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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1005, 26 July 1883, Page 4

Exhibition. SHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY SOCIETY. The Third ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the above will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, August 3rd and 4th, When first prizes of tbs value of 9s and second of 5s each will be awarded. Among about 114 different classes, 20 special Prizes, varying from L 8 8s to 18s 6d each, are also offered for competition. There will be a grand prize distribution of about 200 exhibits on Saturday evening August 4, at 8 p. m., tickets for which, covering admittance to the Show, are obtainable everywhere up to August 2. Entries close with the Secretary on July 31, at 9 p.m. Exhibits must be in the Hall by 9a.m. on Friday, August 3. The Society provides Pens for Fowls and Pigeons. Exhibitors find their own Canary Cages. The Exhibition will be open to the public on August 3, from 2 p. m. to 10 p. m.; and on Saturday, August 4, from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. Admission at the door—One Shilling. All further information can be obtained from the undersigned. The following special prizes have been kindly given, in addition to those already advertised : For best Game Cock, in Classes 1 and 2 ... ... ...110 For best Game Cook, in Class 3 110 For best Game Hen, in Classes 4 and 5 ... ... ... 0 10 6 For best Game Hen, in Class 6 0 10 6 For best Spanish Cock, in Class 15 ... ... 110 For best pen of Guinea Pigs (three entries or no prize awarded), Ist prize ... 0 5 0 For beat hutch of Rabbits, pair, (five entries or no prize awarded), Ist prize ... 0 5 0 Special prize of copy of “ Boys’ Own Book,” for the best hutch of Rabbits. STEPHEN E, POYNTZ, 1485 Hon. Secretary. AND Opkn to All, £ s. d.

Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR sb. A DAMASTOR’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. To be Run on the 6th of November. Capital £5,000, In 20,000 Shares of 5s each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. as follows Melbourne Cup. First ... ...£SOO Second... ... 300 Third ... ... 200 Starters (divided) 500 Non-starters ... 1,000 To be distributed Cash Awards. 5 at £IOO each sat £SO each 10 at £25 each 20at£12 lOseach 40 at £6 5s each 200 at £5 0s each £2,500 £2,500 Each ticket has seven separate chances, Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Please send Post-office Orders, when convenient, or Bank Notes. Cheques must be marked “ correct ” by Bank. If Stamps are sent for tickets please add one shilling in the pound extra. Notice. Registered letters not accepted. Two stamps required for reply and result. Will close on or about the 3rd of November. Address “ADAMASTOR,” Care of Lyons and Hart, 7 60 Box 151, P. 0., Dunedin.

Government Notice. The public trust office OP NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within tha reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every person : 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Marriage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the burthen of Trustee hip or Administration, the option of us jg the State machinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, • Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882 Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OP THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Trashing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d rjlO FARMERS & STOCKBREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wm. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and management, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geoloay, by Professor Johnston ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Maclvor ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Alfred Gibson; Breeding of Draught Horses, by Reynolds. A large and varied stock of standard literature always on hand—any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Subscribers wanted for all newspapers, pamphlets, and periodicals, by Thomas F. Farley, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 1041