The Ashburton Guardian.

VOJU. V.—No_ 1438

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY DECEMBER 9 1889

TRICE-ONE PENNY ;



Conveyances TEN WALD AND MOUNT RAILWAY. SOMEB. mount somers and cavendish royal mail coach. The above Ceach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, bj‘tor™« train may pro by coach to Alford Forest thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return m time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. j JOHN HOOD Mount somers & methybn ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the nnderaigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, tor Springburn and Alford Forest, there onnecting with Duff’s Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares Spring burn, 257 return, 3a; Alford Forest, 4s, reHnm.Ss. T R IX C K. FOOKS AND SONS. Architects,



Jivn. Enoobebs, Valuators, LioaNsitD Survxtobs, and Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashburton. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bags, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the ■access of this powder is extraordinary. It Is perfectly clean in application, the article you purchase ts KEATING rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold 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. Pedigbee He is by the celebrated ho~se Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Yoltigeur—Sweet briar, by Stcckwell—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchmsn —Azdia, by Oatton—Annot Lyle, by Ashton— Lamia, by Gohanc. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by Adventurer, hsr dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Candiewick, etc , etc. An examination of his wll show 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 farther par ticulars apply _ „ . ___ 9676 EDWARD GATES



jrjpo STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WATERTON, 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 Saturday, 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 GBIGG, 10=794 Proprietor



Public Notices NOTICE TO 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. Mrs Meech DRESSMAIBE, BURNETT Sl\, opposite Mail Office, J >EGS to Inform the L-idies 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 HE 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 fa'ling 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 Frrr- N'B Suit, at the lowest possible expense. jit gives us much pleasore to Inform jar .fiends 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: Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will bo szs anted for CASH ONLY. Seyeral large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings jest received. t ceceiveu, Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. 1 167 DONALD McLEAN. Lagmhor. proportion.



HAYES & CO. JJAYE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS O F SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery, Which will be MABKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the repu tation of the firm for giving



BEST VALUE IN ASHBDKION. BOOTS AND SHOES Fbom the Best English and Colonial Manufacturers . LOOK OUT FOR CUR New Advertisement ■Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES &-CO BEAD'S MONEY DBAPEES. ARCADE.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOE Ib. 100 CONTAINING THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CiRDS 26 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICK: For the performance of ■which only a '•ommon pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, *c., And over 260 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated wit over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Vennaninal FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC &nd keep perfect time- Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post oSce orders and postal notes preferred. If (' imps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Take Notice —To advertise our business we will for a short time send ♦ Ae whole of the above mentioned articles to ' one address post paid f r 2s fid. Address all orders;



Pub ic Announcements. fjUiE worst tofm of Fever, Prickly JL Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured by LAMPL'JUGII’S PYRETIC SALINE ‘"lt saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” — O. Fiztgeraed, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tes imony enclosed with each hcttle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life It allays thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J s. Purdy, Ksy., writes;—‘T would tat.her go short Ic f anything than this never-fasting [ travoi'ers’ friend. ” 9802 Ashburton fehma kk n t BUILDING iS; INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays .'merest at rate of 4* per cent, per annum for D« posits at Call, 5 pe* cent, per annum fo three months, and cent, per annuo if ‘lied tor i> month? or over J WAliO, * Ila'vgor. Office.- Arcade t iun-oeia, •*> met tree* $ NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex \V. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. I?. S. BEANT, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street.



FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING mHE Undersigned baa 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 Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, All of which I offer to the Public at Specially Low Prices. WILHELM~ ZANDER, TOBACCONIST* HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON.



