The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-N01959

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2. £388

PRICE-' >tfE PRNNY s .



Public Fotice3 -i . n ; [ "\~» REMOVAL. ; * ■ . . ■ ■■■ * M Rs (J miMMObegstoannomu£ k\ JL to her Patrons and the 1 Public nrenorally, t'iat ehe has removed to 'hoß' m re onuimodiona premises, formerly kr.nwn -s the Lytteiton Boardlnqhoasa, C.n-"f.< i tree*, »nd Jrosts to merit a fair >h«.T f . i.f pnbl!c pa f roti»go by keeping a > o » ' (<"> nd a comfortable Home. -All opo m H . ne m hi* usnal good •♦yle by Mn«. Timmo 7*lll COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ ! jEA?J begn to Inform fall ' O. ? y friends and tho publio gaj.erf.iiy tbat m coDs^quence of tbe great i oressa m the prfca of Coal, be has eeoured a consignment of tj&.ce f ebrated Kaltan- ga'a Ooel, cheaper, cleaner, and far BDpp«lor to Newcastle Coal. Also la Siock—. ouut Somors, fifalvern, West*. pore, and Newcastle C0»1. ,. Firewood, Pst atd Rails, Stakes,- Strainers, e?Q., etc. Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohiokwheat, etc R; S. BEAN, • West Street. 20 TONS : CLOVER SEEDS' CLOVER SEEDS, CLOVER SEEDS WE are now landing, ex "Aorangl" from London, oar new Season's Olovero, Turnips, Garden, and Flower Seeds, which we have procured dlreot from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's crop, and are therefore fresh and bbijabli. We will forward samples to any addresi on application, so that intending pur- chasers can test the germinating quality for their own satisfaction, ALSYjKE CLOVER, RAPE. : WHITE CLOVER, MUSTARD COW GRASS, TURNIPS, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS We have also Perennial Ryegrasi and Cocksfoot for sale m large or small quan- tities, latest novelties m - Garden- «nd Flower Seeds, from that well known Lon. don firm, James Carter and Compact* Empty Iron Tanks atd Oases for sale. ' J. SEALITand CO., (Late Seal Bkos.) 7 GREAT EXCITEMENT 1 11 WHERE ? AT HAVES & COS BECAUSE they must CLEAR AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE £2000 Worth of Goods m a Montf), and to do L ' this they must give Goods at Prices nevei heard of m Ashburton, Bargains. Bargains. Bargains. In every Department, consisting of— Dresaes, Velveteens, Flannels, Blanketi Calico, Shirtings. Corsets, Hati and Jaokota, Ulsters, Skirts, Clothing, Boots, &c, &o. The whole to bo offered at STARTLING PRICES that must command • Great Sale. t P.S.— You are kindly invited to inspeot the Ghods and compare prices, Hayes and Co., $FCADE AND EAST STREET A RBURTON H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, jfriedlander'a Buildings Anhburton. BOOKS, Commercial and G«n * Stationery, Account Books, dv % KEW BOOKS BT EVERY M MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Accordeon\ Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &c, &c» New Songs and Munlo of every description i A large quantity of Music (Sheet and Books) slightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sporlfioe. FANCY GOODS Writing Canes and Desks, Sorap, Phot") and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse" Card Cases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured irom our Christchurch Establishment, the Stock of which 1b one of tho Largest and Beat Assorted In the Colonies, or ficm London Agency. A special Discount allowed to L.fan rf and Bohool Committees] H. J. WOOD & W STATIONERS)' HAIL, ASHBURTON,



