The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-N01972

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 17. ISBB

PRlOlii- »NX PHNNY



Public Notices. REMOVAL MBS O mIMMO begs to announce kJ>. A to her Patrons and the Publlo generally, that she has removed to those more commodious premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardinghoose, Cameron Street, and trusts to merit a fata share of publlo patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable House. All cooking done In his usual good style by M* S. Timmo. 7*lll A.SHBUBTON OOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ |) BAN begs to Inform his ' O« -D friends and the publlo generally that m consequence of the great lnorease m the prtoa of Ooal, he has scoured a consign ment of the celebrated Kaitan- gata Ooal, cheaper, cleaner, and fas superior to Newcastle Ooal. Also In Stock — Mount Somers, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Ooal. Firewood, Post and Balls, Stakes, Strainers, ec, fto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohiokwheat, etc R. S. BEAN, '; West Street, HpHE Undersigned have Trust Funds I for InveeHtueut upon first olass free- hold securities at lowest current ra f os. of interest m sums varying from £60 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIB, 77 Solicitors, Burnett Bt, BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS 1 1 JMOISQN, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his flrßt CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MoNTB only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of . beßt 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, NEATNJSSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m this line; Bepairs neatly exeouted. tangrelTstiieet, ' Next the : CLUB; Aehburton. ■ : '- ;'- : ,"'■ ] - ■•'■ *..■■*■ 9*lo PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTOIS DRUG CO., Ld. Freshly- ground Linseed Meal, 4d per lb Pure Newfoundland Ood Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2a per lb Diamond Dyes, 6d per packet Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each Caustic Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is per tin . Tmeses, 4a 6d to 15s eaoh Higginaon's Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d eaoh Galvanlo Batteries lent to Customers frea of charge. Patent Medlolnes at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to oarry out still further the Reductions I made when first | taking over 1 the Business, ( now subml) the above short List of Prices as an index to the reduced charges I have made Id every Department, especially m Dispenv I Ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne In mind that In Drugs, and more particularly In Medlolnes, the Purchaser mnst depen almosG entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation c many years m Ashburton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even to retain a Caetomer, by supplying a Drug an inferior quality. Teeth Cabefplly Exthaotrd, 2" 6d. Children, Id. An Assistant rosiriee on the Premise and Medicines urgently needed may h obtained at any hour. Ashburton Drug Company, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, - , Manager, H,J. WOOD & Co BTATIONEBS' HALL, ifriedlander's Buildings Ashburton, BOOKS, Commercial and Pen Stationery, Account Books, &w» HEW BOOKS BY EVBKTJSt MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, a Acoordeon\ Ooncertlnas, Violins, Banjoß, &0., &o. New Songs and Muolo of every description \ A large quantity of Music (Sheet an Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Photr* and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purse Card Oases, Pooket Books, Photo Fram and every description of Fancy Stationer Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papa In any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured rol our Chrlstchurch Establishment, the to of which Is one of the Largest and Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. A special Discount allowed to L'br and School Committees) H. J. WOOD & C« | STATIONERS 1 HALL, I ASHBUBTON,



Public Notices. TT OPE FOR TH EDE A F —Nicholson' fj Improved Patent Artifiolml Ear Drams. The only sure, easy, and unseen device Dsed to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by eolentifio men of Europe and America. Write for free Illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENCY |\TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr Agent ao^ will be able to arrange termß with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. FOB the Blood istheLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine peodors everywhere tfole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED. oTpITAL, £11,000 DIEEOTORB: G. H. Gebbnwood, Chairman. Gao. Jamesoh O. J. Hakpek H. Fbjkdlander A. Habbibon John Obb 1). H. Bbowh, mHE Directors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTYMAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPPANOE TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILE - - Propbibtbess, Begs to inform her friends and the Public generally that Bhe has purchased the above Hotol, and respectfully solicits a share of their Bupport. . The Hotel Is the largest and most oom- nibdlbus of lla kind In Dunedin, and can- offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated sluce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion,' and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every eatiafactioo. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guesta wlahing to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wishes known*' 4 166 < H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT AIL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASfIBURTON Jffiffl SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School.— Me J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A. , University College, London . Girls' School. — Miss Satjthdebs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlatohurch ; Miss GBT7BB, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both lexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Second&iy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet Bpeclal caaeß, if m the interest of the Pupils such a plan 1b judged advis- able. The year Is divided Into thr terms. All fees are payable In adva&oe. 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 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. a For fmrtheu details apply to the Head-



