The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL Vll.

r-Mo 1998

ASHBUBTON. TUESDAY, NOVEMBEE 27, I*3BB

PRICE-ONE '-PENNY I



I Public ***'•' !■.■■■■ ■■.■■ii — ■!■ ..,, mm aaam a* SUPPORT LOOAL INDUSTRY.., ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PRODUOT IS VERY SUPERIOR. HAVING made a special purchase of a lar^e lot of Ash barton Tweeds, part of which I have had rnnde up m the best etyle and finish, I now offer better value m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suite, than can be had anywhere m New Zealand. ■'.''.;[ Suits io measure, both fit and material guaranteed. VALUE UNEQUALLED. robertTalcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. MCCALLUM & CO. TIMBER MERCHANTS AND ... IRONMONGERS. Have ln Stook— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Sheep Shears, lnoluding the following FAVORITE BRANDS :-j- W. and P. PARAGON 70 A 8 BURGON and BALLS' 8.8.A. ' BALL BROS. SLOTTED BOWft Turkey Stones, RADDLE IN LUMPS AND POWDER RED AND BLAOK TATTOO OIL, McCallum and Go 10*16 McCALLUM & Co., V Ashburton Branoh; Eaat Street, next r " Bank of New Zealand,) IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND OOAL MERCHANTS, AND MANUFACTURERS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPERHANGERS DECORATORS, Etc. IRONMONGERY DEPt. We have landta* »nd to arrive, Stook of Furnishing and General Ironmongery, consisting of the following lines : — FENDERS, FIREIBONS COAL VABES AMERIOAN STOVES RANGES, HOLLOWARE TILE and other REGISTERS OUTLERY, E.P. WARE CHORNS, TOOLS FENCING AND BARBED WIRE, etc,, otO. TIMBER DEPARTMENT. We have on band exceptionally goo Stocks of KAURI, AMERICAN BHELVING, HOBART PALINGS, SPLIT POSTS and RAILb, and every d scription of BOUGH and DRESSED TIMBER, Whioh we can Bnpply either f rom oar YARD IN TOWN or direct from onr SOUTHLAND MILLS at prices which cannot bo Improved npon elsewhere; COAL DEPARTMENT. Newcastle Coal Westport Coal Brunner Coal AND FIREWOOD. OUR FACTORY Includes the following Maohinery .—- Complete Set Door and Sash, Standard making, Spouting, Ridging, and Turning Machinery, PAINTING, PAPERHANGING GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT. We csn confidently solicit the support of oar Customers and the publio generally In tbis Department. It being m oharge af experienced men, we guarantee the slaw of work. ESTIMATES" GIVEN. We have just reoeived from England 10,000 pieces of the latest and most • fashionable designs In Paperhanginge rom 6d to 10s per piece. PAINtfS, OIL, VARNISHES PAPERHANGINGS i GLASS— PIain, Figured, Enamelled— OUT TO _ ANY SIZE, > And General 6+.00k of Materials used t iv tie Trade. In thanking our Customers and tbe . publio generally for their liberal support m the past, we beg to ' announoe that we , nave re-organlsed onr branoh under new management, and In adding tbe Furnlsh- i .ng and General Ironmongery Department we have every confidence that we shall eoslve the support it will olaim by Hi ariety and prioes; - McCallum & Co. I WELLS



