The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V.-No. 1399

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5. 1886

PRICE-ONE PENNY*



S voyor, Civil C E. FOOKS AND SONS Architects, IVTL EaGtNKBKB, VALUATORS, Lioknsxi Suet® jobs, and Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashburton. Conveyances nnINWALD AND MOUNT SOMER . L RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Caaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven In time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return In time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention.' Horses and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD M OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will rnn a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, lor Sptlnghum and Alford Forest, there . onheoting with Duff’s Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fates—Spring born, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. _ 1 27 T. 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 2s 6d each, by chemists. *- A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 100 TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICK 3, For the performance of which only a r onimon pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING KIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, ic., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogne’of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Tdys, &e. Covering over 300 pages [and illustrated wit over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailce free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS ’ondorfnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N.B.W. stamps taken at par; post office ders and postal notes preferred. Hi‘.amps other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling r exchange. , . Take Notice. —To advertise onr business a will for a short time send t Ae whole of the >ovo mentioned articles to one address post id f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: . YORK A CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street. Post Office; i



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS, I HEREBY give Notice that all Dog found Interfering with Sheep on thi Estate will be destroyed, and the Owner sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DEEBBMAKEE, BURNETT ST\, opposite Mail Office, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and coonty 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 IfJIHB PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studyiu*, the human from in all Ita varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. Bnt 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 'vo Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform jar friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honeat Ashburton or Kai apel Suita ... 4 0 0 Fancy Ooatinga, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be axs anted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. tailors andclothieks ASHBURTON.



HAVES & CO. JJJA YE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS SOMMER GOODS AND General Drapery Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the reputation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES From the best English and Colonial Manufacturers. Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear in the course’of a few days. HAYES & CO. BEADY-MONE Y|DBAPEBS, ARCADE.



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon Chambers, Boss’ Buildings, opposite Town Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Phyaician, educated at Harvard College, U.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 Vitos’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc.-, and are tired of taking mineral drags, will do 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 in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, whioh-prodnee an annual crop of diseasd To such ho would s»y,comeand be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let thJ Doctor examine your coae. If it is curable, he will tell you sa; if it Is not, he will tell you that; for be will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a core. It will cost 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 leuchorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of 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 H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Office Honrs: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne cessary for a complete care can be sent free from observation on receipt t of ymptoms. |



Public W<- HO KIESSELICH AND CO., » WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1856. Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by bnyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders 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 35 BROOM VILLA, Wakanoi Road. MISS STRANE still continues receive Pupi’s, and thoroug h grounds them in Fnglish (Gr im , 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 t these could bo resumed if sufficient en c. uragement 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 SAIINE “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” O Fiztgerald, Correspondent of Man • Chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tee imony enclosed with each bottle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life- It allays thirst in a remarsable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. 8. Purdy, Esy., writes;—“l would rather go short of anything than this never-falling travellers’ 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 pe r cent, per annum fo throe months, and cent, per annuo If fixed tor 6 months or over J WARD, War tgor. Office;- Arcade Chambers, /turnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MELT THE TIMES. Tam N'*w landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATH, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so'icited. j R. B.~BEAN, j Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depdt, , West Street. ( I FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING 1 HE Undersigned has JUST LANDED, < ■ ex Ruapehu, j A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF ' FISHING TACKLE, t Comprising e RODS, MINNOWS, FLIES, and all other 1 Tackle, of the very best quality. Also FISHING BOOTS, LEGGINGS, ] From the best makers. 4 These Goods have been indented by Mr t Shury, and specially selected by ( my agent. e I have also landed a Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS ( MATERIALS, All of which I offer to the Public at a Specially Low Prices t WILHELM ZANDER, ] TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON. •



