The Ashburton Guardian.

A ™day. DECEMBEK 9, 1(881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY,

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING.]

VOIi. 111-No. 301.1

MR H. J. WEEKS’ NEW MTJSIG WAREHOUSE.

Mr H. J. Weeks’ opened his ne.w and commodious premises in Tancred street yesterday. But a short time ago, com paratively speaking, Mr Weeks com menced business in Ashburton as a music teacher and musical instrument dealer: in a very small way ; but his efficiency as a teacher, coupled with his discrimination as a buyer, enabled him very quickly to contemplate a move to more central and convenient premises, and yeater' he opened up in premises in T^ n^re j| street, having a frontage of > . to the road by 29 feet, and th e w hole floor is devoted to on db - ehow . room, pretty well filled the pianoß and organs of all sorts, and descriptions from the very late novelty in Brins mead’s to instruments by other and.. less m . eirs * Altogether, nearly of slock 18 represented. J It is Mr Weeks intention to partition off a portion of his large show-room to act as a class-room, but the partition will ao constructed as to be removable a* n Wure ffiTiditio? to ;how Pr? “m eS 'house of p- ““ e Bhow - room , a dwelling 's how*- -fX.rooms.. One of the novelties uus by Mr Weeks was the American orguinette, an exceedingly novel and beautiful instrument-which. is turned by the hand, but which is capable of playing any and all descriptions of music. While we were present, we were treated to some of the ever-popular “ Pinafore ”■ music, which played by the Orguiiiette certainly loses nothing of its attractive■ character. Before concluding this brief notice, ' we would mention that,Mr Weeks last night gave a promenade concert to celebrate the opening of his new premises, when the guests assembled by invitation, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The concert commenced with a grand piano forte overture (“ Semiramide”) by Miss Kidd and Mr Morris. The piece was brilliaitly executed, and elicited loud applause. Amongst the other gems of the evening were the solo from “ Faust,” by Miss Kate Wood, a young lady who, although only about thirteen years of age, is already a skilful player; the solo “Caprice Hongvoise,” by Miss R. Fried lander, most effectively played; the trio by Mr Weeks and pupils (violin, flute, and piano), “ Home, Sweet Home,” ar ranged by Mr Weeks himself; the duet from “ Martha,” by the Misses Carson and Murray; the pianoforte selections on the Orguinette ; and the beautiful selection, “ Jessie’- Dream,” by some half-dozen penormers, and in which two pianos, an organ, a violin, and a flute were used. One of the features of the evening was the pianoforte solo “La Gazelle,” by Miss E. Wood, on a splendid little pianette. The big room was crowded with all the Ashburton notabilities,' and a large open-air audience congregated in front of the rooms during the evening. It was found impossible to go through the whole of the lengthy programme arranged to* tact night, tint th/> nf fhe_r>ro- gramme will be presented to-night and several new pieces in addition. . The admission will be free, and the attend ance, no doubt, very large.

MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The Usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Road Board office, Mount Somers, on Monday last. Present —Messrs A. E. Peache (Chairman), W. C. Walker, T. E. Taylor, and D. Cameron. It was proposed by Mr Cameron, seconded by Mr Walker, and carriedr “ That owing to Mr Corsbie having altered the whole character of the pro tective works in Taylor’s. _ stream, _the Board do not hold themselves, responsible for any damage that may be caused by the breakwater on either side in the future.” —The Clerk was directed to forward to Mr Corsbie a copy of the above resolution. The Suveyor’s report was read and con sidered. It was resolved —“That tenders be called for the re-formation of 80 chains on North Ashburton road, near, Cameron's out station, and also for about 6 chains formation and metalling on Cameron’s road. ” .

It was resolved that the Immigration Officer be written to asking if he would consent to the Board’s selling the cottons at Mount Somers, as they are not serving the legitimate purpose for which they were built.

