The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-No 1973

A^H.BTJFTON THURSDAY. OOT^BBE 18. J3BB

PR! CE -v HE P H.-N NT



Public Notice* ..,,*"""" A^SHiiURION COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ F>EAN begs Jo Inform his • kJ« 13 friends and the pablle generally that m consequence of the great \ Increase-In the prloe of Goal, he hasseoared a consignment of the celebrated Ealtan- gata Coal, ohfiaper, cleaner, »od faf, superior to Newcastle Ooal. Alio^ln Stock— .iount. Somers, Mai vern, West- port, and Nnwoaatle Ooal. Firewood, Post and R<j!lb, Stakes, Strainers, «so., eto , Oats, Br-n, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohlokwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, . . - WestStteat. .. Trees. Trees TreesJ rjiHE Undersigned begs to thank his X numerous Friends and Customers foe their past favors, and calls their special attention toubls extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREdT TREES of all sorts. N.B. -Planting done hy cop tract, and all Trees supplied and pUnted by me will be naranteed for 12 months. Frail Trees pruned and gardens kept fa order by the week or by tbe year. 40,000 Gup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 3 years old. 24,000 Plnui Inilghfs. < # All orders by pp»t, or left with Ma S. G. Flower, Oonfeotloner, East Street, shall receive my prompt attention. - James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY] r 192 AHenton, Ashburton. BARGAINS !~BARGAINS ! I J MOISON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker) BEGS to announce his firßt CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist. for ONE MONTB only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of best English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, J. M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NE^TNjfiSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed* aa ho is a thorough expert m tbis lino; Repairs neatly executed. :, tancreFstreet, * Next the CLUB, ABhburton. 9*lo PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG GO., Ld. Freßhly ground Llnßeed Meal, 4d per lh Pure Newfoundland God Liver Oil, 2s 6d pee pint —-.-- Glycerine, 2s per 1b ' Diamond Dyes, 6d per packet Feeding Bottles, 9i eaoh Tetita, 2d eaoh Oanstlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is per tin Trusses, 4s 6d to 15a eaoh Higglnson's Rubber Enemas, 4s Sd eaoh Galvanic Batterleo lent to Customers free of oharge. Patent Medlolnes at Storekeeper's Pclcea. As I am prepared to carry out still further the Redactions I made when first taking over the Business, I now suhml) the above Bhort List of Prices as an Index to tbe reduoed charges I have made Id evbi-y Department, especially m Dispense Ing PhyßlolanB 1 PBescriptlonß. - ,>-■'" It must, however, be borne m mind that m Drugs, and more particularly In Medicines, the Purohaser must depen almosc entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business repncatlon c many years In Ashburton to maintain, an am not willing to damage It, even to retain a Customer, by supplying a Drag an Inferior quality. Teeth Carefoi.lt Extracted, 2s 6d. Children, la; An Assistant resides on the Premise I and Medlolnes urgently needed may B obtained at any hour, Ashburton Drag Company, Ld. • I. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, ■ H, J. WOOD & Co STATIONERS' HALL, Jfriedlander's Buildings Ashburton. BOOKS, Commercial and C*<m Stationery, Aooount Books, &t t HEW BOOKS BT EVERT X MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeon Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &c, &Q New Songs and Muolo of every description / A large quantity of Musio (Sheet an Books) slightly soiled, to be Bold at Great Sacrifice, FANCY GOODS Writing Oases and Desks, Scrap, Phot • and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Fram and every description of Fanoy Stationer Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Pape In any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured* roj our Ohrlstchurch Establishment, the to of which 1b one of the Largest and Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agency. A apeolal Discount allowed to Llbr and School Committees U. J. WOOD ft .01 STATIONERS 1 HALL, ASBBURTOff«



