The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIL-No 1999

ASKBUKTON. WEDfjl^lJfe 28. ■'"■ISBB' I -"

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J (■ 1::o " v -'' >rr "*' ! lHiMld;w*tioeii. : -. v '% »n' r r — '. .. c , "' ■.'■'■ — SUPPORT LOCAL INJitisTRY; f| c I ESr^BOIALLt WHEN TrlE^ PBODUOT [g 18 VERY fcUPBRIOB. «' I TXAVING made^epeoial purchase of a ™ ' JJt lutp. lot of Abli barton Tweeds, part of which I bnye had made np m tka — best style and finieh, I now offer better value m Men's, Youths', and' Boys' Suiti, than can bo had anywhere m New- Zealand. rdl ; I (Suits to measure; both fit and Material , r j guaranteed * ._, c '■ /. ? m| , ... , VALUE UNEQUALLED. i'\ BOBEET™ALCOEN, ASHWRTON QL^Tjpira .^i|^ i SAOTDJBRS' BUILDIKaB. 9 I . . ' M°CALLIJM & CO. TIMBER MERCHANTS, ANa, IRONMONGERS. J' ' ../■;. .' Have iin ' Stock-. '^'.'■; )^ A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF lnolndfng the following MVOEITE BBAJTDStr- . W. and P. PARAGON 70 AS :;.:., .' '• : : >} BURGON and BALLS' BAA. BALL BROS. SLOTTED BOW?, Turkey StbilieSV RADDLE pj LUMPS AND POWDER RED AND BLACK TATTOO OILI, McGalluin and (3ip '....' 10*16 vAshbarton Branoh ; East Street, next Bank of New Zealand,) ; y- IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AMF*v:;-; COAL MERCHANTS, AND " MANUFACTURERS, PAINTERB, GLAZIERS, PAPEBHANQBBB DECOEATOBS,Bto. IBONMO^GEEY DEPt. We have landing and to arrive, StooV of Furnishing and General Ironmongery, oomistlng of the following lines :— FENDERS, FIREiaONS COAL VABES AMERICAN BTOVJBS RA.NGBB, HOLLOWABB TILE and other REGISTERS CUTLERY, E.P. WARB OHOBNS, TOOLS FENCING AND BARBED WIBB, etc* ttc. TIMBEE DEPARTMENT. We have or> hand ezoeptlonallj goo Stookaof K AURT, AMWBIOAfI BHELVINOi HOBART PALINGB, SPLIT POSTS and RAILb, and every description of BOUGH and DRESSED TIMBER, Which we can supply either from onr TART* IN TOWN or direct from onr BOUTHLAND MILLS at prices which cannot be Improved upon elsewhere; COAL DEPARTMENT. Newcastle Coal Westport Coal Brunner Coal AND FIREWOOD. OUR FACTORY Inoludea the following Maohlneijr :— Complete Set Door and Sash, Standard making, Spouting, Bidging, and Turning Machinery. BAINTING, PAPERHANGINQ GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT. We oan confidently solicit the support of our Oustomero and the publlo generally m this Department. It being In charge •A experienced men, we guarantee the alaas of work, ESTIMATES GIVEN. We have just received from England 10,000 pieces of tbe latest and most fashionable designs m Paperhangloni rom * 6d to 10s per piece. PAINTS, OIL, VARNIBHBB PAPERHANGINGS GLABS— Plain, Figured, Enamelled— OUT TO ANY SIZE, And General £"ock of Materials used ;a tie Trade. In thanking our Customers and tba public generally for their liberal rapport m the past, we beg to announce thai we nave re-organised onr branoh under new nwagement, and In adding the Furnish- tag and General Ironmongery Department we have every confidence thai we shall eoaiye the support It wilt claim by Its atlety and prlcee. *-#••• MeCalinm & G4



