The Ashburton Guardian.

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VOL VIl.-N0197<)

- P r.lCi' PENNY



Puhlic Notices. RBMOVAL. M RS riIIMMO bega to announce KJo X to her Patrona and the Public prneially, that ihe has removed to those more connmodiouß premi6es,formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardinghooße, Cameron and trusts to merit a fair share of pob 'c pa'ronage hy keeping m good Table and a comfortable Honae. AH cooking f'r.ne iv hid uoaal good style by Mb 8. Timmo. 7*lll *SHBUBrON OOAL and FIREWOOD DJIiPOT. RCJ ¥>EAN begs to ,inform his • O« l-> frieDda ttd Ihe public generally tbat m consequence of the great lDcreaae m the prjca of Ooal, he has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaftan- gaa Ooal, cheeper, cleaner, »ndi far auperlor to JSewoaatle Coal. A\»o In .Stook— <oum Snmerß. fifulvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood. Post at.d Rbllb, 8r. B keß, Strainers, e'e, etc , Oata, Bran, Sharpa Potaiuvs, haflf Uhiokwheat, elo. H. S. Bg^ N, ' West Street. THE Underßigned have Trust Funds lor Jnvesflmeijt upon first class free- hold securities at lowest current rates of £2000 8t 6Uaiß VarylDg frOm £50 t0 WILDING AND LEWIB, 7fc Solioitors^ Burnett ait. BARGAINd l BARGAINS 1 ! t J. MOISON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce hie first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist for ONE MONTH only, when he wiilofflr Z - the pnbliohia cboice stock of beet KngKeh and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, afc prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, - J.M, has always on hand goods of his ? Wn a££TV£ d mado t0 measure, whloh, ELF«J& FASHIO] J' NE^^iflSS,and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he is a thorough expert m this line. ' j Repairs neatly exeouted. I tanoreFstbeet, Next the CLUB, Ashburton. 9HO^ P E dI to LI M Freahly ground Llnaeed Meal, 4d p»r lb Pure Newfoondland Cod Liver Oil, 2 H 6d per pint ' Glycerine, 2s per lb Diamond Dyea, 6d per packet Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d eaoh ' Oauetfo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an AS p6f tIQ Truesea, 4a 6d to 15a each Higginaon'a Rubber Enemas, 4a 6d eaoh Galvanlo Batterioa lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Mediolnea at Storekeeper's Prlcea. Aa I am prepared to carry onfc atlll further the Reductlona I made when first taking over the Buaineaß, I now Bubmli the above short List of Prioea bb an Index to the reduced ohargea I have made Id every Department, eapeoiaily m Dispens< Ing Phyalolans' Prescriptions. It must, however, be borno m mind that In l>ruga, and more particularly In Medloinea, the Pnrohaaer muat depen almoßc entirely on the integrity of the Ohemlat. I have a business reputation c many years In Aahburton to maintain an d am not willing to damage It, even to retain a Oaatomer, by supplying a Drue an inferior quality. X Teeth Oabefdliy Extbaoxed, 2a 6d. Children, la. An AeaJßtant reeldes on the PremißSl and Medlolnea urgently needeel may h obtained at any hou^. Ashburton Drug" Company, Id. J. Al. OA^UHIDGE, Man»(ier« H. J. WOOD $t Co/ 6TATIONEKS' HALL, .» Jfriedlander'a Buildings Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and Gen Stationery, Account Books, d.^ *<BW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeon 1 , Concertinas, Violins, B a ' D j 08 f C &J.,To' New Songa and Munlo of every description , A large quantity of Mualo (Sheet an FANCY GOODS Writing Oaaos and Deßkß, Sorap, Phot . and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse Card Cases, Pocket Booka.Photo Pram an 4r e .If ry of Fancy Stationer Writing, Printing, and Wrapping p ape In any quantity. c c An y B°ok out of atook procure* rol our Chrlstchutch Establishment, the to of which la one of the Largeat and ABaorted m the Oolonleß, or from London Agency, . «• . .n^ P S Cla | 1 ? IaCOl l nfc^ IOW^ »O LJbt and Bohool OommittoeaT H. J. WOOD & Gl STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUJRTON,



