The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit.

VOL VIl.-N01983

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29. 1888

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An Assistant resides on the Premtiei And Medicines nrgoatly needed may k obtained at any hour. Ashburtou Drug Company, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatiov In the Colonies. . * caounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition.- For substantial wesmr they aw» the BEST TN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Oar. Patented "PARAGON BOOT* and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES," For aoys and Girls are Splendid Llne& for Hard Wear, None are Genune unless branded on the Sole And ovory pair is absolutely Warranted to givo Good Wear. Sold by threading Boot Dealers and Oountry Stores throughout New ZeaUnd, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. I CHRISTCHURCH;



500 WANTED TO PURCHASE ?? * P. O'CONNELL'S TENTS TENTS. TENT& FLAGS, TABPADLINB, . NETS HOBSE CLOTHING, HALTEBS OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN, CLOTHS COAOH AND BUGGY APRONB, • GAEDEN AND DELIYEBY Hpaß> 7 « JBUTTEBB, APBONaTAND ELEVATOBS-i I For all makes of Machines. HAME3, PLOUGH" AND LEADINGh CHAINS^ SaDDLEBY, Etc. Save your mon^y and purchase of the Maker P. O'COOTELL Al TENT DEPOT Moora Street, Aab burton (Next Royal Hotel) GLASGOW DRAPERY aidd CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday^ PRICES LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG 00., Ld. Freßhly groan d Linseed Meal, 4d per Ib Pure Newfoundland Ood Liver Oil, Si 6d. per pint Glycerine, 2a per Ib , Diamond Pyes, 6d per paoket Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d eaoh Oiuatio Soda, for mating Soap, Bd, an la per tin Traessß, 4s 6d to 15s each Hlgglnßon's Rubber Enemaß, 4s Sd eaoh Galvanic Batteries lent to Customers frea of oharge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Priced As I am prepared to carry out still farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Business, I now sabmt) the above short List of Prices as an Index to tbe reduced charges I have made Id every Department, especially m Dlipenv Ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It roast:, however, be borne m mind that m Drags, and more particularly In Medicines, the Purchaser must depen almost entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation t *' many yearß m ABhburton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even t retain a Oaetomer, by supplying; a Drag an Inferior quality. Teeth Cabefolly Extracted, 2s fid. Children, la;



"."'' Public Notices. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BTJYEttS OF - A B.TTLEOF BREaDALBANE WHISKY . : Shipped by Alex. Fcrgnspn k 06. Glaseow. Particulars f.om bll Wine MerchantF, Store* keepers, Hoielkeej.ets and Spirit Dealers. Whol pale Agei>tß— Wm. Sooulak & Go. Dunedin, N.JZ. It J B>4K]E]R^BROS BUILDERS, trNDERTAEBRB, &c, Oornar Wakanui Road ard Casn Btreot; (Next Central Fotbi.) Or at Baker and Browa's Coach Faoteif Havelock street J EXHIBITION FREE. MY Stook of Groceries, Ironmongery. Ohioa and Glass Ware, Colonial Clothing and Booti, is now replete with good assortments i Q every Depaetment, at ; lowest possibie Prices. ■'•■; TEAS. My Teas are nnsarpnaaed for Parity^ Strength, and Flavor, I pay partlonlar attention to Blending, aslng nothing bat * really first claas Teas. No fancy Tim or Paokagea to pay for. Strong, well flavored Tea, 2« per lb Extra strong, highly flavored, 2a 6d par lb ' Extra choice, fioest flavor, 3s per lb.. / . J. Ooflfee ground dally on the Premisei. Highest Price given for Dalty Proclnoßi Ple^da\ oa ' l .Aud inspeot my Extemlvo Stook. ASHBUJftTON CLOTHING WfABT, . ROBERT ALCORNi" .4' -j