KEATING’S POW.DER. 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, BLGB, COCK ROACHES. BEETLES, MOTHS in furs m and every other species of insect. Sports -9 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 milft preparation, and is especially adapted for ‘ children. Sold in tins by all Druggists. Proprietor—THOMAS RESTING, London.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S 000 0A . BREAKFAST. BY & thorough knowledge of the natnra laws which govern the operations o digestion and nutrition, and by a oaref" application of the fine properties of weJ ■elected cocoa, Mr. Eppa has provider our breakfast tablec with a dellcatel) flavoured beverage which may save ui many heavy doctor’s bills. It 1s by th ud clous use of such articles of diet bha a constitution may be gradually built uj until strong enough to resist every ten deaoy to disease. Hundreds of sabtb maladies vo floating around ns ready = attack wherever there is » weak point 'Vo may escape many a fatal shsft b keeping ourselves well fortified with pur food and a properly nourished frame. - An article in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milt Sold In £lb packets by Grocers, label Ip thus:— JAMBS EPFS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND. BEOOM VILLA, Wakandi 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 tlm mod moderal terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given. AN OPENING EOR A LADY BOARDER. 9693



Business Wotic.es PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution oi the- personal Estate. 2. Ths Executorship of the Wills of persona who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessiiy which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsihiliiies involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which aro definitely set orttv in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his cvp irate con city never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by Isis appointment, the expense of jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, la altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments at; considered by a Hoard of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fullilm nt of all trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will bo shewn by the followin'- '.cures 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges witn existing regulations and all information may be obtai from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or ary of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALLX LEAN, Deo. 5,1885. 1 7 Local v L e ;t at Christchurch. T H E PREM I B R ■■■■ H "L 7" N U uf -T OOLOKI L COMPANY H t f T.TTV. T r.T.V.'r.TiT.'V 1859. Capital t J.ooi :' r:V FIRE AND MARINE. RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW!- T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. A GEN T AS H VtUBTf - AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kuvsteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Pliyshians The Greatest Discovery of the Age



IN placing the Electric Necklet before the Now Zealand public tbe discoverer and proprietor bees to draw Special attention to the fact that <ho material anrround in<* the inner chain of metallic sabtances is impregnated with a chemical solut : on, harmless in itself, and yet containing titanic powers, which generate a continuous li«ht current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and fs 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 lot g-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 Lancrt, 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 moat 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 palm’ul period of the teething cf 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 during the period of dentition, by its nerve-giving force it. wards off and prevents Measles. Whooping Gough Scarlet Fever, Cr. up. and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mi.then who invokes its aid, Ur Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD '■ CO., Auckland, his sole agents in New Zsaland for the sale of these Neckle's, from whom only they can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one Neckiet will last a life time Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will b* sent fnm 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 <#fh <•) e Bestfeas IN THE ORIS % (sty m v> sl^ THOUGH COPIED k BY ALL M Packets jSf jib ilnlb P R 1 C ES 2/- , Z/4; AS kii 28, 3 - kj v- y v ' up a ■ *•••- ViC AWARDED i BOXES y p^ELSONtdOATEi' HALF « c CHCH CHESTS OS prlb «SC» ”i) * ■ N 2 industrial gazette The lilcmlim: is entirely attended to :>y Mr Nelson himself. who is a Tastrr of ereat experience, ami hag had a speeial training' in the art. ThMARU HERALD This linn deserves the snp iiurt of all purchasers of Tea, is the artiele they offer is superior to anything; wo haw seen in this Colony, ' PRESS- Mr. Kelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender," PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELL! NGTON,CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDIN, Aiiv ;’3 EVERYWHERE *



REWARD WILL bs given to anyone who can prove that we are not Bellincr exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory i-.rd of the same qualify, as iStewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113, for which they charge £3 15s, ar;d state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10a, Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, High 'street, CHRISM H.U R CB. REWARD To anyone ■who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £0 15a. and state in their guarantee the r* gular retail pi ice to he £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, slan a mo'e wear, and is better suited fnr New Zend and use than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. REWARD To anvone who tan prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with “fctownrt Dawson and Co’s Best Manufacture” eng r aved on it, was ever made in England. This Watch is a Geneva Watch. I have all material for Watches beating the above t ante, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, 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 bever. capped and jewelled, for £3. Our extra heavy English Hunting Lovers, as strong as Joh'. 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 f«e cf any extra charge. One month’s trial allowed, and money returned if not good value. The above Watches arc 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 10s



