SPORTING.

NAPIER PARK AUTUMN MEETING

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Napier, March 22. The weather was magnificent for the first day's racing of the Park Clubs autumn meeting! and the attendance large. The sum of £5840 was passed through, the machines. The results were "vS^JtoxDiM, of 50 soys ; onejnile and three-quarters.--Worth, list 91b 1; SirTatton, 105t21b,2; Teaßose, 9st7lb, 3. Seven started. Won by half .».^ngth. Time-3min 35 3-sth sec. Dividend— £2 6s. c Sapling Stakes, of 100 soys; five furlongs.-ZaneUa, Bst 101b, q 1 ; Nora maid, 7st 21b, 2 ; Noyade, tot 41b, 3. Eight started. Won by half a length. Time—lmin 6 3-sth sec. Dividend - JB3 4s.  , Napier Cop, of 350 soys ; one mile and a half. Merganser, 9st 91b, I.];1 .] ; «V 6sfc 131b, 2 ; Boulanger, 9st, 3. Thirteen started. Won comfortably. Time—2mm 44tec. Dividend—£3 9s. Hurdles, of 100 soys; two miles.— Tiritea, list, lib, 1; Chester, 9st, 2 ; Dis turbance, 9st 71b. 3. Seven started. Won easily. Time—4min 6sec. Divi dend—£7 2s. .. Kedcliffe Stakes, 50 soys; one mile. —Prairia Grass, Bsb 41b, 1; Spinfeldfc, Sat lib, 2 ; Link, Bst 81b, 3. Seven started. Won by a length. Time—lmin 52sec. Dividend—£3 19s.

Fiting Hakdicap, of 120 soys; six furlongs—Krinft, Bst lib, 1; RiH^wtea, 7st, 2 ; Como. 7*t 31b, 3. Five start«d Won by a length. Time—lnlin 18 2 sch Bee. Dividend—£s 9a.

Weltee Handicap, of 60 soys; one mile and a quarter.—Kapua, 9sb 121b, 1 ; Maid of Lome, list 21b, 2 ; MuJcet, lOst 71b, 3. Won comfortably. Time—2mm 19 2-sth sec. Dividend—£B 6s.

DUNEDIN ANNIVERSARY MEETING

Racecourse Fobburt, March 23.

The following are results :—

Handicap Hurdles, of 60 soys ; one mile and a half.—Rebel, 12st 31b, 1; Le Koi 11, 9st 71b, 2 ; Jack Harkaway, lOdt 61b, 3. Dividends—£llss and £1 17«- Anniversary Handicap, of 120 soys ; li mile.—Coiijurer, 7st sib, 1 ; Tempest, Bstl2ib, 2; Captive, 7«*t 7ib, 3. Eight Rtarted. Won eisily by a length. Divi dends—£9 Is and £9 9s.

Trot, o* bO soys ; two miles.—Lugna quilU, 47sec, 1: Tommy, scr, 2 ; Myrtle, 42sec, 3. Dividends—£2 3s and £2 11s.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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MR KLEIN'S LECTURE.

TO THB EDITOR.

Sir,—l was present and heard the lecture which has given our Wesleyans to much offence and brought out an effusion fr,oni " Contributed No 2." Had he heard Mr Klein's defence of the Bible tor him self I doubt whether he would have troubled you with a letter. To Mr Lawry I would say I have no brief for Mr Klein, nor do I agree with his scathing iemarks referring to the President of the "Wesleyan Conference. Yet I admire his outspoken remarks, which are in a great measure warranted ; and his defence of the Bible and Bible truths against agres sors were quite to the point. As to whetf.er he heard Mr Garland's lecture or not I cannot say, but a similar question can be asked Mr Lawry—Did he hear Mr Klein's lecture ? Mr Klein professed no infallibility, but upholdß the infallibility of the Bible.—l am etc.,

Freethinker.

The Australasian Postal Conference.

IKR PMSSS ASSOCIATION

Brisbane, March 22.