I W. GP.FGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE^IS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jib and lib PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and slb and IGlb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. I EAGLE I [(zMißmoHti (CLUB \perlb. Jj \V^lh. )J \\ per lb.^// ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OER AND CO, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 The Monarch ot the Harvest Field. HOEISTSBT^E HORNSBY light-Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND;THE|LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OF 4 ANT PTNDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBYJjhoIdB the T threeSlLargeßt Prlaea ever offered^fn the World, Bnd an unequalled xeoord of Ooloiilai Honota. THE HORNSBY BINDER is Englinh In its Strength, Durability, GoodJWotk- manship, «nd Reliability, aDd equal to any Amerioan m lta Jngenionsnees, aoonracy of parts, and perfeotlco of finish, combining In one the excellence of all, and avoiding the defeotß of eaoh. Befote Parchailng Farmers Bhould call and Inapeot the 1888-9 Machine, just land Ing, ex uhlp/'Marlboroagh," from London, and daily expected m ABhburton. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent for the Aahburton County. " DRAPERY! DRAPERY!! " Clothing*! Clothing ! ! GREAT SALE oFaSSICNED STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purshaaed for Cash the Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18a Id at a Discount of 7a 6d m the £, beg to announoe that they will offer the entire lot for eale m , the Premisea m East Street, Aehburton, lately occupied by Mb Sohoenebbro, on and after FRIDAY, the sth Ootober. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Hawkero, Hotelkeepero, aud the General Public will fiad this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing goods at about Half their Usual Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of aDy kind allowed. Customers are invited to inspect without being pressed to buy. Country orders accompanied by remittance will receive special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited. Intending purchasers will therefore pleaee call early, I^* NOTE.— ** The effeot of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disastrous than on any other branch of business. , .It hai almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Factory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit of clothes costing & few months ago 40s will now require 45s to secure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanoed fully 5s per pair." See Dunedin " Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAbT STREET, ASHBURTON. J. G; MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messbs A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin,) 10J23 Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR ItFeVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. I THIS WONDERFUL EEAPER AND BINDER r IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET. WE, INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG! THIS SMALL BUT GREAT i THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MACHINE EVBKI FARMER SHOULD (JO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID TROE l-XOBLLENT i-OONOMIUAL i IQHT UEB I BUST WORTHY I- X VIED U FFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLE ", I EBTED UNDUJBINQI L.INDLES9 UAUDBD BINDERi FRIEDLANDER BROS.' ■ . .... I SOLE AGENTS FOR N,Z, j -.■_.■ \ ■ • ■ ■ ■• • . _



t . — ■ ■— ■ 1 GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, Tre- mendous Bargains. bakebTlSos BUILDERB, UNDERTAKERS, Ao.j Corner Wakanui Boad asd Oass stieet, (Nhxt Obntral Hotbl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factor t Havelock street 1 " Zealandia" Boqts HAVE the Highest Beputatio* m the Colonies. .m, flounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition* For substantial wear they are the BEST TN THE WOULD. Buy a pair 0 "ZEALANDIAS" and you will nevei use any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." Foi Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines, foi Hard Wear. [ None are Genui\o unless branded 01 the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warrantee to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers ant Country Stores througnout New ZeaUnd and Wholesale by ' LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO, CHRISTCHURCH.



Read 11 THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- oal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne. ___ Charles Ray, MECHANICAL EBTGINEEK, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRIOYCLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering In all its Branches. Opposite Centbjll Hoi el, Wakanui Road Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKERS, VALUATORS, BTOOK-TAKERS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Christchurch, ARE prepared to negotiate Loans on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Produce. Liem on growing Crops at currept rated, , For large amounts special arraDgements can be made. All business Btriotly confidential. WAUCHOP & CO. Trees, Trees. Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank nla numerous Friends and Customers for their past favorß, and calls their Bpeclal , attention to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done. by contraot, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Treeß pruned and gardens kept In order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Cup- Maorocarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnuu Insignls. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Floweb, Confectioner, East Street, • shall reoelve my prompt attention. I James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY} 192 AUontoo, Aibbutton.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND O]ETrrER,S GREAT ADANTAGEB TOI^I7DQfMVTQ about to make their wills, and deeirlng to aeoare the rJL AOUIN O faithful execution of their last wlsbop. TTI T^ITPQr^TVFQ about to marry and make provision by marriage IU 1 JuJAOUINm contract or Bettlement. HPA TDXfTDCniVFQ oontemplfttlng the settllaß of their eatate, or of ft IU IT JuXyOvXi O turn or Bams of moaey by trust deed. TOTi^7lDC^\lVfC desiroua of ooratitutlng trusts for oharitable o» JrJjJt\OUINO benevolent objeota Tfl rfIDCIOHI TjNOTCCO holding moneys la trust for persons IU rUnLIuN I nUO I ttu reuiient m this colony All such should obtain detailed information from the PXTBLIO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRIBTOHUROH, Or D. M. ROHS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 186 J. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAQ, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRES AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBURTOH. liSIC YOUR ®i@GEH FOR (i) 1 rs\ 3 itiK \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE |^A(St 1 n^S & £& B S/Kk\ . " The blendin," is entirely s.:ten- I IBbL I WCWM M ««^f?P^l % d e d t0 by Mr. Nelson himself, ■ JL^VMV JL YV¥¥ & jS^S % who tea Taster of great oxpori- d& aiM££rE\\ wi enc ?' anii . lias h:id a special ■ INI THF- IfM '/r^W^2^y|k Tgk training m the nrt." y \A *— . <"V X § l*mfroTisn \ " "^-'^ fjirm deserves the sup- Ylf r\ 15 \ VJ B M V m. portcfall purchasers of Tea w\J KU^f /o nppftA % the article they offer is ifir S 8 i-SrSTFtfe'Tfef^. su l )enor t0 anything we Sf /* olP^™^D%\ % have seen m this Colony." k\ \-£* ffl i& niSSftl^ v\ % PRESS. 1 \^^ X & i$ n^Sv4;CT v\ % fcssional Taster and U> M /<</ T^lWJFM't^- \k Blender." THOUGH MS ff * \ m PRICES' BY ALL 3/- rUKlli 151il!illi/i!il/ liliAbi AUGKUND.WS II GTOrJ, LHRIS73HURCH, DUNEDIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE/ SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIO 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, Feveriehnesß, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and t iver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmastera, and all residing m up-country stations übould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to Bend regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it Is invaluable to all . Hold I y all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /"^ ANNED Tomatoes, eqnal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and !in heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George Jameß Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better thin any im- ported, 5 213 THE '—Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1432, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Fa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of a LINE OF Patented American novelties, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastened A full line of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocls), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staplei for hanging up show cards; etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc^ All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue tree on application. Goods can bt ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly inciease, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondent* here. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredtonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* sidered deficient m the above compleints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly' recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m casei of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dk. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by 1 Swan, Chemist, ' Rob Oabtiglionb, P**tß To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, EX " RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOYELTIE& NEW DEESS MATEEIALS. New Millinery, &c, ANDEEW :-088.



