THE ASJSBURTO3 GOABDIAN, TUESDAY DECEMBER 11, 1888

Planted and Published by the Abhbtjr ■ . . , ■ Publishing Gompanx (Limited), at '' '•'• :■ Steam Printing Ojffioo, Bornatt SI , iihburton



BUOOESS THE BEST TEST Of WOETH



Oriza Perfumery. 207, Rue St. Honore*. Parts, X B GBAKD'S SPECIAL PKODUOTS Savon- Or (sa (Orlsa SoaoV— From the for* mule of Dr Q, Rev til. The beat soap for rendering the skin white and soft. Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Orixa-Veloute, exquisitely per- fumed for the toilet and batha Savon-Orlia Oriia Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, 6 oakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. t Orlia-Savon-Inaoroire, superior quality } rose tea, white heliotrope ana whlta violet Orlsa-Tonloa (extuot of plants) to alMns* the hair—new mown hay, ntassrose, violet, etc Orlia-Powder— Flowers of GavoHna rlo* g for softening and refreshing tht •kin j m exoellent boxes, with powdet Pnff Orlia-Veloute — Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the per- fume of new moon hay Orlsa<Flowerfe (whlto and ambered) — Ay excellent toilet water, tonlo to the skin, sweetly and delicately per. fumed Aqua'Orlia — New toilet water, rattreshtng the skin Orha-Hay— A toilet watei whh th» per- fume of new moon hay Otisa-Aoldnllne— Collet vinegar, aromatfo and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladles 1 toilets Orlia-Sootoh'Lavender — Sprigs of Soo eh,~ lavender flowers; a rloh toilet wate* Eau-de-Oologne-Orba-- The high-life toi- let water Orlaa-Water— Concentrated and distilled^ Extract of superior Eau de Cologne Goutteß-Orlift-Dentifrloe — An exUlr foi preserving the teeth and gums In good health and preventing decay Oriia-Dentalre, ta paste or powder, (or whitening tiv» tenth without affeotlng the euamel --' Ess Orlia et Oriia-Lys — Perf Qme« foi scenting linen and the handkerchief without staining Oriza-Oil — Vesloualy perfumed s Jot tent tterlng the hair t*t t and hrultent, and preventing at* falling off Orlia-Laote fOrlsa Milk)— An emuLslva . lotion refreshing ftonlo to the skJn, ffemoylng s^d spotK /and preventing; wrinkles on the face ,\ Oreme Orlsa (of Ninon de Lenoloß>— Fot {>roduolng a beautiful white oomplex* on with the clearness said velvety softnesa of youth Orlzallne*Oolorante fiho best hair dye)—* For Instantaneously dyeing the htik any snade, and with no dangeir to ' health. Id boxes, daob with brush oomb, prospeotua, and bottle ; it In , boxes, the Dottle only without aooea ; oorlea . . . '..'.-. -; Esi Orlu-Inoolore Vlolotte of the I a most exquisite pezfim* j nosegay of violets , Ei» Orlu Suave white heHottopeß ' quet cf the flowo* t



THIS UNIVERSAL MEDIOINB IS A whebT SEHOLD ffl «raSraw ■ * ' THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet roothinglj LIVER AND BOWELS, Fromotfng Digestien and Assimilation, and ' ™ dO ™Z whole bodily frame with Strength and yigrr. Nervous Headaches! Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent forcV o these well-known Pills, and the? «c tt , rivalled m their efficacy In aU 7 FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skfn bleminhes pimples and boils, better than any cth» family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer imd Wound, more certamly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating power! render it invaluable m all " F THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Cunng Bronchrtw, Quinseys, and Arthiia, reducing Glandular Lumps, clotbg^od healing Abscesses ant Fistulas, and fot alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUTr And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. It nevez fails to remove Scurf and every species of skin &isc(iS6t • _ . Oxford street, London), and arc sold bjtfi CivSdWorFdf nt LiDeS -^^-tV Directions for use m almost ev«r¥ languaee «" Purchasers should look to theLabc! on Pot and Boxes. If we address and stnfct are not on they are spurious



HOLLO WAY'S PILLS & OINTMENT.



