The Ashuburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-N01985

ASH BURTON. THUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1. >SBB

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Puhlic N ot ces. BUILIJJBHR, UNOEBTAKKBB, *c. Gornar Wakanui iioiid w>d Caa« street; (Next Ce.ytbai, Botbu) Or at Baier and Brown's Coach Faoterf Havelock street J 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COMELL'S TENTS . TENTS. TBNTBi FLAGS, TARPAOLINS, NETS BORSE OIOTHFNG, HALTEBS OILSKIN CLOTHING, LuIN; CLOTHS COAOH AND BUGGY APRONB,' GARDEN AND DELIVERY JEIOSB. BUTTERS, APBONEf AND ELEVAtOBS For all makes* of Machines. - ~ > HAME3, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, BADDLEBY, ETO.> Save your mon^y and purchase of the Maker p. G'doinmL Al TENT DEPOT Moora Street, Ashbnrton. (Next Royal Hote\) Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISHING TACKLB ANDFANOY GOODS EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS much pleasure In announcing that he has to. arrive, ex "Aorangl, ' a Grand Assortment of Fancy .Goods of every description, and bb he must make room for these he has RE-MARKED all the Stock, and every item la now obtain- able at a very .considerable Discount. Speolal Arrangements made io Olubs, Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, including everything requisite for the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and To- bacconists Goods m Vatlety t The Hair Dressing. Department is now m charge of a firat-olasß Tonaorial Artist, and to meet the times the charge for hair catting is reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladies Hair worked up on the Premise! at shortest notice. Wigs on hire. Note the Address— MOKTGOMSJRY'S • BUILDINGS. East Street, Aahburtoo. PRICE LIST R :OF ASHBURTOI^ DBUG 00., Ld.. Freahly-groand Linseed Meal, 4d per 1b Pare Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2b 6d per pint . Glycerine. 2s per lb Diamond iQyea, 6d per paoket Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teatsi, 2d each O»ustlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is pec tin Trußaea, 4a 6d to 15a eaoh. . Higglnßon'a Rubber Enemas, 4a Sd eaoh Galvanic Batteries lent to Oastomera free of charge. Patent Medioinea at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to carry oat still farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Business, I now eubml the above short List of Prices as an Index to the reduced charges I have made U every. Department, especially In Dispens- ing Physicians' Preemptions. It mast, howovor, be borne m mind that In Drnga, and more particularly m Medicines, the Purohaser muat depen almost entirely, on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation c many years In ABhbarton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even t retain a Customer, by supplying a Drug an Inferior quality. Teeth Oabefully Extracted, 2s 6d r Children, 1«. c An Assistant resides on the Premlsst and Mediolneß urgently needed may h obtained at any hoar. Ashburton Drag Company, & I. M. OAM4JRIDGE, Manager. " Zealandia" Boots TTAVE the Highest Reputatiov m aIJL tho Colonies. , lo^onnced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wesu? they are the BEST TN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDLW and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented " PARAGON BOOT* and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For aoys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genui^ unless branded on the Solo , And every pair ie absolutely Warrantel to give Good Wear. Sold by the-leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LMTBADD, ALLAN & GO. I CHRISTCHURGH



ir'ubilC Notices. HOPJSKORTHSDBAF — Nichohjon' Improved Patint Artificial Ear Drums. The only ante, easy, and ucaeuu device nsed to permanently restore hearing. .Recommended by scientific men of Europe and Amerie*. Write for free illnßfr»ted description book to- J. 11. Nioholsoh, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street;, Melbourne. ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN.'* DUNEDIN AGENCY. ! jVJTR B. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed car Agent an^will bo able to arrange terms with advertSeeru Jor contraot advertleo FOR the Blood istheLife— Clurk's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities from I whatever causes 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 eaoh ty chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBtJETOtf Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSOEIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: GK H. Greenwood, Chairman, Qko. Jameson 0. J. Habkeb H. Fbir&landeb A. Harbison John Obb D. H, Bbown. fTHHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rateß cf Interest :— If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months b!x per cent If deposited at call five pec cent J. H, TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPERANOE TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Bega to inform her friends and the PublJo generally that she has purchased tho above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a chare of their support. The Hotel Is the largeest and moßfc com- modious of its kind m Danedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled; having been thoroughly renovated eluoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS 1 Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction, i N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Coooa on arrival : and Guests wiahing to go away by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known* 4 156 — . — . — . .. - j H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HATE REMOVED TO COLEIAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCSED STEEET, — ALSO— That they have now la Stock a Large and Varied Asnortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STV.I.K AND PIT All THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & E. ORAIGHEAD TAILOKS, ! TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON. | ASHBDRTON JI6H SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881: i — ! — « ■ "» ! Teaching Stabp, Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B, A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrißtohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pnpils of both lexes bava tho opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edn- oatlon. The Bubjebto of Study are those usually taught ot Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal cases, If Id the Interest of j the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The yenr is divided Into thr, terms. All fees are payable m advaci>«j. per term Paplla under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) .;. £1 Is A term's notice requited before the removal of a pupil. t For ftjrthet details apply to the Head- -4 Mtcr.



