The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-No 1991.

ASEBURTON. THURSDAY. NOVEMBEE 8. ISBB

PRICfi-uNE PKNNY



Public Notice.* BTTILDERB, UNDERTAKERS,^., Corner Wakanni Rond aDd Gass street; .(Next Ohntbal Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Faotorr £[&velock street 1 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COOTELL'S TENTS TENTS. TENTB. FLAGS, TARPAULINS. NETS TV HORSE Or.OTHfNG, - HALTEBB OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN OLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONB, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOSE. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For all makes of Machines, ' T HAMErI, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, S \DDLERY, Etc. Save your money and pnroboEO of the Maker P. O'COMTELL Al TENT DEPOT Moora Street, Ashbarton (Sexfc Royal Hote?.) Wm. Zander, TOBACOONISF, FJSRINXJ : TACKLE AND FANOY GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS mnoh pleaaaro In announcing that he haa to arrive, ex "Aoraugl, ' a Grand Assortment of Fanoy Goods of every description, and as he most make room for theao he haa RE- MARKED all the Stook, md every item Is now obtain- able at a very conaldorable" Discount. Speolal Arrangomeoto made to Clubs. Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, fnolndlng everything Tequleite fo* the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and To- bacconists Goods m Variety. ■' - < • The Hair Dreosfng Department is now In charge of a first-olaes Tonsorlal Artist, and to meet the times the obarge for hair cattlDg 1b reduced to a nimble Sixpence. Ladlea Hair worked np on the Premises at shortest notloo. Wlgo on hire. Note the Address MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS. Eaut Street, Ashbdrtoo. H, J. WOOD & Co. BTATIONERS' HALL, ifriedlander's Buildings AshburtoQ. NEW BOOKS, i i A LARGE Seleotlon of the latefti 7 xjl cheap Editions. 1 . ) Nejf Books for Sohool Prlzaa and I Preientatlon In great variety. A speolal discount to School and Library Com- mittees CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, New Season 1888 89. A LARGE AND BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Now resdy for Inspection, including Ohromo, Hand Painted, and Photo Card a o New Zealand Scenery, suitable foe sending to Friends In other parts of the werld. Large stook of Stationery end Aooount Books of every description, "Writing Oaaes and Desko, Sorap, Photo, and Fern Albums, Work Boxeß, Parses, Card Cases, Pocket Books, Photo Frames, and every description of Fancy Stationery, LETTS' DIARIES FOR 1889. Commercial, Rough, and Pooket Series* H. J. WOOD &-CO, STATIONERS) 1 HALL, ASHBTJRTON. " Zealandia" I3oots .*« FTAVE tho Highest Eeputatfov In \ L the Colonies. . * oflounced at tho Indian and Colonial Exhibition as tho FINEST m tho Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST TN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and yon will never use any other Brand. Our Patented " PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For fjoya and Girls are Splendid Llne& for Hard Wear. None are Genui\o unless branded on tho Solo And every pair is absolutely Warranted to ive Good Wear. Sold by thejleading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througnout NewZeaUnd and Wholesale by LIGHTBARD, ALLAN & G CHRtSTCHURCH



Public Notices. TTOPE FOB THE DEAF. —Nicholson' JtjL Improved Pat* nt Artificial Ear Drams. Tbe only Bare, easy, and unseen j device asod to permanently restore I hearing. Beoommended by eolenttfio j men of Europe and America. Write for free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASH BURTON " GUARDIAN. 'j DUNEDIN AGENCY. jt/TR R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr Agent an*? will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe oontraot advertise* merits. TilOß the BlooctistheLife— Clark's world JU famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and Boorcs of all kinds its effeots are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s eaoh by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England 111 THE ASHBDETOISr Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRBOTOBS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson 0. J. Hahpeu H. Fbwsdlandeb A, Harbison John Obr 1), H. Beoww. ffIHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following ratea of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at call five per oent J. H. TWENTTMAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPERANOM TTOTEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Bogs to inform her friends and the Pabllo generally that ohe has purchased the above Hotel, and reßpeotfully solicits a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and most ooiw modlouu of Us kind In Danedln, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated bluco the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every olvlllty and acoommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtalnec In the shape of Tea, Ooffee, and Cocoa oi arrival: and Guests wlahing to go a*a; by early train can depend on being calle 1 In ample time, if they will only mak tbelr wishes known 4 15 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVJ KEMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCBED STKEET, —ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, suitable for the present Season. STYLE AND PIT AIL THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JHIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Staef, Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrb, Canter- bury College, Ohristohurch ; Miss Grubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both iexes have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Seoondsvy Schools ; but the ordki «v coarse may be modified to meet ejfm.l oases, if Id the Interest of the Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. The year Is divided into thr terms. All fees are payable m advatte. per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Muslo (extra) ... ... ... £1 Is IFdeor attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Paiutlng (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For farther details apply to the Head- aiter.



