TFTTC GtT VKDIaN FrtTDAY AUGUST 21 1891.

"touted and published by the Ashburton- I üblishmg Company, *t their reriitere printing offioo, Burnett Street, Ash button, . FRIDAY August 21, im,



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journ»l will lie as follows, viz:— I* PAID IX ADVANCE. Per Quarter _ 6s 6d, by post, 9b 6<£ „ Half-year... 12s 6d, bj post IS, Jd » lear ... 24s Od, by |o ß t 37s Od. XV BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by poat, 10s 9d „ Haif.year.., 15s Od, by post, 21s «d« , W ... 30s Od by po«t, 43s 0d- Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices if paid for at the time of insertion, 2» 6d< if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be aent aor p*»y.~jiit



£1 T°£4 pER DAYtobe. VT -*- made °y persons of either sex, m their own localities, at work tor us. New bueiness. All meet with ' wonderful success Any one can do: tW, work. You don't need capital, or above th« same as none. We will start yon N* .•■ space explain here. But you can mak*' a snug little fortune honorably »nd easy? The employment is particularly adanted " to the region m which this publication1 :■ circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly** ; much as men. Full particular* «d if* 8 ructions mailed free. New is the tiw - don't delay, but writ* to u 8 » t vSK*Z& Co '5 Pwtknd m «m .



W. .7. BUSH AND CO. jSISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS ; ' of ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUI2 ; ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufactmwn Extra Super Lemon, which is dpuble the Strength of Ordinary Commercial i Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups. JErated Waters, Beers, Ales Cicfer/ChiiftipagneJ &c. Artillery Lake LondonJ



READ "THE MIRROR," AHIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politics Lit«rary, and Dramatic paper to be PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne.



HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who h*,v e not tried it, shook ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, astry, fox, Family Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy , Paper] And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA Established 1818



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRR Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT ASP SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extenj.o* of fine. Color cards and test shingles with insLrac tions and proofs of on materials well - furnished



MANUFACTURERS Tti'HFR MAJESTY B\ APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES ROBDS, HART, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ar d Party-Wa». Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSTDE, LONPOJS | engi/::d. Manufactories ■ Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London N



I. T. Kingston, ; WILLS STBEET, I^TEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ■ ASHBURTOK, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saukiderson, M.U.C.V.S., Clapham Com mori, and ten years with George Balls M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, .all of London' and has also gained a good reputation m the iColony. Our specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge the following'standard rules •will always be b&erved:— 1. A shoe should never be removed without fiijst cutting'off the clinches, because by simply turning back the clinch m drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is often left m the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to be driven on. 2. lihe frog and bars require no cutting m a regularly attended foot. And m a healthy fool; where there are no siniptons of najvicular disorder, tx[e sole should not be ciijb. 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon thb wall of the foot, and should noc be spking at the liccl, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons The nails should be driven level and uni foi'm, and only on the toe side of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greate* weight of the body befng sustained there. There is no compariso: points of qualit between the hand nia<le and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a cjparser material, softer, and is mperted andit should be insisted upon that they be uot used m tie colony 1 .



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILEJ ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Oft ices—Tancred Street Ashbcjrton TO the saving of small suras the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — ■ Sums of One Pound and Upwards recisived 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 deposited, up to the dabe on which the money shall be withdrawn. A. Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ins;-the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 6 per cent „ ■ ,x ■ 6or longer periods at 5|  For particulars apply, ED WD. STEPHENS Manager.



