The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-No 1980

ASHBURTON. FKEDAW OCTOBER 26. )SBB

PRICE-oNK PENJNY



Public Notices. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BTOYBSB OF A B ITLB OF BRE DALBANE WHISK? Bhuped by Alex. Ferguson 4 Co, Glasgosr, Particular., from &11 Wine Merrhante, Si ore- keipers, Holelkeeperß ana Spirit Dealers. Whol-eale Age-ts— Wm. Sootjlak & Co. Dnnedin, KZ. 10 7 BAKErT^BROS BUILDBBS, UNDERTAKERS, Ac, Gornar Wakanni Road and Oasa Btteet; (Next Cbktrai. Hotel,) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory jEEavelock street ] EXHIBITION FRBBk MY Stock of Groceries, Ironmongery, China and Glass Ware, Colonial Clothing and Boots, la now replete" with good assortments m every Department, at lowest possible Prices. TEAS. My Teas are unsurpassed for Parity. Strength,, and Flavor. I pay particular attention to Blending, nslDg nothing bat ; really firßt cUbb Teas. No fancy Tina or Packages to pay for. Strong, well flavored Tea, 2s per lb Extra Btrong, highly flavored, 2s 6d per lb Extra choice, finest flavor, 3a per lb. r Coffee ground daily on the Premises, j Hlgheßt P*rlce given for Dairy Prodaca. Please oall and Inspeot my Extensive Stook. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. -ROBEET ALCORBT. 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COOTELL'S TENTS . TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS, NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTEBS OILSKIN CLOTHING. LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOSB. BUTTERS, APRONS~~AND ELEVATORB For all makes of Machines. HAME3, PLOUGH AND LEADING' CHAINS, SADDLERY, Etc. Save your moir y and purchase of the Maker P. O'CoinSELL Al TENT DEPOT Moore Street, Ashbnrton (Next Roy«l Koto?,) GLASGOW DRAPEB.Y ;md CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday PRICE LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freßhly ground Lineeed Meal, 4d per lb Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil, 2s 6d per pint Glycerine, 2a per lb Diamond Pyeß, 6a per paoket Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each Caustic Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is per tin Trusses, 4s 6d to 15s each Higglnson's Rubber Enemas, 4a 8d eaoh Galvanto Batteries lent to Customers free of charge. Patent Mediolnes 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 submlj the above Bhort List of Prices as an index to the reduced charges I have made Id every Department, especially In Dispenß' ing Physicians' Prescriptions. It must, however, be borne m mind that m Drnga, and more particularly In Medicines, the Purchaser must depen almoac entirely on the Integrity of the Ohemlßfc. I have a bußlnesß reputation c many years In Ashbnrton to maintain, an am not willing to damage It, even to retain a Castomer, by supplying a Drag an Inferior quality. Teeth Caeefdlly Extbaotbd, 2s 6d. Children, Is! An Assistant resides on the Premlsei and Mediolne* urgently needed may h obtained at any hour. Ashbnrton Drag Company, Li T. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatio\ m the Colonies. ."oflounoed at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they are the BEST [N THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you wilf never use any other Brand, Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For floys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. Nono are Genni\e unless branded on the Sole And every pair ia absolutely Warranted 'o give Good Wear. Sold by threading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througuout New ZeaUnd, ( and Wholesale by LIGHTBAP, ALLAH & CO. CHR4STCHURCH.



Public Notices. O OPEFORTHEDEAF.— Nicholson 1 _O Improved Patent Artificial Ear Drama. The cnly Bare, e»?y, and unseen device nued to permanently restore henrirjg. Recommended by eoientifio men of Earopo and America. Write for free illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William street, Melbourne. ASfl BURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ! DUNEDIS "AGENCY. A/TB. R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedlu, has been appointed oar Agent and_ will be able to arrange terms with advertisers foe contract advertise- ments. ~008 the Blood is the LiEe— Clark's world IJC famed Blood Mixture, warranted to ' cleanse the blood from all impurities from /' - + ever causes arising. For scrofula, scur,^, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each ty chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Bole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 111 THE ASHBURTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. Gbeenwood, Chairman, Gko. Jameson O. J. Hakpeh H. Fbirdlandeb A. Habbison John Obb D. H, Beown, fT^HE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest :— If fixed for 12 months seven per oent If fixed for 6 months six per oent If deposited at oall five per cent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mfI MPERANOE TTO TEL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pbopribtbess. Begs to inform her friends and the Fnblio generally that ahe has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully soHolta a share of their support. The Hotel Is the largest and most com- modlouß of Its kind m Danedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated siuce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and aocommocla- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress wIU be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Gaeats wlahing to go away by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make tbelr wishes known* 4 156 EL &E. Oraigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THBIE OUSTOMEBS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAH'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STREET. — ALSO— That they have now In Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, OOATINOS, &c., suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT AIL THAT OAN BE DBSIBED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON JIGH SCHOOL.! ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stabf, Boys' School. — Mb J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A., University College, London. Gibls 1 School. — Miss Saundebs, Canter- bury College, Ohtiatohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both ieie« hava the opportunity of aoqulrlng the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet special caaes, if Id the interest of the Pupils such a plan Ib judged advis- able The year is divided into thr terras, j All feei are payable m advar_.»e. per term j Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2s  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s I Music (extra) ... £1 Is i Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the i removal of a pupil.' j For forthec details apply to tho Head.- ' Mter, ,



W. GPEGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TEA.S, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N $lb and Ilb PACKETS, 2lb FANCY CANISTERS and slb akd IGlb TINS. TRY THESE BLEND& TEY THESE BLENDS. (.CROWN J ( EAGLE 1) [(^HjßmowJl [CLUB \X per lb. JJ \\ per lb. JJ \V** lb. JJ \V per lb. JJ ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH .^^ .CONSTANT USE. To be obtained fro^. , JOHN OBE AND <l)fe:w EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 OT^ THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Anstral.a during August and September laßt the following Prizeß were awarded to the HORNSBY LIGHT-DKAUGHT STEEL SHE AF-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABBEY. DEERING, MoOORMIOK OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HOKNSBY FIRBT PRIZE BTAWELL HORNSBY FIKST PRIZG ...WIDDERBCJRN HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Price oflEered. Hornsby recommended Farmere are invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO, JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND ftAKAIA. " DRAPERY ! DR APERY 1 ! Clothings! Clothing!! CREAT SALE oFaSSIGNED STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purchased for Cash the Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, nmonntlng to £1633 18s Id at a Discount of 7a 6d m the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for Bale m the Premises m East Street, ABhburton, lately ocenpied by Mb Sohoenebeeo,- on and after FRIDAY, the sth October. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Hawketß, Hotelkeepers, aud the General Public will find this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing goods at about Half their Usual Value. GOODS H*\LF USUAL PRICE. The Stock will be marked ia plain figures, nnd no Discount of any kind allowed. Customers are invited to Inspect without being preßsed to buy. Country ordera accompanied by remittance will receive special attention. In some lines the quantities are limited, " Intending purchasers will therefore please call early. IS" NOTE.— 4 * The effeot of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disastrous than on any other branoh of business. . ,It has almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Factory has taken advantage oi the new Tariff to raise its prioes. A Buit of olothes costing a few months ago 40s 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 advauosd fully 5s per pair." See Dunedin " Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STEEET, ASHBURTON. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messbs A. and T. Inglis, Dunedin,) 10J23 Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL JVTANUFACTUEERS. THE VICTOR ik EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS, THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STOKES, WEST STREET ' <® WiS INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MA. CHI N E EVER! FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASBET SOLID -T-808 I-XOELLENT f-CONOMIC'AL I IQHT ÜBB I BUBTWORTHT I- N VIED I- FFIOIBNT I IKED IMPLB I EBTED L.NDUMNG: LaPLESS LIIIDED BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. 3 BOLJJ AGENT? tfOB NX



WE HAVE FOR SALE— One ten horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For full particnlars apply to FRIEDLAOTER BEOS. 10t48 John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, AkD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the baalnees o Me A. Ireland, and removed Into those eommodtona premises lately occu- pied by htm In Burnett Street, bega moßt Blnoerely to thank hla customers for past support, and aoHolts a continuance of the same, whioh he will strive to deserve by keeping the beat stock of Saddlery and ' Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable oharges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 71120 Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Gunp, Sewing Maohines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. BICYOLES and TRIOYGLE3 repaired and extras kept on hand, I BICYOLES FOR BALE, Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Ho* el, Wakanui Boad Trees. Trees > Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank numeronß Friends and Onatomeri their past favors, and calla their 3pa < attention to his extensive stock of FKUI AND FOREST TREES of all aorta. N.B. —Planting done by contraot, nJ all Treea 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 Oup- Maorooarpa, 1 year old, 20,000 ditto, 2 years old. 24,000 Pinus Insignia. All orders by post, or left with Mb H. G. Flowbe, Oonfeotloner, East Street, •hall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, OLIFTON NURSERY 192 AUentoD, Aihburton,



