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_Spoptin_2_. : ~~ASH BURTON "OACING AUTUMN MEETING, IO BE HELD ON THE ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, THUESDAY & FBIDAX, MAY 13 ajjd 14, 1897. PBESIDBNT—Mr J. C. Wason j Vice-Presi- DEHT—Mr Duncan Cameron; Judge— Mr M. Stitt; Stewards—Messrs W. M. Lyttleton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Fried lander, J. R. Hart, B GLtes, Dr Leahy, J. C. Wason, D. Cameron; Handi- CAPPER—Mr J. L're»swell; TubASPBER —Mr John Davison ; -tart.br—Mr H. Piper | Clerk of the Scales—Mr R. Fnedlander j Clerk of the Course— Mr R. Curtis. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Joskey Club, •ad the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 1 sharp. FIRST DAY. t —Nethkrby High Weight Handicap, of 30 sovb ; second horse 5 sovb from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination IQj, acceptance 15s 2— JLaghmokTrot Handicap, of 25 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance 12s 6d» Optional saddle or harness. 3—-Autumn Handicap, of 40 sove; second horse 5 sots from the stake. 1£ mile, i Nomination Ida, acceptance 20s. I 4—Mslrosb Pony Handicap, of 25 soys; second pony 3 sdvs from the stake. Four furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14 2in height. Nomination 10a, acceptance 10s. g_NovEL Race, of 25 aovs. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to fo to the funds of the Club. Weight &t 7ib, any overweight to be declared. Entrance 15s. Five furlongs. 6—Grove Farm Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake, Seven furlongs. Nomination 10s, j acceptance 15s. 7— Hurry Scurry, of 15 soys; second horse 3 soys fcom the stake. Post entries 10a, to be made immediately after the Novel Race. Four furlongs. Catch weights. For horses that have never won £15 in any one stake. SECOND DAY. I—Wakanoi Handicap, of 30 soys j second horse 5 aovs from the stake. Six fur longs. Nomination 104, acceptance 153. 2—Kolmab Trot Handicap, of 25 eova; second horse 3 soya from the stake. 1* mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 12a 6d. Optional saddle or harness. 3—AsHBUBTON HACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 35 sovb ; second horse b aovs from the stake. One mile. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. 4— Pony Race Handicap, of 20 soys; second pony 3 soys from the stake. Four fur longs. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 in height. Nomination 10s, acceptance 7s 6d. 5-Disposal Stakes, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go ro the funds of the Club. Weight 7st 71b, any overweight to be declared. Entrance 15a. Five furlongs. 6—Winchmobe Welter Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the i stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination 15 soys, acceptance 15s. 't^Allenton Handicap, of 25 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Six fur longs. N^i nation 10s, acceptance 12s 6d. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The meeting will be under the Rules of Racing, the Trotting und>: r the Rules of j the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. 3— \\[ stakes to be paid in full. 4 AU Nominations, 4 cceptances, apd Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. s—Winner of aoy one Handicap after declaration of weights to carry 71bs, and two or more Handicaps 101b penalty. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first flay will be pub lished oo or about Ist day cf MAY, 1897, and for the second day at 8 p.m. on the evening of the first day's races. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps, and entries for the Novel Stakes and Disposal Stakes, must be in the hands of the Secretary, Devane's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 8, 1897, and for the second day, at 10 p.m. on the evening of the first day's races. JOHN DAVISON, Hon. Secretary. D. Tftomas. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 58 D. THOMAS, f i r "slvoTTs~s FARMS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. Part of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATF, Near Waimat*-, South Canterbury, New Zealand. About £\f\f\d\ ACRES CHOICE AGRICUL 25UUU TURAL LANDS, in well' fenced farms of various sizes rilHESE Lands are of Limestone formation, JL bountifully watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT-GROWING and SHEEP- FATTB NINO. Two Railway Stations are on the Estate. within few minutes' walk, by good roads, of lands offered. The Property is surrounded and subdivided by roads, is within nine miles of Waimate township, and about equidistant from Timaru and Oamaru shipping ports. Immediate Possession will be given. Terms Liberal. For further particulars apply to Measjs WRI6HT,feTHPHENSON& CO., DALGETY & CO,, FLEMING & HEDLEY. GUINNESS & LbORBN, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited Or Mr DOUGLAS, Waihao Downs and Mount Royal. Particulars as to terms of Sale may be ascertained at Mail Office. 4 177 WANTED KNOWN, that you may re!y on getting the latent stylo and best quality ia Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tanered Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows, Ladies own materials made iip WANTED Known—For goo<l boot wear try Mellor's Zeidandia Boob Store From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup, | 'ttntdulberatei and pure; thin is Kozifc J ba. Agwti.



