The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111-No. 518.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, DECEMBER 19. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

SPORTING.

♦__ WINSLOW RACES. The following handicaps were declared on Saturday evening : Winslow Cup, 1£ miles.

DUNEDIN J.C AUTUMN MEETING.

Dunedin, Saturday. The following acceptances were received on Saturday night:— The Dunedin Cup, of 600 so vs.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[Pee Alhambra, s. s. , via the Bluff. Melbourne, Dec. 10. A Bill introduced in the Assembly to suppress gambling by sweeps, met with opposition, and was postponed. The revenue returns received daily at the Customs are very satisfactory. On December 6 the sum of L 10,780 was re ceived ; the largest for one day. The Minister of Railways has declined to grant free passes to cricketers so long as they receive gate money. Heavy rains fell yesterday, and a severe thunderstorm was experienced on Wed nesday. Mr Bell, a well-known resident at Mount Mercer, while driving with his wife in a buggy, was struck by the light ning and killed. At Talbot, a girl aged 18 was struck by lightning during the same storm, and was carried home paralysed. Mr Rusden, clerk to the Parliament, has again asked to be allowed to retire. He claims a pension of L6OO a year, having occupied his position for 25 years. Mr M. Matson, formerly secretary to the Board of Agriculture, committed sui cide in a horrible manner. He Was of un sound mind. Sydney, Dec. 10- The case against the Milburn Creek trustees will be heard at the February sit tings. Brisbane, Dec. 10. Those of the murderers of Mrs Watson who were discovered have been punished. Adelaide, Dec. 10. During nine months of the present vear. 35,915 acres were sold for L 64,396 cash ; and on deferred payments, 497,569 acres, for an aggregate of L 601,160. The boiler in the bone crushing mills at Dulwich burst, and wrecked the premises, but no one was injured.

THE COWHERD AND THE PARISH MINISTER.

The following is a translation of “Am Buachaille - Laogh Agus Am Minister,” which appeared recently in the Gaelic columns of the N. Z. Public Opinion : Once upon a time there was a young boyj the son of a poor widow, herding the cattle of a certain farmer. He got his food for his wages from the farmer, and his mother maintained herself as best she might by working for the neighbors, assisted by a pittance from the parish. It happened that the farm bordered on the minister’s glebe, and whether the herd allowed the calves to get at the minister’s oats, or from some other cause, he took a great dislike to the boy, and nothing pleased him better than miscalling the boy on every possible occasion. The minister had a crawling, slavish boy, who used to I drive him about in his gig. One day they sgtw the herd sitting by the road side, clad in a new suit of clothes; the

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, Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. ; - AMred Harrison, ■' Al/cttbiraEll, VALUER, COM AGENT, &c. .LandSalea, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the * f : Yards with HORSES. -LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS i ii-REQUIRED. Town’ and Farm Properties entered on the hooka No charge unless sold. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC , FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. jfivery class of Riisks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ‘ ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, •House and land agent, |F| ;: : j?r ; CaTHKDBAX SQUARE. '■ Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro- I) i v Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. FOQKS AND SONS, i: Architects, Cim Engineers, Valuators, Licensed , . Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374



E. Dobson & Son, 1:7,11 ENGINEERS, ■ AUTHORISED AND £loensed surveyors, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, * UTHORISED AND LICENSED ' SURVEYOR, Ford and Newtoh’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. • • 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late of the hnn 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 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, JYines and Spirits will be kept in stock. ■. - 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. MoKENZIE, BOc Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. ■Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor, Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor.



Boarding Houses, &c. 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 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 Business Notices. THE undersigned beg to advise their numerous Customers of the arrival of a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. These will be sold at the Lowest Rates SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. 707 c



MISS LUCKMAN, French mu liner and dress MAKER, Begs to thank the ’adies of Ashburton for their patronage, at d to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and ‘Wedding orders executed with her usual taste and style. Ladies making up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full instructioi s for making up. Add less — MISS ELCKMAN, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES wanted.



