The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiii. no. 2524.

ABHBURTOIV: Thursday, November 26, 1891.

PRICE: ONE PENNY.



Businers Notices- T7X)R COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitii JD Asthma, Influenza. Consumptioi Ac. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lir seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squil! Tolu, et«., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demulcent expec tonrat, for Coughs, colds and ches complaints IT-AY'S Compound, for Cougha am St. Colds is equally serviceable fo Hones and Cattle. RAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inS saralgii Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinin Iron, etc T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS .1 J an agreeable aperient. COAGULTNE.— Cement for broker articles. . Sold Everywhere- Manufactory, Stockport, England T7IOR the Blood is the Life. Clark s world P famed Blood Mixture, warratltedte cleanse the blood from all im.mritiesi from whatever causes arising. For sctofulla scurvy, ukin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d, and 11b each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land CountiesJDrug Co., Lincoln England rjnOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND J STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distrsssing 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 LINCOT^ and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG C<>., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesa'e Houses. Beware of imita tions | Z~\NE bo* cf Clark's B «. Pills v war , * " ranted to euro all discharges j from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and p*h.s in the l>ack. Guaranteed free from mercury, Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by ail chemists and patent, medicine vendors Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England lor sale by the wholesale Houses. llilFlill Tlßiffi A Pukely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most aareeablc 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. Exfokt Chemist anp Dbtjogist T£ EATING'S POWDER, TT" EATING'S POWDER, |£ EATING'S POWDER, T/ EATING'S POWDER, t£ EATING'S POWDFR, \r EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, FLIES. TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLBSS TO ANIMALS, tj armless to animals, /•bugs, FLEAS, KILLS-i MOTHS, BEETLES. FLIES, but is unrivolled in destroying FLEAS, BTGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, MqSQUITOEL, and ivery other species of The Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph ofTHOMASKEATiNG. Sold in Tins only* KgATT^'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WO&M TABLETS. KEATING'S WOftM TABLETS. A HTTEELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMKAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering, the only certain remedy for intestinal or thbead ■worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by aU Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLaNCARDS ~ lODINE OF IRON DTT T C APPROVED by the Academy oi Medicine of Paris, are especially recommended 'jy Ahe Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nor-e genuine unless signed ] Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HXpLON is an Infallible remedy J? for Catarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOKrKEV|S PASTE E P 1° N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBOS is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Throat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists 23, Rite Tajtbout Pakts. S« B. Seymour SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established .... ... ... 1869 Scale op 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 madi with a view to strict economy, regulatec by such circumstances '»s cases present oi such materials »a patitnts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Ga adlministered when required, Attendant 10 a.m. to 6 p.m 'Colombo Steejjt, Cuhihtchcjbou,



