The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24. 1388

VOii m.— No 1996

PRICJS-uNE PENNY



I Public Notices. ; SDPPORT LOOAL INDUSTRY. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PBODUOT IS VERY BUPERIOR. HAVING made a special purchase of a large lot of Ashburton Tweedf, part of which I have had made up m the best style and finish, I now offer better value m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suite, than can be had anywhere id" N«w. Zealand. Suits to measure, both fit and material guaranteed. VALUE UNEQUALLED. eobekt~llcorjs, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. M C CALLIJM & CO. TIMBER MERCHANTS AND IRONMONGERS. Have In Stock— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Sheep Shears, Including the following FAYOKITE BRANDS:— W. and F. PARAGON 79 A S BURGON and BALLS' 8,8,A« BALL BROS, SLOTTED BOWS, Turkey Stones. RADDLE IN LUMPS AND POWDER' RED AND BLACK TATTOO OIL, '" ■ .- ' ""•■-'• U f iV McOallum and Co 10*16 McCALLUI & Co.i \Aahbarton Branch ; Kant Street, nelt Bank of New Zealand,) IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, AND MANUFACTURES, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPBRHAHGBBB DECORATORS, Etc. IBOIJtNKXNGEBY DEP*. We have landing and to *«lye, Stoofe of Furnishing and General Ironmongery, comUtlng of the following lines : — FENDERS, FIBEIRONS COAL TASES AMERICAN STOVES i RAISGHS, KOLLOWARB ' TILE and other REGISTERS OUrLBBT, B.P. WABH OHDRNS, TOOLS .FENCING AND BABBED WIRB, etoq'eM. TIMBEE DEPARTMENT. We have on hand exceptionally goo Stocks of KAURI, AMERICAN SHELVING, ■ HOBART PALING 9, SPLIT POSTS and RAILb, and every d aoription of ' | BOUGH and DRESSED TIMBER, Which we can a apply either from oar YARD IN TOWN or direct from onr BOUTHLAND MILLS at prices which cannot be improved npon elsewhere; COAL DEPAKTMEitfT. Newcastle Coal Westport Coal Brunner Coal AND FIREWOOD. OUR FACTORY Includes the following Machinery J— Complete Set Door and Sash, Standard making, Spouting, Ridging, and t Turning Machinery, PAINTING, PAPERHANGINGr GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT. We oan confidently aollolt the support of oar Oastomerß and the public generally m this Department. It being In charge of experienced men, we guarantee the slaaa of work. : ESTIMATES GIVEN. We have just received from England 10,000 pieces of the latest and moit fashionable designs m Paperhangluga torn • 6d to 10s per piece. PAINTS, OIL, VARNIBHBB PAPERHANQINGS GLASS— PIain, Fißored, irameiled— COT TO ANY SIZE, And General ftack of Materials need ia tho Trade* In thanking our Ooatomers and tb« publlo Renerally for their liberal' anppcrfc m the past, we beg to annonnoe that we nave re-organlsed onr branoh under new naaagement, and In addlug the Furnish-* tag and General Ironmongery Department we have every confidence that we ahtll eoslve the support it will claim by 1U arlety and prices. . . McCalium&CcM WELLS ' ] Managef



Public -Notices. orm tf OJK THE Dili *F — Nlcholoon 1 Improved Patent Arfificisl Ea 1 Drams. The only sore, easy, and unsem device need to permanently restor hearing. Eeoommended by nolentifi men of Europe and America Write fo free illustrated description book to J. H Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers William street, ' Melbourne. ABHBURTON " GUARDIAN. » DUNEDIN AGENCY. lIyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed oai Agent anil will be able to arrange terms with advertiser* for contract advertlsa- , ments. TjlOR the Blood is theLife— Clark's world _C 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 11s eaoh by ohemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England 1 n THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Qxo. Jameson C. J. Hakfeb H. Fbirdlahder A, Hakbibon John Obb I). H. Bbown, fTHHE 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 oent If deposited at oall five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary, * LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPERANOE TJO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK . - Propmbtbbss. Begs to inform her frlenda and the Public generally that she has 1 purchased the above Hotel, and respeotfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel la the largest and moßt com. modious of Us kind In Dnnedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated sliioe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every olvillty and aocommoda* tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B.— Refreshments oan be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wishing to go away by early train can depend on being called I m ample time, If they will only make ' their wishes known 4 156 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR OUBTOMEBS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. —ALSO— That they have now m Sfcook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, OOATINGS, &0,, suitable for the present Seaßon, STYLE AND TIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & E; GRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASH BU RTON. ASHBDRTON JHGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881: Tl ACHING BTAEF. Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A. , University College, London . Girls' School. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohnrch ; Miss Grubb, Trinity College^Dublln. AT this Institution pupils of both lexes have the opportunity of aocairing the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjeots of Study are those usually taught at Seconds* y Sohools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oases, if Id the Interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided Into thr terms. All fees are payable In adva&ie. per term Pupils under 12 years of ago ... £8 2s , over 12 years of ago ... £2 16s Musio (extra) ... ... ... £1 la Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is i.A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. ? For f aether details apply to the Head. h Mter,



