The Ashburton Guardian.

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VOL VIl.-No 1971

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, OCTOBEB 16. ? 988



Public Notices. REMOVAL. MRS Q miMMO begs to announce Oi Jl to her Patrons and the Publio generally, that she has removed to those more commodious premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardlnghouas, Cameron Street, and trusts to merit a fall share of pnblio patronage by keeping • good Table and a comfortable House. All cooking done m his usual good atyle by Mb 8. Timmo. 7*lll ABHBUBTON OOAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RO4. QEAN bega to Inform bfi ■ kJ« J3 friends and the pnbllo generally that m consequence of tbe great lnoreaie In the prfoa of Coal, be has scoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaitan- ga*a Ooal, cheaper, oleaner, and far superior to Kewoastle Ooal. Also m Stock— tfount Somera, Malvern, West* port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post aud Rails, Stakes, Strainers, c o, eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohiokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, West Street. Undersigned have Trust Funds for Tnvesflment upon first class free- hold securities at* lowest current rales of interest m sums varying from £60 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIS, 77 Solicitors, Burnett St. BARGAINS l_ BARGAINS 1 1 J. MOiISON", Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, fox ONE MONTB only, when he will offar to the public his choics 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 goods of his own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NE4TWJSBS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he ia a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly executed. . tanoreFstrbbt, Next the CLUB, Aehburton. • 910 PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freahly ground Llnßeed Meal, 4d per lb Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2a per. lb Diamond. Dyes, 6d per packet Feeding Bottleß, 9d eaoh j , Teats, 2deaoh "_ Caustic Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is per tin Tmeses, 4j 6d to 153 each Higginson'a Rubber Enemas, 4s Sd eaoh Galvanio 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 now subml) the above short List of Prices as an Index to the reduced oharges I have made lo every Department, especially m Dispense ing Pbyslolanß* Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne m mind that In Drugs, and more particularly In Medicines, the Purchaser must depen almosc entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist. I have a business reputation c many years In Ashburton to maintain, an am not willing to damage It, even to retain a Customer, by supplying a Drag an Inferior quality. Teeth Carefully Extkaotid, 2s 6d> Children, la. An Assistant resides on the Premise and Medloinea urgently needed may b obtained at any hour. Ashburton Drug Company, Ld. 7. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, H,J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL, Jfriedlander's Buildings Ashburton; ; BOOKS, Commercial and G«n Stationery, Account Books, dv» KBW BOOKS BT BVBET SL MUSIC. Plancsj Harmoniums, % Acoordeon. Concertinas, Violins, Ban job, &c, &o New Songs and Muoio of every description, A large quantity of Muslo (Sheet an BookB) slightly soiled, to be sold at Great Soorifioe. FANCY GOODS Writing Cases and Deaki, Sorap, Phot < and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purse O ard Oases, Pocket Books, Photo Fram and every description of Fancy Stationer Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papa In any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured ro! our Christohurch Establishment, the to of which {b one of the .Largest and Assorted m the Colonies, or fiom London Agenoy. . . A Bpeolal Discount allowed to L!br and Bohool Committees! H. J. WOOD & Ci 1 STATIONERS' HALL, i ...... I ASHBUBTON,



Public Notices. O OPE FORTH EDEAR— Niohohon' O Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drums. The only sure, easy, and unseen device need to permanently restore bearing. Recommended by eoientifio men of Enrope and Amerioa. Write for free illußtntcd description book to J. H. ' Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Ohambera, < William etrpet, Melbourne. i 1 I ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN. '} ! DUNEDIN AGENCY. lITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, hat been appointed oar Agent *t>A s will be able to arrange termi j with advertiser! for oontrsot advertise* l ments. . J ["' — ' | ! TjlOß the Blood ia the Life— Clark's world j Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to t 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- f loub. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls each by chemists } and patent medicine vendors everywhere i Hole proprietors : The Lincoln and $ Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 111 THE ASHBX3BTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: Or. H. Gbebnwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson C. J. Hakper 1 H. FBI73DLANDEB A. HAEBISON J John Obb D. H. Bbown. ( fT^HE Directors are prepared to reoelve c DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest : — c If fixed for 12 months seven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at oall five per oent < J. H. TWENTY MAN, J Seoretary. i LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mSMPE^ANOE TTOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Propbietbess. Begs to Inform her friends and the 1 Pabllo generally that she haa purchased 1 the abovo Holfll, and respectfully solicits a share of their Bupport. < i The Hotel ia the largest and most com- modious of its kind m Dnnedin, and oan j. offer accommodation not to be excelled ; j having been thoroughly renovated siuce * the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat oomfortable. " VISITORS Will find every civility and acoommoda- 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 wiahing to go a tray by early train oan depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wishes known* 4 156 EL &E. Craigiiead ■ WISH TO ANNOUNCE' TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCBED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, SIYIK AND FIT AIX THAT OAN BE DISIKED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JJfiH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Staef, Boys' School. — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. GißiiS' School. — Miss Satjndbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohristohuroh ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal cdu- oatlon. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondsiy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oaseß, if to the interest of the Fupila such a plan is judged advis- able, The year is divided Into thr. terniß. All feea are payable m advakie. pec term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2a Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the' removal of a pupil. . ,'i For farthev dataili apply to the Head-



