HOW THE RABBITS CAME.

k& rather curie us stoiy us lo the origm ■bf tbe rabbit pest m .New Z aland is r told by Mr i» . H. V HOW THE Duncan m a letter f RABBITS CAME, to the Edinburgh I Farming World * He declares that ihe farming trouble m £ outhern New Zealand arose through the action of tbe late Hon Dr Menzies, th 6 first Superintendent of Southland, but of course without the least idea on his part of the serious consequences "that would ensue. Ho turned out two male and four female rabbits on his Bta'ion by the MataiKa, and was de -Bparately angry when one or two of the"se were killed and eaten by tramps. Mr Duncan says he was visiting Dr Menzies at his station m 1867, when his host told him all about it. Mr Duncan adds that he himself turned , out some rabbits on an island, m the Wakatipu Lakf, opposite hi 3 own sta tion there, the island now known as. Babbit Island ; and that the rabbits not only increased to an immense ex tent, hut soon began to swim across the mile and a half of Jake to the main land, where they effi cted a permanent settlement. He adds that there has ■r- been a similar experience with the deer which he turjied out on his station m Victoria, where they increased so much as to become a positive nuisance and injury to the stock.

Strong English Words.

When a perßon sayß " I suffered exorucia tlog pain, ho expresses a fact m the strongest words afforded by the English language. The word ' excruciating ' comeß from crux, across, and signifies an intensity of agony compirable only to that endured by one who undergoes the barbarous punish ment of crucifixion. There are , some diseases, which, for a time, cause pain of this acute and formidable nature Co find a relief for it, when possible, is at once the impulse of humanity and the studious desire of science. Two brief examples may indicite whdfc success is attending the effort to b th comfort and cure cases of this kind. " Nearly all my life," writes an intelligent woman, " I have borne the burden of what Beemed to be incurable illness. 1 always felt heavy, weary, and tired. My appetitfc was poor, and after ealing I had a cruel pain at my chest and between the shoulders. Frequently ihe pain was bo intense that I waa impelled lo 100-e my clothing and walk about the room. -My nerves were disordered and impressible, and I waa, consequently, easily disquieted and upset. My sleep was habituaUy bad, and I Beemed none the bet'er for spending a night m bed. Eating but little my strength waned of necessity, and I came to be very weak. For a long time I got about feebly and With difficulty. "In August, 1887, I had mi attack of rheumatic gout, which gave me the most harrowing experiences of my life. The complaint took its usual course and refused to yield to the ordinary treatment. Through the partial failure of the liver and kidneys dropsy act m and my legs and feet became puffed and swollen. I Buffered excruciating pain aUcl was confined to my bed for thirteen weeks. Remedies of every description were tried but to little purpose: 1 My brother, vi-iting me one day, said be "had been cured of an attack of dropsy by Mother Se ; gel's Syrup. I got a bottle from Mr Hewitt, the chemiat, m Seven Sisters Road, and after taking it felt a trifle easier. I continued takirg it, and soon the pain and .Bwel'ing abved. I could eat without pain or inconvenience, and by a few weeks futther v c of ths Syrup I was not only free from any local ailment, but felt better than I tver did iv my life before. Since then I have enjoyed continuous good health, takiog a do c of Mother Seigel's Syrup occasionally for some transient indis position. You are at liberty to publish my letter. Signed, Mrs E izabeth Rogers, 42, Plevna >R ad, South Tottenham, London, September 13th, 1895.' . .. ►" •In January, 1892,' writes another, • I had an attack of ii.fluenza, and was confined to my bed for eighteen weekß thereafter. ."Subsequently \ was very weak and could get up no strength. What little food I f -reed down (having no aipetite) gave me excruciating pain, bo that I was afraid toea*\ -^X-came to be exceedingly weak and had frequent attacks of dizzine.-s. I was worn almost to a skeleton and none thought I would recover. ♦In June, 1892, Mr Smith, a fri-nd r.f ours,- recommended me to try Mother Seigel'e | Syrup, which I at once procured of Mr Giorge Coomb 0 , the chemist m Hucknall. - After taking it for only one week 1 felt greatly benefited. I could eat better, and fond agreed with me. Continuing with the ■ Syrup I grew Btronger and stronger, and soou felt even better than before I waa attacked • by the influenza You are free to print this statement if you wish to do bo. igned, , Mrs Ruth Halliday, 44, High Street, Hucknall TorkarJ, Nottingham, Ma»ch 19fch, 1895' ** Intense pain may or may not indicate urgent danger to life, but it is hard to bear, and very exhausting just the Bame Incases of rheumatic gout (Mrs Rogers) the p-.iin is caused by a poisonous acid m the ti-aues. originally produced by the decomposition of food m the Btomacn — indigestion or dyspepsia. The Bame poison acting on the liver and kidneys creates t he other Bymptoms mentioned. In the caße of Mrs Halliday the ailment was dyspepsia, which m the firtt place invited influenza, and then remained o torment her. It is beat and easiest to prevent pain by using Mother Sei gel's Syrup immediately when the slightest illness appears.

