The Ashburaton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-N01991

ASHBURTON. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 19. 1988

PRICE-uNE PMUNiNY



Public Notices. bT\kbrT"bbos BUILDBEIB, UNDERTAKERS, *0., Gornar Wakauni Boad uDd Oast street; (Nhxt Ghntbai. Hothin) * Or at Bakor and Brown's Coach Factory _ Havelook stroet " J 1 1 1 n i BARGAINS! BARGAINS .JMOIBON, Impermeable and Prablfcal Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his firat-OLEABING SALE, commonoiDg Ootobor let, for ONE MONTB only, when he will offer to the public hia choice atook of beat English and Colonial / BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at -prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, i — — . . -y J.M, has alwayß on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEA.TJNifIBS, and ELEGANCE, canuot be surpassed, as he w a thorough expert m this line; Eepalra neatly executed* tanore"d"street, Next the CLUB. Aehburton. Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FJSBING TAOKLH AND FANCY GOOD 3 EMPOBIOM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST- STREET, HAS tnaoh pleasure m announcing that ho has to arrive^ ex "Ao'rangl, a Grand Aaabrtment of Fancy Goodn of every denorlptlon, and us ho muflt makft room for theoe he^iaa UE-WABKBD ah the Stock, »nd every Item l« now obtain- able at a very considerable DJabount. f - Speolal Arrangements made to Clubs. Large Stook of Ffehhiß Taokle, Inolqdtoft everything requisite fo? the Sport. Orioketlng, Lawn Tennis, and Footbali Materials. Meerschaum Plpea and To- baooonlata Goods In Variety, The Hair Droaalm,' Depnrkment is now In ohar^e of % firat-cbes Tonsorlal Artlat and to meet the tim'a the charge for hair cutting ia reduced to a nimble Liadleß Hair worked up on the P<-«— *-«- ak uUm tvab liuiiao, w iga on Dire. Note the Address MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, Bast Street, Aabbnrton. H, J. WOOD & Go BTATIONER8 1 HALL, Jfriedlander'a Buildings AshburtoDt NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Selection of the Uteat oheap Editions. Near Books for Sohool Prizes and Preaentation In great variety. A apeolal discount to Sohool and Library Com mltteei CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888-89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now re«dy for Inapootlon, lnoludlng Obromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Oarda o New Zealand Scenery, suitable foi ■ending to Friends m other parts of the werld. Large stock of Stationery and Account Books of every description. ■ — ■£?■ Writing OaBOB and Doake, Sorap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parses, Card Oases, Pooket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery, LETTS DIABIES ~""OR i.389. Commercial, Rough, and Pooket Series H. J. WOOD & GO, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUXOTON. "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio> m the Colonies. .-.coounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition ag the FINEST m tho Whole Exhibition.- Far mibatantial woar they are the BES7 fN THE WOULD. liny a pnir o "ZEALANDIAH" and you will never uae any other Brand, Onr Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For fioye nnd Girls are Splendid Line* for Hard Wear, None are Genui\e unloßs branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warrante ? to iveGood Woar. Sold by the lending Boot Dealers an Country Stores througuout New Zealand nnd Wholesale by LI6BTBAHD, ALLAN k C CHR^STCHURCH^



