The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No, 5860

Ashburton.-:■ Friday, May 2, 1902

Price - One Penny --^



SUlPi'IjStG. THE NTSW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY.. LINE OF ROYAL M\IL STEAMERS FOR' LONDON, ▼ia Monte Video, Teneriffe and Ply mouth



' BUSIN !t,SS NO HOES ! FOR CYCLING SHOES go m H : P«nr.ell Bootmaker & Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Chriat church I Cycling 1, It mining. TeiitiifY? And evorv description of Athletic Six es made to order and in steel Write foe instructions for cell mtawremeti ' FIT GUARANTEED FARMERS. HARVESTERS. AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, Please Take Notice That GisOi.GE bUIHEKLAND I_TAB takan ovor tho Hairdressing Parlour JL aud Tob-oooniat Shop Nl-Xr EMPIRE 1-0 n-L, HIGH &TKEET, iHRIVTOHUROH. 4 238



Probabhlict.' j Steamers. Tgkb, Port Due TongaWro* 7661 Wellioßt-n M-iy 29 Rimtitaka* 776.5 Lyttelton May 31 CUarama : 3935 .Jane Papanui 6582 Ju'y 17 I'ekoA 4050 _o follow Baka'a 5628 Waima'e s*>lo Ruapehu 7705 Waikato 4767 Wakataoe 4715 Wakanui 5705 P-ipiroa* ' 6563 * I'wiu screws For further particulars apply to FRIKDLANDEH. BROS, Ltd kSHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. fMM?%> ( . A* MERS,irtthflnpo»lor im&A^g^ aaoommodacSon for all classes ___^ t «s_*jss 0 f p aßß6n g ßWj sailing st



OHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN BUMS OF ,5100 to £10,000. /COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLDS AT 4_ PER CENT. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. For forms of ep[)!<cation h ; p^y to the Difiriofj Mauagi r Government Lifa luaur? ance, Christahurob, J H RICHARDSON, Government Xaßur&nea Commissioner. a PA KNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TT AS a Choice Assortment of Buiblngs suitable for tho season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty, Sample, Eenb to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of cv er description, and tro LAIE-T FASHIONS IN STOCK. p LANTEKOA OINTMENT To the Reliif 'of Bronchitis, Camphorate Oil Superseded. Plantekoa Ointment \A UNIVERSAL HfiALWR.V L-ndedowne, Masterton, Jane th 1900 Sir,—lv.i,h do testify to the efficacy (f your PLANTEKOA OiNI'MENT. I have found ib a good Univere*! Healer. [We gather i.om tho statement 'univtraU healer ' that this lady has used the Qiatment for any and everything aa oocaiion required, and found it equally good all round.] I 1 aire received great baiufii from Ha use in the case of BRONCHITIS. I applied it Dightiy between the shoulder bladee, and it _„ye me wonderful relief; and I wish to I recommend it to otheie who suffer in like j manner. I remain, yours sincerely, MRS HENRY JONES. Storekeepers & Mi aak son Saunders j Buildings, Agent. \ ST. GEORGE JAMS, Potted. _to Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeeper throughout) tha Colony ROSS' ANTIDOTE ds'OINTMENT THE GREAT ~BERBAL BEVEEDY FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD I^HE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash* mrton, speaks for itself :-- Masterton, August 28,1901 Ross Antidote Company, Dear Bits, —1 feel it ray duty to jiVB yon this enclosed testimonial in favor jf Ross Antidote for purifying the Aocdi I havo been a great sufferer for aiany yeats from nlcerated stomach ndigeption, eto. My life was a perfect niaery, and I was almost a wreck, I grew „red of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost avery known one but yonrs, and one day some eighteen montha at;o a gentleman 3ame into the shop where I was employed. He remarked ' .Jack you look very ill (and pou may depend I was,). He added—Will you take some medicine if I,proouro it ; [ repliod 1 will take anyjhlng He brought me a bottlo of your Antidote and I took It accordingly aa directed and to my delight I began to gat well and after taking three large bottleo I was a naw man—thanks to your great discovery I always keep ib by ma, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you tho success with it thac such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this,—l remain yours, etc, J H Pauling, Masterton May bo obtained from Messrs Fletcher Bros and Shearman Bros, Ashburton Manning & Uo's HEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, m QUARTS AND PINTS, THIS BEST INT-HE MARKIT Equal U> the lieading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—M_ssas SfIEAH __»» Bbos «



