The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL ¥11.--No 1993

-ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBBE 21. LBBB

PRICE-ONE PENNY



Public Notices. THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street! South Yarra, Victoria, /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Aprioots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokles, Tomata Sauce 1 and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any imV ported, 5 213 BARGAINSI BARGAINS : J MQXSO3ST, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH 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, NEATNESS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as ho is a thorough expert. in this lite; . Repairs neatly executed. * * TANOREp STREET^ ; f Nest the GLTTB Ashburton. "— — .. ■ i « HIM Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISHING TACKLE T AND FANCY GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS teach • pleasure m announcing that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangl, a Grand Assortment, of Fanay Goods of every description, and as he mnst make room for these he has RE-MARKED »Ji the Stock, and every hem is now obtain- able at a very considerable Diioount. Speolkl Arrangementi made to Olubi. Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, Inolndtofc everything requioite fox the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meeraohaum Pipes' and To- bacoonlßts Goods m Variety. The Hair Dressing Department is now In charge of a first-olaig Tonaorlal Artist, and to meet the times the charge for hate outtlng la reduoed to a nimble Sixpence. Ladles Hair worked op on the Premise! at shortest notloe. Wigs on hire. Note the Addreßi— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS/ East Street, Ashbnrton. H,J. WOOD & Co BTATIONBR8 1 HALL, friedlander'a Buildings Aahburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Selection of the latest oheap Editions. Near Books for Sohool Prizes and Presentation In great variety. A opeola discount to School and Library Com mlttees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, CARDS, New Season 1888-89. A. LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ' ASSORTMENT Now ready for Inspection, including Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable foe sending to Friends In other parts of the werld. Large stock of Stationery and Account Books of every description. Writing Oases and Desks, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parses, Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery* LETTS DIARIES "OR *SB9. Commercial, Rough, and Pocket Series: H. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS 1 HAIL, ASHBURTON. * " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beyutation b the Colonies. - Announoed at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition.' For substantial wear they are the BEB7 IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair cf "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Oor Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Llne& for Hard Wear. None are Genuine unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the>ading Boot Dealers and, Country Stores througQOUt New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO CHBISTCHUBCIf,



Public Notices OPiS&ORTHE DEAF. —Nicholson" Improved Patent Artificial Eat Drama. The only Bare, easy, and unioen device need to permanently restore bearing. Recommended by Boientlfio men of Europe and Amerioa. Write for free Illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chamber!, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 , 1 DUNEDIN "AGENCY. jIyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, haa been appointed our Agfent and, will bo able to arrange terms with, advertisera foe oontraot advertise- ments. TjiOß the Blood Is the Life— Clark's world JU famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, et m and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. . Thousands of testimonials. Sold m (bottles 4a 6d and 11s oaoh by ohemista and patent medicine vendors everywhere Bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co ,. Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUBTbN Woollen Manuracturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIB EOT OB 8: G. H. Gbeehwood, Chairman, G«o. Jameson 0. J. Hakphb-. H. Fbihdlakdeb A. Habbison Johh Obr I). H. Bbown, rpHE Director! are prepared to reoelve at the following rates or Interest i— 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. TWENTYMAN, Secretary. .. