The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-No 1962.

.ISHMJiITGN, FBI DaY, OCTOBER 5. 388

PRIUJE-utfE PBKNY



Public Notice 3 REMOVAL. MRS Q miMMO bega to announce JO, X to her Patrons and the Public generally, that she baa reocoved to those more commodious premier, formerly known «a the Lyttelton Boardinghonse, Cameron Street, and traats to merit a faiv share of public patronage by keeping • good Table and a comfortable House. All cook ing done m his uaual good style by MaS. Timmo 7*lll ASHBUBTON GOAL akd FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ FVEAN begs to inform his • O» O friends and the public generally that m consequence of tbe great l oreaae m the pr!cj of Ooal.he bar secured a consigoment of tbe celebrated Kaitan- ga:a Goal, cheaper, cleaner, and fap superior to .Newcastle Goal* Also In Stook— .ount; Somera. Malvern, West- port, and Newoa«tle Coal. Firewood, P^st a.id Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, etc , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Obaff, Ohiokwheat, etc R. S. BEAN, West Street. 20 TONS GLOYEE SEEDS CLOYEE SEEDS CLOYEE SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aorangl" from London, our new Season's Glovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which wo have procured direot from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Seaßon'i orbp, and are therefore fresh and bejdIABZOS. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that intending pur- chasers can tent the germinating quality for their own aettisfaoUon. ALSYKE GLOVER, RAPE. WHITE GLOVER, MUSTARD OOW GRASS, TURNIPS, RED GLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for sale In large or small quan- titles, latest novelties m Garden- and Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon* don firm, James Oaetke and Company. Empty Iron Tanks atd Oases foe sale. J. SEALY~and CO., (Late Seal Beos.) 7 PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTOtf DRUG GO., Ld. l Freshly- ground Linseed Meal, 4d p:r 1b - Pare Newfoundland God Liver Oil, 2n 6d per pint Glycerine, 2s per 1b Diamond Dyes, 6d per packet KeedlDg Bottles. 9d 9aoh . -......-. Teats, 2d each O«ust(o Soda, for making Soap, Bd, and Is per tin rrneaes, 4a 6d to 15s eaoh Higglnson's Rubber Enemas, 4a 6d eaoh Galvanic Batteries lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Medlolnee at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to carry out still further tbe Reductions I made when first taking over the Business, I now submit the above short List of Prices as an index to tbe reduced charges I have made m every Department, especially m Dispens- ing Physicians' Prescription*. It must, however, be borne m mind that m Druga, and more partlouUrly m Medicines, the Parohaaer must depend almoat entirely on the Integrity of the Ohemiat. I have a business reputation of many years m Aahburton to maintain, and am not willing to damage it, even to retain a Customer, by supplying a Drug an inferior quality. Tbbxh Caeefolly Extbaotid, 2s 6d. Ohildeen, la. An Assistant resides on the Premises, and Medlolnea urgently needed may ba obtained at auy hour. Ashburton Drag Company, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, H, J. WOOD & Co. BTATIONERS 1 HALL, rfriedlander's Buildings Aahburton. BOOKS, Commercial and C*an t Stationery, Account Books, kv» HEW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Piancßj Harmoniums, Accordeon\ Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &c.,,&0. New Songs and Muolc of every description n A large quantity of Mublo (Sheet and Booka) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Ssorlfice. FANCY GOODS] Writing Oases and Desks, Scrap, Phot and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purse" Card Gases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Any Book out of atook procured rrom our Ghristchurch Establishment, the Stcok of which is one of the Largest and Beit Assorted m the Colonleß, or from London Agency. A special Discount allowed to LJfar; and School Committees^ If. J. WOOD & Cfl c'e ' STATIONERS' HALL, j ASHBUKWSf,



