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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1555, 13 June 1885, Page 3

Tenders. ff lO BE LET, by Tender, for one Crop. | One thousand acres for Oats or Barley on the High bank Estate. Particulars at 0. Hardy and Co., Methven ; or Mr J. Brown, Highbank. ENDRRS wanted for Cropping about 400 Acres Rod Clover and Stubble land, in blocks of 80 acres or more. Rent [ either per acre or per bushel. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. TENDERS are invited for 130 Chains of FENCING, between the Rakaia and Bankside. 6 9 4 6 922 DUNCAN CAMERON, dunes, Methven.

The Specification may be seen at the County Oflico. Ashburton, or at the Bead Board Office. Bthsia Tender? to s- nt to the undersigned not later than Monday, 15>b Juno. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 6 SOI Chairman, rpO FARMERS' AND OTHERS. TENDERS are invited for the Tease of Rural Sections 28307. 28308, 28309, 28810, 28311. 28t70. 28471, 28472, containing 1252 acres (in lots to suit applicants), situated in the Methven district, far 5 or 7 years, the property of WynnWilliarns, Esq. Tenders will be received by the undersigned (who will also furnish full particulars) up to July Ist, T. BULLOCK, 6 978 Agent for Wynn-Williams, Esq.

A SHBURTON COUNTY HUNT ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 1885. Resident—E. G. Wright. Vico-Presidenta —W. G. Ross and C. G. Hawdon Judge—M. Stitt. fite wards—W, B Denshire. P. Cotton, J. C. N. Grigg, G.Coward, J. McLean, J. Corbitt and T. Leahy. Starter—T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales—M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course—G. Scott Handicappers— W. G. Ross, S. Saundsrs and M. Stitt. The first race to start at 12.30 p. m. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high ; nomination 10s, acceptance 15s. For district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton hounds. 2 miles. 2. Hunt Club Stebplkchasb Orp (handicap, minimum weight list), a trophy of the value of 40 sovs ; nomination 1 sov, acceptance 2 sovs ; open to all qualified hunters; amateur riders only. 3 miles. 3. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs; weight for age ; nomination 10s, acceptance 15s; for district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton hounds. 2 miles. 4. Hunters Flat Race Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight list ; nomination 10a, acceptmce 15s ; open to all qualified hunters. Horses starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to the satisfaction of the Stewards. 2 miles. 5. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs ; nomination 10s, acceptance free. If miles.

RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. N o entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, 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 carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 7,1885, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1885. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 6. Professional riders will be required to carry 71b extra in all races to which they are admitted. 7. Nominations, accompanied by fees, name, age, description of horse and colors of rider, and a master of hounds certificate as to qualification must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. 8. Weights will be declared on Saturday, July 25. 9. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Mon--1 day, August 3.

6 966 S. SAUNDERS, Secretary. XTRAORDINARY VALUE Blankets, Flannels, Austrian Rugs, Twilled and Plain, Grey and White Calicoes and Sheeting, Tapestry, Honeycomb, Diced, Grecian, Sultan and Dresden Quilts, Cardigan Jackets, Dutch and Hemp Carpeting. Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Wool Shawls, Wool Scarves, Squares, Mufflers, etc., etc., at ORE AND ALCORN’S. IN

A Heavy shipment of the above goods just landed from the steamer Arawa, having arrived rather late in the season, owing to the vessel in which they were first shipped having been dismasted and compelled to return to Port. We have determined to offer them to the public, along with other new Winter Goods at WHOLESALE RATES.

ORB & ALCORN cordially invite inspection of their vast stock of Men’s and Boy’s Clothing, confident that the verdict of the public will be—“ That it is the largest and beat value in Ashburton.” OKR & ALCORN'S stock of General Drapery, Dress Fabrics, Hoisery, etc, being imported direct from the manufacturers will be found the best value in Ashburton, no intermediate profits having to be paidORB & ALCORN’S Boot Department is now full to overflowing of all kinds of Ladies’, Children’s end Men’s Boots, suitable for the Winter Season, of both English and Colonial Manufacture. Our Men’s Pegged Watertight* and Shooters, our Boys and Girls Strong Lace-up and Spring side, and our Ladies’ r*°, and Rid Boots, at our low prioa j are “hard to beat.” Give them a trial 1 ORR & ALCORN selling everything wonderfully cheap, to beat the times —bad as they are.

ORR AND ALCORN Solicit an early call at EAST BTKEBT.