MAYEFIELD NOTES.

Our Own Correspondent

ENTERTAINMENT The Mutual improvement Association have had to unavoidably postpone their last ■ two fortnightly m- c ings owing to them- , clemency of the weather, but on last Tues 'ay evening the' c was a good attendance of members, when a gereral entertainment was the order ot the evening. The following Hiiiea and gemlenisn contributed to the en j lyment of tha audience. Readings—Mrs Haio and Mrs W. G. Oal sgher, Mias B. JBilery and M.-sers H R sh and W. G. Gallagher} reul ationa—Mi»s H»ia and Messrs J.mea Samuela and A. Liurensj tnngi - Messrs J .mes Dellow, A. Hold aud W. Mania. Mr Ham occupied the ahair, ftnd w»s accorded a hearty vote of thanka for hi« oomio anoedoto. and the h^ppy and able manner m which he fulfilled hie duties. EASIER SPORTS. In reflponee to the advertisement of last Week, about a doz^n young men met m the library to make the necessary arrangements for Easter sports. Mr G. H. Sewell was Voted to the ohair. Mr A. Reid then read th» minutes and balance sheet of lasb year, whioh were considered highly satisfactory, a ■obstantied balance being on hand to meet emergencies. It was decided to hold the sports on Easter Monday, April 3, and it was agreed to get the programme re- Mrronged for printing at next meeting. tFhomas Harrison, Esq., of Haokthorne, was •leoted president; 0 J. Harper, Esq., vice president ; and Mr A. Reid, secretary. It waa decided to plough and form a new track on the recreation grounds.

RANGITATA RACE MEETING.

This annual event came off under very favourable weather auspioies on Thursday. The weather was all that could be desired, and there was a fair attendance of ladies as Wall m gentlemen from the surrounding distriots. All the events were keenly contested, and large fields its the horse racing and trots, especially the latter, being a decided improvement) on former meetings at this place. Io the two principal trots there were eight and nine horeea respectively. QChe Minister, belonging to Mr Jan. Bell, of Liemore, came & cropper m the Farmers Plate, and sustained a dislocation of the fetlock of the off hind leg, but m kickiag he managed to put it back into its place again, When Mr Bell bandaged it up and sent him home quietly, where he arrived all right. The jockey (T. Cotton jor.,) was luckily thrown clear of the horse, and sustained no injury farther than a slight shaking up. All the horse events were got off punctually by the starter, Mr B. R. McDonald. AH the other stewards performed their duties very well indeed, and It says much for the handieappers and competitors that not a single protest was entered during the day. There were onl) two athletic events—one, the 100 yards handicap flit race, was won by George Bliasefct with syds start; R. Ibell (7ydß), second; E. Beokley (1 yard), third. Four others started. The other was the 220 yards haqdiu&p flit race, ia which A. J. Daon ran first, E. Beckley second, and T. Qasid third. Mr R. I). Petrie, the new landlord of the Bridge Hotel, ably seconded by Mrs Petrie, catered satisfactorily, every one being unstinted m their praises of the efforts of the host and hostess. A dance took place, and was kept up m a spirited manner until the »m»H hoars of the morning. Appended are the winners of the several horse events. Maiden Tbot s one and a half mile ; 5 sovb. W. K. McDonald's Paddy, 18 sees. 1 Wtn. Houston's Nobbie, 15 seos., .. 2 R.Grieve's Tracy G.,183ec, .. ..3 . Farmers Plate, one mile, 6 soys. R. Burnett's Perkinette, lOst .. .. 1 R. Grieves Wetsail,9it llib, .. .. 2 Peel Foubst Trot, two miles; 6 sovb. Mr E- Sharplia's Bella, 25 bpcs , .. 1 j Mr W. Houston's Nobbie, 32 boos., .. 2 AbundkL Cup, 1£ mile; 8 soys. and cup. G. W. FTardwick's Windermere, 12s 10 b .. 1 I. A. BHssett's Sir Robert, 9ib 31b .. 2 K. Burnett's Perkinette, 9*t lO'.b .. 3 Hack Race, 6 furlongs; 5 boys. i K. O'Brien's Sunne*, 9it 10ib .. .. 1 'D. MoPnerson'a Forest Maid, lOit .. 2 Hobby Scurky, Sweepttake of sj, with 1 soy. added. : Forest Maid ... * Wetsail d Consolation Ti'OT, Sweepstake of 5?, with 1 soy. added. P nguio, (J. Loreelly's) .. .. 1 Nubble .. 2

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1899

Printed *nd pj^iiahtd by Hum* Willis, of P9*« Street,* Aahburton, for the Proprta- THURSDAY, MißOtt 16, 1899



G. JESSON, .' PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER, BAST »TB£2 IST. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE. 1 Speotac'es, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every deecriptioa, A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges.



