The Ashuborton Gaurdian.

\TOL VIl.-No 1987

ASBBURTON. SATtIEDAY, NOVEMBEE 3. ISBB

.PRICB-uNE PiiNNY



Public Notices. • ? BUILDERS, UNDEBTAKEBB, *c.:v Oornar Wakanui 'Boad ond Gas* atiaoti Or at Baker and Brown'B Coach Faotwf flp.velock Btreefc f 500 WANSbD j TO PUBCHASE ' - HOBSE OtOTHiKG,'- HAX^BRS- OItSKIN CLOTHING. ' LOIN CLOTHS naSfti o^ f^ BUGGY At'RONS.M GABDEN A)SD DELIVERY HOSE. BUTTEBS, iPßol?r"iirD ELEVATOBB For all makes of Maohiaes. HAMEB, PLOUGH^ AND LEADING OHaINS, SaPDLEBY, Eto. s •• Bava yorir money and purchase of the Maker ;■; p. Q'dpFNELL ':■; A 1 T E n% DE P 6 T ■-•'/ ffoora Street, Aabbnrton (Next B-jypl Sot»\) Wm. Zander,- A&D >FANOr GOOD 3 feMPOBIOM, AND HAIII PEESSIKG BAL<MS EAST SUBSET, \' t  /-, / HAS maob pleaanre m annoanolng thath^haa to arrive. «x "Aoraogi, ' a Grand Assortment of Fancy. Gooda of every deßo^lptlon/ and bb ho mußt make room for theae ha haa RE-MARKED all the Stock, jnd every item Ib now obtain- able at a very considerable Dlaoount. . -..-.'< Speblal Arrangeme/itß made io Olubß. Large Stock of F/Bhlng Tackle, inoladlng eyerythfiig requisite for the SporV: Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. .Meeraohanm Pipen and Ta- baoconiata Gooda In Variety;" . J The Hair XJreßalng Department is now In charge of a firßt-cla»a Tonaorlal Artfit, and to meet the times the charge' for hair cutting ia reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladles Hair worked np on the Premises at Bhorteßt notice. W/ga on hire. Note the Address— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Aahbartop. :\ V; PRIOS LIST OF ASHBU&TON DRUG OO. r li)r— /, Freshly gronnd Linseed Meal, 4d per 1b Pare Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2a & per pint Glycerine, 23 per lb Diamond Djes, 6d por packet Feeding Bottles, 9d each Teata, 2d each Ovxatlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an " Is pec tin Ttneßßß, 4) 6d to 15a each Hlgglnßon's Rubber' Enemas, 43 $& eaoh Galvanic Batterleß lent to Oastomers free of charge. " Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Pricet. As I am prepared to carry ont Btill farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Business, I now subml the above ahort List of Prices as an inder. to the reduced charges I have made I .', v every Department, especially m Dlapens* ing Physlolans' Preßorlptiona. It maat, however, be borne m mind that m Drnga, and more particularly m Medlolnea, the Pnrohaaer must depen almosc entirely on the integrity of the Ohemlst. I have a business reputation c many years m Aahburton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even t retain a Gaatomer, by supplying a Drag an inferior quality. I ■■HMMM Teeth Oabefdhy Exteaoxed, 2b 6d- I OhiiiDrbn, lai An Aesletant roaldes on tho Premise! and Medlolnen nrgently needed may h I obtained at any hour. Ashburton Drug Company, £ J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager. " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatiov m tho Colonies. . -.oflonnced at the Indiaa and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the .Whole Exhibition; Fer tmbatantial wear they are the BEST TN THE WOItLD. Bny a pair 0 x "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For fjoys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genune unless branded on the Solo And evory pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the-leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througoout New Zealand and Wholesale by LI6HTBAND, ALLAN &C 1 , CHRISTCHURCH-



