The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. HI.-No.' 507.1-

Ashburton, Tuesday. December is. issi.

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY.

[published every evening.]

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

♦- : > The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the above was held last evening. Present: His Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Harrison, Roberts, St Hill, Orr, Bullock, *■ Parkin, and R. Friedlander. chairman's statement. The Chairman reported the debit i balance at the Bank to be L 1,591. Rents * of cottages received since last meeting, L2 ' 4s. Earth sold since last meeting, L 9 15s. The Council would have to fix the

• fee for dog licenses under the Dog Regis tration Act. CORRESPONDENCE ’’ 1 Was read from:— The Treasury, Wellington,,stktiqg that the amount of subsidy, Ll 76 f r 4s Bd, would be remitted shortly. Tins was a telegram. t From Messrs Henderson and Fergus, declining to purchase water-pipes, as not meeting their requirements. From Messrs Jameson and Roberts, stating that Mr Nicholson wished to de cline carrying out the purchase of lease 656, and asking what they should do in the matter. ■ . v It was resolved that Mr. Nicholson should be allowed to withdraw from the purchase. ;r From same, stating that they had made an oversight in the amount of commission they had charged on the recent sale of borough sections, and enclosing a debit note for the balance due to them. Resolved the amount be paid. From Mr St Hill, asking permission to ’ burn off tussocks from his sections 1208 and 1209. Granted, subject to Cr St Hill taking the risk. From Mr H. EL Bethnne, Bank of Austialasia, asking permission to erect two horse-pDsts outside the Bank. Granted. CHARITABLE AID.: ~~J A communication was received from Government, notifying the payment of 7s 6d in the L, amounting to L42lt_4s Bd, from which L 245 had been deducted as Council’s share of charitable aid.r.c") Cr St Hill suggested that the Council should obtain returns of persona.resident in the Ashburton district who had re ceived charitable aid during ■ the past twelve months.—Crs St Hill, Orf, and Harrison were then appointed a Com mittee to consider and report on the matter. , SOAP AND CANDLES. Cr Harrison said he had been asked to present the petition he held in his hand to the Council, praying that the Council would oppose the establishment in . Moore street of the proposed soap and dandle factory. Of all businesses,, this, was perhaps the most objectionable 'in the sense of being an annoyance ,_tu the persons in its neighborhood, and the residents of the locality indicated had therefore a right to make the request. He had no wish whatever to interfere : with the establishment of local industries, but he really thought the ratepayers had a claim upon the Council for protection in a matter of this kind. Such an industry as that proposed should, he thought, be established outside the borough. The Mayor observed, after soma further discussion on the question,“that it was really unnecessary to go furtlfeAinto the matter. The by-law prohibiting the establishment of any noxious business within the borough, unless the same was licensed by the Council, would "deaf'with the matter. - - - --j *- Cr Bullock said that he was sorry that this petition had been got up.Titdhad been many times suggested that -jamßoap and candle factory would be a valuable industry in the place. Mr Smithson;had assured him (Cr Bullcck) that the .busi ness would be productive of no: nuisance at all. The premises woulcC: mbfely be used as a depot for the. manftfacfhred article. -f It was decided that the petition-lib on the table, and be considered. When aiR ap plication for a license for carrying bn the business is made. y '• i ' ->!£ A GOOD IDEA! :i Cr Harrison said he had; been ask&ft to lay before the Council a petitibniigraying the Council to use every proper maSWB in its power to have Havelock street opened across the railway line. TheOipetition, Cr Harrison added, had bean- eagerly signed directly it had been shown* Eii'HThe old objection, the proximity of Abe ftagine shed, no longer held good,, for -the. shed had now been removed, and theitf-.oSuld be no valid reason why the road’ should not be extended. It was very largely signed. ;iT The petition was then read, and ufcged the granting of the request on the ground that the shed had now been removed ; that this was the direct road to the Rost Office and the Railway Station, and also the centre of the town, and other reasons. Cr Bullock spoke in support of tho application, urging that it - ; might- be granted, and so did Or St Hill. , It was resolved that the petition be.bent to the Minister for Public Works,- with a strong recommendation that the work; be done. FIRE INSPECTOR’S REPORT.: -• Jyf The following report from the Fire; in spector was read: — •• I beg to state that since my last report ifur nished to the Council a fire of considerable magnitude happened at Cookson’s stables, on the morning ol the 3rd iust. The Brigade, was promptly on the ground, but owing to the.in flammable nature of the material in the. bvuld in<r there was no chance of saving the slabjes. ; minders’ Build ngs were saved owing to the plucky work done by the Brigade ; although at one time the question of extinguishing\the flames seemed hopeless. I would respectfully point out to the Council the following require ments in connection with the Brigade, ! which have been made patent by the late fine :-rr(i.) The necessity of discovering and rectifyingythe fault in the water supply through tl\§ jlipes from the reservoir to the post office, -,a| at present it makes no difference whether_the sluice gate is lifted one inch or six, showing the necessity of examining the pipes. (2.) The advisability of reconsidering the purchase of a steam fire engine, for which we had very favor able terms from Messrs thand, Mason and Co. (3.) The supply of six new uniforms, which are urgently required. (4.) The supply of timber stanks for blocking the flow of water in the channels. In conclusion, I have to inform you that the following expenses were incurred by the brigade at the fire in question, whith I will ask you to refund : —Paid to pumpers, Lll 16s ; horse hire, 10s; alarms, 10s ; total, Ll2 16s. . : The Engineer reported that since , the last meeting the person having charge of the dam had directed his attention , to the fact that he,, discovered some laijge boulders placed directly in front-,of door of the water way, and that id waa probable some of these might have.Lgot into the pipes, and thereby choke'd tbia supply, as referred to in clause , He, however, had given instructions for .at tending to the same. . . . . ’ _ After a lengthy discussion on thAip visability of forming, a seebnd } tiij|now .from the dwy the same was refereed ,to rthe Worts Committee. , l