j JPublic H otices. j OOPifi^ORTHEDKAF.--.Nlcholßo : I O Improved Patent Artificial ] I Drums,. The only sure, easy, and unsc I device osed to permanently repti I hearing. fteoorn mended by roledti j men of Europe and America. Writß I I free illustrated description book to J. ] j Niohois'om, '.. Lincoln's Inn Ohambe j William streetj J^elb ! 6urne. ' I ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; I DUNEDIN "aGENOY. ; jtf R R. T. WHBIELER, Staffoi I Street, Dunedln , has been appointed ot j Agent ao<l will be able to arrange terra J with advertisers for contraot advertise I menta. T7\OB, the Blood istheLife— Clark's work J; famed Blood Mixture, warranted t< cleanoe tlio blood from all impurities froir I whatever causes arising, For ecrof ula, scurvy,' akin and blood diseases, and Bcorea of all kinds its effectß are marvel- J lons. Thousands of testimonials. Sold I m bottles 4s 6d and 11s eaoh ty ohemUta and patent medioine rendors everywhere J^ole proprietors : Tho Lincoln 'and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHHUETOIT Woolletf ffianufecturing Go,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED' oZpITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: . ;,- , r , 'y, • G. H. Gbbbnwood, Chairman, Gko.' JAmeson ■■•■•'i '■''■ C. JJuHakpbr Hi Fbibdlandbb A. Habbibok ! • John Obb D. H.Bbown.. ! rpHE Directors are, prepared to reoeive 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 obII five per oent ? %E. SfwENTTMAN| ' \ -I-:., ;..... ; -;•: rSeoretarjr. | : ,-; " .- . . . - ~ —^-4: •' "' ■ ■'■'■ ■ ••' «■■:.■■ •■■ .'■' -"'! LEVIATHAN RAILWAY ' /TIE MPER AN O E XT OT E L (Opposite the Railway Station), 1 DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Propkietbbss, Bbrb to inform her friends and tbe Publio generally that she haß purbhased tho nbove Hotel, and respectfully solicits a chare of, their support. The Hotel la the largest and most com- modious of ita kind m Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be exoelied ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find, every oivility and aooommoda* tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wiahingto go away by early train oan depend on being called m ample time, If tboy will only make their wishes known 4 156 H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR OUSXOMBBS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BDEDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Aaaortmont of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLB AND PIT AtXi THAT OAN BE DBSIBED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASfIBURTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stahf, Boys' Souool. — Mk J. E. Buchanan, Ist B A. f University College, London. Gnus' Sohcol.— Miss Saundbrs, Oanter- bnry College, Ohiißtohnrch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- oation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Schools j but the orcHpary course may be modified to meet special caaoß, if Id the interest of I the Pupils Buoh a plan Is judged advis> able. The year Is divided into thr. terms. All feeß are payable m advano. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s , over 12 years of age ... £2 16a Music (extra) £1 1 B 1 Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 8s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 1 8 A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For farther details apply to, th,Q Read



, I The Glasgow tape?]) and Ctothrag Compaq's I I SALE OF ASpNED STOCK I , I still I i■. . I ¥71OR ! the next TEN" DAYS wo hare decided to offer the I ; I JC BALANCE of our STOCK of OLOTHING, DBBSS;. I j I GOODS, OALIOOB, BjaEiß?riNGß, TOWELS, BLANKETS, < I i I QUILTS, Ac, at LEBB THAN ENGLISH COST. j ; I Intending Parohase re are invited to examine the Stock I • I without being piesaed to buy. I I The Bhop is m EAST BTBEBT, next Patching's, the , I ,'., ' ■'.-■■■ '"I' Sailmaker. ::.-;>: ■•■. . I = : •■■ ; Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. k., V jr., g; mackintosh, , (LateoIMEBBBB A.andT. Inolis), ■ ...... . ... - . '. . ,•'... ,...' ;'. .'"" ' ' ■■■■•■ ■Manager," • ■  . . . .. . . ...'.. ....,,.. .... .. ..... | W. GREGG AND COMPANY, < ! PXJKE BLENDED TE A.S, ..-,•;.,'; NEW SEf SON, 1888-9, \ N Jib and Ixb PACKETS, 2i» FAISOY OAHIBTERS,a»d sib and lOib TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. ! TRY THESE BLENDS. ((Crown \ (( eagle" j| ;P x^4i^ Ii g v 1 f Vperlb. JJ \ye*lb.-M crib - ? j/ >\.P er lh \V/ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIRfOQNBTANT^USB.Ig^a To be obtained from JOHN OEE AND Ca. BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 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] WE INYITEj [INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MAO HI N E EVERI"|FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID T-EOB f-iOBtiLBNT f" OONOMICAL I TGHT USE I EUSTWOaTHY., J- NVLED I- FFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLIS " EBTED L-HDUBING: LNDLES3 L.AUDBD BIHDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS AT, the AGRIODLTUaAL SHOWS hild m Australia dating Augaa t September lait tho following prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGH-TDRAUGHT STEEIi SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition -v>itb. the WOOD, MASSEY, DEERING. MoCOItMICK. OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOBNBBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER BORNSBY FIRBT PRIZE STAWELL BOKNSBY MRST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRJZE PNOWTOWN No Prize Offered Eornsby reoommended Farmers are invited to call and inspect the IONAKCH OF THE HARVEST HELD AT MR GEO. JAMESONS STORES ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. i ■■ '■.'••■;•