At the Postal Conference to day it was decided to continue the guarantee to the Eastern Extension Cable Com pany at the present reduced rates, Queensland being the only colony that dissented from this arrangement. Mr Ward moved the resolution of which he had given notice with refer ence to a second cable route via the Pacific to Vancouver. He said that his idea was that the route should be from Queensland to Ahaipara Bay, New Zealand, thence overland to Mongonui, and thence to Fiji, the Sandwich Islands, Fanning Island and Vancouver.

In the course of the discussion Mr TJninack, Postmaster-General of Queens land, denied that the colony had given France the exclusive right to land a cable. It was impossible to get a Pacific cable exclusively through British territory. He looked upon the New Caledonia cable as an accom plished fact, having received a letter from Captain Audely Foote, the repre sentative of the Societe Francais JDes Telegraphe Lousmarin, in which he mentioned that the company expected to have the cable laid by the first week in August of the present year, and the whole .line across the Pacific ocean completed in the near future. The discussion was adjourned. (Received March 23, 11.5 a.m.)

Brisbane, Match 23.

During the discussion upon the re newal of the cable agreement under the reduced rates Mr Ward stated that the new system was working satisfactorily in New Zealand. He hoped to arrange with the Cable Company for large re ductions of intercolonial press rates.

In Bpeaking to his motion respecting the new cable across tlw pacific, Mr Ward said that if it were carried none of the colonies would be committed financially. The promoters would have to formulate proposals lor the. conside ration of the respective Government*. In addition to places already men tioned he suggested it should touch Samoa. The advantages nationally and commercially of such a line would be very great. The removal of the wool tariff by the United States gave expectation of an enormous trade with the colonies, in addition to which there would be the Canadian trade to con sider. Mt Ward hoped a broad view would be taken of the proposal, Mr Kidd, Postmaster-General of New South Wales, seconded the motion which was supported by Mr Unmack, of Queensland, and Mr Wynn, of Victoria.

George Harper'a creditors met yesterday afternoon- As in the case of T. W- Maude 8, nothing could be done till after Harper and Co.'s assets and liabilities had been filed, The meeting in consequence adjourned for a week. CoLBMANB AND So EtTCALYPTE EX tract.is the only genuine in the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Liirica. Consumption, 'Asthma, Coughs, Colde, gravel, and Kidney Ojm p'sunts, ib has no equal. AgeuU — jUbBT'TWW D»TO CcsfJ-A»Y, I

Fire Brigade Competition

A competition for teams of two men each from the Ash burton Fire Brigade for two silver medals (one for each man of the winning team) was held yesterday, the conditions being—manual engine (dry) for two men, and ladder rescue for two men. In the latter two men had to run fifty yards to platform, raise ladder, one man to ascend and bring baby from top of platform twenty feet high. The team making the best aggregate fcime in the two events to be the winner. The officials for the competition were— Judge, Mr Cow ; Starter, Captain Fooks; Timekeepers, Engineer Dolman, Messrs S. Salek, and J. Corbitt. The following are the results :—

Manual Engine.—Barber and Nokes, scr (2sac pen); time, 40sec. Pauling and Baker, gcr (3sec pen) ; time, 38 4-sth sec. Dorm and Kennedy, 3aec hep (lsec pen); time 34 4-sth sec. Rescue Competition — Barber and Nokes ; time, 26 4-sth sec. Dorm and Kennedy; time, 26 4-sbh sec. Pauling and Baker ; Time, 24 l-sth sec. - Aggregates — Dorm and Kennedy; time, 61 3-sth sec, 1. Pauling and Baker ; time, 639ee, 2. Parber and Nokes ; time, 66 4-sfch sec, 3. • . Notwithstanding the unpleasant driz zling rain, some very good times were made, notably that of Pauling and Baker in the manual engine, 35 4-sth sec, but a penalty for a branch not being screwed up tightly told against them, although the time, 38 4-sth s«c is only, four-fifths of a second over the New Zealand record which is held by Ashburton. Dorm and Kennedy's performance was a very good one, beating the record by one fifth of a second, and as they are new members of the Brigade, they should be heard of in the future.

A private match between that fire brigade veteran, W. de B. Compton and T>onn then took place—manual engine (dry) for one man. The timea ware: — Oompton (2sec pen), 41 ]-sth sec ; Dorm (2sec pen), 43 4-sth sec. Oompton thus winning by 2 3-sth sec.

