TrK APHBOETCm GUARDIAN: FBIDAY, "MAY 7, 1897,

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k WINSLOW SPOKT 8 AND RACING f|LU B. AGING ijLUB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, MAY 24 5 1837, TO BB HELD AT WINSLOW. President—Mr Donald McLean; Vice PMSIDBST-Mr J. C. N. Grigg. PROGRAMME 1-Maiden Handicap, of 6 soys; feoonrt horn to save entry fees; 6 furlong*. For hones that have never been nomi nated for an advertised race. Nomina tion ss, acoeptanoe free. 2-Winslow Handicap, of 10 soys; second hosse 1 soy. from the stake ; 1 mi c. For horses tha 1, have never won over £20 in (-takes. Nomination 7s od ; acceptance free. 5-Winslow Tbot Handicap (in (saddle), of 10 soys ; second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. For horses that have never won over 10 soys in stakes. 1£ ~ mile. Nomination 7s 6d, aweptauce free. fl—Ladies' PcrSß, of 5 soys ; second horse to receive 10s. For horses that have never won over 5 sovt. 6 furlong. Nomination ss, acceptance free. S—Pony Race Handicap, of 7 soys; second horse to receive 15s. For ponies 14.2 and under; 4 furlongs. Nomination ss, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at \l noon. 6—Pcbi.icans" Tbot Handicap (optional saddle or harness), of 5 soys ; second horse to save entry fee. 1 mile. l<or horses that have never won a stake. Nomination ss, acceptance free. 7—HORBY SCUBKY, of 3 soys ; catch weights. For horses that have never started io an advertised race previous to this meet inz J 4 furlongs. Nomination ss, to be made immediately after Pony Race. NOMINATIONS «oß^ q fe'ggiJY^ a yRDA7, 15th day of May MR Acceptances 9 p.m. on IHURSDAY, May 20th, 1897. ___ ATHLETIC SPORTS. I—Men's Race, 100 Yards Handicap. First prize 30s, second 10s. 2—Men's 440 Yards Handicap (Hurdles 6 flights). First prize £2, second 10=i. 3-Boys' Race, 75 Yards (14 yaw and under}. First prize 10s, second 2s 6d. 4-Men's Kace, 220 Yards Handicap, first prize £2, second £1. 5-Girb' Race, 60 Yards (14 years and under). First prize I 0s y second 2s 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, aud previous performances for Men's 100 Yaids, 440 Yards, 220 Yards, and 830 Yards, must be lodge! with the Secretary, not later than 9 o'clock on FRIDAY, 14th May, 1897. All other events pott entry. Trains stop close to course. A Brass Baud will be procured to play. Refreshments and amusements on t he ground. A. A. FOOKS, Hon. Secretary. For full particulars see posters. 4 274



