THE ASJSBURTOH <?O ABDIAN; WEDNESDAY , DECEMBER 12, 1888



PiiDlie Notices THE ««BBD OROSB" PBESERVIN. COMPANY, Ohapel Street, South Yarra, Vlotoria. i^ANNED Tomatoes eqnal to American \J and at same price; also Peaches, Pears,. Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy ay nip. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of Oaliforaia. The Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Tomata Sauce and ABBortad Sauces of this Oompaoy are well known to be better than any im- ported, t 5.213 KEATING'B POWDER. keating's Powder. KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. UIIiLS BUG& FLEAS, .MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWJJBa iaiqnite HaBMLBSS te Animal Life, but is unrivaUed m destroy- ty* 1 **** ™gs f Oock«»ches, B«tl«, Moths m Furs, and every other species of insect. Bpoztstneß will find tail Invaluable for d stroyLig fleas m their dogs, as also Ladies for their jfet dogs, THIB ABTIOLS has found go ©BEAT a BALE that.it has tempted others to vend a so-call9d article m imitatioa. The Puttie jro OATjyipJlß|| that packages of th« genuine Powder bear tbe autOßiraph of THOMAS JEHATINCI. Bold m Tins only. TO GET SID OP WORMS TO GET RID OP WORMS TO GET BID OF WORMS TO GET RID OP WORMS .'.'. fee tt« "absolute" remedy, ESA.T4 BtGfQ WORM TABLETS. A tonrely , Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appear- ance and taflteVinraiihißg a most agree- able method of administering' the only oeg»in remedy <er INTESTINAL OB . . THBEAD WOBtt«J. It is a perfectly safe and mild Preiaratlcn, and is especially adapted tor Obildren. Beld m Ttaa by all Drugglsta. Proprietor— THOMAS KJBITINa Londo* SUCCESS THE BEST TEST Of WOETfI HOLLOW AY'S -it Y\mt JMENT. mms UNIVEBBAL MEDICINE IS A pQTJ ISITB j^y^f THE PRILLS Punry the Blood, impart tone to the Nervoui $ystei)Q, and act most powerfully yet soothingly nomotng; Digestien and Assimilation a«d VIfZOS? "J 0 . Whole W frame? with Strength and vig, r, Nervous Headaches. Txemßlings, with Lassitude and cSeS Debihtyqukkly yield/to the potent forSo thew weU-lmown Pills, and the? are ua> rivaUedintheirefficacvtnmU - FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, .-. skfa blemfches pimples and boUs,, better than any othe family medicine knowh'i • THE OINTMENT- HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. «r *' ® veif y kind of Sore, . Wcer and Wound, more certainly than 1 any other Bow* salve. Its marvellous penetrating power* render it invaluable m all f««c« AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma, reducing " Glandular Lumps, dosing and healing Abscenses ant Fistulas, Md fo» alleviating the excruciating tortures of a j xt R HEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia^it is unsuspassed. It never fads to remove Scurf and every species of skin disease. ' The PiUs and' Ointment are manufacture at No. 8^ New Oxford street (late 533, Oxford- street, London), arid are sold by all affiUtJT*-'*** ***** * c Pji? B^ 0 - 1^ r Wftjn almost every language Purchasers sbouldlook to the Label Oriza, Perfumery. 207, Roe St. Horior^ Paris, J E QBAND'fI SPECIAL PRODUOTB Sayon-Orisa (Orlssi Soap)-^i^om -ttie for- mule of Dir O. Reveil. The be*k »oap for rendering the akin whit^soadMoft. Sweetly and, refreshingly Mented (rote, green and white). ' Savon-Ori»*Voloute, exqaialtelyu pel* fumed for tho toilet and batbi Bavon-Orlw OrUa Soap)— Nb. 2, tttre fine, m boxes, 6 eakei, IS exquisite perfumeiL No. 1 •../. OrliA'Savon-Inoorore, laperlov quality, . rose tea, white helioikrope-anA. white ■.... Violet i , . ■•:•••.: ■•■■■ls ■•'■■''i-iyn OrUa-Tonlc* (exlnot ol planti) to fleani* the hair— liew mown' hay, violet, etc. "". , - - r , Oritt-PoWder—FloWflM of OAKJllhkriee ; for' ■ ioftenfng • andi - T refVeshlng the ■kin ; m excellent iJoxee,, with powdet :. ■ pnff ....::': . ■'• ,-..:.:'.:Ur; ' Otiia,-Velouter-Flower» of lice »ow4er, adhering to the »kln, wlta the pel- fame of new moon hay ' (^-. , Orisa^FlowenL (white and anibe*ed)~Aik exaellent. toUet water, tohlc to the ' skin, swfleily and dellciiely ; pef fumed > : ' Aqoa-Oiln— New toilet water, tefwahlng theikln , ■ , ; Orlna-Hay— A toUet water with the per- fume of new moon' hay ..,,',,, OrUa-Acldullue— ToUet vltiegas , arbmatle and disinfectant, ' ir/ediell/ 1 adajlted for ladles' toilet* ' ' Orlia-Sootoh-Lavender— -Sptigs of iSta eh lavender flower* } ' • woh