SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING. The following nominations were re ceived on Saturday evening for the Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club, which takes place on Wednesday, March 9 :— Maidka Handicap, of 20 soys. Two miles. Zulu The Divel King Camellia Exile Duncan Abdullah Taipo Victoria 11. Jess Eos Harness Handicap, of 20 soys. Two | miles. Kit 11. Polly Plum Sheoak Taipo Diana District Handicap, of 20 soys. Two miles. Barney O'Hea Diana Madge Gray Jena Humbug Forest Maid Pathfinder Rocket 11. Eos Ashburton Handicap, of 30 soys. Three miles. Pansy Polly Plum Mountjoy Victoria Eos Forest Maid Tom Rocket 11. Selling Handicap, of 20 soys. Two miles. Heather Josk lona Maud Jess Coralie Exile Beeswing , Ruahine Pegasus Electric Stakes Handicap, of 20 soys. One mile. Barney O'Hea Pathfinder Kit 11. Victoria 11. Humbug Jena Pansy Tom Victoria Exile I

DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING.

THIRD DAY. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.} Forbury Racecourse, February 25. The following concludes our report of Saturday's racing:— Marshall Memorial Stakes, of 250 soys j six furlongs. —Clanranald, 9st 31b, 1; Wakawatea, 7st 71b, 2 ; Huguenot, Bst 41b, 3. Day Dream 7st 71b, and Saracen 7st also ran. A bad start saw Day Dream away with three lengths' lead, but Clan ranald came with a determined run and wen by a neck. Time--lmin losec. Dividends—£s 19s and £5 9s. Flyino Handicap, of 100 soys; one mile.—Freelance, 7st 21b, 1 ; Tempest. 7st 101b, 2 ; Lady Zetland, 7st 81b, 3. Ten started. Won by a good length. Time — lmin 44f sec. Dividends—£lo 7s and £9 3s. Maiden Two-Year Old Handicap, of 100 soys j five furlongs.— Launceston, Bst 121b, 1; Ulva, 7st 61b, 2 ; Ozioso, 7st, 3. Seven ran. Won by a short length. Time- lmin 4|sec. Dividend—£l 17s and £116s. Scurry Stakes, of 20 soys ; four fur longs.—Enfield 1, Old Judge 2, Colling wood 3. Eight others ran. Won by a length. Dividends —£2 8s and £3 ss. Consolation Handicap, of 100 soys; one mile. —Heather Bell, 7st 31b, 1; Prime Warden, Bst 91b, 2 ; Lady Mab, 6st 31b, 3. Four others ran. Won by a neck. Dividends—£6 3s and £10 16s.

V.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

Melbourne, February 27. The principal events resulted as fol lows : -St. Leger.- -Strathmore 1, Oxide 2, La Tosca 3, Newmarket Handicap. WiJdrose, Bst lib, 1 ; Fortuuatus, 7sfc7lb 2 ; The Harbor Li^ht, 7st 21b, 3. Thirty three started. Pygmalion was favourite. Ziilinski won the Esscndon Stakes, m which Tirailleur and Freedom ran fourth and fifth ; and The Workman ran second to Jack for the Brunswick Stakes, m which Tiraillerte ran unplaced.

Congregational Union.

[per press association.]

Wellington, February 26. At the Congregational Union the dis cussion was taken on the Rev F. Binn's paper on Sunday Schools. It was pointed out thai the movement which was initated by Robert Raikes, of Gloucester, rather more than a century ago, had spread wonderfully, and it was estimated that there are now m the United Kingdom 704,000 teachers and six and a half million scholars, while for the whole world there ■were two million teachers and about eigh teen million pupil*. It was, suggested, amidst applause, that an Australasian series of lessons should be attempted in stead of the American international series now m use, and also that there should be an Australasian Sunday School teachers' examination.

The Christchurch Chamber of Commerce.

