The Ashburton Guardian.

VOLi. V —No. 1431

A.SHBUBTON. WEDNESDAY DBCBMBEE 1. 1886

TRICE-ONE PENNY



S veyor, Civil C E. FOOKS AND SONS Architects, v!im IsjiorsKEKSj Valuators, Licensed SURVEVORS, AND LAND BROKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashburton. Conveyances TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMER 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 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. JOHN HOOD M OUNT SOMERS & METHYBN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the nnderslgned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, ioc Sprlngbmn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares —Spring- burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, 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 is KEATING . n Imitations ate noxious and Ineffectual Bold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. 1 The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree. He is by the celebrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Yoltigeur—Sweet briar, by Stcckweil —Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman —Azalia, by Catton —Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanm. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Emilins. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Mias Kate waa got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Candlewick, etc , etc. An examination of his w'll abow that he 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, dne on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par tiralar. «ppl, EDWARD GATES STAND THIS SEASON. T° Tam O’^hanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of LTEBTON, 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 PLEMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made On more than two mates. Mares will be grazed free to January lilt, but no responsibility incurred * JOHN GBIGG, 10*794 Proprietor 00 JS? WONDERFUL BOOK FOB Is. containing THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the- realm are needed. at.T. FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of amusing RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, 4c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS, illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, 4b. Cling over 300 pages and illustrate d wit over 800 woodblocks. Poth books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. cnanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect tune. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS jnderinl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. SI.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office lera and postal nates preferred. If »’ amps other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling ilittligCa a Notice—To advertise onr business LI for a short time send f Ae whole of the mentioned articles’ to one address post r 2s 6d. Address all orders: >BK 4 CO., 401 George street, Sydney, wk Box 41, King street, Poet Office j



Public Announcements. NOTICE 10 OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DEEBBMAIEE, BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, BEGS to Inform the Ladles 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 fJIHB PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying 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 tor solution, and it Is this: to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Perfect Fm 'vo Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jac mends and the public generally that xiis 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 Kal apol Suits ... ••• ••• 40 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, eto, In proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be sxa onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings Just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND OLOIHIERS ASHBURTON. HAYES & CO. JJAVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS O F 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 Fbou the Best English and Colonial Manufacturers . Jgr LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO READ’S MONEY DRAPERS, ARCADE.



Public Not’.' es THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat. Smallpox and Measles rapidly i cored by LAMPLOUGFI’S PYRETIC i SALINE “It saved my life, for the i fever had obtained a strong hold on me. —O. FIZTQBBAI.D, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, In Albania. Abundant medical testimony enclosed with each bcttle. It is the core for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. S. Pukdt, Esy., writes:—“l would lather go short of anything than this never-falling travellers’ friend." 9882 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cant, per annum to > three months, and per cent, per annpn, If fixed for 6 months or over. ,i ward, Wariger. Office:- Arcade Ohamoeis, Gurnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MELT THE TIMES. TAM NOW LANDING COAL, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at tiro LO\iEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. R. sTbEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street. FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING npHE Undersigned baa JUST LANDED, -*• ex Ruapehu, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FISHING TACKLE, Comprising RODS, MINNOWS, FLIES, and all other Tackle, of the very beat 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 Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, All of which I offer to the Public at Specially Low Prices. 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 WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S 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 mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Druggists. Proprietor—THOMAS KEETING, London. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S OOOOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the nature { laws which govern the operations o digestion and nutrition, and by a carafe application of the line properties of wel | ■elected cocoa, Mr. Eppa has provideo our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save at many heavy doctor’s bills. It la by thi nd clous use of such articles of diet tha a constitution may be gradually betlt nj until strong enough to resist every ten deucy to disease. Hundreds of subtlr maladies are floating around ns ready < attach wherever there is s weak point 'Ve may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pun food and a properly nourished frame.— An article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold In £lb packets by Grocers, labeller thus:— JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND. BROOM YILLA, 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, French, and Drawing, at the mostmoderat terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692