toilet' waiet Eau-de-Oologne-Orlia— The hlgh-l|fe toU let water OilM-Watef— Concentrated- and dbtUled. ' ' Ext rapt of superior fieu de Ootogne Goattea-OilM-Dentlf r(oe — An extlii fot preaervlng the teeth and gum* m good' health and jpreverittag tficay Oflia*Dentaire, U pasts orpbwderi^oi whitening thm te^th Without afleotinf the enamel . . . ;, > ■ / Ess Orisa et Orhia-Lya — , Peif omes. f Ol scenting linen and the handkerchief 1A wlthpnt staining ' ' y " Oi ita-OU—Vealoudy perfotaed f for^tea. aetlng the haJtS'ftft andl)rilllariti ; and preventing i oj* filling off ""•'. Orlsa-Laoto (Orlia iUJk)— An emnbive lotion refreshing tonic to the skin, "sramoylng sad spots^ And preventing wrinkles on the /aoe , ■/■ , o>eme Orlsa (of Ninon de L>n,oloi^hrFof " produoing 1 a jjoantiful ' wnlW complex* ion with tne'lolearneia and velvety coftnesi of youth Orlsallne-Gdlbrant« fthe beat halr,dye>- FotfinstantaneduilydHbg'the.haU any shades andi with nb dahger'to health. In boxe*,»a<jh with briwh - oomb, piojpeosus, and bottle; e»: In boxes, the bottle; only wttho,utM»qes Em Orlia-^olbre "ViolettVbf the ; a moat perfvoe . i nosegay of-violete o . > BMOrin Suave -Mrhite he^o)ffopeß. quatcf thelowew. -■;•.,' - ,f Fnkted and Published hy the VA.B?bd , Pdbubhikq Oomtani, (Limited), M «f. ; , Steam. Printing Offloe, Bnxnitt, Bt , jSL«hburton .



J. P. Strata fe Co ; J. F. STRATZ, watOhmakbb, jbwbllbb, AKD pPTIOIAN, 261 HIGH BTBKET, ' CHRISTCHURCH. BPEOTAOLES A SPBOIMITY. WE HAVE jnet received direct from the Manufacturers m Lepszig, Germany, a Very Large Assortment of fipectaclte, Eye Glasses, and other Optical Goods, and have now the largest and best ' Assortment of Spectacles m the col.ny to chocse from. Speotucles to sui* all sights, lo rair; Bpeotaclea la nicely finished frames, Is fld. Onr Spectacle aat 2a fid pai-. The v? hoje . of the Frames ore warranted of best steel, hardened and tempered ' Sup:rior qualicy best polished Lenses, 8s 6d pair Best Crystal Spectacles, m finely finished bardened Steel Frames, m fid , air; The Crystal Bpeotaclea we can safely recom- mend an the best substitute for Pebbles. Our guaranteed Pebble Spectacles, every one Btamped, 7a 6d pair. Advantages of PEBBLE LBNSB3. The surface of Glass ' Lenses soon becomes dnll and clondy, owing to the action oithe perspiration, of the hands and face upon* he Ohemical ingredient} of the gins?. Pebble Lenses being made from a natural crystal (fonnd m Br zil) are nob m tbe le-st degree subject to thiu deterioration, retaining ti.eir btiiliant polish under constant nse for as a any years as glues lenses do months. This is of great imp rtance. The surface of glass lenses, aleo, boob becomes covered with *ne scratches, which destroy tteir clearness Pebble lenses being extremely hard are not affected in 'this manner. Pebble lenne3 are remarkably cool to ths Byes, . Pebble Lensei are net so liable to breakage as those of glass. The M Panthßcoptic," newest phape Pebble. The "Fansoduhoptic," tinted spectacle, acknowledged tbe best spectacle for the eyea. Concave Spectacles m large variety. Folders. Convex or Concave from '2b 6d pair. 2? ye Protectors, all colours, Is 6d pah*. We have a very large oesortment of coloured Glasses, such as the '• Globular," ■• Double Bides," Folders, c c, etCi Goggles, all wire or wie and gla'a, 6d w-ir. Spectacle Ga^es m large' variety. Gold and Silver Frames made to order. Yonr Bght tested free of obarge CHRiBTMAS~PRESENTB. Before pnrcha~ ing- -elsewhere inapeob our Stock of Watcheß, ulocks, and Jewellery, and prove for yourselves that we have the largest (Stock m the colony to choose from, and on which we have made special reductions on our already well-known low prices. Please note the addiCß — J F. Stratz, WATCHMAKER AND JEWBLLEB, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. . THE WONDERFUL CANADIAN MEDICINES. BFEOtAX WABNING, As the above Medicines have been imitated and cold m Dunedin, I will m future put a green label bearing my signature on each bottle, and none will be genuine withonfc. £10 Beward will be giv n to anyone who can give such informntion as will lead to the conviction of any person or persons copying the same label and signature. THB CANADIAN BBMBDIBS Are the very best Medicines brought to New Zealand, and which have been proved to cure when all other remedies have failed. The following are a few of many hundred