SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING AUTUMN MEETING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Weujngton April 26 1 Th'. 1 weather waa fine but. dull for tt*e i opening day of iho auiumn meering. About. GOOD were present, aiid the amount that went through tba machitis w»3 £11,268, being £4326 mut * tbaa tha firat day ksu year. Rf suite: — Waiwkto Handicap —Bcma Fidel, Ru;> mahunga, 2. Firßt Blood 3. &U started. A good race. Won by a 1' ngth and a half. Time—l 31. I>*videnri—£2 4a. Maiden Hack Race.—Fleka 1, Part moor 2, Bulrush 3. Miniature and Poiia tnri were scratched. A good mc-,, vwn by a length sad a ha'F. Time-117§. Divi dend— £4 153. Thompson Handicap.—Armourciivx 1, Okoari 2, P.».:adit) 3. All started buc Boreas, Battleaxti, and Ginga. Okoari jnmpcd aw»y With the lead, which shs held uuti! half way down 1 the straight, whoa Armoure,-.ux caught and beat her by a length and a half. Time —1.42." Dividend—£l3 Is. Hurdle Handicap—Whangaroa 1, Ta taramoa 2, Kauri Gam 3. All started but Voltaire. Won easily. Time~3l9| Divi dend— £2 2i. Weltbb Handicap.—First Blood 1, Bona Fide 2, vVhario and D. rrii gcotte dead heat 3, The Miller was scratched. Won by three lengths. Time—l.sß±. Divideud—£s 9-;. North Island (Jhallengs Stakes.— Screw Gun 1, Oingo 2. Tigress 3. All started except Dim Djin. Won in a canter by a length Time—l.3o. Dividend-£1 10a. Hack Handicap — Taplow and Lady Helena de&d heat 1, Cornea 3. In the Swim, Dartmoor, Guard and Art Jewel were scratched. A great raoe down the straight, Cornea a nose away. Time—l.4s. Divi dend—Taplow, £6 19a; Lady Helena, £8 18a. Railway Handicap—Boreas 1, Ngaparu 2, Oastaahore 3 Titoki and Trask were scratched. Won easily. Time—l.ls. Divi dend—£2 3s.

THE ASHBUBTOIT "GUARDIAN 5 THURSDAY, aFBIL 27, 1899

i Printed and publiihed by Umm Willis, of ' Peter Street, Ashborfcon, for the Proorit. IHOBSDAY, iprll 27, W99



THE FARMERS' CO-OPERAT.VK FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Not'ooto JFanntorfc* AS AGENTS for the above .association io the Ashburton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all description* of FARM AND CROP BI^KP, also on Wool and oiher produce for shipment to LondoD. Full particulars ai to rates can be obtained on application at our Offices, West Street. Applications for Shares will also bet received from Farmers desirous of placing tieir Insurances with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION < V CANTERBURY, Limited. DMNK, DELICIOUS An 3# * \ 3v PBRPBOT IN QUAUTY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed a Ting, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS Qu*rdUa Five ft Life Assurance Company Limited. (Established Id 1821): Sfbsoeibed Capital .. £2,000,000 Paid.Up Capital .. .. £1,000,00 Total Funds|ov»r ,£4,500,000. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London fTIHE Undersigned it authorised to aooet Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowest Current Rates. ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agent for Ashborton. aslburton permanent building ASJt INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY ii now taking MONET ON | DEPOSIT at the highest current rates. Fall particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manage;. Office: Tancred Street CHEAP MONEY I OHEAP MONISY CHEAP MONET IN SUMB JF £100 T0 £10,000, COUNTRY, CITY, . AWD SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates .of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christohuroh, J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. LA WES' Dips & Manures. THE Pnblio Dips at the Ashhnrton and Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEABON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWARD SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 POISONED! '• A report comes from the district of Wagunvah W.S.W., of a settler and hit family exhibiting rerjr serfous symptoms of poisoning after pftH!^ig ot their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus» picion fell on the tea they had - used. A sample taken from a ens pound tin is use was analysed and, found to contain strong traces of Muriatic acid, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of salts in welding the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers that tea packed in small tins, nwfiir to its Tery absorbent nature, ia very liable to become impregnated with this add, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and adrises that the v» safe: t package to purchase is that packed In load Witt an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This stole of packet is quite Impervious to the air, and tea so packed hag been known to retain at its aroma and streng ih for a period of fin years.' B ra^St^ riartts **««*» Bicych ITaJvJsT. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BIOYOLE MAKERS, BCNREKTT STREET. Next thb Club. TO the Farmers and General |Publio AshbnrtOD,—We beg to state that we lave reaped a harvest in Bicycles, havirg ust landed a big consignment of B*rat.olaas iggers at £14 10si We are the oldest bioyole firm in Ashburton and intend to uphold oar reputation. * ! Agents for White Flysrs, Radge. Whit., worth, Waverleys, Cyoiops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. All work suaran teed.



