fHB ASHBUBTON GUABDIAN, WEDNESDAY, APBJL 2$ 1887,

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NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. ' IHEaEBY glvTlJotice that all Dogi found Interfering with Sheep on *bii; Estate will be destroyed, ana tlu> Owner*, sued for any damage done. DONALD Mo 1167 hor. PUBLIC NOTICE. I BEG to Inform my friends and ouV tomers that I have disposed at the business as Che st and Druggist, which 1 1 have carried on In this own for the past twelve years. In retiring therefrom 1 thank most sincerely my large elrole o friends for their kind and consistent patronage extended to me for so long a time. My suocessor (Mr A. .Kamnitzer) will, I trust, meet with the same favorable support. J. M. OAMBBEDQB, Ashburton, May 1886. n reference to the above A. Kamnitse ' In suooeedlng to the business, hopes to be favored with a oontlnuanoe of the patron- age so long enjoyed by Mr Cambridge A. Kamnitaer, B.G.A, and M.G.A.T7.V has had large experience m some of the largest Apothecaries on the Continent 0 Europe, and has made complete arrange ments for a regular supply of dragij ohemicals, medioine*, etc, from the prin - olpal ondo and Continental houses Everything will be guaranteed to be 0 the finest quality obtainable, and by direo Importation m large quantities, he will be m a position to sell at most moderate prices. k Mr Cambridge will, for the present * attend to onatomera as heretofore. KIESSELIOH AND~ CO. WEAVERS' HALL, EXCHANGE, LONDON. Established 1855 .' Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goods upon 2$ per oent» commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest prices opou 1 per oent. commits Oideen to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance In Bank Drafta or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risk*. References— Chief Offioe of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banks! Current Prloe Lists. Produce Reportf. and any necessary samples or information on application j 1 35 • gj AtGHMAKERS tfEWELLIRS, .A Pa »X lv sCtt BOM of elther aeXj to their own localities, at work for ns. New' DUBiness. All meet with wonderfnl sue* oeso. Anyone oan do the work. Capital not required. We will atart you. Outfit! fro?th £1 mailed free. The employment' s particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boyß and girls earn nearly as muoh as men. Full particulars and Instructions malic* ree. Now Is the time— don't delay, but write to us at once Address Stihsoit jfcftDo Pr.«H»n«3 Mftlna United States' ONE box of Clark's b 41 pills is war* ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex (acquired 01 constitutional), gravel and pains m the back. Guaranteed free from mercury j Sold m boxes 4b 6d each, by al chemist and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prletors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drag Co., Lino t sale by the wh ' The Bad and Worthless 1 are never imitated or counterfeited. This Is c pecially true of a family medicine,, and it- positive proof that the remedy imitated* $ the highest value. As soon as it ha-bV tested and prove by the whole world thai H Bitte was th purest, best, and most valuab medic ne on earth, many imitation pan began to steal the notices m phpre and the people of the count' ressed the merits of H. 8., and-iv way trying to induce suflering invalid their stuff instead, expecting to mak money on the credit and good name of. H. B Many others started nostrums put up m simi* lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names m which the word " Hoj or "Hops *( were used m a wajr to induce p< (J to believe hey were the same as Hop Bit' All such pretendtd remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name- is, and especially those witfi the word "Hop" or "Hops " m theii n«neorinany way connected with them 01 their name, are imitations or counterfeits Beware of them. Touch none of them. . . Us: nothing but genuine American Hop Bitteri with a bunch or cluster of green Hops, on th white label, and Dr Soule's name blown m th glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing m imita thins «•- counterfeits. ' . STEBDMAN'S' iSOOTHIKa' POWDEK FOB CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Mcdii erne has been argely tested m all parts of the "7%5£& fe 1 ! 