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN * MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1896.

Printed and Published by th'e Aahburton Publishing Company, Limited, at- tbi>i Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street ABhburton. MONDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1896



Business Notices, ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Me Rex. Restell having teaigned the Agency of the above om^auy, 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to see me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly ell at the office of Mb John Davjson, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 GEAHAM & CO.'s DATBNT P 4 E RMA NB N FOOT-ROT CUBE, la a certain remedy for the dlseasa, and can be applied at a cost of less than OJSfE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectora of Stock. Blenheim, Maryborough. In *r your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m Baying it is the most effective have met, and has been used m the district under my charge with the heat results. I have recommended and shell continue to recommend it lo any owners of sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease whiob I regret to Bay is so often neglected until it takes euoh a strong hold on the flock that it oan no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily pat down at its first appearance by a little attention and the ÜBe of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Btook February 28, 1895. i Department op Agriculture, Haweka . In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght'a an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence m Baying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy., and the examination was only cix days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the sheep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled with Foot-tot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give Batisluction. — I remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, Jane 22, 1895. GeDaii c only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO*. Carltou Gore Road, Roaeneatb, . Wellington. NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. 1 N A.NSWER to Numerous Enquiries x re price of The New Coal, I take this opponu. Ity of stating that the Price has NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is still sold as before at the following prices per four ton track (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order : — . per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16a 6d Winslow ... 16a Od Chertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d lUkaia ... 17a 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Me thy en... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton — All Coal Merchants georgTe ?abk, MOUNT SOMERS. PIPES. THE LOEWE, G.B.D. NEEDLEWOOD, ! BILTOR PIPES. A fresh Supply " at PERCY'S THVERYONE accustomed toj (using the A.C. Oimrhent; ■ . . . ■■:>■ f Will find equal satisfaction in, wing th Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OISTMBNT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is m the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, ABhuret, IV ew Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is espacially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing* Price— 2s 6d AY (/orn Care, for hard or soft corns; warts, and bunions — Price la AO Vegetable Pills, for male and female .use, 30 pills m every box, and quite equal to anything imported — price Is 6d _ EDWIN CALLIGHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFAOIUREF ' Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any- thiDg : — Dear Sirs, — We have great pleasure m recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beaßt, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future* we intend to keep a stock al.waya on hand We remain, yours faithfully, Sharplin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, — I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro* curing your lines. They have m every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint- ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish.



GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS AT "THE CORNER." EfVERY THING IT X WAND UP TO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, New Ribbons, New Prints and Cambrics, New Dreeseß. ALL IN TUB LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direct* with^the Beat Manufactures, we can give* our patrons the best value that money can prooure. COMB AND SEE, W. H. COLLIER. Oan be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN /-PPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company I am now BOOKING ORDKBS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery and have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Aahburton and Rakaia districts, theii NEW THKEE AFKON OPEN KEAft REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m use m America and England for the past four seasons, and m Australia for the. past tfwo, and has won the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE APRON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title of " FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Nighfc throughout the harvest. MR R. B. RES TELL is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, "*' AGENT. FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES* EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. A o CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENIN Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dress Goods. Blouse Prints ki«» marvel of the season Choice Eibbons, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of « he Celebrated P and D CORSETS Juat Opened, all sizes ; also V and N Featherbone, Cestus and other makes. CARPETS, FLOOBCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has [sucn a variety of High-class Drapery jbeen shown m Ashburton before, a will be [exhibited hy me this season. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY TOISELECT FROM. ANDREW OBR.