ggplie notices. , : OPE FOR THE DEAF.— Nicholson' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drnmi. The only sure, easy, and unseen devloe used to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by scientific men of Europe and Amerioa. WrltofOr free Illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN.'; DUNEDm Agenoy; jIyTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed onr Agent and will be able to arrange term! With advertisers for oontraot advertise* ments. FOR the Blood istheLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, sourvy, skin and blood diseases, and soores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lis eaoh by ohemists 1 and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Oonnties Drug Co., Linooln, England 1 11 THE ABHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIBEOTOES: j G. H. Gbbenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson 0. J. Harper H. Fbjrdlandbb A. Habbison John Obb D. H. Bbown. | fpHE Directors are prepared to reoeive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at oall five per oent J. H. TWENTYMAN, Seoretary, LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPERANOE TTOTEL " (Opposite tbe Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to inform her friends and the Pablio generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of tbeir Bupport. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of its kind m Dnnedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; bavlng beon thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. —Refreshments oan be obtained m tbe shape of Tea, Ooffee, and Oocoa on arrival : and Guests wishing to go airay by early train oan depend on being called m ample time, if tbey will only make their wishes known I 156 H.&E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNOE t |IO THEIB GUSTOHBRS THAT THBY HAVB REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. -ALSO- That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., suitable for tbe present Season. STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT OAN BB DESIRED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON MH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; ammmma Teaching Stabf. Bovb' School.— Mr J. E. Buohanan, lst B. A. , University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohnroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexes hava the opportunity oi aoqulrlng the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjeots of Study are those usually taught at Seoondaiy Schools ; bul tho ordinary course may be modified tc meet speolal cases, if m the interest ol , the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advls 1 able, The year Is divided into thr terms. All fees are payable In advattt.*. per torn Pupils under 12 yeara of age ... £2 2s , over 12 years of age ... £2 16i i Music (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is I Fee or attending musio (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notioe required before the removal of a pupil. tt For furthor details apply to the Head



The Glasgow Drapery and Clotting Company's I SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK I STILL 7 OONTINUBS. I EOR the next TEN DAYS we have deoided to offer the BALANCE of our STDOK of CLOTHING, DRESS i GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, 4o„ at LESS THAN ENGLISH OOST. Intending Parobaeera are invited to examine the Stook without being preeeed to buy. The Shop ifl m EAST STREET, next Patohikg'b, the ( Sailmaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Mesbes A.ondT. Inglis), '<-■■■ Manager, ■ ■ ' ■ ..... W. GREGG AND COMPANY^ PURE BLENDED TE 48, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IT Jib and Ilb PACKETS, 2ib FAMOY OAHISTERS and Bib and 10lb TINS- ' TRt THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. ©f EAGLE JJ f K «BmoiS CO JJ per lb. JJ, \V QI;I^/JJ \k per Ih.JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIRfCONSTANT,USE.||^JSa To be obtained from JOHN OBR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OE ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN"EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL ERIEND OE THE FARMERS T H I JsNto OND E R F U L REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET j WE INVITE] [INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIB SMALL EOT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MAOHINE EVERigFABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -TRUE r-XOELLBNT pCONOMICAL I TGHT BINDER FEIEDLANDER BEOS. SOUK AGENTS FOR N.Z THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS hold ia Au'«traHa during Augaafc Soptember last the following prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGH-TDRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MASSEY, DEERING, MoOORMIOK, OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MAOHINES. AT OOROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HORNSBY FIRBT PRIZE ROOHEBTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIBSTPRJZE BNOWTOWN No Prij.o Offered Eornsby recommended Farmers are invited to oall and inspect the 10NAECH OF THE HAKVIST l IELD AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S OTORES \ ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA,



" GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING OOMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO B/OYBBB OF A BOTTLB OP BRE&DALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Alex. Ferguson & 00. GlaiKOw. Particular.' from bil Wlni. Merchants Store- kor.pora, Hotelkeepera an'i Spirit Dealers. Whol eaie Agents— Wm. Sooular & 00. Dunedin, N.Z. 10 7 _ "THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to bo publißbod every FRIDAY, price 3d, by tbe Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Kubboll Street, Melbourne, 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'CONNELL'S TENTB. TBNTB. TENTS. FLAGS, TAttPADLINS, NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTBRB OILSKIN CLOTHING. LOIN OLOTBB COAOH AND BUGGY APKONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOBB. BUTTERS, APBONeTaND ELEVATORS For all makes of Maohines. HAMEB, PLOUGH" AND LEADING, OHAINS, SADDLERY, Etc. Save jonr money and pnrohoeo of the Maker P. O'CONNELL Al TENT DEPOT ooro Btroet, Aibbirtoa (Next Royal HoteK



