The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU. V—No. '.398

ASHBURTON. 'i HU BSD AY NOVEMBER 4. Ihbft

FKMJKi —Uis i\ Y



Business Notices. NOTION TO OWNERS OF 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 DEEBSMAKEE, 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 fpHE PROBLEM SOLVED, By the aid of matMmatloal science, and by carefudy 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 enioy the luxury of a Pekfect Frrr "vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense. lb gives us much pleasure to Inform jjc .'fiends 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 3 10 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 ?xa outed for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. HAVES & CO. yy;A VE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS OP SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the reputation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES : From the best English and Colonial i I Manufacturers. t i ) 3 3 1 1 7 7 Look out for our NEW ADVER TISEMENT, which will appear in the course’of a few days. • HAYES & CO. o > e EEADY-MONEY&DEAPEES, e 3, 3, n k y n 18 r e 9. a ARCADE; 56 9. i -56 a 0- at of



S veyor, Civil C E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, ivn. Emodsekbs, Valvaxoes, Liobnsbd SITBVB JTOEB, AND LAND BBOKBBS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashbdbton. Conveyances 'mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMER £ RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH * ROYAL MAIL COACH. ‘the above Oaaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train;* Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. 1n JOHN HOOD Mount somers & methyen ROYAL MAIL COAOH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the mdersigned will run a Coach each Mon lav. Wednesday and Saturday, starting at icon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, or Sprlngbmn and Alford Forest, there onneotlng wlthDoffs Coach from Methven etnrning same evening. Fares—Sprlng mrn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, eturn, 6s. „ TV 27 T. HIX KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, hedtles, ana all other Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the snccess of this powder is extraordinary. It Is perfectly dean in application the article you purchase is KitAIIJNG rs Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. * A WONDERFUL BOOK FOB Is. COKTAINIffiv 100 TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICK?, 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, 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 Is. JACK HIS BRIDE. FIGURES DANCE, to MUSIC and keep perfect time. 19 3d each, the pair 2e. ’HE WIZARD OF THE NORTHS CHANGEABLE PACK uF CARDS mderfnl Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. f.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office era' and postal notes preferred. If t ’.taps athcr colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling exchange. , . Cakb Notice —To advertise onr business will for a short time send ‘ Ae whole of the >ve mentioned articles to one address post d f r 2s 6d. - Address all orders : YORK & GO , 401 George street, Sydnev. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office Di Speer’s ■\RIVATS DISPENSARY, now permanently established In Octagon ! Cambers, Loss’ Buildings, opposite Town all DUNEDIN, for the Scientific id ’Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous, id Special Diseases. Dr Speer is a regu r Graduated Physician, educated at arvard College, U.S. He has devoted lifetime to, and Is acknowledged to be le most expert Physician in his specialty i the United States. Young men and iiddle-aged Men, who suffer frcm Ner oua and Physical Debility, Loss of nergy and Memory, Eruptions on the ace. Mental Depression, Kidney and [ladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheuma am. Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, its, Spinal Disease, St Vitus’ Dance, ,iver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Hseaae, Gravel, Piles, etc., and are tired f taking mineral drags, will do well to ome and try the Doctor’s method of cure -as It will. If properly applied, telieve bem of their sufferings and restore them a health. The Doctor uses no mineral reparations; hia treatment consists wholly a the nae of vegetable remedies. Many re they who have implanted in their aya em, by improper use of calomel, seed, rhioh produce an annual crop of diseaad ’o B uch ho would s»y,comeand be healed, t matters not what your troubles may be, ome and let the Doctor examine yonr ose If It »s curable, he will tell you a* if it la not, ha will tell yon that; for b will not undertake a case unless he is onfident of effecting a cure. It will ost you nothing for consultation, so lease call and satisfy yourselves that the Jootor underatands your case. Dr o. urea Humors and Diseases of the Blood. Co ladies who are afflicted by any of the ollowlng complaints,—Cold extremities, veak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and sick headaches, constipation md Indigestion, pain In the side and bact euchorrea, etc, etc.—l wish it distlnctij understood that I do not claim to perform Impossibilities, or to have a miracnlom power. All applying to me will receive my honest opinion of their complaints, No experimenting. I will guarantee ( positive cure In every case I undertake or forfeit L2OO. Consultation in Offio* or by letter, FREE. Charges Moderate Examination and Advice LI. Call or ad dress: Dr H. J. Speer, Dunedin. Offici 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 jean be sen free from observation on , receipt „o ymptome.