INCINI <fe CO.’S Light Family BITTER ABE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. Thin ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS 261 d JAMESON & ROBERTS. E 3-v W LZB R 0 COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having .vorked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined wLh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices. Special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c



Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Pub 1 ic generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed store? known as the A 1 Restaurant,w Here SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weak. Single Beds and Meals, la each. Meals at all hours. Don't forget the Address— MRS H A R P E R, A 1 RESTAURANT, TANORBD STREET, Ashburton. 88c Pan am a house (late anstbb’s), Timmro street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Baxh ■}**l '' a LUCAS, Proprietor. -



DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 171 VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, B AST SI REE T SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c



Business Notices. mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, JL 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 BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c 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. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. NOW ON SALE AT THE GUARDIAN OFFICE, Some hundreds of BEAUTIFUL OLEO GRAPHS, About 18 by 12 inches, comprising some j exceedingly pretty things well worth framing, and suitable for parlor or bed room decoration, or for show or presenta tion cards for business men. Exquisitely done, artistically colored. Price, neatly mounted on wooden rollers, and with purchasers’ name printed (if desired) at the foot in colors, only 30s per dozen. Everyone is pleased with them who sees them. They are already selling well, and only require to be seen to command a ready sale. Come and inspect them at this office, and give your orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Liberal terms to the trade and wholesale people



POPULARIS. U R A 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. BKANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. TJB-'JOUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal ’Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE ‘ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton — Mp F, CLARK, 376 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 Colouring. 696 c



T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address — MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH \ 637 c



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. J 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 White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, am? . Snlandid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATOHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds ’, of Gleaning and Repairs well seated. .Riid oountty orders promptly attended to. 611 a



R. GL Ruxton, Tt/r ERCH A NT T A I L 0 E, 1 TANCEED STEEET, 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 paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va [ riety, made up toD. W.’sown order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn 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, in ' eluding old celebrated make. 79d



Business Notices. C OTJNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR*- S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S H begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality he respectfully solicits the support of the Public in the matter of this * LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 800 c Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. T/?< HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • 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 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 5 Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. *o6c Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, I winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibitioner 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 e Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con- Btruction it is far superior.” „ .... , . R. and G. further beg to draw the attention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 6 leaf Harrows, 'tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, JO, 44, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for I, J, d, or 4 horses, &c., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttlewokth’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 ou r oa „. 8 ’ CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 993 d



CANTERBURY BRANCH. *> rv m & ■II m Established 1859. Capital* 1 1000,000 ■j • ixfTZD Liability of Shareholders m H E’gg Pflß E. M I COLONIAL COMPANY. MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST * CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, RAIN 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, Take time by the fore 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, Ashburton. 192 c



was not long in learning after his arrival on,these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed tvith every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied. with extra heavy cases, tovesist the wear and;tear of colonial life. He has just Received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated English levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, .at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch .sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, | and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-96q Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d. I • Cup of'Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 1 Cafe au lait ... ... ... ®



Business Notices. Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 a W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch 61d O E D 0 N E. JUST RECEIVED, A second consignment of this popular non-alcoholic Beverage. It contains both phosphorus and iron, and is therefore a brain and nerve tonic. It has the exhil arating properties of Champagne, without its disagreeable effects. Three, five, and eight-pint Gasogenes at Reduced Prices. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry and Lemon Syrup, Eno’s Fruit Salt, Lime Juice, Citrate of Magnesia, Lemon Kali (or Sherbet. GINGER BEER POWDER. A nine-penny packet makes two gallons of finest Ginger Beer. ESSENCE OF RENNET. Four or six drops to a pint of milk makes delicious sweet Curds and Whey. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, 337 d



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. Ihe M'Cormick, Peering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. R '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



Sporting, Athletics, &c - & RACES, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. HORSE EVENTS. 1. Tilting at the Ring. To commence at 10 30 a.m. First prize, £2 ; second prize, £l. 2. Hurdle Race, 2 miles ; not less than list ; over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. First prize, £lO ; second prize, —. To commence at 12 noon. 3. Methven Cup, 1\ miles ; not less than 10st. First prize, £lO 10s; second prize, 4. Trotting Race (handicap); 3 miles ; not less than list. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. First prize, £1010s; second prize, —.



