The Ashburton Guardian.

AsHBURTOisr: Wedneßday, Noyember l-f 9 1891.

PRICE : ONE PENY.

VOL. XIII. NO. 2511.



Busin nrs Notices. ij^Oß COUGHS, COI7DS, BroncEjite, JO Asthma, Influenza. Consumption, Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squills Tolu, et«., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demulcent expec - torant, for Coughs, colds and ehe&t complaints EAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds ig equally serviceaWe for Horses and Cattle. T7~AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inlS euralgia Jl\. Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron, etc T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, _l J an agreeable aperient. COAGULINE.— Cement for broken articles. - Sold Everywhere- Manufactory, Stockport, England TTIOR the Blood is the Life.Clark s work 1 Jj famed Blood Mixture, warrantedte cleanse the blood from all ins j) unties, from whatever causes arising. For scrofulla scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and ■ores ©f all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemists'. and patent medicine vendors everywhere , Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drag Co., Lincoln England TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AIND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l|d to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN, and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all 5 Ihe Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions • ■ ■ , . /^\NEboxcf Clark's B *1 Pills ia[war " " ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pair.B in fcho back. Guaranteed hue from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent, medicine vendors Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Ceunties Drug Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. _•



i üblic Notices. •• DOLL~s7 TOYS, SILKS, & FANCY l» GOODS. " i WOOLS IN ALL COLOURS & MAKES Mrs Adams t /"lAN ASSURE the Public of Ashbucton County, or any part of Canterbury, . that for Variety, Quality, and Price, you cannot do better than call at S.aunders' r Buildings. : " V 1 Inspected Invite J. Koonesolicited to huy. APRONS, PINAFORES, AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING A SPECIALITY^ SUITS TO MEASURE, j rpHE Large** Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to choosa from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Co^e and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOT HIVG MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS I?. ■ Tyo^.N TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES Mr§ Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. ) A DIES will find the Stock very I J Replete in FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, OHRISTCHURCH. T^TATIONAL TI/TUTUAL T*FE ASSOCIATION OF A U S T RA L A S I A. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year', XBOSJ.



KBATING'S WOHM TABLETS A PtmEiiY Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or ' THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins by all Chemists PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KEATING,London. Expob* Chemist and Drpbgist XT EATING'S~POWDER, t£ EATING'S POWDER, TrEATING'S POWDER, TZ EATING'S POWDER, 17 EATING'S POWDFR, t7" EATING'S POWDER, YBUGS, PLEAS, j KILLS] MOTHS, BEETLES, [ PLIES. O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLSSS TO ANIMALS, JJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, , /•BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES VFLIES, . but is unrivolled in destroying FLEAS, BTGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, MoSQUITOEL, and every other species of The Public ate Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in Tins only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A HURELY VEGETABLB SWEEIMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild'pre- ; paration; and is" especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BkAfICARDS ICtotNEOF IRON nTT TO



TNTENDING Policy Holders in this 1 very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate in the BONUS to be de clared at the close of tfie year 1892^ thus participating in TWO BONUSES in Four xears. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Eate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted. exceed £500,000. T E. WALTON* Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton.' 7j~\ TO O A PER DAY to be {§£/ 1 eOf made by persons of • either sex, in their own localities, at work tor us. New business. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. 3So 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 tim don't delay, but write to us at once.— SiNSON and Co, Portland Maine United States ' Family Dairy Ghurns, Factory Churu Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paperf



And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLAtf CHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., US A] Established 1818 VAN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original All others are Imitations; MB^MVo not rely on Quacks or mmlW lmpostors, but if troubled with 121 Gonorrhoea or Gleet, White* or any «MABI cure. Proprietor*, the «^^— — £wns Chemical Cofß^M CINCINNATI, O. v- s-A- .^^P^W



