The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 851.]

■ PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, MAY 23, 1881

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, & Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, coi MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandis Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, i 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, A REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered o the books. No charge unle .s sold. VGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Bisks taken at lowest ratef 2S,a ALFRED HARRISON. , PRE DK . pAVI TT , E>st Street (Close to the Railwa Station) Ashburton, Lard and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastl •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Euild tng of all kinds, Fencmg Wire A Tji cultural Implements, English and Ameri Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS ANI LAND BROKERS Under the LanU Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors; Triangle, Waksnui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. ■ , . .. 374 ■Eii Dobson & Son, ' ; I'V I L ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND DICE NSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, 1 Hereford ; Street, Chris ichurch. ■! : ' 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. a Joseph Clark, RAIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers’ and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Eest street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on (he Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. jOSE P H CLARK, East street, Ashburton. 263 a O FARMERS 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. 266 a w HEAT 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 Gates 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 RME R S m O FAB We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make ÜBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Corabags supplied. _ A. MOORE & CO, 199® Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brplwra.of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the 3, 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; va. pan ship to any of these markets jf go required. Our charges are regulated at tbo lowest rates. I! pUjraINGHAM & CO., 13^“ l 11 1 Christchurch. JvOiTIOE: TO FARMERS Tbs undesigned are PCRCHASERS of ail descriptions of GRAIN delivered a their warehouses, in Lyttelton, Timaru Oamsru and Ashburton, or at any othe " wy station., ' Christchurch. SMtMUU., pI cunningham & op:, .Lii I jcf’i'v 1 - ' Christchurcl £ ashburtqn. guardian iowj vm ( •ttiFpppf.i«Tvn»aermor- 1 BvawißO. fcLfUiJ PENNY. ml reminded tht W GUARDIA] lEsTomcuLi BdroUgh and Suburbs, ah ; advertisements are vei ob ivri U'j lot



tc. Busine'n Notlc”?. CHERXSEY. M- A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chcrtsey), se > GENERAL STOREKEEPE HAVING taken over the store - Messrs. Orr and Co., andincreas the stock, is prepared to supply first-clr a articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmonger etc. kS AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. P. and D. Duncan rc IS. LY le d e, li ra [> i BEG to call the attention of Farmer and others to their Single, Double and Three - furrow Ploughs, whic have taken the following prizes an awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— „ ~ Single am Double At Christchurch— ~ „ Single,Doubl and Three Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize "for Single Double-F arrow, Double Furrow Sub-soiler, an< Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND 1M PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNI EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUST RIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch, JJIHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN \ Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT ? 1. —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they bay 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. ORR AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In the L following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2a 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s fid Roslyn Rugs, at 30a and upwards 1 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 j Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price i Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest 5 possible notice, prices from £3 17s i fid upwards We are showing £6OO 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 shipments 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 fis 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s fid upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta peatry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, April, 1881.



Business Notices. end :r of • d > 'i3 [•y. I sets Eeid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions, for Double-Furrow Ploughs), 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, Inpoc Harrows, and Flexible Steel Barrow's of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, anc 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3. or 4 horses, &c., Ac. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. rs rh id >i- Aqents toe. Claixon axo Shuttlewoeth’s Teaction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price L’sts free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Odina i, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99-’ id T. R. Hodder and Company, JQRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, Sic. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. CO CD CO oc CO ©8 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 Hat a 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, &G. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H, & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand —the very best colonial article made. X CD 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. : F Aitken and Roberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. I NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware T Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use CunUMills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimcters, 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, Cashel Street West. 305 URNISHIN G! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON [s NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of W TJ IR IST X T XT Ei HU IN CHRISTCHURCH. -ABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. 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 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant io. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.—-OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLON Yj



