The Ashburton Guardian.

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S veyor, Civil C B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Luges kerb, Vaivatobs, Liornskd Subvmoes, ABD Land Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD ASHBTTETOW. Conveyances T |IN WALD AND MOUNT SOMER 8 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND OAYENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Ceach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh 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. , n • JOHN HOOD



Mount somers & methyen ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will nm a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Monnt Somers, lor Sprlnebnm and Alford Forest, there .onneotlng with Duff’s Coach from Methvon returning same evening. Fares—Bpring bum, 2s, return, Ss; Alford Forest, 4s, Business Notices. KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraoruinary. It is perfectly clean in application, the article you purchase ts KEATING > rs imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. * A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING TRICKS AND DELUSIONS ‘WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICK?, 100 For the performance of which only a common pock of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of A MURING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, 4c., 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 Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS ondcrfnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N S.W. stamps taken at par; post office ders and postal nstes preferred. If f’■.’•mps other colonies are sent add 2d in the stalling r exchange. , Takb Notice.—'To advertise our business , W iU for a short time send lAe whole of the mre mentioned articles to one address post id f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: , YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office t



Di Speer’s PRIVATE DISPENSARY, now permanently established in Octagon Chambers, Boss’ Buildings, opposite Town Hall, DUNEDIN, for the Scientific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, and Special Diseases. Dr Speer Is a regu lar Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U.S. He has devoted a lifetime to, and Is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician in his specialty in the UnHed States. Young men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer frcm Nor- Tons and Physical Debility, Loss of Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face, Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma tism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to oome and try the Doctor’s method of cure —as it will, if properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations; his treatment consists wholly in the use of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have implanted in their sys tem, by improper use of calomel, seed, which produce an annual crop of diseasd To such ho would say, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and lot the Doctor examine your cose. Kit is curable, he will tell you Ba . if it is not, be will tell you that; for he’ will not undertake a case unless he is confident of effecting a cure. It will cost you nothing for consultation, so please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doctor understands your case. Dr to. cures Humors and Diseases of the Blood. To ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints, —Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lama and weak backs, nervous end sick headaches, constipation and Indigestion, pain in the side and back leuchorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distinctly understood that I do not claim to perform impossibilities, or to have a miraculous power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints. No experimenting. I will guarantee a positive cure in every case I undertake, or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Office or by letter, FREE. Charges Moderate. Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad- Idreßa: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Office Hours: 9to 12, 1 to 4,6 to 8 p.m.; Sun days, 10 to 12-. N.B. All Medicine ne cessary for’ a complete cure can be sent free from observation on receipt of symptoms.



Public Announcements. NOT! OK TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found Interfering with Sheep on this Batate will be destroyed, and the Owners aned for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagtnhor, Mrs Meech DEESSMAKEE. BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, BEGS to Inform the Ladles of Ashbur ton and county that aha 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 fJIHB PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studylu,, 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 eni'oy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt •nq Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jar friends 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; £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 Better quality ... ... ... 3 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apoi Suits Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, proportion. 0 10 4 0 0 etc, In As no margin Is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be 9X» outed for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON.



HAYES & CO. JJAVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OP 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 gi-ring BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. 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. HAYES & CO. HEADY-MONEY DEAPEBS ARCADEi



Public Notices- HQRIESBEHOH AND O • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON,' SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of 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 opou 1 per cent, commission. Oidurs 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 BROOM VILLA, Wakandi Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough grounds them in English (Gram., Goo , Histy., Die., and Compos’n), with accomplishments of Music, Singin French, and Drawing, at the mod modern!, terms. Evening lessons in any or all > these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPE MING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692



THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cared by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC! SALINE “It saved my life, for the fever bad obtained a strong hold on me,” —O. Fiztgerald, Correspondent of Mail- Chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tes'imony enclosed with each bcttle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst in a remarsable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J- S. Purdy, Esy,, writes:—' I would rather go short cf anything than this never-falling travellers’ friend." 9962 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at rate of per sent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 pe r cent, per annum fo three months, and yor cent, per annon If fixed for 6 months or over- J WARD, yiarager. Office:- Arcade Chamoeia, Aurnet 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 eo’icited. r. sTbban, Ashburton Coal and Firewood DepSt, West Street. FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING THE Undersigned baa JUST LANDED, 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. 718



AtCHMAKERS t|EWELLERS, ,Q |o (V icnjfl CH—GH. pi P;I per day to be made by per sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ns. New onslneßß. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will fitart you. Outfit I worth £1 mailed free. The employment a particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Beys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions mails cee. Now Is the time—don't delay, but write to ns at once. Address Stinson **,Do Poland Maine United States ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired ot constitutional), gravel and pains In the back. Guaranteed free from mercury Sold in boxes 4e 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Whole sale of all the wholesale houses.



Business Notices T HE PUBLIC TRfI’ST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. ... _ 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist In commu 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 sat 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 jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, 1s 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 tracts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may ne ootau from the Public Trnstee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local A goat at Christchurch.



FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, CROPS ACCEPT ED AT THE ALSO RISKS ON GROWING LOW* T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson aoknt Asnurimv AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical h acuity of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Physiiians The Greatest Discovery of the Age IN nlacinc the Electric Necklet before the Now 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 Uianic rowers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains all 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 most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet la the outcome of a long-continued series of Investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kurstelner, who is iho 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 lost been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relievo the anxiety of many mothers. Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five veara with the most Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and In the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians In their dally practice. It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething of infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infanta 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 thei period . hv {in nerve-giving force It wards off and prevents Measles, Whooping 0„„ B h^‘sc.,U t y Fl° Sc 8 u ; and Ohicto» Pot lh». ..Having childhood of it, martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who Invokes its aid. Dr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD * CO., Auckland, his sole o ._t 9 New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only thev can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest posaib e point, point, barely ewering the cost 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,



IV (© DRINK •5E ' (D Co. ■•v Bestfeas IN THE 'PruS (T^ Re PJD 0~ THOUGH COPIED i by all, m Packets mf Or/ awarded BOXES ELSON|*IOAT HALF CHCH CHESTS prlb &p c 3C a HZ INDUSTRIAL gazette ■ The Wending is entirely attended to bv Mr Nelson himself, who is ft Taster of great experience, ami has had a special trainingthe art. TIMARU HERALD. ■ This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, ns the article they offer Is superior to anything wo have yet seen in this Colony." PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender," P RIC ES >/8, 3/- '/ 4, i -4 • JT— TIM 1 * - PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLI NGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, AGENTS everywhere



fJIINWALD AGING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents —J. C. N. Grigg and Wikin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy, Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course —David Jackson. Handicappers—The Stewards. FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 30. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 16 sots. One and a half mile, oyer 6 flight® of hurdles, about 3fc Sin high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance, ss. 2. NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 bovs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hu’dle* about 3ft 6iu high. Post entrance 10s. Winner to be sold, and Ihs whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight 10it. 3. TIM WALD OOP, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 16 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; Cnp winner to cany 71b penalty: 7. SELLING HACK RACE of 10 «ove. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Post entry. Weight 1 Oat np. 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs. One milt-. Entrance 10a. 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—Tbit all disputes, claims, and objections arising ont of the racing shall be dee d* 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.O. 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 and on the south by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the cjurse. 6. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS AND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fees age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add-essed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER lllh. Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tnerday, December 28th, 1886. CYRIL JEPHSON, 10837 Secretary.



£25 REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not ael ing exactly the same kind of English Levers for £S, made by the same factory and of the same quality, at Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 106118, 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, CHRISTCHURCH. £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118008, for which they charge £6 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, stan< s more wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers I sell at £6 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113112 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 came, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street, CHRIBTCH UROH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with oar prices We are sending direct from our Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English hever. capped and jewelled, for £3. Our extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled, for £llos. The very best English Levers ever mads for £6 10s. These Watches are sent to any part of New Zealand free of any extra charge. Une month’s trial allowed, and money returned if not good value. The above Watches are sold by retail dealers for double the amount. In addition to the above, we have a large assortment of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we are selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘'Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver cases, 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 Mannfactnrers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE LBYBR CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and w« 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 finished cases, manufactured of the best materials, with cut steel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order i<. r 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. Onr business being done entirely for cash, therefore, in purchasing your goods from us yon have not to pay for other f»ople’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. Clerken well, London, and our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. 18*885



D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public aie invited oar FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In nil the DEPARTMENTS OF FASHION. We have great pleasure in issuing this invitation, as we have never exhibited on any previ us occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of Fabrics, Novelties, W . Effects, The beauty of wMch transforms tha Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder. On this Special Occasion the Ware house will be SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Stkbet, CHEISTCHUECH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E.,0. BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. JJACINO OLXJB. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, - December 9th and 10 th, 1886.1 __ .... .• >.*• 4 President, E, G. Wright, ; TiwPnd* dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew -St«tt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Dm shire, J. C. N Grigg, B. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boas and- leahy J; Treasurer—D. Thomas; Clerk at the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewson; Eoodl* 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 sovs; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sot ; aeoep* > tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receivw. 6 sova from the stake. mile. District horses only. ' rr Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs; notnTf nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1* SOTS minimum weight, lOst. Second faorte to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For" horses that have never won more than' 25 sovs in one event on the ; flat 3 miles. * 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of - 12, sovs ; nomination, 1 aov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 sots. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, Isov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mile, Disfcict hones only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sots ; catch weights ; nomination, 1 SOT, to made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is ran. The' winner to be sold by auction imme* r 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; noraina- ; tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1J sov. f mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50sova; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 aov; acceptance, 2 sov. Second hone to ’ receive 5 so'~2 from the stake. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sov* nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances sova" : Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake 1£ mile. 3. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only, 4 Totalisator Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to bo made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Pone Is run. The w*inner to be sold imme* diately after the race for 10 sovs, sny surplus to go to the funds of the Club, i mile. 5, Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina* tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 MV. Second horse to receive 5 sova from the stake. £ mile. ' ' 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 aova; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to thei Secretary immediately after the - Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declaration ol 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 Steward**. oe whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying ont this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any hone that has been commonly resident In the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the date cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said distr ct during the same period, 3. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable In accord* anoe with this programme for expenses of the conrse. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the fund* of the Club. NOMINATIONS. : All nominations to be accompanied hg fees, name; age and description of horse, and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) not lat -r than 9 p m. on Monday Novembet 1 1886 WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’a. handicaps will be declared on Thursday December 2 1836. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock cn the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. / Acceptances f ? 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. C. O.FOOKB, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co, HAVE OPENED THEIB NEW SPEING GOODS, And are making a very fine display of MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS 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 lor Cash. t 7 2*T