The Ashburton Guardian.

YOB, V. —"No. 1381

AS HLBUHTON. WKD"-E DAY' OCTOBEB 27. IHKO

'PRICE-ONE PENNY



B yeyor, Civil E. FOOKS AND SONS, Jivtx Lsoikeers, Valuators, Licensed SURVETOBS, AND LAND BROKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD TIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMBR 8 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceach 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. Architects, Ashburton. Conveyances In JOHN HOOD



M OUNT SOMERS & MIT El YEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, ISBS. the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Monnt Somers, ■or Springbutn and Alford Forest, there cnnecting with Duff’s Coach from Methven returning same evening, hares Spring burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6a. 1 27 T. HIX Business Notices. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the snccess of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean In the article yon purchase is K EAT IN'. . rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins. 6d, Is, and 2s Gd each, by chemists. I A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING -1 r\r\ THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH JLUU CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and tt e ordinary coins of the realm, are needed. ALT. FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, ;G.A ME S, 4c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, Fiench, and American Novelties, Games, Toys. 4e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated wit over 3CO woodblocks. Doth books mailee free for Is. JACK BIS BRIDE. Mecnanical FIGURES DAKCE to SIU&IC and keep perfect time, la 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTIPS CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free N.B.W. stamps taken at par; post "See orders and postal notes preferred. If s ’ amps 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 l Ae whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders : H. YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydnev. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office Dr Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established in Octagon Chambers, Hess’ Buildings,opposite Town Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, D.S, He has devoted a lifetime to, and ia acknowledged to be the moat expert Phyaician in hia specialty in the UnHed States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from 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 Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to oome 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; histreatment consists wholly In the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such he would 88y,comeand be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine yonr cose. If It is curable, he will tell you sa; If it ia not, he will tell you that ; for he will not undertake a case unless he ie confident of effecting a cure. It will coat you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr .4. 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 io the side and hack lauchorrea, etc, etc. —I wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miiaculous power. All applying to mo 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 Hours: 9 to 12, 1 to 4, o to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne cessary for a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of symptoms.



, Notices, r ( - NOTICE TOOWNERSOF DOGS 7 THEREBY give Notice that all Dogs „ 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 DEESSIAKEE, BURNETT ST,, opposite Mail 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



rp he problem solved By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studyiu,, the haman from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in those days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price an ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt •\g Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform jjr rriencs and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices; £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion.



As no margin Is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be stts cated for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autnmn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CL9 ! HIERS ASHBURTON. HAYES & CO. JJ' AYE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OF 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. EEADY-MOSEYytEAPEES, ARCADE.



Pub 1 in *>.tices. S T G. HESSE Lit): I A.'ID : ! O O • WEAVERS’ tl ALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot P.rltlsh and Continental Goods upon 2J per cent commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation ci Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission, (huiirs to bo accompanied by Letters t■< Credit or pari remittance In Bank Draft or Produce. Open Pulidos of Liam anco for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References —Chief Oilico of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 35 BE 0 0 ]VI YIL LA, Wakanp: Eoad. MISS STFANE slid continues receive Pupils, and thoroug . grounds them in English (Gr im , Geo , Hi sty, Hie., and Coinpos’u). with accomplishments of Music, Sing n French, and Drawing, at the most moderat twins. Evening lessons in :uiy nr all > these could be resumed if sullieicnt en couragement wore given AN OPENING FDR A LADY BOARDER. 0002 milE worst form of lAver, Prickly X Heat, t-inabpox and Measles rapidly cured by L’> MPL'iUGII’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.’’ . O Fjztiieiialo, C irresp indent of J\lan- Chester O'mini/on, in Albania. Abundant oiedjcil tes im. uy enclosed with each bett’e. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. R. PuunY, Esy., writes; —“I would taiher po shoit <f anything th a this lU'Ver-faiMng | travellers’ iriend.” 03P2 A S 1: P*'V' N PEItMA NE NT J\_ LIRi’.DNG * INVESTMENT 8<)( '■ c. \ \ , The above Society pays interest at rate or per coot. per annum fur De posits at (All, C pe»- vent, per annum fo three months, Mid j<‘ r cent, per Bunns if fixed tor 6 month? or over .! WARD, Danger. Cilice t- Atcado /<n>uet tree 4



