J. Friedlander—Class prize. F Curtis—English prize, GIRLS" SCHOOL. ; M. Williamson,(dux). Away, at junior scholarship at time of examination, but, head of school. CLASS I. E. Low—Class prize. class 11. M. Fooks- -English prize. J. Doig—French and Latin. class lIT. L. Bean—English prize. K. Orr—French and Latin. SPECIAL PRIZES. »t> •a- (E. Low—First prize. •Painting j H Fl . ie dlander-Second. English—E. Shearman. General improvement- A. Bullock. A very excellent entertainment was then given. " The Seasons " by twelve of the pupils costumed appropriately to the impersonation of the twelve months of the calendar, was an exceedingly pretty tableau, and the recitations on this occa sion, as well as throughout the remainder of the programme, was excellent. The singing of " The Men of Harlech " «md 4"The Pilgrims," was also very creditable, as also were the pianoforte performances. Following is the complete programme :— Duet, Misses Low and Orr ; recitation, V. Steward, Kenneth Mcßae; song, March of the Men of Harlech, girls' school; recitation, E. Bean, God knows ; pianoforte solo, G. Steward, the shepherd maiden ; recitation, L Buchanan and W. Jeff, Brutus and Cassius; recitation, J. Friedknder, Truthful James ; pianoforte solo, F. Curtis, ' Etude' mazurka; recita tion, the Seasons; pianforte solo, E. Buchanan, 'The Old Folks at Home;' recitation,' TheTreeof Liberty,' J. Brown; recitation, H. Friedlander, ' The Origin of Scandal ;' song, girls' school, ' The Pilgrims ; God Save the Qtjekn. Cheers for the teaching staff and for the pupils having been given,an adjournment was made to the girls' schoolroom where tja, coffee, cakes, etc., were provided, and these refreshments having been partaken ofi, danciag succeeded, the party breaking up at midnight, having spent a most plea sant evening.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.! Xartfiquttk* Wellington, December 23. A smart shock of earthquake was felt at 2.45 this morning. Direction west to east. Mr Hislop's resignation has been placed m the hands of the Premier, but is held m abeyance until several matters of ad ministration m his department are dis posed of. gtfr«ilng"-Up «"!»•• Dunxdin, December 23. At the City Oourt, Ward, charged with "being concerned m the sticking-up case »b Strath-Taieri, was discharged, owing to the insufficiency of evidence. ■■■■.. ' ■■ The :*. JHHrvon. Auckland, December 23. Arrived—Mararoa from Sydney with 224 passengers of all classes, the majority for Auckland. jFrcneli Men-«»f-W»r. The Dubourdieu, French flagship, Admiral dePresmenil, has arrived from Melbourne, and the French cruiser Volta from Wellington en route to Valparaiso. Wanganui, December 23. Captain Sommerville has received in f -inflation from the Defence Office that die Martini-Henry rifles arrived per the Tainui, and are now available for issue. The price will be £4 Is each. The price of the previous shipment was £3 Is.

One Woman's Nerves.

Looking backward to a certain lonely and unhappy time, a lady says : " I drairued on m this miserable con dition for" years, until I got tired of doctorint? and taking stuff that did me no good. One physician attended me for eighteen months, giving me hut little relief. " I slept only m a broken fashion, and nrose m the morning very little the better for having gone to bed. There was often sevsre pain m my head and ever my eyes, and an almost constant sense of sickness. The skin gradually got dry and yellow, the region of the stomach and bowels felt cold and dead and the natural energy and warmth appeared to be ebbing out of me, like the water out of a river at low "In June, 1889, whilst living at More down, Bournemouth, I had a worse attack than any Iliad had before. I was taken with a feeling of cramp, as if pins and needles were running into me, all over my body. I could not move, and had to lie helpless m bed. The doctor was sent for, and attended me every day, but did not seem to know what to make of my case. In fact, he was puzzled, and finally said, ' I don't really know what your complaint

