The Ashburaton Guardian.

-VOL VII -No 1993

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10. 1988

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Public Notices. r . _ bakerT^rSos BUILDBRB, UNDERTAKERS, Ac; Corner Wakanui Road and Cass street: (Next Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotory I Havelock street 1 1■ ■ i 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'CONNELL'S TENTS. TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS. NETS HOESE Or.OTHfNG, HAT/TERB OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOSB. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For all makes of Maohinea. HAMES, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, SiDDLERY, Etc. Save your money and purchase of the Maker P. O'CONNELL * Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street, ABhbarton (Kext Royal Hote'.) Wm. Zander. TOBACCONIST, FISHING TAOItLE AND FANCY GOODS EMPOBIOM,r AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS muoh pleasure In announolng that he haß to arrive, ex ••Aorangl, ' a Grand Assortment of Fancy Goods of every description, and ss he must make room for these he has RE-MARKED all the Stook, _nd every item is now obtain- able at a very considerable Discount. Speolal Arrangements made to Clubs. Large Stook of Fishing Tackle, Including everything requisite for the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials, Meersohaum Pipes and To- baoconlats Goods m Variety, The Hair Dressing Department is now In oharge of a first-class Tonsorial Artist, and t<~ meet the times tbe charge for hair cutting is reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladles Hair worked np on the Premises at shortest notice. Wigs on hire. Note the Address — MONTGOMSRY'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Ashburton. H, J. WOOD & 00, STATIONERS' HALL, JTriedlander's Buildings Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. «. A LARGE Selection of the latest oheap Editions. New Books for Sohool Prizes and Presentation m great variety. A speolal discount to School and Library Com- mittees CHRISTMAS Tm> NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888 89, A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now ready fer Inspection, Including Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable for sending to Friends In other parts of the world. Large stook of Stationery and AjQoount Books of every deaorlptlon. Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxea, Jfurses, Card Cases, Pocket Booka, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery, LETTS' DIARIES FOR 1689. : Commercial, Rough, and Pocket Series* ii. j. wood ft ca, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON. i J ■ ' ' I IB» " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Reputation m *he Colonies. . :ooounoed at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m tho Whole Exhibitions For substantial wou tbey are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never uso any other Brand. Our Patented •■PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES," For qoys and Girls are Splendid Line, for Hard Wear. None are Genuine unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to iveGood Wear. Sold by the, leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zealand and Wholesale by jLIGHTBAHD, ALLAN & G 1 CHR.STCHU&UJW ■>. ■■>■.'< <■''■'■■ -\ t '■; v-*? •



Publio Nqftlces. HOPE FOR TH EDE & F. — Nicholson' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only sure, eaßy, and uoßoer. device nsed to permanently restore bearing. Reoommonded by fciont'fio mon of Europe and Amerioa. Write for free illustrated description book to- J. 11. Nicholson, Lincoln's luu Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'; DUNEDIN AGENCY. A/TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent and -gill be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments. FOR the B*iood is the Life— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, sourvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effeots are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lis eaoh by ohemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED oTpITAL, £11.000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, G*-o. Jameson 0. J. Harper H. Fbirdlander A. Harbison John Obb I>. H. Brown, rpHE Directors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPE RANGE TJOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - .Proprietress, Begs to Inform her friends and the Publio generally that she has purchased the above Ho tel, and respectfully, solicits a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of Ua kind m Dunedin, and can offor aooommo-atio-i not lo bo exa.lled ' having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession * and will now be found most comfortable, VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and tho aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments oan be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wlahing to go a way by early train can depend on being oalled m ample time, if tbey will only make their wishes known 4 156 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT OAN RE DESIRED H. & Ei CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, 1 TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881; ! Teaohino Staif, j Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, j Ist R A. , University College, London . Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter. bury College, Ohristohuroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution^ pupils of both •exes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of *a, liberal edu* f cation. The subjects of Study are those ! usually taught at Seoond&iy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to : meet speolal oases, if m the Interest of the Pupils suoh a plan ls judged advls- ; able. The year is divided into thr, terms. All fees are payable m adva&te. 1 per term ', Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s :  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s (| Music (extra) £1 Is I Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s | Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 ls I A term's notice required before the * removal of a pupil. ( For further details apply to the Head- ? aster, ■



