The Ashburton Guardian.

VOJLc. V.—No 1414

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 83. 1886

TRICE-ONE PENN Y



5 60 Business Notices. -NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogf found interfering with Sheep on thh Estate will be destroyed, and the Owner* sued for any damage done. ) DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DRESSMAKER, 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 ypHB PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all Its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of failing 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 enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt vo Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives ua much pleasure to inform jar friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits In out usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... Better quality ••• Stood honest Ashburton or Kal spot Suits Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, proportion. 3 0 3 10 4 0 0 etc, in As no margin Is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be sxs cnted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLO's HIBRS ASHBURTON. HAYES & CO. JJAVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS O F SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery, Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the repu tation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON, BOOTS AND SHOES From the Best English and Colonial Manufacturers. O* LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. s HAYES & CO BEAD! MONEY DBAPEES, D A ROADS. 5 ;e ?s ie it



8 voyor, Civil C H. FOOKS AND SONS Architects, jrvn. IfiaonsKßSS, Valuators, Licensed Sdbvevobs, and Laud Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI KOAL ASHBTJRTOW. T Conveyances INWALD AND MOUNT RAILWAY. SOMER 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 Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD M OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day. Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, tor Springbutn and Alford Forest, there connecting wlthDuffs Coach from Methven vatnrnlng same evening. Fares Spring born, 2s, return, 3s j Alford Forest, 4s, return. 6s. T HTX . FT"EATING’S POWDER destroys bags, j\ fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other meets, whilst quite harmless to domestic access of this powder is extraordinary, t Is perfectly clean in appliwtion. he article yon purchase is KEATING s imitations are noxious and Ineffectual iold in tins. 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by bemists. * pO STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’^hanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of r A TEUTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND . LONGBEACH. Fee: £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Young Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays acd Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made on more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist. but no responsibility incurred * JOHN GRIGQ, 10 e 794 Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree He is by the celebrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was go' by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Voltigeur—Sweet briar, by Stockwell—Eglantine, by ilying Dutchman—A z ilia, by Catton—Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanna. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Misa Kate was got by Adventnrer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Candlawick, etc , etc. An examination of his pedigree will ahow that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. Terms; Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply r D waRD GATES, WONDERFUL BOOK FOR la. containing „ TRICKS and delusions with k CARDS •5 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, he performance of whiqh only a 'vmmon pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the re£sni are needed. AT.T. fully explained. Also, s large collection of MUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, Q- AME S, Ac., And over 50 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. Uustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and Amencan Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. ing over 300 pages and illustrated wit sr ovv v —-- - over 300 ■woudblocKa. Foth books mailee free for Is. JACK U3S BRIDE, nical FIGURES DANCJS to MU&IC and keep perfect time. 1b 3d each, the pair 2a. WIZARD OF THE NORTH'S lANGBABLE PACK UF CARDS •fill Changes with Lightning Rapidi y Is 2d, pest free. 7. stamps taken at par; post oEncc ind postal notes preferred. If 8 ’ I '?P S • colonies are sent add 2d in the suniing ange. . Notice—To advertise our busircss for a short time send f ue whole of thf nentioned articles to one address posl 2a 6d. Address all orders: IK & CO , 401 George street, Sydney' k Box 41, King street. Post Office



Public Notices ;a Is ra •i a a ] !) I ) E ) BROOM YIL LA, Wakandi Road. MISB STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thoroug . grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy, Die., and (’ompos’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 couragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692 THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat. Smallpox and Measles rapidly cared by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE li lt saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me. — O Fiztoekai.d, Correspondent of Man chester Gttardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tea imony enclosed with each bottle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. Ii allays thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood. J. 8. Purdy, Esy., writes:—*'l would lather go short cf anything than this never-falling travellers’ friend.” 9862 Ashburton „ permanent: BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The abo.ve Society pays Interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum fo three months, and cent, per aim on if fired for 6 months or over J WARD, .VI. anger. Office;- Arcade Ohamoera, Gurnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, cr 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.~BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street, Hgriesselich AND CO., . WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION 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 of Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission, Oia«rs 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 most of the Colonial Banks. Current Price Lists. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING fl’tHE Undersigned has JOST 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. jese Goods have been indented by Mr Shury, and specially selected by my agent. I have also landed a Complete Stock RIOKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, All of which I offer to the Public at jecialiy Low Prices. WILHELM ZANDER, OBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON. gjl ATCHMAKERS t| EWELLURS /ca/jST?. CH~~GH* _£?/4 P er day to be made by pet <&-L *■” ot’i sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New . easiness. All meet with wonderful suc cess, Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. *We will start you. Outfit ' irorth £1 mailed free. The employment J a particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mat!c ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson „»Do Pf»tland Maine United Slates ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired oi constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree from mercury Sold in boxes 4s fid each, by all chemist! and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co., Lino sale by the wh