THE WEBTHEIM SEWING MACHINE, A MARVEL OF SIMPLICITY AND DURABILITY, | TS SOLD AT C, RJSATJ..Y JWH.I>UOKI> Rfffl OICS*, and the | a^v-ntag^s Robert T®oHHEAi) givnß in rstablon to Kan- Terms, cannot be sur passed by any other Pereon or Company hi the Ashburton 'District. 01R GOLD MKDAL NKW BTYLE OF PERAMBULATORS and GO-OABTS are undoubtedly the very best and most beautiful articles in New Zealand. FOE MANGLES, PORTABLE BOILERS, and our various other Article', the universal testimony is tbe fiim cannot be beat. AH kinds of Sewing Machines Repaired. EOBERT LOCHHEAD, WERTHEIM MACHINE DEPOT, EAST^STREET, ASHBURTON, H. H. HEATLEY, BRANCH'MANAGER. 5 10 BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TmOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by f rijsdii.ajvi>e:r broh, limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE N.Z.. FARMERS 00-OJPJBKA.TIVE A SSOCIATION OF OAJNTEHBUKY, Limited., oa AL.BEBT ROBE RTS, AGENT, AMbburton. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary. EAST MTEEET H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE * Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V Dnyw to IS Months, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. jISSO for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Dayi. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; "specially put up in 'London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MIJ.NER AND THOMPSONS -PIANOS- By Brinsmead and Sons, Hopkioson, Goss and "PT A IVOQ . K»Um»n» Wagner, Collard and Coliard, Broad- XlilliUO wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp -PIA3NOS- and Sohn. -ORGANS- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, C\ T£ C~w- A INIQ Willeox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com- V_/X»/v_J .oLI.I O Vm?> Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OUGAMS- Fbom £58 1O» to dSGO, ORGANS From ... „. „ 10s per month PIAWOS _ ... .„ SO»,,  LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Valuh Obtainable Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals,, at LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. Equal to Cbratchurch and Dane, din Bouses. Do your Business here and keep tbe Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. EL M.'~To NE 8. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Roofing Iron. Roofing Iron, FARMERS I BeHwiSE. & STORE YOUR WHEAT. Y OU CAN BUILD A SHED WITH THE AMOUNT YOU PAY OTHERS FOR STORAGE. WE CAN SUPPLY YOUR REQUIREMENTS AT BEDROCK PRICES & IP YOU TAKE OUR ADVICES YOU WILL NOT REGRET'IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents B For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd. ; „ Shag Point Coal Company, „ Weitport Coal Company, J. L. HIGGS, I ' I ASHBURTON ART DECORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIER signwriter k paperhanger, No. 2 INDUSTRIAL WISHES to intimate to his numeroua B UILDING SOCIETY friends and the general public that at moderate oharges. the Building Sooioties Act, 1880. w« h ft « n f H t T7", r, • „ PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS j HehasalsoforsabGlasj Paint., Paper- Chalks Rbi D , W. D. V. hm hangings, etc, Edwabd Gatis, Feanois Saanra, Samples of work and Art Decorations on *' H> Sl£PH^ A«m*a»S> exhibition at bis shop in Tanored Staeet, MMHIHHOK. next Mitohell and Turner'a. SECRETARY: SOLICITOR, N.B. - Ticket writing a specialty. ltaD*> MAnra' E* G* °BlS*' Estimates given for all kinis of work. BANKERS? 18 The Bank of Australasia, Aehburfcon. \T/^rnT/>«-n OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: JN V ) 11( jFi Poßfc Offlo« Buildings, Cameron Street, iivxxvxii Ashburtot. ]^RS PERRIN (late of Wanganui, North Offioe QOW ope ~ EQtrießt Island), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to ac- OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p«m., and oommodate Lad^ Patients. Terms moderate. irom 7*° 8 P*m< 0Q Tuesdays and Saturday Address—Tinwald, near Railway Station. COURSING. The poor consumptive pale and ill, ~~" Had caught a sudden violent chill /10UR8ING Men are notified that th«, Distressing coughs had made him weak foHowing first-class Dogs in training While hectic flushes tinged his cheek; may ba LEASED for the Season i— But what at last has made him strong, Bd b ZENOBIA, by Marohant — Green When after suffering so long, Garter. He now can damp and oold endure, Fa b Pappy, untried, by Spring—.York- He takes Wm. E. Woods' Great Pepper- ? "hire Lass, mint Cure. ,'



