The Ashburton Guardian.

voi'i. V.—No. 1*419

SHBURTON, FRIDAY. JANUARY % 1885.

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Surveyor, Civil Engineers, See, fi E. 700 KS AND SONS, Architects, ©nm Ehoiwkkbs, Lkibjwb Suttvnoiß) ud Laud Bbokebb, TRIANGLE, WAKANOI ROAD, AsHBtTBTOV. Shipping. CIHOBTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN A IiUUXJII XV»’ ABD EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA AND, via sandwich islands. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company (under contract with the Now Zealand and New South Wales Governments) will the undermentioned steamers as tinder ' Steamers.



Consultation- PORTING NEWS. S £4,000 —CASH PRIZES. SEVENTH GRAND HAMBURG DRAWING IS NOW OPEN. To a purchaser of 25 programmes one will be given gratia. .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 o;ea on the Ist March. This seventh grand drawing will consist of 320 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 £25 prizes; 15 £2O prizes; 15 £l6 prizes ; 160 £lO prizes; ICO £5 prizes. Total amount, £4,000: 320 money prizes. To a 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, aad 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. Hamburg Drawings the greatest odds are only 25 to 1 against an investor of 10a drawitig a prize. But carefully note the enormous odds against investors drawing a horyse or cash prize in any of the horse , consultations. The marbles are replaced for each drawing of the cash frizes, which gives the enormous cdds aigainst investors. This Company would (simply ask investors to calculate bhe oddS'.before placing their investments n any htffrse consultations; and this Com pany would hot presume to tell the public •hat they bare a number of chances and jan win a nwpifcer of prizes for a single in restment of 10s. Note.—Prize winners whether winning arge or small prizes are informed that heir names will not bo made public with mt their written consent. This course rill .be pursued in consequence of the ompanj having received many letters at r arious times from prize winners, particu arly requesting the company not on any .ccount to make their names public. This 7th granS drawing for £4,000 will ake place under the aupeivision of a ocm oittee of eight gentlemen, and the prizes rill be paid over as early as possible after he drawing. NonbK—Country cheques marked cor ect by Bank, only payable to a number, nd Is added for exchange. Post-office rdera .preferred* made payable only to loaz. Bank, notes accepted. Two 2d tamps for reply and result. Registered jtters and telegrams not received. Nihae rritten. All letter* must be addressed Care Mr Mosely, VjSJtxLi) Wholesale & Retail Tobacconist, Box 64 Pcs* Office Doned’ '. 19 1136 ————i———■ Business Notices £IOOO. QRAND PRESENTATION OP CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GIFTS. Anticipating the srrival of seve ral large consignments of choice goods suitable for the Christmas trade, we purpose AT ONCE presenting our clients with tickets entitling them to participate in the Presentation. The PRESENTS, consisting of Works of Art, Needlework, Work boxes, Writing Desks, British and Foreign Toys, SEWING MACHINES, Japan ese Goods; &c., will bo nupacked on or about DECEMBER Isi. On and after THURSDAY NEXT, 23kd OCTOBER, every customer will receive a ticket with each purchase, entitling the holder to select eny present to the value stated on the ticket, which will amount to about ONE SEVENTH of the PDSOHABE MONEY, Gr L. Beath & Co., ARGYLE HOUSE 5 100 a c T 0 UROHASERS op OR r WN LANDS. FOR SALE—-The NEW ZEALAND CROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884. Price, .Joe Shilling#* Apply,