APPROVED by the Academy "of Medicine j of Paris, are especially recommended I I>y *he Medical Celebrities of the World for J Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the I early «tagen of Consumption, Constitutiona 1 Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through-, out the Colonies ." THE LENTtTVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTjpLON is an Infallible remedy Jj for Catarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Yeaks prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOftO#S PASTE OF v EPINAX A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBOIf is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thioat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITA TIONS. REYNAL SONS kt Co., Chemists 28, Rots Taitbout Pabts. B« B. S E V M O U It SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scam of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber require attending, ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances <\s cases present <? such materials as patitnts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide 'Laughing Gas aditninistered when required, Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p,m .1 Colombo Stbeist, CniißTCHaEca,



• Business Notices. r ' "Though imitated by many surpassed by none, LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu uon) DUNEDIN. i MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS '"PHIS very popular Establishment coi. ---l tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. _^ WE have much pleasure in calling attention to a Line of Beautiful Worsted Suitings just opened up —just the thing for the incoming season. Also just opened up, a splendid Hue of Worsted Trouserings. These aie all English Goods. Al<*o in Stock, — HAIRLINES, a Grand assortment. Saddle Tweeds 6 iS Worsted Coatings a cj^ Fancy Vestings ■■« 3J' Covert Coatings *J3 P* ■ . . , c J2p Irish Friezes |g 2. Wilson's Bannock'>arns cr* Fox's Series » Tweed Suitings *g Hi Worsted and Cotton .3 Cords. c H. & E. Oaighead, MERCHANT TAYLORS. Premises lately occupied by Mr Lublow opposite Mitchell and Turner, Tancrjbd Street.



Business Notices. , , Mr \\. F. Tliomp§on, QUR6EON "pvENTIST, O URGE ON JLyENTIIT, 218 HIGH STREET OHRISTOHUROH Hours—lo a.m, to 6 p, in Having purch<ised Dr N. A. Neeiy's Dental practice,; MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 21 GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S COCOA riPEAKFAST 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 oocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many hea^y 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 pven tendency to disease. Hundreds of siibtle maladies are floating aroundjus readytiattack wherever there is a weak point. We rrtaj escape many a fatal shaft by keeping 'our selves well futlfied with good food aild a properly nourished frame.—See artiold in the " Civil Service Gazette."



Madd simply with boiling watef or milk. • Sold in |«Ib packets by Grocers labelled thai james epps and oa HOMCEPATIO CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND, LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S \ Syrup 6 Hypophosphlte of Lfm« proscribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility ft ontains two of the principal ingre^ dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz.. Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Oompound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES Li real Brain Food, and in eases .Vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion has inquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr ChuichiU'a signature Price, Prepared only by (J WANN nHEMIST : HWANN VJHBMIST, ue Castiglione Paris ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILB ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



Sporting. ashburtosjracimTlTbT SPRING MEETING. Wednesday Sc Thursday, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. President—E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Vice president—Chas. W. Purnell. Jcdge— Matthew Stih. Stewakds—C. W. Pur nell, S. Brown, Hugo Friedlander, E. Gates, J. 0. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, P. Russell, and D. Thomas. Treasurer^—D. Thomas. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlauder. Handicapper— | J. Cresswell. Starter—D. Thomas, | PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee cf the Canter j bury Jockey Club.) > FIRST DAY. 1.— Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 soys j 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 soys ; second horse 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. .Nomina tion, 2 povs ; acceptance, 2 soys. 4.—WINDERMKRE HANDICAP, of 30 SOYS ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10a. s.—Novel Race, of 25 sovg. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after j the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Four furlongs. Entrance, 10s, 6.— Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s 7.—Lonobeach High-Weight Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from th« stake. District horses only. Minimum weight lOst. One mile. Nomination, j 15s; acceptance, 10s. j



Offices—Tancred Street Ashburton npO Encourage the saving of small sums _L 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 at 5 per dent „ ,> 6 or longer | periods at 5£ „ i For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. TizTTBRPoiERiT"



