The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII -No 1983

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30. 1888

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•.;",'' Public-Notices. T^* ■ — -— — — ~ — Li •' "■• «■*»" £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BUYERS OF A BITTJUE OF BEE iDALBANE , WHISKY Shifted by Alex, Fergrwon 4 00. GiasKOtf, Particular* fomi*ll Winn Merchantp, Siore- kii^era, H..iblk<enrs ano Spirit Dealers. Whol sale Age"tß— Wm. BootjliAß 4 00. Daaedin N.Z. ' . . y\ 10 7 BAI^KT^SjiiOS BUILUEU3. UNDERTAKERS, 4c, Oornar Wakadui Road and Oast street; (Nbxt Obotbal Herat.)' Or at Baker and Brown's Goach Factory Hivelock street v r ■ 1 . ' .'■.' . ■■» EXHIBITION FREE. MY Stock of Groceries, Ironmongery. China and Glass Ware,. Colonial Clothing and Boots, Ift now replete with good assortments m every Department, at lowest possible Prices. " : * TEAS. My Teas are unsurpassed, for Purity, Strength, and Flavor. I pay -particular attention to BLnding, usiog nothing bub really brat class Toaa. No fanoy Tins or Packages to pay for. Strong, well flavored Tea, 2s per lb Extra atrong, highly fUvored, 2ar 6d per lb Extra choice, fiueat fhvori 3s per lb. Coffee ground daily on tbe Premises. Highest Prloe given for Dairy Produce. Please call and Inspect 'my Kxtanaive Stock, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, ROBERT ALCORN. 500 WANTED TO; PURCHASE P. O'CONNEEL'S TENTS TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS, NETS • HORSE OLOTHtNG, ■■■■ HALTERS OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN -CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AJSD DELIVERY 'HOSE. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For all makes of Maobiaca. HAMES, PLOUGH" AND LEADING CHAINS, SADDLERY, Etc. Say.i your mon-y and purchase of the Maker P. O'CONNELL Al TENT D EPOT Mooro Street, Asbbcrton (Next R^yal Hotel,) GIIA^b^~DRAPERY"aiiJ CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday' "''•'.■..:,. RIOE LIST OF ASHBUKTOM DRUG CO., Ld. Freshly ground Linseed Meal, 4d p-r lb Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerlno. 2s per lb Diamond Djee, 6d per paoket Heeding Bottleß, 9d eaoh Teata, 2d eaoh O»nstlo Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is per tin Tmeses, 4? 6d to 15a eaoh Higginaon's Rubber Enemas, 4a 64 eaoh Galvanic Batteries lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. As I am prepared to carry out still further the Reductions I made when first taking over the Business, I- how subml) the above Bhort List of Prices aa an Index to tbo reduced charges I have made In every Department, especially m Dispenß' ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It mußt, however, be borne m mind ihut m Drags, unci mure particularly m Medicines, the Pnrohnaer must depen aimoßc entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I h*ve a business reputation c many years tn Aahburton to maintain, an am. not willing to damage it, even t retain a Oastomer, by supplying a Drug* an Inferior quality. Teeth Cabefplly Extracted, 2a Gel Children, Is> ' An Assistant resides on the Premlset and Medloines urgently needed may b obtained at any hour; Asliburton Drag Company, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, » __^ " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio* m the Colonies. .-onounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST TN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never ; use any other Brand. Onr Patented " PARAGON BOOT* and " INDESTRUOTD3LE TOES." For qoys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genui-vo unless branded on •he Sola And every pair is absolutely Warranto i io give Good Wear. Sold by the- loading Boot Dealers and ountry Stores throughout New Zealand, ud Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN I GO. 1 CHRISTCHURCH,