Mil lCxvotices HOPE !h OK TP ET>EaF— Nloholeon' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams. The only sure, e»t»y, and unseen device need to permanently restore heariDg. Recommended by Boieotlfic men of Enropp and Amerioa. Write for free Hiußtritftd dfficrlpi'on book to J. H. Nicholson, L-ncoln'e Inn Ohamberß, William etreef, Melbourne. ASSBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENCY. |I|R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed oar Agent inJL will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise* nvente. . FOB the Blood istheLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arislog. For scrofula, scurvy, sHn and blood diseases, and ecores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh by chemists and patent medicine reDdora everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: Q. H. Gbbbnwood, Chairman, Gao. Jameson O. J. Hahpbb H. Fbirplandbr A. Harbison John Orb V. H. Bbown. rpHE Directors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months eeven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per cent J.H. TWENTYMAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE M P EIR AN 0 B TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pbopbietress. Begs to inform her friends and the Pabilo generally that she haa purchased the above Hotel, and reßpeotfnlly solicits a share of their support. . The Hotel is the largest and most com* rnodlous of its kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated Bluoe the new proprietress took poesession ; and will now be fonnd most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and tbe aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every aatiefaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wiuhing to go a tray by early train can depend on being called m ample time, If they will only make their wishes knownl 4 156 H> &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIK OUSTOMEBS THAT THET HAVE REMOVED TO COLEffiAN'S BUILDINGS, TANORED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook n Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, OOATIISGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND JIT AIL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & E. GRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASH BU RTON. ASHBURTON JUGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Tbaohino Stabf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Giri.8 1 School— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohurch ; Miss Grubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both lexea have the opportunity of aoqulring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Sohools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advis* able, The your is divided into the. terms. All fees are payable la adva&itt. per term Pupils under 12 years of age . £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Muslo (extra) £i l. Fee ob attending iuublo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is 'A term's notioe required before the removal of a pupil. 1 For faitbe? details apply to (he Head"



W. GPEGG AND COMPANY, PTJKE BLENDED TE AS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N $lr am) lib PACKETS, 2xb FANCY CANISTERS and 6lb akd lOib TINS TEY THESE BLENDS*. TKY THESE BLENDS. it 2 ®\ Jn> 2si *\ ft* Bd\ /(**% (CROWN J I EAGLE ) I e xhjbjtioj»M CLUB J) Mperlb.^f V PGr lb# ]/ V,P er lh 'J/ SONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN 088 AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 The Monarch ot the Harvest Field. HOKISrSBY™ HORNSBY light-Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding jßarvester. THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. andstheglightest m draught ofjany ;ftnder m the market. THE HORNSBY,; hoIds the three. l Largest Prizes ever ofiered^in the Woild, and an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. £^~li _ THE HORNSBY BINDER is English In Its Strength, Durability, GoodJWork- maoahlp, and Reliability, and equal to any American m Its Ingenloußnees, acoaracy of parts, and perfection of finieh, combining m one the excellence of all, and avoiding the defects ot each. Befoie Purchasing Farmers should call and inspect the 1888-9 Machine, just land lng,?ei shlp/ ( Marlborough," from Loodon, aud daily expected In Ashburton. ij|§g|p GEOKGE JAMESON, ** JAgent for the Ashburton County. " DRAPERY! DR A PEETF! " Clothing: ! |Clothing ! ! GREAT SALE oFaSSICNEO STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purohaeed for Cash tbe Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18s Id at a Dlsoount of 7a 6d In the £, bog to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sale m the Premises m East Street, Ashburton, lately occupied by Mb Sohokneberg, on and after FRIDAY, the 6th October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country storekeepers, Hawkers, Hotelkeepera, aud the General Publio will find thlß a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing goods at about Half their Usual Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any kind allowed. Customers are Invited to inspect without being pressed to buy. Country ordera accompanied by remittance will reoelve speolal attention. In some lines the quantities are limited, Intending purchasers will therefore please call early, tS 0 NOTE.—** The effeot of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disaßtrouß than on any other branch of business. . .It has almost stifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit of olothes oosting a few months ago 40s will now require 45a to Beoure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the came value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5a per pair." See Dunedin M Evening Star," September 25tb, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBTJETON. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messbs A. and T. Inolis, Dunedin,) 103:23 Msnager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR li~EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS, i THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET. WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MACHINE EVER! FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID TBDB |-XOELLENT r* CONOMIUAL I IGHT URE I BUSTWORTHY I- M VIED I- FFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLB I BSIED L.NDUBING L.BDLESS L.AUDED BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. j I BOLE AGENTS FOR N,&



