The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-No 1960

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, J3BB

rillCE-uNE I^IVNY-



Public Notice 3 REMOVAL. M R \CJ fniM «s 0 begs to announce '• 1 to her Pdtronß and the Public eooe'ally, that ehe has reicoved to those morn conimodibus premise', formerly known as the Lytt'slton Boardinßhouse, Caraeron Street, and traats to merit a fair •> v —a nf p U b?fc pa'ronage by keeping a % o.: . i .^nd c loaafo.lableELaoo. All odow-i,- h '.ne ?n hltt as a»l good n'yle by VI k vS. Timmo. 7*lll ASH UttTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ IJEAN begs ; to lofarni Mb ' O. O frietidd and the public generally that m cons quenca of the great i oreaao m the prfca of Coal, he has seonred a consignment of the celebrated Kaltau- ga-a Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle . Alao> In Stook— ount Somers. Malyern, Weat- t>ort, and Newcastle Coal.: Firewood. P st. BL-d Rails, Sthkes; Strainers, ©to., etc, Oats, Bran, Sharjß, Potatoes- Obaff. Ohickwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, ; WeatStteat. 20 TONS CLOVER SEED 3 CLOVER SEEDS CLOTER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex " Aorangl " from London, our new Season's Clovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have prooured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Sesßon's orop, and are therefore fehsh and beuajblh. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that Intending, pur- chasers can test the Germinating quality for their own satisfaction. alsyke olover, rape. oowo VV rS B SS. mustard red clover, mangold, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for Bale In large or small quan- titles, latest novelties .m Garden «nd Flower Seeds, from that well-known Lon- don firm, James Oabtse and Oompant. Empty Iron Tanks and Oases for sale. J. SEALY"and CO.? (Late Seai, Beos.) „ . .7 CREAT EXCITEMENT 111 WHERE ? ■ ; AT HAVES &"'OOS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SAORIFrOE £2000 Worth of Goodß In a Montfj, and to do this they must give Goods at Prlcea never heard of m Ashbutton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of— Dresaea, Velveteens, Flannels, Blankets Calico, Shirtings, Corsets, Hati and Jaokots, Utters* Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to be offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command a ; Great Sale. P.S.— You are kindly Invited to Inspeot the Pooda and compare prloea, Hayes and Co., Arcade and East Street A HBURIOH : H, J. WOOD & Co. t ■ ' STATIONERS' HALL, Ifriedlander's Buildings Asbburton. ) , BOOKS, Commßrclal and (inn a Stationery, Account Books, <v>., >EW BOOKS BY EVERY M MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeon\ Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &c, &0i t New Songs and Muulc of every deacrlptioni A large quantity of Music (Sheet and Books) slightly Boiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifice. I; FANCY GOODS is Writing Cases and Desks, Scrap, Phots and Fern Albums; Work Boxes, Purae" Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Framei h and every description of Fancy Stationery ,f Writing, Printing, and Wxapplug Papers |. In any quantity. lt Any Book out of stock procured from i 0 our Ohrlstchurch Establishment, the Stock \f of whloh is one of the Largest and Beat 9 . Assorted In the Colonies, or fiwn - London Agency. A special Discount allowed to Llbr- n and School Committees! ; H. J. WOOD & GH ie| STATIONBRS' HALL, *j ASQBUBTON,



