The Ashburton Guardian.

..VOL. Y— No. 1.417

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1884

tPRICB—ONE PENNT



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. B. FOOKS AND SONS, * Architects, Crra. Ekoiotusbs, Yavusobs, Liobsbto SuKTZYOBS, 18D ItAM) BBOKBES, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON. Shipping vmUUßGn Shortest and most direct ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA AND, via SANDWICH ISLANDS. , The Pacific Moil Steamship Company (voider contract with the New Zealand and New South Wales Governments) will despatch the undermentioned steamers as under:— Passengers booked to London, Liver pool, or Paris at a through rate, thus securing special advantages.



For rates of Freight and Passage, and »r fall information, apply to GARD’NER PICKERING, Agents, 161. Hereford street, Christchurch. Conveyances. rrtfNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 1 . RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. Thin Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun> Somers, for Anama Railway Station,, at 7.30 a.m. and 6.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival of each train. Pjuroels and Luggage punctually ... attended;to. Single fares, ?a ; return, 3s. n JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN jpAROELS EXPRESS. Parcels and Packages forwarded to any address, at cheap, through, inclusive rates. One charge. No extras. No trouble. No. charge for booking or for collecting packages up to 661bs weight within the city. Daily despatches by Bail, and to Great Britain, Europe and Australia by every steamer. Extract from tariff, including all charges Ac Address of Consignee __ ' P & PS w a I se! z* P. 5 a 6 a i « I b 1 % * 2 t . Wo are now receiving parcels for Homo to despatch per Tongariro, sailing this month. Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected if desired. Tariff and all information on application (UFF& GRAHAM, Box 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672 Business Notices. DANISH THE Undersigned has a full Stock COLONIAL CLOTHING ■ „ DRAPERY FLANNELS, &a. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEEI> OAT , FLOUR, BRANT AND SH RPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genu >ne value and no make-believe or sham Largd discount, and other inducemen cash. Families waited on weekly cftener if required. D 7 WILLIAMSON, Eißl SIBZIT, Abhbobto GREAT SLAUGHTER



£IOOO. QRAND PRESENTATION off CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS. Anticipating the arrival of seve ral large consignments of choice goods suitable for the Christmas trade, wo purpose AT ONCE presenting our clients with tickets entitling them ip participate in the Presentation. The PRESENTS, consisting of Works of Art, Needlework, Workboxea, Writing Desks, British and Foreign Toys, SEWING MACHINES, Japan ese Goods, Ac., will be unpacked on or about DECEMBER Ist. On and after THURSDAY NEXT, 23ed OCTOBER, every customer will receive a_ ticket with each purchase, entitling the holder to eelect any present to the value stated on the ticket, which will amount to about ONE SEVENTH of the PURCHASE MONEY. G L. Beath & Co., ARGYLE HOUSE 5 100 r U R O Off HAS E R S OR r WS LANDS. FOR SALE—The NEW ZEALAND 3ROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884. Pricb, One Shilling. Apply, “GUARDIAN" OFFICE.



•rtrrg ue determined not to be outdone W W anyone* Only look at our wlndow**nd OBSERVE THE PRICES. ' It will astonish yon! You may well «ay t “ How ia It done 1” ARCADE ’•9 ARCADE Hayes & Co. “ DEMAND Success—but we DESERT it."



