The Ashburton Guardian.

VOD. V.—No. 1403

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY® NOVEMBER .9. 1886

PRICE—ONE PENNY



S veyor, Civil E. FOOKB AND SONS Architects, .ira Esbibmm, Valuators, Lioswwd STJBViroRS, 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 Baggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD



M OUNT SOMERS & METHYBI ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, thi undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting a noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers for Sprlngbum and Alford Forest, then connecting wlthDuffs Ooaohfrom Methvei returning same evening. Fares—Spring bum, Ss, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6a. 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 jthis powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean In application, the article you purchase is KEATING’^ - rs imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. 1 fjio STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Chanter, By Messenger —Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WATEhTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOW BY AND LONGBEAOH. Fee: £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Young Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEAOH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 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, bat no responsibility incurred. JOHN GRIGG, 10°794 Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. XETILL Stand this season at Grove ™ Park, Tinwald. Pkdigbek. He is by the celebrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Rate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Yoltigenr—Sweet briar, by Stockwell—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman—Azalia, by Catton—Annot Lyle, bv * shtm—Lamia, by Gohanm. Adventurer by iSewminster. dam Palma, by Emilios. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister —Candlewick, etc , etc. An examination of his pedigree w>ll 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, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING AA tkickb and delusions with iUU CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a rommon 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 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPABATUS. 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. Poth.books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Wcehnnireil FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time* Is 3d each, the pair 2s, THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity 1s 2d, post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If (’ 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 * a© whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. . Address all orders: H. YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney, Lock Box 41, King street. Post Office;



Business Notices NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MctEAN. 1 167 Lagmfaor.



Mrs Meech DEESBMAKEE, 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 Meeoh will sustain her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710



H® PROBLEM SOLVED r By the aid of mathematical science, and r by carefully sludyiu*, the human from in all its varied phases of development, we r have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But In these' days of falling prices, another problem presents Itself for solution, and it Is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the laxary of a Peefbot Fitt vq Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



it gives us much pleasure to Inform jjr friends and the public generally that uia PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in onr usual First-class style, at the following prices; £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi 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 sxs outed for CASH, ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. HAYES & CO. H .A VE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OP SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the reputation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES From the best English and Colonial Manufacturers. JS&" Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear in the course'of a few days. HAYES & CO. READY-MOKEY DRAPERS, ARCADE.



Pullic Not^es BROOM VILLA, Wakandi Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough grounds them in English (Gram., Geo Histy., D ; c., and Compoa’n), with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the most moderal terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en ct uragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY



BOARDER. 9691



THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my life, for the lever bad obtained a strong hold on me.” —O Fiztobrald, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tea imony enclosed with each bottle. I r - is the cure for Cholera and PR&VBNTIYE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life It allays thirst in a remarkable manner and: cools and vitalises the blood, J. S, Purdt, Esy., writes;—‘ I would lather go short cf anything than this never-failing travellers’ friend." 9862



I 1 SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMEN' SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 percent, per annum fo throe mouths, and cent, per aunon if fixed tor (i month* or over. j ward, Manager. Office:- Arcade Otiamoeia, xtnrnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST L I ASH PRICES. Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. B. S, BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Dep6t,



West Street. FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING TpHE Undersigned has JOST LANDED, ex Ruapehn, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FISHING TACKLE, Comprising RODS, MINNOW'S, 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



EASf STREET ASH Horiesselich . WEAVERS’ I WOOL EXCHANGE, SHIPPING AND ( MERCHANT Established 18 Ship to order any descri and Continental Goods upi commission, selected bj Colonial experience, and prompt realisation oi Prod prices npon 1 per con' Orders to bo accompanied Credit or part remittance I or Produce. Open Policle for floating cargoes to cove References —Chief Office and Westminster Bank, < London, and most of the C Current Price Lists. Pi and any necessary samples on application ATCHMAKS tfEWEILIRS



Business Notices PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZBALANE ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trnstsof which are definitely set orth In the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trnstee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leavfes 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 are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring carefnl 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 he shewn by the following tig a res :—1 from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. T H B PREMIER COLONIAL COMP ANI S' AN TE RBU F Y B R A NCH. •r D . m m m ■rs. SJfISDffAJfeE M Hill ■STARLi. 5 "ED 1859. Capital i 1,000 oo c.., 7 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPT ED AT THE LOW]' T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AOKNT ASRRURTO' 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 Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Ago



IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand pnbllc 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 tbanic 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 so many of the so-called electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete in the moat 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 Aognste Kurstelner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lanckt, 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 dally 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 reliet from pain afforded by the Necklet during tho 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 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, 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 la a handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pouud, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address-J CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. 3K DRINK* of Bestfcs IN THE PRU> moat p THOUGH# pu re P R I C ES U'' THOUGH COPIED A BY ALL M 'A 2 / 4- w QZ/J |» 2/S, 31- Packets fU-p so mn wy&M boxes Mm-- '/ 4, AWARDED % TO EtSONMOAT & CO a. chch.®! i -4 HALF CHESTS prlb m w N 2 INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE • The blending is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster of groat experience, and has had a special training in the art. ' TIMARU HERALD. ' This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, as the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet seen in tills Colony. ‘ PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender." PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDIN, ■AGF.yTS EVEICVWHERE



REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not Belling 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. 105113, for which ihey charge £3 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, ohristchdech;



REWARD To anyone who can prove that Btewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 16s, and state in their gnarantee the regular retail piice to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, stands more wear, and is better suited for New Zealand nse than the English Levers I sell at £6 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STBATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. ,£25 REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with Btewart Dawson and Co.’s Best Manufacture” engraved on it, was ever made in England. This Watch is a Geneva Watch. I have all material for Watches bearing the above name, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with onr prices We are sending direct from otp: Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English .Lever, 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 beantifnlly engraved sterling silver caste, from £1 ss. Ladies’ English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 10s. A SPECIALITY. We have just received from our Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ... ENGLISH-MADE LEVER CLOCKS, the first that have been bronght to New Zealand, and wa are now able to supply yon with a first-class English Lever Clock direct from onr Factory on to yonr own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished cases, mannfactnred of the best materials, with cat 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 it not approved of. All ohr Watches and Clocks are examined and regulated and warranted from two to five years. Our business being done entirely for cash, therefore, in pnrohasing yonr goods from us yon have not to pay for.other people’s bad debts. We have no hawkers, and have no connection with any other business in New Zealand. Onr only place of business is at. 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Glerken well, London, and our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STRATZ & CO., PBACTIOAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street. Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early ays when rents were low, and as w 6 are oing a large amount of manufacturing and sparring thereby making more than onr epensea by onr handwork, it enables ns to >ll onr goods much cheaper than any other rm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ & CO: Are their own manufacturers. J. F. STRATZ & CO Ate their own Importers. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. id are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale Price. 18*886



Public Announcements. C LC ' ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. O. N. (Jrigg and Wi'kin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—B. B. Jeff. Clerk of Coarse—David Jackson. Haudicappers—The Committee PIBBT BACK TO STAET AT 12.30. JUNWALD TRACING



1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 16 sots One and a half mile, over 6 flights oi hurdles, about Bft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Nomiatior 10s, acceptance, 6s. 2j NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sots. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hnidles abont 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 lOst. 8. TINWALD CUP. a handicap of 30 sots. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £6 from the stakes. Nomination 15s, acceptance 16s, 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 16 sots. Three miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. No weight under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept* ance, 6t. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sots. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 boys. Six furlongs. Entrance 10a. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. BELLING HACK RACE of 10 sots. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to the funds of the Olnb. Post entry, 10s Weight Bst up. 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sots. One mile. Entrance 103. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10a. For horses that have never won public money.



SULKS AND SEOUL ATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except under the following eruditions— Thit all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be deed'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.C. New Buies will be in force. 3. The Races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district from the Ist of October to the date of meeting,and owned by a person who has resided in the district daring the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the south by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Oiub. 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'esaed Scott’s Hotel, Tmwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER lUh. Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries must .be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scotfs Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. CYRIL JEPHSON, 10887 Secretary.



SHOW DISPLAYS [FOB SPRING SEASON. AT jtha approach of another Season the Public are invited orr 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 the Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonden On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be OPEN, till 9 p.m. on SATURDAY. BVBRT. ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHEISTCHUECH. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. B. 0, BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E. Q. WrighC; Yico-IVott. dent, J. Grigg ; Jndge.Ttfatthew Stitt Stewards, H. Frlodlander, W. B.Dw to ® ri £g. R- Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boss and DeahTS Treasurer—D. Thomas; Clerk • the Scales, M. Priedlander dork of the Course, A.'" Fewsod ; Handi cappers, P, Cotton, C. C. Pooka, M. Stitt aod Dr Leahy



1 First race to start at 1 p.m. PIRST*DAY. County Hdbdl* Back, <of '3O sots ; oyer six flights of hurdles,; about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov j accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse totaceive 6 soya from the stake. 1* District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 soys ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, >l4 so vs minimum weight, lOst. Second bone to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won noon tW 25 sovs in one event on thafiat. 2 miles. 3, Ashburton Cop Handicap, of 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov j acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from tbestake. 1 £ mile. i 4. County Plats Handicap, of 40 ton. nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sot. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. mile. District horses only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; r^Mi weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. The winner to be sold by auction imms* diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the lands of the Club, 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. f mile.



SECOND DAT. 1. Handicap Hurdle Back, of 50 both | over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Sin high; nomination, 1 sot; acceptance, 2 bov. Second bone to receive 5 sovb from the stake. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 boys nomination, 1 bov ; acceptance 3 sots Second horse to receive 10 sots from the stake mile. 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs ; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1£ mile. District horses only. 4 Totaxjsatob Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 so v, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse Is run. The winner to be sold imme tllately after the race for 10 sovs, any su plus to go to the funds of the Club £ mile. 5 Plying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, .1 sot. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. £ mile. k 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, l.mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising ont of ths racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. . t 2. A Listrict horse shall mean any hona that has been commonly resident In the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from * July Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said diatr’ ct during the same period. 3. Five per cent will be dedncted 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 nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and In the hinds of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) no* later than 9 p.m. on Monday Novembes 11886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps will be declared on Thursday December 8 1886. Weights for the second' day’s handicaps will be declared at 9 o'dOek os 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 overl ing of the first day’s racing. O. 0. FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & do. have opened their NEW SPRING GOODS, And are making a very fine display of MILLENKRY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MENS MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, (he Shilling ofE the Pound fee Otah,