Testimonials received ■. — PABALYSIS, Dr Dcvjcot, Dear Sir,— My eon, Gsorge Newton, now twelve years of age, has Buffered fr,om paralysis from hia childhood, and never walked m his life without two cratches till yon treated him with yonr wondeifnl Canadian Medicines. He is now completely cured. Geojrgb Nbwtow, No. 2 Worcester street, Cbristchuroh. HIP JOINT~DISEABE. Da Dtjflot, Dear Shy— Charles Frisk, my boy, whom you treated for hip joint disease, I ami now ploaied to say is internally well. He suffered for two years, and during that time he never walked without crutches. Mr Frisk, Wooleton Stntior, Chriatchuroh. BHEUMATIBM; Dr Dtjflot. Dear Sir,— I have suffered from Bhennmtism for. the i last eighteen years, and during the last three years I have been confined to a chair, being quite nnableto help myself m any way. I need yonr Canadian Medicines, imd am no* quite free from the awful pains; and feel quite strong and well, and walk oa well as I evar did m my life. MlB StiTTOH, 1 Gladstone Street, Ohristchnrch. THB PRICE OF THB CANADIAN MEDI- CINE, 7s Bd, sent carefully packed to ' any address m New Zealand. J. F. Stratz, 261 SIGH STBEET, tH RISTCHURGH , BOiK AGENT. To whom all Post Office Orders are to be mado payable. StJB-AGBNOY - °Mr D, McFarlane f STOREKEEPER. ASH BURTON.



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker. H. J. WOOD & Go BTATIONBRS' HALL, iTriedlander's Buildings Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. A LARGE Selection of the latent cheap Editlocs. No* Booka for School Prison and Presentation In preat variety. A BpocU discount to School and Library Oom mltteen OHRIBTMAS AND NEW YEAR OARDS, New Season 1888-89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now re>dy for Inspection, iDolud^ng Ghroran, Hand Painted, and Photo Oardi o New Zealand Scenery, suttabfo for •ending to Friends m other p»rtg of the werld. Large stock of Stationery and Aeobnnt Books of every description. Writing O*se» and Deski, Scrap, Photo, and Fern Albumq, Wo.rV Boxen, Poises, Oard Oases, Pocket Booka, Photo Frames, and every description of Fanoy Stationery, LETTS DIARIES OR *389. Commercial, Rongb, and Pocket Series if. j. wood & co, STATIONERY HALL, ASHBURTON. ; . A. JSarrtßoiii : Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharr • Cattle, Plga, Prod no 0 and Merchandlao, I \ Farming Implements and Tehioles » of atl kinds constantly m Yards on view FOR SALE. . ' Clearing Stales held In town or Ooantry f as required, and most 'liberal terms r arranged with both' Bayers and Sellers. j <__. Rents collected, and the Business of Absentees managed with care. I Valuation made of Properties or Merchan- dise on easy terms. t Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Store for Sale. & fjlO LET— Commodious Resldeooe on . X East Belt, lately ocoopled by O. t Hawbon, Rtq. Contains 6 rooms}; large '• fiandaome dining room; 18 x 12. Wind ' mill pomp, beautiful garden, 2 acres, and 9 every oonvobienoe. Bent very moderate • -^^M^Tr-Wiofis In Ooleman's Bulld- jgr*n/S,B.- Bedacecr"rentßr~t3roocl brick buildings handsome shops. Agbhtforthb Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company. ■ ALFRED HARRISON. Eden George. EDEN GEORGE'S GREAT DISCOVERY. * i EDEN GEORGE befie to Inform the inhabitants of ABhburton and sur- rpnnding districts that he has just discovered a MOST IMPORTANT PROOESB by which Photographs can be produced at ONE-FOURTH ;.THE USUAL COST, i And that ho has consequently reduced his prices as under : — Carte de Visiteß, 5a per doe., old price, 25b per doz- ; Cabinets, 10s per doz, old price, 50a per dec ; Boudoirs, 15a per doz, old price, 90b per qoz ; other sizes proportionately reduced. J 1 Persona who were Photographed during the Ashbnrton visit oan obtain extra copies at the above prices adding exchange and postage. Although the above prices are bo extremely small th« finest work is guaran- teed, as the Photon taken by the new prooeea are vastly saperior to those taken by the old o»e, and they are also permanent. At the above prices all Photos must be prepaid for, ac no ledger will bi» kept and on no aooount will this rule be broken. When visiting Christohurch don't forget to visit Eden George's Vestibule where over 1500 excellent Photographs are to be teen without oharge. Eden George, THE [POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHER



Bt:sincß3 Notices. ONE box OUrk'e b4l pills is war- ranted to enre nil discharges f/om the nrlnary organs In either sex (acquired of oonßtltutional), gravel and pains In the baok. Guaranteed free from meronry. Sold In boxes 4s 6d eaoh, by all ohemlntu and patent medioine vendors. Sole pro- prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn- ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesale Houses. . ' rpOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing nymptoms so .pre- valent with the sex. Boxes la l£d and 2b 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors. Prepared only by The LlnoOln and Midland Counties Drag Co! 1 , Lincoln, England. Wholee»'e J all the Wholesale douses. Beware of Imitations, WT EATING'S POWDER destroys both IV. fleas, moths, beetles, and all o'lher loseots, whilst quite hnrmleßS to domestic Animals, In exterminating beetle* the success of this po\rdei Is extraordinary. *11 is perfectly blean m application. Sen the article you purohas* is KEATUN'g. All Imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold In tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by all Chemists. BLANGARIVS IODINE OF IRON PILLS a PPROVED by the Acs demy of Medicine . £JL... oi Pftria. are specially ret ommended by the Medical Celebrities ot thu World for Scrofula (Tnmora, King's Evil, otc), tha ewly atagea of Oonßnmption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating Ub periodic course. None genuine unless eignod " Bloncard, 40, raoßoaa* parto, Paris." Bold by Dmggiita andOhomiac throngaouc ho Colonief MOUNT SOMURB & METHVEN ; BOYAL MAIL COACH. On and after Jannai) lit, 1885, ! the andersigued will ran • Ooaoh eaoh Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, fot Sptrlngbuin and Alford Forest, thero oonneotingwlthDuffaOoaohfrom Methven returning same evening. Fares— Spring- burn, 2s, f etnrn, 8s ; Alford Forest, 1 return, 6s. I 87 T. HDC npiNWALD AND MODtfT SOMERS L RAILWAY. VTOUNT SOMEIS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel »r Oavondlsh Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train. . Paisei^ers by morning train may pro. ;eed by ooaoh io Alford l'oreir, thenoe t< Methven m time for the last train foi Jhrlstohuroh, or . may return m time foi ho last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant Orders will receive ever] attention. f**vss and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD ■""■ 1 /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPEB SIXTY years of great racceos pvoolaim •opfirlority m the treatment of Violeni Oolds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Spraim, Sores, doalds, Qorne, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc. This oiedi sine, the property o which has been established moro than half 1 century by thouean Js of cures, is of an invaln ablo nae m many inflammatory dleeaeea againei which there are not many effi actons remedies and is therefore jnßtly^conßidored by •• gzoai number o \vu most eminent physicians aa th< moflt activo and least irritating agent m thi bore affections. In order to nvnid naniiiiwf piling, }igm»r. Fnyard and Blayn's sr^natuKi has' to" Im required on every ro of paper and 01 che box. Wholesale 80. Rue Biint-Mcrri, ParL France) and nold by all Ohemiste m th< olonieii FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronobitls, Asthma, Influensa, Consumption, &c KAY'S Compound Essence of Linseed, AnUeed, Senega, Bqulll, Toln, eto., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demuloent expeo tor ant, for Coughs, oolds and ohes' complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Ooldi is equally serviceable for Horses anc Cattle. KAY'S TIo Pills, a specific In Neuralgia Faoe-ache, eto. Contains Quinine Iron, eto. AOAGULINE. — Cement for Broker \J articles, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers — KAY BROTHERS, Lira., Stookport, England. GRATEFUL— COMFORTING . EPFB'S 000 OA . BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natura laws which govern the operations ol dilation and nutrition, and by a oarefu appw^tlon of the fine properties of wel selected ooeoa, Mi.'.'- Spps has provided ouv breakifwt tables with ft delloatel) flavoured beverage wMon may save w many heavy dootor's bill*, It la by tht adfolous use of such articles of diet thai a constitution may be gradually bailt uj until strong enough to lesiat every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of subtlt maladies mo floating around us ready c attaok wherever there r weak point. We may escape many • fatal shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pun food and a properly nourished frame.