The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. TIIUR DAY < )CTOBEB 38. 1886

TRICE-ONE PENNY

VOL. V—No 138'i



Business Notices. tD 3 S EC ol h O ►r T y t e a r B 3 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 MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meecli DEESSMAKEE. BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, BEGS to Inform the Ladies of Ashbur -1 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 fjp H E PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studyiu M 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 for solution, and It Is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price a 5 ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Peufect Fitt •vs Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives ns much pleasure to Inform jar ,'fiends and the public generally that m« PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: f s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai 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 axs onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings jest received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND OLOiHIERS ASHBURTON. I HAYES & CO. JJJA YE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OP SUMMER GOODS e s AND I General Drapery • Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the reputation of the firm for r a giving c BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. d e y d e d -t d ,o •e '6 n il ; y iy B i i. 0, ir .u ar is ill 30 ie d ’.O 8l >n 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. * HAVES & CO. BEADY-MONEY DRAPERS, ARCADE.



veyor, Civil 0 E. FOOKS AND SONS Architects, ivil EflGiaßfiKS, Valuators, Licbnski SUE. VETOES, AND LAND BROKERS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashburton. Conveyances mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMER* | RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISE ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood’s hoto or Cavendish Railway Station every day meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro jeed by coach to Alford Forest, thence tc Methven in time for the last train foi Christchurch, or may r. tarn in time foi the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD M ODNT SOMERS & METEVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 18S5, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, 'or Sprlngburn and Alford Forest, there onnecting with Duff’s 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, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. in exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It la perfectly clean in application. the article you purchase is rs imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins. 6d, Is, and 2s Cd each, by chemists. 1 A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. COSTAINiXO 100 THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARES 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICK -, For the performance of which only a 'oninicn pack of cards and tl e 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 APPARATUS. All illustrated, cspluine.i. and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated wi£ over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailee free for is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mecnanical FIGURES DANCB 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 Is 2d, post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If rt imps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the stalling sxchange. ake Notice. —To advertise our business will for a short time send I ae whole of the re mentioned articles to one address post .f r2s 6d. Address all orders : FORK* CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established in Oo'agou Chambers, Loss’ Buildings,oppoti;e I'own Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic. Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu- Jar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U .S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the moat expert Physician in his specialty In the UnHed States, Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer frern Ner vous and Physical Debility, Loss ot Energy and Memory, Eruptions on tha Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitos’ Dar.ce, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel. Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well tc come and try the Doctor’s method of cun —as it will, Sf properly applied, telievi them of their sufferings and restore then to health. The D ctor uses no miners preparations; histreatment consists whollj in the use of vegetable remedies. Man] ere 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 s3y,comeand bo healed It matters not what your troubles may be come and let the Doctor examine yon cose. If it is curable, he will teli yoi sa; if it is not, he will tell you that ; fo he will not undertake a case unless he i confident of effecting a cure. It wil cost yon nothing for consultation, S' please call and satisfy yourselves that th Doctor understands your case. Dr S cares Humors and Diseases of the Blood To* ladies who are afflicted by any of th following complaints, —Cold extremities weak stomachs, lame and weak backs nervous and sick heartaches, constipatioi and indigestion, pain if tho aide and bac leuchorrea, etc, etc. —I wish it distinct! understood that I do not claim to perforc impossibilities, or to he ve a mitaculon power. All applying to me will receiv my honest opinion of their complaints No experimenting. I will guarantee positive cure in every case I undertake or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Offic or by letter, FREE. Charges Moderate Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Offic Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sub days, 10 to 12. N.B. All Medicine ne cessary for a complete cure can be sec free from observation on receipt c ymptoms,



