The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-No 1975

ABH BURTON. SATUBDaY, OCTOBER 20. /SBB

PRICE-uNE PENNY



Public Notice* ) Trees,, Trees Trees* npHB Undersigned bega to thank • X numeroQs Frienda md Onatomera their p»at favors, and calls their mjl attention to hla extensive atook of FRUI AND FORE3 T TKEES of all aorta. N.B. -Planting done by contract, anj all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fralt Tresa pruned and gardens kept m ordet by the week or by th c year. 40,000 Oup- Macrooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto. 2 yeivrsold. 24,000 Plnue Inatgnli. All or-.lerrf by poat, op left with Mat H. G. Floweb, Confectioner, Eait Street, •hall receive my prompt Attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY 102 Allenton, Aahbnrton. * f Zeatandia" Boots . ' --■ Jt .-. 3L-. HAVE the Highest Beputatto' In the Colonies .-.cfionnced at the Indian and Colonial SuJbition as the FINEST ia the Whole. Imbibitions . Per substantial wear they ara the BEST ITS THE WORLIv Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and yon will never aae any other Brand. / Oar Patented "PABAQON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For aoys and Giila are Splendid Line* for Hard Wear, ; - None are Genui\e nnless branded on the Sole " . :. "•■'■ ' ■ -^ . And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by thejleading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LI6HTBAND, ALLAN tk CHRISTCBURd^I PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. ' Freßhly ground Llnßeed Meal, 4d p?r lb Pare Newfoundland God Liver Oil, 3a 6d per pint ; < ; ; Glycerine, 2a per lb' ' Diamond p? 60, 6d per packet Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each O»UBtlo Soda, for making Soap* Bd,« Is pee tin * - Tcußseß,.4a,6d to 16a each Hlgginaon'a Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d eaoh Galvanic Batteries lent to OaatomW free oE charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prlcea. As I am prepared to oarry out atlll farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Baalnesa, I now labmli the above short List of Prices as an Index to the reduced chargea I have made Id every Department, especially ia Dispense Ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It moat, however, be borne In mind that In Drags, and more particularly In Medloines, the Pnrohaser must depen almost entirely on the Integrity of the Ohemlst. I have a business reputation c> many years In Aahbnrton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even to retain a Customer, by supplying a Drag an inferior quality, Teeth Oarefclly Extbaotbd, 2s 6d- Children, Is. An Assistant realdeß on the Premdei and Medloines urgently needed may h obtained at any hoar. Ashbnrton Drag Company, Ld, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, H,J. WOdD&Oo STATIONERS' HALL, Jfriedlander's Buildings Ashburton* BOOKS, Commercial and Gen Stationery, Account Books, &t» »BW BOOKS BY EVBKY It MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, ( Acoprdeon t Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &0., &o New Songs and Mublo of every description >. A large quantity of Mualo (Sheet an Books) slightly soiled, to be aold at Great S»orlfioe. FANCY GOODS' Writing Oases and Deßki, Scrap, Phot'< and Fern Albums, 1 Work Boxes, Parse Card Cases, Pocket Books, Photo Fram and every description of Fancy Stationer Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Pape m any quantity. Any Book out of itock procured our Ohrlstchurch Establishment, the t * of which Is one of the Largest and Assorted m the Colonies, or from London Agenoy. A special Discount allowed Pa and Bohool Committees H. J. WOOD & 6 STATIONERS 1 HALL, ASHBURTON,