ORA'I EFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'SGOCOA BPEAKFAST^ 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 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 aroundjus ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We maj escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame,-—See article m the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. ; Sold m |-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOM CE PAT 10 CH E M IST, LONDON, ENGLAND,



D O G S. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our ■: BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world , Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —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» clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food c possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor D.i Zurnj who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these , biscuits ; «be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to" be found m the flesh, thuß farming he best 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, EC. .; Established 1851. ; BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. :754 Washington Street, i New Yokx»-



Stephens Bros/ MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTIOF. NOTICE. To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. TTAVtNGOust Competed Extensive I I Alterations, so as to provide better facilities for the. ex ten si wr ard re quirements' of our, Sapr'ly LicreasinQ; Tnidd, we have thoroughly renr.vntcd' the adjoining Promises, where We will'carry on m conjunction with our G'HOCKRY*-. 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, Look ng-Glasses and Mirrors, Watches, Clocks, Crum Trays and B:ushes, Kettles, — Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron, —Ena- melled and Tinned Saucepans. Boilers and Tinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps m great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Guns, best makers; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Green ; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Shovels, Ploughlines ; Castor* Neatsfoot, Ttttoo and other Oils. Lubricating &c, &c. ; Raddle, Lamp-Black, J3aths, Buckets and Tubs. All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail way Station, Town and Suburbs, All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, sroods returned if not satisfactory, Customers waited upon for orders. '%3F Satisfaction is our Motto, "^g^j Stephens Bros.' MARKET HOUSJ?.



TIT E ARE LA N DING E X "OTA XI 'j A■ N D JULE TR A E Bed Clover White Ulover Cowgrass \ Alsike ! Timothy ALL OF:CHOICEST QUALITY;AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS. AT LOWEST CURRENT KATKS :; "■ ;_ —FOR, JSAjLiE-^- ■' ' ' DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYJSGRASS AND COCKSFOOT FRIEDLAIDEE BROS.



PUBLIC TRUST j£§g. OFFICE OF N.Z. TPHE Public Trust Oftco of N 3 w Zeailaftd offers great advantages to its elien* I including' State guarantee against the fcawl or dishonesty of the Public Truste The following compirtsrm ot busiu33s between ths years 1879 and 1889 will showth progress made :■ — „ . '■ .■ . 1879-80. 1889 Cash receipts ... .. ... £4 i )813 #- £i 83)336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835 202 Securities- ••■ » General Investment Account ... .„ .... £70,864 ... £216 943 Special Investment Account , £2,655 .'.*.' £245839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... ... £2^139 ... £14*482 Administrations ... ... ... , , 172 *_" '25s Probates and trusts 14 "' 3 q Wills provisionally accepted 1 "' ,p Letters received  * ... ... 2,122 ... 10 326 Letters despatched „ ... 1432 ' 13003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent.



%f~pt*^£ffl - DURABILITY 2|S TRUE FGONOMY ■ J^B Robert: Murray PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLUCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. c. AS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY : PLATJG of the latest and most; approved designs. VVATCHES.—OoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters Crystals, &c. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, ' &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding. Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes A large and well selected Stock of MAtIBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES^ Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. ' Exceplionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees &c. &c. Al J Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. , SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2'



* LITTLE'S i\ Fluid Dip r /^\ Powder Dip (NONiPOISONOUS). If (POISONOUS) MR. BELCHER, of #UTTLE'B\mR. C. J. HARPER, » Kaiapoi (writing August. .M I ■■ Canterbury Eunholder, 1890) :—" Found Sheep M^^ ; (writing June, 1890):— Pipped with Little's # M tJV"S"P T)Tt* "Found the Powda Fluid produced Ullw. S '^^^^Zi^S \ Httle trouble to mil; more wool each M .TGj I^X^ wa3 very effective; (which fetched id gS& r *"^f "^4. left the wool m good perlb. more) than M,f *^ >^ condition; the wool of Jr' 9 ~v<wr Jvlkthan other poi llt pJ>> d / Gain m Wool %««"««« %«; lueep, a . ,■ : xm^besiuea being *; gim,.. GILLANDERS, .of SouthlandW" 0? cheap'" JLO\ M I (writing March, 1890), said :—Two years 1 (pi £^y g lin succession 3io dipped a fioek of about J ?^^v [Q 5 gM\ 20,000 Sheep, part with Little's Fluid fS % Qfo} g, flpV *n<^ lp reßfc 'w'^l other Dips, and encli IMm *S|?** g 1^ V year found the Sheep dipped with y r *^i.|'|-',VLittle's'-"Pluid produced i lb.y .* >\ g JjlttlG 8 more tcool per jlet.ee than S JLlttlC S /FLUID DIPN. % Bh«eP;J^POWI)ER:DIP\-..: # rNON..POrSONriukv^ S»»w^ * (POISONOUS); \ LOCAL AGENT, ...em jamesof. 4SHBUR7ON AND, RAKA/A} r > E.—l Gallc" of Fluid or 1 libs >t rowdeiv itiates 100 Galiom