The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. EOR the next TEN" DAYB we have derided to offer the BALANCE of our STOOK of OLOTEISG, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, BBEETINGB. TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, Ac, atLEBS THAN ENGLISH COST. ' J. i ■ '. • ■ . Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stook | without being preened to buy. i The Shop m m EAST STREET,, next Patching's, the Sailmaker, " Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messrs A. andT. Inaus), Manager, W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLEFDED TEAS* NEW SEASON, 1888-9, Xi» a»» lv* PACKETS, 2ib FAttOY CANISTERS akd Bib a»d lOib TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TEY THESE BLENDS. /^^\ /72sM^ /f*«Bd\ /f*t\ ({CROWN 1) [ (EAGLE )) IW»ffiijo»)| C U JJ \perlb.^r \V erl hjf \\per lb.^// [ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE.|i-Ssi«32 '■■■•" "V' •'■ \ Tobeobln'nedftoin 1 ? •*^ .-; : liT? il ' - JOHN OBR "AND "CO., " pEAST|JSTREET,||ASHBURTON.I /s&■ 9U02 The Massey Toronto Light Bi nder THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. - THE VICTOR IN ( EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET] i ■ *- x WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A O H I OST S3 EVBBI'PAKMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -fROB r-XOELLBNT pOONOMIOAL I 7GHT IMPL3 B3TED LkDUBING LADLES 3 L.AUPED BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z THE HORNSBY REAPER $i STILL VICTORIOUS AT the AGRIOQLTURAL SHOWS held m Australia dnr ing i\[\i\ September lait tke following prises were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGH-TDRADGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER "When m competition with the WOOD, MASSEY, DEERING, MoCORMICK, OSBOBNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT OOROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOBNSBY PIRBT PRIZE ROOHEBTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HOJtNSBY FIRST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBtf FIRST PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Prize Offered Eornaby recommended ' Farmers are inrited to call and inepeot the JIONAUCH OF THE HAKVEST HELD ! AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



£10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO EUYERS OF A BOTTLE OF BRE&DALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Alox, Ferguson & Co, Glasgow, Particdlara from Ml Wine Merchant?, Store- koi.pora, Hotelkeepers and Spirit Dealers. Whol sale Agents— Wm. Booulab A Co. Dunedin, N.Z. 10 7 GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday ... Read. ; 11 THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Sooial, Politf- oal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to! be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by| the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne « 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'GONNELL'S TENTS, TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPADLINS, NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTERS OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOBB. BUTTERB, APRONS AND ELEVATOBE For all makes of Machines, HAMEB, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, B a DDLEBY, Etc. Bare your money and purchase of the Sfakti P. O'GoSirNEtt Al TENT DEPOT , oore Street, .Aehbirtoo (Next Royal Hotel.



PHOTOGRAPHERS, /er^ 218 High Street, Christchoroh Charles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGISEEE, REPAIRS Gnus, Sewing -Machines, Lawn Mower b, Pumpß, etc BICYCLES and TBIOYOLEB repaired and extras kept on band, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Hosel, Wakanu! Road; John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AbD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ibeland, and removed Into those oommodlonß premlies lately occn- pled by him In Burnett Street, 'begs most Sincerely to thank his onstomers for past ■uppor and sollolta a oontinuanoe of the same which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strlot attention to business, oombined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. ', ' ■■ Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 71120