Consultation. gpORTING NEWS, dEi,UOO 320 CASH PRIZES. SIXTH GRAND HAMBURG DRAW ING IS NOW OPEN. The five previous drawings were filled, and applications that came too late will bo registered in this drawing. The sixth grand drawing for L 4,000 will close the end of December, and the seventh Hamburg drawing will oj.en on the Ist January. This sixth grand drawing will consist of S2O money prizes, amounting to L 4,000 subscribed by 8,000 members at 10s each. The various Money Prizes will be dis tributed as follows : 1 £3OO prize; 1 £2OO prize; 1 £IOO prize; 2 £SO prizes; 10 £3O prizes; 15 £26 prizes; 15 £2O prizes; 15 £ls prizes ; 160 £lO prizes ; ICO £5 prizes. Total amount, £4,000: 320 money prizes. The grand principle of these Hamburg Drawings is that a purchaser of 25 pro gtames is guaranteed a prize, sad the chances are in favor of the investor draw ing a»large prize, as there are 220 large prizes to 100 small ones. To any inves tor of £2 the chances are only 6 to 1 against him drawing a prize, and the head prize or any other may be drawn by any investor of 10s. Read this carefully.—ln Boaz’s Grand Hamburg Drawings the greatest odds are only 25 to 1 against an investor of 10s drawing a prize. But carefully note the enormous odds against investors drawing a hoise or cash prize in any of the ( horse consultations. The marbles are ( replaced for each drawing of the cash prizes, which gives the enormous odds against investors. This Company 1 would simply ask investors to calculate 1 the odds before placing their investments in any horse consultations; and this Com- ' pany would not presume to tell the public that they have a number of chances and j can win a number of prizes for a single in vestment of 10s. ' i Note.—Prize winners whether winning 8 large or small prizes are informed that £ their names will not bo made public with out their written consent. This course j will be pursued in consequence of the companj having received many letters at various times from prize winners, particu- I iarly requesting the company not on any account to make their names public. This sixth grand drawing for £4,000 will take place under the supervision of a ccm nittee of eight gentlemen, and the prizes C will be paid over as early as possible after ;he drawing. C Notice —Country cheques marked cor- m ■ect by Bank, only payable to a number, md Is added for exchange. Post-office irders preferred, made payable only to 3oae. Bank notes accepted. Two 2d tamps for reply and result. Registered etters and telegrams not received. Name ,nd address of applicant should be plainly rritten. All letter* must be addressed BOAZ, Care Mr Mosely, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, i Box 64 Post Oflier Dnned’ 121136 £ Business Notices



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY’S PROGRAMME On (he 0, J C. SUMMER MEETING to be held on the Christchurch Racecourse on THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1885.



Will close on December 30th, 1884. Midsummer Handicap and Middle Park Stakes. 3,000 shares at 10a each— £l.6oo. Five separate allotments, each share having five chances. 104 Pr zs. Midsummer Handicap (CO Prizes). horse, £3OO ; 2nd Imrsa, £100; 3 d horse, I LSO; other star!era and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £7OO. Middle Park Stakes (34 Pr zes) —lst horse, £l5O ; 2nd horse, £TS ; 3rd horse, £r*o: other starters and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £525. 40 Cash Prizes. —Ist class, 3 at £2O, £6O ; 2nd class, 6 at £lO, £6O ; 3rd class. 31 at £5, £155 ; total, £275. From the big business dons by us since starting, more especially on the Melbourne and New Zealand Cups, just closed, and result slips of which are hereby tendered you, we feel confident in saying that this programme will more than fill. We shall, therefore, soil on, no matter how many, until our advertised date of closing, and the prizes will then bo increased x>ro rata if our anticipations are correct. In writing for tickets it would be better for many reasons to enclose an envelope. Applications, if by letter, with two two penny stamps, and exchange on cheques marked correct, Is added. Please write signature and address legibly, to avoid errors: Money Orders preferred. Bank notes and drafts, registered letters and tele grams received and promptly attended to. Our special unlimited (N.Z. Cup) ran up to 2,550 in seven days. Melbourne and New Zealand Cup pro gramme closed with 10,625 subscribers. N.B.—All letters containing coin or notes must be registered, or 3s Compul sory Registration Fee is liable to be charged by the Post Office authorities. 10 per cent, always deducted from all Prize Money, 4 per cent, of which we pay to agents who sell for u a , or clients who purchase books of 25 tickets. Address—ROßlN HOOD, Care of Thcs. Stapleton, 9 f Box 238, P. 0., Christchurch. C r care of Jubal Fleming, City Baths, Colombo st., Christchurch. N.B.—No connection with any other Company



Business Notices. i m AS H B U R T 0 FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Begs to inform his friends and custodier j that ho has cleared out all his old stock , and has opened with an entirely NEW , and SERVICEABLE STOCK of House- , hold FURNITURE TO SUIT ALL , CLASSES, and at moat reasonable terms, < and intending purchasers cannot do better than inspect J.. A. PERSSON’S stock ( before going elsewhere. i Agent for the Cheapest Venetian Blind - maker in the colons. J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Hearse and Mourning Coach is prepared to execute funerals in Town cr Country cheaper than any other house in Ashburton. J. A. PERSSON, Ashburton, Warehouse and Workshops—Opposite Railway Station and next to Post Office, T. A. GATES, PETER] U [STREET ° g L M r D PICTURES I W Framed Artistically. N E MAPS Properly Mounted. G None but the best mateei alh ONE BUT THE BEST MATEKIALO E Cabinet-making Executed G W in inimitable style, N and Cheaply. I M L D 0 t L U UNDERTAKER & CABINETMAKER. ni Q A per day to be made by per owl J - u owtt eons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ua. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess, Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy. and girls earn nearly as much as i i it Full particulars and instructions made* free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once, ddress Stinson anp Co. Portland, Maine, United States. mHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). Head Office : 77, Collins street west, Melbourne, FOR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits, Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealand : COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Dunedin. i Directors—Hon William Bayles (Mel bourne), Hon W.H. Reynolds, M.L.0., chairman ; John M. Ritchie, Esq., J.P. ; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS,' Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICTAGENOY City Chambers, Hereford street, " (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). 3 W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, > Geo. F. Henry, BAKERS BUILDINGS, PiV-K) i mu, 4 1 JI trie r.



