The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 831.1

ASHBURTON. MONDAY. DECEMBER 18, Ihß2

(.PRICE—ONE PENNY.

Business Notices.



Auctioneers, Oammission Agents, &c Harrison, ft iICTIONEEB, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, Land Sales, Sahas 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. .LAND 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. ILSON, TAINE & CO., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ISVEBCABGILX.. Commodious Horse Saleyarde. Every • care taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. Land for sale in almost every part ef Southland, from 50 acres to 5,000, on vejy easy terms of payment. livery information given to enquirers. 30n w H T. Pepperell, OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON SALE— Ilduses, 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. B. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed SURVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, •si ■ Ashburton. mjBLEODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site “ Shades,” CHI ST CHURCH. fjp.S.—Communications promptly at tended to. °3I jyi'ESSRS E. DOBSON & SON, iCivil Engineers ’ AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, ftwTtttPQ&D STREET, ChRISTCHPRCH._oI9



Shipping. CtHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE , TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAjtfD WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship -i CITY OF NEW YORE, 3,400 tons, will leave A uckland for San Frapoisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, Jppuary 2. Passengers booked to London, Liver pool, or Paris, at a through rate to cover coastal fare, thus securing special advant ages. r> ■ WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 771 e * Business Notices 35 W INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate .rates. I All orders to be left at the Works, Park meet. ‘ All work kept In repair for twelve months. 360 c INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. R. Procter, OCULIST S’ OPTICIAN, 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). ' Section XVII., Class 77 Scientific Apparatus. Jurors —A. W. Bickerton, R. R.‘ Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. R. Peoctek, Christchurch : For excel lence of workmanshipund great variety of spectacle 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 of these glasses is of considerable import ance, being made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical form required. There.are also exhibited some very well made condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jdrots consider this an exhibit of special xperit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal. d!2 Sr 31, ¥IOTOBIA SHOEING FORGE, COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. J. R. STEEL begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has REMOVED to his new and commodious KHpk premises in WEST STREET (next jsnAßMAir Office), where he hopes to meet the same patronage as heretofore. .. Shoeing', .done on - scientific principles. Estittlatu given for all Builders’ Iron ’.M’HtkH' 1 - Irpnwork done in all branches. and ’ Binders repaired with de > Reasonable charges for all work. 6o



Business Notices. JOHN HAEVEY, Boot and shoemaker, Tancred street, Ashburton. J. H. desires to notify to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he is still carrying on business in the above line, and by Good Work and Quick De spatch hopes to ensure a fair share of support. 12 s TO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Beg to call attention to nay stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to bo most Valuable Prepara tions. ABSORBENT BLISTER.—Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FOR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the life of a valuable animal. PHYSIC BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizes. The ingre dients in these balls are tho roughly dissolved in a steam jacketed bath ; they act much quicker than those prepared from crude materials ; never gripe, and will keep good for years. CONDITION POWDERS.—These are of two kinds : one for getting into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy and expel the various kinds of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS. For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly heal any wound, no matter how severe. CLEANING DRINK.—For cows after calving. Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full particulars of the case, and advice given as to general treatment of horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs. I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Cupiss, M.R.C.V.S. (proprietor of the well-known Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashbukton. s!2



SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO,, Late Eeady-Money Richards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, B|d Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d Job Lot of Shirtings, 4|d 500 more Zulu Hats, 4id A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good Tweed Suits, from 24s 6d Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmorals, 10|d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Eastings, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid. 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, 6s. 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s THESE GOODS ARE WORTH 25 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARE SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. n 4 R OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered 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. 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 411 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, B R O W N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ilI9



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.’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 !b. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 79d nvr o t i c 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, TANORED 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. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS 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, Drays, 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. B9od



JpiLOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE 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 Race Road, Back Saundbks’ Mill. s!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 Jephsor 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 OATEIS STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Chaff 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 i mers on the premises, i All charges extremely moderate. 4960



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, Corner 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 TC -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



USTRALIAN 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 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, GRR & CO. 13n



Q R O W N IRON WORKS. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. C. haa 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, Neak Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06



Lion 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. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in hulk. 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 i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, 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 —Beaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address — WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. CANTERBURY BRANCH. m. m w Wc Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Urbluty of Shareholders PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. T H E FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d B AGON ! BACON! BACON



