The Ashburton Guardian.

VOLi. V.—No. 1401

ASHBURTON. MONDAY NOVEMBER 8. LSBO

PRICE-ONE PENNY



S veyor, Civil C E. FOOKS AND SO NS Architects, ivn. ENomMRS, Vaivatom, Liobksbd SuRVBrOKS, AM) Lam> Brokers, triangle, WAKANUI ROAD Ashburton. Conveyances nnINWALD AND MOUNT SOMBR r j_ l RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND OAYBNDISH 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 ved by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Me?h/eo in time for the last train - Christchurch, or may return In time tor the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Bn f8« 8 °“ . , JOHN HOOD i *"OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN VI ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the ndersigned will run a Coach each Mon ay Wednesday and Saturday, starting at aon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, ir Sprlngbum and Alford Forest, there mnectlng with Duff s Ooaohfrom Methven (turning same evening. Fares—Sprlng arn. 2sf return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, 6S ' T. HTK. 7"EATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, \ fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other iseots, whilst quite harmless to domestic timala. In exterminating beetles the looess of this powder is extraordinary, i la perfectly clean In te article yon purchase lB i imitations are noxious and Ineffectual aid in tins. 6d, Is, and 2s 6deach, by A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING TRICKS AMD DELUSIONS WITH JU CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. AI.T. FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of 'AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, ;g;A mbs, * r . t And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS, illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, 4e. rering over 300 pages and illustrated wit ’ overSSOO woodblocks. notebooks mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. ..M FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OP THE NORTHS CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS r onderfnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N S.W. stamps taken at par; post Office dors and postal netes preferred. If c amps 1 other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling r exchange. , Takb Notice—To advertise onr business 9 will for a short time send 1 ab whole of the >ove mentioned articles to one address post kid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: . YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office •STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Bhanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of AIERTON, WHEATSTONE. FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONGBEACH. Fee : £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, Young Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at ►NQBBACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at REMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made more than two mares. s will be grazed free to January ; no responsibility incurred. JOHN GRIGG, Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. TILL Stand this season at Grove V Park, Tinwaid. Pedigree. . He ia by the celebrated ho " fl0 k ‘ D arbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp), irkln Warbeck was got by Adventurer, m Bumble Kite, hy VoUigour-Sweet. iar, by Stockwell—Eglantine, by Flying utchman—Azalia, by Oatton-Annot pie, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanna, dventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, r Emilies. Newminster by Touchstone, im Beeswing. Miss Kate waa got by dventurer, her dam Sporting Life, bj rime Minister—Candlewick, etc , etc. An examination of his pedigree will tow that he possesses a double vein oi te famous Adventurer blood, and is one [ the very best bred animals in the onthern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, due on Ist senary, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay bio at first service. For farther par oolaca apply . 576 • EDWARD GATES.



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OP DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doge found interfering with Sheep on thle Estate will be destroyed, and the Ownere sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech dressmaker, BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, BEGS to Inform the Ladles of Ashbur ton and county that she has opened business on her own account, and solicits a share of patronage. Mrs Meech will sustain her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710 npHE PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mctbtmatioal science, and by carefully siudylu„ 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 as ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Perfect Frn -vo Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform ... ,'ciycda 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; £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ••• 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits * 0 ® Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin Is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be 2X9- noted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. 1 HAYES & GO. jj(AVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS 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. I Look out forj our NEW ADVBB TISEMENT, which will appear in the couraejof a few days. • HAYES & CO. EEADY-MONET DBAPEBS I. ARCADE. g it i. F y ii >f e e it i