Public Notices HOPE * UK THBuifiAF.— Nicholson" Improved Patent Artificial K.ir Drams. The only sore, easy, and unseen device used to permanently roetoro hearing. Reoom mended by Boleutifio men of Europe and America. Write for free illoitrated description book to J. U. Nicholson, Linaoln'a Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne, ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'j DUNBDIN AGENCY. JITB R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed oar Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. ' ' - T7IOB tho Blood ia the Life— Olark'a world JP famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oloanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy*, skin and blood diseases, and sooree of all kinds its effects are marvel- loua. Thonoanda of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lla eaoh by ohemieta and patent medicine vendoro everywhere Pole proprietors ; The Lincoln and Midland Ooantloa Drag Co , Lincoln, England 1 H -THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson 0. J. Hauper H. Fbihdlandkr A. Harbison John Obb D. H. Bbown. npHE Directors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per oont If deposited at call 6vo per cent J. H. TWENTYMAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPERANOE TTTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK . - Proprietress, Becß to Inform her frinnd* and the labile generally that nhe has purchased the above Holnl, and respectfully coHolt. a share of their snpport. The Hotel is the largest and most oom- modious of lie kind m Danedln, and can offer accommodation not to bo exoelled ; having been thoroughly renovated aluoe the nevr proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every olvility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. IS.B, — Refreshments oan be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Quests wlahlng to go airay by early train oan depend on being called In ample time, If they will only make their wishes known 4 156 H. & E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BDEDINGS, TANCBED STEEET. — ALSO— That thoy have now In Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, Ac, suitable for the present Season, STYLE A»D FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & i CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Tkaoiiing Staff. Boys' School.— -Mr J. E. Buchanan, latß. A., University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Saundbrs, Ountor- bnry College, Ohiistohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this lnatltntion pnplls of both hava the oppoilanity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The uabjoola of Study are those usually tanght at Sucondavy Sohooln ; but the ordinary coarse may be modified to meet speoial oases, If to the Interest of the Pnplls BQoh » plan Is judged advis- able. The year, ii divided Into thr terms. All fees are payable m advaLi,e. per term Paplls undor 12 years of ago ... £2 2a , over 12 years of ago ... £2 16s Music (extra) £1 In Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2a { Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is ; ' i A term's notice required before the ' removal of a pupil. For focthee details apply to the Hoad- * aiter.



The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. i EOR tho next TEN DAYB we hare deoWed to offer the BALANCE of our STOOK of OLOTHISG, DRESS GOODS, OALIGQS, SHEETINGS,: TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, &&of. f at LEBS THAN ENGLISH OOST. intedding Farefaneera are iavited to examine the Stock •« withoat being pressed to bny. ; > The Shop is m EAST STBEBT, next Patohino's, the Sailoaaker, • . , . Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messrs A. and T. Incilib), Manager, W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PXJKE BLENDED TEA.S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N iLB and lib PACKETS, 2tß FANCY CANISTERS and Blb and lOlb TINS. T^TT THESE BLENDS; TEY THESE BLENDS. (('EAGLE j] ((^WBmowll CLUB Vperlb.^ VP e rJb. JJ \\ per lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To bo obtained from JOHN OM AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT tho AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to tho HORNSBY LIGHT-DEATJGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HABVESTEE When m competition with tho WOOD, MASSEY. DEERING, MoOOBMIOK, OSBORNBJ, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER ; HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZB BTAWELL HORNSBY FIKBT PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornoby recommended Farmers are invited to call and innpocb tho lONABCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD AT MB GEO. JAMESON'S STOBES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OP ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL EBIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL EEAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG^ THI3 SMALL BUT GBEAL 1 THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE \ M A. O iEE'I N E EVERT FABMEU BHOULD GO AND BEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -1-RUE P"«OBLLBNT r-CONOMIOAL I IQHT ÜBB I BUBTWOBTHY I- H VIED I- PFIOIBNT I IKED IMPI * B&T.ED LnDUBING: L»DLES3 L-AUDBD BINDER FRIEDLABTDER BBOSJ v JOJuEA^ENTJS FPR N.Z .



£10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BUYERS OF . A BOTTLE OP BREADALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Alex. Forgueon & Co. Glasgow. Particulars from tdl Wine Merchantp, Blore- koi.pers, Hotolkeepera and Bptrlt Deters. Wbol sale Agents-— Wm. Booulak t Go. Dnnedin, N.Z. 10 7 Bead "THE MIRROR," A HIGH-ULASS Weekly Social, Pollti-i oal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to bo published every FRIDAY, price 3d»by tlie Oontennlal Printing and Publiernng Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Rußeell Btroot, Melbourne, QLASaOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday ___^ 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COOTELL'S TENTS. TBNTB. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS, NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTEBB OILBKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOBB. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATOBB For all makes of Machines* HAMES, PLOUGH AND LEADING OH AINB, B A DDLBRY, ETC. Save your money and pnrchase of the Maker P. O'CONNELL Al TENT DEPOT Mooro Street, Aibbwrton (Next Boy»l fiotok)



