The Ashburton Guardian.

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YOL. 2-No. 349. J

[published EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1881.



Business Notices. CHERTSIY. A. R. MAEKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOEEKEEPEI HAYING taken over the store o Messrs. Orr and Co., and increase! the stock, is prepared to supply first-clasi articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 42: 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 Tiinaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— ~ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single. Double-F urrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-F urrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 4ofia Christchurch. rpHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORE AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT ? I.—Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from .leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they buy chiefly for cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4—Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. ORtt AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s fid Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s fid upwards We are showing £fioo worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and styles We are now opening up our second hipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im orted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s loots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6a 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at greai reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s Cc upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET, Ashburton, Aprtl, 1881.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, 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. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oats purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to - England. Lowest possible charges. V.GENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28? a ALFRED HARRISON. pREDK. pAVITT, E/sT Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle md Malvem Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri 3an, &c., &c. 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS ■ Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, CIVIL ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Joseph Clark, f'i BA I N MERCHANT, \JT Ashburton and Tinwaid. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. |JI O F A R M E R S . 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 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 or 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 be relied upon. 322 a m O FARM E R ~iT. “*We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, HARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grainfor shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. VVe 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, Hull, 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., l'g a ■ Christchurch. OTIOE TO FARMERS, -.The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamarn and Ashburton, or at any other railway station, P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 14a Christchurch. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN yi published evert evening. ''PRICE ONE PENNY. i DVERTISERS are reminded tha V the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN ijnminiilfi the LARGEST CIRCULA (0F in the Borough and Suburbs, an< prices for advertisements are ver; aaonable.



Business Notices. Reid and Gray, MELEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS JL (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs), further beg to draw the attention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 15, 4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel catting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., Ac. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents tor Clayton and Shuttlewoktii’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a T. E. Hodder and Company, REAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO CD CD 08 QC QC CO O 8 I— 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 Hah 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 stylos 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, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, , etc. 4 1 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 Chataworth 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, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. X CD nn “O SO Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working L 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 he 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. , 4G6a Aitken and Heberts, BURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGE RBr CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. I NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods ) . . . Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimetcrs, 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, Cashed Street West. 306 URNISHING! FURNISHING 1 P. PATERSON NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of IN CHRISTCHURCH. 'ABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a gNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY THE MAKER. 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. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 3s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant ,o. (fancy stitched), Bs. Cd. OUR OWN MAKE. _ And all other Boots at Low Prices. iUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONF.Y IN THE COLONY



Business Notices. YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES- S AVE ° Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH _ _ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT— TCTPUTIT-rH HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISICHUKGJri. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3|d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 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. 500 Q u 0 T Tl ° N s 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 -3/4- 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 Papse.] 401 a AREHOUSE FURNITURE W 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 AND COUSINS, CASHEL J STREET, SUMMER GOODS, comprising Lada it Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes EGS to announce that' he has OPENED UP a First-class A assent of ‘ " ‘ Gents’ ahd Children's Boots and Shoes, 7a. 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. 6d. 6d. Gd. Gd. Gd. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING nrP rAP down PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, DGE CAx , uu ' u WASHING FUMACES. CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. WHOLESALE T n HAS the pleasure of informing his numerousi Friends that having Re \ I 1. I.* nn/1 ptlptihivo Manufacturing Premises in . li. amvEU into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in rmanVStreet (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with mnliancesfor the production of work in the various branches of his usiness he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and Id of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for team Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARM AG H STR EE T 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.) 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 'ronerties. ** Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and larriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. OBBEBS PER POST OB WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. V ASHING DAY REFO RM. FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS ’ithout rubbing or boiling, saving five iurs of copper firing every washing day, 7 using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent DASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced om L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, iK a Christchurch. Family boot & shoe depot, NTo-ef Orv nnrl Go. date Trickettk Next On- and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), V RE the manufacturers of the following -A among other specialities : he celebrated “EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at le November Metropolitan Show. It is ’erfeotly reliable and self-regulating. i’IRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As onlv a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE it the recent competition of the Agricul ural and Pastoral Association, can be lUpplied, orders for next season must be riven early, or they cannot be executed. 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 Boots and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 686 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. _ OASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a MOATE, AND CO.’S Pure Blended T eas IAMINGTON COOKING RANGES, rhese Stoves have been shown for years competition with other makers, and ve always received first honors, having SVER BEEN BEATEN. We can ifidently recommend them as the best 3ves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS, pecimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by26in.,.. ... 20 15 Other prices equally low. 480 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. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSO N.



Business Notices. Q A S H STORE. J, WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n tho shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. 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 Eotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent, Cheaper than other House. W c> &q w EH w ® Pa Q O S Q Stratz atchmaker from P CSJ «*• @ London e- o ~ tel tP tel J. F. STRATZ, uirect 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 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 I DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN i NEW ZEALAND, -piOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO J&~ 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 R EAST STREET Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT or 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. 1 Please Note the Address, and ; give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — I G. J. F. LUBLOW, I i PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, “ Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN S’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. EEDS 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-



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e y '} ’> 0 1 3 e i i 3 I J 3 ! 1 J i ! ! I I j i I I i I I I ) D r ) i? r r 3 I 1 .Business .notices. G EE AT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Eas* 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 £5 10a ; 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 All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a Sporting. COUNTY Steeplechases. FRIDAY, MAY 27 TH. 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, 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 C. 0. Fooks. Handicafpeb —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 Smiles 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 l£ 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 where 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 ah 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 Secretaiy. Consultations. r- 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 THREE PRIZES. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse ... Second Horse... Third Horse Starters and Non-starters ... HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse Second Horse... Third Horse Starters and Non-Starters ... MAIDEN PLATE First Horse ... Second Horse Third Horse Starters and Non-starters ... As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of Winning Three Prizes for Each Ticket. The drawing will he 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 an sent, exchange must be added, and stampa enclosed for reply and result J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch* ...£350 ... 125 ... 50 ... 145 ... £175 ... 75 ... 50 ... 115 ... £176 ... 76 ... 50 ... 116