The Ashburton Guardian.

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[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 1881.

LPBICE—ONE PENNY.



■ Auctioneer?, Commission Agents, &c. > Alfred Harrison, ’ A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM JX MISSIONAGENT, Ac. :lAha Sdes; Sales r of Stock, Merchandise, •' ; ' v Furniture arid' Effects. Pigs, Poultry, ; * r ' ■" and General Produce. WBEKLY'SALE every SATURDAY, it 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the > Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, .liTtHE RCOMS, AS REQUIRED. tOANS-r-I am open -to receive applica t ti6ns on approvedlfreehold security. Oifai purchased in any quantity, for cash. made' on' Wheat’ shipped to .England. Lowest possible charges. AGENT iFQR THE TRANSATLANTIC \ .FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every daks' 6f Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a , ALFRED HARRISON. , K. F. Gray, .AUCTIONEER, VALUA TQ R, Stock, station, ■ . ■ AND CfENERAf COMMISSION AGENT, ::; r TEMUKA. : ■: Agent fo? Standard Insurance Com pany;;: and Rub-Agent for - the-. Althouse Windmill. .Licensed Dealer : in Arms, and Ammunition. .• ,: 782



W. .H. GuricTry, T !£Kij^ r ESTATE, AND STATION AGENT, - GENERAL BIER CHANT, AKD ~X LICENSED land broker, "-}"i East- street, Asßburton. 927 R E t> K . AVI T T , East- Street (Close - To' the Railway - station) Ashburton, iland add General Commission Agent.' /•Chiefs taken (Sr—Sydney Newcastle <Kd MaWemGoslHbylhe truck load), Build ing Alaterials.. of .all kinds. Fencing- Wire,' Agricultural Implements, English ; and Ameri can, &'c., &c. • | .928 Branson ,& Boileau, EkokoSSEKS. COMMISSION AND. GENERAL AGENTS Agents, for the Australasian, Agent* for Gilbey’s Wine. 929 •BRANSON & BOILEAU. V &c. j r: cE. FOOKS ANTI SON, | CENS ED; a r IVEVORS ANP ' -.'-LAND BROKERS ; -./.Under the Laird framCer Act, , Government Contract Surveyors," Triuigle, Wakaii/ui Road, near Post-office 374 ASHBURTON. * 3S; Dobson & Son, eIVIL ENG IN E E‘R 8, !’ * AUTHORISED AND EM O B : N SEID STJ It VE*YO RS, South British Chambers, Hebbeobd Street, CHKisrcHURCH. 674 a i Wool and Grain Exporters, Ac.



FARMERS ! FARMERS! FARMERS I It'MteKERROW AND CO., RE Cask Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and aU. kinds of Farm Produce, and are *lsp prepared to make Liberal CASH AIXVANCES on the above placed in their hmids either for sale or shipment to the English, pc Colonial Markets, Stock of Cornsacka, Wool* for Bale at lowest current prices. McKIRROW & CO., G RAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 Sorenson and Co., ' iiICHFXEtt)' StHEET, CiIKISTCHUBCH. f .RROKERS A- GENERAL MERCHANTS. ' FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best Advantage. 63a



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Wo are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. O FARMERS. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a. Christchurch.



Grain Season, 1881. E are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow, Hull, Dublin,and Antw'erp, and we can ship to any of- these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a ! Christchurch. ■Jjjr Q.T IC E T 0 FA R MEBS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of aH descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oaraaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. 14a P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch.



•g XPDRT OF GRAIN. SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited.) ' Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances • On GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment - to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company-does hot purchase on its own account,-but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark - Lane Brokers -are ; carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care hilly conserved-, and full market values obtained. Freight to . England by first-class iron vessels.has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton- 1 Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices... Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager.



WHEAT FREIGHTS mO LONDON AND UNITED JL KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers that it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of'224olbs, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager.



WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. j. Mating & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands 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



Business Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, ’ JJAS ALWAYS ON HAND— , FLOUR R STRAW in Largo or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton. HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c. .Note the Address—



fjt 6 F A R M E R S . •IX B. McLaren, GpAin Broker- & Seed Merchant, •' ; Christchurch, ■ pfn> special facilities for the satisfactory ■flUpnnal of Grain and Produce entrusted tohiml 'i-=3 '•■■■'■" ’ fit ‘ Sample* left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the beat markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a tv Joseph Clark, a RAIN MERCHANT, Tinwaid. announces teGrain Dealers and t Farmers that, he. has n Branch Office in Burnett | sffeet.-ePPS* t <aftWWbn J thb J Business of a Grain Mtitotof/Bfrok tndGenettl Commission Agent; Highest pricegiven for Grain. 1 . o la - e K > * Ashburton,.: n Horae Bazaar. «uoii 263 a



O-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, Having.., made arrangements for the season’s, supply of FRESH FLOUR, is ; prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD hi any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PBICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always i on hand. 206 a



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, jpURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. , FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electroplated Ware ") i Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J ' . . Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all hinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Painty Oils Theodolites,. Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filtexs, 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 F URNISHING! F UR N I S H I N G ! p. pa¥b BSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of ZET XT E N I T XX IB IB IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES, DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a



J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR E X C H A N G E , 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 Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. • Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tri HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality qLjnaterial, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam-Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARM AGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a



pU RNI TURE WAREHOUSE, High and -Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KI N G AN D CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS A;N D IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OK FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTE D, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. mHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly bo com- J- pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. ; S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor.



