The Ashburton Guardian.

ASiiBUKTOK. SATURDAY, OOTOBEE 6. ISBB

VOL. VIl.-N01963.

PRI(JiiJ-»NE; PENNY



FuWic f^otice.* REMOVAL. M Rb Ci miMMO begs to announce k!\ Jl to her Patrons and tbo v Publfo generally, that she has removed to those more commodious premiees, formerly known ns the Lyttelton Boardlnghonse, Cameron Street, and trasts to merit a fair share of pobllo patronage by keeping a god Toble and a comfortable House. All oookirp done In his usual good style by Mn S. Timmo. 7*lll 4SHBUBTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. ■] RCJ OBAN begs to loform hli • K3« ±J friends and the publio generally that In consequence of the great increase m the prfoa of Goal, be has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaitan- gata Goal, oheaper, cleaner, andi-f«r-> superior to Newcastle Goal. A!so In Stock— iaount Somers, Malverni Westp- ort, and Nawoaatla Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Sukes, Strainers etc, etc, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiok wheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, - W ® Bfc str *B*« 20 TONS . CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aorangl?" from London, oar new SeasonV Glovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seecs, which we have prooured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop.» and are therefore fresh and bbiiabii. We will forward samples to any addresg on application, so that intending pur- oheaers can teat the germinating quality for their own Batlsfaction. ALBYKE GLOVER, RAPE. VVHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD OOW GRASS, TURNIPb, ox&au RED GLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot fo« sale In large or small qnan- ', titles, latest novelties m Garden and , Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon. don firm, James Oaetbr and CoMPAiry. " Empty Iron Tanks acd Gates for sale. J. BEALY~and CO., (Late Seal Bros.) £/ PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTON* DRUG CO., Ld. Freßhly ground Linseed Maal, 4dp?rlb Pure Newfoundland God Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2a per lb Diamond Dyee, 6d per packet feodlnst-Duulea, E!d e och Teats, 2d eaoh O»u8tlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, and la pee tin TruFßes, 4} 6d to 15s eaoh Higglnaon'o Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d eaoh Galvanic* Batteries lent to Caatomers free • of oharge. Patent Medlclneo at Storekeeper's Prices.. As I am prepared to carry out still farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Business, I now submit the above short List of Prices as an index to the reduoed charges I have made m every Department, especially m Dispens- ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne m mind that m Drugs, and more particularly m ifedlolnes, the Purchaser must depend almosc 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 Oaetomer, by supplying a Draff an inferior quality, Teexh Oakefdily Extraomd, 2a 6d. Childubn, la. An Assistant resides on the Premise!, and Medicines urgently needed may be obtained at auy hour. Ashkrton Drag Company, 14 I. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager. H,J. WOQD&Qo. STATIONERS' HALL, . tfriedlander'a Buildings Anhburton. BOOKS, Commercial and (*«n 4 Stationery, Account Bookß, &.«.« ISEW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Planes, Harmoniums, AcdordeonA Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &0., &0: New Songs and Munio of every description 1 A large quantity of Muslo (Sheet and BookB) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great S&orifice. FANCY GOODS] Writing Gases and Desks, Scrap, Phot ;> and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purse" Oard Oases, Pocket Booka, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of stook prooured 1 from our Ohristchuroh Establishment, the Stcok of which Is one of the Largest and Beat Assorted m the Colonies, or fiom London Agency. A special Discount allowed to TAbf V and School Committees! h. j.woob & m STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBtTBTpNV



Public t-oticcs. TJ OPE FOR THE DEAF. —Nicholson' O Improved Parent Artificial Ear Drnms. The only sure, easy, and unseen device OBed to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by rolentlfio men of Europe and Amerioa. Write for free ilinetr^tnd description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William atreet, Melbourne. ASBBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ' DUNEDIN AGENCY. |VTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunodtn, has been appointed oar Agent and will bo able to arrange terms with advertlaera foe contract advertise* men f B. FOX tho Blood istheLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixturo, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causps arising For scrofula, scurvy, oVin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds ita effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of tfßiimonials. Sold m bottl< b 4s 6d and 11s eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England __ 1 11 THE ABHBDBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. B". Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson C. J. Hakpeb H. Fbikdlandeb A. Habbison John Obr 1), H. Brown. nnHE Director are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : — If fixed for 12 mouths seven per oent If fixed for 6 months aix per oent If deposited at call 'five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mKMPERANOB TTOTEL (Oppoßlte the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pkoprietress, : Begß to Inform her friends and the Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotfll, and respectfully solicits The Hotel is the largest and most com- modtoua of its kind m Dunedin, and can ' offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated blucc the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. i 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 oao be obtained, ■ In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Gnests wishing, to go anray by early train can depend on being oalled iv ample time, if they will only makei their wishes known. 4 156 H.&E. Oraigtiead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR OUSTOMEBS THAT THEY IKVE REMOVED TO COLEMAfI'S BUILDINGS, TAKCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season < STYLE AND FIX AIL THAT OAN BE DEBIBED H.&E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON. ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Giblb' School. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohzißtohuroh; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT- this Institution pupils of both lexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. Theaubjeots of Study are those usually taught at SeoondAiy Schools ; but the ordinary conrao may be modified to meet opeolal cases, if iv the Interest of the Puplla suoh a plan is judged ad vis able. The year is divided Into thr terms. All f«es are payable In advaLue. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s „ over 12 years of age ... $2 16b Mublo (extra) ... £1 Is 1 Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil* B^|Mh|v detftlln apply to ihe Head-