1 grades of s °ciety, for upward of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten. give sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA. TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori » ginal as to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therefrx ~ \2els it due to the public to give a special v&acidn against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested to car fully observe the four following distinct > characteristics, without which none ar genuine:— I3t.— ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affixed to each packet. and. — Each Single Powder nas directions foi the dose, and the words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed iherepn. 3rd.~The name, Steedman, is always soelt with two EE's. * v 4th. — The manufacture is carried on solsl ot Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Mcdi cine Vendors. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co



TTOW VITALITY. DR OHUROHILL'S SYRUP OF HYPGPHOSPHIIE OF LIMB is prescribed by the Faculty for the cure of Oonoumptlon, Chronic Oough and General Debility. It contains two of the principal ingre- dients necessary for building up the human frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's compound Syrup of Hypophosphites is real brain food, and m oases of Musoular and Nervous Exhaus- tion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr OhurohlH's signa- ture. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by SWANN, CHEMIST, 12, Hue Oaitiglione, Paris. 7 225 Private Dispensary, Palmerston Buildings, Foot of Queen-street, Auckland. Established for die Scien- tific and Speedy Cure of Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Dr. Speer is a Regular Graduated Physician, educated at Harvard College, U.S. He hat devoted a lifetime to, and is acknowledged to be the most expert Physician m his specialty m the United States. Young Men and Middle-aged Men, who suffer from Nervous and Physical Debility, Loss d Energy and Memory, Eruptions on the Face. Mental Depression, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Paralysis, Fits, Spinal Disease, St Virus' Dance, Liver Complaint, Asthma, Catarrh, Heart Disease, Gravel, Piles, &c, and are tired of taking mineral drugs, will do well to come and try the Doctor's method of cure, as it will, if properly applied, relieve them of their sufferings and restore them to health. The Doctor uses no mineral preparations ; his treatment consists wholly m the tue of vegetable remedies. Many are they who have im- planted m their systems, by improper use of calomel, aeeds which produce an annual crop of disease. To tuch he would say, come and be healed. It matters not what your troubles may be, come and let the Doctor examine your case, ff it it curablt, fu will UUrtmu; if %t it tut, ht will UU you that; for he will not undertake a case unless he is confident ol ' effecting a cure. It will cost yon nothing for consul- tation, to please call and satisfy yourselves that the Doe* tor understands your case. Dr. S. cures Humours and Diseases of the Bloed, and Ladies who are afflicted by any of the following complaints :— Cold extremities, weak stomachs, lame and weak backs, nervous and lick headaches, constipation and indigestion, pain m the aide and back, leuchorrea, etc., etc. I wish it distinctly understood that I do not chum to perform impossibilities, or tohave miraculous Dower. AIS applying to me will receive my honet& opinion of their complaints. No axperfmentinf. I will guarantee a positive cure fa •wry cast 1 undertake, or forfeit &00. Consultation (■ Office or by Letter, Fxn, Charges Moderate. Examination and advice, £x. Call or address : Dr. H. I. Speer, Polmerxton Buildings, Auckland, N.S One* Hours: 9 to it, (to*, «toB p.m.; Sunday*; ■otoza. N.B. AH Medicines accessary for a complete Mrqeaa t» teat free fan obeervatioa o* tecelpt af T7\OR the Blood is the Life.