The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. 111.—No. 507.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1881.

LPRtCE—ONE PENNY;

MR WASON AT HINDHOPE.

Mr Wason, in pursuance of advertise ment, met the electors of Hindhopeat the school last night. There were J>et»een forty-five and fifty electors present, f Mr Gibson was called to the chak,.,and briefly introduced Mr Wason. Mr Wason, who on rising, was well re ceived, raid he proposed to leview as briefly as possible the events which had , led up to the present state of affairs. After a geaeral review of the political situation, and a comprehensive survey of the/posi tion of the Government and its claims to the support of the country,; dealt with the constitution -of', the. r -lupper House, Local Government, taxation-rand othex.measures, upon all of which already very fully reported hV visws," r and on sitting down, stated his wiitingness to reply to any questions. ..- C -.'..',..,' r In reply to Mr Jones, Mr Wason. stated that the Ashburton County was.,certainly entitled to direct representation upon the Board of Education. :,., '-,'.,;','.' After repeated intimation from-!-the chairman to the electors to ask, questions of Mr Wason, • / V ~• , r An elector called out "I.think,:; Mr Chairman, we are very well pleased -with Mr Wason's views and address,,and don't want to ask him any questions." ',-].'"', Mr Jackson said, Mr Chairman, Jjf no elector has any questions to put,,l. desire to move—" That this meeting rjbeartily thanks Mr Wason for his addresp, ? and further, that we are of opinion the.pre sent Government are entitled to. !tnej jcon ficience of this constituency." - . ~ ;; Mr Shelly said I desire to. second, the motion. ; ~'. ... '..'..',,,,','.' The Chairman desired to know, jf [.any one wished to move an amendment, and none being moved, he declaredrthe motion carried amid loud applause. The customary vote, of : thanks to the chair, terminated the; proceedings/ -h'i

AN IMMENSE GRAIN ELEVATOR.

The New Y&ik Sun\ describes' the new elevator built, by David, D'oWs!and Co., at the foot of Pacific street, Brook lyn. This elevator, which is said to be the largest in the world, is'now''being completed, and may be seen by'mieans of a glass from- Sandy Hook;' 'it is already in: use. It has 100 feet front upon Columbia street, and extends thence 1,200 feet to the river, j6p'o; ! feet being occupied by the main building, which is of brick, 600 feet by a frame extention, which is sheathed with. tin. The frame building is 45 feet highland has a tower in its centre 100 feejt,high from the wharf level. The brick-jbuild ing is 85 feet high, and has ahi ele vator tower in the north-east portion 120 feet high. Three towers rise,from the centre line of the main ; busding about 100 feet from each other. Each tower is 175 feet high. It required 17,000 piles, twenty-five: feet iODg, to form a foundation for the massive building, as the soil permitted,!of no other foundation. The piles; were covered with heavy upon'which a stone foundation three feet thick was laid, and above this rises; a r £olid brick wall. The jar of the chinery, which is a constant men ace to all great buildings, is broken by heavy bracing beams, feet, .square, extending from floor to floor,; starting upon a solid base of stone laid over 16 piles sunk close together. Solid brick walls divide the main building into nine compartments, closed other except where there are ,openings for the belting to pass through-; . 'these walls form a bulwark against fire, as the holes can ; be closed, by [dropping a cast-iron door over them, and jf trie fire should be so fierce as to cut 6ff :: access to these doors, they'- : s6 j::! lMhged that the ropes may be bufned quickly, thus permitting them to drop of their own weight. An electric and burglar alarm is furnished; for. the building. The machinery in the elevator, can take grain at the rate of 8;po.o bushels an hour from the barges or Cvessels at the pier. The grain is elevated, sifted and fanned, weighed, stored put in bins, and then transferred to the'vessels at the pier. There is nearly,,a .mile of wire cable used to transfer the steam power, and about five miles of belting, called conveyors, carry the grain up at railroad speed. These conveyors travel at the rate of 600 feet a minute, and carry to its destination 2% bushels of grain a minute. No shovelling is necessary. , ,

CORRESPONDENCE.

'■—* —■ . >.- We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE WAKANUI CUP.