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPERANOE TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK • - Pbopbibtbess. Begs to Inform her friends and the Publlo generally that she haß purchased the above Hotel, and reßpectf ally lsolioits a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and moßt oom- modloua of Us 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 most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B.— Refreshments can be obtained In the «hape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wlahing 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. Craigkead WISH TO ANNOUNOB TO THEIR OUBTOMEBB THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAB'S BUILDINGS, TANCBED STREET. —ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the. present Season. STTLB AND FIT ALL THAT CAM BE DESIBED j H. & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON _HIGH SCHOOL, ESTABLISHED 1881; Tbaohino Btabf, Boys' School,— Me J. E. Buohakan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter* bury College, Ohrlstoharch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. * AT this Instltatloa paplls of both texes hava the oppoikunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The Bubjeots of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advis- able. The year ii divided into thr. terms. All feei are payable m advatto. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s , over 12 yean of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) £1 1 B | Feeor attending music (only), ... £2 2s | Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is | A term's notice required before the /removal of a pupil. •) For f aiihev detAlla »pply to the Head- Mttl* ■■ ■ ■ ■ f-



The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FOR the ooxtTEN DAYS we hare decided to offer the balance of our stock of olothisg, dress GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, ««., »t LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. « Intending Purchasers are inrlted to examine the Stock ' wiihoat being preesed to boy. The Shop is m EAST STREET, next Patching's, the . Sailmaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. Gi MACKINTOSH, c (Late of Mebsks A.andT. Incuts), 1 Manager, W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, I^BBB-9, * N ilB AHB lv PACKETS) 2lb FAttOY OANISTERB and slb ahd lOls TINS, ; TRY THESE BLENDS. TEY THESE BLENDS. ©/^*^\ /T^BBd\ If 3s \i I [('EAGLE .'JI •ILJaHttmoNjl CLUB ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. - To be obtained from JOHN OBR AND CO., ■ EAST STREET, ABHBURTON, ft 102 THE HORNSBY EEAPER STILL VICTOBIOUS. AT the AGBIGULTUBAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to the j HORNSBY LIGHT-DBAUGHT STEEL SH|l AF-BINDING HABYESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MASSET. DEERING, MoOOBMIOE, OBBOBNE, HOWARD, and BUCEETB MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBT FIRST PRIZE MURTON HORNSBT FIRST PRIZE ROOHEBTER HOBNSBT FIBST PRIZG BTAWELL HORNSBT FIBST PRIZBS WIDDEKBURN HOBNSB? FIB6T PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornsby recommended Farmers aie intited to cull and imepeot the < MONARGH OF THE HAEVEST FIELD AT MR Q&O. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE f ICTOR IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF TEffiFAßMi^v THIS WONDERFUL KEAPER AND BINDER t ■ ■ ~ v ' i ■; ; r ■ IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET . . ■ ■.-.•■ :i ; ■=% • • WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE J MAC HI N E EVERI FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID T-RDE r-XOBLLBNT l-CONOMIOAL I IGHT ÜBB I EUBTWOBTHY H HVIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED IMPLB \j&?EDjiQMiU> lUKDURiNa Lm>LES3 L.AUDED "BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. .4 SOLE AGENTS IOR N,Z



Cheapest House m Ashburton. 'Prints, id, 6d, (id, tfd, iva "^JLT «ew Uullara and »oarvw r^ew Dresies, 6d, Bd, lOd, Is, 16d TJ CTew Straw Hats New Zephyrs, ,d, 6d, Bd, lOd, Is /->(•* fi^ew Hosiery, Bd, lOd, Is, Is «d, to ! New Sunshades, rom . l *. f*\ New Flannelettes, 4Jd, 6d, 63,03 , New Ribbons nd Gloves J New Wash Dresses j New Laoes and Aprons T New Lace Oartalns, 2s to IBs New Knicket Suits, 8s lid = T New Men's Shirts, Is 6d to 8s New Jersey Snlts TH New.FeltHats New Men's Clothing "O i New Shapes In Collars .; THE CORNER, THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT A»AJ*XAGUES J; T»A "nTTJC AIVTO about to make their wills, and desiring tp secure the; 1 U Jr HiIWU JLN »^> faithful exeoation of their last wishes. ; ■ TO'DIi l 'DC^\lVfQ about, to marry and make provision by marriage' jf UIIYpUINO contract or settlement. '". , t ■TA T>T7"DCnTJQ oontemplatlpg fctlß Bettlln P of their estate, or of a J[ \J , J^ Jul\OUlN O rum or sums of money by trust deed. rprS TYTJ DOAMtI' desirous of oonitltatlng trusts f or£ chatUable Of 1U A JCirv^UX'O benevolent objeots. .  ; Til rnnrinU TUIIOTCCO holding moneys In trust for persons I U rUntluN I KUu I LLU resident m this oolony, i \A,U such should obtain detailed information from th« PUBLIC' TftTJSTEE. Customs Houbo Quay, Wellington, or from , AOLAND, BARNES, ANO 00., OHRISTOHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. Hew Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established •«. «t« — 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION, THE PBEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, KOTED FQR PBOMPT^ESS AND LIBERA'IiT*. VIBM AND MARINE BISKS, . ALSO,— "'. "■'■■". .■■'"•' RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiiRESING [MACHINES, &C, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~~J AMESON, , AGENT, ASHBORTON. j; . .. Mill- Yillll liSSER FOR , (*\ . tW\ m /^ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE r^. A^t 1 ' B A^fS m m Am>\ " The blendinc; is entirelr aiten- I lßkiLl I OGLimI M m^^^\ li ded to by Mr. Nelson himself. JL/VtV J^ ▼T¥"T m wMht^S % who is a Taster of great experi- gg Sjifi^ HV 9 nc ?> an 4 ' ias ' lsl^ * special ' IM "T"W f— Km training m the art." ft UN inc. B /r|g|gr\ \ TIMABTI HERALD. MJt m B # If? ir 'iTW*! \ '^k " Thla firm deserves the sup- Wtrr\ Q 1 VJ m # \ "^" port of all purchasers of Tea nV^ Jw Mrs. nl SI?E^ES( as l^ a art ' c ' e t h e y °fl cr * s mm M 8 f&%B "Ft TO^A r P\ lkk superior to anything we »-* Mr •■■ meg 'Jrat^S™^isr' t ?\ havoseeninthisColony." k \\->* v # ite niS§OT*i %\ \ press. \\^V- ff ff& «kf e ssional faster and THOUGH ■ PRICES' COPIED ■ .^^SHSlil^^k 2/- 2/4 BY ALL/^^^^^^gU/^s/ Mms^Mi^tmmmimi^&^tsii^^i^^^s^a^l^ per Ib. PURE BLEHDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE Li GTON, (HRISt CHURCH, DUNEDIN, 'AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBTTBTON BY EM, GAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers " i £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BUYERS OF PHOTOGRAPBERS, a BOTTLE OP High s, r , BRE4DALBAHE WHISKY . Uulßtchoroli Shipped by Alex. Ferguson 4 00. Glasgow. >^«>%sr^S?F>sv Par tioulftro from tM Wine Merchants, Btoze- * > OflTt N >£^\Ki/ keepers, Hotelkeetera and Spirit DefelotS. Q '4r to^^^i. Whol bblo Agants— Wh. BoorLA» * 00. '•^^^^ Dnnedin, N.Z. . 10 7 JBead "" ~~^ "THBMIRROB^" John flanker, a high-class w ee ki y social. pou«- CfUIXXJ. XKOJJJ^t/J-, cal, Literary, and Dramatip paper, tc SADDLE. COLLAR. ATSD HARNESS be published every FRIDAY, pric* 3d, bj MAKER. the Centennial Printing 'and Publishing HAVING purchased the business o Company, Limited, Melbourne Place ; Mx A. ImBLAKD, and removed loto Hnssell Straet, JWelbourno, i hose commodious premises lately occu- ■ , \ ', — — rr—, — ; ■,■■. ■ 1 tt i2S«S l S!!t GLASGOW DRAPERY anc sincerely to thank his customers for past «T OTTTTT^n riniurTSAlffV «rll j suppor and solicits s> continuance of the OLOI Hl 2s_ COMPANY Wil it same whioh l|ejwlU strive to deserve Open OH JTlaay ,h bf keeping the best stock of Saddlery and - : l ~. t Harness, and sttiot attention to business, gQ Q WANTED I combined with good workmanship and " ww . • TT" *??. ' Reasonable oh&rgei. th pnprirrA&in ■ , R Repairs neatly and promptly attended to TO PURCHASE | 8 nm % ; P. O'COKNELL'g S' Charles Ray, ; fl^b. Ti^^ iH^m I 8 HOBSE CLOTHING, HAItfEBS I MECHANICAL ENGINEEE, oilskin clothing, loin cloth ul. UUU\jIXJX.X,, lVfl.ii XiX^\JXM*axja*, COACH AND BUGGY APBONS, R™*t M „ a • «-O GARDEN AfcD PELIV^Y HOSB. EPAIRS Gune, Sewing Maohmee, - — Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc BUTTERS, APRONS AND BLEVATOB _ ' ■ For all BBkea of Machines^ * BICYCLES and TRIOYOLES repaired B PLOUGH" AND LeldihG ,g and extra* kept on hand, CHAINS, SADDLERY, Etc, lg BICYCLES FOR GALE. Save your money and purchase of the Mafa Bnglneeriag IdjUi its Branches. P/ O'GGFNELL •c- ■„ ■■rr m - ro , .„ „ Al TENT DEPOT S Oppomtf CIRTBAi/ HO7IL, Wukanm Boa I Mooro Btroet( Asbb»rto» (Ne*t Boyal Hotel