— An article In the Oivil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold In }lb paoVets by Qrooera, labelle<' thus :— JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOHOCOPATHXO OHIMIBTB. LONDON ENGLANI STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH, i CAUTION TO PURCHASfIRS, The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine bus been argely tested m all part world, nnd byallgrades of lociety, for upwat of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten give tale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely reseiable the ori gina as to have deceived many purchaser! The proprietor therein*" \;eli It due to public to give 1 special nation against the tut oi SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers . are therefore requested t fully observe the four following 1 characteristics, without which none genuine:— » iat. — In evtry caie the words JOHN STEBDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Governmeii Stamp affixed to each packet. and. — Each Single Powder nai directions the dote, and the words, John Stxxd t Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed iftercon 1 3rd. — The name; Steedman, is always spel with two EE'i. 4th. — The manufacture is carried on lolely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold In Packets by all Chemists and Mcdl aoc Vendors at n ijd and as gd each, '



Sporting. ASHBURTON """ TRADEIEFSJAMI Ml ANNUAL M BETING. To be held on the Ashbnrton Racecourse on THURSDAY, DEC. 27, 1888. FOR DISTRICT HORSES ONLY PRESiDENT«~Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R, Vice- Presidents— Mr Julian Jackson an<? Major W. J. Steward, M.H.R Judge— Major Steward, M.H.Ri Treasure*.— Mr R. M. Cuthbertson Stewards — Messrs E. Gates, M. Friedlander . L. Markey, G- C. Primmer and Peter Williams Handicappbr— Mji Gco. Cutts '.. Starter— MrD. O'Brlejv Clbrk of the Course— Mr G. F. Scott Clerk op thk Scales— Mr A. J. Kelly PROGRAMME. First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. - I—Hurdle1 — Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 25 1 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 old and upwards, that have never won C a race, value 10 soys or over.' Weight for B age; One mile. Nomination, 1 aov „ 3 — Abhburton Plate Handicap; of 40 soys; Second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 15s . 4— Handicap Time Trot, of 25 liovs. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. No weight under 10 stone. Three miles. Nomina. tion, ios; acceptance, 103 c s— Ladies' Bracelet Welter Handicap, , of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the t stake (bracelets or cosh). Gentljemen p riders. One mile. Nomination, ics ; 0 acceptance, 10.1. (Winner oi Ashburton Plate to carry 7lbs penalty) j 6 — Flying Handicap, of 25 soys. Second horse 5 soys from the stake. Six furlongs. Nomination,' 15s ; acceptance, lOs. B (Winner of ABhburton Plate or Ladies Bracelet to carry ylbs penalty.' "Winner Q of both races to carry I4lbs penalty 7 — Hack Rack, of 10 soys ; winner to be sold for 10 soys, any surplus to ro. to the funds of the Club. No weight mujer % stone.' Four furlongs. Entry ios , ) B— Consolation Handicap, of 10 boys Seven furlongs. Nomination ios ; no 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 Jockey Club rules of Tacing In the Trotting Race all horses to trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Judges. Pull-and-go A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers selwyn and Waitaki from 8 October 1, 1888, and up to the date of the v forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person 6 who has resided m the said district during the l» same period A gentleman rider shall be one who has )B never ridden or .rained horses for hire, or been d employed m a training stable jt Five per cent will be deducted from the d gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course All nomination's and acceptances to go to 3 » the funds of the Club No entry will be received except on the 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 Handicaps, including the Trot, stating the name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must be an the hands of the Secretary, at Henry's Commercial Hotel, Ashburton not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, >888. Weights will be dec ared on or about Saturday, D December 15. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Trot, and entries for Maiden Plate and Hack Race, with fees, must be made to the Becretarjmot later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 22 xBBB. JAS. PURCHASE, jti x il2 Secretary.' IJMAID MCING CLOfi !; annual "meeting id TUESDAY, JANUARY IST, 1889. m id President — MrD. McLean, Vice»Presidents— m Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, and C. M. Strachey. Judge— Mr M. Stitt. .Stewards — Messrs J, _ Begg, G. James, H. Fowler, M. Scott, C. J Jephson, and F. Lewis. Starrer — Mr David • Thomas. Treasurer— Mr M. Scott. Han- ir dicappers— The Committee; Clerk of the Course— Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales— Mr Rl B. Jeft. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. PROGRAMME] OF EVENTS. 1. Handicap Hurdli Rack, of 20 soys; nomination, ios ; acceptance, xos. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake! Over six flights of.huf dies) about 3ft. 6in. highl One mile aricTalialf 2. Maiden Plate of 15 soys ; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 2^ eovs out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile 3. Tinwald Cup, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, lost The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half : • 4, Handicap Time Trot, of 20 soys j nomi- nation ios ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. c ( Weight not l§ss than iost. Pull and go. About three miles $r Welter Handicap, of 12 soys; nomi- nation, 12s ; no acceptance. The secand horse to receive a. soys out of the stake. j One mile B ' 6. : Flying Handicap, of 15 soys {nomina- tion, ios ; acceptance, ss. The second horse to receive 2J 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 1 sold by auction, and the whole of the B proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, c Post entry. Weight Bst up. Six fur- longs 0 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys; f entrance, ios: Six furlongs f 9, Hurry Scurry (if time permits), for all j entrance mbhey J entrance, ios. For horses that have never won 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 out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme, to be final. 3. The vacefl are open to any horse, com- monly resident m the district from the Ist '* October, 1888, to the date of meeting, and * owned by a person who Jias resided m the 3 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 Riyeri 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. 6. All nomination and acceptance fees to ' to the funds of the Club, y f Trotting Race. — Horses must trot to the j satisfaction of a Referee. NOMINATIONS Nominations for Hurdles, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Flying Handicap and Welter Handicap, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m the hands of the Secretary at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p,m, 1 on SATURDAY, December 15th, ißg WEIGHTS Weights will be posted about 7.30 p.m, on the 27th 1 December, and will be published on the 28tb. Post cards with weights will j be posted to all nominators o'fhorses ACCEPTANCES * Acceptances for Handicaps and nominations fo. Maiden Plate must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Scott s Hotel, Tinwald, not later fh»« « p,m, 39th December 188$ SWftJßtf CLARK,



Stud? TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, IN THE RAKAIA, METHVEN & ASHBURTON DISTRICTS. THE THOROUGHBUBD STALLION, Liverpool, years old, by King of Glnba, dam Idalia ernis, £3 3s Soaeon ; groomage fee, ss. LIVERPOOL will bo nt Scott's Stables, Aehburton, on WEDNESDAY Nights. For further particulars applj to WILLIAM KERB, 10*20 Proprietor. South Rakaia. mO STAND THIS SEASON A1 I METHVEN, and will tcavel thi Ashbarton, Ohertsey, »nd Rakalu District THE THOROUGHBRED BTALLION Hunnington. For Pedigree see Cards. Tbbms : For Season, £2 10a ; payabl by promiaeory note, doe the let January 1889. Guarantes, £3 10b, payable Is July, 1889 ; Groomage, si», Bttlctl; payable at lime of first service. For twi or more maree the properly of one owner allowance will