The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII. -No 1969

ASHBURTON?! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13. 1988. i

PIUCE-uNE PENNY



Public Notices. REMOVAL. MR^O miMMO begs to announce KTj. X to her Patrons and tho Publio generimy, tbat the has rercoved to those more commodious premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardinghonse, Cameron btieor, and trusts to merit a fatt share of : public patronage by keeping m good Tablo and a comfortable Honse. AH cooking cone In his nsnal good style by Me S. Timmo. 7*lll A.SH BURTON OOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. EQ r>EAN begs to Inform Ml • 0# O friends and the pnblio gner »iij that- in cons quence of the great < c.tfnao In the pi:o>. of Uoal.te bae secured a consignment of tbe celebrated Eattan- ga a Ooal, cbeaptr, v\e<ner, and far enperior to Kewoastle - Coal. Also- in Stook— v ount Werners. Malvern, West- port, end Newcastle Coal. " Firewood, P^-st aod Rails, Stakrs, Strainers, e'o., •tc, Oate, Bri.n, Sharps, Potato**., -haff Chiokwheat, e»c. R. S. BEAN, West Street. Kg^E Undesigned have Trust. Funds 1 for Jnveßsuient upon first cubs free- hold securities at lowest current rales, of interest m sumß varying from £50* to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIS, ¥? Solicitors, Burnett SI. BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS 1 1 JMGISON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for < )NE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his ohoice stook of best English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cashi J.M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, whiob, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNESS, and • ELEGANCE, cannot be ' surpassed, ar he is a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly exeouted. TANORED^TRiBiET, Next the CLUB,' Ashburton. ** 9*lo PRIOE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freßhly ground Linseed Meal, 4d psr lb Pura NowfoondUnd God Liver Oil, 2n 6i per pint ' Glycerine, 2a per lb Diamond Dy es, Gd per packet -Ceding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each Caustic Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is per tin TtUEses, 4) 6d to 15a each Hfgglneon'a Rubber Enemas, 4s 6d eaoh Gaivanio Batteries lent to Customers free of oharge. Patent Medlclnos at Storekeeper's Prices. Aa I am prepared to oarry out still farther the Reductions I made when first taking over tho Business, I now snbml) tbe above short List of Prioes as an index to tbe reduoed oharges I have made lo every Department, especially m Dispense ing Phyßioians' Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne In mind that m Drugs, and more particularly la I Medicines, the Porobaser must depen almost entirely on the Integrity of the Ohemist. I have a business reputation c many yearß m Ashbnrton to maintain, an d am not willing to damage It, even to retain a Oastomer, by supplying a Drng an inferior quality. Teeth. Carefolly Extjsaotkd, 2s 6d. Children, Is. An Assistant resides on the Premise and Medicines urgently needed may h obtained at any hour, Ashburton Drag Company, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, H,J. WOOD & Co, STATIONERS' HALL, -friedlander's Buildings Ashbnrton. BOOKS, Commercial and Oan Stationery, Aooonnt Books, dv* BOOKS BY EVERY 3£ „#__r^ MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeon, _*> Concertinas, Violins, Banjos, &c, &o. New Songs and Munio of every description. A large quantity of Musio (Sheet an Books) Blightly soiled, to be sold at Great Saorlfioe. FANCY GOODS Writing Oases and Desks, Sorap, Photft and Fern A Ibumß, Work Boxes, Parse Card Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Fram and every description of Fanoy Stationer Writing, Printing, and Wrapplug Pape m any quantity. Any Book out of stook procured roi our Ohristohurch Establishment, the to of which is one of the Largest and Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agenoy. A speolal Discount allowed to LSbr and Sohool Oommltteesl - ■ ■ "T? iU. J. WOOD &CG ► STATIONERS' HALL, \- - ■ J ABHSBURI.ON,