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, SjgjSw^ Chrlstchoroh Bead "THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatio paper, to be published every FKIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds A.SHBURTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. RCJ T>EAN begs to Inform his • O« 13 frlenda and the publlo generally that m consequence of the great Increase In the prioa of Goal, he has seonred a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, oheaper, cleaner, and far superior to Newcastle Coal* Also m Stook — Mount Somers, Malvern, West- port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, eto , Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haflf Ohiokwheat, etc. R. S. BEAN, West Street. BARGAINS! BARGAINS!! J. MOISON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public hia choice stock of beat English and Colonial 1 BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at priceß that will command a ready Sale for Cash, J.M, has always on hand goods of hiß own make and made to measure, whicb, for STYLE FASHION, NEATJS JSSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly executed. tancreFbtebet, Next the CLUB. Aehburton. WO--,



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALANE OFFERS ORE AT ADANTAGES TOT3T7OQ/'^lV^Q a^ oot to make their wills, and desiring to oeoare th( JT Li XXdKJVi O faithful execution of their laat wishes. Tfi 13 I? T? QC\ IVF Q »bont to mutty and m»ke provision by m»riiag< 1U A JZjJAOv/INO oontraot or settlement. HTr\ I^l7l} QHIVTQ contemplating the nettling of their estate, or of i 1U JIJuJAQUIiO cum or suma of money by trust deed. TOD^7TSQAWQ d flßlroUß ot constituting trusts for ohatltalle 01 rXjADUINO benevolent objects TO FOREIGN TKUSTEES %Ss!> £%&&"* for v °"°" All such Bliould obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROBS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAQ, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— EISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING [MACHINES, &c., accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~~JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBURTOIT. ASK YUUfii ISROIiER FOR Bl fj\ M /1\ % N -Z.IWDUS>TRIAL GAZETTE A^lT I Aflft m M>Sm\ %" The blendiiiE- is entirely iUen- WWH 1 VVVM MS (TKSfnl^i % dec! to by Mr. Nelson himself, -*- £f MSBm§*s&X 'Bk who is a Taster of B reat cxperi- S », enc ?> an 4 ' las had a special |m TUC B Mi'Mf^^kkSzhsL training m thj art." |^/^v ■ f\ S a Msn[Tff|§M \ " Tsj?s firm deserves the sup- "^ |J f^ 1 \ 1 J» # \ port of all purchasers of Tea I f\ *** /of»»tA as the article they ofier is ~ " A^ # 4/ r'TOirTOBIW^ 't« superior to anything wo ,jQ J^ #<fe %Agfex™^^-' "?\ «k have seen m this Colony." ltt \\J V ISo .^Sf^S^. %"Mr. Nelson is a pro- \)^ 8 Blu '«\ *k Sessional and THOUGH M^fjr^^^^^^^^^K^yL purellehded teas!' AUCKLAND, WE LUGTON, CHRIST3HURCH, DUNEOIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE^ SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY ' ftf M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Pub;ic Notices* TTERY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC! SALINE Is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverißhness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. , Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your othor store*, as it 1b invaluable to all. Bold I y all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PRESERVING COMPANY, Chapel Btreet, South Yarra, Vlotoria. /^ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches. Pears, Apricots, of the finest quality, and m heavy By tup. 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 bettor than any im- ported, 5 213 THE — Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1434, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard ' Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS o» 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. Aatomatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneous'y 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 tocls), 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 HairCrirnrjer, 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- 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 inciease, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospnite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. JT contains two of the principal In- L gredlonta necessary for building up he Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, Hz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be .00 highly recommended for Delicate Children* Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup ol HYPOPHOSPHITES a real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each K>ttle bears D*. Churchill's signature. ?rice, 4£r Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rob Oastiguone, P>»«j T. ißnllocb, TO FARMERB ASD OTHERS. FOR SALE - A number of Blue Gum Saplings suitable for making Stock fards, Sheep Yards, etc Apply to LO 116 T, BULLOCK. rO LET— A 5-roomed Honee In Cox Sheet.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. HOUBroomed house m Peter Btreet P lately occupied by Mr Norrish. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. rO LET— Houbs fronting Graham' t Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. LOT 32, fronting the Alford Forest Road, near the entrance to the Woollen Factory. Price £9 10s. Apply to T. BULLOCK, rO LET— House of 5 rooms, wit verandah, together with about 9 acre >f land. Apply to T. BULLOOB. TO LET. ROOMS lDj the Aroade Chambers. Apply to



