THE| ASfIBUBTOS CrPABDIAN, MONDAY. DECEMBER 10, 18gS



Oriza Perfumery, 207, Rue St. Honortf, Parla, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUOTB Savon- Or tea (Orlia Soap)— From th© for- mule of Dr P. Re veil. The beat Map for rendering the skin white and soft. Sweetly and refreshingly Mental - (rose, green and white). < . . S&von-Orlsa-Veloute, exqaialtely pei* tamed for the toilet and batba Savon-Orlia Orlia Soap)— No. 2, extn fine, In boxes, 6 oakei, 18 exqnlilto perfumes, No. 1 Orlia-Savon-Incororo, saperloi gaalltfj rose tea, white heliotrope ana white violet Orlss-TonicA (extract of plants) to oleanvt the hair— new mown hay, violet, etc , Orlta-Powder— Flowers of Carolina rlc© ; for softening and refreshing the skin j m excellent boxes, with powdei puff Orlxa«Veloate — Flowers of rice powdei, adhering to the skin, with the pet* , fame of new moon hay Oi!ia<Flowerb (white and ambered)— Av excellent toilet water, tonlo to thf skin, sweetly nnd delicately pet , fumed iqna*Orlia — New toilet water, lefieshtog the skin OrlsaoHay— A toilet water with tht per* fame of new moon hay ..^ . Oilia-Aoldaline— Toilet vinejgw, aromatio ■' and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladles' toilets ' * Orlia-Sootoh-Lavonder— Sprigs of S9O oh lavender flowers; a rioh toilet watei 1 Eftu-de-Oolognfl.Orl»a— The high-life tol* let wafer Orlia-Walei— Oonoeutrated and distilled, Extraot of superior Ban de Oolognt . Ck>utteß-Orlsa«Dentifrloe — An exillr foi preserving the teeth and gams In good health and preventing deoay .. Orlia-Dentalre, ift pastd or powder, fo» whitening th* tenth without affecting . the enamel Ess Orlia et Orlsa-Lys — Perfames foff soentlng linen and the handkerchief without staining Orhw-011— Variously perfumed j foi yea ; aerlng the hair i^ft and brilliant, and preventing era falling off Orlia-Lacte (Orlsa MtUk)— An emqlsive lotion refreshing tonio to the akin, removing ssd spots And preventing wrinkles on the face Oreme Orix* (of Ninon do Lenolos)— Fot producing a beautiful white oomplex* ion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth Orlawlino-Oolorante fthe best hair dye) — Foi Instantaneously dyeing the^ hall any snsde, and with no danger to health. Ie boxes* each with brash oomb, prQspaotue, and bottle; »r In boxes, the bottle only without aooei aories Rbi Orlia-Inoolore Violette of the a moat exquisite perfume nosegay of violets Eih Oriia Suavo white hellotiopeß quet cf the flowei, f Printed and Published by the Abhbdbt or Publishing Company (Limited), at the Steam Printing Office, Burnett Btl(e( Aflhburton .



, BUCOESS THE BEST TEST OJf WOSIH HOLLcJwAY'S I PILLS &JINTMENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDIGINE IS A ' WHEBE. SEHOLD BYEBX j „ ' THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone ta the Nerrbus , o osy st t « m »^ d act most powerr^yyetKjothing^ ?x, .«_ LI Y ER AKD BOWELS. 1 Promotmg Digestien and Assimilation and S endowing the whole bodily frame^with ' Strength and vigor. Nervous Hea^lacheife Tremblings, wi& Lassitude and Genert ■ Debility quickly yield to the pJEnt fora TS J? 11 i n ? wn a: I > ilk, and are un» rivalled m their efficacy m all ! .., .FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skfn blembbes pimples and boils, better than BnTriha family medicine known. 1 «*o * « THE OINTMENT 1 HASA WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and ' Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powen render it invaluable m all F"wct» THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Arthiia, reducing Glandular Lumps, doting^nd healing Abscesses am Fistulas, md fof alleviatzng the excruciating tortures oi RHEUMATISM, GOUT And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. It never disease rem ° Ye Urf and eVCry Species of *** The Pills and Ointment are manufacture at No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, Oxford street, London), and are Bold by iS SvuSdWorld^ LiDeS *-**-'*• Directions for use m almost every laneuaffe »• Purchasers should look to the Label on Pot and Boxes. If iae address and street are not on they ate epuriom l_



