The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.-No. 81*).'

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY.! DECEMBER 15, 188-2

(PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneer*, fee .Alfred Harrison, VticfeoKEEK," VA&tjt^COS! MISSION AGENT, & H ; Lanfl Sales, Saleaof Stock, Merchandise 'Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ; General Prodoce.- WEJJKLY SiALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock' sharp, Cpuiraencipg iu the ■■ Yards with HORSES. 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.



AJUU.' AWUA/ TAINE & CO. Auctioneers, V LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ■ C;’ r IsVEKCASGIIi. Commodious Horse kaleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned , FOR SALE. Land for sale in almost every part ®f Southland, from 60 acres to 5,000, on Viiry easy terms of payment EvferV information given to enquirers. ■ 30n - T. Pepperell, Trots*:, land, & general ft COMMISSION AGENT, y. Has ON SALE— 'Houses, Land, Building Sections. " ' : Money Lent on 1 Mortgage. Tem- j Deeds,; Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 ; Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. ■ »■»-■'.: I: i- - r i•; ;—; ; : .Ei:F O 0E S AND: : ; SONS, ■ f!i Architects, Crvn. Engineers, Vai«uatobs, Licensed Surveyors,! and Land Brokers, ■THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, r ‘ ‘ Ashburton. -IJIHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, 1 : Architect, Office removed to, Hereford 'street, oppd , .tii 'site “ Shades,” t CHISTCHUROH. ' ■P. S.i—Communications promptly at tendedto.. . o3X E. DOBSON & SON,: t Civil Engineers , .AND , AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, . South British'Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 019



Shipping. SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship : CITY OF NEW YORK, 3,400 tons, will leave Auckland for San Francisco* via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, January 2. Passengers booked to Liver pool,' or Paris, at a through rate to cover coastal fare, thus securing special advant ages. 'j , WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 771 e Agents, Christchu '•h.



Business Notices s: vr : Hf INDUSTRY. -ASPHALTING. : ' ’ JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take ' order’s for ASPHALTING at very ’’ ‘moderate rates.* ■ All orders to be left at the Works, Park - street, ■ - All work kept in repair for twelve 1 months. 850 c xhternational exhibition. A)NLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. R. Procter, bO TJ LIS TS’ OPTICIAN, - 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH . ! (Opposite Borough Hotel). ; . Section XVII., Class 77 Scientific '. Apparatus. Jurors—A. W. Bickerton, ' ■■R. R.'Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. R. Pboctek, Christchurch : For excel ■ lonce of workmanship and great variety of ' spectacle glasses suited for every descrip tion of optical defect. These are shown rjn all stages of manufacture, both in i Quartz apd> glass. The local manufacture ofthesd glasses is of considerable import ■ ance, being made in every combination of - ■ spherical and cylindrical form required. ■ ’ : There are also exhibited soma very well made condensers, and some “ Codding ton,”- “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recondmend a certificate of gold 'medal. dl2 YiCTORIA SHOEING FORGE, COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT, J. R. STEEL begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has REMOVED to his new and commodious . Brick premises in WEST STREET (next Guabdian Office), where he hopes to meet the same patronage os heretofore, Sboeiqg done on scientific principles. Estimates given for all Builders’ Iron - work. Ironwork done. An all branches. . Ropers and Binders repaired with de patch. Reasonable charges for all work.



Business N JJILLINERY AND D 3 DRAPERY AND We are JUST OPEN] SPRING AND SUMB and beg to draw special t MILLINERY DEP^



Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashbnrton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most 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 FIP is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Friedlander Bros., THE CHEAPEST DRAPERY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in eluding 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 Jong and favorably known, and now reduced 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- Josepli Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank ok Australasia paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron eluding old celebrated make. 79d OTIC E. JUST LANDING NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., . Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is woil 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 LUCA,® ]?. S. Shearer, OF THE MAY BANK WORKS, TINWALD, begs to thank tho public for theh 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 Jp 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. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunders’ Mill. s!3 rjYIMBER. 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 Jephsoi) TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6 HAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF, & Jones & Bradshaw,



JgACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at G|d per lb,, large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, COENER OF BURNETT STKEEX AND EAST STREET. GL J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN Tf.-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



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 crusbed. 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. 49Ge



Business- N otices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST PATES 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, 0R R & 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. 0. 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 how prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Piice 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 CAS S AN D DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERA COMPANY, and the succors 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, 1882, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exh'bit 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. jl 1 G. WOOD, Manager, Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, ENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER.



