The Ashburton Guardian.

VDL. lII.—No. -516.1

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 83, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.

CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

This year’s Caledonian Sports gather ing promises to be of a more than ordinary attractive character. ✓There will be a full field for the Grand Handi cap Flat Race, no less that thirteen competitors having entered. In all the other handicap events there are also full entries. More pipers and dancers are expected to be present this year than on any previous occasion. The sports will commence punctually at ten o’clock, and intending competitors in the quoit competition had better enter to-morrow, as only a very few minutes will be allowed for entries on the morn ing of the sports. It has been resolved to erect a Grand Stand, which will doubtless be found a very great con venience. The committee have altered their arrangements in so far as to admit carriages to the field on the payment of a small fee, conditionally on said carriages ranging round the boundary fence, so as to be out of everybody’s way. But the occupants of the vehicles will, by reason of their “exalted” posi tion, enjoy an uninterrupted view of the entire course.

LATE EUROPEAN NEWS.

London, Dec. 13. In opposition to the evidence tendered by the prosecution, from experts who had examined Guiteau, the assassin of the late President Garfield, and who declared him to be sane, counsel for the defence has brought forward experts who testify that Guiteau is suffering from delusions, and is not altogether accountable for hia actions. Outrageous scenes occurred in Court during the time that this evidence was being taken, owing to the excitement among the spectators. Nothing has been heard of the balloon which drifted across the English Channel on Saturday last. Grave fears are now entertained for the safety of Mr Walter Powell, the member for Malmesbury, and the other occupants of the car. London, Dec. 14. Mr Labouchere, M.P. for Northamp ton, has informed his constituents that he has received from the Premier, Mr Gladstone, a promise that the Govern ment will give their support, in the ensu ing session of Parliament, to some means whereby his colleague, Mr Bradlaugh, may be allowed to take his seat in the House of Commons. Some sensation has been caused in London by the mysterious disappearance of Viscount Boyle, the eldest son of the Earl of Shannon. He is a young man, twenty-ore years of age. He has been missing for several days, and his family can find no trace of his movements. Foul play is feared.

A SUBTERRANIAN PALACE.

Recent proceedings in the Hungarian Parliament disclosed a most remarkable discovery, which, were it not so conclu sively authenticated, would be almost impossible to believe. The story, as condensed from the original reports, is that two peasants, or rather shepherds, from the island of Ivan-Egerzeg, near the ancient city of Veszprim, and not far from the Lake Balatol, came to Pesth, and to a jeweller offered some broken fragments of what evidently was some very old golden ornament for female wear—probably a bracelet or band for the upper arm. The jeweller questioned the shepherds, and, their answers being unsatisfactory, he had the men arrested on suspicion jof being thieves. On' their examination they told a tale which was so astonishing that it was communicated to the Minisf ter of the Interior, and this functionary ordered an investigation by scientific officers. The information of the herds was that in the woods skirting Ivan-Egerzeg, where they had Some huts for shelter when out at night, they had been digging at a little’ hill, wanting the earth for building pur poses. Suddenly they came upon what appeared to be a square structure .of brick walls, with a stone covering the aperture. Removing this stone they found that these walls inclosed -an opening into the earth, and resolved to sound its depth. Lowering a stone tied: to a rope, they ascertained that the’ shaft, about three feet in diameter, or’ nine feet square, descended perpendi-i cularly to a depth of over a hundred. 1 feet.

The pebble the}’ had lowered reached what seemed like a stone floor beneath,, and from the sound itself, they judged that this opening must lead to some* large subterranean cavern or hall. They agreed to keep their discovery a secret, and to explore the mystery. A day or two afterwards the shepherds were again at work. They prepared .a small square board, freighted witk. stones, and in the centre of it theyt placed three lighted candles. Thisi they let down through the shaft, and by the light of the candles they saw distinctly that the inner sides of the) shaft were smooth, and apparently! ended in some large apartment. As the candles continued to burn all the way down, they came to the conclu sion that the air could not be vitiated, and that it would be safe to go down. They next prepared a rope ladder of the requisite length, secured several lanterns, and then one of them let him self down the shaft. At the bottom he stood in wonder as he gazed upon a large square hall, the walls covered with faded paintings, chairs, benches and tables standing around, ornamented with gold and ivory, and large heavy doors hung on golden hinges, leading] to other rooms. The shepherd climbed the ladder and told his companion of the discovery. Both of them went down together, and, walking about,; found themselves in a succession of* rooms abounding with elaboratelyt) carved furniture of a style they had.-: never seen before. In some of them! were low, large stands, evidently once : used for beds. There were also closets, " bureaus, containing armlets, medals, coins, daggers, chains, swords, & shields, and helmets. There were breastplates of leather, covered with

