The Ashburton Guardian.

VOIi. V.—No. !397

ashburton; we n\ spay November 3. !*-<■

TRICE—ONE PENNY



S veyor, Civil C E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Jivix. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed StTRVEJOKS, AND LAND BROKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashburton. Conveyances TIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMER 8 RAILWAY. ftSOTTN? SOMERS AND OAYENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Cftach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morninfr train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r-tnrn in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. lQ JOHN HOOD Mount somers & methven ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, I§Bs, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, ior Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, there . onnectlng with Duffs Coach from Methven retaining same evening. Fares —Spring- burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HTX. 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 rs imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Sold in tins. 6d, Is, and 2a 6d each, by chemists. 1 A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. 100 CONTAINING TRICKS AND DELUSIONS -WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a rommcn pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ATT. FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, 4c., And over 200 TRICKS WliH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue d English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, 4e. Covering over 300 pnges and illustrated wit over 300 woodblocks. Both,books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANCE, to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS onderfnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free, N.S.W. stamps taken at par; pest office Jera and postal netea preferred. Iff'imps other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling r exchange, TASK Notice —To advertise our business i will for a short time send * ae whole of the ove mentioned articles to one address post Id f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: , YORK 4 CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street. Post Office Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established in Ootagon Chambers, Rosa’ Buildings,oppoti e Town Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, L.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and la acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty In the United States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer frem Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor’s method of care as it will, If properly applied, lelieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly In the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To each he would scy, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine yonr cose. If It is curable, he will tell you sa; If it iB not, he will tell yon that; for he will not undertake a case unless ho is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost • yon nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yonreelvos that the Doctor understands your case. Dr S. cores Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are sffibted by any of the following complaiufe, —Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain in the side and hack lenchorrea, etc, etc. —I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to mo will receive my honest opinion cf their complaints. No experimenting.. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr HJ. Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12, N.B All Medicine ne cessary for a complete cure can be sunt free from observation on receipt, of ymptomi.,



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. X HEREBY give Notice that all Doge 1 found interfering with Sheep on thie Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 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 rpHE PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studyiu CT 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 ■vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jjr .viands and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in oar nsnal First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits ... ... ... 40 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be ass ented for CASS ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. I HAYES & CO. -ygpA VE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OP SOMMER GOODS ■ AND General Drapery Which will he 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. HAYES & CO. READY-MONEY DRAPERS, arcade.



Public WoWcrt HULIES!SE.Lj.w. AND CO., • WEAVERS’ HALL, a WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, .8 SHIPPING AND COMMISSION a MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British - and Continental Goods upon 2J per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation ot Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission, Oia«rs 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 Banka. 1 Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, 1 and any necessary samples or information on application I 35 BROOM VILLA, 1 Wakanci Load. MlSti BTEANR still continues receive Pupils, and thorough. ; grounds them in English (Gran , Geo , Histy., Die., and Compos’n.) with 1 accomplishments of Music, Sing 1 French, and Drawing, at the most modtral 1 terms. Evening lessens in any or all» these could be resumed if sufficient en ci uragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692 THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured hy LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE li lt saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.’ —O Fiztgerald, C irrespondeut of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tes iraony enclosed with each bottle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst iri a remarsable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. S. Purdv, Esy., writes:—‘T would la’her go short cf anything than this never-faffing travellers’ friend.’’ 9862 AS H BURTON PEII MA N ENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of 4$ pot cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent. per annum to three months, and x ..er cent, por tonus if died tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Miuager, Office Arcade Cumy-reis, x'nrnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W, McLaren andTekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. B. S. - BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street, FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING mHE Undersigned has 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. 1 have also landed a Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, All of winch I offer to the Public at pecialiy Low Prices. * WILHELM ZANDER, ’OBACCONIST& HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON. ATCHMAKERS EWELLERS A. I iGH CH—CH, O"I trr\ per day to be made by per- 1 u eSitt sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New i, oualneas. All meet with wonderful sue uesa. 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 «nd girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mallo ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson i««Do Poland Maine United S’ate* 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 tree from mercury Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co., Line sale allthe wh



