The Ashburton Guardian.

VOLi. Y.—No. 1400

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 0. ISSfi

PRICE-ONE PENNY



Business Notices. NOT JOT? TO OWNERS OF DOGS. T HEREBY give Notice that all Doga j 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 lbessiaker, BURNETT ST., opposite Maid 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 fjpHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studyiu 0 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 Inxnry of a Perfect Frtx. •vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives us much pleasure to Inform jjr .fiends and the public generally that uis PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in onr usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure .. Better quality ... ••• •• Stood honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, proportion. 3 0 0 3 10 0 4 0 0 etc, in As no margin Is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be exs cnted for CASH ONLI/. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings jost received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. HAVES & CO. VE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OP 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 beet English and Colonial Manufacturers. ' Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear in the course'of a few days. HAYES & CO J READY-MONEY DRAPERS, e i> i. Q k y n IB e s* a 3. se ). I se »- 3- it >1 ARCADE;



c S veyor. Civil . E. FOOKS AND SO NS Architects, J IV IL Er.OIHMBS, VaVTATOBS, Liobhbud SUKT*rOBB, AND LAND BbOKBBS, triangle, WAKANDI ROAD Ashburton. Ootnreyanees OSWALD AND MOUNT SOMER RAILWAY. mount somersTnd cavendish royal mail ooaoh. Tha above Osach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every dav. —• “‘JSSTSJT r day, pro ) to for for CUNT SOMERS & METHYEN ° ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885 « tbe ttsstffrSriXi turn, 6». T rr EATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other Meets, whilst quite harmless to domestic nimals. In exterminating beetles the access of this powder is extraordinary, t is perfectly clean In apphcation. he article you purchase Is KEA t UNt. i Imitations are noxious and ineffectual old in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by herniate. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 100 TIiICKS AND DELUSIONS 'WITH CARDS 26 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a rommon pack of cards and the oroinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL 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, w.th a catalogue of English, French, and Ameiican Novelties, Games, Toys, 4e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated wit over|3oo woodblocks. Bothjbooks mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. CHE WIZARD OF THE NORTHS CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS onderfnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. S S.W. stamps taken at par; post r.ace [era* and postal netes preferred. If t imps other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling r C ”I« a —To advertise our business i will for a short time send f *e whole of the ove mentioned articles to one address post Id f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: YORK * CO., 401 George street, Bydnev. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, liosV Buildings, opposite Town Ball, DuNEDIN, for the Scientific md'Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, md Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regn *r Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U.S. He has devoted i lifetime to, and Is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty In the United States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who auffbt frem Net itoub and Physical Dfibiiity j Ijosb 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 da well to come and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as It will,” If "properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral Preparations; his treatment consists wholly i the use of vegetable remedies. Many ate they who have Implanted in their sys tem, by Improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd. To such ho would say, come and bo healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, eome and lot the Doctor examine your eose. Hit Is curable, he will tell you M . If It la not, he will tell you that; for he* will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will oost you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr S. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints, —Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation and Indigestion, pain in the side and back lenohorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform Impossibilities, or to have a miraculoue power. AU applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. Ho experimenting. I will guarantee * 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.H. J. Speer. Dunedin. Office Honrs* 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun d.2i0t012. N.8.A11 Medicine ne oessary for a complete cure can be senl fiee. from observation on receipt ol ymptoms.i,