•' I trembled and shook and felt as if I should fall to pieces. I was first hot arid then cold, and so dreadfully nervous I could not bear any one m the room with me, and yet I did not wish them fat away m case I should call out for help. Every time one of these spasms came on I said to myself, ' I am sure I shall never get up again.' * I took nothing but liquid food, and yet could not retain even that on my stomach. By this time I was nothing but skin and bone. My legs went clammy, as if I had no blood left m me. My memory completely failed. I never ex pected to recover, and that was the .opinion of my friends. After they had called to see me they would go away say ing, * She will never get better.' My liead ached so dreadfully I thought I should loae my senses. " I had given up all hope, when one day my friend Mrs West, of Bournemouth, called and asked what I was taking. I said, ' Oh, I'm tired of taking things ; its .no use ; I shall die.' Then she told me •isJie was once ill much as I was, and was iewved by Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. ' Well,' I said, I'll try it if you will send for it,' She did so, and I seemed to feel "(better m taking the first dose, nnd after three days I was able to walk across the xoom, and by the end of the week I went down stairs. Now lam as well as ever. All my nervousness has left me, and I can eat and digest my food without feel inac any distress. . '"I want to say finally, that I knew about Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, j and should have tried it years before if certain acquaintances hadn't said, 'Oh don't take it, for it will do you no good. They said that because it was advertised, not because they knew for themselves. It was bad advice for me, and cosfc^ me years of torture. From what I have said— which is but part of my story—the people may infer what I think of this remedy. I thank God that I did resort to it at last before it was too late." /Signed) Mrs Jane Foster, Darracott Boad, Pokesdown, Bournemouth', Hants.

March, 1890. Jt is only necessary to add that the from which Mrs Foster suffered was indigestion, dyspepsia, and nervous ..jrostration, Brought on originally by •<rrief and shock »t her husband's sudden and violet deatli, her system did not rally sintil Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup re moved the torpor of the .digestive organs, and thus enriched the blood and fed the nerves. It always has this effect m like cases' * We ■ eaa only regret that she foolishly procrastinated m the matter of mm« it. Her statement of fiifjta may be relied upon, as the case has been thoroughly and impartially investigated.

Accident in a Coal Mine

FOUR MElf BURIED. [PKK PH.KSS ASSOCIATION.] Auckland, December 23. News lias been received of a terrible accident m Ralphs coal-mine at, Himtley. A driver which was being driven to cut a new seam of coal has collapsed burying four men m the debris. Rescue parties are at work but they are not likely to reach the entombed men before mid night and scarcely the .slightest hope of any of them being alirs. The names of the 'hurried men arc Harris, casky, Tracey, and Smith Tracey was only six months marred. It is believed thirt the accident happened through neglect m timbering.

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CHINESE EMIGRATION.

Hong Kong, December 22. The Government of Hong Kong have passed <i law to prevent the surreptitious emigration of Chinese to Australia.

RUSSIA AND THE POLES.

St. Peteksbukr, December li. Fourteen thousand poles employed or t the Russian railways have been dismissed.

THE BEHRING STRAITS DIFFICULTY.

Washington, December 22. It is reported that the President will ask the Congress for warships to capture marauders m Behring. Straits. Mr Blanc, American Secretary of State, and Sir Julian Pouncefote, the British Ambassador, are quarrelling over the raatteiv

