The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-No 1989.

ASHBURTOINL TUESDAY, NOVEMBEE 6, 1888

PRICE— uiNf.E "PHIST-JSPY



Public Notices. BUILDBRB, UNDBRTAKBBB, 40.i Cornar Wakanui Boad and Oasa Btieeti _ ■ -■ ,_^(Nbxt OhKtbai, Hotel.) . ... V Or at Baker and Brown's Goaoti FacterT flavelock street 1 .. TO PURCHASE KO'COMEWS TBNTfil/ -TBNT&A TENtfS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS. NETS HO»SE CLOTHING, . HALTESS-r OILSKIN CLOTHING. 'LOIN OLOila COAOH AND BUGGY APBONB,- ? GARDEN AISD DELIVERY HOSB. BUXTERS, APBONB~"aND ELEVATOBS .• Porall makes of Jlaobiuea, , v ,- HA&ES, PLOUGH* AND LE ADiKtf k CHAINS, SADDLERY, ETdi - i Saro your moncp and purchase of the Makor Al TENT DEPOT: Moore Street, Asbbtirtou (Next" Royai Hot©'.) TOBACCONISr, * FISBING TAG^LB AND PANGYGOOB3 EMPOBi Ok, 3r ' AND HAIR DRESSING SALQOKS ■■'■■■■■■■, ! BAST STBB3ET; . : =;"i HAS maoh pleasare In annobnolng that he han to arrive, ex "Aoraogl,!? a Grand Aasortment of Fancy Goocli of every deaorlptton, and w. he mnat make room for these ho has RE-MABK'BD «I1 the Stock, and every item is now obtain- able at a very considerable Discount. Speolal Arrangements made to Olubs* Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, Inolodfng everything requisite fo*sh* gporC Cricketing, LaWn Tennfg, md Football Materials. Meeruohaum Pljieß »nS ;To% baooonistß Goods |n Variety,: , The Hair DreHoing Depsrlment Is now In Dharge of a firat-claas Toneorial Artlat, and to. meet the timaa the charge for fcalr cutting la reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladles Hair worked up on the Premise! at ehorteab notioe, W/ga on hire* . :\. : . Note the Address— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS* : Bast Street, Ashburton. Freahlygroond Llneeed Meal, 4d p?r lb Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 3s 4 per pint Glycerine, 23 per lb Diamond Dyes, 6d per packet Feeding Bottles, 9d each Teata, 2d each . . :'■: O»U8tlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, W 1b per Un ' Traasas, 4a 6d to 15a each. Hlgglnaon'a Rubber Enemas, 4a 6d each Galvanlo Batteries lent to Ouatomera free of oharge. '- - Patent Medlolnes ab Storekeeper's Frlcei. As I am prepared to carry oat stilt further the Redactions I made when firat taking over the Business, I now snbml ' the above short Llot of Prices as an Inde*. to the reduced charges I have madel -.. every Department, especially In DJspen* ing PbyalolanB 1 Preecrlptions. It must, however, be borne m mind that In Drugs, and more partlcalnrly In Medicines, the Purchaser meat depen almost entirely on the integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation c many years In Ashburton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even k retain a Customer, by supplying a Drag an Inferior quality. Teeth Gakefoxly Extracted, 2a 66% Children, Is: An Assistant resides on the Premlaei and Medicine* urgently needed .may h obtained at any hoar, Ashburton Drug Company, cV J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manacef, " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatiov m the Colonies. at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition aa the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition.- For substantial wear tbey ara the BEST IN THE WOBLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will neyer nae any other Brand. Oar Patented "PABAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For aoys and Girls are Splendid Llneb for Hard Wear, None are Genui\e unless branded on the Bole • And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the; leading Boot Dealer and Country Stores throughout New Zealand and Wholesale by . LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & C CHRISTCHURCHf