Public Notices. DOLLS, TOYS, SILKS, & FANCY m» GOODS. '»" / WOOLS IN ALL COLOURS & MAKES Us Mrs Adams J fc r\ AN ASSURE the Public of Ashburton V-^ County, or any part of Canterbury, , that for Variety, Quality, and Price you n0 cannot do better than call at SaUnders' or Buildings. '•a fnspected Invited. Ko one solicited to buy. me APRONS, PINAFORES, AND LADIES' S, UNDERCLOTHING A SPECIALITY. m SUI7S 7 O MEASURE. TpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever slwwn H _ in Ashburton to \t chooMfrom. n .QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE a.' ' ' —~- d Cone and sec the prices I" ' . ■ I ASHBXmTON \ CLOTHIVG MAR 7. \ iAtNbERS BUILDINGS 5 .. .1?. ■:,\ )S~O v N • TO TOWN AISD COUNTRY LADIES . Mm Popk, 1 HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK SCOTCH & ENGLISt FINGERINGS, llus determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. I A DIES will find the Stock very ' .i Replete in FANCY A HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, 0 Fl Jl I S T C H U R C H. ( -RATIONAL TMTUTUAL JJ™ ABSOCJ. TION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. ( 13oiniH Year, 18OS. "T NTEN DING, 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 the year 1892, thus participating in TWO BOWSES in Four Years. ] SPECIAL ADVANTAGE*?. Low Rate 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. 77^ TO~O 1 PER DAY to be J3"; X cb "r made by persons of ( either sex, in their own localities, at work for 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. No space explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy. 1 The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as 1 much as men. Full particulara and in s ructions mailed free. Now is the ti-n don't delay, but write to us at once.— Sinson and Co. Portland Maine United States Mr W. F. Thompson, SURGEON -pvENTIST, URGEON JLyENTIST, ( 218 HIGH STREET CHRISTCHURCH \ i Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m : Having purchased Db N. A. Nbbly's ', i i' Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may | ! • be consulted at the above address. 2. j ■ ■ _J ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILB ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. r Ofiices—Tancred Street Ashburtos T) Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n ( the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards j received on Deposit, and Interest will be • allowed on every complete Pound j 5 deposited to be reckoned from the day . on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the da be 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 * >, v 6or longer periods at Of  For particulars apply, 9 EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. ffXV Impostors, but if troubled with *" t^^^^m Gonorrhrea or Gleet, White?, or any t BBWB unnatural dlsclinrge, go to the Checiist le ■^»B ami usk for »irf <*• It cures in ' id BF^2m » f<=w llft 5s w'tll'oia l!ie.* i(l or l'«Utctty . Ipfl o f adoctor. It Utlte uniwrtal American !



Business Notices. ** Though imitated by many surpassed by none 5 LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St*> '.ion) DUNEDIN. a ___ '» MRS SIT-K, PROPRIETRESS n _ „ THIS very popular Establishment coc tinues to afford very. superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire . the COMFORTS of HOME, combined witJr Vftry Moderate Charges i _■ 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 line of Worsted ' Trouserings. These are »U English Goods. Alko in Stock,— HAIRLINES, a Grand assortment. Saddle TVeeds ® Worsted Coatings s eg, Fancy Vestings g 5S' Covert Coatings "g P* ___ c x % Irish Friezes Jg S. Wilson's Bannock'vnm £• Fox's Heroes .— & Tweed Suitings *g a. Worsted and Cotton S Cords. £ H. & E. Crai&head, MERC HA NT TAILORS. Pri mises lately occu[)ied by Mr Lublow opposite Mitchell and Turner, Tancred Street. OH ZA PERFUMERY .~~ ;j 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris T EGRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I JLj — . i- 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 j f (rose, greon and white). \ Srtvon-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. Onza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, • i rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. . Aqua-Oriza—New toile* water, refreshing to the skin. ( Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the j



