The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-No 1974

PBIOf - rSr j-i N YYL

A.SHBURTON, FHIDaT, 'OCTOBEB 19. fSBB



Public Kotxcea. \SH >OKTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RC[ r>BAN begs to b form his • O« O friends and the public generally that ia conscience of the great increase m the prloa of Coal, be hae secured a consignment of tie celebrated Kaftan** gata Coal, obeaper, c'einer, and far aaperiur to jb>ewca»tie Coal. Also m Stook — dount Soraers, fifalvern, West* port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood. Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, e»o., eto , Oats, Br»n, Sharps, Potatoes, hafl Ohiokwhea^, eto. R. S. BEAN, Wost Stre?t. Trees. Trees Trees /JIHE Underslgpad bogi to thank L numerops Friends and Customers i ' their pact favors, and calls their i ml*, attention to his extensive stock of FRUI AND FOREdT TRLES of all sorts, i N.B. -Planting dope by contract, anj ail Trees supplied and planted by me will be naranteed for 12 months. Fruit Tiess pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by the year. , 40,000 Cup. Maorocarp*, 1 year 01d,' 20,000 ditto. 9 years old. 24,000 Plnus Inslgnls. AH orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flowir, Confectioner, East Street, shall receive roy prompt attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY! 192 Allenton, Aehburton. BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! J Moisoisr, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce hie first CLEARING- SALE, commencing October 'lst. for ONE MUNTH only, when he will offer to the public his cboioe stock of best 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 goodß.oi hia own make and made to measure, which. forJJTYLE, FASHION, NE^TN^SS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly executed. tanoreFstrbet, ' ■ Next the CLUB, Aehburton.^ * 9np^ PRICE LIST OF AEHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freshly gronnd Liceeed Meal, 4d per lb Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver. Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2a per lb ' . Diamond Dyes, 6d per-packet ■$'•' Feeding Bottles, 9i eaoh Teata, 2d each ' . O»UBtto Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is per tin ..< Trusses, 4a 6d to 15s each Hlgginaon'a Rubber Enemas, 43 64 eaoh Galvanlo Battevieß lent to Cuatomera free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to oarry out still further the Reductions I made wben first taking over the Business, f now submij the above Bhort List of Prices as an index to the reduoed charges I have made io every Department, especially m Dlspen* ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It mußt, however, be borne In mind ! that In Drugs, and more particularly la Medicines, the Purchaser must depen almosc entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation c many years fa Ashburton to maintain, an am not willing to damage It, even to retain a Customer, by supplying a Drag an inferior quality. Tbeth Carefully Extracted, 2s 6d, Children, la. An Assistant resides on the Premise! and Medicines urgently .neejed may h obtained at any hour. ' Ashburton Drag Company, Ld, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, H, J. WOOD & Co STATIONERS' HALL, JTriedlander'n Buildings ABhburton. BOOKS, Commercial and (*<m- Stationery, Account Books, &v« HEW BOOKS BY EVERY X MUSIC. Planoßj Harmoniums, Accordeon. Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &c, &o New Songs and Muolo of every description, A large quantity of Mublo (Sheet an Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Phot ■ and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse Card Oases, Pooket Books, Photo Fram and every description of Fancy Stationer Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papa m any quantity. Any Book out of stook procured! our Ohrlstchurch Establishment, the t ) of which 1b one of the Largest and Assorted m the Colonies, or from London Agency. A special Discount allowed to and Sohool Ooraniitteeßl «- i » H. J. WOOD & C. STATIONERS' HALL, i ASHUUBTON,



