The Ashburaton Guardian.

VOL VII .-No 1998.

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16. ISBB

P'RIOB~~sjNE : PTCNNY



Pahlic. Notices. BUILDEU3, UNDEKT/VKBUS, &c, Cornar Wakanui Road aDd Oasa stieet: (Next Central Hotkl.) Or ot Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Factor/ fitvvelock etroet 1 '~, > i BARGAINS I BARGAINS J. MOIBON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, E>EGS to announce his first CLEARING' ► SALE, commencing October let, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his ohoico atock of bestEnglieh and Colonial SOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Uaah, J.W, has always on hand goods of his own rnako and mado to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NE ATiNJSSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as ho Is a thorough expert m this line; Eepaira neatly executed. tancreTTstreet, Next the CLT7B. Aehburton. — - . . — imi Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST 1 , FiSBING TACKLE AND FANCY GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRFSSIEG SALOOKS EAST STREET, HAS much pleasure In announcing that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangl, • a Grand Assortment of Fancy Gooda of every description, and bb he must make room for these be has HE- MARKED all the Stock, and every item la now obtain- able at a very considerable Discount. Speolal Arrangements made to Clubs. Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, inoludlnft everything requisite for the Sport. Orioketlng, Lawn Tennis, and Foofcbali Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and To- baoconlsta Goods In Variety, The Hair Dressing Department Is now In charge of & firat-clnes Tonuorlal Artta*. and to meet the Um«u the charge for Laic cuttiDg la reduced to a nimble Sixpenao. Ladleß^Halc^worked up on the Premfaaa at anorteui uoTloor — v — -v Note the Address — MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Aabbarton. H. J. WOOD & Co STATIONERS' HALL, jfriodlandor's Buildinga Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Selection of tho latent oheap Editions. Nev Books for School Prizes and Presentation In great variety, a special discount to School and Library Com mltteeo ] CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GARBS, lsew Season 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL : ASSORTMENT Now reedy for Inspection, Inoluding Obromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Sceneiy, suitable foe sending to Friends m other parts of the world. Large stook of Stationery and Account Books of every description, Writing Oaßoa and Desks, Scrap, Photo* and Fern Albume, Work Boxes, Purees, Card Cases, Pocket Bookß,Photo Frames, and every description of Fanoy Stationery, LETTS DIARIES FOR X 389. Commercial, Rough, and Pocket Series* 11. J. WOOD & (XL STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUBTON. " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Reputation m the Colonies. at tho Indi&ti and Colonial Sxhlbition as tho FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST fN THE WOULD, Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIA9" and you will never uso any other Brand. Oar Patented *• PARAGON BOOT* and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For fjoya and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear, None are Genune uklobb branded on tho Sole , . .. —-"<»—• And every puir ie ftbsohitely Warrants .' to ive Good Wear. SoM by the loading Boot Dealers aa> Country Stores througoout New Zealand and Wholesale by LI6HTBAHD, ALLAN & C i CHRKSTCHURCH,



Public Notices. HOPE FORTH BDBAF— KloholHon 1 Improved Pattnt Artifio<ul Ear Drama. Tbe cn!y aure, eaiy, and unseen devloe need to pf-rmaufnfcly reciore hearing. Reoommended by sc'cdtific men of Earopo nnd America. Write tut free Illustrated description book to J. U. Nicholson, Linooln'B Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBUBTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENCY. |ITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed oar Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advettieera foe oontraot advertise- ments. FOB the Blood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritioe 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 chemists and patent medicine veDdora everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Oonntlea Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ABHBUKTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbbenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson 0. J. Habper H. Fbikdlandeb A. Harbison John Orb 1). H. Bbown. rpBE Directors 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 call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPERANOE TTO TEL (Opposite tho Railway Station), DUNEDIN ' MRS SILK - - Proprietress, I3oga to Inform her friends and the Fufcifc. generally that she has pnrcJi«Bod I thfi nbovß-Hrf.-;', T.ss-Tc:pNi!3&? scUrft; a uhnre of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and most com* modlous of i(a kind iv Dacedin, and can offer .accommodation not to be excelled; having been thoroughly renovated Bluce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be foand moot comfoctable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the a!m of tbe Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B — Refreshments oan be obtained In the ohape of Tea, Coffee, and Ooooa on arrival: and Guests wlahing to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wishes known 4 156 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. —ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND SIT AIL THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORPJD STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Tbaohino Stabf, Boys' Sohool. — Mr J. B. Buchanan, lstß. A., University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Saundbus, Canter- bury Colloge, Ohrhitohurch ; Miss Grubb, Trinity College, Doblln. AT this Institution pupils of both have ihe opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjaols of Study are thoße natiaUy taught at Socondaiy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal caeca, if h? the interest of the Pupils Buoh a plan Is judged advis- able. The year 1b divided Into thit terms. All fees aro payable m advan-a. per term Paplls under 12 yearß of age ... £2 2s , over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) v £1 1 B Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s I Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 1b A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For farther details tpply to (he Head" ftiter*