Public Noticeß. .; ? HOPE FOR THEDE AF.— Niohoiaon' Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drams. The only sure, eaßy, and unseen device used to permanently restore hearing. Reoommended by scientific men of Europe and Amerioa. Write for free illustrated description book to J. Fl . Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'J DUNEDIN AGENOx. ft,fß R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with adverti.4Srs for contract advertise" mrntn. FOB the Blood istheLife— Clark's world famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lis each by ohemieta and patent medicine vendors everywhere t'ole proprietors: The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England. 1 11 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbebnwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson 1 C. J. Habpbb H. Fbirdlandeb A. Habbison John Obb 1). H. Bbown. fT^HE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest :— - If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per oont J. H. TWENTYMAN, Seoretary. I. ~ ~" ! ~~| LEVIATHAN RAILWAY j jmEMPE RANGE TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN | MRS SILK - - Pbopbibtbess, Begs to Inform her friends and the Public generally that she haa purchased the above Holol, and respectfully Bollolts a share of their support. The Hotel la the largeßt and moat com- modious of Us kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation' not to be excelled; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wlahlng to go a tray by early train can depend on being called m ample time, If they will only make their wishes known* 4 156 H..&-E. Craignead WISH TO ANNOUNCE to theib customers that they have REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, ITANCRED STREET. j ! — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large ': and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, \ COATINGS, Ac, suitable for the present i Season, STYLE AUD FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DESIBED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. i it i - ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. ESTABLISHED 1881. Tbaohino Staef. Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, • Ist B. A., University College, Loudon. ! Gibls' School.— Miss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College, «Ohrletohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both Mixes have the opportunity of , acquiring the elementß of a liberal edn- ', cation. The subjects of Study are those • usually taught at Seconds* y Schools ; but ! the ordinary course may be modified to ! meet speolal oaßes, If m the Interest of j the Pupils suoh a plan Is judged advla- i able. •J The year Is divided Into thy terms. ■j. All fees are payable m advacie. •* per term "Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s ' ,  over 12 yea re of age ... £2 16? | Muslo (extra) £1 1» \ Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2b Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 la [ A term's notice required before the | removal of a pupil. ,^ For further details apply to the Head-



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N iLB and lib PACKETS, 2m FANCY CANISTERS and 6lb and lOlb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. ((CROWN | | EAGLE | ((^miji (f'C L U B ]] , \P er lb - JJ VP er lb - JJ V per Jb - JJ \\ per lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. I To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 THE HORJSTSBY BEAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT *J O /°BIOULTyRAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to the HQRNSBY LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY, DEERING, MoOORMIOK OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. ' AT S°r5SS HORNBBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HORNSIiY . FIRST PRIZE S?A°S5 S r T T ER HOBNSBT PIKST PftlzS BTAWELL HORNSBY. FiltST PRIZE WIDDEBBURN HORNSBY FIR&T PRIZE SNOWTOWN' No Prize offered. Hornsby recommended Farmere are invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO, JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. --—^— . j ■ DRAPERY! DRAPERY!! Clothing- 5 ! Clothing-!! GREAT SALE OFJSSIGNED STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purahaßed for Oaah the Aaalgned Stock of an Otago ' Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 16*j Id at a Discount of 7s 6d In the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sule In the Premises In Bust Street, Aahburton, lately occupied by Mr ' Sohoeneberg, on and after FRIDAY, the 6xh October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ! Country Storekeepers, Hawkera, Hotalkeepera, and the Gener»l ' Public will find this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing goods at about Half their Uaoal Value. GOODS HALF USUAL PRICE. The Stook will be marked m plain figures, and noDlaoount of any kind allowed. Customers are Invited to Inspect without being pressed to buy. Country orders accompanied by remittance will receive apeolal attention. In aome lines the quantltlea are limited. Intending purchasers will therefore please call early. tS" 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 Factory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit of clothes costing a few months ago 40a 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 advanoed fully 5b per pair " See Dunedin "Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. <i The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. /r l  , A J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messes A. and T. Inolm, Dunedin,) ' 10J23 Manager. 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 STREET ! — ' j WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUD DURABLE M A. O H I IST E EVERY FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS- MASSEY SOLID -I-RGE pXOELLENT |-CONOMICAIi ti Tftttfr- URE I HUfTWORTHY I- NVIED f- FFIOIENT I ™%n IMPLE I EBIED LMDUKJNG: L.&DLESS LaUDED IBINDEB FRIEDLAN'DER BROS, > <SOLB>A<3ENTSFOJRN.Z



