The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 799.3

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 22. 1882

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, (Soininisaion enls,' Sq Allred Harrison, 4 UCTIONEER, :VALUEE, COM - MISSION AGENT, «&'-• . Land, Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALK every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing; in the ’)i . Yards with HORSES. _AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on ’ the books. No charge unless sold. : 'Agent for the Norwich union FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. H T. Pepperell, OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGEIST, Has ON SALE— j" Houses, Land, Building Sections. Money Lent- on -Mortgage. Tem porary Loans effected on depost of Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c.



*■ B. INGRAM, M.E.L.C.M., Architect Akp Engineer. ! , Bridges, Water and other Engineering ’ Work superintended in town or country.; Villas, etc., etc., .Planned on., improved principles; " Cbnaideration—2£ per cent. - ’ ’ • Addbsss : ’ WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Near Mr Stephenson’s.. 949 d E. POORS AND SONS, AircMtects, Qrvn. Engineers, Vai/tatoes, Licensed Subvetoes, and Land Brokers, ;the triangle, wakanui road, ■. Ashburton. ;C. fJTHBODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site “Shades,” \ 1 CHI S TO H U R C H. PS.—Communications promptly at tended toi ' 031



W. H. BRISTOW, ;; '* UTHORISED AND LICENSED •JHL SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. Syid M ESSRS E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, " South British Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 019 Shipping. CIHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ; ROUTE .. TO .GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND ; WIOH ISLANDS. . The MagnificentSteamsbip < 5,400 tons, will leave A uckland for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, December 5. Owing to .the extra number booking by i this line on account of the Egyptian diffi culty, early application for passages is '.necessary, in order to avoid disappoint ment.. . WILSON, SAWTELL & Co,, yyie . Agents, Christchu »h. Business Notices '/S' J. W. COOKSON, Jon., & CO., •]. TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHVEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ' yen, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— -1 building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. We have also on sale at - Methven a large stock of flooring and •' match-lining (union, white and red pine), V.D.L. palings " and shingles, rusticated, weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles andgates on hand or made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, ■nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part •of the district. Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand Eoan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. ■ Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators. FOR SALE Woolpacks, Cornsaoks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates, o: J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. nl



Business Notices.



jJJILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. We are JUST OPENING up onr I SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, and beg to draw special attention to the MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, consisting of .Trimmed and Untrimmed Bonnets and Hats. Feathers, Flowers, Ornaments, Ac. For Variety, Quality, and Cheapness, NOT TO BE EQUALLED. Also, a Splendid Variety of Goods to be had in every Department.



AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIF is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Friedlander Bros., THE CHEAPEST DRAPERY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON.



TTICTOBIA shoeing forge, COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. J. R. STEEL begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has REMOVED to his new and commodious Brick premises in WEST STREET (next Guabwan Office), where he hopes to meet the same patronage as heretofore. ■ Shoeing done on scientific principles. Estimates given for all Builders’ Iron work. Ironwork done in all branches. Reapers and Binders repaired with de spatch. Reasonable charges for all work. * Arv Proctor, .QOULISTS*. OPTICIAN office—; •Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling's Leather Warehouse, iicOEHER, OF iiIOHFEELI) ANDMAN (.CHESTER STS,, CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c



Business Notices. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up to D. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roalyn Tweeds ; also. Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now seduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 79d



Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Rank op Australasia. JUST LANDING NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Pan&ma House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS



Jp LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FLOWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. jtfoto tno Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunders’ Mild. s!3



rjIIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, therefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. N.B.—All Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril JephsoD TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement | IMPORTERS, Tttam & Sx. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch’ Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ” Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent: FRBDK. PAYITT, 473 e Ashburton.



Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAVV, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Chaff by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un crushed. Bran, Sharps, etc., at the lowest pos sible prices. J. and B. also beg to notify that they CRUSH GRAIN, in large or small quan tities, at their Store, and keep a Portable Steam Chaff-cutter to cut Chaff for far mers on the premises. All charges extremely moderate. 490 e



JgACON! BACON! BACON! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6£d per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl . Ashburton. OTICE OF KEMOVAL, SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East street, G. J. "Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TC;-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. i N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. 013



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice.— As this Company has been the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. - Agents for Ashburton and District, OR R & CO.



0 R O W N IRON WORKS. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. O. has the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having REMOVED into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most mo dern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and of the beat quality of materia], and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to efleet. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06



-Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr George Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager’s life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothing but good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal N.B.—A CART will be running in a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, jl 1 Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines ; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all sizes. Wood and Iron Blocks always in Stock. REAPER & BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES. N.E —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of alb Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. JSS'Note the Address — WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. ftim m m K? & <r*m Established 1859. Capital 1 10 00,000 Unlimited LiabilityofShhreholders n H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST f CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 lOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &G, , set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 60e



Business Notice. SPRING MILLNERY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, MiBS DUNCAN is now showing a Large and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti cularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are well worth inspection : Bonnets, Feathers Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. Having engaged a large and effi cient staff of assistants, Miss Duncan will be enabled to execute orders with the utmost despatch. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice.. Note the address— jss- PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO St., CHRIStCBURCH, Opposite B. Reece, Ironmonger.



A SH BURTON BREWERY, CAMERON STREET. Augustus Moore Has great pleasure in announcing to his numerous friends and the public that, having PURCHASED the Ashburton Brewery, situate in Cameron street, Ash burton, lately carried on under the style of Wood and Co., he is now PREPARED to SUPPLY their CELEBRATED ALES and STOUT in town and surrounding dis tricts, and trusts that by keeping a first class article to merit the support hitherto given to Messrs Wood and Co., and having been successful in obtaining a Prize Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for two succes sive years, competing against English He, also several Prize Medals in Canterbury and elsewhere, should be a sufficient guarantee as to the superior quality of our Ales and Stouts. / AUGUSTUS MOORE, (Late Wood & Co.), Brewer, Malster, and Bottler, Cameron street, Ashburton. ITH reference to the aboveadvertise ment Messrs Wood and Co. beg to thank the public for their support during the past five years, and trust that the sup port hitherto given to them will be be- P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement ■ MANUFACTURERS, Cheistghukch and Ashburton. Manufacturers of PLOUGHS; —Double, Treble, and Single, which have secured for them the HIGHEST AWARDS at all the Exhibitions • and Ploughing Matches at which they have competed ; amongst them being the Melbourne , Exhibition One Gold and One Silver Medal, being the MOST AWARDED to any New Zealand Exhibitor in that Class. New Zealand International Exhibi- Eurrows^“Goi!? "Medal I'Yor Furrows, Gold Medal—again being the recipients of the HIGHEST and MOST AWARDS. These Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, C, or Rahsome’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel Skeiths if desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed. stowed on their successor. jl 29



Business Notices. James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucher’s Boots ; Shoes—Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace ups; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots; also a large assortment of Children’s Boots of all sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boot Depot, Methven. jl 27, COACH FACTORY, Auction Rooms). auS BOOT S. O O T S. Havelock street.



We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED-1 SOWER, Which, secured at the New Zealand In- J ternational Exhibition the i HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers (new design), Drag Harrows, Grass Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple trees, Blocks and Ropes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sale by us. REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTO B U K.CH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. s 8 HAVE Nelson, Moate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending ? —YES. Has H. M. Oakson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District 1 — YES. Are these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced 1 —YES. Why I —The GOLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so H. M. Cah- SON knows by his steadily increasing sales that these Teas are approved of. Does H. M. Cabson sell anything besides this Blended Tea ?—OH, YES ; Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in the Italian and Grocery Trades. Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable H. M. Cabson to give his customers GOOD I VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll



PEN GELLY, Tailor, will shorth be in ASHBURTON, aud will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise- The undersigned having taken the above Commodious aud Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. Ball programme cards in ; very neat styles, with Pencils and B'Obons, printed at the Guaeuian Office, Wist street. ment. au!2 260 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor.



The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. Messrs El z Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg.to intinlate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the auper- OfiJflgciS 1 1v.JS.I3.JBxps, Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), As! ourton. 395 e



“ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOOK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at LG, LG 6a, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceip' of P. 0.0. 730c-960 J. SHERRIFE, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock pi Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Designs forwarded on application. For further particuf? a apply to L. H. Wilkins, Agent, Ashburton. 188



BAKER BROS., jgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Cass street Ash PLANS PREPARED & ESTIM



Business Notices. ! arming sacrifice. HAYES & CO., Late Ready-Money . Richards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK op ' ’' DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c, &c, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, BJd Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d , Job Lot of Shirtings, 4|d 500 more Zulu Hats, 4£d A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good T jreed Suits, from 24s fid Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d 'jjah THE BOOT DEPARTMENT ~ is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmorals, 10£d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3a 175 Ladies’ Lastings, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid. " 60 Ladies' Superior Kid Boots,, slightly damaged, fis. . 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3a , THESE GOODS3AEE WORTH .. 25 PER CENT. MORE.' 1 OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARB SPLENDID VALUE, OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the" BARGAINS. n 4 Geo. e. goldsm its Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriston and the' surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in Lauriston, where he intends to carry on the same business as he has been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., and Wheelwrights’ work of all deacrip* tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 26 F. S. Shearer, OP THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theiz 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, Hand and Foot Treshing 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. s9od



EUERAL STORE Mount Sokes. TV" ~tl. Xtri/171WB2r»*— —. —■*- , Tfcfwxxw-W- vw*-*aa:jjTj ■RITOt' HESS in the above Store, take this _ tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your, continued support is respectfully solicited., W, H. PUDDICOMBE &CO., ! MOUNT SOMERS. jllft. Sporting. RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, ; To be held on the RACECOURSE. ASHBURTON, ' WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS ■ f November 22nd and 24th. —Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. ; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Grigg and W. C. Walker ; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt; stewards—Messrs 3. H. Dow ding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders, E. S. Coster, L. E. Corsbie, R. Friedlan der, and Dr Ross ; treasurer—Mr C. C. Fooks ; handicappers—Messrs E. G. Griffiths and M. tttitt; clerk o? the course—Mr E. Saunders ; clerk of the scales—Mr M. Friedlander ; starter— Mr J. L. Crawley. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Huiidle Race of 60 soverif over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high; nomination, 2 sovs : ; acceptance, 3 sovs. 2 miles. ■ 2. Racing Club Handicap of 75 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors, the second horse to re ceive 10 sovs fiam the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 4 sovs. 1± miles. 3. County Plate (Handicap) of 30<sovsr nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. District horses only. 1J miles.' 4. Flying U andicap of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; this • winner of the Ashburton Cup to carry 71b extra, and of the Ashburton Cup and Racing Club Handicap, 101 b extra. | mile. .>■ 5. Consolation Handicap of 20. sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 1 mile. /j RULES AND REGULATIONS. ] 1. There must be three or more entcids for each event or there will be no ra6e. 2. No entry will be received except’"bn the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards* 6f whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying ou| the above programme to be final. | 3. Canterbury Jockey Club racing Tula strictly adhered to. 4. A district horse shall mean ara horse that has been commonly residentJp the Ashburton County previous to August Ist, 1883, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by who has resided in the said County during the same period. 5. Qualification fee, £2 3s; members of the A.R.O. free, 7. Acceptances and sweeps to be pai,d to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 16th. ] 8. Five per cent, will be deducted front the gross of all moneys payable,- in .ac cordance with this programme, for ex penses of the course. , S. SAUNDERS, au!7 Secretary