The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIL-No 1984

A.SHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, OOTOBEE 81. 1988

PRICE- jNE PEN iNY



Public JN Ot CQi. £10,l«0 GIVEN AWAY TO BTJTERS OF AB ITLBOP. BRE'iDALBANB WHISKY j fibii pcd by Alex. Ferguson k Co. Qlag%:ow. j Farticnlnrs from »>ll Wlno Merrhanif, S'ora* k'-i.ptt;, Hoi elk*: ep crs an j Spirit D *10-8. Whol enlo Agcjts—WH. EoorLAR & Co. Dnnodin, N.Z. ■• • . • 10 7 bakebTSSos BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, &c.i Coroor Wfokanni Eoad sad Oas3 street: (Next Csktrai, Hotbl.) Or at B&ker and Brown 'a Coach Faoterf HsTclock otrcot • , 1 EXHIBITION FREE: MY Stock of Groceries, Ironmongery, China and Glacs Ware,' Colonial Clothing and Boots, is now replete with good assortment* m Gvory Department, at lowest possible Prices. TEAS. My Toao are unsurpassed for Parity, Strength, snd Flavor, I pay particular attention to Blondlng, rjßing nothing bat really firat clfeßa Teas. No fancy Tina ot Packages to pay for. Strong, well flavored Tea, 2n per ib ' Extra otrong, highly flavored, 2* 6i perlb Extra choice, fiaest *L>vor, 33 pot Ib. Coffee ground daily on the Premfßeo. Highest Pi-leo given for Dairy Prddnoe. Please call and inspect my Extensive Stock. : ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. BOBEBT ALCOiIK. 500 TO PURCHASE P. O'COOTEWS | TENTS. TENTS. TENTS.. FLAGS, TARPADLINS, NETS • HORSE CLOTHING, HALTEBB OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY A PEONS, GARDEN ; AND DELIVERY HOiSB. BUTTERS, APRONS~"aND ELETATORS For all makes of Machines. HAME?, PLOUGH* AND LEADING CHAINS, Si DDLERY, Etc. Sarajcur monr an-i parchaeeof the Maker P. O'COFNELL A 1 TENT DEPOT Moors Street, Asbb-rtoa (Next It yal Hotel.) GLASGOW DRAPERY "and - CLOTHING COMPANY will open on iTidaya - - RIOH LIST OF ASHBUBTOK DRUG CO., Ld. mi— « Freshly-ground Linseed Meal, 4d p?r Ib Pure NewfoondlaQd Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2a per Ib Diamond Dyea, 6d per paoket feedlnf? Bottleß, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each Cvißlio Sodn, for maVlng Soap, Bd, an Is pec tin TrtJßSaa, 4j 6d to 15a each Higginßon's Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d each Galvanic Batteriea lent to Caatomers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to carry oat still farther the Reductions I made when first taking over the Business, I now mbml the above short List of Prices bb an indet. to the reduced charges I have made It every Department, especially m Dlepena- log PhyelclßnB 1 Prescriptions. It muat, however, be borne m mind that In Drags, and more particularly m Medicines, the Purchaser must depen almost entjtely on the Integrity of tho. Chemist. I have a businees reputation t many yearß m Aahbnrton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even t retain a Ccutotner, by Bupplylng •> Drug an inferior quality. Teeth Cakefdlly Bxtbaotbd, 2a 6d. Children, la. 1 An Assistant roaldeß on the PremiEei And Medicineo urgently needed may h obtained at any hour, Ashtarton Drag Company, x. J. M. OAMiJRIDGE, Manager, "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Eeputatio- io tV-e Colonies, r at tho Indian and Oolonial SxUbition bb tho FINEST m the Whole Exhibition.- For substantial wm? they are the BEST . rN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDI&S" and yon will never :se any other Brand. Onr Patented "PABAGON BOOT' md " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Hoys and Girls are Splendid Linet> for Hard Wear. None are Genni-ve unless branded on ho Bole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear,] Sold by theileading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througoout New Zealand, md Wholoealoby LI&BTUAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH



Public Koticos.- | HOPE FOR TD GDEA F. —Nicholson' ! Improved Patt-nfc Arfffici&l Ear Drums. Tbo only euro, easy, and unseen device csod to permanently restore hearing. Recommenced by roloatlfic men of Europe ond Amorics. Wrlto for free lllaatr&fced description book to J. Q. Imoiiolson, L : ncoln's Ina Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTOH "GUARDIAN^ DUNEDIN AGENOX MR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford ■ Street, Dunedin, has been appointed onr Agent and^ will bo able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. FOB the Blood is theLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, akin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds ita effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d # *nd 11s eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ABHBI3ETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECT OK 6: G. H. Greenwood, Ohaiimaß, Qao. Jameson 0. J. Hahksh H. Fbijsdlandeb A. Habbibon John Obb 1). H. Bbowh, fiftHE Dlreoto?a 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 pec cent If depoßltod at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY rpK MPERANOE TTO TB 1 1 (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pbopbietbess. Bags to inform her friends and tbe Public generally that she has purchased the above Holal, and respectfully Bollcita a ahare of their euppcrt. The Hotel is the largest aud moat com- modious of Us kind m Danedin, and can offer accommodation not to bo bxoe iled j having bean thoroughly renovated siuce the now proprietress took possession; and will now be found most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tlon, and the aim of tbe Proprietress will be to give her patrons every eatiafaotion. N. B. — Refreshments oan be obtained m the Bhapo of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Quests wiablng to go away by early train oan depond on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wishes known* 4 156 H;&E. Craigiiead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HATE REMOVED TO COLEMAU'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for tbe present Season, SXTLH AND FIT AIL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBU RTON. ASHBORTON JIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; TIAOHING BTAIF. Botb' School,— Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School .—Miss Sacndbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlstohurch ; Mias Grtjbb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT thli Institution pupils of both -\oxei hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary oourse may be modified to meet special oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils such » plan Is judged advis- able. Tbe year Ii divlced Into thR. terma. All fees are payable In advaii&e. per term Pupils under 12 yean of age ... £2 2i  over 12 years of ago ... £2 16a Musio (extra) £1 Is Fee or attendl <g music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For ftnthes details »pply to the Head- drier*



DRAPERY! DR&PERY!! Clothing'! Clothing!! CREAT SALE OFASBICNED STOCK. mHE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY I having purahased for Oaah the Aeaigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18a Id at a Discount of 7a 6d In the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for Bale m the Premises In East Street, Ashburton, lately occupied by Mr Bohobnbibr«, on and after FRIDAY, the sx* Ootober. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Hawkers, Hotelkeepers, and the General Publio will find this 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 figureo, and no Discount of Bny kind allowed. Customers are Invited to intipect without being preaied to buy. Country orders aocompanied by remittance will receive special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited, Intending pnrohaseis will therefore please call early. IST NOTE.— "Theefleotof the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disastrous than on anj otber branch of business. . .It has almost stifled tne Import Trade. . . The Mosgiol Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prioea. A suit of olothes oosting a few months ago 40s will now require 45a to Becure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 6a per pair." See Donedin "Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBURTONT. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Mkbsbs A. and T; Imous, Dnnedin,) 10123 Manager, The Massey Toronto Light Binder, THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTUKERS. THE VICTOB iiFivERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FBIEND OF THE FAKMERP. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIKW AT OUR STORKS, WEST STREET WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE! BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BDT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M JL CHI N E EVERI FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID TROE pXOELLENT r-CONOMIOAL I JGHT UPH I RUSTWORTHT l~ NVIBD I- FPIOIBNT I IKED IMPLB I BBTED L.NDUIUNG; L^DLEBS L.AUDED BINDEE FRIEDLANDER BROS. 1 SOLE AGENTS FOR N,Z



W. GREGG. AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4S, -HEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jlb and Ilb PAOKETS, 2lb FAtf OY CANISTERS and 6lb and I«ib TINS, TRY THESE BLjGNDs! TET THESE BLENDS. ©f EAGLE | (A-SJI (U L U B]) Vperlb. IS Ib. If \\^ pprC r lb. 7/ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OEE AND CO., EAST STREET, ABHJBURTON. 9 IC2 THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. A T a£i£SS ( i D Frt?¥l7 B ?°^ s - he!d m Auslralill dori °* A °e M » « d »pt«ml«r hit tho following Prizet were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DKAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER Whw m competition with the WOOD, MABBEY, DEERING, MoOORMIOK, OSBORNB, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNBBY FIRST PRIZE MDBTON HOUNSBY FIUST PfDZE ROCHEBTER HOKNSBY FIRST PBIZS BTAWELL HORNSBY FIHST PRIZE WIDDERBURN • HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Price offered. Hornsby recommended Farmen ai« Jnrlted to call and inspeot tha MONAECH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHT3URTON AND RAKAIA.