TO GET RID OF WORMS TO GET RID OF WORMS TO GET KID OF WORMS TO GET RID OF WORMS Use the »« absolute" remedy, KB AT' ING'S WORM TABLETS/ A purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appear- ance and taste, furnishing a most agree- able method of administering the only safe and mild Preiaraticn, and U especially adapted for Clildwn, Bold m Tina by all Drnggißta. Proprietor— THOMAS KEATING Londo*



Public Notices THE "BSD CROSS" PRESERVIN, COMPANY, I Ohapel Street, South Yana, Viotoria. /^ANNED Tomatoes, eqnal to Amerioan \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr Goorpe James Ward, lato of California. The Jame, Jellies, PFckleu, Tomata Sauce and Assorted Sauces of this Company ore well known to be better than any im- portoc(, ' 5 213 KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'fcI POWDER. KEATING'S POWDEB. KEATING'S POWDER. KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWDBR is quite HaSMLBSS to animal Life, bat 1b nnriv&lled m destroy- rag Fleas, Bugs, Oockroaohes, Beette, Moths m Furs, and every other species pf insect. Sportsmen will find thla invaluable for d atroyiug fleas m tteir dogs, as also Ladies for their pet doga, THIS ABTIOLE has fonnd bo GREAT • SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article m imitation. The Public are CAUTIONED that packages of tho genuine Powder bear tbe autoßraph of THOMaS KEATING, Eold m Tina only.



Mr D, fflcFarlane, STOREKEEPER, ASHBURTON.



J F. Stratz, WATOB MAKER AND JEWELLER, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



riease note the addres —



J. F. STRATZ, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. SPECTACLES A SPECI&.IITY.



THE WONDERFUL CANADIAN MEDICINES. PPEOXAL WARNING, As the above Medicines have been imitated and sold m Dunedin, I will m fntnre put a green labsl bearing my signature on each bottle, and none will be genuine without. £10 Reward will be giv n to anyone who can give such information as will lead to the conviction of any person or persons copying the tame label and signature. ' THE CANADIAN REMEDIES Are the very best Medicineß brought to New Zealand, end which have bee a proved to cure when nil other remedies hare failed. The following are a few of many hundred Testimonials received i-»- PARALYSIB. Db Dt/fi,qt, Dear Bir,~ My Bon, Gsorge Nowton, now twelve years of age, has suffered from paralysis from his childhood, and never walked m his life without two crotches till you treated him with yonr wosdetfnl Canadian Medicines, He 1b now completely cured. Georgb Nbwtow, No. 2 Worcester Btreet, Cbriatchurob.. hip joinFdisease. Dk Dttpiot, Dear Sir, — Charles Frisk, my boy, whom you treated for hip joint disease, I am now pleated to say ia internally well. He suffered for tWO years, &nd during that time bo never walked without crotchet). Mr Fbibk, Woolfiton Stutter, Chrißtohurch. RHEUMATISM. Dr Dtjixot. Dear Sir,— I have suffered from Rheumatism for the last eighteen years, and during the last three years I have been confined to a chair, being quite onable to help myself m any way. I used yont Canadian Medicines, and am no* quite free from the awful pains, and feel quite strong and well, and walk rb well as I ever did m my life. Mis Spttoh, Gladstone Btreet, Ohristchurch. THE PRICE OP THE CANADIAN MEDI- CINE, 7s 6d, sent caref ally packed to any address In New Zealand. J. F, Stratz, 261 HIGH STEEET, CHRISTCHURCH BOLE AGENT. To whom all Post Office Orders are to be made payable. , j SUB-AGENOY -



