The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 825. T

LvSHBURTON, 'FRIDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1882!

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT,- LandSalea, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Figs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SAT.TC every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. 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 of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON.



“SON, TAINE & CO., Auctioneers, LAND : AND ESTATE AGENTS, Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every car* taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. Land for sale in almost every part of Southland, from BO acres to 5,000, on very easy terms of payment. Evlry information given to enquirers. iNVJSECAEGILIi.



H T* Pepperell, OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Houses, Has ON SALE — Land, Building Sections. : ’ Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem- rpbrary Loans effected on depost of Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 Surrey of, Civil. Engineers, &c.



C' : E. (FOOKS. .iND, SONS, Architects, ClYn, ISzrOIKEBBS, Val/TAHOES, LICENSED SuEYEYOES, AND LAND BEOKEES, THfe TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, AfiHBDEXON.



IJIHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo , Jr.. site.“. Shades,” r; CHI ST CHURCH. S. —Communications promptly at tended to. ;



jypESSRS ,E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, HfeHEFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. o!9



f SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT 1 BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND ; WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, 3,400 tons, will leave Auckland for San Francisco, wa'Honolulu, on TUESDAY, January 2. 1 Passengers booked to London, Liver pool. or Paris, at a through rate to cover coastal fare, thus securing special advant ages. WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 771fc : ‘ ° Agents, Chriatdu’ <»h.



Business Notices N rr EWIND U S T B asphUting. Y. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at , very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park nrxeet. , All . work kept in repair for twelve months. 3Boc -fnternational exhibition. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. R. Procter, 00 TJ LISTS’ OPTICIAN, ?' 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, i!fi CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel).



Business Notices. OTICE OF REMOVAL. "The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share or support accorded to him during the and; intimates that he has xthMOVED from Saunders’ Buildings to PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street (next Mr Murray’s, watch maker), and hopes, by still continuing to keep a good article, to be favored with a fair share of public support. J. BANGER, Prospect Buildings, East street. SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randell s gsrdens (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 I ruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS— A. W. Bandell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street. Ashburton. 112 d T o LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c.



I Beg to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to be 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 t 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 Kal 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, 0 H E M I S T, AsHßUxcroN. s!2 ORR & Co., 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 Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING



SEWING MACHINE IS TSE best in the world. flow MIND YOU DON’T FORGET H



Section XVII., Class 77 — Scientific Apparatus. Jurors—A. W. Bickerton, B.E;'.Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Tnos. Pbocteb, Christchurch ; ; For excel lence of workmanship and great variety of spectacle glasses suited; for every descrip tion of optical defect. These ace shown an- 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 sre also exhibited some very well made condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jaXQTB consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold d!2



0 KING FORGE, V ; COAOH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. J.R. STEEL begs to inform his UjinIOTQQB friendaand customerathat nehas REMOVED' to his new and commodious Brick premises in WEST, STREET? (next Qvaedian Office)* whereJie hopes to meet the sa&d . patftftatge r "as - heretofore. Shoeing done oh’ scientific principles. Estffnatos given for all Builders Iron work. Ironwork: Hone .in all branches. Reapers ■■ and;(Binders ■ repaired, • with de patch. Reasonable charges for all work.



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 wo antici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind ot Kilt Desiekd. Can be altered to dif forent styles and widths immediately ana , in a most simple manner



Business Notices. i 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- Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, eluding old celebrated make. 79d OTIC E. Opposite Bank of Australasia JUST LANDING NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. C'J 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 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. 690c<



Jjl LOWER 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 Saundees’ 1 Mill. b!3



rjIIMBER. 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.—AII Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jeplisoi? 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 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- t 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



gACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which ho I will dispose of at per )b., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Bil Ashburton. OTICE OP REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East STREET. 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, ho confidently assorts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. Gk J. Martin, N.B.—Small Goods of all descriptions. 013



Business Notices. USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £260,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most 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. Favorable Terms. Agents for Ashburton'.aid District, ORR & CO.



_ _ -r t. /~i "KT n ,T? TT S . T. C. has the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having REMO\ ED 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 o e best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam 1 ower and Machinery to effect. CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, Thomas Crompton, WHOLES \LE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06 Jliion Brewery Company, CORNER QF ASHBURTON.



fTIHE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY I COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved tlmt, under the Skilful Management of Mr Geoeoe 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 bu good and w'holesome 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, 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 be running in Goods and the collection of Orders. Jl 1 few days' time for the delivery of our G. WOOD, Manager, Lion Brewery Ashburton. William Patching, ENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSE CDO T I^jVCANUFACTURER. * 8 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 Bates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH S 3 m. m 'E&i Established 1859. Capital 11,000,000 Uulimited Liability of Shareholders HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES T ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



BEAT REDUCTION IS WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Easi .street, Ashburton, having received a largo 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 j 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 os ; 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, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. MLSS 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 pubhc 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 —



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.