Public Notices. TJOPE FORTBEDKAF — Nlohohon' Ul Improved Patent Artificial Enr Drama. The only sure, easy, and unseer device used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by polootlfic men of Europe and America Write for free illuetnted description book to J. H. Niohomob, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'; DUNEDIN AGENCY, i ftJ-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed oar Agent bd<* will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise' men**. FOB the Blood is tbe Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warraoled to cleanse the blood from all impurities frcm whatever oausps arising For ecrofulu, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and Bcores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of tesiimonials. Sold m bottles 4a 6d and lie each ty chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBX3ETOK Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED cIpITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: Q. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jambpon C. J. Hakper H. FbHsdlandeb A. Harbison John Ocr I>. H. Bbowr, nnHE Direofcosi are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest :— If fixed for 12 months seven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE M P E,R AN O E TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pkopkietress. Bega to Inform her friends and the Fabllo generally that ahe has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully soHcHa * chare of t heir support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of ila kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be fonnd moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and tbe aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patronß every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahing to go a tray by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wishes known. 4 166 EL <&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE IO IHEIR OUSTOarEBS THAT THEY HAYS REMOVED TO COLEMAB'S BDEDIN6S, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, '"■■"■ » BTYLB AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIRED EL & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, AS HBURTON. ASHBURTON JflfiH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabp, Boys' School. — Mk J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Gibls 1 School. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohiistohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupila of both lexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. Tho subjects of Study are those usually taught at Socond&vy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified tc meet special oaseß, If to the interest oi the Pupila suoh a plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided into thr terms. I AU fees are payable m adva&to. per tern Pupllfl under 12 years of age ... £2 2s ,  over 12 years of age ... £2 16i 1 Muslo (extra) £1 la ' Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 la A term's m notice required before thi removal of *a pupil. Foe fusthec details apply to tho Head soaater.



CENTEAL JbOTEL, Wakanul Road, Ashburton. A. J. Kelly Proprietor. "Epf AVING taken over the above Hotel, JIX renovated and renewed the Furni- ture and Stock, I trust my Friends and the Publlo Trill give me a fair share of patronage, Good Stabling. Special Terms for Boarders. Btlsß Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing tho public of ABhburton and County 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 In General HOUSEHOLD FUKNITUBF and Fittings. NOTHING i On their part will be wanting to induca j thoir patrons to support them m their new premiaes, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note the Address — i TANCIiED BTBEBT, OPPOSITE ARCADE; 8"lv "Zealandia" Boots HAVE tho Highest Reputatic m the Colonies. .\oflonnced at the Indian and Colonial Edition aa the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wwr they are the BEST fN THE WOULD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear, None are Genui \e unless" branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by tho leading Boot Dealers anc Country Stores througnout New Zealand and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO CHRISTCHURCH.



NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround ?ng District, for the liberal support they have given me, I beg to aeaure them I am carrying on tho busineeß of GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PERSON or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town every morning. Moito : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL. REID and GRAY, CAMEKON STEifiET, ASHBDRTON Makers of IMPROVED D.FUKBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Beßt Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 \ AT /Over 8000 m übo, /Rbduosd Prices it m ««»o. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray'B Turnip Powers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 1 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to bow turnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. Thiß drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them.— Testi- monial just received : — Timaru, lßt May. "Mosarß Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Esq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial mauure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure ,with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction. — Yours truly, Alex Wyllib. Zig-Zag ianrrows' stil maintain their reputation as tho best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred sets made an nually. Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer In a few seconds. Cu< three lengtbß of ohaff . Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bag at one operation, 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horso-Powerß. simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, ovei 700 m use. No farm should be withou' them. AH sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coultero. W< make largely for Canterbury and Nortl Island. Cahoun'B Hand Seed Sower, Farn Drays and Waggons, patent Foncinj Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencinj Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. I Repairs to all descriptions of Machiner I promptly executed on the premieeß. g Catalogues free on application at Dune ■ din or any of out Branches. 4*163



