The Ashburton Guardian.

TOL. XIII. NO. 2501.

Ashburton: Saturday, October 31, 1891.

PRICE; ONE PENNY.



j Bugjnefcs Notices. FISHING SEASON, lb»H> j h fishing"taoklb. g ll* * I H ft (Do g» c g i * ■•• ** | g FISHING TACKLE. TUST. arrived, ex "Rimutnka," rom *^ bp«t English and AmciicAn M«nu* facturet*, a larije and woll assorted stook of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, R«els, Minnows, Flies; Gaff Hooks, single, double, and treble; MouuMt.gs ; assorted Hooka ; Writer pror.f Stockin2s| India Rubier crackproof Gum Boots, waH»-. proof Pish Baa:.*, h\ great variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowwf prices. Fishing lioonsos can n« v be obtained from mo. ALSO.—New fcitock of PRICKETING and TENNiS MAITEBIALS. HARRY FfIHLIfDH Direct Ik-porter Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fakcy Goo.D;t. SALONS DU COIF/ÜBE , WJTH T£CTU AtHOKT TCET» THE CHRISroiICRCH DENTAL SURGERY. Ccrner of Oashel and High streets. 8. M""'*"'CS: SURGEON I»ENTIST, And at Dunedin \nl Westport. fTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV ,at the Dunedin Exhibition lei Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the 1 greatest confidence that ye guarantee the. highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial T\>oth, 10s. Complete Set—Upper and Lower temporary nnd permanent, £10 10s, 1 Natukal, Durable, Comfortablh Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily a|* nost immediately after the extraotto* of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee cr charge. Arrangements cap be made for part of monthly payments. | ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDB j GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fnarlessly assert that extraction i of teeth under its influence If perfectly , oainiess and positively safe. Fee for Administration s*. i Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Denture* made by lother dentists repaired or remoddled • owest rates. Scaly Blight. TIE ASHBURTON DRUG o o :m: i» -a. isr "sr TTAVE FOR SALE m large or small quantities,— HrTLE'B TJIIV So highly recommended by Mr "MxjuraY, and other well-known Horticulturists * fche BEST JF ALL REMEDIES FOR Scale on Friilt Trees. I.~iaiek fc CqTT" WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, (Next Bank of New Zealand.; HAVING obtained the'assistartce o another first-class watchmaker, customers may rely oh getting their work done promptly. First class workmanship at Lowest Christchurch Prices. Every description of Gold and Silver Jewellery made to order or neatly repaired on the premises. Our special line of Rotheram's English Levers, expressly luado to ou? own order, extra jewelled, dust proof cases, and all the latest improvements, are the most reliable timekeepers m the world j satisfaction guaranteed. A few good second-hand English and American Levers, Rotheram's, Erhardt's Bennett's, Walthams and others m first class order and nearly new, very cheap and guaran teed. I. SALEK ifc CO WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, (Next of Bank New Zealand.) HEPTRY DALLET begs to inform the public of Ashburton and the Suburbs, that he is now running for hire a Licensed four-wheeled CAB, which can be usei either an an open or dose Carriage. Express and Carrier's Carts run as usual. HENRY DALLEY, HAMPSTEAD, 10§73



I Business Notices. tTgl russell~ BARRISTER asd SOLICITOR CJIIIXftXCHURCH. Branch Office—East Street, AiIIIURTOK (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157 , , 1 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of tho Companies Act, 1882. Rkgisteuei) Office— MOßTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCH. TTIHJS Company is prepared to aovanc* JL money on Freehold Property, Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates Interest; also, upon the Security of B of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Woo Agricultural Liens, and Personal Prope generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Chiistchurch, Or to the Branch Office' of the Company, East Street ASHBUIUON. JJENRY VAN HER T HAVE JUST LANDED, ex lonic, -*- my Season's Supply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, TURNIP SEEDS, including EVERY VARIETY. ALSO,-- MANGOLD SEED, MANGOLD SEED, CARROT SEED, CARROT SEED, RAPE SEED, 7 RAPE SEED, All of the Purest Quality, and Tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO ftAWlTltfiS, (Received First Order of Merit at last Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christchurch.) liAllSlT—(Specially tor light soils.) SHEEP ftHEARS!! SHEEP SHEARS! ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, BURGON & BALL'S. TURKEY ft WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILED & RAW LINSEED OILS. GROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC., ETC. GROCERIES if PROVISIONS. Having made special and most favor able arrangements for a supply of Groceries with a wholesale firm who is giving up business, I am m a position to undersell any local Grocer. The prices have been greatly reduced for-CASH ONLY, and those m the habit of paying CASH will effect an enormous saving. I do not advertise prices as they are generally copied, but come and be con vinced that every article is Cheaper than at any other firm m Ashburton. Remember for CASH ONLY. Only the best quality kept m Stock, and Goods delivered any where m town or at station. A complete Assortment'of the Best Brands of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS /ustraltanSHKRRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HENRY 7AND EE, ENRY ZJANDEfc, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Austialian Mutual Provident Society WoolrWoolTwoot. FC. TABART is making CASH • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fir»t one being early m November. „„—, AH WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of Prompt, ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F, C. TABART, Auctioneer, Woolbroker, &c, (?hristch,\tfch.