Public notices . . TT OPE FOB TH E DE * F —Nicholßon 1 Jj| Improved Ptitmt AcM'fiat»l E<ii Drams. The only Bare, eny, »do n< seen device nsed to p rrraanpnt'y restore hearing. JRecntntnendad, by- cleatific men of Earope and America. Write for free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chtmbers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENOI. jtyjTß R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Daaedin, has been appointed oar Agent abrl m\\ be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe contract advertiee* ments. '» T7IOR tho Blood iathelifo— Clark's world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to clegnse 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 lla each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England . 1 11 THE ASHBUKTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. I SUBSCBIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DISBOTOBS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson O. J. Habkeb H. Fbirdlandeb A. Harbison John Obb D. H, Bbown. 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 oent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mB M P E;R ANOE TTO TE L (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. i Begs to Inform her friends and the Public generally that ahe haß purchased the above Holnl, and respectfully solloits a share of their Bupport. t The Hotel is the largest and most oom- -1 modious of lla kind m Danodin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moßt comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of tbe Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B, — Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Ooooa on arrival: and Quests wiahlngto go a tray by early train oan depend on being called m ample time, If they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMEBS THAT THE? HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAfI'S BUILDINGS, TANOKED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, snltable for the presenl Season, STYLE AND FIT AIL THAT OAN BE DESIRED H. & E; CRAIGHEAI] TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL r ESTABLISHED 1881; ,r Teaching Stabf, Boys' School—Mr J. E. Buohanab Ist B. A. , University College, London • Giris' School.— Miss Saunders, Canter ir bury College, Christohnrch ; Mis >r Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of botl lexea have the opportunity c acquiring the elements of a liberal edc oatlori. The subjects of Study are thoß - usually taught at Secondly Schools ;bu the ordinary oourse may be modified t I meet Bpeoial oases, if m the interest c the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advii able. The year is divided Into thr. termi < ' ■ All fees are payable m adva&td. per ten Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2e f1  over 12 yean of age ... £2 If J Bfusio (extra) ... £1 It ' Feeoc attending music (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 le | a A term's notice required before tb removal of a pupil. For father details apply to the Heat PMtOV»



CENTEAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road, Aahburton. A. J. Kelly .... ... Proprietor. HAVING taken over the above Hotel, renovated and renewed the Furni- ture and Stock, I trust my Frlonds and the Publio will give me a fair share of patronage, Good Stabling. SpeoUl Terms for Boarders. Btlss Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Aehburton 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 i FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUENITURF and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new. premises, which will bo found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note the Address — TANCRED STEEET, OPPOSITE AROADF "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* it tho Colonies. .-.toounced at the Indian and Colonia Exhibition aB the FINEST iv the Whol< Exhibition.- For eubstantial wear they are the BESG TN THE WOULD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will neve nso any other Brand. Oar Patented ••PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." Fo Boys and Girls aro (Splendid Line& fo Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unless branded oi the 8010 And every pair m absolutely Warrante to give Good Wear. — — Sold by the leading Boot Dealers, an Country Stores througoout New Zeal«n< and Wholesale by LI6HTBAND, ALLAN & CO CHftteTCHURCHU



NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friends and Customers m Tinwald and surround ing District, for the liberal support they have given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business 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. Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 ""JAMES GUDSELL; REID and GRAY, CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Beat Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m hbb, } Bbduord Prices. 1 Id "«o. )?xtra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Sowers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 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, Esq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen attributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect * regularity, »nd gave good satisfaction. — Yours truly, Alex Wyllie. ' Zig-Zas throws stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpose Harrow. Four hundred Bets made an 11 Newly Improved Ohaffcuttera all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent caat steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by an T ordinary laborer m a few Boconds. Cut 3 three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Cbaffcutter, cuta, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the baej 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 Drayß and Waggonß, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing i Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. ] Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery g promptly executed on the premiess. I Catalogues free on application at Dune< 'din or w>y of our Branohes* £*163