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, See. .Alfred Harrison, wf '■ VALUER,- COM if iMi , MISSION AGENT* &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, •j u ; > and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at !il2 o’cl6ck Sharp, commencing in the “ ~ Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town-end Farm Properties entered on the books, j ■ No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. class ofßiskstakenatlowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, SPOUSE AND LAND AGENT, Cathedral Square. Christchurch. . c; Houses -to Letj dad all classes of pro> perty for sale. 404<i -mii 'tiO'A !, . ■ ! 1 ‘ ' IS. ROOKS and so.ns, ArcMtects, Orm. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, Triangle, wakanui road,; Ashburton. 374



Dobson & Son, (1 IV I L E'U GINEE RS, J 1-; . AUTHOBIBED AKD BE D SURVEYOR Sj South British Chambers, .HhntawvTtTt Street, Christchurch. i 674 : : W. H. BRISTOW, *• ‘ tJTHORISED AND LICENSED . -SURVEYOR, 1 Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. .'AcLCLkIu ■ : ■ -959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON , (Next to the Bridge). TVUNOAN McKENZIE, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav-; ini; purchased this well-known and old - established HOTEL, now takes this op- of thanking his numerous entend'S and customers for the liberal sup .ipart Accorded himduring his connection; withtheiatefirin, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share ofpdblicpatronage. D. McK. trusts his; long experience in the trade will be a suf-‘ - ficient guarantee for the contents'of the; cellar, as nothing but the best quality of! Wines and' Spirits will be kept in fl )TBe well-khown reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under, ithe personal supervision of the proprietor,; .who will spare no effort in making his 'vpatzbUßfemlycomfortable. /ih;: GOOD STABLINa m I). McKenzie, Proprietor. 4 LFOBD FOREST HOTEL. le undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his .'"andthe travelling public gpne 'ndly tint they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Whies, Bfeer, and Spirits of the choicest tofih'dk, Ac. , ~ 'Qbod Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, Proprietor,, Transformation!! "/‘VDBBN’S HOT EL, CHRIST- CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. O. KNOWSLEY, S3lo " Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. |j|ie Al Restaurant. MRS HARPER wishes to. intimate ) to the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally, that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tahoeed iritis# known as the Al Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can he 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. JW- Don’t forget the Address— MRS HARPER, Al RESTAURANT, Takobed street, Abhbhrtom. SBc TV A N A M A HOUSE ~ (late aitsteb’s), -Tamobed bibeet, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more COinmddious Boarding-house lately in the oCotipition of Mr Anstee, where he hopes tO' 1 merit the .same patronage bestowed open bim u heretofore. Goon Baxh- WHW, M S, LUCAS, Proprietor^ B



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. DUF F, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED 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 Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress —Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. • 944 a Business Notices. THE undersigned beg to advise their numerous Customers of the arrival Of a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. These will be sold at the Lowest Rates. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Bast Street, Ashburton. 707 c 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 instructions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, AITKEN STREET,: (Near the High School) j Ashburton. j APPRENTICES WANTED.



■y INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ALB. ■ 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. E 1 COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Bisg 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 with 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 all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 8600 DAVIS’S FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. INVERT article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, HAST STREET SOUTH, i ASHBURTON. 10e



Business Notices. S B .0 R N I HABYESTEBS AND BINDEBS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of too 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 his 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 CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his 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— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 604 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 [patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and is a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, r ATOHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs jrM executed, and epuntry orders attpaitia l to* ‘Ml*



£ M M SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. in B o w tel w EH Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT ; Corner of High and Cashel street. H 3 w tel UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal {Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton — Mr F, CLARK, 376 c Hairdresser. s PRING KOYELTIES, 1881. MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure in announcing the arrival of her SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY, consisting of the latest novelties in Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats in the newest shapes, a beautiful selection of Feathers, Flowers, shaded Silks and Ribbons. In the Dressmaking every satisfaction can be given, as none but an efficient dressmaker kept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 696 c R. GL Ruxton, jyj ERCHANT 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. Mens and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. 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. ; 1 Families waited on for orders weekly. Cksh purchasers supplied at wholesale jttifees. ■ ( -A u heavy stock of IJpots and Shoes, in- I, old celebrated make. 7dd