I. Halek X Co., "" WATCHMAKERS A JEWELLERS, >y (Next Bank of New Zealfcnd.} HAVING obtained the assistance o another first-class Wfttchmaker, customers may rely on getting':their work done promptly. First class workmanship at Lowest Christchurch Pricea. Ev ry description of Gold and Silver Jewellery made, to order or neatly rep lined on the premises. Our special line of Rotheram's English Levers, expressly made to our |[ own order, extra jewelled, dost proof c cases, and all the latest improvements, I,*; 1 are the most reliable timekeepers in the world ; satisfaction guaranteed. A few ~ good second-hand English and Anwricau I evers, Rpthei'Atn'a, ErliArdt's Benfiett'sj Walthatns and others in first iMss order ? and nearly new, very cheap and go»rmi * teed. fcJ I. SALEK & CO i J WATCHMAKERS & JKWELLERS, (Next of Bank Now Zealand.) "TOW V|TALITY DRCaUECHILLS Syrup 0 Hypophosphifce of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the <mre of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility It ontiun? two of the principal ingre. . dients necessary for building np the Human Frame, and which are considered ieficienl in the above complaints, viz., 1 hivphorns and L>mr. It cannot be tor ghlyi'ecommendedforDelica Childre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPornosrHiTEs iA real Brain Food, and in cams ( 11 uscular and Nervous Exhaustion hm acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Clnuchill's j Pripe, j cTepared only bj I QWANN HHEMISI \ HWANN UHEMIST. ue Oastifjlione v'aris ! ! ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, I Limited. /"IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and pther F SECUBITIES. c t BJLLS DIPCOUNTBD DAILY. t Offtck.—Cortißr of the Arcade and . Tancred Street. l -_ WM. HOIINE." F Munaffer iRoma^ERY, lIIEMO' TTAVE now in Stock and Landing ex » • • Rakaia " and * • Mamari "I \ I : n j 2 Tons .Sash Weights. 5 „ Barb Wire. ! 10 Casks Plough Shares. 4 Bales Plough Line. 8  Room Papers, Choice patterns. 75 Drums Boiled Oil. 2 Tons White Lead, 281b tins. h  Red Lead, t  Mixed Paints. 1 Case Aspinall's Enamel. Varnishes of all kind.*. 20 Tins Olive Oil. 30 Tins Colza Oil. 60 Cases Castor Oil. I 100 Tins Lubroline Oil. 150 „ Valvoline Oil. I' 30  Tins Sheep-mar king Oil. 3 Cases Leather Belting, 1| to 6in, 2  Perforated Zinc for Threshing Mills. w 5 „ Bedsteads. 1  Spring Balances. 2  Encine Packing., 1000 Yards Wire Netting. 2000 Feec Iron Pipe H to lin. 2 Casks Pumps. 3 Cases Carpenters' Tools. 25 Coils Rope, 1 to 3in. g Cases Spring-blind Rollers. 2 Casks Horse Shoes, 2  Files and Rasps 4 Cases Boot Protectors. 1  Augers and Brace Bits. 1 „ Table Cutlery. 1  Pocket Cutlery. 15 Tons Bar Iron. 2  Black Sheet Steel. 2 Casks Plough and Trace Chains. 4  Bolls, Locks and Hinges. 4 Cases Steel Trunks. 1  Hay Rakes. 3 „ Hay Forks, 12 Packages Spades and Manure Forks. 2 CasesE.P. Goods, consisting of Spoons,. Forks, Butter Knives, &c., &c. HOUSE FURNISHING IRONMONGERY IN GREAT VARIETY. Ironmouprer& As Importer**



perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies'toilets. i Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs oi Scotch | lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life J toilet water { Oriza-Water— Concentrated and lasting, • Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne: Gouttes - Oriza • Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the te^th 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. , Orizi-Lact,e (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive j lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, ! removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on die face, Crema Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For ■ producing a beautiful white com- ' plexion with the clearness and velvpfcy softness of youth. Or zaline-Coloirtnte (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 bobtle only without accessories j Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violetfce of the very' most exquisite perfume, quitiv a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quet of the fit whi GRATEFUL -COMFORTING EPPS'S "COCOA jiPEAKFAST BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operation 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 around.us ready to attack ! wherever there is a weak point. We ma^ escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our gelves well futlfied with good food and a ! properly nourished frame.—See article in ' the •* Civil Service Gazette." ' 1 Made simply with boiling -water or i milk. I Sold in J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus ' JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMO3PATIC CHEMIST LONDON. ENGLAND.. fTshi¥g~"¥ea¥on, iB9hT j I h FISHING TACKLE. g 2 » ■ (JD § g » « p: | * ** 8. | FISHING TACKLE. &S JUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," rom best English and American Manu facturers, a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff) Hooks, single, double, and treble; Mountings ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Basts, In great variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing lioonses can now be obtained from me. ■ | ALSO.-New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. 'HAM FRIEDLANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist-& Fancy Goods." SALONS DU COIFFURE