Oityof Sydney Australia*.. *’ ' N -v^MilandMU.. Jrawenget® doomw w> jjtmtiuu, pool, or Pfl4r~*tthrough rate, thus securing special advantages. —^ For rates of Freight and Passage, and ,or foil information, apply to “ GARDNER & PICKERING, , , " Agents, Ifit. Hereford street. Christchurch. Conveyances. WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun < Somers,for Anama. Railway Station, at 7.80 am. and 6.85 p.m. every Tueadaj and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival ofcach train. 1 Parcels and Luggage punctually ? attended to. : Singlwfawa, ?s; return, 3s. „ JOHN HOOD AUSTRALASIAN PAEO EL S EXP RE £ (3. "Parcels and Packages forwarded, to any addross, at chUp, through, inclusive charge. No extras. No trouble. No charge for boohing or for collecting i^V(M»'np'to 561 hi weight within the city. Haßy despatches by Fail, and to „ * ■ " and A nglrftI’"* 1 ’"* - Oscnt every steamer. . Extract Irani tariff, including all charges toAddreia of Consignee g m r If | s a & ' <3 2 i a ■. “ I a k is £ ■ I 8 » «S - wfuvavw .rr —... to despatch-per Tongarlro, sailing this month/ Revised cheap rates. Insurance effected iE desired. Tariff and all information on application r.UFF & GRAHAM, Po* 237 Post Office, Christchurch ; ; and Lyttelton. Telephone 22. 8 1672 DANISH Seed Oats. THE -Unddraigned has a full ■ Stock COLONIAL CLOTHING ' , , y . DRAPERY , .. FLANNELS, &o. Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilman’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA h : fekd and seed oat . febUR, branTand SH bps. ARsttbe lowest prices possible. Qenn ine vidoe shd no make-believeor sham Largo discount, and other indncemen or < Families waited on weekly sftonsir if required. D. WILLLtMSON, liSI.SnilT) Ashsueio GREAT SLAUGHTER OF TO R R B O p o A g B » f R . ■ b - :■$ y * BOOTS, &o. wnrT’E "an determined not to be outdone W by anyone. Only look at our Windows and OBSERVE THE FRIGES. It will astonish yon I • Ton m«y well say, “ How is it done 7” ARCADE Hayes ® Co •y AROADE I . •• Sen* A DEMAND Success—but we



Consultation. Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY’S PROGRAMME On the C.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 10s each—£l,soo. Five separate allotments, each share having five chances. 104 Pr’z f. Midsummer Handicap (30 Friz's). — Ist horse, £3OO ; 2nd horse, £IOO ; 3 d horse, LSO ; other stariera and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £7OO. Middle Park Stakes (34 Prizes) —lst horse, £l5O ; 2nd horse, £ls ; 3rd horse, £PO: other starters and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £525., 40 Cash Prizes.—lst class, 3 at £2O, £lH); 2nd class, Gat £lO, £6O ; 3rd class, 31 at £5, £155 ; total, £275. From the big business done 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, sell on, no matter how many, until our advertised date of closing, and the prizes will then bo increased pro 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. Gup) 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 Is 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 us, or clients who purchase books of 25 tickets. Address—ROßlN HOOD, Care of Thos. Stapleton, \ Box 238, P. 0., Christchurch. Or care of Jubal Fleming, City Baths, Colombo at., Christchurch. N.B. —No connection with any other Company Business Notices.



AS H B U R T O FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Begs to inform hia friends and customer that ho has cleared out all hia old stock and has opened with an entirely NEW and SERVICEABLE STOCK of House hold FURNITURE TO SUIT ALL CLASSES, and at most reasonable terras, and intending purchasers cannot do better than inspect J. A. PERSSON’S stock before going elsewhere. Agent for the Cheapest Venetian Blind maker in the J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Hearse and Mourning Coach is prepared to exteouto 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. T. A. GATES, PETER! U * [STREET ° f L M r D PICTURES I W Framed Artistically. N E MAPS Properly Mounted. G VTONE BUT THE BEST MATERIALS ONE BUT THE BEST E Cabinet-making Executed G W in inimitable style, N and Cheaply. I M OI L D U JNDERTAKER & CABINETMAKER. G 1 ran XM P er d ay to fae ma d® by per t-L I” eons of either sex, In heir own localities, at work for us. New lusiness. All meet with wonderful sue eaa. Anyone can do the work. Capital iot required. We will start you. Outfit rorth £1 mailed free. The employment s particularly adapted to the region in rhich this publication circulates. Boy. ,nd girls earn nearly as much as i • I full particulars and instructions made,, ree. Now is the time—don't delay, but vrite to us at once. Address Stinson lni> Co. Portland, Maine, United States. 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.F. : John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT AGENCY City Chambeus, Hereford street, ’ (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). ' W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, > Geo. F. Henry, BAKER 3 BUILDINGS, tiM’dV iiiut, Allßittr.



Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce to her numerous, patrons that she has removed to Tanoretf 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 bearranged, 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 orlvery smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulverising DisoHarrows.— The Best.—Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Chaetoutiers.— With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly handled, make no long straws, conse quently chaff requires no riddling. They ate in use largely all over JN ew Zealand, several of the large-sized machines being lately fitted up at Christchurch. Improved Double and Treble Furrow Plouohs.— 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, 23, and 4 horses. Boat iron-bark swingle-trees, Ropes and pully gear for 4-horae yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing standards out 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 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 Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing na in this district REID * GBAY



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INS GRANGE 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 most Favorable Terms. Srr.i'iAL Notick. —As this Company has been the means ot Reducing Fire Premiums, Inecrora will beat consult their own nterests by h?? r tily it, and so prevent a return to the Old Ratos. Agent for Ashburton and Dis r , r ict, Walter B. Moss, “GUARDIAN” OFFICE.



CANTERBURY BRAN OH. Wmm \r -*t m msm#^ Capital t 1,000 n Established !859. !’>>!. mt/reo Urbility of Shrrzhoi.d r.*?.v rjl HE PREMISE COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 HE WONDE R OF THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation is known throughout the civilised world tp be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or Hoe 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 Sbeep. This admits the most economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the firmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In al largo 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 ■ possession s in all parte of the Globe. One packet diasolved'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 fnrs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose almpl 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 vermi« while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it In any form, and sx H therefore perfectly safe. The abQye 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 parcels. Price-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 prevai's. The remedy is easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission free ! 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 leas, in packets arid boxes. Rotherham watches From £5 10a. ATCHMAKERS .A&SSSSBSi A tfEWEIIERS, -s. M CH—GHm coach factory, Havelock street. Established 1876. Baker & Brown, OOAOHBUILDERS, &0., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-painted, re*trim 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. O. Duncan having found the timber trace 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, 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. GL J. F. liublow, 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 oi goods manufactured in the West of Eng land Mills, and consists of plain BLACK CLOTHS, . BLUE CLOTHS. FANCY COATINGS, 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 beat work manship is guaranteed. Come, see and judge for yourselves. AND HEAVY TWEEDS A variety of Kaiapoi Flannels, Under shirts, Drawers Socks, etc., always in s*ock 1 ~S 4



P. Cairns, AILOE AND CLOTHIER »K Cft m '•.V, '# cr p err mam CO CO 00 e-b O QQ3 CO CD O SD a P 3 0Q P CD UA P* CD o s>>. ta or o QQ 5® lif mm w CORNER OP HIGH AND ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH. ST. All Goods warranto well shrank, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON .' IMPLICATION 11 Public Companies. "VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER- J\ OANTILE 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 US CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best 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. H. SEQRhTAN, i.gent, / shburto o. w - jrne:- . ' R< t (



Sporting. TXT IKSLOW RACES, a snual"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. Handicappers—G. James, S. Saunders and M. Stitt. Treasurer—W. Harris,t •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 6in high ; nomination, 10s ; accept ance, 20s; miles, 2. Winslow Cup (handicap), of 30 sova ; nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake ; miles. 3. Trotting Race (a distance handicap), of 10 sova ; nomination, 10s ; accept ance, 10s; 2 miles. 4. Maiden Plate, of 15 sovs; weight for age j 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 10a 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 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 he 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 ho 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.U., before 9 p.m. on Deo. 20th. Weights will be declared on 29th Dec, Acceptances to be made to the Secre tary at the Winslow Hotel, or to Mr 5. Saunders, not later than Wednesday, December 31st, at 8 p.m. - F M. FOSTER, 11 2183 Hon. Secretary. Business Notices. Coals, Coals. Having i,ooo 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 HOGS, (Late of Melbourne), Dress and mantle maker Tanobbd street, (Corner of Tancred and Casa hreets), Ashburton. gsto' Fit and Style Guaranteed. Charges moderate. 3 396 An Apprentice Wanted. 1 A AAA BOTTLES SOLD LAST 1101/UU LAST WINTER. USE DR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, A safe, pleasant, and reliable medicine for the cure of Colds, Coughs, and all Throat and Lung diseases. fold all over the colonies by Chemists and Storekeepers in Is fid and 2s fid bottles. Wholesale Agents Harris and Son, and Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Christchurch ; or to the proprietor, fl. CITRON, 6 1110 Akaroa. LFORD FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would he glad to receive a call from his old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to glv look in Good occp> odation for horses. 1328 jl O R SALE. CRUSHED OATS, 2s fid per bushel. CHAFF, BRAN, &o. FIRST-CLASS POTATOES. A. A LOT OF IRON TANKS. Joseph Clark,



