MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTOX— THURSDAY.

[Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.]

m The Licensing Laws. — Timothy Conolly, licensee of the Central Hotel, was charged on two informations, with haviDg on March 17, exposed liquor for sale duriDg prohibited hours, and delayed to the police admission to ths house. Mr Cuthbertson appeared for the defence, and Sergeant Barlow prose cuted. — Constable Hammond Baid that on the night m question he was on duty with Constable Hogan. The two were m the vioinlty of the Cental Hotel at twenty minutes past eleven o'clock and observed a number of men at the door of the hotel. Saw the door opened and the men go jn. Entered the hotel, and found the bar open and all the place lit up, two attendants behind the bar, and glasseß upon it, while there were many people m the passage and About the place. Saw Conolly and reminded him that it was past eleven, and that he had better shut up his bar, as he was not to be allowed to run an all night eihow m this town. He said he would close up at once, and witness left. At twelve o'clock witness was again m the vioinity of the hotel, and ■eeing that there was light m it he went to the door and knocked. Somebody went down the passage, and witness again knocked. Afterwards Bomeone came to the door, and asked who was there. Witness replied " The police, open the door." There was delay, and witness had again to Bay that it was the police and Constable Hammond who sought admission. The door was opened, and witness entered. Found the bar closed, but thirteen or fourteen men were m the bar parlour. Asked for Mr Conolly, but he was not to be found. Sought for him m several rooms, but could not find him. The men m the bar parlour and other partß of the houße acattered, and got off the premises. Ultimately Mr Conolly came, and explained that he had been assisting a man to yoke up his howe at the stable. The

man at the door said he had had inßtrncbiona from Mr Conollyto let no one m, and he had gone to tell Mr Conoliy that there was some one wanting m. Saw no liquor sold.— By the Bench — On his first visib, there was every appearance of trade having been going on, though witness saw no liquor either sold or consumed. By Mr Cuthbertson— Mr Oonolly could have come from the stable, but he thought he came from the bar. It was the sight ol St Patrick's concert; and there were a great many peoble about ; the hotel being m the vicinity of the Oddfollows' Hall.— Constable Hogan, who was with Constable Hammond, corroborated the evi denoe of last witness. At a quarter-past eleven there were a great many people m the house, the bar was all lit up, and a man and a woman were behind it. Conoliy eaid he had a great many boarders that night, but he would clear the house as soon as he could. Witneßß also corroborated Constable Ham mond's evidense as to the undue delay m opening the door on demand on the second visit of the police. The delay was about four minutes. When the police got m they found some people m the passage, and twelve to fifteen m the bar parlour. 'Ihe people all disappeared m different directions when the police came m. Witness also bore out Con ■table Hammond's evidence as toMr Conolly's explanation of the door not being opened at the first knock. Conoliy said to the police that he knew he was doing wrong, and would shut up the house, but hoped the police would take no notice of the matter, by the Police— The appearance of the bar on the first visit was such as it would have pre sented at seven o'clock. Had no difficult; m getting into the house at the first visit, as the door was opened to admit three men, and the police followed m — This was the case for the police.— Mr Cuthbert eon said there was really no cose to answer. It was the night of St. Patrick's day, and an annual concert held m the Oddfellows' Hall waß just about closing at the tiae the police came, a few minutes past eleven. The house was crowded with country people who had come m to the concert and were staying m the hotel that nighr. There were no drinks sold after eleven, and none consumed. The delay m opening the door on the second visit would be explained, but he would draw attention to the fact that no evidence h:d been given of anyone but boarders having been present. He called Timothy Conoliy, who said his house had been crowded that night with country people staying there, and he had had to give up his own bed. Instructed his barman not to serve liquor after eleven, and many were refueed who nsked to be served. Some who wanted to get m threatened to kick m the door. When the police came he was m tho yard assisting at the yoking up of a boarder's horse, and he was there when the man who was kfeping the door cume and called out that the police were knock ing. Told him to let them m. Went into the hotel by the way be came out— by the Bide door and through the bar — so that he should close the dcor after him. Oa the «econd visit of the police, the people m the bar parlour were waiting for friends who were at the dance that followed the concert. So far as he knew the barman served no drinks after eleven, when the housekeeper was putting away the ohange, and he had told the barman to serve no more. After that had been done witnesß kept the key of the bar m his pocket. There were several ladies and gentlemen m the dining room having supper. Had no intention of keeping the police out, as he had nothing to hide. — J. S. Watts, barman, said he was nob a regular employee at the Central, but was engaged for March 17. Had instructions to serve no liquor after eleven, and did not serve any. When the police came he was washing up, and the housekeeper was clear ing the till. By the police— Knew the towns people well enough, and only two were served after eleven that he knew of, and they were served jußt as the bar was being closed. They were with two boarders.— George Robertson, farmer, said he stayed at the Central on St. Patrick's night, and had his Bapper m the dining room after eleven, and -a glass of beer with it, but he saw no other liquor served. Had slept m the house on St. Patrick's night annually for twelve years, and never saw ihe house conducted better than it had been that night. Had heard Mr Conoliy repeatedly say there was no liquor to be served after eleven. — His Worship saw nothing m the evidence to warrant a conviction. It was a special occasion, and it was difficult to get the house cleared. There had been considerable delay m admitting tho police, which, however, had been explained. When a landlord sees fit to leave his premises m order to attend to matters outside, he ought to leave Borne person m charge. There was no intention displayed of keeping out the police. The oases would be dismissed.

