The Ashburton Guardian.

VOJL. V.—No. 1395

ASHBURTON7 MONDAY KOYEMBEB 1. Ihbfi

'PRICE—ONE PENNS'



Business Notices. NOTI OR TO OWNERS OP DOGS. T HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs Jl_ 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 DEEBSMAEEE, 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 diet reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710 rpHE PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of science, and by carefully Btudyiu„ 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 the luxury of a Pkbpbcx Pm ■vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jar .fiends and the public generally that uis 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 ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion, As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be axs onted for CASH ONLI. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. HAVES & CO. VE JUST RECEIVED • LARGE SHIPMENTS OP SOMMER 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. Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear in the course of a few days. r i r s 1 HAYES & CO ; eeady-money deapees I. e ARCADE. h n k y n is r e 3. a 3, ;e B. a -36 cl e- at of



S t eyor, Civil c B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, jxvrx, BaorsMßS, Vaavatobs, Licensed SuBVETOES, AMD IiAMD BECKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD ASHBUBTOM. Conveyances Tinwald and MOUNT SOMER 8 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed byooach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire.* JOHN HOOD M OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the cnderslgned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somess, !or Sprlngburn and Alford Forest, there . onnecting with Duff's Coach from Methven j etnrnlng same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2s, return, 3a; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 * T. HEX. Public Announcements. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the | success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. , the article yon purchase is KEATING ra imitations are noxious ana ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. * A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, LOO For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection ot AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, 4c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH. CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and mads simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &s. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated w.t over 300 woodblocks. Potb books mailee free for Is. JACK AND BIS BRIDE. Mecnanical FIGURES DANCK to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. rma WIZARD OF THE NORTHS CHANGEABLE PACK UF CARDS onderfnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. B.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office iera' and postal notes preferred. If f -ampa other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling ■ exchange. , . Takb Notice. —To advertise onr business i will for a short time send t -ie whole of the ove mentioned articles to one address post id f r2s 6d. Address all orders: , YORK & CO., 401 George street, Bydnev. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office, Dr Speer’s IBIVATB DISPENSARY, now r permanently established in Octagon hambers, Boss’ Buildings, opposite Town Isli DUNEDIN, for the Scientific ad ’Speedy Care of Chronic, Nervous, ad Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu ir Graduated Physician, educated at larvard College. U.S. He has devoted lifetime to, and Is acknowledged to be be most expert Physician in his specialty i the United States. Young men and fiddle-aged Men, who suffer frem Ner ous and Physical Debility, Loss of , Eusrvy and Memory, Eruptions on the | Pace, Mental Depression, Kidney and bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma ,lam, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Pits, Spinal Disease, St Vilns’ Dance, jiver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired >f taking mineral drugs, will do well to some and try the Doctor’s method of cure _as It will, If properly applied, lelleve ;hem of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly Ln the use of vegetable remedies. Many sre they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such he would say, come and be healed, [t matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your cose. If Ris curable, he will tell you sa . if Rla not, he will tell you that; for he will not undertake a case unless he la confident of effecting a cute. It will cost you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr b. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints, —Cold extremities, weak stoipache, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, consi.-pa or and Indigestion, pain in the side and bsci leuchorrea, etc, etc. —T wish it distinctly understood that I do not cl aim to perfortt Impossibilities, or to have a mkaculoui power. All applying to me will receiv* my honest opinion of their complaints No experimenting, I will guarantee i positive cure lu every case I undertake or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Offici or by letter, FREE. Charges Moderate Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Cffici Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne oessary for a complete cure can be sen free from observation ou receipt c ymptoms,



