peted for this event, Lambert getting farthest (38ft. 9in.) and securing first prize, Anderson (38ft. Sin.) being second. | 200 Yards Eace (men).—Eight toe'l the aiark for this race, and were despatched on their journey to a very good start, A nderson again having slightly the best of it, and increased his advantage, winning uasily, Emerson being his immediate attendant. Putting the Stone.-Seven competed, ilnd the event was won. by W. Hood (33ft. 3lin.)i Kinningmouth (32ft. 9in.) being tecond.

Highland Fling.—Four competed for this event,, and Lambert was awarded itrst prize, Kinningmouth being second. Quarter Mile Flat Race—Lambert, 1 ; Cameron, 2. Three entries. Vaulting with the Pole.—Three com peted, Dent (9ft.) being first and Morse bead (Bft.) second. Running High Leap.—Mangham (sft.), 1; Roberts (4ft.), 2. Tossing the Caber.—Kinningmouth, 1; Hood, 2. Six competed. One Mile Flat Race.—Four entries, i.. C. Claridge, 1; R. S. Wright, 2. Throwing the Hammer.—Six entries. Moore (124 ft. 2|ft.), 1; the second prize was divided between Cunningham and Kinningmouth. Irish Jig.—Five entries. Bronihin, 1. Quarter Mile Hurdle Race.—Four entries. Morshead, 1; Lambert, 2. Standing High Jump.—Four entries. Anderson, I; Mangham, 2. District Handicap.—Five entries. |King, 1 ; Bright, j2. Three-legged Race.—Six couples en tered. Morshead and Anderson, 1; Morgan anti Horsey, 2. Sack Race. —Eight entries. Wood, 1; Ede, 2. This brought a most successful gather ing to a close. In the evening an enter tainment was held, which was well attended, the various items on the pro gramme being well rendered by local amateurs.

OHERTSET.

The fourth annual sports meeting came off very successfully in this rising town ship on a reserve close to the railway sta tion yesterday. The ground was free from dust, the running track cleared from tussocks, and seats provided for the ladies and the little ones. The committee and their indefatigable secretary are to be con gratulated on their arrangements. There was a Very good attendance, and everyone seemed to enjoy their outing. The sub scription list was liberally subscribed to, Mr J. McDonald, of Seafield, having given a handsome sum towards the chil dren’s prizes. C.juoit Match —Ist, 15s ; 2nd; os. J. Dovnie, W. Meikle, divided first and second money. Four competitors were entered for this match, and as usual in this game it took a long time to decide. Boys’ Race, under fifteen, 150 yards— — Cain (12 yards), Ist; J. Todd (10 yards), 2nd; A. Irvine (scratch), 3rd. Four started in this race, which was well con tested.

Men’s Race, 100 yards—W. Sylvester (5 yards), Ist; S. Sandford (5 yards), 2nd. Seven competed in this event, which was a good race throughout. Running High Jump for Boys under fifteen—J. Hood, (4ft 2in), Ist; H. Irvine (4ft lin), 2nd ; J. Todd (3ft llin), 3rd. In this event the boys all jumped very well.

Wheel - barrow Race, blindfold, T. Capil, Ist; W. Childs, 2nd. Five started, and the event caused a great deal of amusement. The course was about 100 yards, tofinitih, and the water-race had to. be negotiated. One of the competitors fell over his barrow, floundered into the water, and eventually reached the opposite bank amidst the good-humored chaff of the spectators. Throwing the Stone, 161 bs—J. Wallace, Ist; J. Heeny, 2nd. Three-legged Race, 100 yards —W. Wilkinson-Sylvester, Ist; J. Wallace- Hood, 2nd. Eight couples started, the course being to the water-race, which they had to jump to finish. Running High Jump for Men —J. Beeny (4ft 30in), Ist; G. J. C. Parker (4ft 9in), 2nd. Considering the hardness of the ground, the jumping was very creditable.

Sfngle Women’s Race, 100 yards Catherine Collins (10 yards), Ist ; May Fouler (5 yards), 2nd. Five started from scratch, but did not overtake the others, who ran very pluckily to the finish. Men’s Walking Match, 1 mile —S. Alexander; Ist; J. Stephens, 2nd; J. Donnie, 3rd. faulting with Pole—-J. Hood (7ft sin), lst;§H. Capil (7ft 4in), 2nd. Three con tested.