Mon^e Video, Te_eriffi nud Plymouth Veaasl Tea Itjemrns-ncit-fj _*_oi_ I Itau-' Kumara : 6034 W-Scotland JWel'ga &_*y 3 *Ath'nic 12234 iOK.'crntmooJWe)' n'May 8 fßogtira 5317 IT M» fir\b iWel' n Miy 31 4043 |J Nicole JLybelto May 31 * Twla Screw t No passengers carried For farther partic-tars, apply NICOLL BROS. UNION STEAMSHIP C<>NPANY OF NEW ZSAL.ND.-Ld Steamers Sail from Lyttelton asunder F».' Westport and Greymowth—-Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise went In Chris tohurch papers Dunedin ~ Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday acd Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The abovw are subject to alteration; reference shonld therefore be made to Uhristchnroh daily papers for dates and t-our of Balling For farther particular- apply to J. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehburton flgMnt|BSf}Mi_3ilSl_MMlllCl_lM^ HENRY STEPHENSON HEMiY BTEPHENSON. IN response to appeals frem a number cf my < bents to include tho Sale of Farm?, Town Pcopcrtie?, Suburban Properties, Seotiotft, eto., i» my business,! hays decided ti> da sp, s'nrl atn prepared to' reoeive particulars of euoh, aad my terms will be exceptionally easy, NO SALE, NO OHAFGE. I have several Tnwo and' Suburban Properties on my'books, which I will ba pleased to receive offars for, and all business In thia direction will receive my prompt and beat attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, e'o, as usual, EV-RY SATURDAY, 12 o'clock- Clearing Salts of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc, aa per arrangement ia any part of tbe county. Advances made on all goods placed ia my hands for Sale. MONEY—I have several ruois awaitiog Investment. I Colonial Grown aad Island Fruit sold ' privately during the week, also all kinds of Produce Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company Bre.don Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS &~d ORGANS on time payments from 80s per month I have also several eeoond hand Instru meats on hand, cheap HENRY- STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER Aahburton BUSINESS NOTICES ». MoECE-I-D-1., Monumental Sculptor, 60 Staiord St, Timaru -. * A LWAYS in Stock—A first I V 7 ____ olaos selection of Marble J^-l t-*^ and Granite Monuments, ! 11 Designs and Estimates may II be inspected at the establishment /A of Mr John Wilson. Painter, y^ Burnett Street, Aahburton Letter Outbiag in any style PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street {utsar Railway &._bion and Post Office), Aahburton. U'mkr New Manage ment. First Class Accommodation for Boardere, the Travelling Publio, and Fami' lias. Good Table kept, Hot and Cold B.ttha, tEftriff moderate. Looae Boxes for Horses. Lettors and Telegrams promptly replied to. —A. H.FfILLINOHAM Proprietor. 11176 KOYAL HOTjS L, &SHBOETON. MR A. WHITAKBR, lata manager of Ashburton Oiub, has entered into pOTseuaion of the above Hotel. Every oomfortfand convenience, Fishing. Hut at mouth of Aahburton Kiver COOKING RANGES. T> ARMING HA. M AND 00. S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, NEW patent; Needs no Setting. Can be used as Ope» Fire. ASK FOB THS IMPROVED ZEALANDIA,