Public notices.- TT OPE FOB THE DEAF — Nlcholsou' TJI Improved Patpnt Artificial Ear Drams. The < n?y snre, eapy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. JReorm mended by select! 6 c men of Earope and America. Weite for free lllafttr&ted d»Borlr»Mon book to J. H. Nicholson, Linooln'a Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASfIBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 , 1 DUNEDIN AGLNOV. jlf H R. T. WEEBLER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, hat been appointed our Agent and, will be able to arrange terms with advertisers toe contraot advertise- ments. . FOB th« Blood istbeLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dieaases, and scoreß of all kinds its effects are marvel* lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4a 6d and 11s eaoh ty chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere t-'ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England • 1 11 THE ASHBURTOtf Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIREOTOBS: Or. H. Gbbenwood, Chairman, Quo. Jameson 0. J. Habpeb H. FSIBDLANDER A. HABBISON John Obb D. H. Bbown. npHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five percent J. H. TWENTY MAN, ...:.■• Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPE RANGE TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK ,-- - Pbopbietbess, Begs to inform her friends and the Fubllo generally that she haer purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solloite a share of ihelt support. The Hoa^l is the largest and most com- modious of lla kind m Dnnedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated sluqe the. new proprietress took possession'; and will now be found most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every B&tißf action. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the Bhape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wlahlng to go airay I>y early train can depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wieheß known< , 4 156 H/&E. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIB CUSTOMEBS THAT OffiET HA.VB REMOVED TO COIEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &o. t suitable for the present Season, I STYLE AND FIX ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H.&E- CEAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON. ASHBORTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881: Teaching Staff, Boys' Sonoot,— Me J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A,, University College, London. Gibls' School. — Miss Saundkrs, Canter- bury College, Ohtiatohuroh ; Miss Qbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexeo hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Seoond&iy Sohools ; but the ordinary oourae may be modified to meet speolal cases, if ie the interest of the Pupils ouch a plan Is judged advia* able, The year Is divided into thr. terms. All fees are payable m advafcoa. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s I Music (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is I Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s | Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is | A term's notice required before thei removal of a pupil. I Foe farther det»llu apply to the Head- 1



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE\S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N $ra and Its PACKETS, 2lb FAinOY CANISTERS and sib and lOib TINS. TRY TdESE BLENDS] TRY THESE BLENDS. f CROWN | f EAGLE \((^i*moA{(C L 0 Bj) \Xper lb,// \P erI k # \j ?erlh 'Jr V pel lh 'J/ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OBR AND CO., EAST STREET, ABHJBURTON. 9 IC2 I'- THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. HORNSBY UGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER ] When m competition with the WOOD, MABBEY, DEEBING. MoOORMIOK OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BDOEEYE I MAOHiNES. ' ; AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE iSSSStt -gggggf SS STAWELL HORNSBY PI UST PRIZE WIDDESBURN HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ■ SNOWT.OWN No Prize offered. Hon» B by recommended \. Farmers are invited to oall and inspect the lOMECH OF THE HAEVEST FIELD. AT ME GEO V JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBUBTON AND RAKAIA. "'■ DRAPERY! DRAPERY^! ! Clothing?! Clothing ! ! GREAT SALE OMSSICNED STOCK.' ■ '; . •- • $r nnHE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY L having purohaued for Oaßh the Aasfgned Stock of an' Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18a Id at a Discount of 7a 6d In the £, beg to announoe that they will offer the entire lot for eale In the Premises m East Street, Auhburton, lately occupied by Mb Sohoenebbbo, on and after FRIDAY, the 6th October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS _ Oonntry Storekeepera, Bawkets, Hotelkeepera, and the Gene»l Public will find this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing gooda at about Half their Uaual Value. ' GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any kind allowed. Customers are Invited to Impact without being pressed to buy. Country ordera accompanied by remittance will receive apeoUl attention. In some lines the quantities are limited, Intending purchasers will therefore please call early, , 13" NOTE.— « The efleot of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has ■ been more disas.trouß than on any other branch of business It 1 has , almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotoryhas taken advantage or the new Tariff to raise its prices. A euit of olothes costing a few months ago 40s will now require 45s to secure them, , . The ('New Zealand Drapers cannot give the Bame value for money as' hitherto^ An ordinary pair of Blankets haa advanced fully 5s per nair." See Duneain "Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTOtf. J. G; MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messes A. and Ti Inolxs, Bunedln.) ,103:23 Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE "VICTOR m EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIALFRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WO N D ERFUL EEAPER AND BIDDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRffET. WE INVITE INSPECTION OF ! THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG! THIS SMALL BDT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M AOHI 'N B EVERT FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -l-ROE pXOELLBNT I- CONOMIOAL ■ TQHT URB I RUfeTWORTHT I- NVIED U PFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLB I BSIED LKDUJIING2 L.KDLESS LaUDBD BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOUS AGENTS FOR N^J



THE Undersigned have Trust Funds for Inveeflment upon first olass free- hold aecuritieß' at lowest current rates of interest m sums varying from £50 to £2000. * WILDING AND LEWIP, .: 77 Solicitors. Burnett bt. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker. ba^ebTlbkos BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, 4c, Oornar Waianui Road and Osbi Bfcieet; (Next Ohittbal Hotbl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotorf Havelock street 1, John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AM) HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by him m Burnett Street, begs moit sincerely to thank his customers for past support, ftnd sollolts X continuance of the same, whloh be will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery, #nd Harness, and. strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly ani promptly attended to 7J120 Charles Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIBS Guns, Sewing Machine*, Lawn.Mowers, Pumps, eto. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on band, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. ' t Opponit* OniTi^-Rdvi^'';Wftkitiiiii'Sba4