Planning Long Jump—W. O’Donohue (14il:), Ist; W. Wilkinson (13ft lOin), 2nd. Six Centered for this event. Men’s Mile Race —R. Poole, Ist; W. Sylvester, 2nd. This race was looked forward to as the great event of the day. Four competed, and it resulted in an easy win: for Poole.

Men’s Hurdle Race, 400 yards—John Hood (10 yards), Ist; Thomas Doig (30 yards), 2nd. Six started. The jumps were well taken, over four flights of hurdles. One Mile Plat Race—S. Sandford’s Primrose, Ist; R. Mulligan’s Tussock, 2nd. Primrose came in an easy winner by 20 yards. Steeplechase over six flights of hurdles —J. Wallace’s Bob, Ist ; Stringfellow’s Daisy, 2nd. Four started for this event, Wallace’s horse taking the jumps in grand style. Sack Race —T. Fowler, Ist; D. Camp bell, 2nd. Tilting at the Ring—S. Alexander, Ist; H. Shilds, 2nd. This closed the day’s sprots, it being almost dark. After being refreshed with ' r tea; and something to eat a great many ■weiit to the schoolroom to wind up the ■ day’s amusement with a dance, which was - - kept up unti; after midnight. WAKANUI.

a-t -Committee —Messrs H. MoSat. A. fawflFientham,. Jr.’ Bonifant, E. Thomas, J. reo'" Sturgeon, M‘Rae, J. Kilgour, A. Innc-p, J. Jameson, J. Wilson. Hon. Secretary, 7' a J.JJonifant; judges, Messrs James Brown, Letham, and J. Walsh. . These annual sports and races came off zj < yesterday In a paddock at Wakanui, which kindly placed at the disposal of the by Mr James Brown. There >'•was large attendance of the resi dents in the district, and a great interest Mjjg'aeemed to.be taken in the various events, |PF ‘which were well contested,' and brought jpg far‘more competitors together than t any HB: brie could have believed it possible in such district.. Mr Topping .Hotel, Ashburton,; had refreshment booth, and Mr Marsh a iSw-CpnfeWiohers’jibooth, and both seemed to pmoun t of business. The m&f, weather ..WAS scorching. hot during; the maa of the afternoon, but occa breeze made the heat the outing, ME^^^Mml~Maii^dfOoihpetitora.- ; a.. very' EjlndeadF' on ‘the whjole. haird to make ; the possibly > copid, efforts to please variousraces - vets' well aßfflmjjjjjW generally its Band dust | Pj | e.j;little. HHIHBBSS ■ HI HHIHHHHi^fISPI

was given chase to by a number of. people, who did not seem to care to witness his eccentric movements, and the result was that McGuire and his horse cleared the

fence and made for home as fast as they possibly could. The following are t the P Hurdle Race, 1J miles—Mr Crowds Don, 1; Mr Thompson’s Jockey,* 2. There were only three entries for the event, and it resulted in an easy victory for Don, who took the lead at the start and kept it until the winning post was reached. Flat Race, 1 J miles—Mr Thompson’s Comet, 1; Mr Thompson’s Joker, 2. Four horses entered, and after |a capital start, Joker cut out the running; and kept the lead for a short distance, but had to fall back and take second place some time before reaching the judge’s post. Trotting Match, 2 miles —Mr Jones’ Farewell, 1; Mr M'Leary’s Darker, 2 ; Mr Cockle’s Judy, 3. There were seven horses entered for thismatch. The whole

lot got away Well together, but the dis tances between each were soon apparent, owing to the many “breaks.” For second place it was nearly a tie j between Mr Cockle’s Judy and Mr M'Leary’s Dar ker. Hurdle Race, for a private prize of Ls—Mr E. Ede’s Sloper, 1; Mr M'Leary’s Darker, 2. This was a capital race from start to finish, and resulted in Sloper win ning the race by about a head. Plat Race—Mr John Brown’s Moko moko, 1; Mr Samuel Biown’s Irishman, 2. . This was a private match between the above, and resulted in an easy , win for Mokomoko. i Quoits—Jameson, 1 ; Welsh 2. Quarter-mile Race—W. Bayliss, 1; W. Fyfield, 2. There were four entries for this race. Although the pace was not very great owing to the heat, some little excitement was caused by the way in which Bayliss and Fyfield ran. Running High Jump—A. Lines (4ft lOin), 1 ; Sturgeon (4ft Sin) and Jameson (4ft Sin) equal. Married Men’s Race, 200 yards—Jones, 1 ; E. Ede, 2. One Mile Race (Handicap) —T. Stephens (scratch), 1; W. Cairn’s- (70 yards), 2. Pour competed and a capital race resulted.