Public HGIU.ESSELIOH A f . WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1865. Ship to order any description ot 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. Oi tines 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 Rondon and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or Information on application 1 35 BROOM YILLA, Wakandi Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy, Die., and Compos’n). with accomplishments of Music, Sing French, and Drawing, at the ‘most 7 1 iod’tvut terms. Evening lessons in any or all * these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPE MING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692 rHE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly mred by LAMPL'JUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my life, for the ever had obtained a strong hold on me. —O Fiztgeraud, C jrreapondeut of Man •hestcr Guardian, in Albania. Abundant nedicrl tes imouy enclosed with each Kttle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident o Tropical and Colonial life- It allays hirst in a remarkable manner and cools ind vitalises ihe blood, J. b, Pukdy, £sy., wriu t‘T would iathor go shoit .f anything than this never-fai-ing raveliets’ friend.’’ 0862 A SB BURTON PERM AN UN l\. building & investment SOCIETY. The above Society pays .interest at rate of por cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 pe r cent, par annum fo throe mouths, and yer cent, per annua if fixed tor B months or over J WARD, Manager. Office;- Arcade t’hamceia, Gurnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. TAM NOW LANDING COAL, ex W. McLaren and Tckapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &o. A Trial so'icited. R. S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street. FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING rjiHE Undersigned baa JUST LANDED, J- ex Ruapehu, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FISHING TACKLE, Comprising 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 Shury, and specially selected by my agent. I have also landed a Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, All of which I oiler to the Public at Specially Low Prices WILHELM ZANDER, TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON. ATOB MAKERS in /«D pi „„ QA per day to be made by per* ot-L *■*-» sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New ) ouainesa. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment a particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions malic ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Rtinsoi in«Do F< *lland Maine United S^atei ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges from thi urinary organa In either sex (acquired o: constitutional), gravel and pains in th< back. Guaranteed tree from mercury Sold In boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemist and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietora, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug 00., Lino sale c sllthe wh



Business Notices iaa PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. , t. .m 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 Trusts, 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 }resh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honesty fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. Phis will be shewn by the following figures : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY OAHTER Blift Y BRAM OH . •;V/. €■ fif/p: t.h T y M'/fm. *?TA *!!.**• ED i 859. Capital k. 1,000 on FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW!- George Jameson, AIQENT ashbttrto-? RISKS ON GROWING T CURRENT RATES. AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by tho, Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Age [N niacin® the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor bees to draw Special attention to the fact that the material surround ng the inner chain cf metallic rebalances is Impregnated with a chemical solution, iarmless in itself, and yet containing ibaiiic powers, which generate a continuous icht current of galvanism, and tho Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of i miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like so many of the so-cal ed dectrio appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are ocomplete in the most essential requirements, ahd cannot generate galvanism nor produce gaivanic effects. This Necklet is the outcome of a long-continued series of investigating 'xneriments by that well-known and nninent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kurstelner, who is ihe highest Europesn authority on all diseases of women 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 Kurstelner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the ives of millions of children, and relievo the anxiety of many mothers. Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five vears with the roost Wonderful Success In England, on the Continent, and in tho United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians In :heir daily practice. It is needless to comment on tho anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething of infants Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet, In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period nf dentition hV its nerve-giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Ooueh Scarier 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 aeents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only - can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, «int. barely covering the cost of importation, and is within tho reach of all, as one eckiet 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 >te, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address— J CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z, (9 e^DRINKe Bestfeas, q) Co IN THE •i EjrJSp n OraJQ £TC THOUGH J COPIED m by all ff Packets pu Re gt^NTEnir’U?: XU Pf rv AWARDED BOXES I'tItLSON^OAT & Co HALF ,OV? u>\r CHCH crib CHESTS e£> J «sc» N.Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE • The hlendimj is entirely attended to hv Mr Nelson liimsclf, who is a Taster of great oxyevionce, and has had a special training in the art. ' TIMARU HERALD -1 Tiris firm deserves tlio sup port of all purchasers of Tea, »3 tho article they offer is superior to anything wo hare j ot seen in this Colony. ■ PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender.” P R 1 C ES 2/8, 3/- 4, PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELL! NGTON. CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDIN, agents evekvwhere