I Public Notices rTOPE THE DEAF. —Nicholson' JLJ Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams. The only sure, easy, and unseen ctavice need to permanently restore he&fing. Recommended by toientlfio men of Europe And America Write for free Wastrited description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne* ASHBURTON ''GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENO*. jljß R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, hat been appointed our Agent and; will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contraot advertise* rapnfca. TjlOß the Blood iatheLife— Clark's world Ij famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 111 THE ASHBI3ETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIBBOTOBS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, * Gko. Jameson C. J. Hahper H. Fbikdlandeb A. Harbison John Obb 1). H. Brown. fT^HE Directors 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 cent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mis m p c;r a n o is tjotel (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to inform her friends and the Fublio generally that Bhe h&B purchased the above Hotnl, and respectfully boHoUb a share of their anpport. .-.lhe.Hotelia the. largest and most com? modioua of its kind m Dnnedin, and can 1 offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat oom for table. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patronß every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guents wiahing to go a tray by early train can depend on being called Un ample time, if they will only make, ' their wishes known? 4 156 i "■ - H.&E. Craig-head WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR OUSTOMEBS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BDILDINGS, TANCBED STREET. —ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT AIL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOKS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBORTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, lat B. A. , University College, London. Girls' School— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohriatohnroh ; Miss Obubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both Aexes havo the opportunity of aoqulrlng the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The aubjeats of Study arb those ÜBually taught at Seoond&iy Sohooln ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special cases, If m the interest of the Pupils Buoh a plan is judged advis- able, The year Is divided Into thr terms. All fees are payable In advabte. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Muslo (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For farther details apply to the Head" VMt9Y«



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, ) PXJKE BLEKDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, ! N Jlb and Ilb PACKETS, 2i,b FaNOY OAKISTiRa amd sib amd lOib TINS. 8 TRY THESE BLENDs! TRY THESK BLENDS. % ' ■ hi _-i ' ___p^^^»^ __^»^-«--_w , (CROWN ] ( EAGLE J [\ U^mTw^ 1 ( C,L 0B J y \V Q * lb. JJ \per Vo.Jl \&x lb. JJ \\ per Ib. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OBR AND CO., EABT STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 The Monarch ot the Harvest Field. HOKISTSBY ™ HOBISrSBY I ight-Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding] (Harvester. THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND|THEfiLIGHTEBT"IN DBAUGHT OF ANY FINDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBY holds the! tbree^Largeit Prfaeß ever offered'fn the Woild. and •a nnequilled record of Colonial Honors. THE HORNSBY BINDER m Engllah In its Strength, Durability, Good Work- manship, and Reliability, and equal to any American m Its iagenloasnees, acoaracy of parts, and perfection of finish, combining m one the excellence of all. and avoldlnc the defects ot eaoh. B Befote Parchaslng Farmers should call and Inspect the 1888-9 Maohine, jaat land Ing/ex Bhlp/'Marlboroagh," from London, and dally expected In Aahbucton. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent for the Ashburton Oonnty. " DEAPERY! DRAPERY,!! " Clothing" Clothing!! GREAT SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK. » _______ f mHB GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY L having purchased for Gash the Assignee! Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18a Id at a Dlsoount of 7s 6d m the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sale m the Premises m East Street, Asbburton, lately ocoupied by Mb Sohobneberg, on and after FRIDAY, the sth October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. * Country Storekeepers, Hawkers, Hotelkeepers, aud the General Public 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 *1U be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of at>y kind allowed. Customers are invited to inspect without being pressed to buy. Country orders accompanied by remittance will reoeive special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited, Intending purchaser will therefore please call early. ISE" NOTE.— "The effeot ol the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has ' been more disastrous than on any other branch of business. , .It has almost stifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prioes. A suit of clothe* costing a few months ago 40a will now require 45b to secure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the flame value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5s per pair." See Dunedin " Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, m EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J. G: MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messrs A. and T; Inglis, Dunedfn,) ! 103:23 Manager. \ The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR In"eVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. | THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET. j WE] INVITE INSPECTION OF ! THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG 1 THI3 SMALL BUT GREAT t THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M|2L CHI N E EYERI FARMER SHOULD GO AND BEE THIS MASSEY SOLID TRUE r-XOELLBNT I-GONOMIOAL I IGHT ÜBB I RUST WORTHY I- N VIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED IUPLB ! I ESTED L.KDUBING3 L.£iI>LESS L.AUDED BINDER FBIEDLANDER BROS. , ' SOLE AGENTS FOR N,Z