W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, 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.P —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. JZSKNote the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Stkeet, Ashbukton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. CT : - »! Established 1859. CaoiTij T n e Capital i l,ooo f ooo Umum/teo Ufißiurr of Shareholders PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY - . FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Boberts. 240 d



REAT 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 ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from ITS ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £G 10s ; 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 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made J Tel ler}', 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 other Vegetables now growing in A. TV. Randell’s gardens (near the corner of tlio N.E. and N. W. Belts, next tbeCaledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on band ; also a largo and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc. NOTE TOE ADDRESS— A. W. Eandell, EIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street. Ashburton. 112 d SPRING MILL N E E~Y, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. MiAS DUNCAN is now showing a Largo and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti cularlyl draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate wdll be found the following, all of which are well worth inspection :• — I 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— par PERT H HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite F. Reece, Ironmonger. P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MAN UFACT LEERS, 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 1



Business Noth s. OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughlyexperienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Conlbines, 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. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils, REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street. AYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY ■! intend OPENING on MONDAY NEXT, the 11th, with the Best Quality of MEAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but tha beat will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N.B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6 HEATS TO NE. 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 Flemington, 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 O O O T S. B O O T S. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the: inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that be has a LARGE STOCK, of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting' Boots, Blucher’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. . ■ I J. JOHNSON, , . ; Boot Depot, Methven. jl 2 %



MOST AWARDED to any New Zealand Exhibitor in that Class. New Zealand International Exhibi tion For Double and Treble Farrows, 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. e 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 H. 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 Iris customers GOOD VALUE. Hew 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 rjpHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition.



SHBUETON 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.



)V Messrs Elz Bros., TIT HILE thanking the public for their \ V 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 yRMURRAYV^ IN ASHBURTOf^ “f f IAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK. ” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Bobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East stkeet, Asiibuuton, 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 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and LI2 I2s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceip'ofP.O.O 730c-9Ca EDUCATION Act, 1877, Debtors and Creditors Act, and Amend ment Acts, Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox and, Co.'s, W * street.



G. KING begs to infoim the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs AND RE 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 bo returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KIN G, 98 Madras Sti.ebt, Christchurch. i\ IS PENGELLY, Tajdor, will shortly be in* ASHBL'RTOK, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2 i C T O R 1 . e N B TABLES The undersigned having tak<.n 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. ]T 10ENSING ACT, 1381, on Sals at JU Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. QOME ONE! COME ALLIf Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials *OJD ce a CQ OC ■© P Domestic Patterns Flannelf Stockings Calico. &c., &c., Ac." MRS HODGE, 29n ' Dressmaker, Tancred street. n EO. E. GOLDSMITH VJT 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 25 Sporting, Athletics, &c. W INSLOff ANNUAL Eaces. MONDA7, Ist JAN., 1883, President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R.; Vico President, J. Carter, Esq.; Judge of Horses—M. Stitt, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, W. Simpson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, H. Fowler, Erq ; 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 bovs ; distance, miles ; nomination, 10a; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), of 20 sovs ; second her e to save his stakes ; no mination. £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 bovs; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile weight-for-age ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Race, of 5 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance,



RULES. No one will be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half-a-guinea to the fund, or when the prize is £2O or over, one guinea. All horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the Races. Three horses to start or no race. No protest will be entertained unless £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, d2l - Secretary. SHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.



Annual Sports. ; The Fourth Annual Sports Meeting'of the A shburton Caledonian Society will be held on BOXING DAY, On the Society’s New Sports Ground, North-west Belt, When the Prizes enumerated below will be competed for ; Programme of Sports : Races of 200 yards, 300 yards, and 440 yards (200 yards heat to be run after Scotch Reel)...looa 60s A third prize of 40s will also be given 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump ... 30s . 15a 12. Pipe Mus’c (Peels and Strathspeys) ... ... 60s 20a 13 Sack Race—2oo yards ... 20s -10 s 14. Grand Handicap yards, heat 15. Sword Dance, or Ghilie Callum ... ... ... 60s 20a 16. Pole Vaulting ... ... 40a 15s 17. Half-mile Handicap Flat Race—Open 40s 20s 18. Irish Jig... ... ... 60s 20a 19. Patting the Stone ... 40s 20s 20. Three-legged Race—2oo yards ... ... ... SOs 15a 21. Grand Handicap - - 400 i . yards, heat 22. Throwing the Hammer... 40a 20a 23. Best dressed Boy inHigh land costume, under 14 years ... ... ... 20s 10s 24. Highland Fling... ... 60s 20a 25. Handicap Mile Flat Race —Open ... ... ... 60s 30a 20. Tug of War—Open to 10 men from Fire Brigades, Cricket Clubs, Volun teers, Football Clubs, Brass Bands, and mem bers of other Clubs ...100s 27. Handicap Consolation Race—2oo yards ... 40s 20a A number of PHIZES 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., Somerset Hotel—For the Grand Handicap Flat Races, Silver Cup, valued at £i) : for the Mile Handicap Flat Race, Silver Cup, valued at £3 ; for P po Music, St Andrew’s Cross, valued at £3 ; for Dancing Highland Fling, St Andrew’s Cross, valued at £3. Special Prize, presented by Mrs Butler, Family Hotel—For Dancing Irish Reel, Silver Medal; and a 2nd prize of £i by the Society. The time for nominations for all handi cap races has been extended to 20th De cember. Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 20th December. Accept ances can be lodged at any time up to time of starting. Nomination fee on all Handicaps per cent, of the first prize. Acceptance fee, do. Entrance money for all even's 5 percent, 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. 0. DUNCAN, d? Secretary,