Civil Oases.— T. Rollitb & Co. v Geaney, £4 6s lid ; Mra Johnston v Candy, £1 11s lid ; John Murray v George Meredith, £7 ; W. J.,Silcock yB. Ede, £1 2a sd, which had been paid into Court that morning, bub without the attendant coßts, 3s, which sum was now sued for. — Judgment m each oaae by default. Heseltine v Stoddart, £4 12s 6d. Mr CuthbSrtson for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defendant. The claim was one arising out of a deal m pig?. According to plaintiff's statement, defendant had sold to him a number of pigs at a certain figure. After the bargain had been struck, defendant deolined to deliver on finding that the market price was somewhat higher than that at which he had agreed to sell. By defendant's conduct plaintiff had lost money, and had had to pay a man who had gone with horae and dray for the piga, bat had been refused delivery. In all he claimed the sum sued for to recoup himself. After hearing the evidence on both sides, His Worship non-suited plaintiff— Stoneyer v Conolly, £25. Mr Francis for plaintiff, Mr Cuthbertson for defendant. The case was partly heard last Court day, and the claim arose out of the sale by plaintiff, as agent for the defendanb, of a hotel and furniture, the property of the latter. The points m dispute were the actual sum on which com mission was to be paid, and the rate per cent of that commission. Plaintiff claimed 5 per cent, and defendant declined to pay more than 2£ percent.— Joseph Baldwin, called fpr plaintiff, said he had had thirty yearB 1 experience of hotels, the valuation of them, and their sale from one landlord to another. The commission paid to him had always been 5 per cenb m any negotiation he had made. The proportion of the licensing (fee *• j v lnsnrance premiums were always paid by the incoming tenanb, bub this was sometimes a matter of agreement. For valuation the commission waa 2} per oent. lo p»!e tr&DipQfciops the com^iiijon was 5

f per cent on the 6rst £1000 and 2£ per cent I after that.— W. Wheelband said he had j found buyers for Revera.l hotels. He had alwaya been glad to g«t 2.J per cent com mission, and thought it ftiir. .After a short argument by counsel, His Worship gave judgment for £23.

THE WAR SCARE.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraj h

Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka March 24, 9 0 a.m Guardian Office, 10 0 a m.

Washington, March 23. A decided revival of the war scare has tak^n place at Washington Hall. The Chairman of the Senates Naval Committee stated that war was in evitable. An impression prevails that McKinley will be compelled to inter vene decisively m order to relieve the terrible sufferings of thenon-combatants m Cuba, 1

The House of Representatives has authorised the construction of three battleships, six torpedo destroyers, six torpedo boats, and five dry docks.

THE MINING DISASTER.

The Efforts of the Bescuers.

Press Association— By Eleotric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka March 24, 9.50 a.m., Guardian Offioe 10.58 a.m.

Sydney, March 24

I The bodies of HetheriDgton and Green have been recovered buried under extensive falls from the roof caused by the explosion. It turns out there, were fifteen men m the mine, so that ten more are yet to be recovered. Search parties are displaying great gallantry, being driven back time and again by the noxious gases as well as by the smoke from tbe fires. Oarbon monoxide has been detected, and Government have sent up a number'of white mice, these creatures being extremely sensi tive to the smallest percentage of white damp m the atmosphere.

