THE ABHBURTOS GrCTARDIAN, SATURDAY DECEMBER 8, IS?S

Printed and Published by the Asbbubion Publishing Company (Limited), at their Steam Printing Offioe, Burnett Street | iehburton : ■' ■ ';> ' ': Saturday, Dec<wob« 8, im\



THE "USD CROSS" PBESERVItf COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, i^i ANNED Tomatoes, eqnal to American \J and at same prioo; also Peaches, Pears, Apricots, of the finobt quality, and m heavy nyrup. AH these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr Geor>;o James Ward, late of California. Tho Jams, Jellies, Pickleß, To as ata Sauce and An.'orted Sauces of this Company are well known' to be hotter than any im— ported, 5 213 KEATING'S POWDER, KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'b POWDER. KEATING'S POWDEtf. KEATING'S POWDER. HILLS BUGB, FLEAS. MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWDER is quite HARMLES3 to A-nu&al Life, butia unrivalled m destroy- «R^ l-? 8» r» Ba Ss» Oockroaches, Beetle*, Moths m Furs, and every other speciea of insect. Sportsmen will find thii invaluable for d Biroyiug fleas m their dogs, aB also Ladies^for their pet doga, THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a BALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article m imitation. The Public are CAUTIOSED that packages c{ the genuine Powder bear tee autouraph of TflOM iS SKATING. hod m Tins only. > TO GET RID OP WORMS TO GET RID OF WORMS TO GET JLUD OF WORMS TO GET RID OF WORMS Use the "absolute" remedy, KEAT* ING'S WORM TABLETS. A purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appear- ance ond taste, furnishing a moet agree- able method of administering the only safe and mild Pre• axaticaf and fe especially adapted for <ji ildren, Bold m Tmd by all Druggists. Proprietor—THOMAS KEATING Londoa ■■:< SUOOESS THE BEST TEST OF WOfiia ,;" HOELOWAY'S PILLS &JNTMEHT. Punfy the Blood, impart tone to the Nervow 2S' BCt m °St Po^^^yetsootSng™ AND BOWELS, Promotfng pigfistjen and Assimilation, and endowing the wHbte.. bodily frame with Strength and vig r. Nervous Headaches* Tremblings, with Lassitude and GenerTl DebUity quickly yield to the poteSt S the« weU-known Pills, and they are Uo, rivalled m their efficacy mall ' •»« FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin bleminhes pimples and boils, better than any othe family medicine known. «ao *  THE OINTMENT H£ S u A, WORLD- WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and ZT ' i^° re °erta!? ly than an 7 other known- salve. Its marvellous penetrating powert render it invaluable m all Fr wcl^ THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, healing Abscesses ant Fistulas, and fo» aUenahng the excruciating tortures of a a-u RI?? UMATISM, GOUT. And Neuralgia^it is unsuspassed. It nevw disease "^^ and CVer? Spedes ots*n The Pills and Ointment are manufacture at No. 8, New Oxford street (late c£, Oxford street, London), and are sold by dl Sv&°4rFd a. tent «»«*«««• Directions for use m almost every lancuaee »" Purchasers should look to the Label on Pot and Boxes. If we address and street are not on they are ipuriom Orisa Perfdmery. 207, Rao St. Honors', Paris. TT E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JU «^— Suvon-OrlKa (Orlu So»p>—From the for- mule of Dr Q. Re veil. The best «oap for rendering the skin white and eoft. Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Orl»a-Velonte, exquisitely pet- fumed for the toilet and tatbß ' Savon-Orlia Oriia Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 - ; •? OrUa-Savon-Incorore, superior qu»l{t]r k rose tea, white heliotrope ana white violet Orisa-Tonica (extract of plants) to oleanift the hair—new mown hay, uiosaroi*, violet, etc. Orlsa-Powder —Flowers of Carolina rice ; for softening and refreshing the skin ; m excellent boxes, with powdei puff " ••■•;■• Oiiia-Velonte—Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the sklii, with the per- fume of new moon hay Orlsa 'Flowert (white and ambered)—Ax exaollent iollet water, tonic to th» ■kin, sweetly and delicately pe* fumed Aqaa-Orisa —New toilet water, refreshing the akin Orlsa-Hay—A toilet water with the per- fume of new moon hay Orlsa-Aoldullne—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladles'toilets Orlsa<Sootoh>Lavender —Sprigs of Sco oh lavender flowers j ft rloh toilet water Eau-de-Oologne-OHlxa—The high-life toU let water Orba-Wates—Concentrated and distilled. Sxtr*ot of superior Eau de Cologne Gonttos-Orisa-Dentifrloe — An exlfir for- preserving tho teeth and gums la good health and preventing decay Orisa-Dontaire, H pasta or powder, fo» whitening th» tenth without afleotimj ■ the enamel Ess Orlsa et Orlia-Lys — Perfdmea fo» aoentlng linen and the kandkerdief without staining Orlsa-OU—Vwlously perfumed; for ren aeclng the hale #^ft and brilliant, and preventing c;» falling off Orlsa-Laote (Oriaa MUk)—An emulslTft lotion refreshing tonlo to the skin, removing sad apotj And preventing wrinkles on the faoe Orome Orlxn (of Ninon de Loaolos) —For prodnolng a beautiful white complex- ion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth OtrUallue-Oolorante 'the best hair dye) — For Instantaneously dyolng the halt any nnade, and with no danger to health. In boxes, eaoh with brush oomb, prospeotußj and bottle j «r la boxoa, the bottle only without acce* sories Eai Orlw-Incolore Ylolette of the, a moat exquisite perfume. nosegay of violets Kss Orlsa Suave whlta hellotropeß quet «f the flowei. f



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J. F. STRATZ, ■WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN, 261 HIGH STREET, CHUISTCHURCH. SPEOTAOLES A SPECI 11 ITY. WE HAVE just leceived direct from the Manufacturers m Lepszig, Germany, a very Large .Aesorlment of Spectacles, Eye G.'asaeß, and other Optical Goodß. and have now the largest aud best Aeao-.tmeut of Spe' taclea m the col:ny io chorse from. Spectacles to sui all sights, Is r air. SFectacle3 m nicely anished F'amea, Is 66. Our SpectacUs at 2s 6d pai-. The whole of the Frames nre warranted of best Bteel, hardened end tempered Superior qualiry best polished Lenses, 3s 6d pair Best Crystal Fpectacles, m finely finished bardened Steel Frames, 4b 6d . air; Tho Crystal Spectacles we can safely recom- mend as the best substitute for Pebbles. Our guaranted Pebble Spectacles, every one stamped, 7s 6d pair. Advantages of PEBBLE LENSES. The surface of Glass Lenses soon becomes dull ;md cloudy, owing to the action of the perspiration of the hsnds and faca upon 'he Ohemical ingredient* of the glasv. Pebble Lenses being made from a_. natural crystal (found iD Br; zil) are not m tie lest degree subject to thin deterloraiKn, retainitg tieii b: iliant polish under constant use for as rranj years as glues lenses do months. Tbis is^O< great imp itance. The surface of ghss lenses, also, booh becomes covered with ' ne scratches), which destroy t eir clearness I'ebble lenses being extremely hard are not affected m this manner. Pebble i ensea are remarkably cool to the Eyes. Pebb'e Lenß63 are net bo. liable to breakage as those of glass, The " Pantoscoptic," newest Fhape Pebble. The •* Panaodunoptic," tinted spectacle, acknowledged the best spectacle for the eyea. Ooncave Spectacles m large variety. Folders. Convex or Concave from 2s 6d pair. Eye Protectors! all colours. Is 6d pair. We have a very large assortment of coloured Glasses, sucb cs the '• Globular," •• Double Sides," Folders, c c, etci Goggles, all wireorwie and glas, 61 i»ir. Spectacle Ca^cs iv large variety. Gold and Silver Frames made to order. Your s ght tested free of charge CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Before purcha ing elsewhere inspect our Stock of Watches, ulock*, and Jewellery, and provo for yourselves thai, wa have the lare;est titock m. the colony to choose from, and on which we have mado special reductions on our already well-known low prices. Please ncte the addres — J. F. Stratz, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEB, 261 HIGH STKEET, CHRISTCHURCH. THE WONDERFUL CANADIAN MEDICINES. SPECIAL WARNING, As the above Medicines have been imitated and sold m Dunedin, I will In future put a green label bearing my Bignaturev 1 on each bottle, and none will be genuine without. £10 Beward will be giv. n to anyone who can give such information as will lead to the conviction of any person or persons copying the same label and signature, THE CANADIAN REMEDIES Are the very best Medicines brought to New Zealand, end which have bee a proved to cure when all other remsdiea have failed. Tbe following are a few of many hundred Testimonials received j— • PARALYSIS, Db Duflot, Dear Sir, — My son, George Newton, now twelve years of age, has suffered from paralysis from Jhis childhood, and never walked m his life without two crn+chos till you trsated him with your vondetful Canadian Medicine?. He is now completely cured. George Newton, No. 2 Worcester street, ObrißtCQnrcht