ißy Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.] ASK YOUR GROCER FOR % I he / V*^ <r B. . j flA^Aa. # /a\ VHZIHDTrB?'BIAIOIz:raT* Qv.'T I Q9Q m Wjßm\ m " The Wending is entirely «*en- VK V 1 VVyV # *?^f|\> % '? b>: Mr. Nelson LmselA .A. ▼▼▼■▼ /JS&SSk % w«o«sa Taster of great eiperP /iffiSfflA % enc?i .ani! h. as ha* » •peci»l IN THE /rW?7c&!\ m tracing m the art." ' ' « I* . M /3B£k\ \ -WMABV HKIAL©. . iflM* f\ s^. ■ # X' W ' V " T^'s firm deserves the «up« f I 1 |j 1 V/ # _>S SiaWw \ •-■ *L port of all purchasers otTe» CO ml£ nr^l '!S^ have seen m thisColoniJ? #4? .-_jPl'<lfSliwiC' - *t\ m"Mr-Nelson is a pr©» Vjt*" m ££f £Sffimfc2i %fession«l Taster uA TUrti iru X MS? i l IT" <i^ i^ Blender." BY ALL. MFgr**^%S> 13jGHi&iBB^wiiiii<nm™^wpfflF **'^him"9/ft PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHBISTCHTJRCH, AND DUNEDIN. AGHiNTS EVERYWHEBE, H. M. CARSON", _ANbJOLDJBYJTHE PRINCIPALJTOKBEEEPEKS STEEOMAN'S —— SOOTHING POWDERS "FOR CHILD KEN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. nJw^?,v Of UiS dl knT n has been largey tested m all parts of the ttotM, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, «ctensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some ?« wf/ U ? UJ WARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as JL^hi?T V- anyP-Ur haS°'S< The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS • •Pu"lha. se!f are therefore requested to carefully observe the fout folloWing important characteristics, without which none are genuiue •— wnBT^SSSiSS. the words lOlm STBBDMAN, CHEMIST WAL acket bURREY> are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each qJJSL"""" 8?? S^;e Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd-—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with tAvo EE JS 4th —Tlh. manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is Ud and '2s 9d each. KgMPTHORKE, PttQSSEB AND Co. New Zealand Fire and larie Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 0 "„. ..7 18 5 9 CAPITAL-^ONEMILLION. PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST Current RATES 7 GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON WHEAT WHeXt^WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, We3fc Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Ocrnsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Ri,3s, R O L L I T T & C 0., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN *ft a^d m PACKETS. 21b FANOY CANISTERS aJtd stb jj, d 10tt> TUSH TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS if 2s 'v\ f2s 41 -x /^2s 8d \ % // 3.5 ( CROWN) f[ EAGLE :] [.Fshibition^ j" C lub )! \, P f- lb *y V per lb. j \ per lb jl \. per lb One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H. ZANDER



