The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 2-No. 881. ]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1881

LPRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com- MISSION AGENT, &c. Zand Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS —I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oate; purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT Ivor 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 Malvern Coal (by the'truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. 607 a : Surveyor,; Civil Engineers, &c. ; C E FOOP AND SON, JI CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, -i ' Government Contract Surveyors, 'Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, Givil engineers, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, < Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 ; Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. 5 ; . ■ '' ■ Gr Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwald. . $Jr Joseph Clark, announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has bfENED a Branch Office in Bumett street, Ashborton, for the purpose of cupying on the Business of a Grain Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. 263 a Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. Gr RATN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a rh O FARMERS. D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Has Special facilities for the satisfactory diggoaal of Grain and Produce entrusted Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the best markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands for sale in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. Prompt returns and minimum charges may he relied upon. 322 a m O FARMERS. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Gornhags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Broken of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price, for all shipments FarmCrs may intrust to our care. We havb alsa established Agencies m Liver pool. Glasgow, Hull, Dublin, and Antwerp, and #4 can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. PL CUNNINGHAM & CO., ■ Christchurch. rcj»piOß TO FARMERS. Kb- The undersigned are PURCHASERS of sH daijcriptioiiß of GRAIN delivered at their : warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamani and Ashburton, or at any other railway, station. P. CUNNINGHAM & 00., »ii i-.jv- ' -i Christchurch. •



Business Notices IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF New Drapery Goods AT ORR AND CO.’S XT7E have just received and are now W opening up the largest stock of NEW GOODS ever exhibited in Ashbur ton, consisting of Ladies’ Jackets, German and English made Ladies’ Ulsters, in great variety, from 12s. 6d. Ladies’ Costumes, shape and fit perfect Black and Colored French Merinos, from 2s. upwards Colored and Black French Beiges French Cofda, French Twills Black and Colored Silks, in nearly every shade, from 4s. 6d. Millinery. Ladies’ Real Seal Hats, Sea Caps, Black Hats Seal Bonnets, Fur Caps, Tam o’ Shanter Hats Black Straw Hats, Chip Hats and Bonnets Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, &c. Dressmaking. Special attention being paid to this de partment, which is under the management of a competent young lady, with a good staff of assistants, ladies may always rely on a perfect fit. INDUSTRIAL Exhibition Goods. We beg to call special attention to the Colonial Manufactured Goods, as exhi bited by us at the late Industrial Exhibi tion, consisting of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Goods, which were awarded First Prizes of Merit in every case. Being the only exhibitors of these Goods, or indeed any class of Drapery Goods, in the county, no other firm making even a feeble attempt to show them, the public may rely on always seeing at cur premises an exceed ingly large stock of New Fresh Goods. As we supply several large stores in the district, we are enabled to buy much larger lots of Goods at one time, and, consequently, get them at greatly reduced prices, which we will at all times give the public the full benefit of. Kaiapoi Blankets, from 19s. Kaiapoi Tweeds, as exhibited, from 2s. 9d. Kaiapoi Wools, mottled Kaiapoi Flannels and Serge Flannels Kaiapoi Socks, in all colors ROSLYN GOODS. Roslyn Blankets, at all prices Twill Blankets Roslyn Flannels, white end puce Roslyn Wools, well made Roslyn Wool Pants, beautiful goods We are appointed Agents for these Goods. Tailoring Department. Our Tailoring department receives special attention. Gentlemen’s Fashionable Clothing Suits made to measure, from £4 4s. £SOO worth of Kaiapoi Tweeds to choose from, which gained First Prize at Exhibition Bannockburn Tweeds Blarney and Killarney Tweeds Scotch and English, in various styles and patterns Sole Agents for the new DAVIS’ VERTICAL-FEED SEWING MACHINE, Which gained First Prizes at the Sydney, Melbourne, and Ashburton Exhibitions. ORE AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. 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 Timarn—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— ~ ~ Single and Double ’ At Christchurch —~ ~ Single, Doubla . 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. 3 ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS t OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE . EXHIBITION. r FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN dustrial exhibition. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch.