ATCHMAKERS JjEWEUfRS, iCHjS' CH-GH. -Cl ta X?zL P er <* a y to b® ma^e by p or * XrX AU sonH 0 f either Bex, In their own localities, at work for ua. New easiness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not req aired. We will start yon. Outfit vorth £1 mailed free. The employment a particularly adapted to the Region In which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailo ree. Now is the time—don't delay,' but write to ns at once. Address Stinson xn«Do Rutland Maine United State* ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges f/om the urinary organs in either sex (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed free from metenry Sold in boxes 4s fid oaoh, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Dreg Go., Lino sale by the wb



Business Notices * rpflE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALANI j ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and th« realisation and distributioi ol the personal Estate, j 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persona who may appoint the Public Truste their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit j ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. s 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle t ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth In the deet creating the Trust. , ITS ADVANTAGES, , 1. The Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves th< country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense ol ! jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental oi 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 figures :—’ Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. -Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Ago.it at Christchurch.



T HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY CANTERBUPV BRANCH. vW ! >. tin Jl;< m 92 •t *2 m. r a n 11«• • r m ;d !?.59 Capital i looc.ro FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPT ED AT THE LOWh T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AOKNT ASHBCRTO'



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 Physn iana" Tlie Greatest Discovery of the Ago 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 Impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet containing tbanlo powers, 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 s» 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-continued 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 Lancbt, 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 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 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 cf 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 fores it wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping Gough, 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 & 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, bsrely 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 & CO., P.O- Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. DRINK s^hii a) <9 O e EX Bestfeas N.Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ' The blending is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, who ia a Taster of great esperiencc, and has had a special training In the art.' k TIMARU HERALD. A <• This firm deserves the sup u port of all purchasers of Tea, % B 3 the article they offer is B superior to anything we have SB vet seen in this-Colony. l . I N THE K. PR\-$ MOAT C cs PRESS. ‘Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and lileiKler." c rt THOUGH COPIED k BY ALL. M PRICES 2/> 2 /*> k2/8, 3/- sl Packets pi $eT awarded / 4, BOXES i- CLSON fdOATE HALF & Co CHCH CHESTS prlh Gya cjra PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND ,WELLi NGTONeCHRISTCHURCVLDUNEDIN, AGENTS EVEICrWHERE



D )D 96 t -6- id le >r P 11 I 1 £ 2 5 REWARD WILL ba given to anyone who can prove that we are not selling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Dawson and Co.'s Watch, No. 105U3, 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, ohristchoeoh: £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Oo.’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 16s, and state in their guarantee the rrgnlai retail price to ba £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, slants more wear, and is better snited for New Zealand nse than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STRATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with " Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Best Hannfacture” 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 1 am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STRATZ & CO., 2GI, High street, OHRISTOH UROH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with onr priefs We are sending direct from our Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English Lover, capped and jewelled, for £3. Onr extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bnll, rapped and jewelled, for £4 10s. The very best English Levers ever mad> for £6 10s. These Watches are sent to any part of New Zaaland 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 Bunting Levers that we are selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘‘Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver casts, from £1 ss. Ladies’ English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 IDs.



Public Announcements. IimWALD JJAOINO QLUB. ANNUAL' MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Yice-Preaidentt—J. G. N. Grigg and Wikin. Jndge—Mothew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer —Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales —E. B. Jefi. Olerk of Course—David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST BACK TO START AT 12 30. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE BACK of IB sots One and a half mile, oyer 6 flights of hardies, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance, 6s. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sots. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hmdle* about 3ft 6in high. Poet entrance 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight lOst. 8. TIC*WALD CUP, a handicap of 80 sots. 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 RAGE of 10 eovs. One mile. Weight for age: Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cnp winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. SELLING HACK RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Post entry, 10s Weight Bst up. 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs. One mile. Entrance 10s. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10a. For horses that have never won public money. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1, No entry will be received except nnder the following eruditions— Thit all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dec d*d by the Stewards, or whom they may. appr int; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2. C.J.O. 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. 5. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Olub. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fees age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the bands of the Secretary, add-egsed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 pan. 1 on SATURDAY, DECEMBER llth Weights will be declared on Saturday, lßlh. 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, 1885. CYRIL JEPHSON, 10687 Secretary. i



D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS [FOB SPRING SEASON. AT [the approach of another Season the Public are invited oir FIRST GREAT DISPLAY or SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, ati we have never exhibited on any previ ns 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 OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHRISTCHURCH. B, HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. B. O. BROWN, Manager.



