The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV—No. 830.1

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 30

1882

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Oo.moalaalaa Agants, Sco Alfred Harrison, V DCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, <&v- Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, •Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce.



WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12. o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. _,AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the. books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. TAINE & CO., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, InVRECABGIXCL. Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. Land for sale in, almost every part of Southland, from 50 acres to 5,000, on very easy terms of payment. Every information given to enquirers. 30n



T. Pepperell, House, land, & general COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON SALE— Houses, Land, Building Sections. Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem porary Loans effected on depost of Deeds,' Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. K FOOKS aND Architects, SONS, Civil Engineers, Yai/taxoes, Licensed SURVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, AsHBtTRXON.



Theodore b. jacobsen, . Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo f- site “ Shades,” 0 HI ST CHURCH. P.S. —Communications promptly at tended to. °3l



jrESSRS 8.. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers , AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. o!9



Business Notices Ttr B W I N D U S T R Y , ASPHALTING. I JAMES BRADLEY ia prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. ‘ All orders to be left at the Works, Park I All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c Agricultural machine shop, Abhbctbton. ; C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER, EXPERT. o The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester Ring, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country., r, Canvaa Elevatora fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. : Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. : All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. .(• V c. ray, Opposite Central Hotel, WiKANtn Rn. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Pkioe Lists on Application. 83



INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. “ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. R. Procter, OOULI ST S’ OPTICIAN, . . 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH - {Opposite Borough Hotel). ;• Section XYII., Class 77 Scientific Appar&tus. Jurors—A. W. Bickerton, R. R. Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. R. Procter, Christchurch : For excel lence of workmanship and great variety of fTOfotflcle; glasses suited for every descrip tion of optical defect, , These are shown in all stages of manufacture, both in quartz and glass. The local manufacture ml these glasses is of considerable import ance, being made in every combination of .spherical and cylindrical form required. JThere.sre also exhibited some very well made: condensers, and some “ Codding jton,” “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal. dl2 VICTORIA SHOEING FORGE, Coach building, and WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. J: R, STEEL begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that hehas REMOVED to his new and commodious Brick premises'in WEST STREET (jiext Guardian Office), where he hopes to meet tile same patronage as heretofore. Shoeing done on ' scientific principles. Estimates given ' for all 'Builders’ Iron work., Ironwork done in all branches. Reapers and Binders repaired with de-i patch. Reaaoftable charges for all work. r'~ ; : ■■■■■: : 'lift



Business Notices. QOME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials *QJD •rH Cg a GO OQ D ?—I ft Domestic Patterns Flannels’ Stockings Calico. &c., &c., <£c. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street. R OBINSON having entered AND TOWNSHEND, into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH Begs to inform the inhabits its of. Lauriston and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in Lauriston, where he intends to carry on the same business as he has been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ work of all descrip tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, Genekal Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 2c



gAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Bobert Alcorn Has now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps, in any similar establishment in New Zealand. If you want GOOD TEA, go to R. Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3s 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOO© GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest possible peice. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner bhop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and SHOES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. If you are FURNISHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the best, English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents. jSSi~ The vVhole of the Shops ake At tached in Saundees’ Buildings. 589 d



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ills



A RWURRAY^ “ rnAKE TIME BY THE EORE JL 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 Robert 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 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and lA2 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 -ceip> of P. 0.0 730c-960



Business Notices. 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 toD. W.’sown 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 kedtjced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per !b. Families waited on for orders weekly. Gash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 79d IVT O T I O E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia JUST LANDING— NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. Hlc SAMUEL LUCA«



F. S. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Prays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d



JjILOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, H AVF FOR SALE All kinds of FLOWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Rack Road, Back Saunders’ Mill. b!3



rjIIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. . CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, tl erefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. N.B. —All Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephsoi? TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Chafl by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un crushed. Bran, Sharps, etc., at the lowest pos sible prices. J. and B. also beg to notify that they CRUSH GRAIN, in large or small quan tities, at their Store, and keep a Portable Steam Chaff-cutter to cut Chaff for far mers on the premises. All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



JgACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6£d per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Cohneb of Burnett street and East STREET. GL J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN Tf-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £250,000. • Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. QROWN IRON WORKS. Thomas romp ton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. C. has the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having REMOVED into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most mo dern 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 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. 06 JLion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr George Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager’s life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothing but good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. AVood, Ashburton. —Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal. N.B.—A CART will be running in a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, jl 1 Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton.



William Patchm T ENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines ; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all sizes. Wood and Iron Blocks always in Stock. REAPER & BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES. N.E —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Ratos. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. £ ~ o!§ <* ■SClin’* ! Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,000 U,v limited Liability of Shhreholders PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. T H E FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT-RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. 240 d



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 ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 lOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 us ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made J vel 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. 60e



I Business Notice. SP RI N G MIL LN E RY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Mi.;.38 DUNCAN is now showing a Large and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti cularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are well worth inspection : Bonnets, Feathers Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in /ill its branches, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. Having engaged a large and effi cient staff of assistants, Miss Duncan will be enabled to execute orders with the utmost despatch. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice.. Note the address— jES" PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton. Manufacturers of PLOUGHS—DoubIe, Treble, and Single, which have secured for them the HIGHEST AWARDS at all the Exhibitions and Ploughing Matches at which they have competed ; amongst them being the Melbourne Exhibition—One Gold and One Silver Medal, being the MOST AWARDED to any New Zealand Exhibitor in that Class. New Zealand International Exhibi tion For Double and Treble Furrows, Gold Medal ; for Single Furrows, Gold Medal—again being the recipients of the HIGHEST and MOST AWARDS. These Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, 0, or Ransome’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel Skeiths if desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed.