HIP JOINT DISEASE. Dr Duflot, Dear Sir,— Charles Frisk, my boy, whom you treated for hip joint disease, I am now pleated to say is internally well, He snfEered for two yearß, &n<f during that time he never walked without crutches. Mrs Frisk, WooMon Stfitior, Chiistchurch. RHEUMATISM. Dr Duflot. Dear Sir, — I have Buffered from Rheumatism for the last eighteen years, and during the last three years T have been confined to a chair, being quito unable to help myself m any way. I used yoni Canadian Medicines, md am noy quite free from the awful pains, and feel quite strong and well, and walk ns well as I ever did m my life. Mia Stttton, Gladstone Street, Ohristchurch. THE PRICE OF THE CANADIAN MEDI- CINE, 7s 6d, sent carefully packed to any address m New Zealand, J. F. Stratz, 261 HIGH STBEET, CHRISTCHURCH SOLE AGENT, To whom all Poet Office Orders are to be mado payable. . SUB- AGENCY ~ Mr D, McFarlane, STOREKEEPER. ASH B URTON.



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GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker. H. J. WOOD & Go STATIONERS' HALL, If riedlander'a Uuildinga Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Sdoctlon of tha latest j£\. cheap Ediiiors Noff Books for Sohool Prizes and Presentation m ftreat vnrlbty. a. apecU discount to Soliool and Library Com mltteeß CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMBiST Ngw retdy for Inspection, Including Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Cards o New Zealand Scenery, suitable for sending to Friends m othur parts of the werld. Large stock of Stationery end Aooount Books of every deacriptlon. Writing Cases and Deska, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purses, Card Cases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every deacriptlon of Fancy Stationery, LETTS DIARIES OR j.389. Oomaaerolal, Rough, and Pocket Series 11. J. WOOD & CO, STATIONERS' HALL, ASHBURTON. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AOCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT Am> VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp — Boreon, Cattle, Plga, Produce »nd Merchandise. Farming Implements and Yehloles of all kinda constantly m Yards on view FOR SALB. Clearing Kales held m town or Oonntry aa required, and moat liberal terms arranged with both Bayers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the Bnelnees of Absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Merohan« disc on easy terms. Advances made fnatantly on Goods delivered at the Store for Sale. TO LET— Commodious Residence on East Belt, lately occopled by 0. Hawson, Etq Contalne 6 rooms;; large handsome dining room, 18 x 12. Wind mill pump, beautiful garden, 2 acres, and every convenience. Rout very moderate TO LET— Hbops m Coleman's Build- ings. Reduced rents. Good brick buildings handsome shops. .Agent for the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. ALFRED HARRISON. Eden George. EDEN GEOKGf S GREAT DISCOVERY. EDEN GEORGE begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur'on and sur- ronnding districts that he has just discovered a MOST IMPORTANT < PROCESS by which Photographs can be produced at ONE-FOURTH THE USUAL COST, And that be has consequently reduced his prices as under : — Carte de Visites, 5s per doz., old price, 25a per doz. ; CabinotP, 10s per doz, old price, 50a per dos ; Boudoirs, los per doz, old price. 90a per doz ; other sizes proportionately reduced. Persons wbo were Photographed during the Aehburton visit can obtain extra copies at the above prices adding exchange and postage. Although the nbove prices are bo extremely email the fineßt work is guaran- teed, aa the Photos taken by the new process are vastly snperior to those taken by the old one, and they are also permanent. At the above prices all Photos must be prepaid for, ac no ledger will be kept and on no account will this rule bo broken. When visiting Christohurch don't forget to visit Eden George's Vfißtibule where over 1500 excellent Photographs are to be seen without charge. ■:- Eden George, THE POPULAR PHOTOGBAPHEft