be made. Any mare iol( or exchanging banda to be paid for. Paddocklng, 2a per week. Every oan bat no responsibility. For farther partlonlari apply ttMethvsi Livery Stables, or to the Proprietor. G. H. ALLISON, 9*169 Methven. TO TRAVEL THE LONGBEAOH ANI ASEBURTON DISTRICTS; The Olydeßdale Entire, Young: Major. YOTJKG MAJOR is by Major, whowa imported to Tasmania from England b; R. Q Kermode, Esq. He took first priz at tha Royal Society's Hhow m England and also many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr Jame Stark, his dam being Smiler, importe from Tasmania, where she was a fin prize-taker, and her progeny galno many awards. Teems : Season, £2 ; guarantee, £310 i groomage fee 60, payable at first service. CHARLES DAWSON, 9*141 Waterton. TO TRAVEL THTB SEASON IN THE MAYFIELD, MOUNT SOMERP, AN! ALFOBD FOSJSBT DISTRICTS. " TPh'e p"ure"-Bred Clydesdale" EJnflre, Auchmore, 3 yearß old, bred by Alex. Campbell, Taiori, His sire is that oelebrated Sttllioi Lord Palisbury, imported from Scotlam for 1500 gnineafi. His dam Jess, b're \y the late John Nimmo, Taieri, from 1 a Sported mare, Aoohmore took secbn trize as a 2-year-old m 1886 at Donedi <bow. Teh MS : Season, £3 payable Ist Januar; 1889; guarantee, £4 4s ; groomage fei 5s ; payable first service. Three or foi mares as per Arrangement. GIDEON SCOTT, 10*24 Proprietor. TO STAND TfiE SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeck II By Perkin Warbeck (Imp), dam Miss J&t (imp), the dam of Antelope and ' Sultan, For f nil Pedigree see Garde, PERKIN WABBECK 11. has splendii action, possesses great strength, is a handsome as tbey are made, and is ; horßO calculated to throw a most va^uabl class of racing or other stock. An examination of his Pedigree wil show that he possesses a double strain o the celebrated Adventurer blood, and i one of the very heat bred animals m tin Fonthern Hemisphere. The sons of Now minster have, as a family, been mon successful at the Stud than any family o modem days, and with the exception 0 Hermit, who is now atanding m Englan< at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandeir of Porkin Warbeck II has produced th< most winners of them all. For further particulars apply, EDWARD GATES, 9*157 Grove Farm, Tinwald. TO STAND THIB SEASON, a Netherby Farm, Ashburton, am travel the Dlatrlo*, the Tbbrobgbbrei Stallion Johnny Faulkner, Pedigree : By St. Albans, out of Im- pudence, by Peter Wilklno, out of Pro ience, by Jersey, out of B.laok Sail, bj Vanderer, out of Fairy (imp), Terms : £10 10s for thoroughbred mares ; £5 6a for half-bred mares Qroomage fee, sa. Also, the Thoroughbred Stallion Kouser, By Messenger, out of Kate O'Sbane, Will stand at Netherby Farm, and travai the districts of Ashbarton, Methven, Wakannl. Ohertaep Rakaia, and Winslovr. Termß, £3 10s ; guarantee, £5 ss. tieisop, lot Jariusry, 1889. Guarantee, July, 1889. 3ood English giana paddooka at 2s q Every care but no renponulbili t/, MABKIJY



Btud. TO STAND THIS SEASON at Owner s Livery Ftahles and travel the District, — TELE PUREBRED ENTIRE PONY, Aladdin. IBy Prince Charming, imported from England, out of Polly, imported from, Wanganui by Mr J. Page. ALLADDIN took first prizo m 1887 a Chrißtchurch Show for best pony, and private prize for best pony by Prince Charming ; aIBO first prize at Rangiora m 1887, the only three times he wob shown; He is 4 years old, a rich roan, stands 13 bands high, and bred by that well-known breeder, O. Dampier-Orosßley, Esq., Rangiora. For terms and particulars, apply G. F. SOOTTp Proprietor, 19J131 Livery Stabies, Aehburton. TO STAND THIS SBASON. mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Obnrm, both Imported. WIZARD is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Oharmer, and was bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He Is » beantiful whole-colored- chestnut, and shows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to Groo charge, Somerset Stables, m m Or O. KBARNS, Proprietor, 10 71 Aahbnrton. TO TRAVEL THIS BB&SON..IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTf * DISTRICTS. THE OLYDEBDAL^I ENSIJ^ Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beaoh. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. Terms: £3 season, guarantee, £4 10b; groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. To bona fide owners or 5 maree, a liberal allowance given } if 6 mares 1 allowed free. Mareß changing hands to be paid for as season mores. For further particulars applj Groom m charge, or DENNIS MoKENDRY, 10*21 Proprietor, Calrubrae. I TO TRAVEL THE WHEATSTONE, WATERTON, WILLOW BY, WAKA- NUI, ABHTON, AND TINWALD DISTRICTS. The pure-bred Entire Colt, Vanquisher, 4 years old. Sire, Young Vanquisher (imp), dam, Tibbie, by Prinoe Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Tbbms : Season, £3 ; payable Ist Jan. , 1889. Gnaiantee, £5 : payable Ist Sept, 1889. Groomago feo, sb. JOHN SMALL, 10*19 Proprietor, Wbeatstone. TO TRAVEL THE WAKANUI, OHERTSEY and SURROUNDING DIB- TRICTS. THE PTI REBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Conqueror. He Is by Lord Salisbury (imp;) dam Scotch Annie (imp.) For full pedigree and prize list see cards. Terms : Season, £3 ; guarantee, £4 4s, single mares ; or two mares or more ; £4 each ; groomage, sb. For other terms tpplv to groom m charge, or THOMAS LANGLEY, 10*62 Proprietor, Dromore. THE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdallab, WILL Stand tMo Season at Owner's Stable, and travel the Ashburton County. Tebmb: Season, £3 10s; guarantee, £5 5s ; groomage fee, ss. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT Johnny's Fancy, Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Fatly 2nd, will Stand this Season at Owner's Stable, Lyndburst, and travel the Methven and Alford Forest District, Teems : Season £3 ; guarantee, £4 4s ; groomsge fee, ss. For further particulars apply to groom charge, or MAX. FRIEDLANDER, Proprietor. TO ttTAIXD THlb SEASON, j AT OWNER'S FARM, WINOHMORE ROAD. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete Bred by Mr Sibbald, of Burkes Pass. ATHLETE is a beautiful brown, and stands 15 bande 3*inobes high. He is by Detraotor, dam Promised Land. De- tractor is by the oelebrated Traduoer, .Promised Lsnd by The Peer. For ex- tended pedigree see N.Z. Stud Book. Also the well bred Entire Pony Black Prince by Mr Morrow's well-known Pony. Good paddocks for mares if required. For Particulars and terms apply OOTAVIUS DIGBY, Proprietor, JO ""> WiLflfceore Road, G. W- T ATLOB &0 01 General AHctioneera, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, Are prepared to undertake Sales of Free~ hold Property, Household Forniture, Mer- chandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly lists of Property for sale, or to let, issued free. Loans negotiated, A-bjoerateea represented, Insurances effected, obarges moderate, ettl«ments prompt, Lwd »!•» con- dact^. 7 109



Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER I BEG to intimate that I have now on hand toy season's supply of BEST BINDING TWINES (MAMILA and HEMP), which are open for inspection now, and I have great pleasure m stating that the quality of it exceeds last year 1 !, notwithstanding that it then avej GRATHTY/ING SATISFACTION ;:. to all who used it. Among the many I point out the following] SPECIAL ADVANTAGES :— CSZ It is manufactured i» tht Colonies. 9. It is double-reel, and passes through the tension WITH the twist of the 'yam, not AGAINST it as m other twines. (We were the first to introduce this great improvement hut year.) 3. It is wound perfectly even and firm, Attcl funs 750 feet to the pound, and stands a strain of over I2olbs. The Hemp Twine is 4-ply, and runs o,Bolt 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 nil the leading makers of EEAPEBS-AND BINDEES including McCORMICK, MASSEY, DEER. ING, ~s,, etc, and beg to inform my clients, that besides extras for the Massey's Machine, X 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 advan f age to Fanners 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 ICO Drums Machine Oil (including Colza, Olive and Sperm) 5 Casks Lubricating Oil 10 Cases L«rd Oil 35 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best s»ply Seaming Twine Homsby's and Ransomc's Plough Shares H&y 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, tnd Ceylon Teas Wines, Spirits, Ales, anl Stout, etc., etc., etCi Being a direct Importer of all the above* mamed Articles, I am m a position to under. Sell any local Merchant, and can put Fanners, and Stationholders on as good a footing as any Wholesale House. HENRY .ZANDER, General Merchant &ndSJmporter. AGENT FOR Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company National Mutual LifeKAssociationHo Australasia. , 1