— Clarke's JD world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood front e\\ impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofula, sourvy, pkin and blood dis- eases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi- monials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors, The Linooln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Linooln, England. 1 16 THOMAS CHAMBERS, J^B^E MedAl£lßT, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER, • HTOWN HALL, ASEBURTOtf, AS great pleasure m informing his old friendß and the general public of the district that he has KETURNED to ASHBURTON, and all work entrusted t( him at above address will be executed m his well-known style, and satisfaction guaranteed. BESPOKE WOBK A SPECIALTY. Bepains neatly and promptly executed. WSOI



TjWR SOWING with Tnrnips to seonre Jj a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO'S BONE MANURE. Prloe— L7, L 6, L 5. Agent m town— H. zSaxdsb. A Liberal Disoount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, cad Manure Factory, Bw ttibavtoD, mOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills for A females qniokly correct all irregalarl- tiesand relieve thedistresi ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes la lsd and 2s 9d, of all ohemists. Prepared only by { E. T. Towle, ohemiflt, Nottingham, Eng- land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.— Beware of Imitations. 1 12 ■ PRINTING OF ALL KINDS JHOLUDING- BiUheads ; Circulars Memorandom Forms Agreements Lien* Conditions o Sal« Cataloguer Posters, &o. f V " And every description oi LEQAh AND COMMERCIAL LETTER-PRESS execrated at lAc shortest notice and lv the LATEST DESIGNS 3P^OIAL and most favorable terms offered to WHOLESALE ORDERS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE,



A ÜBTRALIAN MERCANTILE j\. UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The ONiit Company m Oanterbuby WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33& PEB CENT ON COUNTKY RISKS. We abb row, as we have been *ob THE PAST THREE YEABS, AOOEPTINO RISES FXB CENT. OFF XABIFB 1 . W. B. MOSS, Agent 101 Aehburton Dintrlot. September 22, 1886. 9 615 J, Ballantyne & Co. DUNSTABLE HOUSE. mHIS Old Established firm have now JL erected Very Large and Commodious I Premises, suitable for carrying on » Flrstclasa DRAPERY & CLOTHING BUSINESS, The comfort and convenience of customer* have been carefully Btudied, and the Warehouse, which is spaolous, lofty, and well-lighted, is generally acknowledged to be the best of Its kind m New Zealand. J.B. & CO. are m a position to f place before the publio goods bought on the most advantageous terms from the manu- facturers, and thus secure to all the best value for money— quality and priii being the reliable test for cheapness. NEW AUTUMN & WINTER GOODS Are now shown m all the department*. Millinery, M»n tie, and Dressmaking In First-Olass' Styles. A Large Stock 0' MEN'S AND BOY'S OLOIHING Now on hand, so well and favourably known for Excellence of Quality, Fit, and Workmanship. Our Own Manufacture. A HAT ANd"OAP FACTORY » On the premises. Any style made to order. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1864. 