j BU-INKSS NOHCK3 j NluW ZEALAND IM-.URANO . ..COMPANY E:t«blUhed, !859 . Capital—One Million FglBE Premier and Wealthiest Oolonl J. Company : Nttad for Promptness and Liberality —.— 0 Paid Up' Capital and Reserves, £400,000. j Fire and Murine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, &c, accepted a Lowest Current Rates I KICOLL BRO?. Agents FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASfiBURTOb AND Surrounding District. OT7 E Have pleaeare to notify that we will be BUYING either by the bead on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season. NICOLL BROS. ASHBURTON: T H UNDRILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS .AND .JEM3ALMER_. QJANCRED 'STttIS&T, ASHBURTON EVERT? REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath Stook. —- Private. Addroaa, Peter Bfcraet, directly behind Oddfellows* H&.I1 ;alno care of Mr T. Andrews, Eaat Bait WILLIAM WOOD & C 0 -EROHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET OHBISTOHUBOH. Of ASH Buyers of SHEEP aad LAMBS or Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds \ jimlted, Traction Engines, Eto,' Ruefccm & 'roafcor, Limited), Thrashing Maohinea, Sto. ASHBURTON OFFICE, Ihe Arcade. Representative in attendance every :UE3DAY aud SATURDAY. 1 147 n_7 ANTED KNOWN—Thai J Moison VV has made immense reductions in rder to clear more quickly, and make room 3r his new Christmas Stook of Boota and hoea, of best quality just arrived Repair' 3g done ab once, best leather used ; the Hall -next Court House, Ashbnrton, II IbS PERMANENCE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. LOANS GRANTED F_OM _J3_iO and upwards, at current ?ates Full Particulars on application. Office —Tancred Street* Office Houra—9,3o a m till 4 p ia Firs. Tuesday in Month—9,3o am till 4 i m 5 and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager J. W, Malcolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ABHBURTON. f AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT £ Fairfield Freezing Works. A_so,~ WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, 3n Trucks Aahburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 TPST FANCY — Mellor's Zealandia J Boot Store is selling Ladies Good Leather Shoes at 6a 3d. I cannob make t out how Mellor can manage to give mch wonderful value for so little money or you always get the very beat boots or ihoes at Mellor'a



[ BUSINESS NOTICES. rm 5 30.000 Iff] (I II I (I I ikssti I! II I II i Pll II II I II II jptmii • §j-» Cooking Ranges WGD CS> ■« ey urn •Li ßllite» Trae Oo»l, or Wood up r_f|ri3^3_^^^^^? '■'> WO SETTING REQUIRED !_ILI If *^_S*_l With Slovs Pipe oan be woiked onb In the |*fel #^^S\S* |Jj^_^^**,*f f*f fe '.. , open Splendid Bread Bakers ill i_!^^te^'MKjs_^?©& l I With oaat iron or oopprr boilers -Theoopper ill I P^fc-w. 81 IS I J 1 ■-' boilers are large acd tin lined, inside fil Ip^^^lf If *^r>^^ _3 i Repairs are 9, Minimum I isJ pmraJl il____S-_-__l fl Made in all &i_ee, single or double fL-^Zljiv^-iyit I ' 5 or low pressure boilers fJii_^u_W__Z^^ "'' ""'.__■[ ®0^ *'* Iror mongert,. from. whom iniitetaaßWM_«M^B Ottaloguei can ba obtained, or from tbe H. E. SHAGKLOCK. LTD FOUTHSNB FOUNDRY, Prinwaa Street, Dunedin WE AEE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFIOE IN AROADF.* Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS OOB^SAOKS SUPPLIED. f^ f> I Q rTT"\I-r >* "IoONB ON FARMERS' vJlilOlliTlJ ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY > D. WOOD, Manager.



