two men seen on the road were Smith and ■, Harrison, not Dalton, now contradiete 1 himself. All the fresh evidence tells against' Smith but does not effect Harri son much.

N. Z. Rifle Association.

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Trbntham, March 15. Strenuous efforts will bo made this year to send a strong New Zealand shooting team to the Victoria and New South' Wales Associations' meetings in October, with the view of securing a return visit, which would tend to give greater interest i n the meetings in New Zealand. It is doubtful whether the Auckland Am munition Company match will come off, as the Company have intimated a desire to give their prize money, £35, in ammunition instead of cash. It is understood that at the annual meeting a proposal will be made to change the conditions on which ties in prize lists are decided. Ties are now decided on the range totals and the value of hits or shots in inverse order, and this proposal is that ties should divide the money when the value of the prize exceeds £1. The Otago Match was concluded about 2.30 this afternoon. The following are the leading prizetakers : — Kruse, '" Wanganui, 84, £8 ; Lieut. Little, Auckland, 84, £6 ; Tiffen, Gis borne, 83, £5 ; Spiers, Oamaru, 82, £4 ; A. Cameron, Teaui, 82, £4 ; Kuchen, Wellington. 81, £4 ; Neill, Peninsula, 80 £3 ; T. Jones, Wakari, 79, £3 ; Dough erty, Auckland, 79, £3; McKeich, Tua peka, 79, £2 ; Randall, Palmeraton, 79, £2; Burns, Dunedin, 78, £2; Craigie, Inirercargill, 78, £2 ; Good, Dunedin, 78, £2. At the conclusion of this match the following were the highest aggregates for the belb;—Spiers, Oamaru, 312 ; Dough erty, Auckland, 310 ; T. Neil, Waikari, 309 ; Purnell, Wanganui, 304 ; Proudfoor, Dunedin, 303 ; W. Ballinger, Wellington, 301; Robiliiard, Kaiapoi, 299 ; Kennedy, Napier, 299 ; Breme, Masterton, 299 ; King, Napier, 299 ; A. Ballinger, Wel lington, 298 ; Ross, Napier, 297 ; Taylor, Auckland, 297 ; Burns, Dunedin, 294 ; Randall, Palmerston, 294 ; Sonntag, Wa kari, 293; Parslow, Auckland, 293; Kruse, Wanganui, 292. The following is the prize list in the Auckland Match, 300 yds, 10 shots, any position, not counting for the belt : — Kimmo, Oamaru, 43, £8; Wakelyn, Christchurch, 42, £6; W. Robertson, Peninsula, 41, £5 ; Head, Auckland, 41, £4; Robilliard, Kaiapoi, 41, £4 ; Hender son, Auckland, 41, £3; Richardson, Dunedin, 41, £3 ; Armstrong, Wanganui, 41, £2 ; Marks, Dunedin, 40, £2 ; T, Jones, Wakari, 39, £2; Remington, Wanganui, 39, £2 ; Taylor, Auckland, 39, £2 ; Spiers, Oamaru, b9, £2. The Christchurch Match, ten shots 600 yds : — Clark, Dunedin, 46, £8 ; Chalmers, Dunedin, 45, £6; Doughty, Auckland, 45, £5 ; Holmes, Wellington, 45, £4; Brydone, Dunedin, 44, £4 ; Purnell, Wanganui, 44, £3 ; Batchelor, Christchurch, "44, £3; Trooper Perry, Wanganui, 42, £2 ; Edlin, Petone, 42, £2 ; McCarthy, Wakari, 42, £2 j Howe, Wellington, 42, £2 ; Color-Sergeant Okey, Taranaki, 42, £2. March 16. The principal prizetakers in the Ladies' Match are :—Purnell, Wanganui, 47, £8 ; Sergeant Jack, Dunedin, 47, £6 ; Banks, Christchurch, 46, £5 ; Rait, Wel lington, 46, £4 ; Mahoney, Wanganui, 46," £4; Kirk, Petone, 46, £3; Howe, Wellington, 45, £3 ; Kuchen, Wellington, 45, £2; Sergeant Ewart, Nelson, 45, £2 ; Strachan, Wanganui, 45, £2 ; Reid, Queenstown, 45, £2 ; Craig, Wanganui, 45, £2 j White, Oamaru, 45, £2. The leading aggregates are—Doughty, Auckland, 398 ■ "Spiers, Oamaru, 396 ; Purnell, Wanganui, 395; T. Jones, Wakari, 392 ; Kennedy, Napier, 383 ; A. Ballinger, Wellington, 382 ; Taylor, Auckland, 380; W. Ballinger, Wellington, 380 ; Parslow, Auckland, 377 ; Proudfoot, Dunedin, 377 ; Ross, Napier, 375 ; Sonn tag, Wakari, 375 ; Robilliard, Kaiapoi, 374 ; Randall, Palmerston, 372 ; Batchelor, Christchurch, 371; King, JNapier, 370; Macarlhy, Wakari, 370; Scdgewick, Petone, 370. The Auckland Ammunition Company have agreed to pay cfcbh iustead of ammu nition. Color-Sergeant Jack, Dunedin, wins the carbine cup, being the highest scorer in the Ladies' and Auck'and matches. Next were Hean, Auckland, 85 ; C. A. Cameron, Tenui, 85 ; Taylor, Auckland, 83; Kennedy, Napier, 82.

