The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-N01967

ABH BURTON THUBSDaY, OCTOBER 11 . / SBB

i * OE . ■« »NE: EHINKX



■ •■ t ubiic i otloea REMOVAL. i-i lITRB miMMO begstoannoanoe LfJ K3. ± to her Patrons and the Public RBoerally, that she has removed to f.bos« more pomm premises, fnrmerlj known as ihe Lyttelton BoardlnghoDss, 0 meron Street, and trasts to merit a fair <L»re of poblio patronage by keeping 'A good Table sn i a oomforUble House. All oookbg <hpQ m hi* übcbl good style by Mb 8. Timmo 7#Hl A.SHMUBTON GOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ pEAN begs to Inform hfi • O. LJ frlenda and the publlo geoeraliy that m consequence of the great laoreaseln the prloaof Coa', he hasseoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Goal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Goal, Also m Stock— Hount Somerß, Malvern, West- i>ort, and Newcastle QpaU Firewood. Poßt a.,d Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, etc , Oats, Br»u, SharpaV Potatoes, b»ff Ohiokwheat, eto. R," S. BEAN, ' . ■ . . West Street. rpHE Undersigned have Trußt Funds 1 for Tnveßßment upon firat olass free- hold securities at lowest current ra es of interest m sums varying from £60 to £2000 . ; WILDING AND LEWIS,' 77 Bolioitorej Burnett St, « BARGAINS! BARGAINS 11 J MQIS.ON. Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker} BEGS to announce hie first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober let, for " ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the pnblio his choice stock of best English and Colonial * • BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, J.M, has always on hand good? of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE FASHION, NE ATNIfiSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he 1« a thorough expert m tbis line; Repairs neatly executed. ,■'■' tanorelTstreet, Next the CLUB, ABhburton. ' ,9*loß PRIOE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG GO., Ld. Freßhly- ground Linseed Meal, 4d per lb Pare Newfoundland God Liver Oil, 3a 6d per pint . Glycerine, 2s per lb ~^>w—^ Diamond Dyes, 6d per packet Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each : O»uBtIo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, tnd leper tin Trasses, 4s 6d to 16s eaoh Hlgglnaon's Rubber Enemas, 4 9 8d eaoh Galvanic Batterieß lent to Cnatomets free of oharge. " ' ■"■ Patent Medlolnes at Storekeepet'e Prices. As I am prepared to oarry out attll- further the Reductions I made when firat taking over the Business, I now anbmli the above short List of Prices as an Index to'tbe reduced oharges I have made Id every Department, especially m Dispen* ing Physlolanß* Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne m mind that m Drags, and more particularly In Medicines, the Parohaser must depend almost entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation of many years fn Ashburton to maintain, and am not willing to damage it, eren to retain • Oantomer, by supplying B Drug an inferior quality. Teeth Oareitolly Extkaotbd, 2b 6d. Children, Is. An Assistant resides on the Premise | and Medicines urgently needed may h obtained at any hour. Asbbnrton Drag Company, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, H.J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, J^riedlander's Buildings Ashburton. BOOKS, Oommerolal and (*<m a Stationery, Account Books, &t«. »EW BOOKS BY EVERY M . MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeon\ Ootioertlnaß, Yiolius, Ban job, &c, &o New Songs and Mualo of every description i A large quantity of Music (Sheet and BookB) slightly soiled, to be sold at ft Great Sacrifice. FANCY GOODS] Writing Oases and Desks, Scrap, Phot . and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Parse* 1 O ard Oases, Pooket Booka,Photo Frames and every description of Fancy Stationery Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers In any quantity. , Any Book out of stock proouredf rrot our Chr Ist ohurch Establishment, the to ' of which Is one of the Largest and Assorted In the Colonies, or from London Agenoy. - A speolal Dlncount allowed to LJb*< ? and Sohool Committees i H. J. WOOD &C« STATIONERS' BALL, | A^TJBTON,