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established « ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PitOMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CRO£S. TiIRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUETON. SI tW\ M /1\ \ N - z - INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AA|¥ ' g A^i $1 £b #ysP^\ " The blendinj; is entirely r.:ten- WWX 9 wGvW M ra?«in^«\ 1» d ? d l ? b y Mr - Ne lson himself, ▼•▼ •' _JBL YT V MT yJSra?§Sa % who !s a Taster of Rrcnt cxperi- Aar irTMSmnfc Wi enc ? 1 ancl llils hncl a special 1M TMF isy #r<ffi*23SSSSMi iSi 'raining m the art." iin i n u. fig g ir2rjco?Ti*. *» TfrvaßTr ttt?t?att» I^* <*v iH a n^f^yETW*! \ " Tiji.'i ff;-m deserves the snp- "lf ¥\ F°% \ \J 'Ml ff vjJs2lfes\ \ port (vfall purchasers of Tea yJHu^M /#fW^A Vute^a^hS?^ k\ v-^- # /^ n^Ti^stin % press. ,Q\N|^ & &£ <<&£s&p£s^ -*A %"Mr. Nelson is a pro- , \\Vh»* jaf ff O 'Ir' J-it n^T^ynsiliL | *?% wk fpssional Taster and THOUGH Jf^/* COPIED y^^^CTiiilSfc^^^ 2/^2/4 BY ALL di^fe^^ s/- --f> II 1> V !> ! !? MWV T\ ¥VK «f X 0 11 h i> ii £a i\ uh U IHiii v s AOOKLAHD, W^ LI QTO-I, -. HfJISTDHUftOH,' DUKE3IN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE- SOLD IN ABHBURTON BY EM, CABSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



THE PUBLIG 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GHRIUA/J: - : AiD'Y'ANrCA.&BiS TOI^]7T2QnWQ k° ut to make their wills, and desiring to eeenre the X Hi 1\ DUll >D faithful execution of their last wishes. TTI T^TrDQniVfQ ahout t0 m a«y an( * make provißioD by marriage IU xJuJAOUINO contractor settlement. TOT)i7ISQn]VFQ ooritempMirjg the Bottling of their estate, or of a JL JjIYDUIN D Bum or sums of money by trust deed. T? T) Of\ TVT C deßiroua of constituting trußta for ohArifcable or X JUCWUIN k> benevolent oljectß Tft CnDCIPII TDIIOTCCO holding moneyu m trust for persons I U llmUUll I liUU I LLU resident m this colony. • All sack should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., OBRISTCBTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. M C OALLUM & CO. WE are now landing, ex "Maud Graham," a Cargo of First-olaas EA.URv FLOOKING, LINING, SHELVING, and other aizes m PRIME CONDITION. We have also to hind Large Sappltea of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all ataes. A L S o,— NEWCASTLE GOAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOWERS) COAL Our PAINTING «nd HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT it replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBEE AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET] ASHBURTON, ~" J. QUANB & CO., HAVELOCK STREET, — H AYE FOR SAL E — /"^LOVERS— Red, White, CowgraEß, nnd Alsyke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDk \J this Seaeon'a importation. ; SUTTON'B GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHURNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &c, madY by Jamea Carunchael, Rungiora 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. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE &S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IN Jlb and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and slb and lOlb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS^ TRY THESE BLENDS. ©it 2s4d \ /2s Sd% If 3s \k if EAGLE ] ((exhibition 1 [ C L ILB %perlb. JJ JJ \\per lb.// ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE, To be obtained from JOHN OBR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 Drapery and Clothing at prices to suit the Times. WTT /JOLLIER, Draper, Clothier, &0., THE CORNER, Aphburton • JlX # \J (late Manager of Hobday and Co,, Christchurcb, and Gabites and Plante, Ashburton), has pleasure m informing tbe Public of Aabburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that he has purchased the business of Metiers Gabitea and Plants and Dimant and Coa. WINTER GOODS now being diapoaed of at the great redaotion of EIGHT SHILLINGS m the £ Jaßt arrived, a very large and well assorted Stock of new Goode, DRESSES, PRINTS, LACES, RIBBONS, GLOVES, Men's SCARVES, COLLARS, BHIRTIS, BOOTS and CLOTHING for SpriDg and Summer wear, at prices to suit the times and compete with Christohurch. The Cheapest House In Aehburton. Inspection and Comparison invited. W. H. COLLIER, „c, THE COENEB, East and Tanored Streets. The Monarch of the Harvest Field. HOEISTSBY «™ HORJSTSBY I ight*Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding Harvester. THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. TBiE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OF ANY FINDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBY" holds the three Largest Prlaea over offered In the Woild, »nd ■n unequalled record of Colonial Honors. THE HORNSBT BINDER 1b English In ltd Strength, Dawblllty, Good Work- manehlp, and Reliability, and equal to any American In its ingenloueneeß, acourac; of parta, and perfection of finish, combining In one the excellence of all, and avoldln; the defectß ot each. Baf oie Purchasing Farmers should call and Inspect the 1888*9 Maohlne, jaat land Ing, eixehlp " Maryborough," from London, and daily expected In Aehburton. GEOEGE JAMESON, H Agent foe the Aebburton Conaty,