Business Notices. T. R. Hodder and Company, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &C. 5 AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO c=> C 3 08 CO 08 D= ■< CO The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding 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, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces, UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c . HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 350 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi 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. 1 BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. X £73 30 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. Aitken and Heberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. lOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware "1 . . „ Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Cur^lVHUsf^Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and * Umbrella Stands _ , , Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashei- Street West. 306 URNISHING! FURNISHIN G! P. PATERSON NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of T’-CTiRitTIT-D-jRIH! IN CHRISTCHURCH. IBINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES. &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Special Notice to Farmers. innTTTiAr'F LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. :TE 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 L than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which eserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the i/dra Tacks- and Leathers, in stock. , , NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock anilla Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im rted ’ We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to TA^AULINS?—*We have a’ splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins r of I descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and lalities As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order r & poßt or revived luring the afternoon can bo Warded by the evenmg B HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskm Clothing ifnufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch, Direct mporters of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a gINCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER, BUY YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can. get Boots always Fresli Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s, fid.; Men’s Light 3s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant o. (fancy stitched), Bs. fid.—OUß OWN MAKE. v J And all other Boots at Low Prices. !UY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices. gAVE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. ° Two Shillings In the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH _ ~ TAYLOR AND P A P PS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT — _T*p /"itt HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHuRGH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3|d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per _ lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a 500 QV° T o A T l O » B 50Q Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, ... 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 t° £s• 3^ d - t 0 4 d - 4^ d « to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] WAREHOUSE, FURNITURE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c, &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, ! CASHEL STREET, >EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP, a First-class Assortment of BEoio to announce tnat ne nas “" v SUMMER GOODS, Comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children s Boots and shoes, it Prices’to suit the times,,-viz : Ladies’ Kid EiS., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE OF GALVANISED IRON DDE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, DGE CAP, DU Portable WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. ™ g V Street (Exactly e most to Execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and TTtto be^uSy of material, Lowest Price which it is possrble for earn Power and Machinery to effeoh ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Mam and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) RIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES. Etc. NT -R tw and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold .nd Cd 0 Let or Sold Certiflcatos of Births, Deaths, a„d trriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts coll ecited. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. hri-d HRTVFTJS TATTEVNT FHC TTJU! TPATiF



w ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : n The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND- J MILL. 1 This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at « the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 Other prices equally low. 48a



D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices, 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a MO ATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON.



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS 0 W OPENED AT Eyerett bros. and go., Havelock street. XTOVELTIES IN ALL DEPART MENTS. Q. RAND DISPLAY OF GOODS. VERETT BROS. AND CO. 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Oristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877-1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House, 3 <1 Ms J■ F. Stratz, : jij Wat chmaker. from ® OS ro e. q 5 H ST *1 J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, ind America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 6 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. -piOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L U B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. L U B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. T A I L O B EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £B - 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, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget coats, bound edges, at BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. mV,* G 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, &0. , 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 I. 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 promptly attended to. 6lla Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &0., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF 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 445 a Sporting. COUNTY Steeplechases. FRIDAY, MAY 27TH. LIST OF OFFICERS— President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —W. C. Walker, Esq. Stewards —Messrs E. S. Coster, H. T. Smith, S. Saunders, J. Hawdon, F. J. Raine, Dr Ross, Messrs C. H. Dowding, O. Digby, L. E. Corsbie, D. M‘Lean, R. Friedlander, Joseph Hunt, Lyt telton, P. 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. C. Bell. First race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase of 40 sovs, added to sweepstakes of 28 sovs each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country. Nomi* nations 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 25 sovs. , added to a sweepstake of 2 sovs for acceptors; 2 miles; nominations 1 sov.; for district horses only. 3. Tradesmen’s Plate of 30 sovs.; weight for age ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steeplechase of 20 sovs; about H miles ; weight for age; entrance”! sov.; for district horses only. 5. Hack Steeplechase of 5 sovs; 1 mile ; catch weights; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The New Zealand Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except where otherwise specified. 1 2. “ District horses” shall mean horses 1 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 r 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. P 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, I 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. I JOHN 0. BELL, 604 a Secretary.