W. GP^GG AND COMPANY, PUKE BONDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jib and lib PACKETS, 2lb FaNOY CANIdTfiRS and sib And 10lb TINS TEY THESE BLfiNDS. TI.Y THESE BLEEDS. f 2sA ff 2s 4d C, f. 2s 8d \ U 3s \\ [CROWN ) ( EAGLE )I {l Whibition)) CL 0 B \ perlb. Jj \ perlb. JJ \$* x ib - 11 \v*z lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To be obtained from JOHN OEE AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 The Monarch ot the Harvest Field. HORNSBY ™c HOKtTSBY l ight-Draught Steel Sheaf-Binding- [Harvester, THE SIMPLEST. THE STRONGEST. THE MOST RELIABLE. THE EASIEST TO MANAGE. AND THE t LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT OF ANT P-TNDER IN THE MARKET. THE HORNSBYJhoIds the throe^ Largest Prises ever ofiered^in the World, and an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. THE HORNSBY BINDER is English m its Strength, Durability, GoodJWork- manship, acd Reliability, and equal to any Amerioan m Its ingenlouanees, acoaracy of parts, and perfection of finish, combining m one the excellence of all, and avoiding the defects of each. Befote Purchasing Farmers should call and inspect the 1888 9 Maohlne, just land lng,(exßh!p,"Marlboroagh," from London, and dally expected m Ashbucton, GEOKGE JAMESON, Agent for the Ash burton County. I - • ; , , " DRAPERY! DRAPERY!! " , 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 18a Id at a Dlsoount of 7* 6d m the £>, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sale m the Premises In Eaßt Street, Auhburton, lately oooupied by Mb Sohoeneberg, on and after FRIDAY, the sth October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Bawkera, Hotelkeepere, and the General Public will find this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing goods at about Half their Uaaal Value. GOODS HALP USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked m plain figures, and no DUcount of any kind allowed. Customers are invited to inspect without beln- pressed to buy. Country ordera accompanied by remittance will receive speolal attention. In some Ilne3 the quantities are limited. Intending purchasers will therefore please oall early. tS' NOTE.— "Theeffeofcof the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disastrous than on any other branoh of business. , .It has [ almost stifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit of clothes costing a few monthß ago 40s will now require 45s to Becure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers oannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5a per pair." See Dunedin "Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STEEET, ASHBUETON. J. G; MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messbs A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin,) 10J23 Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder, : THE ENVY OP ALL MANUFACTUKEKS. THE YICTOE IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FBIEND OF THE FAEMEBS. i THIS WONDERFUL EEAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET. WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG : THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MACHINE EVER! FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID "T-RUE I-XOELLENT |- c P Nn MICAL I IGHT URB I RUST WORTHY I- N VIED I- FPIOIBNT I IKED IMPLE ! I ESTED L.NDUIUNGB L.UDLESS ' L-AUDED BIDDER FBIEDLANDEE BEOS. ,' SOLE AGENTS FOR NJS.



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. BiKEKnSoS BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, *o,i Gornar Wakanui Road and Gas* fltreeti (Next Central Hothl.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factor j Havelbck street 1 " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio- m the Colonies. .lo^ounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Oar Patented "PABAQON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Line* for Hard Wear. I None are Genune unless branded on , the Bole . 1 ' *** —^ w " ' fc r And every pair is absolutely Warranted ■ to give Qood Wear. ' ■ ■ _— s . Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and ; Country Stores througnout New Zealand, ' and Wholesale by LIGHTBANO, ALLAN & CO. CHRKSTCHURCHt