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. BAKERnSoS BUILDBBB, UNDERTAKERS, &c, Gornar Wakanui Road and Cans Btreotj (Nbxt Ohntral Hotel.) Or nt Baker and Brown's Coach Faotory Havelook street ) "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* m the Colonies. .-.oflounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For eubstantial wow they are the BEST TN THE WORLD. Buy a pai* 0 "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For I Hoye and Girls are Splendid Linos for Hard Wear. I None aro Genm\o unless branded 00 the Solo And every pair is absolutely Warranted ' t to give Good Wear. ; Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRHSTCHURCH*



THE PUBLIC TEUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Fire and Marie Insurance Company Established 1859. '" CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBT3BALDX FIRE AND MAKINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING &c. f accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGEMT, ASHBDBTON. B, A|A S /i\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AA|¥ B l^^ C* B Jrjfl&iA " The blendinfi is entirely alten- CJU 1 WWUM B m^ef^kA % dcd to b y Ir - Nelson himself, Vlf " JL ▼^ n " B fe^S \ who is a Taster of great export- , B 1^ once, and has had a special ■■)-■ IN THE ' B #r>4^!-3c-^>bA W training m tba art." 7 ; ' Ij/Ia ... f\ B S M^F^riTW^ \' W/ " This firm deserves tho sup- ' ** \f fl C^ 1 \J B M \ fll port of all purchasers of Tea .\jr\ 1— t b / Q rasi«in A as tho . article th °y °«° r " XT WV r*wmsKElffii "»\ m s «penor to anything we >^\ Sf # < t *J»3sEx2™&4j «\ have seen m this Colony." k\ V^ a I& nCT^M^ x\ \. press. »qW^ B /-? "*\ Nelson is a pro- -oM\* M M,<J \ TWsV tnrwJailT V\ YU fessionnl Taster and B Mot T i MTW S T% ! f nt~ "^lk THOUGH M «k PRICED* BY ALL ff, fah**^us\^^ 2 /g 3/. PORE BLEHDEDTEASI' AUGKL- MO, WE i I GTON, C HRIBT3HURCH, OUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUBTON BY H- M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Read "THE MIRROR," A HIGH : OLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FUIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gune, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumpß, etc. BICYCLES and tIFoYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BIOYOLEB FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Ho? el, Wakanui Road Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKERS, VALUATORS, STOCK-TAKERS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Ohristchurcb, ARE prepared to negotiate Loans on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Produce. Liens on growing Crops at current rates, For large amounts special arrangements can bo made. All business strictly confidential. WAXJCHOP & CO. Trees. Trees. Trees mHE Undersigned begs to thank his JL numerous Friends and Customers for tbelr past favors, and calls their (special attention to his extensive stook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. — Plautltf d ne by contraot, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order by the week or by tbe year. 40,000 Oup- Maerooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 yean old. 24,000 Plnus Inslgnls. All orders by post, or loft with Mr H. G. Flower, Confeotloner, East Street, shall reoelve nay prompt* attention. James Porter, CLIP TON NURSERY ; 193 AUenton, A»hburton,