TO THE EdITOB. •'.,. ; Sir,—Being an old sportsman, and one that takes great interest in the affairs of the turf, I hasten to correct , an. error which appeared in your issue of the 26th ult. I should have done so sooner, but the present postal arrangements prevented me from doing so. The coming contest is of more than usual interest, and the farmers are betting freely on this eventful race The error I wish to correct is " Early Bird's " statement of the pedigree of Mr Weighson's b h said to be by Agriculturist—Bonny Blue? Eyes. , That gentleman has inadvertently made an error which may be fraught with very serious consequences to farmers, who, not being acquaint'ecr with the tricks of the turf > will place confidence in his ", straight 'tip. I therefore think it well that they should know his correct pedigree, and a few of the facts connected with his pas? per formances. Agriculturist's., pedigree ifl anything but satifactory, for I find on referring to some notes by me that he ia by Sportive Maid (sic), sire.: Jumper, granddam Racer Jess, and for her staying powers. Sportive Maid was a carriage mare, a beautiful* bay, but never of any consequence. She was highly prized by her owner, who would not part with her on no account. Jumper was a celebrated horse'in that part of the country he was reared in—■ within the sound of the : ManohUneTbells. Being in charge of a careless grQOm one day, he cleverly cleared a aixfeet wall— hence his name—made love- to«Bgortive Maid, and Agriculturalist , was the I " Result." . ; That, was the>nsimr-|ie was known by in his early, days-' "I frafl that he was freely backed, and great tarngs ex.

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:c. Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BCARDINC HOUSE. Vi se, at lS In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, th« proprietor has taken the PRINCI ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, when a good table will always be kept. Meali Is each. Good Accommodation foi Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, anc £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 BOARDING HOUSE, >n C 3. 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 The Stud. gT U D NO T ICE Traitor’s OWNER, having secured a steady find ’ trustworthy GROOM, has sent his horse to 9- FINISH HIS SEASON t » s 5 t B > 1 r> B (1 a !c E re te :e le 38 sd> i- IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Terms : 4 guineas single mare ; two or more from one owner, £3 10s each; guaranteed, 6 guineas. One guinea to be due and paid upon service. Groom’s fee, ss. 634 c S. NOSWORTHY. ipO STAND THIS SEASON—IBBI. THE PURE CLYDESDALE STALLION Dundee (46). DUNDEE is is a beautiful bay 5 years eld ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4) , im ported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord Had do (imported) ; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). DUNDEE will Stand at Maronan Station, and Travel Surrounding Districts. Terms— £3 3s each; and £4 4s guaran teed; Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 713 c Grove Farm, Tinwald. S NOTICE. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Imported Draught’Horse Muir Dad. For particulars and fees, apply to 751 c GROOM IN CHARGE. QtTUD NOTICE. To TRAVEL the Ashburton District, the Thoroughbred Horse Tribune. For particulars and fees, apply to 752 c GROOM IN CHARGE. PURE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE STALLION Billy Fairplay. Billy Fairplay, bred by John Hender son, Esq., of Park, is a rich brown, seven years old, stands over 17 hands high, and got by the pure-bred Clydesdale stallion The Gentleman (328), and he was got by that unprecedented stallion Prince of Wales (673), which Mr Lawrence Drew purchased from Mr David Riddell at L 1,500. The Gentleman gained the Dalkeith premium of LIOO, and the Dumfriesshire premium of LIOO, and was afterwards sold, to go abroad, at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay’s dam, a first-caaa brood mare, was got by Campie (119), who gained the Glasgow premium two years in succession, also third at the Highland Society at Edinburgh, and was afterwards sold to the Emoeror of Austria at a very high figure. Billy Fairplay will Stand at Grove Farm, Tinwald, and will Travel the Ashburton and surrounding districts. Terms, £4 4s, payable by acceptance, to mature Ist day of March, 1882. Al lowance to bond fide owners of four mares >r more, 10s a mare. £6 6s guaranteed ; groomage, ss, payable at first service. v' 'For apply to JOHN CARTER, Or Groom in charge.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &« Alfred Harrison, ;,A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COR MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandisi Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, t 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the L Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, A REQUIRED. . Town and Farm Properties entered 01 . . the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT FQR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I: Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. James Pepperell, JJOUSE AND LAND AGENT, —Cathedrae Square. Christchurch. -Houses to Let, and all classes of pro' .perty'for sale. 404 t "Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensee Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. 374 Hi Dobson & Son, CIVIL; ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. - 674 W. H. BRISTOW, \ UTHORISFD AND J\ SURVEYOR, LICENSED Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. 959 c Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). T-V UNCAN McKENZIE, late of the JL/ firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded, him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his mew undertakinghe will meet with a full share -of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his ‘long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the 2 cellar, as nothing but the best quality of AlesJ Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock;; The well-known reputation of the ; TABLE will be fully maintained, under t ihe personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his •patrons really comfortable.^ GOOD STABLING. BOc D. McKENZIE, 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. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. 440 c JOHN BOWICK, Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. MRS WARPER wishes to intimate to .the patrons of her late husband, and the Public generally,that she has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred 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, Tancred street, Ashburton, 68( tT>AN AM A HOU S I v JL (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. £ The undersigned begs to inform thi pubic that he nos REMOVED from thi f Pripce Albert Dining-rooms to the mon commodious Boarding-house lately in thi df Mr Anstee, where he hopei , merit' the same patronage bestowei him as heretofore. Goon Bath



