The Ashburton Gaurdian.

VOL VII.— No 1986

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY; NOVEM^EE 3, ISBB

PFITB-uNE Pi^NiSY



P,aWic.Not,ces. I BAKER BiiOiS 1 BUILDER 3, UNDERTAKERS, &c, [. Cornar Wakanni Boad and Oaeß sßtreet; Or at Btiker and Brown's Coach Faotory fiwelock afreet J : 500 waisftljd I TO PURCHASE ' [P. O'CONNOELI/S TENTS. -TENTS... TEjSTS. • El ££J?> TARPAULINS, i f NETS ' _„ HORSE or.OTHlK(&; H^LTEBB ol^Klv CLOTHING.' LOIN OLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY' APBONB, GARDEN AJSD DELIVERY HObE. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEyATOBB l?or oJU makes of Maobiaes, ' HAMES, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, SiDDLERY, Etc. Sava your mon'y an<i purchase of the Make* P. O'COTNELL Al TENT DEPOT Moora Street, Asbbarton (Kexb.Royal Hote 1 .) Win, Zander* TOBACCONIST, FJ SB ING TACKLE AND FANCY- GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAIR, DRESSING SALOONS EAST STRfiET, ? . HAS ranch pleasure m announcing that ha has to arrive, ex "Aoraogl, ' .a Grand ABBQriment of : Fancy Gooda o! 6very desoHptlon, and bb hemnst make room for theae he has RE-XIABKSD all the Stock, and every item la now obtain-* able at a very consldarable Diaoounfc. Speolal Arrangements 'made to plnba. LargeStpck of Ffahipg Tackle, InolndlDg everything requisite foz the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and To* baoconlats Goods In Variety, The Hair Pressing DcpartmenUs nevr In charge of a first-claea TonnorJai Artlat, and to meet the tfrnaa the charge for hair oafcting la rpduced to a nimble Sixpence, Lsdlea Hnlr worked ap on the Premiees at shortest notice. Wiga on hire* Note the Address— MOKTQOMSRY'S BUILDINGS, ♦ East Street, ABbburton, PRIOFJ LIST OF ASRBVRTOn DRUG CO., Ld. Freahly-groand Llceeed MoaJ, 4d p r lb Pare Newfoondiacd Cod Liver Oil, 2e d per pint Glycerine, 23 per lb Diamond Djea, 6i per packet Keedln(« Bottles, 9i each Teats, 2d each Caustic Soda, for making Soap, Bd. an Is per tla Trass-ia, 4^ 6d to 15a each Hlgginaon'a Rubber Eoemaa, 4a 8d each Qalvanlo Batteries lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Medicines at Storekeeper's Prices. As I &m prepared to carry out still farther the Redactions I made when first taking over the Boshieeß, I now sobml the above short List of Prices aB an indei »o the reduced charges I have made li every Department, especially m Dlapens* ing PhyaiclanB 1 Preccriptlons. It must, however, be borne In mind that In Drugs, and more particularly m Medlolnos, the Parchaaer must depen alraoac entirely on the Integrity of the Chemist, I have a business reputation c many years loAshburton to maintain, an am not willing to damage it, even t retain a Customer, by supplying a Drng an inferior quality. Teeth Carefolly Extracted, 2a 6d. ■ Chiidrbn, Is. 1 An A63?Btanfc realdes on the Premlsei and Medicines urgently needed may b obtained at any hoar. Ashkrtoß Drag Company, c J. M. OAMSRIDGB, M»najKer» " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatiov m the Colonießt I . •.trounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition aa tho FINEST m the Whole Exhibition. Fer Bubstantial wear they are tho BEST TN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAJS" and yon will never aso any other Brand, Oar Patented «« PARAGON BOOT* and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For floys acd Girls are Splendid Linab for Sard Wear. Nona are Genui^9 unloße branded on f.ho Sola *»-i<r'' — ?*?€?' And every pair ia absolutely Warranta 1 to give Good Wear. Sold by tho-loading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througuout New ZeaUud, and Wholesale by . LMM«&,a«&AP & CO.



