The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-N01992;

ASHBURTON. FKIDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1388

PRICB-uNE PENNY



Public foticej BAIDER^BIIOS BUILDERS, UNDEBTAKEBB, &o,; Corner Wakanui Road aDd Gass street; _ ' _ (Nbxt Obhtbal Hotbl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factorf Havelock street ' 1 ' ' ■ ' ' ' ■ t 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COOTELL'S TENTS, TENTS. TENTS. FLAG 3, TAEPAULINS, •>. NETS HOBSE OLOTHfKG. HAtTEBS OILSKIN CLOTHING. LOIN tJLOTHS COAOH AND BUGGY APBONB, GABDEN AtfD DELIVERY HOSB. BUTTERS, APRONS AIStD ELEVATOBS Foe all makes of Machines. HAMES, PLOUGH" AND LEADING CHAINS, B&DDLEBY, Etc. Save jour money and purchase of the Maker P. O'COFNELL Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street, ABlburton (Kext Boyal Hotef.) Wm, Zande^ TOBACCONIST, FJSBING" TAQ&LB AND FANCY GOODS BMPOBIDIi, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST BTBBBT^ ' ; ' - HAS nanoh pleasdre m announcing that ho has to arrive, bx VAorangl, a Grand Aasortment of Fanoy Goods of every deeorfptlon, and bb he mnst make room for these he has RE-MABKED all the Stock, »nd every item Is now obtain- able at a very considerable Discount* Special Acjrsogemeats made to Olaba. Large Stock of Fiabinj? Tackle, lnolndlng every thlug requleite fo? the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis,, and Football Materials. Meerßohanra Plpei and To- bacoonlßts Goods In Variety, The Hair Dressing Department is now In charge of a first-class Tonaorial Artist, and to meet the times the charge, for half ' oatting is reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladies Hair worked np on the Premises at shortest notice. Wigs on hire. Note the Address— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Aahburton. H,J. WOOD & Co. STATIONEBS' HALL, ririedlandor's Buildings Aahburton* N^W BOOKS. A LARGE Soleotlon of the lateii cheap Editions. Near Books for Sohool Prizes and Presentation In ftteat variety, A tpeolal discount to Sohool and Library Com- mittees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Soaaon 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT | Now reedy, for Inspection, Including Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Oarda o New Zealand Scenery, suitable foi sending to Friends m other parts of the werld. Large etook of Stationery and Account Books of every description. Writing Oases and Doskn, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purses, Oard Oasea, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Statiunery* LETTS' DIARIES FOR 1889. Commercial, Rongb, and Pocket Series* H. J. WOOD & -001, STATIONERS 1 HALL, ASHBURTON. ;5 Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio>. m the Colonies, . \ooounced at the Indian and Colonial Eaiiibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exbibitlon.- For eubstantial weay they ore the BEST IN THE WOBLI>. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAB" and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented «« PARAGON 800T 1 find " INDEBTRUOTffiLE TOES." For fioys and Girls are Splendid Line& for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unless branded on the Sole *•*••<- ' — '•"'.■&& t And every pair is absolutely Warrantei to iveGood Wear. Sold by thei leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New Zealand and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & G CHBKSTCHURCH^



