The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Vii.-No 1965

A'SHBUHTON. TUESDAY, OGTOBER 9. |SBB

PR- v:"JS-oNE,~PHiI\NY



__ Public Mqtic 63 " RBMOVAL. V/f RS (Jl miMMO begs to announce ItJ Og JL to her Patrons and the Pubi o generally, that she has removed to those morn commodious premises, formerly known pb the Lyttelton Boardlnjjhoose, C oierr n Street, and trusts to merit a fair share of pubiio patronage by keeping a goo i T»ble *nd a comfortable House, All cooing done m his usual good style by Mi* S. Timmo. 7#Ul *SH*UftTON GOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ OEAN begs to Inform his • k3« xJ friends and the public generally that m consequence of tbe great t.crease m the prfoa of Goal, he has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and fat superior to JNewcastle Goal. Also In Stock— '/iount Somers, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, - Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc. etp , Oats, Br*n, Sharps, Potatoes j haff Ohiokwheat, etc. ' R. g. BEAN, ' West Street. ■' > « 20 TONS CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS I CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aortngl" from London, our new Season's Glovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, whloh we have prooured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's orop, and are therefore fresh and bbuablb. i We will forward samples to any address |on application, so that intending pur- , chasers can test the germinating quality : for their own latlsfaotlon. ALSYKE GLOVER, RAPE. NVBITE GLOVER, MUSTARD OOW GRASS, TURNIPS, RED GLOVER, MANGOLD. | TIMOTHY, OARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrssi and Oooksfoot for sale In large or small quan- titles, latest novelties In Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon* don firm, James Oabtkb and Compaht. Empty Iron Tanks at d Oases for sale, J. SEALY"and CO., (Late Seal . Bros.) 7 P^lOE LIBT OF ASHBURTdS DRUG GO., Ld. Freshly ground Llneeed Meal, 4d p r lb Pure Newfoondland God Llvet Oil,' 8s 0d per pint . Glycerine, 2s per lb Diamond Djes, 6d per paoket Feeding Bottlea, 9i eaoh Teats/ 2d each O»ustlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, and la pectin ' __ _ Truesos, 4) 6d to 15s eaoh "" Higglnson's Rubber Enemas, 4s Sd eaoh Galvanic Batteries lent to Oustomers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. As lam prepared, to carry oat«tlll further the Reductions I made when first taking over the Business, I. now inbmlfc the above short List of Prides aa an Index to tbe reduoed charges I have made l» every Department, especially m Dispem< ing Phyaioians' Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne In mind that In Drugs, and more particularly In Medicines, tbe Purchaser must depend almosc entirely on the Integrity of the Ghemlßt. I have a business reputation of many years In Ashbarton to maintain, and am not willing to damage It, even to retain a Oastomer, by supplying a Drag an inferior quality, " Teeth Carepohy Extbacmd, 2s 6d. Children, Is; An Asßletant resides on the Premises and Medicines) urgently needed may h obtained at any hour. Ashtarton Drag Company, li J. M. OAMIiRIDGE, Managet, H,J. WOOD 8c Co. STATIONERS 1 HALL, tfriedlander's Buildings Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and G«n a. Stationery, Account Books, &.^ &EW BOOKS BY EVERY X MUSIC. Planosj Harmoniums, Acoordeon\ Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, «fee, &o New Songu and Muolo of every description x A large quantity of Music (Sheet and Books) slightly soiledj to be sold at • Great Sacrifice, FANCY GOODS Writing Gases and Desks, Scrap, Phot and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse* Card Oases, Pooket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers In any quantity. Any Book out of stock prooured] horn our Christchurch Establishment, the Stcok of whloh is one of the Largest and Beat Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. • ' A special Discount allowed to L!bt< .? and School Committees! H, J. WOOD & Cfi STATIONERS 1 HALL, ASHBUETOST.