Public Kotlces. , j, "T7TBRY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYBETIO SALINE la 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 oools and vitalises the bloody m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feveriahnessj Fevers, Head* ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaaters, and all residing m up-country stations uhonld be provided with it. Ask your merohant to send regular supplies with your othnr stows, as it is invaluable to all. Sold I f al,. medicine vendors. TOW VITALITY. DB. CHDBOHILL'S Syrnp of Hypophdßphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough . and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con* sidered deficient m the above compleints, vis., PhospJumts and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion ht>s acquired a world-wido reputation. Eaoh bottle bears Db. Churchill's signature. Priee 1 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, O BTIQ IOHI, PAR * "ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STORE, EAST STREET> Ashburton. v THE litrgest and Best assotted Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Ashborton District. Being dlreot Importers we are enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prloes. Great attention given to Quality and Fit/ and our Patrons may . . rely npon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladies' Calf, Eld, Button and Laoe. Ladies' Elastio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes; Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' FJne Goodß. Latest Styles. % Children's Boots. and Shoes of all Kinds. •*■.■ •■ ■ ■ '•'• ■•''■,. s~ In OolonUl make we always keep a full assortment of the Celebrated Zealandia Brand. Do sot be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE OOLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department , This Department Is oar'efully looked [after. None but best material used, and the work done by experienced workmen. New springs put Into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs exeonted promptly. Note the Address— "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STORE. EAST BTBEET, I ABHBURTON. J E. HOMK, Manager. REID and GRAY, CAMEEON STBKET* ASHBUBTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUKBOW PLOUGHS t (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) ; Over 80001 AT /OverßooC ! m use. jßbduobd Pbiobs;! Id *»«».. ' Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough \ Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with oi without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made i to bow turotpß and manure down the sam« } tube, or m two, one following the other. ■: This drill is very specially commended bj 5 all those who have used them.-r-Testi< * monial just received :— Timaru, Ist May. * "Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, ~lr . reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill c which I purchased from you m Novembei last year, for George Gray fiuesell, Esq ,t Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating :t that it is the best Drill I have Been n distributing artificial manure, either m c dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and n easily regulated as to quantity, ant c 'distributes the manure with perfec Regularity, and gave good satistaction.- --f Yours truly>Ai.K Wyujb: f • Zig-Zag jtibinrows' stil maintain thei 0 reputation as the best general purpos ' . jHarrow. Four hundred sets made at ie nually. • > ' Newly Improved Chaffoutters all slzei ie with Balance Fly Wheel,fitted with paten °" oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whic can be taken off and replaced by a ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cul three lengths of chaff. "» Portable Sorew-Presß and Baggin ?' Chaffcutter, cute, riddles, elevates, ficroei and presses into the bag at one operatioi 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horso-Powers. simp! I strong, and easily drawn, universally use throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Diso Harrows, ov< _. 700 m use. No farm Bhould be withoi ii them. All sisses from 6ft to 12ft. he Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters, "tt make largely for Canterbury and Nori Island. Cahoun's Hand Beed Sower, Far P 1 Drays and Waggons, patent Fenoii [| r Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoii *ll Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. 1 t Repairs to. all descriptions of Machine : promptly executed on tbe premiese. Catalogues free on application at Due t tfoor »t»y of ovx Branoh *i 4%6