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London, March 14. Oamaru waterworks stock has fallen 5 percent. . The factory-made butter by the Kiniu fcaka realised 112s to 116s per cwt. Received March 16, 11.35 a.m.) Sydney, March 16. Wheat, chick, 4s to 4s 3d ; milling, 4s 8d to 4s lOd. Flour, stone, £11 to £11 10a ; roller, £12 5s to £12 10s. Oats, best feeding, 2s 6d ; seed, 2s 7d to 2s Bd. Maize, 2s 6d. Peas, 3s 6d. Bran, 10 ? d Pollard lOd.Potatots. Warrnambool, L 6 5s : Circular Heads, £4 to £4s ss. Onions, £3 10s to £3 15s. Butter, dairy, 13d; factory 15d. Cheese, 3id to 6d, Bacon, 7d to B£d. Hams, N.Z., lOd to lid. Melbourne, March 16. Wheat, good milling, 4s lOkl. Flour, quiet; stone, £9 10s ; roller, from £9 las upwards. Oats, Algerian, 2s ; stout, t& Adelaide, March 16. Wheat very quiet, 4s 3d. Flour, stone, £9 5s to £9 15s ; roller, £10 5s to ill) 10s. Oats, 3s4dto3ssd. Barley, Capo, 3s 6d to 3s 8d ; malting, 4s sd. J3ran, 12kl. Pollard, Is Id.

The Steamer Elginshire.

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Timaku, March 15. There is too much sea on, and no more mutton will be got off. The crew wer. paid off this afternoon. The inquiry will be held on Friday. . . There aro eleven feet of water in the Elginshire. A ketch went for meat this morning, but got none.

Civil Service Asso ciation.

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Wrujnoton, March 10. The Annual meeting of the Public ■Service Association was held to-night. Mr.l. B. Fitzgerald, the president, was m the chair. Only a b;ue quovum was present. The Rev W. J. Habens, in moving the adoption of the report already telegraphed, said that it was evident from the attendance that there was no very great enthusiasm on behalf of the Asso ciation. He thought it was important that those holding junior positions in the service should take an active part in the affairs of the Association, The report was adopted, Mr Fitzgerald thanked the Association for the honor they had done him in elect ing him president. The Service he con sidered, was under great obligation bo the Premier for withdrawing the Civil Service ' Bill of last session, when he found that so many of its provisions were regarded as objectionable by members of the Service. He went on to say that there were four subjects which must form part of any act dealing with the Service, namely, appointments, the question of an administrative or revisionary boird, classification, and pensions or retiring allowances. As to the question of ap pointments, it was strange indeed that there had been an entire want of rule on on the subject. He believed that there were some men in the Service who did not know how or by whom they were ap pointed. In cases arising for retiring allowances or compensation for loss of office it was a matter of extreme difficulty to find out how much the officer was en titled to, because there vas no proper record of the appointment. As to the board he doubted very much whether such a body, independent of die Government, could work harmoniously with the Go vernment for any length of time. There must be one depositary of power in every constitutional government; and to set up any other independent authority must sooner or later lead to conflict. He there fore thought that in the management of the Civil Service, the authority of the Minister should be paramount. The question of classification was a most im portant one, because it was the question whether increases of salary were to be known and comprehended law. He did aot think that he could describe in too strong terms the anarchy which prevailed and the dissatisfaction that was felt throughout the Service at the present system of granting increases of salary. At a meeting of the local branch of the Association Mr H. W. Robinson, R.M., was elected chairman.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

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THE COAL CRISIS.