Business Notices mflK PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. Tho 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 sot orth in the deed creating the Trast. ITS ADV ANT AGES. 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 jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments ar considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. Tho Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilm nt of all tri»t»;pl*eecH6 the office, | hjvif *'■ (■' s'v.ihntl <i ua io t*. - , ASINOj POPULARITY. oIM RECEIPTS.* "STT £90,119' f*£HSt*3& Scales of charges with existing regulations■ obtained from the Public Trnatoe, Wellington, or any of his agents Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, *• Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Ago.it at Christchurch. T H B PREMIER OOL O N I COMPANY SANTSRB«RY BRANCH* SJ^ASvttt’.v oSK "\c O* ■-4 Capital 000 Lt?TARLIf !,J ED 18 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWh T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson aoent ashburto** 1 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 Physii ians 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 Impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless In itself, and yet containing titanic rowers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet In consequence contains all the virtues of a miniature battery, and la therefore not a useless article like so many of tho so-called electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete In the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism not 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 Kurstelner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancet, tho leading medical journal of the world, says : —“ The fact that the discovery and invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Kurstelner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovored which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mothers.” Although new to Now Zealand, these Necklets have beau used for the last five years with tho 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 day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet daring 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 Us aid. Dr Kurstelner has appointed Messrs CONROD A- CO., Auckland, bis sole scents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can be obtained. The pri?o 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 sens 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, Best Teas DRINK e I N THE Q RiS GW ss> \>“ THOUGH RE P.Linnmi BED COPIED BY ALL Packets k to AWARDED BOXES HALF i CHESTS! ELSONfrtOAT CHCH S prlb 9^P 'tm N Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE • The Wending is entirely attended to by 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, aa the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony, 1 PRESS. Mr. Nelson ia a pro fessional Taster and Blender." P R I C ES 2/, 2j+, 2 A T’ 3 h 4, i -4 PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLINGTON,CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDIN, A<iENTS EVERYWHERE *



, /25 REWARD TXT ILL be given to anyone who 5 “T can prove that we are not Belling exactly the eame kind ot English Levers for £3, made by the . eame factory and of the same quality, [ as Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113, for which they charge £8 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s: Inspection invited. | J, F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High'street, CHRISTCHURCH! REWARD To - anyone who can prove - that Dawson and Co.’s Watch N6Pffi’so9B, A ’’for which they charge £6 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to.be £l2 10a, ia .better finished, more serviceable, wear., apd U for Nev4"l«M:.cd hso than tne Ehmisa ht £6 lOs. ’-fSSpeolwd invited. ,r< w » •'**«« &&&*■'& i- J. F. STEATZ & CO.j’t 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with “ Stewart Dawson and Co.’a Best Manufacture” engraved on it, was ever made in England. This Watch is a Geneva Watch. I have all material for Watches hearing the above name, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, OHRISTCH URCH. 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. Our 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 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, in beautifully engraved sterling silver coses, from £1 ss. 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 ENGLISH-MADE LEYER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to supply you with a first-class English Lever Clock direct from our Factory on to yonr own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the best materials, with cut si eel 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 yonr 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 at 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken we'l, London, and our Clock Factor ies at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STRATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, 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 our handwork, it enables ns to sell onr goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that Ji F. STRATZ & CO; Are 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 Wholesale Price. 18*886



Business Notices. (JIINWALD JJACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. C. N. Gtigg and Wikin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott, Clerk of Scales —E. B. Jeff. Clerk of Coarse —David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST KACE TO STABX AT 12.30. I. HANDICAP HUEDLE KACE of 16 sovs One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hurdles, about Bft 6m high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance, 6s. 2; NOVEL HUEDLE BACK of 20 sovs. One and a hair mile. Over 6 flights of hmdlea about Bft 6in high. Post entrance 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight lOat, 8. TIN WALD GDP, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £5 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 i under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept- I ance, ss. B.MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One ile. If- Wjight Entrance 10s. I any to • fufidssff .-the Club. Post entry, 10s' 8. 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 —That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dec d-d by the isu wards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with tne carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2. C. J.C. New Enles 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 v. ho 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 aq deducted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expenses of the cjurs 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, add'eased Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, 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. CYRIL JEPBSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOB , SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public are invited FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION, We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previous occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which" transforms th» Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder; On this Special Occasion 'the Ware house will be OPEN till D p.m, on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHRISTCHURCH. B HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. J>ACINQ QLXJRj spring"meetinq. THURSDAy'aND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E, G-. Wright, ; Yioe-PreaP 6 • dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. C. N Grigg, B. Friedlandeij W. 0 Walker, Drs Ross and Leahy;* Treasurer—D. Thomas; Clerk o the Scams, M. Friedlander; Clerk o£ the Course, A. Hewson; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy, First race to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. County Hcrdle Race, of 30 sova; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft i 6in high ; nominarion, 1 sov ; accep- ) tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ mile minimum weight, 10st. Second hone |o receive 5 sovs from the stake. For Wtvtuae ver won more than ' Ae : sov&l hoßßUj^iafi sovs from thesiafee. County Plate Handicap, nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile. District horses only. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights ; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after tbe County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction imma diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 sov. J mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov } acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs fr-in 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 Ij mile. 3. Ladies’ Ppr.sk, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 14 mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Sat; 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 4 mile. 5 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sova from the stake. 4 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 he decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on alliflfeits connected with carrying oni this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any bone that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, .and up to the da*e 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 from the gross of all moneys payable in accord • a nee with this programme for expenses the course 4. All nnmina'ioDs 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 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicap# will be declared on Thursday December 2 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handi caps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 1886. Acceptances for the secant) day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evcji ng of the first day’s racing. C. C. FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co, HAVE OPENED THEIR NEW SEEING GOODS, And are making a very fine display oi MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MEN S MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling o2 the Found fp* Qwb,. .•