4 491 The Thoroughbred Horse Macilleathean WILL Btand m Ashbuiton and trave the surrounding dißtriots this season; He is a dark brown or black horse, Btands 16 hands biqh, got by English Tim Whiffler, out of Flying Scud. Tim Whiffler was by Van Galen, out of Sybil, by Ugly Buck, out of Sylph, by Titha-da puta, Van Galen being by Van Tromp, out of Littlo Casino, by Inheritor. ; Flying Scud was a dark bay mare, bred m. Victoria by Mr J. Harper m 1865, got by Fisherman, , her dam being Jeanette by 1 Little John, ..Whilhelmina by Romeo, Mobs Rose by Emigrant, the Driver mare. (For extended pedigree see English and Australian stud books ) Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten m England. The dam of this horse being by Fißherman shows his grand blood, as a study of the stud book will show that Mueket's great success has been, from Australian bred mares, for the descendants of the grand old Fisherman, vis., Martini' Henry, Nordenfelt, and Trenton, are «1 descended from Fißherman on the dams side. > Terms: One Mare, £3. A reduotiori will be made for two or more mares from one owner. . . . . . Groomage fee, 6s, payable on first service, GEO. APPLET.ON. 633 AflhburtoO»



BE PEEPAEED IN3ITTHE ELECTION. rjIHOSB WHO A^B DULY QUALIFIED, BUT WHOSE NAMES ABE NOT ON THE BOLL SHOULD REGISTER AT ONCE. DIBEOTION8 • 1. Cut out the subjoined form ••--•-.- 2. Fill mon the lines marked « A " and "B" the name «jl the Electoral District for which you claim to be enrolled 4. See that sutb Sector also signs, at foo lof the attestation 5 mi 'ji the blanks left for day and date on the left-hand bottom corner. 6. Deliver or post the claim to the Begistration Officer be mar?eTo^ae J J. S Jj -?i^ftSt °"~ te ****«> *** «>* kshh^' U tte «*»• I : &«■ £ • 1 1 S g §» | I * -H » §» 5* ■ er a *+ 'fit » 5 S 5^ 5 i * g ■lii I ° 111 '' 1 1 f I |Sf fB 8 • P 7* • If g* : fc * s : : w s ? : O o II i i I ?E I »■■*■■■■- It s i § & IB if ill OF 111 3' I 1 : J • ■*i* : I W tx» If i ! i »ti !3 5 M i ! ! it ! ? So ••• gjjj.»S v '& • • •■ § • J I \ I \ \ 1 .8." \ \ i r ell j



Friedlander Bros. East Street Auction Room AND HOESB BAZAAR mHE undersigned, having been urged ly numerous Clients to make pi o vision for periodical Auction Sales LAND, FAEM STOCK, PEODUCE, AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Have pleasure m anao ng that they have engaged Mr Peter Williams, Late of Oamaru, who has had several years' experience m the Auctioneering Business, for the ho.ding of Bales at their NEW AUCTION ROOM AND HORSE BAZAAR, East Street, Formerly ;tue; TOWN HALL, which U now te'rag fitted up for that purpose. All Land, Stock, Produce, etc., entrusted to them for Pale by Anction will be submitted by Mr WILLIAMS, who will have entire cortrol of this branob of their business, and they hep e that by tendering PROMPT ACCOUNT BALESi MODEBATE OBABQB3, & STBIOT ATTENTION To the wisheß of clients, they will secure a fair •bare of inblio patronage. Regular Sales on Saturdays OF FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, & FARM IMPLEMENTS. SALES OP STOCK AT COUNTY SALE. YARDS EVERY TUESDAY* Clearing Farm Bales and oth3r Locil Bales on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Date of Opening Sale m future advertisement. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer. 120 GREAT Clearing Sale. TIMBEE AND BUILDING MATERIAL McCallum & Go. Will, until further notice, aell m IMb to suit purchasers, . AT THEIR YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, BED PINE BOARDS AND SCANTLING AT 10s per 100 feet, sup DKESSED TIMBEE Pko Eata Thlß Clearing Sale will be followed b/'jm Auction OF FIEBT-CLABS TIMBEE Large quantities of which, amounting to over 100,000 feet, Have been specially ordered from their SOUTHLAND MILLS. This Clearing Sale offers to the public of Aehburton an opportunity of purchasing Building Material at a Lower Rate than would be possible under ordinary oiroum stances. McCallum & Co., ASHBTJETON, OAMAEU, DUNEDIN & INVEE- CAEGILL, 4*156