Business Notices rpH E PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administratlos. 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 ; thns, 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 are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony Is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figured : 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and all inhumation may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN. Doc. 5,1885. 1 7 Local Agont at Christchurch. T HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY JAMT ERBiiPY LIHANCH. m Vapi.s’ CP >*s9 Capital i l.aooon FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEP TED AT THE LOW! T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson aoknt ASTimnm)'' 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 Phyei.ians The Greatest Discovery of the Age IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor bees to draw Special attention to the fact that the material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet containing tbanic t ewers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and 1s therefore not a useless article like so many of the so-called electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requii emonta, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet Is the outcome of a lot g-oontinued series of Investigating experiments by that well known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is ihe highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancet, the leading medical journal of the world, says “ The fact that the discovery and invention of these JSecklots is announced by Di* Kursteiner la a sufficient guarantee that a means has at bst been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety uf many mothers.” Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years with the most Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and In the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians In their daily practice. It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething of infanta. 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 of dentition, by its nerve-giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Cough Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who invokes its aid. Fr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD <*ir CO., Auckland, his sole agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can he obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one Necklet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet la a handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address-J. CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. Bestfeas, £ PrlO X.E THOUGH J COPIED BY ALL Packets AWARDED Boxes HALF CHCH CHESTS N 2 INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE * Tlio blending is entirely attended to Viv Sir Nelson himself, who is a Taster of groat experience, and has had a special Iraininit in the art. * TIMARU HERALD. ■ This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, S 3 the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony." PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster ami Blender," PRICES 2/> 2 /*' jTELSONjdDftT^'jN^ PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND .WELLI NGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, DU NED IN, A<*E?rrs everywhere



£2s 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 Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113, for which they charge £3 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s, Inspection invited. J. E. STEATZ & CO., 261, 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 los, and state in their guarantee the r' gulai re’ail piice to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, stance 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. £ 2 5 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 I have all material for Watches bea'ing the above name, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. E. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRISTCH URCH. 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 Lover, 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 monih’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 casts, 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 LEVER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to supply yon 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 i- r 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 your 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, H : gh street, Christ church, onr Watch Factory. Clerken wefi, London, and onr Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. E. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEt S, 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 cf 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. F. STRATZ & CO; Are their own manufacturers, J. F. STRATZ * CO. Are their own Importers. J. P. STRATZ & CO. Aro their own Retail Dealers. ind are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale Price. 18*886 ;



Public Announcements. rjWWALD AGING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vic,-Presidents —J. O. N. Grigg and Wi kin. Judge—Mathew Btitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer —V ark Sco't. Clerk of Scales—R. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 30. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 eovs. One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomination 10a, acceptance, sa. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sovs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of haidie" about 3ft 6ia high. Post entrance 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight lOat. 3. TINWALD CUP, a handicap of 30 sova. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16a, acceptance 15a. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake No weight under lOat. Nomination 10a, accept* ance, sk. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sova. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10a. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10a. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. BELLING HACK RACE of 10 sots. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any snrplns to go to the funds of the Club. Post entry, 10s Weight Set np. 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 ccnditions—Th it all disputes, claims, ard 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 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 dnring the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the south by the Orari. 5. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the courea. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANOEa All Nominations to be accompanied by fa 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.xn. on SAIURDAY, DECEMBER 11th Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries must be in the bands of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. cn Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. CYRIL JEPHSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON. AT ithe approach of another Season the Public are invited oar 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 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 wil- be CPEN.jtill 9 p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHKISTCHUECH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. 0, BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. J)ACINQ SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886, President, E, G. Wright, ; Yice-ftid* dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthow-jßtitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B.Dea shire, J. C. N Grigg, R, Friedlandfr. W. C, Walker, Drs Rosa and- T tnlij * f Treasurer—D. Thomas; ■ . desk -r-i • ! the Scales, M. Friedlander; dark of 1 the Course, A. Hewson; Hildi* cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooka,-M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Rack, of 30 sotn J over sis Sights of hurdles, din high ; nomination, 1 soy ; deoep tance, 1 sor. Second horse to reeorya 5 sovs from the stake. ndfo. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs; nomij nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 SOTS minimum weight, lOst. Second hone to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won more ftp» 25 sovs in one event on the flat '2 miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of. U . sovs ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from tbestake. 1£ mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sots. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sot. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. mile. District hones only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction itnmc* 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; nomine* tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ sov. } mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovu; over eight flights of hnidles, about 3ft Gin high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. f 2, Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sova nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive 10 sots from the stake mile. 3 Ladies’ Pc use, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riden. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1J 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’ Purse is run. The winner to be sold imme* diately after the race for 10 sovs,any su plus to go to the funds of the Club £ mile. 5. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomtna tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from tbestake. Jmile. 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. 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, OB whom they may appoint; their dedalow on all points connected with carrying dak this programme to he final. 2. A '-latrict horse shall mean any bone that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from Jnly Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has redded in the said distr ct during the same period. 3. Five per cent will be deducted bom the gross of all moneys payable In accord ■ ance with this programme for expenses the course. 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 hone, and colors of rider, and In the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not later than 9 p.m. on Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps 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. C. FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballamyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIR N:W SPRING GOODS. And are making a very fine display of MiLiiNhRY, mantles, costumes, and all the varied textures and style In NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. IHE Ob NTS DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MENS MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, off the Pound {qr Quh.