£2 5 REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we me not selling exactly the same kind of English Levers fot; £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart -Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No 105U3, for which they charge £3 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10a. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 2GI, High street, CHRISTCHURCH; £ 2 5 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 15a, and state in their guarantee the r< gulat retail pi ice to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, stan< s rac e wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. £25 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 Wateh. I have all material for Watches bearing the above name, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, UROH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with onr prices We are sending direct from onr Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English Lever, capped and jewelled, for £3. Onr 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 assortment, 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 cas.s, from £1 ss. 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 cf ENGLISH-MADE LEYER CLOCKS, ihe first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to supply you with a first-class English Lever Clock direct from our Factory on to your own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the best materials, with ent steel piniens, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order f r 8s 6d, and we will forward you one ia 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 your goods from us you have not to pay for other people’s tad 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 Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, and our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JBWELLEPS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our 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 our expenses by our handwork, it enables us to sell onr goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. P. STRATZ i 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



[IN WALD ACISGr ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. C. N. Giigg and Wikin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter —Dr I<eahy. Treasurer —Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David Jackson. Haudicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 30. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 eova One and a half mi!e, over 6 flights of horflles. about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from tie stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance, 6s. 2i NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 so vs. One and a hair mile. Over 6 flights of her die” about 3ft 6ia high. Post entrance 10a. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Clnb. Weight 10it. 8. TIN WALD GDP, a handicap of 30 aovs. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16a, acceptance 16s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive £os from the stake. No weight nndsr lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, ss. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10a. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cnp winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. SELLING HACK RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any snrplns to go to the funds of the Olnb. Post entry, 10s Weight Bst np 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs. One mile. Entrance 10i. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10s. For horses that have never won public money. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1, No entry will be received except under the following conditions—l hit all-disputes, claims, aid objections arising out of the racing shall be dec d* dby 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 Rnles 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 vho has resided in the district daring the same period. 4, The distiist above mentioned is hounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the sonth by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expens? a of the cjurae. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the (Jlub. NOMINATIONS AND ACCEPTANCES, All Nominations to be accompanied by fees age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add eased Scott’s Hotel. Tmwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER ll>h Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries must be in the hands of the Stcretarv, at Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, not later (ban 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 188 G. cYsiiCi j: 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOB SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public are invited o .r FIRST GREAT DISPL\Y OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION, We have great pleasure in'toning this invitation, as ve have nevtr exhibited on any previ ns occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms the Specious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder. Cn this Special Occasion the Ware house will be SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. LIMITED, Cashel Street CHRISTCHURCH. R. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. C. BUOWN, Manager.



Sporting. J^ACING QLtFH SPRING MEETING. . THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, . December 9th and .10th, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, ; * Vice-Prerf*» dent, J. Grigg; Judge, Matthew Stitt- Stewards, H. Friedlander, ~W. B. Damt shire, J. C. N Grigg, B. Pried landerv W. C. Walker, Drs Boss, and Leahy y Treasurer—D. Thomas j Clerk m the Scales, M. Friedlarider; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewson; Handi capped, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, H. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m, FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Rack, of 30 dots; oyer six flights of hurdles/ about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 bov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sots from the stake. 1£ mila District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sots ; nomi nation, 1 sot ; acceptance, 14 sots minimum weight, lOst Second hone to receiTe 5 sots from the stake. For horses that have never won more fl»«» 25 sots in one event on the. flat. 2 miles, 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 12. sots ; nomination, 1 sot ; acceptance 3 sots. Second horse to receive 10 sots from thestake. mile. 4. County Plats Handicap, of 40 sots. nomination; 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile. District hones only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 son; catch weights; nomination, 1 aov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction Imme 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 Gin 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 from the stake mile 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs, mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisator 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 surplus to go to the funds of the Club | mile. 5” Flying Handicap, 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 the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration-of weights. 1 mile. ROLES 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 out this programme to be final. 2. A 'District horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, rad op to the da*e of the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said district 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-coarse. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and col- ra of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) riot later than 9 p.m. om. Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicSps will be declared on Thursday December 2 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. C. O. FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIR KE W SEEING GOODS, And are making a very fine display of MILLINERY, MaNTLKS, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. THE GENT'S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MENS MEROERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CHRISTCHURCH* One Shilling off the Pound for Ouh*