Ashburton Racing Club.

A fairly well attended general meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club was held at the Club room, Henry's Hotel, on Saturday afternoon, the earlier hour having been chosen to suit the country members. Mr E. G. Crisp was m the chair. committee's report. The Secretary read the report as follows : Although the rules of the Club provide for a general meeting of members every half year, it has never been the custom with this Club to hold a general meeting of members ofteoer than once a year. This annual general meeting has been held before the close of each racing year, when a balance sheet and report have been presented to the members by the retiring committee, and at:this annual meeting a new committee has been appointed for the year. This prac tice appears to have given general satisfac tion and answered all the requirements oi the club; but owing to the somewhat un satisfactory position your committee found themselves placed m, they decided at their last meeting to call the members together for the purpose of considering the financial position of the Club, and taking such steps as the members might consider necf ssary m j order to place the Club on a sound footing. At the last annual meeting, members will doubtless remember, the Club then had funds m hand amounting to £335 5s Id. Since then, the Club have made a loss of £150 10s over their Spring Meeting, 1894, and m order to comply with the rules of racing, have had to refund to last season's winners a sum of £60 10s, so thac their avail able assets at the present time, as shown by the statement herewith, amount to £102 Is 63. yTour Committee attribute the unsatis factory result of their last few seasons' operations partly to the arbitrary action of the metropolitan clubs m compelling country clubs to give more money iv b takes than they could afford, partly to a desire on the part of the Programme Committee to provide a thoroughly sporting and varied programme for each meeting, and partly to the great falling off m the amount of money received through the totalisator, which, added to the Government tax, has reduced the revenue from this source alone by £150 per meeting, or £300 per year. These losses, and the loss on the sale of privileges (on account of the present Licensing Com mittee refusing all publicans' licenses at race meetings) have had the effect of reducing the receipts of the Club below the amount they have been compelled by the rules of racing to expend. Fortunately many of these conditions are now altered. Members are doubtless aware that at the late confer ence held m Christchurch the amount of added money has been reduced. The new regulations for the suppression of illegal betting should materially increase the receipts from the totalisator; and, by sub stituting a programme better calculated to attract entries and encourage investments on the machine, although not perhaps of auch a purely sporting character or so attractive to all classes attending the meetings, your Committee think that the finances of the Club will be greatly benefitted and that a successful future may confidently be antici pated. Several members of Committee have re signed during the last few months, andal though it is m the power of the remaining members to fill such vacancies, they have not done so, deeming it advisable to leave this and all matters of importance is the hands of the general meeting. For the fuller information of members a balance sheet to November 30, 1894, will be laid before them, giving full details of the Club's position The financial position of the Club was dis cussed at some length, and the report having been adopted, the filling of the vacancies on the Committee was held over till the meeting of Committee next Saturday.

ROAD BOARDS.

WAKANUI

The monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Friday. Present —Messrs M. Bruce (chairman), 6. Coe, and 3L W. Leadley. clekk's eepoet. Tha Clerk reported on the various works completed and m progress during the past month, and on other matters connected with the work of the district. kesbrve 1417. The action of ths members for No. 2 ward m opening a gravel pit m reserve 1417 was considered (under all the circum stances of the case) necessary, and the cost of the work being reasonable, it was approved of. INSURANCE. It was resolved to reduce the amounts for which the Board's cottages are insured as follows :—One cottage on reserve 1471 j to £30, and two cottages on reserve 1420 to £20 each- The Clerk was instructed to confer with the local agent regarding the reductions. ANNUAL BATE. The resolution of last meeting, striking a rate of §d m them £>in No. 2 ward, and 316ths of a penny m No. 3 ward, was confirmed, and Messrs G. W. Leadley and G Coe were appointed to sign the rate book, ACCOUNTS, ETC. After some routine business and the passinir of accounts., amountinc to £75 0s lOd, tbe Board adjourned.

THE ASBBURTO3S GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1894.