I Hanraep and Graves. 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND ORAVE6. nDIPT^DIPT TTTE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S V V DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING \ARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be u*er-i. PIG FEED. CHICiTfEBD. WE have for Sale—Crushed Barley (<?nod) for idg feed, Whole acd Broken Cfuck Whea^. ""SBEi^WBEATr SEED O\TS>, SEED BARLEY. VTTK c n Supply SEED WHEAT and v OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts ; als■> Chevalier and Capa BARLEY FOR SEED SEA OF AZOF BAhLEYr WE have imported scrae of, this well known Bailey for winter feed, and will be gla i to lee ITaimers know of its Bpeoial qualifications if they will call in. ""bfAJttKOWBILIT ~OAT8~" FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have h Grand Line of these fo» Seed purposes. FEi]3~7)ATSr <X7"^ Have for Sale L- n? and Shoit V? Feed Oats. CHAFiewiilS^ WK Have for Sale PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap line for Cow Fted. PLOUG?~SHAUES; REGULAR Supplies imported by as, direct from the makers ; both Ransomed and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices, lowest current. _____^ q Water White, (doorlesa, and Perfectly S:»fe. WE hold a regular Supply of this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. "A^icULTUEALTs A Ll" FOR Dressing California!! Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a j quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of oil kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (besl table), Rock Sal', b'encir j; Wire (plainand barbed), Staples, Galvanize . Sheep Netting (most suitable tor fencing off turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, a!i vari ■■ ties; Ryegrass ;md Cocksfoot (mac)in o dressed), Oils—Cantor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c., &c. WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOR SALE. I Qrt ACRES, Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed IOU Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-rootnrtl Cottage. Easy terms. 01 f\ Afßii'S, near Ceraldine. Good House, Stable, Granary, Coach House, and Men's Hut. Divided into con venient paddocks aud well watered. £1300 of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent, £~)KAA ACRES, Laurifiton. Large f£)rJ\)\J Dwelling House and Stab'es, Woolahed, Men's Cuttage, Sheep Yards and other improvements, which are all in first, class order, A iow price and easy terms will he accepted for this property. GOODWILL OF LEASE OF 1 fyfid ACRES, Kangitata. Good X I UU House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (all new). Rent 2s. HANMER & GRATES. E. DFJCKWORTH & SON, TTNDERTAKER^ Cabiuetnmkers, and vJ Upholßterers, Buexett Street, Ashburton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station, 3 105 GO m in O Q^ Ph x r.€, (iJ <j o a 5 s £> t=i q^ QD CD CLj § 1 I *- "Xl O3 tO 10 Uu Uj Uj "" NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for tha Aehburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKEE. Are you goiiig to build. N Tecause the cheapest shop for Roofing iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spoilt ng, Water Tanks, Pumpa, Ranges, Register irates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, -ud all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. riABDLBV's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and fiasroith, 'X&teykvw 52.



ft wJ I—l P « To O P^ * « % p <i « Ph a &^ Hp" Hi w WANTED mothera to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is MKiAOK'sZealdDdiaßoot Store, ______ If. BAIifSTOW TTAS REMOVED to more jceDtra Premises oppcfi'e M tchkll & Tuhkkh s, •TANCRED BTRFET. ANTED Knowß—A. Obb, Agent f< r the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy «ea, air, and water. 3 139 KOZIB Tea, the best, and yet withii rtioh of »U } Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/, and 2/4— Jsfett Off & 4g«Q^< !



D. Tflomas. y AM A CASH BUYER OF j I GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF ! 456 D. THOMAS, j | Fried!-mder t.;r:-s. T7IENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards VT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OAT-* COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEOLANDER BROS., Ltd. | 3_^ STORES. STORES. WE HAVE ALSO JN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORKS Householders and Farmers. 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. Won s~a"i7e7~~~~" SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIP.S. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, &a. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S POWDER 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 have used it throughout; the World. MA^¥Y-IIARiaS WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES, WE are now in a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele^ bratedßicycles, and taking into consideratioc that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safelj ay ti.at our MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapest in the Market. /ill Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYKES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, anc will be pleased to give riding lessons tc Ladies free of charge. FBJEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, • •£■•s- ID I Ira _, r —> h- is si BAZAAR STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (Close to Arcade) TTAVING taken over the above oom modius Stables, I beg to solicit a continuance of the liberal support giveu to my prede Cissur. I can supply at a moment's no 1 ice BUGGIES DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Alao a FIKST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picuie Parties, Electioneeering and other processions! Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. TKEVUEZA Beds 4 46 PROPRIETORS. WAN T E D, SECOND"HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, 'AESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANUALE COALS, always in Stock, ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AI LAND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Nativa coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, { Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. TKLEi'JIONK No. 83. I IF your boys and girls are rough on boot try Mellok'B Indestructible School Boots WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A fow boarders will find all the comforts of a ,



