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» ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SECOND DAY. fine weather again favoured the Club. The attendance was moderate at the opening. Oat of respeob for the jockey McNeil I, flags were flown at half-mast, and a number of jockeys wore orape &b a mark of respect to their mate, who unfortunately was killed on Thursday* Owing to the time taken over the two protests, especially the one entered against the jockey of RangeSnder m the Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, the last race was not over till 5.30. Tho total amount put through the maohine for the two days was £2405. Following are the results :— Wakanui Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the ataka ; six furlonge. Mr Victor Harris' eh g Crescent, Forrester — Nancy Lee, 6yrs, Bat 12! b 1 Mr G Murray-Aynsley's br g Belli gerent, syrs, Bst 21b ... ..„ 2 Mr DM Heffernan's eh h Liberty, 4yrs, 6ab7ib ... ... ... 3 Mr J J Lewis's eh g Paladin, 3yrs, B*t2lb ... „.. ... 0 Mr R Alexander's b g Mount Olair, 4yrs. 7ab2lb ... ... ... 0 Mr E Gates' br f Flying Kilty, 2yrs, 6st7lb ... 0 Won easily by nearly two length?. All started. Time— l.lsJ. Dividend— £2 3s Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake ; 1£ mile. Mr Cass' br g Clifton, by Blackwood Abdallah, aged, 27sccg 1 Mr J. Griffin'a eh g Fiddler, aged 20aec8 ... 2 Mr A. McCormick's blk g Scottie, aged,' 28aecs ... ,3 Mr John Moorhead's b'tn Micro, aged, 12secs .. ... ... .. ... 0 Mr John Shearer's br g Toby, aged, IBsecs 0 Mr J J. Stewart's eh g Cosmo, 6yrs, 20aec8 0 Mr R. McConochie's g g Wharfdale, aged, 22aec8 0 Mr P Devane's b g Arahura, aged, 25aeos .- 0 Mr Edwin Bull's b g Rambler, aged, 33secs 0 Mr Q Bridge's Medjeddfe, 35secs ,„ 0 Mr Hay Smith's br m Misß Wilkin, syrs, 35seoa ... .. ... •• 0 Mr S Compton's eh g Dundee, 6yrs, 35aece  ... 0 Mr D McLean's oh m Rossignol, 3yra, 35sec8 .. .. ..  ..0 Mr N Price's Minx, 35secs, . . . . 0 Mr R Fleming's oh m Scotch Lass, 6yrs, 368ec8 ...  .. ..0 Mr J. J. Stewart's b g Umkoba, syrs, 36seca, 0 Mr B. Wilson's b g Wesfcerfield, aged 38seo8, 0 Mr G. Robertson's b h Struan, syrs, 388ecs, ... .. .. ..0 Mr T. Kollinson'fl b g Big Mick, aged, 40seo8, . . 0 Mr John Smith's oh g Wildboy, aged, 40sec8, •• 0 All started. Good race, won by a head. Winner palled up lame. Dividend — £9 18a. Time— 4.lß. Abbsobton Racing Club Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soya from the stake j one mile. Mr E J Roden's b g Rangefioder, »•- Artillery — Lavender, 6yrs, 7** ' Mr V Harris' b g Seabrook, f- ." y , Mr A Seifcon's br g Q.UJI*' "U 0 «T^ I Mr H A Knight'e •" -J ta > gat 81b 2 7st3lb - .ari, syrs, 7st .. 3 JItHF-' -a g BimetaHist, 4yrs, i .ledlander's'blk o Double Event, 4yrs, Bst3lb .. .- ♦• •• ° Some delay waa caused at the post, bea brook being a bit troublesome. This proved an eaßy victory for Rangefinder by two lenethß. Epaulet and Marino were scratched. A protest against the jockey of the winner was entered, and after a long conference the •stewards failed to come to a decision and the money m the machine was impounded. A deal of time was lost over this, which waa not made up during the afternoon. Pony Race Handicap, of 20 boys ; Becond pony 2 soys f com the stake ; ' four furlongs Mr G Murray-Aynsley's b m Dot, syra 9at7lb 1 Mr T Twomey's br m Botfly, 6yrs, 9st 71b 2 Mr John O'Shea'n m m Rose Agnew, aged 6stlOlb .. •• ••„,.-•/ 2 Mr I Armstrong's b m I'opsy, aged, 9at 51b 0 MrOHobb'Bch m Golden Treaaes aged 7ab7lb •• •• •", Mr J O'Brien's br m Pauline Urabel, 2yrs A field of six got away to a fair start. Dob came up on the inside and won by a head. A protest waß made against her but was nob sustained. Time— soaec, Dividend— £4 2s Disposal Stakes, of 25 soya ; five furlongs. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race, and Mie whole of the proceeds to co to the funds of tbo Club* Weight, Bst 71b. Mr X Alexander's eh m The Orphan, by Amulet, syrs 1 Mr J b rank's eh f Rudstone, 4yrs . . 2 MfR Campbell's blk g Saladin, 6yra .. 3 Mr J Bryan's eh gSt Finbar, syrs . . 0 Mr A Sef ton's Qmltiri, syrs .. .. 0 Mr 8 Brown'a b m Miss Loohiel, aged . . 0 After a fair start The Orphan came through j tho field and won anyhow by a doaan lengths. Tale of the War, Lavinia, Medal, Cherrytone, Tib and Warrington were scratched. The winner was sold immediately •fter the raoe and knooked down to Mr Ale W der »t £13. m <n j

