The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24. ISBB

PRICE— ) Mi FRN-N'Y

VOL VIl.-No 1978



Public Not'.ces. £10,000 GIVEN AW AT TO BUYERS OF * A B TTLB OP BRE DALBANE WHISKY Shij ped by Alex. F-rgnson & Co. Glasgow, Particular* f mn nil Wiae Merchant, Store- kei.pera, Hoiolk^epera aa . Spirit Dalerß. Whol sale Agente— Wm. Eooular & 00. Dnnedin N.Z. 10 7 ■ * BUILDERS, UNDERTAKEBB. *0., Coinar Wnkanui Road and Oass street; (Next Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotorr Havelook street j " JBXHIBITION FREE. MY Stook of Groceries, Ironmongery, China and Glass W»re, Colonial Clothing and Boots, is row replete with good assortments m every Department, at lowest"posslble Prices, TEAS. My Teas are nnsarpawßd for Parity, Strength, and Flavor. I pay pirtloola* attention to Blinding, using nothing bat really fiwt clues Teas. No fancy Tina or Packages to pay for. Strong, well flavored Tea, 2t per lb Extra strong, highly flavored, 2a 6d per lb Extra choice, finest flavor, 8s par lb. \ Coffee ground daily on tbe Premises. Highest Pfloe given for Daity Prodnoe. Pleaae oall aud Inspeot my Extensive Stock. ' ._ ASHBURTON OLOTHIftG MART. BOBEET ALCORN. 500 Wanted TO PURCHASE P. O'COMELL'S TENTS, TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TABPADLINS. NETS, HORSE CLOTHING, HALTERS OILSKIN CLOTHING, • LOIN OLOTBB COACH AND BUGGY APBONS. GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOSE. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For all makes of Maohineß. ■ HAMES, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, SADDLERY, ETO. Save your money and purchase) of the Maker « P. O'COFNELL Al TENT DEPOT Mooro Street, ABhbnrton (Next Royal Hote\) GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on lE^ridajr; _. PRIOS LIST OF ASHBUKTOIS DRUG CO., LTD. Freßhly gronnd Linseed ' Msa), 4d pt lb Pare Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2b per lb Diamond Dyee, 6d per packet Feeding Bottleß, 9d eaoh Teate, 2d ench Otaottc Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an 1b per tin Tmeses, 4s 6d to 15a eaoh Eligglnaon's Rubber Enemas, 4a Sd eaoh Galvanic Batterieß lent to Oaatomers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. 1 As I am prepared to carry oat still i farther the Reductions I made when first taking over the Boaineas, [ now sabmi) < the above Bhort List of Prices as an index to tbe reduced charges I have made Id every Department, especially m Dispeng Ing Pbyaiolanij' Prescriptions. It mast, however, bo borne m mind, that m Drags, and more particularly m Medicines, the Parohaaer must depen almoac entirely on the Integrity of tbe Chemist. I have a business reputation c many years In Aehbarton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even to retain a Ouatomer, by supplying a Drag an inferior quality. Teeth Carefully Extbacted, 2a 6d- Childken, lsi An A.aa!atant resides on the Premise! and Medicines urgently needed may b obtained at any hoar, Ashtarton Drug Company, Li J. M. OAMJBRIDQB, Manager, "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highost Beputatio- m tie Colonies. .•.oflonnced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition; . For substantial wear they are the BEST? rN WEE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never nue any othejr Sf and. Oar Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For fjoys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genuite uiiloeb branded on thoUola = . •— - ~[*s?*i \ And every pair is absolutely Warranted to givo Good Wear. Sold by thejleading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zeaknd, and Wholesale by LIGHTBARD, ALLAN ft CO. CHRiSTCHURCH.