WE HAVE just lecaived direct from the Manufacturers m Lepszig, Germany, a very Large A esortment of Spectacles, Eye Glaßßes, and Other Optical Goods, and have now the largest and best Assortment of Spectacles m the eoleny io cbocae from, Spectacles to sui- all sights, Is rain Speotacle3 m nicely finished F-ames, Is 6d. Our Spectacle bat 2s fid pai". The whole of the Frames ore warranted of best Bteel; hardened and tempered Superior qualicy best polished Lenses, 8b Cd pcir Best Crystal Spectacles, m finely finished hardened Steel Frames, 4s 66. air.' Tho Crystal Spectacles we can safely recom- mend as tho best substitute for Pebbles. Oar guaranterd Pebbl« Spectacles, every 0118 stamped, 7s 6d pair. Advantages of PEBBLE LENSES. The surface of Qlaaa Lenseß Boon becomes dull f.nd cloudy, owing to the action of the perspiration of the hands and fac9 upon <he Ohemical ingredient i of the glass. Pebble Lenßes being made from a natural cryßtal (fonnd iD Br- zil) ara not m tbe le st degree subject to thiw deterloratir n, retaining tteir b: iiliant polish under constant use for as a any jeara as glues lenses do months. This is of great imp itance. The surface of glass lenses, also, soon becomes covered with < ne scratches, which destroy their clearness Pebble lenses being extremely hard are not affected m this manner. Pebble lenses are remarkably cool to ths Eyes, Pebble Lenses are not so liable to breakage as those of glass. The " Pantasooptic," newest Fhape Pebble. The *• Pansodunoptio," tinted spectacle, acknowledged tbe best spectacle for the eyes. Concave Bpectacles m large variety. Folders. Convex or Concave from 2s 6d pair. Bye Protectors, all colours, Is 6d pair. I We have a very large assortment of ooloured j Glasses, such as the '• Globular," •» Double j Sides," Folders, c c, etc; Goggles, all wireorwt'e and glass, 6d uair. Spectacle Oases m large variety. Gold and Silver Frames made to order. Your a'ght tested free of charge CHRISTMAS^PRESENTS. Before purchasing elsewhere inspect Our Stock of Watches, olocks, and Jewellery, and prove for yourselves that -we have fie largest Stock m the colony to choose from, and on which we have made special reductions on our already well-known low prices.



J. F- Stratg & Co



ALFRED HARRISON.



lOden George,



Carte de Vinites, 5s per doa., old price, 25a per doz. ; Cabinets, 10a per doz, old price, 50s per uoe ; Boudoirs, 15s per doz, old price, 90s per doz ; other sizes proportionately reduced. Persons who were Photographed during the Afihbnrton visit can obtain extra copies at the above prices adding exchange and postage. Although the above prices are so extremely small the finest work is guaran- teed, as the Photos taken by the new process are vastly snperior to those taken by the old one, and they aro also permanent. At the above prices all Photos most be prepaid for, as no ledger will be kept and on no account Will this rule be broken. When visiting Christohurch don't forget to visit Eden George's Vestibule where over 1500 excellent Photographs aro to be seen without charge.



Eden George. EDEN GEORGE'S GREAT DISCOVERY. EDEN GEORGE begs to inform the inhabitants of Aehbunon and bup- ronuaing dietricta that he has just discovered a MOST IMPORTANT PROCESS by wbloh Photographß can be produced at ONE-FOURTH THE USUAL COST, And that ho has consequently reduced his priceß as under :—



TO LET-— Commodious Residence on East Belt, lately ocoopied by 0. E Air son, Eeq. Contains 6 rooms'; large handsome dining room, 18 x 12. Wind mill pomp, beantlfal garden, 2 acres, and every convenience. JRe&t very moderate TflOijßJT^SnUp-iirColeman'B Balld- X Ings. Beduced rents. Good brlok buildings handsome shops. Agent fob the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company.



11. J. WOOD* CO, STATIONERS 1 HALL, ABHBURTON. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clook sharp — Horsoe, Oattle, Pigo, Prodnoe »nd Merohandiae. Farming Implements and Vehloles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view FOR SALE. Clearing gales held In town or Conn try as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both JSoyera and Sellers. Rents colleoted, and ibe Bnsiness of Absentees managed with oare. Valuation made of Properttea or Merchan. disc on easy terms. ■ Advances made Instantly on Goods delivered at the Storo for Sale.



