CRICKET.

ENGLAND t. AUSTRALIA,

Sydney, December 19 Yesterday the play showed an improve ment m all departments, though the batting was slow, the average bning about fifty runs an hour. Blackham's absence behind the wickets was seriously felt by the home team. The weather was favorable for to-day's pay, the hot rays of the sun being tempered by & fine c< oi bm 7,°.. There was a good attendant of the pubic. Hiockweli and Prel, the two not out men of the previous day, faced th« bowliug of Giffei »nd Jones, and with the score at 291, a shooter from Jones scattered Biockwell's p'un.po. Ford filled the vacancy, but only to see Peel succumb to one from Giffen, who was bowling splendidly. Briggs followed, and shortly afterwards the third centnry { appeared. McLeod being a little slow just saved Ford from repeating his fiist innings ' disaster, and the batsman showed his thanks by sending Jones to the boundary, and ( repeating the performance with the ntxt bal T, Turner then replaced Jones, and both bats men hit him freely, but showed great respect to Giffen. Shortly afterwards Reed man took McLeod's place, the atter reliev ing Turner. Graham gave Briggs a life by missing a safe catch The score mounted slowly till 350 appeared, Ford making a magnificent bit over Uie fence. Briggs sect the nsxt two balls to the boundary, and runs began to come very freely, the field for the time being treated to plenty of exercise. Ford, however, caused a dissolution of partnership by sending one of McLeod s back to him, and the University man retired for a smartly played 48, w h n Lockwood joined Briggs. The fielding of the Australians was somewhat loose, and a good crop of sundries was scored. Briggs' time, however, la.l come, for McLeod shortly afterwards bowled him, the icore standing at S9B for eight wickets. Gay, the next man m, snicked a couple, aud brought the fourth century up. Lockwood was playing very careful cricket and hitting nicely. Trott then relieved McLeod, and Gay stepping out to him failed to play the ball, and had his timbers shattered. Kichardson, the last man m, after rattling up a dozen by capital piay, lost his partner, a sow one from Trott proving too much for him, The innings thus closed for 437. Jones took one wicket, for 58, Turner one for 68, Giffen four for 160, McLeod two for 67, Trott two for 22. Requiring 177 runs to win, the Austra lians sent Trott and Lyons to the wickets, Peel and Richardson opening the ball for the Englishmen. WiththescoreatSWardmissed » difficult one from Lyons, and the latter rapidly knocked up 25 by hard hitting when the .Surrey bowler shifted hia scumps. Giffen filled the breach, and maiden after .maiden, the fielding being splendid and the batsman cautious, Lockwood then went on instead of Richardson, who retired, Phillipaon taking his place m the field Runs came very slowly, and evfntually Trott tipped one to Gay behind the wickets. Darling was the next man m, and saw the first half century hcisted as the result of an hour's play. Darling then got m some hard hitting, and scoring rapidly soon outstripped his partner. Briggs relieved Peel, but the change had no effect, for Darling still gave the field a merry time. Giffen opened the century up, and after another thirteen had been added the stumps were drawn for the day, the score standing at 113 for two wickets, rlhe following are the scores : — En<;l.\ivO— Second Innings. Maclaven, b Giffen ... ■•.., . 20 Stoddart, c Giffen, b Turner ... ... 36 Ward, b Giffen 117 Brown, c Jones, b Giffen ... ... 53 Brock well, b Jones ... . ... 37 Peel, b Giffen ... ... 17 Ford, c and b McLecd t _ .48 Briggs, b McLeod ... ... 42 Gay, b Trott, ... ... ... ■! Lockwood, b Trott ... t .. ... 20 Richardson, cot out ... ... 12 Extras ... ... ... 22 Total ... ... ... 437 Australia—Second Innings. Lyons, b Kichardson ... ... 25 Trott, c Gay b Peel ... ... ... S Darling, not out ... ... ... 44 GiiTen, not out ... ... ... 30 Extras .- ... ... 0 Total for two wickets ... 113

TO-DAY'S PLAY.

(Beceived 3 10 p.m ) Syiney, December 20 Rain fell during the night. The wiefcefc ia heavy and four wickets are down for 142. "Parling 58, Gifl'cn 41, Gregory and Iredale batting.