The Brantford Binder m grass seed has proved a great success, as was shown by a recent performance on Mr G. Cole s farm. Mr Ccle had a very short and thin crop, and was induced to try the Brantford on same" He informs us tl'aat he was perfectly sur prised at the work done by the machine. The ground was shaved, and all the sheaves were well made and tied without a mis?. Our Rakaia correspondent writes : — On Monday Professor Lichtwark formed a class here and gave an exhibition of his skill m the management of the. horse on Mr Jameson's premises. The place selected at a short notice was not one of the best, the space being too confined ; however the Professor tackled a three-year-old hack from the Acton Estate, and m an hour and a half the filly was m perfect subjection, whbh was clearly shown by one of his Rakaia pupils handling the same without the least difficulty. The notice of his coming being very short there were only some half dozen pupils, but they were of unanimous opinion that the Professor's treatment was not only the best they bad seen, but the most humane and simple. A number of people endeavoured to have a leason on the cheap, aome of them showing a considerable amount of cheek, but they were not successful. The next work done was patting an un broken horse into harness, and m a very clear manner the professor explained all his actions. The pupils were well, and more than we 1! pleased with what they received for their money, and farmers and others interested m horses, should not neglect the opportunity of joining a class. lam certain that they .will never regret the money ?o invested, not only this but they get the money back if not satisfied. Arrangements have been made for another exhibition on Saturday next, at the Acton homestead, at 10 o'clock where there are a number of young sto-k a\« Üble of ?11 classes?. Hoj-xoway's Ointment and Pills. — These remedies are unequalled throughout the world for bad legs, wounds, foul sores, bad brents, anil ulcers. Used according to directions; given with them there is no wound, bad leg, or ulcerous sore, however obstinate o» Ion" stauflinjr, but will yield to their hcalingand curative properties. Many poor sufferers who have been patients m the large hospitals under the care of eminent surgeons, and have derived little or no benefit, from their treatment, have been thoroughly curerl by Holloway's Ointment and Pills.' For glandular swellings, tumours, "piles." and diseases of the skin there is nothing that can be used with so much benefit. In fact, m the worst forms of disease, dependent upon the condition of the blood, these medicines, used conjointly, are irresistible. -,

THE ASHBURTOff GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23^890



■ ■'■•v: '"■■:" 'We have for Sale £jj^ TONS •■PURiI 31A.NILLA T3I.SDINO TWINE. -jQ TONS MIXKD BJNDJiB- TWINE U x Bliiiiilla, i Flax). O TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND BINDER TWINE. QA TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand. WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Wool Season 1890-91. OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAKE PLAGE EARLY IN jAKUAItt. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, and Ryegrass. FRIEDLANDER BROS.



YtiE M°OORMICK THE BEST IN THE WOELD NOT FOR ONE YEAR ONLY, BUT FOR i TWELY X V i'-A X :-■ I S U (JO X SSIOIV THE M CCORMICK L, Ei j± t> s rr ej way- GREAT FIELD TRIALS OF BEAJPFBS AND BINDEES S E -A.S O 3ST 18© O- McCormick First PrizeVit Orrorro, South Australia (Experts,' Class), 23rd October 1890, defeatihej Howard, Wood, Hornsby aud Deering Machines. McCormick First Prize at Broadineadows (Experts' Class), sth November, 1890, de feating Hornsby, Massey, Dcering, Brantford, Buckeye, Mercer and Wood Machines. McCormick Fast Price at Warracknabeal (Experts' Class), sth November, 1890, divided with Hornsby, defeating Deering, Massey, and Mercer Machines. McCormick First Prize at Warracknabeal (Farmers' Class), sth November, 1890, defeating Hornsby, Wood and Massey Machines. McCormick First Prize at Nathalia (Farmers' Class), 7th November, 1890, defeating Hornsby, Massey (two machines), and Wood (three machines). McCormick First Prize at Numurbah (Farmcftj' Class), 11th Norember, 1890, de feating Massey, Hornsby, Branford and Mercer Machines. McCormick First Prize at Yarrawong (Farmers' Class), 13th November, 1890, de feating two Machines. McCormick First Prize at Tatursi (Farmers' Class), 18th November, 1890. defeating Massey and Wood Machines. McConniek first Prize atSt Arnaud (Experts' Class), 19th November, 1890, defeat ing Massey and. Brantford Machines. n McCormick First Prize at Sepparton (Farmer's Class, 21st November, 1890, defeating Wood Machines. McCormick First Prize at Sepparton (Experts' Class), 21st November, 1890, defeating Buckeye, Massey, Hornsby. Wood, Brantford, Mercer and Deering Machines. ALSO— ■■ , THE FIRST PBIZE GEANP GOLD MK r)AL, AT THF VIEWNA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1890. QQ Making a Total of FIRST PRIZES this Season, 1890. QCS John ore & co.. ■■■AGKEIsrTS WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT :o: - — ♦ i; AS H BUYERS R U LL I T & .C 0,, CANTERBURY MILLS. A SHBJJIITO N. /» RE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at hijrhest market prico J\. Flour, Bran and Sharps arc alsoon hand. Gristing by patient Holler proces nothe shortest notice. . - ' ~"H. ir^ONES. SA^TA OJL.A.XJS IS COISITISG A ND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. The J\_ Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xmas and New Yen- Gifta, ransfin? from a diminutive Penny Doll to v Seventy Guinea Piano Japanese Toys and Fancy Poods,. Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes Cabinets Ladies Bao;s ( Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro-Plated, Goods Ornaments m Great variety, elegant and cliasto m design, perfumery and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing, Material, Fancy Glassware, Tea Services, Upals Brackets and Plush Leather Goods^^ .^.^ Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, specially imported from the Religious Tract Society, Ward and Lock, "Cassell and Co., and other publishers for the Xmas Trade, Booklets m great variety and Xinas Cards. The above is the largest and most complete Stock v»f Books and Fancy Goods m the county, affording the greatest choice, and offered ut the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES' School Committees purchasing B.cnkn fbv pmos Toys and F«ney Goods forsehool treats will be supplied at lowest, possible charges. Inspection Invited. B. M.JONEIi, „„