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPERANOE TJOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to Inform her friends and the Pabllo generally that she has purchased the above Holftl, and respectfully aollolts a Bhare of their sapport. The Hotel is the largest and most; com- modious of Ua kind In Danedin, and onn offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated Bluce the nevr proprietress took possession ; and will now be fonnd most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress wIU be to give her patrona every satisfaction, N.B,— Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of 'fea, Coffee, aud Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wiahing to go a tray 1 by early train can depend oti being called >lo ample time, If they will only make, their wishes known* 4 156 H. &E. Oraigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR OUSXOSIEBS THAT THEY HATE REMOVED TO (MIAN'S BUILDINGS, TAKCBED STREET. ■1 / — ALSO— That they have now m Stook s Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., suitable for the present Season, STYI/E AND FIT AM. THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD I TAILORS, I TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



■-. Public Notices. TT OPE •» OR TB EDK*F — Nicholson' XTI Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drama. The'only anre, easy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing, Recommended by solentlfio men of : Earope and America. Write for free illqstrated description book to J. H. Niohomon, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'} DUNEDIN AGENCY, U-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Donedln» hai been appointed oar Agent •□<?= will be able to arrange terms with advertisers tot contract advertise- ments. FOR the Blood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls each hy chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 111 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Mannfacturing Co,, Ltd. I SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIE EOT ORB: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson O. J. Eabfeb H. Fbikdlandee A. Habbison John Obb D. H. Bbown. fT^HE Directors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest :•— If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months b(x per cent If deposited at oall five per cent J. H. TWENTYMAN, Seoretary.



ASfIBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stakf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohnrch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dnblin. AT this Institution pupils of both lexea bava tho oppoitnnity of acquiring the elements of a liberal eda- oation, The subjeots of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Sohoota ; but < the ordinary coarse may be modified to meet epeolal oases, if it? the interest of I the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided Into thr terms. I All fees are payable la advaLio. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s „ over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) ... ... ... £1 la Fee or attending musio (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 1b A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil; ' I For father details apply to tho Head- Mter, t



DRAPERY! DRAPERY!! Clothing'! Clothing!! GREAT SALE OySSIGNED STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purahased for Cash tbe Assigned Stcok of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18s Id at a D'.BOount of 7a 6d In the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sale m tbe Premises m East Street, Aohburton, lately occupied by Mb Sohoenkbeeg, on and after FRIDAY, the sth Ootober. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Bawkers, Hotelkeepers, aud the General Publio will find this a opportunity not likely to ocour again of purchasing goods at about Half their Usual Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stook will be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any kind allowed. Customers are Invited to Inspect without being pressed to buy. Country ordera accompanied by remittance will reoelve speoial attention. In some Hnea the quantities are limited. Intending purchasers will therefore please call early. t^ NOTE.— "Theefleofcol the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disastrous than on any other branch of business. . .It has almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Factory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prioes. A suit of olotheß costing a few monthß ago 40s will now require 45a to secure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5s per pair." gee Dunedin "Evening Star,", September 25th, 1888. -' The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Mebsbs A. akd T. Inghs, Dunedin,) 10|23 Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR I?~EYERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BDT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A- GUI N E EVERY FAEMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID T"BUE r-XOELLENT |- CONOMIOAIi 1 7QHT ÜBB I MJSTWOBTHY I- NVIED I- FFIOIBNT I IKED i IMPLE I EB3ED LnDUBING: LfcDLESS L.AUDED BINDER , FRIEDLANDER BROS. 1 BQLE AGENTS FOR JU



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TEA.S, NEW SEASON, 1888*9, Nslb and liß PACKETS, 2lb FAJSOY OANIBTERB and slb and 10lb TINS. TBY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. (EAGLE I If HH/Bmow)l [[CLUB]] \vnlb.// yerj|),jf U per Ib. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To be obtained from JOHN .Op AND CO, ' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102. •-■ . *_, THE HORNSBY BE APER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Frizes were awarded to the HORNSBY UGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MASSEY. DEERING. MoOORMIOK. OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. I !■ AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST Pfl'ZE BOOHESTER " HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE! STAWELL HORNSBY FIFiST PRIZE WIDDEKBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRJZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornsby recommended ! . I Farmers are invited to oall and inspect the lONAECH OF THE HAEVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO, JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