The Australians Beaten

Latest. ThcAusfra'iana collapsed—England won by ten runs.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourselves responsible tcr tbe "pinions expiessed by our correspond* nts.)

ANNIVERSARY DAY.

TO THE EDITOR. Fir, —A a colonist of thirly-six years standing, I certainly very much regret the conduct of many of my fellow towns men m disregarding the anniversary day of the Canterbury province, which is the holiday of ihayear, provided for by statute, and haa been generally 1 observed siiice its foundation. Ib may appear a mere matter of sentiment to all those who have on'y been In the colony a fewyeais; but to the old colonists who have watched its rise and progress it is not so, and I believe J aifi expressing their opinion when I say < that none would care to see the observance of that day disregarded. Ido hope, sir, that all those who live to see the next AnniyerEary Day com. a round wilj put inside all feeling of selfishness, or whatever reason it may be, that induces them to ignore the day, and join loyally m making it (as it always has been) a genera' holiday.—l am, etc., R. S. Bean.

THE DRUIDS' LION.

TO THE! EDITOR. Sic,—l have to thar.k you for the very able report of the procession of Wednes day, more especially that part of It refer ring to the Druids' page ant. Your keen eye noted the absence of Britannia's usual protector —the British lion. The omission iwaa np fault ofefche Ashburton brethren, I &a the enclbse&telegram will show. (Tele- j gram enclosed.) It will at once let you understand thai the lion would have been m evidence had the artist to whose hands fg preparation was entrusted nob met with ?',n icpidint at ilie last moment, so that tY,m ion couia not be sent. The lion should Jiave bpep \n Ashburton by first train on morning, and would haye been, but for the cause explained m the tele gram. Again thanking you, I am, etc , ..-A fcW. Bailey, D.G.V.P., gHU" Canterbury District U.A.O.D.

Resignation of a Premier.

PEK iI'JIESS ASSOCIATION.] ' ' ' December 1? ; £ M. Stoiloffhas resigned the Premier ship of Bulgaria, being unable to satisfy the Russophile party.

For Indigestion, the bcsst remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from i 'i;urious drugs, Acting at once as a splen, diii tony ar4 a. gentle ajjerionl. ji?or nearly Yj{) year 3 they hayp'proved" imet|ualleu for Indigestion, Dyppepsia, siok Headache and for Liver and Stomach conrpla its. Sold m bottles Is l|d, 2« 9d, and Ms, by all Medi. oine Vendors throughoub the WWJdi A jmple, qaf^i »ud certain remedy

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, DECEfIfiER 20, 1894.



FABMEIiS LOOK IiEEE! I ARE YOUR MOWER &NIVES READ? FOR WOF.K? I I I have just received supplies of the New Model Ballon MOWER KNIFE GKINDEU "KEEP THE ENIVES SHARP" Is what every nnnufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder it can ewi'y 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 ma-ft 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, • THE " CORUNDtJfiI GRINDING WHEEL" does its work weH. 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 wheel, made water tlarht by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it m position. When the machine is uaed 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 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 wete 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 lie readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having & width of from 3to s£inches. It require* but little skill to use this grinder; the directions sent with each machins 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, ASHBURTON. '': " ( North British Fire Insurance Company AGENCIES -j Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and ( Goods sent to all parts of the colonyi SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. SUO AR^ SJJCJA A S U G A R. We Have Jut. Landed 1O TONS OF MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam Season. AH who wish their jam to keep well should use Mavkit.us Sugar FINEST VIEW rURRANTS, VALENCIA T)AISINS fIL 'CULTAN r i\ 0 V it $ o These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this season's crop, WE have also to hand, per a a. Rtngitara, 5 Orates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCERS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Which ytQ are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITED. AGENTS fur the Famous TIGER BLENDED*TEAS. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOES FOR CASH. Orders by Poat despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is Our Motto. SHRABMAN B KO""<: MA-KET HOUSE- Dresses Dresses, Dresses W YDS[DOUBLE- WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR ?s »d. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE ROBES NEW WOOL DELATNE3 FKOM 6|d. CARPETS CHINA MATTINGS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS A Sliftwrovni Full of Novelties, THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SLI PPE U S - . • ■ • '. t". * MITCHELL & TURIER.  ■ . , . ■■■" . . ■'■■■t;;' ■ ■ . ■. - ■■ ■.;' .