Public Notices. TTOPEFORTHEDEAF.— N'oh 1W XJ Improved Patent Artith:n»: E..r Drums. The only euro, easy, sou ii Re»n device used to permanently restore hearing. Recommended by -cientific men of Europe pnd America. Wrl<e foi free illustrated description book to J. Fl . Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Clambers. William etreet, Melbourne. ASH BURTON "GUARDIAN.', DUNEDIN AGENOV AyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedin, has been appointed < ur Agent on will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe contract advertise* mente. FOB the Blood istheLife-Clurk's word famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising For ecrofula, Bcurvy, Bk in and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds it* effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by ohemiets and patent medicine rendors everywhere Bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England . 1 11 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRBOTOBS: G. H. Gbebnwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hahper H. Fbihdlandeb A. Habbison John Obr J). H. Bbown, npHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following ratea of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 raontho blx per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTY M4N, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY rnBMPE RANGE TJOTBL (Oppoßlte the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Bego to Inform hee friends and tbe Public generally that she has purchased the above Hotal, and- respectfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotol is the largest and most com- modious of Us kind m Danedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; ' having been thoroughly renovated Bluoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained In the Bhape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahing to go a tray by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make their wishes known. 4 156 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS; TANCRED STREET. —ALSO— n That they have now m Stock a Large and Varied Assortment o£ TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT AH TffAT CAN BK DESIRED EL&Ei ORAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, \ ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JfIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881: Teaching Staef, Boys' School, — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A. , University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristonurch ; Miss Gbtjbb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution puplla of both -lexeu havo the oppoi iunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal cdv* cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at. Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, If \a tho interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able, The year la divided into thr terms. All fees are payable m advaLttf. : per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s ! i  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) £1 la ' Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s j Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is ; A term's notice required before the t M;emoval of a pupil. n Foe farther details apply to the Head-



CENTRAL EOTEL, Wakanui Road, Aohbuttcn. A. J, Kelly ... ... Pbopbietob. "|_J"AVING taken over the above Hotel, JO renovated and renewed the Furni- ture and Stock, I trrnt in.y Friends and the Pablio will give me a fair share of patronage, Good Stabling. Special Terma for ' Boarders. B+l6B Pickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Ashburton and County that their new .FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKBBOPH 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 HOUSEHOLD FUENITURP and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induct* their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far 'more convenient and roomy, than tho Old Shop. Note the Address — TANCRED STREET,  OPPOSITE ARCADE! "* 8*1 ;, v Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Eeoutatio* m tho Colonios. .•.oßOtincod at tho Indiad and Colonia) Exhibition as tho FINEST m the Whole Exhibition.- For substantial wear they are the BEST fN THE WOBLU Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIA^" and you will never use any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls aro Splendid Linos for Hard Wear. None are Qonui\o unlopn branded on iho Solo i And every pair is absolutely Warrante to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout New ZeaUnd, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAH & CO. CHRISTCHURCH.



NOTICE. IN Thanking my numerous Friend 3 and Customers iq Tinwald and surround ing District, for the liberal support they hove given me, I beg to assure them I am carrying on the business of GENERAL STOREKEEPER AND BUTCHER exclusively on my own account, without connection with any FIRM or PEKSOJS or m any way as an AGENT for others Soliciting a continuance of your favors, which shall .have prompt attention, whether left at the Store or forwarded by my cart, now running the Town every morning. Motto : HONESTY and CIVILITY. 5*38 JAMES GUDSELL> .i — . REID and GRAY, CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON Makers of IMPr"oVED D.-FUttROW PLOUGHS (Made of Beßt Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 80001 AT /Over 8000 inußa, JRbduoed Pbioes.l Id »»«• Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Sowers, with or without Guano Sowors ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to bow turnips and manure down the same I tube, or In two, one following the other. This drill is very specially commended by all those who have used thom.— Testi- monial just received : — Timaru, let 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 Rueaell, Esq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the bes£. Drill I haye seen distributing; artificial mauure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave <jood eatistaction,— Yours truly, Alex "Wyllib. ' Zig-Zag harrows stil maintain their reputation aa the best genoral purpose Harrow. Four hundred Bets made an nu&lly. Newly Improved Ohaffcutters all sizeß, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which oan be taken off and replaced by an ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengtbß of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Cbaffcutter, puts, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into tho bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horse-Powere. simple strong, and easily drawn, universnlly used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc TTarrows, over 700 m use. No farm should bo without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island, Cahoun'a* Hand Seed Sower, Farro Drays and Waggons, patent FenciDg 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 a,t Dune* <Jio or any of our Branches 4*169



