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MANUFACTURERS TO HEJt MAJESTY Bl APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES HOBBS, HART, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, aid Party-Wa.. Doors, \ Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON ENGLAND. Manufactories WharncHfle Works, Arlington street London N .ABSOLUTE* PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAJNT SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extens.ofc of fise. Color cards and test shingles with inslru.: tions and proofs of on materials well furnished HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who have not tried it, shoaid ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, astry, kc Family Dairy Churns, Factory~Ghiiu«» Factory Butter "Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy PaperJ And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices, PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 READ "THE MIRKOR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politica Literary, and Dramatic paper to be PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, Price 3d, by the Centennial Printitfg *,nd Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne. „ W. J, BUSH AND CO. • ..* . ■ ' .'■■ TJISTILLEKS <md IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIQ ESSENCES. SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is dpuble the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales .Cider, ChampagneJ &c. Ariiilery Lane LondonJ -PI T0 JQA pER DAY to be cWX <^yC made by persons of either sex, in their own loialities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above fche same as none. We will start you. No space explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy* The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and in s ructions mailed free. Now is the thre don t delay, but write to us at once.— ?JTJ«T °" Portlan<* Maine; United States. THE ASHBURTON~GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will lie as follows, viz:— If PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post, 37s Od IF .BOOKED. P,cr Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, bypo&t, 21s 6d „ Year ..." 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d if-booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as P»«y^y»t ' . : • ■ -•■ ,■•■ ■ -..■■:■



Stephens Bros/ MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. j To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. TTAVING Just Competed Extensive I ! Alterations, no as to provide better facilities for the extension and re quirements of our Rapidly Liereasing Trfsde, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoiniug Premises, where we will carry on in conjunction with our GPOCtfRY Sr. 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 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, Staples, Forks, Rakes, ! Shovels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, I Tatoo and other Oils. Lubricating &<s. y &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 Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, coods returned if not satisfactory, Customers waited upon for orders. is our Motto. "^^ Stephens Bros* 9 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 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, ingrt dients 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 Dj Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t (be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to* be found in the flesh, thus 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 I. TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. „ 754 Washington Street, New Yobx, GRATEFUL—COMFORTING EPPS'S COCOA BPEAKFAST] BY a thorough knowledge of the iratnra! laws which govern the operations oi digestion and nutrition, and by a carefu' application of the fine properties of wel selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided otn breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavj doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use o: much articles, of diet that a constitution maj be built tip unxil strong enough to resist evei tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtl maladies are floating around}us ready to attacl ; wherever there is a weak point. We mai escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and i properly nourished frame.—See article ii the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water o: milk. Sold in |-lb packets by Grocers labelled tlm JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST LONDON, ENGLAND ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILBJ ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tancred Street Ashburtos fTV) 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 deposited, up to the date 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 afc 5 per cent „ „ 6 or longer periods at 5^  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS . Manager. W. T Kißpion~ WILLS STREET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBXJRTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M..R.C.V.5., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Clapham. 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 fee our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules "ft ill always be bserved:—; 1. A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning back the clinch in drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is often left 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 simptons of navicular disorder, tije sole should not be cut. - 3. The shoe 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 teudoua 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 r points of qualitf. between the hand made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is mported andit should be 1 insisted upon that they be uot used in tb« OolonyV



