The Ashuburton Guardian.

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VOL VIl.-No 1988

ASHBURTON, MQNDA"S\ NOVEMBER 5, LSBB



Public JNptices. baio3e7~bsos BUILDERS, T7NDEBTAKERB, 4c, Gonwr Wakanni Boad and Oass street; (^lext Central Hotbi*) : Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faofotr ilavelock- Btreet 1 500 WAI^EDx TO PURCHASE P. O'CONHELL'S TESTS TENTS.' TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS, NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTERS T OII9KI N CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGT ARSONS, GARDEN AND DELIYEBY HOfcE. BUTTERS, APRONS~~AND ELEYATOBB For all makes of Machines, ~ HAMES, PLOUGH AND LEADING - CHAINS, 8 1DDLEBT, Etc, : v r Sava your money and purchase of the Maker P. O'COFOTLI' Al TENT DEPOT Moora Street, Ashbarton (Next Royal Hote'.) Wbqu Zander/ TOBACCONIST, FISHING TACKLE AND FANCY GOOD3|IMI'pRIOM J ' l :\ AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, • HAS much pleasure In announcing that He has to arrive, ex "Aorangi, ' a Grand Assortment of Fancy Goods of. every description, and as he must make- room for these be has* RE r MABKSD all the Stock, and every Item la now obtain- able at a very considerable Discount. Special Arrangements made to Clubs. _ Large Stock of Ftohitig Tackle, fnoludlng everything requisite fo? the Sport. ■ Cricketing, Lawn TeDnia, and Football Materials. Meerschaum Plpea and To- bacconists Goodß In Variety* The Hair Drenulng Department la now m charge of a firat-olaßa Tonaorial Artist, and to meet the times the charge for hale catting Is reduoed to a nimble Sixpence. Ladlea Hair worked up on the Premises at shortest notice. Wigs on hire. : Note the Address— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Aahburtop. PRICE LIST OF ASHBUHTON DRUG CO., Ld, Freshly ground Linseed Meal, 4d p°r lb Pare Newfoandlaod Cod Liver Oil, 3s 4 per pint Glycerine. 2a per lb . )iamond Dyes, 6d per packet ! Feeding Bottles, 9d each Teats, 2d each Oaußtio Soda, for making Soap, B<3, an 1b pec tin Tmeses, 4:i 6d to 15a each Higginaon's Rubber Enemas, 4a 6d e»oh Galvanio Batterleß lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to oarry out still farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Business, I now aubml the above short List of Prices as an indei to the reduced charges I have made 1 . ■ every Department, eßpeoially In Dispenfr ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne m mind that m Drugs, and more particularly la Medicines, the Purchaser must depeu almoßc entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I h&ve a business repucatlon c many years m Ashbarton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even t retain a Customer, by supplying a Drag an inferior quality. Teeth Carefolxy Extracted, 2s 6d- Children, la; An Assistant resides on the Premise, and Medicines urgently needed may h obtained at any hour. Ashtarton Drag Company, .£. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, JM»na£er, "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatiov m the Coloniea. . t.cdounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wew: they are the BEST [N THE WOULD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIA&" and you will never aso any other Brand, Our Patented •« PARAGON 800T 1 and •" INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For floya and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genune unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by threading Boot Dealerß and Country Stores througnout New Zealand md Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, iILJI & C CHRISTCHURCH



Public Notices. TTOPB FOE THE DEAF.— Nicholson' XX Improved Patent Artificial Eai Drams. The oDly Bare, easy, and uneoer devloe osed to permanently reßtori hearing. Recommended by ee'eatlfu men of Earope end America. Write foi free illustrated description book to J. H Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. • ; ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN.'! s DUNEDIN AGENCY. A-TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed oat Agent »d«3, will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertlse- menta. FOR the Blood is the Life— 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 lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors: The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE A&HBTJRTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd, SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbbbnwood, Chairman, : .. Geo, Jameson 0. J. Haupeb H. FBIRDIiANDEB A. HABBISON < John Oeb D. H. Bbown, jfinPE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months. Bevon per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. T WENT? MAN, , Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mKMPE RANGE TTOTEL| (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pbopbibtbess. Begs to inform her friends and the Fablio generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and' most cora- xnodibua of ita kind m Danedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS \ Will find every civility and acoommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress wIU be to give her patrons every eatißfaction. N.B.— Refreshments can be obtained (v the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Goests wiahlng to go a way by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if tbav will only make their wishes known* 4 156 H. &B. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED, TO COLEMAU'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET, —ALSO—' That they have now m Stook a Largt and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c.» suitable for the pteßenl Season, STYLE AND PIT AIX THAT OAN BB DESIBED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTOH JjHGH SCHOOL, ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School,— -Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A. , University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohnroh ; Misa Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Inßtltntion pupils of both lexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The s objects of Study are those usually iaught at Seoondavy Schools; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special cases, if In the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able, The year 1b divided into thr. terms. All fees are payable In advaLte. per term PapJlH under 12 years of age ... £2 2b  over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Music (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is 1A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For further details apply to the Head- Mter.



