The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU. Y.—No. 1,41 S

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 31, 1884,

[PRICE-ONE PENNY*^



Surveyor, Civil Engineers. ftc. BL FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, OmL Ekoibbbbs, Vaitcatoes, Liobwsto SUKVBYOES, AHD liASD BBOKBBS, . TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, AsHBTTETOW. Shipping. %' . OHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT n ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN L i AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA viA SANDWICH ISLANDS. ThePadfio Mail Steamship Company Lf-gaander contract with the New Zealand W and New South Wales Governments) will *’ despatch the undermentioned steamers as booked to London, Liver ga *»£ Paris at a through rate, tnus Special advantages. —Jfetfies.of Freight and Passage, and apply to \ AkD’NER A PICKERING, j,- ,■.. . Agents, )fil. Harelord street, Christchurch. Conveyances. <7 ALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. Fount somees and anama ROYAL MAIL COACH. leaves Hood’s Hotel, Monn. Anama Railway Station, at j%^. v and 5.36 p.m. every Tuesday 1 "rfeurday; returning to Mount Somer ft' rival of each train. I-cels and Lnggajge p „jf* > attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s. JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN rfOfL S EXPRESS £S. c’a and Packages forwarded to any ?■, at cheap, through, inclusive ,-nsrge. No extras. No trouble, ijge for booking or for collecting k'.. j up to 561bs weight within the Daily despatches by Bail, and to Britain, Europe and Australia by | gMllQQf* |. »ot from tariff, including all charges f»s*aa of Consignee : I 11 1 f I I 5 *' i. I ■ tn M vi I ■Sv S. .now rwMwvmg parooin »«* w—oh pefr Tongariro, sailing this cheap rates. - ■ if desired. and all infotiiation on application ( UFF & GRAHAM, r 23? Post Office, Christchurch ; and Lyttelton, hone 22. 8 1672 ywriweaw Notices. DANISH leed Oats. idecsigned has a full Stock COLONIAL DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. | Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries I and Oilmen’s Stores. ; YAiUB IN CHOICE TEA |fbbd and seed oat , )UR, BRAnTAND SH RPS. "JLt the lowest prices possible. Genu V’ue and no make-believe or sham discount, 'and other Induce men V Families waited on weekly : if required. D: WILLIAMSON, h.Stbbbt, Ashbukto ‘AT SLAUGHTER or _ Y G ■tV’ R R fv: >' \ T B - -«* °0 f *, BOOT S, &o. yB are determined not to be outdone L bvaovone, ' Only look at our i/nd OBSERVE THE PRICES. & Co hot’ wa , If wfll astonish you t r Hoff h ii doQ6 r ARCADE ARCADE



Coasnltation. gPOKUNG NEWS. £4,000 320 CASH PRIZES." SEVENTH GRAND HAMBURG DRAWING IS NOW OPEN. To a purchaser of 25 programmea.one will be given gratis. The six previous drawings were filled, and applications that came too late will be registered in the seventh drawing. The seventh grand drawing for L 4,000 will {close the end of February, and the eighth Hamburg, drawing will on the Ist March, This seventh grand drawing will constat of 320 money prizes, amounting to L 4.000 subscribed by 8,000 members at 10s each. IHe 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 £l6 prizes ; 160 £lO prizes; ICO £5 prizes. Total amount, £4,000: 320 money prizes. To ft purchaser of 25 programmes one will be given gratis. The grand principle of these Hamburg Drawings is that a purchaser of 25 pro grames is guaranteed a prize, »»d the chances are in favor of the investor draw ing a large prize, as there are 220 large prizes to ICO 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• bs 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' or the cash prizes, which gives the enormous odds against investors. This Company would simply ask investors to calculate 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 can win a number of prizes for a single in vestment of 10s. Note.—Prize winners whether winning large or small prizes are informed that their names will not be made public with out their written consent. This course will be pursued in consequence of the company having received many letters at various times from prize winners, particu larly requesting the company not on any account to make their names public. This 7th grand drawing for £4,000 will take place under the super vision of a com mittee of eight gentlemen, and the prizes will be paid over as early as possible after the drawing. Noxiok —Country cheques marked cor rect by Bank, only payable to a number, and Is added for exchange. Post-office orders prefeired, made payable only to Boaz. Bank notes accepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result. Registered letters and telegrams not received. Name and address of applicant should be plainly written. All letters mast be addressed Dnft rr Care Mr Mosely, JtJUtiZjf Wholesale & Retail Tobacconist, Box 64 Post Officr Pnned’t. 121138 Business Notices