Standing High Jump Sturgeon (4ft 2in) and Jameson (4ft 2in) Four competed in this event, and the jumping was very good. Vaulting with Pole—W. Dalton (Bft lOin), 1 ; J. Jameson (Bft 7in). 2. Quarter-mile Handicap—Baylias (syrds) 1 ; Crowe (30yrds), 2. Three others entered, but two of them gave up after the first lap. Bayliss and Crowe fan very well all through. Boy’s Race, under 15—T. Cass, 1; J. Madden, 2. Single Woman’s Race, 100 yards—A. Brown, 1 ; S. Bennett, 2. Boys’ Race, under 10 years ; 100 yards— Dougherty, 1 ; A. Bennett, 2. Wakanui Invention Race —S. Bennett and Fyfield equal. There were six entries for this race, which certainly was a novelty. The competitors had to run 50 yart’n backwards, 50 yards on hands and feet, and 50 yards forwards. The result was a tie between Bennett and Fyfield. Mar: led Woman’s Race, 100 yards— Mrs Cass, 1; Mrs Cockle, 2. This, as may be expected, was a very amusing race, and the winner looked as if she could run double the distance without much effort.

Sack Race, 100 yards—Johns, 1 ; C. Counter, 2. Old Men’s Race, 200 yards—P,Madden 1; Keily, 2. Running Long Jump—J. Jameson (15ft 9in), 1 ; Fyfield (15ft 4Jin), 2. Throwing the Hammer—W. Fitzgerald, 1; T. Cairns, 2. Men’s 100 yards Race—W. Fyfield 1; Stevens, 2. Six entered and a capital race was run. CALEDONIAN SPORTS. The Caledonian sports held on the Lan caster Park ground, yesterday were at tended by over 5,C00 persons. The Caledonian sports at Timaru yes terday were largely attended, about 5,000 persons were present. J. J. Brad ley won the two mile walk in 14rains 34secsfrom scratch. [by telegraph.] Dunedin, To-day. The Caledonian Gathering was attended by fully 12,000, the largest attendance yet. Lindsay, the Victorian pedestrian, carried off the principal foot race as he pleased. Burke won the steeplechase. LYTTELTON REGATTA. The Lyttelton Regatta yesterday was not so largely attended as usual. The weather was very favorable for sailing races, but owing to the rough water, both the four oar rowing events for Club boats had to be postponed. Double Sculling Race, Canterbury Club, Christchurch, 1 ; Kaiapoi, 2 : Lyttelton, 3. Champion Sailing Race—Torea, 78 tons, Grundy, 1; Mary Ellen, 29 tons, Matthews. 2 ; Cutty Sark, 52 tons. Joss, 3. The Ocean Bird and E. U. Cameron, also competed. Yacht Race —Xarifa, 15£ tons, Butt, 1; Dove, 24 tons, Hutchinson, 2 ; Waterlily, 6 tons, Green, 3. Pair Oar Race—Lyttelton Club, 1 ; Kaiapoi, 2 (Christchurch). 3. Both the ship’s boats pulling races were won by the Lady Jocelyn crew.

SPORTING.

NORTH CANTERBURY RACES. The North Canterbury races, held yes terday, were largely attended and very successful. Messrs Mason and Vallance's Fleur-da-Lys won the two principal events. I - AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. Auckland, Yesterday. There was splendid weather for to-day’s races at Ellerslie. About 5,000 were present. The totalisators were patronised largely. Derby Stakes. —Peeress colt, 1. Publicans’ Puese. Billingsgate, 1; Maori, 2; Othello, 3. Foul Play, Bads wcrth, Maid of Honor, Hilda, Florence’, and Tenamhra were scratched. Auckland Racing Club Handicap.— The Poet, 1. Tim Whiffler and Rand ,wick ran a dead heat for second place. Celling Race.— Billingsgate, 1; Vam pire, 2. Grand Stand Handicap. Maid of Honor, 1; Paramena, 2; Tenamhra, 3. TATTERSALL’S CUP. Sydney, Yesterday. The race for Tattersall’s Cup to-day re sulted as follows:—Lord Orvalle, 1, Rosi- Dante, 2; Valetta, 3.

