The Ashburton Guardian.

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VOL VIl.-%p 1990

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1888



Public Notices. •■:.■ BUILDERS/ UNDERTAKBBS, &w ; - Gornar Wakantd Boad and Casa street; (NEXT OBUITBAIi HOTEI») Or at Baiter and Bjown'a Coach Faotorf ; _ .. Hayelock street ; - ] SOO WANTEIX ,-,, ,n. TO PURCHASE :?: ? • TENTS TENTS. TENTS." """ FLAGS, TABPAULINS, NETS HOBSE CLOTHING, HAI/TERB OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS . GOAOH ANP PUGGY APRONB. v ;. GAfcDBNfAtSD HOSBK BUTTERS, APBONS AND ELEVATORS ; for all makes of Machines, r iHAMES,; PLOUGH" AND LEADING '■'"■■ CHAINS, SADDLERY, Eto. Saro your money and purchase of the Makflr Al TENT DEPOT Moore Strait, ABhburton (Nextßoyal Hot6\) Win. Zandei 1 , TOBACCONIST, FISHING TACKLE : AND FANCY GOOD 3 EMPOBI.O?If AND HAIR DEESSIKG SALOOKB EAST STBBET,. v HAS mdob pleasure m announcing that ha haa to arrive, ex ' 'Aorangl, * a Grand Assortment of Fancy Gopdfl of every desorlptlon, and as he mtißt make room for these he. has RE- MARKED all the Stock, md every item Is now obtain- able at a very considerable DißOounfc. Special Arrangements made io Clubs. Large. Stock, of Fiahing Taokle, inplndjng everything reqalsite f pi the Sport. Cricketing, . Lawn Teania, and Football Materials, Meerschaum Pipes and To- baoconlstß €bode m Variety. The Hair Dresßlng Department is In charge of a firot-claßß Tonsorlal A r tint, and to meet the times the charge for Lair. outting la reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladies Hair % worked ap on the Premises at shortest notice. Wigs on hire. Note the Address — MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS. East Street, AahbortoD, PRIOH LIST OF ASHBURTOK DRXJQ 00., Ld. Freflhlygroond Llnßoed Meal, id pit lb Pare Newfoandlaud Cod Liver Oil, 2b per pint Glycerine, 2s per lb Diamond Dyes, 6d per paoket Feeding Bottleß, 9d each . ■ Teata, 2d each Oanßtlo Soda, for making Soap. Bd, an 1b pec tin ' ; Tcaesea, 4a 6d to 15a eaoh -. Higginaon's Rubber Enemas, 4a 6d eich Gaivanio Batteries lent to Oaatomers free of charge. Patent Mediolnea at Storekeeper's Prloee* As I am prepared to carry out still farther the Reductions I made when first taking over the Easiness, I now sabml; the above Bhort List of Prices as an indexs to the reduced charges I have made', v every Department, especially In Dispense ing Pbysioianß* Prescriptions. It mast, however, be borne m mind that In Drugs, and more particularly m Medlolneß, the Purchaser must depen ■ almost entirely on the integrity of the Chemist. I have a business replication o many years In Ashbnrton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even t retain a Caatomer, by supplying a Drng an Inferior quality. Teeth Cabbvdixt Extbaomd, 2a 6d, Chilvrex, lair An Assistant resides on the Premfsel and Medicines urgently needed may b obtained at any hour. Ashtarton Drag Company, £ J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, w Z^alandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio*.- m the Colonies. at the Indian and' Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition.' For substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Onr Patented *' PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUOTD2LE TOEB." For goys and Girls are Splendid Line* for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e nnloss branded on the Sole ,-• ■ ' — m -tfti-j And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear.) Sold by the-leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througuout New Zealand and Wholesale by J* UGHTBAND, ALLaI 'ft C