Cheapest House m Ashburton. 1 Prints, id, 6d, (id, 81, lOd \\r Now Uyllara and Wonrvsa 7 Nfew Dreaiea, 6d, Bd, lOd, In, 16d Tq NTew Straw Hats | New Zephyrs, ,d, 6d, Bd, lOd, le S~) * New Hosiery, Bd, lOd, Is, Is 6d, 2f *" New Sunahadeo, rotu t f "\ New Flannelettes, 4jd, sd, 6d f 9 ' >v New Ribbons nd Gloves I New Wash DreußOß ' New Lboob and Aprons T New Lsoo Oartalns, 2s to 15) , New Knlokor Suits, 8s lid T" New Men's Shirts, 1b 6d to 8s f New Jersey Salti TT Now Felt Hftt " New Men's Clothing ~D New Shapes In Collars ' THE CORNER. I THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS CTREAT AJ>AJVTA.C^EB 1 TOI^^7OQ^^ATQ aboot to make their wills, and desiring to Becnre tl» A XjJADUIi O faithful execution of their last wishes. 'T'A T)I?r)QrMVIQ ftl)ont to marry and make provision by marriagb l\J rJuiAOv/l^O contract or settloraent. TO^DIJ 1 1DC niVTQ contemplating tho ooitllnp; of their eatate, or of % L JLJaOUIi O turn or earns of money by trast do^d. T? T)C? f\ AfQ deelrous of constituting trusts for^ oharltablo w JTllirvOVJllp beDevolent objoota . ; Tfl ITfIDCIOII TOIIIOTCCO hiding moneys In ttnst for persons IU rUiILIUN InUdj LLU. roeiientin thlaoolony All each should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO . 00., OHRISTOHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 185P, CAPITAL — <)NE MILLION. THE PREMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND XJBEBALm. FIBB AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING JMACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGKMT, ABHBPRTOH. ' -■* m H Aft JSv \\ %^r mW x Ihe / V*3>«« v (*\ i fV\ I /S\ \ N.Z. INDTJSTRIALJJAZETTB B^AfST B Aih (^ 3 mJM^jL %" The blcrtdiiiß is entirely aitcn- I IKhL B OCLm M tffefft^ari % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, XJVW JL ▼▼*■* M 9gol| \ who » a Taster of great experii mr amSPrtCx m enc ?' an . " ns "" a « o special IM THF X MrWf^r^—»^\ training m tho art." IIN In C m / fT^y^^V % TIMABU HERALD. \/l* j, Jm m Ijffinjr 'firjp \ " TTjJb firm deserves the stip- rw fi f% 1 \J M jgSS/EiSt Esdjv \ pprt^fall purchasers of Tea IA »^ j^f at\ rKn^PiK^rt as t ' lQ . :l! '*i c lo they offer Is Xi ffS f^Crf^ T"»fS!kl "P\ «k superior to anything wo <"O »^ /r^ C<7hC^*EStn' "?^ have seen In thiaColony." ViV^*^ B Bl 1 rSifciSSSidi^^ *^\ wkfessioiml Taster and THOUGH M^J^ C "pR ICES' PURE BLENDED TEAS. - AUCKLfiNO, WE LI ■ GTOM, CHRIST 3HURCH, DUNEfIIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERES, : SOLD IN ABHBUETON BY EM. CAESON, HENRY ZiNDER A 13d the principal storekeepers



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Chrlstchuroh John Banger, SADDLE. COLLAR, AkD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased tho baslnesi o Mr A, lebland, and removed Into those oommodtons premises lately oocu- pled by him In Burnett Street, begs moot ■Inoerely to think hla customers for past Buppor and boIIoUb a continuance of the name whioh he will strive to deserve by keeping the beat atook of Saddlery and I Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly ani promptly attended to i 7*120 ' Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIBB Qunp, Sowing Maobinoe j&awn Mowers, Pumps, eto. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand . BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Oppoßito Central Hotel, Wekonni Row