TO GET RID OP WORMS TO GET RID OF WORMS TO GET KID OP WORMS TO GET RID OP WORMS Use the "absolute" remedy, KEAT.. ING'S WORM TABLETS. ATnrdy Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appear- ance and taste, furnishing a moet agree- able method of administering the only certain remedy fer INTESTINAL OB THREAD WOBMo. It ir 8 perfeoUy safe and mild Pre araticn, and is especially adapted for .ULildren. Sold m Tina by all Druggists', Proprietor— THOMAS KEATING London



Public Notices THE '«KED CROSS" PBESERVIN.' COMPANY, Ohapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American \J and at same price ;- blbo 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, Pickles, Tomata Sauce . and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any Im- ported, 5 213 KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. HILLS BUGS, PLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWDBR xs quite HARMLESS to Animal Life, but iB unrivalledin destroy- W £**?*/ J^ffr Oockroaches, Beetles, Motha m Furs, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for d stroyiug fleas m their dogs, as also Ladies for their pet doga, THIS ARTICLE has found ao CrRBAT • SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-callod article m imitation. The Public are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine Powder beat the autograph of THOMAS KEATING, Sold m Tins only, %



THE WONDERFUL CANADIAN MEDICINES. BPEOIAL WABNING, As the above Medicines have been imitated and sold m Dtmedin, I will m fntnre pnt a green label bearing my signature on each bottle, and none will be genuine without. £10 Reward will be giv n to anyone who can give such infoxmution as will lead to the conviction of any person or persons copying the same label and signature. THE CANADIAN REMEDIES Are the very beat Medicines brought to New Zealand, and which have bee a proved to enre when all other remedies have failed. The following are a few of many hundred Testimonials received :•—,/' PABAjrYBIS, Db Duflot, j Dear Sir, — My son, Grsorge Newton, now twelve years of age, hag suffered from paralysis from his childhood, and never walked m hiß life withont^twb crotches till yon treated him with yonr wonderful Canadian Medicines. He li now completely cured. Geobcw Newton, No. 2 Worcester street, Cbristchnroh, hip joinFjdisease. Dr Duflot; Dear Siry— Charles Frisk, my boy, whom you treated lot hip joint diseaß9, I am now pleated to say \i internally well. He suffered for two years, and during that time he never walked without crutches, Mr Frisk, Wooleton Stntior, Ohristchuroh. EHEUMATISM; Dr Duflot. Dear Sir,— I have Buffered from Rheumatism for the liist eighteen years, and during the last three years J have been confined to a chair, being quite unable to help myself m any way. I used yonr Canadian Medicines, end am no at quite free from the awful pains, and feel quite strong and well, and walk as well aa I ever did m my life. •-■-" Mis Button, Gladstone Street, Christchurch, THE PRICE OF THE CANADIAN MEDI- CINE, 7s 6d, sent carefully packed to anyaddresß m New Zealand, J. F."stratz, 261 HIGH STBEET, CHRISTCHURCH SOLE AGENT, To whom all Poßt Office Orders are to be made payable. SUB-AGENOY - Mr D, McFarlane, STOREKEEPER, ASHBURTON. i a ]