Read 11 THE MIRROR," A HIGH- CLABS Weekly Social. Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FHIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, ' Melbourne Plaoe, Russell Street, Melbourne. THE Undersigned have Trust Funds for Tnveßßment upon first class free- hold Becuritleß at loweiit current rates of interest m sums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIS, 7? Solicitors . Burnett St. REMOVAL. MRS (N mIM&iO begs to announce &. JL to her Patrons and the Public generally, that she has removed to those more commodious premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardlnghoase, Cameron Street, and trasts to met It a fait share of public patronage by keeping a good Table and a comfortable Honse. All cooking done In his usual good style by MrS.Timmo. 7*lll John Eanger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AVD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those commodious premises lately ocon- pled by him m Burnett Street, begs moit sincerely to thank his customers for past support, and solicits a continuance of the same, whloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the best etook of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to buslneai, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly an i promptly attended to 7*120 Charles Eay, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Gune, Sewing Maohines Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc BICYCLES and TrToYOLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYOLiBS FOR BALE. Engineering In all its Branches. Oppoeite Central Hoibl, Wgk.an.ui Boad



BAKER BROS BUILDEBB, UNDERTAKERS, to., Gornar Wakanni Boad aDd Casa Btieet, {Sxxt Cehtral Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factor/ flavelock street J GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. ?' Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* m the Colonies. .-.ooonnced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition an the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST fN THE WOBLD. Bay a pair o "ZEALANDIAB" and yon will never ase any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT ' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For floys and Glrle are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genuine unless branded on the Sole And every pair i« absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the|leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New ZeaUnd and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ELAN & CO, CHRISTCHURCH.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEAL.*H[ OFFERS GREAT ADANTAGES 17 ID C f*\ IVT C abnnt to make thai: wi.ie, aui uusiriug to utouie thi A XjlVOUll O faithful exeoutlon of ihoir last wisbei. rPA TDtTIJQrSMQ • Djat to marry »nd mike provision by marriagi IU AHiJaOUINO oonlraot or aettleoient. TO*PTJ I'^CA]V^C1 '^CA]V^C contemplating tha Bettllag of their eatate, or of 1 A XjJvOUINO cum or flums of mouey by tcuat deed; tTTI UT?IDCr\TVTQ desirom of oonttitutlng trusts for charitable 01 IV rJ-jROUINO benevolent object. Tfl rfiDCIPM TL'IIOTCCO hoid«ng ; monoyj lo trait for person* IU rUntlLlN InUQILtO re.ilent m thU colony, . A-ll such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTED, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., QHRISTOHUBOH, Or D. M. RObS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 1869, CAPITALS-ONE MIIiLIGN, THE PEEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBtTRTON. f B - ia 8/ m». *t* 5^ %n_ ■ Bi A|A g /a\ >\ N ' Z ' INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A^lT I Q3s! m Mjffl*±\. blending is entirely &;ten- ■ B JFimSS¥^T\ ence, and lias had a special IN TUP g #?<4wr!-$S2«bjL V.aining m the art." My-k _. _ <\ m M r rejwjffffln \ w^ " TliJa firm deserves the sup- — ~-|^ f\ £j \ \J £ # -^MtotoMv \ Wk portcfall purchasers of Tea >^ ft V* M /o rS*!SnA M they ofler is fie BQf e^kfwmf^y rP\ m su P cr >°«" to anything we H #.<t 'JwacHsi I "R\ «k have seen m this Colony." k\ V> # I& fWsMSh ?\ Ik PKESB. wtClW^ # /# i4SHS|^-A \"W. Nelson i 3 a pro- ONO 1 g Bit rjlc™Ls2w?Mj 'EA ■«Lfessional Taster and S MaF T*WnH ii OTsf ! T- % Blender." THOUGH J[^-£^ fta£^^^^^^jfK\ PRICES' BY ALI 3/. PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE I! GTOM. f HRIST3HURGH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY H. M. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices* TTEBY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'6 PYRKTIO SAi ING Is at hand, and taker aa occasions anno. It is the cure and PREVEBTIVK of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. Tt allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver tronble». Station proprietors, flockmaeters, and all residing m up-conntry stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your otb"r stores, afe it is invaluable to all . Sold t all medicine vend'.rn. THE "BED CROSS' PKESERVIN'3 COMPANY, Obapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \j and at same price ; aleo Peaches. Pears, Apricots, of the finest qnality, and m heavy syrup. AH these goods are manufactured under the buper vision ol Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles. Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be bettor than any im- ported, 5 213 THE -—Philadelphia Novelty-t- --• 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 ov A LINE OF 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 Fisber (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife -(operating instan- tanepus'y with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocls), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and three blades.. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip* tive catalogue tree 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 inctease, 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. DB. CHURCHILL'S Ssrrup of Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Oongh and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In* gredUmts 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 Byrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D». Churchill's signature. Price, 4ft Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, Roi Cabtiglkwb, Paris To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OP New Spring Goods FOR THE BEASON, EX " RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. NEW DEESS MATEKIALS. New Millinery, &d , ANDREW ORE.