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N $lb and lib PACKETS, 2ib FANCY CANISTERS and slb and lOlb TINS, TRY THESE BLEND& TRY THESE BLENDS. ©ff EAGLE j| fc^ill (( C IUB ]] \per lb. JJ \P c*e * lb. 7f \\per -IW/f ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To bo obtained from JOHN OB.R AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 The Glasgow Drapery and ClotWng Company's SALE Of ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUBS. FOR the nextTliJN" DAYS we hare decided to offer the BALANCE of our STOCK of OLOTEISIG, DBESS, GOODS, CALICOS, SBEETINQS, TOWELS, BLANKETS^-^ , L? QUILTS, «*, at LESS THAN: ENGLISH COST. Intending Parchosera ai;e invited to exomine the Stock without being pressed to buy. '..".'-' ■ ■ ; ■ • '- , The Shop w in EAST STBEET, next Patching's, the. : Sailmaker. - , . . ' ■• , ' Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. : • J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Laleof Messrs A. and T, Ingms), . Manager, THE HORKSBY REAPER STII.L VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGfIT-DBAUGHT STEEL SHE AF-BINDINfI HARYESTEE When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY. DEERING, MoGORMIOK, OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRTZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PR'ZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIUST PRIZE 3 WIDDESBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered, Hornsby recommended Farmers are invited to call and inepocb the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO, JAMESON'S STOBES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACITJBEBS. THE "VICTOR IF"EVERY CONGEST. THE MOST SUBSTAOTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS, ! THIS WONDERFUL . REAPER AND BIJSTDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG^ THIS SMALL BOT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE ! M A. CHI N B ' EVERI FARMER SHOULD GO AND BEE THIS MABSEY Vubb Trustworthy I- n vied |-ffioient I iked OIMPLB I BSTED LnDUBJNG: UmDLESS |_AUDED i BINDER FRIEDLANDER BEOS. SOLI! AQBNT3 FOR ST;«Z



Bead " THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by tho Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Bnssell Street, Melbourne, GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds WE HAVE FOR SALE— One ten horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete* all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BEOS. 10t48 ASHBUBTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ ■QEAN begs to inform his • k3« J3- friends and the publlo generally that In consequence of the great Increase In the prioe of Goal, he has scoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Co»l, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Coal* Also In Stock — kount Somers, Malvern, Went- port, and Newo»atle Co»l. Firewood, Post and Balls, Stakes, Strainers, eto., eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, faftff Ohtokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, «$ West Stteet.S BARGAINS! BARGAINS J.MOfsON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MoNTB only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of beat 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, NEATNESS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he 1« a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly execrated. TANCREITsTREET, Next the CLTTB Asbbutton,



