The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V —No. 1406

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13. 1886

PRICE—ONE PENNY 2 *



Pub ic Announcements. NOT!OK TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sned for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech deessiakeb, 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 Jjp HE problem solved. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studyiu*, 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 enjoy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt vo 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 W 6 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 apoi Suits ® Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at ttyese prices will be 3XB onted for CASH ONLY. Several- large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS and clothiers ASHBURTON. HAVES & CO. JJAVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OF 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. [ Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear i course_of a few days. HAYES & CO. *’ READY-MONEY DRAPERS, ARCADE. :o ty CB ps 3g !BS he ?•



s veyor, Civil C 35, FOOKS AND SONS Architects, ■rra. Vai/tatom, Licensed SuH.VEJTOB.B, AND XiAND BROKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD AsHBUKTON. Conveyaneea mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMEB r J[ RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time tor the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. . JOHN HOOD M' SOMERS & METHVEN OUNT ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will ran a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Sprlngbntn and Alford Forest, there onnwtlng with Doffs Coach from Methven returning same evening Fares-Sprlng bum, 257 return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, 6S> T. HIX ~7~ EATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, V fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other sects, whilst quite harmless to domestic dmals. In exterminating beetles the iccess of this powder is extraordinary, is perfectly clean In e article you purchase is KEATINu Imitations are noxious and ineffectual )ld In tins. 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by lemlats. STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger— Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of W A TEUTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOW BY AND LONQBEACH. Fee : £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Yeung Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Salurdavs, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made on more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist, but no responsibility incurred. 4 JOHN GRIGG, 10 0 ”94 Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. .... stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree [e is by the celebrated Perkin ■beck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp), kin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, i Bumble Kite, by Voltigeor—Sweet r, by Stockwell —Eglantine, by Flying chman —Azilia, by Oatton Annot s . by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanna. entnrcr ‘ y Ni wia’nster, dam Palma, SmlVlns. Newminster by Touchstone, i Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by rentarer, her dam Sporting Life, by me Minister—Candiewick, etc , etc. .n examination of his wll w that he possesses a double vein of famous Adventurer blood, and is one the very best bred animals in the ithern Hemisphere. 'erms; Three guineas, due on Ist uar y, 1887. Grooroage free, sa, pay aat first service. For farther par dais apply EDWA RD GATES A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 100 TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MABYBLLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. at.t. FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, 4c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING apparatus. All illustrated, explained, and made simple with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Covering Games, Toys, 4e. over 300 pages and illustrated wit over 300 woodblocks. Both'books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Tyrar.mminal FIGURES DANCE to MUSK and keep perfect time la 3d each, the pair 2b. the WIZARD OP THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidit, Is 2d. post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post omc jrders and postal notes preferred. If • imp tf other colonies ore sent add 2d in the abillin lor exchange. Takb Notice —To adveitiso our busmee we will for a short time send t je whole of th above mentioned articles to one address pot paid t t 2a 6d. Address all orders; H YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office i



PuMicNot’* BROOM VILLA, Wakandi Road. MISS STEANE still continued receive Pupils, and thorough grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy., Die., and Compos’n). with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the most moderai terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given. AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692 THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cared by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” O. Fiztqerali), Correspondent of Man chester Guardian , in Albania. Abundant medical testimony enclosed with each bcttle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life It allays thirst in a romaruable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. S. Pukdy, Esy., writes;—“l would lather go short cf anything than this never-fal’ing travellers’ friend.” 9862 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 pc’ tent, per annum fo three months, and jor cent, per annnn {{fixed for 6months or over. j ward, liar agor. Office:- Arcade Ohuo.t>eia, rfnrnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ox W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I_am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BEAN POTATOES, &c. c A Trial so’icited, B, S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depfit, West Street. Hgriesselich AND CO., . WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2i per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation cl Produce at. highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Or mini 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, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 35 FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING mHE Undersigned has JOST LANDED, -L 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 offer to the Public at pecialiy Low Prices. WILHELM ZANDER, TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EASf STREET ASHBURTON. ATCHMAKERS . <^S3EBE3£i&> tjEWELLERS, ft ro rtf. iCH GH Of „„ X? A P er day to be made by per sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New easiness. All meet .with wonderful suo oess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit irortb £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. Fall particulars and Instructions malls ree. Now Is the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson xn «Do P<»tl»nd Maine United Statei ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs In either sex (acquired oi constitutional), gravel and pains In the back. Guaranteed free from mercury Sold in boxes 4s fid each, by all chemisti and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co., Lino sale by the wh