John Sheen, BOOT I M FOR TER, SYDNEY - HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTY MAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, T>EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of r» SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Bootsand Shoes, at 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 Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



Special Notice to Farmers. u'vr'riTTP apf LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, ENCO ?HEBEBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. THE are now manufacturing Platforms, and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and W Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. Wo also repair them, and keep the Rfirliß T&cks« and in stock* . « * . i ■ NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.-We - also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can, sell cheaper than tlm im norted ’ We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would Ee sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to Cft TA^PAULIN™—We have a’ splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and Qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an orde by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. -ptNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY 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. Cd.; Men's Light Watertight, from 13s. 6d.r Men’s Shoes, from 11s. Gd.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Od.; Women s Levant do; (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices nnrnwrv BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices. 500 Q DOT ot Tl ° N 8 50 0 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 toj£s. to 4cl. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a



g AYE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. ° Two Shillings Tn the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH _ _ TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH, Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Haw Sugar, 3£d. per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per _ lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a



Wood & Co. B REW ER S AND BOTTLERS, Ashbukton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. -202 a DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. F OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING Id u B O W T A I L O E GO TO He has the largest and best stock of tweeds, Coatings, &c., in Ashburton to select front. Ho is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOBODGIIIiY SBEDNK. L U B L O W 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 E AST STREET



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STRE ET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOB SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819



Just arrived, per Pleiades — A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lubjow’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. 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.



Leeds house for boys’ tweed • SUITS AT 4a. 6d. _ Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd, Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12a. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT Cs. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. Gd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 25a. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401 D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancrbd Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. 933 DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS; Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tunm streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further s apply to A. Thielk, Ashburton. 323 a James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, W'hips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in largo or small quantities. 247 a



N ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Bare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO'., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. 422 a WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. W ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &0., ’ East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a



GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, IMPORTER OF' AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH, ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHBARGN’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agent— FREDK. PAYITT, 7la Ashburton.



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Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER QQOPS O W OPENED AT ■pi YE RETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. 'VTOYELTIES IN ALL DEPART MENTS.- Q.RAND DISPLAY OP GOODS. Everett bros. and co. 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdrch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.1 Eotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. W o r/j H ft ft ft H W o s ft m 5 a if yl !■ ' J. F. Stratz, ‘i ;• Watchmaker T fro ' n A London A P* | a ft td J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 6 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23@



CHERTSEY. A. B. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, .having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g



BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD, LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first •- consideration at the hands of the advertisers. La why and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—WEDNES DAYS. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; ‘ with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM* Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. agents r-a» the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



Business Notices. MY steadily increasing business makes it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap predation of my endeavor to serve them. As I cannot afford to keep books, my business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, after all, are to the interest of those who wish to lay out their money to the best advantage. This matter being under stood, I respectfully suggest to all who want aowrvmstswitasf usipest suiting establishment, remembering that “ A penny saved is a penny made.” Just to hand—A large consignment of CHOICE FRU ITS from Melbourne, which will enable me to keep pace with the incessant demand. H. M. Carson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole agent for Nelson, Mo ate & Co.’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299 Money. Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. C AP IT AX, 1^,000,000. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. >. J. 0. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. 260 a Sporting, Athletics, &c. Tinwald Races AND Athletic Sports. JgIASTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1881. ADMISSION FREE. HORSE RACES. Hurdle Race, £lO. —Distance, 1J miles, over six flights ; weight, list. En trance, £l. The Cup, £2O. —Second horse to save stake; miles; weight-for-age. En trance, £2 2s. Trotting Race (Handicap).— Two miles. First horse, £7 ; second, save stake. Entrance, 10s. Hack Race, £s.—For horses that have never won public , money ; 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. Consolation Race.— l mile. Entrance, 10s (for all beaten horses). —First prize, £5 ss. Entries will be received in all the above races for district horses only.



Rules. 1. No one be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the funds. Should the prize be £2O or over, to subscribe one guinea. 2. All horses to be owned in the county three months prior to the race. 3. Three horses to start or no race. 4. No protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited with the Secretary, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivolous. ATHLETICS. ]. 100 Yards.—lst prize, 40s ; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2. Three-Legged Race.—lst prize, 15s j 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. 440 Yards.—lst prize. 80s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6<L ; 4. Long Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 6. Hurdles (120yds).—1st prize 40s; 2nd, 16s. Entrance, 2s 6d. , 6. Sack Race.—lst prize, 16s ; 2nd, ss, Entrance, Is. 7. Mile Open Handicap.—lst prize, 50s ; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, 6s. 8. Running High Jump.—lst prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 9. Consolation (120yds).—1st prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Rules for Athletic Sports. 1. All competitors to be resident in the County three months prior to the races. 2. Three to start or no race. In addition to these, a number of prizes and useful articles will be offered for competition by boys and children. Entrance money for Tinwald C6p and One Mile Flat Race is due on April 11th. Nominations for Trotting Handicap close on same date. For further particulars apply to ■ C. P. JEPHSON, 288 a Hon.' Sec. O T 1C E. All Debts due Mr Max Friedlander, as late proprietor of the Ashburton Guardian remaining unpaid on 23rd Instant, will be sued for without further notice. 517 a S. SAUNDERS.



METHYEN AGENCY. MORGAN and BIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorisep agents for the AshbCrton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention. W. H. ZOUOH, Proprietor. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PRICE— oITe PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements axe venr easonable. 7