? Business Notices. " Though imitated by many surpassed bj none IJJVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Sh> L.ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to touridts and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. WE have much pleasure m calling attention to a Line of Beautiful Worsted Suitings juafc opened up —just the thing for the incoming season. Also just opened up, a splendid line of Worsted Trouserings. These ai c all English Gooda. Also m Stock, — HATRLINES, a Grand assortment. Saddle Ti.eeds 6 fflS Worsted Coatings Js ere. Fancy Vestings g £' Covert Coatings "3 pr ___^ " ■. c % Irish Friezes Jg 2. Wilson's Bannockburns p- Fox's Series — v Tweed Suitings "g a. Worsted and Cotton £ Cords. , S H. & E. Crai^head, MERCHANT TAYLORS. Premises lately occupied by Mr Lublow opposite Mitchell and Turner, Tancred Street. Sporting. 'SPRING MEETING. Wednesday &> Xlmr^day, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. President—E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Vice president—-Chas. W. Purnell. Judge— Matthew Stiti. Stewards —G*:«\V. Pur nell, S. Brown, Hugo Friedlander, E. Gates, J. 0. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, F. Russell, and D. Thomas. Treasurer —D. Thomas. Clerijc of the Scales—R. Friedlauder. Handicapper— ! J. Cresswell. Starter—D. Thomas'/ PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee cf the Canter bury Jockey Club.) FIRST DAY. 1.— Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. 2.—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district horses, three years old and upwards, which have never won an advertised race. Weight for age. One mile. [ Entry 1 soy. 3.—ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP,, of 100 soya ; second horse 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 2 soys ; acceptance, 2 soys. 4.—WINDERMKRE HANDICAP, of 30 SOVB ', second horse 5 sors from the stake. District horses only. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. s.—Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Four furlong 3. Entrance, 10s. 6.— Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s 7.— Longbeach High-Weight Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Minimum weight lOat. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I'.—Lagmhor Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the ( stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN DICAP, of 55 aov* ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; accept ance, 1 soy. 3. —Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the fundß of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. Entry, 10s. 4,_..WijfCHMORE Handicap, of 30 sovb; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. s.—O^en Welter Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, lf»s; accept ance, los, 6.—Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s, 7. —Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five urlongs Nomination, 15s; accept- j ance, 15s. i RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will, be hsld under the Rules j of Racing. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from August 20, 1891, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. Five p«r cent will be deducted from tne gross of all moneys payable m accordance with •- programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary, at the Club Room, Com mercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, October 31, 1891. HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on November 12. Handicaps for the second day's races will be published at or about 8 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. The winner of any handicap after the publication of the weights to carry 71bs extra. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's handicaps and ENTRIES for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, November 16, 1891. Accept ances for the second day's handicaps and Entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m the evening of the first daySVaCeS'EDWARD SAUNDERS, • Sflcre ary



[Business Notices. GR ATEFUL -COMFORTING EPPS'S "COCOA jSPEAKFAST BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the find properties of wel selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around|us ready to attack wherever there is a \\ eak point. We maj escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished fr-ime.—See article m the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m 4-Ib packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. H 0 M CE P AT IC CHE M I.S T, LONDON, ENGLAND _ LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after THURSDAY, October 1, for the summer months, the Long beach Coach will start from. Ashburton at 5 p.m. R. R BROWNE, 9*173 Coachman. Mr wTf. Thompson, SURGEON TVENTIS.T, URGE ON JL/ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRISTOHURCH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,ra Having purchased Dr N. A. Nbkly's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 21 THE PREMIER i "PURNITURE WAREHOUSE PICKFORD ft UNDRILL, TAtfOKKD STREET, ARE now exhibiting New Styles and Designs m | Dressing Tables, Chests of Drawer-, Wash stand?, Suites for Drawing and Dining Rooms, m figured Rimu and other superior woods. NEW STOCK of Tapestries, Cretonnes, Leathers, etc., for Uphols tering work, NEW SHIPMENT of Linoleums, and Oilcloths, m original and special patterns. Come and see our local manufactures now on view. Note Address— Next Buildinsf Society's office. Tancred Street James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, AND HAIRDRESSER. I AM now show ing a choice assortment of Silver Mounted Briar Pipes,' being a complete set of samples of one of the largest wholesale houses m Dunedin, and when added to my present stock of .Meerschaum, Myall, Asbestos, G.8.D., and other leading makes are well worth The Attention of Smoker . CIGARS A SPECIALTY. I have also a large and varied assortment of Smokers' and Toilet requisites. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubi che best appointed m South Canterbury INSPECTION INVITED. James McGregor,- East Street. "~~~ ON~~SALE~ BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDIKG MATERIALS OF tVERY DESCRIPTION roALg: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also,— GREY VALLEY NUTS FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SrAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &o JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIO : Corner of Tancred and Wes streets, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AKO kt RAKAUjj