£IOOO. QRAND PRESENTATION OF CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS. Anticipating the arrival of serve ral large consignments of choice goods suitable for the Christmas trade, wo, purpose AT ONCE presenting our clients with tickets entitling them to participate in the Presentation. The PRESENTS, consisting of Works of Art, Needlework, Workboxes, 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 select any present to the value stated on the ticket, which will amount to about ONE SEVENTH of the PURCHASE MONEY. Gr li* Bcftth Co., ARGYLB HOUSE 5 100 T PURCHASERS OF LANDS. FOR SALE—The NEW ZEALAND CROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884. Pnot, One Shilling. Apply, “GUARDIAN" OFFICE.



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY’S PROGRAMME On the O. JO. SUMMER MEETING to be held on the ChrisLchurcb Racecourse on THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1885. Will close on December 30th, 1884. Midsummer Handicap and Middle Park Stakes, 3,000 shares at 10s each —£1,500. Five separate allotments, each share having five chances. 104 Pr'z -F. Midsummer Handicap (£0 Prizes). horse, £3OO ; 2ud horse, £ICO ; 3 d horse, 1.50; other starters and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £7OO. Middle Park Stakes (34 Prizes)—lst horse, £l5O ; 2nd horse, £is ; 3rd horse, £SO: other starters and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £525. 40 Cash Prizes.—lst class, 3 at £2O, £6O ; 2nd class, G at £lO, £6O ; 3rd class, 31 at £5, £155 ; total, £275. From the big business done by us since j 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, sell on, no matter how many, until our advertised date of closing, and the prizes will then be increased pro rata | if our anticipations are correct. tn writing for tickets it would be tetter 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 la Compul sory Registration Fee is to be charged by the Pest Office authorities. 10 per cent, always deducted from all Prize Money, 4 per cent, of which we pay to agents who sell for us, or clients who purchase books of 25 tickets. Address —ROBIN HOOD, Care of Thos. Stapleton, Box 238, P. 0., Christchurch. Or care of Jubal Fleming, City Baths, Colombo st., Christchurch. N.B. —No connection with any other Company Business Notices.



iSHBURTO A* FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Begs to inform his friends and customer s that he has cleared out all bis old stock and has opened with an entirely NEW and SERVICEABLE STOCK of House hold FURNITURE TO SUIT ALL CLASSES, and at most reasonable terms, and intending purchasers cannot do better than inspect J. A. PERSSON’S Btock before going elsewhere. _ Agent for the Cheapest Venetian Blind maker in the oolon>. . J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Heatse and Mourning Coach is prepared to execute funerals in Town or Country cheaper than any other house in Ashburton. J. A. PERSSON, Ashburton, Warehouse and Workshops—Opposite Railway Station and next to Post Office. 8 T. A. GATES, PETER] U [STREET 0 I* M f D PICTURES I W Framed Artistically. N E MAPS Properly Mounted. G ATONE BUT THE BEST MATERIALS ONE BUT THE BEST E Cabinet-making Executed G W in inimitable style, N and Cheaply. I M L D 0 t L U UNDERTAKER & CABINETMAKER. c i £A. p° r da y to be made by per ' fci. Ai-1 sons of either sex, In heir own localities, at work for us., New usinesa. All meet with wonderful suc ess. Anyone can do the work. Capital iot required. We will start you. Outfit rorth £1 mailed free. The employment 3 particularly adapted to the region in rhich this publication circulates. Boy. nd girls earn nearly as much as t 1 1 Pull particulars and instructions maile.. ree. Now is the time—don't delay, hut rrite to us at once. > ddreas Stinson INP Co. Portland, Maine. United States. T he 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. 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 DISTRICT AGENCY City Chambers, Hereford street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, Geo. F. Henry, BAKEE3 BUILDINGS, Jini'nl iimi. /.fllpiGr.



Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce to her numerous patrons that she has removed to Tancrec? 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 bo arranged, 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 or (very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising DisoHarbows. — The Best.—Over 500 in use. Improved Ohaffouti ers. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chafi requires no riddling. They are in use largely all over IS ew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved 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 gear for 4-horso 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 guage. 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 „ . REID * QKAV



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Poi Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, PARKS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on moat Favorable Terraa. Special Notice.— As this Company has been the means oi Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their owu aterests by hefotily it, and bo prevent a return to the Old Ratos. Agent for Ashburton and District, Walter B. Moss, “ GUARDIAN *’ OFFICE. CANTERBURY BRANCH. ‘ m Bffll ii 1859 Established T H E Capital i i,000,000 Un i. fM ited Liability of She per old ere PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 fjIHE WONDER OP THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED YERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two backets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economiai, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the farmer can secure the health of bis 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 purpi. 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 pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in furs, aid 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 rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those verml/* while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, and Ki. J therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the .ntercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government offioia and all the elite of 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 can be obtained in paroela, Price-r-One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD. LONDON. 8 28



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 prevails. The remedy is easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission ree I Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, 100 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 leas, in packets and boxes, OTHERHAM WATCHES From £5 10s. SHBURTON COACH FACTORY, Baker & Brown, OOAOHBUILDERS, &0., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies %nd carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Baggies repaired, re-palnted, re-trlm mlatghmakers EWELLERS HaVEIiOOE strbkt. Established 1876. 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. C. Dukcan 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 attend 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 OP 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 ihade, 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 stock ‘■ IT S4 P. Cairns, rjTAILOE AND OLOTHIJER ■tv cr p ct- CO CO GO cf o j o” CD Q 5 O P 3 CO m M P CD » »"S > CD o ox o CO CORNER OF HIGH AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, OHRISTOHUROH, All Goods warrante well shrunk, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON PPLIOATION 11 Public Companies. N EW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE 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. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of 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 CANTERBURY FOR— Ruaton Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’a 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. Christchurob. H. H. SECRETAN, /.gent, A sttburto . 0. W . JxCNEI.' . r.ei-t, 0 jl



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, flandicappers—G. James, S. Saunders and M. Stitt. Treasurer—W. Harris. * Committee—F. Foster, G. Rickards, D. Jackson, W. Harris, G. James, S. Cox, J, Corrigan, A. McLeod and W. Cockle. Programme : 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15-sovs; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 10a ; accept ance, 20s; 1 £ miles, 2. Winslow Cup (handicap), of 30 aovs ; nomination, 20a ; acceptance, 20a ; second horse to receive 5 aovs from the stake ; 1£ miles. 3. Trotting Race (a distance handicap), of 10 aovs ; 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 j entrance, 1 sov ; 1 mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs; nomination, 10a, 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; their decision on £jll points in carrying out the pro gramme to be final. . v 2. Ashburton Racing Club’s Racing Rules strictly adhered to. " v 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. 6. 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 29 th 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. HAVING 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. 1679 MATSON, COX & CO. MRS HOOS, (Late of ilelbourne), Di.ESS AND MANTLE MAKER Tancred street, (Corner of Tancred and Cass 'reefs), Ashburton. Fit and Style Guaranteed. Charges moderate. 3 396 An Apprentice Wanted. 1 A All A BOTTLES SOLD LAST iIMJUU LAST winter. USE DR fTSNEST 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 2a 6d bottles. Wholesale Agents Harris and Son, and Kempxhorne, Prosser and Co. Christchurch ; or to the proprietor, fl. CITRON, 6 1110 Akaroa. FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call from his old friends and os many net* ones as can make it convenient to giv look in Good acoo» odation for horses. 1328 J! O B S I L K CRUSHED OATS, 2s 6d pec bushel. OHAFF, BRAN, &o. FIRST-CLASS POTATOES. A LOT OF IRON TANKS. Joseph Clark,



