The Ashburaton Guardian.

ASHBURTOM. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. 1888

PRICE-uNE PF.NNY

:; ;;VOL VII.-No 1992



" Zeaiandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatiov In the Colonies, .icoouncod at the Indian and « Colonial Exhibition aa the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition* For substantial wear they ar* the BESX TN THE WORLI>. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never ase any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 and « INDESTRUOTD3LE TOES." For qoys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unless branded on the Sole Afld every pair is absolutely Warrante? to ive Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers ana Country Stores throughout New ZeaUn d and Wholesale by LIGHTBAHD, ALLAN & C * CHRtSTCHURCH(;



H/J. WOOD & CO STATIONERS' HALL, jfriedlandev's Buildings Aohburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Seleotion of the latest cheap Editions. New Books for School Prices and I Presentation m great variety. A speoial discount to School and Library Com mltteea CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAIt CARDS, New Season 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUHFUL ASSORTMENT Now ready for Inspection, inoludlng Obromo, Hand Fainted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable for sending to Friendß m other parts of the werld. Large stock of Stationery and Aooonnt Books of every description. Writing Oases and Desks, Sofap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parses* Otrd Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fanoy Stationery, LETTS DIARIES ~~OR j.389. Commercial, Rough, and Pocket Series 11. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS' HALL, j ASHBTJKTON.



BARGAINS! BABGAINS J MOIBON,, Impermeable and Praotical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce hie first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the publio his choice stock 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, NEA.TJNHJSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he I« a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly executed. tanoreTTstbeet, Neyt the GLT7B Ashburton.



Public Notices. BUILDEBB, UNDERTAKERS, 4c, Oornor Wakanni Road arid Cast street; (Next Ohntbai. Hotbl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory Havelock etroet 1 1 ■ »' ——i



Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISBING TACKLE AND FANCY GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRISSIKG SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS naaoh pleaßare In announcing that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangl, a Grand Assortment of Fancy Goods of every description, and as he must maker room for these he has RE- MARKED ah the Stock, md every item Is now obtain- able at a very considerable Dlsoonnt. Speolal Arrangements made to Clubs. Large Stook of Fishing Taokle, Including everything requisite foj the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meersohanm Pipes' and To- baooonists Goods m Variety, The Hair Dressing Department is now In oharge of a firßt-olasß Tonßorlal Artist, and to meet the timsa the oharge for hair catting 1b reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladies Rate worked np on the Premises at shortest notice. Wigs on hire. Note the Address — MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, Bast Street, Ashbarton*



j ASHBURTON _HIGH SCHOOL. • ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stabf, ! Boys 1 School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, f l*t(B.£. t University College, London. i QiKifl' SohqOX.— Miss Saundbrs, Oanter- i bnry College, Ohiistohuroh ; Miss f Gbubb, Tcloity Oollogo, Dublin. AT this Institution pnpila of both wxes have (he opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study ate those usually iaaght'at Secondly Sohoolfl ; but I tho ordinary course may be modified to ■ meet speolal oases, If Id the interest of - the Pnpila snob, a plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided into thr terms. All fees are payable In advaujb. per term Pupils under 12 yearn of age ... £2 2a ' , over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Mu'.alo (extra) ... ... ... £1 la Fee Ok* attending musio (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is \ [ A term's notice required before the \ removal of a pupil. : For ftKthoc details apply to the Hea d- s Altar*



EL &E. Craigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE IO IHEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE EEMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BDEDINGS, TANCBED STEEET. —ALSO— That they have now In Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND SIT ALL THAT GAN BE DESIRED H. & & CMIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED IBTREET, ASH BU RTON.



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPBRANOB TTOTBI (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Bega to inform her friends and the Pabllo generally that ahe has purchased the above Hoiol, and respectfully aolioUa a share of their support. The Hotel la the largeat and moat com- modious of ita kind m Danedin, and can offer aoooxnmodation not to be excelled ; having been thoronghly renovated aluoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every olvillty and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress wIU be to give her patroni every eatisfaotlon. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Ooooa on arrival ; and Gneata wlahlng to go away by early train can depend on being called lin ample time, if tbev will only make their wishes known . 4 156



THE ASHBUBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSOKIfcED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: GK H. Gebbnwood, Chairman, Gso. Jameson C. J. Hakpeb H. Fbibdlandeb A. Habbison John Obb 1). H. Bbown, npHE Dlreofcori are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months Beven per cent If fixed for 6 months six percent If deposited at oall five per oent J, H. TWBNTTMAN, / Secretary.