MELLOR'S ZEALAJSDIA.H.OOT STORE THP LEADING BOOT SHOP. PRONOUNCED by the Ashburton Public to be the most reliable Boot Shop in Aahburton Wi^e fathers and mothers, if yon wish to save Money go straight to Mellor's Noted Boot Shop, where you will get the best value in footwear. Tbe following are a few of our Prices; Men's gocd strong Shooters, 10* Men's Lace Bootp, great value, 7s lid Oirls' Shoes, wonderful quality, 10 to 13, 5i 6d Ladies' Pretty Strap Shoer, only 6.3 3d Girls'and Boys' School Boots frotio 4<6d And a thousand other lines that cannot bs beaten for price or quality ! ■"*'» 1 ■ iiiii'"" 1' ■■..'■-•ii'ii Femember, if you give us a. trial you will fee convinced that MELLOR'S Zealandia Boot Store leads for value ia BOOTS and Shoes. Note the address— J. MELLOB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, Tancred Street, Ashburton



JDO YOU J*VE YOUR CHILDREN -^ I • a -g -f | J ff f\ f» g\ A I AULS^BROO^~O^^



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST rjlOR BURNIPS, KAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER. CROP SPECIAL MANURES are mad 3to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples 0! SOIL ANALYSED free of cost to Farmers using our Manure For the present season an all round redaction in price of 7© 6& Ver on has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price Lisb and Testimonials CANTERBURY FROZEN "MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMODTH Secretary 1-9 Hereford Street, Ohristohuroh



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I BU-INKBS NOTIOEB E N GAGED COU P L E S FTEAD _ of Families, and all who may be thinking of FURNISHING OR REFURNISHING are advised to place their orders with us as we SUPPLY FURNITURE! FROM THE FACTORY TO THE ' ■■' : ■ — PUBLIC DIRECT.- WE make all the Furnitnre we Bpll r and are complete House Furnishers, and in addition to supplying Furniture of our own make at the lowest possible pridp, we supply 'PURE SWEET BEDDING,' of the beat quality, ajad every bit of which we can guarantee, because we have a Bedding Factory of oar own, and make all oor Bedding. Prices to Rait all parses, WIRE MATTRESSES. Wire Mattress making is another of oar industries. We are daily producing these comfortable, durable, and hygienic mattresses at oar Mattress Factory. All prices. N.B.—Our Wire Mattresses are in use in HUNDREDS of New Zealand Homes VENETIAN AND OTHER BLINDS. We also nunuficture of the B<u>t Quality Only, yet our prices are very Moderate. No beeter Blinds than ours are procurable OARPETB, FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, MATS, MATTING, RUGS, BLANKETS, CURTAINS, Eto , Etc., we import in enormous quantities from the WORLD'S LEADING MANUFACTURERS. j We have also a Department for famishing Ironmongery and all sorts of] kitchen requisites, and a Special Department for Crockery and Glassware; A stroll through our great Furniture Warehouse will astonish and delight J you, - i STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, Chrbtcbarch.