Public Notice?. Public Notices 1771711 « ZZ TN addition to my TOBACCONIST HAYFS A R0 X FANCY GOODS, AND HAlß- nniLu uc uu. dbessing business, MAINTAIN [that ,t is ,no nje to nake j have NOW OPENED my UPSTAIRS hue and cry about what one is RO OM as a FIRST-CLASS going to do, unless one is prepared to do T^_ TT __^_^ TirxrvTir it and m advertising what we have for KIM,I AX I I Xl 11 1 M sale you are kindly invited to look through XJXJJXJXI±±UJ UVV/ilij our Establishments, and you will find that It being provided with one of the Best we are decidedly the Cheapest end Best T?-n cvlioli 'Vct'Wl Ckd House m town for everything. .EJIIg^IJL&JLL JL dUlt/D* NO MISTAKE IN THIS. m The Boom will be open for play at al' hours. Entrance from shop, or side door East street. jmCOUEAGE J^OOAL JNDUBTBY NB w ~ T 00 X OK AND ASK FOR • TO YS, PIPES, TOBACCONIST- WARE, Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND J J^L?r >s ' AND — — Knitting Tarns W. ZANDER, FBOM THE BILLTABD & HAIRLREBBING SALOONS ASHBUETON EAST STREET. b woollen factory. — CAUTION. IT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous WJLL.JLUJNU &.ISV L.JJiWiD, persons are substituting my Label for "D ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS tneir own on an inferior article of ___ The public are cautioned against purcbaß- F. WILDING, Ing such inferior article. Notaby Pubijo. Orders direct to myself will receive — — prompt attention, and to meet the times Offices: Next "Mall" Offioe, Burnettst., and having increased my plant lam now Aahburton. able to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Beer at the Reduced Price of Mr Wilding will attend the sittings Is 3d PER DOZEN, of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and After this notice any person using my Fridays, and may be consulted personally name or label will be prosecuted. n these days. T. HOULT The firm is now represented m Ash- Moore street, Asbborton 2 146 burton by Ma Clayton, an English - «^«««««« lfc «»_.^__«______________ Solicitor of considerable experience, who t> i_ j » r •*.!_ win be m daily attendance at the office By the hand o my farther, the to receive instructions and confer with first man that Strikes, I'll olentß> ; *™ cleave him tae the brisket ! ' ODDFELLOWS' HALL WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., Tr;:: T a:r;:r m —rs <m pit NOTICE is hereby given that the COAL CAN" NOW BE HAD undersigned, Messrs White and AT THE ABOVE PIT* Co. (White, Smitheon, and Raymond), of fitnaru, and John A. Caygull, of Aeh> barton, have this day entered into Partnership an Barristers and Solicitors, J^^^L. at Aehburton, under the style of " White, M^K^ Cayglll and Co." Mr J. W. White, will l^Hf attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash- nrton. WHITE & CO., W JOHN A. OAYGHiL. JJ R „ , . T^ T7IQHT SHILLINGS PER TON Money to lend In aoy sums on rjj approved f reehold^securlty. *-* O r m Ashburton at Offices : Bullock's Arcade 10*803 SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS TER TON, . Ey the Truck. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING ASHBURTON WOOLLEN mHURSDAY & "LIRIDA ' FACTORY'S APRIL 2lat & 22nd, 1887r ,fissa»2i£. Blanl[ets > f lannels » Judge— Motthew Etitt. Stewards : ivft H. Friedlander j W; O. Walker W. B. Dtnshire R. McOwen -_ J. O. N. Grigi? I Dr Leahy WlUl\f\flCi R. Friedlander. I WfiftflS Treaßurer— David Thomas . * " VVWMI Olerk of the Scales— T. E. Upton. Olerk of the Conroe— A. Heweon. Handicappera — The Oommictee. Starter— Dr Leahy. *- - - -— . SUITS MADE TO ORDER FIRST DAY 1 1. DISTRICT HURDLE RACK of 20 soya VROM over six flights of hurdles, about Btt 6in high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, I Os, OO -i t\ li mile. District horees only. i"i."l I I ftf 2. AbfIBURTON- AUTUMN HANDIOA.P 0 J-V/o^ 60 soys. Nomination, 1 boy : acceptance Hfov. Jennie. 