J. F. Stratz & Co J. F. STRATZ, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTIOIAN, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. SPECTACLES A SPECIALITY. WE HWE jußt received direct from the Manufacturers m Lepszig, Germany, a very Large Assortment of Spectacles, Fye Glasses, and other Optical Goods, and have now the largest and best Aesoitment of Bpe taclea m the col ny io chocse from. Spectacles to sui all sights, is rair; Spectacles m nicely finished Frames, Is 6d, Onr Spectacles at 2s fid pai'. The whole of the Frames ore warranted of beet steel, hardened and tempered » Superior qualicy best polished Lenses, 8b Cd pair Beet Crystal Spectacles, m finely finished hardened Steel Frames, 4s 6d fair; The Crystal Spectacles we can safely recom- mend as the best substitute for Pebbles. Onr guaranterd Pebble Spectacles, every one stamped, 7s 6d pair. Advantages of PEBBLE LENSES. The surface of Glasß Lenses soon becomes dull nnd cloudy, owing to the action of the perspiration of the hands nnd face upon *he Obemical ingredients of the glas?. Pebble Lenses being made from a natural crystal (found m Br; zil) are not m the le st degree subject to thiw deterioration, retaining tteir biiiliant polish under constant use for as re any years as glues lenses do months. This is of great importance. The surface of gbss lenses, also, 80OH becomes covered with fne scratched, which destroy tteir clearness Pebble lenses being extremely hard are not affected m this manner. Pebble lenses are remarkably cool to the Eyes, Pebble Lenses are net so liable to breakage as those of glass. The " Pantascoptic," newest fhape Pebble. The " Fansodunoptic," tinted spectacle, acknowledged the best spectacle for the eyes. Concave Spectacles m large variety. Folders. Convex or Concave from 2s 6d pair. Fye Protectors, all colours, Is 6d pair. We have a very large assortment of coloured Glasses, sucb as the •• Globular," •* Donble Sides," Folders, ec, etc; Goggles,* all wireorwie and gla°s, 6d p»ir. Spectacle Cases m large variety. Gold and Silver Frames made to order. Your s : ght tested free of charge christmaslpresents. Before pnrcha ing elsewhere inspect Our Stock of Watches, ulockg, and Jewellery, and prove for yourselves that we have the lars;e«t Stock m the colony to choose from, and on which we have made special reductions on our already well-known low prices. Please note the addres — J F. Stratz, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH.



Eden George. EDEN GEGEGE'S GREAT DISCOVERY. EDEN GEORGE begs to Inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and sur- ronnding districts that he haß just discovered a MOOT IMPORTANT PROCESS by wbich Photographs can be produced at ONE-FOURTH THE USUAL COST, And that he has consequently reduced his prices aq under :■*- * Oarte de Visites, 6s per do»., old price, 25s per do?. ; Oabinetp, 10s per doz, old price, 50a per tics ; Boudoirs, loa per doz, old price, 90a per doz; other sizos proportionately reduced. Persons who were Photographed during the Aehburton visit can obtain extra copies at the above prices adding exchange and postage. Although the above prices are so extremoly email the finest work is guaran teed, aB the Photos taken by the new Erooess are vastly Bnperior to those taken y the old one, and they are also permanent. At the above prices all Photos must be prepaid for, ob no ledger will be kept and on no account will this rule be broken, When visiting Obristchurch don't forget to visit Eden George's Vestibule where over 1500 excellent Photographs are to be aeen without charge. Eden George, THE PHOTOGRAPHER



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clook sharp ~ Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produoe »nd Merohandlße. Farming Implements and Yehloles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view FOR SALE. Clearing Sales held m town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and.the Business of Absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Merohan. disc on eaßy terms. Advances made Instantly on Goods delivered at the Store for Sale. TO LET — Commodious Residence on East Belt, lately ocoapled by 0. Hawson, Esq. Oontalhß 6 roomsjj large handaome dining room, 18 x 12. Wind mill pump, beautiful garden, 2 sores, and every convenience. Rent very moderate TO LET— Shops In Ooleman'a Build- ings, Redaced rents. Good brick bulidinga handaome shops. Agent for the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. ALFRED HARRISON.



