The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111.—No. 521.1

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1881.

LPRICE—ONE PENNY.

FIRE IN MOORE STREFT.

A little daughter of Mr W. Adams’, while looking for the kitten to amuse th® baby with, last evening, accidently set lira ' to the hangings of the dressing table with a lighted candle. There was a blaze, but fortunately all danger was averted before the arrival of the Brigade on the spot. The cottage (belonging to the Koad Board) was insured, but Mr Adams was wholly uninsured, and calculates his loss at about Ll2. Two LI notes lying on the dressing table were burned, and a .: quantity of clothing, etc. Mr Adams waa censured by some persons for leaving a light in his house for the children to get hold of when he went out with his wife; but he assures us that he himself ex tinguished the fire in the grate before he went out, and also the lamp and candle. He merely went out with Mrs Adams round the corner into Bast street to make a trifling purchase, and they were not away more than eight minutes, but this was long enough to allow of the mischief being done. On Mr Adams’ return he says he could have put the fire out if some of the bystanders had handed him a hat ful of water from the side channel. The , J.j only reply to this request he could get was —“ Oh, the engine will be here directly.” The help he did get was not very valuable. People got into the house and commenced to throw loaves of bread, tea and sugar, _ knives and forks, plates and dishes, over the fence, and so added considerably to the loss arising from the fire.

SPORTING.

WINSLOW RACES. The following are the acceptances for the Winslow races:— HANDICAP HURDLE BACK. Mr H. O. Seger’s Cigarette. Mr H. Muir’s Lonehand Mr P. P. O’Reilly’s Lady Gladys Mr W. Outhbert’s Butterfly Winslow Cup. Mr J. Smith’s Minnie Mr F. Lewis’s Sandy Mr G. James’s Steamer ' Mr W. Cuthbert’s Moro Mr P. Journeaux’sLass Handicap Trotting Rack. Mr F. Lewis’s Inkerman Mr D. McKenzie’s Brigham Young Mr E. Button’s Nelly Mr 0. P. H. Jephson’s Darkie Mr W. G. Graham’s Titokowaru

AUCKLAND R-C. MEETING. Auckland, Yesterday. The following weights were declared this evening : Auckland Racing Club Handicap, of 200 sovs, with a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, sweep to go to second horse, third to save stake. If miles.—Rand wick, Bst 101 b : King Quail, Sat 71b ; Maori, Bst 21b ; Yattapa, Bst 11b ; Othello, 7st 91b ; Bads worth, 7st 91b; Tim Whiffler, 7at 91b; Kenilworth, 7st 8Ih; Peeress colt, 7st 71b ; Hilda, 7 t 51b; Lara, 7st 51b; Lonehand, 7st ; Paramena, 7st; Matau, 7st ; Vampire, 6st 121 b ; Vortex, 6st 91b ; Poet, 6st 91b ; Re.vi, Cst 91b ; Squire, 6st 51b ; Moonstone, sst 121 b ; Tenambra, sst 121 b ; Director, sst 121 b ; Retriever, sst 121 b.

Grand Stand Handicap, of 100 sovs, for 3-year olds and upwards ; If miles. —Billingsgate, 9sto!b ; Maid of Honor, Bst 81b ; Kandwick, Bst 51b ; Maori, Bst; Othello, 7stlolb; Badsworth, 7st 101 b; Hilda, 7st 81b ; Peeress colt, 7st 21b ; Lara, 7st 21b ; Paramena, 7st ; Vampire, 6st 121 b ; The Poet, Cst 101 b ; Rewi, Cst 7ib ; Miss Domett, 6st 121 b ; Tenambra, Cst; Retriever, Cst; Director, Cst.

WESTERFIELD.