The Glasgow Draper; and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSICNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FOR the Dext TEN DAYS wo have decided to offer the BALANCE of our STOCK of CLOTHING, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, Ao , at LEBS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers ore invited to examine the Stock without being preesod to bay. The Shop is m EAST STBEET, next Patching's, the Sailcaaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messrs A . and T. Ingiih), Manogor, W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N |lb and lib PAOKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and slb and lOlb TINS, TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS. [ CROWN ) I EAGLE )) I ™«mo»)| CLUB \X perlb. JJ \perlb. Jf V perib - JJ \W lh '.J/ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To bo obtained from JOHN 088 AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2 THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. * T tho AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and XX. Boptember last the following Prizes were awarded to tho HORNSBY LIGfIT-DRATJGHT STEEL SHE AT-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABBEY. DEERING, MoOORMIOK, OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNBBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNBBY FIRST PRIZE ROOHEBTER HOKNSBY FIRBT PRIZB STAWELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE 3 WIDDERBURN HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE BNOWTOWN No Priao offered. Hornaby recommended Farmers aie invited to call and inepoct the MONAKCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. The Massey Toront3 Light Bind ex THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR iiTivERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS. THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRffET| WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG] THIB SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M.A C 11 1 N E EVKBI^PARMBn SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID -TBDE i-XOELLBNT f-OONOMIOAL I JOHT S& TfigB fwHKT iEsSSS W! ESS* LSSSd BINDER FEIBDLAIfDER BROS. j - SOU! AGENTS 808 5.2 \



j ASHBUBTON GOAL 'and FIREWOOD \ DEPOT. Rn T>EAN begs to Inform bli • fO. Lj frlenda and the pablta generally that m consequence of tbe great Increase In the prfoe of Goal, he ban scoured a consignment of tbe oelebrated Kaltan- gata Goal, cheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Ooal. Also In Stook — Mount Somera, ftjulvern, West* port, &nd Newo»«Ue Oo»l. Firewood, Post and Brllb, Stakes, Strainers, etc, etc, Oati, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, baff Ohlokwheat, eto. B. S. BEAN, West Street. BABGAINS! BARGAINS J. MOISCXN', Impormeablo and Praotical Bootmaker, BEGS to announoo hie first OLBAKING SALE, commencing Ootobor Ist, for ONE MUNTH only, when he will offor to the publio his cboioo stock of boat English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of aU descnptlonß, at prices that vill command a ready Sale for Cash, J.M, baß always on hand goods of his Own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNJfISS, and ELEGANCE, cannot bo surpassed, as ho i« a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly execrated. TANOREDSTKEET, Nest tho CLUB Aehburton. j



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, John Ranger, SADDLE. COLLAR, AkD HARNESS MAKER, HAYING purchased the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those oommodlooß premises lately occu- pied by him In Burnett Street, begs moit sincerely to think his customers for past euppor and solicits a continuance of the ■imo which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable oharges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7*120 Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maobines, Lawn Mowerß, Pumps, etc BICYCLES and TRIOYCLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Gehibal Hotel, Wakonni Road