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PITXIE BLENDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N £i,b and liß PACKETS, 2lb FAjSOY OANISTJERB and 6ib AN» 1«lb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLEEDS. f CROWN ])" f EAGLE \(fam$ 0 J((CL UB )] \y<xlh.J/ \P erlb -i^ \jP ei "ib. Jj \\ per lb.^/ ONE TRIAL WILV ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. . < To be jobt^ined from JOHi GM AND CO., imc sMfIKT, ASHBURTON. _ • 9 IC2 The Glasgow Drapery and Clot Mug Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FOR the text TEtT DAYS we have decided to offer the balance of our stock of cloteisg, dress GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, &o , at LEBS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock without being pressed to buy. The Shop is m EAST STBEET, next Patohihg's, the Sailmakeri Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. g; mackintosh, < * . (Lnleof Mxssrs A.andT. Inqijs), Manager, ■' ■ f THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September laßt the following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDLTO HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY. DEERING, MoOORMIOK, OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COEOWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRBT PRIZE BTAWELL HORNSBY FIHST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIR&T PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornaby recommended Farmers aie invited to call and inspect the lONAKCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRGETj WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MACH I N B EVER! FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -TBOE r-XOELLENT r"OONOMICAL I JGHT ÜBB I BU6TWORTHT I- H VIED I- FFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLB • I EBIED LnDUBING: L.JSDLES3 L-AUDED BINDEE ; FRIEDLANDER BROS. [ BOLE AGENTS FOR N,Z |



Bead "THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Oontennlal Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, i \\/B HAVE FOR SALE— One ten W horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BEOS, 10+48 "Glasgow drapery and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds A.SHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. T> CJ T>EAN begs to Inform hie JA;* O« J3 frlenda and the public generally that In consequence of the great Increase In the prloa of Goal, he has scoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and far aoperlor to Newcastle Coal* Also m Stock — Mount Somers, Malvern, Weßt- port, and Newcastle Coal. Flrowood, Post and Bails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, eto., Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, huff Ohiokwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, West Street. * r - BARGAINS I BARGAINS 1 1 J. MOISON, 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 hia choice 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 Ms own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNJSSB, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he is a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly exeouted. TANOREITsTREET, Next the GLVK Aihburton, -



photographers; f^ 218 High Street, Chrietchuroh John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, ARD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Iheland, and removed Into those commodious premises lately ocon- pled by him m Burnett Street, begs moßt sincerely to thank his customers for past ouppor 1 .and solicits a continuance of the same which he will strive to deserve by keeping the betst 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 Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. "* BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on band, BIOYOLEB FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanai Road Trees. Trees. Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank numerous Friends »nd Customers tbelr past favors, and calls their i ) • attention to his extensive stock of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of all sorts, N.B. —Planking done by contract, nJ all Trees supplied and planted by me will be naranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m ordet by the week or by the year. 40,000 Cup- Maorooarps, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 5 years old. 24,000 Pinus Insignia. All orders by post, op left with Mi H. Or. Flowbk, Confectioner, East Street shall reoeive my prompt attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, 192 Allentoa, Aahburton.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF HEW ZEALAND OFFERS GHEfcEAT AI>.AJVT AGUES TO■^■^'■^Q^\■M■Q aboot to make tbelr wills, and desiring to secttre the | 1 JZiIVOUIN O faithful execution of their laut wlab.es. Tfi TDITDQftIVIQ abont to marry and make frovlalon by marriage 1U 1 JQirVOUIIO contract or nettlemenf. oontemplatfng the settling oMholr estate, or of a JL HjJaOUIXO (urn or eama of money by ttaat deed. TA T3T7TDCAATC deßirous of constituting trusts for!! charitable or 1U .rJIiJL\OUI.NO benevolent objeots. TO rnOCIOIS T&IIGTCCQ folding moneys la ttuat for persona 111 rUntlliri liIUgILLU .veHent m this colony.. All such should obtain detailed information from the PTJBLIO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNEB, ANO CO., CHRISTOHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. | THE PEEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPACT, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIEE AND MAEINEI BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiiRESING |MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. . GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON, Si /T\ S /Ml \ N -Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AAIT ' ■ Aft S //Jmii^L «l" "^^ e b'endinf? is entirely aaon- CgL ■ WCwid & ifhfffi&Sfa ded t0 b y Mr - Nelson himself, V -A- ■ & JC)S«i§Sa % wbo is a Taster of ereat experi- £& flTMfi^TETrk » ence, and has had a special mi TUC Oaf #r4*^-T~l>T^ik Wi training m tba art." I/la** _ f"\ S s M?rWVjn?P \ Wk " Thsa 'tem deserves the sup- w V r~%p% 1 \1 EM M yPg^™iT?A4^ «^ port cfall purchasers of Tea \J t\\**^ M go fE&sm^»\ «k as tho . artic 'e they ofler is ■ &f MS t^vH'^^^'Pv, wk superior to anything wo -<"\ X geff iJ&i^&wgSj "SA «* have seen m this Colony." wxCiVn M 8£ T^Wff^H'WV *\ m V Mr : Nesc i 2IS a P ro : Vi^* ' ffl fib? 3i^S2li!b^J^ fessional and THOUGH #_/*_,^^Sl t\ \ Dlen pp"lPPQ. AUCKLAND, WEIUa'QTON, CHaiSTDHURCH, DUNEDIN, AGENTS EYERYWHERE 0 SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY E E CABSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. VEKY little medicine of any other kind required if LAM PLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at band, and taken as occasions arife. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalisos 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 with it. Ask your merchant to send- regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it is invaluable to all. Bold I y all medicine vendors. LOW VITALITY? DB. CHDKCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Congh and General Debility. rT contains two of the principal In- gredionts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion ht»« acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D», Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by 1 Swan, Chemist, Rub Oaittqlione, Pams "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOtflffi, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Best assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Ashburton Dlstrlofe. Being direct Impotttrs we are enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Mtrketi at the lowest possible Prloes. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and our Patrons may rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladies' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladles' Calf, Kid, Button and Lace. Ladies' Elastio Sldeß. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: LadleB 1 House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. lv Colonial make we always keep a full - assortment of the Celebrated Zealandia Brand. Do not be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD 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 put into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs executed promptly. Note the Address— "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOKE. EABT BTBEET, ASHBURTON. R. HOME, Manager. i REID and GKAY, CAMEBON STEBE^ ASHBURTON Makera of IMPROVED D.-FDREOW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Sorap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 \ AT / Over 8000 m nee, /Bbduobd Prices ;\ m n«a. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Sowers, with 01 without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow turnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monial just reoeived : — 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 Russell, fcsq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.-— Yours truly, Alex Wtlliel Zig-Zag narrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made am nually. Newly Improved Chaffoutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent oast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, whioh oan be taken off and replaced by a| ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengths of chafi. Portable Sorew-Presß and Bagging Chaffcutter, cute, riddles, elevates, screens and presßOß into the bat; at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powers, simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising 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 Draya and Waggons, patent Fenciug 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 off any of our Branched 4*163