[by ouk special reporter.] Within a pleasant ride or drive of Ashburton, lies the well-known Wester field estate, owned by C. G. Hawdon, Esq., an account of whose recent mar riage, taken from a Shropshire paper, will be found hereunder. Mr Hawdon is at present travelling on the continent of Europe, but purposes returning to New Zealand shortly and settling down at Westerfield for good. The estate is very picturesquely situated. In the background lie the mountain ranges, capped with glistening snow even at this summer season. At the time of our visit, the mountains were half ob scured by a dim misty blue haze, which softened down their ruggedness con siderably, and added much to their beauty. The homestead lies in the midst of stretching meadows of luxu riant grass, dotted over with clumps of native flax, the tall feathery, topped toi toi grass and graceful cabbage trees. The estate comprises no less than 16,000 acres, half of which are free hold and the remainder leasehold, the total value of the property being Li 00,000. To give some idea of the area of the land, I may mention that there are over seventy miles of fences upon it, including more than twenty miles of live gorse fences, which are neatly and trimly kept. The station is split up into some forty paddocks ; the Manners paddock of 400 acres being the only portion at present under cultivation. This is laid down in wheat which, de spite the dryness of the season, is look ing splendid, and promises to yield fully forty bushels to the acre. The entire crop is let to two neighboring farmers, at the satisfactory figure of 25s per acre. The rest of the property is at present grass land, one paddock alone covering 4,000 acres. Some 700 acres, however, are being devoted to turnips this year. Westerfield is, in fact, es sentially a sheep station, and the breeding of profitable sheep takes pre cedence of everything else. The sheep are all merinos of the improved Spanish type, and the breed is being continually improved by annual importations of rams for the stud flock from the best Australian breeders. The deterioration of the sheep 'is carefully avoided, and money is no object, so long as the high standard is maintained. The ram pur chased this year for stud purposes, cost 93 guineas, and was the best animal of a large consignment sent direct from Messrs James Gib-i son and Son, Tasmania, to Messrs ' '[Continued on fourth page



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, \ UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the : Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. IGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Svery class of Risks taken at lowest rates. ®Ja ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, H OUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedrae Square. Christchurch. Houses to Let, and all classes of pro «rty for sale. 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. Qj R POOKS AND SOiNS, ... Architects, hvn, Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, [HE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, • J Ashburton, 374 W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, ord and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. , V 959 c



Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). McKENZIE, late of the u 1 firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old wtablished HOTEL, now takes this op jortumty of thanking his numerous riends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection witl* the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share jf public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf- Bcient guarantee for the contents of the sellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in itock. 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. D. McKENZIE, SOc, Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabb’ng and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S MOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 331 c, C. KNOWSLEY, Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. BOARDING HOUSE.. The undersigned has now OPENED a Boarding House in Tancred street West, and hopes, by strict attention.to the com fort of Customers, to merit a fair portion of the public patronage.



Note the Address— ...... ..N. DUFF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, ' •Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCBED STREET. 438 c PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals la -each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Booms for families. Remember the ad dress Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Pnording House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 a PANAMA HOUSE (late ansteb’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the. fubic that he has REMOVED from the *rinca 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. Goon Bath & ’-tUCAS,;.,. ■ r , Proprietor



Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Bestaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to intimate to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. 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— MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanceed street, Ashburton. 88c Business Notices. L F O 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 a MISS BUCKMAN, French milliner and dress MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and Wedding orders executed with her usual taste and style. Ladies making up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, with full instructiors for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STREET, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED.



INC ENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTEB ALE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We 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. L Z BROS., 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 whh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices. Special attention will be devoted to ail Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c



DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship.



FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c EERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’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. . ' 219 c Railway tariff. Copies of the New Scaled' Fares and Charges on the Newr procured at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices.



Q S BORNE HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot to o above and others are informed we have engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only.. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. •Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to hia old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery, Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch. 61d The go-operative bakery, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to hia many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c THE STANDARD BREWERY COM PANY (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ALE and STOUT in bulk or bottle,



delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address— Stands an Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c



T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH^ 637 c



S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, , Begs to notify to his I 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.j 511 a



A U R A POPUL ARIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Oolombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT .* Corner of High and Cashel street. HP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal 'Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJE • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton— Mf F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. R. G. Ruxton, EROHANT 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 long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in cluding old celebrated make. 79d A. W. Eandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITEREP, GREENGROCER, & M 4.RKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that ho is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N.B. —Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d



PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous! Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun dcrs’'Buildings, East street, Ashburton. I 9U a



Business Notices. C OUKTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. Ab this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, B*pd 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 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, &c. TCI HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \_y* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Man a factoring Premises m 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— A R MAGH STREET* Near Manchester Street, Chmstchttboh. 283 c Reid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFA CjT URE RS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne ExhibitionSfor their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—“ Ploughs :In Ploughs there is one exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction it is far superior. ” . , R. and G. further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and_ 5 leaf Harrows, Tnpod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Boilers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &0., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttlewobth’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 B * CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON; 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. mm m HiiSIB ESTABLISHED koQ Capital i 1.000,000 H Ef H {PfiR E MIER COLONIAL COMPANY. T « gFIRE| AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 9AOd



Joueph Clark, P BAIN MERCHANT, Of Ashburton and Txnwaxd. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Best street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission A-gent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10a. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re- Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D FISH "SUPPERS 0 d STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d. Ashburton. 192 c ceipt of P. 0.0. 7300-960 Cafe au lait Cup of Tea or Coffee ... 3 .. 6



Business Notices NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c Mount Somers Store. THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid stock of Drapery and Clothing, which will be sold at prices not to be equalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores of best quality, and an in spection and trial respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Stoeekeepbrs, &c. , MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a THE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. i A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the beat quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union | Bank). 957 c O F REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET,



Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c Sporting, Athletics, &c. M ETHYEN SPORTS & RACES, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. HORSE EVENTS. 1. Tilting at the Ring. To commence at 10 30 a.m. First prize, £2 ; second prize, £l. 2. Hurdle Race, 2 miles ; not less than list ; over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. First prize, £lO ; second prize,' —. To commence at 12 noon. 3. Methven Cup, 1$ miles ; not less than 10st. First prize, £lO 10s ; second prize, 4. Trotting Race (handicap); 3 miles; not less than list. Nomination, 6s ; acceptance, 6s. First prize, £lolos ; second prize, —. RULES. 1. Subscribers to the funds of 10s can enter for other 10s. 2. Nos. 1 and 4 open to the county ; Nos. 2 and 3 confined to the district. 3. No horse permitted to compete for Nos. 2 and 3 that has won over £5 5s of public money. 4. All horses must be owned in the district three months prior to the races. 5. Any horse breaking in the trotting match must pull up immediately and turn. 6. Nominations close on 24th Decem ber, acceptances 3tst December, and handicaps will be published on 27th December. 7. No protest will be entertained unless 10 per cent, of first prize be deposited with the Secretary, which will be for feited if, in the opinion of the Committee, it proves frivolous. 8. Entries for Nos. 2 and 3 to be made with the Secretary on or bofore 31st December ; any entries after that date, 10s extra. 9. District : Old Rakaia Road Board district, along Thompson’s Track to Spread Eagle, and north of Boyer’s Station.



ATHLETIC EVENTS. Open to the County. Ist prize 2nd No. £ s. £s. 1. 100 Yards Men’s Bace... 2 o—l 0 2. Hop, Step, and Jump ... 1 o—o 10 3. 200 Yards Men’s Race ... 2 o—l 0 4. Putting Stone (161bs) ... 1 o—o 10 5. Dancing Highland Fling 2 o—l 0 6. Quarter Mile Flat Race.. 3 o—l 10 7. Vaulting with Pole ... 1 o—o 10 8. Running High Jump ... 1 10—0 15 9. Tossing Caber 1 o—o 10 10. One Mile Plat Race ... 3 o—l 10 11. Throwing the Hammer (161bs) 1 o—o 10 12. Irish Jig 2 o—l 0 13. Quarter Mile Hurdleßace 3 o—l 10 14. Standing High Jump ... 1 o—o0 —0 10 15. District Handicap, 220 Yards Cup—l 10 16. Three-legged Race ... 1 o—o 10 17. Sack Race 0 10—0 5 RULES. 1. Entrance money, 7£ per cent, on amount of first prize. 2. Three to start or no race. 3. In all events the decision of the Committee to be final. 4. Entries to be made on the ground, j G. HEMINGWAY, , 356 a Hon. Secretary.