Public Notices. ryOPE EQB.TBftPE "a-F.— Nicholson^ XX Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drama. The only. sure, easy, and .unseen device used, to permanently restore bearing;' "^ecommenclod by p^eotifiia mon of Enrope and America. : Write for free Hlnetrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln'a Inn Oharaberi, William Btreet, Melbourne. : : ASH BURTON "GUARDIAN.'} DUNEDIN AGENCY. JfyTR R. T. WHEJELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent and 'will be bble to arrange terms with advertisers foe contsaot advertise- ments, FOR *he Blood is the Lif o— Olark',B. world famed Blood Mixture, .warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whiteyer causes arising,. 'For scrofula, scurvy i skin and blood' diseases, and scores of all kinds its effeots are marvel- Joub. Thousands of testimonials. Sole fn bottle? 4a 6d; and Us e.aoh by ohemieta and patent medicine vendors everywhere "Pole , proprietors • The Lincoln ...and Midland Conn'tien Drug Co, Lincoln, England : ' ' . ,' ■ 111 THE ASHBUETOK Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £li,ooo DIBBoToBS: . d. H. GbbJenwood, Chairman, Gao. Jameson' ■ G. J. Hahpbr H. Fbirdlandbb A. Haebison ■> John Obb 1), & Bbown, HHE Dlreotota are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of lutereat :— If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months e\x per oent j If deposited at call five per oent i J. H. TWBNTYMAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPERANOE TJO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN , MRS SILK - - Propbietrebs, Begs to inform her friends and the Fublio generally that she has purchaeod the above Hoiol, and reepectfully eoUoits a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most com* , modioua of ila kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be exoelled j having been thoroughly renovated aiace the nevr prdprietress took possession ; and will now bo found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and ttie aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Ooooa on arrival : and Guests wlahlng to go array by early train can depend on being called In, ample time, if they will only make their wishes known* 4 156 H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY SAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCBED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., suitable for the present Season. STYIB AND FIT AIL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILOEB, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASfIBDRTON JHIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Tjbaobino Staff, Boys 1 School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College, Ohriatohnrch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both iexes havo the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. ThesubJGota of Study are those usually taught at Seconds,! y Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- ablo; The year is divided into thn terms. All feea are payable m advatio. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the 2 removal of a pupil. j For fartbec details apply to the Head* I I niters I r . • •, •



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, ! PXIK3E BLEFDED TEASi ■i NEW" SEASON, 1888-9, Iff Jra a»» lite PACKETS, 2tß FANOY CANISTERS ahd Blb AND IOiB TtNSr THEB& BLENBSJ T^Y THESE BLIfIDS. Jll^^l^ WILT* %!STAfiLIBH THEIR CONSTANT USB. :;?;■;■:' , To be obtained from BAST STRKBT?, ABHBURTON. 9 102 *■'.'. : - '. ' ■' '' ' ;•'■■■ ••••■•. .•'■ ■ ■ .'(•■■ ' ■■•'«' ■ • --V- : ■■:■ i- a; . •• -. ; ■ (' ' ; ','• " ' .. . '' ■ : : ; Mla^ritf^ land Clothtq^ Company's ; tJIOR the Dext TEN DAYS wo have decided to offer the ! Jj BALANCE of our STOCK of CLOTBISG, DRESS [ GOODS, CALICOS, SOEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, *«., at LE6S THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Parchaserß are invited to examine tho Stook without beug preEßed to boy. The Shop is m BAST STREET, next Patohing's, the '■' Sailmaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH (Late of Messes A. and T, Ikqits), Manager, *• . ■ ■' • Vi THE HOUKSBY EE APER STIJLL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September laßt the following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HABYESTER "When m competition with the WOOD, MASSEY. DBERING, MoOORMIOK, OSBOENE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOHNBBY FIUBT PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRBT PRIZB STAWELL HORNSBY FIHST PRIZE 3 WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize ofEored. Hornaby recommended Farmers are invited to call and inspect the lONAKCH OF THE HARVEST HELD. AT MR GEO, JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND BAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN~EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL EEAPER 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 A. C H I N E EVER! FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY. SOLID -I-808 r-XOELLENT l-OONOMIOAL I IQ-HT ÜBB I BUSTWOR^THT U NVIED I- PFIOIENT I IKED IMPLB I E6TED LNDUJUNG: LINDLESS L-AUDED BINDER FRIE3LANDER ! BROS. SOLBJ AGENtS FOR N,Z



