The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Ml.-Nfc 1966

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER I<T. )SBB

UNE "Hi.NNY



Public Notice 3 REMOVAL. VT R %J fIIIMMO bptrs to announce *" O. X to her Patrons and the PiiMc uea*i.i-<j that she has rercoved to •host mre commodious prsmiseSjformerly known t-B the Ly Helton Bourdlnghonse, C^merou Mre-». »nd trosts to merit a fair • »re of p.-v c patronage by keeping a s?oo ■ T-Ht) n> ft comfortable Hnaae. All cnot-ii. R -f • c m his aeoßl good ufyle by Mn S. 7*lll ASH "UBTI'N COAL and FIREWOOD DisPuT. RQ I >EAN bepa to inform^his • lO« if fiierida arid the pablio generally that m cons, quenoe of the great i creusrt m the j.r c'vof Coi»l,he has secured a co isigr.oient of tre celebrated Kaltan- ga.a Goal, cheaper, cleaner, «nd far saperlor to Newoaitle Goal, Also In Stock—^*ount Somers. Malvern, West* port, and Newovtlo Goal. Firewood! P st nrd Ba«H, Shakes, «tra neffi, etc, eto, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Pots o«, haff Chiokwheat, etc. R. &'. 1 KA,ST, Weitßtreet. MM HIS UnderaigDed have 'iiOlt Funds JL for TnveßHment upon fire cltjn free- hold securities at loweat curr fit f i'es of interest m Bums varying fiom £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIB, 7? c Solicitor^ Burnett SStf t BARGAINS I BARGAINS ! t j Mofsoisr, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first OLEARINCr SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MUNTfI only, wherfhe will ofifrr to the public his choice stock of beet English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, oE all descriptions, ab prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, J.M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEAT*lisSS;and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, aa he is a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly exeouted. tanoreTTbtreet, Next tha CLUB, Ashbutton. • • ■ 9»1OS — PRICE LIBT OF ASHBURTOK DRUG CO., Ld. Freßhly ground Linseed Meal, 4d per lb Pare Newfoundland God Liver Oil, 2s 64 per pint Glycerine, 2s per lb Diamond Djes, 6d per packet b'eeding Bottles, Oi each Teats, 2d each . O»u8tlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, and Is per tin Tmeses, 4s 6d to 15s each Higglnson's Rubber Enemas, 4s Sd each Galvanic Batteries lent to Customers free of oharge. Patent Medlolnes at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to carry out atlll farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Business, I now submit the above short List of Prices aa an Index to the reduoed charges I have made Id every Department, especially m Dispem< ing Physicians' Prescription?. It mast, however, be borne m mind that In Drags, and more particularly m Medlolnes, the Parohaser must depend almosc entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation of many years In Ashbarton to maintain, and am not willing to damage it, even to retain a Castomer, by supplying a Drag an Inferior quality. * Teeth Cabepdily Extracted, 2s 6d. Children, la; An Assistant resides on the Premise; and Medicines urgently needed may h obtained at any hoar. Ashbnrton Drug Company, Id. T. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager* H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, Jfriedlander'a Buildings Ashbnrton. BOOKS, Commercial and Pan a Stationery, Account Books, &.t v HEW BOOKS BY EVERY it MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Accordeon, Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &c, &o. New Songs and Maolo of every description, A large quantity of Muslo (Sheet and Books) slightly aoiled, to be Bold at a , Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS , Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Phot . and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse 11 • O*rd Cases, Pocket Booke, Photo Frames 3 and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers In any quantity. f Any Book ont of stock procured iro.' ■ our Christcharch Establishment, the Stcf b of which is one of the Largest and v t Assorted In the Colonies, or from a London Agency. f A special Discount allowed to L\bt> *> and Bohool Committees! I H. J. WOOD & Cfl I STATIONERS' HALL, c! ASHBURTON.