Sporting, Athletics, &c. QHERTSEY HANDICAP SPORTS, TO BE HELD ON 2nd JANUARY, Commencing at 11 o’clock. Horse Events. 1. One Mile Flat Race 60s 20a 2. Steeplechase, over six flights of hurdles ... 60s 20s 3. Tilting at the Ring 20s 10s 4. Trotting Match ... 60s 20s



Entrances for Athletic Sports : Women’s Race, free; Nos. 10 and 13, 2s 6d; all other events, Is. For Horses, ss. Tilting at the Ring, 2s 6d. No one allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half-a-guinea on or before 22nd Dec. Non-subscribers of half-a guinea on 22nd December entering a horse must subscribe one guinea to the funds. All horses breaking in the Trotting Match must at once be turned round. All races to be handicapped. Three competitors to start in all events or no race. The Committee reserve the power to alter or strike out of the programme any of the above events. All protests to be investigated by the Committee at the termination of each event, and their deci sion to be final. JAMES PATTERSON, Hon. Sec. Winslow annual races and SPORTS. MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. President, E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. ; Vice-President, J. L. Carter, Esq. ; Judge of Horse Races, M. Stitt, Esq.; Judge of Athletics, Jas. Wilkie, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, J. Carter, Esq. ; Starter for Athletics, W. Cuthbert, Esq. ; Clerk of the Course, A. Sturgeon, Esq. ; Clerk of the Scales, C. P. H. Jeplison, Esq. ; Committee—G. James, F. Lewis, F. Williams (Treasurer), R. D. Pullar, Davidson, W. Ranks, W. Hicks, P. Commons, P. Journeaux, G. Grice, C. P. H. Jephson, W. Harris, J. B. Rogers (Secretary). HORSE RACES. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race ; If miles, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Prize, 12 sovs. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap) ; l£ miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. First horse 20 sovs., second horse to save his stakes. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap); 2 miles. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Prize, '5 sovs. 4. Maiden Plate; 1 miles; weight for age ; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. 5. Consolation Race ; 1 mile ; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. BULBS. 1. No one allowed to enter a horse un less a subscriber of half a guinea to the the funds ; should the prize be £2O or over, to subscribe one guinea. 2. All horses to be owned in the County three months prior to the races. 3. Three to start or no race.



4. Any horse who breaks in the Trotting Race to be turned round before starting again. 5. No protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited with the Secretary, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivolous, 6. No one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. 100 Yards Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 2. Standing High Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. 3. Three-Legged Race, 150 yards: entry, 2s ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 4. Men’s Hurdle Race, 440 yards, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft high : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd, 20s. 6. Sack Race, 160 yards : entry, Is; Ist prize, 16s ; 2nd prize, ss. 6. Running High Jump : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 7. One Mile Flat Race ; Ist prize, 60s ; 2nd prize, 30s. 8. Egg and Spoon Race, ISO yards, spoon to be carried in the teeth, hands in pocket: entry, Is ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, 6s. 9. (Vaulting with Pole : entry, 2s; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. 10. Single Women’s Race : entry free; prize, goods to the value of 15s, gived by Messrs Strange and Foun tain, Christchurch. ■ 11. 220 Yards Flat Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 12. Running Long Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. 13. Men’s (over 40 years) Race : entry, free; prize, goods to the value of 15s, given by Ballantyne and Co., Christ church. 14. Consolation Race: entry, Is; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. Also a number of toys and useful articles will be given for children’s Sports during the day. RULES FOR ATHLETIC SPORTS. 1. No one allowed to compete unless a resident in the County three months prior to the Races. 2. Three to start or no race. 3. The entrance money for Nos. 1,2, 4, P-. ■' l , and 12, will be 10 per cent, on amount of first prize. J. B. ROGERS, 320 d Hon. Sec,