V. R. 0. SUMMER MEETING. Melbourne, Yesterday. - The New Year’s Day meeting of the Victoria Racing Club took place to-day at Flemington. The weather was cool but iunsettlod. ■ The racing was good. The -Normanby Stakes were won by Navigator, ’wish Solitude second, and Boolka third. 'The Midsummer Handicap was won by Relladrum, Guinea second, Swiveller third. For the Champion Stakes isix horses started namely,: Wellington, 'Santa Claus, Commotion, Goriolanus, S-jShsatear, and Royal Maid. Commotion „and Santa Clans led for the first mile and jjifh&Ux.'.bat on nearing home- Ooriolapus apd,a,grfM}d„ raco took plane 1 pp X/-.> * J

the straight between Commotion? WellifJgi ton, and Coriolanus. The latter, how ever, passed the post a length iji advance of-Commotion, and Wellington was third.

THE . ASggP.RTON, .jjTORDIAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1882.



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Meetings. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. The ANNUAL MEETING of RATE PAYERS of this Road District will take place on FRIDAY, the 6th of January, 1882, at the Road Board Office, at one o’clock p.m., for purpose ®f giving a State ment of Accounts and Expenditure, and the general working of the Board, for'thb" past year. The District being now sub-divided into Wards, as gazetted, the Members go out of office, but are eligible for re-elec tion. Nominations for a Member for each Ward will take place immediately after the meeting. Should a POLL be demanded (in any case), it will be held on FRIDAY, the 13th January, 1882, as fol lows :—' No. 1 Ward—Road Board Office No. 2 Ward—Westevfield School No. 3 Ward —Ashburton Forks School room No. 4 Ward—Woolshed, Winchmore No. 5 Ward—Saunder’s Mill DONALD McLEAN; 1 490 d Chairman.



jyj'OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. The ANNUAL MEETING of Rate payers will be held at the Road Board; Office, Methven, at 11 a.m. on THURS DAY, the sth day of January, 1882, to. Elect Two Members ig the place of Edward Chapman and John Avis Pannett, who retire by rotation, but who are eligible for re-election. Nominations will, be received up to 12 o’clock noon. A Poll, 1 if demanded, will be taken on Wednesday, the 11th January, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Schoolhouse, Barrhill, and at the Road Board Office, Methven. !! W. B. COMPTON, 402 d ' Returning Officer. •jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT The ANNUAL MEETING of RATE PAYERS will be held at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, at 11 (Eleven) a.m. on THURSDAY, the sth day of January, 1882. After the Election of Two Mem bers will take place to fill the vacant seats of Messrs J. E. Taylor and A. E. Peache,, who retire by ballot, but who are eligible for re-election. A poll, if demanded, will take place the same day, and close at 4 p. m. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Returning Officer for the Mount Somers ( 384 d Road District. ‘ Amusements. WAKANUI SCHOOL.—Mr Phillip McGuire will give a CONCERT of singing and music on THURSDAY Week. Admission., Is. Doors open 7 ; performance to commence at 8. _ Lost. STRAYED— A Dark Bay GELDING, about 15.1, droop quarter ; no visi ble brand. Last seen going in the Sea field direction. Finder will be rewarded, on returning to Dr Murdoch, Ashbur ton 488 d £1 R E W R D.



Lost, Stolen, or Strayed a fortnight ago—One Black Cob HORSE, branded NCP on shoulder; split off ear, white hind foot, white star on forehead. When lost had a neck strap on. Any person detaining the same horse after t,hip date will be prosecuted. Finder will receive the above reward by returning the same to JAMES HESELTINE, 457 d Saddler, Tinwald. Late Advertisements. X ONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. WARD No, 1. •„ Gentlemen— In compliance with the requests of many of my fellow electors I beg respect fully to intimate that it is my intention to ask your suffrages at the forthcoming election for a member of this Board. Yours sincerely, 497 d J. S. HOUSTON. "(71 OR SALE CHEAP. One HARVESTER and BINDER (wire and string complete) by W. A. Woods,, In first rate order ; new last season. P. & D. DUNCAN, 495 d Ashburton. fjp END E E FOR HARVESTING. Tenders are invited for Reaping, Stock ing, and Stacking 220 ACRES of WHEAT and 20 ACRES of OATS, situ ated at Dromore. Tenders to be sent to our Office not later than SATURDAY, January 7th. 496 d MATSON, COX & CO.