The Surveyor was instructed to send notice to Mr J. Johnston to complete contract on the Single-tree road, near North Ashburton bridge, within three days, otherwise the necessary work will be done at his expense. - Tiie Surveyor was authorised to ex pend the sum of Ll 5 on the Mesopotamia road in forming wet places, etc. Also to divert the Ashburton where it encroaches on “ Sandy’s Knob.” The following correspondence was r'ead ; —From the Ashburton County Council, enquiring if the Board’s officer had audited the pouudkeeper’s book. The Clerk to forward a copy of report on the subject to ilie Council.—From the Rangitata Koad Hoard, asking the amount of rates col lected in the Mount Somers Road District during the jear ending March 31, 1880. The information to be forwarded.—From the Wakanui Hoad Board, asking the Board to contribute towards cost of memorial re the reduction of railway tariff. The Clerk to reply that if the Wakanui Board cun ascertain that the auditor’s opinion upon the subject is favorable, they will pay the amount applied for. • From the Colonial Treasurer, advising the Board of the payment of the sum of L 367 15s sd, subsidy on rates collected.— From the Land Transfer Office, Christ church, re the transfer, etc., of Cameron’s road. The Clerk to take the enclosed cer tificate to the Registrar, and to get the necessary endorsement drafted upon it. The Surveyor was instructed to report upon the road leading through the centre of Gould and Cameron’s property from Cameron’s road to Reynolds road, and also to take levels on Price’s road. Tenders were opened for the following works :—No. 43, metalling,etc., 20 chains Sawmill road, T. Bright L3B 6s, accepted conditionally. No. 44, maintenance of fords for twelve months, Thomas Hix Ll9los. ■ It was proposed by Mr Walker, seconded by Mr Cameron and carried—“ That Mr C. J. W. Cookson, senr., be appointed Re turning Officer for the Mount Somera District. ” It was resolved—“ That the annual meeting of the ratepayers be held at. tie Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on Thursday, the sth of January, 1882, at 11 a.m., after which the election of two I members will take place to fill the seats of Messrs J. E. Taylor and A. E. Peuchfe, who retire by ballot, but who are eligible for re-electibiV: A pgll, (t deinanded^Vnll

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• Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEFR, 'VALUER, COM u'-lOL?. 'MISSION AGENT, &o. ; Thrwt galea. Sales of: Stock, - ' Furniture dnd Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ;;: ■ and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at ; i-12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the ! 3rs Tarda with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS ; - ; ; ; REQUIRED. TOwn and Farm : Properties entered on t : ‘ the hooka No charge unless sold. . AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ' EvOry class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 28Ji ALERED HARRISON. Barnes Pepperell, ; AND LAND AGENT, ' •. ■' ■■ ■ Cathedral Square. Christchurch. >r . ; Ho.nses to. and all classes of pro- v .. . ■ , 404 c Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. FOOKS AND SONS, ; * Orra. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Sue vetoes, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 E* &)bson & Son, L : ENG I N E E R S, ..Vi . AUTHORISED AND LIO EN SED SURVEYOR S, South British Chambers, Hereford’ Street, Christchurch. ... , - 674 W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newtoh’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. ; ■ 959 c Hotels. -• 1 ; Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). TVUNCAN, McKENZIB, late of the I | ■ firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this, well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous mends and customers for the liberal sup . port .accorded him during his Connection with the late fitm,and trusts in his: new; -; undertaking he will meet with a full share yof public patronage. D. McK. trusts his ■ long 'experience in : the trade will bei a suf ficient guarantee Tor "the contents of the cellar, as nothing-bnttb© best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits, will,he kept in stock. '■ ' The . weUrtopwn- .reputahon, -of the TABLE will be fully .maintained, under the personal supervision of the who will spare no effort in making Jus patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. 50c D. MoKENZIE, Proprietor. FOREST HOTEL The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel,- begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy; r Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. ' Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, . 440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! /'VGEEN’S HOTEL, OHBIST- W, CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 334 0 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 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 Tancrbd street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address — MRS HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, Tanored street, , Ashburton. 88i PANAMA HOUSI (late ansteb’s), Tanored street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform th pubic that he has REMOVED from th Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the mor 11 commodious Boarding-house lately in th . i occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hop< tomerit the same patronage bestows upon ,him as heretofore. Good Bath ■ ! 666m. S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



Boarding Houses, &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 f a good table will always be kept. Meals la each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the tunes. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wms street, near the Railway Station, 944 a BOARDING HOUSE. The undersigned has now OPENED a Boarding House in Tancred street West, and hopes, by strict attention to the com fort of Customers, to merit a fair portion of the public patronage. Note the Address — N. DUFF, VICTORIAN BOARDING HOUSE, Adjoining Victorian Stables, TANCRED STREET. 438 c 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, East 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, i 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) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. ■y INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ALE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS— -261d JAMESON & ROBERTS. E L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined 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. 860 c H. MESSENGER, , OP 5 HIS LORDSHIP’S LARDER, B In thanking his numerous country a patrons, and the public generally, for past a favors, begs to intimate that, having com pleted extensive alterations and improve ments, he is now in a position to offei them unequalled accommodation. The increased accommodation foi Ladies is a special feature in the improve ments. Jc E W. H. M. also begs to add that in addi tion to the above he has made provision from the First day of November next, i supply a want long felt in Christchurch viz ! A GRILLED CHOP OR STEAK, At any hour of the day, which will be a< companied with a Glass of Bass s ceh brated Bottled Ale. FOR ONE SHILLING. lie tie re he >es ed H- Dinners, Banquets, Ball Suppen Wedding Breakfasts, and Picnics pn vided for, in the very best possible style W, H. MESSENGER, 9870 Purveyor. WANTED KNOWN—That Visitii Cards, plain or mourning, can 1 obtained; printed in various styles, at tl **Giiaidian ” office, opposite the Bail** Station.