Sporting. . ! ANNUAL Rjfolß SPORT S, will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY—IB9% ■ IN MR C. HILL’S PADDOCK, Wakanui road. Handicappers: Messrs Lewis and Thompson (races); W. Anderson and S. Sturgeon (sports). Judges—Messrs Leathern and Bonilanl, Starter— Mr D. Thomas, Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk tf Course—Mr G. Cole. Programme : 1. Handicap Hurdle Rags of 10 sova't 1$ miles ; six hurdles ; not less than 10*t i nomination, LI; acceptance, free. 2. Wakanui Cup of 20 save, with sweeps^, stake of 1 sov to .go tbTKe second horse; miles;>nominatioi>, LI; acceptance, 10s. - •' 3. Wakanui Trot of 7£ sots; second horse. 2£ sova ; 2 miles; not less than I'st; horses breaking to turn ; nomi' nation, LI; acceptance, free. 4. Hubby S&urry . 6. \ mile hurdle race (handicap); en trance, 2a. First prize, LI; second; 10a. 6. Quoits, 21 yards, and not more than 41b ; entrance, 2s. First prizo 1 10a; second, 15s. 7. Standing high jump ; First prize, 15s; second, 8. Boys’ race, under 17 ; First prize, 16s ; second 9. 1 mile flat race(handtca| 2s 6d. First prize, L2; 10. Throwing the hammer ; First prize, 15s ; second 11. Single girls’ race. Fi| second, 10s. 12. Vaulting with the pole] First prize, LI; second 13. Irish jig; entrance, 2s. 1 LI 10a ; at cond, 15s. 14. 100 yards (handicap); First prize, LI ; second, 15. Married women’s race, First prize, LI; second, \ 16. Running long jump; ent.! First prize, IBs ; second, 17. Boys’ race, under 14; entra . J irst prize, 10s ; second, sa. 18. Hop, step and jump { First prize, 16s; second, 7s 6d. 19. Old men’s race (over 40), 150 yards entrance, 2s. First prize, LI; second 10s. ’ 20. Tossing the jeaber; entrance, 2s. First prize, Lt ; second, 10s. 21. Sack race, lOp yards ; entrance, la. First prize, 10s ; second, 6a, 22. Running high jump; entrance, ]*. First prize, 15s ; second, 7s 6<iL 23. Hornpipe ; entrance, 2s, First prize, LI 10s ; second, 16s. Rules : Three horses *o start or no race. The decision of the Judges to be final in all cases. Five per cent will be deducted frotn all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the course. .;vf 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 ss. Refreshments provided. 12 2320 KENNEDY & Miss CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, COMPTON’S BUILDINGS, Moore Street, Ashburton. SETTLE AND FIT GUARANTEED. Boys’ Surra Made. 3 -500 Miss Sowman BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Rakaia and surrounding districts that she has OPENED business as MILLINER AND DRESSMAKER AT 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 OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, 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 ISSt TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON-AND SUE ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real judges, in eluding Colonel Williams, Indian Re-mount officer, to be the grandest hone in the Australian Colonies, for producing , weight carrying saddle horses. Colons! I Williams visited every stud hone of any note in the colonies, and this was hia on solicited opinion. Kingfisher's stock top the market in the North Island, and they will assuredly do the same here. Good paddock for mares from a distance at la per week, until stinted. Groom’s fee, 6s, payable at first service* For terms, etc., apply to a. COOKSON 10188? 0* Grant i^