The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 838.1

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1882.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



AliiredHarrison, A UCTIONEERi VALUER, COM , ; MISS!ON AGENT, Av Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Figs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE 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. IGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every a7.«h of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. W IL SON, TAI N E & Auctioneers, O 0., LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ISVBEfcAEGILL. Commodious Horse .Saleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. Land, for sale in almost every part of Southland, from 60 acres to 5,000, on. very easy terms of payment. Every information given to enquirers. T. Pepperell, OUSE,! LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON SALE — Houses,. Land, Building Sections. Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem porary Loans effected on depost of Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc, 06



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. e'.'., E. FOOKS AND SONS, , : Architects, Civn. Engineers, Vai/tatoks, Licensed Sue. vetoes, and Land Beokees, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, *’ Ashbpeton B. JACOBSEN, " Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo '* ■ site “Shades,” OH ISTCHDRCH. ■p.S.— Communicationa promptly at tended to:* ®3l



ESSRS E. DOBSON & SON, Civli Engineers ,• . ■, • * ANP . AiChTHORIS El> SURVEYORS, f-,! South -British Chambers, , ■TTfcn'KFcrßrD STBEET, Christchdbch. o!9



Business Nbtices. JOHN HABVEY, Boot and shoemaker, Tancred street, Ashburton. JT. 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 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 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 byef 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 h°al 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, MJ.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, C H E M I S T, Ashburton. s!2 A LAfiMIlSf G SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO., Late Eeady-Money Richards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR .STOCK '■ OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &a, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, S|d Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3fd Job Lot of Shirtings, 4fd 500 more Zulu Hats, 4sd 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 IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmorals, 10£d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Lastings, 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 BAR GAINS. n 4 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, 081 Havelock street, Ashburton. All who intend building, Are invited to G 4LL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, > Where they can bo fully supplied with > everything they require in TIMBER of 1 all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. s . SPECIAL LINES LANDING. ■ FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT, t Americari Dressed Shelving, and other t Timber, large assortment. Special at . tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct i. from siding. J. T. BROWN, i. Office : Tuwm street. i- Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch, o RIO



Shipping. s nHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ' ROTTE ! ; ■ 'to ‘GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, Through America, via sajnd , ' WICH ISLANDS. ... The Magnificent Steamship \ CITY OF NEW YORK, 3,400 tons, will leave A uckland for Sail , S'ranciaco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, January 2. .. Passengers booked to London, Liver pool, or Paris, at a, through rate to cover cqaatal fare, thus securing special advant ■ ‘■ffgOL ' . , ; ■ WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., affile ’ Agents, Chriatchi' rii^ Business Notices N EWINDU S T R Y. ASPHALTING. •‘ 1 JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take for ASPHALTING at very ’moderate rates. i; All orders to be left at the Works, Park .. arreet. f AH work kept in repair for twelve months; 350 c rNTERN ATION AL EXHIBITION, ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED, T; B. Procter, OCULISTS’ OPTICIAN, 160, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XVII., Class 77 Scientific Apparatus. Jurors —A. W. Bickerton, R. R. Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. iRk Rboctbb, Christchurch : For excel* Icmce.pfj.wprkmahship and great varietyof spectacle glasses suited for every descrip . tiop of optical defect, .These are shown in all stages of manufacture, both in quartz'and glasA The local manufacture of these ghmses ia of considerable import : ance, being made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical form required; TherAsre also exhibited'sortie very well made F condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold meddl. , d!2 « Inti -17TJOTORIA SHO e ING forge, V r ' COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. j'i XI. STEEL begs to inform his nhmerbus ffiends and customersthathehas ' REMOVED to his new and commodious 1 Brick premises in WEST STREET (next ' GirAKDIATf office), where he hopes to meet . the . same patronage as heretofore. Shoeing done on scientific principles. Esflqiates given for all Builders’ Iron yvork. Ironwork’ done in all branches. . .Reapers; and, f Binders repaired with de jpptpb. Reasonable charges for, all work.



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 to D. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roalyn 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. Gash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 79d O T I C E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia. JUST LANDING NEW GLOVER SEEDS. 192 c S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANORBD STREET. O 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, OP 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 &o. ~



Sheerer & Lewis,* ( GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Sttof.ino Fonan, , _ Haying secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. . All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention'af reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address — Great South road, Tinwalu. 590c> F LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS f Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, j HAVE FOR SALE 1 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. 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. —All Accounts must therefere be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will bo sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephson TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6 QHAFP. CHAFF. CHAFF. i f t r it d 9 n 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 -1 mers on the premises. I ' All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



JJACON! BACON! BACON! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6£d per lb., large or small quantities. OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, COKNEB OF BuKNETT 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 hjs SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. Bjl T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Ashburton. STREET. Gr. J. Martin, N.B.—Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3



Business Notices. A us 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, ORR & CO. i 13n c R O W N R O N W O R K 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. 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 fitter! up with the most mo dern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06 JLion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CAS S AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS cf 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 ind 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 rood and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was Riven to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, ind 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 jloods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, ji i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton.



William Patching, rjIENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a largo stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Carden, 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. jjStrNote the Address — WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. m am pm .Si mi m. Established 1859. Capital 1 1000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY, FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d T



RE AT 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 lOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10a ; 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 lory, 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 MTLLNEEY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. ML 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 w’orth 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, Mias 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, Chbestohukch and Ashbueton. 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, Oast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel Skeitbs if desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New Patent Centees, 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 abiiduhtoN, at reasonable oWgos. s 8 fjIHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition.



