The Ashburton Guardian.

PRIOB-ON.H PRNNY

VOL VII.-N0 1977

ASHBUKTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 33. r BBB



500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'CQKpJLL'g TENTS, TENT& TJBNTS. ''■ FLAGS, TAKPADLINS, NETS, HOBSE OLOTHENG, HALTEBB OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS. GABDEN AND DELIVERY iHOfptr BUTTERS, APBONS AND ELEVATOBS For all makes of Machines, HAMES, PLOUGH* AND LEADDTG CHAINS, SaDDLEBY, ETO. gave your montf and purchase of the Maker P. O'CGirSTELL ■Al TENT DEPOT Moora Street, ABh burton (Next Royal Hottf.) GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday PRICE LIST OP ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freshly ground Linseed Meal, 4d per 1b Pore Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2i 6d per pint Qlycotlne 2a per lb Diamond Pyes, 6d pee packet Keedlni: Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each o%a&Uc Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is per tin Trnßses, 4a 6d to 15a each Higglnaon'a Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d eaoh Qalvanlo Batteries lent to Onstomera free of charge. Patent Medlolnes at Storekeeper's Prices, As I am prepared to carry out still farther the Reductions I made when first taking over the Business, I now sabml) the above short List of Prices as an index to the reduced charges I have made Id every Department, especially m Dispens- ing PuvßlolanB 1 Prescriptions. It mnsb, however, be borne m mind that In Drags, and more particularly m Medicines, the Purchaser, mast' depen almosc entirely on the integrity of the Obemlßt. I have a business repntatibn c many years In A&hbutton to maintain, an am not willing to damage It, even to retain a Customer, by supplying a Drug an inferior quality. : " Tbbth Oabefoliy Exxbaotjsd, 2s 6i Children, Is; _ •'}•■ V „ An Assistant residea on the Premise; and Medlolnea urgently needed may & obtained at aoy hoar.. Ashburton Drug Company, Li J. M. OAMURIDGB, Manager, "Zeaiandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* m the Colonies. .-.ooounced at the Indian and Ooloniai Esiiibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they .are the BEST m THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON 800T 1 and « INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB. M For jqoy a and Girls are Splendid Linet. for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e tmlesa branded on the Sole / . -^ ' !> 4y, i And every pair is absolutely "Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by thejleading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througoont NeW Zealind, and Wholesale by . . JUUHTBAND, ALLAN :^T CO. •j CHRHSTCHURQH.



Public Wo ticea. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY; ; TO BWYBB8^)F A B, TILE OF BREaDALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Alex. Ferguson <b Co Glasgow, Particnlard from ull Wine Merchant-, Store. keipera, Hoielkeeptra aa Spirit Driers. Whol sale Age i ts— Wm. Bootjlar it 00. Dnnedin,N.Z. 10,7 BUiLDERB.UNDERT4.KBRB. &0., . Oornar Wakanui Bpad and Caen street-, (Nbxt Obnteai, Hot«l.). : r i ;.'-;•-. Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faetorf Havelock street ' y .EXHIBITION FREE. MY Stock of Groceries, Ironmongery. China and Glass Warp, Colonial Clothing and BooU, is now replete With good assortments m every Department/at lowest possible Prices. ;,-■.■ : r TEAS. My Teas are unsurpassed for Parity, Strenßth, and Flavor. I pay pattrttilar attention to Blending, nalng nothing bat really first class' Teas. No fancy Tini o( Packages to pay for. Strong, well flavored Tea, 2s per lb Extra strong, highly flavored, 2s 6d per lb Extra choice, finest fi&vor, 8s per lb; Coffee ground daily on the Premises. Highest Pdce given for Dairy Produce. , Please call and Inspect my Extemivo Stook. ■■■•■. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. EOBEET ALCOEN.



VISITORS 1 Will find every civility and accommoda. \ tlon, and the aim of the. Proprietress will ■ be to give her gatrons every satisfaction. N. B. —Refreshments can be obtained In the shape of Tea, Ooffee, and Ooooa on arrival : and Quests wishing 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. Craigiiead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THBIR OUBTOMEBS THAT THET HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAFS BUILDINGS, TANGBED STEEET. —ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, (suitable for the present Season. STYLE AND FIT All THAT CAN BE DESHLED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILgRS, TANOBED STREET, AS HBURTON. ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stab*. Boys' School.— Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A. , University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Chrlatohnrch; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexes hava the opportunity of aoqalrlng the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The Bubjeota of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special cases, if Id the interest of the Pupils such a plan la judged advis- able. The year Is divided into, thr terms. All fees are payable m adva^e. per term Pupils under 12 yeara of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16i Music (extra) ... £1 la Fee or attending mußlo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 la A term's notice' required before the k removal of & pupil. Foe fattbev details apply to the Head"