I Public Notices. JCLEAIU^G OUjTsISbT" 0 AVIKG a £?ood deal of Stock yeo to fJL dispose of, I h»ve made arrange menta to occupy my present tliop (only) until the end of the year. i I I am giving epecial inducements for I cash, hoi wishing to have any gods ltsfi r'or removal. 0 >me and pay me a visit 1 before you lay m your supply fi»r Christ- I <i a', especially if you want a handsome j/iy*pot, or Cups and Saucers, Plates, J j'Oisbfcs, Gooseberry Pio Dishe°, esp' c ally j [ cheap. i I I have a quantity ol Christnras Annuals, j-ilsotwo Urne Illustraterl fwiuJy Bib'ee I FUR SALE CHEAP. I TEA. being my specialty, and having I a large stock, I am making allowance I equal to 3d per lb on ten pound lots, j I have vinegar on draft at Ja4d per j gallon, also a few s?cks cf go d old Poatjes, Note the Address— E. WILLI aM S, P^RK STREET. Close by the Convent, Ash!iurton. 12 53 ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Hecartins Henry BAVfNG Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late William Anderson, begs to notify that as hereto fore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may ba relied on, and having been formerly m the employment of the late owner, has a thorough knowledge ot the requirement* of tha Ashburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet. A CARD Mrs A, C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBtJRTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. M £ N R V 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 Wlute Stone' Stubble Lincoln Red Skirving Swede, elc. : Rape Seed, BapoSeed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed ; AU of the Purest Quality, and testa can be seen-iat my oflic ?» 'FERTILIZERSr IN STOCK ANGLO CONTINENTAL GUANO MANUBBS. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brande, 8.8.A., HA. and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES Sheep Branding* Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drum?. GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Wool Packs, WOOL PACK?. Full size and full weight. Garden Tools m great variety. . GItOGBRTES. 1 am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR CASH. WINES & SPIRITS,. ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock, Henry Zander.. * GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER, AGENT EOF*— Sun Fire Insurance Of&e Australian M» oal and Provident Society J T Ford and Co | 4CIIE, Capital Building Site, wall situated m Cox Street, being T.Ss 7?M> arid 797 J for sale on very easy terms Of pay merit. ' : .  '>':'. T BUtLQCK. TO LET, at a low rental, small shop m the Arcade, iie*t hub one to Tancreti. street. v T BULLOCK. TO FARMERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. THE IMPROVED FARM IOQ ACRES *IOQ' ±'3(3 ACRES L^O With Good Dwelling House, etc., situate close to the County Saleyar^3 Tinwald. NOT HA VINO SOLB this by Auction^ T.ajm.- prepared to Receive Otters sor it. T? BULLOCK, [A uctioneer.



l'lirweily» Owt*ii. Member rViterhury S ci -*y 'of Musiriur.f »ni Oerulicfttett "J Hicher. j PIANOFORTE, SINGING, * HARMONY i ■ ■ '.-■ rFIHK New Term will commence A January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. MONEY, jQO^Ofi TO LEND on approved *%» vv firsfc-clasa Freehold Security at lowest current rate of interest. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE, on very liberal terms, Section 33, corner of Archibald and James streets It ia well situated, not far from the Railway fetation, and fronting the Main South Road. T. BULLOCK. OIA PRICE required for dy JLV/ — Section No 8, con taining 1 rood, just above the Woollen Factory, on the opposite aidfi of the road T. BULLOCK. EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SOS'S XX PR \CTED HONKY is now ready, md is the beat sample his Apiary has yielded since its eatabli hment Ssven years ago. Sold In 12! b and 301 b tins, md by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). 12 117 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, "pOR SALE--31 Lot* of Gum Sapling s near Winslcw, and 10 lots at Windermere. For particulars apply at County Council office. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. - November] 2, 1894. 11 71 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. VOTICE 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 ■FARMERS, ARE YOU MAKING HAY? IF SO, J T WILL PAY YOU TO INJECT THE | " McCORMIOK BIG 4 MOWEI% The Strongest and Best Mower on Earth. THE ALL-STEEL "TIGEB" HAY BAKE. THE SOUTHLAND IMPLEMENT COMPANY COMBINED SEED AND MABUBB. DRILL, Will sow from 30 to lOOOlbs of Manure to the acre with any kind of seed. fiie MccoßinicK MACHINE OF STEEL. All of these are on view at our Stores, ■B>S.T STREET, ASHBURTON. JOHN ORB & 00 , HARDWARE AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. DOLLAR CIGARETTES— 3c?. No holders or photoB—HENB Za^deh Whale a&le agent '"'*"■'"ti"-