Business Notices. A USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Pol Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on moat Favorable Terras. Srr.crax. Nones.—As this Company has been the means ot Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own utarasta by he?? tily It, and so prevent a return to the Old Rales. Agent for Ashburton and Dia Ct ict, Walter B. Moss, “ GUARDIAN ” OFFICE.



A-NTERBURY BRANCH. nr-itfljfa ' Mm# {?. i lOOG.no? {Established 1359. ’J ’■ utoiTSO LfBBIUTY OF Sri FFFh'OLD f.?.? IJI H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LO.VEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 rjIHE WONDER OF THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER, This preparation ia known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradictating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economist, as well as the simplest plan ia the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purp. of the Horticulturist; and it Is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener n Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden.peaia. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bags, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in fnrs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in a dry state for the destruction of rata and mice. A little sprinkled on a sliue of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermL* while the.housahold pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, and at ] therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the mteroolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerons testimonials from Government officia and all the elite uf the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation cat be obtained in paroela. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory— BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



Dressmaking, UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce .to her numerous patrons that she has removed to Tancreif street, opposite Mr Chapman’s, painters, Ashburton. List of Prices for making Dresses—Chil dren’s, 2s 6d to 7s ; Ladies', 6s to 12s 6d. Orders promptly attended to. 3962 Reid and gray’s New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can baarranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough orivery smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows.— The Best,—Over 500 in use. Improved Prise Chaffcutters. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over hew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch, Impboved Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs — The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 5 leaf harrows. Square linked chain har rows- New design of tripod harrows. 5 and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches diam. Plain cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark swingle-trees, Ropes and pully goaf for 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards cut and punched to any length and guago. Drays made from best sea soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s patent standard for folding sheep. Winners of the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report;— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex hibit to which we wish to draw special attention as being the best, and that is the Double Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and con struction it is far superior to any other Bakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing ns in this district „ WP % GRAY



ADMISSION FREE. —There are several subjects agitating just now the public mind, and need not be enumerated: These all, however, retire before the all engrossing ques tion, Where can we procure good tea? Many fortunate persons have set this question at rest by purchasing the favorite blends of Nelson, Moate and Co,; but many have not done so, and, consequently, their minds are still un settled, and a feeling of unrest prevai's. The remedy is easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission ; ree 1 Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, too numerous to particularise, and all to be sold at the lowest possible prices for cash or monthly accounts. H. M. Carson, Grocery, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, between the two banks, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended teas, in packets and boxes. Rotherham watches From £5 10a. ATCH MAKERS 111 An.ww.itA>- m yaBBsSSSBSSSBSSS^f tjEWELLSRS LAs s> r iCHp CM-CM COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1076. Baker & Brown, OOAOHBUILDBRS, &0., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re*palnted, re*trlm med, etc.



