The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIl.-No 1979 •

ASEBURTON. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25. )SBB

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Public Notices. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BJ7YESB OF A BjTTLB OP BREmDALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Alex. Ferguson & Co. Glasgow, Particulars from &11 Wine Merchantn, Store* ■ keipers, Ho.elkeepera ami Spirit Dealers. Whol enle Agerte— WM. SoouiiAft 4 Co. Dnaedin, N.Z. • -.:■ 10 f BAKER^BROS BUILDBRB, TINDBRTAKBRB, *c, Cornar Wakanui Road and Gau street; (JNext OanTEAL Hotbl,) , - Or at Baker end Brown's Ooaoi* Eaoterf Hayelook street ' „ '™ 1 EXHIBITION FREE. "]i/f"Y Stock of Grocerlea; Ironmongery, JJJL China and Glasa Ware, Colonial Clothing and Boot*, la now replete with good asaortments m every Department, at lowest possible Prices. ■ TEAS. My Teas are unsurpassed for Parity, Strength, and Flavor, I pay p%rtlcnlar attention to Bl nflinp, nilng nothing bat really first clans Teas. No fanoy Tins or Packages to pay for. Strong, well flavored Tea, 2s per lb Extra atrong, highly flavored, 2s 6d per lb Bxt*ra choloe, finest n\vor,.3a per lb. Coffee ground dally on the Premises. Highest Price given for Dairy Produce. Please call and lnspeot my Extensive Stock. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. EO^EET ALbORN. 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE ? ' TENTS. TENTS.. TENTS. FLAGS, TARPAULINS, NETS - HORSE CLOTH ING, -■ • ■ HAtIBBS i OILSKIfN CLOTHING, LOIN OLOTHS COAOH ANi> BUGGY APRONS, . GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOSB. BUTTERS, APRONS AND. (ELEVATORS For all makes of Machines. . •' - : HAMES, PLOUGH AND LEADING CHAINS, SaDDLERY, : ETO. Sava your mony au<; purchase of the Maker P. O'OOKipiLL Al TENT DEPOT; : Moore Street, Asbburton (Kext.RoyaLHqtft 1 ,) GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY will open on Friday PEIOK LIST OF ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Ld. Freßhiy ground Llneeed Meal, 4d p?r lb Pnre Newfoundland Ood Liver Oil, 2* 6d per pint Glycerine. 2a per lb Diamond Dsbb, 6d per packet Feeding Bottles, 9d eaoh Teats, 2d each O»nstio Soda, for making Soap, Bd, an Is pec tin Tmeses, 4a 6d to 15s eaoh Hlgginaon'u Rubber Enemas, 4a 8d eaoh Galvanio Batteries lent to Customers frea of oharge. Patent Medlolnes at Storekeeper's Prices* As I am prepared to carry oat still - further the Reductions I made when first taking over the Business, I now aubmi) the above short List of Prices as an index to the reduoed charges I have made Id every Department, especially m Dispense Ing Pbyslolanß* Prescriptions. It mast, however, be borne m mind that In Drugs, and more particularly In Medlolnes, the Purchaser mast depen almost entirely on the Integrity of the OhemteU I have a business reputation c- many years In Ashbnrton to maintain, an am- not willing to damage it, even to retain a Customer, by supplying • Drag an inferior quality. Teeth Oabsvollt Extracted; 2b 6d. Children, lei An Assistant resides on the Premisei and Medicines urgently needed may h obtained at any hoar. Ashhrton Drag Company, Li J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Manager, "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatiov m the Colonies. . ".(.flounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; Far substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WOULD. Buy a pair o 11 ZEALANDIAS" and you will never uso any other Brand, Onr Patented •• PARAGON 800T 1 »nd " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Hoys and Girls are Splendid Lines for ilard Wear. None are Genui\o unleus brundei.l on tho Bole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to givo Good Wear, Sold by the; loading Boot Dealers and Country Stores througuout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. I CHRISTCHVRCH,