I Pi-ikliiS No aces j MTt"H R\CE A. GATES", twaGher op- VIOLIN aND PIANO, I Y\ ILL visit FlsorngSon, "VWertrn. ' l* Longbtach. Kiff lon, and Hinds during the ensuing year Intending pup Is p ease communicate ac once. SCHOOL OF MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. | i SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN" _ PIANO COMPANY. 12 J4 THE LIBRARY and OFFICE of th Ashburton J3orough Council will be CLOSED from 1 o'clock p m. on MON DAY, the 24fch inst, till the morning of THURBD\Y, January 3 The Reading Room will be open as ui-uil. By order. CHAS. E POOKS, Town Clerk. , Bomugh Council Offine, Ashburton, December 20,1894. 12 145 A^HbliiEo^li'oßbuuH cou^ciF. REGISTRATION OF DOG 3. NOTICE is hereby Riven that the Dog Registration Fee for the year 1895, has baen fixed by Resolution of this Council at TEN SHILLIiNGS per dog. Collars may be obtained after JANUARY 1 prox , at the Borough Co uicil Office, Baring Square west, which w appointed the Registration Office for the sale of deg collars. CHaS. E. FOOKS, Registrar o^ D gs. Ashburton, Dejember'2o 1894. 12 }41 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. X HEREBY give notice tha* AN ELEC- TiON to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy m the Ashburton Borough Council* caused by the Election tf Coun cillor Scaly to the office of Mayor, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Biring Square west, on THURSDAY, the 10th day of January, 1895, NOMINATIONS will be received at tfce Town Clerk's Ofiice, till 12 o'clock noon, oa FRIDAY, the 28th day of December inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 20,1894. 12 144 NUTICR is hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and fi, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart fur the Tinwald Racing Club's Meeting, on TUESDAY, January 1, l>-95, on which day charges wijl be made for admission thereto on the follow ing scale, v'z, : ■— For each Adult ... ... One Shilling For each horse ... ... One Shilling Saddling paddock ... Three shillings cxtr E. GATES, Chairman, Tiuwald Domain Board. 12 70 SPJLOIAL BANK HOLIDAYS. 1 J)URSUa NT to the teinis of the Banks JL and Bankers' Act, 1880, and the Banks aid B inkers' Act Amendment Act. 1882. MONDAY, the 24th, MON DAY, the 3l*t cby^ of Deefniber instant, and WEDNESDAY, 2rri January. 1895, are hereby appotuted Special Bank Holi days at the officer of tho undermentioned Ranks throughout the colony ci' .New Zealand—■ i The Uiiion Bink of Australia,' Ltd., G E. TOLHURST, Re&idenb Inspector. The Bank of .New Seuih Wales, W. G, REIND, Inspect jr. The Bask of Australasia, CLEMENT WINTER., | Inspector. ! The Bank of Now Hialaiul, C. G. ANDREWS, /* cting General Man»yer, Note —The Banks wiil also be Closed throughout the colony on the following days, being Statute Holidays : —Tuesday, 25th December, Christmas Day ; Wednes day, 26bi> December, Boxing Day ; Tues day, January 1, New Year's Day. 11 133 DOLLAR CIGARETTES.-3d. No holders or photos—Rehry Zander holesale agent ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. r\ HE Board of Governors being about ' to entirely reorganise tha School Invite applications for the undermentioned positions on the teaching staff, viss., Headmaster. —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 Tether. Similar qualifi cations to those required m the case of the Headmaster. One capable of teaching the pimo preferred. Thiiid Teacheb (male or female.)— Salary, £100 per annum. Must have had experience m teaching. Applicant also to state if cipable of teaching the piano. Applications, with testimonials, etc., to be forwarded to the mvlersigned not later tlnn WEDNESDA V, December 26. Successful applicants will be required to bake up their duties m February, 1895. By order of tbe Board of Governors, 0. BRAD DELL. Secretary. Ashburton, December 4, 1894. 12i31 ""STUDY IcTlno>i ¥A N D *IU~NEW~~ OLD OLOTHKS. University I/ibor.-i'ory. Dunedin. Jun« 18, 1894 "I" HAVE Analyssd MuKeb/jk's Safe 1_ Clo'h Cloancr, ard find it well adapted for ihb purpose irtd;ca"ed m Us rssnjfl. Tt v\'l ba nuoessary, < f course, as | pointed out on the libel, that the d'^ecti ns for use inusfc be attended to (S'gspd)— Ja?u,j3 G. Bla( i v Have men MoKENZiii'ti Safe Cloth Cleaner used and can testify to its wonderful effects on Greasy or Soiled Garments. — (Signed) —- Wji. Waddbll, Mayor, Oamaru. Mb, Penkose, Draper, Timaru, w. ite3 : —llwe us?d McKenzie's Safe Cloth j Cleaner and Clothes Reviver on soma very stubborn grease and old, ink marko with Y ery s-itls^ct^y, rosuks, Ms Ou'iHiii, Draber, Dunedin, says :-- We have used MoKenzie's Sal's Cloth Cleaner and found that it revives the, color as well as removes the Stains. Mb Lewis, Draper,Tnvercargill, svrites :' —Safe Cloth Cleaner haa baen tried and gives every satisfaction. Also from Messes Mollisok, Draper?, Fyf£ and. CvMMiNu, et^, Dunedini Mesjjr^j Wilkil Ef«Ni>RY & Sok, Stokes a^p Sons., w. SinciiAir, Aitken, Ander son, Bya^EYi etc. Merohant Tailors—all pr<»otical men m the trade. One Teaspoonful m Tablespoonful Boil ing water will remove any Stain, Tar, or ' Paint, and will bo foim4 ve',"y ajfeative | when waslimg Blankets or T^e!?d Suits. Tya^e Bpark^vF:?^ 6n >bei, Egyptian PsllaV; and Spbin^ i^ eorß^r oi every \M\' " 121^8 * '.■■