WEDDING.

Crooks— Bladder.

The Rev. G. B. Inglis celebrated the nuptials yesterday afternoon of Mr Thomaß Crooks, of Hampstead, with Jennie, daughter of Mr J. Blackler, Allenton. The wedding took place at the house of the bride's parents, and the gunsts were limited m number to members of the two families and a few personal friends of either side. The bride waa dressed m a lustre of peacock green trimmed with silk of a blending shade ; wore the usual wreath and veil, and a gold brooch, the bridegroom's gift. Her younger sißter was bridesmaid, with two little sisters of the bridegroom attendant, each of whom a?ao were the recipients of gold brooches from the hero> of the hour. Miss Blackler, the bridesmaid, wore a blue serge skirt, with blouse of lustre, trimmed with cream chiffon. After the ceremony, the guests partook of the usual feast, the Rev. Mr Inglis being chairman. There was also the usttal exchange of kindly words and the expression of heartfelt good wishes for the health and happiness of the wedding pair, and after a pleasant time had been spent, the young Mr and Mrs Crooks left by the af. ernoou train to spend their honeymoon.

RAM AND EWE FAIR

The annual ram and ewe fair was held at the Tinwa'd yards to-day. There was a large attendance of farmers and outside buyers, but the entry was very Bmall a3 compared with previous years, totalling mly about 7500 ewes for which the ruling prices were low. A large portion of the entry was passed m at auction ; bnt no doubt most lines will be purchased privately during the afternoon. Four-tooth three quarter bred ewes 63, four-tooth half-bred ewes 63 lOd, orossbred ewe 3 guaranteed sound mouthed up to 5s 6:1, four-tcoth crossbred ewes 6s 10*1, two-tooth crossbred ewes 53 4d, two and four-tooth Lincoln crossbred ewes 5s 9J, six-tooth half-bred ewes from the Alford Station IQ3, merino ewes 2s Bd. The sale of rams did not take place till after luncheon.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB.

SECOND DAY*

Preia Association— By Eleotric Telegraph Dunedin, March 23

There is fiae weather and a fair attendance. The Governor is present. Following are resultß : —

Second Hurdles, of 80 boys ; 1$ mile,— Ilex, 12.12, 1 ; Stanley, 9.10, 2. Lobo wen easily but was disqualified for inconsistency. Dividends on Ilex— £6 lie and £8 2s.

City Stake 3, of 100 hovb ; five furlongs. Dundas, 9.6, 1 ; Djin Djin, 8.4, 2 ; Benpon, 6.13, 3. A good race; won by a neck. Time — 1.3£. Dividends — £2 and £2 6s.

D. J.C. Handicap, of 200 soys ; 1£ mile.— Starahot, 1. Dividend— £2 Ib.

Novel Race, of 80 aovs ; seven f urlongi. -Rancor 1.

SCULLING.

London, March 22. A sculling match for £200 aside has been arranged to take place on May 23rd on the Thames between J. Haines, the Engliah Hculler, and George Towns, the New South Wales Ecullar.

THE ASHBOBION GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1898







Andrew Orr— New business advertisement John Orr — New business advertisement. Water Supply— Meetiog at Hampstead School this evening at 7.30. Primitive Methodisb Church— To-morrow evening, coffee supper to Rev. Mr and Mro Mann, 3i H. Jewitt — Fresh oysters, etc. , to-nighb j J. Moison — New advertisement re boots and Bhoes. Oaborn Coombe— New advertisement. Chertaey Sports— Extension of time for entries for athletic events. Charles Clark, Christohurch— Sale of pro- perty at Hororata on Wednesday next ab his reoms m Hereford Street,