ONE bos QburVa 841 pllle ia nar- rantoa to euro all discharges f/om the arinary organa In oltbor box (aoqrjlred of constitutional), gravel and pains m the back. Guaranteed freo from mercury. Sold Id boxen 4a fid 3aoh, by all chemists and patent medlolne vendors. Sole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun- ties Drug 00., Lincoln, KngUniL For gale by the wholesale Houses. fi'OWLWS PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOP, FSMALKD quickly correct all lrrogal»rltleo, end. relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- r&lent with the sex. Boxes Is IJd and 2.-. 9d, of all Ohomisto and Patent Medlolne Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drnj? 00., Lincoln, England. Wholeca'c _.f nil the Wholeaale Hou3oa. Beware of Imitations, r/- EATING'S POWDSR doatroya both I\_ fleas motha, beetles, tnti all o*:her insects, whilst quite harmloas to domestic ftnlmalß, In exterminating booties the success 01 thin powdei io extraordinary, all 1b perfectly clean tn application. Sea , the artiole you purebwse-ia KEATIN'J'S. All Imitations are noxious end Ineffectual, Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by all Chemists. BLANOARD'B IODINE OF IRON PILLS ft PPKOVED by the Academy of Medicine ir&- of Pwie, ore specially re< ommeDded by tho Medical Celebrities of tha World fcr Scrofula (Tnmora, King's Evil, etc), tha eirly atagea of Conaumption, Conetitntionul Weak* neßi, Poorneßß of Blood, and for stimulating nnd regulating its periodic course. Nonet gennino unleas signed "Blausard, 40, rneßoia- parte, Pario," Sold by Druggist* <md Cfceimat taroußnoGt ho Colonist MOUNT SOMURS & METHVICN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On nnd after Janaarj 1 «fc, 1885, the .mderaigi.ed will ran a Ooaoh each Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at ' aoon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somerg, fo» Springbuin and Alford Forest, there jonneotlng with Duff b Ooaohfrom Methven •■a turning same evening. Ftrei —Spring- burn, 2s, return, 3n ; Alford Forest, v return, 60, t 87 T. HES. TIINWALD AND MOUtfT SOMERB 1 RAILWAY. VIOUNT SOME* S AND OAVKNDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The abovt Ooach leaves Rood's hotel >r Cavendish. Railway Station every day, meeting each train. P.ia3ei.gera by morning train may pro- •eod by coaoh io Alford l'oresr, thence to tlethv&n m time for the last train for hrlsfcohurch, or may r*t,"arn m tlmo for ho last train for Asbburton. Parcola ant" Orders will receive every attention. ?n*ge and Buggies on hire. Itt JOHN HOOP /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER £JIXTY years of great succors pvoclaim KJ auppiiorioy iv the treatment of Violent Colda, Irritation, of the Cheßt, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, t'c3lds, Bnmons, Soi oorn3, etc. This uiedi :inc, tho property o which has been established moro than half a century by thoußanjß of cures, is of an invalu- able nso m many inflammatory dißeaßos against which there are no'u many efli actons remedies, and is therefore jußtly considered by :. great number o most eminent physicians as tho mo3t active and leaßt irritating agent m tho bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fn-yard and Blayn'a si^naturo hai to be xiw^-irc! on overy ro of paper and on eho-eorj- Wholesale 30, Kue Saint-Merri, Paris franco) and sold by all Ohemints m the oionies: FOR 00UG3S, OOLDS, Bronohitla, Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &o KAY'S Compound Esooace of Linseed, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Oblorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demuloent expec- torant, for Coughs, colds and cheat oomplaiuta. T7"AY'S Compound, for Coughs and Oolda JLV Is equally serviceable for Horses »nd Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pillo, a Bpecifio m Neuralgia, Faoe-ache, etc, Oontaina Quinine, Iron, etc AOAGULINE. — Cement for Broken V artlclae. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers — KAY BROTHERS, Llm., Stookport, England. GRATEFUL— COMFORTING . EPPS'S 0000 A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the nature laws which govorn the operations of diction and nutrition, and by a oarefu app^'^tion of the fine proper ties of we] eelootod docoa, M. 1 . Eppts has provided our breakfwit tables with & delloatelj flavoured beverage whlon may nave us many heavy dootor's bills. It Is by th< ad'olouo use of saoh ariiolot of diet th&i a constitution may be gradually bsiifc a\ " antU strong enough to reelst evory tez- dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies floating, u/o*md no ready c attack wherever there t weak point. *Ye may eaoapc many • fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pun food and a properly nourished frame.