I lvi ie otices TTOPE FOB TQ E D.X n F — Nlchoia-n.' _I_JL Improved Paunt Ariifio 1 *! Bar Drams. The <>niy euro, easy, and nr.aeeff device naod to pirmfinontl? restore hearing Recommended by Boieotifio men of Europe nnd America. Write for free illafjtr'*tt»d description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ABHBDRTON "GUARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY, MR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dcmedln, has been appointed oqr Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe contraot advertise* | mentis, FOB the Blood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities from whatever causes arising For pcrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls each by ohemiats and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors ; The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBTJKTOtf Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd, SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbbenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson 0. J. Haupeh H. Fbikdlandeb A. Habbison John Obh D. H. Bbown, rnHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at oall five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY nn^MPE RANGE TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Uega to inform her friends and the Public generally that ahe hos purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully Boliolta p. chore of their uupport. Tft e. Hotel Is tim largest and most com- modioua of its kind m Danodioj «uJ uau oSer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the now proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every olviHty and aooommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress vrlU be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B.— .Refreshments csa be obtained m the shape of Tea, Ooffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Gaests wiahlng to go away by early train can depend on being called ,In ample time, if they will only make their wishes known* 4 156 H. &E. Craigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED j TO : COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, ITAKCEED STEEET. ! —ALSO— That they have now In Stock a Large 1 and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, OOATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, • STYLE AND FIT All THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JI6H SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' Sohooi, — Mr J. B. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Giri-s' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bnry College, Ohitßtohuroh ; Miss GBUBB, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both have the oppoitanity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- oatlon. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may bo modified to meet special oases, if m the Intoreat of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. Tho year is divided into thp torms. All fees are payable m advatto. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s ! Music (extra) £t Is Fee or attending musio (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is i A term's notloo required before the removal of a pupil. ' Foe fatthej details apply to tho Head- §it«.



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4S> NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N $ib and Ira PACKETS, 2m FANCY CANISTERS and slb and lOlb TINS, TEY THESE BLEND& TEY THESE BLENDS. ((CROWN )i f EAGLE )| ((**miso J (( C LUB )] \VerIKJ/ Vperlb.^T \\P c*e * lh - JJ \\. per lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OBR AND CO., . EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 0 102 THE HORNBBY REAPER STIJLL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and ' September last the following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABBEY. DEEBING. MoCOBMICK". OBBORNE, HOWARD, and BUUKEYE MACHINES. AT OOROWA HORNSBY FIRST PR7ZB MURTON HOKNSbY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornuby reoommended Farmers are inrltod to oall and inspect the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEOo JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND. RAKAIA. " DRAPERY! DR&PERY!! Clothing" Clothing!! i GREAT SALE OFJSSICNED STOCK. mBE GLASGOW DRAPEKY AND CLOTHING COMPANY !_ having purchased for Cash (ho Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18s Id at a Discount of 7b 6d m the £, beg to annonoce that they will offer the entire lot for sale m the Premises m East Street, Ashburton, lately, occupied by Mb Sohoeneberg, on and after FRIDAY, the sth October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Bawkors, Hotelkeepers, and the General Publlo will fiad this a opportunity not likely to ooour again of purohaßlng goods at aboal Half their Uaaal Valao. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain Scares, and no Discount of any kind allowed. Customers are invited to lnßpoct without being . pressed (o bay. Country orders accompanied by remittance will reoeive special attention. In some line 3 the quantities are limited. Intending purohaßein will therefore please oall early, 1^ NOTE. — ♦• The effect 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 Paotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit of clothes costing a few months ago 40s will now require 45s to sooure them. , . The New 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," Septomber 25th, 1888. • The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STEEET, ASHBURTON. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of MEBBBB A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin,) 10J23 Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE "VICTOR ItFeYERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FAEMERS. 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 MACH I N E EVERT FAEMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY • QOLID -T-ROE pXOELLENT I- CONOMIUAL | DGHT ÜBB I HU6TWORTHY H NVIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED UIMPLE I EBTED . L.NDUBING: L.NDLESB L.AUDED BINDER FRIEDLANDER BBOS. { j solb; agents for n,s