.tUDiic HOPE ■•ORTHGDEAF — Nfoholaon' Inipr. veH Patent Artificial E*r Drums. The n!y snre, easy, and untie* n device need to permanently restore hearing. : Recommended by eolentifio men of Europe r.nd America Write for free illustrated description book to J. Q. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William ttreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'* DUNEDIN AGENOI. livTR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Danedln, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise* ments. TjIOB the Blood ißtheLife— Clark's world JO famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, sbin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds ita effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUBTOET Woollen Manufacturing Co,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson O. J. Hakper H. Frjjsdlandeb a. Harbison John Obr I). H. Bkown, fT^HE Directors are prepared to reoelve DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest :-— If fixed for 12 months seven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per oent JIH. TWENTYMAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPE RANGE TTOT'BL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - PfiOPRIETEESS, Begs to Inform her friends and the Fnbllo generally that Bhe has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully sollolta a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modious of its kind m Dunedin, and oan offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated eluoe the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat oomfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aooommoda- tlonj and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments oan be obtained In the shape of Tea, Ooffeß, and Cocoa on arrival : and Guests wlahlng to go a tray by early train oan depend on being oalled In ample time, if they will only make , their wishes known* 4 .156 H. &E. Craig\h.ead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BDEDINGS, TAFCSED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT AIL THAT OAN BE DESIRED BL & Ej CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JIGH .SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabp, Boys 1 School — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A,, University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohuroh ; Miss GfTOBB, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both wxes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- oatlon. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Seoond&iy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal oases, if ie the Interest of the Pupils suoh a plan la judged advis- able. The yew 1b divided into thx terms. All fees are payable In advawe. , per term Puplla under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 yean of age ... £2 16s Mublo (extra) £1 1b Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. p For farther details apply to the Head-



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUIIE BLEIDBD TEAJB, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, IN and lib PACKETS, 2xb FANCY CANISTERS and sib and lOlb TINS TRY THESE BLfiNDs! TRY THESE BLENDS. ©fiEAGLE 1 Kmno J [ft LOB ][ \per lb.^f lb. JJ \\ per mjj ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USK. . To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 The Monarch of the Harvest Field. HOENSBY^b HOEISTSBY I ight-Draught Steel Sheaf -Binding Harvester. THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OF ANY PTNDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBY holds the three Largest Frizes ever ofiered In the World, and •n unequalled record of Colonial Honors, THE HORNSBY BINDER Is English In Its Strength, Durability, Good Work- manship, and Reliability, and equal to any American m its ingenlonsnees, aooaracy if parts, and perfeotlon of finish, combining m one the exoellence of all, and avoiding the defects ot eaoh. . Bafoie Purchasing Farmers should call and Inspect the 1888*9 Maohlne, j'aat land ing, ex ship " Marlborough," from London, and dally expeoted In Aohburton. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent f or the Ashburton County, : " DRAPERY ! DR 4PERY I I " Clothing! Clothing!! GREAT SALE oFaSSIGNED STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purchased for Cash the Assigned Stock^of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18s Id at a Dlsoount of 7a 6d m the £ beg to announce that they will offor the entire lot for sale In tbe Premises In East Street, Aehburton, lately occupied by Mb Sohobnebero, on and after FRIDAY, the 6ih Ootober. < : TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Hawkers, Hotelkeepers, and the General , Publlo will find this a opportunity not likely to ooour again of purchasing goods at about Half their Usual Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any , kind allowed. Customers are invited to Inspect without being pressed to. buy. Country orders accompanied by remittance will reoelve speoial attention. In some lines the quantities are limited, Intending purohasera will therefore plea«e call early. IS" NOTE. — " The effect of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disastrous than on any other branch of business. , .It has almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit of olothes costing a fow months ago 40a will now require 45a to secure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanoed fully sff per pair." See Dunedin " Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. Tie Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBURT6N. J. G; MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messes A. and T. Inglis, Danedin,) 10(23 Manager. The Mass ey Toronto Light Binder. . THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR li~EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL" FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BIDDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET. WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIB SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A. CHI N E EVERY FABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSE V SOLID TRUE pXOELLBNT f-CONOMIOAL I JQHT . URB I RTJSTWORTHY I- NVIED I- FFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLB I BSTBD L.NDURING L.HDLESS LaDDBD BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. j SOLS AGENTS FOR N. 3, t ■ ■ ■■ . ■ ■■ ' ■ .



GLASGOW DRAPERY and \ CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, <tc, Gornar Wakanni Road and Oasi street; (Next Obittral Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory Havelock street -" 1 "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* id the Colonies. ,-.ci>ounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition m the FINEST m the Whole I Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Onr Patented "PAKAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For Boys and Girls ara Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genui\e unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warrantee) to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throngoout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LI&HTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH.