GEOKGE JAMESON GENERAL MERCHANT, ; ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, '■.■'. ' * HAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDER TWINE, OILS. tH,A RYE S T REQUIBI TE S ' AND GENERAL FARM STORES JAND TO ARRIVE COENSACKS AIsD SEAMING TWINE, —AGENT FOR--" The Kew,Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, , . The New Zealand Shipping Company'



;:i& s. b; seymgur, SURGE O N-D EN TI S T OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ) ASHBURTON. on dates *to be announced, and may be consulted ab MR. CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST. 10 17 first. "~fisst7" first~ A T tlie LARGEST FIELD TRIAL Hmld iif Australia this Season,. The Brantford WAS PLACED FIRST, f^| defeating seven other machines. SSSITHIS TS GENUINE. """*._ D. THOMAS, J'2 101 Afent. ■ m BTill JH ENS "O ROS TEPHENS DROS MARKET HOUSE WE have now m Stock and to arrive specially for the Jam eason, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, From Mauritius, finest Snowdrops, also Ist, 2nd, and 3rd grades of white yellow Crystals, Moist yeilow, etc. From England, finest' Sparkling Loaf Sugar, m Cubes and Tablets, Crushed Loaf, Demarara Yellow Crystals, etc. TEA. TEA. TEA. Indian, Ceylon, and China, guaranteed pure, and sold m any quantity from one pound upwards. Also, m fancy 51b Caddies. These Teas we can recommend as being Tip Top Value. TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. STEPHENS BROS. MAEKET HOUSE Wm. SPARROW TAILOB AND MEN'S' IE R G O. EAST STRPHT. I



