The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 3S. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

VOL. 111.-No. 530.1

.'published every evening.]

PRIZE DAY AT FLEMINGTON.

[from our own correspondent.] Yesterday was a red letter day at Flemington among the school children, if not among the children of an elder growth, the occasion being the picnic and prize distribution in connection with the day school. The children with their parenjw and friends gathered together in ‘-a paddock, kindly given for the occasion, about a mile from the school, between eleven and twelve o’clock, where numer ous races and sports for big and little for small prizes in the shape of pocket knives, etc., were indulged in till about half-past one, when dinner time was grace having been sung, hungry little mouths set to work to devour the good things provided for them. After which the fun once more raged fast and furious. Only interrupted by several very severe lollie storms, up to 5.30, when the sports priZeb were given out, and an adjournment was made to the school for the prize distribu tion, which took place in the evening. ’, Mr Thos. Taylor, of Ashton, occupied the chair, and in a few brief words stated that it afforded him great pleasure to pre side on such an occasion. Twelve short months ago Flemington possessed nb school, and now they had met together to witness the first distribution of prizes. He hoped that the young people who were to receive the books would go on and do the same next year, and those who were not successful would take courage, brace themselves up, and win like the others. He called upon the master,, Mr Cape- Williamson, to explain the principle on which the prizes had been awarded. Mr Williamson, on coming forward, said that he had held a special examina tion, papers had been set, and according to the marks gained the prizes were given. Several of the pupils had tied in one or two subjects and had to work another, and in two instances they were equal again. In these cases a prize had been given to each, and he could assure them that no prize had been won either easily or unfairly—it was only after hard work, and because they deserved it. Every child could not win, and if a book was given to everyone they would become too common and not worth trying for. Mr Taylor then presented the prizes, accompanying each with a few appropriate words.

After which Mr John Dunn, the Chairman of the School Committee, mounted the platform and said that he thought it would be very remiss if they did not pass a vote of thanks to their teacher for the way in which he had worked for them both to-day and in the few months he had been among them. That he got along well in the school was proved by the Inspector’s report, and he (Mr Dunn) was convinced, from all he had seen and heard, that Mr Williamson had thoroughly obtained the confidence of the children. They had a good article, and he believed they appreciated him* and as a proof that, they did, he would move a vote of thanks, and call upon the children for three hearty cheers for their teacher.

This was done, and Mr Williamson thanked them for their kindly expression of good will towards him. It was very pleasing to find one’s efforts were appre ciated, and that the work done was, when weighed in the balance, found not want ing. But if credit was due to him, there was also credit due to the scholars. He had been ably seconded in his work by themselves, and he would like to point out that as the school had won a reputa 1 tion already, they must take care that they did not lose it, and this could only be done by steady application to work when they returned to the desks. He also hoped that the parents would show a lively interest in their children’s school welfare, by seeing that they did the home work given them. It was their duty to enquire and see if they brought home and din the work, and all he could say was that if the parents did their work, they might rest assured that he would do his. Mr Williamson concluded by calling upon .the prize winners to give three cheers for the unsuccessful ones, and he would remind them that all could not win, and that they should console themselves with the thought that if they didn’t win they ought to, _ ' . Cheers were also given for the prize takers. . The following is the prize list; — Standard V.—General work George W. Smith. Standard IV. —General work— Sarah J. Anderson, Standard Hl. Reading—lsabella Anderson ; Elizabeth Anderson ; Arithmetic —Bertha Smith ; Spelling Berths Smith ; Geography—Bertha Smith and Isabella Anderson equal. Standard 11., Reading— Esther Anderson ; Writing —Mary A,. Holland ; Arithmetic —Robert Fleming; Geography—Wm. H. Anderson ; Spel ling—Robert Fleming and William H. Anderson equal. Standard 1., General Work—Martha Fleming, Ist ; Minnie Fleming, 2nd ; Samuel Holland, 3rd. Below Standard I.—Stewart Houston.