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 Place, RubboU Street, Melbourne. Charles Kay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, KEPAIBS Gnnp, Sewing Maohineß, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc BICYCLES and TBIOYCLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering iv all its Branches. Opposite Centbal Hotel, Wakanui Road Wauchop & Co., GRAIN AND PRODUCE] BROKERS, VALUATORS, STOCK-TAKEBS, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL COM- MISSION AGENTS, 224, Hereford Street, Ghristchurch, ARE prepared to negotiate Loans on Freehold Property, Wool, Grain, or any kind of Produce. Liens on growing Cropß at current rates. For large amounts special arrangements can be made. All business Btriotly confidential. WAUCHOP & CO. Trees. Trees. Trees mHE Undersigned begs to thank his JL numerous Friends »nd Customers for tbelr past favors, and callß their speolal attention to his extensive stook of FRUIT ! AND FOREST TREES of all sorta. I N.B. -Planting done by contrast, 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 the year. 40,000 Cup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Pious InslgnU. All orders by post, or left ,with Mb H. G. FiiOWTSB, Opnfeotlpnqr, East Street, * shall reoelve my prompt attention. ! James Porter, O L I F TO N NU RB« B'TJ J. 92 AJlentoDf Aebbuiton. .



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND fFFEBS GBEAT ADAJVTAGES | TO'^^7 O QA I\T Q abont { o make their wills, and desiring to secure the ± J-f AOUII O faithful eaeoutlon of their last wishes. HPA "DPIDQrMMQ "boot to marry and make provision by marriage 11/ A HirVOUIND oontrabt or settlement. TOT)■^■pQ[A■M'Q^ oontemplating the lettllag of their estate, or of • 1 JuIXOUIiO f urn or Bams of money by t'ast deed. 'TYI I^T7D QOWQ desirous of constituting trusts for oharltable or IK) Jt JuXvOUINO benevolent objects. Tfl rfIDCIOII TJIIOTCCO h >!dmg moneys In trust for persons IU rUnUUn InUoILLU re B i lent m tola colony, i All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ; ACL AND, BARNES, ANC Co., CHRIBTOHUROH, Or D. M. ROfciS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company: Established ... ... ... 185* . CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROP S. THRESING [MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBUBTON. a&u man MOOS fOR . Cd\ i Pf\ M /Iv %N.Z. INDTTSTEIAL GAZETTE B-^ A^iw' B A>*S^l Mr M JSik\. ■• » " The blending is entirely aCten- I lcbl> U WUIN) B r&ffi&^Tia %dedtobyMr. Nelson himself, JL^ • -A- VT M /feSfe^dK %.iy. h .!°J!§.«xT«ister of great experi- B\ #TMfta?ETK wk- ence; - and has had a special lIM 'THP ■ .-.t '" ■ gf[ #>4SJ^SS?M^ ' training m the art." - M IV InC. ~"' W / GKPISsA' \ TIMARU HERALD. I^« B # Mfnn ! K : f2r > l\ "This ..fern deserves the sup- "V f\ JT^ \ \J 'B m port <jE all purchasers of Tea It ff Bt^ fTfjEy'sE^r't <*\ «k as tne K; ' t ' c ' e tne y ?f' er is ffi Off i-c^TpKKF^i superior to anything wo .ri g 01*; rj^jft^gTO^jCf "?\ «^ have seen m thisCoiony." v\ \& s /^ ntivMlM n t\ m press. \\\4" x *^iKdiS^S. ( Taster and THOUGH M J[ * _^^^^^^^J-_^\ < ST«°L i^^^^^^^^^k 2 '" PURE BLENDED TEAS!' AUGKUN3, WE. LI GTO?i, CHRIST3HURCH, OUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE* SOLD IN ASHBUETON BY H. M. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices* VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYBETIO SAL INB is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to lYopieal 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, fetation proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country station* ahould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your othor stores, as it is invaluable to all. Hold \ y all medicine vendors. THE "BED OBOSS" PBESERVINB COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria. /BANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at Game prioe; alßo 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, Pickles, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any ith- ported, 5 213 THE "—Philadelphia Novelty-— MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, Z424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, • New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS of A LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. *T*HE 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 tocis), 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. All 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. tiye catalogue tree on application. Goods can be ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly, incxease, 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. : DB. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT oontains two of the principal In* gredfonts necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con* jsidered deficient m the above oompleints, yit.fPhosphorvs and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. [ Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup of i V HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of MußCulnr and Nervous Exhaustion hrs Acquired a world* wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dir. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr ■ Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, • Ru« Cabtiguonx, P>»w To the Ladies. SPLENDID SHOW OF New Spring Goods I FOR THE SEASON, . EX * RUAPEHU; NOVELTIES. I - NOVELTIES. NEW DBESS MATERIALS. New Millinery, &c.