Bead "TBE MIRROR," i 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 Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, Charles Ray> MECHANICAL ENGINEEE, REPAIRS Gune, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Road Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PBODUOB BROKERS, VALUATORS, STOCK-TAKERS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Christohurch, 4 RE prepared to negotiate Loans on JX Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Prodnce. Liens on growing Crops at current rates, For 1 arge am ounta special arrangements oan be made. All business striotly confidential. WAUCHOP & CO. Trees. Trees. Trees fPHE Undersigned begs to thank his X numerous Friends and Customers for their past favors, and calls their special attention to his extensive ntobk of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B, —Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed (or 12 months. Frnlt Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Cup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnus Inslgnls. All orders by post, or left with Mb fl. G. Floweb, Confectioner, East Street, •hall reoelve my prompt attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSBRY 192 AUenton, Aihbutton,



THE PUBLIC IhUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFER© GJEWEA.X ADTANTAGES TOt)^7 T) QOIVI Q out to make thesr wills, and desiring to secure the ; XJ-iXvOUINO faithful execution of their last wishes. r Y(\' \DT7DCniVIQ about t0 marry and make provision by marriage 1U L JuL\O\jV\O contractor settlement. ' TOPI7PQ^I\IQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a X JjX\O\/J.NO sum or suma of money by trust deed. . . , TTfi TSI7DQr^ISIQ desirous of constituting trusts for oharltable or! IV/ JTJjAkJLUIiO benevolent objects. - : ; TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES ■j^ h "Byi&. te " 1 fOT *™°°\ AH Buch should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC' TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ! AOLAND, BAK^S, AND CO., OHRIBTOHTIBOH, Or D. M. RQSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company MMMMM * Established ... ... ... 186 L ; CAPITAL— ONE MILLION, i THE PBEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, I FIRE AND MARINE RISES. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, • AGENT, ABHBUBTON. ; kM -.fOUR GRdfiER- FOR ~~ Bi rf\ M/^ \ NIZI WDtWTBIAL GAZETTE A&T ' I m ■ Mssk\ %" The blending Is entirely aiten- BQU I CCLId M f»fef?^S> % dod to by Mr. Nelson himself, **+* JL ▼▼*•▼ m JITO^SS \ who is a Taster of great exped' B *IMA&SeT>Ii enc ?' . ail 4 ' ias ac^ a special -_ IKI TU CT *P ■^■'il/Matxk-kJt^ training m »he art." ; . f : . . r - v . ..,.!w--J-i^ — "-"jfir";"' /nrP* ■% timazv nxhATH - 1 ' A/I* -^ ■ m - a nKfir B ißT*r' \ l deservesthtfsiip- ■■'■-■ **\f fi |^ 1 \J B 'M \ port of all purchasers of Tea V^ n W M fffs niEßl^n »^\ mas tho article they offer is ff /& r*=Sra^^l f\ m s , u P erior '-? an^thiriK we j.<\ m #<C ' >/|cis*£rsSj T ?\ «\ have seen m this Colony." ivV-V^* m f&. nfyroln x\ % press. ,oV\l r* M BIS ' n^^E" I ™^^- "£\ ik" Mr. Nelson is a pro- • \^V» X ff m£* and THOUGH Jff r _^i^^^^^3f^^^> !^*\___^^ PRICES 1 7 *®™^^ per lb» PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND WE LI GTO.^IHRISTOHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE? SOLD IN ASHBUKTON BT EM. CABSON, HENRY ZANDER And. the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. XTBKY little medicine of any other kind V required if I AMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure 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, Feverahneßßj Fevers, Head* ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all reiiding m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your otb n r stores, as it is invaluable to all . Hold I y all medicine vendors. THE "BED CBOS3" PRESERVING COMPANY, Ohapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria, /"BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pearß, Apricots, of the fioest quality, and m heavy syrup. All theße 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., 1432, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, Mo. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of A LINE or Patented American novelties. In Stationers 1 Specialities & Light Hardware. '"PHE 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- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, and . three blades, Staples for bindiaor, ipiiiwiHwij jujpiiuijjujiiiJir 1 ■'-~" p «-c Staples for banging 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 hi. 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. '..LAW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Ssnrup of Hypophosphite of Lime' prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. ' IT contains two of the principal In- gredlonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered defioient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tod highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real 'Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion b»s acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dv. CharohiU'B signature. Price, 4£t Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rtri Oabtiguonk, Parto To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods FOB THE SSAS6X EX " RUAPEHU." NOVELTIES. NOVELTIES. NEW DRESS MATERIALS. New Millinery, &c. ] ammw om