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, Tre^ mendous Bargains. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BKJYERB OF A BOTTLE OF BRE4DALBAHE WHISKY Shipped by Alex, Forgußon 4c Co. GlMfiOW, Pdrticulara from nil Wine Merchants, Store* kei.pora, Hotolkeopera an i Spirit Dealers. Whol sale Ageata — Wm. Sooular 4 Co. Dnnedin, N,Z. 10 7 Bead "THEMIRROB," A HIGH-CLABB Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatio paper, to be publiuhed every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Oontennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Rubbgll Street, Melbourne, 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'CONNELL'S TENTB. TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS. NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTEBB OILSKIN CLOTHING. LOIN OLOTHfi COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOBS. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For ull makes of Maohineß. HAMEB, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, BaDDLERY, Etc. Save your money and purchase of the llftlcei P. O'CONNELL A'l TENT DEPOT , oore Street, Aibbirton (Neit B<7»i HoteJJ



I- r ~' 1 PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, *^%g£+- ». Christchuroh Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEE, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, oto. BICYCLES and TRIOYOLEB repaired and extras kept on hand. BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Hoi el, Waknnni Boad Jolm Ranger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AfcD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purohaoed the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by him m Burnett Street, begs moßt sincerely to thank his oustomera for past •uppor and sollpltß a continuance of the same whloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and £ Reasonable charges, i Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 1 71120



5 I W. H. COLLIEE k (LATB DIMANT AWD OOE.) '; [ "THE CORNER." : SPECIAL OFFER { A Job line of LINOLEUMS, 2yMs wide fn five ' . fob < Patterna, 3a 6d ; Usual Pbiob," 5i 61. Don't I THIB WEEK (.mlas the opportunity. " The CHEAPEST HOUSE m! ASHBURTON for Dbapbey «nd ' OiOTHING of all kinds. s> "tHE CORNER." ' t| •■" ■ .' ..•••' :/•",. |°! THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AX>AJN[X-A.<*JE© ' ■ /fi TOTS^7T) O rMVTQ about to make their wills, and dealrtng to iseoare .--um r HiJaDUINO feithfal exeoullon of their last wlabes. ' ,;■; rriA T>CDCAATC »bout to mwry and make provision by mwtiMi IU JrHll\OUrlD oontraot or aettlement. [:^- TOID^7^SQ^IV^Q 00Dtem P l<lkJn g BettUnK of their estate, or of j JL XjavOUIX O lum or budi 1 ! Ot money by trust deed. , -, TO■^P'DOA'^TO desirous of constituting traate for^ oharltable OB JT J-iJCvOVJINO benerolent objeoia. •' j Tn rfIDCIPII TUIIOTCCQ h ° ldln g moneys In trost for pertjoita I U rUntlull I itUO I LtO r^ideat In thta colony. r ."Vj! All each ehould obtain detailed information from the PUBLIv TRUSTEE- Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from *. 1 ACLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTOHURCH, U Or D. M. ROKS, TIMARU. ; ! , i New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Compafty — , ... .... Established ••• ••• ... 1859. ICAPITAL — ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL GOMPANt, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBER ALI?*. FIBB AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— . RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. : GEORGE JAMESON, J AGENT, ASHBURTON. " ASK.Y OUR iiOSEi FOR B, tW\ / /f\ \n.z. industrial gazettb AffcfT I A^J S Mjsms\ m" The blerulinr; is entirely a'.tcn- BbU I UCLb B rtife@s^&\ % ded to by Mr. Nclfiou himself, W«F J^. VW- M VW^^Ji % who is c Taster of groat experi- SO /TiMSfI3?ET\ Wk cncf! ' ? n 4 ' las ' lac^ a special INI THF Mr iPr4iffiS-y^S»A Wl training m tho art." > \/[* I^\ jm g M'i'rjl'" •pjn \ '^ "Th!-j/?«n deserves the sup- *w■■ Ij \ \J dm a -^SKfcsick \ w port Rifall purchasers of Tea. \J WW- *^ iff ff a riIMSSn A %as thoarticlo they o«cr is BM m W t^tsttt wf&L < f\ Wk superior to anything wo r\ Ml B^ C^£lMc™3'O 1 ?\ have seen m this Colony." k\ V> a B& nffW ?\ U press. iaW^ # /^' I^SBwSrV -A Nojson ta a pro. i\^"* M BM HlJhM"*s&xX 'EA Taster and B #/k "f^wVV^W^rt' V m Blender-" THOUGH g g* »\. PRIOF<?» C B °V PI AL L i^^^^^m, W per Ib. PORE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE LI BTQN, ( HBIST3HURCH, DUNEDIN AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY EM. CAKSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