Business Noth is. QOME ONE! COME ALL! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials •QJO •rH eg a cc xn ft Domestic Patterns Flannels’ Stockings Calico. &c., &c., &c. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street. Messrs Elz Bros., T7ST HILE thanking the public for their VV 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 Hi / ’VRMllßßrff*' MURRAY^ ll N J Uwmk SHBURTO “ rrUKE TIME BY THE FORE JL LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Bobert 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 Ens lJ «n ; 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-960



G. KING begs to inform, the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDREWES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KIN G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. jl 18 PENGELLY, Tailor, will shortlj be in* ASHBURTON, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2 COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care iu first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. i O 0 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, Bluchers Boots ; Shoes —Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace ups ; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots; also a largo assortment of Children’s Boots of all sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boot Deti-t, Methven. jl 27 ICTO R lAN 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. ALEX. HEWSON, 260 Proprietor.



Sporting, Athletics, &c. gOUTH RAKAIA ANNUAL Sports, To be held on BOXING DAY, TUESDAY, DEO. 26, 1882. Pkoohamme Prizes. Ist 2nd 3rd 1. District Hack Race, 1 mile,at 11 a.m. ... sharp 80s 20s 2. District Trotting Match, 3 miles, at 11.30a.m. ... ...100s 50s ATHLETIC SPORTS. At 12 o’clock. Ist 1. lOOYardsßace(Men’s) 20s 2. 250 Yards (Boys) Race, under 1G years ... ... 10s 3.. 1 Mile Race, for Men (handicap, (■pen) ... ... 40s 4. Putting the Stone ... 20s 5. Men’s Running E igh Jump ... ... 20s G. Married Women’s Race, 75yds ... 20s 7. Quarter-mile Hurdle Race, men (open, handicap) 40s 8. Throwing the Ham mer 20s !). Wrestling Match ... lUs 10. Vaulting with P01e... 20a 11. Quoit Match ... 40s 12. Single Women's Race, 100yds ... 20s 13. Men’s Running Long J unip 20s 14. Quarter - mile, for boys under 1G vears 10s 7s Gd 5s 15. Quarter-mile Race, for men 40s 20s A number of Prizes will bo 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 ss, must be lodged with the Secretary, to be for feited if protest not sustained. All profess to bo decided by the Work ing Committee. Three entries or no com petition. Entrance iees—For Horse Races, 10s; Old Men’s and boys under 16 years, Is; Boys under 12 and Women’s Races, free. All other events, 2s 6d. ARTHUR COX, Hon. Secretary. Rakaia, Dec. 18th, 1882. 2nd 3rd 10s 5s 2s 6d 20s 10s 20s 10s 20s 10s



Hors*. Hurdle Race > Flat Race Trotting Bace Athletic |--mile Handicap Hurdle Rl ' . 1-mile Men’s Handicap Race ■ f Quoits (distance 21 yds) 1 -jr-mile Men’s Handicap, Bace 100 yds Men’s Race 200 yds Married Men’s Race Men’s Standing High Jump Vaulting with Pole Throwing Hammer Boys’ Bace (under 15 years) Running Long Jump Hop,. Step, and Jump 100 yds Single Girls’ Race 100 yds Married Women’s Race 100 yds Sack Race 200 yds Old Men’s Bace Boys’ Race (under 10 years) 150 yds Wakanui Invention (50 yds r forwards, 50 yds on hands and feet, 50 yards forwards) Running High Jump. Races. i MONDA7, Ist JAN., 1883. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R.; Vice President, J, Carter, Esq.; Judg.e of Horses—M. Stitt, Esq.; Starter Horse Races, W. Simpson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, H... Fowler, Esq.,; Clerk of Scales, H. Chichester, Esq.; Committee; ■—MessrsrS. James, T. Worner. G. Law son, T. Gourley, E. Sanson, E. Alber, 'V. Harris, D. Jackson ; Secretary—T. Williams. 1: Handicap Hurdle 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. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile weight-for-nge ; entrance, 10s, 5. Consolation Race, of 6 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance, No one will be allowed to enter a horao 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 £J 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, tinder penalty of being disqualified.' dl2 J. THOMAS, Hon. Soc. I N SLOW .ANNUAL^ RULE'.



n2I T. WILLIAMS, Secretary. ‘. Ashburton cal e d oni a N SOCIETY. Annual Sports. The Fo.urth Annual Sports Meeting ‘<4£ the A shburton 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 : r Ist 2nd Prize, Prize. 1. Quoits 40s 20s 2. Opec Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, six hur dles—Men ... ... 40s 20a , 3. One Milo Handicap Walking Race 40s 20a 4. Pipe Music (Pibrochs and Marches) 60s 20s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race Open 40s 20s 6. Running High Jump— Men 30s 15s 7. Running High Jump— Boys ... 10s 5s 8. Scotchßeel(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 A number of PRIZES will bo 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 £3 : 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—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 to 20th De cember. Nominations for all Handicap Races must bo 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. »f the first prize. Acceptance fee, do. Entrance money for all events 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, Is. Members free. Sports to promptly. d 7 commence at 10 o’clock JAS. C. DUNCAN, Secretary,