The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER lOihSfi

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Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dog? found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech dressmaker, BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, BEGS to Inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and county that she has opened business on her own account, and solicits a share of patronage. Mrs Meech will sustain her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710 rpH® PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of matMmatical science, and by carefully smdyiu„ the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and It is this ; to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt xq Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jar friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices; £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, proportion. 4 0 ( etc, in As no margin is allowed for risk of jclnd, orders at these prices will be sxs onted for CASH. ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS and clothiers VSHBTJRTON. HAVES & CO. jjjA VE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the reputation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES From the best English and Colonial Manufacturers. • OSB* Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear 1 in the courseVtf a few days. HAYES & CO. READY-MONEY DRAPERS ABCADE. 0 y >8 'g B 8 ie st



c S iveyor, Civil B. BOOKS AND SONS Architects, mL EaursEERS, Vax/tators, Licensed SußViroßS, and Laud Brokers, triangle, WAKANUI road Ashed R'l'CN- Convcyai ll * so3 ' rnINWALD AND MOUNT SOMER f |J RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, * Lrofa« t»i. m pro -eed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to hSX i. tim. «* I “L t ?Z Z Christchurch, or may return in time tor ihn last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. , JOHN HOOD OUNT SOMERS & METHYEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the adereigned will run a Coach each Mon iy Wednesday and Saturday, starting at jon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount'Somers, r Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, tnere ,nnMting with Duffs Ooachfrom Methven turning same evening. I ares Spring irn, 2sf return, 3s; Alford Borest, 4s, turn, 6s. T niX POWDER destroys bugs, k fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other ects, whilst quite harmless to domestic mals. In exterminating beetles the cess of this powder is extraordinary. 1> perfectly clean in apph^tion. , article you purchase is KEATINU imitations are noxious and Ineffectual ’ in tins, 6d, is, and 2s 6d each, by^ 3 STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger —Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of ITERTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONGBEAOH. Fee : £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, cr Young Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass ’ Will Stand during the Season at ONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at LEMINGTON on Wedneediya and Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s- A reduction will be made i more than two mares. ires will be grazed free to January but no responsibility incurred. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horse srkin Warbeck 11. riLL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwa’d. Pedigree. [e is by the celeurated Perkin rbeck (imp), out of Miss- Kate (imp), kin Watbeck was got by Adventurer, t Bumble Kite, by VoUigenr—Sweet r, by Stockwell —Eglantine, by Flying cbman —A z ilia, by Oatton-Annot 3 bv Asht .n— Lamia, by Gohann*. by Aewminster. dam Palma, Smilins. Newmmster by Touchstone, . Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by rentnrer, her dam Sporting Life, by me Minister—Cand ewick, etc , etc. n examination of his pedigree w-11 w that he possesses a double vein of famous Adventorer blood, and is one the very b-st bred animals in the ithetn Hemisphere. ’erms: Three guineas, due on Ist uary, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay aat first service. For further par ilars apply tDWARD GATES. SYONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. COKTAININO 3 THICKS AND DELUSIONS "WITH CARDS , MARVELLOUS coin tricks, e performance of which only a common pack of cards and tbe ordinary colas of the realm are needed. ALL EULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of USING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, ic., And over TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS, abated, explained, and made simple, ;b » catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. , over 300 pages and illustrated wit ' over 300 woodblocks. Bothjbooks mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRlDE nical FIGURES DANCK to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. WIZARD OF MB NORTHS tANGBABLE PACK OF CARDS fnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. r . stamps taken at par; post omc ,nd postal notes preferred. If * ApP 1 colonies are sent add 2d in the suuiinf mge. Notice. —To advertise our bnstnesi for a short time send • Ae whole of tin >entioned articles to one address pos 2s 6d. Address all orders: X & CO , 401 George street, Bydn«v k Box 41, King street, Poet Office.