REAT REDUCTION Ift 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 £lB ; 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 5s ; 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



Business Notice. SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randeli/s gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next the Caledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; also a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS— A. W. Randell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street. Ashburton. 112 d SPRING MIL LN E E Y, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. AitßS 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, Flow’ers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all 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 — £o* 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, C, 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. 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, 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 HAVE Nelson, Moate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending 1 — YES. Has H. M. Cahson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District ? YES. Are these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced 1 —YES. Why I —The GOLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so H. M. Cak son knows by his steadily increasing sales that these Teas are approved of. Does H. M. Cabson sell anything besides this Blended Tea ?—OH, YES ; Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in the Italian and Grocery Trades. Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable H. M. Cabson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. H. M. CABSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. - all rpHE 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, Laco, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned.



Business Noti' vg. TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a t horoughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm 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, beat Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street. HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I intend OPENING on MONDAY NEXT, the 11th, with the Best Quality of MEAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N.B.—No connection, with any other in the trade. Prices te defy competition. d 6 HEATSTONE. J. McCONNELL begs to thank 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 O 0 T S. B BOOTS. 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 Boots, Blucher’s Boots ; Shoes—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 Depot, Methven. jl 27



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. jln Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their 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 Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 3950 lii “ 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 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 Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture w’hich occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0 730c-960 EDUCATION Act, 1877, Debtors and Creditors Act, and Amend ment Acts, Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox and Co.’s. W *“treet.



G. KIN G, 98 Madeas Stheet, Christchurch, il 18 PENGELLY, Tailok, will shortl> be in* ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise -ICTOKIAN STABLES The undersigned having taktn the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddook ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ment. aul2 260 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor. Licensing act, issi, on. sah at Office of this Paper.



Business Notifies. A. SHBURTON A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 QOME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress i Materials *QC .a c 3 a GO TH <D U fl Domestic Patterns Flannels Stockings Calico. &c., &c., &o. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street Sporting, Athletics, &c. I N S L O W ANNUAL' Eaces, MONDA7, Ist JAN., 1883. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R.; 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, W. Harris, D. Jackson ; Secretary—T. Williams. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 12 bovs ; distance, miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), of 20 bovb ; second horse to save his stakes ; no mination, £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 bovb; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile weight-for-age ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Race, of 6 sovs; one mile ; nomination, 6s; acceptance, RULES. No one will be allowed to enter a hone 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 months 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 shpuld 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. Ashburton Caledonian SOCIETY. Annual Sports. The Fourth Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on BOXING DAY, On the Society’s New Sports Ground, North-west Belt, When the Prizes enumerated below will be competed for : Programme op Sports : Races of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 440 yards (200 yards heat to be run after Scotch Reel)...looa 60s A third prize of 40s will also be given 26. Tug of War—Open to 10 men from Fire Brigades, Cricket Clubs, Volun teers, Football Clubs, Brass Bands, and mem bers of other Clubs ...100s 27. Handicap Consolation Race—2ooyards ... 40s 20s A number of PHIZES will be competed for by CHILDREN during the day. Special prize to the best Highland Dancer, under 16 years— A silver medal, by Mr Malcolm Miller. Special prizes, presented by F. Hill, Esq., Somerset Hotel—For the Grand Handicap Flat Races, Silver Gup, valued at £3 : for the Mile Handicap Flat Race, Silver Cup, valued at £3; for Pipe Music, St Andrew’s Cross, valued at £3; for Dancing Highland Fling, St Andrew’s Cross, valued at £3. Special Prize, presented by Mrs Butler, Family Hotel—For Dancing Irish Reel, Silver Medal; and a 2nd prize of £1 by the Society. The time for nominations for all handi cap races has been extended 1o 20th De cember. Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 20th December. Accept ances can be lodged at any time up to time of starting. Nomination fee on all Handicaps 2£ per cent, of the first prize. Acceptance fee, do. Entrance.money for all evenrs 5 percent, of ihe first prize. Admission to ground. Is; children under 10 years, half-price. Horse and vehicle. Is ; 2 horses and vehicle, 2s ; saddle horse. Is. Members free. Sports to commence at 10 o’clock promptly. JAS. C. DUNOAN, d? Secretary,