NOTICE. NOTICE. TU MULT THE TIMES, y AM NOW I ANE>I NCt COAL, cx | \V. Me I .area and Tekapo, which lam prepared to d< liver at tiio LoWESi CASH PIHCi S Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, LEAN POTATOES, N-c, A Trial so'icifod. R. S. LEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Siuek!’. FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING ryUE Undersigned lias JUST LANDED, J- 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. 1 have also landed a Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, All of which I oiler to the Public at Specially Low Prices. WILHELM ZANDER, TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON, 718 H| AtCHRSAKERS tiEWSaiRS, ,0 K> J ,<& " ( ■ fr- ' * >i S 3 Hi'V i a tl \n b „ . CH-CH.



O 4 per day to bo made by per it>J. ot'tx Buna ot either sox, In their own lee. Mtios, at work for us. Now ousineaa. All meet with wonderful suc tet.3. Anyone chu do the work. Capital not required. Vi'o will at; rt you. Outfit (Forth £1 mailed free. Tbe omplcyment h particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Bwya and girls earn nearly as much as men. fall particulars and b.fitrnct'loas cee. Now is the time—don’t delay, but irrite to os at mv <• Address Stinson P« ••tls.iw) Maine HoUnd Stater ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs lo either sax (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree from mercury Sold in boxes 4s 6d oach, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. W sale of all the wholesale h o



Busmen Holies'! rpHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The .A dministration of Intestate Estates, and the realisatfop 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 Trusts, 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. f. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity novor dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of fresh appointments of Trustees consequent on 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 ia fulfilmoat of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures : 1885 £195,000 Estimated Beales of charges with existing regulations and all information may bo obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local A‘ o.t at Christchurch.



fjl H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY v* U ■-j. < , i. \ ■■ ■. ;■ /■ , e V v ■ ■■■'...■ -\■ a- 4 ;V r 'v ' > s : >■• ■■: ''Ve'% v V, '•.? (||l .U S \'y muu t ■>vA ! r< r <? .VT Capital i I.OOCO' fire AND MARINE RISKS, Also RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW!- T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, acjtcnt \RnnrfiT(-" AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHER 0 . Dr Auguste Kurptciner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading PhyA Ena The Greatest Discovery of the Ago IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Z'aland public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw special all eat ion to the fat that *ho material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is Impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless In itself, and yet containing ibanio rowers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and la 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 cf a long-continued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Augusta Kursteiner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancet, the loading medical journal of the world, says : —The fact ihat 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 live 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 Cough, 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 CONFOD A CO., Auckland, bis sola agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely 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, lio cheques received. Address - J CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 4CB, Auckland, N.Z.



BRINK NZ IxnUSTRfAL GAZBTTE The blcndim* is entirely attended t( >v Mr Nelson himself, who is i Taster of i;reat experience, ami ha hud a special irainimr in the art. ‘ 7 IMARU HERALD. This linn deserves the 6\ip >vt «>f all purchasers of 'lea he article they olTer i rior to anything \vc haei Mm in lids tVhmv. * (s 1 -r^/XCTS tx Bestfeas IN THE ORIS VC dm rtsp'i n & -fi It or pLCN uto!' THOUGH COPIED i BY ALL. M Packets Jrr BOXES iKP“ n tnf'lvU 8, 3/- M; / TT ?r ' 4- ONf/fOATEJ HALF CHCH CHESTS prlh «5(? m P R I C ES 2/-, 2/#, PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND, W E 111 N GTO N, CH RISTCHU RCH, DU NED IN, A<i v. >j T S EVE KVWHERE