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker. H, J. WOOD & Co STATIONERS' HALL, Ifriedlander'a Buildings Ashburton. NEW J3OOKS, A LARGE Selection of the latest cheap Editions. Near Books for School Prizes and Presentation m great variety. A apoola discount to School and Library Oom mlttees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888-89. A LARGE A*ND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now ready for Inspection, including Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Oardß o New Zealand Scenery, suitable for aending to Friends In other parts of the werld. Large stock of Stationery and Account Books of every description. Writing Oases and Deaks, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purses, Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery. LETTS DIARIES OR *389. Commercial, Rough, and Pocket Series 11. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS' BALL, ASHBURTON.



STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS, The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been aigely tested m all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori gina as to have decelted many purchasers The proprietor thereffx" Csels it due to public to give 1 special nation against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the four following 1 characteristics, without wh»ch none I genuine:— iat.— ln every case the wordi JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTIi SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affixed to each packet. and. — Each Single Powder nas directions the dost, and the words, John Stbbdm Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon 3rd.— The name, Steedman, is always spel with two SB's, 4th.— The manufacture is carried on solely at Wnlworth, Surrey, Sold to Packets by all Chemists and Mcdl D.ue Vbudors a t is ijd and as Qd enqh,



FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &o KAY'S Compound Essence of Llnaeed, Anlaeed, Senega, Squill, Tola, etc, with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demuloent expec- torant, for Coughs, oolda and chest complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds 1b equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tlo Pills, a Bpeclfio In Neuralgia, Faoe-aohe, eto. Contains Quinine, , Iron, eto. AOAGULINE. — Cement for Broken \J artloles. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers — I KAY BROTHERS, Llm., Stookport, England. GRATEFUL— COMFORTING. EPFS'S 00 00 A. BREAKFAST. BY • thorough knowledge of thenaton Iwwa which govern the operations oi diction and nutrition, and by » oaxefu appu^tlon of the fine properties of we! ■elected ooooa, AL 1 . Epps hai provided out breakfwt tables with » dello»telj flavoured bovenge whlon may nave uc many heavy dootor'u bills. It la by the nd'oloui nee of snob, artiole* of diet that a constitution may be gradually bunt n] until strong enough to resist every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies ye floating uioqnd ns ready c attaok wherever there ? weak point. *Ye may escape many a fatal shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pur< food and a properly nourished frame.— An artiole In the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling wator or milk Sold In Jib p»o\etn by Grocery labeliec thus :— JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOIOPATHIO OHBMISIS, LONDON ENGLANI



MYABD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success pvoclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of tho Cheat, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, tfcalde, Qorue, Bunions, Sof Oorna, etc. This modi ;ine, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of corea, ia of an invalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases againßt which there are not many effi actons remedies, and is therefore juetly considered by v great number c I^ur most eminent physicians as tho moßt activo and least irritating agent m tho bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fa-yard and Blayn's Bifenaturu hai to be required or. c?'"y ro of paper and on che box. Wholesale 80, Rue Saint-Merri, Paris France) and sold by all Chemists m the Oionies;



MOUNT SOMURS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January 1 it, 1885, the mderßJgi.ed will run a Ooauh eaoh Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at ' aoon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Someis, for Sprlngbuin and Alford Forest, there connecting with DafTs Ooaoh from Methven Mtnrning same evening. Fares —Spring- J burn, 2b, return, 3s j Alford Forest, 1 1 return, 6s. L 87 T. HIX. TINWALD AND MOUHT SOMKRS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMEFS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel or Onvendlph Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train, Paßßei.gern by morning train may pro- ceed by eoaoh io Alford l'orea^ thonoe to Mothyen In time for the last train for Jhrlstohuroh, or may retnrn In time for he last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant Orders will receive every Attention, U^rae and Buggies on hire, m JOHN HOOD