Public Notices. "\7"ERY little medicine of any other kind V required if T.AMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE) ie at hand, and taken as occasions aripe. Tt is the oure and PREVENTIVE ot most diseases incident to Troph'&l 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, fiockmastere, and aU residing m up-country Btauons should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it Is invaluable to all. Sold 1> y all medicine vendors. THE "RED CROSB" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria, i^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \y and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the ficeet quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods aro manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company aro well known to be better th»n 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 OP A LINE 0* 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 i Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks I 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 lree 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 the 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. CHUBGHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphlte of Lime' prescribed by the faculty for the cure of I Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredlocts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oasec of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired & world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*, Churohill's signature. Price, 4£r Prepared only by 4 Swan, Chemist, ROI CasTIGLIONZ, P4*lß To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE BBASON, EX " RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. NEW DEESS MATERIALS. New Millinery, &c. r ANDREW ORE.



Public Notices 30,000 FRUIT TREES. No Christchurch Woolly Aphis or fiangiora Scale Blight. THOS.~SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Btock of Fruit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREBB PBAOH TBEEB CHERRY TREES APRTCOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, Ac, well grown robust tree and grafted on the beßt stocks Also large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES! and SHELTER TRBES, Roses, Crna mental Trees, Shrubs, Roo ts,&o, Ac. great variety. MESSR R J. BEALY &00., Seedsmes East stree continue to act on my beha' m Town, nd all orders, &c, entrustei to them shall have prompt attention. J>EBO2 TIVI PRICED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAB SEALY, River Bank, Ashburton. r nting wuth approach to Traffio Brigds Sporting* ASHBURTON JRACING CLUB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 23RD, 1888. P&WIDKNT— E. G. Wright. Vice-Prksi- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Mat»hew Stitt Stewards— C. W ; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, J. C N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Trxasurer— 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. 2, Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, t soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high* Two miles » 2J County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 10s Distric; horses only. One mile and a quarter. j; Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, \% soy; acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stair*: ' Cue =i!s and a-half 4. SrkiNT Handicap, of 25 soys ; nornina. tion, 15s j acceptance, ios» District horses only* Seven furlongst 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, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile! 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance 10s. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, 10s; District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. ft County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I sovj acceptance, 303. 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 sov3 j nomination, x 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, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three milcß. 4, Wklter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, gst. Tyre miles. 5, Flying Handicap, 0f 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy ; acceptance 10s, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the 6take. Five furlongs. 6, Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance 103 to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight S stone. Three quarters of a mile, 'RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rule 3 of racing, and the Ashburton 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- eded by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all points con. oected with the carrying out of 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 nme period. 4 Jive p«r cent will b« deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this proffrjunme for the expenses of the course. <. Au nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race — Horses must trot to the satisfaction •! a Referee. 9. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ U» add a consolation race to the pro- NOMINATIONS, AU Nominations aicotnpanied by fee, name, ere, description, and ptrfermames of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, NoTember 3rd, 1888, WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps v?i) be declared on or about November 14th Weights for the second day's handicaps will be declared at 9 o'clock m the cveniDg ofth< first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES, Acceptances for the first day's handicap: must be m the bands of the Secretary not late: than 0 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888 Acceptances for the second day's handicap t IU o&ock onfthe evening of the first day' G BISSET, |<- SeeicUryi