PioM>rd c^Uiidrill Take ttb opportunity of informing ihf btibiiq of Ashburton and " ' ipStffi ihM ttefr new WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBEOPB ai«&6win full working order, and" re-let • with a Choice Bteok of. all £ * ■ JSIEWQOOD9 ...... . ::;■ Sale »t lowest possible. prices, consisting r ; of lOlDesijnk.ln -^P General HOUSEBOLI) FtJBNITirBF : -andTit^p.. ••; .••■-••■■ ; - On their part will b« wanting to induow their patrons to support them m their new premiies, : which will be found for roore. convenient and ; ropmy than the. Old Shop. : ; - NOTI THl'Al>pEßßß— TANCBED BTKEET, ] ABOADB- ■:■ i\l?^-<.--(--i'yi<-i> t ■-:■: .'•: " b»|; Bportiag. i■ . • - - . : ; " ■ .i . \t ; ASHBURTOS RA6IHG CLUB, THUBSI3(AY AHD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER aam> and 33M), 1888. PRXSIDKNT— E. G. Wr/ght. t VIC«.PMSI« Aemi— Tolm Gnse. JudCK — Matthew Stitt StxWJUtbS^cTW; fmneH V W? Bi Deri- 1 smre^ Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, B, G.Crnjp, J.G N.Gnge, A.J.Reid, Dr Tweed. T«XAfioxiJi--D»yid Thomas Cuux' or ScAii»— O. Digbjr. Cleek of CmvMsm— A.'Hewseo. HANDlcArpxss — Ti Qnill Staktsk— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMMB^OF^EVENTS. FiisTDAY. 1. Handica* Hotldlk racs, of 35 sovsi ■nonimatioo, 1 soy j acceptance, - x boy ; The second hoise to receive 3 soys put of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, abonl 3ft6m high* Two miles* «: CouHirtr TtATx Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomui^don, I soy; acceptance, 10a ' Disfatci' horses only. One mile and* At AsippiiTpN Cv? HANWO&, of $$ sovsj notninition, X% sov ;~ acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive 5 boys out of the stake. One nule and a-half 4. S»mmt Handica?, of 25 soys "'; nomina- ' doav 15s; acceptance, tos* District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 eov8» Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is ran* The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, al Jthe proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights* Three quarters of a mile Spring Handica?!, of 30 soys j nomina- tion, I soy ; accep tance- ios. One mile. 7. Wzltsk Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina* ti«n, 15s; acceptance, ixxn District horses only. Two miles. I Second Day. ti County Hußout Rack Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys oat of the stake. Over 6 flights of hardies, abeat: 3ft 6in high. District horses onlj. One rnfle and a 'half . " a. RACiNa Club Handicap, of 45 soy% ; nomination, I soy \ acceptance, I 6ov. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. . 3, Handicap District Timk Trot, (m saddle) of 20 soys; nomination, ios; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District harses'only* Weight set less than lost PuU«and.go. Three miles. ' ,■ , , . 4 Wrlter Handicap, of 35 sots; nbmina* tJon, I sbv; acceptance, 1 soy. This second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race jof 25 sovsoa the flat. Minimum weight, gst. .Two miles. 5, Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; ndmina- tien 1 soy ; acceptance ios, The second hone to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. '- ■'•'.'. 6* Disposal Stakes, of 30 boys; entrance . Ms fas be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run ' The, winner tc be sola by auction immediately' after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go tc the funds of the Qusv Minimum wcighl f stone* Three quarters of a mile. RULES AND "REGULATIONS. I The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and the Ashbaiton Racing Clul l^Ulet £' : ■■ - r ' ■••' ■.- •■ ';.. : •• ■ ..- --3 No entry will be received except ea th< conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing shall be de dded hf tEe St«warAa or whom ' they I ma] appoints Their decision on all points con nccted with, the carrying out of this programme c be final. V- -3 A district horse shall mean any horse tha bas been .commonly resident m the distric between the*" rivers Selwynand Oplhi, fror August 20th, rtBB, and' up to the date of th fortbeoimng meeting, and: owned by apergo wil* bas resided m the said district during th sitqe period. . . . : . , .  .. ' 4 Five *er cent will be deducted from th gross ef all moneys j»yable jnjccor9ance wit this progr*mmtrTOr tie expenses ofihe coursi £ '■•£. All hommatitm and kecepbuicer fees I go t# the funds ef the Club. - ' - o*. Trotting Race— Horses must trot : to ti eatisfactioja^f i Referee. * . '? v 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves tl rifji- te addf a cpniolation race to the pr< gttmttitf. . ■ '■.'■..•■■■-■ NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee, natn age, daciifftift, and performances of hors and colors of the rider must b<| m the ham 6f the : Secretary 'not later than: 9. p.m. < Saturday, Nevember 3rd, 1888, WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps v be declared en or about November 141 VTeights for the second day's handicaps w be declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of t! fint day's racing. . 7 ACCEPTANCES* Acceptances . for the first day's handica must Se m the hands of the Secretary not lal than 9 pii». on Monday, November-igth, ißi - "Acceptances for the second day's nandica |*0 •* lockn^fie fvening of tite first day's T Cr BISSET, SecreU'j