Public Nr 11 "’ HG UIESSELIOH AND CO., t WEAVERS’ HALL, , WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, i SHIPPING AND COMMISSION i MERCHANTS, Established 1866. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2J pet cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices opou 1 per cent, commission. 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, Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 36 BROOM VILLA, Wakanui Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough, grounds them in English (Gram,, Geo , Histy , Die., and Compos’n). with accomplishments of Music, Sing French, and Drawing, at the most moderal 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 cured by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE ‘'lt saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” —O. Fiztgeeald, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical testimony enclosed with each bett'e. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of nmst diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. S. Purdy, Esy., writes:—“l would lather go short of anything than this never-faHing travelleis’ friend.’’. 9362 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cant, per annum fo throe months, and cent, per annon if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, ' ilarvger. Office;- Arcade Otmmooia, Basnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &o. A Trial so’icited. R. S.~BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Dep3t, West Street. ISHING. ANGLING, FISHING DHE Undersigned has JUST LANDED, ex Ruapehu, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP FISHING TACKLE, Comprising ,ODS, MINNOWS, FLIES, and all other ackle, of the very best quality. Also FISHING BOOTS, LEGGINGS, From the best makers. hese Goods have been indented by Mr Shury, and specially selected by i my agent. I have also landed a Complete Stock IRIOKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, • All of which I offer to the Public at pecially Low Prices. WILHELM ZANDER, TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON. m ATCHMAKERS S EWELURS BH-CH. £1 irrt j QA P er day to be made by per wl c** 1 -t aoua of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New cosiness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. Wo‘will start yon. Ontfil rorth £1 mailed free. The emplcymeni s particularly adapted to the region li which this publication circulates. Boyi snd girls earn nearly as much as men. Fall particulars and instructions mails ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, bu write to ns at once. Address Sxnreoi xn«Do P<'-»Hand Maine,- United Sfate ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges f/om th urinary organs in either sex (acquired o constitutional), gravel and pains in th back. Guaranteed free from meronry Sold in boxes 4b 6d each, by all chemist and patent medicine vendors. Sole pre prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Code ties Drag Co., Lino sale by the wh



Business Notices mflE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and th« 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 frosts, 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 p-esh appointments of Trustees consequent'.od 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. i ITS INCREASING -POPULARITY. 1886 JE195,000 Estimated from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. npHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY SANTERBUPV BRANCH. jiflvjft ..a SK7 Capital ooc ed 1859 ’ ■ . ■ -- W-’ ■"sTAKII?" FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW? T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kitrsteiuer’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Physhians The Greatest Discovery of the Ago IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand pnbllo the discoverer and proprietor begs 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 titanic rows, 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 requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet Is the outcome of a long-contlnued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste JDirstelner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lahcbt, the leading medical journal of the world, says “ The fact that the discovery and Invention of these Necklets la announced by Dr Knrstelner Is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last 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 vears 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 infants Every iay brings to an untimely grave hundreds of Infants whose lives might have been aved by 6 the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet daring the period f Rnntitiou bv its nerve-giving force it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping and Ohicheo Pol, «... relieving childhood ol it. lartyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who Invokes Its aid. Dr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD CO., Auckland, his sole gents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only hev can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, ,oint, barely covering the coat of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one leckiet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet la handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal iote, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address- J. CONROD & GO., P.O. Box 498, Auckland, N.Z. (9 DRINK So^M°A7£ 4 e) Co e TH USO QRV> TP CO (T HID O'* THOUGH COPIED k by aul M Packets mt ftWAROED BOXES HALF i CHESTsi ELSONjdOM CHCH prlb OV9 N Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE • The Wending is entirely attended to V,v Mr Nelson himself, who is a taster of great experience, and has had a special training in the art. TIMARU HERALD. •This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, as the article they offer is superior to anything \vc have ct seen in this Colony. ’ Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender." pRI CES 2/-, 2/4, /' 4, r 4 PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLI NGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDjNj j^eryvvhere



REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that wo ore not selling exactly the same kind t>f English Levers for £B, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Dawson and Co.’s watch, Nh. 106113, 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, CHRISTCHURCH. - 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 pi ice 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. £ 2 s 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, 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 Lever, capped and jewelled, for £3. Onr extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled, for £4 10s. The very best English Levers ever mad j for £6 10s. These Watches arc sent to any part of New Zealand free of any extra charge. One month’s trial allowed, and money returned if not good value. The above Watches are sold by retail dealers for double the amount. In addition to the above, we have a large assortment, of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we are selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘‘Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, «r 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 yog with a first-class English Lever dock direct from out Factory on to yonr own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the best materials, with ent 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 regnlated and warranted from two to five years. Onr 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. Onr only place of business is at 261, High street, Christ- ~ church, onr Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, and onr Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J, F. STRATZ & [GO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEBS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. . Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we are doing a large amount of manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than onr expenses by onr handwork, >it enables ns 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 Whol«ffii Price. 13*886