JS'icoll Brothers,. [H. F. NIOOLL ] [L. A. NIOOLL. ' AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, 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, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately oa conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples trom 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 I Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL._WOOL WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange mentis with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Chriatchurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and w«* are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool Bhould be consigned to Dalgely & Co., Ltd,, Christchurch, account Niooll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FEEEZEES. FREEZEKS. TjIARMERS 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, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. I Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this aelebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGfENTS Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, ab 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni fcure, etc., as per arrangement, m any part of the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Ageni: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £sOh per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER CHEAP WINTER FIRING. I NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL, OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam tnd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T, PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A TTENTION is again directed to the XjL following regulation with regard to Cash Advertisements, which will io future be strictly enforced :—" Advertisements of under sixteen words will be inserted for One Shilling CASH. If booked, the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertise ments costing under Five Shillings cannot be booked, except to regular clients." Bedad ! the colleen knowis what's best, and that is diamond jubilee unblended tea. —Shearman Bros., Agenta.



A Bac;c fob Lifb ia taking plaoe m our midst every day, and too often, alas, the re tu3t, euda m death. People, as a rue, are apt to look up n some slight ailment which may overtake them wi'h coatempt, ar.dthey thus ignore the simple remedies which would speedily restore them to health. When too late they «*>e their error, and bitterly be wail the folly which brings them to a pre mature grave. Holloway's Pills, if taken i» regular doses according to di ections, enrich and purify the blood. Disease is thus pre vented from weakening the system, and the blessing of a sound constitution is ecjoyed. At thi3 season, when fevers, dysentery, and etomach disorder a are common, this wonder ful medicine is specially useful.



J. L. lliggs — Decorator, H < .. g - . Pj oq |a Ph w POI8OWED! " A report comes from the district of Wagunyah, N.8.W., of a Fettler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause.'sus pioion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic acid, the presence of which is caused by the U6e of spirits of sa'ts m welding the parts of tin together! The analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to become impregnated witti this acid, and therefore daDgerous for human consumption, 'and advises that the very" safest package to purchase ia that packed m lead with an inside lining of vegetable parebment. This style of pa \t t is quite impervious to the air, and tea so packej has been known to retain al its aroma and strength for a period of five years.' WOT X.— KOZIE TEA is packed m lead with vm nside lining of Vegetable Parchment.



T. H. Usdi.iu-.j [c. uwdbill T H. UNDRILL AhD CO., TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows 9 Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, last Belt. I J. L. Higgs — Glazier.



,1. 6ALLANTYNE & Co., OF GASH EL STREET, OHRISTCHUKOH, TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACtBORY, and Manufacturi FROM START TO FINISH High' Class Farnitare at very MODERATE RATES. A Visit to Ballantynk's Showroom and Factory, by any of onr Country Client when m Chrietoharcb, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM.



FRANK GURTIS, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN. (Late Head Watchmaker for H» Gunderson, Christchurch.) HAVING the Largest Watchmakers Business m Ashburton I can offer Special advantages m the following lines :— WAI OK ESS F ar an d away the Largest and Bast Stock m Town of Rotherhams, Walthams, English hand made Levers, Swiss and Nickel Watches. CJ-iOCfi.S Of every description- English, Americas, and French, ' JEWELLERY, —Largest and Best Selected Stock of Brooches, Rings, and Novelties to choose from. See my window and inside. BPECT AOLES.-Specially con structed FittiDg Room. Glasses to suit I every sight. Perfect fittiDg for the first time m Ashburton. KEPAlßS.—Watchea and Clocks repaired and regulated with promptness »nd despatch. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shortest notice.



s———■ — ~" "* EBtabi/IShed 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS* EIURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS t URNISHING *J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beet and Lates Designs In FOJSERAL FURNISHINGS FU£ERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanai Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. " He was a bold imn" that first ate the oyster. It requires courage to drink blended teap. diamond jubilee is pure, mountain grown, unblended, undulterated and un tatnpered with,—Shearman Bros., Agents,' f



Bicycle Harvest. landells & son, ENGINE ERS & BICYCLE MAKERS, BQRISETT STREET, Next the Club, TO the Farmers and General Public of Ashburton,—We beg to state that we have reapsd a harvest m Bicycles, having just landed a big consignment of first-c'ass jiggers at £14 10s. We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. | Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whit worth, Waverleye, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc, Repairs by experts. All work guaran i teed. " As electricity ie to a tallow candle " so ia diamond jubilee tea to its competitors.— Agents—Shearman Bros., Ashburton W Doak, Mount Somero and Mayfieid ; James Gud«?)ll t Tinwald,



tobacco I r^ r% 111 li othen • YOU .. . j ***^ ™*r M m _^ —■—n A» WANT . . . TOBACCO . . Tobacconists Li~.~_._ . J , S . ■



znPURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE! SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to"the bushel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U|lbs to 16ilbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HT7RST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL GLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRtiOtu, Em FENCING WIBE, BABB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. 0 WANTED up till March, 1899, good young grass fox 300 sheep.—Applj DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON ALL CUSTOMERS OWIiSG ACCOUNTS TO W. H. COLLIER, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, "THE CORNER," Ashburton and Rakaia, A RE RESPEOIFULLY REQUESTED TO SETTLE SAME BEFORE JA3NUABT 31st, 1899. G. D» H. HEFFOBD, Manager, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. mHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz:— Timaru Sale — FEBRUARY 8,1899. Christchurch Sale — FEBRUARY 10, 1899. I shall be represented at> BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to recehre consignments, which will have my Personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Chrisbchuroh Sales should be consigned to Canterbury Sbbo Company's Siding, Addington, account J). Thomas. Wool intended for me afc Timaru Salea, please consign to Messrs Guinness AND LeCren, Timaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woolpacke, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sala of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout) tho Season. D. THOMAS 10 187 ASHBURTON. —: 20,000 = ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS 00L0N¥ THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTINa~REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned imide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM, Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. _^_______ , \ 631 HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE much pleasure m introducing to the Public of Ashburton The "Sunlight" Gas Burner, THE IDEAL LIGHT FOR DOMESTIC USE. MARVELLOUS results are obtained'by using the "SUNLIGHT" MANTLES, especially with regard to the EFFECT THEY HAVE UPON COLOURS. Shopkeepera who sell Fancy Goods, Drapers, Butchers and others would be surprised at the effect npon the goods they aell< I " SUNLIGHT " MANTLES produce a diffused light of soft rays, THE NEAREST APPROACH TO THE LIGHT OF THE SUN, Saves a large quantity a of gaa with an illuminating power THREE TIMES that of ordinary burners. I HAH 1> LE V BROS,, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAVE just received ex "b.b. Toloea" a splendid assortment of Pumps of all descriptions, Inspection invited. i *



CLEARING SALE. TN Consequence of the Grand Success attending oureffertS) we have ken induced, by special request^ to continue amther TEN DAYS ONLY, WHEN THE SALB WILL POSITIVELY CLOSE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 18. In tlie meantime) we anticipate the pleasure ot seeing the few friendt who have not get paid us a visit. TO CLEAB WHOLE STOCK OF BOOTS & SHOES. A Big Stack of Remnants. ▲ £5 PARCEL OF CLOTHING FOB £3 CASH. i i . MITCHELL AND TUBNEB



E. W. HANMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW Pr.JiJMISJSS. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacivj Association, I have much pleasure m stating that m future I Khali carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As sociation at the corner ot Wesc Streeb and Havelcok street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACK.B AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 ~E. W. HANMER. CHERTWEY *"" EASTEE SPORTS. mHREE TROTS, each £5, for Howies _L that have not won one stake more than £10. One open Trot, £8, Chmmbey Cup, £B,l£ mile fiat, open. Farmers' F&atb, £5; and Scoery, for beaten horses, sweepstake of 10s with £1 added, 1. School Boys' Race, 10s, ss, 2« 6d; entrance 6d. 2. Grand Handicap, three distances', £3, £1, and 10s; and winner of each dis* tanoe£l. 3. Single Women's Race, 10s, ss; free. 4. Village Settlers' Race, 15s, 10s, ss; post entry; 5. Half Mile, 335, lOi. 6. Sack Race, 20s, 10a; post entry. 7. Mile, 30s, second 15s. Ail events (except 2,5, and 7of Athletics) to be confined, to the Sonth Rakaia and Mount Hubt Road Districts, and to tue district not included m the above which lies N.B. of a straight line drawn front Lanriston through Dromore to the sea. Horse nominations, ss; acceptances, 2s 6d. Athletic entries—Nos. 2 ss, 4 and 6 Is, 5 and 7, 2s each j All entries to be mby March 22. Horse handioapper:—E, Osborne. Fall particulars on Programme. J. SHANNON, Secretary. J- X* Siffgs — Sigawritw STILL IN FRONT. WHO? Sterlings Of Course FfIHE previous Christohnrch • Dunedin Record of 22 hours 20 minutes hak had FOUR HOURS chopped off it by A. CALDER, mounted on his "Sterling ' Thoroughbred/ 11 COME ONE ? COME ALL," AND BUY THE FASTEST, STRONGEST, AND NEATEST BICYCLE m THE MABKBT Morrow, Bassett & Go. ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager. #•"' ■ — - — ■» Leitch and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Haxxatosd), TINSMITHS.PLtTMBERS, GASFITTERS BELL-HANGERS, Eto. HOT and Cold Water Services laid on most approved plans. Estimates given for all kinds of work. N.B.—Competent workmen sent to any art on shortest notice. LEITCH &I&CHARDS, BURNETT STREET. 1 22 DKINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUAIJtTY, FLAVOR MC AND BLEND. Paoked m OOlns, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONET IN SUMS JF » £10,000, > COUNTRY, CITY, ASt> SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. TpOR FORMS OF"aPPLIOATIOK AND J? FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the : DISTRICT MANAGER, Chris&ohurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Cpmoiiuloner,