The Ashburaton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-N01997

AISHBURTON, THUBSDAY, NOVEMBBE 15. 1388

PRICS-uNE PENNY"



Pnhlic Notices. BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, *c.j Cornar Wakanui Road aod Oasi street; (Next Ohntbal Hotbl.) a Or at Baker and Brown 'a Coach Faotorf flavelock street 1 1 ' i BARGAIN8 1 BARGAINS J MOISOIST, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his choice Btock of beat 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, NEATNESS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he Is a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly exeouted, tanoreFstreet, Ne*t the CLTTB ABhburton. Win. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FJSBING TAOKLB AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS much pleasure m announcing that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangi, a Grand Assortment of Fancy Goods of every description, and as he must make room for theao he has UE-M ARKBD all the Stock, »nd every item is now obtain-- able at a very considerable Dluoount. Special Arrangements made to Oluba. Large Stook of Fishing Taoklej Including everything requisite foi the Sport. Cricketing, La wn. Tennis, and Fpofcbali ' Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and To- baoconlsts Goods m Variety, The Hair Dressing Department is now In charge of a firat-olaßß Tonsorlal Artist, and to meet the timos the oharge for hale outtlng is reduced to a nimble Sixpenoe. Ladies Hair worked up on the Premise*, at shortest notice. Wigs on blre. Note the A.ddreßS — MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS/ East Street, Ashburton. H. J. WOOD & Co BTATIONERS' HALL, ifriedlander'a Buildings Atshburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Soleotlon of the Uteet oheap Editions. Near Books foe School Prizes and Presentation m great variety. A speolal discount to School and Library Com mltteei CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 188889. A LARGE AND BEAUHFUL ASSORTMENT Now ready for Inspection, inoludlng Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable fot ■ending to Friends m other parts of the werld. Large stook of Stationery and Account Books of every description, Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purees, Card Oaoes, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every deeorlption of Fancy Stationery, LETTS DIARIES FOR A 389. Commercial, Rongb, and Pooket Series H. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUBTON. " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Reputation In the Colonies. ..;oAOunced at the Indiaa and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; Fer substantial wea* they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAB" and you will never use any other Brand. Oar Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDSBTRUOTD3LE TOES." For fToye and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genuhe unless branded on the Solo And every pair is absolutely Warrants? to iveGood Wear. Sold by the-leading Boot Dealers an^ Country Stores througaout New Zealand and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ELAN & C CHRXSTCHURCH f



Public Notices. TTOPE FOR THE F>K a F. —Nicholson' JO .Improved Patmt Artificial Ear Drams. Tbe only care, easy, and unseen device Died to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by scientific men of Europe and Amerioa. Write (or free illustrated description book to J. H . NioHOLHdfc, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGBNOY. i (ITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, bai been appointed onr Agent and' will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise- ments. TjlOß the Blood ia the Life— Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impnritieß 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 11s each by ohemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBDETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, 6xo. Jameson C. J. Harpeb H. Fbijcdlandeb A. Habbibon John Obr 1). H. Shown. fT>HE Dlreotcrs 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 oent If deposited at oall five per oent J.SH. TWENTYMAN, Seoretary, LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPERANOE TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to inform her friends and the Public generally that abe has purchaned the above Hotel, and respectfully soJIoUa a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and moat oo'm- jnodlous ofJtaJdnd Jn Danedln, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated sluce the new proprietress took possession j and will now be found most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda. tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the vhape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Quests wiahing to go air ay by early train can depend on being oalled m ample time, if tbav will only make tbelr wishes known 4 156 EL&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIE CUSTOMERS THAT THBY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BDEDIHGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for tbe present Season. STTItB AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOKS, TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON. ASHBDRTON JH6H SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; TIAOHINQ StABT, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohiletohurch j MIBS Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both texes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- oation. The subjeots of Study are those usually taught at Seoondftiy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided into the terms. All feel are payable In advatt&e. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s „ over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) ... £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the remove 1 of a pupil. For farther details apply to the Head-



Tbe Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FOR the next TEN" DAYS we have decided to offer the balance of our stock of clothing, dress GOODS, CALICOS, BHEBTINGB, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, fto., at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock without being pressed to buy. Tho Bhop is m EAST STREET, next Patohihq's, the Sailtnaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Laic of if KBSBB A . and T. Inglis), Manager, W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PURE BLENDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jlb and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and slb and lOlb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. ©f EAGLEji f E i?oJ (( C LUB ]] Mperlb. V Pe * Jb '^/ V^P er lh 'J/ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN ORE AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 THE HGRNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to tho HORNSBY ! LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER ! When m competition with the WOOD, MA BSE Y. DEERING, MoOORMIOK, OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNBBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HQRHSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIUST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIR&T PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornaby recommended Farmers are invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OP THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OE ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR INIivERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRHET WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG J THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MAC HI N E EVEBT2FABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -rltOE f-XOELLENT f-OONOMIOAL I IGHT ÜBB I BUBTWORTHY H HVIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED ItfPl.. EBlED&tt&gfto iL-NDUJUNG: L.KDLES3 L.ATJDED •BINDER FRIE3LANDER BROS. i BOLE AGENTS FOR N. 2