(jT« JO AWCBTT JUoDD SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Court Chambers, above"'Mr H. M. Jones. Stationer, East Street. private Residence, I Tancred Street, doors below Masonic Hall;. ~~ 'WANTED, ■' : ; A BOUT 6 or 8 Acres of Good Land near the town, with or -without house. j For further particulars apply to 12*152 J. M. CAMBRIDGE.^ ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY ] ON December 26th will give first prize £1, second prize 10s, for a Swimming Race of 100 yards for boys under 16" years of age. Boys to be properly clothed. : J.'SEALY, 12 150 - Hon. Sec. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER, A Complimentary Dinner to Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., will be given on WEDNESDAY Evening, Dec ember 31, at 8 o'clock, at the Water-ton Hotel. Tickets to be obtained of the un dersigned, or of Mr Sparrow, Jiast Street, Ashburton. 12 120 A. PROTHEROE. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) * TVATUHMAKtiKS AND JEWELLED- , L> west Cbmstchukch. Pegs as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and jTS guaranteed 12 months. %J "DEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _L Spectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheuam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY.— Rotheram's English 'Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUB OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. Every descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired. ; I. SALEK AND CO., 12t32 Next Bank New Zealand. Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN. TUST ARRIVED to-day, direct from 0 Home, 1 case of Marble Clocks, and 1 case of Electro-Plated Goods, com prising Cruets, Biscuit Boxes, Dessert Knives and Forks, Toast Racks, &c, &c, all most suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. These Goods are of the very latest design and best finish, and will be sold at most reasonable prices. A Trial Solicited. First-class Repairs m Watches, Clocks nd Jewellery. ' Andrew" black, WATCHMAKER, gg^CH RIS TM A 5. ~J8% 1.1. SPENCER & CO. WISH all their Customers a very merry Christmas and they will increase your pleasure if you call, on them by giving you a handsome present. We give presents equal to 10 per cent (2s) m the £. A. Customer spending 5s will receive a present Value of 6d A Customer spending 10s will receive a present Value of Is A Customer spending 20s will receive a present Value of 2s And so on, the mere money you spend the better the present. W. W. SPENCER & CO. are now selling CHEAPER than any other house m Ashburton. White Lace Curtains 2s 6d a pair White Calico 3s 6d a dozen Grey Calicos 2s lid a dozen Check and Stripe Ginghams 4s lid doz. guaranteed to. wash White Muslin 3|d Boys' Tweed Suits from 5s 3d Men's Tweed Suits 24s 6d Men's and Boys' Hats, Caps,. Ties, and Braces at half price. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Bluchers 6s 6d , Men's Colonial Shooters jOs 6d Men's.Strong Leather Elastic Sides 10a 6d Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s lid Children's Plain and Patent Leather Shoes and. Strap Slippers m endless variet; tit very low prices at W W. SPENCER .&. GO THE ARCADE.



W\ PATCHING. ; TENT TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, ATST-.'V 1 :-\\<.i<OTH. MANUFACTURED, T FAS alw:«y.s on hand large Stocks of TENTS m ;ill sisscd of GULIOO, DUCK .I"JL TWTLL ami CANVAS. Special attentioji called to the large and well assorted stock of IRJEA-iPESiR. -A-ISTCD -BITST'IDinj?, OA.NVASES FOR ALL MACHINES, MADE ON THE PREMISES. HEPAHU PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Any size Grass Seed Sheets made to order. TiKPAULIN^ AND STACK COVERS ALL SIZES.IN STOCK. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIE Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W. PATCHING EAST STREET, 12 77 A S H B UB T O N. I - ROBT- : ... j^|.! .MURRAT;^' 1 ' .' ■ . PBACTIOAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to band an immense Stock of V» rATCHE% CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, and PLATE of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES. -Gold and Silver, English and Geneva, American Hunters, and Crystals. JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, &c, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Xmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees, ' &c, &c. , !: ''■ '■ '■ " ■' - ■ ' ;'■ All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. EAST STREET, AS HBURTON. 2 147



ti mm rams COMPACT »! lEW ZEAIAID (FIRE AND MARINE.) 'T HE Business of this Company has i been TRANSFERRED to the COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, Limited, of London, by whom, through the various Branches and Agencies m New Zealand, all accounts owing to and by and all losses under the Colonial Insurance Company's policies will be settled m future. F. ALLEN, General Manager. Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THE COMMKRCIAIT^NrON ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited). 1 Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. . Head Office : 19 and 20 Cornhill, London. Capital fully subscribed ... £2,500,000 Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,707 Total Annual Nett Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE fob, NEW ZEALAND : Lambton Quay, Wellington. With Local Boards of Advice m Australia and New Zealand. General Manager for New Zealand : FRANK ALLEN, J.P. Every description of Fire and Marine Insurance effected at LOWEST CUBBENT RATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christcliurch, A.fiFNTrf I*oll AsHBtJKTON : FRIEDLANDER BROS. 13U23