THE Undesigned have Trust Funds for Jnveßsment upon first olasß free- hold securities at loweßt current rates of interest In sums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIP, 77 Solicitors. Burnett 81. John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAJI, AM) HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the buslnoßS o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into thoeo commodious premises lately ocou- pied by him lv Bnrnott Street, bega moat i stnoerely to thank his ouatomera for past support, and solicits a continuance of the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best atook of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to bualness, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 71120 Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gune, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowerß, Pumpß, etc. BICYCLES and TRIOYCLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BIOYOLEB FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposita Central Hotel, Wakanui Road Trees. Trees. Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank numerous Friends and Oaatomora their past favors, and calls their i -333 attention to his extensive stook of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of »U sorta. N.B. —Planting done by oontract, nJ all Trees supplied and planted by mo vil\\ be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order i by the week or by the year. 40,000 Oup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnus Insignia. All orders by post, or left with Mb i 11. G. Fdowbr, Confectioner, East Street, shall receive my prompt Attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY 103 Allenton, Aehburtoo.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW 'ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADANTAGEB TOT}I7DO^\MO ftboatto make their wllla, and deairlng to secure the rHiXVOUIN O faithful exeoutlon of their last wishes. I? T5 Q rMVF Q about to marry and make provloloa by marriage JT I-J A DUrND oontraot or settlement. TOPI^ 1 1I)O^1V^Q contemplating the settllDg of their estate, o* of ft jl XjXvOUll O cum or earns of money by traat deed. TOT)^?^3C^\lV^C desirou* of oooetitutlng truota for charitable or jTjLiI\DUINO benevolent objeots. Tfl CfIDITIDM TiiIIOTCCO holding moneys In trnat for persona I U rUntlUll I nUQ I ttO reeijent In this colony All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRJSTCHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. f ■ New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 185£. i CAPITAL ONE MILLION. ! THE PBEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FJBE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiiRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. Bl f^\ Jv /t\ %N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AAlf 'I j*js(sl Sf &Jwk\ " The blendiiifc is entirely alten- VVM I y^Vy S m^L^\\ % ded to by Mr. Nelson lumself, -*- B Bfo^SSh. whoiscTastcrofcre.it export- IB wi enco, and li.-is had a special IN THE ff /t^^--Of\ % training in.tho ;irt." \/k m ■• ■■ \ • rf"^ : mm t TttfnF T! rß'lV 1 ' • » " 'n'ii ;irn deserves the sup- WMf 4^ v*% \ \ 1 B m ggHroib'yv^-.' \ «. pott r.i'all purchasers ofToa .r-\J },{_V*-**-# VL fxsEs&^x7t\ la <> s lho article they oiler h W /^MffiffeSi-'^V % superior to anjithine wo Sf gig I flSp™armgS*J f have seen m this Colony." k\ \J^ M i& rWT^W«i v\ % - press. • Q\\l^ ffl #^? t^ti^BlS^*- «^ " Mr- Nelson is a pro- . \\>4V* Aff m*J ' j^ n^'TS_vs4, ' < s\& fessioiuu Taster and though ig^J* ICES* BY ALL J|&^^ 3/- PORE BLKNDED TEAS. ■AUCXLIiND, WE LIGTIM, iHRISTDHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASKBURTON BY E If. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Sgg^ Chriutchuroh \*<\ -r -r- Road " THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social. Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatio paper, to be published every FHIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Plaoe, Rueeell Street, Melbourne. GLASGOW DRAPERS and CLOTHING OOMP ANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds ASHBUBTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. Rn "QEAN begß to Inform bio , J3 # J3 friends and the public generally that In conßequence of the great Increase In the price of Coal, he has secured a consignment of the oelebrated Kaltan- gaU Coal, oheaper, oleaner, »nd far superior to Newcastle Coal. Also In Stook — Mount Somera, Malvern, Went- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Ralte, Stakes, Strainers, etc., eta, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohlokwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, West Street. BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS!! j. MoTsoisr, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when ho will offor to tho public his choice stock of beet Knglieh 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, NEATNifiSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he 1« a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly executed. tanoreFstbbet, Next the CLUB, Aehbuiton, I 9*lo