I *v. ic otices TJOPE FOR THE DEAF -Ntohole m' O Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams, The only no re, easy, and uneeen device need to permanently restore bearlug. Keoommeuded by eolentlfio oa^n of En-ope and America. Write/ for free Illustrated description book to J. El. Nicholson, Lincoln'a Inn Oiambere, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN AGENCY. jITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Donedla, hao been appointed oar i Agent bd<3 will be able to arrange terms with advertlaera for contract advertise* menfca. TjWR the Blood is the Life— Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture, warranted to oieanae the blood from all imparities from whatever causes arising For Bcrofula, Bcurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- ' lons. Thousands of testimonials. .Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Fole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ABHBUBTOW Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd.) SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson 0. J. Hakpbb H. Feibdlandeb A. Harbison John Obb D. H. Bbown. rpHE Dlreot;O7B are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTYMAN, Secretary. ' LEVIATHAN RAILWAY npEMPE RANGE TJOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MSB SILK - - Proprietress, Bapo to inform her frlenda and the F'ui'llc genornliy that ehe has purchased the above Hotol, and respectfully solicUs a share of their support. The Hotel 1r the larKeat and moßfc oom- modloua of.ita kind m Danedin, and oan <i£Fer aoconumodation nqt to be. excelled ; having baen thoroughly renovated aiuoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now* be fonnd moat comfortable.



" DRAPERY ! DR A P £RY ! ! Clothing'! Clothing ! ! GREAT SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK. fiTCHE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY L having purchased for Cash the Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18s Id at a Discount of 7s 6d m the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sale In tbe Premises m East Street, Ashburton, lately occupied by Mb Schoeneberg, on and after FRIDAY, the sth October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Hawkers, Hotelkeepore, aud the General Publio will find Mils a opportunity nob likely to occur again of purchasing goods at about Half their Ueaal Yalne, GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any kind allowed. Customers are invited to inspect without being pressed to buy. Country orders accompanied by remittance will reoelve special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited r Intending purchaseis will therefore please call early, IS- NOTE.— *• The efleofc ol the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has I been more disastrous than on any other branoh of business. , .It has i almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prioes. A suit of clothes ooating a few months ago 40s will now require 45s to seoure them. , . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5s per pair." See Dunedin " Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STEEET, ASHBURTON. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messbs A. and T. Ingms, Dnnedln.) 10pZ . , Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTUEERS. THE YICTOE iF^EYEEY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FEIEND OF THE FAEMER& THIS WONDERFUL EEAPER AND BIBBER 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 MAOgINE EVERI FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS' MASSEY SOLID T'ttUß r-XGELLENT pOONDMIOAL I iQfIT ÜBB I ETJBTWORTHY I- NVIBD I- FFIOIBNT T IKED Mple I EsiED Lndubing: LaDLissa Ladder BIN DER FBIEDLANDEE BEOS. ] SOLJS AGENTS FOR SU



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4& NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N $xb and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FA»OY OAISIBTIRS and 6lb and lOlb TINS. TRY TBES3G BLENDs! TRY THESE BLEKDS. ©f EAGLE 1 fiS) J (( C L U B]| >^perlb. JJ \V*xl\>. JJ \\ per lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To be obtained from JOHN OB.R AND CO,, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 %^^ THE HOEFSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during Auguet and September last (he following Prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY LI&HT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHE AF-BINDITO HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY. DEEBING, MoOOBMIOK", OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUUKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROOHEBTER HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE! WIDDERBURN HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Priza offered. Horniby recommended Farmers ore inrited to call and inspect the MONARCH OF THE_ HABIESI HELD. ' ATTsnrn^oTJASEsoN'S stores, ASHBURTON AND RA?AIA.



THE Undersigned have Trust Fonda for Investment npon first clasß free- hold securities at lowest current rates of interest lv sums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIS, 77 Solicitors. Burnett 81. John Banger, SADDLE, COLLA.R, AkD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purobaßed the boslneuß o Mr A. Ibbland, and removed into those commodious premises lately ocou- pied by him In Burnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank his customers for past auppoit, and boIIoUb a continuance of the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7U20 Charles Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maohines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, eto. BICYCLES and TRIOYCLEB repaired and extras kept on band, BICYCLES FOR SALE, Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Cbntbal Hotel, Wakanui Road Trees. Trees. Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank' numerous Frlendß and Customers their past favors, and calls their 5333 attention to his extensive stock of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. -Planting done by contract, anj all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by tbe year. 40,000 Cup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. "24,000 Pinus Insignia. d>- All orders by post, or left with Mb c H. G. Fcoweb, Confectioner, East Street, •hall reoelve my prompt attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSJKRT ) 193 AUentoc, Aubburton,