" '"'" "' ' ' ■ ■i. . 111. | , ■ - ■ •& LAMPS. LAMPS, FLETCHER BROS. H A KSKnV»^^ been bong Do not misß seeing our magnificent display of Lamp, | B onr large Plat, Oh- Window. WE have all kinds from the o>.o 3p Bj^Ujjip to the Gurgeou, Drawing jj m HANDLAMPS / : ": ATtTiAencn LITTLE JUNO JfewTOrt*U*L LAMPS •-i^TITT^- ! '\ VASE LAMPS No. 1 MILLER /;; ' ; ' j' T I NY\ 'A ; ' ffifJ UN O^ RAWING No. 2 millek mm^d/y^ 'SJboom laj^ps H/iNGING M^^j^xiSS^^ -LAMI o ™5f b h nM« a £htu l&rS °* a * nb i t{eaoU ? ir& ualt y Sheep Netting, with centre Btr.nd fnmlt'rntuLZ™. qHOte '^ lOW / al8 ° liD ' liiD ' aDd BiD F ° Wl NetUn^ di " C THE FO LOWING GOODS CAN BE HAD AT VERY LOW PRICES :- 11 m} 2 J DC J l A DO r e]ty wr »ngers, No. 1, 2, and 3 American Churn?, Mrs Potts' Electro* wi«mi- °! D8 ' Holloware of all kinds, beet quality Meat Mincers, all •„,: T nil! \f "T, '"'fS; MW &nd boiy LiDßeed 0". Oa6tor Oil. Keattfoot Oil, Eft' MlU l llla and Flax R °P e « Nailß and Staple., Powdered and Lump Saddle, *HINA & EARTHENWARE DEPARTMENT We beg to|inform our numerous customers and the general public that we h»ve just opened up a largo quantity of Ghinaware. Glassware, etc., etc., of every description, which have been marked at very low prices, bo as to moke room for other' Ehii.mcnU just coming to hand. " FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch '



LADIES' WATCHES GENTLEMEN'S WATCHES GOLD BROOCHES LADIES' GOLD RINGS. rjiHESE FOUR LINES ARE HEAVILY STOCKED AND ARE OVV'/UED AT REDUCED PEICES THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN the District of thead anl allj other Lines is to be eip-i at S. SALEK'B THE LEADING JE TOLLERY ESTABLISH HENT-.IN 311 & I>ISTK IOT \



EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) BEST OASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN Pianos # Pianos Pianos A B UW T W U k ? P * I ??^? 1 F C M ft4ia high ' o^struug, Full Trichord. Bra., X± \\ reste Plank, Patent Check Repetition Action, Seven Octaves, usual price £55 for • . tr?~J ASTI - A Good PlaB0 « Bimilar fc <> the above, but smaller, usual ! Pn beafem 1 *™ ° ASH * Th<sS6 are BPECIAL PRICES and canwt Organs. Organs. Organs. ORGANS from £8 10s CASH to £45. A SPECIAL LINE OP ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octave Coupler!, 2 beta Reeds, very sweet Tone, for £16 NET CASH. (x) Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. A Shipment of Waverley Cycles, Ladie 8 ' and Gentlemen's, just to hand, up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Cash Price. Terms arranged. The Monarch and other machines supplied Cycle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. ~jv* o VIM TYRES, the beat m the world and the cheapest^ Thompson's Patent Tamper. in B ett LL NON " PLA * EBS should have ono - Simplicity itself. CaU and LOWEST CASH JPRICESfi H. M. JONES.



