This raco,of course, attracted great at tentien despite the south-wester that I blew, mid numbers took shelter on the aftind to g«t alook at the cracks. On the totelisator Crackshot held pride of place,., though many fancied Freedom, and Duduj had a eood following. All on the cardj were starters. There was a splendid start. The firstpast the stand was * roe-; dom, Crackshot second, then Dudu, Wot verine, Jet d'Eau, Whisper, StAndrew, and Strcuhon m the order named. 1 ass ing Cutts', Freedom and Crackpot to cher still led the others,with the excep tion of Strephon, m a clump. OradcdwJ was still m <L.rje of affairs along the back Btwtch, Freedom second, and alter a gup of several lengths came Wolverine and Whisper. Strephon still tailing m the rear. Here Ducln commenced to go up, and ap proaching Ford's was three-W" from the two leaders, who were racing together. Whisper also began to go up at this point. Cominginto the Straight Wolverine had gone to the front and led Dudu by three lengths, Occident thirdj Crackshot and Freedom* having fallen back beaten. Wolverine held Ins lead all up the straight somewhat easily fwmj Dudu by two lengths, btrephon, who came very fast, beat Occident £'»*£? plage. The others finished ~ Whisper, Srackshot, Freedom. Jet Deau, Kotuku, .land St. Andrew. Time-3mm. 38|sec. Thomas rode thewinner, Thompson L>udu, and Banks,Strephon. Dividend inside, £6 17s ; outside, £8 3s 6d. Wolverine by Le Loup-Tangi ; Dudu by feomnusr- Fame ; Strephon by Ingomar—latm. Welcome Stakes. Namoa „ *'■• '^Florrie.. ; ■ ■^: - - f : Union Flag • ••■ EICCAKTOH WEBTER HANDICAP- VoriTempsky -• '" q • Harkaway TimeflmTn^Olsed. Dividend-Inside, £8 10s ; outside, £8 I7s_6d. ; ■ ..." MiLBOtiRNEt November 4. There was great excitement m the bet ,tin« rooms last night. The following business was done:- Carbine, fl> tc.2, Vengeance, 100 toll; Melos, 100 to^9, Chaldean, 100 to 7 ; p«nce^onS °rinn^ to. 7 ? Enuc, 100 to 6 ; Tantallon 100 to 5; Benzon, 100 to 5; Muriel The Admiral, The Queen, Tarcoola, Chintz, 10e to 4; Richelieu, 1W to 3 ; Ernani, Innesley, Spot, Loyal Stone, 100 to ■£. V^geance h^s been backed very heavily for the Cup. ■ - -

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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REDUCTION OF POSTAL RATES.

Nov. 4, 12.45 p.m.)

Londok, November 3. The Agents-General of the varioiis Australian Colonies and Mr Cecil Raikes, Postmaster-General, have arranged a 2sd postage rat© between the Colonies and Great Britain, to come into operation on January Ist, 1890., The rate 1 for postal cards has been fixed at 2d, and it has been decided that unpaid letters, bearing deficient postage, will be charged double rates.

THE BRINDISI MAIL SERVICE.

Arrangements have been maae tor the continuation of the Brindisi mail train service. France and Italy have been asked to join.

ANOTHER AFRICAN EXPEDI TION.

Bbeijn, November^.... ' Colonel Wesstnan, who has fitted out another expedition for the interior ©£ Africa has sailed for Bagamayoo.

THE M'KINLEY TARIFF.

New iork, iNovemoer o. President" Cleveland says that the provisions of the M'Kinley Tariff Act are iniquitious, and he feels confident that the democratic party will have a majority m the next House.

RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA.

St. Petersburg, November 3. The Ozarewitch has left on a visit to the Emperor of Austria.

FRANCE AND MADAGASCAR.

Paris, November 3. News has been recived from Mada gascar to the effect that the residents of the island refuse to recognise the French protectorate. fiVi^

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THE ORDER TO "FIRE LOW."

