The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU. V.-No 1434

ASH BURTON. SATURDAY DECEMBER 4. 1886

PRICE-ONE PENNY



S veyor, Oivil c E. FOOKS AND SONS Architects, .IVIL Ewgiubkbs, Val-tatobs, Liobnssd SUBVITOBS, akd Land Bbokekb, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Apheubtok. Conveyances TEN WALD AND MOUNT SOME B RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceach 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, la JOHN HOOD M ODNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the nndersigned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, tor Springbutn and Alford Forest, there connecting wlthDnffs Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares —Spring- bum, 2s, return, Ss; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. 1 27 T. HEX. 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 extraordinary. It 1s perfectly clean in application, the article you purchase is n Imitations are noxions and ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. 1



(rpo STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WAIEBTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOW BY AND LONGBEACH. Fee : £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring: Bank, By Y. nng Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at XION6BEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fee : £4 4a. A reduction will be made on more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist, but no responsibility incurred- JOHN GRIQG, 10*794 Proprietor



The Thoroughbred Horae Perkin Warbeck 11. WTT.T. Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. PSDIGBBB. He is by the celeorated horse Perkin Warbeck <imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Yoltigeur—Sweet briar, by Stookwell —Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman —Azalia, by Oatton —Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanna. Adventurer by Newminater, dam Palma, by Emilios. Kewminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Spotting Life, by Prime Minister—Candlewick, etc , etc. An examination of his will ■how that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Oroomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For farther par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOB Is. 100 CONTAINING 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 BIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, 4c., And over 200 TBICKB 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. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OP THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. N.B.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If ( imps of "other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Taks Notice—To advert iso our business we will for a short time send * ab whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: H. TORE & CO,, 401 George street, Sydnev, Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office i



Business Notices. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I 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 MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DEEBSIAKEB. 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 rpHE PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully siudyiu„ the human from In all Its varied phases of development, we I have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. Bat 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 enjoy the luxury of a Peefkot Fitt •va Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform j<ir friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits iu our usual First-class style, at the following prices; £ e d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of idnd, orders at these prices will be sib onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. 'TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON.



HAYES & CO. JJ AYE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS O T 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 Fbom the Best English and Colonial Manutaotubees . LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO EEADI MONEY DBAPEES, ARCADE.



Fub.ic Announcements. THE worst form of F;ver, Pri-tkiy Heat, Smallpox and Measles i«pid!y cured by LAMFLCUGD’S PYRETIC SALINE ‘"lt saved my life, *or the fever had obtained-a strong hold on me.'’ n Fxztgeralu, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tea imony enclosed with each bottle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life- It allays thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. S. Pcrdt, Esy., writes:—“l would rather go short of anything than this never-failing travellers’ friend.” 9862 Ashburton p ermanent building & investment SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of per cent, per annum for Oe posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum fo three months, and rent, per annnn if fixed tor fi month? or over j ward, Wa'-iger. Office;— Arcade Ciiamoeia, dcrnel tree*



NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam 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. B, S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depfit, West Street.



FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING a A HE Undersigned bas JUST LANDED, ■ ex Kuapehu, 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. KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KILLS BUGS, PLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWDER is quite HARMLESS to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCK ROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS in furs and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroy ing fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins by all Druggists. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mila preparation, and is especially adapted foi * children. Sold in tins by all Druggists. Proprietor—THOMAS KEETING, London.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S 0000 A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the nature laws which govern tho operations o digestion and nutrition, and by a carefv application of the fine properties of we) selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provide our breakfast tables with a delicate); flavoured beverage which may save u> many heavy doctor’s bills. Xt is by lh< od cions nse of such articles of diet ths a constitution may be gradually bvtlit uj until strong enough to resist every tei denoy to disease. Hundreds of subtl maladies vre floating around us ready attack wherever there is » weak poire v Ve may escape many a fatal alu'ft b keeping ourselves well fortified with puv food and a properly nourished frame. - An article In the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or mil)!. Sold in Jib packets by Grocers, labelle thus:— JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND. BEOOM VILLA, Wakandi Koad. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough, grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy., Die., and Compos’n.), with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the most moderal terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692