— An artiole m the Civil Service Gazette, Made "limply with boiling water or milk Sold m lib packets by Grocers, labeller thuo : — JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC OBSMIBTS. I'OKDO^f ENGLANI STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS, The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been afgely tested m all part world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten live Bale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resewble the ori gina as to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therein*. " Csels it due to nublic to give 1 special v &acion against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the four following J characteristics, without wh.ch none genuine; — lit. — In every oase the worda JOHI* 1 STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTIi < SURREY, are engraved on the GovernmeE 1 Stamp affixed to each packet. and. — Each Single Powder nas directions the dost* and the words, lohn Stesdm Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed Iheredn 3rd, The name, Steedman, is always spel with two EE's. 4th.— The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold to Packets by ail Chemists and Mcdl 2nc * trfidors a t Is, I jjd and as 9d each. \



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ASHBURTON TMiii'sjMM am ANNUAL MEETINGK ! To te held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on THURSDAY, DEO. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY PRESIDENT^-Mr W. C Walker, M.Ii.R, Vice- Presidents— Mr Julian Jackson and Major W. J. Steward, M.11.R Judge — Major Steward, M H.RJ Treasurer — Mr R. M. Cuthberts- n Stewards— Messrs F. Gates, M. Friedlander L. Markey, G« C. Primmer and Peter Williams Handicapper — Mr Geo. Cutts Starter— MrD. O'Bren Clerk of the Course— Mr G. F. Scott Clerk of the Scales— Mr A. J. Kelly PROGRAMME. First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. I—Hurdle1 — Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, ios 2— Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For horses 3 years oldand upwards, that have neverwon a race, value 10 soys or overi Weight for age. One mile. Nom'nation, 1 soy 3— Ashburton Plate Handicap, of 40 \ soys; Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 2Os; acceptance. 15s 4— Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. No weight under 10 stone. Three miles. Nomina- tion, ios ; acceptance, ios 5 — Ladies' Bracelet Welter Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake (bracelets or cash). Gentlemen rider-;. One mile. Ncmination, ics ; acceptance, lOs. (Winner of Ashburton Plate to carry 7lbs penalty) 6— Flying Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s j acceptance, ios. (Winner of Ashburton Plate or Ladies Bracelet to carry 7lbs penalty. Winner of both races to carry 14IDS penalty 1 — Hack Race, of 10 soys ; winner to be yold for 10 soys, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. No weight under 8 stone. Four furlongs. Entry ios B— Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys Seven furlongs. Nomination ios ; rjo acceptance. (Nominations to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run RULES AND REGULATIONS The Meeting will be held under the Canter- bury Jcckey Club rules of racing In the Trotting Race all horses to trot fairly to the satisfactipn of the Judges. Pu)l-and^gQ A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly re-ident m the d : strict between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from October I, .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 A gentleman rider shall be one who has never ridden or ..rained horses for hire, or been employed m a training stable Five per cent w.ll be dedue'ed from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course All nominations and acceptances tp pq to the funds of the Club Nq entry will be received except on rhe conditions that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on a'l points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme to be final Nominations with fees for all Handicap?, including the Trot, stating the name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Henry's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton i^ot later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 18S8; Weights will te dec'ared on orabout Saturday, Pepember 15. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Trot, and entries for Maiden Plate arid Hack Race, with fees, must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 22 1888. JAS. PURCHASE, II x ii 2 Secretary. TIHWALD MCING CLUB ANfIUAIT MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY IST, 1889. President — MrD. McLean, Vice-Presidents — Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. Judge — Mr M. Stitt. Stewards — Messrs J. Ppggi G> James, H. Fowler, M. Sco^t, C. jephson, and F, Lewis. Starler— Mr David Thomas. Treasurer— Mr M. Scott, Han* dicappers— The, Committee. Clerk of the Course — Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales— Mr R! B.Jeft, First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. PROGRAMME OP EVENTS. 1. Handicap Hurdlb Race, of 20 soys; nomination, ios ; acceptance, ios. 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 age. One mile 3, Tinwald Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, iosl The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half 4, Handicap Time Trot, of 20 soys ; nomi- nation ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight not less than lost. Pull and go. About three milgs 5< Welter Handicap, of 12 sovsj nomi» nation, 1 2s ; no acceptance. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mile 6. Fl\ing Handicap, of 15 soys nomina- tion, ios j acceptance, ss. The second horse to receive 2 J soys out of the stake.' The winner of Tinwald Cup to carry 7lbs penalty. Six furlongs 7. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to be ( sold by auction, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Post entry. Weight Bst up, Six fur- longs 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys; entrance, ios: Six furlongs 9. Hurry Scurry (if time permits), for all entrance money ; . entrance, ios. For horses that have neverwon public money. ; Catch weights. Half-mile RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and objec- tions, arising put of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connee'ed with the I carrying out of this programme, to be final. 3. The races are open to any horse, com- monly resident m the district from the Ist I October, 1888, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the j district for the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River, and on the south by the Opihi River. 5. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course, ( 0. All nomination and acceptance fees to to the funds of the Club, ( 7. Trotting Race. — Horses must trot to the 1 satisfaction of a Referee. ■ NOMINATIONS J Nominations for Hurdles, Tinwald Cup, ' Trot, Flying Handicap and Welter Handicap, | I accompanied by fee, name, age, description 1 and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary at I Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than o p.m. < Of) SATURDAY, December 15th, 1888 I WEIGHTS i Weights will be posted about 7.30 p.m. on ' the 27th December, and will be published on < the 28tb. Post cards with weights will be posted to all nominators o fhorses I ACCEPTANCES Acceptances for Handicaps and nominations i fo. Maiden Plate must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later « fh"n p p,m, 29th December 1888 STEPHEN CLARK, ! Ik* . Him So?, y



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TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN THE RAKAI4, METHVEN & ASETBURTON DISTRICTS. THE THOROUGHBRED ST .1 LION, Liverpool, years old, by King of dobs, dam Iddlia enns, £3 3s Season ;' groomago feo, 5a LIVERPOOL will bo at FcoU'b St Jbloa, Aehburton, on WEDNEbPAY Nights. For further particulars app'j to WILLIAM KERB, 10*20 Proprietor. South Kak&ia. fpO STAND TBIS SE^SOtf AT 1 METHVEN, and will tjavel the Aahbarton, Ohertsey, and Rakaln Dlatrlots THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Hunnington For Pedlgroo aeo Oarda. Trkms : For Season, £2 10a ; payable by prcmiaeory note,' dne the let Jjnuary, 1889. Guaranto3, £3 10a, payable Ist July, 1889 ; Groonoßge, sa, Ettlctly payable at lime of f.rat service. For two or more maros the properiy of one owner, allowance will be mßde. Any mare sold or Pichanging hands to be paid for. Paddocklng, 2s per week. Every care bat no responsibility, Forfarrherpartlcnlarß apply atMethven Livery Stables, or to the Proprietor. G. H. ALLISON, 9*169 Methven. TO TRAVEL THE LONGBBAOH AND ASEBURTON DISTRICTS. The Clydesdale Entire, Young Major. YOUKG MAJOR is by Mnjor, who wae imported to Tasmania from England by It, Q Ke-mode, Fsq. He took first prize at tho Royal Society's i^how m England, end also