A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now reedy for Inspection, Inolucllng Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Oatde 0 New Zealand Scenery, suitable for ■ending to Friends In other parts of the werld. Large stook of Stationery and Aeooant Books of every description. Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parses, Oard Oases, Pooket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery. LETTS DIARIES OR *389. Oommerolal, Roagh, and Pooket Series



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker. r> H.J. WOOD & Co BTATIONEBB' HALL, Ifriedlander'a Buildings Aehburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE! Selection of the latest cheap Editions. Noflr Books for Sohool Prizes and Presentation In great variety. A speola discount to 3uhool and Library Oom mlttees OBRTSTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888-89.



Bisinfgi Notices.



Made simply with boiling watev or milk Sold In Jib packets by Grooen, labelled thus : — JAMBS EPP£ ASTD 00., HOMfEOPJLTHia OHBMISBR, LONDON BNGLANI



KAY'S Tic Pills, a speolfio m Neuralgia, Face-ache, eto. Contains Qainlne, Iron, eto. AOAGTJLJNE. — Cement for Broken \J article*. Sold Everywhere, Sole Makers — KAY BROTHERS, Llm., Stookport, England. GRATEFUL— COMFORTING . BPPS'S 0000 A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natura laws whloh govern the operations 0) i diction and nutrition, and by a oarefu j app> "*tipn of the fine properties of wel selected oooob, Mj. Bpps has provided oni breakfast tables with a delioatelj flavoured beverage whlon may save v; many heavy dootor's bills. It 1* by tht ad'oloiu use of «jeh attlolea of diet tbv,\ a constitution may be gradually bmit uj •ntll •tjrong enough to Resist every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of iubtl< maladies >re floating ureqnd ub ready c attaok wherever there t weak point. We may esoape many « fatal shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pun food and a properly nourished frame. - An artlole m the Civil Service Gazette.



S~ IXTY years of g reat success proclaim ■upftrlority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritatioja of tho Chest, Aching, Spiain Sprains, Soreß, Soalds, Qcrue, Bunions, Sol Corns, etc. This modi ilno, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cares, 1b of an invalu- able mo m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi acioua remedies, and ia therefore justly considered by v great number otunt most eminent physicians aa tho most active and least irritating agent m tho bove affoctions. In order to avoid counterfeiting, "BTfiaSttr Faynrd and Blayn'i si^naturu hai to bo required on every ro of paper and on cho tax. Wholesale 80, Bne Baint-Merri, Paria Franoe) and sold by all OhemUta m the Oioniesi FOR COUGHS,, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &o KAY'S Compound Esoenoe of Linseed, ; Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne, KAF'S Compound, a demuloent expec- torant, for Oougbs, colda and cheat complaints. EATS Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle.



/A YARD AND BLAYN PAPER



?TIINWALD AND JtIOUUT SOMERS L RAILWAY. VIOUNT SOMEFS AND OAYENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above) Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel »r Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train. Passovers by morning train may pro* ;eed by ooaoh to Alford I'oreir, thenoe to Vfethven m time for the last train for Jhrlfltohurch, or may return In time for he last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant Orders will reoelve every attention. !7f?ga and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD



4 PPBOVBD by the Academy of Medioine £3L of Paris, axe specially ret ommerjded by the Medical Celebrities of the World fcr Bcrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc), tha early jfcagea of Consumption, Constitutional Weak* neß), Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unless signed •« IMangard, *0, xneßoaa- parte, Paris." Sold by Druggists undOheunac crmrotriiont he Colonfor MOUNT SOMLIRS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January lit, 1885, the mdersigued will run a Ooaoh each Mon-' day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somezs, foi Sprlngburn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff's Ooaoh from Methven .'aturnlng same evening. Faces— Spring- burn, 2s, return, 8s ; Alford Forest, 1 return, 6s. I 2? 'T. HIX.