PHOTOGRAPHERS, /c^^ 218 High Street, v^^sy r Chrlstchuroh John Banger, SADDLE, COLLA.R, AfcD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ibeland, and removed into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by him m Burnett Street, begs mcmt sincerely to thank his customers for past suppor 1 .and solicits a continuance of the same which he will strive to deserve by keeping the beßt Btock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, oomblned with good workraanuhip and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7*120 Charles Ray, MECHAI?ICA.L ENGINEEE, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maobines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRIUYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches* Opposite Obntbal Hotel, Wakanni Road Trees. Trees. Trees fTIHE Undersigned begs to thank X numerous Friends and Customers their past favors, and calls their a c attention to his extensive stock of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done by contract, nJ all Trees supplied and planted by me will be naranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Oup- Macrocarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnus Insignis. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flotvbb, Confectioner, East Street, shall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY 192 Allonton, Aehbur ton.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADAWTA<GEB TOT^'^f'QQ/^'M'Q abont to make their wills, and desiring to seoare the A jUIADUIX O faithful execution of their last wishes. "DO Cllti Q abont to marry and make provision by marriage JrJjJtvOUllO oontraot or eettlement. rp/% T^Tj'UCif^lVFCi contemplating the settling of their eatate, or of a- X\J JL XjJaJjUli O sum or earns of money by traafc deed. . , HPA "n"I7 I T>C!r\TVf C dealroua of constituting trusts for* oharltatU 0* 1U JrJuX\DUINO benevolent objeots. TH rnDnnil TDIIOTEXG holding moneys In trnßt for persons 111 lUlltluH InUulLtu rod lent In thla colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEES. Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., OHRISTOHUBOH, Or D. M, BOSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company . Established ... »>. ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PEEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, HOSJED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIEB AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. Bl tT\ I /^i \N.Z.INDITSTEIAt GAZETTE A^T I A^ 3 sJ§t\ " The blending is entirely a.ten HSL I KCLh S r***^* 2 *^! X» dcd to by Mr. Nelson himself. VW J^_ tWt S /raj^W % who is a Taster of great experi- & #LOSU?SIfT\ Wk ence, and lias had a special IM Tup Ms *s«a^SJE23g^& ' '©l training m ths art." \A+ B m " Tlila firm deserves the s«p- w\f f\ |% 1 \1 B B \ «i portfifallpurchasersofTcß \J ri \**** g& ff yf&MU^K^t *\\ Wk. as tho article they offer is **r *%.**- ja a & LS&^MJfoX \a superior to anything wo MF /* CISW M .\V^- # /# ™S®Bi %. PRESS. OViYV §& ffG rTlLlt4T%!iSs~r y.%. Taster and THOUGH M^j\ eg^^ i^^^^\J\ PRICES: PURE BLENDER TEAS? AUCKLAND, WE : LI GTON, CHRISTOHURCH, DUNEDIN, j AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBTJETON BY EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. "YTEKY little medicine of any other kind , V required if LAMPLOUGH'S 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, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it is invaluable to all. Bold I y all medicine vendors. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faoulty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredbmts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, | dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHUSPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Musoular and Nervous Exhaustion hpe acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rob Cabtiglionb, P>*»« "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Bent assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aehbarton District. Belcg direofc Importers we are enabled to effer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets »t the lowest possible Prloes. Great Attention given to Qaality and Fit, and oar Patrons may rely upon obtaining GOOD WBABING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS «nd SHOES. Ladies' Glace, Button and Lace. Lidiea' C«lf, Eld, Button and Laoo. Ladles' Elnßtio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Lateßt Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds, In Colonial make we always keep a full assortment of the Celebrated Zealandla Brand. Do not bo misled. None are genuine unlesß branded I ZSALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department Is carefnlly looked after. None but beat material need, and the work done by experienced workmen, New springß put into old Boots, and all kinds of repalri executed promptly. Note the Address— " ZEALANDIA " BOOT STOEE. EABT BTBEET, ASHBURTON. R. HOBTE, Manager. : REID and GRAY, CAMERON STREET* ASHBUBTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUUROW j PLOUGHB j (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and ' Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. /Seduced Prices: \ io »«a. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Bowers, with 01 without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow turnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. Thlß drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monlal just received : — Timaru, lrt May. "Means Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs,— ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Esq., Qtipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Alex Wyhjel Zig-Zag Narrows' sti) maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred seta made an- nually. Newly Improved Chaffcutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel s fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whicfc can be taken off and replaced by a] ordinary laborer m a few seconds.. Out; three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cute, riddles, elevates, soreeni and presses into the bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers. simpl< strong, and easily drawn, universally usec throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Dlso Harrows, ove 700 m use. No farm should bo withou them. All Bizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters, W< make largely for Canterbury and Nortl Island, Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Fare Drays and Waggons, patent Fencin| Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencinj Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Macbiner; promptly executed on the premießß. Catalogues free on application at Dune din or any of our Branches* 4*163



Ptrtilic Notices. Piokford & Undrill Take thil opportunity of informing the public of Aahburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKSHOPB are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Btook of all : NEW GOODS : FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs In General HOUBEHOLD FUBNITUB? and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note thi Addbws— TANCBED STEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE; Sporting. ASHBURTON CLUB. SPEING "MEETING. TmJBSBAYAND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND And 23RD, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi- dent— John Grigg. Judge— Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W ; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, J.CN, Grigg, Ai J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales — O. Digby. Clerk of Course — A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — T. Qoill Starter — D. Thomas. • First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMMe"oF EVENTS. First Day. I. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf nomination, I soy ; acceptance, I soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in highi Two miles* 2! County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 10s District horses only. One mile and a quarter* . 3* ashburton Cup.Handjcap, of 55 «"« ; r nomination, t% soy; acceptance, 1 s£v 5 "The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. S*RINT- Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina» tion, 15s; 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 tace, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the' Club* Catch weights* Three c quarters 'of a mile! 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys; nornina* tion, 4 soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina- tion, 15s j acceptance, ios/ District horses -only. Two miles. Second Day. si County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in High. District horses only. One mile and a half. 3. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 sovsj ' nomination,' I soy ; . acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of 30 sovs; -nomination, ios; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys j nomina- tion* 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, gst. Two miles. «. Flying Handicap, 0f 35 soys; nomina* tion I soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 3a soys ; entrance ios to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the lunds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. RULES AND "REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing? and the Ashburton Racing Club Rules 2 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob« lections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir. decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme te fee final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse thai bas been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwynand Opihi, from August 20th, xBBB, md up to the date of th< forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. :: , 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and . acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club; ' " £L . 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme. • NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age, description, end 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. Wefchts for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 7 o'clock hi the evening of the first day's racing. - ACCEPTANCES* Aceepftmees for the first day's handicaps must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than© p«w. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 o'efocka thf wening of the first day's I G BISSET, . . < Secretary