1 Mr T. Bullock. j SATURDAY, DECBMJBER 22. ! MagriificentPiiiilcliiigSite, corner of North- j West Kelt, opposri c the Recreation J Grounds, 3R O O H S Q ROODS O being Lots 13, 14, 15, deposited plan 484 JH vVE received instructions to Sell the above Ly Auction ac the Arcade ON SATURDAY KKXr AT 11.30. T. BULLOCK, I 12 99 Auctioneer ! iATURDAY,~DECEMBER 22. METHVEN TOWNSHIP, r*. SECTIONS ' --W ' SECTIONS / MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade on the above date, — Lots m, 54, 100, 104, 111, 112, 113, a 1 situated m Methven township The Owner has made >ip his mind to dispose of these at a considerable Joss. Specially nefce time of Sale- 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 12100 Auctioneer. SAIURDAY, December 22^ To Dairy Farmers, Dealers and others. 60 ACRES. 60 m Clover and Rye-grass, Just off Gbahams Road, Tinwald, also— 105 ACRE S 1.05 m Oats Near the above. Auction at the Arcade on the above fate — Lot 22, containing 60 acres 3 roods 9 peiches, originally par*• of Graham's Farm, on which there is a good grow ing crop of rye-grass and clover. This should make a very Good Daii y Farm, conveniently situated and well watered ; also, Lot 14, containing 105 acres 3 roods 10 perches, near the above, on which there is a growing crop of Oats, to be sold with the land. This pro perty being situated co near the County Sale Yards should ba suitable for a dealer. Inspection Tnvited. Liberal Terms of Payment. Note time of sale—ll 30, T. BULLOCK, 12+101 Auctioneer, Mil.. —CTnea—. mi .i.imiiiii—r»wq Mr Alfred Harrison. SPECIAL ENTRY! ' ' S\2URD.-.Y, DECEMBER 22, (j PRIME FAT LAMBS () Without; reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 12 141 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros MONSTER SALE. A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF JAPANESE FANCY GOODS, ART OBJECTS, SJLKS, <£c. MESSRS FRIIIDLaKDER BROS, have received instructions from the " NIPPON HAKULUI'SUKWAN " OF JAPAN, TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION ok FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 aud 22, At 8 p.m. each day at the OttANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, : A VERY VALUABLE CONSIGNMENT Off O1 OASES of specially selected Fancy Goods, Japanese Ware, Silks for ladies' summer wear, Bronzes, Bamboo Furniture, China and Porcelain Ware. This consignment is superior to any thing of this kind yet offered m the colony, and the manufacturers, with the object of disposing of the whole, have in structed us to SELL with ut the slightest reserve. The Goods will be on view at the Orange Hall sometime previous ro the sale, due notice of which will ba given. R. FBIEDLiNDTCR, 12f6l Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22. GRANGE HALL, ASH BURTON, VERY DESIRABLEJLITTLE FARMS. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, instructed by Mk D. Feuhney. will sell by Public Auction on above date, his well known Farm, situated at Long beach, containing QO ACRi'-S OF FIRST CLA.SS *J£* LAND, on which is erectpd a well built House, Good Stabling, &nd other improvements. Tha property is divided into four pad • doclis, is m good heart, and should prove a profitable investment for anyone m search of a choice little farm. Also on account of Mr Thos. Noonan. f*ri ACRES OF GOOD GRA'^INu OU VM^D at Alford Forest, be^ng K'i^'WJgS?.^, 9,73,1. Tl^a property is •■'Situated near the Alfori I'orest Hotel, and will make a nice little Homestead for a man with a small capital. Also on account of the Trustees of the late J. Mbnjdeison, te-Q ACRES at the Hinds, about O*J two miles from the Hinds Rail way Station, lein^ R.S. 33458. Full particulars at time of sale, ' " t R. FIUEDLANDKR, 2 66 Auctioneer. PIANO TUNING. MR BUCKERIDGE will be m Ashburton qn the Ifeth inqb. Orders; can V>e left with Llewellyn OwEii, Arcade Chambers. X 2 110 "^BiiKtMATXSM.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy jTEViiK fails m permanently curing rheuma tißtn, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle 2 iveß relief. Price 103, post free. J. W* C/Isytooi P.O. Bo* 234» Dcmedi^ • "■