Public notices. T_l OPE FORTH E DE a F.— Nicholson' Fl Improved Patpnt Artificial Ear Dningis. The only sure, easy, and uaaee device osed to p n rmenently restoro hearl* g Reoimniended by rclentlfic men of Europe and America Write fu; free 11'nBtrited deecriptlon book to J. EI. Nicholson, Lincoln's lan Chambers. William atreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENOI. \JfR U. T. WHEELED, Stafford, Street, Daoedlo, has been appointed our Agent m* will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise* ments. FOR the Blood JBtheLife— Clark'B world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to i cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For Bcrofula, sourvy, ebm and blood diseases, and ecores of all kinds its effects are marvel* lons. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh by chemists j and patent medicine rendoro everywhere ! Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. < SUBSCKIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: '\ G. H. Gbebnwood, Chairman, • Gso. Jameson C. J. Haufeb ' H. Fbiedlandbb A. Habbison ' John Obb D. H. Bbowk. ' npHE DlreotCH are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest :— If fixed for 12 months seven pee cent If fixed for 6 months six per oent , If deposited at oall five per cent J. H. TWENTYMAN, ; Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE M P E.R AN O E TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. ] Begs to inform her frlenda'and the Public generally that she haß purchased < the above Hotol, and respectfully Bollolts ] a share of thelt support. The Hotel is the largest and most com* jnodioua of lla kind m Danedin, and can < accomracrdation not to 'be^. excelled; having been thoroughly renovated siuoe ' the new proprietress took possession ; i and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aocommoda* • tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patronß every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments oan be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Gnests wishing to go a tray by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only makei their wishes known. 4 156 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THBIK CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEpT. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND PIT AIX THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabp, Boys 1 School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A. , University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrletohurch ; Miss Qbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both ieies have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondaiy Schools ; but the ordinary oourse may be modified to meet special oases, if Id the Interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advlß- able. The year is divided Into th* terms. All fees are payable m advakiti. per term Pupils under 12 yean of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) £1 1b Fee op attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 In A term's notloe required before the removal of a pupil. ~ For farther detail* Ipply to the £eio>



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds 1 bakeeTTskos BUILDERS, UNDBRTA.KEBB, &c, Corner Wakanui Road asd Cass street, (Next Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factor j Havelock etreet 1 "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* m the Colonies. j'.caouncedat the Indiao and Oolonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the "Whole Exhibition.- For substantial wear they are the BEST !TN THE WORLU Buy a pair 0 "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other .Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Linet for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unlessi branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH.



Bead 11 THE MIRROR," A HIGH- CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic pnper, to be published every FJUIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Rußßell Street, Melbourne, Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKERS, VALUATORS, BTOOK-TAKERS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, v 224, Hereford Street, Christchurch, ARE 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 Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maobines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRIOYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Cbntbai Hotel, Wakanui Road Trees. Trees. Trees THE Underolgned begs to thank hie numerous Friends «nd Customers for their past favora, and oallß their apeoial attention to his extensive Btook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Oup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Pinus Inslgnls. All orders by post, or left with Mb fl. G. Floweb, Oonfeotioner, East Street, •hall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY 192 Ajlenton, Aihbuttoo.



THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GBBAT tADTANTAGES TOT^■I7'^QA^V^Q bout to make their wills, and desiring to seoure the JT HrvDUJLYD faithful execution of their last wishes. 'T'A *DI7DCr\IVrQ about to marry and make provision by marriage 1U JIJjJaOUI'O contract or settlement. TOl}J■i IDQftIV^Q1 DQftlV^Q contemplating the settling of their estatej or of a L JuJIVM yl 1 O Bum or sums of money by trust deed. TO■D^7T>^J/'YA^Q desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or JTHiJaOUJiD benevolent objects. Tfl rfIDETIPM TDIICTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons 111 rUKtIUN llfUolttg resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, . BAKNB, AFD 00., CHBISTOHTJROH, Or P. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire aM Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING OROFS. THRESING .MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~~J AMESON, AGENT, ABHBUETON. ask vault mmm for BJ AfiA 3 /I\ -^N^s 1 INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A Alt' ' I AA fN Mt y>#k\ lk" rlic blendiii«< is entirely £.:ten- BSL 1 COiO S r£**®§*&\ %dedtobyMr. Ndson himself, WV J^ VW* [ g fM^^k %,whoisaTnsterof great cxperi- -3 ffTMOA^f^^ Wk enca, and has had a special IM TUP mm- /r<ffl?s2stSS£s* w training m tba art." mm inc. g yrjwx^rl^ tjmaeu herald. — % '~ r ~l/Ili* >i_~ ""■" "" "V VT"Jr "tJjif^- ttSCLjL " TM* Pvm deserves the sup- W f\ W^ % \l# ~Bm m _f! i i l ftilj'i'"lr"/^ c V — * — " ~w^ poriljCtll-pUICIMbCIs crfTcc — \J ll V^ Ml '#^ rßß'iSjlSrt >^\ «i as tno article they offer i» MY BtJ r«^^?W??ra^ i\ Ift su P erior *? anything we ■ ff #<C rj»ife*^^J *?\ TOt have?eeninthisColony." . \Jc- v & //iy rTrLT^^iW^l v\ ik l press. \\V^^ B SS m^f essionßl i( Taster and though iJT § ■ i^^St^t \ «l^ PRICES: BY ALL^^^^^^^^^%C2^^2/8 3/- /^Ege^^j»gM^ag?^7>!^gggg^ per 10. PURE BLEH'DED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE LI GTO !, IHRISTDHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EYBRYWHBRBc SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLEKDED TEA.S> NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IN $lb and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and sib abd lOlb TINS- TRY THESE BLEKDs! S.Y THESE BLENDS. i ((CROWN I) f E^I2 J j| ; ™^oifß ([CLUB]] Vper lb. JJ Vper lb. Jl V per lb - J \y™ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USR. ' To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 The JVlonarch of the Harvest Field. * HOKNSBY ™ HORNBBY; I ight-Draught Steel . Sheaf -Binding Harvester. i THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OF ANY PTNDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBY holds the three Largest Prlaea ever cfiered In the Woild. and an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. THB HORNSBY BINDER Jb English In lta Strength, Durability, GoodWork- manablp, and Reliability, and equal to any American m Us ingenloaaneeß, aooaracy of parta, and perfection of finish, combining m one the excellence of all. and avoiding the defect b of eaohi ' : * Befoie Parohasing Farmers should call and inspect the 1888*9 Machine, jaifc land Ing, ex ship " Marlboroogh," from London, and daily expeoted In Aahburton. GioBGE JAMESON, v Agent for the Ashburton- County. 1 , , . " . , " - '■■ ■ >. ' " DRAPERY! DRAPERY ! ! T Clothing! Clothing!! CREAT SALE oTaSSIGMED STOCK. npHB GLASGOW DRAPKRY AND CLOTHING COMPANY L having purchased for Cash the Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18i Id at a Dleoount of 7s 6d m the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sale In the Premises m Bast Street, Ashburton, lately occupied by Mb 80H0EHKBKBO, on and after FRIDAY, the sth October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Oonntry Storekeepers, Hawkers, Hotnlkeepers, and the General Public will find this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purohaolng goodi at about tialf their Usual Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRIOE. The Stock nlll be marked m plain figures, and no Dlecount of any kind allowed. Customers are invited to inspect without being pressed lo buy. Country orders accompanied by remittance will receive special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited. Intending purchasers will therefore please oall early. 13- NOTE — •• The efleot of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade haß been more disastrous than on any other branch of business. . .It has almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Paotory haß taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit ol clothes coßtlng ■ a few months ago 40s will now require 45s to seoure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* Ah ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5s per pair." See Danedin "Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STBEET, ASHBURTOtf. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Msbsbs A. and T. Inglh, Dnnedin,) 10J23 Manager. I The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVST OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR iFiVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STOKES, WEST STREET. WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS MGHT BUT DURABLE M A. O H I N E EVERY FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS r MASSE Y ' SOLID TRUE t-XCBLLBNT f"00N0Ml0AL I H»HT URB I RUSTWOBTHY U NVIED U PFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLE I ESTED L.NDUIUNG L.JNDLES3 L.AUDED BINDER FBIEDLANDER BROS. j 8 ":..... -^ SOLE AGONT6 *0R NJK.



Pubuc Notices. YT'EKY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'E PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arim; It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of most diswsei inoideni to lYopical and Colonial life. It allaye thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishneßßj Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Btation proprietors, flookmasten. and all rending m up-country stations should be provided with it. Aak your merohant to send regular supplies with your otW stores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold \ y all tnedioine vendors. ■_ THB «• RED CROSS M PRESERVING '■» COMPANY, Ch*pel Street, Bouth Yarra, Victoria. /BANNED Tomaioesj equal to American, \J and at same price ; alec Peaohes. Pears, Apricots, of the fioeßt quality, ana m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pioklei, Tomattv Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are .well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 ■ . ! THE '—Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1423, 1424, 14x6 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., .U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, 1 New York City. SOLB MANUFACTURERS ov A LINE Patented American novelties, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. HPHE Novelty Paper Fastener; A foil line •L of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Aatomatic 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 _tposs), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Wincing Knives, witn one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Cetebratedjttadame Louie Haix Grg&per^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 bt ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House, llouses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their tr*de rapidly increase, 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. DR. CHURCHILL'S SjjTTup of HypophOßpbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure ol Consumption, Chronic Congh: and General Debility. ; IT contains two of the principal In* gredionts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, v|e., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churcbill'B Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D», Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Rdi Oastiguonx, P>»«* To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOB THE SEASON, EX " RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. NEW BBESS MATERIALS. New Millinery, &c. ANDBEW (HUL