BLANOARD'S IODINE OF IRON PILLS



STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. , CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been a/gely tested m all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extcn give sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resewble the ori giha as to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therein* A feels it due to public to give ( special nation against the use oi SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the (our following 1 characteristics, without wh.ch none genuine:— •Ht. — In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTU SURREY, arc engraved on the Govcrnmen Stamp affixed t6 each packet. 2nd.'— EUcri Single Powder rias directions the dose, and the words, John Stud ) Chemist, Walworth, Suxrey, printed thereon 3yd.— The name, Steedman, is always spel with two BB'«. 4th.— The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold \n Packets by all Chemists and Modi O,n« Yaodori at !i i|d and as o.d etch. 1 JttKPTHORNH, PftQMIR WQ Co <



. ONE box OUrt'B b4l pills Ie war- ranted co cure all discharges f /oni the arinary organs m either box (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains m the back. Guaranteed free from meronry. Sold m boxes 4b 6d eaoh, by all chemists and patent medioine vendors. Bole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Comi- ties Drag Co., Lincoln, England, For Bale by the wholesale Honses. rrOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly oorreot all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing aymptome so pre- raleat with the sex. Boxes 13 l£d and 2a 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesa'e J. all the Wholesale Eouseß. Beware of Imitations. IXEATING'S POWDER destroys both IV. fleas, moths, beetles, ami all o'her Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic •nitnals, In exterminating beetles tho success 0? this povrdei is extraordinary, all ia perfeotly olean In application. See the artiole yoa parohasb is KEATINQ'S.. All Imitations ire noxious and inefleotnal. Sold m tins, 6d, la, and 2s 6d eaoh, by all Chemists.



WEIGHTS



NOMINATIONS



PROGRAMME OF EVENTS.



RULES AND REGULATIONS.



1. Handicap Hurdli Race, of 20 soys; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 ' soys OUt Of the stake! Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. One mile and a half 2. Maiden Plate of 15 soys ; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 2\ soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile 3. Tinwald Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, iosJ The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half 4. Handicap Time Trot, of 20 soys j nomi* nation ios.j acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight not less than lost. Pull and go, About three miles St Welter Handicap, of ia soys ; nomi. nation, 1 2s ; no acceptance. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mile 6. Fl\ing Handicap, of 15 sovs;nomina» tion, ios j acceptance, ss. The second horse to receive z£ soys "but of the stake.{ The winner of Tinwald Cup to carry 7IDB penalty. Six furlongs J. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to be sold by auction, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Post entry. Weight Bst up. Six fur- longs 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys; entrance, ios: Six furlongs 9, Hurry Scurry (if time permits), for all entrance money ; entrance, xos. For ( horßes that have neyer wort publip money. Catch weights, Half.mile



ACCEPTANCES Acceptances ibr Handicaps and nominations fo. Maiden Plate must be m the handi of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later tf>«n q Pf m, 29th December 1888 STEPHEN CLARK,



Weights will be posted about 7.30 p.ra, on the 27th December, and will be published on the 28th, Post cards with weights will be posipd to all nominators o fhorses



Nominations for Hurdles, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Flying Handicap and Welter Handicap, accompanied by i'ee, name, age, description arid performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary at Saott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than oj p.m. on SATURDAY, December 13th, 188



1. The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and objec- tions, 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 programme, to be final. '"3. Thp rapes are open to any horse, com- monly resident m the district from the ist October, 18&8, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district for the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River, and on the south by the Opihi River. 5. Five per cent, will be, deducted from the grpss of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme, for thp expenses of the course, 6. All nomination and acceptance fees to to the funds of the Club, 7. Trotting Race. — Horses must trot to the Satisfaction of a Referee.