. labile Notices, , ; TTOPEFORTHEDEaF.— NichoIBOif, AX Improved Pattnt- Artificial Ear Dromes The cn!y Bare, e«sy,' and ucß6fit< device naer 1 to • permanently restore hearing. Recommended by Eo'entifio .men of Europe and Amerioa, Wrlto for free illustrated description book to J. 11. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. \ ASH BURTON " GUARDIAN. '\ DUNBDIN AGENCY, fUFR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Panedla, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe contraot advertise- ments. ............ :..: > T7JOR the Blood is the Life— Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to deanse the blood from all imparities from whatever causes arisia g. . . For Bcrof ala, Bourvy, skin and blood diseases, 1 and eoores of all kinds its effects are, marvel- lona. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4a 6d and lls eaoh by ohetnietß and patent medicine vendors : everywhere Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England ' ■■?£& THE ABHBTJETON> Woollen ManufaGturing Co., I$L SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, DIBEdTOBS: ;; . ) G. H. Gbbbnwoop, dhairman, '>■ ' Gbo. Jameson .0. J. Hak?bb ; H. Fbirdlihdeb A. Habbison ■ John Obb 1). H. Bbowh, HHHE Dlreotosra 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 call five percent J..-H.. TWBNTTMAN, V I Secretary. , LEVIATHAN .RAILWAY mB M PER A IST 0 B lirO TB L (Opposite the Railway Station),} DUNEDIN ( MRS SILK - - Propbietress. Begs to Inform her friends and the Fablio generally that ohe hoa purchaeed the above Hole], and respectfully BolioHs a sharo of thelt BOpport. The Hotel la the largest and moat com- modloua of its kind m Dnnedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated siuce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moot oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aocommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction^ N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Ooooa on arrival : and Gnests wlahlng to go away by early train can depend on being called m amplo time, If they will only make their wishes known 4 156 H. &E. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HIVE REMOVED '' . * TO COLEMAU'S BUILDINGS, JT'-AK 08-ED 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 ALL THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & Ei CMIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON. ASHBURTON JBIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Btabi% Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A. , University College, London. GißltS' School.-— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohxiatohnrch ; Miss Gbobb, Trinity College, Dublin, AT this institution pupils of both men hava the oppoi tunlty of acquiring the elements of a liberal cdu- 1 cation. The subjeots of Study are those usually taught at Secondbiy Sohoola ; but the ordinary oourse may be modified to meet special oases, if Id the interest of j the Pupila anoh a plan Is judged advls- ; able. The year Is divided into thr, terms. All fees are payable la adva&6e. per term Pupils under 12 yearß of age ... £2 2a „ over 12 years of age ... £2 16a Music (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is Fee or attending musio (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. Fob farther details apply to the Hoad- Mter.



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PXJKE BLEFipi) TE4S) N W SEASC^ 1888-9, v N itß i*» Iks PACKETS, 2lb FA«OT CANISTERS and slb and lOlb TINS, TBt THESE BLENDsi TBY THESE BLENDS. ©f EAGLE 1 pASjB (( C LU Bl| \^perlb.^f \P<xlb,j[ \\_ per Xb.JI ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OBE AND CO., EAST STtIEET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's , I SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL ipONTINUBS. FIOR the next TEST DAYS we have decided to offer the Jj BALANCE of oor STOCK of OLOTHISG, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, *o , at LESS TH4JST ENGLISH COST. '■'•'. ■ i ' .' - Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock without bemg preesed to bay, The Shop is ?n/ EAST .STREET, next Patohihq's, the Sailmaker. V Glasp Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, : (Late of Mkssrs A. andJT. Inolis), '.•••■ Manager, -■■> .". . "' • " ; . _ ' . ' ■'■'...• THE HORKSBY EEAPER STJLL VICTORIOUS. * T tho AQBICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and jCL Beptenibet last the following Prizes were awarded to the HOENSBY UdfiT-DBATJGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HABVESTEB ? When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY, DEEBING, MoOORMIOK, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MUHTON HOKNSBY FIRBT PRIZE ROCHESTER HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE BTAWELL HORNSBY FIBST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornsby recommended Farmers are invited to call and inepeofc the MONAECH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MB &EO. JAMESON'S STOBES, I ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTUBEBS. THE YIC'COB IN EVEBY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FBIEND OF THE FABME^ THIS WONDERFUL EEAPEBt AND BINDER » . . ■■«*■• IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRffETj WEJ INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG -J THIS SMiVLL BUT GREAT THIS LIGi'ST BUT DURABLE M A. O _HJE N E EVERigPABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSBT SOLID TRUE r-XOEILLENT |- GNOMICAL .I.JgHT BINDER F3&IEDLANDER BBOS. i SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z



\SHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RO T>EAN begs to Inform hit • j^« J3 friends and the pobllo generally that In consequence of the great Increase m the price of Coal, he baa seonred a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- g&ta Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Coal. Also In Stook — Mount Somers, Afalvern, West* port, and Newoattle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, 1 Strainers, etc, etc., Oats, Bran, Sharp's, Potatoes, haff Ohlokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, Weet Street. BARGAINS! BARGAINS JMOIBON, Impermeable and Praotical 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 best 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 hia own make and made to measnre, which*, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNESS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, aB he is a thorough expert m tbla line.' Repairs neatly exeouted. TANORED STREET, Next the CLTTB. AflhburtoD,



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Chriatchuroh John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, Al\D HARNESS MAKER, j IT AVINQ parobaeed the business o XX Mr A. lebland, and removed Into those oommodloas premises lately ocon- pled by him In Burnett Street, begs moat aJDoerely to thank bla onatomera for past support and lolloUa a oontlnutnce of the same which he will strive to deserve by keeping the beat atook of Saddlery and Harness, and sttlot attention to business, oomblned with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to Charles Ray, MECHAMCA.L ENGIBTEEB, REPAIRS Gnnp, Sewing Maobineß, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, eto. BICYCLES an^ TrFoYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, DICYOLEB FOR BALE. Engineering m all Its Branches. Opposite Obkibal Hotel, Wakanai Boad



Cheapest House m 4shburton. Pr ,b, id, 6d, 6d, Bd, lOd "XjkJT iNew Uoliara end Sokrreß ffew Dream, od, Bd, 104,14 16d TJ Sew Straw Hit* " * New Zephyrs, ,3, 6 d, Bd, lOd, la /"I* STew Boiiery, 83, 10 d, U, U 6& t tt NawSunah4de«,rom i f\ Sew Flannelette*, 4Jd, 6d, M, JJ New Ribbons nd Gloves F Now Dresses New Laoes and Aprooa T New Laoe Qartalpi, ?s Jo 16s New Knloker Suits, 8s lid T New Men'i Shltti, Is Si to 8» New Jersey Snfti TP. New Felt Hats New Men'a Clothing T3 New Shapei In Oollari THE CORNER, THE PUBLIC TRUSriF«F WN ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AI>AJVTAGKE» TOt)l?DC^\^[C! abontto make their wills, and desiring to seoare tbe JL JLIaDUI^ O fsithfal exeoutloa of their last wishes. > irf\ "DCDCATVFC ■b°ii* to mnxty and make provision by marriage, IU A ILiIaOUI^O . oontraot or settlement. TOIDI^XSQ^IV[Q oontempiatlng the settling >of their estai** or of • JPJuJIiOUIi O eucn or earns of moaey by ttast deed. . TA "DI?T)CAATC desirous of constituting trusts for * charitable c* IU JTHiJaOUINO beoevolent objects. TOC^DCI^I! TUIIOTCCO Mdlng moneys In trust for persons rUllLlUli IliUdlLkU reeiJeat m this colony. . ; All such should obtain detailed information from the PTJBLIO TRUSTEE. Custipms Honse Qnay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., OHBISTOHURCH, Or D. M. RO6S, TIMARU. .'. ■• ■ — Established ... ... ... 1859. ' CAPITAL — ONE MILLION, THE PBEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAQ, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBBUALm. FIEE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING JMACHINES, &c, accepted tt lowest current rates. georgeT~j ameson, --~~- AGENT, ASHBURTON. ask nm mmm for Blfj\ f /a\ \N.Z.INDTTSTRIAt GAZETTE A^lT I a^l 'W MjM^\ " The blending is entirely aaen- Qbb I V^VM m Btrßfiks % d ed to by Mr. Nelson himself, -A- T^ B WMSF«sX who i3 a Taster of great cxperi- B *TM5SteT\ m enc ?> an 4 has had a special Iki "Tljp X JLjggfff^^A w. training m the art" '\ M Jm # \ w^ lliaa.HU aiiRALD, lA + j-, B f- yy*T*\ "jpfilrn \ " Thfci ficm deserve* the snp- "|rfl 15 1 \j X m \ port ofall purchasers of Tea rA w* .if #o reKtemi' A \ % ths . articl ° the y ofler » #/? r^wPFtlffPßpi "^^ m superior to anything wo Mr Mfl: ' Jtap^i^SO l E.\ «k have seen m this Colony." k\ V£ # //^ dlff^^i V\ % PKESB. »a\Nl^ # /^ i^SSfev A %"Mr. Nelson is a pro- yj\4»^ /$* 3«SraKL ■■•^fessiohal- f Taster and ' THOUGH #Lr^r=^^^^^^^w\ ! =J^ len pRIGES: BY ALL /^»^^^^ 2/8 ■ 3/ " • PORE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE U GTON, f HRIST3HURCH, OUNEOIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE* SOLD IN ASHBURTOJSf BY H- M. OARSON, HENRY ZANDER An A the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. "YTEJftY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYBETIC BALINS is at hand, and taken as occasions arise: It is the euro and PREVENTIVE of most disease! incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishneas, Fevers, Head* ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles; Station proprietors, flockmaßten, and all residing m up-country stations shouM be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your otb.tr stores, as it Is invaluable to all. Sold \ y all medicine vendors. LOW VITALITYr DB. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In* gredlonts 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. OhurcMLTß Compound Syrup of HYPOPHO3PHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wido reputation. Each bottle bears IV. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rub CUflTiotioira, P>»»w> "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOKE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Lnrgest and Beit assorted Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aohburton District. Being dfreot Importers ire are enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prices* Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and oar Patrons may rely npon obtaining ' GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladies' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladles' Calf, Kid, Button and Laos. Ladies' Elastic Sides. Ladies' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' Houee Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Lateist Styles. Obildren's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. -^-ia-'Oofapffl m»W via tt!;,Tt.yartrecprt>'fnW assortment of the Celebrated Zealandia Brand. Do not 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 COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department Is carefully looked after. None bat best material used, and the work done by experienced workmen, New springs put into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs executed promptly. Note the Address — "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOEE. . EAST BTBEET, j ASHBURTON. R. HOME, j Manager. REID and GRAY, CAMEBON STBEETV ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURBOW PLOUGHB (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. /Reduced Prices: \ iome. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Sowers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all aises, 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. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. —Testi- monial just received : — Timarn, Ist May, "Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs,— ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from yon m November last year, for George Gray Buegell, Ysq , Otipua, 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 Wtuje." Zig-Zag iiurrowß' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made an* nually. Newly Improved ChafEoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced* by aft ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Obaffcutter, cute, riddles, elevates, sc? eens and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powerß. simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Diso Harrows, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for folding Sheep, Fencing Wirej Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed oil the premiees. n Catalogues free on application at Dnoe« din or any of our Branches* 4*163