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New Zealand Fire aud Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1861. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNEBB AND LIBERALITY. FIBB AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— EISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TxIRESING .MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. ! $81 YOUR iifflOEii FOB Bi A|A a /©A % N ' Z ' IN I>TJSTBIAL GAZETTE A^IT I ad^! B ffjMf^\ " The blending is entirely aCten- DQU 1 WVVM B r&??K&!sk\ X& ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, VTV J^ wwww m, WmM^M \ who is a Taster of great experi' B MUaS&Tsr\ wk CI^ C 9> ant ! ' 1;ls ' la d a special IN THE B i^*4nr*?®3ps3fc m. training m the art." I* B /3^^S\ U TIHABU HEBALD. \/\f <^\ B m iffYf "iniijn \ "Tli.'o fu f m deserves the sup- w im 1 \J ' B m * \ port cf all purchasers of Tea V^ r\ W» *^ JE g*. rllEf&MS^ la. as tha »»*t«cle they ofler is m MS i-^TETw^s l^* «. superior ».o anything wo «^O B MQr CJ»i&*23&O T ?\ » have seen m this Colony." q\\J P* B mQ i<4n^E' : ''™wi? i: i- ■ "?»\ wli" Ml '" Nelson is a pro- t\\AV»* M at? ' fcssiona l Taster and THOUGH jF^J^ rtg^^^^^^j\ % cn p^ ICES' BY ALL /B/^i^^^^^mSS^Snm^^f^ A *TS""^m 9/0 0/ MzsimSMi&gihszs^ per lb» iOila i>Jjl!ilil/j!il/ liiiAij. ■ AUGXLAH9, WE II GTIN; ( H3IST3HURGH, DUNEQIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, _SOLI) IN_ irE CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers ~~ CENTEAL HOTEL, NOTICE. Wakanol Road, Auhburton. IN Thanking my numerons Frienda and A. J, Kelly ..". ... Pboprietor. Customers m Tinwald and Burround ing District, for the liberal support they -Kjf AVING taken over the above Botel, have given me, I beg to assure them £][ renovated and renewed the Furn!- I am carrying on the bufilneßS of tare and Stook, I traat my Frienda and GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND tho Pablio will give me » fair share of BUTCHER patronage, exclusively on my own account, without — — «• oonneotion with any FIRM or PERSON Good Stabling. Speolil Terms for or m any way as an AGENT for others [ Boarders. Btlsg Soliciting a continuance of your favors, T)-! /t,l r-fVw/I ftr II -v\ Avi 1 1 which shall have prompt attention, -t ACJi.IUIU. tXi UilUllil whether left at the Store or forwarded by ' my cart, now running the Town every Take this opportunity of informing morning. the public of Aahburton and . County that their new Morro : HONESTYand CIVILITY. WTTTTP? "P 5*38 HMES GUDSBLL, **>£i 1 1 U KJUi WAREHOUSfi AND WORKSHOPS ________ are now m full workir/g order, and replete with a Choice fitock of all _^-__ >r»» at? NE W GOODS REID AND GrKAY, tt,/vo CAMEEON STEEET, JB OK ASHBURTON Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m Makers ot IMPROVED D.-FURROW General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB? PLOUGHB and Fittings. (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne "T\T/^rnTXT'Vr/ > 1 Exhibition.) JM U 1 ±11 JY \JT Over 80001 AT /OverSOOO *.,, m use, } Reduced Prices; lio ««o. On their P art iIJ bo wanting to mduco Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough their patrons to support them m their Land m Stock new promiees, which will be found far ___ more convenient and roomy than the Old Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, "with oi Shop. without Guano Sowere ; all aizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made Note the Address— to how turnips and manure down the same TANCBED ISTEEET, tube, or m two, one following the other. oppnctrrir arhatitb This drill is very specially commended by OPPOSITE ARCADE. all those who have ÜBed them. — Testi- '• monial just reoeived :— Timaru, Ist May. . •'Messrs Reid and Gray Dear Sirs, -In « Zealaildia BOOtS reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m Novembei rTAW  tt;_i, ab i. n o -. if .i{ n ._ last year, for George Gray Ruesell, Fsq, R Cofonfo? Be ? utatio> Id Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating -*- -^ Wl ° olom °B. that it is the best Drill I have seen . distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp Btate ; it never clogß, and .-.trounced at the Indian and Colonia) easily regulated as to quantity, and Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole distributes the manure with perfeot Exhibition; regularity, and gave good satisfaction. ~ _™« Yours truly, Alex Wyllib. p er substantial weiax they are the BEST Zig-Zag Juwrrows' stil maintain their [ft WORLD. Buy a pair o reputation as the best general purpose "ZEALANDIAS" and you will nevei Harrow. Four hundred sets made an Uflo any other Brand, nuetlly. — —. Newly Improved Chaffcutters all sizes, o nr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent an d « INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whioh |j O y B an^ Girls aro Splendid Lines for can be taken off and replaoed by an Hard Wear, ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Guf __ . three lengths of ohaff. Nono are Gonui\e unloss} branded on Portable Sorew-Preeß and Bagging the Solo Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and preßses into ihe bag at one operation. ... , — ry- 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horso-Powerß. simple '.' < *Z^ > J? -' r ''V S '* strong, and easily drawn, universally usod ' J^Pyy yy//^ '/ff/Ts^s throughout New Zealand. *^^y^^ J Jointed Pulverising Disc fTarrows, over '■■■m— »"— '"' ■» 700 m use, No farm should be without ih T'- n ] -n Tn^S ??ii O f iSffta™ W« And every pair is absolutely Warrantee Grain Drills fromll to 17 Coultors. We to give Good Woav. - make largely for Canterbury and North 6 . Island, "~~ Cnhoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Drays and Waggons, patent Fenoing Country Stores throughout New Zealand, Standardß for Foldtag Sheep, Fenoing and Wholesale by . Wire, Steel, Iron, and^Barb Wire Repaira to all descriptions of Machinery iilGHTßAlffi-. ■■ ALm&N A f.fl promptly executed on the premiess. LlWUlDhtty,' ALLAN QL UU» too?!^^^^*^***^* t CHRKSTCHURCHi