I—Hurdle1 — Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 roys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ios 2 — Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For horses 3 years old and upwards, that have never won a race, value 10 soys or overi Weight for age; One mile. Nomination, 1 boy 3 — Ashburton Plate Handicap, of 40 soys: Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 15s 4— Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. No weight under 10 stone. Three miles. Nomina- tion, ios ; acceptance, ios s—Ladies'5 — Ladies' Bracelet Welter Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake (bracelets or cash). Gentlemen riders. One mile. Nomination, ics j acceptance, ios. (Winner of Ashburton Plate to carry 7lbs penalty) 6 — Flying Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongSi Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ios. (Winner of Ashburton Plate or Ladies Bracelet to carry 7lbs penalty. 'Winner, of both races to carry 14IDS penalty y— Hack Race, of 10 soys ; winner to be sold for 10 soys, any surplus to ro to the funds of the Club. No weight under 8 stone. Four furlongs. Entry ios B— Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys Seven furlongs. Nomination ios ; no acceptance. (Nominations to be made. to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run RULES AND REGULATIONS The Meeting will be held under the Canter« bury Jockey Club rules of racing In the Trotting Race all horsCS to trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Judges. Pull-and»go A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Wailaki from October l, 1889; and up to the date of the forthcoming meethfg, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period A qentlcman rider shall be one who has never ridden or ..rained horses for hire, or been employed m a training stable Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses Of the course All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Club No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on a'l points con* nected with the carrying out of this programme to be final Nominations with fees for all Handicaps, including the Tiot, stating the name, ace, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Henry's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, iBBBt Weights will be dec'ared on or about Saturday, December 15. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Trot, and entries for Maiden Plate and Hack Race, with fees, must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 22 1888. JAS. PURCW*SE>, -._ u*H2 - ' Secretaiy. RACING GLOB AJS-NpAJ, MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY ist, 1889. President — MrD. McLean, Vice-Presidents-— Meßsrs J. C. N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. Judge — Mr M. Stitt. Stewards — Messrs J. Begg, G. James, H. Fowler, M. Scott, C. Tephson, and F. Lewis. Starrer— Mr David Thomas. Treasurer— Mr M. Scott. Han- dicappers— The Committee. Glerk of the Course — Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales— Mr RSB. Jeff. First Race to start at 13.30 p.m.



Sporting. A S H B U RT ON TR«Ml's_ RMI m ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on THUKSbAY, DEC. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY President ---Mr W. C. Walker, M.11.R, Vice- Presidents— Mr Julian Jacks on an<? Major W. J. Steward, M.H.R Judge— Major Steward, M. H.R.* Treasurer— Mr R. M. Cuthberts-n Stewards — Messrs F. Gates, M. Friedlander L. Markey, G- C. Primmer and Peter Williams Handicafper — Mr Geo. Cutts Starter— MrD. O'Bren Clerk of the Course— Mr G. F. Scott Clerk of the Scales— Mr A. J. Kelly PROGRAMME. First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m.



hnO STAND THIB SEASON, at X Netherby Farm, Aehbnrton, and travel the District, the Thoroughbred btalllon Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree ; By St Albans, out of Im- ?udenee, by Peter Wilklnu, out of Pru- lence, by Jersey, out of Black Sail, by Vanderer, out of Fairy (Imp), Terms: £10 10s for thoroughbred mares ; £5 5s for half-bred mares Groomage fee, ss. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Rouger, By Messenger, out of Kate O'Sbane, Will ttand at Netherby Farm, and travel the districts of Aihbarton, Me'hven, Wakanul. Ohertsep Bakftia, and Wlnslow. Terms, £3 10s; guarantee, £6 6s. Season, Ist January, 1889. Guarantee, Ist July, 1889, 3ood B!ngll»h grasp paddooks at 2s Every cure but no responsible "^. MARKET ♦'lop^eto* 1



TO STAND TfiE SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, THE THOROUGHBRED HOBSE, Perkin Warbeck 11. By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the dam of Antelope and Sultan. For full Pedigree see Cards. PEBKIN WABBEOK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strength, Is a» handsome as they are made, and ie a horse calculated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other stock. An examination of his Pedigree will show that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. The sons of New- minster have, as a family, been more successful at the Stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guinonß, Adventurer, the grandeire of Perkin Warbeck II has produced the most winners of them all. For further particulars apply, EDWABD GATEB, 9*157 Grove Farm, Tinwald.