Public iM>6ices HOPE FOR TH B DEAF. —Nicholson' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The . niy sure, easy, and uneeer devloe need to permanently restore hearing Reormtneuded by totet-ttfc men of Enropn f«nd Amerioa. Write fur free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William btreet, Hal bourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.',' DUNEDIN AGENCY. A/TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed car Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contraot advertiee- ments, FOR the Blood is the I i'e— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritiee from whatever causes arising For Bcrofula, scurvy, B..in and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thoueaoda of testimonials. Sold J m bottles 4s 6d and lis eaoh ty chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Countieß Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 H THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jameson C. J. Hamper H. Fbikdlandek A. Habbison John Obb D, H. Bbown. fTHHE 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 filx per cent If deposited at oall five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mE MPERANOE TJOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - PfiOPMETRESS. Bega to inform her frlenda and the Publio gcni>rnlls that she bao puroh*eod the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share of tbeir support. . ' The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of Its kind iv Dunedin, and can < offer accommodation not to be exoolled ; , having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; • and will now be found moßt comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress wIU bo to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m tbe shape of Tea, Ooffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go a pray by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make J tbeir wlehes knowm ' 4 156 H.&E. Oraigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR OUSTOMEBS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. —A L S O— That they have now ln Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STVLB AND TIT ALL THAT CAM BE DESIRED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, AS HBURTON. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. S <a\ — ■ ESTABLISHED 1881. i Teaching Staitf, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, lat B. A., University College, London. | Girls' School. — Miss Saunders, Canter- bury College, Ohristohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both texes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjeots of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meot speolal oases, if lv the interest of the Pupils suoh a plan is judged advls* : able. Tho year is divided Into thr. terms. AU fees are payable m advar.(>e. per term ' Pupils under 12 years of ago ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Mublo (extra) £1 la Fee or attending musio (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is f A term's notice required before the? removal of a pupil. | For farther details apply to the Head' \ waster. J$



W. GREGG^AND COMPANY, PTIKE BLENDED /tEAA ■« NEW SEASON, 1888-9," N Jlb and lib PACKETS, 2lb FANOY CANISTERS aj.d slb ahd3lolb TINS TRY TBESE BLENDE TRY THESE BLEEDS. /r %*y\ /2s<to\ ff\\* u\ v % **%s f. CROWN )) ff EAGLE J(i M«jßmdiriJ CLUB) V per lb. JJ %|pwlb.l^r W^P er lb. JJ \\ per lb. JJ 'ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtaiued from JOHN OM AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 TUe Monarch oifthe Harvest Field. _________» . A HORNSBYIE®. HORNSBY |I ight-Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding' {Harvester. THE SIMPLEST. LTHE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE.' THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND;THE&LIGfITEBT IN DRAUGHT OF ANY « ! IPTNDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBY holds tbe three jLargeßt Prlaea ever offered In the World, and an unequalled reoord of Colonial Honors. THE HORNSBY BINDER is EnglUh m its Strength, Durability, Good]Work- mansbip, acd Reliability, and equal to any Amerioan m lte ingeniouanees, aooaracy of parts, and perfection of finish, oombining m one the excellence of all, and avoiding the defeots oi eaoh. Before Purchasing Farmers ahould call and inopeot tho 1888-9 Maohine, just land ing, ex ship "Marlborough," from London, and daily expected m Aohburton. GEORGE JAMESON, [ Agent for the Aahburton County, - mam mmmmammmamaamamaumamaaamammrmaaaaaaaaaamammmmmmmmaaama^mwammmtmmmmoi^am mm DRAPERY! DRiPERYk! Clotjiingi! Clothing!! * GREAT SALE OF ASS.GfED STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND^jLOTHING OOMPANY having purohaaed for Cash the Aeß. o 'nod Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18j Id at a Discount of 7a 6d m the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for eaie m the Premises m East Street, ABhburton, lately ocoupled by Mb Sohoeneberg, on and after FRIDAY, the sth Ootober. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Hawkers, Hotalkeepers, aud the Gener»l Publio will find this a opportunity not likely to ccaur again of purchasing goods at about Half thoir Usual Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRIOE. The Stock villi be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any kind allowed. Ouatomers are Invited to inspect without being pressed to bay. Country order.) accompanied by remittance will receive special attention. In noma lines the quantities are limited, i Intending purchasers will therefore please oall early. I tse* NOTE.— ** The effeot of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disastrous than-On any other branch of business. , .It has almost stifled the Import Trade. . , The Mosgiel Faotory haß taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prioes. A suit of clothes ooßting a few months ago 40s will now require 45s to secure 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 STREET, ASHBURTON. J. G; MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messrs A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin,) 10J23 Manager. __ ■ .. -- - .- - . ... ,■■_■■■__■■■ I, , i , _ . — , The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL^ REAPER AND ' BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRFET. WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M .A. CHI N E EVER! FARMER BHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -TROE f-XGELLENT r OONnJ| IIOAL I I<JHT ÜBE I RUST WORTHY I- N VIED I- FFIOIENT I IKED IMPLE I BBTED L.NDUIUNG LADLES 3 L.AUDED BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. j SOLE AGENTS FOR N. 2,