•r Bead "THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to bo published ovary FRIDAY, prioo 3d, by th« Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Rußßell Street, Melbourne, TTTE HAVE) FOR SALE— One (ci YY horse powor Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For fall particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BEOS. 10+48 GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds A.SH BURTON GOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RH r>EAN begi to Inform his > JO« J3 frienda »nd the pnbllo generally that m consequence of tbe great increase m the prloe of Goal, he hai located a ooneignment of tbe celebrated Kaitan- gata Goal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to NewoaiUe Goal. Also m Stock — Mount Somers, Malrern, We«t- port, and Newcastle Goal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, etc, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, h»ff Ohlokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, West Street. BARGAINS 1 BABQAINSII j. Mofsoisr, Impermeable and Pr&oUcal Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootobor Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when ho will off«r to the public his choioe stock of beat English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Uanh, J.M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, whlcb, for STYLE, FASHION, NEaTN Jfißß, and ELEGANCE, cannot be aurpafiaed, as he i« a thorough expert m tbie tin*. Repairs neatly executed. tanoreFstreet, Next tht CLUB. Aehburton. ©•10



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Chiistcharoh i •J 1 John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, A&D HARNESS MAKER, HAVING pnrohaied the business o Mr A. IbkiiAbd, and remored Into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by him m Bornett Street, begs most sincerely to thank his onstomers for past support, and solicits a continuance of the I same, whloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the heat stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strlot attention to business, < oomblned with good workmanship and Reasonable oharges. Repairs neatly and promptly aUsndsd to 7U20 Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maobineß, Lawn Mowers, Pumpß, eto. BIOYOLES and TRIOYOLES repaired and extras kept on band, BIOYOLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branch©*. Opposite Cbnteal Hotel, Wakanni Road Trees. Trees. Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank numerous Friends and Customers tbelr past favors, and calls their 1 ) < attention to his extensive stock of FRUI AND FORE3T TREES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done by contraot, do all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardena kept In ordor by the week or by tbe year. 40,000 Cup- Msorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnus Insignia. All orders by po3t, or left with Mb H. G. Flowib, Confectioner, East Street, shall receive noy prompt attention. James Porter, ] OLIFTON NURSERY} I 3192 Allenton, Aihburton,



■;-,Ji\ ttM? t^s* * THE PUBLIC TRUSTlfffl OF NEW ZEALANI OFFERS GREAT AD.AJVTA.CtE© ATVTQ aboat to raako their wIUb, and deßlring to aecari th llllAOUliO fsithfal execution of their last wishes. aboofc to marry and mate provision by martiag JIXiAOuIIKJ contract or nottlement. TO T^TTDQfiISFQ contemplating the boUHds of their oitate, or of IV A J-lAOI/ilO fum or sami of tnouey by trait deed. Tfi DT7DQAMQ deelrona of ooustitutlng ttuati toil ohwttatlß 01 1U JrIjJAOUXIQ becevolent objeota. TO FOREIGN THUSTEES fer^A. 1 "" fM tamm All gach shonld obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Cnstoms House Quaj, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTOHUBCH. Or D. M. ROBS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire ani Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1865. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FI1&E AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TtfRESING ;MACHINES, &c, accepted al lowest current ratei. GEORGE~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. Si AjA M /§SI % n - z - ind^trial gazette A^lt 1 A^i<s* ffl J&Jln**%; " Tho blending is entirely &:ten- -*- £8 i7OT3E^9a \3, vrhois a Taster of great experi- Mr aiM&AX&rSk. ence, and has had a special 1 M TH F AST i^r'^^^Siia 'mi training m the art." UN «T /^^^C\ TISJARU HERALD. \/\f*^ __ . S3 ' 3 HFIFEI FNm \ " TI?I» gjrn deserves the sup- *K (I D » \*^ # i 7 \ Wk P ort i' 7 all purchasers of Tea .' U-¥\V—- £F ff Q tMEpM^t^A %, as Ao a.-ticlc they ofler « fty , #<£/ r* i « i ilFiJTrP'Ki^L 'nY superior to anything wo «~O Hf i$ US^^^D M have seen m this Colony." . ifIVN " i§r ffZ? i^re^f^t^t- >gk ' Mr - Nelson is a pro- OV^" ffl BP \K fcssionnl Taster and THOIIPH # ■/£ TTOsff«fr % Binder." though m -j i \ B, ppippq. ■ PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE LI GTO.M, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEOIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY EM. CAESON, HMRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. I "XTEiiY littlo medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken ob occasions ariee. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing ' Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaetera, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to ■end regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold I y all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, " r I Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Aprioots, of the finest quality, and m heavy iymp. All these goods are manufactured under the (supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Aneorted Sauces of this Company arc wtll known to be better than any im- ported, S 213 THE — Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 142a, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLS MANUFACTURERS OF a LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. "PHE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line ■*• »f Paper and Letter Clips. The Up* right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. N«te, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto* mttic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan* taneouily with one hand.) Ornamental Match Soxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocSs), 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. ■ '«» 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 free on application. Goods can bt 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 the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents kere. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphito of Lima prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Gongh and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal fa. gredlaixta necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* eidered deficient m the above complaints, vli. r Photphorua and Liiru. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delioate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oaeei of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion h*»s acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dv. Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Bob CiftTtauoint, P>*«b T. IBnliocfc, y TO FARMERS AtiD OTHERS. FOR SALE -A numbar of Bine Gam Saplings suitable for making Stook Yards, Sheep Yards, eto. Apply to 10 lie T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 5-roomed Home In Cox Sheet.— Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET. TIOUB-roomed hou«« In Peter Street J? lately occupied by Mr Norrish. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET— Hodbo fronting Graham* 1 Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. LOT 32, fronting the Alford forest Road, near the entranca to the Wtollen Factory. Piles £9 10a. Apply to T. BTJLLOOK, TO LET — House of 5 rooms, wit verandah, together with about 9 aero of land. Apply to T. BULLOOB. TO LET. ! T>OOMB loathe Arcade Ohambtra* i k AVt>lf X% BTJXiWWKJ



