THE ABHBTTIITON GTTARMAtfi SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1893.



The Committee, m carrying out the programme, do not bind themselves to the above specified times, or order of events. All handicaps will be published m ?'" Ash burton Guardian," and V.Lyttelton Timea," of WEDNESDAY, April 13, 1892. The Burnham Band will play Selections during the day. The Express will stop m the evening to pick up excursionists from Christchurch. A BALL will be held m the School room m the evening* to commence at 8.30 o'clock. Admission, Gentlemen, 3s Ladies, Free. „ Di THOHAf TODD, XOi s Becretary.



CHERTSEY ANN U AIT' SPORTSAAIrf r JiIJS TOBB HIM) IN, THE ?v / QHERTSET T)OMAIN, . . • ' 'V- V ■ Easter Momday, APRIL 18, 1892. Patrons—Sir John Hall, K.C.M.G., and Hon W. J. Steward. President—D. Thomas, Esq. Vice-Prbsidents—H. W. Parsons, Esq., Robert Mulligan, Esq., .las. Copland, Esq., W. Wilkin son, Esq., T. E. Upton, Esq., Leonard White, Esq., C. A. C. Hardy, Esq., and John Lambie, Esq. Committei-— Messrs T. Childs, H. Stringfellow, J. Stringfellow, Geo. Scarlett, H. Hone nell,, John Downie, R. ■-> Cain, W. Matthews, W. Hood, and J. Doig. Judge of Horse Races—Mr T. Ward. Judges or Athletics—Messrs Root. Mulligan, T. McDowell, and H. W. Parsons, Starters—Mr ,C.A. 0. Hardy (Hoiße Event*); Mr D. Gitakour ( Athletic Events.) Handicapfjuw— Messrs Matthews, Todd, and .■ Chtlds (Athletic Events); Mr A. J. Kelly (Hoise Events.) Clerk of the Course '-— Mr W. Hood. Clerk of the Scales Mr T. Kiely. Treasurer—Mr T. Childs. Secretary—Mr D. T. Todd. -Proi(ramine.~ (Approved by the Committees of (ho C.J .C. and Trotting Association.), HORSE RAOES.I (1.) 1 p.m.—Handicap Saddle Trox, o ' 6 soys ; second horse 2 soys. Horses - to be handicapped behind scratch, and to trot to the satisfaction of the Committee. Weight; list; distance, about 1 mile. (2.) 2 p.m.— Chkrtsey Cup, of 6 soys and trophy; second horse 2 soys. Weight, lOst. About two miles/ (3.) 3 p.m.—Handicap Saddle Trot, of 6 soys : second horse 2 soys. To be handicapped behind scratch, and to Irot to the satisfaction of the Com mittee, Weight, list; about 2 miles. Handicaps to be declared within half an -hour of conclusion of Mile Trot. (4.) 4 p.m. —Hurry Scurry, a sweep stake of 10s each horse, with 1 soy added. Catch weights. Post entry. About 1 mile. (5.) 5.15 p.m.—Another Race will be added should the Committee deem it advisable. —RULES.— 1. All horses must be the bona fide pro petty of a resident m the district, and re gularly used as a hack m the district for three (3) morithn previous to the race. - 2. No hone that has won over Ten Pound* (£10) of public money allowed to compete; any horse that has won Ten Pounds (£10) of public money to carry j fourteen pounds fl4lbs) penalty, Trots excepted. 3. No (second prize will be given where less than three (3) compete. 