THE ASHBURTOTV OUARDJATf SITT7B!>AY AUOTJST 1, 1891.

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Stephens Bros. 9 MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. TTAVING Just Completed Extensive f ! Alterations, so as to provide better facilities for the'extension arid re quirements of oar Rapidly Increasing Trade, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Promises, where we will carry on in conjunction with our GPOCKRY * CROCKERY BUSINESS. A First Class Assortment of HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, Including a very Choice Selection of E.P Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Lodk n^-Glasses and Mirrors, W»tches, Clocks, Crum Trays and Brushes, Kettles, — Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron, —Ena- melled and Tinned Saucepans, Boilers and Tinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps in great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Guns, best makers ; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Green ; Nails, Stapleß, Forks, Rakes, Shevels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tatoo and other Oils. Lubricating &c., &c.; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets and Tubs. All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail way Station, Town and Suburbs. All Order 3 delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, poods returned if not satisfactory, Customers waited upon for orders. (3^° Satisfaction is our Motto. "^£3 Stephens Bros.' MARKET HOUSE. DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in th ir mamifacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr* dients Which no other Biscuit or Dog Foode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor IXi Zurn, who alter many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits *j <be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of .nourish ment that is to be found' in the fleshy thus farming he besb and most successful food for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat,. Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per c wt, carriage paid,!! , SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L TMEHOUSE, LONDON, E-C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 7&4 Washington Street, New Ygbk, GRATEFUL—COMFORTING EPPS'S "COCOA BPEAKFASTj BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine 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 muoh articles of diet that a constitution may be built tip until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease., -Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aroundjus ready toattacfe wherever there is* weak point. We majr escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article ir the' s Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water oi milk. , Sold in |4b packets by Grocers labelled thus I JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND,.'": , ■ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILLT ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. , Ofiices—Tancred Street Ashbcrton npO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take ■ : MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from;the day on which a complete "Pound shall have been depositedj up to theodafce on which the money shall be withdrawn. ,; A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account . Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „  6 or longer periods at b\ , For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. If. rli^sS~ WILLS STEEET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S;, Claphani Com mon, and ten years with George Balls M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of London' and has also gained a good reputation in the Colony. Our specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well oi'dered shoeing forge the following standard roiles will always be bserved: — 1. A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning back the clinch in drawiiig the nail a piece of the clinch is oftenjeft in the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to be driven on. ■ 2. The frog and bars require no cutting in a regularly attended foot. And in a healthy foot where there are no uimptons of navicular. disorder, tu.e sole should not be cut. 3. The shoo should have a level bearing upon the wall of the foot, aud should not be sprung at the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons The nails should be driven level and uni form, and only on the toe side of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greate- weight of the body being sustained there. There is no compariso: points of qualit between the hand made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is mported audit should be insisted upou that tlwy be cot used ia Use colony}



GEOBGE JAMESON WOOL, GRAIN, AND GENERAL MERCHANT, HAS FORJ3ALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. —ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING L WIRE, STAPLES, TEA. SUGAR, FLOUI ?9AP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STOREb. DRAIA PIPES—AII Sizes. .A.GKETSTT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEALAND, Fluid Dip • /^V Powder Dip (NON-POISONOUS). M (POISONOUS). MR. BELCHER, of #LITTLE'S\MR. C. J. HABPEE, » Kampoi (writing August, # \^ Canterbury Kunholder, 1890) :—" Found Sheep M,^" (writing June, 1890):— Dipped with Little's S &VV.P 7)ri» \ "Found the Powda PluidproduccdHiba.^ \little trouble to mix; more wool each M >a" IN S w % waß Tei7 effective; (which fetched W-#^^3f *:>""^*WN V \ left the wool in good per lb. more) than MS %^ j^StL. ** >Jk condition ; %afer the wool °£M/~4 , „ than other p'oi- S&fd £ Grain in Wool \t ou; 8; ineep. m, ____________ _ Y^ besides being • //MR. GILLANDERS, of Southland^ 6"1 cbeap'" . fi) M I (writing Mui-ch, 1890), »aid .—Two years 1 (©1 m lin succession he dipped a flock of about! ?^v i£<a /Hi2o'ooo sliee P» P ar*;with Little's Fluid IS % ($} M mid the re»t with other-Dips, and each Imk %£l^s^ M \ year found the Sheep dipped with A # nil »\ Little's Fluid Prod"ced i B /mil >\* ■ M JLltu6 S more wool per Jleece than f JulttlO S % /FLUID DIP X. the other Sheep. D|f\ y (NON-POISONOUS>.^^Nr -^^ (POISONOUS*, % |L 0 OAL AGENT, GEO, JAMESOI. 4SHBUR7ON AND RAKAIA. T3. ~~1 Gallc"of Fluid or 11 lbs )t rowdier, makes 100 Gallons ROBERT 163 MURKAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLUCK MAKKR, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLAT^] of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—OoId and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, Crystals. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades 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 Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced pricesi Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees! &c. &c. Al JDepartments of works done on the Premises with'despatch and at moderat harg: - y EAST STREET, AS HBURTONP 2; PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF U. THE Public Trust Ofbco of N3\v Zealand ofters great advantages toitselien* including State guarantee against the frau/l or dishonesty of the Public Truste The following comparison ot business between th-a years 1879 and 1889 will showth? progress made:— . . . . 1879-80. 1889] Cash receipts £41,813 ... £183,336 Total transactions,-per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities- General Investment Account ... . ... £70,864 ... £216,943 1 Special Investment Account ... ..; ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account —Total receipts /. ... £2,130 ... . £14,482 Administrations ... ... ... 172 ... 258 Probates and trusts ... ... ... ... 14 .. ■ 30 Wills provisionally accepted " 1 ... 42 Letters received ... ... ... , 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched  ... 1,432 13 003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. TIT E ARE LANDING EX «OTA XI" AN D JULE TR A E Red Clover White Vlover :: Cowgrass • ... ■**■ ■■'. - AlsiJce Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT HATKS. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOTJ FRIEDLAIDER BROS.