Public Notices. HOPE FOR THE DEAF.— Nicholson 1 Improved Patent Artificial Ear j Drums. The only sore, ea?y, and unse'cm | device osed to permanently reßtoro J hearing. Recommended by .eoiootlfio raon of Europe end America. Write for free Illustrated dcecription book to J. 11. | Nicholboh, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William streot, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN.'; DUNEDIN AGENCY. MR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr Agent an* will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise" mpnta. FOB;the Blood istheLifo— 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 rta effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England ■•■ : . 11l ; THE ASHBUETON I Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIBEOTOBS: GL H. Greenwood, Chairman, Geo. Jamebon O. J. Harpeb H. Fbitcblandeb A. Harbison John Obb 1). H. Bbowr. finHE 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 pee cent If deposited at call five per cent J. H. TWENTYMAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPERANOE TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Bega to Inform her friends and the Pabllo generally that Bhe has purchased the above Hoteil, and respectfully solicits a share cf their support. The Hotel i 3 the largest and moafc com* tnodlous of Ho kind Hn Dnnedin, and can ' offer accommodation not to be ezoalled j baring been thoroughly renovated sluce 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 Gaeata wlahlog to go away | by early train can depend on being called m ample time, if they will only make I their wishes known* 4 156 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAU'S BUILDINGS, TANCKED 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 ALL THAT CAN BE DESIRED H.&E. CRAIGHEAD TAILOBS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTOM JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabp, Boys' School.— -Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbiis, Canter- bury College, Ohrlatohnrch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both have tho opportunity of aoquiring the elements of a liberal edu- oation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Second&iy Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet speolal cases. If m the interest of the Pupils Buch a plan is judged advis- able. The year is divided into th* tormß. All fees are payable m advau^e. I per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Music (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. For father details apply to tha Head-



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TEAJ3, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N £lb and lib PACKETS, 2ib FANCY CANISTERS amd Blb Akd I§lb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. I EAGLE )} |(fflßirmo»)| (CLUB \per lb. JJ \Vw lb. JJ AVper lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. To be obtained from JOHN 088 AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. TJIOR the Dext TEN DAYS wo have decided to offer the * JO* BALANCE of our STOCK of CLOTHING, DRESS GOODS, OALCOB, SHEETINGS, TUWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, &c , at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock without being pressed to buy. The Shop m m EAST STBEET, mxt Patching's, the . Sailraaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Lale of Messrs A . and T. Ikglis), i Manpger, THE HORNSBX, REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to tho HORNSBY LIGHT-DK AUGHT STEEL SHE AF-BINDING HARVESTER "When m competition with the WOOD, MABSEY DEERING, MoOORMICK, OSBORNB, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE | MURTON HOKNSBY FIR3T PfliZE ROCHESTER HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE STAWELL HORNSBY FIUST PRIZE ' ! WIDDERBURN HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Prize offered. Hornaby recommended Farmers ate invited to call and inspect ther MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO, JAMESON'S STOBES, ASHBURTON" AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENYr OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE "VICTOR iFIiYERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL * EEAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STOBES, WEST STREET} WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STROKG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A. CHI N" E EVER! FABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID TRUE i-XCELLENT I-CONOMIUAL | H *HT ÜBB 1 BUBTWOETHY I- NVIED I- FFIOIBNT I n IBD IMPLH I I BSIBD LnDUBING: L.ISDLES3 Lal TpED BIISTDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. , . SOLE AGENTS FOR N.S' i



Bead 11 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, Euseell Street, Melbourne, "TTTE HAVE FOR BALE— One ten VY horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BROS. 10t48 "GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING OOMP ANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds A.SHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. T> C< TVEAN bega to Inform his Jl\i* O« 13 friends and the pnbllo generally that In consequence of the great Increase In the prfca of Coal, he has secured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, cheaper, cleaner, and far ' superior to Newcastle Coal, Also m Stook — Mount Somero, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, eto., etc, Oata, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, naff Ohlokwheat, eto. R. S. BEAN, West Street. f «•' .■■ — ~* I BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! J- MOf SON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce hie first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for ONE MONTJB only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of beet 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, NEATfI JSSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m this line; Repairs neatly executed. TANORED STREET, Next the CLUB, Aehburton,