Pickford & Ondrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Aabbnrton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKSBOPt are now m full working otfder, •ad replete witb a Choice Rtook of all HlfiW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m Genoral HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBP and fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons te support them m their mew premises, which will be found far nore convenient and roomy than the Old •Bhep. Nora ran Addbms— TANCEED STREET, OPPOSITE AROADB: Sporting. iSHBDRTOH JACM CLUB. SPBING MEETING. THUBBDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER S2ND and 23U>, 18S8. PiKIDjNT— E. G. Wright. Vice-Prksi. dent— John Grigg. Judge — Matthew Stitt Stewards— C. W» Furnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W. Lyttelton, X. ,G. Crisp, T.GN. Grigg, Ai J.Reid, Dr Tweed. Txbasuebb.— David Thomas Clem: of Scales— O. Digby. Clerk OP Coukse — A. Hetrson. HandICAPPKKS . — T. Qoill Stabtbr— D. Thomas. First Raco te start each day at I p.m. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. FtßiT Day. 1. Handicap Hurdlr Rack, of 35 sovsi momination, I sot ; acceptance, 1 soy ; The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, 1 about 3ft 6in high* Two miles* £ County Platk Handicap, of 30 soys ; 8 "nomination, t soy j acceptance, 10s Distric) horses only. One mile and a quarter* £ Ashbuxton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys j nomination, \% soy; acceptance, 1 soy Tke secoad hone- to receive 5 boys out of * the stake. One mile and a-half fT Spmnt Handicap, of 25 soys j nomina- tiom, 15s % acceptance, 10s. District ' horses ,only« Seven furlongs* J. Novel Racb, of 25 soys» Entrance 10s, te 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 ef the Clubf Catch weight* Three quarters of a mile! e\ Sfxins Handicap, of 30 soys} nomina- tion, I soy ; acceptance los. One mile. £ Wxltml HANDICAP, of 2$ soys ) nomina* tio«, 15s; acceptance, its; District herses enly. Two miles. SICOND DAY. H CeUNTY HOiDLB RACK HANDICAP, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 soy j acceptance, toe. The second horse to receive 3 soys oat ef the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, ab»ut 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. ft Racing Clv» Handicap, of 45 6ova ; nomination, I aovj acceptance, 1 soy. lTh« second horse, to receive 5 soys out of tke stake. One mil* and a. quarter. 9. Handicap Distwct Timb Teot, (ia saddle) of 20 soys t nomination, 10s j acceptance, ios. The second horse to recewe 2 soys out of the stake. District : horses only. Weight not less than lost. Foll-ahd'go. Three miles. 4. Welter Handicap, of 35 soys j nomina* tioa, I soy; acceptance, t eov. The ■ r ■' second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stiJke. For horses that have never won an advertise* race ef 2$ sovsom the flat. Muuaum weight, «st. Two miles. c. Flying Handicap, of 35 soys ; nomine tion I soy j acceptance ios, The second horse, to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Five furlongs. f, Disposal Stakes,- of 30 sovsj entrance i«b 16 be »ide to the Secretary after the Flying Handicap is run The winner to *"Ye too by auction immediately after the racer the whole of the proceeds to go to , -,- the funds of the Club. Minimum weight * S stoke. : Tkres quarters of a mile. TRULES AND REGULATIONS. t The meeting will be held under the rules of racing, and' the Ashbuiton Racing Club A No entry will be received except on the • coriaitibns feat ail claims, disputes, ani ob- iectiots arising cut of the racing shall be de< aided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Thtup decision on all points con- - «ected With the carrying out ef this programmi te be final. 2 A district horse shall mean any horse thai baa bee* commonly resident m the distric betweea the rivers- Selwyn and Opihi, fron / atugdwseih,7ißßf, and'-up t6 the date of th< forthcoming meetingr and owned by a persor who has resided m the said district during th< cane period* . 4 Five per cent will be deducted from th< gross of all menejs payable m accordance witl this progriname for the expenses of the,, course J. AIT nomination and acceptance 'fees tc go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Race— Horses must trot to th< : jatislaction of a. Referee. J. The Stewards reserve to themselves th( righ t» add a coßsolatios race te the pro paaaaie, ' 1 NOMINATIONS. All Nominations accompanied by fee, name { Ogr, dfsenpfion, 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, i 888» WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps wil he declared 6a or about November 14th. Weights for the'secorid day's handicaps wUI te declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racimg. ACCEPTANCESi Acceptances for the first day's handicaps most be m the hands of the Secretary not later thug p.m. on Monday, November 19th, 1888. , Acceptances for the second day's handicaps 10 o'efocknithe evening of the first day's G BISSET, Bc«*Ury «