Pickford * Undrill ivtA iW opportunity of informing Ashburton and County that their now FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBHOPS are now m full working order, and replete with a-Chotoo Stock of all HEW GOODB FOR fefo at loweat possible price*, contiiting t)f all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FOBNITW and Fitting!. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induct? their yatrons to support them m their new promisee, which will be found far more oonrenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Kara m addmm— TANCKED STREET, OPPOSITE AROAD2; Sporting. ASHBDRTON JACIKG GUIS. SPBING MEETING. THDBSDAY lin> JMDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD AND 33RP, 1888. PSBttDBRT— B. G. Wright. VICB-PftßSl- dent— John Grin* Judge— Matthew Stitt STBWA*D9— C Wi Pnrnen, W. B. Den. shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, B. G. Crisp, f.CN.Griffi Ai J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Trbasurbu— David Thomas Clkmc op Scales— O. Digby. Clerk ©f Coume— A. Hewsan. HaNdicappris --T, Qaill STA&TS&— D. Thomas. Pint Race to start each day at t p.m. PROGRAHMEOF EVENTS. Fiejt Day. t. Handicap Hukdlb Rack, of 35 sovsf nomination, I soy ; acceptance, l soy ; The second horse to receive 3 «ovs out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Two miles* 3! County Platx Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios • District horses on]y. One mile and a quarter* jt Ash*h*.ton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, \% soy; acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of ' -the stake. -Onermflenand 'a-nalf 4. Spsint Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Seven furlongs. $. Novbl Rack, of 25 soys* Entrance 103, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* Tba winner to bt sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds j of the Club. Catch weights* Three quarters ofamilel & Spsino Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, t soy; acceptance 101. One mile. 9« Wsxtxk Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, iosi District hems only. Two miles. Sicond Day. ti CWnmr Hum>lb Racb Handicap, of 3* •ovs; nomination, I soy; acceptance, ioc. 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. 8, Racing Club Handicap, of 45 bovb ; nomination, 1 soy 1 acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. Handicap District Tim* Tblot, (m oaidle) of 20 sots; nomination, ios^ acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District ihonMß only. Weight not less than lost. Full-and>go. Three miles. 4. "WH.TE* HANDICAP, of 35 sots j nomina* Won, ! soy; acceptance, I *»v. The «to*nd hone to receive 3 soys out of the tfake. For horses that have never won an advertised ract «f 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, gst. Twe miles. 5. Flvino Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion 1 soy ; acceptance i*s, The second horse to receive 3 eovs out of the stake. Five furlongs. & Disposal Stakbs, of 30 soys; entrance I»s to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is nm 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. fRULES AND "REGULATIONS. t The meeting will be held under the rules •f racing, and the Ashbutton Racing Club Roles j No entry will be received except en the conditions that allclaunß, disputes, and ob* jecttoas arising out of the racing shall be de* dded by the Stewards or whom they nay appoint. Thtir decision on all points con* netted with the carrying out erf this programme te be final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that Ims been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwynand Opiht, from August 2«tb, 1888, and ap to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person «phe has resided m the said district during the same period. 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this progr*a>me for the expenses of the course. 5. Au neminatim and acceptance fees to go to the funds ef the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 9. The Stewards reserve to themselves the rigs to add a consolation race t« the pro* grasune, NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, Ogiy desetiptlou, 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 bt declared on or about November 14th, Weights for the second day's handicaps wil] be declared at f o'clock m the evening ofth< first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES* Acceptances for the first day's handicap! oust bt m the hands of the Secretary not late th*B 9 p.ou on Monday, November 19th, 1888 Acceptances for the second day's handicap! 10 o'do ikftjtht mniag o! tht first day's G BISSET, Secretary