GEOME JAMESOB WOOL, GKAIX, AND, OENERAL MERUHANT, HAS FOR SALE Seed Wheat;-Oats, & Barley. : —also— bluestone, plough shares, oils, fencing wire, staples, tea. sugar, floul >oap, candles oatmeal, & general farm stored. l»fl*\l\ PIPJBS—AII Slze§. -A-O-BTSTT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND.FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEALAND.



I ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris* T" E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —From the for niule 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, m boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. : Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduliue —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies'toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet Avater Oriza-Water — r Conceiitrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-rle- Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums m ; good health and preventing decay, Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza - et - Oriza-Lys—Perfutnes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren : dering the hair soft and brilliant, and ; preventing it froTrt falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles oh the face, . Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Leiacios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incolpre Viplette of the; very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Qriza Suave white heliotrope Bou iquafc of th^ fl( Wet



FrRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one oi Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms, Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 5J 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. ■ ; '



,/ASHBURTON GUARDIAN//, Published Daily, , Office : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billhead^ Memod Pamphletß Handbill a Invitation Cards' Menu**, Uaccipt Forms 0 Posters, ' ' Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes*



PRIZE Ji/LmDJ^l-L GOD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS 1 i_^ URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE'



THE BEST PAINT m the -WORLD 1 — Any shade from Phre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest /A.:' paint with India Rubber, forming | 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 m every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint m 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 (m the same time) and given as perfect gatisfac ion as the Rubber Paint.



■9 PHOTOGRAPH!^*.::, 218 High Sfcreel, Ohristchurch



SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!! ! HOLLOWAY'S PIUS yyiITMMT, 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, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puicily yield to the potent free of these* well-known Piils, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMEKx HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It hoals every kind of sore, ulcer and ' wound more certainly than any otho known salve. Its marvellous penetratin .j powers render it invaluable m 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 a to remove Scurf and every species of jkitt disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford at (late 533 Oxford sfc.) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for ueo. m ahnos every language. l-jp' Purchaser should look to thy. Abel on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriomf



I TAMES PAIN AND SONS O 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworoh Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. .AO, L.15, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, j The Largest Wholesale House m the World j usorated Price List ipp]'.cation.



THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it ptills the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf earbo lafced or other beverages, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed m the mottle. Designed to* ohe use of hotels, restau -ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m ap'pearanac and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactujpd by the E. WAI/KER TOOL COMPANY



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., 6.20 p.m. ; and on Moil 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 arid. Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyri, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromorej daily, 6.30 ! a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslov, Hinds, And . Tetnuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 I p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, 'Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m.; Gerakline, daily, 10.30 a.m; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tueada3 7s, Thursdays, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashburton 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. ; Wheatsfcono, Af.hton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m- ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, r.esdays, 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 jharged oue'shilling.



I 8W VITALITY;- DR OHIIROmLLS ' Syrup o Hypophosphito of Limo proscribed by the faculty for j the euro of oonnumptkm, Chronic Cough and (Jonoml Tcbilifcy i t oiumus two of the principal ingre 1 dicnts necessary for building up the Human Frame,'and which are considered loficiont m tlio above complahits, viz.,. hottf/horux and ! wu'. It cannot be tor ighly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and m oases Aluscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat wquired a world-wide reputation, Each bottle bears Dr Chuichill's signature Price, . ' Prepared only bj (j WATSTS nHBMISI OWANN OH EMI ST. jio Oastiglione Varis



4 SHBURTON QOTJNTY HUM TJDI.UB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE : . "■,■'" '/ :.. ON Friday, tut;us! -21, 1891. PATBONS-^Hon. John McLean, Matthew S«itt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-Presidents— G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. G. 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. Stabter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk;of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. Handicapper—J. Cresswell.