I Publiu Wotices GLAgGOwIDRAPERy an< CLOTHING COMPANY wil open on Friday' X?1 to 4?/f PGR day t0 be mflde b: Tj J. 3C'tc peraonH of either Bex, ii their own localities, at work for os Nei bnainese.. Ail meet with wondorfnl sno- <oe«e. Any one can do the work. Oapita! not, required/ We will start yoa. Oatfil worth £1 mailed free. The employmenl la particularly adapted to the region fn whloh thin publloatlon olronlates. Boye and girls earn nearly a much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now. is the time— 'don't delay, but write to Qb at onop, Address Stineon and Op., Portland, Maine, United States, 8106 ; "iTTTffillY little medloino of any other kind V required if lAMPLOLGHJB PYBETIO SALINB is at hand, and taken an occasions arise. It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical add Colonial life. It allayt thirst and cools and vitalises tho blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feveriehness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaßtora, andj all residing m up-country Btaiions ohould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to eend regular supplies with your other stores, as it ia invaluable to all . Bold by al medicine vendors. LOW VITALITY? DR. CHCEOHILL'S Syrap of HypophospMte of Lime prescribed by ibe faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gradients necessary for building up the Human i'rame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above complcinto, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo top highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D». Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 0 BTIG ZONE, PA*» "Zealandia" Boots HAVE tho Highest Reputation iv tha Colonies. Announced at tho Indi&u and Colonial Sxtilbition as the FINEST m tho Whole Exhibition; For substantial woar they are the BES7 [N THE WOBLU Buy a pair of "ZEALANDIAB" and you will never use any other Brand, Oar Pntented "PARAGON BOOT' und " INDESTRUOTIELE TOEB." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genuine unless branded on , the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by tho leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New Zenhnd and Wholesale by LIGHTBAP, ALLAN & CO CHRISTCJiUPCH "ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, Ashburton. THE Largest ana Beat assorted Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aehburton District. Bofi^g direot Importers we are enabled to offer the best productions of tho English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prloos. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and our Patrons m»y rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glees, Button and Lace. Ladies' Oalf, Sid, Button and Laoo. Ladies' Elastic, Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoea; Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles; Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In OolonUl make we tlwaya keep a fnlJ assortment qf the Celebrated Zealandia Brand, Do not be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZEALANDIA, We gunrantee 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 is carefully looked After. None but best material need, and the work done by experienced workmen, Ne<y springs put into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs executed promptly. Note the Addreßß-* "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STORE. BAST BTBBET, ASHBUBTON. , R. HOMTB, 4 ' "' pUnager,