f Hanmer and Graves. 5 ABSOLUTE CLEARING SALE,. In the Estate of the late Mr [James Jamieson. MESSRS HAN.VIER AND GRAVES, m conjunction with Messrs Fried- lander Bros., Limited, are instructed by the Trustees m the Estate of the late Mr James Jamieson, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION,! ON THE FARM, BEACH .;ROAD, NEAR ASHBURTON, ON FBIDAY, APRIL 1, 1898, THB VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN' AS FEKNYSIDE, Being Bural Sections Nos. 7871, 7872, 7873, and 17,131, comprising — lAA ACRES OF FIRST CLASS LU\J LAND, divided into 9 paddocks. The Building 3on this property consist of a. comfortable EIGHT-ROOMED HOUSE (insuied for £500), Granary, Dairy, Stables Looscboxes, etc. This property, if not disposed of as a whole, will be offered m separate lots. AL?O, IHB FREEHOLD FARM KNOWN AS THE" 1 BEACH FARM, Being Bural Sections Nos. 2308? and 23488, comprising — 1 Kf\ ACRES CF GOOD LAND, divi- AtJv/ ded into 4 paddocks with TWO- ROOMED UOITAGB,' and Six- Stalled Stable thereon. THE WHOLE OJ? THE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS & FURNITURE will be sold at the same time, consisting of — STOCK. 216 Crossbred Ewes, 23 hoggets, 4 Khms, 3 milking Cows m profit, 1 dry Cow, 2 two-year-old steers, 1 two-year-old Heifer, 2 Calves, 5 fraught Horses, 1 Draught Yearling, 1 Trap horse, 2 Pigs. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. 2 Drays and Frames, 2 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 three-furrow Plough, 2 Bingle-furrow Ploughs, Moulding Plough, Drill, Reid and Grey Grubber, Disc Harrows, Tine Harrow, 2 Boilers, Scoop, Broadcast Sower, Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, Deering Reaper and Binder, 2 Sheep Feeders, 2 Hornsby Tilters, Corn- crusher, Trap, Horse power and Chaff- cutter, Stripper, 6 sets Plough and Draught Harness, Set Trap Harness, Horse Covers, Sacks, Winnowing Machine, Avery Weighing Machine, Wheelbarrows, Grindstone, Farm and Garden Tool?, Dairy Utensils, Tent, Tarpaulin, Etc. FURNITURE. Among the furniture are the following :— Plush Drawing Room Suite, Pier- glasses, Oval Walnut Table, Donble Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, Washstands and Ware, Piano, Dining Table, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Etc. ALSO, Two Shares m the Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association. We beg to draw special attention to this absolute Clearing Sale. The Fernside Farm is so well and favorably known for the good quality of its land, and its proximity to Ashburton, that it can be confidently recom- mended to Farmers or Investors. The Beach Farm is situated close to the properties of Messrs Young, Stewart and others, and is of the average quality of the land m this neighbourhood. These farms have been the property of the late Mr Jamieson since they were originally purchased from the Government. They have been carefully and judiciously farmed) and are m a high state of cultivation. Sale to commence at 11.30 o'clock sharp. Luncheon Provided. hanmerlTgraves, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld. Joint Agents. J. B. BLAND, R. FRIEDLANDER, 198 Auctioneers. 'hawiholsd bW 3 high school; BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS. Principal ... Mrs DAVID McKEE. HAWTHOftNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendilton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnnsium and Tennis Lawn ; and Riding Lessons cm be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teachers j anH special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtftund on application to the Prinoipal.



NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS, FOE THE COMING SEASON. NOW OP^MtfG UP The Latest and Most Fashionable AUTUMN & WINTER DRAPERY Every tiling: INew Sc Fve&lx at Lowest Cagli Prices A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET* 1 I



Friedlander Bros., Limited, mo LET FOR CROPPING PURPOSES 1 AORES GOOD LAND « For full particulars api ly to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED, T\jT c are ;buybrs of HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited] Vjn'E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATR COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS. ttT B ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CRAXGBTAIR" Our this Season's Supply of 1200 BALES o FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT COBNSACKS, Which wo offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald] or Lyndhurst Stores, ab 1 Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- m9Qts down by giving us their Liberal , Support. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED. T. Baiiook. TO LET, /"lOTTAGE of 4 Rooms and Scullery, V_J nearly new, situated m Aitken Street East, Rental 6s per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. MONEY TO LEND ON Approved Freehold Security. ' £2000 and other sums at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. House of six rooms, also Stable, with two acres of laud, neir the Woollen bactory. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ' TO LET." ' /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, Wills Street, front V_^ ing the Domain and near the Railway Station, Apply to, T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO Let at a low rental, Cottage and one acre of land, fronting Harland Street. ■ Good cooking range. Apply to T. BULLOCK, ___ ■ Agent. HAMPSTEAD. " To Persons desirous of purchasing Suburban Allotments. TWO sections for sale, cheap :— viz £16 10a each, being Lots 21 and 22, front- ing Church Street, each containing 4 -acre. Terms can be arranged. i Apply to ( T. BULLOCK. < Agent. ' TO THOSB DESIROUS OF RENTING A ' SMALL HOLDING NOT FAR FROM A SCHOOL. TO Let— l% lr 18p, about a mile below , Greenstreet School, together with two roomed cottage erected thereon, and other improvements. For further particulars apply to > T.J3ULLQCK, Agent.