Sports. SHBUETON 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 Pace, 440 yards, 6 hurdles. Men ... 60s 30s 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Pace, 440 yards. Boya 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 Callum ... ... 60s 30s 15. Pole Vaulting 40s 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60s 30s 17. Irish Jig 60s 30s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 20s 19. Irish Reel ... ... 60s 30s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile ... ... 40s 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Handicap Consolation Race of 200 yards ... 40s 20s Nominations for ail Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by .five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton postmarks of that day being also taken. Acceptances must be lodged by five o’clock of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. Nomination fee for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee, 2s 6d for all except the Grand Handicap Flat Races, the acceptance fee for which is ss, 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, 131 d Secretary. Barristers, Solicitors, & Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET, C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTBR AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburtop. 8a



RULES. 1. Subscribers to the funds of 10s can enter for other 10s. 2. Nos. 1 and 4 open to the county ; Nos. 2 and 3 confined to the district. 3. No horse permitted to compete for Nos. 2 and 3 that has won over £5 5s of public money. 4. All horses must be owned in the district three months prior to the races. 5. Any horse breaking in the trotting match must pull up immediately and turn. 6. Nominations close on 24th Decem ber, acceptances 3lst December, and handicaps will be published on 27tli December. 7. No protest will be entertained unless 10 per cent, of first prize be deposited with the Secretary, which will be for feited if, in the opinion of the Committee, it proves frivolous. 8. Entries for Nos. 2 and 3 to be n iade with the Secretary on or before 31st December ; any entries after that date, 10s extra. 9. District : Old Rakaia, Road Board j district, along Thompson’s Track to Spread Eagle, and north of Boyer’s Station. ATHLETIC EVENTS. Ist prize 2nd No. £ s. £s. ,1. 100 Yards Men’s Race ... 2 o—l0 —1 0 2. Hop, Step, and Jump ... 1 o—o 10 3. 200 Yards Men’s Race ... 2 o—l 0 4. ! Putting Stone (161bs) ... 1 o—o 10 5. Dancing Highland Fling 2 o—l 0 6. Quarter Mile Flat Race.. 3 o—l 10 7. Vaulting with Pole ... 1 o—o 10 8. Running High Jump ... 1 10—0 15 9. Tossing Caber ... ... 1 o—o 10 10. One Mile Flat Race ... 3 o—l 10 11. Throwing the Hammer (IGlbs) 1 12. Irish Jig 2 13. Quarter Mile Hurdle Race 3 14. Standing High Jump ... 1 15. District Handicap, 220 Yards Cup—l 10 IG. Three-legged Race ... 1 o—o 10 17. Sack Race 0 10-0 5 o—o 10 o—l 0 o—l 10 o—o 10 RULES. 1. Entrance money, 7£ per cent, on amount of first prize. 2. Three to start or no race. 3. In all events the decision of the Committee to be final. 4. Entries to be made on the ground. ' G. HEMINGWAY, , 365 d Hon. Secretary.



THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day •~ s, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly. mgE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE (GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis teiice for a period of more than seven yeqrs, it is believed that the objects for Which it was established are not sufficiem \ understood. It is desired to set hmli m a concise form information respecting the business which this office undertakes : 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. 2. The administration of the wills o persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment f private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, and conse quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates of which no disposition has been made by will, whenever relatives do not wish to in cur the responsibility of administration, or cannot from any cause obtain the neces sary powers to act. In such cases it is the duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all legal debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst the next oi am. 4 The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge "of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left nc known agent. The cost oi administering estates is vet] small. Information may be obtained fron all agents. ' EL 0. HAMERTON, 29a Public Trustee