Public A xmotmcements. PJIINWALD JJAOING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. O. N. Grigg and Wi kin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. . Treasurer —Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R. B- Jeff. Clerk of Course—David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 80. I. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sovs One and a half mile, over 6 flights cl hardies, about Bft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Nomi ation 10a, acceptance, ss. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sovs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hmdia* about 3ft 6in high.' Poet entrance 103. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of thei Club. Weight lOst. . —• J -* ~ 3. TIN WALD CUP, a handicap of SO sovs. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16s, acceptance 16a. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 16 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. No weight nnder lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, 6h. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10 3. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. SELLING HACK RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any snrplns to go to the lands of the Club. Post entry, 10s Weight frit up, 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs. One mile. Entrance loj. 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 nnder the following conditions— Tbit all disputes, claims, and objections arising ont of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all poit ts 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 daring the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the sonth by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the coarse. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the lands of the Oiab. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fees age, name, and description of horse, oolontS'Of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed 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 (for SPRING SEASO'N. AT [the approach [of another Season the Public are invited oir 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 such 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 will be OPEN till 9 p.m, on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHRISTCHURCH. B, HALLBNBTEIN, Chairman. B. O. BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. *HF JJAOING sprinq"meetinq. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E. G. Wright, j Tlee*FfcNrff< dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Stewards, H. Friedlander, tWj, B»’9m shire, J. C. N Grigg, B. Friedhuader, W. 0. Walker, Dm Rnnn mil Tojfcyn Treasurer— D. Thomas; i 01stk> -<mnss> the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk the Course, A. Fewson j Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. 0. Fooks, ‘Mi Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. . FIRST DAT. County Hubdlb Race, of 30 boys ; over six Sights of hardies, abootrrSft 6in high ; nomination, 1 soy ; accept , tance, 1 boy. Second horse to nesivn - 5 sots from the stake. aria . District horses only. . ■ tj|>i Welter Handicap, of 45 soys ; nomi ■' nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, II sOve minimum .weight, 10st Second bony to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For horses tha| have never won more than , 25 sovs in one event on the flat. '9 * miles. 3, Ashbobton Cup Handicap, of 120 • sovs ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from tbestake. 4 County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 so?; acceptance, 1 boy. Second horse to receive 6 boys from the stake. mile. District horses only. 5. Post Stases, of 15 sovs ; catch weights; nomination, 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. Tim winner to be sold by auction farnnai- ' diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 60 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, IJ sov. f mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Rage, of 50 sora; over eight flights of hnrdles, ahoat 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 SOY; acceptance, 2 soy. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 , miles. / ' 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sow nomination, Isov ; acceptance 3 sova Second horse to receive XOsovs from the stake. mile. 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 soys; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, X sovs. mile. District horses only. 4 Totaubator Stakes, of 15 boys; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary - immediately* after the Ladies’ Pune is run. The winner to be wold Hiuzm* diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds' of the Club. | mile. 5] Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs; nomina tion, I sov; acceptance, 1 Mr. Second horse to receive 5 sovs front the stake. £ mile. v ’ 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovr; nomination, 1 sov, to he made to the Secretary immediately aftertin.' Flying Handicap is ran ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretory within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. > 1. No entry will be receivedexcept on the condition that sill dis^loe f “«fiiio, and objections arising out 6f the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, of whom they may appoint; their dedfton on all points connected with carrying opf this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean aoyhone , that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the riven Belwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming mooting and owned by a person Who has reaided in the said dlstr' ct doting the same period... 3. Five per cent will be deducted from . the gross of all moneys payable in accord ■ ance with this programme for expenses the coarse. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the fundi 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 os the Secretary (address — Ashburton) no 4 later than 9 p.m. on Monday Novembei 11886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicap*- will be declared on Thursday December S 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 nek later than 9 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o'clock on the or- i* ing of the first day's racing. O. O.FOOKB, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Go. HAVE OPENED THEIR f NEW SPRING 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 OF CLOTHING AND MENS MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE* Christchurch, 1 1 One Shilling ofi the Found £m Qub»