AUTUMN AND WIN'JER SHIPMENTS—IB 97. GRAND DISPLAY. OUR PREMISES are stocked throughout with the most COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of USEFUL, BIGASONABLE, 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 raio French and English MILLINKKY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &o. Handsome CAPES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. DRESS GOODS in Endless Variety. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE, and the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. ' W. EL COLLIER, "THE CQRNE X.» SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase in tbia brunch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Opticß, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLKS, FOLDERS, EYE SHADfcS, LENSES, etc. OUR Me R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the i elation 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 work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, Repairs! Neat and Strong. TO HORSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM OJ<EAVBR who worked so long for Harry Paget is still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Olub. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACKS os. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. 4 25! PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPEKHAHGIS G. PAPEBHANGING. WE Hay© the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS ii Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used, O.BDER EABLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil k Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much Headier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXEB CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Parafiin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc, which we are disposiug of at Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. £5 TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged o be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the b?st British aud Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony, BICYCLES. BICYCLES. AGE.NTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Famplea of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telophono 53 WHEAT. WHEAT. E A R X PRO M P T CASH BUY h R S 0 F PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, Wo are also prepared to JStoro Grain on Farmers account in our Now Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full Bized Cornaackfl and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT" & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Omasa and Stores WEST STREET, ASHBUR.XGN



SPRING BLOSSOM T E~A~ Packed in |t>, lib, 51b, and 10ft JN'et Weight Aik-Tioht Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) N o . 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per lb. 2'- per lb. 2 /4 per lb, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



; "P oyAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE ESTABMSHED—I72O. Claims Paid-—Thirty-Beven Million! J. G. BELL. AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 239 PALM AND JOKO TEAS,- INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s4ot INDIAN (Palm Brand) {b noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson .sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that w« frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties 1 Imitation is sineerest flattery,' bat the public should see they get che genuine article. Retau irom ail the principal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON. ANDERSON & CO, 155 Colombo Street, Chkibtohubch T>UY YOUK WATCHES CLOCKS, & JEWELLEEYj SILVEK AND E.P. WAEE FBOM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton.. T AMA CASH BUYER OF— RYE GEASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVEE SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent||for|Cooper'B Sheep Dip. HI HE Duke of Wellington carried a tender JL heart beneath a stern appearance. He is said to have been in tears the greater part of the day succeeding his great victory, and i 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 urgeijfc journey, eveiyv ' is lost through the horse falling lame, and the man—always tiie man—is 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 6o consider his servant's comfort, who, could he speak, would say, " 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 z= =PATCHING, EAST STREET. TTpSHES TO ANNOUNCE to his Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he has now added SADDLEEY AND HAENEBS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS and will also carry* on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the services 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 coAi7~Mim DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numeroos Enquiries re pr'.o9 of the New Coal, I take this oppon v. Ity of stating that the Price haa NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as Is generally 6opposed. It is still fold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order: — per ton per (son Westerfield 15s0d Promore 16s 6d Winslow... 16s Od Ohertsey 16a lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d Rikaia ... 17s 3d Baling ... 17s Od Laurlston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methyen... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton—All Coal Merchants GBOEG~E P / IK, MOUNT SOMISRS. ANTED Known-250 New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Obb. 314 MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellob, the up-to-date bootmaker. WANTED Known—Speotaclea, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at 8. Salbk's, Optician



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 Lateßt Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, CORSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &o. SPLENDID VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNEL*, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRIINGS, TOWELS, CRM'ONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Gaps, Ties, Braces, &o.» &o. The Latest Designs in Great Variety, CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & C 0.,) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Aahburton. ANDREW OUR. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 FOR AUTUMN AND WINTEE. T ADISS' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make ; French and Englis JIJ 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, Feathen and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHES.most fashionable Good, all sownjseams ; Infants' Dresses, Pelias a, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Ashburton, BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladits' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. .SUITS TO ORDER from £2 15s Od ANDREW ORR. TEE SEASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATBONISK BRIDGE WORKS. The Larges 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 l 2 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 td g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fej qq go to employ local tradesmen. •**" -j GO pcj BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work S P3 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. <j &a {2 (X] BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have cent Jj H close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KIL WORTH & SON, BBIDGK WORKiS, Ashburton. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. SINGLE, THREE-QUARTER, AND DOUBLE BEDSTEADS. TfULL SIZE BEDSTEADS AT ALL PRICES FROM 25s Upwards. Cots, Spring Mattresses, and Bedding ot all descriptions, !AT JOHN ORR & CO., Ironmongers & General Merchants.