j PuWic notices. r J OPE FORTH EDEaF— Nicholson' JLJ Improved Patent Artificial Eat Drams, The only sure, easy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. .Recommended^ by eoientific men of Europe and Amerioa. Write foe free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Ch&mbero, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASBBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENOI. II If ft R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed onr Agent »n«i. will be able to arrange terms with advertiser!* for contraot advertise* mpnta. ; FOB the Blood is the Ufe-Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to deanse the blood from all impuritieß from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dieeases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials.: Sold m bottles 4a 6d and 11s eaoh by ohenrists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Countieß Drug Co , Lincoln, England \ , 111 THE ASHBT3BTON * Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, .£ll,ooo ' DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson O. J. Habpeb H. Fbirdlandeb a. Haebison John Obe D. H. Bbown, fT^HE Dlreofcoro are prepared to receive | 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 ball &ye per oent . J. H. TWENTYMAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mBMPBIRANOK TJOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pboeribtbess, Begs to inform her friends and the Fubllo generally that she has purchased the abovo Hotel , and respectfully Boliolts a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of its kind m Dunedin, and osn offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated siuce the now proprietress took possession ; and will now be foond most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the a\ta of the Propriefcreßß wIU be to give her patrons every eatiafaction. j N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained j m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wlahing to go away i by early train caj\ depend on being called iln ample time, If they will only make. their wishes known* 4 156 H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIB OUBTOMBBS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BOILDINGS, TANOEED STREET. I I . . — ALSO— That thoy have now m fttook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, ! COATINGS, (fee, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BE DESIBED H. & E. dAIGHEAD TAILOKS, * TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON. ASfIBDRTON J6H SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School.— Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London, Girls' School.— Miss Saundebs, Canter- bury College, Ohrietohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both texea bava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- oation. The subjeots of Study are those uaaally taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified' to meet speolal oases, if it? the interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The year io divided Into thr. terms. All feeß are payable m advafcte. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) ... £1 Is Fee or attending musio (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the 1 £ removal of a pupil. j For farther details apply to the Head- ttMter, ; ■



WV GREGG AND COMPANY, D PXJBE BLENDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, 18 N }£B:Am> lw PAOKETS, 2tß FANCY CANISTERS awd Blb 4»i> IGib TINS, 8 TRY TfIESU BLEND?. TRY THESE BLENDS. , [f CROWN j f EAGLE J I \^mr m 1 GLU B J Vp ot^- jj \ per Ib# JJ V per lb# JJ v^p er lht Jl ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To be obtained from ! r JOIN GBR AND Gft, EAS^T STREET, ASHBURTON. 0 IC2 *• - The Monarch ot the Harvest Meld. HORNSBY «•■ HORNSBY light-Draught Steel Sheaf-Binding Harvester., THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. , AND|THEJLIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OFiANY PTNDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBy holds the3 tbreellLargeat Prlaes ever offeredZln the World, and an unequalled record of Colonial Honora, THE HORNSBY BINDER ia Engllah m Its Strength, Dnwbllity, GoodlWork- maDship, and Reliability, and equal to aDy American m lta ingenlooßnees, aoonracy of parta, and perfection of finiah, combining m one the excellence of all, and avoidinc the defects of eaoh. • X Before Parohaslng Farmera ahould call and inapeot the 1888-9 Machine, juat land Ing, exahip " Marlboroagh," from London, and daily expected m Ashburton. GEOKGE JAMESON", ' Agent for the Aahburton County. / " DRAPERY! DRAPERY*!! " Clothing'! Clothing!! GREAT SALE OF_ASSIGNED STOCK. nriHE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY L having purahaaed for Cash the Aaaigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18j Id at a Discount of 7a 6d In the £, beg to annonnoe that they will offer the entire lot for Bale In the Premises m East Street, Aahburton, lately occupied by Mr Sohoenebbbo, on and after FRIDAY, the sth October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Bawkora, Hotelkeepera, aud th'e General Public will find this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing goods at aboul Half their Usual Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any kind allowed. Customers are invited to Inspect without being pressed (o buy. Country ordera accompanied by remittance will receive special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited. Intending purchasers will therefore please call early. IS- NOTE — "The effect of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disßstroua than on any other branch of business. . .Jt has almost stifled the Import Trade. , . . The Mosgiel Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prioes. A suit of olothes costing a few months ago 40s will now require 45s to Beoure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5s per pair." gee Dunedin •• Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON". J. G; MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messbs A. and T. 1 Inglis, Dunedin ) 10333 Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF AtL MANUFACTURERS. THE "VICTOR I^EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET. WEPNYITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG ; THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MA. CHI N E EVERX FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID "t-RUE r-XCELLENT ' r- GONOMIUAL I JQHT URB I RTJSTWORTHY |- NVIED L FMOIENT I IKED IMPLB I EBTED L-NDUJiINGS L.UDLES3 'LaUDED JBIJSTDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. ' .. ' ' £ SOLE AGENTS FOR N,g