A. LAWBXE, AUNDERS' BUILDING, SPRING ■■ AND SUMMER GOODS. I AM STOCKED, direcb from the Manufacturers, with the T ATE|S,T JLd • . TV/TOST FASHIONABLE TTSEFUL GOODS. Plain and Fancy Dress Goods m all the LATEST DESIGNS. LUSTRES, FOULE, BEIGE, OREPONS. CHOICE & BECOMING. None but Genuine First-class Goods Held m Stock All those m search of Seasonable, Up-to- ■date Goods, can be confidently Recom- mended to give thiß Establish- ment an Early Visit. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND Ml SEASON'S SUPPLY OF ¥ I N E 43 T 'lURNIP SEEDS, INCLUDING Imporial Green Globe, Fosterton Hybrid, White Stone^Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD 7ND CARROT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned* RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS ;IN STOCK. Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION T U*S SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL-STONES SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE-GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. WOOLSACKS. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS IN~GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, FrONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society 'pOWriBS' Pennyroyal and Steel Pilla for fcmalo *• quickly correct all Irregularitioa, and relioyo tho stressing symptona bo prevalent with the box. oxos Is ljd to 2a 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England Whole- ale of al the Wholesale Houses. Bewaro of imit». one — TXT ANTED Known— Spectacleß, Eye TT Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical ,' at S. Sa&ES's, OptioidD



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. i Packed m lib, 51b, and 101 b Ket Weight Air-Tight Tins. N °' \ J Blue Label) No< 2 ( Red Label ) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per lb. ' 2/- per ft. 2/4 per Eb H1 54 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



Hanmer and Graves. I WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commiflßion) i on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their dips offered either m Ashbarton, Christchurch or 'I imam, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. ' NEW AUCTIONEER WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. KEAPEBS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS } AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the ' necessary Extras for the Machines. i . ; seeds. '- WE have been appointed Agents for the ' Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and • Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, 1 Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. ~ All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMKR & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first, shipment of this year's Im portation of the well-known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have- various sums foi iiMt'nei 1 Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. Priedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. W^OTj. SEASON 1896-97. XTTE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Chriatchurch a NJEW STORE ia being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our Third Sale will take place — At Christchurch, January 8, 1897. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. , FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. wool7~ WOOL. WOOL. X AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCKS (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru, if necessary. Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. "TT7"ANTED Known— That E. Mahoop TT is still selling all kinds of Gtocery Crockery, and Glassware at as reasonable a price as any other house m the ttade. Orders by letter or telephone promptly attended to. Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76 Mr James Perdue, an old soldier residing at Monroe, Mich., was severely afflicted with rheumatism bub received prompt relief from pain by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says: "At times my back would ache so badly that I could hardly rise up. If I had nob gotten relief I would not be here to write these few lines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done me a great deal of good and I feel very thankful for it." For Bale by fctlt ASUBVRTOH PRVQ COttfAHY, ,



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. j Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE," NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed- nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North °very day at 10.45 a.m.. 12. 4S noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branoh train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leavs Methvon at the following tirrrs respectively - 6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. % i)EH &?Non» Eucalypti Extract There ar imitations of Eucalypti n Bxtraotin the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude 1 oils may not bo taken, Our Puke Volxtilb Eucalypti Extract, whto'i ia recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per- 'ic iij pure origin, as tbeir information forwarded to vie throng., tbe Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878 to state ; — Isrprovod by tests by tbe Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Grfefswald, Prussia, and sported by Dr Schulz, Pk tepsor of Parmaeology. at Son, had Professor Dr Master, Director of tbe vlodical Olinto at Greifswald, that only produots that «e saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, reeinoci wd other substances, adherent t<r primary distillation, ' ■vill develope the sanative quulitles proper to the plant wcording to these authorities, and according to Pro- essor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Uolntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only ixtract corresponding to soientifio tests, and the only on which possessoa the proper therapeutio valne. Bander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oila are to be classed among the turpentines, which hove, when used as medicine, no \herapentic effect and are abandoned as an interna aedicß<nent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts hichmay have received tfitiuution at Exhibitions aa )mmeroial artioles are used for mechanical pur- Bare only discernible : — . By .their deficiency In pungent odour (which our ' product, the only genuino Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting ten- dency of resins and tennates. i if these crude ollfl, bo called encalypti extracts are applied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safety always ask for SANDER AND SON'S B,CCALYPTI'EXTRACT and get the old, well-tes'ed and reliableipreperatiom— fand hurst, Victoria, Australia SANDER AND SOKS FLOWERS. FLOWERS. ALL LOVERS OF FLOWERS are re- minded that my Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out the first week m November, viz. — Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Tomato Plants, etc. All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAVIKS PORTE K NURSERY AND SEEDMAN Clifton Nursery, Allenton. 11 132 [a card."] Dr. Henry Reed, (Late of Lee Eton), L.R.C.P. LONDON, M.R.C.S ENGLAND, L.S.A. LONDON, IS at present staying m A-shburton, and may be consulted at Mr Britton's, Commercial Hotel. HOURS -.—Morning, 9 to 10 a.m. ; after- noon, 2to 5 p.m. ; evening, after 7 p.m. 12 8£ 7^ AFTER THE ELECTION. IN Indian warfare it was necessary for the Choctaws and Ojibberways and Tusca^ roras, at er a real good set-to, to fraternise. and then, as a token of peaceful relations being established, to bury a hatchet and smoke the pipe of peace. Although these Indians were savages, pure and simple, the principe involved was 8 first-cla^s one, and should be copied bj modern educated communities. It follows, the efore, that as the election contest is now over, the contending parties should neither be too conceited because of victory, nor keer. up a spirit of hostility by reason of defeit. The proper thing to do, and the proper time to do it, is to bury the hatchet at once. , shake hands all round, exchange tobaccc , pouches, cigar and cigarette o ises, and Baj . one to the other, "Come along, old man, we hive fought a good fight ; a'l oouldn'l . win ; and we drink to the next battle m c , enp of '■'uratura Tea; fragrant, pure, anc without a rival m the universe ; and lei '■ bygones fade from our memories, and hop( for better trade, higher wages, and happiei ! days.' For, as the poet "Campbell' , aays— '• Tea, for good reasons, made a man fee [ game ; All others caved when Suratura came." ' It is not blended with Indian or Chini I leas. JOHN ORR & CO., _ Agents WANTED Known— Mellor s Sail surpassing anything ever heard o m Aehburton 10 c Prize medal :__» PURE CEYLON & INDIAN Now Within the Reach of AH PURE nUTTim CEYLON I/O PI BRP r — * — " INDIAN 1/1(| BLEWDED~SyI^ EACiTpmcE^v? AND UP TO fl/i 4/PERLB.Ig/4' SOLO BY ALL GROCERS. HAVE NOTHINC ELSE. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children s Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., ab Mrs Aloorn's new shop, Baker's Buiidingß. MOTHERS and fathers who have to provide Boots and Shoes, should call at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. jSS O, £10, £10, £5, given away for a amglegueßS. Send stamp for particulars and pUonlara to Box 176, P.U., Wellington, '