Public Noticea. TTEJRY littlo medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as ocoasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises tho blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feveriehnosa. Fevers, lload- acho, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold \ y all medicine vendors. LOW VMTALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoßphite of Lime prescribed by the faoulty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT oontains two of tho principal In gredlonts necosßary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh aro con- sidered deficient m the above ooraplcints, via., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot bo too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of; HYPOPHOBPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dt. Churchill's signature. Prioo, 4£r Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, O BTIO IONK, P>K 4 "ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Best assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Ashburton District. Befog direct Importers we are enabled to offer the beßt productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prloes. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and oar Patron^ ra»y rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladles' Calf, Kid, Button and Laoe. Ladies' Elastic Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' Houeo Boots end Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latoßt Styles. Children's Boots .and Shoes of all Kinds* m Colonial make we always keep a full assortment of the Celebrated Zealandia Brand. Do not be misled. None ate genuine unless branded ZKALANJDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give OOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Prloe are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Dopartmeut is oarefally looked after. None bat best material used, and f the work done by experienced workmen, j New springs put Into old Boots, and all , kinds of repairs exeouted promptly, Note the Add real — "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOKE. EABT BTRERT, ' ASHBURTON. 8,. HOMTB, Manager. REID and GBAY, CAMERON STREE'L ASHBURTON Makers ot IMPROVED D.FURBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Beßt Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use, JRbddobd Pkioes;! m «•«. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stook,' Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with oi without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to bow turnips and monura 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 reooived : — Timaru, Ist May. •'Messrs Reid and Gray, I>oar Sirs, — In reference to tho Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Esq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m Btating that it is the beßt Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as io quantity, and distributee the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Alex Wyllie: Zig-Zag Harrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made an I nuslly. I Newly Improved Chaff cutters all sizes, 1 1 with Balance Fly Wbeel,fitted with patent I 1 oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which I oan be taken off and replaced by all I ordinary laborer fn a few seconds. Gul, I throe lengths of chaff. > I Portable Screw-Press and Bagging > 1 Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens 5 I and presses into tho bag at one operation. I 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple I strong, and easily drawn, universally used ( throughout New Zealand. \ I Jointed Pulverising Dlso Harrows, ovor i, I 700 m use. No farm should be without 11 1 them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. o I Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. Wo I make, largely for Canterbury and North I Island. * I Cahoun's Hand Peed Sower, Farm m I Drays and V^ggons, patent Fencing ; r I Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing *' I Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. I Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery I promptly executed on the premiess. " Catalogues free on application at Dune- din or any of our Branch n 4*163



Pickford & Cndrill ,' ; -Take thfa opportunity of ibf orating t -~V the jpublio. of Athborton and County that their new PUBNITURE WABEHOUBBV . AND WOBKBHOPB ' ' art now m full working order, and repiet* with a Choice Stock of all NEW GOODS FOB r Bale st Umeat pouibta prioea, oomliting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUENITUBP . and Fittings. • NOTHING On their part will be waDting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premlees, which will be found far morr convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. NOTH THK ADDRESS— TANCEED STEEET, OPPOSITE AROADE. Sporting* ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.' sPBmaIFEETiNa I THUESDAY AND FEIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. President— E. G; Wright. Vice-Presi- dent — John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, T« C. N. Grigg, A." J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales — O. Digby. Clerk of Course— A. Hewson. Handicapprrs — T. Quill Starter — D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I 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 high* Two miles* 2! County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; ~ .' nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 109 V District horses only. One mile and a quarter. 3» Ashsurton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, l# soy ; acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out ot ■"' the slake. One mile and a-nalf 4. SruNT* Handicap, of 25 Boys ; nomina- tion, 15s ; acceptance, ios« District horses only. Seven furlongs. 5, Novel Race, of 25 soys* Entrance 10s, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, al Ithe proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights* Three quarters of a mile Spring Handicapj, of 30 soys; nomina- tion, t soy ; accep tance ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. i« County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 boys; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios. 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. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy; acceptance, I 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 lost* PuU>and'go. Three miles. 4 Welter Handicap, of 35 sovs; nomina- tion, x 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 fiat. Minimum weight, ost. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion X soy ; acceptance ios, The second hone to receive 3 soys out of the stake. . Five furlongs. 6, Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance lOs to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the r»ce, 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 Ashbutton Racing Club Rules 2 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. Thiir decision oh all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme 9 tie 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 zoth, 1888, and up to the date of the : forthcoming meeting and owned by a «rho has resided m the said district during the gam^i period. 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with uuYprogTAUime for the expenses of the course. ,£, 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, ege t detctiptiett, and performances of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of tMe Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wil fee 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. 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' lockn.the fvening of the first day's G BISSET, Sccreia-y