PnlTif ftT -ticos. HOTiESSELdCd Ail) J • WEAVERS’ HALL, a WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, i SHIPPING AND COMMISSION i MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British • and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation ot Produce at highest prices cpi.ii 1 per cent, commission, OiUarb to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References —Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and moat of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application 1 35 BROOM TILL A, Wakanui Hoad. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thoroug . grounds them in English (Gram , Goo , iiisty., Die., and t ompos’n.), with accomplishments of Music, Sing Erench, and Drawing, at the most modcral terms. Evening lessons in any or all i these could ho resumed if sufficient on- Ci uragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9(102 mi3E worst form of Fever, Prickly X Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured hy LSMIL JlJGll’iS PYREHC SALINE “It saved my life, for the lever had obtained a strong hold on me.' 1 O FiZTOKiiALii, C )?i espmdent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tea imony enclosed with each lu.iLo. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of must diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life- It, allays thirst in a remarkable manner and dole and vitalises iho blood, J. s. Puudy, Fay., vrii. t,:— 1 I would ta her go short tf any tiling than this never-fading travellers’ Incud. ” 9802 BURTON VGBMA NE NT C j.. 1 >! N G A INVESTMENT Ovd h': i'V. The ab-.-ve -•■ototy pays <mcr>'--f ft rf'ic of per cent, nor annum tor De posits at Cr»il, 5 per w-••).. per annum fo mowth*. and cent, per annuo i? dyo,’ her 0 months or >"Vor. j ward, .VI af vger. Office.- Arcade C-.mn.oeiA, Burnet t r eV NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIME*, y AM N W LANDING COAL, cx | W, Mi-Laron and Tokiqio, wliich Jam | propurod to deliver at the LvJMESI cash' pricks Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. DATs, CHAFE, BRAN POTATOES, &c. : A Trial po’icitcd. j B. S.~BEAN, 1 Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, 1 West Scruet. ' FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING fiillli Undersigned has JUST LANDED, i ex Ruapehu, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF x Vie r FISHING TACKLE, Comprising I RODS, MINNOWS, FLIES, and all other Tackle, of the very best quality. Also FISHING BQOTS, LEGGINGS, 1 From the best makers. These Goods have been indented by Mr i Shury, and specially selected by . i my agent. i 1 have also landed a Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS 1 MATERIALS, All of which I oiler to the Public at Specially Low Prices. WILHELM ZANDER, TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 71S Rfl ATG I-5 -VIAKERS kIJ -v Y_-; V--- WEUfRS, Q |( ,Gp „MV i/l Lii'-v V ch ~ ch ~ Pi P 4 P er day to bo made by per- TO obtt bops of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ua. New ouaineas. All meat with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capita! 1 not required. We will atart you. Outfit srorth £1 mailed free. The employment ia particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boys and girla earn nearly aa much aa men. Fall particulars and instructions matle roo. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson _,x««T>o Pf.-t.Und Maine Untied States ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills la war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired oi constitutional), gravel and paina In the back. Guaranteed tree from mercury Sold in boxes 4s fid each, by all chemiata and patent medicine vendors. Solo pro prletora, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drag Co., Line sale of all the wh



Business Notices r|lfl K PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZBALANE ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realuattor and distribution oi 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. 1. The Public Trustee in kia corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jrash 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 of all trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. Phis will be shewn by the following figures 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and nil information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Ago it at Christchurch. T HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY \ 'KA‘ y.T y.T.Y.T.T T '-T.y T ™ T •.’.t, o Capital t I.oon FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, AT.SD RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEP’i Kl> AT THE T.OWi- T CURRENT RATES. George .»ameson AfiRN T AR 51 BIT UT( > AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiuer’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced hy all Leading Physii iana The Greatest Discovery of the Ago IN placing the Electric Necklet before the Now Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw -pecial 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 thatiic rowers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and )a therefore not a useless article like s" many of the so-caked 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 K g-continued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dc Auguste Kurstoiner, who is ihe highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancet, the leading medical journal of the world, says The fact that the discovery and Invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Kuratelner 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 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 pauiful period of the teething of Infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whoso 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 CouMi, 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 CONUOD * CO., Auckland, his sole aoents in Now Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can he obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within tho 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 bo sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address- J CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. DRINK m)AT£ 90 o so BesCTeas I N THE -T \slM V* T P R 1 C ES n / ty. o THOUGH PC 7F.AS 7’ 219, COPIED BY ALU 3 - Packets xtKNsr/o llhvglh 7 BOXES fIELSONfrfOATEjj HALF HCH CHESTS prlb <3te PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLI NGTQN,CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDIN, ACENTS EVERYWHERE



REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not selling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Lawson and Co.’s Watch, No 105113, for which they charge £J 16a, and slate in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10a. Inspection invited. J. E. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Lawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118008, for which they charge £0 15a, and state in their guarantee the n gulai retail price to be £l2 10a, is better finished, more serviceable, slant a mo'c wear, and ia better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. E. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. ,£25 REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. IJ3M2 in my window, with “ Stewart Lawson 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 aa if they were sold by me. J. E. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street, CHRISTCU URCH. No one in New Ze'i'tid can com pete with our priors / •' an* s-nding direct from < Jte ..-hops to the wearer’s po ’ A at Qr-'t. strong Silver Hunting K ■gliah'-J.-e'<;r. cipped and jewelled, inr .nrr extra heavy Enghtlr Hanting Levers, as strong as John Bullpis|jbrJed and jewelled for £-1 10s. 'lSfcfiKpry best English Levers ever madj ffcfjSEG 10s. These Watches are sent to any part of Now 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 wo are selling from £ 1 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ,- Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver caa-.s, from £1 63. 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-MALE LEVER 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 your own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They ate in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the best materials, with cut steel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order fir 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 your goods from ns 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 Zealand. Our only place of business is at 2(51, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken we'l, London, and our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. ] J. E. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEtS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 201, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. 13*885



Public Announcements. fjpiNWALD J)ACISG QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. Pre°idfnt—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. C N. Gtigg and Wi kin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R. B. Jeff. Cierk of Course—David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO ST ART AT 12 SO. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sovs One and a half mile, over fi flights of hn'dles, about 3ft Gin high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomi aticn 10s, acceptance, ss. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 bov;. One and a half mile. Over G flights of hurdle* about 3ft Gin high. Post entrance 10?. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight lOrt. 3. TIXWALD CUP, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a half mile Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 15?, accept nice 15s. 4. TROTTING RACE a Time Handicap of 15 so vs. Three miles. Second horse to receive f.Os from the state No weigi t under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, sb. 5. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sov.s. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cup winner to cairy 71b penalty: 7. BELLING HACK RACE of 10 bov*. Half-mile Winner to. bo sold for £lO, anv surplus to go to th’ funds of the Club. Post entry, 10s We ght Bst up 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs.^. One mile. Entrance 10s. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. En‘ranee 10s. For horses that have never won public money. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except under the following eruditions —That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be deeded by the Stewards, or whom they may apptint; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2 C.J.G. 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 district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River ar.d on the south by the Orati 5. Five per cent, will be deducted frem the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expens sof the course. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the (Jlub. NOMINATIONS AND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fe es age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add essed Scott’s Hotel. Trnwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER lirh Weights will be deck.red on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries must be in the hands of the St.cn.tarv, at Sootfs Hotel, Tinwald, net lah-r than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2Sth, 1886. CYnIL Jr Pr I•O V, 10837 Secretary. D.i.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON. AT tlio approach of another Reason the Public are invited o.xr FIRST GREAT DISPL 1Y OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, a- we have never j exhibited on any nrevi us occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, I The beauty of which transforms lha Spacious Warebotmo, and calls forth < admiration and -wonder; | On this Special Occasion the Ware house wib be OPEN,(till 9 a p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WaRIIIOU e price. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Si ueet, CHEISTCIIUIvCU. 13, HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E C. BLOWN, Manager,



Sporting. J> AGING QLUB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886,] Pmident, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Dm shire, J C. N Grigg, B. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boss and Leahy ; Treasurer—D. Thomas; Clerk • the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewson; Handi capped, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. Stitt and Dr Leahy. First race to start at 1 p.m, FIRST DAY. County Hurdle Race, of 30 sova; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin h'gh ; nomina ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 so vs from the stake, mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, sova minimum weight, lOst. Second hone to receive 5 sova from the stake For horses that have never won more thae 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 tliestake. 14 mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sova. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1£ mile. District horsea only, 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary Immediately after the County Plata is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. G. Spuing Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ 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 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’ Pcrse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1£ mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatuk Stakes, of 15 sova; 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 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 sova; 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 UtGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, ard objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying ont this programme to bo final. 2. A '.(strict horse snail mean any horse 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 cf all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses of 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 cob rs cf rider, and In the hands of 'he 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 2 1836. 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 G, 188 G. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ing of the first day’s racing. O. C. FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne &> Co. HAVE OPENED THEIR NEW SEEING GOODS, And are making a very fine display of MJLUXIRY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DKFSS MATERIALS for the coming Season, THE GENT'S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MENS MERCERY. DUN ST RLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling off the Pound for Cash,