The Ashburton Grardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 822.1

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1882

IPR IC E—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Oomniissi Alfred Ha A UCTIONEER, V. -v\. MISSION AGE Land Sales, Sales of Sto< Furniture and Effects, and General Pi WEEKLY SALE every S 12 o’clock sharp, conm Yards with HO] LAND SALES, IN TH] REQUIRE! Town and Farm Proper* the hooks. Ho charg AGENT FOR THE NOB FIRE INSURANCE Every class of Bisks takei w ALFRED ILSON, TA I Auction* LAND AND ESTAT InVEECARGI] Commodious Horse Salt care taken of Horsei FOB SALI Land for sale in almoi Southland, from 50 acre very easy terms of paymei Every information giver T. Peppe House, land, a ; COMMISSION . ’ Has ON SAL



E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers S " 1 ■ AND A UTHORISED- SUIIVE TORS, South British Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. o!9 Shipping. OHORtEST AND MOST DIRECT 0 '■ ROUTE TO GREAT- BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, 3,400 tons, will leave /'• uckland for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, January 2. Passe tigers booked to London, Liver pool, or Paris, at a through rate to cover Coastal fare, thuß securing special advant ages. as, ; -■WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 771 e Agents, Chriatchu rii. Business Notices N EW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orderii. Tor ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All -orders to be left at the Works, Park street;'"'-' All. work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c TNTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. 1 ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. ;T. E. Procter, 00$%I ST S’ OPTICIAN, 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH r ■ ’ (Opposite Borough Hotel). , ••‘ • - Section XVIL, Class 77 Scientific Apparatus... A. W. Bickerton, B. R RofiirisotiV A. E. Edwards. Thos. R Procter ? jChriidcMcclP: • For e xcel lence,of . spectacle' suited for every 'descrip tion df 1 ■ TKelie are shown in of manufacture, both in quartet and glass., , The local manufacture of thesft<g}aptaß.. considerable, import ance, being made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical.form..required. . There, are also exhibited some very well mada'condenaera, and some “ Codding ton,’’ 1 * Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jurorfr consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal. • ■■ l d!2 4 SHOEING FORGE, , V''COAOII .BUILDING, AND ‘ WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. J. R, STEEL begs to inform his and customers thathe has ■REMOVED id his new and commodious Brick premises in WEST-STREET (next I'Af'tottiHuiiirOffice), where he hopes to meet I’-? f ;thau ß ame- f patronage os- heretofore. &• /' Sbodiag '>dene 'on • scientific principles, f. Eatiglatasj given fore all Builders’ Iron ferine Inoawork dqna in all branches. * Binders .repaired with do-. ' * & 'Reasonable charges for all work. 60



Business Notices. JOHN HABYEY, Boot and shoemaker, Tancred street, Ashburton. J. 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 8 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 beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS. -Will destroy and expel the various kinds of ■ worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS. For sore should*.-rs, 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, CHEMIST, Ashburton. s!2 SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO., Late Ready-Money Richards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, B|d Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d Job Lot of Shirtings, 4|d 500 more Zulu Hats, 4Ad 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 Gd Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d pSf' THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmorals, 10£d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 176 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 ARK SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. n 4 AND TOWNSHEND, having entered inco 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, ALL WHO INTEND BUILDING, 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, largo assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street, WjEiolejsale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill,’South Belt, Christchurch. Ul9



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 groat va riety, made up to D. \V. ’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Elannels, 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 fpr orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make 79d Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia. NEI W CLOVER SEEDS. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, ‘PAPER HANGER, &c, Adjoining Panama House,' TANCRED S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenaraed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 0 T I C E. JUST LANDING— -1920 STREET. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS



F. S. Shearer, Ui? thi; AY BANK WORKS, TINWALD, IV§ begs to thank the public for theit past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Prays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, 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.s9oc) 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. Mill Race Road, Back Saunders’ fJAIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, t! erefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. AND Note the Address, Mill. s!3



N.B.—All Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 81st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephsoo TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6 HAF F. CHAFF. CHAFF. r'v it Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, AIICIIIIi.VI.D STREET, TINWALD, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRA VV, 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 Cljaff-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 ho will dispose of at 6£d per lb., large or small quantities. OTICE OF BE M OVAL, SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that tho NEW SHOP will bo OPEN‘Tf-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently assorts cannot bo beaten south of tho Equator. BJ I T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Ashburton. STREET. Gr. J. Martin, N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. olb



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OP PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the moans of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old R«tcs. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. 13n Q R O W N IRON WORKS. 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— ARM AG H 8T REE T , Nnap. Manchester Street, Christchurch. oG £/ion Brewery Company, CORNER OP CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for (he BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY", and the success which has attended them since smarting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr George Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager’s life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothing but good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the Nev Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Btouts in bulk. This exh'bit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal. N. B.—A CART will he running in a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, jl 1 Brewery Company, Ashburton.