Business Notices. J. C. Duncan, Licensed land broker, General Agent and Accountant, Ashburton. Agent for Victoria Insurance Co,, Limited, New Zealand Accident In surance Co., National Mutual Life Asso ciation of Australasia, Limited, etc. J. 0. Duncan having found the timber trade an unprofitable line is determined in the future to stick to the following branches of business, which he is prepared to undertake and attena to, as hereto fore, in a straightforward and upright manner. Fire, Accident, and Life Insur ance, prepare Mortgages and Transfers, and all other work under the “ Land Transfer Act,” Negotiate Loans and In vest money, let houses to good tenants and collect rents and debts, Arbitration, Valuation, Auditing, Accountants’ work in all branches, and every description of suchlike work. Properties for sale in town and country. Temporary office— EAST STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. 9 1650 O T I 0 E. TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. G. J. F. Lublow, While thanking the inhabitants of the above districts for the very liberal support accorded to him for the past five years respectfully calls their attention to the unprecedentedly large stock of goods now held by him, recently received FROM THE HOME MARKETS, comprising some of the very best class of goods manufactured in the West of Eng land Mills, and consists of plain BLACK CLOTHS, BLUE CLOTHS. FANCY COATINGS, AND HEAVY TWEEDS of every shade, suitable for the coming season, a, splendid assortment of the newest Over-coatings ; also, a choice col lection of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds, etc., of the newest patterns. Upwards of 4,000 yards to select from of English, Scotch and Colonial manufactured goods, from which he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him at astonishingly low prices. Style, fit and the best work manship is guaranteed. Come, see and judge for yourselves. A variety of Kaiapoi Flannels, Under shirts, Drawers Socks, etc., always in »*aok P. Cairns, mAILOR AND CLO T H I.E R cgSh TS Ad U- P err ui QO e* O m 05 CD O O p? 00 P <D » > CD o or o oo



Sporting. INSLOW RACES. ANNUAL MEETING, THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1884. President —E. G Wright. Vice-president—D. McLean. Judge—M. Stitt. Starter—G. James. Clerk of the Scales—A. Harrison. Clerk of the Course—D. Jackson. Handicappera—G. James, S. Saunders and M. Stitt; Treasurer—W. Harris.l Committee—F. Foster, G. Rickards, D, Jackson, W. Harris, G. James, S. Cox, J. Corrigatf, A McLeod and W. Cockle. Programme ; 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 10s ; accept ance, 20s; miles. 2. Winslow Cup (handicap), of 30 sovs ; nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake ; miles. 3. Trotting Race (a distance handicap), of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s ; accept ance, 10s; 2 miles. 4. Maiden Plate, of 15 sovs; weight for age ; entrance, 30s ; 1 mile. 5. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; the winner to be sold immediately after the race for 15 sovs ; any surplus to go to the funds of the Committee ; entrance, 1 sov ; 1 mile, 6. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs; nomination, 10s, to be made imme diately after the Selling Hack Race is run ; acceptance 10s to be made within 10 minutes of declaration of the weights, 1 mile RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Committee, or whom they may appoint j their decision on all points in carrying out the pro gramme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club’s Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. The races are open to any horse that has been commonly resident in the country lying between the south bank of the Selwyn and the north bank of the Orari from September 30th, 1884, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district above defined during the same period. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of the course. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Committee. 6. Three horses to start or no race.



NOMINATIONS AND ACCEPTANCES Nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, and performances of the horse and colors of the rider to be in the hands of the Secretary, addres sed Winslow Hotel, or lodged with Mr S. Saunders, secretary A .R, 0., before 9 p.m. on Dec. 20th. Weights will be declared on 29th Dec, Acceptances to be made to the Secre tary at the Winslow Hotel, or to Mr S. Saunders, not later than Wednesday, December 31st, at 8 p.m. F. M. FOSTER, 11 2183 Hon. Secretary. Business Notices. Coals, Coals’. . HAYING 1,000 TONS n hand of the BEST COALS imported, Viz., OLD LAMBTON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a trial. 1579 MATSON, COX & CO. MRS HOOS, (Late of Melbourne), Dress and mantle make? Tancred street, (Corner of Tancred and Casa Ijeets), Ashburton. Fit and Style Guaranteed, Charges moderate. 3 396 An Apprentice Wanted. 1 A AAA BOTTLES SOLD LAST last WINTER. USB DR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, A safe, pleasant, and reliable medicine for the cure of Colds, Coughs, and all Throat and Lung diseases. Sold all over the colonies by Chemists and Storekeepers in Is 6d and 2s 6d bottles. Wholesale Agents Harris and Son, and Kemfthornb, Prosser and Co. Christchurch ; or to the proprietor, fl. CITRON, 6 1110 Akarna. FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would bo glad to receive a call from his old friends and as many new ■ nes as can make it convenient to giv look in Good »cco> odation for horses. 1328 171 O E SALE. CRUSHED OATS, 2s 6d per bushel. CHAFF, BRAN, &c. FIRST-CLASS POTATOES. A LOT OF IRON TANKS. Joseph Clark,



CORNER OP HIGH AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH. All Goods warranto well shrunk, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON PPLICATION 11 Public Companies. TVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER -OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTABLES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets, Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS US CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’a celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Beat Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume's Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch H. 17. SECRETAN, i. gent, k snburto 0. W JRNBI' - . eil /