Public Notices Pickford & Uadrill Take this opportunity of informing the publio of Ashburtpn and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. AND WORKSHOPS art now m. full working order, and replete with a Choice Stock of all r HEW GOODS FOR Bale at fattest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB^ . . . ' and Fittings. NOTHING On their part fill be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new! premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. N<tfK THB ADDBIBS — TANCRED STEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE , b-:i . Bportlng. SSEINGIIEETINa THURSDAY AND FEIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. PftXSiDKNT— E. G. Wright. Vice-Prksi. -dent— John Grigg. Juuge— Matthew Stitt Stewabds— C. Wi Purnell, W. B. Den* Wur^ Hugo Friedlaiadcr, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, T. C. N. Grigg, A» J. Reid,' Dr Tweed. TebAsuree— David Thomas Curk op. Scales— O. Digby. Clerk op Course — A. Hewson. Hanjdicappkrs •— T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME~pF EVENTS. First Day. 1, Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 soys. nomination, I soy; acceptance, I soy; t -The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, • 1 about 3ft fin high. Two miles, 3v County plativ Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a ~ : ■quarter. 3; AsHiuvroN Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; . nomination. l)£ soy; acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and *-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of z$ soys ; nomina* - tion, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses only* Seven furlongs* 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance ios, to be made 1 to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* Tbe 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. & Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- . tion, 1 soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. 7; Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina* tion, 15s; acceptance, ios,- District horses tnly, Two miles. Second Day. U County Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 30 soys*. nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, lot. ; The second horse to receive 3: soys put of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, •boat 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. a, llAciho.Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, 1 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, ids. The second horse to . receive s soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and.go. Three miles. 4, Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina* tioni, 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. Two miles. 5, Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina* tion I soy ; acceptance ios, The second horst to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6, Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance los4o 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 Sstbne* Three quarters of a mile. JRttLES AND REGULATIONS. I 'The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club « No entry will be received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jection? arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on. all points con* B^ctedwith tie carrying out of this programme te te final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between'tte rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August aoth, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person whe-has resided inthe said district during the samejttriod. 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the grpro^alf moneys payable m accordance with tbui progrACome tor the expenses of the course. 5. KS nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds jof th'fe Club. 6. fretting Race— Horses must trot to the satitfactfon of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the rigs to add a consolation race to the pro* gi&iiune, NOMINATIONS. -All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, 0M t desctiplieiiy and performances of horse, •ad 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 7 o'clock iv the evening of the first day's racing. •.ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's handicaps most be m the hands of the Secretary not latei than 9 p.m. on Monday. November. 19th, 1888. . Acceptances foi the second day's handicap! 10 o'dockn the evening of the first day's G BISSET, Secrctoxyi