4. All protests must be lodged with the Secretory m writing within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of One Pound (£1), which shall be forfeited should the Committee consider the protest frivolous. - 5. In any horse event, where any fraud is suspected, the Committee reserve to them* selves the right to impound the prize money, and to cast upon the owner the ohua of prov ing the reverse, 6. All events to be confined to the district bounded by the Rakaia River and the Sea on the N.E. and S.E.; a line ten miles from and parallel to main railway line on the N.W.; and a line from Lauriston through Dromore to the Sea on S.W. 7. Written Nominations, with fees, pedi gree, and performances, addreißed^Secretary Sports Committee, Ohertsey,' to be lodged with the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, April 11, 1892. Fees to sub scribers of hall-a-sovereign to the fund, before nomination?, 10s, under half-a sovereign, 20s; acceptance, free.. 8. The decision of the Committee m all matters to be final. No entries received ex cept on this condition. ATHLETIC. EVENTS. (1.) 11 30 a.m.—School Boys' Race, 220 Yards, under 15 years of age ; first, 10s ; second, 5s ; third, 2s 6d. En trance 6d. (2.) 11.45 a.m.—Grand Handicap, o f three events ; first prize, £5 and a trophy ; second, ■ £2.-'ln addition, winner of each heat to get £1. Points to count, Ist, three ; 2nd, two ; 3rd, one. First distance, 109 yards. (3.) 12 p.m.— Ronnino High Jump, first, £1; second, 10s. (4.) 12.30 p.m. — Grand , .Handicap— Second event, 220 Yards. ■ ■ (5.) 12.45 p.m.- Single Women's Race, 150 Yards ; first." 10s ;' second, ss. Entrance, free. ' ' '; (6.) 1.30 p.m.—One Mile , Walk, first, £2 ; second, 15s. (7.) 2.15 p.m.—Sack Rach, 100 Yards ; first, lOjs ; second, ss. . ; - (8.) 2.35 p.m. Mile Rack ; first, £210s; second, £1 ; third, 10a. -'.-'".v-l" (9.) 3:20 p.m.—Old M»'*£H£bß, 100 Yards ; for men above 50 ; first, £1 ; second, 10s. (10.) 3.40 p.m.—Grand Handicap, Third , Event, 440 Yards. : (11.) 4.20 p.m.—Putting the Weigbs (161bs) ; first, £1; second, 10s. (12.) 4.4op.m.—Haif-Mile Race;first, JR2 ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. (13.) 5 p.m.-Tuo of War; 10 man a-side, £1. RULES FOR ATHLETICS. 1. All races except Nos. 5, 7, and 9 to be Handicap. 2. Events Nos. 1, 5 and 9, to be confined to same district as Horse Events. All other events open. 3. Rules 3 and 8 of Horse Events apply to Athlstics." 4. Com petitors'must enter m writing, and give „. colors, and four last performances. 5. En tries for all events except Nos. 5, 7, 9, and 11, for which post entries will be accepted, must, reach the Secretary Sports Committee, Chertsey, by 9 p.m. en MONDAY, April 11 1892. 6. Entries for Grand Handicap, 3s ; Events Nos. 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, llj 12 and 13, Is each. Acceptance, Grand Handicap, 2s 6-i; Nos. 6, 8, aiicl 12, Is ; others, free. 7. Competitors breaking away after a fair warning, will, at the discretion ■of the Starter, lose a yard for every such attempt. 8. All protests must be lodged with the Secretary, m writing, within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum. of Five Shillings (ss), which shall be forfeited, should the Committee consider the protest frivolous. 9. In any dispute the Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound he prize money pending enquiries.