Business Notices qpH E PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZBALANI ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and diatrlbntior , ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persona 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' - menta and every hind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trust, } ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in hia corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; (has, 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 ac considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of ail securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARI fY. This will he shewn by the following figures : 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, Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. IJT H E PREMIER OOLONI L COMPANY 1; AHT£R BUP! V BRAW CM. • . "i 1 :,W m mm Naagßi -,r^ Capital 000 ISTARLir-"ED !859 FIRE* AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW! T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AOENT arhborto 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 '-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 titanic {overs, 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-oalted 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 long-continued series of Investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is the highest Europesn 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 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 daily practice. It Is needless to comment on the anxlons 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 relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during the 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 A CO., Auckland, his sole agents in New Zaaland 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 coat of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one Neckiet will last a life time. Aside from its mauv 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 uote, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Addross-J. OONROD & CO,, P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. <S Bestfas DRINK iMWATE e) N Z INDUSTRIAL (SAZBTTE ' The blending is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, who is * Taster of great experience, and has had a special training hi 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 L. to ibid Prtlrttll* * IN THE QR\M. ct seen in tins Colour.' PRESS. “Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and L Blender." THOUGH J BED P RIC ES 2/4, COPIED BY ALL. Packets i ■h 3 /- AQ rm AWARDED BOXES /- ELSONMOAT HALF CHESTS CHCH prlb ¥ <ap PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKUND WEU.I NOTON, CHRISTCHURCH.DUNEDIN, A<i- ! ’ ' 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 Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113, for which they charge £8 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to he £8 10s; Inspection invited. J. F. STRATZ & CO., 261, High CHRISTCHURCH; £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail piice to be £l2 10a, is better finished, more serviceable, stanr's more wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers I sell at £6 10s. Inspection Invited. J. F. STRATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 118142 in my window, with •* Stewart 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 beating 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 sending direct from our Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English Jhover. capped and jewelled, for £3. Onr 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 Ntw 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 afsortmem. of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we ore selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ’‘Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver coses, from £1 6s. Ladies’ English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 10s. A SPECIALITY. We have jnst received from our Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE 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 yonr own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully cases, manufactured of the best materials, with cut steel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order fer 8s 6d, and we will forward yon 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 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. Our only place _of business is at 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, and onr Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STRATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEBS, 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 <k 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*886



Public Announcements. fJIINWALD JT> AGING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. C, N. Grigg and Wi'kin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter —Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—E. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee . FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 SO. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 eovs. One and » half mile, over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft €in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Nomination 10a, acceptance, 6s, 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sovs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hurdle- about 3ft 6in high. Post entrance 10s, Winner to be sold, and the wh<-le of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight lOst. 3. TINWALD CUP, a handicap of BO sovs. One and a .half mile. Second -faorse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16s, acceptance 16s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 16 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. No weight nnder lost. Nomination 10s, accept ance, 5&. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age; Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entranoe 10s. Cup winner to carry 7ib penalty; 7. SELLING HACK RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any snrplns to go to the funds of the dnb. Post entry, 10s Weight &it 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 — That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dec df dby 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 uho has resided in the district during the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the sonth by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will sqTdedncted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expenses of the cours 6. All nominations and acceptances go to t funds of the Olnb. NOMINATION 3 iND ACCEPT ANGER 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, Tinwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th. Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18tb. Acceptances and Maiden Entries must be in the hands of the Secretarv, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886, CYRIL JEPHSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOB SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public are invited o ;r 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 'S Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which' transforms tha 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. HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashex, Street CHKISTCHUECH. B HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. 1.80. BROWN, Manager.



opoming. Ashburton Racing OLT7B, SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. 1 President, E. G. Wright, ; Yics-Pred dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. C. N Grigg, B. Friedlander, W. G Walker, Drs Bops and Lefthy; Treasurer—D Thomas; Clerk o the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Fewson ; Han di cappers, F. Cotton, O, C. Fooks, M- Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p m. FIRST DAY, County Hurdle Race, of 30 sova; oyer six flights of hnrdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 scv. Second horse to receiya 5 sova from the stake. mils. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 bovb ; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, minimum weight, lOafc Second hone to receive 5 boys from the stake. For horses that have never won more than 25 soys in one event-on the flat. 2 miles. 3, Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from Ihestake. 14 mile. 4 County Plats Handicap, of 40 sova. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1J mile. District hones only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate .is run. The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Ciub. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1j- sov. J mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sova; 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 1£ mile. 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for ago. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 14 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’ Purs© 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 sovs from the stake. 4 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 on all points connected with carrying oni this programme to be final. ■ 2. A district horse shall mean any bona that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and tip to the da f 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 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 hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) no 4 lat >r than 9 p.m. on Monday November 1 1886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps will be declared on Thursday December 2 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 eve i* Ing of the first day’a>-racing. , O. C. FOOKS, ‘\ Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co^i v .£JL . have opened their NEW SPRING GOODS, J And are making a very fine display ok MILLINERY, 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 MEN»* MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling off the Found fet Cnab, FT