I FOE SALE ANK Second-hand four-horse power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Brown and V May Price low enough to warrant any farmer purchasing for his own use for „ driving power, chaff catting, corn-crushing, and wood sawing. PORTABLE WASH BARROWS. _ No home is complete without one of the indispensable requisites. They ara a necessity where cleanliness, utility, and health are valued. FARMERS~LOOK HERE! ARE YOUR MOWER KNIVES READY TOR WORK? I have just received supplies of the New Model Dutton MOWER KNIFE GRINDER. "KEEP THE KNIVES SHARP," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directß. With this grinder it can easily be done. | With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team,, are greatly increased, and the grass will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind mower knife perfectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a section is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. «*CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL" does its work well, it wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a large hole m the centre of trie wheel, made water tit?ht by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it m position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its flange 3; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel m grinding, the water is driven through ita pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface. This prevents the temper of the knife trom being destroyed, which would be done if the wheel weie used dry, THE OPERATOR while grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the wheel and over the knife clamp. This brings the grjnding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improve ment the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3to s£inches. It requires but little skill to use this grinder; the directions sent with each machine will, if followed, enable anyone to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents m the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium, and Sweden T 0 LB T, An Acre of Land, with 6-roomed House, near the Woollen Factory. Rent law. FOR SALE. A very Desirable Family Residence of seven rooms, with half-acre ground; fruit and vegetable garden. The owner having left the district, is anxious to sell at a price which' will be tempting to any one on the look out for a Comfortable Home; within a few minutes walk of Railway Station and Post Office ALSO, FOR SALE, IN HAVELOCK STREET WEST, a Capital House, containing nine rooms, with bath room and good out offices; hot and cold water and gas laid on. Stabling attached. Within two minutes' walk of Post Office and Railway Station F. FERItllfB 11V, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. [North British Fire Insurance Company AGENCIES 4 Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and goods sent to al [ parts of the colony Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. i ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTA.VING decided to dispose of my business, 1 am still offering the whole,of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MARKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now m use throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS, These Watches CANNOT be obtained m the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 6a 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONS »WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE. Reduced from £Is to 15s, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5a MAINSPRINGS 4i 6i CLOCKS CLEANED from 2* All Goods & Work Guaranteed* Thomas E. Ki]worth, ENGINEER, TTAS REMOVED T0 HIS NENV PREMISES, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KBRMODE STREETS ASHBURTON.



Dresses Dresses. Dresses h? YDS DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOE ¥s 9d. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE ROBES NEW WOOL DELAINES FROM 6|d. ■ - I CARPETS CHINA MATTINGS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS I A Showroom Full of Novelties. THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SJLIPPERS MITCHELL & TIMER, BEATH'S GREAT ANNUAL GIFT SEASON COMMENCES TO-iDAY. "TjITEEY Customer spending 2s 61 or more will receive a Coupon (with marked on face) entitling fch holder to select a Giffc to the amoono stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and may be presented any time until December 31. Customers may, however, select a Present at time of purchase. JUST OPENING— 10 Cases of the LATEST NOVELTIES m Ohinaware. GLASSWARE,—Japanese and Fancy, LEATHER GOODS,—Toys, Dolls, etc. BOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL. G. L. Beath & Co., DRAPERS AND OUTFITTERS, TANOEED STREET. JOHN JfILSON. AR TI ST'S M A~T E X lALS. I have Received am a position to Supply I ohers, Foreign Canvas, Select 3tock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur-1 Acadamy Boards, Oils, and Nkwton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, oanva3 Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhanging;. T HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and 1 Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used m the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Largo Stock of Paperhangings, Wiudow Glass, and Picture frame Mouldings on the Premises. J. WILSON CORNER OF ABCADE AND BUBNETT STREET, ASHBCRTON. CLEARINGS ALE. H. M. JoJSTES. \irILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR W ONE MONTH AT A TREMENDOUS REDUCTION FOR BUSINESS FIRMS- , Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS - Hundreds of Prize Books at Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — B.:>oks, Fancy Goods, Stationery, '* Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN- n , Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. THIS IS A GENUINE REDUCTION, 13 0 NOT MISS THE CHANCE. H- M- JONES, EAST STREET, ASHBXJRTON. 12 32 ' OUR NEXT WOOL SALE WILL TAKE PLACE! IN CIIHISTCIIUKCII oisr Friday, December 14, Catalogues CLOSE TUESD-A'S EVENING, December 11, after the arrival of th ; e Express m Christchurch. ARE now receiving WOO 'L at our Aahburtoa Stores for the above Sale, and Clients wishing to f;orward their Clips from country stations will please consign to WOOD 8R05.,, LiMiu hd, private Siding, Addicgton. i FBJKDLANPER BEOS., WOOLBROE^RB $ AUCTIONEERS:



I _ Publi- Notices. j , __. . . { ASHBURTON j PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. 'THE Monthly and other payments will ■*■ be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DxLV TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1894, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. CHRISTCHUECH 1 WOOL BALES. December 14th, 1894. XO MY CLIENTS who are either Shearing or who have WOOL LEFT UNSOLD at my to-day's Ashburton Wool Sales, I hav6 to give notice that I will personally hold a WOOL SALE AT OHRISTOHTJROH on the above date. Please, therefore, either send the Wool into my store, or hole* it until I can tell you where to consign. I have no intention of giving up the Ashburton Wool Sales, but I wish to compare the relative prices, and as there will be no Wool Sale either m Christshurch or Ashburton for nearly two months, ex cepting the on 9 m Christchurch to be held on the 14th December, I think it much too long to ask any of my Clients to hold their wool over. Dayid Thomas, WOOL SALESMAN, ASEBURTON. i Ashburton, November 30, 1894, 12 10 I HENRY ZANDER r HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tekoa MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF THE Finest Turnip Seeds, Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Fosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Skirving Swede, etc. Rape Seed, Rape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS" IN STOCK ANGLO-CONTINENT4L GUANO MANUEES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEABS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., 11A. and 75. TORKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES fclicep Branding 1 Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Wool Packs, ; WOOL PACKS. Full size and full weight. j Garden Tools m great variety, i GROCERIES. I am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at' LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR OASH. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENERAL MErtOHA^T direct importer, AGENT FOR— Sun Fir^ Insurance Office Australian Mutual g {and Provident Society J T1 Ford and Co