GLASGOW DRAPERY and \ CLOTHING OOMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. i bakebT^bkos BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, 4c, Corner Wakanui Boad SDd Oass streot, (Next Obntrai. Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Factory jlavelock street 1 "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* m the Colonies. .-.(.jounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m tho Whole Exhibition. For substantial wear they are tho BEST IN THE WOULD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any othor Brand. Our Patented «• PARAGON BOOT' and " INDEBTRUOTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Line., {or Hard Wear, Nono are Genui \o unless branded on ! tho Sole ' And every pair is absolutely Warranto to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Oountry Stores througnout New ZeaUod, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH,



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEWs ZEALAND New Zealand Fire ni Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 186< . CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PBEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBEUALIT^. FIBE AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. £$&?!& XXi*i\ MM^l3ial\a\ rUll "^ The /V*»ta ff A \ OTS Bl tm\ S ißki. \ N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A<St ' I A*___ A ff A?Xik\ Ift " The blending is entirely iUen- BhLi 1 UCLb ff _##?P^n ded to by Mr. Nt-ison himself, *"* V JL V^¥W .jar -fljggjsgg % who is a -raster of Rre.it expert ff aTMO^T^r\ ■■<R k enc e. and lias had a special -•__( IM TMP AST _f><4?Si^__^Mi* - m traiiiinain i):i_ artj' ... ?i>L-J-.0._=....._. —ff~-/l~^^^^\ T®k TIMAHU HERALD, l/ia mm* ff i Intf^T&WH \ \ft"Ti?._rt firm dnserves the sup* ''aam __!!_> \ VJ ff a _____S!2Sfexx \ y& P ort< ?"'^ al ' purchasers of Tet V_/ I"\ V*" ff §rk riFlftMftKF'rt -*\ as Particle they ofler ' 3 IB MS X^Vc^kt^^. f\ la. s "P el 'i° r '-° anything wo o_^O ff a< 'J£^'_^-AJ *%\ m have seen m this Colony." „\ v>- # £& fw?WLv\ vK \ press. .oX^Jr^ ff iS? "*\ m " Mr. Nelson is a pro- V^V^ X m #<_> «T»J^!rir_t? rv IA:J V VA fessional Taster and $1 m? fWWFr m Blender." THOUGH ff^Jx XM^&^^X^ \ PRICES' COPIED *i- 2/4 BM^mj^ 9ki/Lk±i §x^^^W ' '' /^^^?fesffis?SE?i_j2.si_a^ per lb. PURE BLEIiBED TEAS. ■ AUCJCL-'fiO. WE U GTON, f HHIS73HURGH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ABHBTJETON BY EM. CABSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers.



Read "THE MIRROR," A HIGH- CLASS Weekly Social. Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Plaoe, Russell Street, Melbourne, Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowerß, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRIOYOLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Cbntbaii Hotel, Wakanui Road _ __— i» ■ ■■-— \**mm-. m .mm mm Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKERS, VALUATORS, BTOOK-TAKERS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Chrißtchurch, ARE prepared to negotiate Loans on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Produce. Liens on growing Crops at current rates. For large amounts special arrangements can be made. All business striotly confidential. WAUCHOP & CO. Trees. Trees, Trees THE Undersigned bega to thank his numerous Friends and Ouatomers for tbeir past favors, and calls their speolal attention to hla extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. -Planting done by oontraot, and 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 Oup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 yeara old. 24,000 Pinus Insignia. All orders by post, or left with Mr H. G. Flowbb, Oonfeotioner, East Street, < shall reoeive my prompt attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY 192 Allenton, Aahburton.