The 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 cur stock of clotkisg, duess GOODS, CALICOS, SBEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, &0., at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock without being pretaod to buy. | The Shop is m EAST STREET, next Patching's, the , Sailmaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messrs A . and T. Inglis), Manager, r W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE/IS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jlb and lib PACKETS, 2tß FANCY CANISTERS and 6lb and lOlb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. /f^\ /2sid\ /f*«\ : [(CROWN ) ( EAGLE 1) [( whibition)) CLUB ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIP* COM&T^T USE. To be obtained from ■ **" — . ... JOHN OBR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 THE HORNSBY REAPER STIJLL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHE AF-BINDINft HARVESTER When m. competition with the WOOD, MASBEY, DEERINO, MoCORMIOK, OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZS BTAWELL HORNSBY FIUST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIR&T PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Prisse offered. Hornnby recommended Farmers nr© invited to call and inspect the lONAECH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder TEE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN~EYERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRFET WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG j THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A O HI N E EVEftI^FABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSBY SOLID TRUE f-XOELLENT |-CONnMIOAL I IGHT ÜBB I BTJSTWORTHY |- NVIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED IMPI^ ESTEDfiffifiitt&j |LfIDUKJNG: LANDLESS I_AUDED FRIEDLANDER BROS. » SOLS AGENTS FOR N.Z



\SHBUBTON GOAL 'and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ T)EAN bega to Inform his • liO» J3 friends and the publlo generally that In oonsequenco of the great increase m the prloa of Goal, he has seoared a conelgncaent of tho celebrated Kaitan- gata Go«l, cheaper, oleaDor, »nd far aoporlor to Newoa«tlo Goal. Also m Stook — Mount Sotners, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Goal, Firewood, Post and Balls, Stakes, Strainers, etc, eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, hah" Ohickwhoat, eto. It. S. BEAN, Weifc Street. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'CONNELL'S TENTS. lENTS. TBNTS FLAGS, TARPAULINS, NETS HORSE Of OTHING, HALTERS OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN OLOTHB COACH AND BUGGY APRONS. GARDEN AND DELIVERY HO&B. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For ail makes of Maobinea, HAME3, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, SADDLERY, ETC. Save your money and purchase of tho Maker P. O'COOTELL Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street, Asbbsrton (Next Royal Hotel.)



PHOTOGRAPHERS, tnr^» 218 High Street, *^£t2>-/> Chrlatoharoh John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR. AtvD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed into those oommodloaa premises lately occu- pied by him Id Burnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank hit customers for past suppor and sollotts a continuance of the same whioh he will strive to deserve i by keeping the bent stock of (Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable ohargeo. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 71120 Charles Eay, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maohines, Lawn Mowera, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR SALE. } Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Cknteal Ho7el, Wakanui Road



Cheapest House m Asliburton* Priutß, id, sa, (id, 84, lOd W a aw Uullara aua Hoarves NewDreßfiei,6d,Bd, 10d,18,l 6d *T3 iSTow Straw Hats New Zephyrß, ,5, 6d, Bd, lOd, le * ff ew Hosiery, Bd, lOd. la, la 6d, 2f New Sunsbadeo, rom t f / f\ New Flannelettes, 4sd, 6d, 6d, 0d New Rlbbona nd Gloves f Now Wash Dresses New Lboob and Aprons T New Laoe Onrtalno, 2o to 15s New Knlokee Suits, 8b lid 'T Now Men's Shirts, 1b 6d lo 8j New Jeraey Suits Tjl New Folt Hata New Men's Clothing fD New Shapes In Collara THE CORNER THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADAjyT AGUES TOI3I7PQ^IV^Q nbont to make thelr wIIIb, and desiring to secure the X Xj AOUII O faithfnl execution of their last wishes, TA T) P"D Q A TVT Q about to marry and make provision by marriage 1U rXjliOvllO contract or settlement. TOPI7PQ^I\FQ oontomplatfng tho Bettllnp of their estate, or of a A JLiJaOUII O turn or Bams of raoaey by trost deed. Tfi DT7T?QniMQ deßlroUß of constituting ttußts for^ oharltable or 1 U rJuAOUI"O berevolent objeots. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES "uZCzr^V mX for porBODB All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ACL AND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROBS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 185 P. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PF*G£:P r r*nspß AIft^&IBEBALIT?. FI&E AND MARINE BISKS* ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. T*IRESING jMACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. fff i /T>. . . b /&\ \n.z.in»ttsthial gazette fSflqf I AQfj S /J|^l " Tho blondiiif; is entirely a:tcn- I JVMV I VWM M MMMHm % «»cd to by Mr. Nelson himself, -■-^ -■- M EM&ss9k % wllois * Taster of great experi' M MUAMTETK. m CIICOI and llas lla<l a special IN THE S /p<9PS*r^k % training m tha art." | A # /!Jra^E\ % TIEIAHTT HERALD. M/^ __ . <\ B B n^TETEIfnX %" TWa firm deserves the sup- II W»^ if # o rfiOlfeEsrt^\ >ft as the anicle they ofler is D mCf t^nTPWMr^. 'pY TOi superior to anything wo «"O B fffr 'Jm!ZK™£*J *?\ «k iwvuseeninthisColony." 6wO- 3 1^ v\ % PRESS. «o\\l •* Jy # -^ r^«{'f ln^ 1 T l ßSwf is fr- *^"\ " r# kelson is a pro- O»^ B ffuf V^WrfcwJ*KX«Ei. "^ft* Taster and THOUGH ffl »\ t» PPIOP^ PURE BLEMDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE Li GTON, ( HBIBT3HURCH, DUNEOIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERBo SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY ' H. M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER Aj}& the principal storekeepers



