The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-No 1994

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1888

PRICE- ONE PENNY



i Public Notices. bakjerTljkos BUILDEUB, UNDERTAKERS,' Ac.;" Gornar Wakanui Road aDd Oasi street; (Next Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory flsvolopTc street : j ' ■ m^ mmm ■""■ ■—■•■-■■■■* 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COOTELL'S TENTS TENTS. TBNTS. FLA.G9, TARPAULINS, NETS HORSE O-OTHING, HAT.TEHS OILSKIN CLOTHING. LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GAR DEN AND DELIVERY : HOaßi BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For all makes of Machines. HAMES, PLOUGH" AND LEADING CHAINS, S \DDLERY, Etc. ■'- Save your money ani parohase of the Makac P. O'COiTHELL Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street, Ashbnrton (Next Rcyal Hote 1 .) Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISHING TACKLE AND FANCY GOODS EMPOBIOM, AND HAIR DRISSIKG SALOONS EAST STBEET, HAS much pleasure m announcing that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangi, ' a Grand Assortment of Fancy Goods of every description, and as he must make room for these he has RE-MABKBD all the Stock, and every item is now obtain- able at a very considerable Discount. Special Arrangements made to Clubs. Large Stook of Fishing Taokle, Including everything requisite for the Sportf | Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and To- baoconists Goods In Variety, The Hair Dressing Department fir now m charge of % first-claes TojworUl Artist, and to meet the times tbe charge for hair outting is reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladies Hair worked up on the Premise! at shortest notioe. • Wigs on hire. Note the Address MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, ■ Eaßt Street, Ashburton. H.J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, jTriedlnnder's Buildings ABhburtoih NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Seleotlon of the latest oheap Editions. New Books for School Prizes and Presentation In great variety. A speolal discount to School and Library Com- mittees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now reedy for InupeoUon, InolUding Ohromo, Hand Painted, nnd Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable for •ending to Friends In other parts of the world. Large stook of Stationery and Account Booka of every description. Writing Oases and Desks, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxeß, Purseti, Card Cases, Pocket Booka,Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery, LETTS' DIARIES FOR A .389. Commerola), Rough, and Pocket Series* 11. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBUKTON. " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Higheßt Reputation ia the Colonies. .'oflouncedat tho Indi&tt and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are tho BEST tN THE. WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIA&" and^you will never use any other Brand. ' Oar Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 ; and " INDESTRUOTD3LE TOES." For 8 aoya and Girla are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. [j None are Genune unless branded on I the Sole I. And every pair is übaoJutely Warrante n to iveGood Wear. 1 8 Sold by the leading Boot Dealers ana Country Stores througuout New ZeaUnd and Wholesale by c LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & C '"I CHRtSTCHTJRCH.



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Public Notices. FT OPE FOR TnEJ DEAF.— Nlchohjon' XJ. Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only sure, cany, and unsaen dovice used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by scientific men of Earopo and America. Write for free illustrated description book to J. Hi. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY, (I/TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed oar Agent »n<3will be able to arrongo terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise* ments. FOR tho Blood istheLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever onuses arising. For ecrofulß, sourvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottleß 4s 6d and 11b each by ohemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere "ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson C. J. Hakpeb H. FBI7CDLANDBR A. HARBISON John Orb I>. H, Brown. nnHE 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 blx per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPE RANGE TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - PROPRIBTBESS. Begs to Inform her friends and tbe Public generally that she has purchased the Bbovo Hotel, and respectfully (solicits a share of their support. The Hotel is tbe largest and most com- modious of Ha kind m Danedin, and osn offer accommodation not \o be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated siuce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tlou, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patronß every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreehments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Ooffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wiahlng to go a fray by early train can depond on being oalled m ample time, if tbov will only make their wishes known 4 156 H &E. Craigiiead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLB AND PIT AIL THAT CAN BE DESIRED H; & E; GRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JfIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stahf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, latß. A., University College, London. Gjrxb' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohuroh ; Miss Qbobb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexes hava the opportunity of aaqulrlng the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Socondavy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oases, if Id the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able, The year is divided into thr terms. All fees are payable m advance. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Huslo (extra) £1 la Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s 1 Drawing and Painting (only) „, £1 Is A term's no bice required before the removal of a pupil. Fob fQithe* details apply to the Head- MtOI,