" Public Notices.. TTOPE FORTH E DE a F.— Nicholson 1 Xjt- Improved Patent Artificial Ear Droms. The enly sure, essy, «nd unseen device oaed to permanently roetore hearing. Recommended by ecieutific men of Europe end America. Write for free illustrated description book to J. U. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDHf "AGENCY. (1/TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, DunedAn, has been appointed our Agent bdi), will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for con tract advertise- ments. TTIOR the Blood is the Life— Clarke world JJ famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever oauses 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 vendors everywhere Sole proprietors :„ r The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England -... : , 111 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL/ £11,000 DIRBoiTORS: G. H. Geebnwood, Chairman, Qbo. Jameson . O. J. Hahpbb H. Fbikdlampbr A. Habbison. John Gbb I>. H. Bbown. rpHE Direciors 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 percent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTTMAN, , Secretary;^ LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPE RANGE < Tt6tEL (Opposite tbe Railway Station), . DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to Inform her friends and the Public generally that she hnß purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully BoMoits j a share of their Bupport. I The Hotel 1« Ihe larqftst and most com- I modlous of ila kind m Donedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled j having been thoroughly renovated siuce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda* tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction, N.B, — Refreshments can be obtained In the Bhnpe of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wishing to go away by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known 4 156 H. &E. Graighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THBT HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCBED STREET. — Also— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for tbe present Season, Siyiß AND FIT AH THAT OAK BB DESIRED H. & E. QRAIOHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881: Teaching Stabf; Boys' School, — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. GißiiS* School.— Miss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College, Ohrietohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pnpils of both Aexes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those taught at Second&iy Schools ; but Q J- ordinary oonrse may be modified to tne . "pedal oases, if it? the interest of meet b t m, g,,^ a pi an j a judged advia* ■ b m^ . divided Into thfc. terms. The year Is , D i B In advatw. AH fees are pay*. pw t erm Pupils under 12 years « agQ £2 16s „ over 12 years o. „" £l 1b Music (extra) .  #t# £2 2(J Fee or attending music (only), «ii. Drawing and Painting (only) .. <f ' v tho j A term s notice required before j I removal of a pupils. f j For fwthei detnlls apply to tho Head- „ ■ aater. * I



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLEFDEB TEA^S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jib and lib PACKETS, 2lb FAinOY CANISTERS and sib and lOlb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. ©. fl EAGLE ]) i*^nm (( C LUB )] \perlb. JJ \V** lb. JJ \\ per lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OEJR AND GO., . EAST STREET,? ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 " & "• -■••■,•:■ The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FDR the next TEtf DAYS we have decided to ofEar the BALANCE of bur STOCK of CLOTEISG, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, «o , at LEBS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Parchaaerß are invited to examine the Stock without being pressed to boy* , The Shop i» m EAST STREET, next Patohwo'S; the : , • , Sailmaker. . . Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSET, (Late of Messrs A. and T. Inglib), Manogcr, THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Frizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHE AF-BINDIN<2 HARVESTER When m competition with tho WOOD, MASSEY, DEERING, MoOORMIOK, OBBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRBT PRIZE MURTON HOUNSBY FIRST PRIZE .ROCHESTER HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE BTAWELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE WIDDEBBURN HOBNSBY FIRBT PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Prize ofEered, Hornsby recommended Farmers are Invited to call and inspect tho MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR OEO, JAMESON'S STOBES, ASHBURTON AND BAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE YIOTOR IF"EVEBVy CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW OK VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET} WE] INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONGS THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MACHINE EVERI3FABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOWD -T-JJOB f-XOBLLENT |-<X)NOMIOAL . JoHT TJBB I BUBTWORTHY I- NVIED I- FFIOIBNT if IKED IMPLB .• I BBTBD |LnDU^ING: LuDLBSS !LaDI)BD BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. * ». SOLE AGENTS FOR N.zV^