Public •' *•; y__ HO RIEBSELIOH AND CO., . WEAVERS’ HALL, 3 WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, 3 SHIPPING AND COMMISSION 3 MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description ot British ■ and Continental Goods upon 2Jj per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation c! Produce at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders 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 BROOM VILLA, Wakanui Road. MIBB RTEANE still continues receive Pupi’s, and thorough grounds them in English (Gr*m., Geo , Histy, Die., and Compos’n). with accomplishments of Music, Sing French, and Drawing, at the mostvwderal terms. Evening lessons in any or all* these could be resumed if sufficient en ci uragement 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 ‘‘lt saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” —O Fiztoerald, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian , in Albania. Abundant medic*! >es imouy enclosed with each hettie. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life D allays thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J- S, Purdy, Play., vrites; ‘ I would lather go short cf anything than this never Wing travellers’ friend,” 9362 4 fell BURTON BUILDING SOCIETY. PERMANENT & INVESTMENT The above Society pays interest at rate of 4$ por cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 pe' cent, per annum fo three months, and cent, por annun If fixed for 6 months or over J WARD, ilar-iger. Office Arcade Otiamoexa, jlurnel tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. IAM 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. S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street. FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING ritHE 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 Sbury, 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. Ate S-f MAKERS JjEWEUERS, 6 ujr r? <» fjs: iCH CH-CH OH rr*f\ O A per day to be made by per obX TO eona of either sex, ii their own localities, at work for us. Nev », easiness. All meet with wonderful sno sess. Anyone can do the work. Capita not required. We will start you. Ontfi worth £1 mailed free. The emplcymen a particularly adapted to the region 1: which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as men Fall particulars and instructions mailt ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, bu write to us at once. Address Stinso X n*Do P'-tland Maine Dotted Stats ONE box of Clark’s b 41 pills is wai ranted to cure all discharges Lom tt urinary organs in either sex (acquired < constitutional), gravel and pains in tl back. Guaranteed tree from mercur; Sold In boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemis and patent medicine vendors. Sole pr prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Con: ties Drag 00., Liao sale by the wh



Business Notices T HE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution oi the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Irustee 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 ail 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 Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of iresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is 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 trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shown by the following figures 1885 £195,000 Estimated 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. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Ago ;t at Christchurch. (JIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY Jr-; fI. Uvi i"' V il KAhi CH« m :i Rf ti? : i n LNSIMftiiKE 43 m imp *Ari; ip m !?.;;) Capital t 1,000.00= FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW> T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson aoent aruburto- AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Age IN niacin" the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand pnblio the discoverer and proprietor bens to draw Special attention to tho 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 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 nselees article like so many of the so-cal ed electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet is the outcome of a long-continued series of investigating experiments by that well known and ■ minent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kurateiner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancet, the leading medical journal of the world, says : ‘‘The fact that the discovery and Invention of these Necklets Is announced by Dr Knrstelner 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 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 daily practice. It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the pa'ntul period of the teething cf infants Every day brings loan 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 bv 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 CONBOD CO,, Auckland, bis sole anents in New Zsaland for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only thev can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is within tho reach of all, as one Neckiet wlil last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial end preventive agent, the Necklet is a handso ae 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&OO., P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. 1 (9 Bestfci £ drink cfS^WAT^ tX Q RiS (T^ *s> DEO O' THOUGH COPIED i by all M Packets mt I M&mf So awarded BOXES NELSON [*IOAT HALF CHCH CHESTS prlb ej® CY9 HZ INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ‘The blending is entirely attended to bv Mr Nelson himself, who 19 a Taster of great experience, and has had a special training- in the art. ‘ TIMARU HERALD. ■ This firm deserves tho sup port of all purchasers of Tea, as the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony.' 1 PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender.'’ R I C ES /-, 2/*, ,3- 4, y -4 PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLI NOTON.CHRISTCHURCH.DUNEDIN, AGENTS everywhere '