(PEK PBEB3 ASSOCIATION,)

Ohkistchuech, February 26. At the quarterly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr E. S. ILtrley/, the vico president, who presided, said it was a matter of congratulation that trade though m a narrow compass was eminently satisfactory. Credit was sound and there had been no failures or events of any moment during the period under revdewito disturb the serenity of importers or manufacturers. It was a sad disap pointment that, after the promise of a glorious harvest, the prospect had been so suddenly blighted by the recent un iS ea§onable rainfall. He believed that m this part of the Island at any rate the -damage occasioned to the crops was not so serious asnewspaper writers had predicted. There was doubtless much grain sprouted and the cosfc of harvesting had been greatly enhanced, but if the gram was allowed to mature m the stack, and was broUfhfciO market m shipping condition, there would bs ready buyers at its full value The rain had given such a ple thora of feed for stock that store sheep were now selling at prices unheard of dur ing the last decade. He urged greater activity m regaud to securing a good re- j presentation at the Chicago Exhibition, and said that the transactions m land, especially m improved farms, had recently been more numerous and on a larger scale than at any time since the land boom of 1878-9. The Committee reported that Lord On slow had consented to act as one of. the Chambers representatives at the con ference of chambers of Commerce m Lon don and that Mr F. U. A. Graham, find Mr W. Waddell had been selected as his co-ad jutors. In response to a letter from the lnver cargill Chamber of Commerce, it was resolved that under the altered condi tions of the question of federation m Australian politics, it was not desirable that New Zealand should make any forward %%ovQmenb m the matter at present ____^____, mmmmmm

THE AS nBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1892.



The world is ever rawing on towards perfection, bufcseldom attains it. Constant improvement ia being made m every branch of industry, but, m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached m Warburfcon's Can't Be Beat,



Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUAHTTTIK "• WHITE STONE, & GIIEYSTONE TURNIP, ~ '« RAPE, OAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS] &c) —§§ — "" ALSO' FOR SALE— ' ' 'r ; ' '~'h*' lornsacks and (ieamingr Twino f AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OK FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES.! AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCEX 1O ■ — GRAIN CROPS INSURED Against Lossjor Damage by Firo at Lowest Current Rate*j GEOHGE .rAMaSON" ♦ yiilMirtouanrt Riikaia



Land for Priyate Bale. F\Hn ACRES ' sifcaated afc LYKDHITRST, m well watered and OUU fenced and good Buildings. Most complete Property m the County A KC\ ACRKS, CHERTSEY, well fenced and watered, and a really comDac'b TtOVJ little Farm. 1 QP\ C\ ACiIES, RA.KAIA, 1000 acres m grass, 250 acres fit to crop at once, X. Ci%J\J well watered, sub-divided into 12 paddocks, nine7ro6nißd House (new), seven-stalled Stable and Sheep Yards, also Grain Store and Sheep Dip. P\C\A. ACRES ' LA.URISTON, sub-divided into 5 paddocks; well fenced and t)u x watered, three-roomed Pouse and eight-stalled Sfcablp. QQ Q 1 ACRES, METHVEN, all ready tor cropping, well fenced and wateied, Ot/w v no house. .. i . 1 OA ACRES, splendid land, adjoining-Township of MAYFIELD, three jL^JyJ roomed House, &c. B. TTTOMAR g CO T T B R ° ■ '.-'i---' ! IJJNEIVALLEP COOKING BADGES iltegister Orates, Fenders, T& FireClrotis. 1 JOHN OER & CO., EAST STEEET, ASHBUET JN.;



i I AM A CASH BUYER OF U heat, Oats, Barley, AND ; Grass Seed. d.sp;hgmas, ASHBURTONJ D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT, 21 VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission. CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and Wh'te's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Comp my ' Graham's Foot Rot Composition Red ivood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, Sfcepheßson, and Co, Dunedin Pknet Jupiter Garden and Field Toots. D. THOMAS, AsWmrton.



MITCHELL & TURNER ARE Now Offering Special Inducements IN m Kir's < l o i ii ■ \ c;. —A COMPLETE^ COLONIAL SUIT >, HIT SHIRT D2IAWERS fOr . UNDER FLANNEL !455. TIE SOCKS BOOTS HANDKERCHIE v. OUTFIT. .1. Q | | __j COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s;6d FIRST CLASS MOLES ... ... ... ... 8s 6d MENS SHOOTERS • 12s 6d' SUITS. TO MEASURE^