Cheapest House m Ashburton. Jfrlnto, £d, sd, (id, 8.1, lUd U/ jlNew Uuliaro and Ho»rvea New Dresses, 6d, Bd, 10 d, Ib, 16d fl Sew Straw Hats New Zepbyrn, ,<3, 6d, Bd, 10 d, la S~*\ New Hosiery, Bd, lOd, Ib, lfl 6d, 2» New Sunshades, rom d /~\ New Flannelettes, 4|d, 6d, 0(1, 9 ' New Ribbons nd Glovoa I New Wash Dresses New Lnoes and Aprons "T~ Now Lace Onrtsins, 2a to 15s New Koloker Suits, 8s lid T New Men's Shirts, la 6i to 8a ■ New Jersey Salts "Tp. New Felt Hots New Men's O.'othfng L) Now Shapes In Collars THE CORNER. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND O3BTETEI&S GREAT AI>AJyTA.GHES 'T>/"\ 'DTIDC/^IVrQ a^ 00 * t() ma^ e their wills, and desiring to ueoare the 1U JL£ii\OUlXO foithfal execution of their last wishes. Tfi "D l 7 IDC AWO a boat *° marry and make provision by marriage I\J JrHIIDUIND codtract or settlement. nnr\ T)'C r 'pQniVrQ contemplating tho aettHoe of their estate, or of a 1 U JT JLXaOUIN O Bum or cams of mouey by trust deed. rprv "DT7'DO/^IVTO dealrous of oonatitutlng trusts for * oharltatld or 1U JrXiiIADUIND beceyolent objoots TH rnOriOII TUIIOTCCO h>ldlng moneys In trust for persons 111 rUtitluN InUglttO rcHientlnthlsoolony, All sach should obtain detailed information from tho PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOL AND, BARNES, ANO CO., OHRISTOHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... • 186K CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PKEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAOTT, NOTED FOB PBOMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBB AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBtJItTON. ma wm siooEi for B, f\\ I #a\ \n.Z. INDTTBTHIAL GAZETTE Uk^U 1 OCbw B tß2&ffZ™&\ m detl to 1j T Mr. Nelson himself. ▼"" JL ▼^ T " r B W^^M \ who is t Taster of croat expert' MB jrvmrt TCTT^ enco, and lias had a special I N TH P B #Wffi-sfe^A training m tho art." • B # ..^jpMlf^r^X ' vL li*»«»U JU.ISKALi». \Ji* -^ # rTJfIT ! ffTlF*l \ 1^ " Thla firm dcßtrves tho sujn rlf ri f^ 1 \1 M ■^agKaEsck \ «k portofallinirchasersofTca '\J ■» iw #». rfiEUiSS]£?nr»A\ as the anido they oiler <3 M /Vf^mMKA -. ilk superior to an^tliing w« B #<c CJ»beSe3sO «^ have seen m this Colony." a \X*^ B i&? niElMlin VA lk PHESS. it^Y* ff ff(j [Itefag££Z*s£k* %\ Tarter and THOUGH • PURE BLENDED TEaT AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, CHRISTDHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ABHBUETON BY i 1 EM. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notlcea. "\TEttY littlo medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYBETIO SALINE m at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseasea incident to "Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feveriehnesn, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles, i Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to ■end regular supplies with your oth^r stores, as it Is invaluable to all. Sold I f all medicine vendors. LOW V[TALITY7 DR. CHUBOHILI/S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lima proscribed by the faculty for the oure 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 deficient m the above complaints, vis., Phosphortu and Lime, It oannot be Wo highly recommended for Delicate Children, ! Dr. Onurcbiirs Compound Syrup of HYPOPHUSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wido reputation. Each bottle boars D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rob CißTiGuoint, Pa»»« "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. nnHE Largest and Best swotted Stook 1 of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aihburton Dintrlot. Being dlreot Importer ■ we are enabled to tffcr the best productions of tbu English and Continental Mtrketi »t tha loweat possible Prloest Great attention given to Qaallty and Fit, and our Patrons may rely upon obtaining GOOD WEABING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glace, Button and Laco. Ladles' Oelf, Kid, Button and Lace. Ladies' ElbbHo Sides. Ladies' Walking and EvenlDg Shoes: Ladles' Houee Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Oblldten's Boots sad Shoes of all Kinds. In Colonial make we always keep a full assortment of the Celebrated Zealondla Brand. Do not be misled. None are genuine unlnss branded ZEALANDIA. We guarantee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department is carefully looked after. None but best material used, and the work done by experienced workmen, New springs put Into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs exeouted promptly. Note the Address — " ZEALANDIA » BOOT STOBE. EABT BTBEET, ABHBTJRTCMST. R. HOME, Manager. ■' REID and GEAY, CAMEKON STBKET, ASHBURTON Makers of IMPROVED D.- FURROW PLOUGHS (Made of Best Hammered Scrap Iron, and Winner of First Prize at Melbourne Exhibition.) Orer 80001 AT /Over 8000 m use, ) Bbduobd Prices; | m *>*b. Extra heavy Mould Boards for rough Land m Stock, Reid and Gray's Turnip Powers, with oi 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 very specially commended by all those who have used them. — Testi- monial just received : — Timarn, Ist May. "Messrs Reid and Gray, Dear Sirß, — In reference to the Turnip and Manure Drill which I purchased from yon m November last year, for George Gray Ruesell, Esq , Otipua, Timaru, I have pleasure m stating that it is the best Drill I have seen distributing artificial manure, either m dry or damp stale ; it never ologs, and easily regulated as to quantity, and distributes the manure with perfeot regularity, and gave good satisfaction,— Yours truly, Alex Wyliib: Zig-Zag JUbfrowa' stil maintain their reputation as the best general purpos Harrow. Four hundred sots made an nually. Newly Improved Ohaffoutters all Bizes, with Balance Fly Wheel, fitted with patent east steel Mouthpiece, m one piece, which can be taken off and replaced by aJB ordinary laborer m a few seconds. Cut, three lengths of chaff. Portable Screw-Press and Bagging Chaffcutter, cutu, riddles, elevates, screens and presses into the bag at one operation. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Horso-Powere. simple strong, and easily drawn, universally used throughout New Zealand. Jointed Pulverising Disc Harrows, over 700 m Ufie. No farm should be without them. All sizes from 6ft to 12ft. Grain Drills from 11 to 17 Coulters. We make largely for Canterbury and North Island, Oahoun's Hand Seed Sower, Farm 1 Drays and Waggonß, patent Fencing Standards for Folding Sheep, Fencing Wire, Steel, Iron, and Barb Wire. ' Repairs to all descriptions of Machinery \ promptly executed on the premicss. Catalogues free on application at Dune- din or any of our Branches* 4*163