London, March 15. The Durham coal owners have issued a manifesto declining the responsibility for the strike. The North Eastern Railway Com pany are taking two hundred trains from their service. The miners' federation is refusing to allow men to work the pumps, and it is feared some of the miners will be flooded out.

DIVORCE.

Signor Alberto Randegger has obtained a divorce from his wife. Hay don Coffin, the well-known singer, was corespondent.

LONDON WATER SUPPLY.

A Royal Commission has been appointed to enquire into the London Water Supply.

THE BANK AMALGAMATION.

It is reported that the Bank of South Australia will be absorbed by the Union Bank, the shareholders receiving one share in the latter for five in their own banlc.

OBITUBRY.

Lord Hampden ex-Speaker of the House of Commons is dead.

A COPPER RING.

Copper has risen £8 owing to a report that the European mines have ioined the combination.

THE FLOODS IN SPAIN.

Madrid, March 15. Queen Christina has given 100,000 pesetas and the Spanish Government 400,000 pesetas in aid of the sufferers by the floods.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Paris, March 15. The anarchists have dynamited the Lobn Barracks in Paris, inflicting much damage.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Xafivc A flairs Wellington, March 10. Mr Carrol will enquire into certain native land matters in the Tauranga dis trict which require attention. Ttvw 3E«al»inl Antimony C*m|iaiiy, The Antimony Company's mine and property at Endeavor Inlet, were offered at auction to-day, but failed to elicit a bid. Aikti-Cliim»so 9lovcm«itt. A a large meeting of tradesmen ;m anti- Chiuese Association was formed. It is to open " ; > fruit markets, and urge on theGoveri i ■' .'lit the necessity of increasing the poll tax.

THE ASHBTTRTON GTTAKDIAN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1893.



CaitTSTHIAS, l§f)t & IEW YE4« F. NOKEB, ONC?] moro presents h:« Compliments t<> (he T-'.'s il>.''•tuts >■{ A-shburtcn and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments! of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM] BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH MB BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE BURNETT STREET MITCHELL & TURNER "O ' OUR SALE OF ME W S OUTFITS HAVING PROVED A GRAND SUCCESS. WE HAVE MADE ANOTHER LARGE PURCHASE WHICH WILL BE OPENED AND ON VIEW ON SATURDAY NEXT, A COMPLETE f COLONIAL SUIT v HA.T SHIRT DRAWERS fOr . UNDER FLANNEL] 45§. TIE SOCKS BOOTS HANDKERCHIEF OUTFIT COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES ... ... ... ... 8s 6d l MENS SHOOTERS ... ... „. ... i 2s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE W^A^^m^ WATCHMAKER, OX x X 0 X A. JNj - EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, dcv the Management of MB AIVDJREW BXjA.CK. BRONZE MEDALLIST for WATCHMAKING, London. Certificated from Cifcy and Guilds Institute of London. THE Manager begs to state to his Customers and Friends, that the business hitherto carried on by him in the shop next to Mr Brooke (Chemist), Will Be RemoTed TO THE LARGER AND MORE COMMODIOUS PREMISES NEXT TO MR JOHN ORR'S. All work intrusted to him will receive prompt and thorough attention, AS IT WILL BE EXECUTED BY HIM PERSONALLY. Our Motto—" Troublesome and stopping Watches thoroughly cured," will prove itself to every Customer who leaves a Watch to be repaired. All Watches Repaired will be Guaranteed and upheld for 12 months. Electro-Plating and Gildinjj done on the Premises. NOTE—The New Shop is four doors south from the one lately occupied by MR ANDREW BLACK. F 1 BLACK, Watolinialcei-, etc., Eant Street. t ROBERT MURRAY* WsUeli and Clock MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c, Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. FAST STREx^f,°^SHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. TTTE HAVE JUST OPENED, exs. s. OCEANA, A SHIPMENT OF MEN'S HAJNTD-SEWK BOOTS DIRECT FROM THE BEST ENGLISH MAKERS. ALL SIZES. EXTRA WIDE SITTINGS, ETC. COMBINING COMFORT WITH SUPERIOR STYLE AND FINISH. Erery Pair Griiaranteccl to give Good Wear. SPARROW & BERRYMAN FAILOKi and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