DAILY EXPECTED. IMMENSE STOCKS OF NEW GOODS FOR INSPECTION, SUPPLEMENTED BY DAILY PURCHASES MEN'S OUTFITS 458 LADIES' DRESS ... ... S§ lid complete ■o MITCHELL & TURNER.



nrm ±1 r*™ nn . WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Uceana "s.s. ixGll tlGlllGll t » Doric," and s.s. •• Pkeha," direct from th« Best Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of . Hfew Winter Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY, WEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS, CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES,. STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also iust opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBJJRTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Co its, Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all sizes MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS* and SHO t£S of EVERY DESCRIPTION. Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. SBt* E^RY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR. SPARROW FBERRYMAN TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHptTRTON.



Dissoluloit of Partnership. a ~tC! OTIOE is hereby given tliat the Partnership hitherto existing between Momris IIN Salek ofT'tnaru, Isaac Salek of Wanganui, and Samubl Saisk of Ashburtoii, . trading under the style or firm of I. Salek & Co., was dissolved cm th« first April. The said Samuel Salek withdraws from the firm, and the Ashlmrtnn Business will lx> ! ' FINALLY CLOSED ON THE 23rd APRIL. The whole of the Stock must be sold by that date. There will bo a * CLEARING SALE FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. Stock is all m Good Sound Condition. SEE WINDOWS AND NOTE THE STARTLING REDUCTIONS. c 0 Following will give you an idea of the Immense Bargains:— ' Ordinary Sale Ordinary Sale Price. Price. Price. Price. Alarm Clotslcs, nickel ... 8s 6d 3s 6d Greenstones 6s Od 3s 6d Alarm Clock*. Peep O'day 12s 6d 8s 6d Lady's Silver Watches Alarm Clocks, Celebrated (new) £21256 d 30s Waterbury (can speci ally recommend) ... 13s 6d 8s 6d Silver Chains, every link Hall-marked, ordinary price, 22« 6d, 20s 15s. Sale price, 17s 6d, 14s, 11s. Now is your opportunity to get a first class second hand English Lever cheap. Several good Rotheram's, Erhardt's, and others m first class order at Sale Prices. See Window for Great Bargains m English Levers. ' Nickel Watches, 15s, Sal* Price, 10a. \ Eight Day Strike Wood Clocks, ordinary price, 32s 6d ; Sale Price, 22s 6d and 255. ' White Metal Chains, warranted white throughout, reduced to Is and Is 6d. 4rß 1 —- ■ Reductions. Reductions. COOKING RANGEsT°COOKItfG RANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring m stock and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards arid Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS of the very BEST DESCRIFfION for Buildings throughout j from the foundations to the last touch of Paint red. Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers we have no commiesions to pay, and can supply at first coat. W. H. Collins & Co., IRONMONGERS JLND IMPORTERS OF O I L^S, PAINTS, PAPERHAN GI N EfT.O., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS," } , -. ,■ , ;, - *V ■ -■ /"Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR j Grey Valley Coal Company. 3 82 DUCKS f%#VB DUCKS MARKET HOUSE. _^JB JvJ MARKET HOUSE. TT7TTH the approaching Shooting Season m view we have just landed a very n ▼ » assortment of SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARKEL GUNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Martini-Henry Types and Fittings, also Loaders, Closers and Recappers. Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, and all other requisites for the Sport. Call early and inspect our fStock, Crockery, Hardware, Holloware, Tinware, Brushware, etc. Groceries at Christchurch prices For Cash over the counter. AH Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers Waited upon for orders if re quested. Satisfaction we mean to give, that is our motto. STEPHENS BEOS, Market House. EAIAPOI HOUSE. >o ■ .■ ■ .■' .: :■ ': T3 ALANOE OF WINTER SHIPMENTS EX VESSEL



Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am now m a position to supply BOOTiS and SHOES of, every deecriptioa at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above have been made to my own ppecial order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address—' O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N. 8.-* Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. J>rillln PO IVDERKD LIME with Grain crops. It quickens the growth of the plant and keeps back the grub. Delivered m bags at any Bailway Station E F. WEIGHT Carbol Crystal. THEGREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. 3VO3V-£»OIfe*OIVOUS. USE NO OTHER. fTIHIS most effective Dip can now be •*- obtained from me, and Testimonials can be seen at my office from E. Herring, Esq., the late Hon. W. S. Peter, W. Lyttelton, Esq., W. A. Low, Esq., (St. Helen's Station), and many others. For further particulars apply to Henry Zander, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 3§lo ft EW GOODS. W. W, SPENCEK & CO. HAVE Just Received a Large and well Assorted STOCK of NEW GOODS, Direct from the English Manufacturers. DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. Come and see our New Dress Goods at 6|d. Remarkable value m new Dress Goods, at 7£d. Having a special agreement with a Colonial mill for manufacturing our Flannels and Blankets, we are prepared to supply our Customers at most unusually low prices. The very best quality. Calicos, white and gray, cheaper than ever. Double width White Twill Sheeting, lO^d. Grey Silesias, 3£d, Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select form. The very best makes and shapes, cheaper than any other house m Ashburton. Boys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid. Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. 150 pair Men's Mosgiel Tweed Trousers, usual price 13s 6d, now 10s 6d. 100 pair Men's Colored Moles, usually 9a 6d for 6s lid. Hats, Caps, Ties, Drawers and Shirts at your own prices. boots.Hboots. Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 5s 6d. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 4s lid. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 5s 6d, wonderful value. Our own make Men's Bluchers, 5s 6d. Our own make Men's Nailed Shooters, 9s lid. The Largest Stock m Ashburton of Children's Patent Leather Strap Shoes and Boots at very low prices, Our Motto is First Class Wear at the I VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. W. W. SPENCER & CO, THE ABCADE, John (x. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STOKES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account, Cornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates. Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED j UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COj LIMITED