Public Notices. Pickford & TJndrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Ash burton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKSBOPB are bow m full working order, * and replete with a Choice Stook of all NEW GOODS FOR Bale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUSNITUB^ and Fittings. .NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premikeß, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Bhop. NOT! THI ADDBIBS— TANCBED STEEET, OPPOSITE AROAD& 8":1 Sportingi ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. spisiNaUEETma. THUBBDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER B2ND and 23RD, 1888. PRESIDENT— B. G. Wright. VrcE-PRESl- dent— John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W-. Purnell, W. B. Den. shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, . E.G. Crisp, J.C. N. Grittj, A«J. Re.id, Dr Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Clerk *f Scales— O. Digby. Clerk of Course— A. Hewson. Handicappkrs *-T. Qnill Starter — D. Thomas. First Race to start etch day at 1 p.m. PROGRAMME~bF EVENTS. -- First Day. t. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi nomination, 1 soy { acceptance, 1 soy ; . The second horse to receive 3 soy 3 out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, . > about 3ft 6in high. Two miles, a! County Plats Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy j acceptance, 10s District horsef only. One mile and a quarter* $ Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination, 1%. soys acceptance, 1 soy The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a-half 4. Sprint Handicap, of 25 eovs ; nomina- tion, 158} acceptance, ios* District horses only* Seven furlongs. 5. Novel. Race, of 25 sovst * Entrance ios, to be made to the Secretary after the Sprint Handicap is run. The winner to he sold by auction immediately after the nee, all the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club* Catch weights* Three quarters «f a milel & Spring Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomina- tion, I soy; acceptance- ios. One mile. f* Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomina- tion, 159; acceptance/ 103/ District hones enly. Two miles. Second Day. f? County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 6ov ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 eovb eat of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, . "About 3ft 6in high. Distnct horses only. One mile and a naif. ft Racino Club Handicap, of 45 sovst nomination, 1 sov } acceptance, I soy. The second hone to receive 5 soya out of the stake. One milt and a quarter, 3. Handicap District Timb Trot, (m saddle) of 20 soys; nomination, 103) acceptance, 10a. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. District horses only. Weight net less than lost. Pull-and-go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 eovt ; nomina* tion, 1 sev; acceptance, I soy. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake* For hones that have never won an advertised race of 25 soys on the flat. Minimum weight, ost. Twe miles. f. Flying Handicap, of 35 sovsj nomina* tioa 1 soy ; acceptance ios, The Eecond horse t» receive 3 soys oat of the stake. Five furlongs. & Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys j entrance I*3 te be made 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 the funds of the Club. Minimum weight 8 stone. Three quarters of a mile. HULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and the Ashbmton Racing Club Rules 9 No entry will be received except on the conditions that all claims, disputes, and 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- ' fleeted with the carrying out of 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 aad Opihi, from Augnst 20th, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned bf a person «ho h^s resided m the said district during the ' Sfuneberiod* - 4 Five otz cent will be deducted from the 'cross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 5. A!f nomination -and acceptance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses most trot to the satisfaction of a Referee. 7. The Stewards reserve to themselves the righ to add a consolation race to the pro- gramme. ! NOMINATIONS, All Nominations accompanied by fee, name, cgt, dactiftim, and performances of horse, and colors of the rider must be m the hands of 1 the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, 1888. ; . : , WEIGHTS. ..Weights for the first day's handicaps wil be declared on or about November 14th. Weights /prjhe, second day's handicaps will - be declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. 1 ACCEPTANCES, ! • Acceptances for the first day's handicaps - must be m the hands of the Secretary not later {han 9 p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 o'docknjthf r veniag of the first day's G BISSET, SecreU y