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ASHBURTON. SATURDAY NOYEMEEE 27. 1886

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Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. T HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs | found interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DREBBMAKEE, 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 fpHB 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 produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price as ready made goods so that everyone may enfoy the luxury of a Perfect Fm so Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform jjr .rienda 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 4 0 0 Fancy Ooatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be sis cuted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings jost received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS and clothiers 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. LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO BEADY MONEY DBAPEBS ARCADE,



V uu. v . s veyor, Civil 0 E. FOOSS AND SONS Ajrcbitects, Jivn Engine, Viators, Liomsud Sunvxroßß, and Land Bbokxbs, triangle, WARANUI ROAD Ashburton. Oo nveyancea rs-INWALD AND MOUNT SOMER r j_- RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS andcayendish ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaven Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. . Passengers by morning tram may pro -eed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to M&S. i. a- t« «■" '“‘•s* S Christchurch, or may rrtnrn m time tor »“«>»”■ Ho ”“ “ d J’ohn"'hood - OUNT SOMERS & METHYEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the aderslgned will rnn a Coach each M°n w Wednesday and Saturday, starting at ion from Hood’s Hotel. Mount Somers >r Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, there .nnffiwithDuffsOoaohfrom Methven .taming same evening. irn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4a, .twn, 6s. T HIX 7" EATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, V fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other sects, whilst quite harmless to domestic imals. In exterminating beetles the ccess of this powder is extraordinary. Is perfectly clean in a Pf h^ t ‘^ lNG .<. e article you purchase is KbiAJLlNt* Imitations are noxious and ineffectual ild in tins, 6d, Is, and 2a 6d each, enilsta. The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pbdigree He is by the celebrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Voltigeur—hweet brlar, by Ktockweil—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman —Azilia, by Catton Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann;. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Emilius. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss Kite was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting I-ife, by Prime Minister —Candlewick, etc , etc. An examimtion of his writ show that le 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. Gtoomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par- S‘"“’ P,, EDWARD GATES T o STAND THIS SEASON. Tana O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of rAJEBTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONQBEACH. 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 and 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 QRIGG, 10*794 Proprietor A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 100 TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For 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, j 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 over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailee free for la. JACK A TJ D HIS BRIDE. Mechanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OP THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OP CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post Irea. N.B.W. stamps taken at par j post oEce orders and postal notes preferred. If t lamps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Takjs Notice. —To advertise our business we will for a short time send t ze whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paidf r2s 6d. Address all orders: H. YORK & CO,, 401 George street, Sydney. Look Box 41, King street, Post Office i



BROOM VILLA, Wakanui Road, MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough grounds'them in Fnglish (Gr.vm , Geo , Histy., Die., and ( ompoa’n). with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the mod moderat 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 cured by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.’ O Fiztoebald, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical testimony enclosed with each bett'e. It is the cure for Cholera and PIIKVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life- D allays thirst in a remarßnblo manner and cools and vitalises the blood. J- s . Purdy, Esy., writes: —“Itvculd lather go short cf anything than this never-faFlng travellers’ friend.” 98b2 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, The above Society pays interest rate of 4i per cent, per annnin tor Us posits at Call, 5 po* cent, per annum to three months, and cent, per annon if fixed for 6 months or over j ward, Mar -»ger. Office:- Arcade C'hsmoeia, tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES, Tam now landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES. Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATd, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. B. sTbEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood DepM, West Street. Hgbiesselich AbD CO., . WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1865. 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 el Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Oidars 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 1 35 FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING rpHE Undersigned has JUST 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. These Goods have been indented by Mr Shnry, 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 t n-| rrrv £ A per day to be made by per w-L *-G ct-t boub 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 rorth £1 mailed free. The employment s particularly adapted to the region It which this publication circulates. Boyf K and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and Instructions maOe ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, bul j write to us at once. Address Sxiksoi m ja ,Do Poland Maine United S^atei ONE box of Clark’s B 41 pills Is war ranted to cure all discharges f/om th urinary organa In either sex (acquired o constitutional), gravel and pains in th back. Guaranteed free from mercury Sold In boxes 4s fid each, by all chemist and patent medicine vendors. Sole ptc prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coat ties Drug Co., Line sale by the wb *■s 4 eweiurs- G M <*/f% j/sch GH .



Business Notices mHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration cf Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. Tbs Executorship of the Wills of persons 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 frusta, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed Inveetnumts 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 fnlfilm nt of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following homes 1885 £195,000 Estimated from the Public Trnstoe, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Age it at Christchurch. T HE PREMIER OOIONI L COMPANY 2ANTERB U FV .3RANCH. ! rfr. liisiiw 15TA RUF" i D !85 9. mm fpj* Capital t 1.000.cn FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALS<A RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW! T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson agent asrburto' AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kui steiuer’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Ago IN placing the Electric Nf cklol before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Special attention to the fact that the material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet containing titanic fowera, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and *he 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 aeries of Investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kurstelner, who is the highest European anthority 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 Kurstelner la 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 moat 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 reliet from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period of dentition, by its nerve-giving force It wards off and prevents Meae lea. Whooping Goueh 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, bis solo agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from .vhom only they can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, oint, barely eweriog the cost of importation, and Is within the reach of all, as one leckl’et will last a life time Aside from its many virtuea as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet is lundsotne ornament, and will bo sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal ote, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address—J CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. Aa-DRINK -IE ®) Co v Bestfeas N 1 IN THE OR UV C °-s THOUGH J COPIED # BY ALL Sf P R 1 C ES '■h 2 h '■/*’ 3 /- rr Or fO-v Packets '/ m 4, ftWABOEDV TO ELSON^OM i- BOXES 4 & Co CHCH HALF prlb CHESTS m C<6 ®P INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE The Wending is entirely attended to hy Mr Nelson himself, who 13 a Taster of great experience, ami has had a special training; in the art. ’ TllilAßU HERALD. This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, >s the article they offer is superior to anything we have jet seen in this Colony." PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender." PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLI MCTON.CHRISTCHURCH.DUNEDIN, AC'V iVS EVERYWHERE '



