The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19. 1886

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Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OP DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech 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. »71U rpHB PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and hy carefully studylu„ the Unman 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 enioy the luxury of a Pbbfjeot Fm. vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives us much pleasure to Inform jar friends and the publlc generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ••• 3 0 0 Better quality ••• 3 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits ••• * 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion. As no margin Is allowed for risk of xind, orders at these prices will be axe onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TA.TLORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. HAYES & CO. jj AVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS o r SUMMER GOODS IHD General Drapery, Which will bo 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 Feom thz Best English and Colonial Manufacturers . LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO READY MONEY DRAPERS, ARCADE.



8 veyor, Civil C B. FOOKS AND SONS Architects, rra baoraMßS, Valuators, Lioiksw SfBTBroBS, Aifi> Lard Bbokrrs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI LCAi Arhbubtos. Oopveyaxsces TIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMBR RAILWAY. MOUNT- SOMERS AND CAVENDISH royal mail coach. The above Oaaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning tram may pro seed 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. lft JOHN HOOD IUNT SOMERS & METHVEN H COUNT SOMERS & kuiaxi |V| ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the tndersigned will run a Coach eaab Man ia*. Wednesday and Saturday, starting at ioon from Hood’s Hotel. Mount Somers, os Sprlngbmn and Alford Forest, fh ore onnwtSg wlthDuff s Coaohfrom Methven oturning same evening. Fares Sprlng iom, 2sf return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, •g"- 6 *- T. Htt rEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, k fleas, moths, bedtles, snd all other Mts. whilst quite harmless to domestic «,«!■ In exterminating beetles the loess of this powder is extraordinary. Is perfectly clean In »PPl i catlom t i article you purchase la KEATING. Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual d in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by insists. 1 STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of ’ATEBTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM ' INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONQBEACH. Fee: £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, ly Young Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at iONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdas s, and at FT.V.MTNGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made n more than two mares. ares will be grazed free to January but no responsibility incurred- V JOHN GRIQQ, 04 Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11, WILL, Stand this season at Grove Park, Tlnwald. Pedigree He is by the celebrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (Imp). Petkln Warbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble-Kite, by yoltigenr-bwest hriar. by Stock well—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman— Azalia, by Oatton—Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanna. Adventurer by Hewmiuster, dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Candlewick, ete , etc. An 'examination of his w'll ■how 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. Groomago free, ss, pay able at first service. For farther par— EDWARD GATES A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. OOHTAIHItfO 100 TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 26 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, lor the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, &0., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All Illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, 4e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated wit over ‘BOO woodblocks. Both books mailee free for Is. ack and HIS BRIDE. al FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfecr- time. Is 8d each, the pair la. WTt WI7ARD OF THE NORTHS CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS nderfnl Changes with Lightning Bapidity Is 2d, post free. 1.8. W. stamps taken at par; post oSce bib and postal notes preferred. If • '“P” ither colonies aresent add 2d in the suUUng exchange. 'AKB Hoticb —To adveitis'r our business will for a short tame send * ae whole of the va mentioned articles to one address post i f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: YORK 4 CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office [



Public Notices BEOOM YIL LA, Wakanui Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough grounds in 1-nglish (Grim , Geo , Histy, Die., and <ompos’n) w;th accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the most moderai terms. Evening less ns in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPENING KOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692 I mHE worst form of Fever, Prickly I Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cored by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIO 1 SALINE “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on mo.’ —O. Fiztgerax.d, Correspondent of Man chester Ouardian, in Albania. Abundant medical testimony enclosed with each bcttle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of m at diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life L allay* thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J Pdkdt, Ksy., writes:—“l would ia<her go »hmt cf anything than this never facing travellers’ friend." 9362 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annom for D« posits at Call, 5 po r cent, per annum fo three mouths, and _/or cent, per annuo {{fixed for 6months or over j ward, Aarvger. Office;- Arcade Chamoets, gurnet 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. r. sTbean, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depfit, West Street. Hgriesselioh AND CO., . WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1866. 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 npou 1 per cent, commission, (h tiara 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 I 35 FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING, rpHE Undersigned has JUST LANDED, -L ex Ruapehu, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FISHING TACKLE, Comprising BODS, 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 tfEW ELLERS, Pi OA per day to be made by por- J. TO obtt sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New outness. 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 ' b particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. , Full particulars and Instructions matlo reo. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at onoe. Address Stinson xb *Do Po«H»nd Maine Untied State* ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree from mercury Sold in boxes 4s fid each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors. The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drag Co., Line sale by the wh



