The Ashburton Grardian.

VOL. IY.-No. 816.1

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY.. DECEMBER T2. 1B»2

tPRICE—ONE PENNY.

Business Notices.



Auctioneers, Canmussiaa. Agents, &c - - Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, COM ■ MISSION AGENT, Av. 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 Yardlf’ with HORSES. _AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS 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. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. ILSON, TAINE & CO., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every care' taken of Horses consigned , 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. Invercargill. FOR SALE. 30n T. Pepperell, House, land, & general COMMISSION AGENT,



Has ON SALE— Houses, Land, Building Sections Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem porary Loans effected on depost o Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. o( Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. ■Q E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civn. Engineees, Vai/tators, License! . Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, i Ashburton. fj^l BEODOBE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site u Shades,” CHISTCHURCH. P.S.—Communications promptly at tended to. 031 ESSRS E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 019



Shipping. SHORTEST and most direct £5 ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, 3,400 tons, will leave A uckland for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, January 2. Passengers booked to London, Liver pool, or Paris, at a through rate to cover coastal fare, thus securing special advant ages. WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., yyie Agents, Christchv '•h. Business Notices ■VT E W INDUSTRY. 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 months, 350 c J. SHERRIFF, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoea street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Deslgns forwarded on application. For further particrl? s apply to L. H. Wilkins, Agent, Ashburton. 188 GJ, W. COOKSON, Jon., & CO., • TIMBER & GOAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL CoSiEISSION AGENTS, METHVEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest building timber, posts, rails, firewood, ■takes, etc. We have also on sale at Methven a large stock of flooring and match-Uning (union, white and red pine), totara, V.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles '■and gates on' hand or made to order. • Coal, ; Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised- iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, ' staples, etc.' Goods delivered to any part of the district. Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand ’ Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for ’ Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Ooiiiiiiission, Land and Estate Agents jand Valuators. ' " FOR ‘ SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, = . and Turnip- Seed, at the lowest rates. ‘ O. J. W. COOKSON, Jtm., & CO. nl



ILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. We are JUST OPENING up our SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, and beg to draw special attention to the MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, consisting of Trimmed and Untrimmed Bonnets and Hats. Feathers, Flowers, Ornaments, &c. For Variety, Quality, and Cheapness, NOT TO BE EQUALLED. Also, a Splendid Variety of Goods to be had in every Department. AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the mesfc stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIF is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Friedlander Bros., THE CHEAPEST DRAPERY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON.



f,W ( A 'I 'JV-fiq r, y 5« wifi tttoBINO forge, _ BUILDING, AND GHT ESTABLISHMENT. X4*u„ begs to inform his lends and customers that he has * to, his new and commodious • Via WEST STREET (next fe), u where he hopes to meet r atronage as . heretofore, (one Oh scientific principles, given for all Builders’ Iron work; done in all branches, nd Binders repaired with de ible charges for all work. 'hi ■’/ v ■'



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.’sown 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 cluding old celebrated make. 79d ~\T O T I C E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank op 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 I HE 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 &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.s9od "JjpLOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FLOWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunders’ Mill. s!3 fJIIMBER. 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 olst Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephson TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Chaff by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un 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



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). L 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. Speciax, Notice.—As this Company has been the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insuters will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton end District, ORR & CO. 13n 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— ARMAGH STREET, Neak 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 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 New Zealand International Exhibition, ISB2, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. YVoud, Ashburton. Stouts in bulk. This exh’bit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. Wo 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, rpENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER; W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, YY 7 aggon 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 Hive. the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. l ami Established !859. Capital t i,000,C Uk-uk/teo Lf/ißiurroF Shareholders PREMIER COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT CURRENT RATES COMPANY. THE LOWEST



ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Boberts. JgACON! BACON! BICON! Tlie undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at Oid per )b., large or small quantities. 'a T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner OE 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 T( -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 Great reduction in 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 ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham's silver Levers from £6 ids ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10a ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom j £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from .£2 5s ; 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. SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and oilier Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randelu’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, EIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street. Ashburton. 112 d SPRING MTLLNERY. 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. JVIL AS DUNCAN is now showing a Large and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she pani- , 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 arc 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— 7/SS“ PERT H nous E, 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. Those Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, C, or Ransome’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel Skeiths if desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed.



Business Noth ?s. OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, 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 Rower, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. Me have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. AYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I intend OPENING on MONDAY NEXT, the 11th, with the Best 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. HEA TSTONE. J. McCONNELL begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flernington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McCor mick Wire Binder on hand, and P. and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8 019 REID & GRAY, Cameron street. D. MACPHERSON. d 6



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 HAVE Nelson, Moate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending? —YES. Has 11. M. Cakson 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 H. M. Oak son knows by his steadily increasing sales that these Teas are approved of. Does H. M. Cakson 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. Cakson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. 11. M. CAhSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll rjIHE 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 ANDREW'ES 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 iu a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned.



Jg o 0 T s. BOOTS. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that ha 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 sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boot Depot, Methven. jl 27 SW



SHBURTON 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. Messrs Elz Bros., 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 wmrk—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), “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE JL LOGIC.” 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 HILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to Ashburton. 3P5e rVffMURRAT^



Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, Bast street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at LG, LG 6s, LG 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 wdudow, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceip* of I*. 0.0 73Cc-960 Act, 1877, Debtors Li and Creditors Act, and Amend ment Acta, Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at the Guaudian Office, next Matson, Cox and Co.’s, W * street.



G. KI Is G, 98 Madras Stheet, Christchurch. il 18 PENG ELLY, Tailor, will shortly be in* ASHBURTON, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise -ICTOIU AN STABLES The undersigned having taken 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 Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. mont. aul2 2Go ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor. Licensing act, issi, on Sals at Office of this Paper. t



Business Notices. gPRING FRUITS & YEGETABLEa W. T. Davison !1a.5 now a Large Siock of the above, co;:sis:ing of Peas, New Potatoes, Cucum ,bers, Gooseberries, and Rhubarb ; also. Oranges, Apples, and a large stock of con* fectionery, and all kinds of cooling drinks for the hot months, W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Dali, Ashburton. James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a t GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. , JAMES BAKER, Havelock Stheet (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). au3



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 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 or Kilting Machine will call and see. these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING 1 Standard v SEWING MACHINE W IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD, HOW MIND YOU DONT FORGET ll 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 antict pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind oi Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately ana n a most simple manner Sporting. ANNUAL RaceSc MONDAY, Ist JAN., 1883. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R; Yice President, J. Carter, Esq.; Judge of Horses— M. Stitt, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, W. Simpson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, H. Fowler, Etq ; 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 sots ; distance, H miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cur (Handicap), of 20 sovs ; second hor e to save his stakes ; no mination. £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sots; 2 miles ; nomination, 5a ; acceptance, 5 s. 1. Maiden Plate, of 5 sots; one mile ; weight-for-ago ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Pace, of 5 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance, RULE'. No one will be allowed to enter a horse unless a sub-criber of h»lf-a-giiihea to the fund, or when the prizr 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 cr no race. IS'o protest will he entertained unless £1 be deposited wi-h 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, 11 21 Secretary, JgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, b*ck of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe month. N. B,—The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public EOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9o