Bead «« THE MIRROR," ■*& HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- ix oal, Literary, and Dramatio paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Rußsell Street, Melbourne, [ • • "TTTE HAVE FOR BALE— One tea YV horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BROS. 10+48 GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds ASHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. "O Q T)EAN begs to Inform his JL\» O. J3 friends and the public generally that m consequence of the great increase m the prloe of Coal, he has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, oheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newoastle Coal. Also m Stook— Mount Somers, Malvern, West- port, and Newoastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Ralls, Stakes, Strainers, etc, etc., Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Chiokwbeat, etc R. S. BEAN, West Street. BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! j J. MOl" SON, Impermeable and Praotical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the publio his choice stock of boat English and Colonial 1 BOOTS AND SHOES, ; of all descriptions, at prices that will : command a ready Sale for Cash. j J.M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made to measure, which, t for STYLE, FASHION, NE ATN ESS, and f ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as ho is a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly exeouted. TANOREDSTREET, Next the CLUB, Ashburton.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND, OFFERS GfREAT AX>AISTXA«JES TOPT?P QfINQ abo,jt to make tUlr wills, and desiring to Sedure the ! rJ-iIWUI^O foithful oxeoutlon of their last wishes. Tfi T^r7RQniVFQ abont t0 n»arry and make provision by marriage Aw JTxjIAiJUJLikJ oontrapt or settlement. TOPFP^^N<^ oonten »Plftting the settling of their estate, or of a A JuJ.YkJUJ.I KJ Bum or sums of mo ey by trust deed. TO PERSONS dBB,roUB of constituting trustß for charitable or TO FOREIGN Th , UBTiSIS B w& ."""' for p8r " 0,,, All -such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND,- BARNES, ANO Co., OHRISTOHUROH, Or D. M. ROES, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established , , iß6f. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TtfRJESING :MACHINES, &c., accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. ABK YM JIOBgR FOR /a A ots S^ AlA^ S /I\ * \N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE 6<5T I flA<B' a /#& \"?s° M «"«»ii« s is entirely f .:iori- . VV¥ I VMW a- Bfaffiim* % de f to b ? Mr - Nelson himself, -^- ■• M ZwSSstl groat experi- W: \#TMSaWT\ » onco, and has had a special IN THE a /r^*WW^\ % training m thu art." ijt a #i4ra§!£\ % TIMABTJ HERALD. iyi/^V ■■». ■ 'a §•'■ ' lifSTiinJlM \ «i "Tf.Js ftffm deserves the sup ■•• IT fJ D\ V/ # '^#<Ste3dk \ '_;»■ port «all purchasers of Tor N^ |\ \^ a WC> i^tM^3^Wn^\ • m. * s thQ a '" li cle they oflor it^ __ ' , — &- Mii*f'r^%LE.nSWs^ '$\ lft. su P erlo '' W anythi/iR \vc .. •t^O" MFs L4sfc^feSffiSs: W* •' '^ft lmvcseeninthfsColony." iK\^VN^ # /# r4K#wl^l- ' A % "Mr. Nelson is a pro- ■ ■ 2bT /^ 3&®R *?\ Wmcnd" 1 » Taster PORE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE II GTON, i HRIBT3HURCH, BUNEOIN AGENTS EVERYWHERE. SOLD IN ASHBUBTON BY Ell CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



i PHOTOGRAPHERS, | >» 218 High Street, j Chrlstchuroh * 1 John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AfcD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purohaßed the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by him In Burnett Street, begs moat sincerely to thank his customers for past support, and solicits a continuance of the same, whloh he will strlvo to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and , Harness, and strict attention to business, oomblned with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 71120 I' __. Charles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maohinos, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYCLES and TRICYCLES repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Centbal Hotel, Wakanni Road Trees. Trees, Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank numerous Friends and Customers tbeir past favors, and calls their ij ■ attention to his extensive stook of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. <N.B. —Planting done by contract, nj all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Cup- Maorocarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Plnus Insignia. All orders by post, or loft with Mb H. G. Flower, Oonfeotloner, East Street, shall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, ' CLIFTON NURSERY 102 Allenton, Aahburton,