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Sgg^ Ohriytcharoh Bead "THEMIEROB," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be publinhed ©very FRIDAY, price 3d, by tbo Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Bussell Street, Melbourne. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds 4SHBUKTON GOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. R£< T)EAN begi to Inform hla , J3 # J3 frlenda and the public generally that m consequence of the great looreaae In the price of Coal, he hae scoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- g*t» Goal, oheaper, cleaner, »nd fai aoprirlor to Newoaitte Ooal. Albo Id B to ok — Mount Somers, Malvern, West- pout, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood Po»t »Dd Rails, Stakei, Stralnere, eto-, eko , Oat», Bran, Sharpß, Potatoes, haflf Ohiokwheftt, etc. R. S. BEAN, West; Street. BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! 1 j. moTson, Impermeable and Practioal Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first OLEABIN< SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, fc ONE MONTH only, when he will offer t the public his choice stook of beßt Engliß and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at priceß that wi command a ready Sale for Cash, J.M, has always on hand goods of h own make and made to measure, whic for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNIfiSS, ar ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as 1 U a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly executed. TANOREITsTREET, Nest the OLiJB. Aehburton, 9*X



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE CF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AX>AISTT-A.OES TA TJT7TS CAWO. aboot l 0 make their wlile, and deoiring to aeoure the 1U JT J-jIYkJUIi O faithful execution of their last wiobes. TH about to marry and make provlßion by marriage 1U lIjAOv/INO contract or settlement. nrri TDTTISCAIVrQ contemplating the settling of their oatate, or of a I\J Jr JuXVIDUII O sum or cams of money by trout deed. 'T'A "DT7TSC!ir^IVrQ de>l r °u a of' oomtituting trusts for charitable or 1U X JjX\OUINO benevolent objepta. TO CfIDCIOII TiiIIOTCCO k°Hlng mooeya In traat for persona 111 rUntlUil IJlUglttO reeiient m this .colony. All Bach should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTOHURQH, Or D. M. ROBS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... 18M. CAPITAL O&E MILLION. . THE PBEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COSSPAF? ; NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. -ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING OROFS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, - - AGENT, ASHBURTON;; Bi /T\ $ /A\%N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZEtTE A^?T 9 OQO S £y^k\ '• m " T he blending is entirely a.ten- ' WMM 1 WWVW M m^M^^i % to by Mr. Nc'son himself, JL wrt * ff JflllSp&ia % who is a Taster of great oxperi- 'Mf wk enc ?> a "4 ' las a< i a sjjccial IN THE" S #P^W^^?a .wi training m tlxa art." I ■ . ff /'^«K\ % • XflH>^U HERAXX). I/I A j-. &.. m r^^^ffi I fso \ 'ft, " T>irf 'ViTn deseryes the sup- tr Cyj& t \ f MS .^M- — -^AyfewSff'wMl \ «^ portr? all purchasers of Tea ...„, -%«r | ifTi*" ~~W~ /a nSSS«Io A as tho article they ofter is fa JfCf r^mtENbl^iNV^A ' '.o anvthinf; wo t* O KJ b/^ >^stE^aC^**v ' f ?\ isk have sr.oo.ia this Colony." .O^V^^ W ££ i^pß^m^V % " Mr. Nelson is a pro- imf* £9 ff.O T JJ-M!<d^^SL » 7A WkfessioiuU Taster and «^ #<^ T~l!Sif'§''^? i 'l>T*r~ ca blender." THOUGH Ja y » \ PRIPPQ" PURS^EfHDED TEAS!" AUGKLANQ, WE LI "GT/ON, CHRIST3HURGH, OUNE9IN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EM. OAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



LOW VITALITY. DB. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lima prescribed by the faoulty for the' care of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredloßts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* sidered deficient m the above complaints, via., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHUSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m eases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Each ' bottle bears D», Churchill's signature. Price, 4£r Prepared only by ' Swan, Chemist, Rui OAsnauoin, P>»*b Ex "Rimutaka." j i I THE ' ! NEWEST STYLES I AND LATEST NOVELTIES IN PRINTS. PBMTS. PBISTS. First Shipment NOW ON VIEW NOW ON VIEW Inspection Invited. Mitchell & Turner T4NCRED STREET ■ ABSBURTON,"



Public Notices, ; "\ TEXT little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALJNE is at hand, and taken as occasion! arise: It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of moßt diseases inoident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m ft remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles; Station proprietors, fibckmasters. and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your Merchant to send regular supplies with your oth^ stores, as it Is invaluable to all. Sold I y all medicine vendors, THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Aprioots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward* late of California. •The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, 5 213 THB 'r-PHILADELPHU NOVELTY — MANUFACTURING CO., 1432, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 3a Howard Street, ; New York City. SOUS MANUFACTURERS OF A LINE Of Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HB Novelty Paper Fastener; A fall line 1- 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 tocSt), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, , and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. Thtf Celebrated Madame Louie Haw. Crit«w>2»,'»J;o v -^ . 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- tive catalogue tree on application. Goods can bt ordered at the same prices though any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly incxease, and that the 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.