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, G^jp**^ Chriatchoroh Pu^p<^* Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, HEPAIRS Gune, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumpa, eto. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on band. BICYCLES FOR SALE, Engineering m ali Hb Branches. Oppoßito Centkal HO7EL,' Wakanui Road John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AT^D HARNESS | MAKER, HAVING purchased the boß.nesß o Mr A. lekland, and removed into those commodloati premlfles lately ocou- pled by him iv Barnett Street, begs raoet Blncerely to thank hlii oußtomers for past auppor and Bollolts a continuance of the name which he will strive to deserve by keeping the beat stook of Saddlery and Harneßß, aod strjot attention, to business, .', combined with good workmanship and Reasonable chargeß . . A Repairs neatly anii promptly attended to mm



■ W. H. COLLIER (LATK DIMANT AND OOE.) ; "THE CORNER." SPECIAL OFFER f A Job line of LINOLEUMS, 2yda wide ln five fob < Patterns, 3s 6d ; Usual Prioe, 5a 6d. Don't THIB WEEK (.miaa the opportunity. The CHEAPEST HOUSE In ASHBURTON for Übajpbey and Clothing of all kinds. "THE CORNER." * " 1.11 1 1 . 1 m ' 1 i ' -. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADANTAGES J TO'QT^I^Q^V'V^Q about to mako their wlllo, and desiring to Beonre the Jl JjJaOUIN O faithful execution of their last wisheß. < TTi TDI7DQOIVIQ about to marry and make provision by marriage IU JTll_r\.OL/I^o contract or aetfelemont. TOT)^7"^Q^\lV^Q contemplating the eattllne of their estate, or of • X JLJLvOU J.l O aum or Bumu of money by trust deed. TOT_>l__ ,, DC__f^MQ desirous of constituting trnatß for^ oharltable or 1 JjIaDUINO benevolent objeots. TH rnnriOU TDIIOTCCO J -o Id *ng moneys m trust for peraom 111 rUKtIuN lItUoILLO roeident m thb colony.. All Buch Bhonld obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND. BARNES, ANO CO., OHRISTOHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and larine Insurance Company Established 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. TflE PBEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. MRESING &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JA.K_.ESQN, AQEMT, ABHBURTON. RM mm iIMEI FOB C^ fv^l 111 if it $1$ The /V^ors SI f\\ ff ' /A\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A£_T I AQ(*! ff , Jfjfls\ »," Tho blending is entirely alien- WMH B VVVW aW tfffik?Z^\ % ded to by Mr. Nelson liimsulf, VIV? JL aamrnj. *v .-.L^USffIP who iss Taster of urcatoxper.' ff ■ /VfMOftTtTa a cneo > an(l ' ,;l3 nfl< * » special IN THE ff /r^^P-r^Ss-TO m training m tha art." urn mi- m /'ife^KX \ TIMARU HERALD. \Ji__f m*. *T\ ff i '^WH'iin^M \ Wk " This ftcm deserves the sup- * lr i%r_ \_y> \ \mJ 'ff " S __**?tete!!^ \ *A port o?all purchasers of Tea. vr\ \m» %r> Mf •'• 0- f^Eiß|3ao- A \ v- as tho nrlic, ° tn °y of,cr i 3, gf Sq t^T?imFM^k Wi. su l ,cr ' or -° anything wo-- ,_.r~\ ff Ud: I J^wiAj^HO I S\ have seen m this Colony," o*\\x> v ff i& rmJtMi^''^i-- \. press. »Q\Nj r* ff ii? '^^FBwffirsr-V *\ %" Mr. Nelson is a pro- ■ W 1 ff ff.O Ocfti.Vi^V^iLT ta fcssionnl Taster andl THOUGH : ffj^^ p^J^g^^^^X^L PRICES: BY ALL fffif^^ms j|fftetE™^? rm ' m^-^fT^i^wolin^m 2/8 3/- PORE^IHmD TEAS? AUCKLAND, W£ Ll QTOW, IHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN AGENTS 'EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBUBTON BY H. M. CAESON, w HENRY ZANDER