jirnAi a vrftfe FLUID DIP /©AROWDER DIP ;• — — yiITTLESV T"""^ V»ST YEARLY A^\££p D|pXsp/i CHEAPER INCREASE IN y^^^^^OHAN ANOTHER • SALES * M* 2^^^^^^^^^^^^. * m.WELL KNQWN THOUSANDS jy/\-_^ DIP TESTIMONIAL^T j^^\\better PK I'riT?Q___FLXJID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon m 48 gallon casks ; 6s par X. \\X.KJM.Jkj gallon m 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—ON tE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 503 per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case of 18 81b packets or 72 2lb packets ; 8 lb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE*—s£ 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. ' The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS of FLUID or POWDER AGENTS (ASHBtTRTON AND RA.XAIA), Gteorg'e Jameson. GHRISTCHDRCH (CHIEF AGE NTS), niackimme & Co.



THE HOLIDAYS. "TTT E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &o. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SllCClftl * us* Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. K3i» Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS : SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early aa possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TbERBYMaS TAILORS <5c OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



CHRISTMAS, 1891 A IEWYEAR, 1892. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents h;s Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburtcn 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 MEJ BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE BURNETT "STREET]



SPECTACLES. N. LAZARUS & CO., oouLisT-opnciASs.: LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STRKKT, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed 1. §alek and Co., SOLE AGFNTS FOR ASHBURTON „ I SAL'<-K & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OK EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPEdAOLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames adju-sted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latsst improvements m Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51



COMPULSORY SALE \o%v our AT W. W. Spencer & Go.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Curtains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(double width' 10|d Prints, 2|d, 3d, 3k1,4d. Calicoes 2|cl Dress Goods 4kl Muslins 3|d Men's Woollen Socks 7| Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, .Nailed, 8s lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s ]Id Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENCER AND COS THE ARCADE HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hfcve not tried it, should ask heir G*|cer for it] Makes splendid Cakes Sconefe,Pastry, <fca.



Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am now m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above has been made to my own special order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers can rely upon getcing a genuine article for very little money. : Note the address — O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. JS.B. —Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. vioiLm school, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, while tharking her patrons for past favors, begs to stats sha. has a few vacancies for pupib. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds. 1+144 WANTED~KNOWN.. TTTF. HAVE A LINE OF GOOD OATEN SHEAF CHAFF FOR SALE. MOSS & RESTELL, 2*136 West Stivet. G. Jesson, PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH AIND CLOCKMAKER TANCRED STBBET, ASHBURTON. HAVING just imported all the latest Machinery and Tools for Repairing and Cleaning Watches and Clocks, etc., I am enabled to Clean and Repair Watches from 4s 6d. Clocks Cleaned and Repaired from 2s 6d. Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All work guaranteed. Satisfaction given or no charge made. I have also on hand a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Please note the address — U. JF**OY, Practical Watchmaker & Jeweller TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON,



AGENTS WANTED. I\ T ANTED, Agent? for a OOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number ia required. NOVELTYniPORLItfG CO 8w976, G.P.0., Sydney> N.S.W.



AU WHO SUFFER Wes} Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and full instructions rer lating to a SAfE, SIMPLE AM CERTAIN D P ll fi HV Combined with simple method lUjItI Ij ll I of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist m these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice and Instructions FORWARDED FREE ( to anyone sending full particulars of case, j symptoms, etc., and enclosing stamp for reply. All communications strictly confidential. "HIJMANITAS, ! 0.P.0., Melbourne



[a card.] O E. FOOKS &z SON, " AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton] February, 1892. 2 71



HAINMER Sc BRIDGE AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. A LL information concerning Cost of /\_ Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, , 2+39 Agent, Ashburton. FARMa TARMS7~" j SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Associated .with H. L. Bowkbb, Christchurch, have placed m their hands for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FARMS. ! SPECIAL TERMS. ! SPECIAL PRICE-5. J A BIG SELECTION. I PERSONS wishing to dispose of Properties are reminded that our Agency being m daily communication with Christchurch buyers has two-fold ad van tages for selling over any other firm. Houses and Shops to Let. Money to Lend from £5 upwards. Wholesale and Retail agent for Eastern Tea Co.'d Pure Indian and Ceylon Teas. As these Teas are always ready at our rooms the Public can test them before buying. 2+57 H. LIGHT, Manager.