Tbe Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. aaaa a—Ba. -——.Baa a Ir^Oß the next TEN DAYB we have decided to offer the Jj balance of our stock of clothing, dress GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, Ao , at LEBB THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock without being preened to boy. The Shop ia m EAST STREET, next Patching's, the Sailmaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. \* J. G; MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messrs A . and T. Ihglib), Manager, »B«BBB_— BBBBBBBBl -«_»_.— B»BBM-— II 818 I. ■ i II I I ■ " _ '" ** W.GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLEFDED TEAB, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N _tB and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and 6lb and lOlb TINS. TBY THESE BLENDS. TBY THESE BLENDS. fIWWN )j ((EAGLE)) j=XHißmfiij (( C L U B )] A per lb. JJ JJ \^ P e rlb. JJ \\ per lb. Jj ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 ■ a.iajaa 1188 ji ■I I I i n , ■ i i _ i ' i-a — — THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. ya T the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during Auguet and J_\_-,- September last the following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DKATJGHT STEEL SHE AE-BINDING HABVESTEB When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY. DEBRINg! MoOORMIOK, OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY PIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIBST PRIZE BTAWELL HORNSBY FIBST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornsby recommends Farmers are invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OP THE HARVEST FIELD AT MB GEO. JAMESON'S STOBES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OE ALL MANUFACTOBEBS. THE VICTOR IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OE THE EABMEBS 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. CHI N 23 EVERY SHOULD GO AND BEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -f-BDB r-XOELLBNT f-OONOMIUAL I JGHT ÜBB I BUBTWORTHY h NVIED h FPIOIBST \ I IKED IMPLB | ESIEDBH-ffifl I LnDUIUNG: L.HDLE&3 L.AUDEI> BINDER FBiEDLANDEB BRO&, > •;"■;■• I - - BOLE A€fENTB FOX \ N.Z



ABHBURTON OOAL>and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RH T>EAN begs to Inform his • O. LJ friends and the publio f;enerally that m consequence of tbe great ocrease ln the prioe of Coal, he has scoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, cheaper, oleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Coal. Also In Stook-r-. Mount Somers, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, eto-, eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohlokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, West Street. BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS J.MOIBQN, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE,. commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his choioe 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 goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNJ.BS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly eXeouted. TANOREDSTREET, Next the CLUB, Ashburton,



PHOTOGRAPBERS, 218 High Street, » Ghristohuroh John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, Als D HARNESS MAKER, '•«?'■ •'■ HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by him m Burnett Street, begs most slnoerely to thank his customers for past imppor and solicits a continuance of the same whioh he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stook of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7J120 Charles Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumpß, etc. BICYCLES and TrFcYOLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering iv all its Branches. ' Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Road j