Special Prizes, presented by gentlemen not connected with the school. —Mental Arithmetic.—Sarah J. Anderson. Gene ral excellence in Standard 1., Girls— Esther Anderson. Popularity —William Charles Anderson, awarded by the votes of the girls; Bertha Smith, awarded by the votes of the boys; Bertha Smith and Sarah J. Anderson equal, twice, awarded upon the votes of the whole school. Each one of the infants received a pre sent of a picture book.

An entertainment was then gone into, in which Mrs Mac Lean Dunn, Miss G. Gates, Miss Permain, Misses Patching, and Messrs Horace Gates, Stephenson, and Permain took part. Glees, songs, and some of Mendelsohn’s part songs were rendered in turn, Mrs Mac Lean Dunn and Messrs H. Gates and Stephen son each receiving a well-deserved encore. Mr Willie Dacres recited a Scotch piece— “ Wattie and Meg”—for which he was favored with a good tribute of praise. Votes of thanks having been passed to the visitors from Ashburton, and to Mr Taylor, and acknowledged, the proceed ings were closed by Miss Patching singing the National Anthem as a solo, the audi ence joining in the second and fourth verses.

THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

The following account is taken from the diary of a recent visitor, and fpr warded to us for publication : 6th June, 1881. —The firing of one of the? deck guns at 6.30 a.m., ata nounced our arrival at Honolulu, add soon most of the passengers were on deck. A bright clear morning, delight fully cool. Before us we saw the town stretching along the shore of the My, peeping out here and there from among the rich tropical vegetiaiJilSb,

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission AGENT, &o. limd Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. ."LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS ’ REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on ' the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, i Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. * 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, ! JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro perty sale. 404 c ; Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. 0 E. FOO K S AND S O t N S, Architects, Crm. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, \ UTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. " 959 c



Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). TVUNCAN McKENZIE, late of the 1 / firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old esiablished HOTEL, now takes this op ' portumty 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, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under thn personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his ' patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. D. McKENZIE, . 60c Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. Tfyq undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his ■ 'fridnds and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com • Idrt, combined with civility and economy. 0' ; Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BO WICK, 440 c Proprietor. . Transformation!! QUEEN’S MOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Eestaurant. 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 Tahceed MIIKET known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £.l per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. JtSS' Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanoebd steeet, Ashburton. 88c T> ANA M A HOUSE J | (late anstbe’s), Tanoeed street, Ashbueton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more ! ooiotoodious Boarding-house lately in the .' occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. - Goon Bath xoou. . .SJ T, ,-ii.V S. LUCAS, , ■ 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. DUFF, 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 la 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 —Chabi.es Tbuckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wins street, near the Railway Station. 944 a Business Notices. FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a



MISS BUCKMAN, French milliner and dress MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and 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 instructions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED.



yINC EN T & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ALE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This 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 supp’y 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 L Z B R O 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 worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined wuh 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, t-pedal attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons and I Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNEEA L S CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOtftfH, .a ASHBURTON. 100



Business Notices. S B O R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot tn o above and others are informed we have engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season. 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 throe 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 rriHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, 1 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 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 AT.F. and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, % Manager. Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 604 c



POPULARIS. SMOKE THE K £ M M “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. K. o w' H W EH Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Comer of High and Cashel street. H 3: w tef H M O UP-'JOHNTRY AGENTS WANTED, A Liberal Discount Allowed. m SMOKE THE • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton — Me j>\ CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser, W M 3 M S P RIN G NOVELTIES, 1881. MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure in announcing the arrival of her SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY r 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 aiven, 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 E. GL Euxton, TITEROH ANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest 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 to D. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapo : , 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 3a per !b. Families waited on for orders weekly. Gash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. ' ‘ A heavy stock of 'Boots and Shoes*' iii ' blading '©ld celebrated! make. 79d



T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Tempokaby Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCHI CG7c