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT {ADVANTAGES T) Tj 1 "HQ A "VTQ bout to make their wills, and desiring to secure the JrJLX\OUINO faithful execution of their last wishes. '"PA TDT7T3CfiIVFQ about to marry and make provision by marriage IU JIJIiJaDUINO contractor settlement. TO■^tJ !^SC/^IV^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JT JuXlOUi 1 O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TO"^'^^3CA'M'Q desirous of constituting trusts for oharltable or T riAoUINO benevolent objects. Tfi rfiDCinil TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons I U rUALIUII I llUu I Ltd resident m this colony. All buoli should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Cußtom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BABN6, AffD CO., OHRISTOHTTRCH, Or D. M, ROSS, TIMARU. J. QUANE 8c CO., * HAVELOCK STEEET, — HAVE FOR BALK- • /><LOVEBB— Red, White, Cowgras B| and Aleyke, MANGOL and OA.RROT SEBDfc, \J this Season's importation. BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHUKNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &0., mad« by James Oarmiohael, Rangiora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c,&o.,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 4lS> NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IN iLB and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and slb and 10lb TINS. TEY TfIESE BLENDS! TRY THESE BLENDS. I EAGLE 11 I^ exhibition)): f CLUB, y^perlb. JJ er ft- JJ '\V&. ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. 5> To be obtained from JOHN .QBB L _AH]LJJQ^_-U EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 The Monarch of the Harvest Field. HOBISrSBT-™ HORNTSBY light-Draught Steel Sheaf-Binding Harvester. THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OF ANY PXNDER IN THE MARKET. 1 1 mHE HORNSBY holds the three Largest Prlsea ever offered In tbe World, and X an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. THE HORNSBY BINDER fa English In its Strength, Durability, Good Work- manship, and Reliability, and equal to any American In its Ingenlousnees, aooaracy of parts, and perfeotlon of finish, combining In one the excellence of all, and avoiding the defects ot each. Befote Purchasing Farmers should call and inspect the 1888*9 Maohlne, just land Ing, ex ship " Maryborough," from London, an 4 daily expected m Aohbucton. - GioEGE JAMESON, Agent for the Aahburton County. " DRAPERY! DEAPERY!! " Clothing! Clothing!! GREAT SALE OFJSSIGNED STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purchased for Cash the Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18a Id at a Dleoount of 7s 6d In the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sate m tbe Premises m East Street, Ashburton, lately oconpied by Mb Sohoenebbmg, on and after FRIDAY, the sth Ootober. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, B a wkers, Hotolkeopera, aud the General Public will find this a opportunity not likely to oooue again of purohanlng goods at aboul Half their Usual Talus. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked iv plain figures, and no Dlicounfc of any kind allowed. Customers are invited to inspect without being pressed to buy. Country orders accompanied by remittance will receive speoial attention. In some lines the quantities are limited, Intending purchasers will therefore please call early. t&" NO TE.— " The effeot of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more . disastrous than on any other branch of business. , .It ha* *♦ almost eti fled the Import Trade. . . The Moßgiel Factory has takers advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A Bait of olothes costing a few mo nths Ago 40s will now require 45s to seoure them. . , The New- Zeal and Drapers oannot give the' same value for money as hitherto* An ordiniary pair of Blankets has advanoed. fully 6s per pair." See Dunedin " Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTOtf. J. G. MACKINTOSH, {Late of Mjrbsbb A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin,) 10333 Manager,