FOB the Blood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- joub. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4a 6d and 11s eaoh by chemists and patent medioine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 1 11



ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN/; DUNBDIN AGENCY, MR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Btreet, Dnnedln, has been appointed onr Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertlee- ments.



Public Kotaces H" OPE t'OKTHBIDEAF.— JSIchoIBon 5 " Improved Potent Artificial Ear Drnma. The only Bare, easy, r.nd UDoeen device naed to pertninc-ntly restoro hearing. Recommended by ecieotlfio men of Earope and Atnotioa Write for free illustrated description book to. J. H. Niohowoh, Lincoln's Inn Ohamberß, William street, Melbourne.'



The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY" OF ALL MANUFACTUBEB& THE VICTOB IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL* FRIEND OF THEFABMW* THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A. C HI N E EVERI FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS' MASSEY SOLID f^ ols f-XOBLLENT r-OONOMICAL I JgHT URB E , J&TJ6TWOBTHY h HVIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED IMPI V VBSIED LnDUBING: L.NDLES3 LaUDBD FBIEDLANTj EB BBOaf AGENTS FO*t>N.Z



THE HOKNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGfiT-DEAUaHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HAHVESTEE When In competition with the WOOD, MABSEY. DBIBING, MoOOBMIOK, OBBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MUBTON . HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE BOOHEBTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZB BTA.WELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE WIDDESBURN HORNSBY FIR&T PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornuby recommended 4* Fanners are invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD AT MB GEO. JAMESON'S STOBES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



,W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PTJKE BLENDED TE4& -NEW SEASONy 1888-9,. X Jlb a»d Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANOT CANISTERS and sib akd lOlb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDE TEY THESE BLENDS. (("EAGLE ||[ WHißmo«r)l CLU B ) \per lb. JJ Vper lb. JJ Uper VbJJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OBE AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBJJRTO^. __ 9 __lCS



The Glasgow. Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL. CONTINUES. FOR the next TEN DAYB we have decided to offer the BALANCE of our STOCK of OLOTHISG, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, SBEBTINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, 4c, at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Pnrchasers are invited to examine the Stook without being preened to buy. The* Shop is m EAST STBEET, next Patching's, the Sailqaaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, '■■.«. (Lale of Messbs A. and T. In gmb), Manager,



ASK -'YBUR iiiGEB FOR B, fi\ g/^ \N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AfST I A^i M mJUk&K. " The blending is entirely atton- VMV 1 VtVV # WiSmft %ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, WWV j^ ▼ ▼Y-^ tm W)%s£B«K \ who «s a Taster of great experi- £3 fITMoATpcTTk enc ?i anc ! has had a special IN "THE G§ Mr^r^^^L training m the art." ill— O/ Jf I I "A . IS S} 1 I •» »« TTNTAIRTT nvmril I a B #^2^23!^^^% w ■lIdAHU itJiiUALII, \J\f^^ &\ B g msJt'B ! ™i\ Wk " TlUa firm deserves the sup- »lf fl P% \ \J B m \ Wi port of all purchasers of Tea 11 V«* M #/» rT^EEfil^ri^X m M the article they offer is il MS r^J'mWWii. V\ m superior to anything wo iw #* [«3»O?i\ W. have seen m this Colony." k\ V>* M /& fW$Mt) ?\ \ PRESS. tttV^ B /$ r^wSfc^- ' A W 1 Mr- Nelson ha pro- X B HCS I^sSsiX Taster and though M /^.^^^^^^S^V-J^'^PRICES: BY ALL Mm^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l^ 3/. • per lb. PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE U GTO?i IHRIS7SKUROH, DUNEDIN, AGENTB EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY H. If. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