BLANCARIVB IODINE OF IRON PILLB A PPBOVED by the Acaden>7of Medicine £%_ of Pnrifi, are specially ret ommeDded by the Medical Celebrities of the World fcr Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, eto), tha oazly stage* of Consumption, Constitutional Weak* nesi, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic courße. None genuine unless signed " Blancard, 40, rno ßona- parte, Paris." Sold by Druggist* »nd Ohemiat ttiTougnont hft Coloniof



rr EATING'S POWDER destroys both |\. fleas, motho, beetles, aud all o'lher Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestio •nlmala. In exterminating beetles the uuccoßß of this povrdei ia extraordinary, all Is perfeotly clean In application, Sea the artiole you purchase is KEATING'S. All Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual. Bold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by all Ohomißts.



npOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms bo pre- valent with the sex. Boxes la l£d and 2s 9d, -of all Ohemlstß and Patent Mediolne Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drue; Co., Lincoln, England. Wholeea'e J all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations.



Bielnesi Nctlees. ONE box OterVfl b4l pills is war- ranted to cure all discharges ttoxn the urinary organs In either sex (acquired of constitutional), gravel and pains In the back. Guaranteed free from meronry. Sold In boxes 4a 6d each, by all chemist a and parent mediolne vendors. Sole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun- ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England, For sale by the wholesale Houses.



Sporting. ASHBURTON TRADESMEN'S JWIIfi CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY President— Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R, Vice-presidents— Mr Julian Jackson and Major W. J. Steward, M.H.R Judge— Major Steward, M.H.RJ Treasurer — Mr R. M. Cuthberts^n Stewards— Messrs F. Gates, M/Friedlander L. Markey, G- C. Primmer and Peter Williams Handicapper— Mr. Geo. Cutts Starter— Mr D. O'Bren Clerk of the Course— Mr G. F. Scott Clerk of The Scales— Mr A. J. Kelly PROGRAMME. First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. I—Hurdle1 — Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high, Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ios 2— Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For horses 3 years old and upwards, that have never won a race, value 10 soys or over; Weight for age; One mile. Nomination, 1 soy 3— Ashburton Plate Handicap, of 40 soys; Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 15s 4 — Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. No weight under 10 stone. Three miles. Nomina- tion, ios ; acceptance, ios s—Ladies'5 — Ladies' Bracelet Welter Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake (bracelets or cash). Gentlemen riders. One mile. Nomination, ios ; acceptance, 105. (Winner of Ashburton Plate to carry 7lbs penalty) 6 — Flying Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ios. (Winner of Ashburton Plate or Ladies | Bracelet to carry 7lbs penalty. "Winner of both races to carry I4lbs penalty 7 — Hack Race, of 10 soys ; winner to be sold for 10 soys, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. No weight under 8 \ stone. Four furlongs. Entry ios B— Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys Seven furlongs. Nomination ios ; no acceptance. (Nominations to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run RULES AND REGULATIONS The Meeting will be held under the Canter- bury Jockey Club rules of racing In the Trotting Race all horses to trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Judges. Pall-and-go A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwya and Waitaki from ' October 1, 1888., and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period A gentleman rider shall be one who has , never ridden or trained horses for hire, or been employed m a training stable ; Five per cent will be deducted from the I gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course All nominations and acceptances to go to 1 the funds of the Club No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on a'l points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme to be final Nominations with fees for all Handicaps, including the Trot, stating the name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Henry's Commercinl Hotel, Ashburton not later than 9 p.m. On Saturday, December 8, 1.888.' Weights will be doc'ared on or about Saturday, 1 December 15^ Acceptances for the Handicaps and Trot, and entries for Maiden Plate and Hack Race, with fees, must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 22 1888. JAS. PURCHASE, II*H2 Secretary. ~ffIWALD RACING CLDB ANNUAL I TUESDAY, JANUARY IST, 1889. 1 I President — Mr D. McLean, Vice-Presidents— 1 Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. Judge — Mr M. Stitt. Stewards — Messrs J. Begg, G. James, H. Fowler, M. Scott, C. 1 Jephson, and F. Lewis. Star'.er — Mr David [ Thomas. Treasurer— Mr M. Scott. Han- dicappers— The Committee. Clerk of the Course— Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales— Mr RJ B.Jeff. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. PROGRAMME OP EVENTS. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stakeJ Over six flights of hurdles, about 3f|:. §m. high. One mile and a half 2. Maiden Plate of 15 soys; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 2k eovs out' of the stake. Weight for age. One mile 3. Tinwald Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, iosi The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half 4. Handicap Time Trot, of 20 soys ; nomi- nation ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight not less than lost. Pull and go. About three miles 5( Welter Handica?, of 12 soys; nomi- nation, 12s ; no acceptance. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mils 6, Flying Handicap, of 15 soys ; nomina- tion, ios ; acceptance, 5 s * The second horse to receive 2 J eovs out of the stake' The winner of Tinwald Cup to carry 7lbs penalty. Six furlongs 7. Novel Race, of 20 soys, Winner to be sold by auction, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Post entry. Weight Bst up. Six fur- longs 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovsj entrance, ios: Six furlongs 9, Hurry Scurry (if time permits), for all entrance money ; entrance, jps. For horses that |iave never won public money. Catch weights. Halfrniile RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and objec- tions, arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme, to be final. 3. The races are open to any horse, com- monly resident m the district from the Ist October, 1888, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district for the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River, and on the south by the Opihi River. 5. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course, 6. All nomination and accef tance fees to to the funds of the Club, 7. Trotting Race. — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. NOMINATIONS Nominations for Hurdles, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Flying Handicap and Welter Handicap, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 15th, 1888 WEIGHTS Weights will be posted about 7.30 p.m. on the 27th December, and will be published oh the 28th. Post cards with weights will be posted to all nominators o fhorses ACCEPTANCES Acceptances for Handicaps and nominations fo. Maiden Plate must be m the hand-; of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later rfcnn q p^m, 29th December 1888 STEPHEN CLARK,



