THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1894. _



Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ■ROBERT MIJRRAiY FBACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. IT AVIKG decided to dispose of my business, 1 am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF 1 WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c,, AT A DISCOUNT OF-4b IN £ OFF MABKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION 01? 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 WATCHER STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3s ALARM CLOC&S, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 6a 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS "PERFECTIONE" WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE. Reduced from 21a to 158. BEPAIRS: WATOHES CLEANED ... ... 5s MAINSPRINGS ... bd CLOCKS CLEANED from 2* All «oods A Work Onaranteea. Thomas Bo Kilworth, ENGINES B, it AS REMOVED T0 HIS NEW IPRfiMI^ES, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND K.EEMOJDE STREETS A«HBUKTON.



FARMERS LOOK HERE! ARE YOtJR MOWER KNIVES READY FOR WOBK? i 1 have just received supplies of the New Model button MOWER KtflFE GRINDER. " MEBP THE KNIVES SHARP' U what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder it can eisily be done| With a dull knife, the wear aad strain, both on machine and team, are greatly ffleraaicdj and the grass will be badly cut, A man, or even a boy, with this me chine, can grind mower knife perfectly, and with case and rapidity. When a section is dulled or nicked by coining m contact with a store, a<3 often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections, IHE "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 the whctl, made water tisrht by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold ib 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 flanges; the hole is then plugged*up. When turning the wheel m grinding, the water id driven through its pores by centiifugal fores, completely wetting Us grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife troin being destroyed, which would , bo done if the wheel were used dry. * THE OPERATOR while grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the wheel and over the knife clamp. This brings the grinding 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 {^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 F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ERTATE AGENT, ASHBUETON, f North British Eire Insurance Company AGENCIES -] "Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and ( Goods sent to all parts of the colony.



CHRISTCHURGH WOOL SALES. DECEMBER H, 1894. 10 MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS, FAVORING ME WITH WOOL FOR THE ABOVE SALE. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING. pONSIGN any Wool intended for me V' to the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND Mfcß CANTILE COMPANY'S SIDIN3, CHRISTCHURCH, On account D. Thomas, Not later than DECEMBER 10, Otherwise jfc may be too late. Sending me by Post full particulars, to care of Matson and Co., Christchurch. I have to thank Messrs Harley and Wilkin of the Loan and Mercantile Agency »Company, for their courtesy m granting me the use of one of their stores, -which ia the best lighted and convenient wool store near Ohtistchureh. D» THOMAS/ WOOL SALESMAN



■pINWALD OACING pLXJB. ANNUAL ""MEETING. TUESDAY, laNUAEY 1, 1895. PROGRAMME s L. New Yeak'h GiM! HASMdAP, (open), of 25 soys J seven f urlotigs 2. Pikny Back HasmCai:', (open), of 20 soys; four furlonga 3. Tinwald Cvv Handicap, (open), of 60 soys ; one mile and a half 1. TiNWAiiD Hanmoai' TrME Tkot (District), of <*}() aovs; two miles 5. WKLTiat Hakdxoat, (open), of 30 soys ; one mile 6. Novel Back, (open), of 25 soys; six furlonga 7. Flying Handicap, (open), of 30 'soys; six furloDga . 8. Htfßiiv Bcurrv, of 12 soya. Entries* after Flying Handicap. Four furlongs. All races except Trot arw open Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and laying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, cattle, age, description and performances of horse, and colora of riders, must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than nine pm. on SATURDAY, December 8, 18!)4. Nomina tions for Trot mint be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perfor mances. Handicaps will be declared on or about December 20, Acceptances for Handicaps and Emfcries for Novel Kace must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Lagax's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than nine p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 26,181)1, For iurfchev details aud regulations see poster?! A, A, JfQOKS, \