Winohmork Welter Handicap, of 30 8OV0 ; second horse 3 soya from the stake; seven furlongs. Mr M Walker's b g Speculator, by Icenian ' —Spec, aged, 93t.41b M 1 Mr A Seffcon'a b h Marino, sys, 9sb 131 b 2 Mr V Harris' br h Epauleb, 4yra, lOafc 12lb 3 Mr R Alexander's b g Mount Clair, 4yre.B9fe 0 This was a good race, all started, and Speculator won by half a length from Marino. Time— l.29. Dividend— £4 15s. Allen ton Handicap, of 25 aovs; Beoond horse 3 sovb from the stake ; five furlongs. Mr D M Heffernan's eh h Liberty, 4yrs, 6st7ib  1 Mr 6 Murray- Aynsley's br g Belligerent syra, 7at 9lb .„ .- .. 2 Mr T Sheenan's eh m Alcestis, 6yrs, Bst3lb 3 Mr E Gates' br f First Venture, 2yrs, 7at3lb , .. 0 Mr H Friedlander's b g Grnndshob, I 3yrs, 6ab 101 b.. .- ... 0 Owing to the failing light ib was hard to see how the field got away, but Liberty won easily by four lengths. Bracelet and Navigator did not go to the post. Time — 1 IJ. Dividend— £9 Ba. Hubby Soobby, of 10 boys ; four furlongs. Open. For all horses thab have never won public money. Weight, 8 stone. Rudstone .. ... ... ... 1 Virgil 2 Emerald, Little Tim, Conßtance, Lucy Glitter?, L^dy Origtin, and Magg also Etarted. This raca did nob start till 5.25 p.m., and even with the glasses it was difficult to see how the field of eight gob off; however, it resulted m a very close finish, Rudstone beating Virgil by a neck; Time— 49aecs. Dividend — £2 17s.

THE ABHBOBTON GUARDIAN i SATUBDAY, MAY 7, JIB9B.

Frlnted and published by Hbnot Willk, of Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie* tors, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Aahburtpn. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 169^



AT THE D.LC. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold th* (/ whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN 8 STOCK, I COMPRISING 16Q LOXS, VIZ. I Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goodß, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Data Racks, Hand Mirrors, &&, &c EVERYONE should SEE these USEtf Ufc and PRETTY GOODS, whioh will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE t PUBLIC. Ab we have not sufficient Boom to Display these speoial lots, they will be put out m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually ooeupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE) D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. O. BROWN, Manager * . KOZIE XELA. i« Best



. S. CLEAVER IS now SHOEING at the followiag priceß :— DRAUGHTS ... - 5» per set. HACKS ... .„ 4s per «eh SATISFACTION GUABANTKED. BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE, 219 ASHBURTON. Baker Bros. rpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Casa Streets and at Baker and Browzft Ooaoh Factory, Havelock Street. EVERI REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. PALM AND JOKO TEA, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) la noted for producing 200 large Tea Cnps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that wo frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m our empties. 'Imitation la alnoereafi flattery/ but the pnblio should see they get the genuine article. Retail from all the prindpal Stow keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO., 155 Oolohbo Street, Ohbutohubos