H Beaatifttlßooßlet for tbe HsKing. Any cyclist can obtain a copy of our fine 32-P»£e Booklet. "Aix AbOijt:DUNLOP Tyres,"for _ 1902, by applying' for same. Absolutely the finest and most interesting brochure yet given to I cyclists; Splendidly illustrated with cycling sketches, etc. Send your name and address to— 1 THE DUNLOP PNEUMATIC TYKE CO. OF AUST. ITD. f ■ 128 Lichfield street, Christchvrch, and at Melbourne, Sydney, Adtlaide, Perth, Brisbane 6 Por Srs©-»ci» Comfort'arici' Durability. ' """jj'" »»*_ _^T?>»a'M»:i>qyiwM^g)j|ip<B^^ r«w__—_■_■■»__■__■»■■■■———»»bwmi»,^^i_—b—__w GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. \ " JUST LANDED.—SingIe and Doable Barrel Breech Loadtagi A real Good S.B. at 45?. D.B from 65a upwards. I AMMUNITION TO SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Eley'a Universal and Blue. Nobel's Billißtite 9 F_aoke!eßß. , NEW OLUB. NBW BIVA L. Powder, Shot, Caps, Loading Implements, Gfnn Caws, Cleaning Rods, do* LAMP:- AND LAMP WARE- Library or Dining Room from 27a 6d to 55a J Table from 2s 6d to 30a; Call and inspect the " New Miller." — Hand Lamps from _8. L_MP GL&SSES AND WIOKB OF ALL KINDS. CARPENTER' S TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Reduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapest in Ashburton. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES TO SUIT THB TIMES; G. MEKbINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade Mill II ' ) ■-■■-■■■■■ PROPERTIES FOR SALE r HAVE FOR SALE— SEVERAL GOOD, FARMS ' | IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY Amongst Them Being 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved ; 612 Acrea, Roapnna, subdivided, well 1000 „ Lanriaton, no buildings watered, with houae, atablei black' | 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved smiths shop 420 „ Chertsey, well improved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, 3000 „ grass land, Lyndhurst houae of six rooms SCOO „ Hinds to Ealing, in tussock, 1936 Acres, Bankslde, subdivided, well in blocks to m\. purchasers watered, house of eight rooms, 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy stable, wool shed, etc laud 330 Acres, Mayfield, subdivided honse 476 „ Springbum, improvements, of 3 room', stable, chaff house nearly new, land good 140 acres, Ashbnrton Forks, subdivided 200 Acres, Buccleaeh, subdivided, house into 5 paddocks, honse, stable, and wool shed, stable; all in good chaff house, well fenced and order watered 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, 962 aores, Mount Hatt good house and Tancred Street. Ashburton stable 3500 Aores, good land, Woodstock, South 404 acres, Elgin ; heavy and light land, land subdivided, well watered; house, 302 Acres, good land, thoroughly stable, shed and sheep yards improved, Woodstock, Southland 1800 acres', Newlands ; subdivided and 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly im- well watered, improved j good house, proved arable, and granary 45 Aores, Tinwald 112 acres, Hinds 2500 Acresi Lnuriston 87 Acres Hinds 155 „ Tinwald 80 Aorrs, Elgin 123 Acres, Dromore 122 acres, Hinds 1180 Acres, Springburr, thoroughly im 696 acres Hinds proved, good house and all neces* 100 acres Oaimbrae sary outbuildings 600 acrea Rangitata 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight 1693 acres Rangitata paddocks; 12 stall stable and chaff 250 aores Lauriston, well.lfenoed,"sab honse, hat; all sown down in divided, land ot good quality, stable English grass this year 4 roomed house,thor 400 Acres, Barrhill. subdivided ; seven proved roomed House, stable, trap house, 500 Aores Weaterfield etc 400 Acres, Coldstream, Hinds I). THOMAS* ASHBURTON



PUBLIO NOTIOB. AMD Racing* Club. v rflE Annaal M eting, to be held at WINSLOW on PRINCE OF WALES'BIRTHDAY Tuesday, Junk 3,"19M^3| President—Mr Donald McLean; Vie©* Presidents—Messrs J. 0. _$, Grigg, <£. A. M. Buckley, W. Sutherland, L. de 0. Malet, T. Stone,; 0. Dalgetty, IB- Gates, J. Farreli, J. Studholme, Jan.. A. E. Grigg, H. Ford; G t McK*_, W. Chisnall; Judge—Me El G. Oriap j Starter—Mr I). Thomas ; Clerk of the Coarse—Mr W. Huston ; Clerk of the Scales—Mr P. O'Hallpran; Handioap' per—A Committee; Treasurer, Mr W. Surherland; Stewards — Messrs W« Sutherland, W. Huston, J. M> Hampton* G. James, A. Wilson, Jan., J. Cueaek, W. Thompson, J. Farreli, H. Reiney, T. Pearoe, J. Campbell. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and New Zealand Trotting Asso* oiatlon.) I—Maiden Handicap, of 5 sow ; for horses that have never won a race* Nomination, &a; acceptance, free* Six furlongs. 2— Maiden Trot Handicap (optional in saddle or harness), of 7 soys; for h&rses that have never won a stake* Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, free* One mile and a half* 3— Winslow Cup, of 10 soys: ssoond horse 1 soy from the stake; for horses that have never won over £20 in one stake. Nomination, 10e; acceptance, free. A valuable Silver Cnp will also be presented to the winner of this race. One mile-*: 4—Pub_io„Ns' Tbot Hamdjcap (in saddle) of 10 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination 10s, acceptance free. Two miles. s—Lady's Br_c__e_, value 7 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy; for horses that have never won over £10 in one stake at time of starting (amateur riders). One mile and a half. 6—Lagmhor Wjbiter Handicap, of S _ov« ; for horses thao have never won over 10 soys in one stake ab time of starting. Nomination, 5$ ; acceptance, free. Six furlongs 7—Cohsolation Trot Handicap (op* tfonai in saddle or harness), of 6 - soys ; for beaten horses, To be made immediately after Lady's Bracelet* Nomination, ss, One mile 8- Consolation Han_i_ap (Flat), of 5 kovc ; for all beaten iiorses. Entries to be made immediately after the Lagrahor Welter Handicap* Entrance fee, sa. Six furlongs