1. Phillips, RACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders pifomptly attended to,] i>C#H!a



Business Notices. C OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the'Uecessary 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 y * 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 FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &a. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rs • 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. 2880 Reid and Gray, TMPLEMENT AND MACHINE manufacturers, _| 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 the Double-Farrow 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 improyed Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tnpod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows 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. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched, to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttlbworth’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. jV/ny/fif a US- Established iBS9 Capital t i.GOO 000 ' - / 3 n/rrcf Sr/tR r'"* 7" '' COLONIAL COMPANY. TH E fPSR EMI E R ygvSi) >FIRE3 AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, VJT ASHBURTON AND TINWALD. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Beat 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, “ fPIAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every 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 attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 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- Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D PISH 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 East strb et, Ashburton. 192 c ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-96a If; Cafe au lait • •• 6



Business Notices OTICE OP REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to crder on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c Sporting, Athletics, &c. Winslow annual races and SPORTS. MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. President, E. G. Wright, Esq., MH.R. ; Vice-President, J. L. Carter, Esq. ; Judge of Horse Races, M. Stitt, Esq.; Judge of Athletics, Jas. Wilkie, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, J. Carter, Esq. ; Starter for Athletics, W. Cuthbert, Esq. ; Clerk of the Course, A. Sturgeon, Esq. ; Clerk of the Scales, C. P. H. Jephson, Esq. ; Committee—G. James, P. Lewis, P. Williams (Treasurer), R. D. Pullar, Davidson, W. Hanks, W. Hicks, P. Commons, P. Journeaux, G. Grice, 0. P. H. Jephson, W. Harris, J. B. Rogers (Secretary). HORSE RACES. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race; If miles, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Prize, 12 sovs. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap); 1J miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. First horse 20 sovs., second horse to save his stakes. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap) ; 2 miles. Noir'nation, 5s ; acceptance, 6s. Prize, 5 sovs. 4. Maiden Plate; 1 miles; weight for age ; entry, 10s. Prize, 6 sovs. 5. Consolation Race ; 1 mile ; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. RULES. 1. No one allowed to enter a horse un less a subscriber of half a guinea to the 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 rrces. 3. Three to start or no race. 4. Any ho—;e who breaks in the Trotting Race to be turned round before starting again. 5. 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 frivolous. 6. No one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified.



ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. 100 Yards Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 2. Standing High Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. 3. Three-Legged Race, 150 yards; entry, 2s ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 4. Men’s Hurdle Race, 440 yards, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft high ; Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd- 20s. 5. Sack Race, 150 yards : entry, Is; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 6. Running High Jump : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 7. One Mi'e Flat Race ; Ist prize, 60s ; 2nd prize, 30s. 8. Egg and Spoon Race, 150 yards, spoon to be carried in the teeth, hands in pocket: entry. Is; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, sa. 9. Vaulting with Pole ; entry, 2s; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. 10. Single Women’s Race : entry free ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, gived by Meu. rs Strange and Foun tain, Christchurch. 11. 220 Yards Flat Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 12. Running Long Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. 13. Men’s (over 40 years) Race ; entry, free ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, given by Ballantyne and Co., Christ church. 14. Consolation Race : entry, Is; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. Also a number of toys and useful articles will be given for children’s Sports during the day. RULES FOR ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. No one allowed to compete unless a resident in the County three months prior to the Races. 2. Three to start or no race. 3. The entrance money for Nos. 1,2, 4, 6,7, 11, and 12, will be 10 per cent, on amount of first prize. J. B. ROGERS, 320 d Hon. Sec. SPORTS & RACES, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. HORSE EVENTS. 1. Tilting at the Ring. To commence at 10.30 a. ra. First prize, £2 ; second prize, £l. 2. Hurdle Race, 2 miles ; not less than Dst ; over eight flights of hurdles, 3J. 6in. high. First prize, £10; seco id prize, —. To commence at 12 roon. 3. Methven Cup, 1£ miles ; not leas than 10st. First prize, £lO 10s; second prize, 4. Trotting Race (handicap); 3 miles; not less than list. Nomination, ss; acceptance, ss. First prize, £1010s; second prize, —. 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 6s 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 31st December, and handicaps will be published on 27th December. 7. No protest will be entertained unless 10 per cent, of first prize be deposited with the Secretary, which will be for-