A.BHBUBTON GOAL 'and FIBEWOOD DBPOT. RQ T>EAN bega to Inform his • O» J3 friends and the publlo generally that m consequence of the great Increase In the prloe of Goal, he has sebnred a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- ga'a Goal, oheaper, oleaner, and far superior to Nowoait\e Goal* AlflO In Stock— Mount Somers, Malvern, West* port, and Nawoa«tle Goal. Firewood, Post and Balls, Stakes, Strainers, etc., eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haflf Ohlokwheat, eto. B. S. BEAN, West Street. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday 500 WANTED" TO PURCHASE P. O'COOTELL'S TENTB. TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TABPAULINS, NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTERS OILBKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUQGT APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HO&B. BUTTERS, APBONS AND ELEVATORS For all makes of Machines, HAMEB, PLOUGbTaND LEADING CHAINS, SADDLERY, Eto. Bare you mono j and parohaee of the Uaker P. O'CONNELL Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street, Ashbsrton (Next Royal HoW.]



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Christcharoh John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AIsD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING porohased the bnslneai o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those oommodloaa premises latelj ocoo- pled by him In Bnrnetfc Street, begs moat sincerely to think hit customers for past supper »od ■ollclta a eontl nuance ot the ssme whloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the beatetook of Saddlery and Harness, and strlot attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges . Repairs neatly and promptly atterded to 71120 Charles Eay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gnnp, Sewing Maobmos, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRIOYOLEB repaired and extras kept on band. BICYOLEB FOR BALE. j t Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Cihtbal Hotel, Wakanni Road



Cheapest House m Ashburton. - PrtDta, id, 6U, (id, Bd, lOd \\f s »* Ooilato and Soacvea New Dreßses, 6d, Bd, lOd, Is, 16d T3 tfew Straw H»ta New Zephyrs, ,d, sd, Bd, tOd, Is /"V New Hosiery, Ba, lOd, Is, Is 6d, 2* New Sunshades, rom 1 f~\ New Flannelettes, 4id, Bd, 6d, 93 ;kJ . .■■■*■■■■ New Ribbons nd Gloves J New Wash Dreeioa New Lftoea und Aprons T New Laoe Onrtalns, 2s to 15s New Knloker Salts, 8s lid ~f New Men's Shirts, 1b 6d to 81 New Jersey Suits Tp New Felt Hata New Men'a Olothfng . "D New Bh»pes In Collars THE CORNER. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AJDAJVXA.GKES tnn/\ T]it?'DQr\lVrC abootto make their wills, and destrlng to secure the ly rj-ilvOUllO feithfalexeoution of their last wishes. CT) Q fMVf Q a^ oa * to marry and, make provision by marriage .IT JLIVIDv/110 contract or settlement. ' oontemplatlng the settling; of their estate, or of a IT XjIAOv/I^ O tuni or spms of money by trast deed. nnti "D.T7IDCAIVrC desirous of constituting trusts for^ charitable or lU. JrJUIVMV/lljD benevolent objects. ] TDIIOTCCC hiding moneys m trust for persons rUntIUN SnUOlttO resident m this colony. All such fthould obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC; TRUSTE-E, Gustoms House Quay, Wellington, or from ! A€LAND, BABNES, ANO 00., CHRISTOHUROH. i Or D; M. ROiSS, TIMARU. i N Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... 1859. CAPITAL OtTE MILLION, THE PREMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS. AND LIBERALITY. FIBE AND MARINE RISKS. t ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESiNG {MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. George Jameson, AGENT, ABHBPRTON. IS£( VOUB 6HOOER FOR C^% 1 tT\ . M /ak % N « Z « INDUSTRIAL CfAZETTB BmA^T I &£\ ti m mjM&K " The blending is entirely aCten- I ICwb I VVVM M nfcfiTCSftt % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, \JV**V Jl ▼▼▼■▼ m Jn^^P % who is a Taster of great expert- B mSWSATe^K enc ?> * n 4 I'm had a special I N TH E M training m tbe art." "' • ' ••"■ X m\ I ct, .IC2J"I 1% TrTHTAtJTT avoitn mAf .^ . B m ' BtJiT T I'iflO \ " TW* firm deserves the snp- wfl D 1 \J B m -^ffiltesidk \ m P or *ofsll purchasers of Tea \»J fl V» B gf^ rjMnill*O' J \ mas t * lß . art i cle 'hey ? fl cr is X g 8 <^StFhßt^*s superior to anything wo O B #/fc ' JrD^P^h*Tt nave SCf^ a '" this Colony." 0^ B £if J^ShSSKS^L m. Sessional and THOUGH B .. tßi PRICES' PURE BLENDED TEAS?' AUCKLAND, WE UVGTON, CHRIBTOHURCH, DUNEDIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE* SOLD m ASHBUETON BY H. It CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