£is REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that yre are not Belling exactly the Fame 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 £3 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High [street, CHRISTCHURCH. • / 2 5 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co’s Watch No 118098, for which they charge £6 15s. and Mate in their guarantee the r'gulai re'ail price to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, Btan' r. more wear, and is better suited for New Zealand nse than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with «Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Best Manufacture” engraved on it, was ever made in England, This Watch is a Geneva 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, OHBIBTCH ÜBOH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with our prices We are sending direct from onr Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English Lever, capped and jewelled, for £3. Onr extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled, for £4 1 Os. The very best English Levers ever mad> 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 Watches are sold by retail dealers for double the amount. In addition to the above, we have a large atsortment 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 coses, from £1 6s, Ladies’ English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 10a. A SPECIALITY. We have just received from our Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE LEVER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and wo are now abteto supply you with a first-olas? English Lever Clock direct from our Factory on to your 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 for 8s 6d, 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 bad debts. We have no hawkers, and have no connection with any other business in New Zealand. Onr 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, JEWELLEBB, AND M ANUFACTUBERB, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were lo w, 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 Ji F. STBATZ & CO-. Are their own manufacturers. J. F. STRATZ <fc CO. Are their own Importers. J. F. STBATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. And arc selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale Price. 18*886



Pul'lic Notices fJVENWALD J> AGING QLUB. ANNUAL, MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President/—Donald McLean, Vice-Presidents—J. O. N. Grigg and Wlkin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter —Dr Leahy. Treasurer —Mark Scott. Clerk .of Scales—R. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course —David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 30. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sovs One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hmdles. about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 60s from the stake. Numi ation 10s, acceptance, 6s. 2. NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 so vs. One and a halt mile. Over 6 flights of hm 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. Weight lOst. 8. TIN WALD CUP, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a half mile Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination l&s, acceptance 16s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 16 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive £os from the stake. No weight under lOat. Nomination 10s, accept ance, 6s. 6, MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10j. Cup winner to cany 7ib penalty: 7. S LLING HACK RACE of 10 sovs. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to the funds of the Clnb. Post entry, 10a Weight Sat np. 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs One mile. Eotrar.ce 10s. 9. BURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10s. For horses that have never won public mcney. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1, No entry will- be received except under the following cmditions —Tbit all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be dec d‘d by the KU wards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2 C.J.C. New Rules will be in force 3. The Races are open to any horse com monly resident in the district from the Ist of October to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district 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 oq deducted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expenses of the caurs 6. Al! nominations ard acceptances go to t funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fees age, came, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add essed Scott’s Hotel, Tmwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries must be in the hands of the Secretary, 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 FOR 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 previ jus occasion such a RICH PROFUSION *3 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 be OPEN till 9 p.m. on SATURDAY. EVERY ARTICLE AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICE. HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CUEIST CIIUECII. B HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. B. 0. BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. _A Jl -Jfc SPRING~MEETINa. THDBSDAy"aND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886. President, E. G.--. Wright, ; Yice-Presl dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stitt Stewards, H. Friedlander, W. B. Den shire, J. C. N Grigg, R. Friedlander, W. C. Walker, Drs Boa and Leahy; Treasurer —D Thomas; Clerk •• the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Fewson ; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Foots, U. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. County Hdedle Bags, of 30 sova ; over six Sights of hardies, sbont 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; accep tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. 1£ mile. ■ District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs ; nomi nation, I sov ; acceptance, mile minimum weight, lOst. Second horte to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For horses that have ne ver won more than 25 sovs in one event on the flat. 2 miles. 3, Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sot ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. mile. 4 County Plate Handicap, of 40 sovs, nomination, 1 soy ; 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 after the County Plate is ran. 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, sov. f mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50sovs; over eight flights of hardies, about 3ft 6in 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 x nomination, 1 sov 3 sovs Second horse tn receive 10 eovs from the stake mile, 3. Ladies’ Pcrsb, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs, 1$ mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatoe Stakes, of 15 soys; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be 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, I sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, f mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is ran ; 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 ont this programme to be final. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district lying between the rivers Selwyn and Waiiaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the da’e cf the forthcoming meeting and owned by a person who has resided in the said district 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 funds of thejClub. 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) noi* 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’o 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 roust 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 eyou ng of the first day’s racing. O. O.FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED XHEIK NEW SPRING GOODS, And are making a very fine display o£ MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for tbe coining Season. 1 THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MEN t* MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, Quo Shilling ofi th« Pound lot (nsh,