Pubiic Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kind reqnired if LAMPLOUGH'S' PYRFTIC SAI INK is at hand, and taken as occasions ariee. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirßt and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner speedily removing Constipation Feverishness, Pevurs, Head- ache. Vomiting, and i.iver troubles, btation proprietors, flockmastera, and all | residing m up-cotmtry etaiionß uhonld be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies ■with your oth^r stores, as it 1b invaluable to all . Sold t y all medicine vendors. ■__ THE "KED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Obapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \j and a f same price ; also Peachee, Pears, Apricots, 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, Jelliei, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known be better than any im- ported/ 5 213 THE --Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City, SOLE MANUFACTURERS or A LINB 01 Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) SheH Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocfe), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue Iree on application. Goods can be ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly inciease, and that the goods will give thte fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of HypophOßpMte of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough. and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredtonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered defioient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cave» of Mueoular and Nervous Exhaustion hfs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dir. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by 1 Swan, Chemist, Bdi OABTiouoms, P>xm To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, EX " RUAPEffIT NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. NEW DBESS MATEEIALS. New Millinery, &c.



Public Kotice3 Hckford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing • the publio of Aahburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBHOPS j are now m full working order, tnd replete with a Choice Btook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUENITUBP and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their aew premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note thb Addrbbs— TANCKED BTKEET, OPPOSITE AROADF; Sporting. ASHBURTOH JiCIHG CLUB. 6PBIN& MEETING. THUBSDAT AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 23RD, 1888. Prkidknt— B. G. Wright. Vice-Presi- dent— John Grigg. Jupge — MaUhew Stitt Stewards— C. W ; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lytteiton, E.G. Crisp, T-CN. Grigg, A.J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Course— A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — T. Quill Starter — D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. I. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi nomination, isov; acceptance; i r sov; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Two miles » al County Piate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter* * 3* Ashburton-Cup Handicap, of ss soys ; nomination, \% soy p acceptance, i soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stoke. . One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios* District horses only. Seven furlongs. j. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance ios, 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 1 quarters of a milei 1 f. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- t tipn, 1 soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. | 7. Welter Handicap, ot 45 soys ; nomina- £ '■' tion, 15s} acceptance, ios; District 1 hofsei only. Two miles. c . ■ -■ ' ■'. 1 Second Day. ii County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I sovj acceptance, los. 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. t. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy; acceptance, I soy., <tht second horse to receive 5 soys out of ' the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of so soys ; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Fall-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welt eV Handicap, of 35 soys \ nomina* . lion, 1 soy; Acceptance, 1 soy. The 1 second horse to receive 3 soys out of the 1 stake. For horses that have never won an , advertised race of 25 soys oh the flat. Minimum weight, 9st. Two miles. j c. Flying Handicap, .of 35 soys ; nomina- tion I soy.; acceptance ips. Thesecond horse to receive 3.spvs out of the stake, Ftve furlongs. fcDisrasAL Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance , ips |to be made to the 1 Secretary after th© ; ' 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'Clnb. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. jrules and Regulations. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and Ashbmton Racing Club 2 No entry ffUl be received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising but of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may Ippointf Tbdr decision on all points con- nected^with the carrying out of this programme *% VSftrict horse shall mean any horse that hasbeen^cbmmonly resident m the district between the rivers' Selwyn and Opihi, from SSeust aoh,; iBBB> and up tor the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said .district during the "TVive &er cent will be deducted from the ctoss oValfmtmeys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. </AUr ipmination and acceptance fees to co iathe funds of the Club. • 6. : Trotting : -Race— Horses must trot to the 6afisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the tigh to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme. . I NOMINATIONS. * All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, Ojre,discfipiutft, arid' performances of horse, 2d*»ldt*ofthe 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. WeigS^^the second day's handicaps wUI be declared ajf £ o'clock m the evening of the first Say's racing. , , ACCEPTANCES* A«sat>tances for the first day's handicaps M«^he TSthe hands of the Secretary not later to 9 p.S.onMonday,Novemberi9th,ißßß. Aeceotances foi'the second day's handicaps " <^;sdoSnth^v«nin g of the first day's G BISSET, ... v :■' SecreUry* \