Public HQ RIESSELICH AMD 00., . WEAVERS’ HALL, b WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, b SHIPPING AND COMMISSION s MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ol British - and Continental Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Ciders 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 s and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks, i Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, ) and any necessary samples or information on application I 3® BEOOM YILLA, 1 Wakanui Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough ■ grounds them in English (Grim., Geo , r Histy , Die., and Compos’n). wth 1 accomplishments of Music, Sing 1 French, and Drawing, at the most moderal 1 terms. Evening lessens in any or all > these could be resumed if sufficient en- Oc urogement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692 THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Beat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE ‘"lt saved my life, tor the 1 fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” —O Fiztgekai.d, Correspondent of Man -1 Chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tesimony enclosed with each bcttle. It is the core for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life- It allay* thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J- S. Purdy, Esy., writes: —‘ I would tatber go shoit of anything than this never falling travellers’ friend.” 9862 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of Aj per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 pe* cent, per annum fo three months, and cent, per annun If fixed for 6 month* or over. J WARD, ilac-vger. Office Arcade Chan.oers, xtmnat 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 CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL, OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. E. S.^EAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depßt, West Street. FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING. rpHE Undersigned has JDST LANDED, -A- 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. ATCHMAKERS JWeliers, # oJp (P fjs:. iCH CH. pi „„ QA per day to bo made by per %l TO sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. Nen 5 easiness. All meet with wonderful sue * Bess, Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yon. Ontfii worth £1 mailed free. The employment s particularly adapted to the region li which this publication circulates. Boyi and girls earn nearly as much as men, Full particulars and Instructions malle ree. Now Is the time—don’t delay, bui write to us at once. Address Stinsoi x*«Do P'-tland Maine, United State ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills la war ranted to cure all discharges Lom th urinary organs in either sex (acquired 0 constitutional), gravel and pains in th back. Guaranteed tree from merenry Sold In boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemist and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prletors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co., Lino sale by the wh



Business Notices ’ mflE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND r 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 1 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 frosts, 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 his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of }resh 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 .fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. 1886 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and all 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 Agent at Christchurch. T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY JANTERBUHV 5 ;4T // V® t haN C H • ' s 9&Sa. JfffiV/V JsrnMmmm m&m V & MKSMf] VS.* Capital tI,OO n n *52 ’iTASj.I? •“ £D 1859 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO’ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW) 1 T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASRRTTRTO^ 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 Age IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Special attention to the fact that the material surround ing the Inner chain of metallic substances is Impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in Itself, and yet containing U-anlc rovers, 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 exoerlments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kurstelner, who is ihe highest Europesn authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancbt, the leading medical journal of the world, says ; ** The fact that the discovery and Invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Kurstelner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been 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 roost 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 ra'nful period of the teething of ay brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose lives might have been »ved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period f dentition : V Its nerve-giving force it wards off and prevents Measles. Whooping fouXSlet y Ce D r. Croup, Sod Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its lartyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who Invokes its aid. Dr Kurstelner has appointed Messrs CONROD * CO., Auckland, his sole eents in New Zealand for the eale of these Necklets, from whom only bov can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, olnt. barely covering the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one leckiet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet is handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal iote, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address—J. CONROD & 00., P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. (9 DRINK* •=ss* Bestfeas IN THE hs. 0 RV.V RE v) THOUGH £ COPIED BY ALU yit-V Packets ■to AWARDED BOXES ELSONjrfOAT & Co HALF Wl\f CHCH prlb CHESTS G£> N.Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE 'The Wending >3 entirely attended to bv Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster of great experience, and has had a special training in the art. timaru herald. ■■ This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, Ss the article they offer is superior to anything wc have yet seen in this Colony.' PRESS. ‘Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender." PRI CES Z/4-, /- f 4 PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDjN, s everywhere



REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we ore not selling exactly the same kind of English- Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Ktewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113, for which they charge £3 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s; Inspection invited. J. F. STRATZ & CO., 261, High street, christohuroh; £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail piice 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 sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STRATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Best Manufacture” engraved on it, was ever made in England. This Watch is a Geneva Wateh. 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. STRATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRISTCH URCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with onr prices We are sanding direct from onr Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English Lover, capped and jewelled, for £3. Onr extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled, for £4 10s. The very beat English Levers ever mad j for £6 10a. 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 arsortment of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we are selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘’Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver casts, 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 LBYER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and ws are now able to supply you with a first-class English Lever Clock direct from onr Fao'ory on to your own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the_ beat materials, with cut steel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order for 8s 6d, and we will forward yon one ia 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 yon have not to pay for other people’s bad debts. We have no hawkers, and have no connection with any other business ia New Zealand. Our only place _of business ia at. 261, High street, Christ church, onr Watch Factory. Clerken we!l, London, and onr Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STRATZ & [CO., PBAOTIOAL WATCHMAKERS, JBWELLBPS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we are doing a large amount of manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than onr expenses by onr handwork, it enables ns to sell onr goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J; F. STRATZ i CO; Ate their own manufacturers, J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Importers. J. F. STRATZ * CO. , Are their own Retail Dealers., And are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale Price. 18*885 ■



Public Announcements. fJIINWALD JJAOING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. V Vice-Presidents—J. C. N. Grigg and Wi kin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter —Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—B. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course —David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RAGE TO START AT 12 SO. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sovs One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hurdles. about Bft 6in high. Second hone to receive 60s from the stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance, ss. 2s NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sots. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hmdle« about 3ft 6in high. Post entrance 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 10st, 8. TINWALD CUP, a handicap of 30 boys. One and a halt mile. Second hone to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 16 sovs. Three miles. Second bone to receive 60a from the stake. No weight under lOat. Nomination 10s, accept* ance, 6s. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age: Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10a. Cup winner to csny 71b penalty: 7. SELLING HA.OS. 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. Wei ght Bst up. 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs. One mile. Entrance 10 a. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10a. For horses that have never won public money. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except under the following eruditions—Tint all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dec d>>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 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 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. 5. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the coarse. 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, addressed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER lllh. Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries mast be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. CYRIL JEPGSON, 10837 Secretary. D.LC. SHOW DISPLAYS [FOB SPRING SEASON. AT [the approach [of another Season the Public are invited oar 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, NoYelties, and Effects, The beauty of which transforms the Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder: On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be OPEN till 9 p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHKISTCHUECH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Manager,



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sporting. 4BSSE J^AOING SPRING MEETING, THURSDAyInD FRIDAY. '> December 9th and 10th, 1886. 4 President, E. G. Wright,; YjgqPresi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W.Dea shire, J. G. N Grigg, B. Friedlander, W. C Walker, Drs Boss andLeehp; Treasurer—D. Thomas; Cleric • the Scales, M. Friedlander; Oerfc r of the Course, A. Hewson; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, U. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 pan. FIRST DAT. County Hurdle Back, of -30 soya; over six flights of hurdles, sbOnt*3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accejv tance, 1 sov. Second horse to reoMTe 5 sovs from the stake. 1} mlUt District horses only. ' Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs; nopal nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 14, sots minimum weight, lOst. Second hone to receive 5 sovs from the stoke. Fdr horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event on the. flat a • miles. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptoßie 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. - mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sot. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. I \ mile. District horses 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 son, any surplus to go to the fnuds of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1J sov. f mile. SECOND DAT. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 60sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sov. Second hone to receive 5 sovs from the stoke. 2 miles. I 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sov* nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sot* Second horse to receive 10 sovs bo* the stake. If mile. 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. If mile. District horses only. 4 Totali sATOK Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Pone is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of toe Club, f mile. 5] Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, f 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 OB the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the radßf shall be decided by the Stewards, Of 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 hons that has been commonly resident In the district lying between the elvers Selwjn 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 distc 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 coarse. 4. Ail nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, sge and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) noft later than 9 p.m. on Monday Norsmbee 11886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Thursday December S' 1886. Weights for the second day*! 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 mast 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 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 MILLINERT, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style is NEW DRESS MATERIALS # for the coming Season. TEE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MSN 8 MERCERT. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling off the Pound tft (Mi,