The Ashburton Guardian.

v'Olj V. —No- 141^

ASHBUBTON MONDAY NOYEMBEB 29.

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Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that ail 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 SF., 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 ehaje of patronage. Mrs Meech will sustain her reputation for farhiou and general excellence. 9710 JJIHB PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully 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 prodace CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price as ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Perfect Fitt \o Suit, at the lowest possible expense, it gives us much pleasure to inform jjr 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: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits A 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be axs onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings jest received. Craighead & Co. . TAILORS and clothiers ASHBURTON, HAYES & CO.; ( 1 AYE 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 Be>t English and Colonial Manufacturers . jjggT LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. , HAYES & CO BEAD'S MONEY DBAPEES, P ARCADE, e s 8 e t



p S vayar, Civil _____ E. KOOKS AND SONS Architects, IVIL EfIOrSBBRS, Vavtatoks. XaCKKSKI. SuEVEVOBS, AND IvAKT> BECKERS, TRIANGLE WAKANUT ROAI - Copvr-yancss rs-IINWALD AND MOUNT SOMES r RAILWAY. 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 tram may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return m time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD Mount ROYAL MAIL 1.0A.0H. On and after January Ist, 1886, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day. Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noonfrom Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, lot Sprlngburn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Sprlng bam, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, retorn. 6s. T . HTX FT" EATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, |V fleas, moths, hedtles, and all other nsecls, whilst quite harmless to domestic nimals. In exterminating beetles the access of this powder is extraordinary, fc is perfectly clean in be article yon purchase is ht'AUi'ib I imitations are noxious and menectual old in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by hemlsts. The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin W arbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwa'd. Pedigree He is by the ce.e.-ieted ho se Perkin Warbeck (imp . out of Miss Kate (-nip). Perkin WL.rb-ck was go by Adventurer dam Bumble Kite, by Voltigeur—£weet briar, by nt'ckwell — Eglantine by Flyina Dutchm n--Az-lia. by Oafrn—Annot Lyle, by Ashton—L:imia, by Gobaj-n . Adventurer by Newrams'er. d -m ”»•«»«. by Emilius. Newmoster by T> uchrtone dam Beeswing. Mia- K j, e was got by Adventurer, d-tui Sp.*r;iiig * by Prime Minister —Tai d ewick. etc , etc. An examination if b s p d groe w!l show that te p'-sseates a doable vein oi the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the verv b-st bred animals .n the Southern Hemisphere. Terms : Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Grocmage free. 6s, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES ) STAND THIS SEASON. Tam o’Kh.aiiter, By Messenger —Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of TEUTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM " INGTON, WILLOW BY AND LONGBEACH. Fee : £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, mng Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Jill Stand during the Season at IBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, 'ridays and Saturdays, and at UNGTON on Wednesdeys and 'hursdays. ' : £4 4s. A reduction will be made ire than two mares, res will be grazed free to January at no responsibility incurred JOHN GRIGG, 4 Proprietor TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. COKTAIHISG 00 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, t 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 FUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, | GAMES, &c,, And over ) TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS, nstrated, explainer, and made simple, ith a catalogue of English, French, and Ame icm Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. ng over 300 oiges and iliustrited wit ‘~ , , OVbl 310 WOOGuIOCKS• looks muihe free for la. his bhide. :gures dance to mu?ic pwrkct time. each, eke pair 2a* WIZARD OF THE NORTH'S ANGEABLE PACK UF LARDS 'nl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post tree, r . stamps taken at par; pest omce nd postal netes preferred. If • jmP s colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling mge. . Notice —To advertise our business for a short time send > Ae whole of the lentioned articles to one address post 2s 6d. Address all orders: K & CO , 401 George street, Sydnev, r Box 41, King street, Post Office