£2s REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not Belling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, aa Stewart Dawso-' and Co.’s Watch, No 105113, for which they charge £8 15a, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10a. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, chbisxchtjbch; £ 2 5 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No 118098, for which they charge £6 15s, and state in their guarantee the rrgnlai re*nil price to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, Btanrs 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., 2GI, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with Stewart Dawson and Co.*B B°Bt Manufacture” engraved on it, was ever made in Kngland. Thi'* Watch is a Geneva I have all material for Watches beaming the above name, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRIBTCH URCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with our prices We are sending direct from our Wo r kshops 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 10a. The verv best English Levers ever for £6 10s. These Watches are sent to any part of New Zealand free cf any extra charge. One month’s trial allowed, and money rctorned 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 10?. 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 Manufacturers in England the first consignment cf BNGLISH-MADB LEVER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now ableto supply you with a firat-clas? 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 Ofiice order f- 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. 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. Out only place of business is at 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory- Clerken weU, London, and our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ & [CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEHS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street. Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we are doing a large amount of manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than onr expenses by our handwork, it enables ns to sell onr goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ & CO: Ate their own manufacturers. J, F. BTRATZ & 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 Announcements. MIN WALD JJAOING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President —Donald McLean. Ticc-Presidentt—J. C N. Grigg and Wik ; n. Judge*—Mathew' Stitt, Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer —Mark Bco't. Clerk of Scales —R. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course —David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12 30, I. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sots One and » half mile, over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from the stake. Nomi ation 10s, acceptance, 6s. 8; NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sc vs. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of huidie" about 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 10=t. 3. TINWALD GUP, a handicap of 30 sovs. One and a half miie. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive 50a from the stake. No weight nndor lOst. Nomination 10a, accept ance, st>. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One mile. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six fnrlongs. Entrance 10a. Cnp 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 Set 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 co nditions — Th.t all disputes, claims, ard objections arising out of the racing shall be dec d* dby the Stewards, or whom they may appoint j 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 daring 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 course. 6. All nominations and acceptances goto the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS jND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fe es oge, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add eseed Scott’s Hotel, Tmwald, before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceotances and Maiden Entries must be in the bands of the Secretarv, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. CYRIL JEPHSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. SHOW DISPLAYS iFOR SPRING SEASON. AT {the approach of another Season the Public are invited oar FIRST GREAT DISPLAY OF SPRING NOVELTIES In all the DEPARTMENTS OP FASHION. We have great pfcaeure in issuing this invitation, as we have never exhibited on any nevi ns occasion such a RICH PROFUSION of 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 WAREHOUoE PRICE. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHEISTCHUECH. B. HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. 0, BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. Ik -1 SPRING MEETING, \ THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10th, 1886, President, E. G. Wright, ; Vice-Presl* dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew Stilt Stewards, H. Fried lander, W. B. Dm shire, J. C. N. Grigg, B. IHedlsnder, W. C. Walker, Drs Rosa and Leahy ; Treasurer—D, Thomas; Clerk • the Scales, M. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course, A. Hewson; Handi cappers, F. Cotton, C. C. Fooks, M, Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. County Hcrdlb Race, of 30 sow; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Sin high ; nomination, 1 sot ; aocep* tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive b sovs from the stake. 1$ mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, sots minimum weight, lOst. Second bom 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 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 som nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 6 sovs from the stake. mile. District hones 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 16 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. } mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to | receive 5 sovs from the stake. 2 miles. , 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sovs nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake mile. 3. Ladies’ Pcrss, of 25 sovs; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisatob Stakes, of 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Purse is run. The w inner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sovs, any surplus to go to the foods of the Club i mile. 5 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov; acceptance, 1 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. £ mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately alter the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minntea of declaration of weights, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on bhe condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, of whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying onl this programme to be final. ’ 2. A 'L istrict horse shall mean any hone that has * been commonly resident in the district lying between the tivere 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 dlstr 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 funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, aj? and description of horse, and colors cf rider, and in the hands of the Secretary (address —Ashburton) not 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 8 1886. Weights for the second dsy’r 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 : »ter tlian 9 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 1886. acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the event ing of the first day’s racing. O. O. FOOKS, Secretary AJ3HBURTON AGING QLUB* J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIR NEW SPRING GOODS, And are making a vety fine display of MILL INI'RY, 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 If* Qsah*