Pickford & Undriil Take this opportunity of informing the public of Aabbnrton and Connty that their new iPURNITtifiRE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS •are now m full working order, and replete withn Choice Stock of all UEW GOODS Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting , nt all Designs m r General HOUSEHOLD FUENITUBP and Fittings. * On their part will be wanting to induct* their patron* to support them m their <ew premlies, which will be found far more 'convenient and roomy than the Old Bhdpy NOM IBM ABDMSS- TANCEE© STREET, . OPPOSITE AROiDE; - torn Eportlnf*



ASHBDRTON jpHft <PB. SPBING METING. THUBSDAY AND miD±Y $ NOVEMBER 22ND AND ajRD, 1888. PRESIDENT— B- G. Wright. VICE-PlUSSl- dtnt— John Grigg. Judge— Matthew Stitt Stewards— C, ,W; Purnell, W. B. shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp/ J.C. N. Grigg, A* J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— 6. Digby. Clerk c? Course — A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — T. Qaill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. rROGRAMME~OF EVENTS. First Day. t. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf nomination, I soy; acceptance, I soy; The second horse to receive 3 soys out o£ : .the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Tyro miles, a$ County Plate Handicap, 0! 30 soys; 1 nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios. District horses only. One mile and a : quarter. $• Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 5s soys ; 'nomination, -l# soy; acceptance, r soy Th« s»wna horse tp rer~-~?~"? wt>Bt ''> r -- rtberstake. " Onelmile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 sovsj nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses only* Seven furlongs* . c. 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 •face, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* " Catch weights* Three quarters of a milel 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nominal* . .tion, 1 soy j acceptance ios. One mile. 7* Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina* tjen, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses inly. Two miles. Second Day. fi COUNT* HURDLE RACE HANDICAP, of 30 soys) nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, IOS. The second horse to receive 3 soys . cot of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, absat '3ft 6in high. t District horses only. One mile and a half. 0, Racins Clue Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of 4he stake. One mile and a quarter. 3* Handicap District Time Trot, (m saddle) of so soys; nomination, ios; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. ~ Pull-and-fo. Three miles. £, Welter Handicap, of 35 soys % nomina* tion, I soy; acceptance, I soy. The Second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat, r Minimum weight, 9st. Two miles. c. Flying Handicap, of 35 boys ; nomina- tion x sot; acceptance ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance X«s to be made, to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to 'lie sold by auction immediately after the nee, the whole of the proceeds to go to 4he funds of the Club. Minimum weight 1 f stone* Three quarters of a mile. {RULES AND "REGULATIONS. I The meeting will be held under £be rules «f racing, and the Ashburton Racing Club Rales a 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 ippomt. Thtir decision on all pomts con* mected with the carrying out of this programme te be final. rX A district horse shall mean. any horse that has been ; commonly resident m the district . between the rivers Selwynand Opihi, from . Aumst 20th, 18S8, and up to the date of the factLcoming meetinjr, and owned by a person •who has resided m the said district during the .same period* ~4 Five ber cent will be deducted from, the jfrM6 oT all moneys payable m accordance with Iki programme for the expenses of the course. 5, Xv nrnnrnation and acceptance fees to *otothe';fundsofth«Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the gatisfactio*o?a Referee. ,;..■ The Stewards reserve to themselves the tigm^to add a consolation race to the pro* ttamme. NOMINATIONS. . -All, Nominations accompanied by fee, name, (tge t .'(feterip/iott, and performances of horse, aad colors of the ridtt must be m the hands orjkhe Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, iS88» WEIGHTS. ■■■ Weights for the first day's handicaps wl j be declared on or about November 14th. ; "-"Weights for the second day's handicaps wUI be declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of the .first day's racing. 'ACCEPTANCES* Acceptances for the first day's haadicaps TOWtbTitt the hands of the Secretary not later Ifas&9 P«ni. on Monday, November 19th, iao». " Acceptances for the second day's handicaps aj6.o*ttocki>.tlic evening of the first day's G BISSET, > — SccrtUiy