Public ;:-:otwea f GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday* Q1 to £}A i>BH day t0 be m9,Ao by XjJL 3Cnb peraoni of elthrr box, m their own Joculitios, at wotk for ub Norn basic oas. All meet wH.li wondoriul buc- ceae. Any ono ci\n do iho work. Onpftal not required. We will 6tart you. Outfit worth £1 mulled freo. The employment is partioalarly adapted to tho rtgion fn which thk publication olroalateß. Bo>B and girls .:arn nearly a rnnoh aa men. Fall partioalars aod inetruotiona rauiiod froe. ' Now ia tho time — don't delay, bat write to ar_ at onoo. Addrosa Simoon and 00., Portland, Maine, United States, 8 108 VERY littlo medicine of nny other kind reauired if lAMPLOUGHB PJfItBTICMALJNEiB at hand, and taken as occasions aripe. It is the oure and .PREVENT IV IO ot moßt diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It all.iya thirst and cools and vitalises tho blood m a'remarkable manner, speedily removing Conßtipatioa, FeverishneßS, Fevers, Head- ache, Vo;iiiting. and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmastera, ai.dj all residing m up-country staiions should be provided witn it. Ask your merchant to Bond regular supplies with your other stores, aB it is invaluable to all . Bold by al medicine vendors. LOF ■'V-.|TALI'TY7 Oil. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Oough aud General Debility. IT contains two of tho principal in- gredlowta riocesßary for building up tho Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above comploints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo too biguly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Oompound Byrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITES Is roal Brain li'ood, and m cases of Muscular und Nervoua Exhaustion hpa acquirod a world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears Di. Churchill's signature. Price, Ah Prepared only by .Swan, Ohemist, C ana ione, P>w "'-Zealandia'^ Boots ■ytT-AVJ. tho Highest Beputation i<; E_"~l- tlio Colonies. Annonnced at tho Indiau nnd Colonial KxMbition as tho FINEST m tho Whole Exhibition; Fer substantial wear thoy aro the BES7 IN THE WOULD. Buy a pair ef "ZKALANDLW and you will never use any other Brand. Onr Pnfonted •< PARAGON BOOT' und " iNDKBTIIUOTIBLB T0F.8." For Boys and Girlw aro Splendid Linos for Hard Wear. None crs Genuine unleus branded on ,thoHolo And every pair is absolutely Warranted to givoQcod Wear. Sold by the: loading Boot Bealors and Oountry Stores througnout New ZeuUnd and Wholesale by .LIGHTBAP, ALLAN & CO CKRISTCHUPCH "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOEE, EAST STREET, Ashburton. THE Largest, and Boat assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aehburton District. Being direct Importers we are enabled to offer the best productions of thu English and Continental Murkotu at tho lowest possible Prioes. Groat attention pjiven to Qaality and Fit, and our Patrona may ' rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFEOT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladies' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladios' Calf, Kid, Button and Laoo. Ladies' Elustic Skies. Ladlen' Walking and Evening Shoes; Lndieß' Houbo Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Lateßt Stylus. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In Colonial make we always keep a fulP sßsortment of tho Celebrated Zealandia' Brand, Do not bo misled. None nre genuine unless branded ZfMLANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to give «UOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price aro THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department Is carefully looked *f ter. None bat best material ased, and .ho work dono by experienced workmen, Nov springs pat Into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs exeouted promptly. Note tho Address — "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOEE. „';■ EAST .STBBET, ASHBUBTON. \ B. HOMW, ■•/ ' - } Mw^er,