Public Notices. VERY little medioine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE ia at hand, and taken aa occasions ariee. It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of most 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, flockmaaters, and all residing m up-country staiions should be provided witn it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your otW stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold I f all medioine vendors. THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria. CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same prioe ; aleo Peaohes, Pears, Apricots, of the fineet quality, una 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, 6 213 THE '—Philadelphia Novelty— MANUFACTURING CO., ' 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, Ko. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOUS MANUFACTURERS of A LINE or Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THB 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* taneous'y 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 tocss), 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. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. Ali 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 through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly inciease, 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 correspondents here. 1 LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrnp of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Oough and Oeneral Debility. IT contains two of the principal fn- -fgredlescts necessary for building up tho Human Frame, and whioh are con- , sidered deficient m the above compleints, , via., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Ohildren. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup ol HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears Bk. Churchill's signature. Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rob C_i*tiql_.on_s, P>»»b To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOR THE SEASON, ex "ruapehu; ; NOVELTIES. ! NOVELTIES. 1 NEW I DEESS MATEBIALS. ; New Millinery, &c. S mmam 1 AKDBBW OM.



Public Notlce3 Kckford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing , the publio of Ashburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Stook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at loweat possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUENITUB? and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be fonnd far more convenient and roomy than the Old ; Shop. , , NOTB XH* ADDB-WS— TANCRED STREET, OPPOSITE AROADF; 8»n tammama»\ mm_t__n_kj_,_ i _i^t_^mm_^ WKa%^KKl^^^^^^^^mW^^^^^^^aa*^^^^maaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mm_ Sporting. aam*. ■ ASHBORTON JACING CLDB, SPBING MEETING. s THUBSDAY AND FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 33ND AND 23RD, 1888. P&isiDENT— R G. Wright. Vice-Presi- d en t-— John Grigg. Jud,ge— M*t»hew Stitt Stewards— C. W. Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, j. C. N. Grigg, A. J- Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas . Clerk of Scales — O. Digby. Clerk of Course— A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. .- First Race to start each day at I p.m. PROGRAMMEOF EVENTS. r First Day. J 1 I. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 soys J v nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy ; f- The second horse to receive 3 soys out of t| the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, B about 3ft 6in high. Two miles, P 3: Couhty Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; ■ nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s District horses only. One mile and a a quarter* *- a 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; I » nomination, IJHI soy; acceptance, I soy j The second borse 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 10s, ] to be made to the Secretary after the . Sprint Handicap is run. The winner to < be sold^ auction immediately after the t race, all the proceeds to go to the funds 1 1 of the Club. Catch weights. Three 1 quarters of a mile! t 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys j nomina- t tion, I soy ; acceptance 103. One mile, j *. Welter Handicap, ot 25 soys } nomina- j tion, 15s; acceptance, 10s. District 1 horses only. Two miles. c ■_M-i-B 1 Second Day. 1; County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 . eovs; nomination, X soy j acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out ofthe stake. Over 6 Aightsiof hurdies, . about 3ft 6in high. Distnct horses only, One mile and a half . a, Racing Club Handicap, of 45 s °vs ; nomination, I soy; acceptance,*! soy. The second horse to receive £ soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter, 3 Handicap District Time Trot, (m Saddle) of 20 soys; nomination, los; acceptance, 10s. The second horee to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three mile?. a. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina* tion, I soy j acceptance, 1 soy. The 1 secondvhorse to receive 3 soys out of the j stake. For horses that have never won an - fK.vert.sed race of 25 soys on the flat, j Minimum weight, gst. Two miles. | c Flyjng Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion r soy ; acceptance 10s, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five foflongs. 6, DrerosAL Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance 103 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. IRULES AND "REGULATIONS. I The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club zNo entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and ob- lections 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 6 « A district horse shall mean any horse that bas been commonly' resident m Jthe district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and upto the^ate of the forftcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said distnct dunng the per cent will be deducted from the- eroa of all moneys payable m accordance with thi* programme for the expenses of the course. «. AlTnoniination and acceptance fees to co to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. .  9. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme, NOMINATIONS, * All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, are, description, and performances of horse, Md colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not ktfer than 9 P^. on Saturday, November 3rd, i8»8. 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 7 o'clock m the evening ofthe first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES* ~* Acceptances for the first day's handicaps s«t bZWihe hands of Ac Secretar> r not fater j tbu^m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. A cceptances for the second day's handicaps VTVckckn thf evening oi the firßt day's - — """fc BISSET, ! ■ *!-'-•--■« Secretary >Ri