Sporting. AKANUI ANNUAL RAOI® AND SPORTS, will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY—IBBS, ; IN . : C MR 0. HILL’S PADDOCK, Wakanui road. Handicappers: Messrs Lewis and Thompson (races); W. Anderson and J, Sturgeon (sports). Judges—Messrs Leathsm and Bonifaafc Starter— Mr D. Thomas. Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Filfegerald. Clerk cf Course—Mr G. Cole. Pboob&uue : 1. Handicap .Hurdle Rack of ,10 sows'; * 1$ miles ; six hurdles ; not less than lOst; nomination, LI; acceptance, free. 2. Wakanui Cup of 20 sows, with sweep* stake of 1 sow to go to the second horse ; miles; nomination, Li j acceptance, 10s. 3. Wakanui Trot of 7 J sots ; second horse, 2£ sows ; 2 miles; not less than I’st; horses breaking to tnm ; homh nation, LI; acceptance, free. 4. Hubby Scurby. 5. £ mile hurdle race (handicap); en trance, 2s. First prize, LI; second, 10s. 6. Quoits, 21 yards, and not more than 4lb ; entrance, 2s. First prize, LI 10a; second, 15s. 7. Standing high jump ; entrance, is. First prize, 15a; second, 7s 6d. 8. Boys’ race, under 17 ; entrance, Is. First prize, 15s ; second, 7s 6d. 9. 1 mile flat race (handicap) ; entrance, 2s 6d. First prize, L2; second, U. 10. Throwing the hammer ; entrance, Is. First prize, 15s ; second, 7s 6d. ... 11. Single girls’ race. First prize, 15s*} second, 10a. 12. Vaulting with the pole; entrance, 2s. First prize, LI; second, 10s. 13. Irish jig; entrance, 2s. First prize, LI 10s ; second, 15s. 14. 100 yards (handicap); entrance, 2a First prize, LI ; second, 10s. 15. Married women’s race, 100 yards First prize, LI; second, 10s. 16. Running long jump; entrance, First prize, 15s ; second, 7s 6d 17. Boys’ race, under 14; entrance/. JP irst prize, 10a ; second, 6s. 18. Hop, seep and jump; entrance/. First prize, 15s; second, 7a 6d. 19. Old men’s race (over 40), 150 yards entrance, 2s. First prize, LI; second 10s. 20. Tossing the caber; entrance, 2s. First prize, LI ; second, 10s. 21. Sack race, 100 yards ; entrance, Is. First prize, 10s ; second, ss. 22. Running high jump; entrance, Is. First prize, 15a ; second, 7s 6d. 23. Hornpipe ; 2s. First prize, ■ LI 10s ; seom{3&, 15s. Rules t Three horses *o start or'nt) race. The decision of the Judges to be final in all cases. Five percent, will be deducted from all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the course. Holders of member’s tickets will be credited with 10s in entering horses for one race only. Entries : Entries for races 1,2 and 3 must be made to the Secretary, either by post*to Wakanui Post Office, or on the ground, before 11 o’clock on New Year’s Day, First race to start at 12 o’clock sharp, and all events to be taken in order as advertised. Admission—Member’s ticket- or adult, Is; children, free. ARTHUR COOKSON, Hon. Secretary. The SPORTS BALL will be held in the Main School. Tickets 6s. Refreshments provided. 12 2320 KENNEDY & Miss CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, COMPTON’S BUILDINGS, Mooro Street, Ashburton. S"ylb and Fit Guaranteed. Boy»’ Suits Made. 3 600 Miss Sowman BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Rakaia and surrounding districts that she has OPENED business as MILLINER AND DRESSMAKER MRS SHARP’S, Near Railway Hotel, South Rakaia. Fit and Style Guaranteed. 8 1621 MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OP SINGING AND PIANOFOHTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences THURSDAY, 24th, Oddfellows’ Hall. Singing at sight. Part singing, Glees, etc., etc. Terms—One Guinea per quarter. 4960 TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real judges, in eluding Colonel Williams, Indian Re-mount officer, to be the grandest horse in the Australian Colonies, for producing weight carrying saddle horses. Colonel Williams visited every stud hone of any note in the colonies, and this was hi* un solicited opinion Kingfisher’s stock top the mar kef in the North Island, and they will assuredly do the same here. "Good paddock for mares from a distance at Is per week, until stinted. Groom’s fee, 6s, payable at first service. For terms, etc., apply to EL COOKSON 10 1887 Ox Grocmw