Public Notioes ' OHEARING will begin at cle^HUte on MONDAY, the 17th inst. 12 _22_ JAMES HARRISON. I ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "pOR SALE—3I Lots, of Gnm Saplings near Winslcw, and 10 lots a fc Windermere. For particulars apply afc County Council office. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November 32, 1894. 11 71 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. YTOTICE is hereby given that from This Date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling, will be given to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County , Plantations. | By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer November 12, 1894. 11 70 =£9^oo T0 LEND °« approved first-class Freehold Security at lowest current rate of interest. T. BULLOCK. i. ___—— ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. *pHE Office of this Society will, on and *- after JANUARY 5, 1895, BE CLOSED ON SATURDAYS, At 1 p.m., Instead of Wednesday, FOR THE WEEKLY BiLF-HOLIDAY, In compliance with the Shops and Shop Assistants Act, 1894. EDWARD STEPHENS, 12_8 Manager. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. | THF. Board of Governors offer for Public Competition, Eight Scholar ships, open to all children m the county of Ashburton, except those m attendance at the Ashburton High School. The Scholarships are tenable for two years, and, subject to good conduct, will, during that period, entitle the holders to free education, and the use of books at the Ashburton High School. In apportioning the Scholarships, it is the Board's inten tion to grant four Scholarships to Boys and four to Girls. Candidates must not be morn than 14 years of age on the first day of December, 1894. The Subjects for examination will be—l. English Grammar and Composition; 2, English History ; 3, Geography ; 4, Arithmetic. The work required will be of the same nature as the work done m Standard VI m the primary schools. Successful candidates must qualify m each subject, and must obtain an average over all of not less than 50 per cent of the maximum marks. Any candidate gaining less than 25 per cent of the maximum marks m any one subject, will not be deemed to qualify m that subject. Candidates most enter their names with the Secretary of the Board not later than Thursday, December 13. Candidates' notices moat be accom panied by a certificate from the Head master of the school which they are at tending, certifying that they have been m attendance at such school for six months previous to December 1, 1894, or if re ceiving private tution a similar certificate from their tutor. The Board reserves to itself the right of proof as to the age of candidates. The examination will be held at the Ashburton High School m the boys' schoolroom on MONDAY AND TUESDAY, December 17 and 18, begin ning at 930 a.m. Each candidate will be provided by the Secretary with a code word, and no name must be written on any of the papers, which are to be marked with the code word only. Further particulars may be obtained from the Headmaster or the undersigned. 0. BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashbtirfcon, November 29,1894. 12 2 TINWALD. FOR SALE, on very liberal terms. Section 33, corner of Archibald and James streets. It is well situated, not far from the Railway Station, and fronting the Main South Road. T. BULLOCK. I PUBLIC NOTICE. I HAVE disposed of the Business of the late William Anderson, Saddler, to Mr Recardus J Henry, as from the First Day of September, 1894, and trust that he may be accorded the same liberal support that was extended to my late husband—William Anderson. AGNES ANDERSON. TI7ITH REFERENCE to the above I *" may say that no effort will be spared on my part to condust the Busi ness on the same liberal lines as were followed by the late William Anderson, and by strict attention to Business, com bined with good Workmanship and Moderate Charges, hope for a continuance of that liberal support accorded to my predecessor. REOARDUS JOHN HENRY. lltH2 ALFORD FOREST. 20 aoTbb 20 For Sale, being R.S. 7906; an early selection. Easy terms if required, T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. THE IMPROVED FARM OF IOQ ACRES "1 O Q JL<wO ACRES l^O With Good Dwelling House, etc., situate close to the County Saleyards, Tinwald. NOT HAVING SOLD this by Auction, I am prepared to Receive Offers for it. / T BULLOCK, / A uctioneer.