T:O STAND THIS SEASON, at Netherby Farm, Anhburton, and travel the District, the Thoroughbred btallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree : By St, Albano, out of Im- pudence, by Peter Wllklna, out of Pru- 4ence, by Jersey , out of Blaok Sail, by Vanderer, out of Fairy (Imp), Terms : £10 10s fop thoroughbred mares ; £5 5s for half-bred mares Groomage fee, 53. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Kouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O'Sbane, Will ctand at Netherby Farm, and travel tho districts of Ashburton, Me+hven, Wakanol, Ohertsej? RakkU, and Win alow. Terms, £3 10s ; guarantee, £5 sa. Season, Ist January, 1889. Gutrantee, Ist July, 1889. 3ood English grass paddocks at 2s Every care but no responslbili »UR£EY f joprletQT •



TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeck 11. I By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam Mies Kate (Imp), the dam of Antelope and Sultan* For full Pedigree pee Cards, PERKIN WARBECK 11. hau splendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other Btock. An examination of bis Pedigree will show that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. Tho Bons of New- minster have, as a family, been more successful at the Ftud than any family of modern dayß, and with the exception Of Hexmit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck 11. has produced the mosi winners of them all. For further p5 r ticulars apply, EDWABD GATES, 9*157 Grove Farm, Tinwald.



TO TRAVEL THTS SEASON IN THE MAYFIELD, MOUNT SOMERP, AND ALFOHD FOREST DISTRICTS. The pure-bred Clydesdale Entire, Auchmore, 3 years o!d, bred by Alex. Campbell, Taieri, His sire is that celebrated Stallion, Lord Falisbury, imported from Scotland, for 1500 guineas. His dam Jess, bred \y the late John Nimmo, Taieri, from an Sported mare. Avchmore took second jrize as a 2-year-old m 1886 at Dunedin 4now. Terms : Season, £3 payable Ist January, i 889; guarantee, £4 4s ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Three or four mares as per nrraDgement. GIDEON SCOTT, 10*24 Proprietor.



