The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 2-No. 336.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com , MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at Hi: o’clock .sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE RCOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS —I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. ' AGENT ’ for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. pREDK. pAVITT, East Street (Close to the Railway • Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for —Sydney Drays, Newcastle and MalVerri Coal (by the truck load). Build ings Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri 3an, &c., Ac. 607 a Surveyor, .Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, j-JtCENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana .Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, ' ‘ ' AUTHORISED AND LlO ENS ED- SURVEY 0R S, -■" '‘ ■ South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Graiit Exporters, &c. JosepH Clark, a R A I N.y MERCHANT, . Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED/ a Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of canyingfepn the Business of a Grain and General Commission Agent. Jflighest price given for Grain. Storage slowest current rates. 3 OS E PH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. •; 263 a Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. rN RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. F4RMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a FAR M E R S IJI o 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- will be immediately offered in the best 'markets, and the highest value - * : 256 a w HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG- J LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Haling & Co. Make! LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on ,WHEAT placed in their hands *or inLondon, and guarantee Lowest 1 Rates of Freight 'ilid' their ship ments-pa of? clients; last season is a fiiffldtwnfc griarantee that consignors’ in ieiest(i'are'.well protected by their agents in London. Prompt‘returns and ririnimum charges t may 1$ reliednpnn. 322 a 0 P A R H E R S. BUYERS of 'WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY:’‘told' all kinds of Produce, or will nHSmBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. CornhagKsnppiisd. :f-ju’-’j -if/, A. MOORE .& CO, m* [.-■ci-j.-hu ,i '■ - Christchurch. .Gt&B 5 1881. rrJJ to make LIBERAL ¥ — B *WWtffi a aa3VANCEB against ship ments placed in our hands. We have of-thehighest standing in Mark .Plane, whd' l B^ TO ftvery attention to Qtt un’ consigned through us, and obtain fbe qajtypme price for all shipments Farmers «*py intrust to our care. We have fdaftpstablished-. Agencies, in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp, ’ and we ship to any- of .these markets If so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P, CUNNINGHAM & CO., jjja «, : ;n ■ ’ - ■ Christchurch. F A RM S R S. Tfaft<undersigned are PURCHASERS aUtiescriptkms of GRAIN delivered at air warehouses in Lyttelton, Tiraaru, tmam and Ashburton, or at any other [lway tfction.7 ; "... '/P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., . Christchurch.



Consultations. jp L. FLEMING’S ’ NOVELTY CONSULTATION, No. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, 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. Each Ticket has a chance of winning 1 THREE PRIZES. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse ... ... ... ... £350 Second Horse... ... ... ... 125 Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-starters ... ... 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse ... ... ... ...£175 Second Horse... ... ... ... 75 , Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 ' Starters and Non-Starters ... ... 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse ... ... ... ...£175 Second Horse... r ... ... ... 75 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. 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, Auctioneer, &c., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch. Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN ... PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. George w. collinson (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per wok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred 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. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. Conducted by Mbs C. Truckle. 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—Mrs Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 209 a Business Notices. OHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi . tions;— , At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— ~ ~ Single and Double ’ At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single,Double . and Three- Furrow At Ashburton —First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow ’ BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM , PORTED PLOUGHS. 5 ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS t OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE 1 EXHIBITION. r FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 45(Ja Christchurch.



Business Notices- T. R. Hodder and Company, JQRAPERS, 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 sui’rounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, VeNets, Velveteens, Russell and 1 ersian 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’ Shunters, Tjger 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. cs 08 o 8 New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing, Boots , dc. 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 ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s 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 j Leather, etc., large accession's to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. X C 3 Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working 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 favorite 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. 9 * Alina P Aitken and Roberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. OW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware ) . Useful Novelties, and j Suitable for Presents and family use CurcUMills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveyors’ 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, Cashes- Street West. 306 URNISHING! P. FURNISHING PATE R S O N NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of PTTIRIsriTTTIRE] IN CHRISTCHURCH. BINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 4G2a Special Notice to Farmers. NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. E are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more ear than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which reserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the ticks. Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. . , •. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock [anilla. Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which wo can sell cheaper than the un ited We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would 8 sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to ill and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. _ , i m v TARPAULINS. We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of 11 descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and ualities P As we keep a very largo and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order y post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening ■ain. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing lanufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct reporters of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. b4a ENCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND ii THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF 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 13s. fid.; Men’s Light Watertights, from is. fid.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. fid.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. fid.; Women s Levant >. (fancy stitched), Bs. fid. —OUR OWN MAKE. And. all other Boots at Low JPricss. _ _ _ _ „_ _ _ _ T _ r OY PROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY]