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... M . „, IB6f>. >■ . i CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS." • , : X4RESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. B. 1 ' /FV A . ff /i\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AvSl ■ PaQ £ /Jfir&A %"The blcndm*- is entirely a:ten- -*- B ffiMsSsgk. % whois a Taster of great experi' I E flTHSA3jtt\ m encc> an< * lws * m(1 a special ' IM TLjC S jrr j iw'?f-ywSffia h training m tbo art." mB m I . vK » C fij \»» Wk ' Tf^TAPTT TTT?T>ATT% Islf^i B 'jf 'fJrfVSnSr) \ «k " T&J« fi/m deserves'the stip- *^|r fj |3> \ \3 ff a -ffi(^EJt4 \ VA portoSallymrchasersofTea . ' ; ■ >• l\ W» M ff. FfiEMEIEo^X \»i as tIIQ a * rt ' cl e they oiler is (n a 8 /"S^^FSißT^s *J*V la superior to anything we «iO sf B **■ i^IsSSiES&O I*\ *^ have seen m this Colony." fvO" B i^ 'Bte^^W^ PRESS. \3^ B ifu? *%& wl fession.il and roHfii DkhLluhu i£iAiSi AUCKLAND, WE U GTO.'J, CHRIST iJHURCH, DUNEDINi AGENTS EVERYWHERE, • ] SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY < EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER ! -And the principal storekeepers* ;



I i^^^k IHt • THE PUBLIC 1 RUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADVANTAGES TOl}'^ "D Q AIVI Q k° ut to make their wills, and desiring to secure the X XjJaDWIN O faithful execution of their last wishes. rPA T) 17 IDC A IV! C about to marry and make provision by marriage L\J aHiIAOUIND contract or settlement. TOIS^7DQ^\IV^Q contemplating tho settling of their estate, .orof a X JLXaOUIN O sum or Bums of money by trust deed. TO T)T?T}Or\IVTO desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or I\J X JCjivDUllD benevolent objects. TO rnDLIOII TDIIOTCCO holding moneys m trust for persons lU rUuLIUII InUuILLU resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. W. GEEGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IN Jlb and lib PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and 6lb Anb 10lb TINS. TEY THESE BLENDE TEY THESE BLENDS. /T^*\ /^4d\ /r^\ (CROWN ) [ EAGLE 1 I exhibition )(( CIL U B Vperlb. JJ \^perlb. JJ \j cv lh - Jf \y* v lh 'M ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 Drapery and Clothing at prices to suit the Times. WIT /JOLLIER, Draper, Clothier, &c. THE CORNER, A«-hburton • XjL* \J (late Manager of Hobday and Co., Christchurch, and Gabites and Plante, Ashburton), has pleasure m informing the Public of Aahburton and Sur- rounding Districts, that he has purchased the business of Messrs Qabites and Plante and Ditnant and Coe. WINTER GOODS now being disposed of at the great reduotion of EIGET SHILLINGS m the £. Jußt arrived, a very larcje and well assorted Stock of new Goods, DRESSES, PRINTS, LACES, RIBBONS; GLOVES, Men's SCARVES, COLLARS, BHJRTS, BOOTS and CLOTHING for Spring and Bummer wear, at prices to suit the times and compete with Christohurch. The Cheapest House m Aehburton. Inspection and Comparison invited. •, W. H COLLIER, , » THE CORNER, East and Tanci-ed Streets. M C OALLUM & CO. "TITE are now landing, ex " Maud Graham," a Cargo of Flrafc-olasa KAURI VV FLOOBING, LINING, SHELVING, and other eizss In PRIME CONDITION. We have alßo to hand Large Supplies of RED and WHITE PINE TIMBER, all sizes. A L S O,— NEWCASTLE COAL, WESTPORT COAL, AND MOUNT SOMERS] COAL Out PAINTING and HOUSE DECORATING DEPARTMENT Is replete with EVERY RKQUISITE. 1 ESTIMATES GIVEN. McCallum and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, PAINTERS, PAPER- HANGERS, GLAZIERS, Etc., | EAST STREET ASHBURTON. J. QUANE <fe CO., I HAVELOCK STREET, | *" —HAVE FOR BAIK- | /^LOVEBS— Red, White, Cowgrass, and Alsyke, MANGOL and CARROT SEEDk I \J this Seaßon's importation; BUTTON'S GARDEN SEEDS, EARLY ROSE POTATOES, SEED OATS AND BARLEY BUTTER KEGS and FIRKINS, CHURNS, TUBS, BUCKETS, &c, madf by James Oarmichae), Rangiora OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, SHARPS, TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, &c, &c, always on hand. AGENTS FOR LIVERPOOL, LONDON, AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY NORTH CANTERBURY WOODWARE COMPANY '8 125 mHE Undesigned has now FOR SALE, In LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES-- Blue Derwent and Kidney Potatoes, Field Carrot and Mangold Seeds. GRASS, CLOVER AND TURNIP SEEDS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Also, a General Assortment of . Farm and Station Stores. GEORGE JAMES OF ASHBUETOH AND RAKAIA.