PUBLIC TRUST gig. OFFICE OF Hi. rME Public Trust Office of New Zealand offers groat advantages toits^Hcriis including Ftate guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between the years 187? and 1889 wilJ showllie. rogress made :- ---1879-80 1889' Cash receipts .„ ... , £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact cms, per balance-sheet £92,318 .... £835,202 Securities. i General Investment Account £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expknses Account—Total receipts £2,139 ... j £14,482 Administrations ... ... ... ... ... 172 ... 258 Probates and trusts ...  ... 14 .. 30 Wills provisionally accepted „, , 1 .« 42 Letters received .., 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ ... . ... 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent Reductions. Reductions. COOKING RANGES, °COOKING RANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER. We have 50,000 ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring in stock and ready for use. 200,000 ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS of the very BEST DESCRIPTION ! for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint required. Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as being direct Importers we have no commissions to pay, and can supply at first cost. W. H. Collins & C 0.,! IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGIN ETC., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. —**** — fßoyal Insurance Company. A CENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. (Mount Somers Coal Mines. __ 3 82 ilimUft A LITTLES FLUID DIP /©AROWDER DIP >— — /LimESV — | VAST YEARLY^ HK p |)|pV^£ CHEAPER INCREASE IN y^fgk^gp^THAN ANOTHER I MuUOr\NuS m^r ________ __MnfflfflM___ POWDER DID -ry _-,_, f f-H~T7\Ci FLUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon in 48 gallon casks ; 6-s psr JL tVI v^ Ivk^ gallon in 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Norn—ONE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 50s per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case cf 18 81b packets or 72 2lb packets ; 8 1b packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE*— sh 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS op FLUID or POWDER AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RAXAIA), Greorgre Jameson. CHRISTCHURCH (CHIEF AGFA'TS), Rlacklnrne & Co. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CEMETERY BOA.RD. Excursion to Christchurch, March 17, T^ANPED, Tenders for Painting the Fire Brigades' Demonstration. » * Mortuary Chapel ub Cemetery; -— two coats. Tenders forwarded to the ON March 17 an Excursion Train will undersigned on the 18th inst. leave Ashburton for Christchurch at J. WARD, 9.18 a.m., and return at 5.30 p.m. 394 Chairman. Return Fares from Ashburton, 5s 6d i _____ __ first-class, 4s second ; children 3to 12 mxTr , years, half rates ; under 3 years, free. The THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Excursion tickets will be available by Baker's Buildings, the Excursion Train ONLY. Season Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, tickets will NOT be available by that Havelock Street. train. REMOVED from TANCRED Street. 3*63 BY ORDER. \\/ E feel called upon to say that : — — —- * * through the instrumentality of TENDERS. others in the same line of business, we ' have been put to the inconvenience and w^a^»§ ssssssss -400 Acres at Rata-tobembj, M»roh S». A for Z T lfa A \Sb,° Ma obl_«, __t_^T_-^^_-» sr^sy-f- oeylon- *nd P_P^ r- _ REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS ( N.B. — Mem hers of Co-operative Societies are reminded that we give a VTOVELTIES in Fancy Work for the Cash Discount cf 10 per cent (two [ \ present season. shillings in the £) oft'the prices charge Jat New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresse?. their Stores, otherwise our own low prices Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' will be forNETT CASH ONLY. Layettes. , Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. (J_trbO± ( yrVftriil Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd V^CH lUUl^l J »tdl, Stockings, home knitted. THEGREAT AMERICAN SHEEP DIP. MRS IXOIV-r>OI«OIVOTTS. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER, Xjg E NQ OTHER. THE ASHBURTON fTIHIS most effective Dip can now be •■- obtained from me, and Testimonials TOBACCONIST'S, FANCY GOODS, can be seen at my office from E. Herring, A nd Esq., the late Hon. W. S, Peter, W. HAIRDRESSING kyfcteltnn, Esq W A. Low Esq., (St. ■pQT APLISHMENT "c'en s station), and many others. For -m /_- "/-^j " ' furtner particulars apply to James McGregor, HC nry Zander, PROPRIETOR, * AGENT, ASHBURTON. 35(103 THE Best Stock of Cigars, Cigarettes, _ Tobacco, Pipes, and other Smokers' Reciuisites in the country. Clocks, Watches, Jewellery, Ornaments, Cutlery, Walking-Sticks, Yellowbacks. HAIRDRESSING SALOON PO WDER£D Fitted with all modern accessories. First class operator. Jj J ]f( Jj} james McGregor, East street. with Grain crops. It quickens ' MtTt BULLOCK   . . , _ ~ the growth ot the plant and FOR SALE,- Lots (i<>, 93 and 99 tovvnslii;) of Winslow.—T. BULLOCK. }, , lAt , _  FOR SALE.—A number of Town I keeps back tilG grub. Delivered Sections, also Cottage Properties at ow nrices. Full particulars on application. ■ , t> m cv. j • nice Building Site, t.s. 1229, Bur- in bags at any Eailway Station. nett Street, West. Price, £37 10s. Terms if required. 376 ACRES, Mount Somers District, \ R.S's. 31269, 31270. Low price and easy Xfj Jp "WI^IGtHI terms, I o Qo T. BULLOCK. /3 m i . I