Public Notices 9 8 B 1 ) I r i J j BEOOM VILLA, Wakanui Eoad. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thoroug ■. grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy., Die., and C'ompos’n), with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, <xt the most modered terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if snfficient en couragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692 THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat. Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured by LAMPLUUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE ‘’lt saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me,' 1 O Fiztoekalo, Correspondent of Afcm- Chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tes xinony enclosed with each hr.ttle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life- I* allays thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood. J- S, Purdy, Esy., writes:—‘ I would rather go short cf anything than this never- facing travellers’ friend.” 9862 i SB BURTON PERM ANE N 7" A BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Cell, 5 per vent. per annum fo three months, and cent, per an non If Sxcd tor 0 months or over J WARD, Barker. Office Arcade Ohamoera, tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. TAM NHV LANDING COAL, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICKS Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial solicited. R. S.~BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street. FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING IS HE Undersigned has JO ST LANDED, J- ex Ruapehu, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FISHING TACKLE, Compr sing RODS, MINNOWS, FLIES, and all other Tackle, of the very best quality. Also FISHING BOOTS, LEGGINGS, From the best makers. These Goods have been indented by Mr Sbury, and specially selected by my agent. I have also landed a Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, All of which I offer to the Public at Specially Low Prices. WILHELM ZANDER, TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON. HGRIS3SELTCH AND CO., • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ol British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience* and attend to the prompt realisation ol Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Oitmcß to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance In Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References —Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, I London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or Information on application jSjJ ATCHWAKERS tj EWEIItRS, GH-GH . O J r JD A per day to be made by per £l * D ofctt sous of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New easiness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment s particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions mails' ree. Now Is the time—don't delay, bui write to os at once. Address Stinsois IM Po Pn-Hanfl Maine United SXatei ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges Lom th< urinary organs in either sex (acquired o: constitutional), gravel and pains In thi back. Guaranteed tree from mercury Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all chemist and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drag Go., Lino eale by the wh



Business Notices mflK PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist In commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money frusta, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jresh appointments of Trustees on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoir edg 2. All proposed investments ar considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest_fnlfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY, 1885 £195,000 Estimated acmes or cnarges van existing regulations auu an luiuimmivu .......... from the Public Trnstee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX- LEAN, Dec. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY Lf i'\ I'3 8 Mfib y sT’ £\ 111 CH. hi ? m mt MS sc & *2? ■K ai v/' ,p, q •mSSIiiSS !i c 1 c ; ’ r Capital t 1,000 nr FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWE T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AfTENT \SUBTTKTO v AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Age [N placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor boos to draw Special attention to the fact that the material snrround ng the inner chain of metallic substances is Impregnated with a chemical solution, larmless iu itself, and yet containing ti anic rowers, which generate a continuous hzht current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains all the virtues of i miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like so many of the so-called lectric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are ncomplete In the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor iroduce galvanic effects. This Necklet is the outcome of a long-continued series of investigating .xueriments by that well known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is the highest Europesn authority on all diseases of vomen and children The Lancet, the leading medical journal of the world, says : “ The fact that he discovery and Invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Kursteiner is a lufficient guarantee that a means has at lost been discovered which will save the ives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mothers. Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five Jears with Ihe roost Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent and In the [Jnited States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians In ;heir daily practice. It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by ffiousanda of mothers during the jafnfnl period of the teething cf Infants Every Jay brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose lives might have been laved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period 3 f dentition, by its nerve-giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Dough Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who invokes its aid, Ur Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD * CO., Auckland, his sole scents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets from whom only ,ev can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, lint, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one ecklet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet is handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal jte, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address—J CONROD & CO., P. O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. ETr DRINK Bestfeas, £ (£> Co 1 N THE Qr\m sir; bLIm □ ED PRICES THOUGH COPIED i BY ALL. M Packets ■h 2 !*’ jB, 3/- m AWARDED /- BOXES 4 NELSON MOAT HALF CHCH CHESTS prjb 6£> industrial gazette The Wending is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster of proat experience, and lias had a special training in the art." timaru herald. Tins firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, as the article they offer is -superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony. 1 PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and mender." PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND ,WELLI N CION, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, A EVERYWHERE