■ Pabl c Not!C<33 j i N MO\DAY, DCOKMBFR 24 1 f 1894 I ATBIaLOF. a (TRASS SEED SIUIPPKK. On Messrs Dixon and (Jow's F«rm Ford's road, wiJl tike place at 2 p ra D.vVID THOMAS, 12J146 Xucionner. AfcflßUßlO * C tLEDOMAN socially. ANNUAL GATHKBIN'G. T> O X I N Q TPV A Y. WEDNESD ~.Y; DECEMBER 26, 1894, On Domain Sports Ground. Admission :—Adults, Is; Children under twelve, 6i. C, REID, 12 47 Hon. 8c c. Hakaia A HNUAL OPORTS AND [{ACES (Approved by the Commitfceea of the Canterbury Jockey Club and Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association). To be held m the Domain on BOXIVG DAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1894. Patron- Sir John Hall; President—D G Holmes; Vice Presidents —T ISV Upton, W M Lyttelton, H J Harrison, J C Wason, J McLachlan, E S Coster, and A C Hardy; Judok —W M [ yttel ton; Starter (Horse Races)—! 1 E Upton; Clerk or the Course-H Primmer: Clerk or the Scales—D Bruce; Judges (Athletics) —E H Hughes and C Hardy ; Starter ( : thletica}— H J Harnson ; Stewards—H Primmer, E W Osborne, G Harrison, W Hood, and A Richards; Handicapped—The Stewards ; Treasurer —L Oxley ; Sec retary—P A Keddeil. , HORSE RACES. I First Race to start punctually at 12 o'clock 1. Maiden Flat Race, of 10 sov3; about one mile. Second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance fee, 10s. To start at 12 noon. 2. Maiden Saddle Trot (Handicap), of 7 soys. 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, ss; acceptance, 2s. To starb at 12.45 p.m. 3.' Ladies' Purse, of 10 soys. About one and a half miles. Second horse to re ceive 1 soy from the stake Entrance, To be entered by ladies. To start *at2p.m. * I. Handicap Saddle Trot, of 10 soys. About three miles. Horses breaking must pull immediately an'l go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards or be disqualified. Second horse to receive 1 soy out of the stake. Nomination, 7s (id ; acceptance, 2a 6d. To start at 2.45 p.m. 5. Farmers' Plate, of 10 soys. About one and a half mile. Second horse to receivp 1 soy from the stake. Entrance, 10:. To start at 330 p.m. S. Selling RAcii, of 10 soys. Alout one milo. Entrance, 10s. 'Ihe winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race; anything over £10 to go to the Sports Fund. To start at 4.15 pm. 7- H uiuiy Scurry, 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 fctart. Pest entries. To start at 5 p.m"° R U L E S. 1 The meeting will t>e held under the :ules of racing. 2 All events to be confined to the South ttakaia and Mount Hutt Road Board Dis tricts, and six miles north of the Rakaia river, ten miles west, and five miles east of the railway line. 3 Weights for all races except otherwise specificd—lo^t for the three-year-olds, list for four-year-olds, and list 71bs for 5, G, and aged. 4 No horse that has won more than £10 m one event will be allowed to compete m my race* 5 The races are open to any horse com monly resident m. the prescribed district from the Ist of October, 1894, and owned by 1 gerson. who has resided m the said district luring the same period. 