Business Notices. RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR 1 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. As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Dunedin, and g.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 FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that haring Rb • movbd into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modem 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 mid and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Pbiob which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET 7 Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 2830 Be id and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for 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, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates. Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., &c. All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents bob Clayton and Shuttlbwobth’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. 993 d CANTERBURY BRANCH. IS |yl Hi Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 ' . ■ ::rrrto Uhbiuty of Shareholders fjl HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Boberts. 2 Ao d



Joueph Clark, Grain merchant, j 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 the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent, Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, East street, Ashburton. 1920 fJTAKE TIME BY THE LOCK” FORE- 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 bis 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 10s. 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 ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-960 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. Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 ‘Ghfeaulait IM •»! H* 964 a



Sporting, Athletics, &c. 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. Jephson, Esq. ; Committee—G. James, F. Lewis, P. Williams (Treasurer), R. D. Pullar, Davidson, W. Hanks, W, Hicks, P. Commons, P. Journeaux, 6. 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. 6in. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Prize, 12 sovs. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap); miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. First horse 20 sovs., second horse to save his stakes. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap) ; 2 miles. Nomination 5a ; acceptance, ss. Prize, 5 sovs. 4 Maiden Plate; 1 miles; weight for age ; entry, 10a. Prize, 5 sovs. 6. Consolation Race ; 1 mile ; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. BOXES. 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. 5. Sack Race, 150 yards : entry, Is; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, ss. 6. Running High Jump : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. 7. One Mile Flat Rack . Ist prize, 60s ; 2nd prize, 30s. 8. Egg and Spoon Race, 150 yards, spoon : to be carried in the teeth, hands in pocket: entry, Is; Ist prize, 16s ; !



Sporting, Athletics, &c. 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 Flat Race ... 3 o—l0 —1 10 11. Throwing the Hammer (161bs) 1 o—o 10 12. Irish Jig 2 o—l 0 13. Quarter Mile Hurdle Race 3 o—l 10 14. Standing High Jump ... 1 o—o 10 16. 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, 7J 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. G. HEMINGWAY, 365 d Hon. Secretary, SHBURTON CALEDONIAN „ SOCIETY, Annual Sports. The Third Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on the Society’s New Ground, a few chains back from the North-west Corner of the Domain, on



BOXING DAY, When the following Prizes will be com peted for:— Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits 60s 30s A third Prize of 10s will also be given. 2. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, 6 hurdles. Men ... 60s 30s 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 10s 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and Marches ... ... 80s 30s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 15s 7. Running High Jump. Boys 10s 5s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 30s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 400 yards ... 120 a 80s 200 yards heat to be run after High land Reel. A third prize of 40s will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump 30a 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... ... 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum ... ... 60s 30s 15. Pole Vaulting 40s 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race ... ... 60s 30s 17. Irish Jig 60s 30s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40a 20s 19. Irish Reel ... ... 60s 30s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat ... ... 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 23. Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24. Open Handicap Flat Race. One Mile 40s 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Handicap Consolation Race of 200 yards ... 40s 20s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton postmarks of that day being also taken. Acceptances must be lodged by five o’clock of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. Nomination fee for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee, 2s 6d for all except the Grand Handicap Flat Races, the acceptance fee for which is 6s, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment of the fees. Entrance money for all other events, 5 per cent, of the first prize.



2nd prize, 6s. 9. Vaulting with Pole : entry, 2s ; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. 10. Single Women’s Race ; entry fxee ; 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, 40a; 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, 6,7, 11, and 12, will be 10 per cent, on amount of first prize. J. B, ROGERS, 320 d Hon. Sec, jyj-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, l£ miles ; not less than 10st. First prize, £lO 10s ; second prize, 4. Trotting Race (handicap); 3 miles; not less than list. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 6s. First prize, £lolos ; second prize, —.



Admission to the Grounds, ONE SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ten o’clock a. m. promptly. J. MacLEAN DUNN, 131 d Secretary. fJIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE, GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis tence for a period of more than seven (years, it is believed that the objects for whichit was established are not sufficiently understood. It is desired to set forth in a concise form information respecting the business which this office undertakes : 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. 2. The administration of the wills o persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment f private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, and conse quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro tect in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates of which no disposition has been made by will, whenever relatives do not wish to in cur the responsibility of administration, or cannot from any cause obtain the neces sary powers to act. In such cases it is the duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all legal debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst the next of kin.



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 6s 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 Decern her, acceptances 31st 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 before Slat 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 Race... 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 9 Dancing Highland Eling 2 o—l 0



4 The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 5. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left nc known :-"ont. The cost of administering estates is very small. Information may be obtained from all agents. R. C. HAMERTON, 29a Public Trustee