W. H. OOLLIEE (LATE DIAMOND AND OOB.) "THE CORNER." ■;.( SPECIAL OFFER (* A Job line of LINOLEUMS, 2yds wide In five ' for < Patterns, 3a 6d ; Usual Prioi, 5s 6d. Don't - THIS WEEK (.miss the opporianlty. The CHEAPEST HOUSE m ASHBURTON for Übapbry «nd Olothinq of all kinds* "THE CORNER." ____^__i THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AIXAJtffi^GOES | rr\f\ T>77 I T)Cr\IV[C about to make tbeir wiila, and desiring to secure tbl 1U JrJjXvDUIIO faithful eiaoutlon of tholr last wlabee. ; abont to marry and make provision by marriagt X JtllXvOvyl^iO contract or settlement. TO'^'pT^QA'M'Q( contemplating the settling; of thefr estate, or of 1 X HiJIVOUIN O rum or earns of money by troot deed. . ; mA "DT7TDC AMQ ou > °' constituting traits for] obarltable ok 1U A JuI\DUI^M benevolent objectß. .. \ Tft Cnnrinil TDIIOTCCO folding moneys In trust for periaul I U lUlltlUll I llUu I LLU reeident m this colony, AH such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLtO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND. BARNES, ANO 00., CHRISTCHURCH, f Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU, ! New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ••• ••• 1869. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAI^I NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIEE AND MABINE RISKS. ALSO,— ' RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. f GEORGE~~JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBPBTOH. km 'wm niOGER for B, j /T\ m /|\ \n.z.lndtißtrialoazettb A^IT I Aii£* m JJmA %" The blendiiiK is entirely aiten- Bbu I WMfM M iMP% % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, V^* -A- ▼^ iw M /JSk^A % who is a Taster of great expert' S3 ence, and has had & special IN THE Mf /r^r^^^k. % training m tho art." UN Int g\ r*t' JCSJ (im Triwr adtt wn i t n Mi^. ■ M ' g lT[Tffln\ %"ThU firm deserves the stip^. j vCw D 1 \J m m \ m port of all purchasers of Tea WV^ WS Mrs fTffiSra?te!Sa > l'» A \ X^ as article they ofter i 3 Mr g. S (***& "wi iviwfcl I f*\ 1« superior to anything wo . ,Mf gv O^SiE^v} 'SX have seen m this Colony." ViV*" "-m at* r^abslEslfeX Taster and THOUGH M _ -Jl_ *\ ■ •m^ PRICES* B V A L L M^^^^^^^^^^^lfTc^^l^ PURE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, CHRISTDHURGH, DUNEDIN AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUKTON BY EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER An A the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. THE "BED CROSB" PRESERVING COMPANT, 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 ayrup. AH theße goods are manufaotnred under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokleo, Tooaata Sauce and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 TTERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE 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, Feverishness, 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 othnr stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold I f al, medicine vendors. LOW VrTALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S . Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lima prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. (T contains two of the principal in- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m tbe above compleints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo too highly recommended for Delicate Children, > ?- Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHUSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hfs acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaon bottle bears D»> Churchill's fignature. Prioe, 4£r Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, O btio ioira, Pa* "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Reputation m the Colonies. Announced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition* For substantial wear tbey are the BESI IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair of w ZEALANDIAB " and you will never use any other Brand. Oar Patented •■ PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Linob for Hard Wear. None are Genuine unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the, leading Boot Dealers aod Country Stores throagnout New Zealand and Wholesale by LIGHTBAMD, ALLAN & CO CHRISTCHUPCF GLASGOW DRAPERY^and CLOTHING COMPANY. :Tre- mendous Bargains. . "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, Ashburton. THE Largest and Best assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Ashborton District. Being dlreot Importers we are enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prloes. Great attention given to Qaallty and Fit, and oar Patrons m«y rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glaoe, Button and Lace. * Ladles' Calf, Kid, Button and Laoe. Ladles' Elistio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Genti! Fine Goods. Latest Styles. , Ohildten's Boots arid Shoes of all Kinds. I In Colonial nuke we always keep a fall assortment of the Celebrated Zealsndia Brand. Do not be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality »nd Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department is carefully looked After. Nona bat best material aaed, and the work done by experienced workmen, New spring's put Into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs exeonted promptly. Note the Addrees—- "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOKE. EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON, R. HOJOTV Manager.



