The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 826.'!

ashburton. Saturday, December 23, 1.882.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Anstioiaara, Commission Agents.&c Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEEiI/ VALUER, OOM- MISSION AGENT, <&*. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, comjnencing in the “ Yards with HORSES. ..And* sales, in the rooms, as - i required. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. VGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 8? ; . ALFRED HARRISON. 17b SON, TAINE & CO., Auctioneers, Land and estate agents, I IMVBBCAHGIU.. j Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE, ] Land, for .sale in almost every part ef Southland, from 50 acres to 5,000, on very easy terms of payment. Every information given to enquirers. • v 30n



; T. Pepperell, House, land, & general • i( COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON SALE— Houses, "Land, Building Sections, j. Money Lent on Mortgage. Tern r .porary Loans effected on depost of Deeds, Bills of Bale, Scrip, etc. 06 i• ’> i I ■■ '' ■— Surveyor, Civil Engineers, ftc. C. B.' BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil Engineers,,/ Yxviaxqbb, Licensed . Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE 1* RIANGLF, WAKANUI ROAD, ; Ashburton.. fjlH EODORE B. JACOBSEN, ; . Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo i site '‘ Shades/’ ; CHI ST CHURCH. p! S.—Communications promptly at tended to. • ! ■ > ■ °3l ESSRS JBL. DOBSONSON, M A UT^O^ft^SEIL^S^URVBYORS, 3w;l J3wth British Chambers, Hereford street. Christchurch. 019



7c , Shipping. IT and most direct ROUTE , xo GRSAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, 3,400t0n5, will leave Auckland for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, January 2. Passengers booked to London, Liyer poo}, or Paris, at a through rate to cover coastal fare, thus securing special advant •ges. WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 771 e Agents, Chriatchn '•h. [• Business Notices VT~E W r ' I N D U S T R Y. ASPHALTING. JAMES 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



rNTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. R. Procter, O Oj;X7 LIST, S’ OPTIC IA N, 150; LOWER HIGH STREET, >s' CHRISTCHURCH ‘ : (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XVIL, Class 77 Scientific Apparatus. Jurors—A- W. Bickerton, R. R.^Robinson, A. Bi' Edwards. Thos. B. Pioerßß, Christchurch : For excel lence, of workmanship and 2 great variety of qnaslfe.bnd'glass. The local manufacture of thesb'glasses is of considerable import- in 1 every oombination of - Spherical and cylindrical .form required. There sre also exhibited some very well mader condensers, and, some “Qodding ton/o'fiStanhope,” and other lenses. The juroty conqider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal.. d!2 L:;s ~_...ppnr E PORTA-SHOEING; FORGE, COACH BUILDING,,; -AND OPT; ESTABLIS HPENT,. *:%TBEL- begs 1 to inform his pMMftTftl) to his nevr and commodious Ipfcicjt premises in WESTBTREET (next “ r Gffitso), wbere be hopes to meet I:fii3pattoßage ’’as 1 heretofore.- " lb did scientific f principled. AU Bailders’jfron- S\ 4ope jp/ipll-branches, inders .repaired with de thw cjMtrgesior all work. ■jScne



Business Notices. OTICE OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned, takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED 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. 529 ROBINSON 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. 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 gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next the Caledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; also a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc , NOTE THE ADDRESS— A. W. Randell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, '■ ' • , East Street. Ashburton, 112 d



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 -1 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 r 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 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 1 lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Oupiss, M.R.C.V.S. (proprietor of the well-known Oupiss’s Constitution Balls}, Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical. J. M. Cambridge, C H E M I S T, Ashburton, b!2



(MURRAY mAh m HZ “ rnAKE. TIME BY THE . EORE- X LOCK.” ' The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial msrhet requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, ■ East street, Ashburton, was hot 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 Idtrers, made expressly for R Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest i 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. "'Watchesfree and safe by post on re ceipt of 1*.0.0 730c-960



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 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 seduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. 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



O T 10 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, 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, Prays, Traps &cL 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, HAVF 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



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 therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephsor} TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



H AFF. CHAFF. CHAFF. Mi Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tin Wald, 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 Chafi 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. 4960



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 )b., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, CORNER OF BURNETT STREET AND EAST STREET. G. J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TC -NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3



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 Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. ‘• y 13n QROWN IRON WORK S, 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 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, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06 .Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY’, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr Geoege 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 Inghest 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, ISB2, 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 Patching, fJTENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsocovers, 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* Mi 1 mwmm, Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,000 Unlimited. Liability of Shareholders



rjlHB PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 2 40 a



HEAT 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 f 18; 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 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made J Hrel 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 MILLNERY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. JVII3S 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— -2- 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 *o any New Zealand Exhibitor in that Class. New Zealand International Exhibi tion For Double and Treble Furrows, Gold Medal ; for Single Furrows, Gold Medal—again being the recipients of the HIGHEST and MOST AWARDS. These Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, C, or Ransome’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel Skeiths if desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed. We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED SOWER, , Which secured at the New Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers , (new design), Drag Harrows, Grass Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple trees, Blocks and Ropes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sale by us.



REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTCHURCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. s 8 FJpHE 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 Gleaned. G. KING, 98 Madbas Street, Christchurch. jl 18 PENGELLY, Tailob, will shortlj bo in ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2



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



Business Noti' ?s. RES SHAKING. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Orders promptly attended to. 396 e 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, au 26 QOME ONEI COME ALL!! Ashburton. Baby Linen -QJQ Domestic Patterns Under Clothing Under Clothing Flannels Stockings CO 0) Dress Materials Calico, &c., &c., &c. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street.



Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e Sporting, Athletics, &c. ANNUAL 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 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, 6s ; acceptance, ss. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile weight-for-age ; entrance, 10a. 5. Consolation Race, of 5 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance, RULE?. No one ■will be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half-a-guinea 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 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, n2l Secretary, ’yy'AKANUI SPORTS. JANUARY Ist, 1883. PROGRAMME. Horse Events : I.— Hurdle Race, eight flights of hurdles; weight, list. £lO. Open. 1A miles. 2 Elat Race. Weight, IOsC £B. Open, j )>■ miles. 3 Trotting Race. Weight, list. £7 10s. Open. , 2 miles Post entries, and open to all comers.



BOOTS. B O O T S. 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’a 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 Dkfot, Mkthven. jl 27 •y 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 committed to his care will receive every attention. 260 ALEX. HEWSON. Proprietor.



Athletic Events ; Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. £ s. d. s. d 1 0 0 10 0 1 10 0 10 0 0 10 0 5 0 1. —Handicap Hurdle Race, J-niile 2. —Men’s Handicap Race, l-milo 3. Quoits, distance 21 yds 4. Men’s Handicap Race, i-niile s—Men’s Hace, 100yds 0 10 0 5 G.—Married Men’s Race 200 yds 7. —Men’s Standing High Jump 8. —Vaulting with Pole 9. Throwing Hammer 010 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 0 010 0 0 10 0 5 0 1 0 010 0 5 0 NOTE—Decision of Judges final in all things. dl2 J. THOMAS, Hon. Sec.



Sporting, Athletics, && gOUTH BAKAIA ANNUA Sports, To be held on BOXING DAY, TUESDAY, DEC. 26, 1882. P&OORAUUB Prizes. men 50 years and upwards; handicap of 1 yard for every year over 50 ... 20s 10s 17. 100 Yards, for boys under 12 years ... 10a 7s6d 5a 18. Sack Race 10s 5s 19. Three - legged Race, 150yds 10s 5s



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 be for feited if protest not sustained. All protesis to be decidedly the Work ing Committee. Three entries or no com petition. Entrance Fees For Horse Races, 10s; Old Men’s and boys under 16 years, la; Boys under 12 and Women’s Races, free. All other events, 2s 6d, ARTHUR COX, Hon. Secretary. Rakaia, Dec. 18th, 1882. Ashburton Caledonian SOCIETY. Annual Sports. The Fourth Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will ba held on BOXING DAY, On the Society’s New Sports Ground, North-west Belt, When the Prizes enumerated below will be competed for : Programme dr Sports : Ist 2nd . Prize. Prize. 1. Quoits 40a 20s 2. Oper Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, six hur dles—Men 40s 20s 3. One Mile Handicap Walking Race 40s 20a 4. PipeMueic(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 ... 10a 5s 8. Scotch Reel (in Highland costumh) 60s 20s 9. Grand Handicap Flat Races of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 440 yards (200 yards heat to be men from Fire Brigades, Cricket Clubs, Volun teers, Football Clubs, Brass Bands, and mem bers of other Clubs ...100s 27. Handicap Consolation Race—2ooyards ... 40a 20s A number of PuIZES 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., Someiset Hotel—For the Grand Handicap Flat Races, Silver Cup, valued at £a : for the Milo Handicap Flat Race, Silver Cup, valued at £3 ; for P pe Music, St Andrea’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 hai been extended to 20th De cember. Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by fir* 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, ef the first prize. Acceptance fee, do. Entrance money for all events 6 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 commence at 10 o'clock promptly'. JAS. C. DUNCAN, Secretary. Thermal springs district.— Pamphlet containing information relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town ship ON SALE at the Office of this Paper.