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established • 186£. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBBKALITV. AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiiRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. Si AjA B /J\ INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A^T ■ Ad£! 3 gJfifc\ " The blending is entirely aCten- VM^ I VSVV 3 i^^M» .mdedt 9 by Mr. Nelson himself, B «THSS?cT\ "A ence, and has had a special |M TUC B Att training m tha art." • ■!>• g /SmILY \ T.IMARU HERALD. 1/I*o*. B '#" MVi^BTOi \ " TWfl firm deserves the sup- "}f (1 f^ I VJ B M \ portfifall purchasers of Tea . Mf S(t rjiCi^snTOgO t ?\ have seen m this Colony." k\ \& S Ste ™311d9n v\ % press. itaW^ B /$? t^BpKSU- "A %" Mr. Nelson is a pro. i XV^V^ 1 jfflr ff,<* 'J^/h^X^^L} T Z\ m fession a' Taster and v & MJ& T^twW ?i W2frV Xi\ iak Blender." THOUGH #^/ _^^ p " t »?% is^f\^k PRICES' BY ALL^^^^^ 3/- per lb 9 PTTft J? ■ TH IF WT\IF I\ f PflO lOAi £a DLkhiiUnu IJ!aA»i AUCKLAND, WS LI GTOM, IHRISTDHURGH, DUNEOIN. AGJENT3 EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY E M.OAESON, HENRY ZANDER An A the principal storekeepers.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER© GREAT Ar>VAJVXA.GUE!S TOD^7 DCn AT C bout to make theJr wills > and desiring to seonre the JT JLJaDUIN D faithful execution of their Isst wishes. TH T^T^DQniVTQ about t0 m a«y and make provision by marriage 1U JrJLIvOUrNO contractor settlement. T'A TDI7T?QOIVrQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a lv a J-jJLVOv/lX O aura or sums of money by trust deed. TYI ID 17 15 QrMVTQ desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or> l\J xLil\O\JriO benevolent objects. TH CnDCinU TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons 111 rUntluN InUOlttO resident m thia colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PXTBLIO TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. W. GEEGG AND COMPANY; PUKE BLENDED TEAS, NEW SEASON-, 1888-9, Iff Jlb and lib PACKETS, 2lb FANOY CANISTERS and slb Anb lOlb TINS, TEY TfIESE BLENDS' TKY THESE BLENDS. [CROWN! ) ( EAGLE : 1 (exhibition 1 ( CIL U B \\ perlb.^r \veilb. jf \vwlb.l/ W^per Vo.jl ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To be obtained from JOHN OBR- KM CO., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 Drapery and Clothing at prices to suit the Times. WrT i^OLLIER, Draper, Clothier, &c. THE CORNER, Aehburton • XX* \J (late Manager of Eobday and Co,, Chrißtcharch, and Gab i tee and PJante, Ashburton), has pleasure m informing the Public of ABhburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that he has purchased the business of Measre Gabites and Plante and Dim ant and Coe. WINTER GOODS now being disposed of at the great reduction of EIGHT SHILLINGS m the £. Jnst arrived, a very large and well assorted Stock of new Goods, DRESSES, PRINTS, LACES, RIBBONS, GLOVES, Men's SCAKVES, COLLARS, SHIRTS, BOOTS and CLOTHING for Spring and Summer wear, at prices to suit the times and compete with Chrißtohurch. The Cheapest House m Aehburton. Inspection and Comparison invited. W~EL COLLIER, t, so THE COENBB, East and Tancred Streets. M C CALLUM, & CO. \\7~E »re now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a .Cargo of Fltat-oiuss KAURV YV FLOORING, LINING, SHELVING, and other sizes In jpRIMK CONDITION, We have alao to hand Large Suppllea of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizes. ' A L S O,— ! NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERSJ COAL j Ou» PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT (• replete with EVERY REQUISITE. ' ESTIMATES GIVEN. McOallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., EAST STREET ASHBURTON. J. QUANE <&; CO., HAVELOCK STREET, —HAVE FOR SALE— /^LOVEBS— Red, White, Cowgraßß, and Alsyke, MANGOL and OAHROT SEEDk this Season's importation; BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHUKNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &c, made by James Carmichael, Rangtora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &c, always on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE CONff ANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOOD WARE COMPANY '« 125 » mHE Undetolgned has now FOR SALE, la LARGE or SMA r uL QUANTITIES— ; Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, 1 ' Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. i • GRASS, CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEK A 1 ! 5 LOWEST CURRENT RATES, 11 Albo, a General Assortment of a Farm and Station Stores. 8 GEORGE JAM.ISO? 1 ASHBURTON AND BAX^IA, re