- Public Notice 3 Pickford & Undrill Take thii opportunity of informing . the public of Aanburton and County that their new FURNITURE JTAREHOUSE AUD WOBKBBOPS arc now m full working order, and replete, with a Choice fitook of all -'■■ . NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting -i of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBF 7 * and Fittings. NOTHING On their, part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premiaee, which will be found far snore', convenient and roomy than the Old  Shop. ''■••• , Note th« Addmss— TANCBED STEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE Bwrt8 w rt - Sporting. ABHBURTOU JRAGINC CIDB. SPEINGr MEETING. TffUBSDAY AND FEIDAY, NOVEMBER aaND and 33RD, 1888. Prjkidxnt— E. G. Wright. Vice-Prksi- denf— John Grigg. Judge — Mat»hew Stitt Stewards— C. Wi Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, T.C» N. Grigg, A.J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Cum op Scaixs— O. Digby. Glxrk of Coubse — A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. programmFof events. First Day. 1.. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf . nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake i Over eight flights of hurdles, " about 3ft 6in high* Two miles, s: ;County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; ' ' nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a . quarter.. , ai r AsHBujLT on Cuf Handicap, of 55 soys ; .>rr n- nomination, ij£ soy; acceptince, I soy ; The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 2$ soys ; nomina- tion, »ss» acceptance, ios* District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. 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 Club* Catch weights. Three - quarters of a milel & Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. 7 t " Welter. Handicap, or 35 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ies.: District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. fl County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; l nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ids. The second horse to receive 3 soys "out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about "3ft €m high. District horses only. One aute and a half. t» Bacino Club Handicap, of 45 soys j :. nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, I soy. " ' , The 'second horse to receive 5 soys out of ; -'■ the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3,'Hanwcap District Time Trot, (m 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»arid-go. Three miles. 4. Wbltee. Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- r .-..; ?tioo, I soy; acceptance, I 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, 9,st. Two miles, r trFLYiNG. Handicap, 0f 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. T ,Five furlongs. . > 'Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance iqs to be made to the Secretary after the I Flying Handicap is run The winner to -, beioM by auction immediately after the racei the i whole of tbe proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight ITstone. Three quarters of a mile. |RULES AND REGULATIONS. I The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rules '; ' ' r 3No entry will be received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided liy 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 has 1 been commonly resident m the district ' between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from .; August 30th, 1888, and up to the date of the , f^r{ncoming meeting, and owned by a person "who has .resided m the said district during the J fame period. -- 4 Five pier cent will be deducted from the gross of ill 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. S: vi*.'s, Race— Horses must trot to the Satisfaction of* Referee. ; ,7, The, Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro- ."/gramme/ INOMINATIONS. . All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, O£e t desctiptioflt and performances of horse, »nd colors of the rider must be m the hand; '" l of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. 01 'Saturday, November 3rd, 1888, WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wi be declared on or about November 14th Weights for the second day's handicaps wil be declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of thi r first day's racing. lACCEPTANCESi Acceptances for the first day's handicap imist be m tbe hands of the Secretary not late Hum a p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888 Acceptances for the second day's handicap 10 e'dockh.the evenings of the first day's G BISSET, : 3ng . Stcrdwy 1 ' "* :'■• •■;■.;