RAM AND EWE FAIR.

THIS DAY.

The Tinwald yards were crowded with sheep and number of mobs were in the paddocks; estimated entries were 22,000 ewes and over 1000 nnriß. There was a large attendance of buyers from all parts of the county, and also from North and South Canterbury, including many noted sheep-breeders. The sale of .ewes is pro ceeding. Prices are good, bat competition somewhat irregular Alford crossbred ewes', two-tooth, sold at 16a Id ; other two-tooth ewes, 12s 51, 13s, 13s 9i, to 14s lid. Old crossbred ewes, 9s 6d, 10s 3d, to 11s 6d, Six-tooth crossbred t>wes, 14s. Failing mouth crossbred ewes, 8s 3d to 8s 7d. Merino ewes, Ulent Hills, 5s 6 J to 7s 3d to 8s ; Anama, 6s to 8* 3d ; Windermere, 9s to 9s 3d ; failing mouth merino ewes, 2s 9d to 3s 3d.

The San Francisco Mail.

[per press association. ] Auckland, March 23. Arrived —Monowai from Sin Francisco, Honolulu and Apia, after a smart passage of 18 days 2 hours actual steaming time, arriving a day ahead of contract time. Two deaths occurred on the trip. James Weite, a steerage passenger, died on March 8 from intemperance, Dr Ho well, aged 78 years, ship's surgeon, of Auck land, died on March 14 from diabetes and a complication of other ailments. Both

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The University Boat Race.

[per press association.] (Received March 23, 11.35 a.m.) London, March 22. Oxford won the University boat race by a length and a half.

THE FLOODS.

(per press association;

(Received March 23, 11 5 a.m.) Brisbane, March 23.

A public meeting was held yester day respecting the floods, at which the representatives of the colonies at the Postal Conference attended by invita tion. The chairman thanked the colonies for the liberal contributions that had poured in. Mr Ward under took to convey the chairman's state ment to the people of New Zealand through the Premier. He addressed the meeting at some length, saying that New Zealand, though separated by 1200 miles of sea, was united to Australia by sympathies of kindness; The recent disaster, he thought, would be the means of good arising by drawing them into a closer union and by the removal of fiscal barriers. The hon. gentleman's remarks were well received.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

PBB PRESS ASSOCIAfION,

London, March 21,

H. Fowlor, President of the Looal Government Board, has introduced a bill creating a parish council with large powers in every parish containing a population of three hundred. Mr H. Campbell Bannerman, Secre tary for War, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said that the defences of King George's Sound and Thursday Island were almost con> pleted. . Mr Fowler, in introducing the Bui oreating parish councils, explained that under the mtasure the members, vary ing from five to fifteen in number, ac cording to the size of the parish, were to be elected by ballot on the single vote principle. T'ae council would undertake all the municipal work of the parish, thus abolishing the vestries. (Received March 23, 11.15 a.m.)

Lohdw, March 22. The House of Commons passed Sir J. Lubbock's motion in favor of local option with respect to the hours at which business should close. The Parish Councils Bill introduced by Mr Fowler has been well received. It allows the compulsory purchase of allotments ' and reorganises rural i unions as district Councils, A sum of £550,000 has been sub scribed in Ulster to the defence fund by nine persons,

POLO.