The Glasgow Drapery land Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL OpNTINUBS. FOR the next TEN" DAYS wo have decided to offar the balance of om- stook of olothisg, dress GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, Ac , at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock whhoat being pros sod to bny. The Shop m m EAST jSTBEET, next Patching's, the Sail maker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late o£jMesßrs A, nndT. Inolih), Manoger, W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4& NEW BEABON, 1888-9, N iiß and ltß PACKETS, 2lb FAffOY CANISTERS and slb and lOlb TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS! TRY THESE BLEHDS. fcROWN )1 ({ EAGLE! JJ ((wvmnod (( C LUB ]] \^ perlb.^f \|perlb.^r JJ \\ per Ib. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OER AND CO., -BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during Auguefc and September laet the following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHE AE-BINDINtt HARVESTER "When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY, DEEBING, MoCORMIOK, OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUOKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIBST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornnby recommended Fanners are invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder i THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN"EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL IfRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET] WE] INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG j THIB SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A. O HI N E EVERI3FABMEK SHOULD GO A&D 6EE THIS MASSEY SOLID -TRUE r-XOELLENT r-OONOMIOAL I JGHT URB I JIU6TWOBTHY I- NVIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED IliFl^ \ KBTEDMBHiM | L^DUiUNG; L.NDLEBS L.AUDED FRIEDLANDEJi BROS, i EOL^ A6EHTS FOR N. 2