Public Notices. "YTERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise; It is the cure 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 troubles. Station proprietors, flookmasters, and all residing m up-country stations shonld 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 CBOS3" PBESERVIN3 COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria. /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \j and at Bame 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, lato of California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE —Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of a LINE or Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HE Novelty Paper Fastenen A full line A 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.) SheW Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two,; and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension . Ring Staple* for hanging up show aart^ t «(c. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Csru»w*r, 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 Iree on application. Goods can be ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses 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 VIJALITY. DB. CHUBOHILI/S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the f aoulty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT oontainß two of the principal In- gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, via., Photphoru9 and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup of HYPOPHOBPHITEB la real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D* k Churohill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Ex "Bimutaka." THE NEWEST STYLES AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN PRINTS. PRINTS. PRISTS. First Shipment NOW ON VIEW NOW ON VIEW Inspection Invited. Mitchell & Turner TANCRED STREET ASHBURTON,



Pickford & Undrill Take tWi opportunity of inf orming the publio of Aahburton and County that their new FURNITURE WABEHOUSfI AND WOBKBHOPB - art now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Stock of all NEW GOODS FOR . . • < • * Bale at lowest possible prices, conatiting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNTTUB? and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to Bupporfc them m their new premises, which will be found far more oonrenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Sot* tm Addbbbs— • TANCBED BTKEET, OPPOSITE! AROADF; Sporting. ABHBDRTOH JACINC CLUB. SPBING MEETING. THUBSDAY AND FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd and 23RD, 1888. PWtSIDXNT— B. , G. Wright. VICE-PRBSl- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shir^ Hugo Friedlander, W, Lyttelton, B. G. Crisp, J. G N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clxrr of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Course— A. Hewson. Handicappkks «— T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. programmFof events. First Day. I. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, l soy ; TUft second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high* Two miles, si County Plats Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. gi Ashrurton Cup Handicap, of 55 sovs; nomination, i#*-sov; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 sovb out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. SPMNT HANDICAP, of 2$ SOVB J nomina- ; tion, 15s J acceptance, ios» District horses only* Seven furlongs. t. NoVel Rack, of 25 soys» Entrance 10s, to "be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run. The winner to be- sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights. Three . quarters of a mile! 6. Sprino Handicap, of 30 soys; nomina- tion, 1 soy j «coeptance 10s. One mile. f. Welter Handicap, 0! 25 sov^ nomina- tion, 159; acceptance, ies. w District horses enly. Two miles. BECOND DAY. ti County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 Vgovs; nomination,-- I soy; acceptance, 3os. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, . ; abeut ift 6m high, . District horses only. /One mue and a half, j, 3fcACiN« Club Handicap, of 45 soys; - nomination^' I soy ; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of 'the stake. One mUe and a quarter. 3, Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of 20 soys ; nomination, 10s ; ; acceptance,- ios. The second horse to recevv* a soys out of the stake. District horses only. "Weight not less than 101U I Full-and-go. Three miles. 4. "Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 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 »S soys on the flat. \ Minimum weight, 9st. Two miles. C Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- 1 tion I soy ;. acceptance ios. The second \ ■ horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake, j Five furlongs. 6» Disposal Stakes, of 30 sovsj entrance lOs to*be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sow by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stene. Three quarters of a mile. (RULES AND REGULATIONS. t The meeting will be held under fte rules J of racing, and the Ashburton Racing Club 2 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- j nectedwith the carrying «ut of this programme lie be final. 3 A (district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district -between the rivets Selwyn and Opihi, from ■August 20th; 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person Who has resided m the said district during the game period. 4 Five' per Cent will be deducted from the gross of alf moneys payable m accordance with Cnis progrAmme ior the expenses of the course. (. All nomination and acceptance fees to SO to the funds of the Club. d. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the S&ftUfoe&m ova Referee. • 7* The^ Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro- gnusmOt NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee, na*tu, are, 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, iBB8 t 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* Acctptances for the first day's handicaps stast be m the haads of the Secretary not later Quu) Q P'tn.on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 1 0 o'clocknlthc evening of the first day's G BISSBT, Secretary