William Patching, fjn ENT, TABPAULIN, & BOESECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large slock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsccovers, 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 Ratos. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Steeet, Ashbukton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. ISifSiSiiSJak sfflsigssiSiSseiiSiSip Capital t (,000,003 ' "'Vj* Established 1859. UNITED LIABILITY OF ShHREHOLD ERS rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts.



n REAT REDUCTION IN \JT WATCHES. J. S, QUINN, -Watchmaker, East .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 10a ; 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 vcl lery, Lrooches, Ear-rings, 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. Ci FECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET k3 ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of GARBAGES and other "Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randell’s gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next thoCaledonian 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, Fast Stbekt. Ashburton. 112 d SB RING MIL LN E RY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. CO'TURBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. JV.i IS DUNCAN is now showing a Largo and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLIN'FRY 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 Vie 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 j cient staff of assistants, Miss Duncan will be enabled to execute orders with the i utmost despatch. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice.. Note the address— #£-'■ PERTH H OUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite F. Reece, Ironmonger. P. & D. Duncan, AG RICULTUR A L IMPLEMENT MANUFACTURERS, CitrasTcmatcir and Ashburton. Manufacturers of PLOUGHS—DoubIe, Treble, and Single, which have secured for them the HIGHEST AWARDS at all the Exhibitions and Ploughing Mulches 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 Hitcniationnl 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’a 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 Now Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers (now design), Drag Harrows, Grass Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple trees, Blocks and Hopes 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 HaVE Nelson, Moate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending? —YES. Has H. M. Carson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District ? YES. Are these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced ? —YES. Why?—The GOLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so 11, M. Car son knows by his steadily increasing sales that these Teas are approved of. Does H. M. Carson sell anything besides this Blended Tea ?—OH, YES ; Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in the Italian and Grocery Trades. Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable H. M. Carson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand. East street. sll mllE KING IS DYEING. 1 First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition.



Business Noti s. OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Re; air 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. Yv r e have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a tirst-class quality ; also, best I Machine Oils. AYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I intend ' KING on MONDAY NEXT, the 11th, with the Pest Quality of Mil AT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. N.B.;—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices te defy competition. d 6 HEATSTONE. J. McGONFELL bogs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flemington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McCor mick Wire B iulcr on hand, and P, and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8 REID & GRAY, 019 Cameron street. D. MACPHERSON.



iJ 0 O T S. 800 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, Blncher’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 J. JOHNSON, Boot Depot, Methven. jl 27 J'it tCfc' COACH FACTORY, Havelock stkeet. 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.



Messrs Elz Bros., 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 w'ork—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— “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE JL LOOK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in those colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on those 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 Gs, LG 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10a, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, LG 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plato in •stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED, It. 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 oeipl of P. 0.0 720c-9Go I EDUCATION Act, 1877, Debtors Li and Creditors Act, and Amend ment Acts, Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at the GuAroiAN Oliico, next Matson, Cox and Co.’s. W * street. WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e M ///Vr.MURRAY^!



G. KING begs to inform tlic public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDBEWES 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 Andrewcs Bros. They will bo returned in a week. Damask Curtains, 'fable Covers, French Merinos. Wilks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KIN G, 98 Madras Stukut, Chkistghukoh. il 18 BEING ELLY, Tailor, will shortly be in ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2 ICTO R 1 A N BTAB LE S 't he undersigned having talo n the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tailored street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Morses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. 200 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor. Licensing act, issi, on Salt at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices- BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 QOME ONE! COMB ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing , Dress Materials 'QJD c 3 a cc w. <& f-i A Domestic Patterns Flannels Stockings Calico. &c., &c., &c. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street. OR.R it 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 or Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING TAN DA , JEWING MACHINE tS THE BEST IN THE WORLD; Jow MIND YOU DON’T FORGET *1 The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duced, and deserves the attention of th public.



The “Standard” KILTER.—Th Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we antic! pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and wiJ l Make Any Kind-oi Kilt Desiree. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately ana in a most simple manner Sporting, Athletics, &c. W ANNUAL Eaces, MON DA'/, l&x 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, It’sq ; 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 sova ; distance, 14 miles ; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), of 20 sova ; second hor-e to save his stakes ; no mination, £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile weight-for-age ; entrance, 10s. a. Consolation Race, 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-gninea to the fund, or when the prize is £2O or over, one guinea. Ail horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the Races. Three horses to start or no race. No protest w ill by entertained unless £l be deposited wi h the tiecretary, which will bo forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivolous. No one allowed io train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. T, WILLIAMS, n2l Secretary. A K A N U I SPORTS. JANUARY Ist, 1883. PROGRAMME. Hols.■: Racks; Hurdle Race Flat Race Trotting Race .AaiiLK/nc ; j-mile Handicap Hurdle Race 1-milo Men's Handicap Race Quoits (distance 21 yds) 4-mile Men’s Handicap Race 100 yds Men's Race 200 yds Married Men’s Race Men’s Standing High Jump Vaulting with Pule Throwing Hammer Hoys’ Race (under 15 years) Running Long Jump Hop, Step, end Jump 100 yds Sing e Girls’ Race 100 yds Married Women’s Race JOO yds Sack Race 200 yds Old Men s Race Roys’ Race (under 10 years) 150 yds Wakanui Invention (50 yds funv rds, 50 yds on hands and feet, 50 yards forwards) Running High Jump. dl2 J. THOM SS, Hon. Sec,-