Public 1 ofcicct. rj OPEFOBTHEDKAF—NIohohon' Jj| Improved Patent Arti&olal Bar Drams. The only care, ensy, »nd uooee device osed to pprmanently restor- hearing Reof mtneoded by eoleotlfic men of Earopb and America. Write fo- free illaetrttpd deecriptlon book to J. E Nicholson, Ldcolii'b lan Chambero WUllatu ptrr et, Melbourne. ASH BDBTON " GUARDIAN.'J DUNEDIN AGENCY. |4|R H. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedin, has been appointed oar Agent and will be ftble to arrange terms with advertisers foe oontraot advertise- ments. FOB the Blood iathetife— Clark'B world famed Blood Mixture, warraoted to cleanse the blood from all imparities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, ; scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- I lous. Thousands oi testimonials. Sold m bottl 8 4s 6d and 11s each ty chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBT3ETOK Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd, SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Qxo. Jameson C. J. Hahper H. Fbijsdlandeb A. Habbison John Oeb D. H, Bbown. nnHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per oent If fixed for 6 months aiz per oent If deposited at oall five per oent J. H. TWBNTYMAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE M P E.R ANOE TJO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Bega to Inform her frlcndH and the Pablio generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits v aharo of t heir sopport. The Hotel fa the largest and most com- modlouß of ila kind m Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the nevr proprietress took possession ; and will now be found raoat oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patronß every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Oocoa on arrival: and Guests wiahlng to go a fray by early train can depend on being called m ample -lime, If they will only make tbelr wishes known. 4 156 EL &E. Craigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCBED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, OOATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT AUi THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANOKED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Staef, Boys' School.—- Mb J. E. Buchanan, f Ist B. A., University College, London, r Girls' School. — Miss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College, Ohzietohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both ■\exes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The Bubjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special cases, if m the interest of the Pupilfl nuch a plan is judged advls- ) able. The year Is divided into thy terms. All fees are payable m advafc&e. per term 3 Paplls under 12 yean of age ... £2 2a 1)  over 12 yeara of age ... £2 16b Mublo (extra) £1 la Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s I Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required befoce the removal of a pupil. Fo» f qvthei details apply ta (He Head*



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds BAKEBT^BiiOS BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, &c, Gornar Wakanui Road and Oass Btieet, (Next Obntbal Hotel.) * Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factor j Havelock street 1 "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Reputatto it the Colonies. .-.ooounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition. For substantial wour they are the BEST IN THE WOULD. Buy a pair 0 " ZEALANDIAS " and you will never' use any other Brand, Oar Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUOTIELE TOES." Foi Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. Nono are Gonui \o unlos»jj branded on \ tho Hole And every pair iv absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througaout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH.



Bead "THEMIRROB," 1 A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- 1 cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Buaeell Street, Melbourne, Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PBODUOE BROKERS, I VALUATORS, STOCK-TAKERS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- i MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Chrietchurch, ABE prepared to negotiate Loans on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Produce. Liens on growing \ Crops at current ratee, For large amounts special arrangements can be made. All business strictly confidential, - WAUCHOP & CO. Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEE, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Road Trees. Trees. Trees THE Undersigned bega to thank his numerous Friends and Customers for tbelr past favors, and calls their special attention to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. -Planting done by oontraot, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by tbe year. 40,000 Cup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Pinus Insignia. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flower, Oonfectioner, East Street, •hall receive ray prompt attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY }92 AUenton, Aihburton.



THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT TOT)TjI^3Q/"\lVICl bout to make their willß, and desiring to eeonre the JL J-iJLvOvyJLNI^ faithful execution of their iast wieheß. *TiA T3T?T3QATVrC about to marry and make provision by marriage XU JIJuJC\DUJ.N)D contractor settlement, TO"^I7"^Q/^'M■Q contemplating the settling of their estat^ or of a JL J2iX\.»DUliO sum or sums of money by trust deed. nnr| "DT7*DQAIVTC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or IU AJLIvDUIND benevolent objeots Tfl FflDlTinil TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons 111 rUKtIuK InUultLO resident m this colony. AH suck should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BAKNB, AND CO., CHRISTCHTTRCH, Or P. M. ROBB, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 185£. CAPITAL — ONE MILLION. THE PKEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. S/rA M /i\ %n.z. industrial gazette ▲ Aim I B 'AA Ai IB B Jr&&. " The blending is entirely jtlten- PSL ■ Ha,S B pAS^^n Wded to by Mr. NoJson himself, yty" Ji VW"T m vW&^SL <a who is a Taster of great experi- _ . _"^T , Jg iff^iM^T^yfi- —•^Bi. en r -<*-- and-- baa- fcir\-*- special --'" — ~ "" IM Tl_ipr ~' J&~~ /w^KiS^^^a TOi trainingTn tbffart. UN me a /n^S^J\ % TJMA«U HERALD. til > B a r/^rf* WJT') \ Wl " Tfc?s Si?m deserves the siif • Vlf C\ T\\ \j B ff - S \L \ m port f-i all purchasers of Tea * 1 J r\ V^ '^ Ba B rnSiiPTiß&i^rv j\ Wk as the article they ofier ia #5/ //? i^PßT^rsmi f\ m superior 1.0 anything we \Jcy ffl /M/ fWffmf^ % ' PRES3. \\.l r^ Ma H*Q -r^S-&S^r^J>i^- ek " r - Nelson is a prq- though .3 s^ nr^^^^a^^^^^*\ _ n PRICES: PTTI>F !> T FMU I? W I? Jl <! 1011 Hi J> h £a ii uhu khhii* AUCXL^NQ, WE II 6TON, IHHIST3HURGH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE., SOLD IN ABHBUETON BY H- 1. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER AvA the principal storekeepers



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TEA.S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IN Jlb and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY OANIBTERS and 6lb anb lOlb TINS TEY THESE BLEKDs! TRY THESE BLEEDS. ( EAGLE J l f BXHißmow J {(CLUB jj \^per lb. JJ \^ P er lb. JJ \\^per Ih.JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST BTKEBT, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 The Monarch of the Harvest Field. HOKNSBY «■ HORJSTSBY • light-Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding Harvester. THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OP ANT FINDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBY holds the three Largest Prizes ever cfiered m (be World, and •n unequalled reoord of Colonial Honors. TJIE HORNSBY BINDER is Englloh lo its Strength, Durability, Good Work- manship, kcd Reliability, and equal to any American m its iDgenioneneps, Rooaracy of parts, and perfeotlcn Of finish, combining m one the excellence of all, and avoiding the defeots of eanh. Bafoie Parohaslng Farmers should call and Inspect the 1888-9 Machine, just land ing, ex ship "Marlboroogh," from London, and daily ezpeoted m A«hbur*on» GEOEGE JAMESON, Agent foe the Aahburton County. ~ DRAPERY ! DR A.PERY ! ! " Clothing ! Clothing ! ! GREAT SALE OFJSSIGNED STOCK. rnHE GLASGOW DRAPHRY AND CLOTHING COMPANY L having purchased for Cash the Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18i Id at • Dleoount of 7a 6d m the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sale m the Premises m East Street, Asbburton, lately occupied by Mr SoHOENBBERa, on and after FRIDAY, the sth Ootober. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Bankers, Hotolkeepers, and the Genertl Public will find this a opportunity not likely to ocour again of purchasing goods at about Ualf their Usual Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any kind allowed. Customers are invited to inspect without being pressed to bay. Country orders accompanied by remittance will receive special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited . Intending purchasers will therefore please call early. ' IS- NOTE.—" Tbe effeofc of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disastrous than 'on any other branch of business. , .It has almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotory hrn taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prioes. A BUit of olothes ooßting a few months agp 40s will now require 45s to secure them. . . The Mew Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5s per pair." See • Dunedin "Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBURTOtf. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Msbsbs A. and T. Inglu, Dunedin,) 103:23 Manager. Thej Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE "VICTOR iiTivERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMER?. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET, WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M J± CHI N B EVERY FARMER SHOULD GO AND BKE THIS MASSEY SOLIJ) -f-ROE r-XOELLENT f-CONOMIOAL I JGHT ÜBB I RUSTWORTHY I- N VIED I- FFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLJI I ESTED LNDUBING L.INDLESS L.AUDBD BINDER FBIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS ?OR N,&.



