The Ashburton GUardian.

VOL. XVII. NO. 419*

Ajshburtoa : Saturday, May %2 9 1897.

PKICE: ONS Pif> V

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

In ua lt.»\-e <t*hbun<in FOE THE 'OR .H every day at 7.20 ft.n>., 3.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (esp****) On MeadkM, Wed nesdays, aad Frttapi, ft* extra train |*av<« !at 11.0 a.m. Trait* arrive frr m t' c North very day at 10.45 a.m. 12.4S ilt » Jh (oxpma) ndß op.m. \ rT n' Trains k«f« Asbborion FOR iti^kf every **j at 10^5 a.tn , aad IS ft uood (expreM). On Tw»d*yi, Thuwiifl, and Saturdays a train Ima at 8.60 p.m. A train leareifor Mount Somera hraneh line every day at 4.25 p,m. The branob tram arrives in Aabbortooat 1.46 ».m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven dailr Thursdays exempted) ac 7,5 p.m., «■ Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, Mid m Thursdays at 12.30 boob. Traiae !*•▼• —6.50 every day, exospt Friday*; 10.10 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tae>days.



''jpp.-fl' JsfcfißfcF NfcW ZEALAND CO. & • LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Rseengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimntek* 4515 Lyttelton May 13 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington July 8 Ttegurtm 4163 — Sept. 2 . RflWhin* 6127 — Sept. 50 R. MS. Rimutak - will call at Punta Arenas (Straits of Magellan), Monte Video, Rio" de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. R.M.S. Ruahine will go through Magellan Straits (weather permitting). This line alone affords passengers the opportunity of seeing these Straits, the finest panorama in the world. We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America ani Bahia, Pernambuco, and the j Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulars on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER KROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton.



AHHBURPON PKK ' v\E\T Ki;ILMNO AND li\Vi<>;; M ivt SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR IHE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. ri w. j. parsons MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDBOOK, Agent). Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. 2 125



jJTEEDiM'S SO THINO POWDERS. inushover FoR CHILDKEN yYaVs. CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE VENT FITS, COaVULSHMS, ETC. Preserve a healthy etate of the conati tutibn during the period of teething. The Words " JOHN STEBDMAN, Chemist, Wahvorth, Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp affixed to each packet, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents.



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jjvi T>OYAL MAIL STEA jdFftaKSB^ •** MERS, with snperior ~Vfl^^|^K^ accommodation for all classes of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. lonic ...4753 Kempson... Lyte'n June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6346!-Gotland ...[ — Aug. 19 Gothic ...7730 vKidley ... — Sept. " CARGO STEAMERS.. Mamari ... 3583]Uvack ... — lMay 8 Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — M.*y22 Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ... — Maori ... 5200 yjoff&tfc ... — Rttngitira 4045 Burton .. — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. U*~"NKjN STKAMBHIF "COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited .STEAMERS 8 AIL FROM LYTTBLTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymo^th—Weekly, Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra Bailings see advertise ment in Christchuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Oliristchurch daily papers for datea and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton



NOTICE. rjIHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," JL published every evening, wit-h all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Mr Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANE MANOTACTOEKD FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF



NOTICE. ANY Person found tresspassing on the Hiversdale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Mansger. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURS Why ruin your Reapers and alowe* by nsing inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machines, wheu you oan obtain a true f^brican* ike V A li V OLII to whloh has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers sir th Agents EBWAB^ REECE & SONS CHKfSTOHUROH



MUSICAL. MUSIC TIT IBS pABSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. THhTvioi7iN; MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Kooms, SAUNDEB8 1 BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays kind Saturdays. Terms on application. MR ObBOENE COOMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London\ VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months — viz , March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR ULEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcado Chambers, Ashburton.



C PWZE MSDAt_» FUSECEYIOHiIKDUUI BdmWilhtn the Reach of AH PURE 1~1751 CEYLON I/O PURE „ /_ '- BLENDED <€%L solo anr au. chocebs. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. TTTANTED Known-A splendid line oi VV Ladies Two-Strap Shoes, 4s 9d, —Mbixob's Zjbalanma Boot Store,



Llewellyn Owen, M.O.W'M., L.K.LC.M. PIANOFOUTK, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TERM will COMM ENCE on MONDAY, Febbuary 1



A OAKD MRS A fi iHLARIDGE,! TEAOHEK OF PIJIKOFORTK, OROAIS, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TIT RS T>OWMAN T^ oX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HaVelock Strbex, Ashburton. RAKAIA-FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations.