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALANI OFFERS GUEIEA.T AJDAJVT-A.GUES TOl^l7l^Q^^MQ aboat t0 make their wlua, aud desiring to eecate th JT JuJaOUIi O faithful exeoution of their last wishes. TH TDJ7DQniVfQ aDOQt t0 m»"y and make provision by marriag 1U aHiAOUINO contract or aettlement. TOT^I^ IRQ^IV^Q1 RQ^IV^Q contemplating the BettMag of their estate, or of 1 XjJvOUINO cum or suma of moaey by tro^t deed. - TOl^^7^?Q^lV^Q deßir ° a « of oomtitutlng trusts for oliaritalle .< 1 JuAOUIIO henevolent objeota. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES iffi FSSA™ "" sam ' All such ehould obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE. Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNES, ANO Co,, CHRISTCHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Companj Established ... , 1859. CAPITAL — ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. BAS \ SB /1\ NlZ< INI)Ut "TB IAL GAZETTE AC'S-- R 69C1 £b 'a " The blending is entirely £>;ten- VMM I V^VM £9 tmff*s&Sk\ %dedtobyMr. Nelson himsslf; ' -*•*• 3 ■ jfj^^^M «, who is a Taster of great expert- MSf . ,^7mq22£T\ " enc ?' anc ? ' ias h a^ & Hipeufal ■ - ' IM TH E : j* Js «l training m the art." MM Miv mm ■ m\ T'A JCi»- fl% Wk TIMARTT TTIi'PAT'n i/lf_<r~, -■ . <N W_ m fj^TfMvjn \ I* " Tiri* fl.-m deserves the sup- "" Mr i| Ij 1 \J K~~ \ Wi portrtfal! purchasers of Tea It V* JW ffo i 'Plm^M^^' J \ W. as the article they, ofler ia &f mUj /^TflxFNßl^s $\. Wl su P erior '-o anytliing wo ClO B #/* Lc^l?*2^s: "?>\ wk have seen m this Colony." bsV-^* S i*" *jßl^^^ v\ % PHEBS. wiClV^ B BQ i^^rS^TWOT^j- *2\ vk " Mr - "Nelson is a pro- -0»^ JW ffof J-jdE'-fflL^rKsiM^L %% '^ffssional Taster and THOUGH BY ' ALL 3/- MM^^!^h}m&i^s^E^w^2?^^2Km^SM^kf^^ per Ib, roikfii i> ii Hi li 1/ Hi 1/ liJiAoi AUOKL-ND, WF \ I BTOJI, f KRISTDHURCH, DUNEOIN, AGENTS EVERY WHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. M. CARSON, BMtT ZANDER And the principal storekeepers b 6 P ubli 'shed every FRIDAY, price 3d,*by -J the Centennial Printing and Publishing T$ 4KER BKiOS HE UnderaigDed have Truei Funds ™ T "™7^ 1 f or Javeßßment upon firet class f ree- n^^w 1 ? 8 ; VNDBaT&KBBB, &c, hold Becurities at lowest current rateß of Corner W^gßo^dOg street, j t flt m 6nmß varylng from £60 to Or at Baker and Brown's Coach . Factory *" suuu « Havelock Btreefe 1 WILDING AND LEWIB, GLASGOW DRAPERY and * Solicitor,. Burnett m. CLOTHING COMPANY. Tre- removal , mendous Bargains. removal. RS C{ mIMMO begs to annonnce O. X' to her Patrons and the Public gooerally, that she has removed to <C *7*\ck7ck'v\Aick** T£r\*\4-G thoae more obmmodloua premlsee, formerly iCitJMi.ClllUld, -DUCHjO known as the Lyttelton Boardlnghonae, Cameron Street, and traatato meilt a fall HAVE the Highest Be?utatio\ m share of pnblio patronage by keeping % the Colonies. good Table and a comfortable House. All cooking done In his usual good style by MbS.Timmo. 7*lll . '.ooonnced at the Indian arid Colonial ' Exhibition as the FINEST iv the "Whole T^lrL-** D^-^rt^-M Exhibition. jojqh xianger, For flubstantial weaTthey are the BEST SADDLE, COLLAR, AT^D HARNESS m THE WORLD. Bay a pair o ___ . TTTXT^ MAKER, "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never TTAVING purchased the business o use any other Brand. -*JL ™- r Ikbiand, and removed Into* __ those oommodlous premises lately ocou- Onr Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 pled by him In Burnett Street, begs jnost and ♦* INDEBTRUOTD3LE TOES." For Blnoerely to thank his oustomers for past aoya and Girls are Splendid Llne& for "upporti and solicits a continuance of the Hard "Wear. * same, whloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and None are Genui-ve unless branded on Harness, and strict attention to business, the Solo combined with good workmanship and Reasonable oharges. — r^ . Repairs neatly and promptly attended to — •' — Charles Kay, And every pair is' absolutely Warranted MECHANICAL ENGINEER, to give Good Wear. — T>BPAIRS Gune, Sewing Machines, Sold by thejleading Boot Dealers and XV L *wn Mowers, Pumps, eto. Country Stores througaout New 2Seal»nd, „„_„ „„ « "~~" and Wholesale by BICYCLES and TRIOYOLES repaired and extras kept on hand, UGHTBAHD, ALLAN t CO. moidwra bale. 3 CHRfcSTCHURCH. Engineering In all its Branches. I , . f Oppoßit« Centhh Hotel, WaUaaui Ro»4