Melbourne, [November 4. The Board of Inquiry, instituted by Government to investigate the charges brought against Lieut.-Colonel Price, • the officer commanding the Rifle Volunteers and Rifle Clubs of instruct ing his men, if necessity arose, to " fire low" at the strikers, has stated that there'is not the slightest foundation m the allegations made.

THE NEW VICTORIAN MINISTRY.

The following is the personnel of the - new Ministry:—-Mr Munro, Premier and Treasurer; Mr W. Shiels, Attorney-General and Minister of Bailwaysj Mr J. D. Langdrige, Oom-j missioner of Customs and Chief Secre tary ;. Mr jtlm McLean, Secretary for Lands and Agriculture ; Mr J. H. \ Wheeler, Commissioner of Public •■'■ Works; Mr Geo. Graham, Secretary of Water Supply Department; Mr A. E. Outrim, Minister of Mines; Mr J. G. Duffy, Postmaster-General; Sir F. T. Sargood, Minister of Public Instruction ; Mr J. M. Davies, Minis ter of Justice; Messrs S. Fraser, A. J. Peacock, and F. Stuart without port folios.

DIVISION OF QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, November 3. Sir, H. Griffiths denies that anything was definitely settled at the confer ence, which took place between the Premier and Messrs J. M. Macßossan and Archer, with reference to the •separation of Northern . Queensland. He said that the scheme for separation has yet to be considered by the Cabinet.

LABOR TROUBLES

[PER FBE3S ASSOCIATION J [Received Nov. 4, 12.45 p.m.] Adelaide, November 3. The Strike Committee have written to the Mercantile Marine Officers' Association stating that their action m withdrawing from the Labor De fence Committee removes an obstacle m the way of the settlement' of the Labor difficulty, and they are now prepared to allow men on strike to resume work on the old terms. Losdoit, November 3. Under pressure of the Dockers Executive, the men who went out at Victoria and Albert docks have tern*

I porarily resumed work. The dockers employed ab the Albert and Victoria Docks have disobeyed, the orders of their leaders and struck j work. .'■ ■ •■ ■- ..■:'■ '■ :•■■' .;,< .' ' (Received November 4, 10.2Q a.m.) SyokeV,, .November 4. " The Unions m connection with the furnitm-e trade have declined to continue the levy m aid of inkers; but they will devote the amount of the levy to the relief of wives and families m distress.

The military 'varclrobe of the Emperor of Russia comprises no less than 44 different uniforms, and the only one of these that he has never worn is that of a field marshal hi the Russian army. He is said to have made a vow that he will not assume it until re quested to do so by the other field marshal* after a glorious victory.,

THE ' ASHBTOTON' CTJIMMtMtej^MBBII 4, 1890.



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. ! TTAVIKG purchased tha TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr John G. Restbix,. we _LJI have amalgamated the same with our Business m East Street, wh'er* Irbth will bo carried on conjointly —ON SALE— 300 casks best Portland Cement 15 Tons Galvanised Jioofmg Iron, 1O Tons $o. 8, 9 and 10 Fencing Wire, 3 Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire, 25 Tons Sheet Lead, £ Tons Sheet Zinc, 5O Boxes Sheet Glare, 5O kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, 100 Drums ftaw and Boiled Lin seed Oil, 2! a Tons Genuine White Lead, 1 Case Mender's Oak V jiniish MOUNT SOMERS COAL 22s PER TON. KJJTANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS] ASHBURTON NOW S THE TIME TO USE X i D WOOD'.S SCALY BLIOHT SPECIF!O P. THOMAS, HTY CLOVEHS" " FOR THE SEASON HATE JUST COME TO HAND, Pin Ship "Xjaaos.'t THEY ABE Al IN QUALITY AND LOW m PBICE, ; THEY ARE HtJEST ard SONS, op LONDON CHOICEST SEEDS. INSPECTION INVITED. SAMPLES SUPPLIED DrfHOMAS, ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS (I^afee of Matson, Cox akd.Co. AUCTIONEKR,"LAND,^INSURANCE, and ESTATEJAGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKRR A S II B U R T 0 N, T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock j Tiuwaldand Ashourton ltarnately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS S»lee of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on dommisflion. Clearing Saxes as per arrangement, LOBDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Ihar been appointed Agent for the above Company and am nov prepawd^ c take rinks on Buildings, and Growing Crops at current rates. WOOT-. WOOL. WOOLk ( TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET ASHBURTO^3 IVACPrepared td fcake LIBKRAI CASH ADVANCES asrainsfc the Grow* Cllplof WOOL, placed mmy handi|for SALE m Ashbarton, or Shipment Eng nd. W(X)LPACKS,,TWIKE,!OILSRAD3SLE *tvt SUPPLIED? '""~ B. THOMAS. ASHBURTON