bporung. : ! M^THVEN SPORTS, ON FEIDAY, JAHUA.EY 1, 1896 President— 3 ohn Holmes, Vice ' Pres- idents — D. Cameron (Springfield), A. Urr, J C. Wason, W Morgan, F. Baker, J. Baker, R. Miller. Judges— Vlorse Races, L. Wood ; Ath'etios, G. VaughaD. Starter— W. Setters. Hanpioappers— The Committee. Clerk of the Scales — Jonathan-Hibba. Clerk of the Course J. O'Sullivan. Handioapper (athletics)— J. Dart. Starter (athleticß)— A. Dobb?. HORSE RAGES. (Approved by the Canterbury Jookey Club, and the JSTew Zealand Trotting As- sociation.) First race to start at 12 sharp. I,— Maiden Trot Handicap, of 7aovs; second horse to receive lsov from the ; stake. About 1^ mile. Weight 12at. Entrance 7s. To a' art at 12 noon. All horses breaking must pull and go within one cbain. 2. — Methven Cup Handicap, of lOsovs and Trophy ; second- horse to receive lsov from the stake. About 1£ mile. Mini- mum weight 9st 71b. Entrance 10a. To start 12 30.. 3.— Handicap (distance) Trot, of lOsovs ; seconed horse to receive lsov from the stike. About two mi'es. Pall and go. Weight 12st. Entrance 10s. To start at 1.15 p.m. 4.— Ladies' Purse Handicap, of lOsovs ; second horse to receive lsov from the Btftke. About f of a mile. Minimum weight, 9at 71b. Entrance 10s. To start at 1.45 p.m. Winner of Cup to carry a penalty of 71bs. s_Novel Race, of 12sovs ; the winner to be Bold by auction immediately after the race, ihe whole of the proceeds to go to the Sports Fund. Entrance' 12s. About j| of a mile. Minimum weight, lOst. To start at 230 p.m. 6— Consolation Race, lor all beaten horses, 3bovs. 'Aboub £ a Mile. Minimum weight lOst. Entrance 3s. ATHLETTO EVENTS. To commence at 11 am. I.— Meu's Maiden Race— loo Yards Handi- .cap. First prize £1, second prizelOj. For non-winners of any foot race. 2 — Boys' Race — 100 Yards Handicap (under 14 years) F r9t pi ize 10.', second prize sa. 3 — Men's Hur.lle Race Haudicap — 120 Yards, over ten flights of hurdles. Fit st prize £1 153 and Trophy, second prize 15s. 4— Girls' Race— (under 14 yearb). First prize Box of Tea and 5s second piize 5s s— Men's 100 Yar '8 Haudicap— First p iz • £1, sec md prize 10s. 6— Three-Legged Race, Handicap — First prize £1, second i rize 10s. 7—440 Yards Handi ap— First prize £1 10s, second priz-3 15a. B— Obstacle Race— For Boys under 14 years. First, prize 10s, second prize ss. 9 — High Jump — First £1, second 10s. 10— Consolation Race, 200 Yards Handi- cap—First £1, second 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The Meeting will be held under the rules of racing. 2. Entries for the Horse Races, must be mide m writing with the Secretary before 9 p.m on SATURDAY, December 19, 1896. Entrance Fees, names, ages, colors, and performance of the horses, and the colors of the riders must be forwarded at the same time. 3. In the Trotting Rices, all horses at breaking must pull and go within one chain. 4. The Horse Races are for horses that have not won more thau lOsova m one race. 5. All horses must, be commonly resident in-, and be owned by a persou resident m the Mou'-t Hutfc or South Rikaia Road District, or m the Mount Somers Road District, north of the South Branch of the Ashburton River ; or m the Upper As>;- burton Road District, within the old boundaries of the Whiehmore run, since the Ist of October, 1896. 6. The Athletic Events are open for bona fide residents m the same district ouly. 7. Entries for Ath.'eiic Events to be made with the Secretary thirty miaure3 before each competition starts. Entrance fee 7^ per cent on the value of first prize. 8. If less than three competitors enter for any competition, or less than three horses, the property of different owners, enter for any lace, the item will be struck off the programme. 9. The Committee do not bind themselves to the above order m carrying out the programme. 10. All protests must be made m writing to the Secretary within thirty minutes after the race has been run, together with the sum of £1, to be forfeited if m ihe opinion of the Committee the protest is frivolous. 11. No entry will be received unless the above conditions are complied with, and all disputes, claims and objections, 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 ovei the stake until saisfied that the qualifica- tion of entry is correct, and the onus of proof shall lie with the owner. i Fntrance to Grounds —Non-Subscribprs, One Shilling each Adult, and One Shilling each Horse. A BALL WILL BE GIVEN IN THE EVENING, Commencing at 9 p.m. G. H. ALINGTON, / Secretary. A train will run from Rakaia on the arrival of the Christchurch Morning Train, returning m the evening. 11 122 GENERAL TRACY, . Holder of the winning record for two miles, IUILL STAND AT MY COACH STABLES, ASHBURTON, EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, During the Season, Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. THE WOEKMAN, First prize Draught Stallion will stand the season at my tarm Flemington. For further particulars, apply J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 175 Longbeach. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and -Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a borne. WHAT do I Bee before my eyes? A Cheap sale of Boots at Mellor's. WE lead, follow who may. Children's Silppers Is. Mellor's Tancred street. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran ted to<cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Jrgans, m either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Fains m the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World iVopinbiors : The Lincoln and Midland UouifTiBaPBUQCONfAn?, Ij'qqolo, Inland. I



THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE AU REYuIR, WILL stand m Ashburton, and travel the Rakaia, Aahburton, and Hinds Districts this season. Au Revoir is a hand- some chestnut horse, and stands 15 3 hands high. For Pedigree see cards. The following are a few of Au Revoir'B performances: — D.J.O. Autumn meeting — Stewards Purse and Welter Handicap, 100 soys. D.J.C. Hopeful Stakes, 120 soya. D.J.C. Fiy ing Handicap, 100 soys ; beating Paratnu, and Lady Zetland. D. J. C. Tradesmen's Handicap, 120 soys. D.J.C. Si Andrew's Handicap, 180 soys ; beating Saracen and others. C.J.C. Stewards' Handicap, 200 soys. Q.J.C. Metropolitan Stakes, 400 soys ; beating Liberator, Prime Warden and Ich Dien. Palmerston Cup, 200 Bova. D.J.C. Forbury Handicap, 200 soya ; ~ beating Beadonwell, Dilemma, and others. Wanganui Stakes Handicap, 200 soys ; beuting Kobefeldt, and Queen of Trumps. Wellington Racing Club Autumn Handicap, 115 soys {'beating Lady Zetland, Lottie, and Saracen. Hinds. — Wednesday Evenings. TERMS — Season, £2; Guarantee, £3 Groomage fee, ss. ~ Parldocking Is 6d per week, all care taken but no responsibility. Ownera at time of service held responsibl for fee. For further particulars apply to J. O'BRIEN, Proprietor, Ashburton. R. McUONNELL, Groom m charge. 9 120 HI UDY Economy and patronise Mklwb's £5 Cheap Boot Sale, k



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