Public notices Pickford & Ondrill Take this opportunity of informing the publio of Asnburton and County that their new FUMITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS ■ are now m full working order, and replete with aCholoeStock of all NEW GOODS FOR Bale at ltiwest 1 possible 1 prices, consisting of ail.DesigOß m General HOUBEHOLD FUBNITUBP 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 Shop. Nora ran Addriss— TAN€EED BTEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE. Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISfiING TAOKL* AND FANCY GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAIB DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, TTAB mach pleasure m announcing JLJL that he hai to arrive, ex "Aorangi, ft Grand Assortment of Fancy Goods of every description, and as he mmt make room for these he has RE-MARKED alt the Stock, »nd every item la now obtain- able at a very considerable Dlioount. Speolal Arrangemeats made to Clubs. Large Stook of Fishing Taokle, Including everything requlilte for the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Footbah Material!. Meeriob»nm Pipes and To- bacconlita Goods In Variety, The Hair Dressing Department Is now la charge of a fitst-oUis Tonsorlal Artist, and to meet the times tbe charge for hair catting Is, reduced to a nimble Sixpenoe. Ladles Halt worked op on thrf Premise! at shortest notice. Wigs on hire. Note tbe Address— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Aihburton. ■ ' : , .-. -..' Bpofting. ■;•.>■■.•;■.■■• ; 'Tnra'&iA akisne club ANNUAL MEETING 1 TUESDAY, JANUARY IST, 1889. v President— Mr D. McLean, Vice- Presidents— Meisrt J. C N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. , - Judge— Mr M. Stitt. Stewards — Messrs J. r BeOS, &. James, H. Fowler, M. Scott, C. * Jepnwn, and F. Lewis. Starler — Mr David Thomas. Treasurer — Mr M, Scott, Han* dicappers— The Committee. Clerk of the Course— Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales— Mr Ri B.Jeff. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS, -!• Handicap Hvksus Rack, of 20 soys ; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stakei Over nx flights of hurdles, about ,3£L6in. high. One mile and a half . It, J£uden Plate of 15 soys ; entrance, 15s. iThe second horse to receive z\. soys out of <he stake. Weight for «ge. One mile : 3. TIiNWALD Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, 4 6ov ; acceptance, lost The second horse , to receive 5 soys out of the stoke. One ■ dalle and a htdf 4, HawdicaT' Time Trot, of 20 soys % ndmi- Bttion ios; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3: soys out of the stake. Weight not less than lost. Pull and go. About three miles . < . 5! Welter Handicap, of 12 soys ; non& oatioo, I2s ; tio acceptance. The second bocse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mile % . & Flying Handicap, of 15 soysjnqmina* tion, ios ; acceptance, 58. The second horse to receive 2^ sots out of the stake J Six furlongs . . ;7. Voykl 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 •$, Hwrry Scurry (if time permits), for all entrance money i. entrance, ios. For horses that have never won public money. . Catch weights. Half-mile. RtiLES AtoISatJLATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the rules $f racing. %. No entry will be received except on the conditions. that all claims, disputes, and objec- tionSfitrising'out of the racing, shall.be decided Iby-the~Stewara^ ox whom they may appoint, "Theifdeciiidh oh all points connected with the «arryirig' out "6f this' progVinime, to be final. 3. The races are open to any horse, com- monly tesident m. the district from the Ist October, 1888, to the: date of meeting, and ,o«nJsd bya person., who has resided m the fox^tbe same period.. . .... . ,4. TJie district above mentioned is bounded 00 die north by the Selwyn. River, and on the 'socth^'th^Opihi Riyeri  ; , "■'"j^'Fjve per cent, will be deducted from the g/oss of* *U moneys' payable m accordance wifh tos^rogrimme, for tbe expenses of the cdilrse, '6. All nomination and acceptance fees to to the foods of the Club. '7. Trotting Race. — Horses must trot to the uatisfaction of a Referee. . NOMINATIONS 3feminations for Hurdles, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Plying.Handicap and Welter Handicap, accompanied* by fee, name, age, description «ndi|iedbhnances 6f herse, and colors of rider, must i>e m the 7 '■ hands of the Secretary at 'Scott's' Hotel, Tinwald, not later than $ p.m. on SATURDAY* December 15th, 1888 ..,. ....,, (1 ... WPIGHTS . '.yfejgus'.wUl be^^ posted, about 7.30 p.m. on iibt December, and will' be published on i.the'ra&h, .^ost. cards with weights will 'be poelcVl to all nominators ofhorses . _ \'\ ./^'ACCEPTAircEs; ; . Acceptaßces fof Handicaps and nominations Maiden Plate must, be m the hand) of the ' Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later tJ>«"O p.ro, 29th December 1888 STEPHEN CLARK, f m v v Hon Sec.