GEOBGE JAMESON WOOL, GRAIN", AND GENERAL MERCHANT, HAS FOR SALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. —ALSO— ; BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FE!NCING£WIR£, STAPLES, TEA. SUGAR, FLOTJI 10AP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORES. 1 10. ~ DRAII PIPES—AII SiKes. FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEALAND. /V IiITTLE'S Fluid Dip /ij\ Powder Dip (NON-POISONOUS). M (POISONOUS* MR. BELCHER, of #LiTTLE'S\^R- C J. HAEPEB, » Kaiapoi (writing August, af Canteibury Rimholder, 1890) :—" Found Sheep My^*" "-^-oL (writing June, 1890):— Dipped with Little's^ •aV'VtP 7)rp* m "Found the Powdei Fluid produced i£lbs. f %&^JL,*Z*£S VHttle trouble to mix * ■tore wool each j 'YZtj%****>^ was ver7 effective; (which fetched |d. #>^f J^*" *^4,S^w% leftthewoolmgood per lb. more) than MJr j£sfei. condition; safer the wool of Mf j^ \^ t^an °^'er P0 ** d i Gain m Wool 8 • fiWk. GILLANDERS, of SouthlandYV cry cheap' J,G\ M I (writing March, 1890), said:—Two years 1 (©a c :^5 M lin siiccossion lie dipped a flock of about I iC^ # Bl 20'000 Sheep ' Partwith Little's Fluid I®\ ($} r^ M and the rest with othei Dips, and (Bacli iMm M \ year found the Sheep dipped with / * I ' ,\ Little's Fluid produced i li> / T .A* ,\ " JLilttlG S mO re wool per jlec.ee than f JulttlC S #FLUID DIP N^^tho other sheep. >^powOER DIP\ . (POISONOUS). " "\.. L 00AL 7 oSTm T, 6EO, JAMESON 4SHBUR7ON AND RAKA/A .■ ; .[ Gallo" of Fluid or 1 libs >t Powder, makes lOO^Gallons '^^^^&m DURABILITY IS TRUE FCONOMY. JJbSJI ROBERT lURBAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKKR, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLATiQ of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—OoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, Crystals, &c. * JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold am Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signed Rings of all sizes A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommitfcses, School Committees &c. &c. Al 1 Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASEBURTON. . 2. PUBLIC TRUST jgig. OFFICE OF NiT rHE Public Trust' Ofbco of New Zealand offers great advantages to its elienl including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trusts The following comparison of: business between bli9 years 1879 and 1889 will showfch progress made :— 1879-80. 18895 Cash receipts ._ ... £11,813 ... £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Securitiks- General Investment Account , £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... , 172 ... 258 Probates and trusts 14 30 Wills provisionally accepted 1 ... -12 Letters received ... ... 2,1255 ... 10,326 Letters despatched . c 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON., District Agent. ■TIT E ARE LANDING E X "OTA XI " AND JTJLETRAJ3- Bed Clover White Ulover Cowgrass Alsike ;, Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITYJJAND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT HATKS. FOR SAIuE-— DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT FRIEDLAIDER 'BROS.



PHOTOGRAPHED, 218 High Streel, Ohnstchurißh._ 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 a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Pakit, 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 <is 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 satisfac ion as the Rubber Paint. ~ JENSEJSi'H" PRIZE MEDAL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS' URE tasteless, digestible; v ashburton guardian, Published Daily, Office : Burnett. Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, includinj Billheads" Memoa Pamphlets Handbills, 'Invitation Cards Msnu", Receipt Forros 1' Poster*, Oper Dodgers . Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes etc FIRST-CLASS * AMERICAN ORGAJS NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain ont oi Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms, Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply v Mail " and " Giiar dian Office. OKIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, x c grand's special products _Lj — 1 Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —From the for mule of Dr 0. Reyell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Onza-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-Aciduline—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 water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-xle- Cologne.' Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —r An extract for preserving the teeth and gumn 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 soffc and brilliant;-and preventing it from falling off. ' Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on die face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)--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 in boxes, the bottle only without accessories' Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oiiza Suave white heliotrope Bou" quet of the flcwev



iM VjT'tftlTY JDJR CHUKOHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility It contains two of the principal ingre clients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., hoaphorux and '.*»»■. It.cannot be tor highly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSFHITES ia real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat vc^ired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Ohm chill's signature Price, xTepared only bj Cj WANN HHEMISI OWANN \J HEM I ST. .ue Uastiglione 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 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. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, 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, -\nd Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Aahburton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs :lays, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m.; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somera Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Monday! and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone Af.hfcon, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed nesdays. and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. Elgin Wakanui, Seaview, Seafielcl, an( Kyle,. -Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B. —Letters containing anything o value should be handed to the Postmaste: to be registered. 'Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registerec and jharged one"shilling. THE WALKED COSK BXTKA.CTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. It? ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows thu ediment to remain undisturbed in th> mottle,, Designed hu ohe use of hotels, rsstai .ants saloons, clubs and families, Orm mental in appearanae and full nick* plated. Special terms to jobbers Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL CO^FAN^ TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.C, and 21, Walworcr Road, S.E. HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, The Largest Wholesale House in Ihc World usbrared Price List application. SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!! ! HOLLOWAY'S PHIS Alii JiITMBHT. THIS UNIVERSAL MFIHCINE 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 Avholc bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puicdy yield to the potent free of these well-known Pills, 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 OINTMKNx I 3AS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known isalvs. Its marvellous penetratin » powers render it invaluable in all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES' 1 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 opecies of okin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford ,st.) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for u.«e. in ahnos every language. jjg^' Purchaser should look co thy, abel on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spurioutf .....



