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Lost. r»i REWARD.—Lost a Brown GELD--ING with saddle and bridle on. Any one returning same to Somerset Hotel will receive the a- ove reward. 12 1101 Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS—CHRISTMAS AND BOXING DAYS, 1883. On Christmas Day passenger j trains will run as usual; butfgoods traffic will bo suspended. On the 2Gth inst. (Boxing Day), goods traffic will also be suspended, and the following alterations in the time table will be made ; • The evening trains from Christchurch to Ashburton, and Kakaia to Methvcn wi 1 run 35 and 20 minutes respectively, later than usual. ASHBURTON RACES, 27th INST. Trains for and from Christchurch will stop to allow passengers to alight at the Saleyards Siding (opposite the Racecourse). Passengeis from South can rebook at Ashburton to the Saleyards Siding, those from North must book to Ashburton. A Special Train will leave Ashburton for the Saleyards Siding at 1.45 a. in., returning 15 minntes after the last race. Return Fares —First class, 6d; second class, 4d. Tickets available on day of issue only. FREDK. BACK, Tra f t c Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec, 20th, 1883. 12 1104 Racing. TTCT AKANUI ANNUAL W AND RACES. SPORTS New Tear’s Day, 1884. Handicappers ; Messrs Lewis and Thomson (Horse Races), W. Anderson and J. Sturgeon (Athletic Sports). Judges: Messrs teatham and Bonifant. Starter: Mr E. Thomas. Clerk of Scales : Mr G. Cole. Clerk of Course: Mr S. Brown. PROGRAMME—HORSE RACES. , 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 10 so vs; lA miles: 6 hurdles; not less than 10st < 2. Flat Race (Handicap) of 10 sovs; 1£ < miles; not less than 9st 3. Trotting Handicap of 5 sovs; 2 miles; not less than list; horses breaking to ’ turn 4. Wakahui Stakes (Handicap) of 5 sovs, with 1 sov added; 2nd horse to save 1 his stake; 1 mile; not less than Bst RULES: ( Decision of Judges to be final in all | cases. Thr- e horses to start or no race. Entrance for all horse races —to be members, 10s; non-members, LI. ATHLETIC SPORTS. 5. J mile Handicap Hurdle Race; entrance, 2s; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Men’s 1 mile Handicap Flat Race; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 15i 7. Quoits (21yds); entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd,los 8. Men’s A mile Handicap Flat Race ; entrance, 2a; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 9 Men’s 100yds Race; entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s 10. Married Men’s Race (200yds); entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 11. Standing High Jump; Ist, 15s; 2nd,

7s 6d 12. Vaulting with the Pole; entrance, 2a; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10j 13. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s 14. Boys’ (under 15) Race; 150yds; entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5a 15. Running Long Jump; entrance, Is; 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 16. Hop, Step, and Jump; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 17. Single Girls’ Race (100yds); Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s 18. Married Women’s Race (100yds); Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 19. Sack Race (100yds); entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s 20. Old Men’s (over 40) Pace; 150yds; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 21. Boys’ (under 10) Race; 100yds; Ist, 7s 6d; 2nd,ss 22. Wakanui Invention (50yds backwards, 50yds on hands and feet, and 50yds forwards); Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 23. Running High Jump; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 24. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 25. Hornpipe; entrance, 2a; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s ARTHUR COOKS ON, 12 1098 Secretary. Auctions. rjljHE NEXT SALE OF Live Stock Will be held at the ASHBURTON YARDS, ON MONDAY, 31sr DECEMBER. MILES & CO. GEO. JAMESON, 12 1102 Agent, Ashburton, SATURDAY, 22nd DECEMBER. MONSTER SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES.

ALFRED HARRISON, has received instructions from Mr S. Salek, Licensed Pawnbroker, Ashburton, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, on Saturday, December 22nd, An extensive assortment of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, Comprising—--14 Ladies’, 30 Gents’ Gold and Silver Hunting English Levers, include ing Gen's’ 18 carat gold keyless Hunting Lever, Ladies’ 18 carat gold Hunting Waltham Lever (splendid articles), Silver Bracelets, gold and silver Chains, Rings, Lockets, Studs, gold and silver Sets Brooches and t arrings, Surveyor’s Scales, Entire’s Roller and Bridle, Opera Glasses, Books, E.P. Forks and Spoons, Bible?, Air Pistol, Pipes, Concertinas, Silk Dress, Clothing, etc., etc. A tremendous quantity of other articles Sale to commence at 2 o’clock. Goods will be on view from 11 o’clock morning of sale, when articles may be examined and selected. ALFRED HARRISON, 12 1090 Auctioneer. JjlOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The m Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The ■ iattel Securities Act Amendmen t £to Etc., Etc.