Bead 11 THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Kusßell Street, Melbourne, GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds 'U/B HAVE FOR BALE— One ten VY horse power Traction Engine j with Combine and. Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BBOS. 10+48 ASHBUBTON GOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RPj T)EAN begs to Inform his • JO* 13 friends and the publlo generally that In consequence of the great Inorease In the price of Coal, he has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Ooal, cheaper, cleaner, and fat superior to Newcastle Ooal. Also In Stook — Mount Somora, Malvern, West- port, and Newoaatle Coal, Firewood, Poet and Balls, Stakei, Strainers, etc, eta, Oati, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohlokwheat, etc. R, S. BEAN, West Street. > BARGAINS I BARGAINS II J. MOIBON, Impermeable and Praotical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce hte first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of best English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at 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, NEaTJN JfISS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he m a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly executed. tanoreiTstreet, Nost the OLTTB Aehburton. .



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, c?|g^ a Ohrlstchoroh John Banger, SADDLE. COLLAR, AIvD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by htm m Burnett Street, bega most sincerely to thank his oastomera for past ■uppor I.and solicits a continuance of the same which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, oomblned with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attecded to 7J120 Charles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Guns, Sewing Maobinos, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Bronchos. Opposite Centkal Hotel, Wakanui Road Trees* Trees. Trees THE Undersigned bega to thank numerous Friends and Customers their past favors, and calls their a c attention to his extensive stock of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. -Planting done by contract, nj all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Gup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnus Inaignis. All orders by poet, or left with Ms H. G. Flower, Confeotioner, East Street, ihall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY 192 Allenton, Aehburton.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEAUtIO OJb^Jb'JUItS GREAT ADANTAGEB P- . f TO^DT7TSQmV^Q about to make their wllln, and desiring to sedan' the'' JT JuAOUII O faithful execution of their last wlabeß. I;. TA DT?DQr\NQ * boat t0 «»"* and make provision by nulrUge 1U Jrr4X\OUINO ootttraot or aettleoient. . I ' contemplating the Bettllnp of their eßtatp, o4^» JT XulYQUil O Bum or earns of money by traßt deed. | : TO^3I7ISQ^IV^Q deßlcoua of oonistltuUng trusts for* oharltafcL ©* Jrljl\K3UlNij .benevolent objects. ■ T' ' ' ' TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES UMt .«• #j All such should obtain, detailed information, from the PUBSaIQ TRUSTEE, Customs Honse Quay, Wellington, or from ■ pi : ; AOLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTOHURCH, | i Or D. M. ROBB, TIMARU. f : ;.; I New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Compaaj Established ... *„ ... 186 P. |i CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. -i THE PBEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANi, ] NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AtfD LIBERALITY. T FIBE AND MARINE BISKS. ■ . i' ALSO,— ' RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. 1 THRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. ]: GEORGE JAMESON, y ■ j AGENT, ASHBURtON. I AIA # /^ \ N - z - INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ■ I 69 j«r M.Jfi&\ blending is entirely a:ten- -1 IWmM fl V^y j» n^ftji^W % dc^ '? b X Ir - Nelson himself,  . -»-^ -*- M ESSI «k who is = Taster of groat ejtperN ' I Br mma^^\\. m CIIC 9' an 4 I)as li;id a special ! IN THE B rt-^r^S^^. m training m tho art." r [ | A # /-Jraßff\ % TIMAB.U HBBALP. . | M/^ <"\ # nVoTffii'n \ «k"Thsofii-m deserves the fitip-".- ,J w V fi D b \J ifflr # \ m port cf2ll purchasers ofTca ' \-/ rv v— *^ if & a fm!\&sMt{-\ «l the . article they ofler is Ml ff£t f^^STcMf^L "P\ «l superior to anything wo i-O if /* Qiil^SisJ ?\ % have seen m th.sColony." , bA>^ # i& *^SSh A \ PRESS. idVJ^ /-^ f^^WW^V %"Mr. Nelson is a pro- y)V^" # /tf 'SN fessional .Taster and ■ PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE II GTON, CHRIST 3HURCH, DUNEQIN, AGENTS EYERYWHERBo SOLD IN ASHBTJETOK BY Elt CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public if otices. VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'B 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 cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubleß. Station proprietors, flockmastera, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your othor stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold It f all medicine vendors, low vitality? DR. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoephite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Pkosphorvs and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Di % Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rob Cabtigliohb, F*«»8 "ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STORE, East street, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Bent assorted Stock of BOOTS AN]> SHOES m the Ashburton District. Befog dlreot Imports. a we are enabled to offer the best productions of the English, •nd Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prices. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and our Patrons may rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. | Ladies' Glace, Button and Lace. Lidieß* Calf, Kid, Button and Laoe. , Ladles' EJootio Sides. Ladies' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' Houee Bootß and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In Colonial moke wo always keep a fuU assortment of the Celebrated Zealondia Brand. Do not be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZBALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality »nd Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke Department This Department is carefully looked after. None bat best material used, and the work done by experienced workmen, New springs pat into old Boots, and all kinds of repalri execrated promptly. Note the AddreßB — "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOKE. EABT BTBEET, ASHBURTON. R. HOMTC, Manager. 1 REID and GRAY, CAMEBON STREET. ABHBUBTON Makers o« IMPROVED D.-FURBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and I Winner of First Prize at Melbourne ' Exhibition.) I Over 8000 \ AT / Over 8000 m use, j KbdUoed Prices; \ m "»o. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough ■Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Ooulterß, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow turnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them.— Testi- monial just received : — Timaru, Ist May, ( "Meßsrß Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs,— ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Esq., Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure In stating that it |b the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction. — Yours truly, Alex Wyilik.' Zig-Zag burrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made an> nually. Newly Improved Chaffcutters all sizes, with Balanoe Fly Wneel,-fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by all ordinary laborer fn a few seconds. Cuf three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bat; at one operation. 1, 2/ 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, 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, Cahonn's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fenciog Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the promicsß. " Catalogues free on application at Drxvo- din or any of our Branches* 4*163