k .Ry Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Omlow.] \ 4SK YOUR GROCER FOR 1 JiO m \ V B. . 1 Vf\. A M /^ \ N.Z.IHDUSTRTAL OAZETTK, a*T I A9Q M M^JKk\ m" The blending is entirely alien- Vs V I VSVM # jmS^l \ de? *? hy Mr- Nelson hiaiieU ■ - **- m, /SteSE^l % v.lio is a Taster of great eiperi m jrjmFTf\X mence-.a«!l l>as had ■ special IN iHE m yf^SßnyL m trausing in the art." m I* M #iS^S\ % TIMARir HERALD. Vij* f*± «■». , f\ m M nSVWiipA %"T!iis firm deserves the sup Vfl D 1 W m M _^C Bagatj*. \ «, port of all purchasers oCTet ft "^ m Mq rl JMS* »t'*\ mas e'ie.ait'cle 'hey ofler it ..ACIN^ m MfS jrfi'Tf^SSm^. m" Mr- Nelson \% a pro vJv* M gif n^ygCMEjT -^L ana BY ALL w^f^9^v^^'^^^^i!^^^>l^^^^j^ Q/ft Q/ PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHBISTCHUROH, AND DTJNEDIN AGjfiNT^ EVERYWHBBE. ! 11. M CARSON, 'agent, Am, SOLD BY THE PHINCTPAL STOKEKKKPER^ " SIIEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS "FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been larga y tested in nil parts of the 'Vorld, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which in"OI?TWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchases. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special cautioa against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the fout 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 sing»3 Powder has directions for the dose, and the words John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd-—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—Th§ manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is Hd and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Pbosser and Go. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company BSTABLIShTd " 185 9 CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. THE PREMIER AND"^WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MAR2NE RISKS. ALSO,— ■ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES? j GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON 1 WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Ol PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest maiKet price. We are alsrr prepared to STORE GRAIJS on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Ccrnsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Ri'.ss, ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES: West Street |Ajshburtc*i GREGG AND COMPANY, Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK £tt> and lib PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and slb .^o 10SbTt&X TRY THESE BLENDS TRY THESE BLENDS a /2s 4\f 2* Bd\\ if 3, \ I[l EAGLE !| bxMbitkmJ, ,/ ; CLUB \. per lb. Jf \ par ib £ V per 1b ,' One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from B ZANDER



Business Notices. TTENKY ZANDER T HAVE JUBT LANDED, ex lonic, ■■•*- my Season's Supply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, TURNIP SEEDS, including EVERY VARIETY. ALSO,- MANGOLD SEED, MANGOLD SEED, CARROT SEED, CARROT SEED, RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED, All of the Purest Quality, and Tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO ' WAIjUMJES, (Received First Order of Merit at last Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christenurch.) I IjtA-IJNIX— (Specially tor light soils.) SHEEP SHEARS!! < SHEEP SHEARS! ] ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, BTJRGON & BALL'S. f TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILED & RAW LINSEED OILS. c GROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC., ETC. GROCERIES AN^ PROVISIONS. 4 Having made special and most favor able arrangements for a supply of „ Groceries with a wholesale firm who is c 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. j Ido nol advertise prices as they are j generally copied, but come and be con vinced that every article is Cheaper than at anyother firm inAshburton.Jßemember for CASH ONLY. Only the best quality kept in Stock, and Goods delivered any- p where in town or at station. ' A complete Assortment of the Best Brands of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS / usteaman SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, I CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HENRY 7ANBER, EN R V Lk AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Austialian Mutual Provident Society * t;~gt~russell, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR [cfrmsTcmincii. Branch Office—East Street, ASIIBtRTOI \ (Near H. Zandkk's.) . 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COM PA (S V (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Rkoistebbb Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, 1 CHRISTCHURCH. fpHTS Company is prepared to advance L monky on Freehold Property, in Urge or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages «i Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens,.and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to tin, Bramh Office of the Company, East Street ASHBURTON. ; Wool, Woo! Wool. FC TAB ART is making CASH • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP PERIODICAL SALES held throusrh ! out the season, the tint one being early j nUfwOOLby Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurcn Railway Station to my For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of ACCOUNT SALES And PROCEEDS. ■ ■ ■ Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. .^uctionee'-, Woolbroker, Chrwt<jb.UTcb.