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f. e J it s n C i. c jj > 1 1 ( F l 3 s i; t Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDINI HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accona modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, th proprietor has taken the PRINO] ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, wher a good table-will always be kept. Meal Is each. Good Accommodation fo Boarders and Travellers, at -16 s, 18s, am £1 per week, to meet the times. Privafc Rooms for families/-"Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Alber Boarding House, Wills street, nea the Railway Station. 944 i BOARDING HOUSE The-undersigned has now OPENED i Boarding House in Tancred street West and hopes, by strict attention to the con fort of Customers, to merit a fair portioi of the public patronage. Note the Address— N. DUFF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, f TANGRED' ! STREET. " 438 t Business Notices. THE undersigned beg to advise theii 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 BUGKMAN, T^REFOH MILLINER AND DRESS JD MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and + o inform them that she has row received the latest Styles from London and Paris.; Mourn Ing 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 moderat e charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s ■ Costumes, . and Boys’ Suits, with full instructions for making up. Address— MISS BUOKMAN, A I T KEN S T R B ET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ABE. 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 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. Vi LsS S., COACH BUILDERS (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 (f 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 entiusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c H. MESSENGER, ~ OP I HIS LORDSHIP’S LARDER, e In thanking his numerous country Q patrons, and the public generally, for past a favors, begs to intimate that, having com pleted extensive alterations and improve ments, he is now in a position to offei them unequalled accommodation. The increased accommodation foi Ladies is a special feature in the improve ments. W, H. M. also begs to add that in addi tion to the above he has made provision from the First day of November next, t< supply a want long felt in Christchurch viz.;— A GRILLED CHOP OR STEAK, , At my hour of the day, which will be ac _ con.panied with a Glass of Bass’s cele braced Bottled Ale. E FOR ONE SHILLING. le re re re es 3d H- Dinners, Banquets, Ball Suppers Wedding Breakfasts, and Picnics pro vided for, in the very best possible style. W. H. MESSENGER, 887 c Purveyor. WANTED KNOWN—That Visitin; Cards, plain or mourning, can h obtained printed in- various styles, at th i* Gmardiaiii”-office,: oppositie tfae Station.



•Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. /; pj;v) o-li i-ir.-.rrqx DIH K*.UUJJJIi'k.) t-.i- i- »• • , dfiEfoed Harpsoi^, -' A : UCraONEER, VALUER, COM ' MISSION AGENT, &c. iLaiidSales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise , and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, anclGeneralProduce. WEEKLY SALE; ey ery ; SATURDAY, a 12 o’clock' sharp, commencing in the YardswithHOllSES. ROOMS, Af iA iron >! V; REQUIRED, ,si-r ' : Tofen Farm Properties or the books. No charge unless sold. ilfi'w AGENT < :foSt THE TRANSATLANTIC f!i* 'INSURANCE COMPANY, -taken.at lowest rates. m/5 ,o'fO. r liai liUiv- 1 .-'- ::j b> s -;' :>t v. q l ’;;™ Jsmes: Peppercll, ’. Aisrp' land' aGent, ' Cathedral Square. ii , ■ Christchurch, '' ’’fabuses to Let, and all classes of pro-: ; 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C. E. | FOOKS AND SOiNSj Architects, dim Engineers, Valuators, Licensed ' SURVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 t: E. Dobson & Son, l^ln f I* VI L E NGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND ] i 10 E NvS FD SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISBD AND LICENSED . SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn ■ County Council ofißce,' Hereford street. .ST/Y'V Y 9590 Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, •r ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan mokenzie, late of the ■ firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing 'purchased this well-known and bld establiahed HOTEL,; now. takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous ftlendsand 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 i 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 jnock. ——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. 50c D. McKENZIE, Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undwrsigned having taken the above - well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they willalwaya find eveiry com fort, combined with civility and economy, i ir "Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &o. v M; :r '. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. 440 c JOHN BO WICK, 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. Tbe A 1 Restaurant. -qa-yrRS WARPER wishes- to intimate {VI to the patrons of her late husband, Mid the Public generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancreb subset known as the Al Restaurant, where -SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION: can be obtained by all. who favor her with a ▼Mit Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— MR S HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanored street, Ashburton. 68i T> A N A M A HOUSI j~T ’ (rate anstee’s), i. - Tawitmui street, Ashburton. ~ The undersigned begs to inform th ■ pubic that he has REMOVED from th Itince Albert Dining-rooms to the mor jCommpdioix% Boarding-house lately in th occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hope merit ,th» ■ same patronage bestow ei beifftofftte.jx Goon Bath “lOMi ’ jifl 1 '* Proprietor.