I rublic Notices. |_| OPE 808 Tfl EDEaF.— Nicholson' _O Improved Patents Artificial Ear Drntns. The only sure, easy, and unseen device used to permanently reßtore bearing. Recommended by scientific men of Europe and America. Write for free Illustrated description book to J. H. Nicholson, Lincoln b Inn Ohambeis, William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN. 1 ; DUNEDIN ~AGENOY. |t«-R R. T. WHEELER, Stafford Street, Daoedln, has been appointed oar Agent and/will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for oontraot advertise" mends. TjlOß tho Blood is the Life— Clark's world JO famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For Borofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4b 6d and 11s each by ohemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors ; The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England ' 111 THE ASHBTJBTON Woollen fflannfactuilng Co,, Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. U. Greenwood, Chairman, Gxo. Jameson O. J. Hakpeb H. Fbibdlandeb A. Haebison John Obb D. H. Bbown, ' fj^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 oenb If deposited at oall five per oent J. H. TWENTY MAN, Seoretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY msMPBRANOK TJOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress. Bega to inform her friends and the Public generally that Bhe has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully solloHs a share of 1 heir support. The Hotel is the largest and most oom> modious of its kind m Dunedin, and can ( offer accommodation not to be excelled ; i having been thoroughly renovated since ' the now proprietress took possession ; and will now be found moat comfortable. 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 wlahing to go away by early train can depend on being called 'm ample time, if tbey will only make their wishes known* 4 156 H.&E. Craigiiead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TffAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO ; COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STKEET. —ALSO— That they have now In Stock a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &o. t suitable for the present Season. STYLE AND FIT AIL THAT OAN BE DBBIRED H.&E; CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TAILORED STREET, ASHBURT ON . ASHBDRTON JIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stabp, Boys' School,— Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B. A, , University College, London. Girls' School. — Miss Sattndbrs, Canter- bury College, Ohrlßtohurch ; Miss Qbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both have the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those OBUally taught at Secondly Schools ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet opoolal cases, if m the Interest of the Pupils fluoh a plan is judged advis- able The year is divided Into thr terms. All fees are payable m advaz^e. per term Pupils under 12 years of ago ... £& 2a  over 12 years of age ... £2 16s Music (extra) £1 Is Fee or attending music (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term'a notice required before the removal of a pupil. For faithej details, apply to (he Head- Mtot *



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4& NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N $1B and liß PAf KKTS, 2ib FAjnOY CANISTERS and slb an© lOlb TINS, TBY THESE BLEND& TRY THESE BLENDS. I EAGLE 1 if HWBmo*)) ((CLUB) ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB, To be obtained from JOHN 088 AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 THE HORNSBY BEAPER STILL VICTORIOUS. AT the AGRICULTURAL SHOWS held m Australia during August and September last the following Prizes were awarded to the HOENSBY LIGHT-DRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER When m competition with the WOOD, MABBEY. DEERING, MoOORMIOK. OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNBBY FIRST PRJZE ! MURTON HOKNSBY FIRST PRIZE ROCHESTER HOBNSBY FIRST PRIZB STAWELL HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE SNOWTOWN No Priza offered. Hornuby recommended Farmers aie invited to call and inspect the MONARCH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STORES, ASHBURTON AND^RAKAIA. " DRAPERY! DRAPERY!! Clothings! Clothing!! GREAT SALE OITASSIGNEO STOCK. THE GLASGOW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY having purchased for Gash the Assigned Stock of an Otago Storekeeper, amounting to £1633 18s Id at a Discount of 7a 6d In the £, beg to announce that they will offer the entire lot for sole In the Premises In East Street, Aebburton, lately occupied by Mb Sohoeneberg, on and after FRIDAY, the sth Optober. TREMENDOUS BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Country Storekeepers, Hawkers, Hotelkeepera, and the General Public will find this a opportunity not likely to occur again of purchasing goods at about Half their Usual Value. GOODS HALITuSUAL PRICE. The Stock vtlll be marked m plain figures, and no Discount of any I kind allowed. Customers are Invited to Inspect without being . pressed to buy. Oonntry orders accompanied by remittance will repeive speolftl attention. In some lines the quantities are limited. Intending purchasers will therefore please call early. tStr NOTE. — •• The efleofc of the new tariff on the Drapery Trade has been more disaßtroue than on any other branch of business. , .It has almost etifled the Import Trade. . . The Mosgiel Faotory has taken advantage of the new Tariff to raise its prices. A suit of clothes coating a few months ago 40s will now require 45a to secure them. . . The New Zealand Drapers cannot give the same value for money as hitherto* An ordinary pair of Blankets has advanced fully 5s per pair." See Dunedin " Evening Star," September 25th, 1888. The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. J. G: MACKINTOSH, (Late of Mebsbs A. and T. Indus, Dunedin,) 10J23 Manager. The Massey Toronto Light Binder. THE ENVY OF ALL MANTJFACTUKERS. THE YICTOE IF"EYEB,Y CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FBIEND OF THE FARMEBS. THIS WONDERFUL BEAPER AND BINDER 18 NOW ON VIEW AT OTJR STORES, WEST STRBET WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A. OH L N E EVER! FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY - OTrn *i-RUH r-XOELLENT pOONOMIOAL ,i JGHT : Sis. Tssr^EssffiM! Ess 1 Us* BINDER ERIEDLANDER BEOS. n " BOLK AGENTS FOX N. 2