"renders. TIENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY X of DUG* OLL .kS, 1895. Parti cukrs on view at thi> County Councii Offices. By Order. F. MAINWaRING. Clerk. Ashburton, November 27, 1894. '11§164 "f~K N D E R~ s! 1 ENDERS are invited for Ten V. D.L I Gates, with ironwork complete. Plans, etc, to be seen at Mail Office, where tenders may be left up to »ATUR DAY, December 8, or with the under signed. The lowest or any tender not necewarily accepted. * JOSEPH CMO IK, 12 4 % Wakanui. T7IIFFELTON LIBRARY FUND. A CONCERT Will be given m the Eiffdlton School, m aid of the above, on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, Commencing at 8 p.m. Admission ... ... Is. 12 Public No aces. BANK OF ~ NEW SOUTH WALES. rpHE RAKAIAAgency of Tina Bank will be CLOSED from and after the j 6th December insfc. W. G. RHIND, 12 30 Inspector. ASHBORTON aMATEUR CYCLING AND ATHLETIC CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the above Club will be held m the Arcade Chambers on THUtiSDAY, the 6th inst., at 8 p.m. Business important. R. G. SHEARMAN, 12 26 Hon, Secretaiy. i fINWALD CREAMERY; AND BUTTER FACTORY. BUTTER, BUTTER, is now being made and will be supplied to any Grocers or Storekeepers everyday. The Butter can be had at present from Messrs Shearman Bros, Carson and Co, Aahburton, and J. M. Bourne, Tinwald. Consumers are requested to see that the Fern Leaf and Tinwald Creamery are stamped upon each pound of butter. Buttermilk can be had from Mr Joseph Taylor, East street, Ashburton. 11 29 YT7 E, the undersigned Merchants and ■ * Shopkeepers, after due considera tion, will CLOSE our respective places of business ard offices on MONDAY- DE CEMBER 17, being a Bank Holiday and m commemoration of the Anniversary of Canterbury, and also seeing that an Ex . | cursion Train with Cheap Fares will run j jto Timaru on the above data. We shall NOT CLOSE on the 19th— Mitchell & Turner G. L. Beath &Co Andrew Orr R, Lumsden Fletcher Bros A. Lawrie Shearman Bro3 G. H. Mcgridge R. McCallum J. Heseltme Hallenstein Broa J. S«aly (N.Z.0.F.) W. H. Collier Tucker and Bean T. H. UndriH & Co F. Ferriman Oraighead & Berry-1 W. Williamson man M. J. Burgess Robt Murray i Mrs Adams Sam Nelson J. Ward Andarson &Co i J. Marsden per J. JSicholas Chaa. JBraddeli James Digby J W. F. Hannaford Sam Burnaid H. W. Barrett Robinson Broj Geo. Jesson H. Lawrence Carson and Son W. J. Adams 12 28 ~ashburlwn~high school^ rHE Board of Governors being about to entirely reorganise the School invite applications for the undermentioned positions on the teaching staff, viz., Heabmastee. —Salary, £275 per annum. Applicant must hold a University Degree and be possessed of ex perience m teaching. Headmistress. — Salary, £150 per annum ; to occupy the position of Second Teacher. Similar qualifi cations to those required m the case of the Headmaster. One capable of teaching the piano preferred. Third Teachek (male or female.)— Salary, £100 per annum. Must have had experience m teaching. Applicant also to state if capable of teaching the piano. Applications, with testimonials, etc., to be forwarded to the undersigned not later thwi WEDNESDA V, December 26. By order of the Board of Governors, C. BRADDELL. Secretary. Ashburton, December 4, 1894. 12t31 NEW AREIV AL 8 FOR CHRISTMAS AT CARSON & CO.'S TANCRED STREET. 1 Ton Best Preserving Sugar 60 dozen Glass Jars with metal lids, to be given away with "Snow Baking Powder " New Dried Fruits New Orange and Lemon Peel | New Biscuits New Teas New Cordials j Finest New Cheese and Roll Bacon Gawnes Famons Sauce, price 6d per bottle Best Brands of Butter from 6d, and die Freshest of Egg 3 Jusb Arrived — 500 copies Wholesome Cookery by Dr T. R. Allinson, the World's Greatest Authority on Health and Hygiene, price o& or post free 4d. W'ANTED-Good Dairy Produce of every description. Carson and Co., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION BANK.



Bankruptcy Notices. " " IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton, (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. NOTICE Is hereby given that David Kerb, of Tinwald, Contractor, was this day adjudged bankrupt, and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office on the Bth day of December. 1894, at 10,30 o'clock, m the FORENOON. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee, R. M. Cuthbertson, solisitor. Decembers, 1894. 12 27 » -ym ! mm7TT mm A " ""* O-J A PRICE required for di'jLv/*""" Section No 8. con taining 1 rood, just above the Woollen Factory, on the opposite side of the road. T. BULLOCK. THE DENSMOBE THE WOBLD'S GBEATEST TYPEWRITER. ( 'T'HBOW away your pens, and conduct you X correspondence on Modarn Prinoiplea A fortnight's trial will convince you of the superiorly of the Typewriter over the Pen, nd of the Dbnsmoee over all other Type riters Free nstruction to Shorthand Writers THE DENSMOBE TYPEWBITEB Co, hi, SI, Graceohiuoh Street, London,



Sporting. "XSHBURTUK rpROTTING pLUB SPEING "MEETING. TO BE HELD IN THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW GROUNDS Ashbarton, on WEDNESDAY, December 5, 1894. * DAVID ZANDER, Secretary.



HEALTH TEA is more economical than ordinary ea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the eaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho rised Agent.