) .■■J>re-ses- Presses. Dresses. i \ ■ r;YDS DOUULtWIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS i : ■. ." •• • . ■ COMPLETE FOR 7b 9d. \ !•■■•• A VERY CHOICE jSELECTION; OF SIKGLT3 ROBES ! " "■'■ NEW WOOL DILATNB3 FKOM 6]i». CARPETS CHINA MaTIINGS, 01LCL(>im LINoLIuM3 A ihowrouni Ml of IToveltlcs/ THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SHIPPERS MITCHELL & TIMER GREAT ANNUAL GIFT SEASON COMMENCES TO-DAY. Tj>Y&RY Customer spending 2s 61 or more will receive a Coupon (with marked on free) entitling th holder to select a Gift to the amounc stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held (ill a number are accumulated, and may be presented any time until December 31. Customers may, however, select a Present at tiiwe of purchase. OUST OPENINa— ;;,, 10 Cases J[oE the LATEST NOVELTIES m Ohinaware. GLASSWARE,—Japanese and Fancy, LEATHER GOODS.—Toys, Dolls, etc. BOTH USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL. G. L. Beath k Co., DHAPEttS AND OUTFITTERS, TABCRED STREET. ABTI'STS. MATEBIALB. 1 have Received «.a m a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas, Selec Stock of Winsob the Artists of A shbur-i Acadamy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Ahtist'b I ton with Oil . Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhaiia'inff. I HAVE Hspecially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best ( of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used m the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Larec Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Vrame Mouldings on the Premiss, J. WTLBON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCRTON^ "TeLE ARI N GS ALE , H. M. JONES, \Vrtiili OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIO FOR ONE MONTH A* A TREMEKDOXJS BEBtIO^ION FOR BUSINESS FIRMS- Ledgerg) oftßh BqoH J—( FOR SCHOOLS ""Hundreds of Priaa Books at Published Prices, FOR LADIES & CJJCNTLEMEN - Booka, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. . FOR CHILDREI*'S anS( Tning> Dol i s , p ic t ar e Book?, School Books. THIS IS A GENUINE EEDUCTION.^IO NOT MISS THE CHANCE. H. M- JONES, EAST STHEET, ASHBURTOtf. m net