Business Notices ' nHIS PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND *“ ITS OBJECTS. 1. The A dralcMratlos. of D'testat'; Estate-i, and the realisation and distribution m. 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 commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth In the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of tresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity. Is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments ar considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilm nt of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. flits wilt bo shown by the following figures : 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may bo obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 5, 1886. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch.



fjl H E PREMIE II OOLONI L COMPANY SANTSftSUHV BRANCH. MSP V>s vt. f.r.rrri rr; r.-r. -i 7 * v?' SSL? •STAfM,!. c,J ED 1859 Capital i 1,000. no; •' S.'-'-'P F f '."'\ FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW]* T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson aren't *smvr rto 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 PhyeiTana The Greatest Discovery of the Age



IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Special attention to the fact (hat the material snrronnd ing the inner chain of metallic substances is Impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet containing Hianic powers, which generate a continuona light onrrent of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and la therefore not a useless article like so many of the so-called electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, ns they are Incomplete In the moat essential reqniieraents, and cannot generate galvanism nor prodace galvanic effects. This Necklet is the outcome of a long-continued series of Investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancet, the leading medical journal of the world, says : —“ The fsot 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 relievo the anxiety of many mothers." Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years 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 daring 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 dnring the period of dentition by i's 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 A C 0.,. Auckland, his sole agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the coat of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one Necklet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet la a handsome ornament, and will bo sr.no free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. JSo cheques received. Address-J CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z.



IV O DRINK 'Wi @) Bestfeas NZ. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ' The blending is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster of great experience, and has had a special training in the art.' TIMARU HERALD. ■ This linn deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, os the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony. ’ IN THE ij ORU> ftO ATfc «mm wiiiHufc 1 THOUGH J COPIED BY ALL vV-f Packets vi i- y BOXES > AWARDED KEELSON JdOAT HALF CHESTS & Co (Wir CHCH mm ep ®3r PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a feasional Taster Blonder." P R 1 C ES 2 /-.2/4-. 2/8, 3/- 4, I' 4 PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND WELLI MGTON,CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEPIN, j\C. f > j ' r 3 EVE RYWHERE T



Public Notices fJIINWALD JJAOING QUJB. ANNUAL MEETING, JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. C. N. Qrigg and Wikin. Judge—Mathew Btitt. 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 SO. i. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 15 sovs One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hu-dlea. about 3ft 6in high. Second horse to receive 50s from tne stake. Noiui ation 10s, acceptance. ss. 2; NOVEL BUBBLE RACE of 20 Bovs. One and a halt mile. Over 6 flights of hu'die» about 3ft 6iu high. Post entrance 10?. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight lOst. 3. TIN WALD CUP, 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 Ue. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLTING HANDICAP of 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cup winner to cany 71b 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 Club. Post entry, 10s Weight 9st up. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 sovs One mile. Entrance lOj. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10s. For horses that have never won public money.



£2S REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that we are not selling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105U3, for which they charge £3 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s; Inspection invited. J. R STRATZ & CO., 261, High-street, CHRISTCHURCH! 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 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 T sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. R STRATZ & 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. STRATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with onr prices We are sending direct from onr Workshops to the wearer’s pocket n good, strong Silver Hunting English Dover, 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 mad j for £6 10s. These Watches are sent to any part of New Zialand free cf any extra charge. One month’s trial allowed, and money returned if not good value. The above Watches are sold by retail dealers for doable the amount. In addition to the above, we have a large assortment of the well-known Rotherham English Bunting 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 Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE LEVER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to supply you with a first-class 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 in 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 yonr goods from ns 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. 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. R STRATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEBS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early ays when rents were low, and as we are oing a large amount of manufacturing and sparring thereby making more than onr spenses by our handwork, it enables us to sll onr goods much cheaper than any other rm in the colony. Remember that J; F. STRATZ & CO: Are their own manufacturers. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Importers, J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. nd are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale; Price. 18*885



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except under the following c< millions— Thit 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 the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2. C. J.C. New Rules will be in force 5. 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 vi ho 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 sq deducted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expenses of the conrs 6. All nominations and acceptances goto t funds of the (Hub. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCEa All Nominations to be accompanied by fe es age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add eased Scott’s Hotel, Tin wait), before 9 p.m. on SATURDAY., DECEMBER 11th. Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances ami 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, 188 S. 10887 CYRIL JEPHSON, Secretary.