Business Not! s. RESSMAKING. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moobb Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash. burton town and district that they have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 25



HEATSTONE. J. McCONNELL begs to thaiik the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flemington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McCor mick Wire Binder on hand, and P. and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8



ARYESTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of cl Olll|Jlllclil Ul Osborne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Timaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to Wire and Twine. ROBERT WILKIN & CO. AVXAj JL H iJUIVI.iI CVJ \J\J, f Christchurch and Timaru. dl4



. Thomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Suhanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, ls6d per lb New Citron Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is 6d ; Cloves, Is the |ib Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, C. and B.’s, Is Almonds, Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2s per lb Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d per lb French Plums, 3s 6d per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2s 4d per lb Christmas Price List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, .etc., in Syrup, 21'o tins, Is Gd Preserved Ginger, 4s 6d per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d Jujubes, 2s 6d per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is 6d per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, Is 8d Pure Lemon Juice, Is 9d, quarts Raspberry Vinegar, Is per bottle Indian packets, in lead, containing 1 or 31bs of pine Assam tea, 2s 4d per lb, wonderfully strong 83 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16a HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with the 25s box of other houses. Half-chests of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to L 5 Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2s 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d per lb New Jams, 6Ad per tin Stoneless, 7j>d per tin Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d (21b), Is 6d 123 Lower High St. Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca, oil, quarts, C. and B.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 139 Manchester St. Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3a 9d per bushel Good Rice for Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b. 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal, 4s 6d per bag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d per tin Carb. soda, 6d Fire kiudlers, 4LI per cioz Fly papers, l 9d per doz Blacking, 8d pier dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. V'; t ■ 7 Messrs Elz Bros., thanking the public for their W liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work —from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Gookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 39&e



We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED SOWER, Which secured at the New Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers (new design), Drag Harrows, Grass Seed Strippers l , Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple trees, Blocks and Ropes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sale by us. REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTCHURCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. s 8 rjIHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDREWES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KIN G, 08 Madras Stkebt, Christchurch. 11 18 PENG ELLY, Tailor, will shortly be in* ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2 COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. jm b 0 0 T s - O O T S. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides. Men’s Shooting Bouts, Blucher’s Boots ; Shoos—Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace ups ; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots ; also a large assortment of Children’s Boots of all sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boot Di:r> t, IVlethvkn Vi jl 27 Y •irf— iCTOill AN STABLES The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tailored street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON, 260 Proprietor.



N° Business Notices W IS YOUR TIMB FOB BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEAP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &a, &c. OUR BOOT STOCK 13 IMMENSE. r OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. Hayes & Co., BULLOCK’S ARCADE.



Burnett street. KB.—Christmas PRESENTS will b« GIVEN to all purchasers of 10s and up wards till the 10th January, AN EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE. Don’t Mistake the Address, BULLOCK’S ARCADE • n 4 TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Finn in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, 019 Cameron street. BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 Sporting, Athletics, &c. INSLOW ANNUAL Races. MONDAY, Ist JAN., 1883. President —E, G. Wright, Esq., M.H.8.; , Vice President, J. Carter, Esq.; Judge of Horses— M. Stitt, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, W. Simpson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, H. Fowler, Esq ; Clerk of' Scales, H. Chichester, Esq.; Committee- ■ —Messrs S. James, T. Worner, G. Law son, T. Gourley, E. Sanson, E. Alber, NV. Harris, D. Jackson ; Secretary—T. Williams. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 12 sovs ; distance, 1J miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), of 20 8078 ; second hor.-e to save his stakes ; no mination, £1; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sova; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile]. weight-for-age ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Rack, of 5 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance, RULE?., No one will be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half-a-guinea to the fund, or when the prize is £2O or over, one guinea. All horses to have been owned in the County three mfhths prior to the Races. Three horses to start or no race. 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. No one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. T. WILLIAMS, n2l Secretary. w AKANUI SPORTS. JANUARY Ist, 1883. PROGRAMME. Horse Events : 1. — Hurdle Race, eight flights of hurdles; weight, list. £lO. < Open. 1£ miles. 2 —Flat Race. Weight, 10st. £B. Open. J £ miles. 3 —Trotting Race. Weight, list. £7 10s. Open. 2 miles. Post entries, and open to all comers. Athletic Events : 12. —Hop, Step, and Jump ... ... . 13. —Sing e Girls’ Race 100 yds 0 10'0 5 0 14. —Married Women’s * Race, 100 yds ... 015 0 7 6 15. —Sack Race, 100 yds 0 10 0 5 0 16. —Old Men’s Race, 200 yds 1 0 0 10 0 17. —Boys’ Race (under 10 years) 0 7 6 6 0 18. —Wakanui Invention (50 ydi forwards, 50 yds on hands and feet,'so yards back wards) ... ... 0 15 0 7 6 19. —Running High Jump 0 15 0 7 6 NOTE—Decision of Judges final in all things, J, THOMAS, Hon. See.