RULES OF ATHLETICS. (1) All races to be handicap. (2) Events Nob. 1, 3, 5 and 8 to be confined to same district as horse events. All other events open. (3) Rules 3 and 8 of horse events apply to athletics, (4) Competitors must enter 'm writing, and give colours and four laßt performances. (5) Entries for all events except Nob. 3, 5 and 8, for which post entries will be accepted, must reach the Secretary, Sports I Committee, Chertaey.by 9 p.m. on WEDNES- DAY, March 30tb, 1898. (6) Entries for Grand Handicap, 53 ; Events Nos. 5 and 8, Is each ; Nos. 7 and 9, 2s each ; others free. (7) Competitors breaking away after a fair warning, will, at the discretion of the Starter, lose a yard for every Buch attempt. (8) All protests must be lodged with the Secretary, m writing, within a quarter of an hour after the race, with the sum of five shillings (ss), which shall be forfeited, should the Committee consider the protest frivolous. (9) In any dispute the Committee reserve to themselves the right to impound the prize money pending inquiries. The Committee, m carrying out the t»ro- gramme, do not bind themselves to 'any specified times, or order of everts. All Handicaps will be published m Ash- burfcon Guardian of Tuesday, March 29, and Friday, April 1. The Burnham Band will play selections during the day. The Express will stop to let down (12.30) and pick up (7.30) excursionists. A BALL will be he'd m the Schoolroom m the evening, to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission— Double tickets 2s 6d, single 2*. D.~THOS. TODD, 3 11 SjJGRETAEr ItOZJJK TEA. ""* 19 Fur*



Sports CHUItTsEY ANNUAL SPORTS RACES To be held m the CHERTdEY DOMAIN, ON EASTER MONDAY, April 11, 1898. Patrons— Sir John Hall, K.0.M.G.; Ho W J Steward, M.H.K ; J C Wasoi M.H.K.; E G Wright, M.H.R. Preßider — D Thomas, Esq. Vioe-Presidents- James Copland, Esq ; T E Upton, Esq CA C Hardy, E a q; R Mulligan Keg W Wilkinson, Esq ; L White, Eeq ; , Lambie, Eeq ; J W Rogers, Esq. J fcjtringfellow, Esq. Committee— Messra J Stringfellow, J Shan non, Todd, W Hood, A Ironside, fl Stnngfellow, B Stewart, W Lewis, C Soarlett, J Doig, Adair, Firman, Moody T. S. Smith, and R. Cain. Moody. Judge of Horae Races-C A 0 Hardy. Starter of Horse Races—T E UptoD. Judge of Athletics-Robert Mulligan, J. Stnugfcllow, and J. Copland. Handioapper for Horse Events— E Osborne. btarter of Athletics— H J Harrison. Handicapper for Athletics— A. Irooßide, J. Muller, & Todd. Clerk of the Course— W Hood Clerk of the Scales— l Moody Protest Committee— The Stewards. Timekeeper— J Miiller. Post Entries— A C Maxwell Treasurer— A Ironside PKOGUaMME. Approved by the Committees of the C.J.U., aud Trotting Association, Horse Races. I— Maiden Saddle ob Harness Trot, of 5 soys; second horse, 10a from stakes. One mile. Minimum weight for ridden horses m this and othec trots Hat. 2— CufcBTSEY Cop, Handicap, of 6 soys ; second horse, 1 aov. from stakes. Abouttwo miles. 3— Saddle Trot, Handicap, of 5 soys ; secoud horse, 1 soy, from stakes. Two miles. 4— Farmer's Plate, Handicap, of 5 soys; second horse, 1 soy. from stakes. One mile. s— Saddle or Harness Trot, Handicap, of 5 soys ; second horao, 1 soy. from stakes. Two and a half miles. 6— Hurry Scurry, a sweepstake of 10s each horse. Cxtoh weights. Post entry. About one mile, RULES. 1. All horses must be the dona fide pro- perty of a resideut m the district, and egularly used as a hack m the district for ihrte (3) months previous to the race. 2. No horse allowed to competa which has ron m ore stake more than Ten Pounds £10) of public money. 3. No second prize will be given where ess than three (3) compete. ( 4. All protests must be lodged with tbe secretary iv writing within a quarter of an lour after the race, with the sum of One (t'l), wbi-h shall bo forfeited thon d he Committee consider the protest fri- volous. 5. In any horaj event, where any fraud s suspected, the Committee reset ve to hemsolves tbe right to impound the priz? noney, and to oust upon tho owner the onus if proving the reverse. 6. All events to be confined to the district jounded by the Rukaia River and the Sea >n the N.E. and S.E. ; a line trn miles from md parallel to main railway line on the tf.W. ; and a line from Lauriston through Dromore to the Sea on S.W. 7. Written Nominations, with fees, pedi- jree, and performances, addressed Secretaiy Sports Committee, Cheitsey, to be lodged with the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, March 25, 1898, Nominations, is j acceptance 2s 6d. Acceptances to be m by Saturday, April 2nd. 8. The decision of the Committee m all matters to be final. No entries received except on this condition. Athletic Events- -I —School Boys' Race, 220 yardß, under 15 yearß of age ; firßt 10s, second 53, third 2s 6d. Entrance 6d. 2— Grand Handicap, of three events; first prize £2, second £1, third 10s ; m addition winner of each event, £1. Points to count, first three, second two, third one. Fiist event 1 00 yards. 3— Single Women's Race, 50 yards ; first 10a, second ss. Entrance free. 4— Grand Handicap, second event, 220 yards. s— Settlers' Race, 120 yds; first 15s; second 10s, third ss. 6 — Grand Handicap, third event, 440 yards. 7— Halk-Mile Race j first 30s, second 10s. B— Old Men's Race, 100 yards, for men above 50 ; first £1, second 10s. 9— Mile Back ; first 255, second 10?.