BEFORE GIVING THEIR ORDERS. John Orr and Co. T3E A^C N1330 LEWOXK D E POT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS "VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the I_N present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Tjayettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER Harry Francis, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL COMMISSION AUENT. Lato Manager to T. G. Russell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. at Ashburton. MONEY for Investment from £100 and upwards to any amount, on approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arranged on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on moderate and inclusive terms Creditors arranged with and compositions carried out Books kept and audited ; balance shsets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business Offices—Burnett Street (next mail Office). AsliWton %2 MANUFACTUIIERS TO HEH MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES HOBBS, HART, AND CO! Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wa^ Doors, Locks for all purposes 70 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharnoliffe Works, Arlington street London N



John Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE, JJAVE JUST Galvanised Iron, all lengths j Plough Shares, Fencing Wire, Barb Wire, Wire^Netting, Plough and Trace Chains, Black and Galva nised Pipe, Sheet Zinc, Sheet Lead, Fencing Staples, Wire Nails, Raw and Boiled Oil, White and Red Lead, House and Carriage Varnish, Paints, all colors ; Aspinal's Enamel, all shades ; Cooking Ranges, Stoves and Grates, Locks and Hinges, Wall Papers m great Variety. GUNS. ~~ j , GUNS. POWDER, SHOT, CAETEIDGES, CAPS, WADS, ETC. TITE PAVE NOW A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OR Sporting- Requisites as above; INTENDING PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT Our New Stock



•VATCHM \KEIV Q QnloV OCULIST JEWELLER, O. OdltJJVj OPTICIAN AGENT FOB LAZARUS' SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. f >EGS to notify that he has withdrawn from the firm ©f I. SALEK & CO., and *-* will opsn on '■ Saturday, April 23, n the Shop lately occupied by Mk, A.. Black, next door to Mr C. M. Brooke, Chemist, solely on his own account, as ! Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, With a Large, New, and Choice Stock of Jewellery, Electro-plated Ware, Marble Clocks, etc. S. S. trusts by keeping up a Choice Stock, and being satisfied with Moderate Profits, and selling at prices that will compare favourably with Christchurch, to receive a fair share of public patronage. Will Open on SATURDAY, AX»£UXi S3. S. SAIEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OPTICIAN.



GOVERINMLM' NOTICES NEW ZEAL ANI) It AILW AYS. Train Arrangements fur Christchurcli Rices, April iB and ]9 .nd As!:button Bicyle Sports, April 18. ON the 18th ana 19th of April, the evening train from Chi istchuvch to ishburton will start ab 5.20 p.m., and run one hour fiva minu'es later than time able times up to Chertsey, arriving at \shhurton at 8.25 p.m. On the 18th there will be a train from rimaru to Ashburton at 11.55 a.m., as on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and an evening train from Ashburton to Timaru which will start at 5.35 p.m., and run one hour forty-five minutes hter than the brain on those days. BY ORDER, SELLING OUT—FOR CASH. , BUILDING TIMBER at following prices :— per 100 superficial ft Alf ord Forest Birch at... ... 8s 6d Red Pine Scantling at... ... lls «d Weather Boards at 10s i White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d j White Pine, £m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATEI IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANC3 GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. James Baker, Ashburton Agent for Mount Somers Coals. OppositeHarrison's Auction Rooms. 3+187 ______ PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN Show Rooms. MESSRS MILNER & THOMPSON desire to intimate to the Public that they have rearranged the Aehburton Branch of their MUSIC Depot under the management of Mr H. M. .Jonks, and INVITE INSPECTION of some really first-class PIANOS and ORGANS now on view. Easy terms of Payment. All Instruments Guaranteed. Largest Selection m the Colony to choose from. H. M. JONES. HENRY JANDER. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. _— I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Large and Varied Stock of ft tins Oung Griins HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well w^rth of inspec on. Reyolyers, Kerolrers. %nimiiniti<vii Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. gCOTT S Well-knowu RANGES, at Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN 4., INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. - I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz :—Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc m all sizes, Asbestos Packet (m sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS FQR SALE — STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT k complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND SToITTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY 7AND EB, EN R V LA AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND D IREOT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Cwmpany Canton Marine Insurance Company, AusUalian Mutual Provider*: PUBLIC CHALLENGE. BROOKE'S "PERFECT" SHEEP DIP VEBSU.* LITTLE'S FLUTD DIP and the Great American CARBOL CRYSTAL DIP. I HEREBY challenge the agents of these two imported Dips to a public trial, to be conducted under the auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the losers to pay £10 each to the funds of the Society for their trouble m carrying out the trial. The conditions I make are—That the Committee shall consist of six persons, free from bias, no member of the Com mittee to have used any of the three Dips either last season or this one. That the Committee shall include an expert m wool, and amongst other things that poinas shall be awarded for the condition of the wool at shearing ; also after scouring and after dyeing. The Dip used to be obtained haphazard from any outside agent. CM BROOKE, ASHBVRTOF