Public Notices. XTERY little medicine of any other kind V required if l-AMPLOUGH'S PYBETIO 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 thirst and coolb and vitalise* the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head* ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flookmastera, and all residing m up-country stations (should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send' regular supplies with your oth"r stores, as it Is invaluable to all. Sold I y all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria. /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \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 George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of thii Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE —Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1434, 1436 Callowhill 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. Automatic 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.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without took), with sets of wardrobe hooks aiiacucvi. — • — '--o ""*lj£, wiaß^He, two, and thrjee^Jblarlss.-^**Btaples for binding pampblets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. All 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 bfc 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. I. 1 LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphito of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough 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., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children . Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup oi BTPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hes acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D». Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by" Swan, Chemist, Rui Oabttgisone, Pawis To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, EX"RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. NEW DBESS MATEBIALS. New Millinery , &c. : ANDREW ORB.



Public notices Pickford & Undrill Ifcke this opportunity of informing the public of Aehburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and repute with aChoioefitoek of all V NKW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, oonsiiting General HOUSEHOLD 0 * 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 wore convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Norit TH» ADDBISS— TANCRED BTEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE Sporting. ASHBDRTOM JRACIHG CLDB SPEING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND,AND 23RD, 18S8. rEKIDKNT-E. G.~Wright. VICE-PRESl- dent— John Grieg. Judge— Matthew St»tt shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, B» G. Crisp, T. C N. Grigg, Ai L Rcid ' Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Cucrk of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk op Course— A. Hewson. Handicamkrs — T. QuilU STARTER— D. Thomas, first $Uce to start each day at 1 p.m. programmljof events. : First DAY. t. Handicap Hvrdle Race, oi 35 sovsi nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, I soy j Tiie second horse to receive 3 soys out of tke state. Oyer eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in nigbi Two miles* H Cototy Plate Handicap, oi 30 soys ; wM^yihH/nv i-Biw » acceptance, ios _ . Dktaicj Jiorses^only., One mile and a "quarter. " '' 3» AsHBTJETON Cup Handtcap, of 5$ soys ; • nomination, \% roy; acceptance, I. soy The. second horse to receive 5 soys out of thi stake. One mile. and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15* i 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. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of tbt Club. Catch weightst Three quarters of a milel 1 6, Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomma- , tion, l soy ; acceptance- ios. One mile. | 9. Welter Handicap, o! 35 soys ; nomma- , tion, 15s ; acceptance, ios/ District , horses only. Two miles. < - SicondDav. ft County Hurdee Race Handicap, of 30 sovsj nomination, I soy; acceptance, 108. The second horse t© receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and. a half. 5, Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys ; nomination, 1 sov } acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. . One mile and a quarter. 3. Handicap .X>istrict Time Trot, (m saddle) of 20 soys; nomination, iosi acceptance, ios. The second horst to receive' 2 soys out of the stake. District korsas only. "Weight not less than lost. Full-and.go. Three miles. 4. Welter. Handicap,, of 35 soys j nomina* tion, I soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horst to receive 3 ■' soys out of the stake. Tor horses that have never won an advertised race of 2$ soys on the flat. ' " iQnimum weight, 9st. Tw« miles. : t. Flying -Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- . tion isov 1 acceptance ios, The second horse to receives soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. & Disposal Stakes, ol 30 soys ; entrance tfls toT>e made to the Secretary after the Flying- Handicap is run The winner to besoß by auction immediately after the lice, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum 1 weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. IRULES AND "REGULATIONS, i The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbmton Racing Club A© entry will be received except oa 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' Thtir decision on all points con- nected with th« carrying out oi this programme a \ district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi,:from AueusUOth, 1888, and *p to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the Tnve Wr cent will be deducted from the cross of all moneys payable m accordance with thii «rogr*anne for the expenses of th« course. e f All' nomination and acceptance fees to •6 to the-funds of the Club. -6/ trotting Race-^Horses must trot t« the gatiefaetion e*a Referee. -r.» The Stewards reserve to tkemselves the rifh to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme. NOMINATIONS. AH Nominations actomfaniei by fee t name, gee dtsethiioHt and j>erfprmanees of horse, and colors of the rider must .be m the hands of the 1 Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weiehts for the first day's handicaps wil be declared on or about November 14th. Weights for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 7 o'clock 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* p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 1 10 o&ock on,the evening of the first day's G BISSET, SecreUryi