Public Notices. "T7"ERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise; It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirßt and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverißhness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaeters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to Bend regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it la invaluable to all. Sold I y all medicine vendora. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Vlotoria, /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at Bame price ; also Peaches. Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, ana m heavy syrup. All these goods are 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, Ps., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLB MANUFACTURERS or A LINE t o» Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. T*HE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line J- 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 Fisber (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.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocJs), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding 1 pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. AU goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other gcods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue tree on application. Goods can I 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 correspondent! here. LOW VITALITY. DX. CHURCHILL'S Sjrrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In* gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- Bidered deficient m the above compleints, v)e., Photphorut 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 world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, '4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Roi Oastiqlionb, P>«to To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OP New Spring Goods FOB THE SEASON, EX " RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. NEW DEESS MATEEIALS. Netv Millinery, &c. . ANDREW ORE,



Public Notices _i^ . 30,000 EEUIT TEEES. Ho Ghriftchuroh Woolly Aphis or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBTJBTON HAS now ready for this Season s . Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fruit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of— • APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TBEEB CHERRY TREES APRICOT TREES J Quinces, Walnuts, Filberte, Grape YinesV &<V *°-> well grown robust tree and grafted on^ the beet stocks Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES? and SHELTER TREES, Roses, Orns mental Trees, Shrubs, 800 te,&o, &c. great, variety. MESBRO J. SBALY &oO.,Beedßmei East stree continue to act on my beha! m Town, a nd all orders, &c, entrusted to-thexti shall have prompt attention. DMOP »TIV* -WftOED CATALOGUKS OK APPLICATION, THOMAB SEALY, Biver Bank, Aehburton r nting south approach to Traffic Brigds Sportlnf. * • ~% ASHBURTOH MCING CLUB. SPEING MEETING. THUBSDAY AND FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 23RD, 1888. Pkksident— E* G. Wright. Vice.Prbsi- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Mat'hew Stitt SteWAIDS— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire^ Hugo Friedlandcr, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, J. C N. Gri£g, A; J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Trkasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— T. E. Uptonf Clerk of Cou*s«— A: Hewson. Handicapprrs — T. Quill Staeter— D. Thomas. First Race to start etch day at I p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. Firit DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf nomination,- 1 soy ; acceptance* 1 soy ; The second .Jiorse to receive 3 soys out of the stoke. Over eight flights of hurdles, aboul 3ft 6in high* two milesi si County' Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios District torses only. One mile and a ■« quarter. fi Ashbuxton Cvp Hawdicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, Ij4 ?ov; acceptance, i soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios* District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 sovs< Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the; Club* Catch weights^ Three quarters of a milei 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. 7i Welter. Handicap, ot 25 sovsj nomina- tion! Iss; acceptance, ios,: District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. « I.' -County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I soy; acceptance, 108. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mUe and a half. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy) acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. %. Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of 20 soys; nomination, ios; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost Full-ahd-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 sow % nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stske. For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 sovson the flat. Minimum weight, ost. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap ( 0f 35 soys; nomina- tion 1 soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stake;?, of 30 soys; entrance lbs to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the racei the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbmton Racing Club Roles 2 No entry will be received except ofl the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thiir decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of thts programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Sclwynand Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the tame period* 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. Air nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 9 t The- Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro* gramme. NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee % name, are. description, and performances of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands oC the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wil be declared en or about November 14th. Weight* for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 9 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES^ Acceptances for the first day's handicaps must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November loth, 1888. Aqceptances fo|r * c 8 handicaps 1 99 OW?k on.the evening , of the first day's G BISSET, SccwUry.