i ■-...' .-'' A:■A :■ Publio jNoticei ; Wm. Zander, - -feOB ACOONIST, FISHING TAOEL '• iND FAKGT GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND : ' HAIR ; , DRESSING SALOONS r ;. iw ,j_ t ,,, : .: EASTBttoET,., .'.'.': " : H[AS maoh . pleasure m annbuooing ' that he hai to arrive, ex ' 'Aorangl,j • Grand of Fanoy Gdodii'cjl every desoripilon, and us He must make rookn for th'eie be ; haa RE- Vl ARE ED all tbeßtook| »nd i every item is now obtalnf- able at a ver^' consjderable Discount. Speolal Arrangements made to Clubs. Large Stock of Fishing Taokle, inoludlng every thing t equleite tot the : Sport. ; Orioketlng, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materially Meerechoum Pipes and To- ; Goods m Variety, , .. i ,l*he Hair dressing Depurtnienli is now lit bharffe of a first-olnss Tonsorlal Artist, and to taeet'tWtlmerf the charge for Lair i 'cottlcrg i h reduced tt» 4, nimble Sixpence. LadieaJHalr worked up on Jhe Premises at shortest notioe. Wtga on hire. . > ! Note the Address-^- ; MONTGOMBRY'S BUILDINGS, ' Bait Street,' Ashborton. \"; -"..:.-. 1; ■ ) •■;_;■.":•■,,, ; . : Hddbrd .ft Uiidrill ' falce thla opportunity of informing tee tiublic 6f Ashburton and 1 '- f County that ' Uieir new WARlfiouiA' 1 A^D 1 WORKS BOPS are, now m full working order, andreplete with a Choice Stock of all . s NEW GOODS i;'-- FOR - . Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting ' ' ' of all Designs In ' General HOUBE3HOLD FUBNITURP and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to inducu tlieir patrons to Bupport them m their --new premiiee, which wil) be found, far .more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Notb th« Address— TAiTOBED STEEET, •;■• OPPOBITE AROADF : -.' ■'■',:• • ! ' ■... „.. , b»s ■ uZlls-' ■ 'gporting. ,ANJS.UAL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY IST, 1889. President— Mr D. McLeani Vice-Presidents— Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. Judge — Mr M. Stitt. Stewards — Messrs J. Begg, G." James, H. Fowler, M. Scott, C. Jephson, and F. Lewis, Star; cr — Mr David Thomas. Treasurer— Mr M. Scott. Han- dicappers— The Committee. Clerk of the Course^ — Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales— Mr Ri B.Jeff. First Race to start at 12.30 ,p ; m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. SX.5 X. HANDICAP HURDLK RACK, of 2O soys; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The • second horse to receive 3 soys, out of the ; ... stakeJ Over six flights of hurdles, about ;*' 3ft. high. One mile and a half 3/Maiden Plate of 15 soys; entrance, 15s. ' "•■. ■ The second horse to receive 2J 1 ovs out of ; ,i , the stake. Weight for age. One mile 3. TINWALp Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, • I soy ; acceptance, iosl The second horse !to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One j •' mile and a half - Handicap Time Trot, of 20 soys ; nomi« , nation ios ; acceptance, 103. The second horse to receive 3* soys out of the stake! : : Weight' riot less than ibst . Pull and go. '■'•' ri -About three i miles , * tfl Welter; Handicap, of 12 soys; nbmi- • nation/ 12s ; no acceptance. The second ... -: horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. 'OiicjnUe '"'& WtiiitiG Handicap, of 15 sovsjndmina- • ' < tion;- ios!;! acceptance, 55. ; The second ' .'. ';. horse to receive ( 2j soys out of the stake.'  .The wjaner of Tinwald Cup to carry 7lbs j ■■'..""penally. Six furlongs *t. N6ve£ RACE, of 20 soys. Winner to be sold by auction, and the whole ' of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Post entry... Weight' Bst up. Six fur- longs ,B.''C6nsolAtion Handicap, of 10 soys; : •entrancej-iios: Six furlongs 9, Hurey Scurry (if time permits), for all ,* .entrance money; entrance, ios. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half-mile , $ULES.AND REGULATIONS. I, Tbp meeting will be held under the rules of racing; ■ aJNo entry will be received except on the pondition».that all claims, disputes, and objec- t ions, arisiDg out of the racing, shall be decided ty tn^SUlwardsl br Whom they may appoint, •' TCeir'deCi6iOil on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme, to be final. 3. The .racefl arc Open to any horse, com- . monly resident m the district from the Ist October/ 1888 Vto the 'oate of meeting, and 1 %i»riea ( -'by'k persdn 1 who Has resided m the district for the same period.  4. The district above mentioned is bounded on4be north by the Selwyn River, and on the souft by the Opihi -River. ' jj'Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross 06 all moneys payable m accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course, 6. All nomination aiid acce; tancc fees to to the funds of the Club, 1. Trottiiig Race* — Horses must trot to th« ■ satisfaction of a Referee. .'■■■; NOMINATIONS 1 dominations for Hurdles, Tinwald Cup, 'Trot, 1 Flying Handicap and Welter Handicap, accoinpkhied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 15th, 1888 WEIGHTS Weigjbtß will be posted about 7.30 p.m. on the 37tn December, and will be published on "ihe 28tb. Post cards with weights will be posccd to All nominators o fhorses ' . .ACCEPTANCES Acceptances for Handicaps and nominations Jo Maiden Plate must be m Uie hand % of the " Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later *K»n o n.m, 29th December 1888 ; "■ CLARK, l^a* Hob Sec,