.V" ■ Public NotlcM fickfbrd & UndriU „ Xake thip opportunity of informing " the public of Aihbnrton and County that their new tuKNrruRE ' WABBHOUSfi AND WOBKBSOp!b (;^ i? - -veaowin lull forking wder, - ; and replete with aCboioe Stock of all HBW GOODS . FOR Bile at lowest possible prices, consisting Ceneral HoijßEßoiS 8 FUBNTTUB^ . and Flttingi. NOTHING iiOn their part will be wanting to induct* ffcetf patrons to support them m their " aewfwmiiet, which *iU be found far ! roore oontenient and roomy than the Old NOCT THB ADDJUKB- TANCBED BTKEET, OPPOSITE ABOADi Sporting. f __ SFBING MEETING. THUBSBAY lifD FBIDAY, NOVEMBER aaND andß3M>. *8W« .PMttMRT-E. G^right. Vlfß-PMSI. . rfiirc Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, B. G. Crisp, f. C. N. Grigg, A. T. R«d, Dr Tweed. Trkasumr— p*vid Thomas Clbrk of Scales— O. Digby. Clbrk of Course— A. Hewson. Handicawkrs »iT. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. Firtt Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. j. Handicap Hurdlk Race, of 35 soys. ,-.:.»■ . nomination, I soy j acceptance, I soy ; The second horse to receive 3 toys out of » .the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6UI highi Two miles*. 2: County Plat* Handicap, of 30 sovsj nomin|Lri«L. * «w»w^ zcCCptaatcer -ton - lhsTnci^Botses ' onlyi ; " One mile and a • i Quarter*,. 1 ' ■ . ■ a. AsHt vxr on'Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomiriatioh. : "l}4 soy; acceptance, I soy - ' The second botse to receive S soys out of. thesttke. One mile and a-aalf aJ Sprxkt Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina. .- tion, JSs \ acceptance, ios. District horses only* Seven furlongs. « Novel Race, of 35 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 Ciub» Catch weights. Three quarters of ft mile* 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys; nomina- tion, 1 9ov ; acceptance, ios. One mile. 7, WILTXR HANDICAP, ol 2$ sovsj nomina- * tion; 15s; acceptance, losi District heimenly. Two miles. SICOND DAY. - ti County Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 30 - 46ovs; nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, ios. The second horse t« receive 3 soys oat of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, . abeut 3ft 6in high. District horses only. Owe mue and a naif; a. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 sovsj nomination, 1 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 ao soys ; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to . receive z soys out of the stake. District • .- horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three mdes. 4. "Welter Handicap, of 35 sow ; nomina« tion, i soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For hones that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, oat. Twe miles. c. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina. - ti«n I soy 1 acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 wvs out of the stoke. Five 'furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance 108 to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run Thef winner to be sold by auction immediately after the tace, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. IRULES AND "REGULATIONS. I The meeting will be held under tbe rules, of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rules _ . Z No entry will be received except on the . conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob« teetiorts arising out of the racing shall be dc oded by the Steward* or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all- points con* ■ected with the canyingout of this programme te lie final. ■ % k district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwynand Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming; meeting, and *wned by a person . who has resided m the said district during the per cent will be deducted from die gross of aUmoneys payable m accordance with this pro«Ainine we the expenses of tht course. !5. All nomination and acceptance fees to » to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race—Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the fi^bv to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme, NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, name % •Mte* dactiption, and performances of horse, jmd 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 dedared en 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 attstebrin the handsof Uie Secretary not .later than 9 p.tn. on Monday, November 19th, ißsß| Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 'tlOitfrofc bn.the evening of the first day's G BISSET, «6«reUrfl (