Public Notices. Q ATHOLIC CHURCH. The Eight Eev. Francis Redwood, D.D., will LAY the FOUNDATION: STONE of the NEW CHURCH ofi the Holy Name of Jesus, on January 2ilnd, 1882 EDMUND COFFEY, M. A. Mass will he celebrated in Rakaiai on Sunday, January Bth, at 11 o’clock. 493 d Mount somers road dis trict. • TO MR EDWARD BRINON COOPER, Sib., —We, the undersigned Ratepayers, do respectfully request you to allow your self to be nominated as a CANDIDATE, at the forthcoming Election, and, if you: comply with our request, we hereby pledge ourselves to do our best, to secure your return. (Signed) ! PETER PETERSON i T. E. TvI'RAE i , r . W. T. SMITH 1 DUNCAN M'LEOD, j And 20 others. Dec. 20, 1881. 1 To Messrs Peterson, Mcßae, Smith, and McLeod, and 20 others signing the Re quisition— I have much pleasure in allowing my self to be nominated as a Candidate lor the Mount Somers Road Board, and if ire turned, will do my best for the district! (Signed) ; f; _ EDWARD B. OOOPERj Mount Somers, J i hi is Deo, 30th ’ .uiwuioiii. *



—----- - Public TTotices. QOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. annual'election. The following Candidates having been duly Nominated to fill the two Vacancies on the Board — HOLMES, DAVID GORDON, LAMBIE, JOHN, WHITE, LEONARD, I hereby give notice that a Poll will be take for the Election of Two Members on THURSDAY, the sth day cf January, 1882, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p. m., at the following Polling Places r Road Board Office, South Rakaia. Schoolhouse, Kyle: The Poll will be declared at noon on the 6th January. - ARTHUR MAKEIG, Returning Officer. South Rakaia, 28th Dec., 1881. . 456 d jpOACHERS BEWARE! All Persons found TRESPASSING on the Westerfield Estate without the sanc tion of the. undersigned, in quest of fish or game, will be prosecuted according to a * D. OLIVER, 437 d C. G. HAWDON. s TTPPER ASHBURTON ROAD (J BOARD. RATES. The Clerk will attend at Mr D. Williamson’s Store to Collect Rates on Every Saturday, from 12 o’clock until 4 p.m.,' !v ;v . ; " T 1 . No further notice will be given. By order. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 268 d Clerk.



ONES.—Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bqnrs in any quantity, at-£3 per ton. Address, "F. Ma Hampstead Bone QATHOLIO.OOBO H. TENDERS are invited for the RE MOVAL of the Catholic Church. Speci fications can be seen at the Presbytery. ;492d EDMUND COFFEY, M.A. i ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) , 4 REFRESHMENT ROOMS, CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, ' & STUDHOLME JUNCTION. TENDERS will be received up to noon of the 10th JANUARY, 1882, at this office, for the LEASING from Ist Febru ary, 1882, to 31st December, 1883, of the REFRESHMENT ROOMS, at Christ church, Ashburton, and Studholme Junc tion, Railway Stations. Tenders may be for one or more of the Stations named, but a separate rate must be stated for each. Mills. 834 c Tenders.



Specifications, with terttis\and condi tions, together with forma of tender, may be Sebri !at the Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch and Dunedin, and the Stationmaster’s Offices, Ashburton, Timaiu, and Waimate. FREDK, BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 23rd, 1881. 438 d rp o builders. TENDERS will be received at my Office until 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, 3rd January, 1882, for Building STABLE (in brick or stone) in Ashburton. Plans and specifications may be seen until Wednesday, 28th, at Mr Cookson’s, Ashburton, and after that date at my office. ■ ' ‘ The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. C. MADDISON, - ■ ‘Architect. Hereford street, Christchurch. 406 d rpHE For Sale. C OMING HA RYE ST. MESSRS REID & GRAY have on on Sale, at their Works, Cameron street, all descriptions of WIRE and TWINE of best quality. 451 d JP OR SALE. Three ENGINES, Three COMBINES, ftndi(Three ELEVATORS* in complete working order. Trial given. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, East street, 452 d Ashburton. JQEERING TWINE BINDER. FOR SALE, a second-hand Machine, in first-rate order, having cut only 110 acres. • JAMESON & ROBERTS, 412 d : Ashburton.



BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton O R S A L E. Rural Section 28403 706 a Rural Section 28404 —95a 28r Rural Section 28405 —103 a Irl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp All the above, can be had as one com pact Farm—is' nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with ■plenty of water. ■' 213 d Ply ’ MATSON, COX & CO. N SALE BY THE UNDER- Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Cakteebuby, Zealandia, and Austea ■ >s; Chaff Glitters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. SIGNED. MAN 998 a • POYNTZ & CO.



TO PRINTERS. .ci i /'.:•! x v, i MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 851 c Ashburton ————i——■——— WANTED —THE GUARDIAN your Wants for Is., cash. ;



Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, 4 m JANUARY, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received inatrucions from Mr M. Ryan, who is leaving the colony, to Sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, next to Cookson’s Stables, THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK OP Provision Stores, Comprising— Groceries of all kinds Jams, Pickles Tea, Sugar, Candles Hams, Bacon, etc., etc. The whole of the above is new and of first-class quality. 1 Cow, in full profit. Also, a quantity of FURNITURE & EFFECTS. Comprising — 2 Double Iron Bedsteads and Spring Mattrasses Cheat Drawess Blankets. &c, &c. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 477 d Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. A T. Bullock, CJ CT I O.N EE R, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AX THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. T 0 FARMERS. For Sale, 800 Cross-bred LAMBS. T. BULLOCK. QRASS LAND. GRASS LAND. TO LET, at a low rental —A FARM of 230 Acres, together with a seven roomed House, situated about 1J miles from the township. It is all laid down in English grasses, and well watered with a windmill pump ; or the above can be let in two lots, as follows 110 Acres with House 120 ~ without T. BULLOCK.



T o F A R M E R S . FOR SALE, Cheap, Harvester King Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK. SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F lO R SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable tor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O ATS. O T S. FOR SALE. —FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, M o . N E Y. L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a Low Rental.—Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. To Let. TO LET, on EOR SALE—A Three roomed COTTAGE on half-acre of ground, N.W. Belt. Apply, R. S. Bean, Tinwald, or Office of this Paper. | ; 447 d TO LET- Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcokn. 143 d Public Companies.



Scottish imperial insurance ca Capital ... £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager : W. W. W, Reid. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : J. STUART ReID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßestbll havingbeen appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept risks at lowest current rateS ’ FRED. H. BARNES, 248 d Agent for Canterbury. -VTORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Capital ... ... £2,000,000, Are now prepared to effect Insurances on Growing Crops and Threshing Machinery. POTNTZ & CO., Agents, 424 d Ashburton. BRITISH AND MERCAN- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Aobnct: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c N OTIC MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. E . Mr W, H. PuDDipoMBB is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburton j GuardiAN ia the Mount Somers and 1 Alfordi Forest districts. : - i



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most iavorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALjE — Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &C



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make ] LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Whin in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JANUARY 17. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. I Agents for Rwbey. s Threshing Machines. MATS<J)N, COX, & CO. j 35d W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Whisky 1 Brandy j Por? l'® est Brands Sherry j Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



F O R s E. Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H, GUNDRY.



OR SALE. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the hest sites in Tinwald, either for a shop ojr grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY.



p R S E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock's Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. GUNDRY,



M O N B Y TO LEND, On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Land Transfer Act.)



Educational. RADIES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to Bis Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A. Watson and Rev. W. A Pascoe. 881 s



J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, Ilf THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &C. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros,, who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Business Notices.



LFO R D FOREST. The undersigned have always on hand for*sale POSTS, RAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS, AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOB HORSES. Cooper Brothers. N.B. —Delivered in any part of the County, as per order. 226 a o J I—l I o I ° o 2 I—H o o. o 2 h—4 o ,o qo U rd o •pH pH rt o cS at § a os <„ w > Ph bd < u PS ® fl Fh^ CO W * Ph MS OH ® Ph Ph • PI CO w 2 M <C o pp; < CQ W K H W ctf D CJ W in Q 2 < GENERAL ELECTION, 1881. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr ■ ... Has much' pleasure in informing the public of the Ashbuirion County that he will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with all plaQßon r»f DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “ Norman M'Leod.” ■ Judge of candidates' for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test.



SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4£d, 6d, lOd, and la per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bdj lOd, and Is, greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d 1 Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s fid up wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 2 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful pattern 1 Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 Cases Ladies’ ' Gloves, Taffetta and Jeisey, all at reduced prices. DRESS GOODS. 4 Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, at Is, Is 4d • to Is 9d 3 Cases French Merinos, all shades, splendid value, from 2s 2 Cases Ladies’ Embossed Hose, in wine and mulberry shades Children’s Hose in all colors Gloves in endless variety, from 6d per pair 6 Cases New Washing Materials —Attila Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Sea Shades, Navy Blue, Creams, Cardinals, Browns, etc., etc. DRESSMAKING. Special attention given to the making up of Ladies’ Costumes. Prices strictly moderate, and a perfect fit guaranteed. MILLINERY. A large stock of Trimmed Hats, Bon nets, etc., to select from. Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets trimmed and made up in the most fashionable style. Prices very moderate. * BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots at prices to suit everyone. Gentlemen’s Boots in great variety, from 8s fid.



CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as ! shown at late Show. Men’s Suita in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel. and Geelong in great variety. Men’s Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s 6d upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis | VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE ; (the best machine ever invented). 'Semi f..■!’ sample of work. ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &o. Ashburton. Nov. 19th, 1881, 879



Foyntz and Go* WALTER A- WOOD’#] TWINE | Binder & Harvester sft. Bin. and 6ft* 6in. Out* Eight of the world’s highest prize* were awarded to W. A. Wood b Harvoit* ing Machine. _ , _ . i Special First at the Melbourne Exhibi tion. The competitors of the “ Wood, being dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the Connniiwionera of the Exhibition for another trial. This being granted, a second trial wtis held on December 23 last, at Rochester,, Australia, when their Machine was again ’■victorious, competing against the McCormick, Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders. . A FIELD TRIAL of W. A Wood’s Machine will be held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & 00., Agents. Messrs potntz & co. wish to draw special attention to their re vised list of properties, viz., FARMS i



300 acres, close to Wakanui creek, well improved, part in crop, balance in English grass. 397 acres, RS. 26616 and 26655; well watered and close to the Railway Station. 532 acres, R.S. 27192, 27194; part in wheat, balance in tussocks. 117 acres, Wakanui, RS. 28239; to be sold on very reasonable terms. 78J acres, Wakanui creek; suitable for a dairy farm. 479 acres, R.S. 34036, and others all in native. 564 acres, R.S. 27493 and 27494, capital sheep farm good improvements. 250 acres, tt.S. 28111, 28112, partly in crop. 360 acres, at Waterton, all in crop. 1200 acres, R.S. 25413, and other splendid sheep farms; exceptionally good improvements. 220 acres, R.S. 32367 and 32356, in native TOWN SECTIONS : T.S. 118, 119, near Messrs Cunningham grain store. T.S. 465, 466, 467, Tancred street. T.S. 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox and Walker streets. T.S. 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 518, 316. T.S. 742, 743. HOUSE PROPERTIES; A seven-roomed, overlooking the Domain, within two minutes walk of the centre of the town and Railway Station, well fenced, and tastefully laid out. A four-roomed house in Burnett street. A five-roomed house in Tancred street. Two well-built four-roomed houses in Peter street. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES :



3 acres of land, in Walsh’s paddock, well , fenced. ; Several sections on’ the Alford „ Forest road, suitable for building sites. A ten-roomed house, with two acres of land, having long frontage, on the- "1 Wakanui road. Two four-roomed houses, on East Town Belt. A five-roomed house on back East Belt. | A good four-roomed house near the Gas j Works. J. POYNTZ & CO. Agents, - Ashburton. O N SAL E . Andrews and Beaven’s Straw Elevtaors, with patent tines, from L 65 up wards, capable .of delivering to height of 24ft. POYNTZ & 00. ITIHE UNDERSIGNED have the sumo £3,000 to invest on freehold security in sums to suit borrowers, at current rates of interest. Poyntz and Co.* AGENTS, ASHBURTON.