The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VII.-N 01964

A XU BTrniU^T~MON D AY = _^TOBBB_^ 4=^BB

PRICE -o^E rKiNNY



Jrubiic REMOVAL. MRS C< TTUMMO begs to announce k7, J_ to her Patrons and tho> Public genarnlly, ti*t she has removed to^ those mure conumudioue premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardtnghoose, Oameron Street, and traits to merit a fait share of pnbllo patronage by keeping » good Table and a comfortable Hoaae. All ooo«lt.^ «Vue iv his aaoal good Bfyle by Mkß. Timmo. 7*lll ASHBUBTON GOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT* RG r>EAN bega to It form hli, • O« -D friends and the public generally that m consequence of the great iooreaae m the j:-rso j of Goal, he has scoured a consJgDaieDt of the celebrated Kaftan- gata Goal, ohettper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Goal. Also In Stock— 'cunt Somers, Mai vern, West- t>n-t, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood) Pußt a-.d Raila, Stakes, Strainers, etc, eto , Oatß, Br«n, Sharps, Potatoes, Ohaff Ohlokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAK", ' West Street. 11 ' ■» 20 TOETS. -.'■',. ~."f? GLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS ' CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aorangl" from London, oar new Season's Clovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's orop, and are therefore fresh and beliabm. We will forward samples to any address on application, bo that Intending pur- ohaaera can test the terminating quality for their own Batiafaotion. ALSYKE GLOVER, RAPE. WHITE GLOVER, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURjJIPa, UOJ " aJ > J# RED GLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, OA.HROTS We have aloo Perennial Ryegraas and. Cocksfoot for sale m large or small quan- tities, lateat novelties m Garden «md Flower Seeds, from thdfc well-known Lon- don firm, James Oabtbe and Oompant. Empty Iron Tanks and Oaiea foe sale, J. SEALFand CO., - (Late Seal Bros.) ..- .7 Freßhly- ground Linseed Meal, 4dpfrlb Pure Newfoundland God Liver Oll.^s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2a per lb Diamond Dyes, 6d per paokeb deeding Bottles, 9d each Teata, 2d each ;> L O»UBtlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd. and le pef tin Trnasßß, 4» 6d to 15a each Higglnaon's Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d eaoh. Oalvanlo Battetlea lent to Odatomers free of oharge. Patent Medicines at Storekeepet'a Prices. As I am prepared to carry out etill further the Reductions I made wheu first taking over the Business, ( now Bubmit the above short List of Prices as an index to tbe reduced oharges I have made Id every Department, eepec : »l!y m Dispens- ing Physioianß* Preacrlptiono. It muat, however, be borne m mind that m Drugs, and more particularly In Medlolneß, the Purchaser muat depend - almoac entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation of many years In Ashburton to maintain, and am not willing to damage it, even to retain a Oaatomer, by supplying a Drug an inferior quality. Teeth Oabefolly Extracted, 2a 6d. Children, Is. An Assistant resides on the Premise; and Medloinei urgently needed may h obtained at any hour. Ashburton Drag Company, Ld, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, • Manager, H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, JtTriedlandet'a Buildings Aahburton. BOOKS, Commercial and (*an \ Stationery, Account Books, iu v »EW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Planes^ Harmoniuma, Accordeon\ Opncertlnae, Violins, Banjos, &b,, &oi New Songs and Munlo of every description v A large quantity of Mualo (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Saorlfice. FANCY GOODS i Writing CaBOB and Deßks, Sorap, Photft and Fern Albumß, Work Boxes, Parse Card Caseß, Pocket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Prlntlng,aud Wrapping Papers, m any quantity. Any Book out of atook procured? from our Christchurch Establiabment,the Stcok of which is one of tbe Largeat and Best Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. , A special Diacount allowed to t-Sfar» T 9 and School Committees! : 11. J. WOOD & C« $: x- ■ ■- STATIONERS 1 HALL, ■ ; ASHBURTON-