Public Notices. TTOPB FOR TH EDEAF.— Nicholson' XX Improved Patent Artificial Ea Drams. The only Bare, easy, mnd unaeoi device daed to permanently reston bearing. Keoommended by soleotlfii men of Europe and America. Write foi free illustrated description book to J. H Niol€lson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers William street, Melbourne, ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'* DUNEDIN AGENCY. ATR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent bdS will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. T^OR the Blood istheLife— Clark's world X. famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities 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 eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendora everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England 111 THE ASHBtJETOtf Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIEBOTOBS: G. H. GBBENWOOD,'€bainnan. Gko. Jameson 0. J. Hahpbr H. Fbhidlandeb A. Hakbison John Oeb 1). H. Bbown. ffIHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six percent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTYMAN, 4 Saoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPE RANGE TTOTHL (Opposite the Railway Station), , DUNEDIN MRS SILK « - Pkopbietress, ■ Begs to Inform her friends and the Public generally that she haa pr.rchaßed the above Hotel, and respectfully boHcUb a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of Us kind ia Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be ezoelled ; having been thoroughly renovated siuce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wiahingto go away by early train can depend on being oalled m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known 4 156 H.&E. Craigkead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE ■ REMOVED TO COLEffiMPS BUILDINGS, TAKCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, BTYIB AIO> FIX A.VL THAT OAN BE DBBIRED H. & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JI6H SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; I Teaching Btaef, Boys' School.-— Mr J. E. Bttohahan, Ist B. A., University College, London. I Giris' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Oanter- ( bnry College, Ohristohnroh ; Miss I Grubb, Trinity College, Dublin. ( A T this lnstitation pupils of both j J\^ hava the oppoitanity of I aoqnirlng the elements of a liberal edn- J cation. The subjects of Study are those I usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but I the ordinary course may be modified to I meet special cases, if m the interest of ;J the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advis- \ able. j The yew Is divided into thr terms. 1 All fees are payable m advamic. I per term I Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s I  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s S Mublo (extra) £1 Is I Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s | Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is 1 A term's notice required before the I removal of a pupil. I For further details apply to the Heid- U Mter,



The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. * ' — — FOB the next TBiT DAYS wo have deoWed to offer the BALANCE of oar STOCK of CLOTBISG, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUIUTS, &o , at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock without being pressed to bay. The Shop is m EABT STBEET, next Patohiso's, the SaHma.ker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. j. g; mackintosh, (Late of Messrs A, andT. Ikglis), . ■ •* Manager, 4 — — — """ — r W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N }lb a»d Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and slb and lOlb TINS. TEY THESE BLENDE TRY THESE BLENDS. /*T\ /2s4d\ Jr^Bd\ /y*^\ ((CROWN J) ( EAGLE 11 If WHJBmow)) cL U B ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO, EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. 9 IC2 THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September laßt the following Prizeß were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DBATJGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY, DEERING, MoCOBMIOK, OBBORNB3, HOWARD, end BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRBT PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIR.BT PRIZE ROCHESTER HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE WIDDEBBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornsby recommended Farmers aie invited to call and inspect the lONABCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Bind er THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN~EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS, THIS WOND ERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRFET] 1 ■ j "WE INVITE INSPECTION OF ' THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG J THIS SMALL BUT GREAT TBIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A. O HI N E EVERIIFARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS j MASBEY ; SIL T&— .EfflE EiS r LHL " ; BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOI*E AQENTS FOR ## j