"TTTE HAVE FOR BALE— One ten VV horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to , FKIEDLANDER BROS. 10+48 ', John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AIVD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the business 0 Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by him m Burnett Street, begs moat slnoerely to thank his customers for past support, and solicits a continuance of the aame, wbioh he will strive to deserve by keeping tbe best stook of Saddlery »nd Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7*120 Charles Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gune, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, eto. BICYCLES and TRIOYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, I BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Road - — t .. ~ Trees. Trees. Trees fTIHE Undersigned begs to thank JL numerous Friends and Customers their past favors, and calls their I] ' ' attention to his extensive stock of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B, —Planting done by contract, nj all Trees supplied and. planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order by the week or by tbe year. 40,000 Cup- Maorooarpa, 1 year' old, 20,000 ditto, % years old. 24,000 Plnun Insignia. All orders by post, or left with Ms H. G. Flowbb, Oonf eptloner, East Street, shall reoelve my prompt attention. James Porter, CLIP TON NURSJBRY, 1 192 Allenton, AubburfcQß,



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Gg<^  Christchprch Read " TBE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FKIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, "GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds A.SHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RrN T)EAN begß to toform hin • O« Jl3 friend Bnd the P abll ° eenerally that In consequence of the great ■noroase m the prfca of Coal, he has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, cheaper, cleaner, tod far superior to Newoa&te Coal. Also In Stook — Hount Somers, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, eto., etc, Oats, B»n, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohlokwheat, etc R. B. BEAN, West Street. BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS!! J. MOISON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootobor let, for ONE MONTH only, when he will off^r to the public his choice stock of best Englißh and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, J.M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATJS JfiSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i«.'a. thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly executed. TANCREITsTREET, Next the CLUB, Aehburton^



THE PUBLIC JRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AJ>A]\TAGEB TODI?PQ^MQ about to make their willis, und desiring to Beoare the A JjIyOUINO faithful execution of their last wishes. '"TA T} C 1 "D CC\ IVT Q *b°at to marry and make provision by marriage 1U JTXIiAOUIIO oon tract or settlement. 1^1715 QHIVFQ oontemplating the settling of tbelr estate, or of ft A XjIaOUINO sum or earns of money by trust deed. TOT)I7'DOAIVTC desirous of constituting traits for obarl table or T JCiJADUINO benevolent objects. Tfl rfIDEIDM TwHOTCCO hiding moneys In trait for persons lU rUllLluN InUOILtO rodjeut m this colony All snch should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ACL AND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established • ... 1850. CAPITAL — ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOSED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MAMNB BISKS. ALSO*,— RISKS ON GROWING QROPS. TiiRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. georgeHtameson, AGENT, ABBBPRTOIT. Gd j 1 /'i \ ig /a\ %rw.a. nrotrarßiAL gaztttts I"^<SrNT B A' 4^'** l '£& JfJm^. rllc blendii.K is entirely ;. ton- I BWWW S : VW^ M fffcffiisom %,dedtobyMr. Nelson himself, . JLJTVnr .- J^ ▼▼▼ . l& $!$$&$!!& % who is c Taster of K reat oxpp.rt- " S JTmSAieTA iR enco, and li;i= had v special mTLIC • • JSf fr*&{£y*&&\ Wi training m tho art." : . £f # l La^ c 2rPV ia timahii Hvmm *W II D I \J B #"^fefesk \ ' T» port r,* all purchasers of Tf:a „... VK v £ '■■'A^^m\ v«js»W2i« r^' r-O M? 1$ *J%^™&O Wk have seen m this Colony." ,a\> # '/fi tWM^h *\ \ PRES3 \dW^ £f £& t^ll^^^V *\ m " Mr. Nelson is a pro- .\^\VV X M /.$ O^KcSj 'SA % f-ssioiml Taster 'and m ffn^ TTSW'rWEi'V m Blender." THOUGH . /^t^S&^^VJl PRICES' BY ALL WffK^S^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^mi 9/Q Q/ AUbXL'NO, We U GTO I, rHRISTOHUROH, DUNE9IN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUETON.BY '< EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. ■\TEKY little medicine of any other kind V required i£ LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken aa occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m, a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnessj Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations (should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold \ f all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PBESERVIN& COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and ' m heavy syrup. All theße goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Totnata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, , 5 213 THE — Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF A LINE or Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with • one • hand.y Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket . hooks . (nickel plate, Tucker bronze,, and other styles of finish.) • SheK Brackets.(for putting up shelves without- tocls),. with sets of wardrobe hooks attached.. Mincing Knives, with one; two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers.' Suspension Ring Staples.for hanging up show cards, etc. The 'CcXfciir'aVf'd MjxetaVn* T/wie Wait Ctjippgr. «tfi. All goods new m design, novel m "operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue free on application. Goods can be. ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their tride rapidly inciease, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consummation, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. OhnrcMU's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world- wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dir. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, RtJi Cabttglionb, P>*«* T. ißullock, TO FARMERS AISD OTHERS. FOR SALE - A number of Bine Gum Saplings, enlUble for maUng Stock Yirds, Sheep Yards, etc. * Apply to 10 116 T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 5-roomed House In Cox Sheet.— Apply to • ■ T. BULLOCK. JO LET. POUR-roomed house m Peter Btreet lately occupied by Mr Norrish. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET— Hous") fronting Graham': Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. LOT 32, fiontlng the Alford Forest Road, near the entrance to the Woollen Faotory. Price £9 10b. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TO LET— House of 5 rooms, wit verandah, together with about 9 acre of land. Apply to * . T. JBUJjLOOB. TO U£T. ROOMS Id jibe Arcade Chambers. Apply to , • ■.-,- ™ iT.BUUiQCKi



