The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-N01961

A hH BURTON . "THUBSDAY, "OOTf)BiBB 4^ |SBB

PiiKTES- )HR- PKNNY



Public jNoticß3 REMOVAL. Vf R" 1 (J miMMO bpgs to annonnco 1»J O. X to her Patr.ms and the Public m>ao r t>>Uy, that she haa removed to ihoae more c< am idioua premise*, formerly known «s the Lyttelton Boardlnghouse, Oaoioron street, and trusts to merit a fair *We of pnb' ; o r»a ronage by keeping • \i o T-.tk- jU; a comfortable Home. All cnoirlr.g done m his usual good style by Mhß. Timm3. ■ 7*lll ASH tfKTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ I >EAN begs to Inform his •O« 13 friends and >\ he 1 public generally that iv cons quence of the great morease m the pr.'oa of Coal, he baaseoored a consignment of the celebrated J^aitan- ga a Goal, cheaper, oleaner, and far superior to Newoactle Goal. Also In Stooit — ount fcjomers, Walvprn,, West- pnrt, and Newcastle Goal-. Fi.ewood, Puat and Rails, Stakes, Strainerp, e»o., etc., Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Ohaff, Chiokwheat, e>o. Ri S. BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS ULOVER SEED 3 CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aorangl" from London, oar nevr Season's Clovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured dlreot from the GROWERS. They are v of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and beijablb. We will forward samples to any address on application, bo that intending pur- chasers can teßt the germinating quality for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE GLOVER, RAPE. WBITE CLOVER, MUSTARD OOW GRASS, TURtflPd, RED GLOVER, MANGOLD* TIMOTHY, OAHROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrajs and Oookafoot for sale m large or small quan* •, titles, latest novelties m Garden and Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon« don firm, James. Carter and Company. Empty Iron Tanks Kid Cases for, sale, J. SEALY and CO., (Late Seal BROsi) 7 PRICE LIST OF ASHBUKTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freshly ground Linseed Meal, 4d p~r lb Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2a Gd — - per pint . Glycerine, 2s per lb -"; Diamond Dyes, 6d per packet Keodinor Bottles, 9i each " Teats, 2d each O»nBtlo Sods, for making Soap, 3d, and Is per tin TruESiiß, 4x 6d to 15s each , Higglnson's Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d each Galvanic Batteries lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to carry .out still further the Redactions I made when firet taking over the Business, I now s submit the above short List of Prioes as an index to the reduced oharges I have made la every Department, especially m Dispens- ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It moat, however, be borne m mind that In Drnga, and more particularly In Medicines, the Purchaser must depend almosc entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I huvo a business reputation of many years In Ashbarton to maintain, and am not willing to damage it, even to retain a Customer, by supplying a Drug an inferior quality. Teeth Carefully Extraotbd, 2s 6i, Children, la. An Assistant realdeß on the Premises, and Medicinen urgently needed may ba obtained at any hour. Ashburton Drag Company, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, ifriedlandor's Buildings Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and C**n a. Stationery, Account Books, A^ MiW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Planes, Harmoniums, Acoordeon\ ' Ooncertinaß, Violins, Banjos, &0., &o. New Songs and Muolo of every description y A large quantity of Muslo (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at % Great SscrlGce. FANCY GOODS; Writing Oaseß and Desks, Sorap, PhotD and Fern Albumo, Work Boxes, Parse" Card OftBOB, Pocket Books, Photo Framea and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Any Book out of stock 1 procured from our Chrlstchnroh Establishment, the Stcok of whioh is one of 'the Largest and Beai t Assorted m the Colonies, of frwn London Agency. A special Discount allowed to TJ.bv t •? and Bohool OommlttoesV *' 11. J. WOOD & Of ' STAHONEUSS' HAM,, I ASHBUUTON,