Business Notices. " LOOK ' CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the las twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES so G. T. PAEK, MOU NOJ SOMERS. A. WARREN, BASKETMAKER, "VTEXT E, W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arade), TANORED STREET, ABHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Madt to Order and Repaired. ■ 12 2 G. K. ASKIN, SYCLE MECHANIC, ;tanored street. Near Tucker and Bean, ASHBUETON. AGENT FOR— AUBTBAL CYCLE AGENCY Co. BEESTON HUMBERS. MACHINES ALWAYS.ON HAND.



jcr.es J I THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24» NO SETTINGTrEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The CopperJßoilers are large and Tinned iniide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m nil sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers. — — :o:-— — Sold by ftll Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 SEASON ■« A. P. WILLIAMSON X S NOW SHOWING a Choice Selection of the Latest and Most Fashionable DRESS MATERIALS m Tweeds, Sergeß, Vicugnas, etc., suitable for the present Season. NEWEST TRIMMINGS, FANCY BRAIDS, GIMPS, Etc., Etc. FIRST-CLASS DRESS-MAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES — — :o:— — NEW FLANNELS, Blankets, Rugs, Etc., Value Unequalled. New Flannellettes, Caliooen, .Sheetings, Tablings, Etc. New Tartan and Floral Flannellettea and Molotons, now so fashionable for Blouses and Dressing Gowns. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' TWEED SUITS, MEN'S MACINTOSHES & TWEED OVERCOATS, BOYS REEFER COATS. Shirfco, Sooke, Sonrvea, Hats, Caps, Braoeo, efco etc. PRICES BICfHTi SPLENDID VALUE IN MEN'S COLONIAL VESTS AND PANTS A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREETf



WHEAT. WHEAT. ■' VITB ARE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers acoounb In our New Grain Sfcoree West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Fnl Bleed Oornsaoka andiTwlne Supplied at LOWES! OUBRENT RATES ROLLlff & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORED, WEST STREET. New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED* _ _ 18593 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, fto., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMEK & GRATES. AGENTS BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BIOYCLES.I LANDELLSAND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) (The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Seoond-hand Bicycles on hand ab prioes which will defy 'competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10b, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10/£I2— MUST- BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lampß, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bioyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 Tin 15,000 = 'ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS OOLONY







i DRESS & FASHION. ANDREW ORR TTAS Opened an immenie Stook of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter. Hundreds of New Capes and Jaoketa, m all shades. The latest style?. DRSSES, COSTUMES MATERIALS. SPECIALLY SELECTED. LOVELY GOODS. ISO Dozen Ladies' Corsets m all makes, including the Cycle Corset, LADIES' GAITERS IN ALL SHADES, Millinery, NEW SHAPES, NEW MODELS, m the lateßt up to date style. Ladies' and Gentlemen's boots and shoes— Frenoh, English, and Colonial. THE BEST MAKES ONLY KEPT IN STOCK. ALL GUARANTEED MARVELLOUS VALUE. INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. FENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. "I f\ IONS No.lß, O.and 10. "i k Itons galvanised barb wire. iron;standards m anyjquantities. 12,000 HBARTSTAKES - POSTS AND STRAINERS, ALL SIZES. Gates Made to Order. I HURDLES ALWAYS INISTOOK. i ■ "~" ™""™ ™~" W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER k COAL MERCHANTS. Agents Royal Insurance Company Ltd. A GIGANTIC IDEA HAB Occurred; to the (Proprietors ot the New. Zealand made "ATALANTA. Bioyole, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories neoeuary to render a maoHae absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of sapplylng Bicycles would Boon exhausb the largest stock m the world, we hare deoided to limit its application to those who make personal or written application to the Company* Depot Managers at Christchuroh, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to those applicants the nature of this oolossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the of this our j latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STREETS, OHRISTOHURCH; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY] WELLINGTON. ONE WORD ABOUT BOOTS. JAMES TtELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ABHBURTON. TTTB aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks for'onr stueess THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest and^best assorted stook of [BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton. Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots; and Shoei m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. Everybody knows we give nothing but the best value. One trial is »11 we ask JAMES "MELLOE,, ZEALANDIA BOOT STQB.E, UANQRED;6TEE!]7, ASHBURTQN.



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