Public . otices. TJOPBFORTHEDBAF —Nicholson' O Improved Paunt Artificial Ear Drams. The cnly Bare, easy, and unieen device aaed to permanently restore hearing- Recommended by aoleatlfio men of Earope and Amerioa. Write fur free illustrated description book to J. El. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENCY. AyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed car Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe oontraot advertise' menta. TTIOR tho Blood is the Life— Clark's world ir famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofula, scurvy, sli m and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4b 6d and lla eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Midland Oounties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUETOff Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 D I BE 0 TORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson '" 0. J. Hahpeb H. Fbirdlandeb A. Harbison John Obb 1). H. Bbown, fIIHE DlreotGEs are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months blx per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPERANOK TJOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to inform her friends and the Public generally that she haß purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of I heir support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of its kind m Danedin, and can oSer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated siuoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Ooooa on arrival: and Guests wiahing to go away by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they well only make their wishes known. 4 156 H.&E. Craignead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY Hi.VB REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCBED STKEET. —ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT All THAT OAN BE DESIBED H. & E; GRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASfIBURTON JfIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; r Teaching Stabf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Satjnders, Canter - r bury College, Ohriatohuroh ; MISS r Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both iexea have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those ' usually taught at Secondaiy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special cases, If m the Interest of the Pupils Buch a plan ia judged advis- able. The year Is divided Into thr terms. r. All fees are payable In advace. % per term Pupils under 12 years of age ,„ £2 2s ,  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s " : Mublo (extra) ... £1 1b \ Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is | A term's notice required before the ' removal of a pupil. Fob fartnci datnUa apply to the Head- ttMt»f« |



CENTKAL HOTEL, Wakanal Road, Aahburton. 1. J. Kelly Pbopribtor. \_ rAVING taken over the above Hotel, .Ot renovated and renewed the Farnl- ;are and Stock, I trust my Friends and he Pablio will give me a fair share of jatronage, Good Stabling. Speolal Terms for Boarders. Btlsg Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Aahburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Stock of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITURP 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. Note the Address — TANGRfiD BTKEET, OPPOSITE AROADB. H Zeaiandia" Boots HAVE the Highoat Reputation m fcho Colonies. .'.enounced at the Indiati and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wo%r they are the BESI IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o " ZEALANDIAS " and you will nevei use any othor Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT. 1 and " INDBBTRUOTIBLB TOEB." Fo' Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines foi Hard Wear. None are Qenni\o unlesß'j branded oi the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warrantei to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers an Country Stores througoout New ZeaUnc and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ELAN & GO CHRISTCHURCH.



NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tmwald and Burround ing District, for the liberal support they ■ have given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of t GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND t BUTCHER i exclusively on my own acoount, without connection with any. FIRM or PEBSOJN or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, whioh shall . have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town every morning. Morao : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 "jAMES GUDSELL. REID and GRAY, CAMEEON STREET, ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. /Reduced Prides: \ m "»a. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land In Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inohes apart ; made to sow turnips and manure down the same , ;übe, or In two, one following the othor. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monial jußt received :— Timaru, lßt May. ♦'Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m Novembej. last year, for George Gray JRusboll, Keg , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that It is the beßt Drill I have seen distributing artificial mauure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributea the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satistaction,— Yours truly, Alex WyllibJ Zig-Zag Ln*rrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an nually. Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whiob can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cu< three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuW, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Warrowß, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island, Cahoun'fl Hand Seed Sower, Farn? Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire l Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery c promptly executed on the premiess. L Catalogues free on application at Dune- Idinor any of our Branches* 4*163



New Zealand Fire ari Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1851. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBEUALITV. FIRE AND M^BINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROIrS. TaIRESING .MACHINES, &c., accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. S, /T\ M #i\ \ NIZ> INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A(St ' I A^U tS S #y^\ %"The blending is entirely aCten- HQ L fl wCwM' B ' fl*fff^>«\ % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, ▼""' *■ TTTT M JWSsii^sK % who is a Taster of great experi- vL »kk enco, and has had o, special iK| "|"Up B training m the art/ iin inc. m I^^^S^PK \ TIMABU HERALD. \A+ —, B M ' ffOT 'IniO \ lf TJtl3fi?ni deserves the sup- I'lr^l' d \ \j B a ESSIv % «l portß?all purchasers of Tea w 1^ V^ B M iHEn^^vlr^ J\ as the article they ofler is if MS f\ % superior to anything wo m g eg rj&KSrofl^J r S\ have seen m this Colony." - x \Jc* • B ihf nll^tfal «\\ press. * Y^V^ 3 B I '^b»^^iSL Sessional and though i^_^ te3^^£^^&^VJ% by all^^^^^3i 2/8 " 3/ - A^&^^&m^^sms^sss^^^^^^^aA per lb. a.oII Hi i> L h 11.1/ n v I£a A i>i AUGKiiNO f W£ I ! GTO^, ( MHI3T3HUROH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN AiSOTUETON BY a ir. caeson; henry zander And the principal storekeepers



THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZtALANB OETETBR® GREAT ADVANTAGES CnAT C bout to make their will8 » Bnd deßirin ? to Beoore tbe JT XjJAOUIN O faithful execution of their last wishes. , TH TDT7ISQniVrQ al)out t0 mapp v and make provision by marriage IU Jl J_il\iDUlN >J contraot or settlement. TODI7"DQ^IV^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a X JjJaOvJIN »J Bum or sums of money by trust deed. TH T>T?DOAIVTC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable, or iU rJuIvDuJNO benevolent objeots. Tfl TflDnnil TDIIOTCCO ho'ding moneyn m trnst for personß IU rUuLluli ImUuILLQ resident m this colony. All Buch should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., OHBISTOHnBCE, Or D. M. BOSS, TIMABU. J. QUANE cfe CO., HAYELOCE BTBEET, —HAVE FOR SALE— r>(LOVEBB— Red, White, Cowgrassf" and Alsyke, MANGOL and OARROT SEBDt \J this Season's importation; BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINB, CHURNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &0., mad* by Jamea Oarmiohael, Rangiora . OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, ,&c, &c, alwayi on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOOD WARE COMPANY 8 125 W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE^S* NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IN iia and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and 6ib and 10lb TINS, TEY TEESE BLENDs! TEY THESE BLENDS. fICROWN ]} ((EAGLE )) ((exh S ibition)| ((c|l7U'B"| ! Vperlb. JJ \perlb.^f V 1 * 1 1^' If \j eVllh 'Jf ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OBR AND CO., 5 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 The Monarch of the Harvest Field. HORNSBY ™ HORNSBY Light-Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding Harvester. THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OF ANY BINDER IN THE MABKET. THE HORNSBY holds the three Largest Prises ever offered In the World, and an unequalled reoord of Colonial Honors. THE HORNSBY BINDER la English In its Strength, Durability, Good Work- manship, and Reliability, and equal to any American m itß ingenlonaneea, acoaracy of parts, and perfection of finish, combining m one the ezoellenoe of all, and avoiding the defects of eaoh. Befote Parohaslng Farmers should call and inspect the 1888*9 Maohine, just land Ing, ex ship "Marlborongh," from London, and dally expected m Aahburton. GioEGE JAMESON, Agent for the Ashburton County. " DRAPERY! DRAPERY:!! " Clothing! Clothing !! GREAT SALE oFaSSIGNED STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purshaseid for Cash the Assigned Stock, of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18s Id at a Discount of 7a 6d m the £, beg to announce, that they will offer the entire lot for Bale m 1 tbe Premises m East Street, Aahburton, lately occupied by Me Sohoenebeeo, on and. after FRIDAY, the 6th Ootober. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Bawkers, Hotnlkeepere, aud the Gener»l Publio will find this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing goods at about Half their Uaual Valno. GOODS HALF USUAL PRIOE. The Stock *11l be marked m plain figures, and no Dlsoount ofany kind allowed. Customers are Invited to Inspect without being pressed to buy. Country orders accompanied by remittance will reoeive (special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited. Intending purchasers will therefore please call early. 1 1^ NOTE. — " The effeot of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has • been more disastrous than on any other branob of business. , .It has almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit of clothes costing a lew months ago 40a will now require 45a to secure them. , . The Hew Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5s poi.' pair." See Dunedin " Evening Star," September 25th, 1688. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, >, EAST STBEET, ASHBUKTOtf. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Mkssbs A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin,) I I 10J23 Manager.



Public Notices. XTERY little medicine of any other kind V required if I AMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SAt INB is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It ib the oure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases inoident to 'ltopiral and Colonial life. It allays thirst and coole and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flookmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your otb^r stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold I f all medicine vendors. THE "RED CBOS3" PRESERVIS3? COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /■^ANNED.Tbmatoes, equal to American, \j and at Bame price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokles, 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 CallowhiU St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLB MANUFACTURERS of a LINE OF 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. Antomatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shetf Brackets (for putting up shelves wUHnilt tOcfeV With - W*« of warrirnW fcooltß 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 Hail Crimper, etc. AJi 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. Goods can >bt 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 of Hypophosphite of Lime' prescribed by the faculty for the oure 0! Consumption, Chronic Congh j and General Debility. | IT contains two of the principal In- gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient ,m the above complaints, vis., Phospharua and Lime. It cannot be 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 hrs acquired a woifcl-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by" Swan, Chemist, Rob Oabtiglione, P>«to To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, ; EX " RUAPEHU." ; NOVELTIES. I NOVELTIES I I NEW l« I DBESS M^TEBIALS. I New Millinery, &c A APREW OUR.