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Chrlatchurch John Banger, SADDLE. COLLA.R, AkD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purohaeed the buafneas o Mt A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises lately occu- pied by him iv Burnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank his customers for past suppor I.and solicits a oontinuance of the Bime .which be will strive to deserve by keeping the beat stock of SaddleryNand Harness, and strict attention to business, ■ combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7ti2o Charles Kay, MECHAEICAX ENGINEER, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing MaoMnes, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, et-j. BICYCLES and TRIUYCLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Road Trees. Trees. Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank numerous Friends and Customon tbelr past favors, and calls their i] * attention to his extensive stook of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done by contraot, nu all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uarauteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by the year. 40,000 Cup* Maorocarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Pinus Insignis. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Floweb, Confectioner, East Street, •hall reoelve my prompt attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY 192 AUentoo, AshburtOQ*



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADANTAGES TA TDI7TSQ AIVTQ abontto make their wills, and desiring to secure the 1U JT J-iiAOUINO faithful exeoution of their last wlaheß. TYI T)I7DQf\I\TQ about to marry and make provlalon by marriage 1U rJ-iIvOUINO oonlraot or aettlement. '"PA ID 17 ID CH IST Q contemplating the eeltling of their estate, or of" a lU JIJuJAOL/IN O rum or samn of money by trust deed. TODXI''DCAATC desirous of constituting trusts for™ oharitable or Jl XjJAOUIN O benevolent objecta. Tfl rODEIPM T&IIQTCCO I^Wlng moneys In trust for persona lU rUliLluN InUdILLU reeHentfn thfa colony. All each should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOL AND, BARNES, ANC CO., CHRISTCHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... 185 P. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FTOE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING [MACHINES, &c M accepted at lowest current rates. " v GEORGE JAMESON, ■ AGENT, ASHBURTON. Si /T\ S /a\ %K.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE A£?T X O& Sff £ywki&. blending is entirely E.lten- CJu H W&V^ £3 KW!3pm^^&\ dcii l ? b >" Mr - Nelson himself, *^- ffl ffJ^^^MSi % wll ° !s £ Taster of g rent experi- §S fiIMSA^TBk m enc ?> am ! ' las ' la^ a special I M "TJ-J p Mr '/s<&&&s£&. Tft training m tha art." "" iii u» «» m | ifa .<;o>T^i» c\ Trr,T4xiTr rrtrosTT* I/Is Mr a nfnff inuri \ " T>^3 firm deserves the w:p- -wlffl r> \ VJ m g '\ Wk portr,Tail purchasers of Tea \J i\ v- *^ # p. rslßMS^i^n <*\ mas the nrticle tbe y of|er > 3 iO (^^TFtjK^Sfei T^\ *Bi superior (.o anything we » if,^' UwSt^tSO have seen m this Colony." h.V>^* # I& v\ % PHESS. «o\NI iW #-i? t<^ !: T?'TO™« :: V "2\ " Mr. Nelson is a pro- , OnV» iflf M& ' J^cl^xV^SSl T <yA «& fessional Taster and though if f^3-J% PRICES: BY ALL ffifif^av v^^^'''" I"1 '''"" I '^^^^^^''"^^ 9/Q Q/ - _-— 1 Jf («NasiiHHOAE\j)j«k /a/o O/- per Ib, ' 1 runiiA i> li Ha n l; iii l; 1 £aAo« AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, CHP.IS7DHURCH, DUNEDIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY ' EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. I VERY little medicine of any other kind f required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYBETIO 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 I thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles Station proprietors, flockmaßters, and al residing m up-country stations should b< provided with it. AbU your merchant t< send regular supplies with your othn stores, as it is invaluable to all . Hold k j all medicine vendors. LUW VITALITY? DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure oi Consumption, Chronic Conga and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredloats necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., 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 cases of Muecular and Nervous Exhaustion he 8 acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Di\ Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rui Oastiguone, P>*ib "ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Lirgeat and Beat assorted ' Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aehburton District. Being direct Importers we are enabled to effer tbe beet productions of the English »nd Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prloes, Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and on? Patrons may rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glace, Button and Lace. Ladies' Calf, Kid, Button aud Laoe. Ladies' Elaetio Sid en. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladicß* Home Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. J.Q Colonial mako/we always keep a full assortment of the Celebrated Zaalondia Brand. Do not bo mlaled. None are genuine unices branded ZEALANDIA. We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price ere THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department is carefully looked after. None but best mater' al used, and tbe work done by exparlenced workmen. Nev springs pat Into old Boots, and ail kinds of repairs exeonted promptly. Note the Address— . "ZEALAtfDIA" BOOT STOEE. EAST BTBEET, ASHBUBTON. B. HOME, Manager. REID and GBAY, CAMEKON STREET; ASHBUBTON Makers of IMPROVED D.-FUUBOW ! PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Over 8000 1 AT f Over 8000 m use. /Bbduokd Phioes;\ m u«e. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Eeid and Gray's Turnip Fowera, with or without Guano Sowers ; all sizes, 1 to 16 Coulters, and 7to 14 inches apart ; made to sow turnips and manure down the same tube, or m two, one following the other. This drill is veiy specially commended by all those who have used them.— Testi- monial just received : — Timaru, Ist May. "Messrs Eeid and Gray, Dear Sirs, —ln reference to tbe Turuip and Manure Drill which I purchased from you m November last year, for George Gray Ruesell, Ksq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp state ; it never clogs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfect regularity, and gave good satisfaction.— Yours trnly, Alkc. Willie: Zig-Zag Narrows' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sets made am nually. Newly Improved Chaff cutters all sizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent cast steel Mouthpiece, ,m one piece, whic* can be taken off and replaced by aj ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut three lengtns of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging OhafEcutter, cuts, riddles, elevates, screeni and preBBOB into tho bag at one operation 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horße-Powers. simpl< strong, and easily drawn, universally uaec throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising DiBC Harrowß, ove; 700 m uee. No farm should be withou them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. W< make largely for Canterbury and Nortl Island. Cahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farn Drays and Waggons, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wiro. Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery promptly executed on the preraiess. Catalogues free on application at Dune d;n or any of oar Branchy 4*163