Sporting, Athletics, &c. feited if, in the opinion of the Committee, it proves frivolous. 8. Entries for Nos. 2 and 3 to be made with the Secretary on or before 31st December ; any entries after that date, 10s extra. 9. District : Old Rakaia Road Board district, along Thompson’s Track to Spread Eagle, and north of Boyer’s Station. ATHLETIC EVENTS. Open to the County. Ist prize 2nd No. £ s. £s. 1. 100 Yards Men’s Race... 2 o—l 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 (161bs) 1 o—o 10 12. Irish Jig 2 o—l 0 13. Quarter Mile Hurdleßace 3 o—l 10 14. Standing High Jump ... 1 o—o 10 15. District Handicap, 220 Yards Cup—l 10 16. Three-legged Race ... 1 o—o 10 17. Sack Race 0 10—0 5 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. RAND CALEDONIAN AND ATH LETIO GATHERING, To take place at LANCASTER PARK, CHRIST CHURCH, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1882. Committee— J. Anderson, jun., James Campbell, C. C. Corfe, P. Cunningham, F. W. Hales, F. Hunt, A. R. Kirk, Major Lean, W. R. Mitchell, A. M. Olliver, Struan Robertson, F. N. Robinson, A. Cracroft Wilson, E. C. J. Stevens, Dr Mcßean Stewart, R. Sutherland, H. A. Watt, F. Wilding, J. Wilkin. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. cap 9. Throwing the Hammer (161bs), Mr Sutherland’s Cup, value ...5510 10. Highland Fling (in costume) ... 5 0 2 0 11. Reel of Tulloch



(in costume) ... 5 0 2 0 12. International Tug of War ... ... 5 0 13. Wrestling, Border style ... ... 5 0 2 0 14 Putting the Stone (161bs) 3 0 10 15. Pipe Music (Pi brochs and Mar ches) OK Whisky Trophy, Cup given by Messrs R. Wilkin & Co., value ... ... 4 4 2 0 16. Tossing the Caber 3 0 10 17. Pipe Music (Reels Strathspeys) O K Whisky Trophy, Cup given by Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., value... 5 3 2 0 18. Sword Dance, or Ghillie Callum ; open to residents in Canterbury only. First prize £2, and O. K. Whisky Trophy, Cup given by Messrsß. Wilkin and Co., value £5 5s 7 5 2 0 19. Irish Jig ... 3 0 1 0 20. Best Dressed Highlander ... 5 0 21. One Mile By cicle Handicap... 5 0 2 0 1 0 22. Five Mile By cicle Handicap... 5 0 2 0 1 0 23. Band Competi tion 12 0 8 0 5 0 The sports will commence at 11 a.m. sharp. The order of the various events will be published in the Returning Card on SATURDAY, the 31st instant. The Rules of the Canterbury Atheistic Club will be obsrved so far as applicable to the Programme. The Committe reserve right of postpon ing the gathering in case of wet weather. In the event of such postponement no claim for expenses incurred by intending competitors will be recognised, and no entrance fee will be returned. The Tug of War Prize will be com peted for by teams of ten men, represent ing different nationalities, to.be chosen on the ground. No Second Prize will be given for any event for which less than three com pete, ror any Third Prize where less than four compete. The entrance fee to the Band Competi tion will be ss, to every other event 2s 6d. All entries must be made in writing to the Hon. Secretary, Mr J, A. Oaygill, Lewis and Gould’s Buildings, or Box 25, P. 0., Christchurch, on or before THURS DAY, the 29th December, by 5 o’clock p.m. No entry will be received without the entrance fee, and colors must be de clared at the same time. The Committee reserve to themselves the right of taking post entries for any event except the Handicaps, and of mak ing any alteration in the Programme or Rules they may deem desirable. Admission to the ground—One Shilling. ONES. — Wanted Known, that Mr Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bomi-s in any quantity, at £3 par ton. Address, F. Ma y o, Hampstead Bone •MillH. g 834 c