The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 319.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, APRIL 14. 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneer* ConuniMion Agents,&c. Alfred Harrison, i UCTIONEBR, VALUER, COM- L MISSI6NAGENT,‘&c. Land Sales; SaleS bf Stocfe, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, nid General Produce; WEEKLY ■ SALE every SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock shatp. commencing in the ; Yards .with HORSES. lANI> SABESrnXN THE ROOMS, AS ■. ?* TREQUIREO. ’' , am open to receive applies tions on approved freehold security. Oats purchased in-any quantity, for cash. Advances made bn Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT froß THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE'INSURANCE COMPANY. Every olass of Risks' taken at lowest rates. 289 a : ALFRED HARRISON. K. F. Gray, AUCTIONEER,: y;V A fcU ATO B, stock, Station, AND, fncvwTtAT. COMMISSION AGENT, tbmuka. Agent for Standard Insurance Com* W. H. Gundry, t ahd, JBjairß, station AGENT,- GENERAL MERCHANT, ■ AND LICENSED LAND BROKER, East/street, Ashburton. 927 RED K. AVI T T , East Street (Close to the Railway Ashburton, Lsnd aittd Gfeberal CbmimsSibn Agent. Oiden taken Draysi Newcastle and Malvern-Cbsl (by the track load), Build ing «U kinds,; Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English, ana Ameri can, Ac., Ac., ■ 928. BraMGri&Boileau, ENGROSSERS; COMMISSION AND GENER AL AGEN TS Agejits ior the Jujtroliwiwi. h 220 Agents-for Gilbey’a Wine. , -- ----- &BOILEAU. m Surveyor, Civil Engineers, Sc, C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanni Read, near Post-office ASHBURTON. ~ , - ' , • 374 E. Dclbson & Son, r(IVI L E NGINEERS, \j «'tfrjfe&RlSßD AND LTOB MTB ED BURYEYO 88, South British Chambers, HEBRrottD SraßiiiT, Chris rcHtrRCH. 674 Wool «ad( Onto Exporters, &c. FARMERS t FARMERS! FARMERS I R. MoKERROW AND CO., <?aah of Wool, Grain* Mid all kihds of Fuih Produce, and are •bo prepared to ; nudee liberal CASH ADVANCES bn the above placed in their franda either for sale or shipment to the or . Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Oornaacks, Wool peeks, Ac., - fprsale at lowest current prioes. G R A I N ' ME R CHANTS, ' RAKAIA. 60 Soretfipfl. #ui Co., Ltomrfrsifr Srtfixi, Chhuwchttech. p RAIN . BRpKERS, & ' GENERAL W ; '- >: ‘ i ' ; ;V . FARMERS'; GRAIN disposed /.of' in any Markeyb beetadvantage. ;. 63a T r F : A ( R m E R s; D. .B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, ‘S v Has spebbiK fbrtheisatisfactbry. 0 { Grain and Produce entrusted 1 j.. Pftmplfta left with 3JIr S. Saunders, Ash inmon, wiHl» immediately offered in the w markets. and the highest value jSA;' ; . - Joseph Clark, KBAIN ME .B GHA NT, Ashburton 'and Tihwald. JoctW "Cbawt announces to Grek JeaienaUld Fairmera that he hai am k ’ Brahch 'dffice in BnriieU ibitrtbn, foP' the purpose' «: * ths of a Grnii (k wftd.General Cpmmiasioi ‘ Pri®?; Siffh GnuD trates. •• O t A R K, Hofreßtribr 263



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. T O FARMERS We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, and fell kinds of Produce, ol will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. E are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers 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 Farmers may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow,Hall, Dublin,and Antwerp, and we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. EF OTICE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamsrti and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. ' p. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a. . Christchurch. XPOBT OF GRAIN. SEASON 188 L SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Looted.) • , Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On GRAIN entrusted' to its care for shipment to, and* 1 sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane Brokers are carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings, per Ton. Corn sacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager. FREIGHTS UNITED WHEAT TO LONDON AND KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers that it lias arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT Co London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con idently refers its Constituents to the List first-class Vessels now Advertised in he Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, )3a Manager. w HEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Haling & 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 bphalf 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 be relied upon. 322 a Business Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, 03 rMUAiS f H CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— ; NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton. h I P I QO-o IspK PERATIVE TRIANGLE, BAKERY, ASHBURTON. “ A. Thiele, Having made arrangements for .the " season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, ii n ' . ; prepared to deliver the “ VERY BEST BREAD, many part of the town and suburbs ai the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS • alwayi on hand. 2(Km



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, JTjl URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH —PRICE® VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware ) Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fqncy Goods J Curd Mills, Chums, ~ -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, Cashel Street West. 306 F FURNISHING! URNISHING! P. PAPERS ON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of FUENITUEE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1868.) PRIVATE' ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TGI HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \J m L moved into hie 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. 212 a FURNITURE WAREH OUSE, 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 STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. PHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com ■L pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, UIR Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and shoes, it Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E.S., from 7s. 6d. 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. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. wmnRAP? LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, Thereby GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. TTE are now manufacturing platforms and Elevators for all kinds of .Reapers and jv Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that oup make will stand mot® ear than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which reserve? 1 them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them,, and keep .the ticks Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. , . , nfw TEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep m stock Toniiia TTp.mn and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the un- We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would e sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to “tIeVaULINS I —'We e have al a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins f of 11 descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and ualities As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order J post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening 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. 62a COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF gNCOURAGB 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. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from ,3s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant [q. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.—OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. rvw 3UY FROM. THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLON



Business Notices. 500 Q u 0 T o A . TlO N 8 500 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 to £s• 3)4d. to 4d. 4 }4d. to sd. ... 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a g aye your money these hard times. ° Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPfe, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, la. 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



Wood & Co., B REWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton. ■ Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a DA-S V BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN F L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O E OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO J®*" 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 E 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 FR 0 M £3 - 16 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. jZSJ- 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 L L BEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED SUITS AT 4s. 6d. . BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. . . ' T BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY I j 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 265. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ATT, descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable ,933 08, DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN ROB SECONDHAND FURNITURE. . 819 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 Tuatn streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particW r ’ s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas ARE Beautiful Teas ... Nutritious Teas Delicious Teas ... Splendid Teas Faultless Teas ... Rare Teas Genuine Teas ... Valuable Teas Magnificent Teas ... Incomparable Teas Agreeable Teas ... Original Teas Wonderful Teas ... Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. 422 a WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., j having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W, C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at'Mr. S; Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, XMPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, 71a Ashburton. rnHRBSHING BOOKS printed on th X shortest notice, at the Office of thi Paper..



Business Notices. W INTER GOODS. WINTER GOODS N O W OPENED AT Everett bros. and go., Havelock street. XrOVELTIES IN ALL DBPART MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. Everett bros. and co. 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdrch. 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.] fa P « W o P ■ a § p xn ® ra no Stratz Watchmaker !2T from London * e- s» p c. fcg 53 H PV K| 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 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 g 23 CHERTSEY. 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 inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND ; MILL. 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 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. La wav and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wbdnes days. _ T , Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui ' School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. , LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS ?2R THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and For Sale n —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Business Notices. MY steadily increasing business makes it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap p preciation of my endeavor to serve them. 1 As I cannot afford to keep books, my _ business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, after all, are to the interest of those who ■ wish to lay out their money to the beat * advantage. This matter being nndei . stood, I respectfully suggest to all who r want good value to visit my unpretending establishment, remembering that “ A ■ penny saved is a penny made.” Just to • hand—A large consignment of CHOICE FRU ITS from Melbourne, which will enable me to keep pace with the incessant ’ demand. H. M. Carson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole agent for Nelson, Moatb <fe Ca’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299 Sporting, Athletics, &c. 1 Tinwald Races AND Athletic Sports. j JIASTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, ; 1881. I ADMISSION FREE. HORSE RACES. Hurdle Race, £lo.—Distance, 1£ miles, over six flights ; weight, list. En trance, £l. The Cup, £2o.—Second horse to save stake; H miles; weight-for-age. En trance, £2 2s. Trotting Race (Handicap). —Two miles. First horse, £7 ; second, save stake. Entrance, 10s. Hack Race, £s.—For horses that have never won public money; 1 mile. Entrance, 10a. Consolation Race. —l mile. Entrance, 10s (for all beaten horses). —First prize, £5 ss. Entries will be received in all the above races for district horses only. Rules. 1. No one be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to 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 race. 8. Three horses to start or no race. 4. 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. ATHLETICS. 1. 100 Yards.—lst prize, 40s'; 2nd, 16s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2. Three-Legged Race.—lst prize, lss ; 2nd, 6s. Entrance, Is. 3. 440 Yards. —-Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd, 10a. Entrance, 2s 6d. 4 Long Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 5. Hurdles , (120yds).—1st prize 40s; 2nd, 16s'. Entrance, 2s 6d. 6. Sack Race.—lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 7. Mile Open Handicap.—lst prize, 60s ; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, ss. 8. Running High Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2a. 9. Consolation (120yds).—1st prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Rules for Athletic Sports. 1. All competitors to be resident in the County three months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. In addition to these, a number of prizes and useful articles will be offered for competition by boys and children- Entrance money for Tinwald Cup and One Mile Flat Race is due on April 11th. Nominations for Trotting Handicap close on same date. For further particulars apply to C. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon. Sec. Consultations. J L. FLEMING’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE GREAT AUTUMN, EASTER, & FLYING HANDICAPS. 5.000 Members at 10s each. To be Run at Christchurch on APRIL 18th and 19th, 1881. 84 NOMINATIONS—B 4 PRIZES. Each Ticket has a chance of Winning Tlimft Pf!7AQ GRAND AUTUMN HANDICAP —ag Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ... £4OO 2nd ... ... ... ... 150 3rd 100 Starters (divided) 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 EASTER HANDICAP— 27 Prizes. Ist ... ... ... ••• £2OO 2nd 125 3rd 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 FLYING HANDICAP—2B Prizes. Ist £2OO 2nd ... 125 3rd 75 Starters (divided) ... ... 100 Non-starters (divided) ... 250 As each Race wil be drawn separately every subscriber will have a -chance of winning Three Prizes for each ticket. The drawing will be held under the super vision of a committee of subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. In tending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps en closed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c.. High street, Triangle, Christchurch. 206 a O T E. ■) e bts due Mr Max Friedlander, as (tor of the Ashburton Guardian, ing unpaid on 23rd Instant, will be r without further notice. S. SAUNDERS. Ball programme cards i very neat styles, with Pencils an Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Offiw East street, near Railway Station