6 Nominations for the Saddle Trot (No 2 and 4) with fees of 53 and 7s 6d each, age, 3escription, 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, aolors, and ages of horses, and colors of rideiß, must accompany nominations. 7 All protests must be given m writing te the Secretary witlrn thirty minutes after the race has been run, together with thet-um »f £1, which shall be forfeited, if m the opinion of the Stewards the prtoest is Erivqlgiis. 18 The winner of any flat race, competing m other events, will be required to carry a penalty of 71bs. 9 Stakes will be paid over 7 days after the meeting, and all stakes riot claimed within 14 days of the clay of meeting, will be forfeited and go to the funds. 10. No entry w^ll be received unless the ibpve conditions are complied with, and on the condition that all disputes, claims, an,d Dbiections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points to be final. The Stewards reserve the right to hold over the stake until satisfied that the qualification of entry is correct, and the onus of proof shall He with the owner. 11 All races will be started punctually at the advertised hour. ATHLETIC SPORTS. To commence at 11 a.m. Men's 100 yds Race (handicap)— First prize £1, second 10s. Boys Race (under 16 years) 200 yds (handicap); entrance freej- B'irst prize 10s, second ss, third 2s 6d. Men's 440 yds rane (handicap)— Fist prize £1, second 10s. Girls' Race (under 16 years) 100 yds (handicap); entrance tree—First prize 10s, second ss, third 23 6d, Boys' Kace (unier 12 years) 90yds (handicap) \ entrance free—First priae 7a 6d, second 2V 6d, third Is,' Tug of War, Married v Single (entrance ts per man)— First prize £2 2s. Girls' Race under 12 years) 60yds (handicap); entrance free —First prize 7s 6d, second 2s 6d, third Is. Consolation Race, 100 yds; entrance free—First pri/.a J. 03. I,ooyds Handicap, opeu tp Amateurs duly (to be run under the N.Z'A.AeA. rules) —First prints Trophy pi o sented by Mr P. Millar, value -fcl Is. 200 yds Handicap, open to Amateurs only (to be run under the N.Z.A.A.A. rules) -First pri&e iilver Oup, presented by Mr O A C Hardy, value £2 2s ; second prisse Trophy, presented by Mr J. Irwin, value 10s Sd. RULES. 1 Entrance fee for all events, not other wise specified, 2s (id each, 2 All events con fined to the same district as for horse races 3 No secord prize will be given unless three or more compete. 4 The Stewards reserv^ the right tg alter the' order of events '•' dominations for Men's 100 yds and 440 yds and "Tug of War, and 100 and 200 Amateur Races, must bo lodged with the Seoretary before S p.m. on SATURDAY, December 15. All other events post entry Admission to Ground —Is for each adult, children half-price, and Is for each horso competing or otherwise THE BURNHAM BAND will play dur ing the day. ■Refreshments and ether amusements tn the ground. No .gamoa vi cliance permitted.' , , "A BAtL will be held iv the evening a,t the Rakaia Town Hall—Dancing at 9 p.m. Admission, Gentlemen 23 Qd j Ladies, free. Cfiildren. not admitted. PHIWP Ai KEDPELL, 1] §| fctereUr^