Cheapest House m Ashburton. Prints, id, sd, 6d, Bd, lUd \\T I New Oullaro and ttoarves He* Dresses, 6d, Bd, lOd, In, 16d Tl tfew Straw Hats New Zephyrs, 6d f Bd, lOd, Is S~*\ ffaw Hosiery, Bd, lOd, Is, Is 6d, 2i New Sunshades, rom '- (~\ New Flannelettes, 4£d, 6d, 6d, 0' New Ribbons nd Gloves f" New Wash Dresses New Laoes and Aprons T New Laoe Curtains, 2s to 16s New Knloker Suits, 8s lid T New Men's Shirts, Is 6d to 8s New Jersey Salts Tp New Felt Hatß New Men's Clothing |_1 New Shapes m Collars THE CORKER. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GOEWEAT AJXAJVTAGUES TOTS^7^DC^^IV^C obontto make their wills, and desiring to secure thd A Jul\.OUllO faithful exeoution of their last wishes. TO"D£?DG^\IVfQ » Doat to marry and make provUlon by marriage JIJuJaDUIND oontraot or settlement. TOD^7^)Q^lVfQ contemplating the settling of their estatp, or of ft A JuJIVmvJIN O euru or aamo of money by trast deed, TOT) T7 T> C A IVT C desirous of oonotltutlng trusts for, charitable or JrJuJADUINO benevolent objects. ; Tfi rnnriny TUIIOTCCO holding moneya In trust for poiaoni IU rUn LI UN IIiUOILLU raeldent m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRIBTCHUROH, Or D. M. ROISS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ••• ... 185?. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PBEMIEK & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBEBALEr?. * FIEE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING. CROPS. THRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGB~~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. B. fl\ jf /|\ %N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AfNT ' I VS^i m M Jm*%>. " The blending is entirely aCtcn- BbL I UCLQ M J#lffr7^^l %dcdto by Mr. Nelson himsolf, V JL ▼▼▼'▼ M /^^^K % who is a Taster of K rcat experii Jff #TmoA?ct\ ence, and has had a special IM TUP B Jr^n^TT^^u. training m the art." UN int m /T^^EV \ TIMAETT HERALD. li^ j» j, B m Ifff "I" 'SPrJp \ " Th!o firm deserves the snp- flf A \ \1 B m \ h\ port of all purchasers of Tea WriW» *^ M ff^ tM IM&MIinrKX mas tho article they offer i 3 » ffS tcsy#srßm^. I f\ «k superior to anything wo X MV C<»nE2Cn^lO *?\. Wk have seen m this Colony." .\ \& a /*? niKJ^sfr^ ¥\ presb. ,O\Nl^ 9 /^ "A % "Mr. Nelson fc a pro- viX^*^ Iff S rSffisdbsiisSl H\ ' iHk f<;ssiotuil ,, Tastor and BY ALL 3(^ :^^^^^^^^^^^f^%m9K^^^2/S 3/- PURE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKLftNO, WE LI GTOM, CHHISTDHURCH, DUNEDINr . AGENTS EVERYWHERE* SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDEI And the principal storekeepers pHOTOGUAPHKRSi JMHBOBKW OULhD FZBBWOOD 218 High Street, Sg<^ Christchnroh T> Ci T)EAN bega to Inform his Xi« O. JL> friends »nd the pabllo &<fo**^^t?f(gs) generally that m consequence of tbe great J&^^v^- lnoreaae m the prfoe of Goal, he baa secured a oonßlgament of the oelebratod Kaitan- gata Goal, cheaper, cleaner, tod far r _ urj per lor to Newoaetle Goal, Also In r 1 n Stook — Mount Somera, Milvern, West* JOJin JtvailUOr, P° ct » «nd Newo&«tle Co»l. Firewood, 9 Post and Bails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, SADDLE, COLLAR, AT\D HARNESS eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff MAKER, Ohlokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, HAVING parohaned the business 0 West Street. Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into — - ' ■ .■1 ■ 1 » those oommodlona premlees lately 0000- pled by him m Burnett Street, begs moat blct^ slnoerely to thank his oastomers for past S^^H^fe^fcj suppor and soliolts a oontlnuanoe of the seme which he will strive to deserve BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS by keeping the best otook of Saddlery and _ Harness, and strict attention to business, "T "TV/rC~'^T^l/'""^~^r combined with good workmanship and ' ""±\JXOVJi.i 1 Reasonable oharges. Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, Repairs neatly and promptly attended to p EGS fo alinoanoo h , 8 firßt OLBAB I N Q ** 145U J3 SALE, commencing Ootober let, for . ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to i"^ \% c% *tl *\ <n T>«TT tho P u bHc his ohoioe stock of beat English cnanes xiay, anacoioniai BOOTS AND SHOES, MECHANICAL ENGINEEE, o f all dcßcriptlon*, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, T>BPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maobines, JLV Lawn Mowers, Pumps, eto. J.M, hna always on hand goods of hifl own mako and made to measure, whioh, BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNIfiSS, and and extras kept on band, ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, aa he U a thorough expert m this line; BICYCLES FOB 6 ALE. Repairs neatly exeonted. Engineering \7m Its Branchw. TANORED STREET, • _ .. _ 7T" _ , . _ _ Next tho CLTTB, Anhburton, - Oppoßit© Cjbntbal HO7BL, Wftkanui Boad . ; ,