i ' ■ —i i . —f Business Notices. ' } TjHOTOGRAPHY.—Portraits are now F being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at - HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun j ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 3 911 a > R. Galloway, I TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT i MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch,- and at reason able prices. 197 a * POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a fpINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES] ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORR D GATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c a REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East thewt, Ashburton, having received a rge stock of English gold and silver r atches, will offer the same at the follow g Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s >ld hunting Levers from £lB otherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; hrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 )s; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) rom 3 10s; Waltham watches, in English ises, from £4 ; American watches from 25b 5 two years’ guarantee given. Also, choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel iry, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, ;c., set with Australian rubies, at corre jondingly low prices. Particular attention aid to the repairing of every description E Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran >ed for 12 months. Pebble and other pectacles to suit all sights. 308 a OK DAVIS’S HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, c ASHBURTON. y it IjIVERY article Sold at Christchurch Li Prices and guaranteed best ol ,r material and workmanship. 3- FUNERALS i. CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED to W DAVIS, EAST STREET SOUTH ASHBURTON. 10; le ts, •o- B. ng be he ay J. Sherriff, Monumental mason Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stonee Tombs, and Monuments always on hand Designs forwarded on application. Fo further particuJ? » apply to A. Thieli Ashburton. 323 rriALL PROGRAMME CARDS i t rV a very neat styles, with Pencils an , Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Offio. West street.



w aiuc/owu. ujx U R A POPULARIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. SMOKE TJB “ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton — Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BKANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. s PRING NOVELTIES, 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 B. GL Buxton, Tt IT EROHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson 3a nd GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up 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 tong and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s pel lb. Families waited on for orders weekly, Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy istock of Boots and Shoes, in . eluding old celebrated make| §79(



Business Notices. C OUNTY RID6ING 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 the necessary machinery for the Manufacture of Ridging and Spou ing o » i • ■ As this is the only factory situate between Christchurch and Domain, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality he respectfully solicits the support of jthe Public in the matter or tnis LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 800 c IRON RIDGE Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED SPOUTING, CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, 1 CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • vj* 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 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 and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. s Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Chrxstchttrch. Reidjand Gray, TMPLEMEKT AND MAN.UFACTURER|i i winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DU UHLB-r FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors' Bjeport—“ Ploughs :In Ploughs there w one exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being the best, and that is e Double-Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New; Zealand. In finish and con? struction it is far superior.” , . _ i 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, inpod 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, oj or 4 horses, &c., &o. __ i All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. , Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. I Agents for Clayton and Shuttlevtoeth’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 CANTERBUkY BRANCH. /A sai» Wf Established (859. T Capital i 1,000 900 'waiOjY OF 'LDF.\ 3 P|R EMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jam p.son an d Tfcohprts H E



JLU. xnuuvx to< 240 d Joseph Clark, Grain 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 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. 192 c “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Kobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites ! attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 i 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 L and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of 1 his own manufacture which occupies a t 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-96g ; Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 OD. FISH UPPERB OD. r STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. r. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight. le 6d. MEALS 6d. Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 i- Cafe an lait ... ... id 954 a



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., JgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, 1 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. , ASPHALTING. | JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c 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 €94 c 0 A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur on and Sonounding Districts t3mt they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, in the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and €O. intend to Sell at ihe lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared 10 purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in siock .uetto—“ Small Profits and \juicK Returns.” J. WARD & CO., Slbo East street. fTIHE CO - OPERATIVE BAKERY, X 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 T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c 1 1 r I I E 3 1 ) 1 t 3 EERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, * Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures arc allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s £ series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, 01 from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219 c 3 7 L :3k S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his [patrons that he has now secured New Premises adjoining the White Harl Hotel, Christchurch, anc a Solendid Assortment of CLOCKS, ITOHES and JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of > Cleaning and Repair! well executed, and country orden promptly attended to, 611 t



Business Notices. ) 3 7 C 3 I ) 1 i e s pT r c J is iV s ’t <? >9 :s .a A GRIOULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashbueton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c. , Re paired at very reasonable terras. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. R Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakantji IRd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb fail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application, 831 a -»*■ EDICAL HALL A_S H B U R T O N. Established 1874. J, M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. Public Companies. N ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., axzazaxi'r. Sports. I SHBURTON CALEDONIAN i 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—Pibrocbs and Marches 80s 30s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open ... ... 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump. Men 30s 15s 7. RunningHighJump. 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 Ghillio Callum 60s 30s 10. Pole Vaulting... ... 40s 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat Race C.Os 30s 17. Irish Jig 60s 30s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40s 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 ss, 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. Admission to the Grounds, ONE SHILLING. Sports to commence at Ton o’clock a. m. promptly. o ) , J. MacLEAN DUNN, X3Xd Secretary.