Pubiic Notices. VEKY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SA'i INE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It iB the oure and PREVENTIVhW most diseases incident to Tropica] and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitaliueß the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing j Constipation, FeverißhnesSj Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaaters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask yonr merchant to send regular supplies with your othor stores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold I y all medicine vendora. THE "RED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, * Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. CANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, and at same price ; also Peaches. Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy syrup. All these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California. The Jams, Jellies, Piokles, 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, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF A LINE 0» Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE 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 tocJs), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Mincing Knives, with one, two, i and three blades. Staples for binding ! pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The ■ Cetebrated'Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. - ■.'..'.:'.-•■ • ■■•' ; ' '! Ail 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 increase, 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. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup 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- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* sidered deficient m the above complaints, vie # Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired ft world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, ROM GABTKJLIOirB, P>RIB S— mm^mmmmmmmm —————— m T. ißullock, TO FARMERS AISD OTHERS. FOR SALE A number of Bine Gum Saplings suitable for making Stock Yards, Sheep Yards, eto. Apply to 10 116 T, BULLOOK. TO LET— A 6-roomed House In Cox Sheet. — Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET. FOUR- roomed house m Peter Street lately oocopied by Mr Norrish. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET— Hoosa fronting Graham'-. Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. IOT 32, fronting the A' ford Forest J Road, near the entrance to the •ollen Faotory. Price £9 10s. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TO LET— House of 5 rooms, wit verandah, together with about 9 acre of land. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET. ROOMS In; the Arcade Chambers. Apply to iT, bullock;



■ - — v - <■ ■■■ Pickford & Undrill Hake this opportunity of informing . the public of .Asliburton end County that their new TORNITUR-E WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS :! ' are how m full working order, and rep'ore with a Choice Rtook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible pricos, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB^ and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to. induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop; "'■" , Nora xbm Addriss— TANCBED STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE: •:' ■'. ■■'■■■ ■ .... ■ ..,,,,. ■ Sporting. SPBIiNG MEETINO. THUBSDAY AND FKIDAY, •:..'■' ' ' . I NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. I PRESIDENT— E. G. Wright. ViCE-PrxSl- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt STEWARDS— C. Wi Purriell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W, Lyttelton, E. G. Crisp, T^C N. Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk ot Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Course— A. Hewson . Handicappkrs — T. Quill Starter— D, Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. PROGRAMME~OF EVENTS. First Day. i^. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf nomination, I. soy ; acceptance, 1 soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Two miles, 2* County Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 'ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. • ' 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, 1% fov; acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to_ receive $ soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half , ; * -»?* „•:■ .^ . ~- -- 1 ■. ™. :■"..  .-y ff l .??y*- \'i nomina- tion, 15s \ r acceptances-. losi District horses only. Seven; furlongs. . 5. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance ios, to \>i made to the ' Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* The winner to he sold by auition immediately after the race, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Catch weights. Three quarters of a mile! 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys; nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. .ju Walter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- ""'tion, 15s; acceptance, ios t - District horses only. Two miles. Shcond Day. t* County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Distnct horses only. . One mile and a half, a. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy} acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 3. Handicap . District Time Trot, (m -- saddle) of 20 soys; nomination, ios; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight not less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three miles. ,4, Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- . ~ tion, I soy; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the s^oke. For horses that have never won'an Advertised "race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, ost. Two miles. 5. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys; nomina- tion 1 soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance I«* to be made to the Secretary after the ' Flying Handicap is run The winner to fee. 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. rRULES AND "REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, arid the Ashburton Racing; Club Rules ~ J 2" No entry will be received except on the conditions that 'all claims, disputes, and ob- jeetipns arising out of the racing shall be de- : cided by the Stewards or whom they may ippomt. Thtif decision on all points con- nected with' the cdrryingout oi this programme te be final. '3' A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from August.2oth, .zßßs,.and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person has.r'eslderi m the said 'district; during the ■ gjukti jteriod.' ''''■■■■' ' • ■ 1 ".4 :, Five percent will be, deducted, from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with Vf&& programme' for the expenses of the course. 5. Allnominatien and. acceptance fees to go. to the funds 6f the Club. * j6„ Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee.' %.' The Stewards reserve to themselves the rlfin to add a consolation race to the pro- NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age,desctipiidn, and performances of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands Of' the Secretary not later than 9 p.ni. on November 3rd, 1888. WEIGHTS. • Weights., for the first day's handicaps wil be declared on or about November 14th. Weights jfor the second day's, handicaps will fee 'declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing, ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's handicaps »ust be m the hands of the Secretary not t later than 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 188 S. ' " ' Acceptances for the second»day's handicaps , 10 b'tilo ckn. the pyening of the first day's | G BISSET, Secretary