The Ashburton Grardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 813.1

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1883

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Aagtloagerfl, Qaamisatoa Aganta.&c Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM- Laind 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 HORSEb. „AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Pown and Farm Properties entered on the hooka. No charge unless sold. VGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION a FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of-Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. taxne & co., ' Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, (■ ... InVKECARGILX/. Commodious Horse' Saleyards. Every care 1 taken of ‘Horses consigned FOR SALE. JJand for sale in almost every part af Southland, from 50 acres to 5,000, on venr easy terms of payment. Every information given to enquirers. ' 30n



T. Pepperell, OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON SALE— Land', Building Sections. T) , Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem ;, i f poxary Loans effected on depost of ; Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06



'■ Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. : E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Crvii Enginebbs, Vai/utoes, Licensed j SUEVETOKS, AND LAND BrOKEBS, TttE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, , Ashburton.. T fIEODORE Bi JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed'to Hereford street, oppo* • site “ Shades," "0 HI STCHUR CH. fp.S. —Communications promptly at tended to. r - °3I e. Dobson & son, .-Civil Engineers and •' AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, , .South British Chambers, Shipping. iCKJL IYIMUn'vV c SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND WIOH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship •Vs AUSTRALIA, 8,400 tons, will leave Auckland for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, December 5. ‘ [Owing to the extra number booking by this line on account of the Egyptian diffi- early application for passages is necessary in order to avoid disappoint ment. s ‘WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 771 e : Agents, Christchi’



Business Notices. JJILLINEEY AND DRESSMAKING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. We are JUST OPENING up our SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, and beg to draw special attention to the MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, consisting of Trimmed and Untrimmed Bonnets and Hats. Feathers, Flowers, Ornaments, &c. For Variety, Quality, and Cheapness, NOT TO BE EQUALLED. Also, a Splendid Variety of Goods to be had in every Department. AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED.



Business Notices N E W INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMBS 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 J. SHEERIFF, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Designs forwarded on application. For further particul 3 « apply to L. H. Wilkins, Agent, Ashburton. 1 88 J. W. COOKSON, Jon., & CO , TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHVEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. .We have also on sale at Methveh a. large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara/ Y.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated'weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles a&d-gates on-hand or: made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sgshes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary, fencing wire, sUpli.es, etc. Goods delivered fb any part of (he district.', Agent)( for the New Zea land Insurance Go., the New Zealand ;■ TjAttniafid.Mercantile Agency Co., and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents -• and Valuators. 1 - ; ’ FpR SALE— Woolpacks, Cornsaoks, and Turnip Seed-, at the lowest rates. C.‘ J 7W. COOKSON, JtJH., & CO, IlLfi...' rti,’ .SHOEING. FORGE, JH BUILDING, AND IHT ESTABLISHMENT. fyyJUif'J- v-J IISTJEEfL begs to inform his iHfeudaand customers that he has BDito his .nw*and commodious gkiifdmsas:; in>WIEST: STREET (next hopes to meet fto jOU; soietftißO principles, svmt-for all,Builder s lron- V dope. in -all . branches. with de- Jih&'&luttgto- foe all work. s: f. : 1



Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIF is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Friedlander Bros., THE CHEAPEST DRAPERY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON.



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 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 ~VT O T I 0 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 LUOS F, S. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for then 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, Tinwaid. 590 d JjILOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAYF 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 Saunders’ Mill. s!3 fJIIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, therefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. N.B.—All Accounts must therefore he paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephson TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6 OHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF. L Jones & Bradshaw,



B AUUJN ’ JSAUUJN ' The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 61td per lh., large or small quantities. OTICE OP REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Coknee, of Burnett street and East 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. sjl T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Ashburton. STREET. GL J. Martin, N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. 013



CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a largo quantitj' of clean and well-saved OATEN 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 mers on the premises. All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



Business Notices. A 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 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, OR R & CO. Q R O W N I R O N WORKS. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORI ABLE 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, Neae 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 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 bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal. N.B.—A CART will bo 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, mENT, 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 Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address — WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e



CANTERBURY BRANCH. &W- ;i ' BiSißlilli^P ss /rry.YT': P^S. J '**'si'/^ «$ Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,000 //// • iM/TFn liaßiuTy of Shareholders rp H E PE, EM lER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 2 40 d



REAT 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 iOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) 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 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. BRING MIL LN E RY, PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. AjiLSS 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 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— JKS- PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton. Manufacturers of PLOUGHS —Double, 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 Skexths 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. 1882. Opposite E. Eeece, Ironmonger.



Business Noth ?s. £JLOTHING. Cl THING 8. W. Alcorn Begs to announce that he has opened up an Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Colonial-made CLOTHING, Selected specially for the approaching Season. S. W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clothing Depart ment, having most of his Garments made to order from carefully-chosen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. For the Best Value in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Tests, you want to call at S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Colonial-made. Tweed Suits is S. W, Alcorn’s. The Best House for Paget Coats and suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Shirts of all kind is S. Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Tma. an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL—Three cases of Super Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbe and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are now bein sold at a little over half the usual price, BOOTS. BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every descri tion. A large stock now on hand. Men’s Colonial-made Bluchers, Water tights, Shooters, and Elastic Sides, Ladies’ and Children’s Kid and Levant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Boots go to S. W. ALCORN’S, East street and Saunders’ Buildings. teS 0 O T S. 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 BURTON 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 iv first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown.



HAVE Nelson, Moate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending ? —YES. Has H. M. Carson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District ? YES. Arc these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced ? —YES. Why?—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. Cakson 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. Cakson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. H. M. CARSON, 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 ANDRE WES 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 Andrcwes 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. KI N G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. fl 18 PENG ELLY, Tailor, will ahortlj be in’ASHBURTON, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2 •^T ICTORIAN STABLES The undersigned having taken 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. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses com . ittod to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON, 2Go Proprietor. T. R. Proctor, QOULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office— Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN CHESTER STS , CHRISTCHURCH. 3370



Messrs Elz Bros., 117 HILE thanking the public for their Y r 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. 395 e fl VRMI Vrmurray^ m. W! aw rjpAKE 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 ho 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 ■tfatch 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 ceipt of I*. 0,0, 7300-960



Business Notices- BRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES^ W. T. Davison Has now a Large Siock of the above, consisting of Peas, New Potatoes, Cucum bers, Gooseberries, and Rhubarb ; also, Oranges, Apples, and a large stock of con fectionery, and all kinds of cooling drinks for the hot months. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. 13 s James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 26 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelook Street (Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms). au3 GEO. E. GOLDSMITH Begs to inform the inhabitants 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, General Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, an 26 ORR & Go. .Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for .the under mentioned Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing or Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING Standard. : , SEWING MACHINE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD; SOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET *1



The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duced, and deserves the attention of th public. The “Standard” KILTER.— Th Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we anti ci pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Ant Kind ox Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately ua n a most simple manner INSLOW ANN U At Races* 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 Huddle Race, of 12 aova ; distance, 1A miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), of 20 sova ; second hor e to save his stakes ; no mination. £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sots; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance. ss. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile; weight-for-age ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Race, of 5 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance, 6s. No one will be allowed to enter a hone unless a sub criber of half-a-guinea to the fond, or when the prize is £2O or over, one guinea. ■ All horses to have been owned ; n the County three months prior to the Races. Three horses to start or no race. No protest will be entertained unless £1 be deposited wMi the Secretary, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivolous. No one flowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. gOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of Nevr Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel evtry TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe month. N.B.—The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public; BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. Sporting. RULE K n2l T. WILLIAMS, Secretary.