PoMe Notices. PicMM & Dndrill •"■ vt r ■. ■ ■■ * T»ke thi« opportunity of informing ■ the publio of AahburtOQ and ' County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKSHOPB ' are now m full working order, And replete with a Choice Btook of all --'• NEW GOODS >OR . Bale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs In General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBF ... • . and Fittings. On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their %ew premises, which will be found far tnor* convenient and roomy than the Old Kotb rms Addbbss— TAffCBED STREET, OPPOSITE AROADF; Sporting. ISHBHRTON JACINC CLUB, SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 32ND AND 23RD, 188S; Tkksidbnt— E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi- dent — John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E*G. Crisp, T. Ci N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, ''■ JDr Tweed. Treasurer — David Thomas Clerk of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk . of Course— -A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — T. Quill Stawter — D, Thomas. First Race to start each day at z p.m. PROGRAMm¥I)F EVENTS. First Day. V, Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf *'' . nomination, I soy j acceptance, I soy; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in highi Two milesj «J County Platk Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I soy; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter*, jji Ashburton.Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, l}& soy; acceptance, I soy ' The second lioise to receive 5 soys out of . the stake. One mile and a-nalf 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina- 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* The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Clubi Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile! 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys; nomina- tion, 1 soy; acceptance- ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios: District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. I I County Hurdle Race handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. t> Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive s. 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 receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. . pull-and-go. Three miles. 4, Weltjsr Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, I 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, 9st. Two miles. 5, Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion 1 soy ; acceptance ios . The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6, Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance ies to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be soul by auction immediately after the race, 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. f The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rules a No 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 the carrying out of this programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that bas been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting:, and owned by a person «&• has resided'in the said district during the geme 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. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race — Horses must trot to the latfsfactionoTa Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro- graounCi NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fa, name, ttge t description, and performances of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday* November 3rd, 1888, WEIGHTS. Weights 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 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps SO o'clockn the evening of the first day's G BISSET, Secretary