Public notices. "TTEKY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE te at hand, and taken as occasions arise; 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, Feveriehnesß, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver trouble?. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and ajl residing m up-country stations nhould; be provided with it. Ask, your merchant to send regular supplies with your othrqr stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold ft f all medicine vendors. " ' IQW VITALITY. D.8.. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoßpbite of Lime prescribed by the faoulty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In* gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* sidered deficient m the above compleints, vis., Photphorui and Lime. It cannot be, too highly recommended for Delicate Children, . Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HTPOPHOSPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m oases of; Musoular and Nervous Dxhaustion hr« acquired a world-wide reputation. Each! bottle bears Di. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Sw&n, Chemist, H] C BTtG IONE, P.ARTO "ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Beak assented Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aihbarton Dlstrlat. ' Being direot Importers we are enabled to offer the best productions of the. English j and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prices* Great attention given to Qaallty and Fit, (and oar Patrons may "rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladies' Glaoe, Button and Lace. Ladies' O*lf T 'Kld, Button and Laoe. Ladles' Elastio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes.' Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Gent*' Fine Goodi. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In Colonial make we always keep a full assortment if the Celebrated Zealsndla Brand. Do not be misled. None are genuine unlest branded ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department U carefully looked > after. None but best material mcd, and the work done by etperlenced workmen, New springs put into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs executed promptly. Note the Address — "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOEE. EABT BTBEBT, R. HOMTC, Manager. REID and GBAY, CAMEBON STBEET> ABHBUBTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 \ AT / Over 8000 m use. JBbduobd Prices: \ m n»e. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Sowers, with or I without Guano Sowers; all sines, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow turnips and manure 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 received :— Timaru, Ist May. "Messrs 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, Fsq , Otipna, Timarn, Ihave.pleaacre m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state *, it never clogs, and easily regulated au to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction,— Tours truly, Alex Wtxlib^ Zig-Zag borrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made an nually. Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by aft ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cu4, three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bat; at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 , m use. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premiess. Catalogue! free on application at Dune* din or any of bur Branch «. 4*163



Piokford & Dndfill T«ke this opportunity of informing th« publio of Asnbnrton and CouQty that their now FUBNITUKiIE WARBHOUSfi A3XD WORKSHOPB art now m full working order. and replete with a Oholoe Stock of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possHjl* prices, consisting . of all Designs m . • General HOtJSEBOLD FTJBNITUR^ and Fitting*. TOTHIN€r On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Ola Shop. Note nre Addbibb— TANCBEI) STREET, OPPOSiTK AROADR Sporting. mmm mm cm SPRING ifiEETING. THUBSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 33RD, 1888. Pmsident— E. G. Wright. Vicb-Pmsi« dent— John Grigg. Tudgu— Mat»hew Stitt Stewards— C. W ; PtirneU, W. B. Den- shire* Hugo Friedlandcr, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, -T- C N. Grißg, A.' J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Triasotucr— David Thomas Cucrk or Scales— O. Digby. Clerk •p Course— A. Hewson. Handicappxbs — T. Quill Stajltxs. — D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. programmeTof events. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdlk Rack, of 35 soys! 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 highi Two miles* si County Plats Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios Districj horses only. One mile and a quarter* 3. ASUBUB.TON Cur Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, \% soy; acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-nalf 4». Spbiht Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios* District horses omy. Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys» Entrance ios, to be made 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. I soy ; accep tance- ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina* tion, 15s; acceptance, ios: District horsei enly. Two miles. Second Day. 1; County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; ' nomination, 1 soy • acceptance, ios* The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdtes, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. 3. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 boys; 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, ios. The second horse to receive » 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* tion, I soy; acceptance, c 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 tat, Minimum weight, 9st. Twe miles. 5. Flying Handicap, 0f 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy; acceptance ios. The second horse to receive 3 6ovs out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6, Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance i«s te 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 tbe funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. RULES AND "REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbutton Racing Club Rules 2 No entry will be received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de* dded by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all points con* nected 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 Selwynand Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting', and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme tor the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trottiag Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction ota Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro* gramme* NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age, description, and performances of horse, 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 be 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 tbe haads of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps |0 o' lockn the evening of the first day's G BISSET, Secretary