Cheapest House m Ashburton. Prints, 4d,5d, 6d, Bd, lOd \\f | New Collars and Scarves Mew Dresses, 6d,8d,10d, Is, 16d TJ tow Straw Hats New Zephyrs, _d, 6d, Bd, lod, Is S~) New Hosiery, Bd, lOd, Is, Is 6d, 2* New Sunshades, rom 1 f\ New Flannelettes, 4sd, 6d, 65, 9 New Ribbons nd Gloves T New Wash Dresses New Lsobb and Aprons T New Laoe Curtains, 2s to 15s New Knloker Suits, 8s lid T New Men's Shirts, ls 61 (084 New Jersey Suits Xp. • New Felt Hats $ew Men's Clothing TD New Shapes In Collars I •a__aaaaaaßMßajßaßaaaßaßaaßaßßaß»BaaaaaaMaßa_BaßßanßßaaaaaaaaßßaaßMaMßaßaßaßßaßßaaß^ THE CORNER. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND I OFFERS GREAT AI>i*J>*TAGES D 1 713 QftRTQ abont t0 make their wills, and desiring to secure the rJuAOUIHO faithful exeoutlon of their last wishes. Tfi T^fTDQIOWQ sbout to marry and make provision by marriage IU JrJuJLYiDvJIiO contract or settlement. TO^3'^'OQ^lV[C contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a A J-ilvOUli O sum or sums of money by trust deed, TPH L^T7T3or\ TVTQ d eB * roUB of constituting trusts for^ oharltable or IU A JC-JaDUIiO benevolent objeots TH rflDriOll TOIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons IU rU-ILIUII InUdILLU resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the FTJBLXO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNES, ANC CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. , . . -- ■■ — 1 1 - - ii nin- New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 185!?. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PKEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBB AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING .MACHINES, &c., accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~~ JAMESON, " '.' ' , ' AGENT, ABHBPRTdft, HSi: YOUR 'GROCER FOR ■*■ ff A \ 4QTS B, fV\ ff /i\ \n.Z.INDUSTKIAL GAZETTE A A|*f ' I A£i^l ff • BJNkSm. %" The blending is entirely a«en- Ut-tU 1 WWUM ff nl_T*^*«. % dcd to by Mr. Nelson himself, V -*- ff _fS_r|«K % who is * Tas,cr of B reat experi- ff _TT>?ofl ! FlT\ m enc °i an( » l ,as na< * a special I M TH F ff KroV^^^M. m ttrai nS' n S m tbe art." . m mc m i]T__mM\ \ TIMARTI HERALD. i/tjf^m. ♦*?*% ff B }mTf^^^\ •wi " Thli firm deserves the sup- W^fl Q 1 VJ ff m __sSE2Sk2_i^ \ 1^ port «f all purchasers of Tea ft ff Br\ MlE^EilKsn ••"A W, as the artic,e they ofler is __f #«v t*4!xrPwffii^ -f\ m superior to anything wo j. ♦-*» . ff #<c rji____y^_)GO , ?\ w, have seen • n this Colony." . % v> v ff ita ™|^Ssn x\ % press. .oWI P* ' ff tf-i? aa^C^Wmi.^ *i\ m"Mr.'Nejl«on Is a pro- ff BA» \Mh TJ_J!J4__T 'it\ wk fessional Taster and THOUGH j^_-i^_-^^g^S_ = *\J^ l 0n pRICES- BY ALL Kat^o* K^u^. tjPB«-S»SnnmrnTOinT^^ ** $jX\& O /Q Q/ !_• I r-M-U. •"'"'' ''' l "'" M ' ' T(.^*<^Mar^)^«*l./0 O/** PORE BLENDED TEA.!' AUCKLAND, WE U6TON, f HRIST3HURCH, DUNEDIN ' AGENTS EVERYWHERE^ SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY ' E E CARSON, HENRY ZANDER AvA the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. VEKY little medicine of any other kind reqwiied if LAMPLOUQH'B PYRETIO SALINE ie at hand, and taken as occasions arieo. It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of most disease, incident to Iropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a 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 witn it. Ank your merchant to send regular Euppließ with your othrr stores, as it is invaluable to all. Bold Ik y all medioine vectors, LOW VrTALITYT DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal tn* gredionts necessary for building up' the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above compleints, viz., Phosphorut 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 Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs | acquired a world-wide' reputation. Each bottle bears LV. Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by| Swan, Chemist, Rob Cabtiqlionb, P>n»fl "ZEAL^ND-A'' BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, Ashburton. THB Largest and Best assorted Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Ashburton Dlstrlot. Being direct Importa s we are enabled to offer the best productions of tho English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prices. Great attention given to Qaality and Fit, and our Patrons may relj* npon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladles' Calf, Eld, Button and Lace. Ladies' Elaatio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes; Ladles' House Bootß and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. • Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. lo Colonial make we always keep a fall assortment 'of the Celebrated Zealandta Brand. Do not be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this mske to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE OHBAPEBT 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 put Into old Boots, and all kiods of repairs executed promptly, Note the AddreßB — "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOBE. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. R. HOMTB, Manager. REID and GBAY, CAMEEON STEEET. ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.- FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use . • J Bbduobd Pbiois :\ m «»b . 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 turnips and manure down the same tube, or lh two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monial just received : — Timaru, Ist May. " Messrs Held and Gray, Dear Sirs,— ln reference to tbe Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Russell, Esq., Otipua, Timaru, 1 have pleasure m starting that it is the best Drill I havo seen distributing artificial m&uure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes tbe manure with ..perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.*— Yours truly, Aibx Wyllib; Zig-Zag jtaitrrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made an* nually. Newly Improved Gbsffcatters all eizes, with Balance Fly Wheel,fitted with patent oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whioh can be taken off and replaced by at ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cul; three length- of chaff. "re- portable Sorew-Press and Bagging Gha£_cutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screens 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 Diso 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 Fenoing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fenoing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery •promptly executed on the premießS. Catalogues free on application at Dune- din or any of our Branches 4*163