Business Notices mflE 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 commu 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 jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 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 of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will he shewn by the following figures :— * uuutoa ui n»vu paioviug *— * 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. HE PREMIER OOLONI L COMPANY ANTERBUPV BRANCH. ippr-. £ i’l: Sf». w ■; v ■■■ "0 Capital i 1,000 po : FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW! T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson agent asrburto v AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by tbe 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 begs to draw Special attention to the fact that the material surronnd nc the inner chain of metallic substances is impregnated with a chemical solution, .armless in itself, and yet containing tlianic rowers, which generate a continuous ight current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains all the virtues of .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 moat essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor .reduce galvanic effects. This Necklet la the outcome of a long-continued series of investigating xperimenta by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dp luguste Kursteiner, who is .he highest European authority on all diseases of romen and children The Lancbt, 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 ufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the ives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mothers. Although now to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five rears with tbe roost Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in the jnlted States, and are now constantly prescribed by the moat eminent physicians In heir daily practice. It is needless to comment, on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by houaanda of mothers during the painful period of the teething of infants. Every lay 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 reliet from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period .f dentition, by its nerve-giving force It wards off and prevents Measles Whooping ’’oueh Scar’et Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its nartyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who invokes its aid. Dr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD * CO., Auckland, his sole ’enta 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, dnt, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one eckiet'wlll 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 ote, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address-J, CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. DRINK* BesCTeas, I N THE/ LSQ DV/iwflinrmim ATe C OS pu Re lias,la P R I C ES ■h z h /- 3, a ty Packets R S' ’/ BOXES i 4, SWARDED m i -4 elsonmo/vt & Co HALF 85T CHCH CHESTS nrlb THOUGH COPIED BY ALL a iz industrial gazette • The blending is entirely attended to l.v Sir Nelson himself, who is a Taster of great experience, ami has had a special training in the art, TIMARU HERALD. • This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, is 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 Blender.” PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELL! NGTON,CHRISTCHURCH.DUHEDIN, ACF-ursf EVERYWHERE



REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not selling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113, for which they charge £3 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s; Inspection invited, J. F. STRATZ & CO., 261, High street, chribtchdrch; £2s REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and 00-’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular ra ( ail piioe to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, stands more 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. 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., 2CI, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with our prices We are sending direct from our Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English JLever. capped and jewelled, for £3. Onr extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled, for £4 10s. The very beat English Levers ever mad j 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 valne. 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 Bunting 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 coses, from £1 ss. Ladies* English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 10s. A SPECIALITY. We have just received from our Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE LBYER CLOCKS, the 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 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 cosh, 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. Our 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, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we ore doing a large amount of manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than our expenses by our handwork, it enables us to sell our goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F, STRATZ & 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



Business Notices. fJIINWALD JJAOIISG QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents —J. C. N. Grigg and Wikin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer —Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—B. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course —David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIBBT BACE TO START AT 12.80. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE BACE of 16 govs One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hurdles, about Sft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance,. ss. 2; NOVEL HURDLE EACH of 20 sovs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hmdle* about Sft 6in high. Post entrance 10a. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Olnb. Weight lOat. 8, TINWALD CUP, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a half mile Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16s, acceptance 16s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 16 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. No weight under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, 6s. 6, MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10a. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10a. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty: !7. SELLING 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 Bst up. 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs. One mile. Entrance 10a. 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—Th»t all disputes, claims, and objections arising oat of the racing shall be dec'dcdby the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected .with the carrying ont of this pro gramme to be final. 2. C. J.O. New Bnles 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 sdme 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 Olub. NOMINATIONS iKD ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fe es age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add-essed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER llih Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries must be in the hands of the - Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886, CYRIL JEPHSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOB SPRING SEASON. AT jthe approach of another Season the Public are invited our FIRST GREAT DISPLAY SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previous occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms tha Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder; On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be [9j p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHEISTCHUECH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. G. BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. JJAOINO jQtJJB. SPRING MEETING. THUBSDAY AND FRIDAY. December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E, G. Wright, y Y»c«-Prssl dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Stitt Stewards, H. Frledlander/ W."B.®a« shire, J. 0. N Grigg, B. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boas and Leahy; Treasurer—D. Thomas ; Clerk • the Scales, M. Friedlander; Cleric of the Course, A. Hewson; Bendi cappers, F. Cotton, 0. C. Fooks, H. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Rack, of 30«ffs; over six flights of hardies, about J3ft 6in high ; nomina'iou, 1 soy ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 so vs from the stake. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 soys;nojn/ nation, 1 soy; acceptance, 14 sovs minimum weight, lOst, Second hone to receive 5 soys from the stake. For* horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 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 Plats Handicap, of 40 sov*. nomination, 1 sot ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sova front the stake. mile. District horse* only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to pe made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction inline* diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the faods of the Club.* 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ aov. f mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 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 sova nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sova Second horse to receive 10 sova from the stake mile. 3. Ladies’ Pcbse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 soya; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Poise 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. 6 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 aov. Second horse to receive 5 sova from the stake. £ mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 aevs; 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 >o£ weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising ont of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their dedsloa on all points connected with carrying ont 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, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided In the said distr.’ ct dating the same period. 3. Five per cent will be dedaoted 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 fundi of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of hone, and colors of rider, and in the hands ol the Secretary (address —Ashburton) no* later than 9 p.m. on Monday Novombai 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Thursday December s 1886. Weights for the second day’* handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock OB 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 ev*a ing of the first day’s racing. 0. 0. FOOKS, Secretary - 1 a J. BaUantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIB NEW SEEING GOODS. And are making a veiy fine display d MILLINERY, MANTLES. 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 MSN# MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling ofi the Pound fit Cash,