I Cheapest House m Ashburtoru Print u, $d, 6d, Cd, Bd, lOd TVT -New Uuilara and Scarves Drftses, 6d, Bd, lOd, la, 16d T3 STow Straw Hats New Zephyrs, ,d, sd, Bd, 10 d, la /~1 New Hoidery, Bd, 10d. la, la 6d, 2r New Sunshades, rom cl /^\ New Flannelettes, 4Jd, 6d, BJ, 9<3 New Ribbons nd Gloves f New Wash Dresses New Laoßß and Aprons T New Looe Oortalns, 2s to 15i New Knfoker Suits, 8s lid T New Men's Shirts, Is 6d (o 8i New Jersey Suits "tp. New Felt Hats New Men's Clothing ~T) New Shapes m Collars THE CORNER. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF HEW ZEALAND CXETFEIfcS GREAT AOANTA.OES TO'D^7TSQ^^IVFQ about to make thoir wills, and desiring to secure the JT JuXVOUx 1 D faithful execution of their last wishes. TA T)P"DCr\IVTQ about to marry and mako proTlalon by marriage IV 1 JjJaDUIvD oontract or settlement. TO"PI7I^Q^IV^Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a 1 J-iJTVOUJm O sum or sums of money by trußt deed. Tfi TDITT^CAIMQ dealroua of constituting trusts for* oharltatle or I.U A JL»r\.OUINO benevolent objects Til CftDCIPM TPIIOTCrO holding moneys In trußt for persons IU rUntlull lltUOlttO resident m this colony.. _ • All . such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from " AOL AND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, UOEED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIEB AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGB~JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBURTON. B, PT\ B /j\ \fI.Z.INDTJSTBIAL GAZETTE A^lt I A^ £l B M JS&cL. " T' 10 blending is entirely atten- QQU I uCLQ M Maf^P^l % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself. V^ V JL ▼ TV " r g WM^sK % who is a Taster of groat cjiperi' B m enc ?' . an< ! lias '''""i a special IM TUC B #J4sSl9^^3&* training m the art." \A » _^ B m )T?fS B! Wuln \ " Thit firm deserves tho sup- *Yf\ F% I \j m g \ « port of all purchasers of Tea F\ V^ Ml Ms* rEiffi^feMf -"A '^ M t * lo arl ' cle °fl er ** ■7 #5* i"=*iTl?s Tffiw&i. 9^\ wk s »Pcrior to anything wo i*r\ Mr Mvc USy»fc^C ' have seen m thisColonjr." . \%y m Mia fw^^m^ v\ \, peess. MB M^ ( Taster and ' THOUGH C "pR ICES' BY ALL^^^^^^^^^%^j^\2/8 3/- PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, f HRIStUHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE* SOLD IN ASHBUKTON BY E 1 • CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers PHOTOGRAPHERS 1 A.SHBURXON GOAL 'and FIREWOOD 218 High Street, ' D^!2 T * Sggl^^ Chriatchoroh tt> Q X>BSAN begs to Inform hlu ><^^bf>jw . Xi. io« JD friends »nd the pnbllo P^i^^^-^ generally that In consequence of the great Qt -fy/^^S?* FDorekse m the price of Goal, he has aeoared e 0» a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Goal, cheaper, cleaner, and far — - — ■ ■ superior to Newcastle Goal. Alno In T~"U«~ D^-^^^-h Stook — M,ount Somers, Malvern, West- JOJQH iX ailger, port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails. Stakes, Strainers, etc, SADDLE, COLLAR, AfcD HARNESS e to , Oats, Bran, Sharp., Potatoea, haflf MAKER, Ohlokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, HAVING purchased the baolneßo o West Street. Mr A. Ibklamd, and removed into , t those oommodloaa premises lately occn- ffl^ pled by him In Burnett Street, begs most WHL slnoerely to thank hie onstomers for past a»ESffi^fcM suppor and solicits a contlnuanoe of the same whioh he will strive to deserve nipoATMai nAnraATKH by keeping the be«t stock of Saddlery »nd BARGAIKB 1 J3AKGAmB Harness, and strlot attention to business, -y "|\>r/^\*T^2/^\TVr oomblned with good workmanship and *J • JxJLvJJL.kI2vJ.LN t Reasonable ohargea. Impermeable and Praotical Bootmaker, Repairs neatly and promptly attended to -p EGS to announce hle firat CLEARING •* lisU 13 SALE, commencing Ootober let, for —— ONE MONTH only, when ho will offer to /^T* « ■*.! « X> « « the publio his choioe stock of bent Englieh CliarlCS Xifty, and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, MECHANICAL ENGINEEE, 0 £ all deßcriptlone, at prices thai will command a ready Sale for Catih, T>EPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maobineß, — — JL\ Lawn Mowers, Pumps, eto. J-M, has always on hand goods of his — - own make and made to measure, which, BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired for STYLE FASHION, NEATNiSBB>»nd and extras kept on band, ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, m ' a( j i« a thorough expert m this line; BICYOLES FOR BALE. Repairs neatly exeonted. Engineering in"ail its Brancheß. TANORED STREET, Oppose OE«TRAX,^BL i Wakanuißo a d NMt ° hVB ABl *yton.