THE LEADING | JEWELLER, &■ WATOBM&KER J. V. DE BEER' TTA Juft R-ceiv«xJ a JN'ew Stock of BOTTKRHAM'S CELIBRiIED *j js v* J., ij» o. 3^ni v juK «s i £nd Numerous other Classes of Watohea, inc'udicg his H IBVE&T WATCH at 9s 6d, IMPKOVED WATERBURYS, 14s sd, 19s Od, 22s 6*. Anyone in want of a Reliable and Durable time piece should call and inspect. NEW JISW:EJ^JL,JEI*Y. Ladies Gold Gem Rings from 10s Od Gold Brooches .. .. 7s 6d Silver Brooches .. .. 2a Od New Novelties in CHARMS, PINS MUFF CHAINS, Etc. Inspection Invited. E.P. WARE, CLOCKS, Etc. NEW SPJf OTACLEB JUST RECEIVE^ Ssierlit ".Testing" a Specialty REPAIRS. REPAIRS, REPAIRS. Old Jewellery Remade. LATEST DESIGNS. J. V. DE BEER, EAST STREET, ABHBURTON. T. H. UNDBILI, j [«• CKDRIIXL T H UNDBILL AhD CO., T7WRNISHING UNDERTAKERS JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, last Belt. 2 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUOT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. ! This Coal is the Best »nd Cheapest Bfcean> \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canto? bury Floor Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO 0. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Fliog Tobacco. THE OEL&iiRATED & BEST BPAND 3IANUFAOTUBED njOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF CAKSON & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR " Kukos Teas " #IN ASHBUBTON AND DISTRICT. rpHS, Best House for Teas and Sugars— CAESON & CO. The best value in Roller Flour, 2001b sacks 14s. CARSON & CO. The besb House for Dairy Produce, CABSON & CO. The best House for Earthenware, Glass, and China, CARSON & CO. The best House for Household Ironmongery, CAB SON & CO CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Manufacturers of Snow Baking Powder (Registered), Favorite Washing Extract, Tanored Street, Ashburtoa.