SHOW DISPLAYS FOR SPRING SEASON. AT the approach of another Season the Public are to our FIRST GREAT DISPLAY or 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 of Fabrics, Novelties, and Effects, The beauty of which ’ transforms the 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 WMIEHOUbE PRICE. HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, Cashel Street CHKISTCHTJECH. B HALLENBTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Manager.



Sporting. SHBDRTON. SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 9th and 10 th,' 1886. f President, E. G, Wright, ; Yice-Preai dent, J. Grigg ; Judge, Matthew -'Stitt Stewards, H. Frieolander, W.B. Den shire, J. G N Grigg, R. Fried lander, W. c. Walker, Dra Ross and Leahy ; Treasurer—D. Thomas ; Clerk d the Scales, M. Friedlander ; of the Course, A. Bewson ; .Handi capped, F. Cotton, C. 0. ,Fookal M. Stitt and Dr Leahy First race to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. County Hubble Race, of 30 boys ; oyer six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Bin high ; nomination, 1 sor ; accept tance, 1 sov. Second horse to receivfc 6 soys from the stake. mile. District horses only. Welter Handicap, of 45 sovs; nomi nation, 1 sov; acceptance, 1£ - mU* minimum weight, XOsL Second bora* to receive 5 sovs from the stake Fpjf horses that have never won more than 25 sovs in one event oh the flat "9 miles. , , 3, Ashburton Cup of 120 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sovs. Second horse to receive 10 sovs from thestake. 1J mile. 4. County Plate Handicap, of 40 bote. nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 soV. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. mils. District, horsed only. 5. Post Stakes, of 15 sovs; catch weights; nomination, 1 sov, ito. bh made to the Secretary immediately after the County Plate is run. He winner to be sold by auction imnw diately after the race for 15 eova, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. 1 mile. 6, Spring Handicap, of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 1 sov ; acceptance, sov. J mile.



SECOND DAY, 1, Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 soya; over eight flights of hardies, aboat 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 aov ; acceptance, 2 sov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake, 2 miles. 2, Racing Club Handicap, of 100 sots nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance 3 sove Second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake mile, 3, Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs ; welter weights for age. Gentlemen riders. Entrance, 1 sovs. mile. District horses only. 4 Totalisator Stakes,Sof 15 sovs; minimum weight, Bst ; nomination 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies’ Parse is run. The winner to be sold imme diately after the race for 10 sove, any suplus to go to the funds of tho Club. £ mile. 6 Flying Handicap, of 40 sovs ; nomina tion, I sov ; acceptance, 1 eov. Second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake. J mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary, within 10 minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile.



RULESAND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising oat of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying oat 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 Waitaki from July Ist 1886, and up to the da*e of 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 ance with this programme for expenses the coarse. 4. All nominations and acceptances go to the fundi of the Club. 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) no* lat r than 9 p. m. on Monday November 11886. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day’s handicaps, will be declared on Thursday December 8 1836. Weights for the second day’s handicaps will be declared at 9 o’clock on the evening of the first day’s racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day’s handi caps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, December 6, 1886. Acceptances for the second day’s handicaps at 9 o’clock on the even ng of the first day’s racing. 0. C.FOOKS, Secretary J. Ballantyne & Co# HAVE OPENED THEIK NEW SPRING GOODS, And are making a very fine display of MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style io NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MENS? MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Cheistchukch, Large Discounts for Cash