Hanmer and Graves, \ „____ 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HFAVY OATEN SBEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVES. WE ARE AGENTS FOB LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING \ARDS opposite the Aahburton Saleyards lately iv the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used. hqTfeed. chick feed. WE have for Sa?c.—Crushed Barley (y >t» ) for pig feed, Whole and Broken Chick Whea 1-. "seed wheat, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY, WK en Supply IsEED WHEAT and OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts ; a!s> Chevalier and Cape BARLEY FOR-EHiP ~BBA OF AZOF~BkhLM7 WE have imported seme of this well known Bulny for winter feed, and will be «laj to let Fat mars know of its special qualifications if they will call in. ~bFZrtuowßiiZ~OAii FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. FEiO)"OATB. WE Have for Sale L n* and Short Feed Oats. nDHAFFT"OHAPF! WTR Have for Sale PRIME OATEN T? fcHKAF OHAFF, also a good chap lino for Oow F-ed. PI£UG¥~SHAKES. ~ T) t!GULAR Supplies imported hy us, JlV> direct from the makers ; both Rsi!!Sf:mt--: a; fl Ho"Visby's—standard Bfzas. Prices, lowest current. RO*AL~OIL—ISO° Fire Te,t | Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. VITE hold a regular Supply of this well j YV knuwo Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. ISRiOULTUKAL"^ALT. FOX Drpssing Californian Thistles, or for Saltiug Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to. quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and i Station Requisites of all kinds, in- | eluding Tea (specially packed for us and '• imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (beat, table), Rock Salt, Pencirg Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable tor fencing off' turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOR SALE. 1 QO ACRE'S, Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed XvsO Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottage. Eaay terms. 01 (X AC'RKS, near Geraldine. Good Houso, Stable, Granary, Co»c!i j House, and Men's Hut. Divided into con- : veuient paddocks and well watered. £1300 I of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. C%KC\f\ A^ICS> Lauriston. Large /vt)UU Dwelling Hou^e and Stables, Woolshed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and other improvements, which are all in first class order, A low price and easy terms will be accepted for this property. GOODWILL OB 1 LEABE OF 1 Mf\f\ ACRES, Kangitata. Good 1 /UU House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (all new). Rent 2s. v



Friedlander Jsros. 1 TJIENOING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards TT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 STORKS. STORES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORKS Householders and Fanners. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and othe> Ti'AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES.' CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. __ g-^kjr SEEDS. """SEEDS. WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeda for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BAKLKY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPd. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, Ao. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S POWDIfiR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who j have used it throughout the j World. ! "massey-hakris I WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele bratedßicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, 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.



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HANMER &| GRAVES. 1 j E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKRRS, Cabinetmakers, and vJ Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Private) Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 CQ cq m O cq P3 25 Q3 w <t* o So o &q ?S^ sg« Qi CD CD p_j a^J i^J .^J c: c; c: o o o h2 «+*j h— •52 «S -^ kj Uj "-M NOTICE. 11HK ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at KAKAIA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Me Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are said at MkwOK' at pda®@ thiAb defy uompetiUoq,



il. B4IRBTOUT TTAS REMOVED to roorej Joentra Premises opposite Mitchell & Turners, i TANCRED STREET. _____ > I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hoc Water Service, for tha Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Fecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumpa, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all. aorta of Ironmongery, is J. W, Hardlky's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Xinjmitb. QPeiephope 32. .



1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OP NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, COESETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &c. ■ SPLENDIIT*VALUB IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS SHBiETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SBIRIINQS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MfiJrSikND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Cape, Ties, Braces, «fee, &c. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & C 0.,) CASH DBAPEE & CLOTHIEB, Tanored Street, Aahburton.



ANDREW ORR. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK „ *Q* 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 FOE AUTUMN AND WINTER. T ADIKS' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make ; French and English JLj Dress Fabrics in Great Variety, Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Serges, navy and blacks. Ladies' Corsets in all the new makes, PD, V and N, &c. LATEST NOVELTIES in Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHES most fashionable Good, all sewnjaeams ; Infanta' Dresses, Peliss s, Cloake, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Ashburton. BLANKETS AkD FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladios' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. SUITS TO ORDER, from £2 15a Od ANDREW ORR.