TO TRAVEL THTB SEASON IN THE MAYFIELD, MOUNT SOMERP, AND ALFORD FOREST DISTRICTS. The pure-ijred Gl/oeadale Entire," Auchmore, 3 years old, bred by Alex. Campbell, Taieri, His sire (s that celebrated Sttllion, Lord Salisbury, imported from Scotland, for 1600 guineas. His darn Jess, bred \y the late John Nimmo, Taieri,- from an Sported mare. Accbmore took second jrize as a 2-year-old m 1886 at Danedin Ihow. Terms : Season, £3 payable Ist January 1889; guarantee, £4 4s ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Three or four mares aB per nrraDgement, GIDEON SCOTT, 10*24 " Proprietor.



The Clydesdale Entire, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR- \b by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q Kermode, Esq. He took first prize at tho Royal Society's Miow m England, and also many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stark, his dam being Smiler, imported from Tasmania, where she was a first prize-taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Tbems : Season, £2 ; guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee sb, payable at first service. CHARLES DAWSON, 9*141 Waterton.



mo STAND THIS SEASON AT I METHVEN, and will tcavel the Ashbarton, Ohertsey,and R&kata Districts THE THOROUGHBRED BTALLION Hunnington, For Pedigree see Cards. Trbms : For Season, £2 10s ; payable by promissory note, due the let January, 1889. Guarantea, £3 10s, payable let July, 1889 ; Groomage, ss, sttlctly payable at time of first service. For two or more mares, the property of one owner, allowsnce will be made. Any mare sold or exchanging hands to be paid for, Paddocklng, 2s per week. Every care but 00 responsibility. For further particular s apply ntMethven Livery Stables, or to the Proprietor. G. H. ALLISON, 9*169 Methven. TO TRAVEL THE LONGBEAOH AND ABEBURTON DISTRICTS;



Stud TO TRAVEL THIS SEA SON, IN THE RAKAW, METHVEN & ASHBURTON DISTRICTS. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION, LiverpDol, yeaw old, by Kiogof CJuba, dam Iddlia eras, £3 3s Season ; groomage fee, 5s LIVERPOOL will bo at Scott's Stables, Aehburton, on WEDNESDAY Nights. For further particulars appij to WILLIAM KERR, ! 10*20 Proprietor. South Rakaia.



Bred by Mb Sibbald, of Burkes Pass. ATHLETE U a beautiful brown, and stands 15 hands 3 inches high. He is by Detractor, dam Promised Land. De- tractor is by the celebrated Tradaoer, Promlaed Lind by The Peer. For ex- tended pedigree see N, Z Stud Book. Also the well bred Entire Pony Black Prince by Mr Morrow's well-known Pony. Oood paddooks for mares if required. Foe Particulars and terms apply OOTAVIUS DIGBY, » Proprietor, 30 mt \ Wfer&cibre Road, G. W. T ATLOB & 0° - General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, GolUni Street, Weßt, Melbonrne, Are prepared to undertake Bales of Free- hold Property, Household Furniture, Mer- chandise, eto. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, ettlementß prompt, hvad Ntle* eon, 'Htmrr r TWO



TBE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdallab, WILL Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, and travel the Ashbarton County. Tebmb: Season, £3 10a; guarantee, £5 ss ; groomago fee, si. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE OOLT Johnny's Fancy, Bred by Mb James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Pally 2nd, will Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, Lyndburat, and travel the Methven and Alford Forest Dlstrlot, Terms : Season £3 ; guarantee, £4 4s ; groomage fee, ss. For farther particulars apply to groom ch»rge, or MAX. FRIEDLANDBR, Proprietor. TO STAND THI& SEASON, AT OWNER'S FARM, WINOHMORE ROAD. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete



THE PU REBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIBE Conqueror, He Is by Lord Salisbury (imp;) dam Scotch Annie (imp.) For full pedigree and prize list see cards. Terms : Season, £3 ; guarantee, £4 4s, single marea ; or two mares or more ; £4 each ; groomage, ss . For other terms tpply to groom m charge, or THOMAS LANGLEY, 10*62 Proprietor, Pro more.