TO TRAVEL THE LONGBEACH AND ASEBURTON DISTBICTS; The Clydesdale Entire, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR ia by Major, who wae imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q Kermode, Esq. He took first prize at the Royal Society's Fhow m England, and also many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr Jameis Stark, hie dam being Smiler, imported from Tasmania, where she was a first prize-taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Terms : Season, £2 ; guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee se, payable at first service. CHARLES DAWSON, 9*141 Waterton.



TO STAND THIS SEASON AT METHVEN, and will travel the Ashbarton, Ohertsey, and Rakala Districts THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Hunnington. For Pedigree ace Cards. Terms : For Season, £2 10s ; payable by promissory note, due the Ist January, 1889. Guarantea, £3 10s, payable Ist July, 1889 ; Groomage, ss, sttlctly payable at time of first service. For two or more mares- the properly of one owner, allowance will be made. Any mare Bold or exehanglng haads to be paid for. Paddocklng, 2s per week. Every care bat do responsibility. For farther particulars apply atMethven ! Livery Stables, or to the Proprietor. G. H. ALLISON, 9*169 Methven.



Stud TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN THB RAKAIA, METHVEN & ASHBURTON DISTRICTS. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION, Liverpool, years old, by King of Clubß, dam Idalia ertus, £3 3s Season ; groomago fee, ss. LIVERPOOL will be at Scott's Stables, ABbburton, on WEDNESDAY Nights. For f urther particulars appty to .WILLIAM KERR, 10*20 Proprietor. South Rakaia.



TO STAND THI& SEASON, AT OWNER'S FARM, WINOHMOEE ROAD. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete Bred by Mr Fibbald, of Burke'e Paes. ATHLETE i* a beantiful brown, and Btandn 15 hands 3 Inches high. He Is by Detractor, dsm Promised Land. De- j tractor la by the oelebmted Tradocer, Promised Land by The Peer. For ex- I tended pedigree ccc N.Z. Stud Book. Also tho well bred Entire Pony Black Prince by Mr Morrow'u well-known Pony. Qood paddocks for mares if required. 1 For Particulars and terms apply OOTAVIDS DIGJ3Y, Proprietor, JO *"^ WL .5'. ,~~re Road, g. w- r TLOB &o° •■ General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, Household Furniture, Mer- chandise) efd. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monifclv lieta of Property for sale, or to let, issued fret. Loans negotiated, Absentees represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, ettlemeata prompt. Laud Bales con- ducted, 7 lOQ J



TO TRAVEL THE WAKANUI, OHERTSEY and SURROUNDING DIS- TBICTS. THE PUBEBBED CLYDESDALE ENTIBE Conqueror. He la by Lord Salisbury (imp;) dam Scotch Annie (imp.) For full pedigree and prize list see cards. Terms : Season, £3 ; guarantee, £4 4s, single marea ; or two mares or more, £4 each ; groomage, 6s. For other terms apply to groom m charge, or THOMAS LANQLEY, 10*62 Proprietor, Pro more. THE AMERICAN TBOTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdullah, WILL Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, and travel the Ashburton County. Tebmb: Season, £3 10a; guarantee, £5 5s ; groomage fee, ss. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT Johnny's Fancy, Bred by Me James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally {2nd, will Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, Lyndnuret, and travel the Methven and Alford Forest Dtetrlot. Teems : Season £3 • guarantee, £4 4a j groomage fee, sb. For farther p»rtlcul»ra app'7 to groom charge, or MAX. FRIEDLANDER, Proprietor.