Pickford & Dndrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Aahburton. and County that their new * FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKSHOPti are now m full working order, and replete with 'a Choice Stook of all f ftEW GOODS FOR, Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting .of all Design* m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITURF and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their sew premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. ; --'i NbTB THR ADDKKS8 — TANCBED BTBEET, OPPOSITE AROADF; Sporting. ASPW^MCIIiG CLUB, SPBING lOETING. THUBSDAY aSO) FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 23RD, 18S& PwcsiDENT-rE. G. Wright. Tice-Prbsi- dent— John Grigg. Judge —^Matthew Stitt Stbwabds— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, J. C. N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Cusk op Scales — O. Digby. Clerk op Course — A. Hewson. Handicappers — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. programmeTof events. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf Bomination, I soy ; acceptance, I soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Two miles* a* County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. 3\ Ashbuiton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; •"" fioroniat\oa* ■ xyf? i«r,.<icMpUi>wi -» *w* - ; The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, 0f. 25 soys; nomina- • tion, 15s ; acceptance, ios« District horses only* Seven furlongs* 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys* Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile! 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. f. Welter Handicap, oi 35 soys j nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios; District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. i.' County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 sot; acceptance, lOs. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stafee. - Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. j. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys ; nomination, I soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3, Handicap District Time Trot, (m ' saddle) of 20 soys ; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of; the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than icct Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the Stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, gst. Two miles. j. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion I soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake., Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance ios to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. 'rules and Regulations. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules ef racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rales 2 No<ntry will b« received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of tho racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Tbtir decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has w*ee»- commonly resident m the district fotJ^tf the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from Au^2t?*.>Bßß, and up to the date of , the forthcoming meeting, and owned. by a person who has reside m the said district during the d Five' per cent ''vnft be deducted from the grdss of alfmeneys m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination ani* acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. & Trotting. Race— Horses' most trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme. NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, nanU, age, description, and performances of horse, md colors of the rider must be id the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 1888, WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wil be declared on or about November 14th. Weights for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of the \ .first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES; Acceptances for the first day's handicaps must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than O p.m. on Monday, November igtb, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 o'do cknlthe evening of the first day's , G BISSET,; ( Sccr«l»ry