Sporting. ANNUAL RACES SPORTS, will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY—IBBS, IN MR 0. HILL’S PADDOCK, •Wakanui road. Handicappers; Messrs Lewis and Thompson (races) ; W. Anderson and S, Sturgeon (sports). Judges—Messrs Leatham and Bonlfaaft Starter— Mr D. Thomas, Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Fitzgeralds Clerk cf Course—Mr Q. Cole. Programme : 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 10 sovs'; miles ; six hurdles; not less than lOst i nomination, LI; acceptance, free. 2. Wakanui Cup of 20 save, with sweep* stake of 1 soy to go to the second horse ; 1£ miles ; nomination, LI; acceptance, 10a. 3. Wakanui Trot of 7J bovs ; second horse, 2£ sovs ; 2 miles; not less than 1' at; horses breaking to tarn ; nomi' nation, LI; acceptance, free. 4. Hubby Soobby. 5. £ mile hurdle race (handicap); en trance, 2s. First prize, LI; second, 10j. 6. Quoits, 21 yards, and not more than 4lb ; entrance, 2s. First prize, LI 10s; second, 15a. 7. Standing high jump ; entrance, Is. First prize, 15s; second, 7s fid. 8. Boys’ race, under 17 ; entrance. Is. First prize, 15s ; second, 7s fid. 9. 1 mile flat race ( handicap); entrance, 2s fid. First prize, L2; second, LI. 10. Throwing the hammer; entrance, Is. First prize, 15a ; second, 7s fid. 11. Single girls’ race. First prize, 15a'; second, 10s. 12. Vaulting with the polo ; entrance, 2s. First prize, LI; second, 10a. 13. Irish jig ; entrance, 2a. First prize, LI 10a ; second, los. 14. 100 yards (handicap); entrance, 2s First prize, Ll ; second, 10a. 15. Married women’s race, KM) yards First prize, Ll; second, 10s. 16. Running long jump; entrance, * First prize, lss ; second, 7s fid 17. Boys’ race, under 14 ; entrance/. 1 irst prize, 10a ; second, sa. 18. Hop, step and jump; entrance. First prize, 15s; second, 7s fid. 19. Old men’s race (over 40), 150 yards entrance, 2a. First prize, Ll; second 10a. 20. caber; entrance, 2s. First prize, LI; second, 10s. 21. Sack race, 100 yards ; entrance, Is, First prize, 10a ; second. Be. 22. Running high jump ; entrance. Is. First prize, 15a ; second, 7s fid. 23. Hornpipe ; entrance, 2a. First prize, Ll 10a ; 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 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 10a in entering horsea 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 II o’clock on New Tear’s Day. First race to start at 12 o’clock sharp, and all events to be taken in order aa 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 6a. Refreshments provided. 12 2320 Jy|RS KENNEDY & Miss CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, COMPTON’S BUILDINGS, Moore Street, Ashburton. a-r YLE and Fit Guaranteed. Rots’ Surra Made. 8 600 Miss Sowman BEOS '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 Gnaranteed. 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 TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN * THE ASHBURTON .AND SUE ROUNDING DISTRICTS. CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real judges, in cluding Colonel Williams, Indian Ke-mount officer, to be the grandest horse in the Australian Colonies, for producing weight carrying saddle horses. Golcnel Williams visited every stad horse of any note in the colonies, and this was his un 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 Is per week, until stinted. Groom’s fee, ss, payable at first service. For terms, etc., apply to B. COOKSON 10 1887 Or Grocui iq