Public Notices. TT"ERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arieo. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood In 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 •end regular supplies with your othf* stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold \ y all medicine vendors. LOW VITALITY? DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General DeSility. F contains two of the principal In- gredionts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con* eidered dofioieut m the above oompl tints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo 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 hi»s acquired a world-wide reputation, Eaoh bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4£r Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 80l OIBTtOLIOITB, P>»»»H "ZEALANDIA' 1 BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Best assorted Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Ashbarton District. Being direct Importers we are enabled to offer the beat productions of theßDglish and Continental Market! at the lowest poiaible Prloes. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and our Patrons m«y rely npon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladies' Glaoe, Button and Lace. Ladles' G»lf, Eld, Button and Laoe. ' Ladies' Elastic Sides. Ladfea' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladies' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. la OolonUl make we Always keep a fulJ assortment of the Celebrated Zealand!* Brand. Do not be misled. None are gennlne unless branded ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give WOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department is oarefully looked ! after. None but best material need, »nd ' the work done by. experienced workmen, i New springs, put Into old Boots, end all kinds of repairs executed promptly, Note the Address — " ZEALAITOIA " BOOT STORE. EABT STBEET, ASHBURTON. R. HOMK, Manager. < REID and GK AY, CAMEEON STREET. ABHBUBTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUBBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Sorap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. / Reduced Prices: \ m »»o. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, 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 In two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monial just reoeived : — Timaru, Ist May, "Messrß 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., Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have Been 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, Aikx Wyilibl Zig-Zag Jbtofrowß* stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpoß Harrow. Four hundred sets made an nually. Newly Improved Chaff cutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by all ordinary laborer fn a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horße-Powers. 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 slzqb 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, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Bepaufe to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premioss. , Catalogues freeonapplication at Dune- din or any of our Branches* 4*163



Public Notices. . Kckford & Undrill Take thti opportunity of informing the publio of Aiqburton and Connty that their new FTJBJSITTTRM WAEBHOySa AND WOBKBBOPH ar» now In full working order. i&d wplete with a Oiolco Stock of all NEW GOODS K>R Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUENTTTW and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to indue« their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be fonnd far more obnvenient and roomy than the Old Bhop. Noth thy Address— TANCBED STEEET, OPPOSITE AROADF: Sporting. ASRBURTON RAGING CLUB. SPBINa'i : EETIKG. THUBSDAY AND FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi. dent— John Grigg. Judge— Matthew Stilt Stewards— C. w^ Pumell, W. B. Den« shire, Hugo Friedlandcr, W. Lyttelton, E. G^ Crisp, J. C. N. Grigg, A.' J. Reid, Dr Tweed, Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk oP Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Course — A. Hewson. Handicapprrs — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. PROGRAMMB^OF EVENTS. First Day. I. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi nomination, x 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* a; County Plats Handicap, of 30 soys; ' : nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 10a District horses only. One mile and a quarter. 3* Ashburtqn Cup Hakdicap, of 55 soys ] nomination, ~f% , sov; acceptance, 1 so\ /' The second hoxse to receive 5 soys out ol the stake. One mile and a-taalf 4. SWUNT Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina tion, 15s; acceptance, 10s. Distric horses only* Seven furlongs. j» Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance 10s to be made to the Secretary after thi Sprint Handicap is run* The winner t< be sold by auction immediately after thi race, all the proceeds to go to the fund of the Club* Catch weights* Thro quarters of a milel 6. SrRiNG Handicap, of 30 soys; nomina tion, I £CV ; acceptance 10s. One mile 7* Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina • tion, 15s; acceptance, lOf,* District horses only. Two miles. ; . , [v . Second DAY. 1/ Cownr Hurdle Race HANDICAP, of 3C soys; nomination, I soy; acceptance, . ios. The second horse to receive 3 soya out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. •One mile and a half. X Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys j nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, I soy. : The second horse to receive 5 soys out of ■ X , 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 iost Pull-ahd-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 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, gsh Two miles. $, Flying Handicap, of 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 30 soys ; entrance 103 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. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules . of racing, and the Ashbmton Racing Club Rules . ? <z No entry will be received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob* }ections arising out of the racing shall be de* tided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out ol this programme tcte. final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that bas been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwynand Opihi, from . August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person , who has resided m the said district during the Kume periodo  4 Five per cent will be deducted from the ; .grou of all moneys payable m accordance with ' tnis programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 67 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* {rttUttCi NOMINATIONS, 1 All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age, descti/tim, and performances of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 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 berfedared.at 7 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. ..■; <■.; ACCEPTANCES. : Acceptances for the first day's handicaps iiftnst be i^ tbe hands of the Secretary not later tfcac 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888.  Acceptances for the second day's handicaps lO'o'clocknJthe evening of the first day's G BISSET, Secrelay