a. & Business Notices. YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIIVIES g AYE Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH „ th, n TAYLOR AND PARTS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET,; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRlbiUiuNon, Good Family Tea, la. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, Sid. per lb. Table Eice,”7lbs. for Is. Gd. New Jam, 6-|d. 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 o TAT ON O N S 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. m the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £$ t 0 £s• to 4d. to Sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYL 08, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st. [Not connected with Taylor and Papso. J 401 a FURNITURE WAR High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. EHO U S E W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c, &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE —T C) El ELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, B BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, OPPOSITE TWBNTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to announce that ho has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of AND tu ai.ißHiubc umiu hg uuo v* *• ~ ■■ SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and shoes, it Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E. S., from 7s. Men’s Calf E.S. Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watervights Men’s Kip E'uchen Men’s Canvas S.ioes 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. Gd. Gd. Gd. Gd. Gd. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, rA p DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OYENS KITCHEN RANGES, IDLE GAr, PORTABLE WASHING FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. WHOLESALE n HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re , I . moved into hi-newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises m rma«h Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with re most modern appliances for the production of work m the various branches of Ins 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 — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 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 1853.) 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, 'V ASHING DAY RE F O RM. 'HE FAMILY WASH IN FOLK HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five ours of copper firing every washing day, v usin'* Harper Twelvetree’s Patent VASBER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced ,om L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 05 a Christchurch. F AMILY BOOT & SHOE DEPOT, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, pROPHIETOR. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following A 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. IRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these lachines, which took the FIRST PRIZE b the recent competition of the Agricul iral and Pastoral Association, can be jpplied, orders for next season must be iven early, or they cannot be executed. tMINGTON COOKING RaNGES. liese Stoves have been shown for years ionipetition with other makers, and ) always received first honors, having /ER BEEN BEATEN. We can idently recommend them as the best ■es in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24ir £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 13 10 0 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in 20 15. 0 Other prices equally low. 48g 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 Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, B( OT & 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 Teas ARE Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated BLENDED TEAS. Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas PURE NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. ■iQASH S T O R I J. WARD & CO. desire to intimat to their fiends and residents of Aslibvn ton and ; ii-rounding Districts that the have OPENED a GENERAL STORE 5 n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s East street. J. W. and Co. intend t Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, am will also be prepared to purchase F; ; ■ Produce at ruling prices. Every deic; > tion of Grocery and General Merchandi > in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits am Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street. J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ckistchukch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and Englisl Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sel 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. w o </2 H t) W n H a D i—( Ph P-t tr iVSmJ : a if 0' ijff J. F. Siraiz. U Watchmaker v'- London a 00 =5 2 £. o ft, 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 ...250 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23a DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JpOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L U B L O w He has the largest and best stock of TWj JIDS, 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, Jurt arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 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. jgS- 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. 718 a LEEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED SUITS AT 4s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT !os. Gd. LEED 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. g “ T7IVERY man shift for all the rest, Pj and let no man take care for te himself, for all is but fortune,” so said | Shakespeare ; but 3 y Aitken, E ' • i ’ The Baker, thinks that it is desirable to . ’ look after one’s self, and while thanking ? his friends and customers for their liberal 1 support accorded to him during the past 1 few months, would ask for a continuance 1 of their favors, and at the same time ? respectfully request those who have not yet accorded him a share of their custom, to GIVE HIM A TURN. Best bread s£d cash. Cakes, Pastry, _ &c., of all kinds. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON h 465 a !S 11 3 2 q ■ Q 2 ■t 5 3 2 1 ] i i i i i Q_REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN 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 £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Ohertsey. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.LA. 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, Featheraton street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. Spoi ting. 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, P. 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. Foots. Handicapper—Mr E. Griffiths. Secretary—Mr J. C. Bell. , ■gl 5 First race to start at 12.30 p.mi sß 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 li miles ; weight for age; entrance"! sov.; for district horses only. k 5. Hack Steeplechase of 5 sovs; 1 mile ; catch weights; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. RULES ATSD REGULATIONS. 1. The New Zealand Grand National ’ Rules strictly adhered to, except where ■ otherwise specified. 2. “ District horses” shall mean horses 1 which have been commonly resident in and 1 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 al 1 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. 1 5. 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. f I' 6. All entries to state age, color, uni-., name of horse, and colors of the rider. JOHN C. BELL, Co4a Secretary^