ASHBURTON POLO CLUB'S

SPORTS

} Patron—John Grigg, Esq. President— 6. A. M. Buckley, Esq. Stewards— Members of the Ashburton Polo Club. Judge—M. Stitt. Starter—Dr Tweed. Clbrk of Scales-R. Friedlander. Clbrk of Course—H. McLean. Hon. Secretary and Treasure—H. A. Mackay. TheAshburton Polo Club held their first annual races and sports yesterday at the 4shburton Racecourse. The weather was cold and threatening at the hour fixed for the first event, and later on a drizzling rain set in, but there was a large and fashionable attendance. Most of the events were amusing and some of them exciting, and some first-class horseman ship was seen during the afternoon, notably that of Mr E. Saunders in the Tandem Race, which elicited the applause of the spectators. A really good per formance by a pony was also seen, Mr G. Buckley's Banjo, after winning the Cup with 12st 21b in the saddle, in 59sec. for the half mile, coming out agaui in the Costume Race and with his wner up winning in 59£ sec, Mr Buckley scaling without part of the impedimenta of his assumed character the crushing weight of 16st91b, so that he must have ridden quite 17st. The pony is just 14 hands, but carried the weight withoun a flinch, and won easily without touch of whip or spur. Some of the costumes in this race were very whimsical -and created great amusement. Mr Buckley's "Sairey Gamp" carried off the palm; Mr R. Curtis, " Sweet Seventeen "; Mr Roberts, *' Nun"; Mr Claridge, " Groom "; Mr E. Saunders, "Mr Caudle"; Mr W, A. Saunders, " Chinaman "; and Mr Stewart, >4 Pirate "(?), were amorg the characters assumed. Dr. Tweed made his debut as starter, and Sam Powell himself could not have done better. Mr H. A. Mackay, honorary secretary, carried out the business of the meeting most efficiently ; Mr Stitt was a good judge, and Mr Hamish McLean an energetic clerk of the course Mrs Banger supplied afternoon tea, which was highly appre ciated, The following are details of the events:—

HuitDLß Jumping, over two flights, 3ft. high.. Trophy.—Mr J. Rick man's Tim Whiffler, (Owner) 1 ; Mr E, F. Curtis' Gert, (Roberts; 2. Tim and Gert tied Sbverai times before the former gained the award.

Bending Race, through 18 stakes eight yards apart and back. Trophy,-n>,Firstheat Mr H. Stewart's Bantam 1, Mr W, B. Denshires Jenny 2. Mr Curtis' Connie alf»o competed, but knocked down a stake early in the race. Second heat—Mr G. Buckley's Nobby 1, Mr J. R. Bland's, Spider 2, At the first attempt each rider broke a stake, and the heafc wis run over I again resulting as above. Third heat— Mr E..Saunders' Hakatere w.o. Final I heat—Nobby 1, Hakatere 2, Bantam 0, J Bantam was winning easily when his rider looked round and in" consequence knocked down the last stake. A close finish between Messrs Buckley and Saunders. Poxo Club Cup. Trophy v<*lue £5. Weight 12st 21b with 51b allowance for each inch under 14 hands, minimum lOst. Four furlongs. Mr G. A. M. Buckley's eh g Banjo, 12st 21b ... (Mr F. P. Claridgb) 1 Mr E. Saundera' br g Kahu, 12sfc 21b (Owner) 2 Mr G. A. M. Buckley's pb g Pink 'un, list 61b (Mr Roberts) 3 Eleven ran. Banjo won by three or four lengths after being hard held all the way. Time, 59sec, Polo Ball Race. Trophy.—Mr E. Saunders (Supplejack) 1, Mr H. Stewart (Bantam) 2. These were the only starters. Both made misses, and were in difficulty together after turning for home, but Mr Saunders was first clear, and his opponent missing another stroke the former won. Cigar and Umbrella Race. Trophy. —Mr W. B. Denshire (Jenny) was the only competitor who fulfilled the condi tions of the race, Mr Clariage (Palm bearer) being unable to light his cigar or keep ' i-' umbrella open, and Mr Pv. Curtis (Connie), who had nearly finished when the others started, being disqualified for not having opened his umbrella before beginning to mcJunt. tandem Race. Trophy. —Mr E. Sauriders' Supplejack and Kahu, (Owner) 1; Mr G. A. M. Buckley's Pink 'un and Nobby, (Mr Roberts) 2; Mr R. F. Curtis' Connie and Gerfc, (Owner) 3 ; Mr H. Stewart's Bantam and Capsize, (Owner) 0. Mr Saunders led round, the turning post, but running wide and

(Mr Roberts) 3

apsizft, who had broken loose, colliding' with him, Mr Roberts gained such an advantage on the inside as to apparently have the race in hand. By a fine effort Mr Saunders got his team on the course ag»in, and sending them alng in grand style palled off the race by half a pony's length. Mr Roberts handled his team well but they lacked pace, and the same may be said of Mr Curtis and his team. Mr Stewart's leader wa3 very restive, and broke out of his harness eajly in the , race.