Business Notices. YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. H AYE Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH __ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT tct’GUTTL rtl HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. Gd. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3|d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. Gd. New Jam, Gid. 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. 344 a 50 0 Q u 0 T o A * Tl ° N s 50 0 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. m the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to £s■ 3)4d. to 4d. to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papae.J 40ia F URNITURE WA High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. R E H O U S E , W. S. KING' AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS f OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE— LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, B BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, OPPOSITE TWENTY MAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of AND iVJIO l/U dl.liUUlim LilctiU 110 IJtvO vx AJX' # , __ , 1 i _ SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children s Boots and shoes it Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 'S. 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, DDE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, DGE CAP, UUV '%Yt A BLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. /"N HAS the nleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re- F- C- bovo, i„t? hi, newly-erected Workshops), which have been fitted „p with i 1 j nrYnlinnrea for the production of work in the various branches of his he moat model i a PP j to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and 5 „7 oT the 5 an/th„ Lows. Pmon which it is possible for itean. Power and Machinery to effect ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 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.) VATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. K B Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold ~„per t® osT Hou"ss and land Let or Sold Blrt1 "’ De “ h ‘' “" d Tarriaaes obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. ¥ ASHING DAY REFO RM. FOUR FAMILY WASH IN HOURS ’ithout rubbing or boiling, saving five mrs of copper firing every washing day, j using Harper Twelvetreo’s Patent r ASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced om L 9 10s to L 8 10a. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), \ RE the manufacturers of the following V among other specialities : he celebrated “ EXCELSIOR’’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at lie November Metropolitan Show. It is ’erfectly reliable and self-regulating. EAMILY BOOT & SHOE DEPOT, Next Orr 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 800 l s and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 58Ga IRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these lachines, which took the FIRST PRIZE t the recent competition of the Agricul iral and Pastoral Association, can bo upplied, orders far next season must bo iven early, or they cannot be executed. iMINGTON COOKING RANGES, aese Stoves have been shown for years iompetition with other makers, and ) always received first honors, having YER BEEN BEATEN. We can idently recommend them as the best res in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. )ecimens of our Prices for this season' Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 2Gin 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in 20 15 Other prices equally low. 48a Edward George, Boot a 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. 229 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ARE Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rave Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton — M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. W INTER GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT E VERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. N OYELTIES IN ALL DEPART MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. Everett bros. and co. 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchorch. 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. Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. w o m EH HH I S H £ m O Ph O 'J. F. Strata, Watchmaker from k London A o y J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 6 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. F OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R 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. 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. L U B L 0 W T A 1 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 order. SUITS MADE FROM M - 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. Please Note the Address, and ■ give him a call before ordering your ■ goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, 1 PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. i 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Cd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12a. Gd, Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6a. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 25a. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401 3,



Business Notices. I l i ! ► p ) i i M Gr BEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East 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 £6 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 spondingly low 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 he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on Sale. t All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 611 a Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OP AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 446 a Sporting. Hi COUNTY Steeplechases. FRIDAY, MAY 27TH. LIST OP OFFICERS— President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Yioe-Peesident— 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, 0. 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 0. C. Fooks. Handicapper— Mr E. Griffiths. Secretary —Mr J. 0. Bell. First race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase 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.; fer 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 1£ 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 whore 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 fide owner’s name in races outside the County during the above-mentioned time. 3. The decision of the Stewards on all 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 be 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. 6. All entries to state age, color, and name of horse, and colors of the rider. JOHN C. BELL, 604 a Secretary,