RULES AND K_GU_„l_OH& I—The meeting w 111 be held under tha rules of racing. Trotting races under the rules of the New Z alaud Trotting Association



2—No entry will be received except ou condition that all claims, dispu'ee, aod objections arising oat of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom tbej may appoint, Their decision on all points connected with the carrying oat of thia programme shall be final |3 -All Nominations and entratoa feet tojgo to tha funds of the Glob 4—Winners of any event to incur • penalty of lOlbs s—Nominations for all races, except events 7 and 8. accompanied by Fe«» Name, Pedigree, Age, Description, and Performances of Horses and colours of riders mast be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at his offioe. Arcade, Ashbnrton, not later than 9 pm on TCTKSDAX, 20th day of May, 1902 d—— All Eiders to wear colours, and weights in Trotting events to be not less than 10dt ? — All stakes to be paid in fall HANDICAPS Handicaps will be declared on or about THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1902 ATHLETIC SPORTS (An athletic event will be ran Imme dlately after racing events Nos. 2,3, 4, 6) I—Men's Race, 100 Yards Handicap* Firsb priza 30a, second 10s 2-120 Yards Handicap. First pr'za 308, second 10s 3 -Men's Race, 220 Yards Handicap.



First prise 80s, seoond 10s 4—Men's Race, 440 Yards Handicap*' First prize £2, second 10$ ' BEGUIATIONS



Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first prl_j "-•'



The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events



Nominations, with Entry Fees and previous Performances for these events muHb be lodged with the Secretary, ab his Office, Arcade, Ashburton, not later than 9 o'clock on TUESDAY, 20th May, 1902 Winners to be subject to re handicap* ping Any surplus on the Meeting after paying all expenses to be equally divided | between the Ashburton Mounted Rifles, Ashburton Guards, Ashbnrton Rifles, Ashburton Brass Band, and Wiualow Sports and Racing Club. W. SIMPSON, 4 303 Hon. Secretary,



Bander & Sofs Eucalypti Extrac.,— Under the distinguished patronage of Hia Majeßty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, a cknowiedged by Medical Clinics and Uni veraities ail over the glob*. That thecrude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the publio under the name of Euealyp Extraots, may not be mistaken for Sander s Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we ! state -.—-It is proved by testa made by the j Medical Olinios of the Universities at Bona aud Orlerswald (Prussia), that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed «f acids, resinous and other substances adheres to primary distillation, will develop tha surative properties possessed by the plant* I To avoid the appalling consequences result ing from the application of substitutes, eto,, in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, dysentery i internal inEammatlon, etc., ins'.tb <n getting I Sakd_b and Boss' Pub_ Yositihx Bco I _vp_! Extbaot. and be safe ' If yon are suffering from Bronchitis, I send to yoar chemist for TOSSICURA* Yon wiii instantly receive} permanent; | relief. > Smoke NewVsnai