THE Undersigned have Trust Funds for Tnveßfltnent upon first class free- hold securities at lowest current rates of interest m sums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWIP, 77 Solicitors. Burnett 81. John Hanger, SADDLE, COLLAR, Al\D HARNESB MAKER, HAVING purohaeed the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those oommodions premises lately ocoa- pled by him m Burnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank his customers for past support, and solicits a oontlnuance of the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stook of Saddlery and Harness, and strict attention to business, combined with good workmanship and Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended to 7t120 Charles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Gune, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, eto, BIOYOLES and TBIOYOLEB repaired and extras kept on band, ' BIOYOLES FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branche \ Oppoßito Central Hotel, Wakanui Road Trees. Trees. Trees fpHE Undersigned begs to thank J_ numerous Friends and Onstomen their past favors, and calls their spa < attention to his extensive stook of FRUI AND FOREST TREES of all sorts. N.B. —Planting done by contract, nJ all Trees supplied and planted by me will be uaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept 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 Insignia. All orders by post, or left with Ms H. G. Flower, Confectioner, Bast Street, shall receive my prompt attention. James Porter, , OLIFTON NTJRSaRY t 192 Alleuton, Aihbucton.



PHOTOGRAPHERS, /r *> 218 High Street, «2*g*s^ Chrlatchurch 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, Bussell Street, Melbourne. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dredß of remnants of all kinds A.SHBUBTON COAL and FIREWOOD DEPOT. R^ T>EAN bega to Inform his • O« J3 friend a and the public ;enerally that m consequence of tbe great Increase In the prioa of Goal, he has scoured a consignment of the celebrated Kaltan- gata Coal, cheaper, cleaner, «od far superior to Newcastle Coal, Also m Stock — Mount Somers, Malvern, West* port, and Newcastle Coal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc, etc, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, haff Ohiokwheat, etc R. S. BEAN, West Streat. BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS!! J. MOIBON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, BEGS to announce his first CLEARING SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his ohoioe 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 hie own make and made to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATNESS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m this line. Repalra neatly executed. TANCREITsTREET, Next the CLUB, Ashbuiton.



: THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AJD-AJVTA.GHES fpA IDITIDQfMVrQ "boot l 0 make their wiila, and desiring to aeoare the I\J JT J-iJtIDUJLI O faithful execution of their last wishes. TO^^l7T)Q^^^VfQ »bont to marry and make provision by marriage 1 JLiXvOVJINO contract or settlement. TO TD I7 ID Q A ]VTQ contemplating the settling ;$f their estate, or of » 1 JuJIYOUjLN O mm or sama of money by trust deed. • TOT}^7^DC!^^IVTC deßlroua of constituting trusts for charitable or JrHirVOUINO benevolent ob jeots TO CfIDCIPII TU MOTE CO holding moneys In trust for persons IU rUnLIUII InUOILLU rod'leot m thla colony All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859, CAPITAL — -ONE MILLION. | THE PKEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAX COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING JMACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE~JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. Si t\\ M /a\ %N.Z.- INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE I lS<Sf ' I A£i m /Ji!lk\ % "The WcndJuß is entirely &:ten- ! UUM 1 VVVV Jlr ■ rfrflfiiSSSsV %dd to by Mr. Nelson himself, ▼ IT ' ? JL. ▼▼▼'▼ B MmMmSgJSc who is a Taster of great CNpcrt- JB #TS3SSTETTk » enco, lias had a special I N TH E & jrst!r~¥sS&£lL «k training m tha art." \/{f^^ Mr B 'nrnT : 'loini \ ■ " Tbia frm deserves the sup« ' rII D \ \J m ' # .-i^feSfe&X \ port r.f all purchasers of Tea V^-TT I** M Jo fME^F&Af^ «^ as the a:-t icle they ofler is «/ MW f* s raXENBI.Kr k > »i superior to an^tliin« wo <*O B #.t • jiT!b<™£S&£s*^) *%& \Sk have seen m this Colony," itt\N £V JfJs r^VPii^rwHr^V «k " Mr. Nelson is a pro- -o^* M ffuf J^IbSSSI^. «k fessionnl and THOUGH j^^^^^ rs^^^l^^S^^\J\ j^saa^^jj^^saßSMp^jj^jfffTgyrr^ per Ib, PURE BLMMB TEAS. AUGKUNQ, WE UvGTON, fHRISTDHURGH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. SOLD IN ABHBTJRTOK BY ' H. M. CAESON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



Public Notices. "TTEKY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGfI'B 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, Feveriehness, 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 oth^r stores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold I p all medicine vendors. THE "BED CROSS" PBESERVJnS COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Viotoria, f] ANNED Tomatoes, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches. Pears, Aprioots, 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 thtn any im- ported, 5 213 THE — -Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS or A LINE Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastener; A full line of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without toe&), 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 ILoyipJKai* C«uiper, ct«. 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 be ordered at the same prices through any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly increase, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VITALITY. DB. CHUBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophoepbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrnp oi HYPOPHOSPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hre acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D* x Churohill's signature. Friee,4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Roi OASTiGMOins, Pa*«s T. ißnllocfc TO FARMERS AHD OTHERS. FOR SALE -A number of Bine Gum Saplings suitable for making Stook Yards, Bheep Yards, etc. Apply to 10 116 T, BULLOCK. TO LET— A 5-roomed House In Cox Sheet.— Apply to w T. BULLOCK. TO LET. TTIOUR-roomed house In Peter Btreet Jj lately occupied by Mr Norrieh. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET— HOOB9 fronting Graham' i Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOB, SALE. LOT 32, fronting the Alford Forest Road, near the entrance to the Woollen Factory. Price £9 10s. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TO LET— House of 5 rooms, wit verandah, together with about 9 acre .rfhnd. Apply to TBIJIjLOOR TO LET. T>OOMS Inj the Aroade Chambers. -MX Apply to^ BULXOQK ,