Ladies' Bkaclet. Four furlongs, dis mounting and having needle threaded at half the <?htarice.

Miss Clark's Bantam,... (Mr Stewart) 1 Miss Binney's Qert, ... (Mr Roberts) 2 Miss F. Leahy's Jemmy Nuts, (Mr W. A. Saunders) 3

Kahq was first rouna the furlong post, but ra,n wide a»d lost his chance. Bantam then took the lead and the ex perfcness of his rider in dismounting and the pominator in threading the needle added further to his advantage, and he won easily. There was a long interval between Gert and the third pony. Oosicme Eace. Trophy. Winner of Cup 4s« extra, second 2sb extra. Four furlongs

Mr G-. A. M. Buckley's Banjo, 4sfc penalty ..." ... (Owner) 1 Mr H. A. Maqkay's Topsy, (Mr CTaridge) 2 Mi E. Saunders" Kabu; %t pcnai'y

(•Jwner) 3

Nine ran. Kahu led from the start, but To;>sy and Banjo were close up, and the three came into the straight almost abreast, clear of the others. Banjo then gradually drew out and won a good race rather comfortably at the finish. Time, 59|sec.

THE AaTTBTmTON GUARDIAN: THPRgfIAY, MARCH &3, 189:



SAVILLE CUP 'TOURS' AMENT. [PKB PRESS ASSOCIATION]. Auckland, March 22. The polo tournament for the Saville Cup was commenced to-day at Potter's Paddock. Two interesting gam.es were played, the fi>sb between Ohristchureh, the present holders of the Cup and the Auckland first team, which was won by Ohristchurch by four points to one. The play throughout was fast and exciting. The Warrengate (Wanganui) then met the Rangitikei team, and a magnificent game was played, Rarigitikei winning by three points to two. There was a great crowd of spectators.. "XT"OTICE is herebygiven in pursuance _1N of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885" clauses 5 and 6, that the Ash burton Domain will be set apart hv the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's Sports on Easter Monday, the 3rd day of April prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz :•— for each Adult ... ONE SHILLING For e^ch Horse ... ONE SHILLING For each Trap ... OJSE SHILLING R. BIRD, Chairman Ashbarfan Domain Board. March g], 1393. 3*43



Holloway's Ointment and vnsus. — These world-renowned remedies are confi dently recommended to miners, navvies, and all who have to work underground, or where noxious atmospheres exist. The minute particles of coal or metal which permeate the air in such places tend to block up the lungs.and air-tubes, giving rise to bronchitis, asthma, and palpitation of the heart, In Holloway's remedies will b« found a safe and easily used medicament, for thepenetrating properties of the ointment relieve the local congestions rand mildly laxative effects of the pills cause the liver to act freely, and the breath to become unembarrassed. By early resort to these remedies many a serious illness may be avertel, aad soundness ot health maiatained.



J Mr T. Bullogk^^^ " SATURDAY, MARCH 25. Mb John Dunn's Improved Farm of 146 Acres, Flemington. TNTENDING Purchasers are reminded JL that the Sale of this Property will take place at the Arcade on the above date, at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3 156 Auctioneer. Mr DTThomas ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1893, MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Executors of the late J. H. Ross, Alford Forest, tc HOLD A CLEARING SALE, As above, — Of the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK IN THE ESTATE, As follows,— "1 fifl Crosßkred LAMBS A Draught HORSES 1 Four-year-old Spring Cart HORSE, quiet in harness 1 Bay GELDING, three years, quiet in saddle 1 Two-year-old and one Yearling COLT. Dray and Frame, Tip Dray, Double furrow Plough, Harrows, Dogcart and Harness, Saddle and Bridle, Chaffcutceif, Horse Covers, Tools, and a large quantity of sundries. I will also have for Sale at the above fixture, — Of\ Merino EWES f*(\ Merino WKTHERS 1 00 Sound Mouth Merino EWES iA \ Crossbred LAMBS OAA Cr?ssbred LaMBS fiOO Crossl>re(J EWES -j f\ RAMS f) HOUSES Sale at the Hotel at 12 o'clock sharp. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton.