t. BULLOCK. ; HIOB. 2 ACRES. 2 THIRST-CLASS Land, together with JJ Dwelling House, situated not tar from the Railway Station, being part of R.S. 4391, which was a veiy early selection- Very easy terms of payment will be accepted. Full particulars on application to the undersigned, T. BULLOCK, FOB BALE. /CENTRALLY situated in Peter street, V^ near tho Railway Station and Post Office. Being T.S. 528, containing | aore, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also Waahhouse, Workshop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property .is centrally situated near the Railway Station* and should prove a remunerative investment. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, HINDS. 185 acres, 185 LEASEHOLD, at a Low Rental. BEING R.S. 36455 and Lota 7, 9, and 47, parts of Reserves 1371 and 1381, not far from Hinds Railway Station. Rental to the Crowo, Is 3d per acre. Terms oan be arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. _____ . SMALL Cottage and £ of an acre, having a frontage of 35 feet on Peter street, being part of T.S. 540, not far from the Railway Station* PRICE REQUIRED £85 Small cash deposit, balance by instal* menta extending over a number of yeara. T. BULLOCK, Agent. Tl lent 6W7 SUBURAN PROPERTY FOR SALE. 3>j, aoTes 3^ T7IRONTING Allen'B Road, William JD Street, and Wakanui Creek, being Lots 20, 21, 24,26, and others, with Dwelling thereon, the property of Mb J. Moran. Offers are invited for the purchase of this, on very eaßy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TIWALD. ]71QR SALE, at a low price—-four sections j between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. ft ~l "I f\ Price required. oC 11U Easy terms of payment. T BULLOCK. FOK~~KA_ . VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Allenton District. g ACRES ODD. 3 Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and ail conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Waahhouse, with Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc, etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray. Having sold his business he is desirous of dispobingof his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Eaßy terms of payment can be arranged. T BULLOCK. ___ lm~SxK ' CAPITAL BUILDING SITE. BEING T.S. No. 795, containing £ acre, Cox Street, level first-class land for garden purposes. T. BULLOCK. ~~ FOB sTITe "TTALUABLB Town Section No 711, con- V tainiug £ acre, and having a frontage of 66 feet on Wills Street, near the Central Hotel. Very easy terms of payment. Small deposit, balance by instalments. T BULLOCK FRAHK CURTIS, rfIHE Leading Pratoical Watchmaker, JL Jeweller, and Optician, East Street. FULL STOCK OF— ROTHERHAMS ROTHERHAMS NICKEL WATCHES NICKEL WATCHES WATERBURYS WATERBURYS NOVELTIES & JEWELLERY. THE PLACE FOR Spectacles* Spectacles. (Correct fit guaranteed.) EEPAIRS. KEPAIBS. No waiting, all work done to time. WEDDING PBBSENTS. Very choice assortment In Platewate, et j SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT NEW "GOODS FOR N&W M I U N T T .0 E A _ B CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest) and Most Stylish DRESS MATERIALS In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics. Great Variety of Novelties in Fashionable BRAIDS aad Fancy TRIMMINGS. FIRST-OLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White and Colored BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, RUGS, SHIRTINGS, Etc, Etc, FOR THE COMING WINTER MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, Etc. , Etc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES k P- WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & OLOTHIBR, TANCRED STREET. i Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs ; and Colds never fails, 1/6 and 2/6.



' Meoll Brothers, H. F. Nicoll] [L. A/Niooed AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BBARKBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, Irs Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE. and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY BATJRDAY, commencingimmediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the Distriob at) lowest) current) rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite thoße wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL.J^OOL WE have pleasure in notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christohurch Sales any Woo which maybe entrusted to us, and wr, are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed in our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account Niooll Bros., with advice to us. We dan also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS. i CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 riIHE OHRISTOHURCH MEAT CO [ X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnipß, Rape, and aay other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bkos. store five varieties of tbi? jel^brafced fertiliser. Price ou application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS HENRY STEPHENSON, " (ouccessor fco Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part of the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay merits from J3Os per month. HENRY SIiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER « a t .pj % < Ph „- s> 53 § A I ° O £3 o O "• M .. g| " I Pj 5 sl!i " < $ 21 6 O 6 S5 « H h-a « cq pq 'No time to read or write an essay.' Her it ia in a nutshell. Diamond Jubilee Unblended Tea ia not blended for extra profit at your expense, but packed and sealed in Ceylon, as sold by Shearman Bros