Public jNotice.3 Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISHING TAOKLfc AND FANCY GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST BTREET, HAS ,rn_j6h. pleasuro m announcing that he has to arrive, px "Aorangi, •*• Orand Assortment of Fanoy Goods of, every description, and ns he mbnt mako room for these he has RE-MARKED all the Stock, and every Item Is now' obtain- able at a very considerable Disoonnt. Speolal Arrangements made to Clubs. Large Stock of Fishing Taoklo, including ; everything requisite for the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meerachsnm Pipes and To- , bacconlfits Goods m Variety, The Hair Dressing Department is now In charge of a firot-clnes Tonsorlal Artist. »nd to meet the timuß tho charge for hair outting Is reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Iritfioß Hair worked npon tbe Premises ftt shortest notioe. Wigs on fclro. Note the Address — ' MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS. East Street, Ashbnrton. Pickford & Ondrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Ashburton and County that their now v^'FTJRNITtFRE WAREHOUSE AftD WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, , : snd replete with a Choico Stook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will bo wanting to induco their putrona to support thorn m thoir new premiaoH, which will bo found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note the Address— TANCRED BTREET, OPPOSITE AROADF i ' .. ' . )■■ Sporting. TOTALD MCIM GLUB ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY ist, 1889. President — Mr D. McLean, Vice-Presidents — Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. Judge—Mr M. Stitt. . Stewards— Messrs J. Begg, G. James, 11. Fowler, M. Scott, C. Jephson, and F. Lewis. Staricr — Mr David Thomas. Treasurer— Mr M. Scott. Han- dicappers-r* The. Committee. Clerk ofthe Course-7-Mr 13. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales— Mr R.B.Jeff. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. , PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. "ii "Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys; ' nomination, lbs ;' acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the Stake- Over six flights of hurdles, about . 3ft. 6in. high. One mile and a half 2, Maiden Plate of 15 soys ; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 2^ soys out of the stake. Weight for ago. One mile 3. Tinwald Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, los-. .The second horse ■■ t , to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One r ' mile' and a half ' '4,' Handicap Time Trot, of 20 soys ; hbmi- ■■:.:■'. nation 10s ; acceptance, 10s, The second \_, , horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. • Weight not less than lost. Pull and go. ' About three miles 5? Welter Handicap, of 12 soys; nomi- ■_ /nation,;. 123; no* acceptance. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. •■,' Onemile ' 6, ' FLT-iriG HANDICAP, of 15 soys ; nomina- 'tibri, iosjacfceptance, ss. The second : :X horse to receive 2J soys out of the stake. The winnerof Tinwald Cup to carry 7lbs penalty. Six furlongs '7. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to be sold' by auction, ond the whole of the . •1 • proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, v , Post entry. . Weight Bst up. Six fur- .. "/longs . ;., , .■:.': '8, Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys; entrance, 1 os : Six furlongs 9, Hurry Scurry (if time permits), for all il 'entrance money; 10s. For . ■ horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half-mile . BOLUS AND REGUL ATI ON S. I. The meeting will be held under the rules . of racing. ....... .. -, »,2..N0 ejvtry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and objec- ; tions, ari-ftig out of thcracintj, shall be decided the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, '. vjanefr.deqsio'n.oniallpoinCscopnecied with the ■ -carrying, out. of this ppgrammc, to be final. | ', 3. The races are open to any horse, com- " 'aioniy resident .irithc' district from the ist v ■-Octotx.r', '1888, to the elate of meeting, and owned ny a person who hat(; Resided m the district for the same period. jt . The district. above mentioned is bounded '"'on ihe north by the Selwyn. River, and on the f: ' south by tHc Opihi 'River. • s.tFive pet cent, will be deducted from the ■ < gross' pf aH, moneys payable m accordance wi th -, this programme* for the expenses ofthe course, '".' f. 6. All nomination ana acceptance fees to ' to the fiiiids of the Club, "' 7. Trotting Race. — Horsed must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. '.'.' NOMINATIONS ': ' " Nominations for llurdles, . Tinwald Cup, ' Trot, f 'Flying Handicap dnd Welter Handicap, ji.ficcbmpaniedby fee,' name, age, description ....,-! and performances of hor£\e, : and qolors of, rider, - roust be m; the 'bands of ; the Secretary at "' Scott' 3 Hotel, Tinwald, not liater than 9 p.m. oil SATURDAY, December 15th, 1888 WEIGHTS Weights will be posted about 7.30 p.m. on , the 27th December, and will be published on ..' J the 28th. Post cards with .weights will • be posted to all nominators 6 fhorses ACCEPTANCES Acceptances for Handicaps and nominations Jo. Maiden Plate must be m the hand . of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later . jJ-nnQpm, 29th December 1888 STEPHEN CLARK, , 1 M9 ~ Hon Sec,