SECOND DAY. 1. —Laomhor Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horae 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina-' tion, 15s ; acceptance, los. 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN DICAP, of 55 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; accept ance, 1 soy. 3. —Disposal Stake?, of 30 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 8s fc, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. Entry, 10s. 4,—Winchmobe Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only* One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 5.— Open Welter Handicap, of 40 sovsj second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. 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; eC;ept-» ance, 15s. RULES ANQ*|tEGULATIONS. The meeting will be hald under the Rules of Racing. No entry will be reoeived except on the condition that all claims, disputes, 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 in 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 in the said district during the same period. Five per cent will be deducted from tne gross of all moneys payable in 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 panitd by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colon of rider, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at the Club Room, Com mercial Hotel, Ashburtou, 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 in 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 Maidsn Plate and Novel Race must be in 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 in the evening of the first day's races. , y EDWARD SAVNDERS, Score ary



11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ±J ■ 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, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely pei£ fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Ineorore, superior quality, I rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-Oriza —New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the | perfume o new mown hay» Oriza-Aciduline —IToilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs or Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water i Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de- Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza • Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the tepth 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-Lacie (Oriza Milk}—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re 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 o e youth. Or zaline-Coloiante (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 Violette of the very most exquisite perfuifte, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quetoftfostkwwi



•» ■■■■■■ fiy Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.] ASK YOUR GROCER FOR S± L /HIA^A. B /SV \ N.Z. INDUSTRIAL OAZETOR PV'T I PrtX S j£Jm\ c blendirjg is entirely atien- VS. V I VWV # fl&iisi* "% ded t0 by WW- Nelson himself , ' -•- B iMs%£%\ % v;' 10 is a Taster of great eiperi- B #iMMI£T\ tt cnce- an<! ')as had « special IN THE B /r^KSSsjbA trailing in the art." I B k'LW^^\' \ TIM AHU HERALD. • V\ff\ m. i X\ B / ifufwfflHx '%"Tiis firm deserves the sup. "I J W I V/ B S \ m Porto'a" purchasers ofTe* V/ Hi B /© n»Silßn -A %»s the m tide they oHerlt B /v f^NMM^s f\ m suportor to anything vm Hit M //* *Jw™s3«M>J "?\ % have seen in this Colony." ' ,tw\>e / /& ffllff! n \ PRESS. .^V^IN ■ B f£ <<^<m*mi^ %" Mr. Nelson is a pro. THOU3H # /* J^tyffi^mMtL ;\ % er> PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLANf), WELLINGTON-, CHBISTOHURCH, AND J3UNEBIN. OiiiNT^ EVERYWHERE. 11. xVf. CAESON, 'AGENT, ANbjOLD BY THE PmolPAj^BTo™o;BraßS_ T. '" ~BTErOMAN"T"~" SOOTHING POWDERS •FOR CHIIiDKEN CUTTING TEETH.



CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this -well-known Family Medicine has been large y tested m all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS, Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the foul following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :—- ■ Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN,'CHEMIST WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet, 2nd.—Each single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with Wo EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l^d and 2s 9d each. _____ Kempthorne, Pbosseb and Go. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company established 0' ... ..; 1859j CAPITALS-ONEMILLION. PKEMIEE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS. \ ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES^ GEOEGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PEOMPT CASH BU\EBS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest matitet price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORES, We3t Street Ashburfcon, on favorable terms. Ccrnsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rk'/3S, ——:o:- : ROLLITT & CO,, CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES: West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN £fl> and Ifl) PACKETS. 21b FAJSTOY CANISTERS and 51b aha 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS. * TRY THESE BLENDS ,(( 2s if 2s 41 "% /^'is 8d \^ ft 3s \ ( CROWN)] (f EAGLE !§ f..Exfcibition \ t '• £LUB l\ ■\v pc? *b- 7 V per lb. /> V par lb / V per lb / One trial will establish their constant t»se» To be obtained from H ZANDER