BEOOM TILL A, Wakandi Road. , TtyTlg'S STEANK sti'l continues i IVI receive Pupi’e, and thoroug ■. i grounds them in English (Gr.un., Geo , IJisty, Die., and t bmpos’n). with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the most moderai terms. Evening lessens in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en c uragement were given AN OPE-ING i OR A LADY BOARDER. 9692 TBE worst form of F.ver, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured by LaMPI/>UGB’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.— O FizxGßKAnn, C (rieap mdeiit of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tes imooy enclosed with each bottle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life I allays thirst in a- remarHabie manner and cools and vitalises the blood. J S. Pcßi'T, Esy., aritW:—‘Twtuld la'her go shot t cf anything than this never fai’ing travellers’ fiund." 9362 Ashburton pk r manekt BUILDING & INVESTA2ENI SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of per coot, per annum for Dc posits at Call, 5 pe* cent, per annum £o three months, and ysv cent, per an nun If fixed tor 6 months or over J WARD, Marvget. Office ; - Arcade Chen.oeia, rfr.rnet tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. TAM N’t W 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. F, S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street, Hgriesselich AID CO., . WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND ' COMMISSION KERCH ANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ol British and Ccntluenta! Goods upon 2$ per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt roaiis'itkn of Produce at highest opi>ii i por cent, commission. Ov-t.-wt, to be accompanied by Letters ol Credit or part remittance in Hank 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 Banka. Current Price L>sta. Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or Information on application 1 36 FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING r|tHE Undersigned has 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. ATCHWAKERS I R S EW E G) ft us: CH-CH. <?/< per day to be made by per t gens of either sex, in ir own localities, at work for us. New inesu. All meet with wonderful sue i. Anyone oan do the work. Capital required. We will start yon. Outfit ■th £1 mailed free. The employment larticularly adapted to the region In ieh this publication circulates. Boys [ girls earn nearly as much as men. il particulars and InelrncFons malls* Now is the time—don’t delay, but te to us at once. Address Stinson , ,T)o P'.-tland Maine United State* ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges f/om the urinary organs In either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains in the back. Guaranteed tree from mercury Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co., Lino sale by the wh



Business Notices rpflß PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Inteatato Estates, and th« reaUeattor and distribution oi the personal Estate. 2. Ths Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid She necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities tnv< Ived by such positions. 3. The administration of ah kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely sot 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, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments ar considered by a Board of Cffiaera, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilm nt of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. fh<s will be shewn by the following figures : 1885 £195,000 Estimated from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. fJT H E PREMIER OOLONI L COMPANY 'jArrrgßk ''Jf.y branch. !starl!s ,, ei) 1859 Capital t 1,00C.r-ni FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWE T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AOFNT ASmuißTrv AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced hy all Leading Phyen inns The Greatest Discovery of the Ago IN placing the Fleci ric Nrcklo*: before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw special attention to the fa-t that the mr.tetitl surround ing the inner chain cf metallic puhdancrs is impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet containing titanic powero, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and tho Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like se many of the so-called electric appliances, which cannot, possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requi'ements, 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 Kursteiner, who is the highest Europesn authority on all diseases of women and children The Lanckt, the leading medical journal of the world, says li 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 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 cf 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 Ar CO., Auckland, his solo scents in New Zvalaud for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can be obtained. The price bos been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is wiihin the reach of all, as one Necklet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues ai a remedial end 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. Address-J CONROD & CO., P.O Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. DRINK MpA7£ Bestfeas I N THE SON Qr\m SID L THOUGH COPIED k BY ALL. M Packets fft A VC awarded BOXES / HALF M CHEST Gjte Jr CHCH N.Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE • The hlcmlini; is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, "ho is a Ta-ter of great experience, and has hud a special training > n the art.'’ TIMARU HERALD. This linn deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, is the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony. ‘ PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender. '* P R I C E 3 2/, 2/4, 2/8, 3 /' 3 1*’ ELSON ffiOWE^) 41- PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND W\ LINGTON.CHRISTCHURCH.DUNEDIN, A c -s everywhere r



jQ 2 5 REWARD 3 \\T ILL to given to anyone who V T can prove that we are not selling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory ard of the same quality, as Stewart D.vwpo and Co.’a Watch, . No 105118, for which they charge } £3 15a, and state in their gn->'autre the regular retail price to be £8 10s. Inspection invited. , J. F. STEATZ & CO., f 261, High street, CHRISTCHURCH; REWARD To nnycr.e who con prove that Stewart Daw son rnd Go’s Watch No 118098, for which they charge £6 15s and slate in their guarantee the r gulat ro'ail voice to b° £l2 10s, is better fin : shcd more serviceable, sfan k mo o wear, and is better suited for New Zealand vse than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited, J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. ,£25 REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with “Stewart Davison and Co.’s Beat 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 it they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street, CHRISTCH ÜBCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with our pricts We arc sending direct from onr Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English hover, capped and jewelled, for £3. Our extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled- for £4 10s. The very best English Levers ever madj for £6 10s. 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 Wntches 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 10.-. 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 onr Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE LBYER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to supply you with a flrst-clasr English Lever Clock direct from our Factory on to yonr own mantel thelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the best materials, with out s'eel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order for 8s Gd, and we will forward you 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 you have not to pay for other people’s tad debts. Wo have no hawkers, and have no connection with any other business in New Zaaland. Our only place of business is at. 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken we!l, London, and our Clock Facto* ies at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J, F. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, jewellehs, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHBISTCHUROH. ] Having secured onr 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 our handwork, it enables ns to sell our goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J 4 F. STBATZ * CO; Are their own manufacturers. J. F, STRATZ & CO. Are their own Importers. J. F. STBATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. And are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale Price. 18*886