Sporting. WINSLOW Q POETS AND itfACJIISG QUKFN'3 BIRTHDAY MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1899 3 0 BE HELD AT WINSLOWi President—-M? Dot: aid McLean. Vice- Pit.'-idents—Messrs J 0 N Grigg, G A M. Buckley, and W Siuherl.nl. Judge—Air EG > iup. Starter—Mr i 1) Thomas. Cle; kof the Oonrse —Mr | B Hanks. Clerk of the Scales—Mr I V O'f-iallor&n. Han.dicappe.-s — A ! CX'imsiutee. Treasurer — i>lr V\ i-utbcrlarid. Stewards-Messrs W Sutherland, W Huston, G Jam« s, X Gourli-y, .7 Mcßohan, J Co*, ck. T Harold, J Sutherland, E ll'iin. y, PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and South Island Trotting Association.) First Race to Start at 11.30 Sharp. I—Maiden Handicap, of 5 kovs ; secoad horse to save entry fe«, six furlongs. For horses that have nover been nominated for an advoit'sed race. Nomination 6s, acceptance .free. 2-Publicans' Trot Handicap (optional saddle or harness), of 7 bovb ; second hor?8 to save entry fee ; l£ mile, for horses that) have never won a stake, domination 7s 6d, acceptance free. 3 -Wibslow Handicap, of 10 soys; second horse 1 soy from the stake ; ona mile. For horses that have never won over £20 in stakes. Nomination 10-i, acceptance free. 4—Open Tkot Hanjoicaf (in saddle), of 10 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy from the atake ; two miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance free. s—Pony. Race Handicap, of 7 sivs; second hor*e to receive 15 • For pot is 5 14.2 and under; fourfurlonga iVuminations sa, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground for measurement at 12 noon. 6 —Ladies' Pubse, of 6 soys ; second horse 6o receive 10a. For horses that have never won over 5 soys at tima of starting ; six furlongs. Nomina tion 10a. acceptance free. 7—-Consolation Trot Handicap, of 5 eov6 (optional saddle or harness) ; one mile. For beaten horses. Nomina tion ss, to be made immediately after the Pony Race. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The1 —The Meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing \ the Trotting Races under the Rules of the South Island 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 connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. 3—All Nomination, Acceptance, aud Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 4 —Winners of any event to incur a penalty oflOibs. S—.NOMINATIONS for all races except Consolation Trot, accompanied by fee, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horses, and colors of the riders must be iv wrilinjj, and iv the hands of the Secretary, at Winalow Hotel, Winsiow, not later than 9 p.m on SATURDAY, 6th day of May, 1899 6—All lidtra to wear colors, and wights in Trotting events to be not less that lOst. 7—AH stakes will be paid in full. WElGHTS—Weights will be declared on or about SAIURDAY, 13:h dsiy of May, 1899. ACCEPTANCES—Acceptances for handi caps not Inter than 9 };'.m. on SATURDAY, May 20th, 1899, Winsiow Hotti. A'flJLlfiTlC EVENTo. An Athletic Evtnfc wiii bo run im mediately after a racing event, I—ML-h'h R-icc, 100 yds Handicap. First prize 30 \ .second 10$ 2—Men's 120,>-ds Handicap Hurdles ( ix flight*--) "First prize £2, second 10-:. 3- Boy.:' Race, 75y05(14 year-j and uniet) First prize 10 , second 2i 6d. 4 -friend Kace, 220 yds Handicap. First priz*. £2, s-scond £1. 5 Girts' Raci?, 60yds (14 aud under) Fitst pn'za 10-t. second 2s 6d. 6— 0 d Men's Race (ova 50 years), 75yds. First priza £1, second 6s. . 7—Man's Rice, 440 yds. t'irsfc priza £S litcsnd £1, thi'd 10a. 1— EntraEce fee 5 per cent on value of first prize. 2 —.No second prize will ba given unless three or more compete. 3—The Sfciiwards reßfcrve the right to alter the order of events. 4—Nominations, with entry feea and previous performances for Men's lOOyda, 120 yds, 220j?ds, and 440 yds, must be lodged with the Secretary not later than * p.m. on FRIDAY, 12 May, 1899. All other events, post entry. 5 Winners to be subject to be re handicapped. ADMISSION to Ground- Is each Adult. Children half-price, la each Horse. TRAINS STOP CLOSE TO COURSE. Rf fco?hmr-nts and Amusements on the Gr.-m d A. A. FOOKS, 4 156 Hon. Secretary. BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE AHandale. Goal 6oy«, LIMITED, BHAG POINT, rpKIS COMPANY'S COAL ia the BEST .1 Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, ia unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposea, and Highly Recommended *>y the Threshing Mill Ownersof this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— J« - I.LIOTT, A.WJHrUIj"i'TI'OHjr t . I OR AT TH;.<; COMPANY'S MINE. 81-OHLOIIDE 6F. GOLD GOBE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohlokidb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The desire will never return unle3B you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : 81-CHLORIBJE OF GOLD INSTITUTE Aahly Houae, Rattray Street, Dunediu,



The Busi-t :ss hi future will ha carried on by Mb Duncan Leitch, who hopes by strict attention to buaincs* to merit a share of pablic parronag?. WAN ? ivD XX ()V N —Nicholas & Pickfokd hstve ia Stock a Ohoisa Selection of L;tdien' and Grjntlemeu'ti Dancing Shoes. WAN TEDKNOWN,—That p. icholas & PiCKFOhD have just Landed a Big Lino oi Men's Shooters of Guaranteed Quality, WANTKD KNOWS.—That Ficao l ,s & Pickford's is the only shop in Ashburton whero the famous Adapted Boot can be fibi:n?d.