Public Notices. XTERY little medicine of any other kini V required if LAMPLOOGH'I PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and take] as occasions arise. It is the cure ant PREVENTIVE ot njost diseases inciden to '.Tropical and Colonial life. It allayi thirst and cools and vitalises the blood ii a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles, Station proprietors, flockmastera, and al residing m up-country staiionß whould be provided with it. Ask your merchant tc send regular supplies with your othei stores, as it Is invaluable to all . Sold by all medicine vendors. THE ''BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. fi ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy Byrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE —Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1432, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of A LINE OT 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 Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shel? Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocis), 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 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. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption. Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal £n- gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHUSPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps . acquired a world-wide reputation. Each > bottle bears Dk. Churchill's signature. ; Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, ' Rob Gabtiolionb, P*»«a ; BAKER AND CO. s TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS [ WEST BTREET, I ASHBURTON, i T"\ESIRE to announce to the Inhabitant! JLI of Ashburton and surrounding c districts that they have opened a TIMBBI I and COAL YAKD, opposite Mr Georg< •* Jameson's Grain Store* W C Bt Btreet, am are prepared to supply ai J sVuses o! c BUILDING MATERIAL, m large 0; small quantities, to suit purchasers, * RED, WHITE, and BLACK VINK, am TOTARA, GALVANISED CORRUGATED IROI •> m all lengths, and best branda. '* MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, n SKIBTINQB. POSTS and RAILB, STAKES, and al Fenolng Material. • il — ■ 1. COAL: II Westport] Coal, Newcastle Coal, koma 16 Somew Coal. Fiiewood m long or short lengths, as Agents m ABhburton for WitsON 1 g r Portland Cemeftt and Hydraulic Mme. as Notk Addbess:— ''* BAKER AtfD CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Stoi 4 ¥if West etrtet. ' ■ »\\



Public Notices 30,000 FKUIT TREES. No Christchurch Wcolly Aphis or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS."SEALY NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Season i Planting by far the Largest and - Beit Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, PLUM TREBB PEACH TBEEB CHERRY TREES APRICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, Ac, Ac, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stockß Also large quantity of Berry Fruitß of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES? and SHELTER TRteES, Roses, Orna- mental Trees, Shrubs, 800 te,&c, &c. 1 great variety. MBSSRo J. SEALY &CO., Seedsmei East stree continue to act on my beha' m Town, *nd alt orders, &c, entrusts to them shall have prompt attention. JtBBOimVJE PMOED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION, THOMAS SBALY, River Bank, Ashburton r nting wrath approaoh to Traffic Brigds Sporting. 18HBURT0S JACIHC CLUB. SPBING MEETING. THDBSDA.Y AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 23RD, 1888. PWKIDJSNT— 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. . TREASURER— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— T. E. Upton* Clerk tof Course— A: Hewson. Handicappers ' — T. Quill Starter — D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. First Day. i. Handicap Hurdle Race, oi 35 sovsf nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, I soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in highi Two miles 1 2; County Platk Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy j acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter* 3; Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, \% soy; acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Swont Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, XSs ; acceptance, ios* • District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys» Entrance ios, 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 Clubi Catch weights* Three quarters of a milcl 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion,' 1 sov } acceptance ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, ot 25 sots ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios- District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. I.' County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I soy; acceptance, ios. 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. 3, Racing Club Handicap, of 45 sovsj nomination, I sovj 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, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Poll-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina* tion, I soy; acceptance, 1 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, ost. Two miles. c Flying Handicap, 0f 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6, Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance ios 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 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. •RULES AND "REGULATIONS. 2 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Rl ?No entry will be received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- lections arising out of the racing shall be de- Sfcd by the Stewards or whom they may appoint' Thtir decision on all points con- nected wittt the carrying out oi this programme te * A district horse shall mean any horse thai has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from Aumist2oth, 1888, and up to thejate of th( forthcoming meeting, and owned by a persoi who has resided m the said district dunng th< ""TF^ve per cent will be deducted from th< cross of all moneys payable m accordance witl this programme for the expanses of the course <. -All nomination and acceptance fees t< go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to th> satisfaction ot a Referee. 1. The Stewards reserve to themselves tn righ to add a consolation race to the pro \ gramme. NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, namt dee, description, and performances of horse and colors of the rider must be m the hand of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. o Saturday, November 3rd, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wi be declared on or about November 14H Weights for the second day's handicaps wi be declared at 9 o'clock m \he evening ofth first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES* Acceptances for the first day's handicai tt £tb7in tbe hands of tibe Secretary not Jati Sano p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 188! Acceptances for the second day's handicai 1 10 o'clock on.the evening of the first day G BISSET, Secretary!