CHERTSEY ANN UAL .SPORTS AIII RUES, TO BE HELD IN THE pHERTSEY JjOMAIN, , ON X ASTJEU IflOJtftt AY, APRIL 18, 1892. Patrons—Sir John Hall, K.C.M.G., and Hon W. J. Steward. President—D. Thomas, Esq. Vice-Presidents—H.' W. Parsons, Esq., Robert Mulligan, Esq., .las. Copland, Esq., W. Wilkin son, Esq., T. E. Upbon, Esq., Leonard White, Esq., 0. A. C. Hardy, Esq., and John Lambie, Esq. Committee— Messrs T. Childs, H. Stringfellow, J. Stringfellow, Geo. Scarlett, H. Hors nell, John Downie, R. Cain, W. Matthews, W. Hood, and J. Doig. Judge of Horse Races—Mr T. Ward. Judges of Athletics —Messrs Robfc. Mulligan, T. McDowell, and H. W. Parsons, Starters —Mr C. A. 0. Hardy (Horse Events) ; Mr D. Gilmour (Athletic Events.) Handicappers— Messrs Matthews, Todd, and Childs (Athletic Events); Mr A. J. Kelly (Horse Events.) Clerk of the Course —Mr W. Hood. Clerk of the Scales Mr T. Kiely. Treasurer—Mr T. Childs. Secretary—Mr D. T. Todd. — l?rojgjru,inme. — (Approved by the Committees of the C.J.C. and Trotting Association.) HORSE RACES. (1.) 1 p.m.—Handicap Saddle Trot, o 6 soys ; second horse 2 soys. Horse to be handicapped behind scratch and to trot to the satisfaction of the Committee, Weight, list ; distance, about 1 mile. In this event and in No. 3, all horses at breaking, must pull and go within one chain. (2.) 2 p.m.— Chertsey Cup, of 6 soys and trophy ; second horse 2 soys. Weight, lOsb. About two miles. (3.) 3 p.m.—Handicap Saddle Trot, of 6 soys ; second horse 2 soys. To be handicapped behind scratch, and to trot 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 he the bona fide pro perty of a resident in the district, and re gularly user! as a hack in the district for three (3) months previous to the race. 2. No horse that has won over Ten Pounds (£10) of public money allowed to compete ; any horse that has won Ten Pounds (£10) of public money to carry fourteen pounds (14lbs) penalty, Trots excepted. 3. No second prize will be given where less than three (3) compete. 4. All protests must be lolged with the Secret? ry in 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 onus of prov ing the reverse. (i. All events to be confined to the district bounded by the Rakaia River and the Sea on die 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, addressed Secretary Sports Committee, Chertsey, to be lodged with the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, April 11, 1892. Fees to sub scribers of halt-a-sovereign to the fund, before nominations, 10s, under half-a -sovereign, "20s; acceptance, free. 8. The decision of the Committee in 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 Gd. (2.) 11.45 a.m.—Grand Handicap, of three events ; first prize, £5 and a trophy; second, £2. In addition, winner of each heat to get £1. Points to count, Ist, three ; 2nd, two ; 3rd, one. First distance, 100 yards. (3.) 12 p.m.—Running High Jump, first, £1 ; second, 10s. (4.) 12.30 p.m. -- Grand Handicap— Second event, 220\ards. :(5.) 12.45 p.m.— Singlk 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 Race, 100 Yards ;' first, 10s ; second, ss. (8.) 2.35 p.m. Mile Race ; first, £2 10s; second, £1 ; third, 10s. (9.) 3.20 p.m.—Old Men's Race, 100 Yards ; for men above 50 ; first, £1 ; second, 10s. (10.) 3.40 p.m.—Grand Handicap, Third , Event, 410 Yards. (11.) 4.20 p.m.—Putting the Wright (161bs); first, £1 ; second, 10s. (12.) 4.40 p.m.—Haif-Mile Race j first, £2 ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. (13.) 5 p.m.— Tug of War; 10 men a-side, £1. IUJLES 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 Horso Events apply to Athletics. 4. Com- j petitors must enter in writing, and give colors, and four last performances. 5. En tries for all events except Nos, 5, 7, fl, and 11, for which post entries will be accepted, must reach the Secretary Sports Committee, Chortsey, by 9 p.m. on MONDAY, April 11, 1592. i). Entries for (irand Handicap, 3s ; Events Nos. 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13, Is each. Acceptance, (Irand Handicap, 2s (id ; Nos. 0, 8, and 12, Is ; others, free. 7. Competitors breaking away after a fair warning, will, at the discretion of the Starterf lose a yard for every such attempt, S. All protests must be lodged with the Secretary, in writing, within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of Five Shillings (os), which shall be forfeited, shonld'the Committee consider the protest frivolous. 9. In any dispute the Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound the prize money pending enquiries. The Committee, in carrying out the programme, do not bind themselves to the above specified times, or order of events. All handicaps will be published in *' Ash burton Guardian," and " Lyttelton Times," of WEDNESDAY, April 13, 1892. The Burnham Band will play Selections during the day. The Express will stop in the evening to pick up excursionists from Christchurch. A BALL will be held in the School room in the evening, to commence at 8.30 o'clock. Admission, Gentlemen, 3s; Ladies, Free. P, THOMAS TODD, 10} Secretary.