Onb Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back Gaarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4b 6d each, by all Chemißts and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors: Th« Lincoln and Midland O«i7B!iJi*BT)»PoCoMPAnTf, I inooln. Fnplaod



I DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance X ] stat Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Gnun Broker, a. fci a b v a to n Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbimon Alternately Jortnujhtly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on FeiDAYi Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari uz Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London und Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition : j Wright, Stevenson and Cp, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools v Belfast Manures i beg t0 inform my R»k»i» Clients and others chat I have appointed Mb W. Uarcook as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahbnrfion GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIG! OF PI A NET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS \SH BURTON



= WHITE'S = — SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MAKKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



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New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLIS H~I~b 0' L „ 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THEPBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED »OB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND IWARINB RISKS. ALSO,™ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMER & GKAYES AGENTS



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NOIICE, TTAS REDdOVED to more centra Premises opposite Mitchell & Turner s, 1 I TANCRED STREET,



Friedlander Bros.. Limited. WK Have eoh, salk— FBIMT, OMBLE POTATOEB. FRIEDLANDKR BRO^., Ltd. i



~ynrr anted to porohase— 100 Tons OF BBIGHT OATEN bHEAF CHaFP. FRIBDLANDER BROi. Ltd. r\O ~AORti FARM AT METHVEN. ■117E HAVE for Private Sale a Small VV Farm of 86 Acres, being Lot 6, Mr D. Cameron's sale plan, adjoining the Public Library, Mtthven. The land is of first-clais quality. Abo, —10 Acres of Land fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Full particulars on application, j5 10 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltb._ "CIENOIN6 MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards



LAZARUS'B SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STR&UT, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented Syatem ensnre comfort and correct sight. Done poil your ey«b aslng badly ■fitfcin Speoiaeles.



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. ] CRAIGHEAD .& BERRYMAN,



The leading Tailors and outfitters, Ashburton. 4 295 LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH ~X7 HOTOGUAPH 3 J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intents to turn out the FINES 1 WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christohurch when you can get the work done just as Cheap in your own town CABINETS, 12s per Dozen: PLATINQTYPE—The finest artistic work done for less than Christchurch prices. —.;;;' Jm -]\/r itchell, . ± . IVI ITCH EL L, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite »English Church, Tancred Street Ashbueton. 1013



*'A ROYAL TRIBUTE." T)ARLIAMENT has decreed that New J_ Zealand shall excel any Australian colony in the numerical strength of her mili tary contingent, and it is a foregone conclu sion that Her Majesty will be advised by the Secretary of State, the Hon. Joseph Chamber iain, to reciprocate the unexpected extent of our loyalty by some recognition worthy of a devoted people, who have sent such a mili tary force to demonstrate our warlike in stincts and ability to aid old England in the event of war. That recognition will be, without doubt, ! a title to the originator and tactician who has carried his pioposa's in the face of a hostile section of Parliament, No doubt Her Majesty will deem a mere knighthood too meagre an honour for a statesman who has shown such Imperialistic exuberance. Queen Victoria will undoubtedly show some dis crimination in awarding honours to Colonial Premiers, and we may look forward wuh confidence to the Liberal Leader of New Zealand returning with something more than a "Sir" to his name. The form of title itself may not be so very easy to place. There is one which from the analogy of strength and popularity will be generally accepted ab Home and abroad as 'apropos. The Premier will go home as plain Mr. Seddon. What if he should return as LORD SURATURA?



YJTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3^ STOKES. teTOBES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STOf.KS Householders and Fanners. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality ; JOKO, PALM, and othe- TKAS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS.



FOE SALE. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE IN' STOCK and for SALK Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAP a BAHLKY and RYE CORN. RKD and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. - CARTEL'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIP>. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPIi 1, CARES, &c. SHEEPJ)IP|»ING SEASON WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S PJW.DKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which wo are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World.



He is Strong. So is Suratura Tea He has promised Economy. So does Snratura Tea He is not a blend of India or China. No more ia Suratura Tea His name is known throughout N.Z. So is that of Suratura Tea ! He has a reputation. So has Suratura Tea He goes farther than other Premiers. So does Suratura than ordinary Teas JOHN ORR & CO., Agent.



Fok Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free froir injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did ton 14 and a gentle aperient. For nearlj 100 years they have proved utequallee' for Fndigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and For Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles la l£d, 2s 9d, and lls, by all Medi ome Vendors throughout the wrrli*. A limply iftf* »nd ocrtftln ttwavfy



MAfcJSEY-HARBIS WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and M udguards, we can safely ay that our MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapest in the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES. AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



TEE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bjckerton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pure and of good quality T¥Tal*TED~Kn<mn—^oth]rig~but up to VV date Goods are said at Mellor' et. prices that defy competition. 'tTTANTED mothers to know that the W cheapest shop for school boots is M«WM>»'s 2eatendi» Boob Store,



E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Oftbinetmaktn, »nd vJ Upholsterers, Burnett Street, A«hbu»ton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



T7IVERYONE accustomed to usipg th AM. Ointment. Will find equal satisfaction in using th- Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end I of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true tnend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price —2s 6d A(J Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female uee, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price la 6d



EDWIN GALLiCHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER Vshurst, N.Z. Canterbury Rerrepenfßtive, MS G P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, Ihe following testimonies to the value of the Ointment a<"e good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirp,—We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Uintmeuta. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, aud they have proved to bf quite as good as you represent. In fuluri we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, fc-HAHPLIJS & 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 in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment ha» 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. F. Sykes, Chemist. — —i Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish.