Kckford & Cndrill Take tkii opportunity of informing the public of Aebbnrton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and rep'ete with a Choloe Stook of all NEW GOODS * FOR Bale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB? and Fittings. ITOTHING On their part will be wanting to indnce' , their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. ■ '■'?. Note the A»db«ss— TANCBED STBEET, OPPOSITE AROADF: Sporting. ASHBHRTON JRACING CLUB. ! SPEING MEETING. IPHUEBDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND 23RD, 1888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi- dent— John Grigg. Judge— Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, f.C* N. Grigg, A.J.Reid, •Dr Tweed. Treasurer. — David Thomas . CuutK op Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Course-tA. Hewson. Handicappkrs — -T. Quill Smarter— D. Thomas. First Race te start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME^ EVENTS. First Day. l. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf : , . nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, I soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high? Two milesj 2: County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I boy ; acceptance, 10s D&tric} horses only. One mile and a quarter* 3; Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys; ... nomination, \% soy; acceptance, I soy - The second horse to receive 5 soys out of - the "stake. One mile and a-half 4» Smumt-Hanotcaf, of 25 soys j nomina- tion, iss; acceptance, xos. 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 ; nomina- . tion, 15s; acceptance, 10s; District horses only, Two miles. .' Second Day. tl County Hurdle Kacb Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 • soy ; acceptance, los. Thesecond horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6. flights of hurdies, '"- ab«ut 3ft 6in high. District horses only. ' ■ One mile and a half. 1 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, x soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of tie stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. Hamdicap District Time Trot, (m ■ saddle) of 20 eovs ; nomination, xos ; acceptance, ies. The second horse to receive a soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. • I ' Puli-and«go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys % nomina- tion, j. 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 2S soys on the flat. Minimum weight, 9st. Tw» miles. c, Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy ; acceptance 10s, Thesecond . horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. ft Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance xos to be made to the Secretary after the r Flying Handicap is run The winner to fee soul 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^nile. ' 'RULES AND "REGULATIONS. X .The meeting will be held under toe rules " •{ racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Roles 2 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may -appoint. Thtir.- decision on all;, points con* • nected with the parrying out of this programme te be final. ' 3 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district - lietween the rivers Selwynaad Opihi, from August 20th, »888, and up to the date of the ibrSicoming meeting, and owned by a person , who 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 tftU programme tor the expenses of the course. 5. All notmination and acceptance fees to go to the funds ©f the Club. . 6. Tiotting. Race— Horses must trot to the satis&ction of » -Referee.' . ■ ,7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the xjgJi to add a consolation race to the pro- -.••■■- NOMINATIONS. ' - All Nominations accompanied hy fee, name, oge, description, and performance 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 fee declared on or ' about November 14th. WeWitsforthe second day's handicaps will ■ be declared at 1 o'clock hi Uie evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for tke first day's handicaps must be hi the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.ni, on Monday, November lothi 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 o'd ockn the evening of the first day's G BISSBT,