The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. V.-N<> 1417

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 36. -*W)

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Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. J HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for an/ damage done, DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DEESSMAKEE, BURNETT SR, 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 fathiou and general excellence. 9710 fJIHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of matMuiatioal science, and by carefully suidyiu., 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 Pekfect Fnr \q Sen, at the lowest possible expense, it gives us much pleasure to Inform jjc ./lends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in onr 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 Kal apol Suits ... d 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, eto, in proportion. As no margin Is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be 9X3 outed for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. HAYES & CO. AYE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS o P SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery, Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the repu tation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES i Feom the Be'T English and Colonial Manufactdkers. ggT LOOK OUT FOR CUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO •READY MONEY DBAPEBS, ARCADE.



B vsyor. Civil 0 E. 3? GOES AND SONS Architects, '.‘ivn. Ehsibsbss, V al t tatoks, Liosnsud StTRVErOES, AND LAND BbCKEKS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashburton. Conveyances mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMEB £ RAILW AY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above C»ach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, 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 for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD M OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, (or Sptingbuin and Alford Forest, there connecting withDnffs Coach from Methven same evening. Fares—Spring bum, 2s, return, 3s; Aiford Forest, 4a, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HIX. 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 you purchase la KEATING S’ rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins. 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. *• The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11, WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwa’d. Pedigree He is by the cs eon God lom Perkin Warbeck (imp , out of Miss Kate (m-p). Perkin W. rb ck wan go bj idvenn.rer dam Bumb’e Kite, by Vo’ti>-nr-•-weet briar, by ht 1 citweii — Eglantine by flying Dutchman—£zdia, by Oat on—Anno! Lyle, by Ashton— Lamia, by G h-i; u . Adventurer by New minster, d -in Palma, by Emilias. Nevrmimder by Touchstone, dsm Beeswing. Mis* Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam bporting Life, by Prime Minister —Card ewick, etc , etc. An examimtion of h:s pedigree wll show that la possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms : Three guineas, dua on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES. STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of W A TEUTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND longbeach. Fee ; £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Young Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays acd 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. ’ JOHN GRIGG, 10*794 Proprietor A WONDERFUL BOOK FOB Is. CONTAINING O TRICKS AND DELUSIONS "WITH cards lo MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. AI.T. FOLLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, &c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and Amencan Novelties, Covering Games, Toys, &o. over 300 pages and illustrated over o' 0 wocdblocka • \7 it Poth books mailee free for Is. JACK HIS BRIDE. Mecnanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. B WIZARD OP THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK uF CARDS ierfnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity la 2d, post free. 5.W. stamps taken at par; post office 8 and postal notes preferred. If t amps ier colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling LChange. KB NOTICE — To advertise our business nil for a short time send I as whole of the 3 mentioned articles to one address post E r 2s fid. Address all orders: ORK <k CO., 401 George street, Sydney. jock Box 41, King street, Post Office;



Public Announcements. BEOOM VILLA, Wakanui Hoad. MISS STEANB still continues receive Pupi's, and thoroug . grounds them in English (Gram., Geo Histy, Die., and Compos’n ) with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the mod moderat terms. Evening less:ms 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 cured by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SAIINB “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” O Fiztoekald, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical ies imony enclosed with each hcttle. Ir. is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE or m r 'sl diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. I'- allays thirst in a remaraable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. S. Purdy, Esy., writer:— ‘T wculd rather go short cf anything than this nover-faPing travellers’ friend.” 9362 Ash burton pbumahen 7 BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rat aof 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 po* cant, per annum fo three months, and /or cent, per anntrn If fixed for 6 months or over j ward, .Vlsr vger. Office;- Arcade Clian.ceis, xtnrnet treet NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES, Tam ndw landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT atrd MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c A Trial eo'icited. R. S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street. Hgriesselich and CO,, . WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon ‘l\ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation ol Produce at highest prices rpou 1 per cent, commission. Oi uors 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 rrHE Undersigned has JUST LANDED, J* ex Ruapehu, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP 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 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. AtCHMAKERS t|EWEUERS CH-CH. PI Tn jC/i per day to bo made by per o& jt sons of either sex, in their own localities, at work for us.- New easiness. All meet with wonderful suc eesß. Anyone can do the work. Capital not reqnired. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment b particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions malh> reo. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson P<-U»nd Maine United Slate* ONE box of, Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains In the back. Guaranteed free from mercury Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietora, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Go., Lino by the



Business Notice* i'l'flE PUBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestat® Estates, and th« realisation and diatrlbutioi , ol the personal Estate. 2. Tbs Executorship of the Wills of persona who may appoint the Public Trusts 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 i- menta and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the dee* creating the Trust, 2 ITS ADVANTAGES, 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never loaves th< country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense o f jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental oi V 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 tho honest fulfilm nt of all ■ trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following denies : \ Beales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained I from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX LEAN, Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local A; o t at Christchurch. COMPANY H E PREMIER 00L 0 N I 3AMTERB U PV BRANCH. /he/j:/o scf. #1 wmmmmrn m fflii <ssr rAsn? M KD i Capital 1 1 000 oo FIRE'AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW}< T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson A RENT ARHBUBTO AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by tho Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced hy all Leading Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Ago IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw .--peoial attention to the factlhat the material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is Impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless la itself, and yet containing titanic r owerß i which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like so many of the so-cal'ed electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are Incomplete in tho most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce gAivanic effects. This Necklet Is the outcome of a long-continued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kurstelner, who is (he highest Eutopesn 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 Necklets is announced by Dr Kursteiner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at lest been discovered which will save the lives 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 years with the roost Wonderful Success in England, on tho Continent, and in the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians In their daily practice. It ia needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the pa'nful periods 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 tho 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. Dr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD A: CO., Auckland, his sole agents in New Zsaland for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can be 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 Is 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&OO., P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. DRINK* Bestfes, IN THE 0 RVS Gw & V> \\lr □ ED U' THOUGH COPIED A BY ALL M Packets Jft P RICES 2/*, ■h 3 1- 4 f AWARDED BOXES 4 MELSONMOAT HALF CHCH CHESTS prlb <sjp N.Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ■Tlip blending is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster ot great experience, and has id a special training in the art.' timaru herald. ‘ This firm descries the eup nurt of all purchasers of Tea, is the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet scon in this Colony. ‘ PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender. 1 ’ PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLI ACETTS EVERYWHERE



D )D Be 0- id le if >r 11 REWARD WILL bs given to anyone who can prove that we are not gelling exactly the game kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, ns Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113 for which they charge £8 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, High-street, CHRISTCHURCH. /25 REWARD To anyone who erm prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail p.iie to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, stan- s mo-e wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the Englith Levers I sell at £5 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 Watch. I have all material for Watches bearing the above mine, and I am locking after them as if they were sold by me. , J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, 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 Dover, 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 mad j for £6 10s. These Watches are sent to any part of New Zjaland free cf 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 Bunting Levers that we are selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘‘Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s, Ladies’ Watches, in beantifnlly engraved sterling silver casts, frem £1 6s. 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 BNQLISH-MA DB LBTER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and wo 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, srith cut steel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order fi r 8s 6d, and we will forward you one ia return. The money returned it 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 Zsoland. Our only place of business is at 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, aud our Clock Factoiies at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ & CO., PBACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH, Having seenred our premises in the early days when rents were and as we are doing a large amount cf manufacturing and repairing thereby making more- than onr expenses by onr handwork, it enables ns 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. BTRATZ * 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 nice. 18*885



Public Notices FJHNWALD JJACDSG 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 FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 SO. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 16 sovs One and a half mile, over 6 flights of about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Nomi aticn 10s, acceptance, 6s. 2. NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sovs. One and a hair mile. Over 6 flights cf haithe- about 3ft Gin high. Post entrance 103. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to. go to the funds of the Club. Weight lOst. 8. TIN WALD CUP, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £6 from the stakes. Nomination 16s, acceptance 16s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sove. 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 10a. Cup winner to catty 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 ftst 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 wen public money. BULBS AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except under the following conditions—lh.t all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dec dfd by the Stewards, or whom they may appe int; their decision on all points ccnnected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2 C. J.C. New Rules will be in force. 8. 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 sq deducted from gross of all moneys payab.e in accordance this programme for expens' s of the c->urs 6. All nominnions and acceptances goto t funds of the Olub. NOMINATIONS iM) ACCEPTANCEA All Nominations to be accompanied by fees ago, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add eased Scott’s Hotel, Tin wait), before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER lllh. 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 JFPHSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS 11 FOB SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public are invited FIRST GREAT DISPLAY I OF SPRING NOYELTIES t In all the i DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. ! We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, as we have never 1 exhibited on any nrevi.ua occasion 1 such a RICH PROFUSION ’S 1 t Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, ; The beauty of which transforms ths 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 WAREHOUSE PRICE. I 3 HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHEISTCHUKCH. s B HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. b O, BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. -*ZSSBgSSm&*' ASH BURTON J£> AGING SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E. G, Wrighi, ; Vice-Presl dent, J, Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friaolander, W. B. Den shire, J C. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. 0 Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy; Treasurer—D. Thomas; Clerk o the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewson; Handi capped, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p m. FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Back, of 30 soys ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomina ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sova from the stake. 1£ mile. District horses only. .* Welter Handicap, of 45 sova; nomi-, nation, 1 sov ; ac»ptance, 1£- mild minimum weight, lOat. Second horsr to receive 5 sovs 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. 1J mile. 4 County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. mile. District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; cafe* weights; nomination, 1 sov, 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 foods of the Club. 1 mile. 5. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. f 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 from the stake lj mile.' 3 Ladies’ Porse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1| mile. District horses only. 4 Totalibatok Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the rare for 10 sovs, any su plus to go to the funds of the Club £ mile. 6 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sova from the stake. £ mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, o' 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, 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 VYaitaki 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 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. AH nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) no* lit r than 9 p. m. on Monday November 1 1886. ' WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Thursday December 8 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 ng of the first day’s racing. O. O. FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIR NEW SPEESTGr GOODS, And are making a very fine display ol 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 MEN MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling off the Pound low