Public Notices fJNINWALD J>ACIKG QLUB ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. O. N. Grigg and Wi kin. Judge—Mf.thew Stitt. Starter —Dr Leahy. Treasurer—'"ark Pco*t. Clerk of Scales —R. B Jeff, Clerk of Course— iJavid Ja.kson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 30. I. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sovs One and » half mi'e, over 6 fligh's of hurdles, shout 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance. ss. 2; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 fcvs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hn die* about 3ft 6in high. Post entrance 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the , Clnb. Weicht KLt. 8. TIS WALD CUP, a handicap of SO sovs. One nnd a half mile Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 16s. acceptance \ ss. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 16 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive £os lon the stake No weight nnd-r 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 fnrlone’s. Entrance 10s. Cnp winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. S LLING HACK. RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to th- funds of the Club. Post entry, 10s Weight &,t up 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs One mile. Entrance 10 1. 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 c editions—Th;t all disputes, claims, a~d objections arising out of the racing shall be dec d< dby the Stewards, or whom they may apptiut; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2 C. J.G. New Rules will be in force 3. The Races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district from the Ist of October to the date of meeting,and owned by a person who has resided in the district during the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the south by the Orari, 5. Five per cent, will oq deducted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expensrs of the cours 6. All nominations and acceptances goto t funds cf the Club. NOMINATIONS iMi ACCEPTANCES, All Nominations to he acctmpaaied by fees age, name, and desrii, tun cf horse, eclonrs ol rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add essed Scott’s Hotel. Tin wale, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER U.h Weights will be declared oa Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Eatri.-s must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scctt s Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. cn Tueiday December 28th, 188 d. CYfTL JEPHSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.G. SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season tire Public are invited o,tr 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 us occasion such a RICH PROFUSION R Fabrics, Novelties, and . Effects, The beauty of which' transforms tho Spacious Warehouse, and calls forth admiration and wonder; On this Special Occasion the Ware house will he OPEN till 9 p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WARiiHOU E PRICE, j HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Sikeet CHEIST CHUECII. B HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. C, BROWN, Manager.



3. JL& BURTON J> AGING QLUB. SPRING WESTING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9ih and IChh, 1886. President, E. (Jr. Wright, ; Vice-Presi dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. FrieoJander, W. B. Den shire, J. 0. N Grigg, R. Fried lander. f W. C Walker, Drs Roes and Leahy; e Treasurer — D Thomas; Clerk o a the Seales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewson ; Handi capped, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M. f Stitt ai dDr Leahy j First race to start at 1p m. FIRST DAY. > County Hiedik Race of 30 sov B ; 1 over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft F Gin b gti ; nomina 1 sov ; cep ; tucce, 1 sov. Second horse to r> reive . 5 sovs from the -take. mile r District horses only. -i Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomh nation, 1 sov ; acceptance, mile niiniiunin weight, lOat Sec «nd horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake For 1 horses that have ntve.'won more than 25 sovs in one event on the fiat. 2 miles. ; 3, Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. 1£ mile. 4 County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 spy. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. 1£ 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 sovs, any surplus to go to the foods of the Club. 1 mile. 6. Spring Hakdiqap, of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1£ sov. J mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50bovb; 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 bovb Second horse to rec: 1 . c 10 sovs from the s'ake mile. 3 Ladies’ Ptnsc, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. 1£ mile. District horses only. 4 Totalizator. Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst ; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Parse is run. Ti e winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any su pius to go to the funds of the Club 4 mile. 5 Flying b andicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. £ mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to he made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of declara’ion 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 he frcubd by the Stewards, or whom th y may appoint; their decision nail points connected with carrying oat this programme to be final. 2. A '.istriv.t horee ah.all mean any horse r at has beer, commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Wahabi from July Ist 1886, and up to the da e cf the mrthcomiug meeting »nd owned by a person who has resided in the fiid district during the same perh-d. 3. Five per tea' will be deducted from the gross • f ail moneys payable in accord ance with this programme for expenses the course 4. HI nominations and acceptances go to the fund, of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, D ime, age and description of horse, and cob rs cf rider, and in the hands of ?he Secretary (address —Ashburton) no* lat r than 9 p.m. on Monday Novembes 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 l iter than 9 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 1886. Acceptances for the second cay’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the evca ng of the first day’s racing. C. C. FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED TIZEIR NEW SPRING GOODS, And are making a very fine display oi ■ kiliinfry, mantles, costumes, i and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent i STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MEN s' j MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, One Shilling off the Pound fat ftuh,