PuWic Notices 1 TJOPE FOR THEDE'F -Nicholson' HI Jmprtved P^'-nt Ariffiolul E»r Dram". The only sore, easy, and unaee: device need- to p' rmanpiuly rcttore hearing. Kect mmooded by toon of Earope and America Write for free illustrated description book to J. El. Nicholson, Lincoln's lun Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASfIBURTON "GUARDI4N. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENCY.-- MR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed oar Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise* ments. ITiOi: the Blood is tho 1 ifo— ClHrk'H world ' famea Blood Mixture, warrauted to cleanse the blood iroru all impurities from whatever causes arisiog For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dieaases, and scores of all kinds its effeotß are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh ly ohemi«ts and patent medicine vendors everywhere Bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIREOTOBS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson O. J. Hakper H. Fbijsdlandek A. Harbison John Obr 1). H, Brown, finHE Director* 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 per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPERANOE TJOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress . Bega to Inform her friends and the Public genrrnlly that Bhe has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully eollolts a chare of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most oom- J modioua of ita kind m Danedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoronghly renovated sluce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tlon, and the aim of tho Proprietress will bo to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the ahape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wishing 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. Oraighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TAKCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &o.» eoitable for the preiient Season. STYLE AND FIT AIL THAT CAN BE DESIRED EL & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAILOKS, TANORED STREET', ASHBURTON. ASfIBURTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching: Stabp, Boys' Sonoot. — Mv J. E. Buchanan, let IJ A. , University College, London. GiKiiS 1 School. — Miss Saundbrs, Oanter- bnry College, Ohxlßtohurch ; Miss Gkobb, Trinity Collego, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both lexca hava tho opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal cda- oatlon. The Bubjoota of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Sohoola ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oibob, if id the Interest of the Pupils such a plan ia judged advis- able. The year is divided into the, terms. I All fees are payable m advactß. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a I  over 12 years of ago ... £2 16s Muaio (extra) £1 la ' Fee or attending mußic (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is . A term's notice required before the fatnoval of a pupil. m Foe farther details apply to the Head* 'fttitor,



CENTEAL EOTEL, Wakannl Eoad, Aehburton. A. J, Kelly ... ... Proprietor. 1 TVTAVING taken over the above Hotel, XJL renovated and renawed the Farnl- ture and Stock, I trust my Frlenda and tho Pnbllo will give me a fair chare of patronage, Good Stabllnpf. Special Terms for ; Boarders. Btlsg Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing tho public of Aehburton and Oouuty that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Stock of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m Goneral HOUSEHOLD FURNITURP and Fittings. NOTHING On thoir part will be wanting to indnco their patrons to support thorn m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note the Address — | TANCKED STEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE; 8-1:. "Zealandia" Boots HAVE tho Highest Reputatio- m ihn Colonios. .-.c flounced at thclndi&a and Colonial Exhibition as tho FINEST m tho Whole Exhibition; For substantial \vw»r they nre tho BEST IN THE WOULD. lJuy a pair o "ZEALANDIA3" and you will never UH3 any olhor Brand. Our Patonted "PARAGON BOOT' and « INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boya and Girla are Splendid Line& for Hard Wear, None are Gonuixo uulot-ft branded on the Bole \ And every pair m absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the loading Boot Dealers atd Country Stores througnout New Zeataud. nod Wholesale by LIGETBAND, ALLAN & GO, CHRISTCHURCH.



NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald nnd surround ing District, for the liberal Bupport they hove given me, I beg to ncsure thorn I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEHSOJN or m any way oa an AGENT for others Soliciting a continunnce of your favors, which shall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town every morning. Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 6*38 JAMKS GUDSELL. REID and GKAY, CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON Makors of IMPROVED D.-FUUROW PLOUGHS (Made of Beßt Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Molbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 \ AT / Over 8000 m nee. J Khouoed Prices: \ iv "«n. Extra heavy Mould Boardß 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 inohes apart ; made to bow turnips and manure down tho same übo, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all thoße who have used them.— Testi- monial just received :— Timaru, Ist May. "Mosarß Keid and Gray, Dear Sire,— ln reference to the Turuip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m Novemboi last year, for George Gray fiuesell, Fsq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating- that it ia the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial m&uure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes tho manure ,with perfect regularity, and gavo good eatiataction.— Yours truly, Alex Wyllie: Zig-Zag taurrows' stil maintain their roputation as tho boat general purpoßO Harrow. Four hundred sots mado an nually. Newly Improved Ohaffcutters all Bizes, with Balance Fly Whoel,fitted with patent caßt Btoel Mouthpieco, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a fow seconds. Cut three length b of chaff. Portable Screw-PreßS and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddlos, elevates, screens and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horso-Powere. Bimple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout Now Zealand . Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m use. No farm should be without them. All sizeß from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North : " Island. ( y Cahoun'a Hand Eood Sower, Farm 'X Drays and Waggons, patent Fencicg , Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing 1 Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to ali descriptions of Machinery promptly oxeoutod on iho premiess. <■<' Catalogues froe on application at Dune din or any of our Branches, 4*165J