---■,' VICTORIAN *^. ffer-Ma^'^y,.ti STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, £fßtSfV^ P^V"*^ A^%f; IRQN WO RKS AND f%*t X2L_-— —-SZj^ii SHOEING FORGE. ■«^^HE«fe«»^. F. AND H. STEEL BEG to annouoce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by I Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— i This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place their order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the time to have your traps put into good order by having them well painted, and our workmen are in the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department — We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department — j In this as in all other parts of our business we wi!l give satisfaction to our I customers, and if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it ! along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. i F. AND 11. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34



TBE REASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest 2. Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to PI the making of a Combine. h* . BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head quarters are £d § BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel § go to employ local tradesmen. "^ O {x} BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work ** Ph done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. ;<j W 9 H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent JJJ EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKfS, Ashburton.



WHEAT. WHEAT. Y¥f E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in our Hew Grain Stores West Street, Ashburtun, on very favourable terma Full sized Oornaacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Offiow anr Storm WJSST STREET, ABHBURTON



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. Packed in |lb, lib, st>, and 101b Net Weight Air-Tight Tina. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label} 1/9 per lb, 2'- per lb. . 2/4 per lb, .1 154 Obtainable -from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



AUTUMN AND WINTER SHIPMENTS—IB 97. GRAND DISPLAY. f\VR PREMISES are stocked throughout with the moat) COMPLETE ASSORTMENT USEFUL, SEASONABLE, AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY To be found in South Canterbury. Splendid Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, and FLANNELETTES AT BED-ROCK PRICES. Ladies' and Children's MACKINTOSHES a Specialty—guaranteed to keep out the rain French and English MILLINERY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &c. Handaorae CAPES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. DRESS GOODS in Endlesß Variety. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE, and the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. W. H. COLLIER, "TEH COESEB." SPECTACLES._ x SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. | IN Consequence of the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the iateat patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHAD* S, LKNSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the .organ of eight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also "have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their wotk WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong



AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES. \ GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY! AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. MANTLES— MILLINERY JACKETS WATERPROOFS CLOAKS FUR BOAS CAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO LADIES,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy in keeping our Business well to the tront, we have decided to add a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING* DEPARTMENT to our Establishment. We have secured the services of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brings with her credentials of the highest order from MFSSRS W. STRANGE & CO., in whose Workrooms she has been engaged for over seven years. Our object is to supply our Customers with Stylish and Well-made COSTUMES at a Moderate Price, and every possible effort will be given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season. Miss Hill will be pleased to receive intending Patrons on and after FRJDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TUBNBB, TAN OR ED STREET,



TJOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIK Established-- 1720. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Million! J. G. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ia noted for producing 200 large Tea Oops of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson Hold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are bo popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. ' Imitation is einoerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retau irom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON> ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Stbbet, Oheistchuboh i W T>UY YOUR WATCHES CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton,. -J- AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. Q H. DOWDING. Agent°for|Cooper'a Sheep Dip. rfIHE Duke of Wellington carried a tender JL heart beneath a stern appearance. He is said to have been in tears the greater parti of the day succeeding his great victory, and pathetic indeed, is the exclamation attributed to him, " Believe me, there is nothing more terrible than a battle won, except a battle lost." But who can describe a man's anger —controlled of course—where, every pre paration having been made for an urgent journey, eveiyv ' is lost through the horse falling lame* and the man—always the man—ia the object of our pity. The horse's unuttered sufferings are rarely thought of, beyond the removal of the shoe (often unskilfully done) and an imprecation upon the blacksmith. The owner ought to consider his servant's comfort, who, could he speak, would aay, " I uttered no com* plaint until forced; I used to be treated with greatest consideration and kindness, and a journey was always a pleasure to me when my shoeing was under the personal care of MR KINGSTON. 2 17 WILLIAM — =: PATCHING, BAST STREET. XTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to hit Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he has now added SADDLERY AHD HARNESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS, and will also carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the servicra of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170 | NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re pr*.ca of the New Coal, I take this opportunity of stating that the Price has NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally sapposed. It ia still sold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order: — per ton per too Westerfield 15s Od Dromora 16s 6d Wlnslow... 16a Od Ohertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d R«k»ia ... 17s 3d Eaiing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methren... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton—All Coal Merchants GE 0 R G~E P > £X, MOUNT SOMERS. ANTED Known-250 New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Obr. 3 14 MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Melmr, the up-to-date bootmaker. TTTANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye T T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at 8. Sai>ik's, )ptician



TO HORSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM OLEAVBR who worked so long for Harry Paqbt is still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Oiub. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACKS ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. 4 250 PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGIK G. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPEES in Ashburton, and invite inspection, COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDBR EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, UMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.