Business Notices rpHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. Ths Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid (he necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends io 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 Publio Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves 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 ar 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. This will be shown 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, Dec. 5j 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch, IJI H E PREMIER OOLONI L COMPANY CANTERBURY BRANCH. PHS/f/fa . Mum nil m ummw: Capital i 1.00C.00 >STARU?"ED 1859, s'.r®. o FIRE' AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW! 1 T CURRENT RATE& George Jameson AGENT ASFITUTimC’ 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 Physuians The Greatest Discovery of the Age IN placing the Eleclrlc Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw sSpecial attention to the fact that the material surround jpg the inner chain of metallic subrtancfs is Impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless In itself, and yet containing thanlo rowers, 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 Auguste Kurstelner, who is the highest Europesn authority on all diseases of women and children The Lanokt, 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 painful period of the teething of Infanta, 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 Kurstelner baa appointed Messrs CONROD A CO., Auckland, his sole agents in Now 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 civerlng the coat of importation, and Is within the reach of all, aa one Necklet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet Is a handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address— J CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. Bestfc, THOUGH, COPIED BY ALL Packets N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE "The blending is entirely attended to hv Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster of great experience, and has had a special training In the art." TIIRARU HERALD. «• This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, »a the article they offer Is superior to anything we have t yet seen in this Colony." „ PRESS. ‘Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender." p R l C E 3 2/-. 2/4, ,2/8, 3/- —BVJ..OEO O j 4 f T 0 mm / / tprlb & Co CHCH. PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLINGTON,CHRISTCHURCHJ3UNEDIN, ACF.XTS everywhere



) REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we ore not selling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £B, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as (Stewart 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 10a. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High [street, CHRISTCHURCH.' £2s REWARD To anyone who cnn prove that Stewart Dawson and Go ’s Watch No 118098, for which they charge £6 15s. and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, stands mo-e wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers 1 sell at £6 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. 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 bearing the above name, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRIS TCH 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 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 beat English Levers ever mad j for £6 I Os. 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 valne. The above Watches are sold by retail dealers for double the amount. In addition to the above, we have a large a' sortmene of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we are selling from £4 10- s . 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 Erst that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to supply yon with a first-class English Leveret Clock direct from our Factory on to yonr 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 fer 8s 6d, and we will forward you one ia return. The money returned if not approved of. All onr Watches and Clocks are examined and regulated and warranted from two to five years. Onr 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, onr Watch Factory. Olerken well, London, aud our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ &*CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, : AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured .onr premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we are doing a Iprge amount of mannfactnring and repairing thereby making more than onr expenses by our handwork, it enables us to. sell onr goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ & CO; Are-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. JJIINWALD JJAOING OLUB, ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vlce-Preeidente—J. C. N. Grigg and Wilkin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer —Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course —David Jackson. Handioappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12.80. X. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sots One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hnrdjes, abont 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomi • ation 10s, acceptance, ss. 2j NOVEL' HURDLE RACE of 20 sovs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hu'dle* abont 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 lOst, 8. TIN WALD CDF, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a ball’ mile. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16s, acceptance 16s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. No weight under lost. Nomination 10s, accept ance, ss. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age: Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. ' SELLING HACK RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Post entry, 10s Weight ftet 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 eruditions—Th .t all disputes, claims, and objections arising oht of the racing shall be dec ded by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with the carrying oat of this pro gramme to be final. 2. C.J.C. New Rules will be in force. 8, The Races ore' 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 and on the south by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will he 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 Club. NOMINATIONS iKD 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, addeaeed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries mnat be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tneeday, December 28th, 188 S. CYRIL JEPHSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON. AT fthe approach of another Season the Public are invited o ,ir FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. We have great pleasure in issuing ■ this invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previ ms occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, j The beauty of which 'transforms tho 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 WAREHOUt'E PfelOE. .HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL : IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. LIMITED, Cashel Street CHEISTCHUHCH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Manager.



bportmg. JJAOING QLUB. spring"meeting. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E. G. Wright,; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Fried lander, W. B. Deh* shire, J. C. N Grigg, B.Fried lander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boea and Leahy; Tkeasurer-rD. Thomas; -Clerk ' o the Scales, M. Friedlander; Oerk'of the Coarse, A. Hewsoa; .. Handi cappers, 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 soys;- over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomina ion, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs; nomi - nation, 1 sov; acceptance, soya minimum weight, lOst Second hone to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have never won more than 23 sovs 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 thestake. 14 mile. 4 County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile District horses only. - * 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately r 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* Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ sov. f mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs; . over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft bin 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| mi’e 3 Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1J mile. District horses only. 4 Totajusator Stakes, of 15 sovs; ■ minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to he made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse " is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. | mile. 5 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, l sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. £ mile. 6. Consolation "Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration of .. weights. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, os * whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying 00l this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in fhe . district lying between the rivers Selvyn 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 dietr' 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 course. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the fundi of the Club. NOMINATIONS. ' r . All by fees, name, age and description of horse, and colora of rider, and in the hands of ’ the Secretary (address —Ashburton) no* later than 9 p.m. on Monday November 1-1886. _ WEIGHTS. , 1 Weights for the first day’s handicaps .} will be declared on Thursday December 2 v 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 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 oi 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 MENS* MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling off the Pound fee (task,