TO TRAVEL THE WHEATBTON?, WATEKTON. WILLOW BY, WAKA- NUI, ASHTON, AND TINWALD DISTRICTS. The pure-bred Entire Colt, Vanquisher, 4 years old. Sire, Young Vanquisher (imp), dam, Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Teems : Season, £3 ; payable Ist Jan. , 1889. Guaiantee, £5 ; payable Ist Sept, 1889. Grojmage fee, sa. JOHN SMALL, 10*19 Proprietor, Wbeatetone.



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTf IT DISTRICTS. THE CLYDESDALE EN1I&. Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach. Diplomacy's eire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. Terms ; £3 season, guarantee, £4 10s ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service, To bona Me owners of 5 mares, a liberal allowance given ; if 6 mares 1 allowed free. Mares changing bands to be paid 1 for as season marea. For further particulars apply Groom m sharge, or DENNIS MoKENDRY, 10°21 Proprietor, Gairubrae.



Wizard, By King of Olubs, dam Cbsfm, both Imported. WIZARD Is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Oharmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stad Company. He Is a beautiful whole-oolored chestnut, and shows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to Groo oharee, Somerset Stablea. m In Or 0. KEARNS, j Proprietor, 10 71 Aahbnrton. j



TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHB THOROUGHBRED STALLION



Stnd, TO STAND THIS SEASON at Owner s Livery Ptoblep. and travel the District, — THE PUREBRED ENTIRE PONY, Aladdin. By Prince Charming, imported from England, oat of Polly, Imported from Wanganal by Mr J. Page. ALLADDIN took first priziin 1887 a Chrietchorch fhow for best pony, and private prize for best pony by Prince Charming ; also first prize at Rangiora m 1887, the only three times he was shown-. He ib 4 years old, a rich roan, stands 13 bands high, and bred by that woll-known breeder, 0. Dampier -Croßsley, EBq., Rangiora. For tero>B and particulars, apply G. F. SOOTf 8 Proprietor-, 10J131 Livery Stables, Aehburtoo.



Henry Zander. I



HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have now on hand my season's supply of BEST BINDING TWINES (MANILA and HEMP), which are open for inspection now, and I bave great pleasure m stating, that the quality of it exceeds last year's, notwithstanding that it then aye GRATIIfYINCi SATISFACTION to all who used it. Among the many I point out the following SPECIAL ADVANTAGES :- 5 1 It is manufactured m the Colonies. 3. It is double-reel, and passes through the tension WITH the twist of the yarn, not AGAINST it as m other twines. (We were the first to introduce this great improvement last year.) 3, It is wound perfectly even and firm, J and runs 750 feet to the pound, and stands a strain of over laolbs. The Hemp Twine is 4-ply, and runs 980 ft to the pound, and is also manufactured m the Colonies. As Hemp has and is still advancing, farmers will benefit by booking their orders now to save the extra rise. I am now booking orders for all the leading makers of EEAPEBS AND BINDEES including McCORMICK, MASSEY, DEER. ING, etc, etc., and beg to inform my clients, > that besides extras for the Massey's Machine, I shall keep a larger stock of GENUINE McCORMICK EXTRAS this ' Harvest SeaFon than any previous year, and will be glad to supply them to farmers at any HOUR, NIGHT OR DAY. A few second hand McCORMICK TWINE BINDERS on hand, guaranteed m good order. I have just landed ex " lonic," 20 tons best soft Steel BINDING WIRK of the White- cross Brand (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great advanage to Farmers to give their orders EARLY, as the QUALITY cannot be equalled. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK AND TO LAND, 50 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Linseed Oil 100 Drams Machine Oil (including Colza, Olive and Sperm) 5 Casks Lubricating Oil 10 Cases Lard Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Homsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Hay Rakes and Hay Forks Garden Tools of every description China and Glassware Electro-plated ware for Christmas presents General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Stout, etc., etc., etc; Being a direct Importer of all the above • named Articles, I am m a position to under- sell any local Merchant, and can put Farmers, and Stationholders on as good a footing as any "Wholesale House. HENRY ZANDER, General Merchant AGENT FOR Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company National Mutual Life] AssociationJ|o Australasia!