many Brst prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr Jamea Stark, his dam beipg Smiler, imported from Tasmania, where she was a first prize-taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Tebms : Season, £2 ; guarantee, £3 10s; groomage fee ss, payable at firßt service. OtfARLEq DAWSON, 9*141 Waterton. TO TRAVEL TBTS SEASON IN THE MAYFIELD, MOUNT SOMER", AND ALFOItD FOPEbT DISTRICTS. The puro-bred Olydeßdale Entire, Auchmore, 3 years o'd, brod by Alex. Campbell, Taieri. Bib sire is that celebrated Stallion, Lord Palißbury, imported from Scotland, for 1500 guineas. His dam Jess, bred \y the late John Nimmo, Taieri, from an '^ported mare. Auchmore took second jrize as a g-yejir-old m 1886 at Dnnedin <iiow. Tebms : Season, £3 payable Ist January, 1889; guarantee, £4 4a ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable firßt service. Three or four maros bb per arrangement. GIDEON SCOTT, 10*24 Proprietor. TO STAND TflE SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeck 11. By Perkin Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (imp), the dam cf Antelope and Sultan, For full Pedigree ccc Cards. PERKIN WABBECK 11. baa eplendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other stock. An examination of bis Fedigreo win chow that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m tho Southern Hemisphere, The aons of New- minster have, as a family, been more successful at the f-'tud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandeire of Perkin Warbeck 11. has produced the most winners of them all. For further particulars apply, EDWARD GATES, 9*157 Grove Farm, Tinwald. TO STAND TBIS SFASON, at Netherby Farm, ABbbnrtop, nnd tr»vel the DlntrlcS the Thoroughbred Stallion Johnny Faulkner. Pedigree ; By St. Albans, out of Im- pudence, by Peter Wilklne, .out of Pro- ience, by Jersey, out of Black Sail, by Vanderer, oot of Balry (imp), Terms : £10 10a for thoroughbred mares ; £5 5a for half-bred mares Groomage fee, sa, Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Kouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O'Sbane, Will stand at NeHierpy Farm, and tr»Ye! the districts of Ashburton, Me'hveu, Wakanal. Chortflep Rakkio, aod Winelow. Terms, £3 10b; guarantee, £5 sb. Season, lat January, 1889. Guarantee, Ist July, 1889. ?ood English g;aas paddooks at 2a Every care but no reapooslblli ~*>. MAJRKKY * roprtoto*



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_a J --_: — ~~ Tl STAND THIS SEASON at Owner s Livery Ftahlet» and travel the District, — THE PUREBRED ENTIRE PONY, Aladdin. By Prince Charming, imported from England, out of Polly, imported from Wanganai by Mr J. Pago. ALLADDIN took first prizo m 1887 a Christchorch Fhow for best poay, and private prizo for beat pony by Princo Charming ; ateo first prizo at Rangior* m 1887, tho only three times ho was sh_own ; He is 4 years old, a rich roan, stands 13 bands high, and bred by that well-known breeder, C. Dampier-Crossley, Esq , Rangiora. For terirs and particulars, ijpp'y G. F. SOOT A, Proprietor, 19J131 Livery Stsb'cs Ashbnrton. TO STAND TBIS SEASON. mHE THOROUGHBRED &TALLION Wizard, By King of Clubß, dam Ohurm, both Imported. WIZARD is half brothor to Spade Gulrea and Stonyhuret, and full brother to Charmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He lo a beautiful whole-colored oheatnot, and Bhows grand power and qu*lltv. For full particulars apply to Groo oharge, Somerset Stablea. m In Or C. KEARNS, Proprietor, 10 71 Aahbnrton. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTCT DISTRICTS. TflE CLYDESDALE ENl£>. Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach. Diplomacy's Bire is Lord Beacona- fieid, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. Terms : £3 season, guarantee, £4 10s ; groomage fee, 5s ; payable firet Bervice. To bona Me owners of 5 mares, a liberal allowance given ; if 6 mares 1 allowed free. Mares changing hands to be pa : d for as season mores. For further particulars applj Groom m charge, or DENNIS MoKBNDRY, 10«2l Proprietor, Oairabrae. . >. TO TRAVEL THE WHEATSTONP, WATERTON, WILLOWBY, WAKA- NUI, ASHTON, AND TINWALD DISTRICTS. The pure-bred Entire Colt, Vanquisher, 4 years old. Sire, Young Vanquisher (imp), dam, Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes Bee cards. Tebms : Season, £3 ; payable let Jan. , 1889. Guaiantee, £5 ; payable Ist Sept, 1889. Gro-unage fee, sa, JOHN SMALL, 10*19 Proprietor, Wbeatstone. TO TRAVEL THE WAKANUI, OHERTSEY and SORROUNDING DIS- TRICTS. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Conqueror. He Is by Lord Salisbury (imp.) dam Scotch Annie (imp ) For full pedigree and prize list sco ' cards, Terms : Season, £3 ; guarantee, £4 4b, single mares ; or two mares or more. £4 each ; groomage, ss. For other terms apply to groom m charge, or THOMAS LANGLEY, 10*62 Proprietor, Pro more. THE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdallah, WILL Stand thlß Season at Owner's Stable, end travel the Ashburton County. Tefms : Season, £3 IO3 ; guarantee, £5 5s ; groomage fee, sa. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT Johnny's Fancy, Brod by Mb James Gow, of Taieri, by Loid Salisbury dam faily 2nd, will Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, Lyndhurat, and travel the Methven and Alford Forest District, Tebms : Seaßon £3 ; guarantee, £4 4a ; groomage fee, ss. For further particulars apply to groom oharge, or MAX. FRIEDLANDER, Proprietor. TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT OWNER'S FARM, WINOHMORE ROAD. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete Bred by Mr Sibbald, of Burkes Pass. ATHLETE m a beautiful browc, and Btands 15 hands 3 Incbee high. He is by Detraotor, dam Promised Land. De- tractor la by the celebrated Traducar, Promised Land by The Peep. For ex- tended pedigree ccc N Z Siud Book. Also the well bred Entire Pony Black Prince by Mr Morrow's well-known PoDy. Qood paddooka for mares if required. For Particulars and terms apply OOTAVIUS DIG BY, Proprietor, 30 -T Wl^shcsre Road, G. W. T AYLOB & 0°- General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free- hold Property, H oußehold Fnrniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists af Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, A-baonteea represented, Insurances effected, charges moderate, ettlementß prompt, Land pales con- 4oot«d. r 7 109



jDER I I BEG intimate that I have now on hand uiy season's supply of BEST BINDING TWINES (MANILA and HEMP), which are open for inspection now, and I have great pleasure m stating that the quality of it exceeds last year*?, notwithstanding that it then aye - GRATIFYING SATISFACTION to all who used it. Among the many I point out the following SPECIAL ADVANTAGES :— j It is manufactured m the Colonies, 2. It is double-reel, and passes through the tension WITH the twist of the yarn, not AGAINST it as m other twines. (We were the first to introduce this great improvement last year.) 3. It is wound perfectly even and firm, and runs 750 feet to the pound, and stands a strain of over iaolbs. The Hemp Twine is 4-ply, and runs 980 ft to the pound, and is also manufactured m the Colonies. As Hemp has and is still advancing, farmers will benefit by booking their orders now to save the extra rise. I am now booking orders for all the leading makers of BEAPEBS AND BINDEKS including McCORMICK, MASSEY, DEER. ING, etc., etc., and beg to inform my clients, that besides exiras for the Massey's Machine, I shall keep a larger stock of GENUINE McCORMICK EXTRAS this Harvest Season than any previous year, and will be glad to supply them to farmers at any HOUR, NIGHT OR DAY. A few second hand McCORMICK TWINE BINDERS on hand, guaranteed m good order. I have just landed ex " lonic," 20 tons best soft Steel BINDING WIRE of the White- cross Brand (the favorite of the Farmers), and it will be of great ad van' age to Farmers to give their orders EARLY, as the QUALITY cannot be equalled. I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK AND TO LAND, 50 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Linseed Oil 100 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza, Olive and Sperm) 5 Casks Lubricating Oil 10 Cases Lard Oil 25 Dnrms Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hornsby's and Ranscme's Plough Shares Hay Rakes and Hay Forks Garden Tools of every description China and Glassware Electro-plated ware for Christmas presents General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, r.nd Ceylon Teas Wines, Spirits, Ales, and Stout, etc., etc., etc. » ' mm Being a direct Importer of all the above* named Articles, I am m a position to under- sell any local Merchant, and can put Farmers, 2nd Stationholders on as good a footing as any Wholesale House. HENRY ZANDER, General Merchant and, Importer, AGENT FOR Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company National Mutual Life" Association£|o Australasia.