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Compaq Established ... ... ... 18 £8. c : _ CAPITAL— ON^S MILLION. r THE PREMIER & "WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, b NOTED FOU PROMPTNESS AND LIBER *L 17% 1 FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiiRESING /MACHINES,' &c, accepted at lowest current rates. s GEORGE JAMESON, D AGENT, ASHBURTON. Kb& niiha fefiPGEi tOR A l/T\^^ b /J\ \ n>z - industrial gazette I »aQr B O3c Mr aJs§\ • " Thc blen < 5i '>*< «' entirely &:tsn- I JVM" 1 VwM S •-OKlulffip-' % de ? t( ? by Mr - Nc!son ' linisclf - •JL^^ -A- V^ T^ Jaf jfraSOTK % who is a Taster of crcat expert ifflr kmXoXt&tX w< CIICG r and li.is liad a spoci.il IN THE a /r^r^^^k m training ill tho :irt." • # /(^MtM\ \ .. T . MAr ' v her alt). \r C*\ D 1 \Jr a S \ P ort "'' all purchasers ofTcu \J Wl— M / o raSSMwrt A \& ns thc . i «« ic| o the y oti <* * a Mto i- s «TFtS'R'iiW4i 'fiX WL superior to anything wo r*O 8f a,* Uw&Sr>Cj tvVV M i& 1 m press. .q\n • ■ §8 Q^3 r^^n^r^ra^^-*- '^\ Mr. Nelson is a pro- iW(» m fffJ ' i-Jsc*^ ' *Z\ w|k f< ssional Taster and i o■■ ff/¥ T*r#i ;^£ I ra'^r 'S-V y&k Blender." I THOUGH Mi* J2fel»L t\ \ poippo. C BYA, D L >^^^^H"^m 2 ' per lb. •■■ PITPF Rf T? W T> TT T\ T 1 !?)!<! . ,f Ukii Dhh a U.'hU LnliwM AUCXL-IND, m (I GTO-i, « KHIST3HURGH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERY WHERE.: SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EM. CABSON, ".HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



THE PUBLIC IRUST OFFIGE OF NEW ZbALANi OFFERS GREAT , ADVANTAGES TOD^t?Q^lV[Q bout to ™ake their wilte, and desiring to secure th JT £4 AOUiNO faithful execution of their last wishes. TYI T^TTDQniVrQ about to marry and m^ke provision by marriag IU 1 J-jJaOUIvO contractor buttlemeut. TOT^I7PQ^IV^CI contemplating the settling of their estate, or of 1 JL juiXvOvJll O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TO IDTn^QrMVTQ dosiroua of constituting trusts for charitable o IU JrJjIVOUINO benevolent objects. Tfl EXIDCIPM TDIIGTETrO folding moneys m trust for persom IU lUnLlUll InUuILLU resident m this colony. All Buck should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BAKKS, A2?D CO., CHBISTCHTJROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. M C OALLUM & CO. "WrE are now landing, ex "Maud Graham," a CVgo of First-daea KAUKI VV FLOODING, LINING, SHELVING, and other eizea In PKIMI CONDITION. We have also to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizes. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE GOAL, WESTPORT GOAL, AND MOUNT SOMERSj OOAI Our PAINTING tad HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT 1b teplete will EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAI'ER. BANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET' ASHBURTON. J. QUANE cfe CO., ~~ HAYELOCK STREET, — HAVE FOR SALK — f^ LOVE BB— -Red, White, Cowgrasß, and Alayke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDk \_^ thin Season's importation. BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OAT 6 AND BARLEY BUTTfiR KEGS and FIRKINB, CHURNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &c, mad€ by Jamcß Carmichae), Rangiora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &0., always on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY •"' NORTH CANTERBURY WOOD WARE COMPANY - 8 125 : _ . W. GEEGG AND COMPANY, PTJitE BLENDED TEAIS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IN £lb and Ilb PACKETS, 2ms FANCY CANISTERS and slb and 10iB TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS! TRY THESE BLENDS. I EAGLE I ( exhibition J ( C L UJB \perlb. JJ' \V<n lb. JJ \\ per lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE, To be obtained from JOHN 088 AND ,00, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 Drapery and Clothing at prices to suit the Times. WFT /JOLLIER, Draper, Clothier, &c, THE CORNER, Aehburton • XX' \j (late Manager of Hobday and Co., Chrietchurch, and Gabites and Plante, Ashburton), has pleasure m informing tho Public of Ashburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that ho has purchased the business of Messrs Gabites and Plante and Dim ant and Coe. WINTER GOODS now being disposed of at the great reduotion of EIGHT SHILLINGS m the £. Jnst arrived, a very lartjo ond well assorted Stock of now Goods, DRESSES, PRINTS, LACES, RIBBONS, GLOVES, Men's SO AIIVBB, COLLARS, SHIRTS, BOOTS and CLOTHING for Spring and Summer wear, at prices to suit the times and compete with Christohurch. Tbe Cheapest House m Aehburton. Inspection and Comparison invited. "W. H COLLIER, 9so THE CORNER, East and Tailored Streets. The Monarch of the Harvest Field. HORJSTSBY"™ HORNSBY I ight-Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding Harvester. THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OF ANY FINDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBY holds tho three Largest Prlaea ever offered In the Wo«Id, an »n unequalled reoord of Colonial Honors. THE HORNSBY BINDER Is English In Its Strength, Dartblllty, Good Work manshlp, and Reliability, and equal to any American m Its ingenloaunees, accnrac of parts, and perfection of finish, combining m one the excellence of all, and avoldlm the defects ot eaoh. Before Parohaslng Farmers should call and Inspect the 1888 9 Machine, jaat lam Ing, ex ship " Maryborough," from London, and daily expected m Ashburton. Oi"6SGE JAMESON, , , . Agent for the Aehburtoij County.