Business Noth is. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-hottse), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e R LANCASTER begs to thank his , customers of the past five years for their liberal support, and takes this op portunity of informing them that he will continue to carrv on the businesses known as the SOMERSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. B. Lancaster, SbMERSET BUTCHERY: AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s QOME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street. ■QiD • i—i a co CO Domestic Patterns Flannels’ S:ockings Calico. &c., &c., &c. MRS HODGE,



Messrs Elz Bros., r HILE 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 iiispect. 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



We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SKED- 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 Standardsj 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. HE 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 bo returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. . Kid Gloves Cleaned. SOWER,



G. KING. 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. jl 18 PENGELLY, Tailor, will ahortlj be in’ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2 SHBURTON COACH FACTORY, The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Exccut all Orders entrusted to their caro iv first-class manner, and with despatch. Havelock street.



“ rnAKE 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, HO 10s, and Ll2 12s; L6 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 ceipt of P.O.q 730c-96a



Baker & Brown. *f-.B DOTS O O T S. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Mothveu and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Roots, Rlncher’s Roots ; Shoes —Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Roots, House and Lace ups ; Roys’ Strong Nailed Roots ; also a large assortment of Children’s Roots of all sizes. -yr- ICTORIAN ST ARLES The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STARLES, 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 committed to his care will receive every attention. Boot Peimt, Methven. jl 27 J. JOHNSON, 200 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor.



Sporting, Athletics, &c. 1 N S L O W ANNUAL Kaces. WON DA 7, 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 Paces, W. Simpson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, H. Fowler, Esq ; Clerk of Scales, H. Chichester, Esq.; Committef —Messrs S. James, T. Worner, G. Law son, T. Gourley, E. Sanson, E. Alber, u . Harris, D. Jackson ; Secretary—T. Williams. 1. Handicap Hukdle Race, of 12 sovs ; distance, miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), of 20 sovs ; second hor.-e to save his stakes ; no mination, £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Teotitng Pace (Handicap), of 5 sovs; 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 sub criber of half-a-guinoa to the fond, 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 bo deposited wiih 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, u2l Secretary.



Sporting, Athletics, &c. g OUT H RAKiIA ANNUA Sports, \ To be held on BOXING DAY, TUESDAY, DEC. 26, 1882. PROGRAMME -Prizes. Ist 2nd 3rd 1. District Hack Race, 1 mile,at 11 a.m. ... sharp 80s 20s 2. District Trotting Match, 3 miles, at 11.30 a. m 100 s 60s ATHLETIC SPORTS. At 12 o’clock. 16. 100 Yards Race, for men 50 years and upwards; handicap of 1 yard for every year over 50 ... 20s 10s 17. 100 Yards, for boys under 12 yearr ... 10s 7s6d 5a 18. Sack Race ... ... 10s 6s —• 19. Three-legged Race, 150yds 10s 6s



A number of Prizes will be competed for by children during the day. Events 3 and 7 open to all comers; all others confined to residents in the South Rakaia Road Board district. All protests, with a deposit of os, must be lodged with the Secretary, to bo for feited if protest not sustained. , All protests to be decided by the Work ing Committee. Three entries or no com petition. Entrance Pees For Horse Races, 10s; Old Men’s and boys under 16 years, Is; Boys under 'l2 and Women’s Races, free. All other events, 2s 6d. ARTHUR COX, Hon. Secretary. Rakaia, Dec. 18th, 1882. A SHBURTON 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 of Sports : Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits ... ... ... 40s 20s 2. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, six hur dles—Men ... ... 40s 20s 3. One Mile Handicap Walking Race ... ... 40s 20a 4. PipeMi>£ic(Pibrochsand Marches) 60s 20s i 5. 100 Yards Plat Race Open ... , 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump— Men ... ... ... 30s 15s 7. Running High Jump— Boys 10s 5s 8. Scotch Reel (in Highland costume) 60s 20s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Races of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 440 yards (200 yards heat to be run after Scotch Reel)...loos 60s A third prize of 40s will also bs given 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump ... 30s 16s 12. Pipe Music (Reels and Strathspeys) 60s 20s 13 Sack Race—2ooyards... 20a 10s 14 Grand Handicap yards, heat 15. Sword Dance, or Ghilie



mon from Fire Brigades, Cricket Clubs, Volun teers, Football Clubs, Brass Bands, and mem bers of other Clubs ...100s 27. Handicap Consolation Bace—2ooyaids ... 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 Cup, valued at : for the Mile Handicap Flat Race, Silver Cup, valued at £3; for P.pe 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- F< r 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 to 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 per cent, of the first prize. Acceptance fee, do. Entrance money for ill evenis 5 per cent, of the first prize. Admission to ground, Is; children under 10 years, half-price. Horse and vehicle, Is ; 2 horses and vehicle, 2s; saddle horse, la. Members free. Sports to commence at 10 o'clock promptly. J AS, C. DUNCAN, d 7 V Secretary. miIERMAL SPRINGS DISTRICT.— ; J. Pamphlet containing information , relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town-' ship ON SALE at the Office of this Paper