; OONOE.RT i IN AID OF THE j CONVENT SCHOOL, | ASHBURTON. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Thursday, March 1? i (feT. PATRICK'S DAY), 1892. -PROGRAMME PART I. t Overture, "Colleen Bawn,"... Orchestra Glee, " Go where Glory waits thee," Company 1 Song,'' Three men in a boat," Mr Milsoni 1 Duett, ''F'owerGatherers," Misses Butler I Hornpipe Mr O'Sullivan Duet, piano, " Clochettes," Misses Sutherland and Devane I Soiig. " She's a charming girl," Mr J. Stevenson. Song, "Killarney," Miss Fox Comic Son? Mr J. B. Kirk Highland Fling ... Mr Donald McLean i s ong, "The harp that once," MrHi^gins Duett, " What are the wild waves saying," Miss Henry and Mr H. Gates, Son?, "Tellherllove'herso," Mr Flower Foursome Keel... Lagmhor Highlanders Interval of fifteen minutes. PART 11. Selection, " Bohemian Girl,"... Orchestra Song and Chorus, *' Home, Boys, Home," Mr P. Williams Song, " Remember me no more," Miss Henry Irish Jig... ... ... Mr O'Loughlin Duet, piano, Mrs Claridge and *Miss Kelly Song, "Dear Little Shamrock," MispT Butler Duet, " Friendship," Mrs Williams and Mr Milsoni Song, comic ... ... Mr J B. Kirk Sword Dance ... ... Mr G. Morrison Pong, " Soggarth Aroon," Mr Mac Lean Dunn ■Seauntreus ... ... Mr A. McKay Song, " Ballyhooley," ... Mr F. Henry Irish Reel... Messrs O'Loughlin, D. Fitz gerald, N. Fitzgerald, and D. Brick God Save the Queen ... ... Company Musical Director ... Mr Horace Gates Leader Mr R. Wood (Timaru) Pianiste Mrs A. C. Claridge Hon. Secretary ... ... Mr W. Adams Hoot* Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am now in a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above has been made to my own special order in the best factory in Canterbury, therefore Customer an rely uyon getcing a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'COINTJVOI* S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. u.s.s co jpiysi u.s s., co ff:' ■111 TTNiON STEAMSHIP COMPANY {J OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTELJ TOJS 7 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. EXCURSION SEASON CLOSES ON MARCH 31. OEO JAMESON, Agent for ishburton ~^J^fLJS, IMPORTANT j^gXMAS NOTICE Farmers and Other* FROM THE PEEMIKR ASHBURTON Zir* TjIURNITURE "^AREHOUSE OF PMPIUIPRIIL JUST Landed new Shipmentof Austrian, American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock in Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just in time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures in Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., in figured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene ian Blinds mrde to order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street. COMPULSORY SALE ]tfOW OW AT W. W. Spencer & Co.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cm tains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(double width 10|d' Prints, 2^l, 3d,3k1,41. Calicoes 2kl Dress Goods 4|d Muslins 3kl Men's Woollen Socks 7h Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s (id Mon's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed 8s lid ■ Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W3 SPENCER AND COS THE ARQADE



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