TN which the part of "Lady Jane" will be taken by the original Lady Amateur from Kaiapoi. ODD? E L LOWS' HAL L, ASHBUBTON.' THURSDAY, JAN. Ist., 1891. Admission ... ... 3s, 2s, Is. TOWN HALL, BA.KAIA- , FRIDAY, 2nd JANUABY, 1891. Awijss-on 3s and 2s. 2 J129



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TENDERS. TENDERS wanted for Stooking and Forcing about 420 Acres Wheat. Stooks to be kept standing till ready for cartiiicr. Two drays to be provided for contractors. Tenders close Ist January. \ 12J126 M^EMH^ILS^N^ I Educating the Horse OR The Influence of Kindness on Man's Noblest Slave." (Under the patronage of the N.Z; Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Professor lichtwark \{- ILL give Practical Lessous m his Unrivalled System' of' Horse Tnmin-.r, " IN THE ARCADE, On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 24th 1890.- a "'■ •■ : -, : '-.. AtRAKAIA, MONDAY, Dec. 22nd, " ■■ AND'AT : METBVEN, TUESDAY 23rd. You appoint your own Treasurer, who will hand you your money back if you are not satisfied. • . '< All persons interested m hor.se■manage ment arc requested to meet the Professor at the Arcade, Ashburton, on SATUR DAY, at 3 p.m. Rakaia at 8 p.m., and Methven on MONDAY, at 8 p.m. _ When a free general discourse will be given on the " uses and abuses of the horse " and classes formed SEE POSTERS.



OIIBISTW,AS HOLIDAYS, j r\ TIJ X Mail will lie published, as usual, ? _1_ <m Christinas morning, but the J '^uahj^tan will not be issued on Christmas I Day, or Boxing Day. ji JllmflpfFiiif DON'T talk to me of Eau-de-vie T'would raise a Scotchman's dauder, For nectar true o' Highland dew Just go to Henry Zandek. He that wad shrink frae sic a dvink Maun be a gowk or gander, Whisky for me, and let it be The brew o' Henry Zander. He's auld "Kilmarnock's" famous brand An' " Power's," even grander, Eh ! but it's fine ! " Here's Auld Langsyne ! And "Here's tae Henry Zander !" 12+140