Extra Entries are solicited for thi3 Sale. 3§B Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERSare invited for LEASING L the following Plantation Reserves for a term of 14 years : — ACRES. Reserves 2508—Lagmhor 90 May field North 183 Mayßeld South 158 Part Reserve 2591, near Mr White law's 436 Reserve 2592, near Mr Whitelaw's 188 Reserve 2561, Ruapnna 240 Reserve 2560, Ruapuna 70 2s: SS} *•**•« - m Applicants to state the portions of each reserve they wish to lease. TENDERS are also invited for LEAS ING for a term of seven years, most of the Planted blocks in the County, for Sheep Grazing ouly—areas ranging from 5 to 170 acres. Conditions on view at Council Office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent in on or before THURSDAY, April 6 next, at 4 p.m. By Order. " WILLIAM B VXTER, 3§155 County Engineer. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD ~jVr OTICE is hereby given that all out -L v standing rates unpaid on March 25 will be sued for without further notice. By order, . J. DAVISON, 3J71 Olerk to^the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. f pHE attention of owners and occupiers -L of land along the Wakanui Creek from the Ashbui'ton Mill to the sea is directed to the memoranda of easements which have been delivered and already been signed by the following :— Thos, Trevurza Edwin Thomas Joseph Ohoak George Lamb David Butterick Sam. Burnard J. Bonifint Nicholas Fitzgerald Donald Williamson George W. Leadley (as Executor in the Thomas Wilson «es'ate of the late John Oochrane B. Williamson). Ohas. Braddell. The Conncil intimates that all remain ing signatures must be obtained on or before April 5 next, otherwise the Council ha 3 decided to relinquish the present pro posals, and in lieu thereof take steps to constitute a separate Water Supply Dis trict adjacent to the Creek under " The Water Supply Act, 1891," which will necessarily involve much greater cost to the ratepayers within the said proposed district, By Order, F. MAINWARIiSG, Clerk. Ashburton. March 21, 181*3. 3 158 MOUNT SOMBRS COAL MINES.



! IWILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All CoU obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON Monster Bazaar. mHE ANN HAL BAZAAR and Sale of \. Work in connection with th c Paro chial District of Longbeach, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held in the TEMPLAR HALL, TJNWALD, ON HASTER MONDAY, April 3, 1893. Bazaar opens at 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a liberal scale at a very moderate charge. An^; pontiibutiona of produce or live stost may be left at Mr Clothier's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, Qd; Children, half-price.



MR T. BULLOCK. £O ft lAc T-s- 777» Cox streefc» I *vU J.\-/O. for sale at the abeve lgure. Capital building site, best side >f the street. ' Liberal terms if lequired. riz. y £2 cash, balance by instalments, T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. £O£t Commodious Store in West *-**-*• Street, Rental required for ;he year—£3s. Apply to T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN.—4 Sections number 17, LB, 19, 20, together with Cottage, Allen x>n. Apply to T. BULLOCK. NICE LITTLK PROPERTY AT WATERTON. WHAT IS OFTEN ASKED FOR. A Small Farm, with Dwelling House, etc. 3/~Y Acres, conveniently situated, not V far irom the Waterton School, divided by well. grown fences into pad d fHjks, well watered. There is a Dwelling House of five rooms and other improvel ments. Very desirable property for an industrious man, Easy terms. &*\*\ i Act CORNER SECTION. 1U». A ca pi ta i building site, centrally situated, being T.S. 674, containing Quarter-Acre, corner of Have lock and William streets. First class land, easy terras. Apply to T. BULLOCK. n sta 9 k fire s.~~ £25 Reward £25 THE Undersigned offers the above Reward to any one who will give such information as will lead to the con viction of any person wilfully causing Stack Fires in any part of the Ashburton Dounty. DAVID THOMAS *33 Ashburton. STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CKUSHIN& Gtmorge Osborne Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF. AN! CRUSH GRAIN }N ANY- QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven'i best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and theii crusher with latest improvements, ajnc can therefore guarantee giving every satis faction, Orders may he left with' MR GUDSELL, Tinwald j Or, GEORGE OSBORNE, 9*5 WUlQWtyr,