I Business r^ oticep. ■ THSrSTANDARD ■ ' f fire & Marine AimurattOG Company I OF NEW ZEALAND \ With Unlimited Liability" ot I SHAREHOLDERS. 1 CAPITAL -£1,000,0000-STERIING. "CURE and Marine Risks accepted on all -■- descriptions of Property ami Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, ami Machine Bisks at Lowest Bates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holdiko Snnt tioxs of Trust Gvabamew. ARCHIBALD SCOTT; Msinaat-r for. C»«t»il»nrr. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 blunders' Buildings, Ash 1 wit on. ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the, RACECOURSE, TIKWAL9, ox • f i Friday, January 1, 1892.. \: - Pre^ide^t—Dr. Tweed. ViCE-pKEai j exts—Messrs D. McLt-an, G. A. M. Buckl-y, and H. H. WrifghtJ Judo* Mr M. Stitt. Stewarts—Megsrs G. . James. M Scoir, :D. Thomns, M. Stitt, C. M. Strachey, H. H. Wright, E. Gates Dr. Tweed, T. Stone, E. G. C isp, B Hanks, J. M. Hampton, ){. M. Culhbcrtson. Startbr—Mr D. Thomas. Treasurer—Mr E. Pates. Handical'Ve:i—Mr J. Cress well. Clerk or the Coußs»»-Mr A. Hewson. Clerk of thb Scales -Mr AJ. Kelly. . First Race.to start at 12 30 p.m. PROGRAMMK: Aj)proved bj' the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Ciub and N>Z. ; Tro<ting Association.*, . Handicap Hurdle Race, A 20 soys nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Th« second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Ov<. r six flights of hurdles, about 3ft' Gin high. Ou» mile and a half. __ !. Maiden Piatb, of 20 sp.vs ; entrance. 15s. The seennd horse 1o receive 3 povs out of Jhe stake. Weigh' fur «ge. One mile. . . •« =, „. . Tinwalu Cup Handicap, rf i^isovsj nominatioi, 1 pov ; Hcceptatice, 1 kov. , The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and p, half. . Tinwald Handicap Time Tilot, of 2o fiovs ; nomination, 10s <; AceefitAnceg, 10s. The second horse to rsceive 5 soys out of the stake. Weiajht not k's than lO.st. Alx;«t three milea. . Wjsltee Handicap, of 25 m>v« j noint* nation, 10s; acceptance, 10m. Tlie second horse to receive 5 soys out o. the strtkp. One mile. ) ' . Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. 'Th amount realised above 10 soys to lie divided between the Club and the second horse, Entranc.3, 10.s, night of general entry. Weight Bst; any overweight to be declared. Six fui longs. . Flxing Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi* nation, 10s; acceptance, 10.'. The secor.d horse to receive 5" soys out of the stake. The winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handic&p to carry^ 71bs penalty. In the event of a . horso winninst both the foregoing events, such horse to carry 101b» penalty, fcfix furlongs. i. Hurry Ssurry, of 10 soys ; entrance, 10s. For horses thifc have nevei won public money. Catch weights, Half a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under th Rules of Racing. The Trotting Race mder the Rules of the New Zealand Crotting .Association. *2. No entry will be received except on he condition ibat all claim?, disputes,, md objections arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision m all points connected with th c carrying aut of this programme to be final. 3. The races are open to any horse jommonly resident in the district from the Ist Ocfcober ; 1891, to the date of the meeting, and owned by p. person wh^haa resided in che district for the same period 4. The district above-mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwy« River, and on the south by the Waitaki River. 5. Five per cent will be deducted front the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 6. All nominations, acceptances, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. Noir.inations for Hurdle, Tinwald-Clip, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee. name, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colours of rider, must be in writing and in the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 12, 1891. WKTGHT3. Weights will be 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 F00K&, 10+154 Hon. S<»c. TIN WALT) GROCERY, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY ESTABLISH MEN T" I Andrew Tebuas, (Late of Hinds,) HAS much pleasure in announcing that he 'will open the al»ove Business on THURSDAY, October 1, in tne premises next to Mr J. Hesb-tine's Saddlery Shop, Great South Road, TINWALD, and trusts his old friends in the District, and many now oiks, will fpvtr him with a share of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare with any in the District. CARTS will i un for Orders and Delivery to Customers. ANDREW TERRAS, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, ,TINWAIP. •iTJ i i



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