j Business JMoticeV,, THE STANDARD ; ( fire Sc Marine XnaiiranoQ Company OF NEW ZEALAND ' With Unlimited Liability or Shabbholdebs. CAPITAL -£I,OOO,OOOO~STERLING.. TjIIRE 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 Pjsksoss Holding Situa* tions of Trust Cuarahtebd. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 Saunders' Buildings, A shburton. TTNWALD GROCERY, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY ESTABLISHMENT Andrew Terras, (Late op HiNfis,) HAS much pleasure in announcing that he will open the above Business on THURSDAY, October 1, in me premises next to Mb J. Heseltine's Saddlery Shop, Great South Road, TINWALD, and trusts his old friends in the District, and many new ones, will f?v<r him with a share of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare- with any in the District. CARTS will mn for Orders and Delivery to Customers. ANDREW~TERRAS, GENERAL STOREKEEPER^ IT I N WAL D. . 9j 179 TINWAID RACING (IE ANNUAL MEETING, To be held on the RACECOURSE, TINWALD, osr Friday, January 1, 18 9 2,



f husine-- s Kotices. UENRY . 7ANiER; . I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex lonic, my Season's Supply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, TURNIP SEEDS, ir eluding EVERY VARIETY. ALSO,™ MANGOLD SEED, MANGOLD SEED, CARROT SEED, CARROT SEED, RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED, All of the Purest Quality, and Tests can be seen at my office. . FERTILIZERS IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO (Received First Order of Merit at last Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christchurch.) IS.AXJS lT—(Specially iov light soils.) ftHEEP fIffiEABBM gHEEP_g BEAKS! ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, BURGiON & BALL'S.



TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILED & RAW LINSEED OILS. GROUND & 'LUMP RADDLE. <„ RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC., ETC. , GROCERIES 11 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 in a position to undersell any local Grocer. [ The prices have been greatly reduced for CASH ONLY, and those in 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 wt any other firm in Ashburton. Remember for CASH ONLY. Only the best quality kept in Stock, and Goods delivered any where in town or at station. A complete Assortment of the Best Brands of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, » CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HENRY 7ANDEE, E NET ZJAND EX, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, \ ; Australian Mutual Provident Sociefcv "~~T^gT"russell, ~~ BARRISTER and SOLICITOR cimis'Tciiuiicii: Branch Office—East Street, A £11 B liß TOK ! (Near .H. Zander's.) 6 157



President—Dr. Tweed. Vice-presi dents—Messrs D. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, and H. H. Wright. Judgjb Mr M. Stitfc. STEWARDS^MesBrB G. .fames. M. Scott, D. Thomas, M. Stitfc, C. M. Strachey, B. H. Wrifjhfc, E. Gates Dv. Tweed, T. Stone, E. G. Casp, B Hanks, J. M. Hampton, It. M. Cuthbertson. Starter—Mr D. Thomas. Treasurer—Mr E. Gates. Han die awe k, —Mr J. Cress well. Clerk 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 Ciub and N.Z. TroUing Association.) 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high." One mile and a half. 2. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; entrance, 15a. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile. 3. Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 50 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to recoivo 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half. 4. Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys ; nomination, lO.s ; acceptances, 10s. The second horsa to receive 5 soys out of the stake. Weight not lcs than lOst. About three miles. 5. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. The second horse 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 second 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 horso -winning; both the*.foregoing events, such horse to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongs. ' 8. Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys j entrance, 10s. For horses that have ; never won public money. Catch heights. Half a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under th Rules of Racing. The Trotting Raca under the Rules of- the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except oil the condition i.hat all claim?, 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 tke carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. The races are ope:i to any horse commonly resident in the district from the Ist October, 1891, to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person wh«> has resided in the district for the same period 4. The district above-mentioned is bounded on the north by tfie Selwyn River, and on the south by the Waitakt River.. 5. Five per cent will be. deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance wiLh this progrunmo for Lhc expenses of the course. 0. All uouiinati-jiis, acceptances, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. Nominations 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 in writirig and in the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hetol Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 12, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights will bo declared on or about December 26 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Nomi nations for Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel. Tinwald, not later than p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 30, 1891. E. J. FOOKS, lOtlo* How. Ses,



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