/25 REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not Belling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Dawsot and Co.’s Watch, No. 106113, for which they charge £3 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s. Inspection invited. J . F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, chkistchdbob; £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Oo.*a Watch No. ÜBO9B, for which they charge £6 15a* and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to bo £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceablo etan*' s more wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers I sell at £6 10s, Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. £2s REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Best Manufacture” engraved on it, was ever made in England. This Watch is a Geneva Watoh. I have all material for Watches beating the above name, and X am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHBISTCH ÜBCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with our prices We are sending direct from onr Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English irfsver. capped and jewelled, for £3. Our extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled for £4 10s. The very best English Levers ever madj for £6 10s. These Watches are sent to any part of New Zealand free of any extra charge. One month’s trial allowed, and money returned if not good value. The above Watches are sold by retail dealers for double the amount. In addition to the above, we have a large afsortmem- of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we are selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘‘Hall marked" English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver coats, from £1 sa. Ladies’ English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 10s. A SPECIALITY. We have just received from onr Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE LEVER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to Bnpply yon with a first-class English Lever Clock direct from onr Factory on to your own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the_ beat materials, with cut steel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order for 8s 6d, and we will forward you one in return. The money returned if not approved of. All our Watches and Clocks are examined and regulated and warranted from two to five years. Our business being done entirely for cash, therefore, in purchasing yonr goods from us you have not to pay for other people’s bad debts. We have no hawkers, and have no connection with any other business in New Zealand. Onr only place of business is at 261, High street, Christ church, onr Watoh Factory. Clerken well, London, and onr Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLE 1 S, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured onr premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we are doing a large amount of manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than oar expenses by our handwork, it enables ns to sell onr goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. PTRATZ & CO: Ate their own manufacturers. J. F. STRATZ & CO Are their own Importers. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. And are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale Price. 18*886



Public Announcements. rjIINWALD AGING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. G. N. Grigg and Wbkin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Beales—B. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12.30. I. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sots One and a half mile, over 6 flights o f hu'dles. about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50a from the stake. Nomination 10s, acceptance, ss. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 so vs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of htndle« about 3ft 6in high. Post entrance 103. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the • Club. Weight lOst. 3. TIN WALD CUP, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a half mile. Second hone to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16s, acceptance 15s. 4. TBOT*TING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. No weight under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, ss. 6, MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age; Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. BELLING HACK. RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Post entry, 10s Weight ftst up. 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs. ! One mile. Entrance 10s. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10s. For horses that have never won pnblic money. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except under the following conditions— That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dec d-d by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2. C. J.C. New Rules will be in force 3. The Races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district from the Ist of October to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district during the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the south by the Orari. 6. 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. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fo es age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add eased Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER lllh Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18tb. Acceptances and Maiden Entries most be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. CYfilL. JEPEJ-ON", 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS .FOE SPRING SEASON. AT |the approach of another Season the Public are invited oir FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION, We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previ us occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms tho Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder; On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be OPEN..till 9 p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WARy-IIOU E PRICE. HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHKISTCHUECH. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, r Manager,



Sporting. A SHBURTON spring"meeting. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Praal dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stiff Stewards, H. Fried lander, W. B. Dob shire, J C. N Qrigg, B. fried landor, F W, C Walker, Drs Boss and ’ Treasurer—D. Thomas; Clerk • the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk .of the Course, A. Heweon; Handi f cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooka, M. ? Stitt and Dr Leahy 1 First race to start at 1 p.m. , FIRSTDAY. i County Huedlb Rack, of 30 both ; oyer six flights of hurdles, about JUt 6in high ; nomination, 1 sot ; act^p* 1 tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive ' 6 sovs from the stake. liioile. District horses only. Welteb Handicap, of 45 sots ; semi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 -lovs minimum weight, 10st. Second hofio to receive 5 sovs from the stake. ; Fbr horses that have never won morethan 25 sovs in one event on the flat. ’ 3 miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. ' mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. 1£ mile. District horsee only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to he made to the Secretary immediately, after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction imm<* diately after the race for 15'sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. J mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. 2, Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive 10 sovs frost the stake mile. 3 Ladies’ Pris.se, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1£ mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Parse is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any su pins to go to the funds of the Club £ mile. 5 Flying 1 j andicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. £ mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to Idle Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. I mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No 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 cot this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that has 1 been commonly resident In the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said dlatr ct during the same period. 3. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable In accord ■ ance with this programme for expenses the course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the fundi of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horses and colors of rider, and la the hands of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) no* lator than 9 p. m. on Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Thursday December 9 ' 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handi caps must be made to the Secretary not* later than 9 p.m. on Monday, December' 6, 1886. Acceptances for the second, day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing of the first day’s racing. 0. C.FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIB m.W SPRING GOODS, And are making a very fine display of mil- in fry, mantlets, costumes, and ail the varied textures and style io NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT iVreplete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHINCt lOBNri; MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, , Chbistchuboh, One ShiUing off the Pound fig oub,