Public Notices £ickford & Undrill Take this opportunity of informing the jpnblio of Aahbnrton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBHOPS are now-in^f ull working order. and replete with a Choice fitook of all NEW GOODB FOR B&le at lowert.poMible prices, consisting of allDeßigni In General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB^ • and Fittings. NOTHING Onjheir part will be wanting to indocb their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old KOTB THE ADDRESS— -.- « TANOfiJBD STKEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE Bpprting> Aspop« mm club. spbing meeting. thubsdaylnd fbiday, NOVEMBER 22ND and 23RD, 1888. PaKSIDENT— E.' G. Wright. VICE-PRESl- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Mat'hew Stitt Stewards— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Fricdlandcr, 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. Handicappers _T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMmFoF EVENTS. First Da*. I .Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsf nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy ; 'The second, horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, ; about 3ft 6in highi Two miles, " 2. County Flats Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. ■ One mile and a quarter*" . > . . 3i AsHBURTON CUP HANDICAP, Of 55 SOYS ; nomination, i}£- soy ; acceptance, I soy The second horse 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. 5V Novel Race, of 25 soys. Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run* The winner to be sold by auction 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. 7. \\Telter Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina- tion, 15s; acceptacce, ios.' District horses only. Two miles. SiCOND DAY. U County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 •soys; nomination, 1 sot; acceptance, ids. Tie second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6-flights of-hurdies, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and/«* Aalf. ;' . : ; : , 3. Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys; r soy; acceptance, I soy. ( The second hone to receive 5 soys out of tye stake. . One mile and a' quarter. 3; HAiiplcAP District Time Tkot; ; = (m saddleyof 20 soys; nomination, ios; ' sujceptance, < ICs. ' The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the. stake, district horses only. Weight not less than lotf. Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys j nomina- tion, i~bov; acceptance, i soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For horserthathaye never won an advertised race of 2$ soys oh the flat. Minimum weighty 9st. Two miles. 5. Flying HANDICAP! 0f 35 soys; nomina- acceptance ios, The second 'Hors^to receive 3 sbvs outof : the; stake. Five'furlbnesi ', ' ' ' •..'. : 6. Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys j ; entrance dositobetnadd 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 1 the furids of the Club. Minimum weight ~B«f6tie.- TJuee quarters of iinile. ! tßtlijES AND"REGt7LATIONS. s The meeting will be 'held under tne rules of radng; and the Aihbuitbn Racing Club Rules -;■•' - : >■'■" '•'->'•'■■< ■ - : '--' :i; •' ' a iNo entry will be received except on the conditions that ,ali c clamis, dispute^Md ob- ieciions arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decMon"Un all points con- otcted withlthe carrying bnt of this programme te bcitaait •>" -/si "I "> "■'■ ' 3 v Adistrlot horse shall mean any horse that bat >e*«v ComWiniy resident m the district between the , rivers Selwyn and Opihi, 'from August 20th, ,1888,, ana «itf to the date 6f the forthcoming^ ineetme, 'and owned by a person Wnd has redded m the 'said distill during the tuiiiPvtAoA»' \ ■>:■:'■'- V ; - : '-' ■■-■ 4 Five per cent will be deducted from Vtii cross of all moneys payable m accordance with thk programme for the expenses of the^^ course. si^AW'nominatiott and acceptance fees to goWtofiSndsoftheClub.. +-■■- - . - 4. Xcotring BajcernHotscs must trot to the, satisfaction Referee. , - 7. Tlie Stewards' reserve to themselves the tigh to add, a cdnsoktioh race to the pro. p»Mfei u *-y : ' : i :^__ r - ■'..>'•'/ ;'']',.... ' '."■:', ''....'iNOMINATIpNS. ;" , All Nominations qccotnpanifify ffta t name, det,~ diaaipiion'i hnd performances, of horse, md^coiorsiof th^MSef niust be m the hands of ths Secretary not later 9 ?•»• 0° Stetd»yi f Noyember.3rd, ,lßßß,  ; ,  ;; .^i WEIGHIb. 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 9 o'clock m t&e evening of the first day's racing, -i.^o r ' -. -<--' '•' rr.ulicv : .' ". ' ' Acceptances for the^first day's handicaps most be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p-m- onJUorJday.Novemberjgth, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps ipVcfqclqUK? £*&&£ & the first day's : ■.-.- f--t-:-. "-?:■?'=■ G SISSET. ■ ■ SweAwy