Spopi ng. \ KNrjALOP.")RTS a:.'D TRACES (Approved by the Committees of fi< Canterbury J >ckey Cub and U.ititeiburj ■ Metropolitan '.Trotting As ociacioD). To be II2IJ m the I) miain on BOXIVG I>aY, WEDNE-DAY, DECEMBER 26, 1894. Patron-S'jr John H*l!; President—T G Holmes; Vick Presidents—T ,^ Upton, W M Lyttelton, H J Harrison, J C VVason, J McLachlan, B 8 Coster, and A C Hardy; Jud<;k— W M I yttel ton; Starter (Horse Races)—! 1 E Upton; Clerk of the Course—-H Primmer j Clekk of the Scales—D Bruce; JunriEs (Athletics)—E H Hughes and C Hardy; Startkb, (Athletics)— H J Hajiison ; Stewakds—ll Primmer, E W Oaborne, G Harrison, W Hood, and A Richards ; Handicaxteks—The Stewards; Treasurer —L Uxley ; Sco- KETAKY—P A Keddell, HORSE RACES. First Race to start punctually at 12 o'clock 1. Maidex Flat Race, of 10 soys; about one mile. Second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance fee, 10s. To start at 12 noon. 2. Maidex Saddle Tkot (Handicap), of 7 boys. About two miles. Horse break ing must pull immediately and go, and trot to the satisfaction of ihe Stewards or be disqualified. Second horse* to receive 1 soy from the stake. Nomina tion, 5a ; acceptance, 2s. To start at 12.45 p m. 3; Ladies' Pukse, of 10 soys. About one and a half miles. Second horse to re ceive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance, 10s. To be entered by ladies. To start at 2 p.m. 4. Handicap Saddle Thot, of 10 soys. About three miles. Horses breaking must pull immediately and go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards or be disqualified. Second horse to receive 1 soy out of the stake. Nomination, 7s (3d ; acceptance, 2s 6d. To start at 2.45 p.m. 5. Farmers' Plate, of 10 soys. About one and a half mile. Second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance, 103* To start at 830 p.m. 6. Sku/IKO Race, of 10 soys. About one mile. Entrance, 10s. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race; anything over £10 to go to the Sports Fund. To start at 4.15 p.m. 7. Hukiiy Suurht, a sweepstake of 15s each, with 1 soy added. Once round the course. Catch weights. No winner of any of the above events allowed to start. Post entries, To start at 5 p.m. R U L X S. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. 2 All events to be confined to the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road Board Dis tricts, and aix miles north of the Rakaia river, ten miles west, and five miles east of the railway line. 3 Weights for all races except otherwise specified—lOst for the three-year-olds, list for four-year-olds, and list Tibs for 5, 6, and aged. 4 No horse that Im won more than £10 m one event will be allowed to compete m any race. 5 The races are open to any horse com monly resident m the prescribed district from the Ist of October, 1594, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. 0 Nominations for the Saddle Trot (Nc 2 and I) with fees of 5* and 7s Od each, age, description, and performance of the horses, must be deposited m Writing with the Sec retary, at Rakaia, not later than 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 8, 1894. Accept, ances and General Entries, m Writing, to gether with fees, by 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 15. In all cases the names, fees, colors, and ages of horses, and colors oi riders, must accompany nominations. 7 All protests must be given m writing te the Secretary with n thirty minutes aftei the race has been ntu, together with the surr of £1, which shall be forfeited, if m the opinion of the Stewards the prtoeat is frivolous. t> The winner of any ilafc race, competing m other events, will be required to carry a penalty of 7lbs. i) Stakes will be paid over 7 days aftei the meeting, and all stakes not olalmec within 14 days of the clay of meetings wil be forfeited and go to the funds. 10 No entry will be received unless th< above conditions are complied with, and oi the condition that all disputes, claims, anc objections arising out of the racing shall b< decided by the Stewards or whom they maj appoint. Their decision on all points to bi final. The Stewards reserve the right t! hold over the stake until satisfied that thi qualification of entry is oorreot, and th< onus of proof shall lie with the owner; 11 All races will be started punctually ai the advertised hour. ATHLETIcT"sPORTS. To commence at 11 a.m. Men's 100 yds Race (handicap)— Firs prise £)., second 10a. Boys' Race (under 1 years) 200 yds (handicap); entrance free- First prize 10s, second ss, third 2s 6d Men's 440 yds race (handicap)— First pnz £1, second 10s. Girls' Race (under 16 years 100 yds (handicap); entrance free—First priz 10s, second ss, third 2s 6d, Boys' Sac (under 12 years) 90yds (handicap); entranc f ree —-First prize 7s 6d, second 23 6d, thir Is. Tug of War, Married v Single (entranc Is per man)— First prize £2 2s. Girls' Rac under 12years) 60yds (handicap); entranc , { ree _-blrsc prize 7s 6d, second 2s (3d, thir Is. Consolation Race, 100 yds; entranc i f r ee—First prize 10s. 100 yds Hnndicaj open to Amateurs only (to be run under th N.K A.A.A. rules)— First prisee Trophy pu sented by Mr P. Millar, value £1 Is. 200yc Handicap, open to Amateurs only (to be ru under the N.Z.A.A.A, rules) -First pris Silver Cup, presented by Mr C A C Hard: value £2 2a $ second prige Trophy, presents by Mr J. Irwin, value 103 U, RULE S. 1 Entrance fee for all events, not other wise specified, 2s 6d each, 2 All events con fined to the same district as for horse races i No second prize will be given unless three or more compete 4 The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events Nominations for Men's 100 yds and 440 yds and Tug of War, and 100 and 200 Amateur Races, must be lodged with the Secretary I before S p.m. on SATURDAY, December 15. I All other evonts post entry I Admission to Ground—ls for each adult, I children half-price, and Is for each horse I competing or.otherwise I THE BURNHAM BAND will play dur- I ing the clay. Refreshments and other J amusements on the ground. No games of I chance permitted. I A BALL will be held m the evening at I the Rakaia Town Hall—Dancing at 0 p.m. j Admission, Gentlemen 23 6d ; Ladies, iree. I Children not admitted. PHILIP A. KEDDELL, I li Secretary. I ONiißox oi' Glakke's 841 Pills is warran- I ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary I Organs, m either sex (acquired or consli- I tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back. 1 liuarranteed free from Mercury, Sold m I Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent I Medicine Vendors thronghout the World. I Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland I Counties Dkug Company, Lincoln, England I How IH IT THAT CLARKE BLOOD MiXTUKE [has obtained such great popularity is j a question which has perplexed many. The I answer is, that it is unquestionably the j finest Blood Purifier that science and mcdi- I cal skill have brought to light. Thousands lof wonderful cures have been effected jby it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, FcKema, I Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, Sores I and Pimples of kinds it effects arc mar- I vellous. Sold everywhere, at 2s Ud per \ bottk, Beware of wbUleßß imitations m