PHOTOGRAPHMiS, 218 High Street, Christchurch. THE BEST PAINT in the -WORLD - Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest Jl\. paint with India Rubber, forming 1 a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is in every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint in the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least three time as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfae ion as the Rubber Paint. ~ JENSEN^"" JPRI2.E MEDAL COD LIVER OIL. M^jDE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE? /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads" Memos Pamphlets Handbills, Invitation Cards MeuuF, Receipt Forms* Posterfc, Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes'* etc FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one 'or Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octave's, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail " and " Guar dian Office. OKIZFWFUMEP. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS [ JU — f Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, greon and white). [ Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet/ Aqua-Oriza—New toile* water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-rle- Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza - et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for .scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren~ dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on die face; Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvoty softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dyej— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories" Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? a , nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriaa Suave white heliotrope Bou" quetofthefk.wfit



i LOtVIfMITY | DR CHUIIOHILLS Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and Genera! Debility It contains two of the principal ingre diente necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz.,. htmphorux nnd i.ime.. It cannot be tor hiyhlyrecotnmended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOFHOSFHITES id real Brain Food, and in oases Vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat to-quired a world-wide reputation,, Each bottle bears Dr Ohm chill's signature Price, Prepared only b} O WANN nHEMISI HWANN ijHEMIST, «ue Oastiglione V Jaris MAIL NOTICE The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m^ r 6.50 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10 30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Sdwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, And Teinuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15. p.m. ; Wiilowby and Eiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, -xnd Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashbrarton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Fiemington, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and sharged one"shilling. THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo lated or other beverage^ and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle. Designed toi one use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND SOJSS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suit«blei: for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House in the World ustrared Price List application. SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!! ! HOLLOWAY'S PIUS AIIUHITMfiffT. THIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BUWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, arid endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puic^ly yield to the potent free of these well-known Piils, and they are unrivalled in their efficacy in all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMENi HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It hoals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than auy othe known salvj. Its marvellous penatratin I powers render it invaluable in all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES* curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing G.andular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never * to remove Scurf and every species of jkin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford sf.) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for upp, in almos every language, ggp* Purchaser should look vo tht abel un the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriouuf



THOS. SEALY, ! THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, | ASHBURTON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices,— 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consist ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted in the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. "All the sorts have been tested in our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or in any way unsuitable for cu'tivation here, are rejected- This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense 'luring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist in their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered in this district, probably in the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 in boxes for fencing. No risk in removal to a distance. And not less than 550 5 000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignia, one and tWJ years, Larch, Birch, Abies Doiiglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found in a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade] THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, \ SHBURTON {JOUNTY HIJWT_CI.CB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE ON Friday, August 21, 1891. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Satt, and E. G. Wright. Peesideot— John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards —G. H. Alington, J. C. N, Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKendry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Rollitt. Judge —M. Stitt. Staktek -- D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk op the Scales— R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. Haxdicapper— J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive S sovsfrorn the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Aphburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allow ed 71bs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, ss. About two miles; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club, Minimum weight !03t. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.—The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize in a piece of plate or in specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsovs, no weight under lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Threp-onnrtersof-a mile on the fiat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of lb soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden ridei-s allowed 71bs. En trance, 15s. About two miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must - qualify over a flight of hurdles in Iront of the stand to the satisfaction of the - Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. I About two miles on the flat. ! 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights, About one mile and a half j GENERAL RULES. 1. The Committee reserve to themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and in the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse thai has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders in all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashbnrton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the sca'es if required. 4. All horses must be ridden in colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be in writing, and accom nanira (»/ fcts, name, age, nnl description of horse, and ra'o/v." of rider, and must be in the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashbnrton, not later than 0 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9I. | ACCEPTANCES. • \cucptances must be made to t lie Secre tar ' not later than 0 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, August U>, 1801. POINT TO POINT STEEPLE CHASE. The Annual Point to Point Steeplechase, I for a Trophy value 10 soys, given by the Club, will be hedl on MONDAY, August 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashbnrton, by 12 o'clock on the dn.y of the Race. y |E. J. FOOKS, I 7*103 Jloja. Secretary,



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