Kckford & Undrill : Take this opportunity of informing th© public of Aehburton and Connty that their new * FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice Btook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs In General HOUSEHOLD FOENITUBJ 7 and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will bo wanting to inducu their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. { Note tbk Address— TANCBED STREET, OPPOSITE AROADF: Sporting' ASHBURTOH JRACING CLUB, SPBING MEETING. THURSDAY AND FBIDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND AND23R©, «888. President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi- dent— John Grigg. Judge— Matthew Stitt STEWARDS— C. W; Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedl?uider, W. Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, J.C N.Grigg, A. J. Reid, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk op Scales — O. Digby. Clerk ©f Course — A. Hewson. Handicappkrs — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First Race to start each day at I p.m. PROGRAMME OP EVENTS. First Pay. t. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 soys! 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 high. Two miles* 2: County Platk Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, 10s Distric} horses only. One mile and a quarter. 3; Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, l# soy j acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mjle and a-ha\f 4* Sprint Handicaf, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 15s; acceptance, ios. District horses only. Seven furlongs. 5. Novel Race, or 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 milel 6. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance ios. One mile. 7. Welter Handicap, oi 25 soys j nomina- tion, iss; acceptance, K»; District horses only. Two miles. Second Day. li County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 govs: nomination, I soy ; acceptance, ios. The 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 a half. 9, Racing Club Handicap, of 45 soys ; nomination, I soy ; acceptance, I 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 j 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. d. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys j nomina- tion. I sovj acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. For horses that have never won an advertised race ef 25 soys on the flat, Minimum weight, 9st. Two miles. 5, Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomina- tion i soy ; acceptance ios, The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. ft Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; entrance ios to be made to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, tbe whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. fRULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under tbe rules •f racing, and the Ashbuiton Racing Club Roles 2 No entry will be received except oa the conditions that all claims, disputes, an* ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be de- cided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtir decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme 4 A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district I between the rivers Selwyn aid Opihi, from August 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meetinp, and owned by a person wh» has resided m the said district during the 1 ""^Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this progrAmme for the expenses of the course. 5. All nomination and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. L L L . . 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. ». The Stewards reserve to themselves the ligtt to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme. NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, age. dtscfiptum, and performances of. horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 1888. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps ml be deflated on'or about November 14th. Weiehts for the second day's handicaps will be dedarcd at 7 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES* Acceptances for the first day's handicaps must be m the hands of the Secretary not Met thiß O P.m. on Monday, November 19th, icoo. Acceotances for the second day's handicaps , to o*clo ckn.the evening of the first day's G BISSET, Secretary