3. FOAL STAKES of 1 hot each, with 15 boys added. For two-year-olds bred, owned, and trained by residents m the district defined by Rnle 3. Colts Bst 101 b fillies and geldings Bat 81b. Nomination CllTVnnirf T t\l\n\ Tn/T«fl#«ir April mr^sxss by ° pm ' on M PP ort Local fliansny. i. BANDIOAPTIMETROT(in saddle) of 20 sove.. Nomination, 10?; acceptance, 10s Weight not less than lOst. Break and tnm 8 miles. —■■■■■ 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 26 soya. Nomi nation, I boy ; acceptance, 10s. f.mile. 6. POST STAKES of 10 eovs. Entrance, rkl>Tk O » -m* #^^VTfcTkrr 10s, to be made to the Secretary immei (I K.JS, AT \ TiCJOT}, N , diatdy after the Fying Handicap is rnn v^- a -« ; -«-tr %Xf jt\.JLJ\-/ V/Xill Catch weights, i-mile. Tho winnei to bo sold immediately after the race for 16 fcovß, any surplus to go to the fnz>4q of the Club. ■ ___ secoSxTday. 1. DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP oi From the Offioial Assignee m Bankruptcy , i 2 o°a.^im N nr n w^' t , lO ioi, UCC A Pt S' g^ I ** ° f ***«*»* ICanterburJ Distiict hordes only. ■"'"• 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP o! 4ft bovb Memorandum for Mr Andrew Orr, ■ SSISSSi l i. W| acoe P tanc *. *«" Ashburton. 8 HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of , ' Dea » Sir,— Re Alexander Smith, wSht ™^T\l D A\ acee £ tn *?' 6s - n aV^ t5 c P lea ß«re to inform yon that you* tarn? Twice found Uh/^o n ™ "# S aeh Tellder for the Stock ia & Q <*>°™ horis only. Und th ° Courec< Dwtric Estate i B Accepted m terms of the Tender. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 soya Yours trul y> > • Nominat on, 10s ; aoceptnnce, 10a: Die- J. O. BELL, i 6^-OYEL Or RAOE y of.i6^: Entrance, 10s , Deputy Official Assignee, j to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Harvest Handicap is inn. Catch *""""" weights. Five furlongs. The winner^to rw ' be sold immediately after the race tS above DRAPERY STOCK having w /lr 0 ™ f v the Proceed to go to the funds 1 been Purchased at a BIG DIB- OONSOLfTION HANDICAP of 20 flo . °° UNr ° & *» FIBST ° 0ST ' fa l Nomination, 1 soy, to be made imtned' // m.-r e^t -i after the Novel Race is run; acor ; y l\l fYW OTI ShQ I A free, to be notified to tho Becretar pt . a^? e HU W UXI Olt IC, ; ton minutes of the declcralioa c' y wwinx *° m 1 mile. c wei£ntß, AND • EULEB AND REGXT LATIONS MUST BE CLEARED i 1. The Meeting will V Hh , i. ( Rules of Racing and A'< l^f B 3*J u gj DrjEINo THB Nbxt Taftfcg {a»KnTia n^o!««. , spntes, claims, uad ob- SB^r-£SS Large Shipment flnaL g out of th ' B P«>g»n»me to bo xJ: A fc^" r iofc horao ehall mean any horso tHofcV^J/ encommonl y rp s^entin the difi- 'VT tA \\r n r\f\T\Ct ffiJ^&ra'-B'jriaft'B E w goods k>™« peiiod. *» Five per cent, will be deducted from the TU ST TO HAN D. |V ,iB of all moneys payable m accordance | ! J7*th this programme for the expenses of the r MUTBO. r —— 5. All nominations and acceptances to go the funds of the Club. c COME AT ONCE AND SECURE THE 6. Trotting Races. Horses must trot • t the satisfaction of the Referee. ] All nominaS^o^eTcompa.ied by GREATEST BARGAINS ' fee, name, age, and description o horse, ami WiUiUliiWl UnUUniHW colors of nder m the hands of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) no later than 0 a.m. 1 on Monday, March 21, 1887. ■■■:*■■ EVER OFFERED IN •■ :■■ WEIGHIS. ■" Weighta for tho first day'a handicaps will ACOEPTANOEB. ' ~"~ ' Acceptances for the firao day'a hand lean* must be male to the Secretary uot later tbnn All ClaßS'flfl of Good Greatly 'Reduced . 9 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 1887. A,ccei>t SwSw th .t EeCODd day ' B handicaps at 10 " —• ootock on the evening of the fireb days '.



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