Public Notice*. Kckford& Undrill Take thii opportunity of informing^ the public of Ashburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBaOPB are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Stock of all • " V NEW GOODS FOR Bale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBP and Fittings. NOTHING On their part wiU be waiting to induce -ttair&atrons to support them m their -new premises, which will be found far »ore convenient and roomy than the Old NOTB THB ADDBBSS— TANQBED STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE "■■■ ' Bportlag« ASHBDRTOH-MGfflG CLUB SPRING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER S2ND and 23RD, 1888. Pbxsident-E. G."^Wright. Jice-P^^ dent— John Grigg. JuDGK-Mat»hew Stitt STBwitDS-C/W; PurneU, W. B. Den- Shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton^ B7g. Crisp; J. Ci N. Grigg, A. Tj. Reid, Dr Tweed; Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Course— A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — pT. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to*tatt each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMMPpF EVENTS. First Day. t. Hakdicap Hwrdlb Race, of 35 sovsf nominaUonj isoy; acceptance, 1 sovj The sec«nd hbree to receive 3 boys out of ■-.. - tfce^take^ Over eight flights of hurdles, ( ' Twotaileißi ■ • H fComshf. Piate Handicap, oi 30 soys ; < T .^omiDation, * soy ; acceptance, 10s only, . pnp, mile .and a nomination, Vyi soy; acceptance, I soy The second horse to receive $ soys out of ■--■ the ftaket One mile and a-half 4. SPRINT HANDICAP, of 25 soys j nomina.. •>ti<m, 15s; acceptance, ios# District horses only* - Seven furlongs. «. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance 10s, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run. , The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the taceV all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Catch weights. Three quarters of a mpel . \ 6. SPiINCHANptCAP, of 30 soys; nomina- ' tfbn,' ? so* 5 «os. One mue. % Wslter Handicap, of as soys ; nomina- tipo* iis; 1 acceptance, 10s,: Distnct horiaonly. Two miles. SiCONDDAY. fjCotwTY Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 30 ' xanr. nomination, 1 eov; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, about. 3ft $m hJgfc. Distnct horses only, One mile and a half.' ' «d Facing; Clvb Handicap, 0^45 soys; "'.-, nominatibn,. 1 'soy ; acceptance/ I soy. : The second horse to receive $ soys out of 1 Che* stilted One mile and a quarter. * cHANWCAF DisTßicT Time? Trot, . ; (in saddle) of so soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse" to tecewe a 6OVS out of .the stake. . District ibrses only/ Weignt hot less thaW iOst. ' ■'■ • pullnmd.go. Three miles. . Wextet Handicap, of 35 soys 1 nomjna* - ( «on. 1 «ov; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to re^ve 3 soys out of the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised rac£l>f 25 soys on the flat. « Minimum' weight' (^st.- ; Two miles. t. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- - idt«mJ«)Vr;;acceptance los, The second ~f hqrse.:tp receive 3 sors out of the stake, . " ' Five* fiurlbngs. 0, DiSMSAL^TAKES, of 30 soys; entrance ■ ■ ■ ! -> MOs KiAtt made to the Secretary, afterthe Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to ' thTfandi of the Club. Minimum' weight ; ' ;- Three quarters of a mile, f IrULES AND^GULATIONS. I The meetingwill te held trader the rules of racingi arid the* Ashbuiton Racing Club ->i*SH« entry will be received except on the conditions that.;aH claims, disputes, and ob- - tections^risinc out of theracing shall be de- SS^ the Stewards orwhdm they may '' appoint' Thtir decision on all points con- - fiectedVttli^the carrying out ol this programme ' il horse shall mean tny horse that tal been commonly residebt m Iflie district . ,bSwen.ihe rivers Seiwyn and Omhi, from AnSiotbr 1888/ and up to the d^te of the ! ■"■- Who nasxeaded m the^said distnct during the .^laxaejpen , ■ deductc^ from yy e cross of all moneys payable m accordance with this proerimme for the expenses of the course. 5 All nomination and. acceptance fees to co to the funds of the Club. 6. Trottißfcvßace— Horses must trot to the satisfactionerta-Referee. 7.- The Stewarts reserve to themselves the ftißtt t« ** d a <?onsolatioH race t0 thepro " .gramme. - NOMINATIONS. -AH Nominations accompanied by fee t name, ; a& ductiptim, a#dj performances of hone, 2nd colors of the rideir must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on latwday, IJoTember jrd^ 1888. WEIGHTS. ; Weights for -the first day's handicaps wd • - be aeaared ron or about November 14th. ..Weights for the second. dayj handicaps yvM - . \ft declared at 7 o'clock vi the evening of the .firrt6>y' s " lcin S > _ ACCEPTANCESi Aectptanees for the first day's handicap! mustbein the hands of the Secretary not latei Sanop.S..6n Monday, November 19th, ISBB, A£££nce¥fo r the second day's handicaps . % wWock on.the evening of, the, first day'< G ?ISSBT, ■■■..■_■ . ' §.C«*Muryr