Business Notice?. ITINWALD GROCERY, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY ESTABLISHMENT ' A\I)REW TKBRW, (Late of Hinds,) HAS much pleasure m announcing that he will open the above Business on THURSDAY, October 1, m toe premises next to-Mr J. Hesrltine's Saddlery Shop, Great South Road, TINWALD, and trusts his old friends m the District, and many new .ones, will frrcr him with a share of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare with any m the District. CARTS will i un for Orders and Delivery to Customers. ANDREW"~TERHAS, GENERAL STOBEKBEPER, TINWALD. 9 179 THE STANDARD JFlre Sc Marine Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shabeholdeks. CAPITAL -£I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING. FIRE and Marine Risks accepted on all descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. Tiifufpiuii. ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the RACECOURSE, TINWALD, ON Friday, January 1. 18 9 % President—Dr. Tweed. Vice-Presi-< dents —Messrs D. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, and H. H. Wright. Judge Mr M. Stitt. Stewards—Messrs G. James, M, Scott, D. Thomas, M. Stitt, C. M. Straehey, B. H. Wrighfc, E. Gates. Dr. Tweed, T. Stone, E. G. Crisp, B. Hanks, J. M. Hampton, R. M. Cuthbertson. Stakteu—Mr D, Thomas. Treasurer—Mr E. Gates. Handicapper—Mr J. Cress well. Clekk of the Course—Mr A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales —Mr A, J. Kelly. First Race to start at 12 30 p.m. PROGRAMME: (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury .Jockey Chib and N.Z. Troi ting Asseciation.) 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys ; nouiinati&i, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. O*?r six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. One mile and a half. 2. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the fctake. Weight for age. One mile. 3. Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 50sovs; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 j soys out of the stake, One mile and a half. 4. Tinwald Handicap Time Tbot, of 25 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptances, 10s. The second horss to receive 5 soys out of the stake. Weight not lels than lOst. About three miles. 6. Welter Handicap, of 2/i soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. The second ho*se to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile. 6. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 10 soys to be divided between the Club and the second horse. Entrance, 10s, on night of general entry. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. 7. Flying Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. The secor.d horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. The winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. In the event of a horse winning both the foregoing events, such horse to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongs. 8. Hurry Sourry, of 10 soys ; entrance, 10s. For horses thnt have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. The Trotting Race under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. The races are open to any horse commonly resident m the district from the Ist October, 1891, to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person win > has resided m che district for the same period. 4. The district above-mentioned is bounded on the north by fche Selwyn j River, and on the south by the Waitaki j River.  , ,' , i. i * 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accord ance with this programme for the expenses of the course. ! 6. All nominations, acceptances, and | entrance fees to go to the funds of the CiUb# NOMINATIONS. Noroinatiuna for Hurdle, Tinwald Cup. Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee. name, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colours of rider, must be m writing and m the hands of the Secretary at Stone s Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 12,1891. WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 26 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Nomi nations for Maiden Plate and Novel Race mUsfc be m the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than p.ni, on WEDNESDAY, December 30, imU E. J. FOOKS, lot 154 Hon. Sec.



Business Notices. I FOR I4LE ; T)Y THE TTNDERBIGNED>~ SOPERPHOSPHATE BONE DUST, AGRICULTURAL LIME m LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES TURNIP SEEDS, CLOVER* RYEGRAB& Mill l>«ss#d. JolinO, .BestcfcLl, New Seeds. JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Rangatira " and " Juletrae." CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE* hare also for sale at Lowest II Rates- COCKSFOOT, RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, and CAPE BARLEY 1 Garden and Flower Seeds m endless variety, from the celebrated firm of LONDON. fcEALY & CO., East Street, Bullock's Arcade. fHAVE to inform my Clients and the General Public of Ashburton that I HAVE TAKEN OVER !fltc A|>iive Arcade AS FROM T*rE 21st OCTOBER, 1891, And that I shall conduct SALES of Horses,,., . ■' '■ Land, Sundries, etc., EVERY 4 T U B DA V, arid also on otlrer week days if necessary. The BUSINESS will be carried on strictly on the same lines as those which have made tattersall'B, of Chnstchurcn, so successful. ENTEIES may be made any day during the week at my omce m Atitt ABOAPB, and I trust that the general public will cordially support me m my new venture, . D. TIOBIBB,. ASHBURTON. 10*124 Removal UTotice. James Craigie, PAINTING, SIGN WRITING, AND plperhanging warehouse. *|IHE public are informed that having JL removed to those central and con Corner of the Arcade, BUBNETT STBBBT, They may rely upon every attention beinggiven to business m all Departments. LARGEST STOCK of Choice Patterns m ROOM PAPERS now m. FOTJB THE ADDRESS,—- A ROA D E> BURNETT STREET. 10 99 MONEY TO LEND, upon Freehold security, m sums to suit bor rowers* Small amounts can be repaid by instalments, if so desired. Apply to Mjfc C. W, Pcknell, Solicitor, Mont gomery's Buildings. 9 130 WANTED Known.—J. Nicholas (late with J. Moison) Bootmaker, has opened m shop late T. Chambers, East street. All orders for Boots and Shoes, or repairs, will be promptly executed at moderate charges. A trial BOlwited. 7 165