i £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BUYERS OF PHOTOGRAPDERS, A BOTTLE OP £2^ 2ism l™l?\ BRE&DALBANE WHISKY t<^r^*L Bliipped by Alex. Fergußon & 00. Glatgow. l?*+&iZ£j£x : ?Zf\ Particulars from all Wine Merchant?* Store- °t)^^^XJ&^ keepers, Holelktepera and Spirit Dealers. '«/• ftT^s^s-.. ' Whol sale Ageota— Wh. Boottlab * 00. I Dnnedin, N.Z. 10 7 ._, r .... . _ _ " ' "THE MIRROR," John Jianger, A HIGH-CJLASB Weekly Soolal.PoHtf- ~ * J\. oal, Literary, and Dramatics paper, to SADDLE, COLLAR, AfcD HARNESS be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by , MAKER, the Centennial Printing and Publishing rTAVINQ purchased the business o Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, JjL Mr A. Ihkland, and removed Into Rusßell Street, Melbourne, those commodious premises lately ocou- -. ■ ■ !».>■ pled by him In Burnett Street, begs most <TT,Aff«nw TkI»APVI»V an A ■Inoerely, to thank his customers for past «S^S^-BS^Sg? ?£ suppor and solicits a continuance of the CLOTHING COMPANY Will same whloh he will strive to deserve Open 08. Friday by keeping the best stock of (Saddlery and ' '-- - Harnesß, and strict attention to business, KOO A "NT'I 1 Ili ! V combined with good workmanship and " vv VV XLAN X J^J-/ Reasonable charges. r»TTi>r.TTA«™ Repairs neatly and promptly attended to TO PURCHASE — P. O'CONNELL'S Charles Ray, oL^™ ™ t lbtb MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, 1113 T»KPA IBS Gum, S^i.g M.,btoe 8 , ° ABDEII J>BUVBBY HOffl. J\ Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BUTTERS, APBONS AND BLEVATOBS . For all makes of Maoblnes* BICYCLES and TRIOYOLEB repaired WAMWH pinn^7 AMn .-.^ and atnui tept. on hand, HAM fHAmn^D^Y, 1 ET A c? )ING BICYCLES FOR SALE. Save your money and purchase of the Maker V Engineering in^U its Branohe.B. P. O'CONNELL i — — ' Al TENT DEPOT lOppoßiU Central Housi,, Wakanui Boad( MooM Btreit| Ajhbwton (Next BoyalHoW.)



Ne¥ Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 186£. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PKEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIXE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWINQ CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



THE CORNER. ■ THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFIGE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADANTAGES v TO ID 17 DC f\MQ about to make thelr wlllB » and dealrlD g to »co«« iV A HiJADUIi D faithful execution of their last wishes. ; Tft BDont to n»»»y and make provision by marriage 1U JrJwX\MUINO oontraot or settlement. ■ X^TTDQniVFQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a I\J A JujLiOUll O eura or eums of money by traat deed. TA "DI7"DCnAIC dealroua of oonatitutlng trnsto for* charitable or 1U r JCiIAiJUINO beoe?olent objeots. TH HIDCIPiI Ti>IIOTCtO holding moneys m trust for periods 111 rUilLlUll lilUOlttD reeident m thla colony -^ All sach should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC) TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ■ ACLAND, BARNES, ANC CO., CHRIBTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROISS, TIMARU. ;



Cheapest House m Asliburton. Prlnta, 6a, Gd, Bd, lOd 'TT T iNetr Uullaro auct ttoarvea r^ew Dresses, 6d, Bd, 10d,15,l 6d Tl New Straw Hats' New Zephyrs, ,3, sd, Bd, lOd, 1« r~\ * NTew Hosiery, Bd, lOd, Is, la 6d, 2» New Sunshades, rom f~\ New Flannelettes, 4jd, Bd, 6d, 9d New Ribbons nd Gloves f New Wash Dresses New Laoes and Aprons T" New Laoe Oartalns, 2s to 15s New Knloker Suits, 8s lid T Nevr Mon ' B Shltt> » 1b 6a to 8 » New Jersey Suits Tjl. New Felt Hats New Men's Clothing ~D New Bhape§ m Oollara