Public Notices. TTERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PTBETIO SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions ariee. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE ot moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-conntry stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold by all medicine vendors. THE "RED CROS3" PBESERVINU COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /""^ AN NED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the fineßt quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jama, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than eny 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 LINE OP Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full 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, aaji three, blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples lor hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc, 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- ! tlve catalogue iree on application. Goods can >bt ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses ! undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly incicase, and that the i 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 correspondent* here. 1 LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoßphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure 0! Consumption, Chronic Cough , t and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal m. gredlonts 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 Byrnp of . HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m onsen of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hra acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by' Swan, Chemist, "Rob Oabtisijone, Pa*w> BAKEB AND CO. TIMBER AND GOAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YAKD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to supply ai J uVuwea of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTBLAUKVINK, and TOTARA, GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS,~AROHITRAVEB, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material. GOAL: Westport] Coal, . Newcastle Coal, ktmnt Somers Coal. Fhewood m long or short lengths, Agents m Aahburton for Wilson's Portland Cemefit and Hydraulic Mmc, Notjs Addbbsb:— BAKEE AND CO, Opposite Mr G.JAMESON'S Grain Store 4 * v West etraet. U



Public Notices 30,000 FRUIT TREES. No Chriatchurch Woolly Aphis or Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS.ISEAI.Y NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON HAS now ready for this Seasons Planting by far the Largest and Best Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of — APPLE TREES PEAR TREES PLUM TREES PEACH TREES CHERRY TREES APRICOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks Albo large quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FORES* and SHELTKH TRtiES, Roses, Crna mental Trees, Shrubs, Roo tß,&c, &c. great variety. MESSRo J. BEALY &00., Seedsme' East ttrce continue to act on my beha' m Town, B nd all orders, &c, entrusts* to them shall have prompt attention. Bigoa 9tivm Priced catalogues ok APPLICATION, THOMAS BEALY, Biver Bank, Ashburton f nting south approach to Traffic Brig da Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING CLDB SPRING MEETING, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. PRESIDENT— R G. Wright. VICE-PRKSl- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Mat'hew Stitt Stewards— C. Vf. Purnell, W. B. Den« sbire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, T. C. N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer — David Thomaß Clerk of Scales — T. E. Upton* Clerk of Course— A: Hewson. Handicappers — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. Fiist Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME~bF EVENTS. First Day. l. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi nomination, x soy ; acceptance, I sbv ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high* Two miles » si County Plat* Handicap, of 30 soys j nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter* 3i Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, l} 4 soy ; 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, 15s ; acceptance, ios» District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys* Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights. Three quarters of a mileJ ' 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- J tion, 1 soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. J, Welter Handicap, ol 25 sots ; nomina- « tion, 15s; acceptance, ios: District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. * ti County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I 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. 3, 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 saddle) of 20 soys; nomination, ios; acceptance, 103. The second horse to Teccwc 2 soys out of the stake. District , horses only. Weight not less than lost Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4. Wblter Handicap, of 35 soys j nomina* tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, I soy. The j 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, 9st. Two miles. «. Flying Handicap* 0f 35 soys; nomina- tion I soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance 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 funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. rules and Regulations. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club 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 carrying out oi this programme te be final. . „ t n. .. % 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 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 progJAimne tor the expenses of the course. 5. AIT 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. All Nominations accompanied by fee, namf, egeS dtsciiptioiti and performatices of horse, •nd colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary »ot later than 9 p.m, on Saturday, November 3rd, I WB. 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 9 o'clock m the evening of the tot day's racing' ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the. first day's handicaps must be m the hands of the Secretary not later Sario p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day s handicaps % 10 o'clock on the evening of the first day s G WSSET, §ecr«uryi