I Pablie Not<ce* { TTNWAID. { TpOR SALW, on very liber*l brrn<*. IJU Section 03, comer of ArchiluM nnd [.James streetß It is well situated, not Jar from the Ilail^y fetation, and fronting the Main South Koad, T. BOLLOCK. " BANK OF I NEW SOUTH WALES. mHE B4KAl\Agmoy of Tuis Bank will be CLOSED from and after the 6th December inst. W. G. RHIND, 12 30 Inspector, HENRY ZANDER- F 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 I Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed AH of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS" IN STOCK ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANIJEES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., HA. and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES Sheep Branding 1 Oils, i BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. i GROUND AND~LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Wo©l~l»aclis, WOOL PACKS. Full size and full weight. Garden Tools m great variety. GBOCERTES. 1 am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PBIOES FOR CASH. WINES & SPIRITS?ALES & STOUT, of Beat Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Bun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T^ Foreland Co OHRISTCEOBCH December 14th, 1894. j^O MY CLIENTS who are either Shearing or who have WOOL LEFT UNSOLD at my to-day's Aahburton Wool Sales, I hav6 to give netiCe that I will personally hold a WOOL SALE AT OitRISTCHtROE on the above date. Please therefore, eithe* send the Wool into my store, or hoW it until I £an tell you whete to Consign* I have no intention of giving up the Ashburton Wool Sales, but X wish to compare the relative prices, and as there will be no Wool Sale either m Christohurch or Ashburton for nearly two months, ex cepting the onain Christchuruh to be held on the I'lth December, I think ib rauch too long to oak any of ray Clients to hold their wool over for that period. Darid Thomas, WOOL SALESMAN, ASKBUIiTONi Aflhtartofe, Hoveiiibsr 130,1894, i



Public Tvotice?. WUBAKING- will begin at Cknt II 1! on MONDAY, the 17 h hist. 12 22 ja me* harrison^ ~~"tiswald town b-jabd. ALL RATES UNPAID on tin 14f.1i day of December, 18^4, will b« SUED for without further notice. 12 38 BY ORDER. I ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Tf OB SALE- '3I Lots of Gum Sapling a near Wioslcw, and 10 lots at Winderracre. For particulars apply at County Council office. 5 By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer, November 12,1894. _ 11 71 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "HJTOTICE ia hereby given that from Thie 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 tbe County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer November 12, 1894. 11 70 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Office of this Society will, on and after JANUARY 5, 1895, BE CLOSED ON SATURDAYS, At 1 p.m., Instead of Wednesday, .VOX THE WEEKLY HALF-HOLIDAY, In compliance with ths Shops and Shop Assistants Act, 1894, edward"steph^ns, 12 8 Manager. " MONEY, jpQ^nn T0 L]END on approved 9t"WV/V/ first-class Freehold ' Security at lowest current rate of interest. T. BULLOCK. ____ £-1 f\ PRICE required foi J_VJ 4 "~~" Section No 8. con taining i rood, just above the Woollen Factory, on the opposite side of the road. T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICE. I HAVE disposed of the Busi-esa of the late William Anderson, Saddler, to Mr KiiOAßDttf J Hbkry, as from the First Day of September, IH)4, and trust that he may be accorded the same liberal support that was extended to my late husband —William Anderson. AGNES ANDERSON. WITH REFERENCE to the above I may say that no etfort 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. BEOAEBUS JOHN HENRY. 11U12 NEW ARRIVALS FOR CHRISTMAS CARSON & CO.'S TANGRED STREET* I 1 Ton Best Preserving Sugar 60 doaen 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 Finest New Cheese and Roll Paeon Gawaes lfaraons Sauce, prioe 6J per bottle Best Brands of Butter from 6d, and the Freshest of Egga Just Arrived — 500 copies Wholesome Cookery by Dr T. R. Allinson, the World's Greatest luthority on Health and Hygiene, price 3d. or post free 4d. WANTED-Good Daily Produce of every description. Carson and Co,, grocers & Ironmongers, opposite union bank. aleord forest. 20 acTes 20 For Sale, being R.S. 7906; an early selection. Easy terms if required, T. BULLOCK. 10 FARMERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. THE IMPROVED I^ARM ov lOQ. ACRES ~\QQ X^O ACRES -t^O W3,th Good DvsrelU>g House, etc., situate close to the County Saleyarda, Tinwald. NOT HAYING SOLD this by Auction, I am prepared to Receive OMers for it. T BULLOCK, Auctioneer. A FACT.—Anyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands will certainly add ten yeara to his life, Jusb youx ivy it. ;To be bad from ai Qrcicura, {