Public Announcements. rptNWALD AGING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents —J. C. N. Grigg and Wikin. ' Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer —Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales —R. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course. —David Jackson. Handicappers—The Stewards. FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 30. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sovs One and a half mi'e, over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance, 6s. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sova. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of ha-die* about 3ft Gin high. Post entrance 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 10=t. 3. TIN WALD CUP, a handieap of 30 sovs. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16s, acceptance 15s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. No weight under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, os. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. G. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs Entrance 10s. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. SELLING HA.CS. RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to tht funds of the Club. Post entry. Weight lOst up. 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—Thit all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dec dfd by the Stewards, or whom they may appeint.; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2 C.J.C New Rules will be in force 3. The Races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district from the Ist of October to the date of meeting,and owned by a person who has resided in the district during the same period. 4 The distiict 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 moreys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course. G. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the (Hub. NOMINATIONS AND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fees age, name, and description of horse, colours pf rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add eased Scott's Hotel. Tmwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th Weights will be demand on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scrtt s Hotel, Tinwald. not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. CYRIL JEPHsON, 10837 Secretary.



jC 2 5 REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not selling exactly the fame kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Dawpo-- and Co.’s Watch, No 105113, for which they charge £3 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STRATZ & CO., 201, High street, CHRISTCHURCH; /25 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. lISO2S, for which they charge £0 15 s. and state in their guarantee the regular retail price 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 soil at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street. CHRISTCHURCH, ,£25 REWARD To anvone who can prove the Watch No. 1131-12 in my window, with “ Stewart Dawson and Co.'a B»st 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., 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 L,«ver. capped and jewelled, for £3. Our extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as Johr Hull, capeed and jewelled, for £1 10s. The very best English Levers ever madj for £0 10s. These Watches arc sent to any part of New Zealand free cf 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 ore selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘'Hail marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver caa.s, from £1 ss. Ladies’ English made Lever W atches, 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, Hie 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 your own mantel shelf for Ss 6cl. They are in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the best materials, with cut s'eel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order hr 8s (id, and we will forward you one in return. The money returned if not approved of. All our Watches and Clocks are examined and regulated and warranted from two to five years. Our business being done entirely for cash, therefore, in purchasing your goods from us you have not to pay for other people’s bad debts. We have no hawkers, and have no connection with any other business in New Zaaland. Our only place of business is at 231, H'gh street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, and our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCH MAKERS, JEWELLEHS, ASP MANUFACTURERS, 231, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. 13*885



SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public are invited o ir 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 urevi us occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms tha Sp..cious Warehouse, and calls forth amiration ami wonder. On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be CPEN;|ti'l 9j p.m. on SATURDAY, EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE TRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. B. HALLEKPTEIN, Chairman. E.aC.JBROWN, Manager.



Sporting. JJACING OLUB. SPRING*MiETINa. THURSDAY*AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886.' President, E. G. Wright, ; Yioe-Preei dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. C. N Grigg, B. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Rosa and Leahy; Treasurer—D. Thomas; Clark o tha Scales, M. Friedlander; dark of the Course, A. Hewson; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fookt, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m.



FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Rack, of 30 bovb ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 soy ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 soys; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, 14 sovs minimum weight, lOat. Second hone to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the] flat. 2 miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 12. sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs, nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile. District home only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the fands of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. } mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60 sova ; over eight flights of bardies, about 3ft Gin high ; -nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake mile. 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance. 1 sova. 1J- mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst ; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any ampins to go to the funds of the Club £ mile. 5. Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. £ mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of



weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision c-n all points connected with carrying ont this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying Viet ween the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and op to the da'e of the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 3. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in sctmrd* ance with this programme for expenses of the course 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 hsnds of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) not later than 9 p.m, on Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps 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 not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the STt> ing of the first day’s racing. 0. 0. FOOKS, Secretary J. HAVE OPENED THUS 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 1 for the coming Season. THE GENT'S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MENS MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling off the Pound for Caah«