Entertainments. Q UDFELLOW8 1 HAL L. EAS'IEK MONDAY. GRAND -Popular Concert BY THE ASHBURTON ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, Soloists—Mesdames 0. Wood and Williams ; Misses Wood and Bar rait ; Messrs Stevenson and Wil liams, and MR J. PUSCHELL, Christchuroh. 4*120 Monster Bazaar. THE ANNUAL BAZAAR and Sale oi Work m connection with the Paro ehial District of Longbeach, m aid of th* Church Funds, will be held m the TEMPLAR BALL, TINWALD, ! ON EASTER MONDAY, April 18, 1892. Bazaar opens at 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a liberal scale at aver; moderate charge. Any contributions of produce or Xv j stock may be left at Mk Clothier' Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, 6d ; Children, half-price. 3411 SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY PRIMITIVE Methodist Sunday Schoo Anniversary Services on SUN DA'S NEXT. Preacher—Morning and Even ing, Rev, J. Dawson, of Christchurch, Scholars' service m the Afternoon, at £ p.m. PUBLIC TEA MEETING on E A.STEB MONDAY, from 4to 7. CONCERT at Bp.mi Tickets for Tea and Concert, Is 6d; Concert only, 6d.. 4§109 TENDERS THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE D TSTRICT OF NORTH CANT&R BURY. rpHE time for receiving Tenders for JL Painting School Buildings at Lismore, Seafield, Lauriston, and Barr Hill has been extended to TUESDAY, April 19, at noon. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, April 12, 1892. 4 Jll3 Public Notices. SCHOOLS EXHIBITION. THE Exhibition of Scholars' Work and Collections is unavoidably postponed for & short time. W. J. SILCOCK, Chairman. *121 *~ r FOR SALE. 1 A ACRES good land m Allenton with j J^* well-built 3-roomed cottage. Will be sold as a whole or divided into three lots. For particulars apply to CHARLES BRADDELL, 4 118 Ashburton. u.s,s co Kipii u.ss.,co. Iff UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL* TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson —Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday, GEO JAMESON, Agent for ishburton a jessonT ~ PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. TTAVING Bought the Shop Fittings J L and the Goodwill of Business from Mr J. Qtjinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Entirely NEW STOCK OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY AT Lowest Possible Prices. Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s Gd, G. J E~S S 0 N (Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next Mr Anderson, saddler). UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. IN accordance with Section 49, " Road Boards Act, 1882," public notice is hereby given that a General Election of SIX Members to constitute the Upper Ashburfcon Road Boar<? for the following Wards will take place as under ;~~ Lagmhor Ward — Place of election, Worthed, Lagmhor. Time and date, May 2 at noon. \Vi!.-,terfield Ward—Place of election, Schoolroom, Westerfield. Time and date, May 3, at noon. Winchmore Ward—Place of election, Woolshed, Winchmore. Time and date, May 4, at noon. Ashburton Forks Ward—Place of elec tion, Schoolroom, Gieenstreet. Time and date, May 5, at noon. Allenton Ward—Plane of election, Saunders' Mill, Ashburton. Time and date, May 6, at noon. Dromore Ward—Place of election, R. Clarke, senr., Woodlands, near Dromore. Time and date, May 7, at noon. Nominations m the prescribed form will be received till noon on WEDNESDAY, April 20, 1892, addressed to the Return ing Officer, Road Board Office, Thomas Buildings, West Street, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer. Ashburton, April 9, 1892. 4}7( ~PIGS. PIGan?IGs7 J" HAVE A CASH BUYER FOE FAT PIGS t IN ANY NUMBER. Farmers would do well to send me ful particulars promptly. D. THOMAS, 4§9X Ash burton.