Public Notic GB. Biekford & Cndrill Take this opportunity of informing the publio of Ashburton and Connty that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSfi AND WORKSHOPS ara how m full working order, iand replete with a Choice Btook,of all NEW GOODS - FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE .. and Fittings, NOTHING Ob their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m thoir new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop: NOTI TBS ADDBIBS— • TANCBED STEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE; I 'J Sporting. jw^^^mWr ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPEmaIiEETING. THIP.SDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 33& D, 1888. President— E. G. "Wright. Vice-Prksi- dent— John Grigg. JtfDGE — Matthew Stitt SteWbVßDs— C. W; Puriiell. W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. Q. Crisp, T- Ci N. .Grigg, A.' J. Jteid, Dr Tweed* Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk •op Scales — O. Digby. Clerk of Course — A. Hewson. Handicafpkrs — T. Quill STaißTEß— D.Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. PR6GR-UKME~bF EVENTS. First Day. t. HAKdicAp Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi .nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake . Oyer eight flights of hurdles, about Jft 6in high* Two miles, Plate Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s  District horses only. One mile and a quarter. ji Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; ' nomination, lj_ ;ov; acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of - the stake . One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, . ISsj acceptance, io.* District horses, only. , .Seven, furlongs* j. 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, t soy ; accep tance 10s. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, 109/ District horses only. Two miles. SICOND X>AY. f j County Hurdle Sacs Handicap, of 30 soys; . nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 103. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about' 3ft 6iri high. ' District horses only. *One -dile and ' a half. a; 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, 10s ; acceptance, jos. The second horse to . t*ece-tve a soys out of the stake. . District horses only. Weight not less than lost FuU-and»go. Three miles. 4, Welter Handicap, of 35 soys 1 nomina- tion, I v.soy; acceptance, 1 boy. 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. 5. fcViNG Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion I, soy ; acceptance 103, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. - -Five furlongs.' 6, Disposal Stakes, of 30 sovsj entrance fOs 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 Z stone.' Tfcree quarters of a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. t .The meeting will be held under the rule* of riGng, and the Ashburton Racing Club Rules' «' No entry will bs received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided fay the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision. on aIL points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme te be 6na1.. .; 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who hits resided m the said district during the same periodi 4 Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme tor tlie 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 tatisf-ction of -a. Referee, i 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the sigh to add a consolation race to the pro- gramstCf. NOMINATIONS. All ft ommaXxons- accompanied by fee, name, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors <of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 1888, i . 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 vi the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's handicaps _oust be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.mvon Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps to o' lockn the >*vening of the first day's __\ G BISSET, Secrelay