Mckford & Undrill Take this opportanity of informing the' publio of Asbburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now m full wo/king order, and replete with a Choice Btook of all HEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUBP and Fittings. NOTHING ! . On their part will be wanting to induct, i their patrons to support them m their; new premises,- which will be fonnd far nor* convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Nan m Addbbss— - TANCßED BTEEET, OPPOSITE AROADBt Bportinf. ASHBURTON JACING CLUB. SPjaiNG anBESTING. THDBSDAYIiID IRIDAYj . NOVEMBER 22ND AND23RD, 18S8. POSIDKNT-i-E. G. Wright. VICE-PRXSl- dent— John Grigg. Judge— -Matthew Stitt StkWaww-^C. Wi Purnell, W. B. Den- shire, Hugo Friedlander, W, Lyttelton, E.G. Crisp, J.Ci N. Grigg, A." T* Reid, Df Tweed. Treasurer— David Thomas Cuu OF Scales— -O. Digby. Clerk ©f Course— A; Hcwson. Handicappkrs — T. Quill Starter— D. Thomas. First ßace to start each day at I p.m. JROGRAMMBOF EVENTS, First Day. t; Handicap : Hurdle Race, of 35 sovsi ■ nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy ; , The.secand horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. . Two miles* =s» County 'Plate Handicap, of 30 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, ios District horses only. One mile and a quarter. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 55 soys ; nomination^ £% -*ov.;. acceptance, 1 soy Tkt second koiBC-i© -kcwtc 5 SOYS OUt of ' ' the stake. Qae^nile and a-half 4. Sprint HANDicAP^-of 25sovs$ nomina* tion, 15s; acceptance; -ios* District horses only* Seven furlongs* 5. 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 6ov ; acceptance ios. One mile. y. Welts* Handicap, of as soys ; nomina* • tion, 158} acceptance, ios; District horses enly. Two miles. Second Day. t* County Hurdle Rack Handicap, of 30 soys; nomination, 1 sot ; acceptance, ios. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over 6 flights of hurdies, ab»ut 3ft 6in iugh. District horses only. * One mue and a half. j ft Facing Club. Handicap, of 45 6ovs ; nomination, f ' soy ; acceptance, I soy. ; - The second horse to receive 5 soys out of ! 2tk« itkke. - One mile and a quarter. - 1 3. Hamdicap District Timr Trot, (m! ] saddle) of 20 soys ; nomination, ios ; 1 acceptance, ios. The second horse to ; recevye 2 soys out of the stake. District hones only. Weight not less than ioet. Pull-and-jo. Three miles. 4. Welter Hakdjcap, of 35 eovs | nomina- tion, 1 "sov "f^acßfftuice, I soy. The second-horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. ' For hdrses that have never won an advertised -race of <25 soys on the flat. weight, 9st. Two miles. 5. Ybtiti<i Handicap, of 35 soys ; nemina* tion I soy; acceptance, ios, The -second horse tb'receive 3 soys but of the stake. Five furlongs. 6. Disposal' Stakes, of 30 soys; entrance i«s to-facYiade to ;the Secretary after the FJyintHandicap is run The winner to %c sola by auction immediately after the tace, j |he'' r whole of the proceeds to go to , the funds of the Club. Minimum weight SeUne. Three quarters of a mile. IRULES AND "REGULATIONS. I The meeting will be held, under the rules •I racing, * awl the Athbrii ton Racing Club Rules a No entry will be received except on the condition* 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- nected with the carrying «ut el this programme to b* final. \ 3 A district horse shall mean^any horse that las been commonly resident m the district between the rivers,, Selwyn and Opihi, from August idtix, i»BS. «nd up to v'the date of the forthcoming meeting^ and owned by a person whorhas reiidedlin the s«id district during the same period, . . 4 TPtre per cent will be deducted from the gross4f all tnorieys payablein accordance with thirprogrMßmeforthe expenses of the course. 5. >AU nomination : and acceptance fees to gotothefundsjsftheClub. 6. Trotti»g Race—Horses must trot te the tttlsfacfien'itf a Referee. _ . y. The Stewards reserve 1 to themselves the rig* to add a consolation race <to the pro- graaune* nomiiStiqns. All Nexninatipns (tfcompanied by fa* natne* ege t desctipHo*i and performances of horse, and colors of the irider must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, Kevenaber^rd, 1888, WEiGHTS. Weighta fer- the' ""first day's handicaps wil be declared on or about November 14th. Wei^xts for the^eoßßd-day's handicaps will be declared at 7 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Acctptances for tke first day's handicaps most be m the hands of the Secretary not later than* p«ta. onMpnday, November 19th, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps to o'clooki (he evening of the first day's G BISSET, SocwUry