Public Notices 30,000 .rainr trees. Vo Christohnrch Woolly Aphis or Bwgiora Scale Blight. THOS;"SEAJL.Y NDBBBRYMAN, ASHBURTON "TTTAS now ready for this Sessons rj planting by far the Largest and BeitStook of fruit Trees m Canterbury, PLUMTsiasa PEACH TREES OaEER^TBEEB APRiCOTTREES kinoes, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, Ac, Ac, well grown robust tree and grafted on the beßtstockß Also large quantity of Berry Frmts iof a ,l>bnd and an innumerable quantity of DUJiUiB, and SHiSLTEK TRfcKt 5 , Roses, ('ma mental Trees, Shrubs, Roo te,&o, &c. gr B&Ss3S 3 J. SEALY &CO., Seedmnes East stree continue to act on my beha m Town, a nd all orders, &c, entrusta* to them shall have prompt attention. DISOT *IXV» PfUOBD CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAB SEALY, River Bank, Ashburton r nting south approach ,to Traffic Brigda Sportlnf. ASHBORTOS W>M CLUB, BPBING MEETING. THUBSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. PMKIDXNT-E. G. Wright. Vice-Prksi- dent— John Grigg. JUDGE-MatHiew Stitt StoWrds-C. VT. PurneU, W. B. Den- -3fa? Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, J.C. N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Trbasurbr— David Thomas Clirk of-Scales— T. B . Uptonl Clkrk OF COURSE— A: Hewson. HANDICAPPKBS — T. Quill Startbr— D. Thomas. First Race to start e*ch day at I p.m. PROGRAfiOffijOF EVENTS. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 soys. nomination, x soy ; acceptance, r 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 ; "£fSW i fees"ontyr t^Kr'and°a quarter. *i Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; __ nomination, Ij£ soy; acceptance, I soy The second koise to Ttceive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Smunt Handicap, of 25 soys j notnina- tion, 15s ; acceptance, ios* District horses only* Seven furlongs. «. Novel Race, of 25 soys» Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run. Tbe 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 j nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. 7. YTelter Handicap, ot 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios; District horse* only. Two miles. Second Day. U County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I soy; acceptance, 103. The second horse te receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6'flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. . One mile' and a half. A Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, t soy ; acceptance, 1 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 recerve - £ soys out of the stake. District horses only. - Weight not less than lost. Full-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 sow; nomina- tion, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 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, ost. ' Two mUes. c. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina. tion I soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse tb receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6;, Disposal Stakes, of 3° *ovs; entrance ios to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the j race, the whole of the proceeds to go to thelunds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. IRULES AND "REGULATIONS. " x The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, andthe Ashbuiton Racing Club entry will be received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- S arising out of the racing shall be de- SSSby the Stewards or whom they may anoint: Thtir decision on all points con- S3ed with the carrying out of this programme t<? t horse shall mean any horse that ba! been commonly resident m the district behreen the rivers Selwynand Omhi, from jSSmE 1888, and : up to the Jate of the fortn^n?4nee'tW, and owned by a person wShTrelded m the said district during the "TlKe^cent will be deducted from the cross of allmoneys payable m accordance with S^progr*mme for the expenses of the course. -c • Mmomination and acceptance fees to so to- the funds oftheCtyb. •4. dotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction ota- Referee. , 5f.S Stewards reserve to themselves the tigf to: add a consolation : race to the pro. gramme.' ____ ■ NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee } name, *£?dtsctiplu>th(tnd performances of horse : 25 Sectors of the rider must be m the hand! StS Secretary not kter^an 9 P-m. o. Saturday, November 3rd, 1888. WEIGHTS., Weiehts for the first, day's handicaps wi be deSared on or about November i 4 tii WeSts for the second day's handicaps w£ be declared at 9 o'clock m the evening of th first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES* Acceotances for the first day's handicap hands of the Secretary not late Sa?9^.S. onMonday, November 19th, ,188 Acceptances for the second day's handicap »sKlt onjhe evening of the first day Q BJSSET,