The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 827. 1 .

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1882

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, <SG_ 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. .LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS I 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. 'L SON, TAINE & CO., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. Southland, from 50 acres to 5,000, on yaty easy terms of payment. Every information given to enquirers. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. Invercargill. Land for sale in almost every part »f 30n



H T. Pepperell, OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COBIMISSION 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. C. K FOOKS aND SONS, Architects, Crm Engineers, Valuators, Licensed SURVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. JJIHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo ! site “ Shades," OHISTCHURCH. ‘'P.S.—Communications promptly at tended tO; °3I .E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers i , • AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. o!9



Business Notices N E W INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. AH orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, -t*. Ashburton. C. E. ay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER 1 AND BINDER EXPERT. The M‘oormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and, Harvester King. ' • Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, Ac., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. 0. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, W akanui Rd, Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ■ lugs, and other Castings. ■ - Price Lists on Application. 83 'I'NTEBN ATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. Procter, OCULISTS’ OPTICIAN, * 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH ' (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XVII., Glass 77 Scientific ■ Apparatus. Jurors—A. W. Bickerton, -8i.iß.! Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. R.; Procter, Christchurch : For excel . lence of workmanship and great variety of spectacle glasses suited for every descrip ■- tiou of optical defect. These are shown in all- stages of manufacture, both in quartz and glass. The local manufacture ■ «£ 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 j jurors consider this an exhibit of special y merit, and recommend a certificate of gold . medal. d!2 : SHOEING FORGE, V 'COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. Kn-'i STEEL begs to inform his numerous friends and customersthathehas >•' REMOVED to his new and commodious b" Brick premises in WEST STREET (next Office), where he hopes to meet ■ vr ihi - same patronage as heretofore. Shoeing done on scientific principles. R ' Estimates given for all; Builders’ Iron ■r,! Svork. Ironwork done in all branches. ■ / Reapers and Binders repaired with de- H : £atok Reasonable charges for all work.



Business Notices. QOME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials •QJD Og a OC CO & !h O Domestic Patterns Flannel? Stockings 1 Calico. &c., &c., &c. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street. ■jjOBINSON 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. n EO. E GOLDSMITH VJT 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, au 25



gAU N DERS’ BUILDINGS. Robert 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 GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest po-sible pkxce. If you want IRONMONGERY, go toR. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. A perfect fit and good quality gu iranteed. 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 FURN'SHIMG, 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. The Whole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. BB9d



All who intend b gilding, 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. 1119 p S'RMURRAY'^ UKTtH/By i m fSfr-S “ 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, Abhburtok,



was not long in learning after lus 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 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. 0.0 730c-96a



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- 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. 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. 590 d



JjILOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT. RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, H4YF 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



MIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January let, 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 be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jeplison TIMBER MERCHANT, TIN WALD. au6 HAF F. CHAFF. CHAFF. rs \L X 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 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 CM per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Bjl Ashburton. OTIOE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East STREET. G. 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 RAes. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. __ 'T 13n R O W N IRON. WORKS. Thomas romp ton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANh, 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 moat mo dern appliances for the production of work in the various brunches 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. oC .Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE "rest demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, lias 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 Porr.er 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 Juiors 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 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 Patchi/ig, rjIENT, 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* & =^inw* V) r \U.i X’M lm P-W .-i *&h -©£ « -J =W Established JS: 9 Capital 1 1,000,000 "■■■uxiTED Liability of Shareholders COLONIAL T H E PREMIER COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



BEAT 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 £lB ; Rotherham's silver Levers from £6 JOs ; 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 6s ; 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. SPRING MIL LN E KY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. I CPU DM BO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. | JVi.i.'.'iS 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— ~ 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 llansome'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 Sew 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 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 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. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. il 18 PENGELLY, Tairor, will shortlj be in ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2



Business Noth --s. 3 RES SHAKING. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e mO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, X CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &o.



I Beg to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to bo most Valuable Prepara tions. ABSORBENT BLISTER.—Par 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 I 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.-Will 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 Bails), Norfolk,- England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical.



J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashburton, s!2 In. Messrs Elz Eros., WJ HILE thanking the public for their V V 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



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 (8 THE BEST IN THE WORLD,



COACH FACTORY, Havelock stueet. Tho undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Cnstomors that their Commodious Frick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown.



JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Metbven and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blnchor’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 Dei'ut, Muthven. jl 27 yiCTOBUN 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 committed to his care will receive every attention. 260 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor.



JOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET H -ts*® as 4£j£- m 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 antici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind or Kilt Desiked. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately ana in a most simple manner.



Business Notices -*■**- bm N OW IS TOUR TIME FOR BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEaP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &G, &G OUR BOOT STOCK



IMMENSE. OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. Hayes & Co., BULLOCK’S ARCADE. Burnett street. N.B.—Christmas PRESENTS wiil be 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 nit



OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAX, 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 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. Wo have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a tirst-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. o!9 REID & GRAT, Cameron street.



BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 Sporting, Athletics, &c. annual Races. MONDA 7, Ist JAN., 1883.



President —E. G. Wright, Esq., 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. j 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 sovs ; distance, 1£ miles ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), of 20 sovs ; second horse to save his stakes ; no mination, £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 6s. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile] t weight-for-age ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Race, of 5 sovs; one mile; nomination, 6s; acceptance, RULES. 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 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 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, p 2l Secretary.



w A K A N U I SPORTS* JANUARY Ist, 1883. PROGRAMME. Hoes a Events : I.—Hurdle Race, eight flights of hurdles; weight, list. £lO. Open, li miles. 2 Flax Race. Weight, 10st. £B. Open. .1 miles. 3 Race. Weight, list. £7 10s. Open. 2 miles. Post entries, and open to all comers. Athluuc Events : Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. £ s. d. s. d 1 0 0 10 0 1 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 6 0 1 0 0 10 1. —Handicap Hurdle Race, 2. —Men’s Handicap Race, 1-mile 3. Quoits, distance 21 yds 4. Men’s Handicap Race, 5. —Men’s it ace, 100 yds 0 10 0 5 6. —MarriedMen’s Race 200 yds 7. —Men’s Standing High Jump 8. —Vaulting with Pole 9. —Throwing Hammer 0 10 0 10.—Boys’ Race (under 35 years) I 0 0 10 0 0 10 1 0 0 6 0 10 5 Long and Race 076 2 6 0 15 0 7 6 0 10 0 6 0 0 15 11. —Running Jump 12. —Hop, Step, Jump 13. —Sing'e Girls’ 100 yds 14. —Married Women’s Race, 100yds 15. —Sack Race, 100 yds 6 10 16. Old Men’s Race, 200 yds 17. —Boys’ Race (under 10 years) ... 18. —Wakanui Invention (50 ydt forwards, 60 yds on hands and feet, 50 yards back wards) ... ti> _ 19. —RunningHighJump 0 15 NOTE—Decision of Judges final in all things. 1 0 010 0 076 5 0 0 15 0 0 J. THOMAS) , Hon. fiwt