Business Notices. G n be IE re .Is or id to a rt it la 5. a t, m n Photography,— Portraits arc now being taken • by the New Instan taneous Gelatipe Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 a R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. A 11.,: Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason* able prices. ■ 197 a LPO R D 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: T INWALD TIMBER YARD GREAT SOUTH ROAD, RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZER WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORR 0 GATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured! on I the Premises. C. JEPH SO N, Manager. 100 c G REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Easi street, Ashburton, having received a large stockof English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing 1 Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10a ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) rora £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a .choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing,of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and othei Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a *y DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 17^ VERY article Sold at Christohurcl -L-J Prices and guaranteed beat o material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, j EAST STREET SOUTH ASHBURTON. 10 J. Sherriff, Mon umen ta l mason Manchester street south, and Bat badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stonet Tombs, and Monuments always on hand Designs forwarded on application. Fo further particW? « apply to A. Thieli Ashburton. 333 Ball programme cards j Very neat with Ribbons, printed at the GtfiAnlAlr 1 Offid West street



I I a r 8 5 a h a '> l >. n n i ir a )- sh of i L Dc S. x >t- )B, d. or 3a UR A P POPULARIS. SMOKE THE Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to he superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, ■ • City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. UP*COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJS • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent foe Ashbuhton— Mf F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser, s P RIN G 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 K. G. Ruxton, ERCHANT 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 Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so tong and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly, lash purchasers supplied at wholesale " J ' ;i M, A heavyltdbk'of Bobts ahd Shoes, in > eluding old celebrated make, 79d



Business Notices. C OUNTT 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, end 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 J 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 FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. T /S HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re *. MOVEn 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 9



Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 2830 TMPLEMEKT AND .MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, J winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Fide Jurors’ Report—Ploughs :In Ploughs there is one exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as-being the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior.” | . R. and 6. further beg to draw the atttention of-Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel 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 kindp of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shdttleworth’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. Established 1359 Capital t 1,000,003 T ' !FISH'TY OF S"FF r: .’C ; HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, \JT Ashburton and Tinwaud. Mr Joseph Cuakk 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, “ m AKE 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 Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these and he at once set his attention upon supplying . WATCHES, which, while constructed , with every regard to accuracy t 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 10$, 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. i 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- Cbffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. , 0 D FISH SUPPERS g Di • STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. , Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight. ~, .. 6d. MEAL S 6d. Cup, of Tea or Coffee ... ,3 Cafe ftu lait ... ... ... 3 Ashburton. 1920 ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-960 964 a



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., jgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, 1 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. [ PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). 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 ALB 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 BEAU T I F U L OLEG- G R A P H S, About 18 by 12 inches, comprising some 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 mHB CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c 1 ] < ( I T. E. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH j 637 c FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier's series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now , ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers Price, 2s 6d. 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, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a



Business Notices. Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, 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. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Ed. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a M EDIOAL HALL A S H B U R T ON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. Public Companies. N ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Sports- SHBURTON 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 Corner of the Domain, on BOXING DAY, , When the following Prizes will be com peted for;— Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits ... ... 60s 30s A third Prize of 10s will also be given; 2. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, 6 hurdles. Men ... 60s 30s 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 10s 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and Marches 80s 30s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open ... ... 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 15s 7., Running High Jump. Boys 10s 5s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume . ... 60s 30s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, * and 400 yards ... 120 s 80s 200 yards heat to be run after High land Reel. A third prize of 40s will also he given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump 30a 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... ... 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Galium ... ... 60s 30s 15. PoleYaulting 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. HandicapConsolationßace of 200 yards ... 40s 20s Nominations for all 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 fust prize. Admission to the Grounds, ONE SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a. mj. promptly. i J. MacLEAN DUNN, 13J4 Secretary.