Business Notices. (JIINWALD J) AGING QLUB, ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President- —Donald McLean. Vice-Presidente—J. C K. Grigg and Wi k ; n. Judge—Mathew Stitt, Starter —Dr Leahy. Treasurer —'/ark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R B. Jeff. Clerk of Course —David Jackson. Han dicappers—The Committee .FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 £O. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 boys One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft tiln high. Second horse to receive 50a fiom ttestake. Homi ation 10s, acceptance, ss. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 pc vs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hrvdie* about 3ft Gin high. Post entrance 10s. Winner' to be sold, and ths whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 10st. 3. TISWALD CUP, a handicap of 30 aovs. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive £oa from the stake. No weight under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, 55,. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One ile. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cup winner to carry 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, 10a Weight &stnp. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs One mile. Entrance 10s. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10s. For horses that have never wen public money. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except under the following o nditions—Th it all disputes, claims, acd objections arising out of the racing shall be decid'd by 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.O 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 during the same period. 4 The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the south by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will aq deducted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance tnis programme for oxpensf s of the cours 6. All nominal ions and acceptances go to t funds of the Ciab. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCES, All Nominations to be accompanied by fe es age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the bands of the Secretary, add eased Scott’s Hotel, Ttnwald, before 9 p.m. on SAIURDAY, DECEMBER lllh Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances ami 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 CYIUL JEPHSON, Secretary.



DXC. Special Christmas Announcement IN calling the attention of our many patrons and the general pub'ic to tna above, we have pleasure in informing them of our very EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS CHRISTMAS FANCY GOODS TOYS, &0., &c. There are now displayad in the new and very spacious additional Show Rooms lately to the Warehouse as a FANCY GOODS BAZAAR School Committees Sports Committees, and Public Institutions havo now the opportunity “f selecting from the largest, the choicest, and the most varied Stock of Fancy Novelties ever dist layed in New Zealand, and all at strictly Who e sale Prices. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. Visitors fare requested to insp ct the Stock without being pressed to purchase. OF IMMENSE DISPLAY of customers du'ingtlus season in tlwp« year. >he WAREHOUSE will be OPEN till 9.30 pm. on SATURDAYS, the 11th and 18th, and also CHRISTMAS EVE Owing to the extraordinary attendance B. 0. BROWN, Manager. Cashel Street CHRISTCHURCH.



A SPECIALITY. We have just received from our 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-clasi 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 s'eel pinions, polislied mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order L r 8a 6d, and we will forward you one in return. The money returned if not approved of. All our Watches and Clocks ore 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 Zaaland. Our only place of business is at 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, 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 our expenses by onr handwork, it enables us to Sell our goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ & CO: Are their own manufacturers. J, F. STEATZ & CO. Arc their own Importers. J. P. STRATZ & CO, Are their own Retail Dealers. And are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale; Price. 13*886



Sporting. SHBURTON & AGING SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. Prorident, E. G. Wright, ; Vioo-Presl dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Frieolander, W, B. Den eliire, J C N Grigg, R, Friedlandor, W. C Walker, Drs Robb and Leahy; Treasurer —D Thomas; Clerk o the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewsou ; Handi capped, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, ML Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p m. FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Race, of 30 sovs; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nominaMon, I sov ; accep tance, 1 soy. Second horse to receive b sovs from the stake. mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 soys ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; a-c: ptance, mile minimum weight, lOst. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 3, Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake, 1£ 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 bo made to the Secretary immediately after the 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. G. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ sov. J 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 sova nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive 10 sova from the stake 1£ mile. 3. Ladies’ Pcese, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1£ mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be male to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any su plus to go to the funds of the Club i mile. 5 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 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 C inn tea of declaration of weights. 1 mile. mile. SECOND DAY.



RULES AND REGULATIONS, 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising oat 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 district horse shall mean any hone that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from Jaly Ist 1886, and ap 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 ance with this programme for expenses the course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club, NOMINATIONS. All nominatious 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 Novembe# 1 1886. WRIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicap* will be declared on Thursday December 8 1886. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handi caps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evadi ng of the first day’s racing. C. O.FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co. HATE OPENED THEIR NEW SEEING GOODS, And are making a very fine disnlay ot MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. TFE GENT'S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OP CLOTHING AND MEN?' MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, Large Discounts for Cash