ASK YOUR GROCER ■ ■ ■■•■ FOX ■ " • '• ■'■ ' CAN'T BJ BEAT J3A.KIfSO POWDER /"I UARANTEED absolutely pure, and \JX proved to be the best for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastry. Bold by all leading Grocers in Tins, <xl, Is, and 2s each, and wholesale by *;he manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, " The Pharmacy," 6+loo T I M A R U, JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE A$D ■V4NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrison s Auction Mart, TTWRNITURE and Picture Frame iJD made to order in any design al shortest notice- Sole Agent in Ashburton for Olegg eranibulators. Also WIE.SNfrR PIANOB. IMPOBTANT NOTICE. TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. Nixon, Tailor, Of Chkistohurch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises in Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, in all brandies of Tailoring. l^ 3 J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fib is Guaranteed in the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the best houses in Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. j. Nixon, tancred street, .Ashburton, & Colombo Street Christchurch. 6 I COMPETITION IS TEIE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers £6000 WORTH O; F DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND B O O T S, AT W. W. SPENCER «& CO.'s -7- MUST 13E SOLD -=- "PREVIOUS to that awful day, the JC day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins in July. x NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20s White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Pleavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s fid Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, Hd each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7|d per pair Men's and Boys' Tie?, 2d each M'.-n'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 Is, worth double. Flannelette, 4s 3d per doz. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, 1 d per yard Feathers, 3d each ; Flowers, Id each Women's and Children's Hats, 2d each Women's Tweed Ulsters, worth HsGd, for 3s ; 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. We defy New Zealand to compete with us in BOOTS for quality and price. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 9s lid Me.i's Bluchers, 6s 6d Women's strong Elastic Bides, 6s 9d worth 10s 6d,, Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' Elastic and Button Boots, from 2s 9d afc V TX T QPENCER& i^iO \\ . VV . lOPENCER 4VO, THE AKCADE, Andrew Orr's Cplm: it kvi/i:. MATTEL OF CHEAPNESS. liiist 14 Hays OJT THE pREAT Q: A L E OF HIGH CLASS DBAPMIRY, CLOTHING, ' AND 13' 0 0 T 8, AT Andrew Orf's. 90 PIECES FRENCH MERINOS and CASHMERES at IS lO£<l formerly 3sf 9d



THOS. SEALY, ! THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASH BUR T ON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Oomist ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c.,includ- I 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 larjje orchard planting or srcall gardens. All the sorts have been tested in our trial grounds, and any kinds nob teaching a high standard Of merit, or in any way unsuitable for estivation here, are rejected. Thifs system has been carried outatconsiderable expense during 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 550,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, 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, Filberis, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs,* Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Koota, and all other things usually found in a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the tradejj THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, A SHBURTON QOTJNTY HUltfT CJLCB. ANNTJAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE ON Friday, August 91,. 1891. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Sdtt, and E. G. Wright. President- 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. EoUitt. Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A, Hewaon. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer —A. J. Kelly. Handicapper—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 3 sovsfrpm the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Aehburton County Hunt Club, Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, os. . 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 lOst. Maiden riders . allowed 7lbs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such V * course and jurats as the Stewards shall , direct. N.B. —The winner of this race to ' have the option of raceiving the prize in a piece of plate or in specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsovs, no weight *rader LOsb. F>r horses that .have never been nominated for a handicap or classic raceJ Post entry, 10s, to goto the fund. Three-quarter* of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soya from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburtotf County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71'»s. 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 Bland 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 1 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 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 clay 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 in 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. 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 panied Off fi.'t>, name, a;e, an I, description of horse, and colors of rider, and must bo in the -hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashlmrton; not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891- WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES Acceptances must be made to'lh'j Sccrc tar ; not later than 9 p.m. on \V EDNESDAY, August 19, 1891. POINT TO P.)INT STEEPLE CHASE. The Annual Point to PouifStoeplcjlmsc, for a Trophy vain;; 10 soys, given !>y t c Club, will be licdl on MONDAY, Alight 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to ho made to the Secretary, C mmißrcial- Hotel, Ashlmrton, by 12 o'clo A^on the day <>f the Rico. ■ ■ . , :.. -.'.-. . 15. J:/-KOOK:S, ■■■.:■■ ■ $102 ' . U"». S«ui;«Uiry.