Public Notices. I VERY little medicine of any other kind required if J*AMPLODGH'S PYRETIC SALINE iB at Hand, and taken as occasions ariee. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevera, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasten, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your othor stores, aa it is invaluable to all. Sold \ f all medicine vendors. LOW VITALITY? DB. OHDROHILL'S Syrnp of Hypopboipbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT oontains two of the principal In- gredloats necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which aro con- sidered deficient m tbe above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrnp ol HYPOPHUBPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Mueoular and Nervous Exhaustion hpo acquired a world-wide reputation. Each I bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Ro Casttolioite, P>*»««* "ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STOKE, EAST STREET, Ashburton. THE Largest and Best assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m tbe Aehburton District. Being dlreot Importe'B we are enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prices. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and our Patrons may rely npon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Qlaoe, Button and Lace. Ladles' Calf, Eld, Button and Lace. Ladies' Elastic Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' Houeo Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latoßt Styles. Ohlldten'a'Boots and Shooa of all Kinds. In Colonial make we always keep a f uIJ assortment of tho Celebrated Zoalandia Brand, rDo not be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZKALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price nre THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department Is carefully looked after. None bat best material used, and the work done by experienced workmen. New springs put Into old Boots, and all kinds of repair! exeonted promptly. Note the Address — "ZEALAOT)IA» BOOT STOBE. EABT STREET, . ASHBURTON. R. HOMTC, Manager. ! REID and GRAY, CAMEEON STREET, ASHBDBTON Makers of IMPb"oVED D.FUBROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use. ) Bbddokd Prices: | m n«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 othur. Thiß drill is very Bpeotally commended by all thoflo who have used them. — Testi- monial joßt received : — Timaru, Ist May. "Messrs Reid and Gray, Doar Sirs,— In reference to the Turuip and Manure Drill which I porcnased from you m November last year, for George Gray Rupboll, Esq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the beet Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and eaoily regulated as to quantity, and distributes tbe manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— 1 Youxb truly, AtEX WYMiiB. Zig-Zag Narrows' atii maintain their \ reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made an> i nually. Newly Improved Chaff out ters all sizes, : with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent ' cast Bteel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by aU ordinary laborer m a few seconds. JOuij three lengths of chaff. 523 ' Portable Screw-Press and Bagging ' Cbaffcutter, cuta, riddles, elevateß, screens i and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. 1 Jointed Pulverising Dlbo Harrowß, over 1. 700 m use. No farm should be without 1 them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. c Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island. Cahoun'a Hand Seed. Sower, Farm 8 Drayß and Waggons, patent Fencing [ r Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing ' Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. I Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the premießs. Catalogues free on application at Dune* din or any of onx Branches* 4*163



Pnblio Notices. Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing the publio of Ashburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBHOPB arc now m full working order. and replete with a Choice Stook of ail NE\7 GOODS FOR Bale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITURP and Fittings. NOTHING Oa their part will be wanting to indnco their patrons to support them m their .new premiaes, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old • Shop. Nora thy Addbbss — TJINCRED STKEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE: Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPBING "MEETING. TfiUBSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 32ND and 2 3RD, 1888. PRESIDENT— E. G. Wright. VICE-PrkSl- dent—John Grigg. Judge — Mat»hew Stitt Stewards— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo •Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, T. C. N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk op Scales — O. Digby. Clerk •f CotmsE— A. Hewson. Handicappers — T. Quill Starter — D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at i p.m. programm¥of events. First Day. i. Handicap Hurdle Race, of3S.sovsi : nomination, I sot; 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, . s* County /Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 sot; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. j» Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, t}£ soy; acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and »-half 4. Swnt Handicap, of 25 soys ; 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, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Clubt Catch weights* Three quarters of a mile 4, Smling HANDICAP!, of 30 soys; nomtna- ' tibn, I soy ; accep tance- ios. One mile. 7. Welter. Handicap, ol a$ soys ; nomina- tion, 159; acceptance, 109; District horses enly. Two miles. Second DAy. 1; County Hurdle race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, x 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. 1 0ne mile and a half. ft, RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 45 SOYS ; nomination, I sov } acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3.1 Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of 30 soys; nomination, ios; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 sots out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pnll-and-go. Three miles. 4. Wxltex. Handicap, of 35 sots \ nomina* . tion, , 1 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 iovs on 4he flat. Minimum weight, Qst. Two miles. 5. 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 ies to be made tc» the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the face, 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 Rules 2 No entry will ba 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. - Their decision on all points con- ; : noctcd with the carrying out of this programme te V c final. 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that -baSrbeen commonly resident m the district between th<i rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person . «rfco has resided hi the said district during the game period* ' 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. " '5. -All nomination and acceptance fees to , go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race — Horses must trot to the Satisfaction of a Referee. t/The Stewards reserve to themselves the , fi^i to ftid a consolation race to the pro- gramme, NOMINATIONS. i All' Nominations accompanied by fee, name, ,*ge, dtsctiption,- 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 fint day's racing. j ACCEPTANCES; Acceptances for the first day's handicaps ' must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than $ p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day'i handicaps 10 O* looks the <>veningt|of the first day's ~{G BISSET, Secretary