GENERAL RULES, 1. The Committee reserve to bhetnse yes the right of refusing any entry, and m the weather of postponing the meeting from day] to day or for any longer period. 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that 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 m all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the scales if required, i 4. All horses must be ridden m 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 m writing, and accom paniea (/>/ feu, ttainc, age, ani description of horse, and colors of rider, and must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights wi be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9L - ACCEPTANCES Acceptances must be made to the Secre tary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, August 19, 1891. POINT TO POINT STEEPLE CHASE. The Annual Point to Point Steeplechase, 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, Ashburton, by 12 o'clock on the day of the Race. i T IE J. IOOKS, A 1 $102 "i. \ :Mon. Secretary,



PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys ; second horse to reseive 3 soya from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Afhburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, ss. About two miles; over eight flights of ■hurillos, 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 lOst. 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 m a piece of plate or m 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. Three-quarters of a. mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of Jo 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 riders allowed 71bs. En trance, 15s. About two miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 sovsj 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 memberß ot 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 m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. 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



THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED' NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices,— 30,000 FRUIT TREES Oons.sr np of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Poncho* Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent, sorts receutly imported from England and America, and ow offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. "All the scrts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable f for estivation here, fire rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense 'luring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and snail, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000'MACROCARPA \ ' : , One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the coloiiy ; and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than Q50,000 Forest Trees Including Finus Insignis, one and two years, . Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, \sh, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous >ther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, % 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 m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the traded THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge,



COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers £6000 WORTH OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS, AT W W. SPENCER & CO/s -5- MUST BE SOLD ~ "DKE'VTOUS to that awful day, the 17 day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins m July. x NOW OR NEVER x Metfs Heavy Overcoats, 20s White BlanketH. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, *!\& each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7Jd per pair Menrs and Boys' Ties, 2d each Men's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4|d. A splendid Winter Dress for 6s lid per doz. Flannels 10£ d, ll|d, and la, worth double "Flannelette, 4s 3d per doz. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, 3d per yard Feathers, 3d each ; Flowers, Id each Women's and Children s Hats, 2d each Women's Tweed Ulster^ worth llsftd, for 3s : 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. We defy New Zealand to compete with us m BOOTS for quality and price. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 9s lid Meft's Bluchers, 6s 6d Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth 10s 6d. Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' Elastic and Button Boots, from 2s 9d at TTT TIT QFENCT3R & f*\o W . W . iOPEINCER & \J0 9 THE ARCADE.



IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO RESIDENTS, OF ASHBIJRTON AND DISTRICT. jr. Mixon, Tailor, Of ChUistohtjrcHj BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of Tailoring. fjj3F J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fib is Guaranteed m the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the beat houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers wf o will b© disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tanckbd Streft, AsHBtiBTON, & Colombo Street, Christchurch. 6



JAMES BAKER TIMBEB JfISBGHANT, AND GENERAL FidRNITURE AWD V4NCT GOOD'S WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TJMJRNITURE and Picture Frame JP made to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. A^so WIESNUK PIANO*



ASK YOUR GROOER J'OK CAN'T B 3 BEAT QZi ttAJSLLISGr POWDER /""I UARANTEEB absolutely pure, and ', VIT proved to be the best for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastky. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, 'id, Is, *md 2s each, and wholesale by Khe manufacturer, ... G. E. WARBtTRTON, Chemist, "The Pharmacy," 6+loo T J M A R U.



Andrew Orr's ©HOE AT 'SAMS. MABVEL OF CHEAPNESS. feast 14 Bays Oi' THE p ' tt B A T g A L E OF HIGH CLASS i DRAPERY, CLOTHING,. AND B 0 0 T 8, AT Awlrew: Prtfs., 90 PIECES FRENCH MERINOS vnd CASHMERES at f S lO|d formerly JJs Otl