(D nO Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are npv being taken by the New Instan taneoua Gelatine Emulsion Process ’ai HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 a R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT t MAKER. r All Repairs neatly executed with a promptitude and despatch, and at reason* - able prices. 197 a 1 LFO R D FOREST. a POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, i 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 fJIINWALD 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 CORRDGATED IRON Gates and Hubbles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. flOOc Great reduction in WATCHES. 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 bunting Levers from £lB Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 ,10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) i rom £3 10a ; 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 DAVIS’S pfHEAP FURNITURE ANDJ BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed beat of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED [ W DAVIS, \ EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c ; J. Sherriff, Monumental mas,on, Manchester street south, and ■ Bar , badoes street (near the Cemetery), Cpist - church. A large stock of Head-Stpnes,' s Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. ; Designs forwarded on application, j For further particiVr « apply to A, TniELb, Ashburton. |323a Ball programme cards m very neat styles, with Pencils and » I Ribbons, printed at the Guabdian Office,



A U B A PC PUL A BIS. SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths,' Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A . Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE • KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton— Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s PBING 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 MISS BUOKMAN, 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 STRE EfiT, (Near the High School) Ashburton. APPRENTICES WANTED. R, G. Ruxton M EROHANT TAIL TANCBED STREET, 5 0 R, 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. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up to D. 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 : ib. l Uio „i FasdUes waited,,on ,lor order^ t Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale 1 prices. , A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in - fa 70d



I .. Not: C OUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTOR 7 . S. Hardley, EAST STREIET, 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 S.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 FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TSy HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises 1 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 of material, | and the Lowest Price which it is possible'for Steam Power and Machinery to effect; Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET' . Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c Beid'and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND jM A CHINE MANUFACTURERS, winners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—" Ploughs :In Ploughs there ia one exhibit to which we wish to draw special attention, as being'the best, and that is the Double-Furrow of Reid and Gtay, of Dunedin, New Zealand. In finish and con struction lh 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 6 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 for Clayton and Shtjttlbworth’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



Joseph Clark, /"'t RAIN MERCHANT, VT Ashburton and Tinwaid. 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 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. 7070 T IAKE 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 his arrival on these shores, and fie at once set his attention upon supplying WATOtjES, which, while constructed Mth eivery regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tepr of colonial life. He has just receivedi an other supply of watches, and incites attention to prices. Celebrated Enhlisn 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, L 10! 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 ilOs. Printed guarantee with each watch Sold. Attention is called to the Clicks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. T R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the « REGULATOR!” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves an authority on mean time to the town, i Watches free and safe by post oh re ceipt of P.O.Q. 730<i-96a TO BUTCHERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. 1 WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. 1 LIGHT BAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch : 88c Coffee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST-/. CH URCH. i T 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL : Every Night ‘ ;: Open always" frpm \ a. m. till Midnight' 11 nd; 1 " M”® iA J L B J " Bid;' ' ■ Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au lait 6 _ 964 a



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., gUILDERS. CONTRACTORS, AJjJD UNDERTAKERS, 8 Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. A S P H ALT I N G. 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 1 months. 860 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. P. W. HALES, Manager. Address — Stand.* ed Brewery Co. , Cheistohdeoh ASHST O R E. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to .their friends and residents of Ashbur on and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, in the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street.' J. W. and : Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock ivlctto —“ Small Profits and tjuick Returns,” J. WARD & CO., 816 c Eastatreet. 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 T. B. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219 c i. Phillips, RACTICAL 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 s a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, ATCHES arid JEWELLERY on sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to# 6ila



Business Notices. GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP ASHBURTON. C. Kay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPEI AND BINDER EXPERT. ! Harvester King, and Wood's Machine Repaired and .Adjusted in Town o Country. ! :' Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c, Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimate; given. "*" C. T," : " ' - Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.' celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a EDICAL HALL L H B U R T O N. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OP DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m.,2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. Ashburton Mills. nHE above MILLS having received a L THOROUGH OVERHAUL, and the working management having been placed in the hands of a careful and practical Miller, the undersigned is pre pared to make special arrangements,for grists. NO CHARGES FOR CLEANING. August 13, 1881. S. SAUNDERS. 467 c 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 ifew chains back from the North-west Corner of the Domain, on BOXING DAY, ■' When the following Prizes will be cpm 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 I Race, 440 yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 10s 4. Pipe Music—Pibrochs and ! Marches 80s 30s 5. 100 Ytrds 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 s 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 30s 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards heat ... ... 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie I 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 ... 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. Highhnd 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 Ten o'clock a.m. promptly. J. MacLEAN DUNN, X3ld Secretary.