Public Notices. EXTENSION OF TIME. rpHE ATHLETIC ENTRIES, Cherttey X Sports need not be m until 9 p.m., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30. The handi- caps will nob be published m the Guardian until FRIDAY, APRIL 1. D. THOS. TODD, 3 171 Hon. Sec. ' MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "XT I S I T S Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months — viz., Maroh, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. WATER SUPPLY. A MEETING to discuss the question of Water Supply will be held m the Hampatead School THIS (Thursday) Even- I ing at 7.30. J. H. MAYNARD, 3 175 Chairman of Town Board. CHERTS EY ANNUAL SPORTS AND RACES. NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, olauses 5 and 6, that the Chertsey Domain will be set apart for the Chertsey Annual Sports and Races on MONDAY, the 11th day of April, prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— FOR EACH ADULT ... ONE SHILLING | FOR EACH HORSE ... ONE SHILLING R. CAMPBELL, Chairman Chertaey Domain Board. Chertsey, March 11, 1893. 3 119 i •SIJi'JESSON^ %■ ( :os\ KEEPERS AndT .'/ ' G"old Watches >^fP?- -jjj||s Silver" Wa tc he 5 i Q6 n upi«a slivtß chains )



Tenders. TENDEES, = " rpHE CHERTSEY SPORTS COM- X MITTEE invite separate Tenders for the right to Sell, at their Sports on Easter Monday — 1. REFRESHMENTS. 2. FISH. 3. FRUIT. 4. FISH & FRUIT. Tenders, addressed to the Secretary of Chertsey Sports Committee, to be m by March 28 The successful tenderer will have the right of supplying Refreshments at the Dance m the evening. 3 152 D. THOS. TODD, 3 152 Secretary. CHARLES CLARK. ' HORORATA, CANTERBURY. TO FARMERS, MILLERS, & OTHERS MR CHARLES CLARK has been in- structed to Sell by Public Auctir n at hia Rooms m Hereford Street, Christchurch, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, The following Valuable Property, viz :— THE LAND, on which the Hororata Roller Fiour Mill and House lately stood, consist- ing of 37^ lr 30p, ehiifly of excellent quality, laid down to grass, fenced and sub-divided, pood garden, orchard and large plantations. THK BUILDINGS consist of a Stiblo, Trap house, and Whaier also a Boiler- house of brick, containing a six-horse power Corinth Boiler, by 'Anderson and Son, and an excellent Factory Chimney, of best compressed bricks, suitable for build- ing use. There is a splendid 48-inoh American Turbine, by Stout, Mills and Co., one of the best makers m the world, and large storage of water, with mill dam, etc., easily available to work a Grist Miil by water power. Easy Tekms op Payment, vz: — One- fourth deposit, balance m equal payments m one, two, and three years, wi'h interest at 5 per cent. Sale at 12 o'clock. 3 172 H. S. BROWN, Auctioneer.



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