THE PUBLIC TRUST (ffiPoF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ABAJVTAGEB TO'D^7^sC^\lV^Q abootto make their wills, ani de«lrlng to aeoaro the X JLXvOUIN O faithful execution of their last, wlsbea. TTI 13f?DQOlV[Q about to many and make provlaion by marriage 1U rJuIVOUIIO contruot or eettloment. TOT)"^■pCAMC contemplating the eeuliog of their estate, or of a! JL J-i X\OU1 1 O euin or Bams of raouey by trast deed, r Pf\ dß»iroUß of oonituullng trnatß for oharlLalle or 1U X JuAOUIXO heoevolent objeotß TO CfIDLTIPII TiiIIOTCCO i hiding nnnpys In trnßt for persons lU rUntlUll IftUOILLO rodjentjn this oniony.. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay; Wellington/ or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTOHUROH, Or I). M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1851. CAPITAL- — ONE MILLION. the Premier & wealthiest colonial company; TOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRES AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISES ON GROWING CROPS. TiJRESING [MACHINES. &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. Sj AIA g /a\ % N - Z - INDUtiTRIAL GAZETTE A^lt ' I A^S| B Mjffifs&L " The blending is entirely a:ten- Cuu ■ VVVM B flftpiV^Sn % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, • -A- B MM^^^k who !s a Tas{ er of great expert- - B "ft once, and lias had a special * IM TMF B #r4s7^SK!Syik jk training m the art.! 1 1...-._.. ...-._. ;.-.., iin i riu .-.•..■ mm ■■■■"# IT« .icSMUt — "«["" ""' TrwA' i ßTT~T¥'p»Ai'ri Lrljt «— t^-n ■ jf?» B I »jCT|Jprf^o \ " Tliia fii-m deserves the sup- • ■■■ .. iSr m£/ r^^r^tjWm^^V -anything we «iO B a/* L^tSCEyEk: «\ »' have seen m this Colony. "' kV-V-^" 'B Jf*< rm^^lgn \\ m '< press. , .kA^ON^ Of i£ t^fi™^ H W' f Mr :^son.i S apro. ■ 0»^ B m&? y<\ m^fessional Taster and THOUGH • ' PURE 4 RLE HDfiy TEB; AUCKLAND, WH LI 6TO.M, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEOIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD m ASHBUETON BY EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Bead "THEMIRROB," | A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to ] be published every FSIDAY, price 3d, by i the Centennial Printing and Publishing ; Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, PHOTOGRAPHEBS, g^* 218 High Street, \ Christchnroh ' 4SHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD T DEPOT. Rn T>EAN begs to Inform bis • fo« I* friends and the public generally that m consequence of the great laorease m the price of Coal, he has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, oheaper, oleaner, snd far superior to Newcastle Coal* Also In Stook — SAount Somers, &f»lvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc., etc., Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haft* Ohiokwbeat, etc. R. S. BEAN, West Street. BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! j.Mofsoisr, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of best English 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, NEA.TJS JSBS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m, this line.' Repairs neatly exeouted. TANOREITsTREET, Next the CLUB. Aehburton.



Public Notices* I TTEKY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE ia at hand, arid taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PHEVENTIVE ot most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feveriehnesa 2 Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmastert, 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 I y all medicine vendors. THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /^ ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \j and at same price ; alec Peachee. i Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, ana m heavy syrup. All these goods aie manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata 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, Mo. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of a LINE Of Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HE 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.) Ornamental Jklatch Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), 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 Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. Ali 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 tree on application. Gbods can be ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade 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. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup ot Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Congh and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredients necessary for building up the Hnman Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Ohurchill'fl Compound Syrnp ot HYPOPHUSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and. Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D», Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Bra OABTiauoHs, P>«w Ex "Bimutaka." THH NEWEST STYLES AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN PRINTS. PBiNTS. PRISTS. First Shipment NOW ON VIEW NOW ON VIEW ■ " ~■■ ____ . ■ .. . ~~~~ " Inspection Invited. Mitchell & Turner TANGRED STREET ASHBORTQN,



Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing ' the public of Asbburton and County that their new FTJKNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBBOPS ■• are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice fitook of all NEW GOODS FOR Bale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB^ and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to. induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Bhep, Nora , tot Apdmss — TANCKED STEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE . Sporting. ASHBURTON CLUB SPEffiG MEETING. THUBSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 23RD, 1888. PwtsiDENT— B. G. Wright. ViCE-PitKSi- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Mat* hew Stitt Stewards— 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 Clerk of Scales — O. Digby. Clerk of Coursx — A. Hewson. Handicappkks — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME^* EVENTS. First Day. l ? Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf nomination, isov; acceptance,- 1 soy; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, •bout 3ft 6in high* Two miles* at County Platb, Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter* .. ■- 3i Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, l} 4 soy ; acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of * the stake. mjle_ajQd st.ha.lf, — f, SriiNT Handicap, of 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 ntce, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights* Three fi quarters of a milei t & Spring Handicap, of 30 soys 5 nomina- t 'tic^ I soy; acceptance- ios. One mile. { 7.' Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina* s tiOn, 15s; acceptance, ios District r horses enly, HTwa miles. c ~. -•""•■ ' . I -.• , - t f Second Day. t» Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination^ i soy; acceptance. Yos; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the' stake Over 6 flights of hurdies, - abput 3ft 6in high. District horses only. ; iOne^ejinci a half.. f.. ;;. ; - "it Racing' club Handicap, of 45 eovs; nomination, x soy; accjip^ance,' I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of .c^ ; Qne mfle and a tiuarter. 3,, Handicap District Time .Trot, (m L saddle) of ' 26 soys'; nomination, ios; '■■ lbs. The second horse to _ v ;' ncove* asovsuoutof the stake.' District . - jhorses 0n1y,., "Weight not less than lost. , ' Ptdl-and-go. Three miles. v 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina* . tion, I i K>VJ~aj^ee"ptance, 1 soy. The 1 second-norse to receive 3 soys out of the I - stake. For .horses that have never won an < '." .idverfised race of 25 soys on the flat. | Muilimum Weight, gst. . Two miles. ( "$j FMflNG' Handicap,' bf ; 35 soys i hominar tionisov; acceptance ios, The 'second horse to receive 5 -sovs out of the stake. -Five furlongs. ;,. :,■ r . ■.-■,■ i-- ■> 6^' Disposal Sttakls, of 30 soys; entrance j V* ' tos tpi>e made to the Secretary, after the ] " ° 'Flyjnjj HarMicslp is run, "The winner to I - : bfelold by auction immediately after the ; -J. ctca thj?,wiloje;;pf the proceeds, to gtf to the funds of the Club^ Minimum, weight T.B stone. Three 'quarters of a mile. 7 IRULES AND REG^JLATIONS. i ! u 'i The meeting will be" held under the rules b! ridng, ; and the AsHbuiton Riacing Club -Etti*' 1 -; -- -- ; - •.-■'.•-.••■■ ■■• i- ... ia^flfjentx^iWJlUirbejreceived except oa the . \epo^^n> that, a^ claims, disputes, and.pb* jecSons]'ansing ou\ of the" racing shall be de- •-^fflett 3 by r ffie"SteWardr bi" whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all points con* oectedl wlththecariying out of this programme te.be final. ..,; • , •  .  ..: , r ' 3 A'district horse' shall mean tny horse that - -f-BiSr Beetf f commonly ' rdndent m the ' district ttgmseft the risrers S«lwyn'and Opihi, from IBBBj and up to the^date of the Vjfiiffrfflpfafi. ym^Hnp^an^ owned by a person Who has resided m the said district during the game _periodi_ 4 Five per cent wiil be deducted from the vross of all moneys payable m accordance with tnis progrAmme f«r the expenses of the course. 5. AIT ndminaHon 1 arid acceptance fees to go to the funds of Ihe Club, 6. Trotting Race-^-H6rses mast trot to the gittsftetiohcT a Referee. n-yifr The' Stewards reserve to themselves the ;«iglf to add a consolation race to the pro* frEoume. . . s .. NOMINATIONS. ■ . .; JUI Nominations tuc ovipoh ied by fee,- name, age, description, and performances of . horse, and colors of the rider must be m 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 hi the evening of the firrt dayVradng. : - : ; .'■ • ; :■' ' : ' 'a^cbpsances* ■:■.:" .. Acceptances for the first daiy's handicaps / »il4 be m the hands of the Secretary not later i£an 9 p.m* on Monday, November 19th, 1888. 1 Aficeptahccs for the second day's handicaps JO 0 dockn thr evening of the first day's G BISSET,  Sect«iuy