAN CIBCULA yjON' in (thfl Borough and Suburbs, anc for advertisements are verj i ns tidal »W 'A DVERTISERS are re the ASHBURTON rinmmuiiki the LARGEST



Business Notices. :r of led ass ry. I 2 3 irs le, ch id ii id le e e, e id I- S E r r RSfi Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURER! (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Fumn Ploughs), further beg to draw the atttcntion of Farmers to their new and improve* Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tripoi Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, an< 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3 or 4 horses, &c., Ac. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttlf.worih’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oama-n, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. T. E. Hodder and Company, REAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. " • The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived °3 by the s. s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— ■<C CO Og CO DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hati and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &G . HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren’s and Women's Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 350 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi ami Roslyn, also Scotch, ’ Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s i colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. X CD Agents for Singer's Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working i at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the f&;orite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers—One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash : Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. . 4CCa s [B U Aitken and Roberts, RNISHING AND GENERAL IRON MO CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. NGERS, FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. d NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware 7 Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimclers, Baud 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 ” Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 306 F URNISHING! FURNISHING P. PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEI STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of IET TT lEo IN" I T TT HR, IE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 i JgNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS 01 Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13a. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertight, fron 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s, 6d,; Women s Levan do. (fancy stitched), Bs. Gd. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices. YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES 1 gAYE ° Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPS GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT - HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH Good Family Tea, Is. Gd. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3id. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, Gd. per _ lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 500 Q u o 1’ A ON O N S 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs.. Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to £5- ... to 4d. to s*l. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 4ola pURNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICH FI ELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he lias 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 Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. Gd. Gd. Gd. Gd. Gd. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, inoir PAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OYENS KITCHEN RANGES, IDLE CAI, PORWALLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. r- c- HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re -11 • 1 ;• moved into his newly-erectcd and extensive Manufacturing Premises m £rmach Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with lie most modern appliances for the production of work m the various branches of his Business, lie is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and md of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 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. ■m t> 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. w ASHING DAY REFO RM. EHE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five lours of copper firing every washing day, >v using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent ,VASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER Three Machines in one. Price reduced rom L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, (,05a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following iL among other specialities ; Hie celebrated “ EXCELSIOR’’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. Family boot & shoe depot, Next Oit and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 68Ga FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE it the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. EAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years competition with other makers, and ive always received first honors, having EVER BEEN BEATEN. We can nfidently recommend them as the best ;oves 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 Other prices equally low. 48q Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 220 a MOATE, AbD CO.’S Pure Blended Teas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON.



Business Notices. «■ Q A S H STORE J. WARD & CO. desire to intimat to their friends and residents of Aslibur ton and Surrounding Districts that the l J have OPENED a GENERAL STORE 5 n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s East street. J. W. and Co. intend t( Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, anc will also be prepared to purchase Earn L Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits anc Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street J. P. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdrch. 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.] Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. J. F. Stratz, atclnnaker from . London i * g ►■a o „ n ro M P C/J Q o I ° a ° g- p\ s « 53 s % £S3 t) SL O c r< J. F. STRATZ, uirect Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s, d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 236 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JjlOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING "®S$. GO TO L U B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. L U B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. T A I L O R EAST STREET Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special L order. 1 SUITS MADE FROM IB - 15 - 0. ’ GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. * Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. 1 JSST- Please Note the Address, and j give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— -3 G. J. F. LUBLOW, a PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, C Ashburton. Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Cd. Leeds house for men s’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT Cs. Cd. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. E, te r :y S, B» to d m > ie d h s 11 5 > ! I Q_RE AT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Eas» street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondinglylow prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that be has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS WATCHES and JEWELLERY on t All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a Sporting. SHBURTON COUNTY Steeplechases. FRIDAY, MAY 27 XH. LIST OF OFFICERS— President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.5.R. Vice-President —W. C. Walker, Esq. Stewards —Messrs E. S. Coster, H. T. Smith, S. Saunders, J. Hawdon, F. J. Raine, Dr Ross, Messrs C. H. Dowding, O. Digby, L. E. Corsbie, D. M'Lean, R. Friedlander, Joseph Hunt, Lyt telton, F. B. Passmore, and E. G. Crisp. Judge —Mr M. Stitt. Starter —Mr N. M’Lean. Clerk of Course— Mr E. Saunders. Clerk of Scales —Mr John Carter. Hon. Treasurer —Mr C. C. Fooks. Handicapper —Mr E. Griffiths. Secretary —Mr J. C. Bell. First race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeple chase of 40 sovs, added to sweepstakes of 2 sovs each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country. Nomi nations 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 25 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs for acceptors; 2 miles; nominations 1 sov.; for district horses only. 3. Tradesmen’s Plate of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4 Farmers’ Steeplechase of 20 sovs; about miles ; weight for age ; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase of 5 sovs; 1 mile ; catch weights; entrance 1 sov. for district horses only. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The New Zealand Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except where otherwise specified. 2. “ District horses” shall mean horses which have been commonly resident in and owned by a resident in the County pre vious to March 1, 1881, and up to the date of this meeting ; provided always that any district horse shall not be dis qualified from having run in his bona jidt owner’s name in races outside the County during the above-mentioned time. а. The decision of the Stewards on aH disputed points shall be final. 4. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs be deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. 5. Nominations for the handicaps to he sent to the Secretary, at Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, May 18. Weights will be declared on the night of May 24, at Quill’s, and appear in the Christchurch papers on the 25th. Ac ceptances on night of general’ entry, May 25th, at 8 p. m. б. All entries to state age, color, and name of horse, and colors of the rider. JOHN C. BEIL, 604 a Secretary. Consultations. 1J L. FLEMING’S * NOVELTY CONSULTATION, No. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, ' 1 To be held at Timaru on Tuesday, May 24, 1881, Including the New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3,000 Subscribers at ... 10s Each. 1 Each Ticket has a chance of winning THREE PRIZES. ) N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse ... ... ... ... £350 i Second Horse... ... ... ... 125 i Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-starters ... ... 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. ) First Horse ... £176 - Second Horse 75 Third Horse 50 r Starters and Non-Startera ... ... 116 MAIDEN PLATE, i First Horse £175 - Second Horse 75 f Third Horse ... ... 50 Starters and Non-starters 115 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of - Winning Three Prizes for Each Ticket. I The drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, ‘ and results advertised in daily papers. Intending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are { sent, exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, L Auctioneer, Ac., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch.