The Ashburton Guardian.

■VOL. Y.-No 1425

ASHBURTON. MONDAY DECEMBER 6, iKhfi

TE ICE-ONE PENNY



S veyar, Civil E. FOOKS AND s 6nb JIVII EhCHB«KKB, VALUATORS, LIOMfSID SirßYxroßS, and Laud Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAI TINWALD AND MOUNT SOME R 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- j 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 Baggies on hire. Mount somers & methven royal mail coach. On and after Janaary Ist, 1885, the undersigned will ran h Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, there connectingwlthDuffs Ooachfrom Methven returning same evening. Fares —Spring- bum, 2s, return, 3a; Alford Forest, 4e, Architects, Ashburton. Conveyances In JOHN HOOD return, 6s. 1 27 T HTX,



K RATING'S POWDER destroys bags, 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 is KEATING’ 4, xa Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold In tins, 6d, Is, and 2a 6d each, by chemists. *



fjio STAND THIS SEASON. Tam o’Chanter, By Messenger —Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WAPEKTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INQTON, WILI OWBY AND LONGBEACH. Fee : £3 3-t. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Y' nng Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 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 JOHN GRIGG, 10*794 Proprietor



The Thoroughbred Horae Perkin Warbeck 11. Wfr.T. Stand this season at Grove Pack, Tinwald. Pedigree He is by the celebrated ho-se Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Misa Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was gor. by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Voltigenr—Sweet briar, by Stock well—Eglantine by Flying Dutchman —Azalia, by Oatton—Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanna. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Emllina. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Mia« Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Catidiewick. etc , etc. An examination of hia w’ll show that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very bast bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms; Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par -9676*” aPPIy EDWARD GATES



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. Of)N ALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DRESSMAKER. BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, IjEGS to Inform the Ladles of Ashbur _|3 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



fjp HE PROBLEM SOLVED. I By the aid of mathematical science, and hy carefully atudylu to 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 price a? ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Pbbfbot Fitx vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform jar .rienc’s and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 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 sx» cuted for CASH oNL¥. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TA.ILORS AND CLOTHIERS VSHBURTON.



HAYES & CO. JJAVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS o r 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 Fbom the Best English and Colonial Manufactdkeks . LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO READY MONEY DRAPERS, ARCADE.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. 100 CONTAINING TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH C4RDS 26 MAEYELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Alan, a large collection of AMUSING BIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, dtc., And over 200 TBICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, <te. Covering over 300 cages and illustrated wit cyer 300 woodblocks. Both hooks mailee free for la. JACK A V D TUS BRIDE. Mecaanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time, la 3d each, the pair 2s. ftnn OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CAMS Tender! nl Changes with Lightning Rapidity la 2d. post free. NSW stamps taken at par; post 'ince ;^dolffi-Tentl’Srat the shilling nd fr 2s 6d^ ddress aU orders : ■ vnnir & CO.. 401 George street, Sydney. - B« «, King street, Post Office,



Pubiic Announcements. THE worst form of F.:ver, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” —O. Fiztgekald, Correspondent of Man cluster Guardian , in Albania. Abundant medical tea imony 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 remarkable manner and c' ola and vitalises the blood, J. S, Pukoy, Esy., writes: —‘ I would ra'her go short cf anything than this never-fal'ing travellers’ friend,” 9362 A SHBURTON P ERMAH ENT BUILDING «fc INVESTMENT SOCIETY, The above Society pays Interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum fo throe months, and yer c sent, per armun If fixed tor 6 months or over J WARD, VUriger. Office i- Arcade Onan.oois, Punnet tree*:



NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W, McLaren and Tukapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PEICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &o. A Trial so'icited. R. S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depfit, West Street.



FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING tI’HE Undersigned has JUST LANDED, 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 Complefe 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.



KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWDER is quite HARMLESS to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCK ROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS in furs and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroy ing fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING, Sold in tins by all Druggists. KEATING’S KEATING’S KEATINGS KEATING’S K E ATTN G’S WORM TABLET*. WORM TABLETS. worm tablets. WORM TABLETS. WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and milo preparation, and is especially adapted foi children. Sold in tins by all Druggis's. Proprietor—THOMAS KEETING, London



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S 000 0A • BREAKFAST, BY a thorough knowledge of the natura laws which govern the operations o digestion and nutrition, and by a oarefu application of the fine properties of we! selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provide' our breakfast tables with a delicate); flavoured beverage which may save n many heavy doctor’s bills. It Is by th< ad cions use of such articles of die' - 'h* a constitution may be gradually tSiixA □ until strong enough to resist every tai denoy to disease. Hundreds of cubti maladies floating around ns ready attack wherever there is » weak point 'Ve may escape many a fatal shwft b keeping ourselves well fortified with put food and a properly nourished frame. An article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or mili Sold In £lb packets by Grocers, labello thus: — JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC OHBMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND BROOM VILLA, Wakancx Road. MISS STKANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough, grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy, Die., and Compos’n.), with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the mod moderal terms. Evening lessens in any or ail these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692



Business Notices * Jpffl E PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist In commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money frusta, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thou, 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. Ail proposed investments ar considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilm nt of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY, This will be shewn by the followin'? homes ; Scales of charges vvitu existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, A.LEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch.



I ’HE PREMIER OOLONI L COMPANY QH* Mmm ' ‘ ' V ' a i & m &&,Km r« XSK m !STARL!. ,t,, ED 1859 Capital i 1,000.00: FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWP T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AOENT /VRTTRTRTO’'' 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 Physiiians The Greatest Discovery of the Age IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw special attention to the fact that the material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is impregnat'd with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet containing tfianio rovers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtue* of a miniature battery, and la therefore not a useless article like so many of the ao-cabed electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requiiements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects.



This Necklet la the outcome of a long-continued series of Investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dp Auguste K.urs'elner, who is he highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lanckt, the leading medical journal of the world, says “ The fact that the discovery and Invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Knratelner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relievo the anxiety of many mothers.” Although now to Now Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years with Urn most Wonderful Success in En: land, 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 Infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infanta 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 wardt. off and prevents Measles, Whooping Cou»h Scarlet Fever. Ore up, and Chicken P< x, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every Mother who invokes its aid. Dr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs COFROD CO., Auckland, his sole agents in New Zealand 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 c -vering the cost of importation, ; nd is within the reach of all, as one Neokiet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial Mnd preventive agent, the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will be sent fr.-e on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter, o cheques received. Address - J CONROD & CO., P. O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z.



DRINK* BestVeas orvJQ mss &b££ w -yy «- ro HISMU6 BOXES NELSONMOAT HALF CHCH CHESTS prlb w< cys O' THOUGH N Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ■ The hlemlina is entirely attended to hv Mr Kelson himself, who is a Taster of irreat experience, and has hud a special traininir in the art. ’ tiaiaru herald This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, us the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony.'' PRESS. Mr, Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender.” COPIED BY ALL P R 1 C ES 2/-, 2/*, Packets 2/8, 3/- 1- 4 PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELL! NGTON, CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDIN, Acwrs everywhere *



Public Notices PJIINWALD JJACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. C. N. Grigg and Wi kin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer —M ark Scott. 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 u half mile, over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6m high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomi ation 10a, acceptance, ss. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sovs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of huidie* about 3ft 6in high. Post entrance 10a, Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight lOst. 8. TINWALD 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 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 iie. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. PLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs Entrance 10s. CCp winner to canj 71b penalty: | 7. S LLING 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 Blt up. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs One mile. Entrance 10s. 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 —Tbit all disputes, claims, objections arising out of the racing shall be decide 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 vho has resided in the district daring the same period. 4 The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyu River and on the south by the Orari. 6, Five per cent, will aq deducted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expenses of the cours 6. All nominations and acceptances go to t funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS iND 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, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 p.m. on SAIURDAY, DECEMBER 11th 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, 10837 CYRIL JEPHSON, Secretary.



£25 REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not Belling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as (Stewart 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. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High Street, CHRISTCHURCH; £2s REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, BtaU's more wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited, J. P. STEATZ & CO., 201, 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 Watch. 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, CHRISTCH UROH, No one in New Zealand can com pete with our prices We ate sending direct from our Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English Eever. capped and jewelled, for £3. Our extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled, for £4 10s. The very best English Levers ever madj for £6 10s.



These 'Watches are sent to any part of New Zealand free of any extra charge. One month’s trial allowed, and money returned if not good value. The above Watches are sold by retail dealers for double the amount. In addition to the above, we have a large assortment of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we are selling from £t 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘‘Hall marked" English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver costs, from £1 sa. 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 you with a tirst-claa-i 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 sreel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order for 8s 6d, and we will forward you one in return. The money returned if not approved of. All our Watches and Clocks are examined and regulated and warranted from two to five years. Our business being done entirely for cash, therefore, in purchasing 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 Zsaland, Our only place of business is af 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, aud our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany.



J, F. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLE H S, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High, street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we arc doing a large amount of 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 Ji F. STRATZ <t CO; Are their own mauufacturers. 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



SHOW DISPLAYS FOB SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public are to 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 previ us occasion euoh a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which’ transforms the Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder. On this Special Occasion the Ware house wib be OPEN till 9 p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Stbeet CHKISTCHUECH. B HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. B. 0, BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. AGING spring'meeting, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E. G. Wrighi, ; Vice-Prea!* dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W, B.'Den shire, J 0. N Grigg, B. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boss and Leahy; Treasurer—D. Thomas; Clerk o the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewson; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. QLTTB.



FIRST DAY. County Hubble Race, of 30 aoVa; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sot ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sova from the stake, mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; noml nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1J mile minimum weight, lOst. Sec >nd hone 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 tbestake. mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sova, nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile. District horses 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 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, I sov ; acceptance, sov. J mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hardies, 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 1£ mile. 3 Ladies’ Puesp, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1 £ mile. District horses only. 4 Total!sator Stakes, 'gof 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 surplus to go to the funds of the Club, i mile. 5 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I 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.



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 oat this programme to be final. 2. A -istrict 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 cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said diatr' 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 coarse. 4. a)1 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 colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) no* lat r than 9 p. m. on Monday November 11886. 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 iater 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. 0. O.FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIR NEW SEEING GOODS, And are making a very fine display of 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 OP CLOTHING AND MEN** MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, Large Discounts for Cash