NOTICE.? ANY Pdrs'jn or perrons found I'r..spasming on the Rtven-dn.!e Estate in pursuit oj gamo or othetwisa will be prosecuted. 78 W. S. STRANGE. DISaOLU::.ON OF PAltTiN'}-R-HJP. "V| C»TICI=: is kzn-hy given Shat the Xi Parlneiship iiiherio (.xh.lir.y, he tvrpQA Duncax Leitch and Thomas I<ICHARI>3 cf Ac.hburri.fi. } Jkm')ors a?.d Tmsmi'ln, has ihia (i*y b'^-» oi^solvtd by mutual C'nsor;t. Dated this 22nd day of April, 1899. (Signed; DUNG AS LHITOff. T :OM>B RICHARDS Wtfness to sigmturss—John Wilson.



Disobediehcb in the Abmy is locked upon aa one of the gravest crimes a soldier can be guilty of, and in the past it has often been punished with death, The fate of a battle and the lives of thousands of men, let alone our national honor, have often been depen dent upon the prompt carrying cut of what might have Beemed a trivial order. Discipline without good health, however, would be like a house withoub a foundation ; therefore, great pains are taken to keep our .fighting men free from d-sease. Holloway's Pills have always been found an excellent medicine for this purpose, as, in addition to oleanßing tfaa blood, they invigorate and give tone to the system. False prophets and charlatans hay* wrought much mischief in all ages. Th 8 public preaa is often mada their "happy hunting ground " Eut those who hay& been deceived so often by the '• cackling hen," and all who read this advertisement, may yet find the " golden egg " (if a golden coin may be so termed) We have just imported a large assortment of now autumn and winter Goods including a fiae range of the famous Portreo Tweeds, made on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. These suitings are quite up-to date in style and (strength, and our prices are lower than those of the leading firms in Chriatchurch for the same quality gooda- We always guarantee good fit and workman ship. Oar motile is satisfaction ; and in order to test the value of a plain iniV^rmahecj Announcement in the Guardian we wili give halt a .sovereign to every c©« 3 c?sh shop eualomsr who produces a co;.y of this advertisement to us on any Saturday, during April, 1889.— Craighead and Berbyman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashbur. ton. —,5 dvt



" P*hex" has baen informed that Mr D. O'Brien, of Ricoarton, has disposed of the raoehorse Peerage (Australian Peer-Naomi) to Mr S. Brown, of Wakanui, but the price baa not transpired.



WANTED KNOWN,-Ladiea in want of a First-class Walking Shoe should try the famous Bost'.ck Brand at Nicholas & Pickfjed's. WANTED KNOWN.-Nicholas & Pickfokd have jush Larded v largo Line oi Warm Slippers for Winter. Call and Inspect. WANTED KNOWN.-Nicholas & Pickfokd, Boot Maker?, East rttredf, mak« a Specialty of Boot Repairs, and make Boots and Shoes to order. All work Guaranteed. \JJ .*; < 5,1) ii X'J *' iN r - When in V y J( iji s, t « vhj t» "cko your Ktp"i's i imLi "" i. l*ichoia& At J'KKFOi'ii ' y> ' Aa'te .ii fi turn. I 4 10b ' i flier- <- '-.v »-ia~E.- £'> is ' < -t'^-j. t ( v \ by wh*tn - ' nriri " , li I 1" bo}". „<. ! oi o i > h 'v ', \> -^ - L^ lt ' abuudr ,>. 6t i i i vi- itn n the he rt a t oot. N< i*i V T x ' t-a^o tai lfestcd <. n 1 J -Vc}>e <% t>> tiM.r xn ui'i'i tnup c bufpiy o , 'b/ood. 'fly iiiin tdoin is uiepla^ed in this bsautitul structuro ; but ! bow barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evita sould quickly be written, the lesu't of such treatment, but which no skill c:m effeclimiiy remove. The free, natural, elastic step oau only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice is | constantly b<#ftg sought iv so-called obscure | causes of lanteneEis, • Instead of it being asia | generally supposed "the shoulder," the I trouble is in the foot. Pressure, irritating j and inflaniiiig, prevents free circulation, aud | pus or malts!- is discovered in the clift. \ W. T. Kingston may bo consulted at ail f hpure, eiintsr at his Forge, Wills street, or; at his private residence, Grey street. i Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great j Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Golds, 1/6. '■