Public Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kirn required if I AMPLOUGH'I PYRETIC SALINE is at band, and take: as occasions arise. It is the cure an< PREVENTIVE ot moßt diseases inciden to Tropical and Colonin! life. It allayi thirst and cools and vitalises tho blood ii a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnesß, Fevers, Head ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles Station proprietors, flookmasters, and al residing m up-country stations should b< provided with it. Ask your merchant t( send regular supplies with your oth^i stores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold I j all medicine vendors. THE "RED CROSS" PKESERViNQ COMPANY, Chapel StTeet, South Yarra, Victoria. /"^ ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, 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. Tho Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to 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 OF A LINE 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 ICnife (operating instan- taneous^ with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with br^pket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of ' finish.) SheK Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincfag 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. Ali 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 tree 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 j their trade rapidly inciease, and that the goods will give tbe fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondent* here. LOW VITALITY. I DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypopbosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredioats neceaßary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above compleints, viz., Phosphoruß and lAme. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. OhurehilTs Compound Syrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Food, and m onsen of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rob Oabtiguone, Parib j BAKEE AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBBK and COAL YAHD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store,. West street, and are prepared to eupply ai \ srtaases of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINR, »nd 'J'OTARA. GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and KAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. GoXl: Weatport] Coal, Newcastle Coal, kcmai Somers Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths. Agents m Ashburton for Wilson 1 * Portland Oeme'ut and Hydraulic Mme. Notr Addebss:— BAKER AND CO, Onpoßlte Mr G.JAMESON'S Grain Ston > vv West Btwt, U



Public Notices 30,000 FEUIT TREES. No Christchurch Wcolly Aphis or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS.ISBAL.Y NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seeson c Planting by far the Largest and Beat Stock of Fiuit Trees m Cacterbury, probably m th© Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREEB PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APRICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the beßt Btocks Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES; and SHELTISB TRteEfc 5 , J&oses, Crna mental Trees, Shrubs, lioo tt>,&c, &c. great variety. MESSRo J. SBALY &00., Seedsmen East stroo" continue to act on my behal m Town, nd all orders, &c., entrusted to them Bhall have prompt attention. DEROff »TIVB PBIOBD CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAS SEALY, River Bank, Aehburton r ntlng south approach to Traffic Brigd j Sporting* ASHBURTON RACING CLUB, SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and *3RD, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Prksi- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Mat'hew Stitt Stewabds—C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, J. C. N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— T. E. Upton! Clerk op Course — A: Hewson. Handicappers —T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle 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 bight Two miles* 2; County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter* ; 3; Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, ij£ soy ; acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina- tion, 15s ; acceptance, ios* District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds ofthe Club. Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile* 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 soy; acceptance- ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, oi 25 soys ; nomina- " tiohj '" 15s ; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. 1; County Hurdle Race Handicap, of^o soys; nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, lbs. 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. 2,JRaqing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, x soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3, Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of 20 soys ; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than iosU Pull-and-go. Three miles, 4, Welter Handicap, of 35 soys $ nomina- tion, 1 soy ; - acceptance, 1 soy. Tbe 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, 9st. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy ; acceptance iosi The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance ios to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. RUIZES AND "REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rules 2 ffo 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 oi this programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has 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 who has resided m the said district during the same period. • 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the grow of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme. < NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age, description, 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 9 o'clock m the evening of the first daj'^racing. ACCEPTANCES; Acceptances for the first day's handicap! must be m the hands of the Secretary not latei thtno p.m. on Monday, November ipth, 1888, Acceptances for the second day's handicap! t Id bxlock on,the evening of the first day's G MSSET, Secretary!