1 Public JNoticea. | YEIiY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIC BALINE ia at hand, and taken &■ 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, Feveriehnesßj Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Livor troubles; Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to •end regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold I y all medicine vendors. LOW VITALITY? DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faoalty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. {T oon tains two of the principal In grediontß necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, via., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, J Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHUSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Norvous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wido reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Chnrohiil's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, fj C BTIG IONB, P>*t« "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOKE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. i fX^HE Largest and Beit assorted Stock 1 of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aahborton Dlstriot. Being dlreot Importers wo are enabled to tffer the best productions of the English and Continental Market! at the lowest possible Peloes. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and our Patrons m»y rely npon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladies' Glace, Button and Lice. Ledies' Calf, Kid, Button and Lace. Ladleß* Elaßtio Sides. Ladies' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladies' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In OolonUl make we always keep a full assortment of tho Celebrated Zealand!* Brand. Do rmt be misled. None tro genuine unless branded ZBALANDIA, 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 is carefully looked • after. None but best material used, and the work done by experienced workmen. New springs pnt Into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs ezeonted promptly. Note the Address — "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOKE. EAST BTBEJ/T, ASHBURTON. R. HOMTC, Manager. REID and GBAY, CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON Makers ol IMPROVED D.FUttBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. / Reduced Prices; ( ip u*e. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, 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 m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monial jost received : — Timnru, Ist May. " Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —In reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Ruhboll, Fug , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I havo aeon distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours truly, Alex Wyllib; Zig-Zag .burrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made an nuslly. Newly Improved Chaff on ttera all sizes, with Balance Fly Wbeel.fitted with patent oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by aS ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut, three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcntter, cuts, fiddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bat? at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple atrong, and easily drawn, universally nsod 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 FoidJog Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premieee. Catalogue! free on application at Dnne- din or any of our Branch ». 4*169



Pickford & Cndrill Take this opportunity of informing the publio of Ashburton and County that their new FURNITURE* WAREHOUSfi AND WOBKBHOPB are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice fitook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB? and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to indue* their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note thb Addbks— TANCBED STKEET, OPPOSITE AROADP Bportlng> ASHfiURTON RACING CLDB SPKING "MEETING. THUESDAY AND FKIDAY, NOVEMBER ?2ND and 23RD, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi- dent— John Grigg. Judok — Mat»hew Stitt Stewards— C. W ; Pumell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, J. C. N. Grigg, A.' J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk or Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Couxse— A. Hewson. Handicafpkrs — T. Qaill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. programmFof events. First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, 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 high* Two miles* a.'. County Plats Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s 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. Sprint Handicap, of «s soys ; nomina- tion, iss; acceptance, ios» District horses only. Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Rack, of 25 soys* Entrance 10s, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile Spring Handicap;, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; accep tance 10s. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of as soys j nomina- tion, 15s } acceptance, 10s; District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. I.' County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, los. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mUe and a half. 3, Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy j 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, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4 Welter handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake* For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, gst. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion 1 soy ; acceptance 10s, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance lOs 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. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Roles 2 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided 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 Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period* 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable hi accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go (• the funds of the Club. : 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a 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 the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. On Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 ©' lockn thr evening of the first day's G BJSSET, Secretary