Kokford & CndriU Take this opportunity of informing tht public of Ashburton and Connty that, their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBBOPB are now m full working order, tod replete with a Choice Btook of all NEW GOODS fOR Bale *t lowest -possible prices, consisting of all Designs In General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBF and -Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to snpporfc them m their aew premises, which will be found far note convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Nora this Addbiss— TANCEED STREET, OPPOSITE AROADF Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB S£BINe"FEETING. TBTOBSDAY AND FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AMD 23x0, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Prksi- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt Stxwasbs-C. W; Parnell, W. B. Den- -5 shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lytteltoh, B. G. Crisp, T. C. N. Grigg, A. J, Reid, Dr Tweed. TBJtASUKRR-t-David Thomas CUftK OF SCAJt^S— O. Digby. CIERR p* CottttSß— A. Hewwra. Hahdicamkrs — T. Quill Sta&tkk. — D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. programme"of events. ":,- .. First Day. fTHANDICAf HURDIJE RACE, Of 35 SOVSi nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of - .the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high; Two miles* £ CotTNTY Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nemuution, I soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a 4 . (prater* fi Asubuxton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; comioatknu r j£_toxi acceptance^JLjant- The second horse to receive 5 soys out of . the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Smunt Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina- tioa, XSs; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys; Entrance zos, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* The winner to he 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 . 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys; nomina- tion, t soy $ acceptance- ios. One mile. £. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina- tion, 15s ; acceptance, ios; District horses only* Two miles. Second Day. f3 County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 sovsj nomination, 1 soy j acceptance, ios. The second hyse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, ahpnt 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mOe and a half. % Racing Club Handicap, of 45 bovsj nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, I soy. Tfie second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3, Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) 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-and-go. Three miles. 4* Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, t 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, Qst. Two miles. 5, Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion 1 soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance ies 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 funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I The meeting will be held under the rules af racing, 'aad the Ashbuiton Racing Club Roles _ a No entry will be received except on 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- nected with the carrying out of this programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that fcas been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person wh* 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 gd to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction 01 a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ te add a consolation race to the pro* grannie* NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age, description, and performances of horse, ■nd colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wil be 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* t Acceptances for the first day's handicaps must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p»m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 o'clockplthf evening of the first day's G BISSET, 1 - Secretary