TO TRAVEL THE WHEATBTONE, WATEBTON, WILLOWBY, WAKA- NUI, ABHTON, AND TINWALD DISTRICTS. The pure-bred Entire Colt, Vanquisher, 4 years old. Sire, Young Vanquisher (imp), dam, Tibbie, by Prince Royal, For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards, Tekms : Season, £9 ; payable let Jan. , 1889, Guaiantee, £6 ; payable Ist Sept, 1889. Groomag6 fee, sb. JOHN SMALL, 10*19 Proprietor, Wheatstone. TO TRAVEL THE WAKANUi, OHEBTSEY and SURROUNDING DIS- TBICTS.



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTf I DISTRICTS, THE CLYDESDALE ENIL&v Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beaoh. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacona- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. Tennß : £3 season, guarantee, £4 10a ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable first Bervice, To bona Ude owners of 5 mares, a liberal allowance given ; if 6 mares 1 allowed free. Mares changing bands to be paid for as season mares. For further particulars apply Groom m oharge, or DENNIS MoKENDRY, I0«2l Proprietor, Oalrnbrae.



|0 • TO STAND TBIS SEASON, mHB THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of OJubs, dam Charm, both Imported. WIZARD Is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurat, and full I brother to Ohatmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He Is a beautiful whole-oolored chestnut, and shows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to Groo charge. Somerset Stables. ' mln Or O. KEARNS, Proprietor, 20 71 Aahbarton.



Stnd. rpO STAND THIS SEASON at Owner s _L Livery Stable* and travel the District, — THJfi PUREBRED ENTIRE PONY, Aladdin. By Prince Charming, imported from England,, out of Polly, imported from Wanganal by Mr J. Page. ALLADDIN took firat prize m 1887 a Chrietchurch Show for beat pony, and private prize for best pony by Prince ' Charming ; also first prize at Rangiora m 1887, the only three times he was shown ; He ia 4 years old, a rich roan, stands 13 bands high, and bred by that well-known breeder, 0. Dampier-Orossley, Esq., Rangiora. For terms and particulars, apply G. F. SOOTf, Proprietor, 10J131 Livery Stables, Aehburtoo.



Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have now on hand my season's supply of BEST BINDING TWINES f (MAHILA and HEMP), which are open for insptctiw now, and I have great pleasure m stating that the quality of it exceeds last year** notwithstanding that it then avc] GRATIFYING SATISFACTION to all who used it. Among the many I point out the folio wing I ADVANTAGES :— | It is manufactured ia the Colonies, a. It ia double-reel, and passes through the tension WITH the twist of the yarn, not AGAINST it as m other twines. (We were the first to introduce this great improvement last year.) 3, It is wound perfectly even and firm, and runs 750 feet to the pound, and stands a strain of over laolbs. The Hemp Twine it 4-ply, and runt 980 ft to the pound, and is also manufactured m the As Hemp has and is still advancing, farmers j frill benefit by booking their orders now to •ut tilt extra rise* I am now booking orders for all the leading makers 0! ' EEAPEBS AND BINDERS including McCORMICK, MASSEY, DEER. ING, etc., etc, and beg to inform my clients, that besides extras for the Mascey's Machine! I shall keep a larger stock of GENUINE! McCORMICK EXTRAS this Harvest Season than any previous year, and will be glad to supply them to farmers at any HOUR, NIGHT OR DAY. A few second hand McCORMICK TWINE BINDERS on hand, guaranteed m good order. I have just landed ex " lonic," 20 tons best soft Steel BINDING WIRE of the White- cross Brand (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great advantage t* Farmers to give their orders EARLY, as the QUALITY j cannot be equalled. 1 HAVE ALSO IN STOCK AND TO LAND, 50 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Linseed Oil ICO Drums Machine Oil (including Colza, Olive and Sperm) 5 Casks Lubricating Oil 10 Cases Lard Oil 35 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Homsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Hay Rakes and Hay Forks Garden Tools of every description China and Glassware Electro-plated ware for Christmas presents General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Stout, etc., etc., etc. Being a direct Importer of all the above • aamed Articles, I am m a position to under- sell any local Merchant, and can put Farmers, and Stationholders on as good a footing as any "Wholesale House. HENRY ZANDER, General Merchant and, Importer. AGENT FOR Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company National Mutual Life| . AssocUtion£|o Australasia, I