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Public Notices. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. V ' OTICE is hereby given m pursuance 1 \ of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," claus.es 5 and G. that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Annual Race Meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club, on THURSDAY, the Ist cay of .lanuary, 1891, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, vi>;:— : For each Adult ... ... One Shilling For each Hor.-se ... ... One Shilling Admission to Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock, Three Shillings. MARK SCOTT, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. 12199 A SHBURTON CALEDONIAN XX SOCIETY.! HANDICAPS FOR SPORTS. Bicycle Race Handicap. Three miles. W. F. Bennetts scratch Janics Wheolan (50 yds. li. Stewart •• 60 „ Alex. Jamieson 70  W. B. Craighead 100 „ Thos. Wall I<W 95 Frank Wall J6O „ Harry Thompson ... ...200  Robt, Macfarlane . ... 400 „ H. H. STEPHENS, Handicappsr. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yds. Win. Houston ... ... ' ••• scratch Wm. Brown ... ... ••• scratch C. Dejoux ■■scratch F. Leggitt ... syds F. Close Ms A. J. Daly syds C. Chapman 7yds A. Patterson ... ... ••• l°yds Grand Handicap Flat Rack. 100 yds 220 yds 440 yds J. F. Bell ... scratch scratch scratch C. Dejoux ... scratch scratch scratch 'J.Nicholas... scratch scratch scratch D. Anett ...scratch scratch scratch H Rowe ... scratch scratch scratch A.J.Daly... 2 ■"> A..1. Baxter 3 5 H F. Close ... 3 5 8 F. Leggitt ... 3 5 8 W. Bastion 3 5 10 A. Patterson 4 8 12 D. Betts ... 5 7 12 C. Clmpnian 5 8 i 2 J. MoNaught 5 10 15 F. Tasker ... 4 10 20 W. Shearman 7 12 25 R. McFarlane 12 20 30 Half Mile Handicap Flat Rack. T). Annett ... ... ... scratch F. Leggitt ... ■ syds J. Groves... ... ... ... 10yds W.Houston 10yds A. Burgess 10yds W. Bemiie *... ... ... 10yds J. Walker... 15yds J. Sutherland ... 20yds T. H. Lockhard 20yds W. Phelps ... 20yds J. McGee 25yds J. Marsden ... ... ... 25yds A. J. Daly ... ... ... 25yds R. McFarlane 70yds Handicap Mile Race. D. Annett scratch F. Leggitfc syrls A. Burgess 20yds W. TJennie 25yds J. Walker 30yds W. Phelps ... ... ... 40yds J, McGee ... ..'. 45yds J.Sutherland 45yds T. H. Lockhard ... ... ... 45yds A, J.Daly ... 60yds E. J. Craighead ... 50yds W. B. Craighead 50yds R. McFarlane 150 yds G, A. VINCENT, ) H . mdicaDDeTS Wm. ANDERSON./ Uanditappetß. 12 15



INJBANKR UPTCY. V. 1 :''>#•:- R. IN BAKKULIM'CS. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a, -Local Court of Bank ruptcy), h olden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act 1883," and the Acts amend ing the same, avid of the bank ruptcy of Hugh Millkb Hbwett, lato of Methven, but now of Chriotchurch, con tractor. THEREBY- GIVE IS OTIC X that a meeting of the creditors of the above named bankrupt, to consider an applica tion by him for his discharge, will be held m the' District Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the Bth day of January, 1891, at two o'clock m the afternoon. Dated this 22nd day of December, 1890. J. C, BELL, | Deputy-Official Assignee. And Notice is hereby further given, that on WEDNESDAY the 14th day of January, 181)1, at 10 o'clock m the fore noon, or as aoon thereafter as counsel can be heard (such day being the day appointed by the Court for hearing such application)," counsel on behalf of the above-named bankrupt will apply to the Court for his immediate and unconditional discharge under the said Acts. Dated this 22nd day of December, 1890, WILDING & LEWIS,' Solicitors for the Bankrupt, 12*137 * Ohristcliurcli.



rpENDERS" are invited for building _L additions to a house, about three miles from town, plans and specifications at mv office, renders close at 12 o'clock (noon) on TUESDAY 30th insfc. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.. " . R> BTRD , 12 156 Architect. AIHBURTOi~COUNTY COUNCIL XMAS HOLIDAYS. TVTOTICE is hereby given that the J^ Council's Offices will bo CLOSED for business from 4 p.m. on 24th inst. to 10 a.m. on 2nd January next. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. . Ashburton, December 23, 1890. _ 12+15? HHRISTMAS SAL E. EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS, VERY CHEAP. MBS ADAMS, Fancy Repository, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 _____ "NOTICE"." THE LIBRARY and offices of the ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUN CIL will be closed from 1 o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 24th inst., till the morning of SATURDAY, January 3rd The Reading Room will be open as usual By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, December 23rd 1890. 12 160 (J.S.S. CO 11|EW*I U.S.S., CO fir UNION STEAMSHIt'NCOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAD, Limited. The Company!s Steamers have now re sumed time table running to'all ports. THEEXCURSION SEASON Will open Ist DECEMBER Next. Return tickets at reduced Fares. TRIPS TO WEST COAST SOOHOS On or about 14th and 20th JANUARY, and sth FEBRUARY, GEOrJAMEJ,ON, Asront, Aslibu *»•