ASHBURTON COAL ahd FIRBWOOD DEPOT. RH T>EAN begi to Inform hii • O. X> frlendi and the pnblfo generally that m consequence of tbe great loorease m the prfoe of Goal, he has aeoared a consignment of the oelebrated Kaltan- ga v a Goal, cheaper, oleaner, and far ■qperlor to Newcaitle Goal, Alao In Stook— Mount Someri, Malvern, Wont- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakei, Strainers, etc, eta., Oats, Brim, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohlokwheat, etc R. 8. BEAN, West Street. BARGAINS t BARGAINS j.Mofsoisr, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, T)EGS to announce his first CLEARUvG X> SALE, commencing October Ist. for ONE MONTH only, when he w»U offer to the public his choice stook ctf test 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, whlob. for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNEBS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he 1« a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly executed, TANCREITsTBEET, Nest the CLTTB, Aflhbutton.



/ 1 PHOTOGRAPHERS, jm 218 Highßtreet, Christoharch John Eanger, SADDLE, COLLAR, A^D HARNESS MAKER, HAYING purchased the business o , Mr A. leeland, and removed into those oommodioDS premfees lately ocoa- pled by him m Bnrnett Street, begs most sincerely to think his onstomers for past suppor and solicits a oontlnusnoe of the ssme which ha will strive to deserve by keeping the beat stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7*120 Charles Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, T>EPAIBS Gutip, Sewing Machines, X\ Lawn Mowers, Pumps, oto. BIOHJLEB and TRIOYOLEB repaired and extras kept on band, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite GißSTiftAi, Hoim,, Wakawii Boad



Cheapest House m Ashburton. Pcmto, id, sd, 6d, Bd, lOd UT New Oullatn and Soarvet NTeir Dreßeeß,6d f 8a,10d,18,l 6d TJ tfew Straw Hatß ;; New Zephyrs, Jl, sd, 84, lOd, la /^ * STeir Hoilery, 83, lOd, Is, 1« 6d, 2t New Sunshades, rom d S~\ New Flannelettes, 4Jd, sd, 6d, 03 New Ribbons ni Glovea ■ F ' New Wash Dreisf • New Laooa and Aprons T New Laoe Oartalni, 2i to 15s New Kaloker Sutti, 8s lid "C New Men'g Shirts, Is 6d to 8 j New Jewey Suite TJ 1 . New Felt Hats . New Men's Clothing T3 New Shapes m Collars THE CORNER. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF HEW ZEALAND OETTEIfcS GREAT AX>^NTV3IGJJE» TOTS^7^DC ATVTC aboat to make their wills, and desiring to secure the JT,uI\OvI\D faithful execution ofthelr last wishes. ; ' TTA "D I7 IDC AIVfC ftboot to many and make provision by marriage 1U X JjXvDv/110 contract or settlement. / i TOT)'^*'^CA]V^C contemplating the settling of their estate, or of ft X XjX\OUli O turn or aomg of moaey by trast deed. ' . r TA DI7DOAMC deßlrou > o| f constituting ttait* tor^ charitable or 1U JrHi'ltDv/lID benevolent objebts. ' ]' Til CADDOU TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons 1U IUKIIuN IuUoIILO rdient In tbb colony, , Ail such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC^ TRUSTEE, Customs Honse Quaj, Wellington, or from i ACLAND, BARNEB, ANO CO., OHRISTCHURCH. Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. , : New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 185 1. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PREMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND 'LIBERALITY. : FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGB~~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBTJRION, -I YOUR fiROGER FOR Bi /T\ m/^ \n.z. industrial gazette ftOT I fISQ m mJS&Sk. " The blendinß is entirely aiten- VM¥ I WWM B tfi&ffit^ % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, -*- B fffiEkssa& \ who is a Taste r of great cxperi- B » encc, and has had ft special IM THE B training m tho art;" \ M B #!^S^£\ % TIKABU HERALD. M/a _ - f\ B S nfff "fiTiM \ deserves the sup- w I 1 1 \J B M -<aSflSsfc22ck \ » portofall purchasers of Tc* i* V* JS la nß&£&ri'\ % as tha article the y ofler is \iNV>^ //? 'JS^K^X \.. M E8B ; O^* B #<v* fessiona l .Taster and THOUGH Isa^^^^^^^\JV len pRICES: BY ALL Sn^ rr?m^^^ S /fi PURE BLENDED TEAS!' AUCKLAND, WE LI 6TON, CHRIBT3HURCH, DUNEDIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY B M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. "TTEKY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'B PYBETIO SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident toTropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m ft remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your othor stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold I y all medioine vendors. LOW VIJALITY7 DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoephite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal m. gredionts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient fn the above complaints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Mußoular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rd» Oastiguohs, P>*»»« "ZEALANDIA'' boot stoke; EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Best assorted Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aehburton District. Being direct Imports B we are enabled to offer the best prod actions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prices. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and onr Patrons may rely npon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glace, Button and Lace. Ltdleu' Calf, Kid, Button and Lace. Ladles' Elaslio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' House Bootß and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In Colonial make we Always keep a fall assortment of the Celebrated Ze&Undia Brand. Do not be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give OOOD 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 executed promptly. Note the Address— " ZEALANDIA " BOOT STOEE. EAST BTBEET, ASHBURTON. R. HOME, Manager. ' REID and GRAY, CAMEBON STEBET, ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FURBOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered, Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use, JBkdUobd Pbioes; I m we. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, * Reid and Gray's Turnip Sowers, with or without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow tnrnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specialty commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monial just received : — Timaru, Ist May. " Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —ln reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Rußsell, Esq., Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating trj&t 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 perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction. ~ Yours truly, Alex. Wyixibl Zig-Zag ktafrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made an> nually. Newly Improved Chaffouttera all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel. Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by aB ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Cbaffcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, Bcroene 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. 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 Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery | promptly executed on the premiess. - : Catalogues free on application at Dune- din or any of our Branched 4*l6s ,