*T O Meet the Times.—l am imppJyii. X Galvanised Iron Tanks from POi upwards, warranted for twenty years Force pumps, deep well cylinders o all desoriptions. Inspection invited.— . W. Hardley, Eaa street. 6J2O] BALL Dresses, Evening Gloves, Mounts m Silver and Gold, Muffs, Fur Collarettes, Ladies' Evening Shoes, Invigorator Corsets, with straps, V and N, Zone and all other makes, jus! opened.—Andrew Orr. 4 57 MR T. BULLOCK. £78 10s—A bargain—Town section 534 Containing quarter acre, Peter, Street with a strongly built store thereon, which could be removed if so desired, near the Commercial Hotel and net far from the Railway Station. Apply to ' Tl BULLOCK, FOR SALE, 600 ACRES—Good Sheep Farm with improvements; ow price, easy terms. Building Site near Woollen Factory being Lot 41, Charles Street, containing about i-Acre. Easy DAVID THOMAS. HORSES. HOBSES. HORSES. TO INDIAN BUYERS, DEALERS, BREEDERS AND OTHERS. I WILL HOLbT" SPECIAL SALI or LIGHT HORSES AT THE ARCADE, FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1892. PRESENT ENTRIES COMPRISE -3Q H 0 R S E S 30 SPECIAL~ENTRIES. On account Mr Thomas Holmes. 1 Bay Filly, 3 years, by Veno; broke to saddle and harness. 1 Bay Sly, 3 years, by Veno, broken ■ 1 ehStnufcolt, 3 years, by the Wizard, broken to saddle. w,t,, n 1 Bay Filly, 3 years, by Wizard, broken to saddle and harness. On Account Fribdiander Bros. 1 Grey Gelding, 6 years, by Perkin Warbeck L-dam Arab mare, broken to saddle and harness. 1 Bay Filly, 3 years, by Nobleman, broken to saddle and harness. 1 Bay Colt, 3 years, unbroken, by Blackwood Abdallah-dam Tra ducer mare. , , 1 Black Filly, 3 years, by Blackwood Abdallah, dam Nobleman mare, broken to saddle and harness. On account Mr E. Gates. 1 Bay Filly, 2 years, by Perkin War beck-dam Speculation, unbroken. 1 Chestnut Filly, 2 years, by Perkm Warbeck—out same mare as Jack. On account various Owners. 1 Grey Gelding, 5 years, by Rouser, broken to saddle and harness. 1 Brown Gelding, 7 years, by Berlin, broken to saddle and harness. 1 Chestnut mare, 8 years, broken to saddle and harness, single and double. 1 Chestnut Gelding, 3 years, by Bur lington, broken to saddle and quiet 1 Chestnut Mare, 6 years, by Python —damMarkey's mare, broken to saddle. 1 Brown Gelding, 5 years, by Digby Grand, broken to saddle and Iwr -1 Brown* Colt, 2 years, by Blackwood Abdallah, unbroken. 1 Brown Filly, 3 years, unbroken. Account Mr E. Saunders, Owina to his having given up the Mastership of the Hounds. The Fashionable Hunter THE MOOR, Black Stallion, by Atlantic — dam Hoaeydew. A grand hack for either lady or gentleman. Hunted two seasons the Ashburton hounds, broken to harness and has perfect manners. About the best huntec m New Zealand. RASPER. Bay Gelding, 6 years, by Tarn O'Shanter, up to any weight, a grand jumper and a splendid dog cart horse. DANDY. Bay Gelding, 5 years, by Berlin. Grand cut of weight c&rrier, and very fast trotter. M A X. Brawn Mare, 4 years, by Young Noble man, broken to saddle and harness. ROMEO & JULIET. A Pair of Handsome Blacks, close on 16 hands. A perfectly matched pair ; quiet m single and double harness and very fast. Account Mr T. N. Digby, 1 Brown Gelding, 4 years, by King fisher, broken to saddle, single and double harness ; quiet and sound. NOTE.—There are only two aged horses m the whole entry. Sale to commence at 1 o'clock. DAVID THOMAS, 43^25 Stock Salesman. MP GEORGE JAMESOK WEDNESDAY, APRTL 20. MR GEO, JAMfiSON has received instructions from Mr S. Mullins, who is leaving for the North Island, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, At his Residence on the Racecourse Road,— A HACKS and HARNESS HORSES A PONIES Double-Seated BUGGY and HAR NESS Daisy CART Spring DRAY Manure and Turnip DTJILL. Also, the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND GENERAL EFFECTS. Sale at 10.45 a.m. The Sala will be started punctually ?t the advertised time, to enable Sale at Mr Silcock's to start at one o'clock. \L R. BLAND, Auctioneer, GEO. JAMESON, 41126 Ashburton and Rakaia,