tgPURTIISIC*. ASHBURTON TROITLNG CLUB. (]iring: M«« «»»•?• There was a f >.ir attendance at thi Spring Meeting of the Trotting Club am the weather ««s all .hat coull be wuhed •J-he tract was m a fair order trotting, and evf rythbig was m favor of the Cub The tiftt race, thanks to the excellent officer., uha.ll woiked m.h h wiU, »m uot oil'well up to time, and the others followed wi.h iqual prompt. »de. M™ Jewitt had a rtfr-shnieut booth on the and ™ perhaps as welcome a friend In the hot da? as couM hive b«en frifad Mr D.vid Zander wm as usual an fxceilent secretary. Following are remit, up to time of going to pres<:— __ Maibbn Handicap (saddle)i of lo soya ; one mite and a half. 12 Mr J. J. Stewart's b m \\eary Gleaner, syr 6, I Mr A. Bnttorick's gr g Queer Fellow, agcd,.Baec ... (Owner) 2 HMr J. Hammond's bm Penguin, aged,6sec ... '"Jl™l I 3 Pan scr (K. Price). 0 Ins, isec (Owner), 2 Maid of Honor, 3sec (Owner), 1 Pip, (isec (Owner), 0 V**}*&™\ .Bs\ C> 4 Oampo, Bsec (Lewis], 0 Oilho Biabhack, Bsec (Owner), 0 Queenie, Bsec (Owner,, 2 Orphan Boy, 9aec (Owner), o Economy, llsec (Owner), lTobv, Useo (Owner , 0 Sprig of May, llsec (Compton), 0 Royalty, llsec (Laffey), 0 The American, 11-: ec (Douglas), all behind scratch. The team all faced the-, starter less Begina, scratch, and were gob away well togethar. Weary Gleaner got to the frout almost at once, and was really never challenged. At the back of the course Queer Fellow mads a bid snd got on terms, but the Gleaner soon left her nv&l behind again, and the race was her own easily. Queer Fellow bustled along well, and Penguin promised well also for a time, but the mare was too fast for them, and won a nice race. Time, 4min 29dec. Dividend, £3 3s. I agmhor Handicap (harness), of 20 *ov». Second horse 3 soys from the stake. Two miles. 33 Mr D. McLean'sbr m M.M., 6yrs, 18aecs behind scr ... (Morrison) 1 1 Intruder, 6 sees (Price), 0 Miss Clare, Saees (M. Frieilander), 0 The American, Ssecs (Douglas), 14 Mountjoy, 22secs behind ecr also started. The race was M.fil's from the tirst. She trotted honestly, breaking only once, and distanced everything else. Mount joy was very fleeb. but very irregular, The others did not finish. Time—s.43. Divi dend—£l 6>. Ashbukton Handicap.—Home Rule 1, Rata 2. Dividend—£4s 183. DiSTEicr Handicap — Home Rule 1, Bridal Rose 2, Mountjoy 3. Dividend— £1417s Funeral Notice. FCKERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Me, John Chalmers are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from his residence, Beach road, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the 7i,h inst., at 3 p.m., for the Ashburton *'*'■ BAKEEBROS.. I2*3a Undertakers i_ mBNDERS are invited for Painting I Building for Messrs Mitchell and Turner. Specifications at ray office. Tenders close on FRIDAY, 27th inst. 12 35 R. BIRD. us —iJL-iaLaam Mr D. Thomas^ _ 3.___^._.-_ — F F E R ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, In the Arcade, THE PBIYILIGEB. In connection with the United Friendly Societies Gala, to be held on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1!). Fo. 1 — Refreshment Booth with Luncheon No. 2—Refreshment Booth Programmes Sale at 12 o'clock. "~"1>. THOMAS. £2*30 Ashhurton. Entertainments. __ GREENSTREET SCHOOL. A CONCERT AND B*LL, m aid of the PriEQ Fund, will be given m the School on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. Admission—Concert, Is j Ball, 2s 6(i Refreshments provided. 12 3? Government Notices. r. jiiiJL b. N0 I ICE THE RAKAIA BRIDGE will be BLOCK ED for Repairs every night till further notice. Bl r OKDEtt Resident Engineer's Office. Cliristchurdi, December 4, iBO4. 12 39 T\TOi'lCE is hereby given m pursuance Xi of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Friendly Societies' Sports on WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz, 2— For each Adult .„ ... One shi'ling For each Horse ... .« One shilling For each Trap , One shilling JOHN ORR, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, December 5,1894. 12 40 Notice, GIVING- ■TO*"BUSINESS. TpIfAVING made other arrangements) I Jj- have decided td GIVE UP BUSI- TfISJSS m Ashburton. Inconsequence of ■whijeh I ahall offer the whole of my new and extensive stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC., For a Few Weeks Only at a CONSIDERABLE DISCOUNT, The Shop will be closed on Thursday, December 6, m order to mark down the Stock, and the Sale will commence on ifKIDAY, December 7. Remember every lino MUST BE CLEARED as I do not want to take any of it away." I shall offer some Exceptional Bargain? and NO REASONABLE OFFER W |LL B.E REB \JSED, as the whole of the stock must be cleared within one wonth. Lp,ok ou,t for Jater 'advertisement and Innd bills. GK EL Mogridge, (fete S. W. Alootn,) 'BAST STREET,