T ABIES from the Country requiring JLj medical treatment wiil find a very Comfortable Homme, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 16



P. JONAS BEOS to Notify the Farmer* t*A Butcher, of Aakbwton and fl■»■■■« ing District tfwt he-fes Opened osj.feitaMir in the Premise* adjoining Hanftter ft« 4 Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HOHBE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturdays. AU Communications carefully attended to. 5 160



WANTfeD KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style ana best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil* linery.—Miss K. Barnes, Arcade wad Tancred Street. Chiidrens' millinery ft specialty. Do nob fail to see the window! Ladies own materials made up WHAT everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litto money at Mkllob's. riT ANTED Known-The celebrated P.D T T Corsets in all prices and colors.— A. Orb. . 314 ANTED KNOWN-Mes Hotfah having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neil), intends to open | same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooqcb, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the comforts of ft home.



WANTED Known—That J. Moison hat received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, Eaßt Street, Town Hall, Ash^ burton, 3 115 WANTED Known—The cheapest aid most reliable boot shop in Ash burton at Mellok's Ze&landia Boot Store. You have ruined your consti ution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tea, it ia pure and reliable.—John Orr & Co., Sole Agents.



Sport ng. WINSLOW SPORTS , AND EACIN.G nLUB. AGING V^LUB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, .MAY 24, 1897, TO BE HELD AT WINSLOW. President—Mr Donald McLean; Vice president—Mr J. O. N. Grigg. PROGRAMME.



DENTISTEY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY , NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... 6s. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premise c. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton.



BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, AS H BURTON, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, at a. moment's notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLAgS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other processions. Matched teams and paira also provided. Stables open at all hours. A Conveyance will leave the Post Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyards at 11 a.m Ashbu ton, return, Is; Tinwalr 1, return, Is 6d.



TREVUKZA Bbos 4 46 PROPRIETORS. tOR COUttHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHSC | <a Influenza, Consumption, &c, &Q KAY'S COMPOUND ESSBNOB OF LINSKID Auiseed, Senega, Sqttill* Toln, ftc KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant* for Coughs, CoMs, end Chest Complaints KAY "S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, Is eqnall? esrviooablo lor horsea and cattle KaY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia- Faoaaohe &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &c LINUM OATHARTIOUM PILLB d geetiTO, Wtt'ig; tive, and agreeably aperient COA( AULINK—Cement tor Broken Artlolei. Bo evuiy where. Mnnufactorv, Stockpot i E nglm



WANTED pair of Zealand ia boots guaranteed at Mkllor's Zealandia Boob Store WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche wide, averteiting w«ar,—A, Qrb, 3198



I—Maiden Handicap, of 5 sovsj second horse to save entry feet; 6 furlong*. Fof horaea that have never been nomi* nated for an advertised race. Nomina tion ss, acceptance free. i 2—Winslow Handicap, of 10 soya; second i horee 1 aov. from the stake; 1 mile. For horses that have never won over £20 in stakes. Nomination 7s 6dj acceptance free. 3- Winslow Xbot Handicap (in saddle), of 10 soys ; second horse to receive 1 so* from the stake. For horses that hare never won over 10 soya in stakes. 1£ mile. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance tree. 4—Ladies' Purse, of 5 soys; second hone to receive 10s. For horses that have never won over 5 sovp. 6 furlongs. Nomination sb, acceptance free. 5— -Pony Race Handicap, of 7 soys; second horse, to receive 15s. For ponies 14.2 and under; 4 furlongs. Nomination sa, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6—Publicans' Tbot Handicap (optional i saddle or harness), of 5 soys; second horee to save entry fee. 1 mile. For horses that have never won a stake* Nomination ss, acceptance free. 7— Hurry Scurry, of 3 soys ; catch weights. For horaea that have never started in an advertised race previous to this meet ing ; 4 furlongs. Nomination ss, to be made immediately after Pony Race.



NOMINATIONS except for Hurry Scurry nob later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, Btn of May, 1897, at Winslow Hotel. Weight* SAIURDAY, 15th day of May, 1897. Acceptances 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, May 20th, 1897. ATHLETIC SPORTS. I—Men's Race, 100 Yards Handicap. Firilr prize 30s, second 10s. 2—Men's 440 Yards Handicap (Hurdles 6 flights). First prize £2, seoond 10*. 3_Boya' Race, 75 Yards (14 year* and under). First prize 10a, second 2s 6d. 4-Men's Race, 220 Yards HandiJp. ffmh prize £2, second £1, M s—Girls' Race, 60 Yards (14 yfSTaßnd ' under). First prize 10a, Becond*J?6d. 6~Old Men's Race (over 50 years) 75 Yards. First prize £1, second ss. 7—Men's Race, 880 Yards. First prize £3, second £1, third 10s* Entrance fees five per cent, on value of first prize. NOMINATIONS, with entry fees, and previous performances for Men's 100 Yards, 440 Yards, 220 Yards, and 880 Yards, must ;he lodgei with the Secretary, nob later than 9 o'clock on FRIDAY, 14th Ma& 1897* All other events post entry. Trains atop close to course. A Bras* Band will be procured to play. Refreshments and amusements on the ground. A. A. FOOKS, Hon. Secretary. Foe full p«rti«ulari mi poiteri, 4 ffy