—Now Landing— NEW WINTER GOODS. Craighead & Berryman, The Tailoring Firm. S^RSS^^SSBnT LJI ILJLj LJ I nil lILJLJ A\r ''WgßJjHm ivUDljii 1 IVlUfliui I» /$$£& •^^^R Watch and Clock f3^i§iiPpf . MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, 4c., EAST STREET. rHAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-daw Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on land, enable? me to show a Variety cf Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STEELING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN'TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. KAIAPOI HOUSE jSTOW IN THE FRONT RANK WITH Complete Stocks OF LINOLEUMS OILCLOTHS CO PS CARPETS § MATTINGS = ■ - ■ -a ■ •■ • MATS § RUGS CURTAINS o MUSLINS S BLANKETS SHEETINGS Household lilnens and Furnishings A SPECIALTY. MITCHELL and TURNER.



NOW IS A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. IF you want a Good Suit at a low .. price, go to the Ashburton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will have a grand assortment of Fancy Trouserings, Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't forget the address, T.LNCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager. THE ASHBURTON ARCADE T3AINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN W~ILSON (LateJaa. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPEKHANGINGS in New Designs. BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very bast materials and workmen. JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3§Bo Hampton's •pURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner s. TRY HAMPTON'S FOR Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulators Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Cobnial Couches Wire Spring Mattrassea BJRANCH BUSINESS, EAST STREET, ; Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT or CROCKERY, AND FANC* GOODS. ---8136 CHE IP,



! W William Stocks, i MONUMENTAL MASON, RUulruw street South, CHRISTChURCff, ■. . ■■■. .■ ■: ■■■■ TI7ISHKS to call the attentionefpeMonaJin)wanfof YV Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, oonsiating of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kertriuga reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work In connection with the trade, done in first-clam order. An early inspection invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any roason able offer for the present Stock wUI result in a sale. William Stocks. TRADE fir^t MABK. STOP! STOP!! vK^^B Fy AND BEAD!!! WE HAVE ROW UNPACKED OUR STOCK OP NEW GUN? FOR THIS SEASONS SHOOTING,— Consisting of Single and Double Barrel Breech Loaders; also Hammerless Guns, of the noted Martini-Henry Pattern. AS FOR FINISH, STYLE, AND QUALITY, WE CAN RECOMMEND THEM. Our price is from £1 to £7 10s, and if once in th« hands of a ftpartsnun, will be found in every reßpect equal, if not saperior, to many gaus sold at three time* the price. So those anxious to procure a gun which wUI give them thorough satis* faction, we invite their inspection. All kinds of Ammunition and Sportmen's Requisites in Stock. .„, Stephens Bros, Market House. Temporary Premises OLD TO Wtf HALL (Next MR RANDALL). ANDREW OKR XT A VING REMOVED to the above address willl hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ■ : ' i ONE MONTH DURIttG THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ash burton, —COME EAELY. — ANDREW PER. NOTICE- W. H. COLLIER BEGS TO INTIMATE THAT HE HAS MOVED BACK TO THE NEW BUILDING AT ■ ■ ' :"': "The Corner," Which Oußtomers will find to be the best lighted and most convenient Shop in Ashbnrtoo. A very Large and Complete Stock has arrived from Home, and the large shop is stocked to overflowing. All Goods will bj» sold at prices that cannot be touched, A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF DRAPERY The finest and most fashionable display of DRESS GOODS in Ashburton THE LARGE SHOW ROQM Is a sight to be seen, and is filled with the NEWEST FASHIONS IN MANTLES, JACKETS. MILLINERY, FEATHERS, CORSETS, &c, Ac. LADIES who only wish to inspect, as well as those who wish to purchase will be cordially welcomed. W. H. COLLIER, "The Corner." WILLIAM SPARROW, ((Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TC DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t» enable me to do thii I hare decided to charge Prices that have nswlbsti ■ timrd of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, $K>TH£THE ADDRESS : (jgP»||The Shop between J. f ealy and (Vb an* H. C. Segers. JElfcl STHJBBT, ASHBITBtONJ.