"ZEALANDIA'' BOOTSTOEE, /EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ffIHE Largeat and Best assorted Stock 1 of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aahburton DUtrlot. ■ Belcg dlreot Importer we are enabled to offer the beet productions of thu English •nd Continental Markets at the lpweat possible Prloee. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, arjd onr Patrons may rely npon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladles' Calf, Kid, Button and Laoe. Ladies' Elastio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoos: Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In Colonial make we always keep a full assortment of the Celebrated Zealondia Brand. Do not be misled. None are gennlne unless branded ZEALANDIA. We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE OHEAPEBT IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department ! This Department Is carefully looked after. None but best material need, and the work done by experienced workmen, New springs pnt into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs executed promptly. Note the Address — "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOBE. EAST BTBEET, . ASHBURTON. R. HOMTC, Manager. REID and GBAY, CAMEBON STEEET, aßHburton Makers ot IMPROVED D.-FUJJBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Beet Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT f Over 8000 m use, / Bbdtjoed Prices; \ vo "»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 jtmt received : — Timaru, let May. "Messrs Held and Gray, Dear Sirß,— ln referenoe to the Turuip and Manure Drill whioh 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 distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfeot regularity, and gave good satisfaction,— Years truly, Ald Wyuub. Zig-Zag barrows' stil maintain their reputation as the beet general purpos Barrow. Four hundred sets made an nually. Newly Improved Oh affoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent east steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whioh can be taken off and replaced by a» ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Ou< three lengths of chaff. Portable Sorew-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 Dlso 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 bake largely for Canterbury and North Island. 1 Cahdun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm Drays and Wnggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding* Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. ' Repairs to all descriptions of Machinerj promptly exeouted on the premiess. Catalogues free on application at Dnbe din 0* any of our Branch ' *• 4»169



Public Notices. TTEKY little medloine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and oools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaetew, and all residing m up-country stationa should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your othr>r ■tores, as it is invaluable to ail. Sold I p al,, medicine vendors. LOW VITALITYr DR. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoephite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Ohronio Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredloats necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered defioiettt m the above compleints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Di. Churohill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, C BTtG IONB, P** *



Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. sPßiNolnsETDra THURSDAY AND fBIDAY, NOVEMBER fI3ND ANZK33KO, 1888. PftKSIDENT— E. G. Wright. VICB>PRBSI. , „ dent— John Grigg* Judok— Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W ; Pumell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lytteiton, B, G. Crisp, T.C* NvGrigg, A.J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Tkkasurkr— David Thomas Cuerk of Scales — O. Digby. Clerk op Course — A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMMi~OF EVENTS. First Day. t. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 soys J nomination, x 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* ft* County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys; , , nomination, I soy; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. $; 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 g» SrMNT HANDICAP, of 25 boys; nomina- tion, 15s; 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, al !the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights* Three quarters of a mile Spring Handicap;, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 soy ; accep tance- ios. One mile. 7* Welter Handicap, ot 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Two miles. . 1 Second Day. ti County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy j acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. Distnct horses only. One mile and a half. 3. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, 1 soy ; 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. Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4 Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, 1 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 x 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. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and the Ashbutton Racing Club Rules 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* dded by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con- pected' with the carrying oat of this programme be final. « A district horse shall mean any horse that has bet" ll commonly resident m the district tetween u^c rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from AfSist2Otb, «8*8» w" 1 U P to the date of the fortbeoming mel-tuw* "^ owned by a person whfr has resided m the said distnct during the 4. Fiv^per cent will b« deducted from the cross of all moneys payable m accordance with this prbgurame for the expenses of the course. <; AU nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. '©VTrbtting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. • 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the rsjh to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme* NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, ttiwu, ere, description, arid performances of horse, and col<jn 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 handicap! muit be m the hands of the Secretary not latei thffit 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances (or the second day's handicap: 10 o* lockout he evening of the first day's G BISSET, Secret* 1 y



fickford & Undrill ; : 3Wcb this opportunity of informing ; ' the ,publio of Aahborton and t ■', ' ' County that their new ' ;::,]FUKNItTJEI] •;W^EflOUßfl At<fD WOBKBHOPH /. \\ nowin full working order, %na Yeplete with a Choice fitook of all v " NEW GOODS' ;^,. i .;:W ....... V Ba)»at lowest powi^le prices, oonsiiting >. '■• of_aUl)eßi«is m General HOtTSfcHOLD FUBNITUBP and Fittings. On their part will be wanting to indnce their patrons to 1 supporfc them m their new premises, : . which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. : Notb th« Addbiss— TANCBED STEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE. B*i