Pfckford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Ashbnrtbn and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m fall working order, and replete with a Choice Stock of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs In General HOUSEHOLD FUENITURP and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to indnce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far TBore convenient and roomy<han the Old Shop. Note thb Addbbss— TANCEED STREET, OPPOSITE AROADF. Sporting. ASHBURTON JAGING CLUB SEEING "MEETING. THUBBDAY : ANI) FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 24ND AND 23RD, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vick-Prxsi- dent— John Grigg. Judgs — Matthew Stitt Stbwaubs— C. W; Pnrnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, J.C N. Grigg, A.J . Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of.Coume— A. Hewson. Handicappkks — T. Quill Starter — P. Thomas. . First Race to start each day at 2 p.m. programmeTof events. First Day. 1 . Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 soys! nomination, I 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 milest s& County .Plate Handicap, of 30 soys; oomination, 1 soy ; Acceptance, 10s • Districi horses only. One mile and a • quarter. 3*. Ashbuiton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; . nomination, x%. soy; acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake.. One mile and a-half 4. SritNT Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina* ' tibn, 15s; acceptance, 10s* District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, 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.- 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance . 10s. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina* ' ' tioh, 15s ; acceptance, ios; District herses only. Two miles. Second Day. It CotWTY Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 sot; acceptance, 10s. 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. a. Racing 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 4 saddle) of 20 soys ; nomination, xos j • 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, Wbltbb. Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion, x soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the .' stake, For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the fiat. Minimum weight, ost. Two miles. 5, Flying Handicap, 0f 35 soys; nomina- tibn I sot ; 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 rands of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. ■ Three quarters of a mile. . RULES AND "REGULATIONS. t The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbotton Racing Club Roles 2 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections aruing 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 distnct horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwynand Opihi, from August 30th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person whe has resided m the said district during the same period* 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this progrAtßmc for the expenses of the course. 5. All. .Domination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race — Horses most trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 9. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro* gramme, NOMINATIONS, Alt *J wmiiifttiora accompanied by fe/ t name, age, description, and performances of horse, ■nd 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 tanst be m tbe hands of the Secretary not later. than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 o'clocka. the evening of the first day's G BJSSET, . SccreUi y