Mr T. Bullock FOR SALE.—A small Paddock near the Factory. Lots 67 and 68, containing one Acre, Andrew street, Allenton. T.Ss. 243 and 256, containing \- Acre, I fronting Moore and Kermode streets; good land. Four-roomed Cottage and, |-Acre Cass street; cheap, easy terms. £35.—Town Section 486, corner of Havelock and William streets, good land, capital site. Certainly a cheap section. V T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. VALENTINES to suit everybody. Just opened up. Palm Leaf Fans and Screens at 6d. Selling fast. Also Zither Harps, three sizes, from 4s 6cl. New Games, Fancy Stationery, &c. L. F. ANDRBWES & CO., Stationers' Hall. NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Stacks and Stockings, home knitted. MJR.S ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER.



Bronsee Medal, iMffI&IJKV ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, THE SHOP is being rapidly refitted, and will be open for Business at an early date. _____ THERE WILL BE A CLEARING SALE OP DAMAGED GOODS, WHEN GREAT BARGAINS WILL BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC AT TWENTY PER CENT UNDER COST PRICE. andrWTlack, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, AND AT RAKAIA.



r S^^^^w RORFRT MIIRR AY, yJiKw IpsfN?]| rlUßjLni lYlUlUiill* g^^^j^ Watch and Clock ;j|Jp|||ll|^f MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, Ac. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, Ac. Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET", 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



TAMES PAIN AND SONS] 9, Sfc, Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworch Raid, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WOflK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. •jlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. Theiltargest Wholesale House m the World IjiusvVftteoi Price List on application.



ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ALL PERSONS having accounts against the Society are requested to render same to the Secretary before 5 p.m. (to-morrow) TUESDAY, March 1. The Committee will meet to pass ac counts, and transact other business at 8 p.m., at (the Arcade Chambers. JNO.TTc, QUANE, 2f2 Secretary,



~~~IN~BANKRUPrCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy, j holden at Ashburton, In the matter of "The Bankruptcy 1883," and the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of Andrew Black, of Ashburton. NOTICE is hereby given that Andrew Black, of Ashburton, watclmnker and jeweller, has this clay been adjudi cated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held m the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, March 7, 1892, at 11.15 o'clock m the forenoon. Dated this 29th day of February, 1892. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. HAY & POSTLETHWAITE, 2t141 Solicitors, Timaru. Public Notices I



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. \ rpENDERS are invited for— I,—Construction of Auxiliary Channel, Winch more, 5| miles, m two con tracts. 2.— liiver V >rd, near Spread Eagle. Plans, etc., on view at Council's Ottice, and tenders, addressed to Chairman, to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m. on FRIDAY, March 4. BY Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 2*J32 County Engineer.



ASHBURTON COUNTY RAM AND EWE FAIR. THE ANNUAL RAM AND EWE FAIR will be held at the TINWALD SALEYARDS, ON Thursday, March &1. The Sale will commence with the Ewes at 11 a.m. sharp. GEO. JAMESON, Secretary Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards 2*112 Company, Limited.



ASHBURTON PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH TO-WLOUROW. FRUIT BANQUET, 7.30. Auction Sale of Produce and Wearing Apparel at 8.45 2 139



rpENDERS will be received at the *- Bank of Australasia, Christchurch, up to March 23 next, for the purchase of Blocks Nos. 1 to 10 of the <OItIV ill ESTATE. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Application forms and plans may be obtained on application to GEORGE JAMESON. 2t125 Ashburton and Rakaia.



EX JBr- IT* /"^RAIGHEAD HI. CxJ JQJ. VyRAIGHEADj MERCHANT r i i i o it m v NEXT UNION BANK.



u.s.s co _, EHJM u.ss., co If TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL" TOK 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 HAS NOW COMMENCED. GEO JAMESON, Agent for ishburton



SHEEP SKIN SALE. MY Next sale of Sheep Skins by Public Auction, will be held on Friday, Ittarcii 4. At my Yards, West Street. Sale al 1.30 p.m. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbuiton J. R. BLAND 21142 Auctioneer



CORWAR ESTATE. T3LANS can be seen at our Office, and full particulars obtained from FRIEDLANDER BROS.



WANTED by respectable young man situation as groom. Aoply U.S. £|ail Office. •■■• " % 140