Public Notices. VERY little medicine of any other kinc "required if LAMPLOUGH'J . PYRETrO SAIIN B is at hand , and takei as occasions arise. It is the cure anc PREVENTIVE ol most diseases inciden 1 to Tropiral and Colonial life. It allayi thirst and cools and vitalises the blood it a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation. Feverish ness, Fevers, Head- ache. Vomiting, and liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmastera, and all residing m up-country stations whould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to s6nd regular supplies with your oth^r flforea, as it la invaluable to afl. Hold I >- all medicine venders. • : THE "RED CROSS '"'. PBESERVIN"O COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria. /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \j and at same price,* alsc Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy sytup. All' these goods are manufactured under tjie pur>er\ision of Mr George James Ward, late of .California. The^Jaras, Jellies, Pickles, Tom ata Sauce: and Assorted Sauces of this Compauy are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THE '—Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF A LINB or Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HE Novelty Paper- Fastener; A fall 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.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tocls), 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 HaLt-Crimper* jstc^ 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 tree 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. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypopbosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Oongh and General Debility* IT contains two of Ihe principal In* gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above eompleinte, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup of HYPOPEOBPHITEB la real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr /; Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, ROl GIBTtGUOinE, Pa««8 , To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, EX"RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES, . NEW DRESS MATERIALS. New Millinery, &c. , ANDBEW OWL,



, Public Notice? Pickford & Undrill Take th'i opportunity of informing the public of Aehburton and Uounty that their new FITRIfITURB WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS • are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Stock of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUBRBOLD FUBNITUBP and fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induct. their patrons to support them m their bow premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Noth thb Abdbkb — tANCRED STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE Sporting* *? ABHWFOHJKJISG CLUB SPRING JJEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd and 23RD, 1888. Pmsidxnt— E. G. Wright. Vick-Presi- dent — John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W ; Pumell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, T. C. N. Grigg, Ai J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales—O. Digby. Clerk. of Course— A. Hewson. Handicappkks — T. Qaill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME~OF EVENTS. First Day. y I. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sbvsi nomination, I sovj 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! C6UNTY Plats Handicap, of 30 soys ; Domination, I soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. ji ; Ashburton Cup Handicap, of S^sovs ; ■ nomination, Ij4 soy; acceptance, I soy The second noise to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s ; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Seven furlongs. 5* Novel Race, of 25 soys. En> \nce ios, to be made to the Secretary \«trter the Sprint Handicap is run. -The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the rice, all the proceeds to- go to the funds or the Club* Catch weights. Three quarters of a milei 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys; nomina- tion, I soy; acceptance ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 153 ; acceptance, ios.- District horset »nly. Two miles. Second Day. tl County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 sovsj nomination, 1 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. jj, lUcjnq Club Handicap, of 45 soys; - nomination, I soy ; 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, ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight net less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 sots; 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, ost. Two miles. j, FLYiNG Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion 1 soy ; acceptance ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 sovsj entrance ios to beTOideto-the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the nice,' the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. fRULES ANpIRiGULATIONS. I The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and the Ashbniton Racing Club Rules a*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 tke carrying oat of this programme te he final. . 3 A district horse shall mean any norse that lias been commonly resident m the district between the divers Selwyn and Opihi, from . August 20th, 1888, and up to thedateof the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the sains period. , 4 Five percent will be deducted from the erbss of alf moneys payable m accordance with o|i 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. , 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro* gramme. NOMINATIONS. ; AH 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. oa 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. IACCEPTANCES* Acceptances for the first day's handicaps «nst be m the hands of the Secretary not later thao 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps f 0 o'aocknjthe evening of the first day's 1 G BISSET, Secretary