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 onr 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 fer 8s 6d, and we will forward yon one ia return. The money returned if not approved of. All onr Watches and Clocks are examined and regulated and warranted from two to five years. Our business being done entirely for casb, therefore, in purchasing * goods from ns yon have not to or other people’s bad debts. 1 have no hawkers, and have no connection with any other business in New Zealand. One only place of business is at 261, High street, Christ chnrch, onr Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, and onr Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, G ermany. J. F. STRATZ & [CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JBWELLEPS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured onr premises in the early days when rente 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 us to sell onr goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ A CO; Aie their own manufacturers. J. F. STRATZ A CO. Are their own Importers. . J. F. STRATZ A CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. And are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale Price. . 18*885



Sporting. JJAOING SPEINQ*MEETING,. THURSDAT AND FRIDAY, . December 9th and 10th, 1966* President, B. G, Wright* j Yips Frasi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew fltfK Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. 6. Dan shire, J. 0, N. Griggs B. ftiajlufcf. W. C. Waiter, Dja Boss nnd T<nhf J Treasurer—Di Thomas; Ommc| ♦ the Scales, Friedlander; (Sen of the ■ Course, A. Howson ; cappere, F. Cotton, U Ct Fopka, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. FIBStUaY. County Hurdle Back, of 30. sots ; over six flights of hurdles, about 2d 6in high ; nominaion, Isov'; aoeep tance, 1 soy. Second hbrse to |Bppvn 5 sots from the stake., lu nula. District horses only. . Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs; Mini nation, 1 sov; acceptance, U sbvs minimum weight, lOaf. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. - For horses that have never won more than 25 ?ovs in one event on the flat 3 miles. 3. Ashburton Cup- Handicap, of 180 sovs; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance 3so vs. -Second horse to receive* 10 sovs from tbestake. mite. 4. Count? Plats Handicap, of 40 sum nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sot. Second horse to receive 6 aoTsfrora the stake. mile. District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of. 15 sots; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is ran. The winner to be sold by auction «"«"«■■ diately after the race for 15 aovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 son; nomina tion, 1 sov; acceptance, l|- sov. . ] mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of SO son; over eight fiighta of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second bone to receive 5 sovs from the stake. ,2 miles. 1 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive lO sovs frotq the stake mile. 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only. ... 4 Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 sets; minimum weight, Bst; nominetyoa 1 sov, to be made to the Secmtaiy immediately after the. Ladies’. Ftuea is ran. The winner to be soldimrne diately after the race for 10 sovs, §aj surplus to go to the funds of the Club $ mile. 5 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs; nomine* tion, I sov; acceptance, 1 ..tor. Second horse to receive 5 sova,from the stake. £ mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 advs ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run jjaooaptoagßt free, to be notified .to the Secretai? within 10 minutes of weights. 1 mile. > RDLE3 AND REGULAHONS. 1. No entry will be reoetved'WSßspH* the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of tbs racing shall be decided by the Stewarie, pa whom they may appoint; thdrdecialoe on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. , . ; , 2. A district horse shall mean’any bang that has been commonly resident in tbs district lying between the rivets Selwya and Waltaki from July Ist 1886, and im to the date cf 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, him 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)" nflf later than 9 p.m. on Monday November 11886. WEIGHTS. - Weights for the first day’s handicap* will be declared on Thursday Dec ember f 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 bandit caps mast be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 1886. Acceptances for the BSC sad day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even-' ing of the first day’s racing. 0. O.FOCKB, Secretary



J. Ballantyne & Cof HAYS OPENED THEIR 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 OP CLOTHING AND MEN# MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, V Christohuroh, 1- One Shilling off the Pound (hHu