John 6.1 Restell, ;\ ! COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, WEST S'T^IEXET, ' :. ;i ji - GBAIN' AND WOOL EBOKEK. -FOE"SA:Li- OATS SHARPS BRAN FLOUR POTATOES FENCING WIRE—BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, , KAIMCATA COH, ! : AGENT FOB—Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company Ld.; Meroanti Finance Agency Company, Ltd.; Colonial Mutual Life Assurance DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON and INDIAN TEAS Association; The Mercantile Gazette, etc., efec, etc, _ . . - I. - .. i. ■ - —*— AETIFICIA^ AND Chemical Manures. • ' . ■ -. ■. ,'* i ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. T HAVK FOR SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES:— v GtTANO SUPERPHOSPHATE J ' ' . <-i ■ HIGH-CLASS SUPERPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BONES ; POTATO MANURE BONE DUST ANIMAL GUANO ' GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



FOR SALE. im.WEL.VE McOORMICK WIRE !■ J_ BINDERS. All m perfect work | ing order. 1.,, , ,-■.,. .v cheap.;, ... " 10*144 FRIEDLAJTDER BROS. STEPHENS BROS MARKET rtOUSE. TN order to be enabled to solicit the favours of Stationholders and Farmers,, we have just added to oar stock POWDERED & LUMP RADDLE, RED, BLUE, & BLACK BRANDING OILS, RAW 4; BOILED OILS, TURKEY OIL STONES, LAMPBLACK, Etc. —ALSO THE NOTED— 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS So well known, and admitted by all experienced shearers to be the best. W« have also replenished our stocks m Watches, Clocks, Pocket Knives, Tabl« Cutlery, Spoons, Pannikins, Billies, Kettles, Pots, Pans, Crockery, Straps, etc. ' . . :' ■ All Orders by Post or otherwise promptly despatched. Satisfaction is our motto. STEPHENS BROS MARK E T HO US E, ASH BURTON fin. SPARROW TAILOE ! ■■ AND s. .. ■ ' .;■ :. MERCER. ■ ■ vsg \ EAST BTBF.KT,



"r7"EATING'S POWDER destroys J_\. BIIGS, FLEAS, MOTHS', BEETLES, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the sscceos of this powder is extraordinary. It. is perfectly clean m application. .: See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S," as imi tations are nokious and ineffectual. Sold n Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by al ihemists. I ~ FISHING SFASON, 189:o. • FISHIiNG TACKLE, F, L E Hi fi 1890 H CTA 1891 'TUSTarrived, ex " DORIC " from best •J English and American Manufac turers a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites- _ Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Fhes, Gafl ■ Hooka, single, double and treble, Mountings, assorted Hooks; Waterproof Stockings, India Rubber crack proof Gum Boots, water? . :-j 7 "  .proof Fish '•/.' f I' 1' '• ' ' 'Bags ' "' _ : Ingreat variety, including latest pat terns. . Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing Licenses can now be obtained rom me. ALSO.-r-New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle. Tobbacconist and Fancy Goods. Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdressing •Saloon TO STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD, ) ■Tint Thoroughbred Horse, .Perkin Warbeck 11, By Parkin Warbeck (imp), dam Miss Kate (itap)> the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. For full pedigree see cards. For further particulars apply Groom m charge, oi • ..• EDWARD GATES, ■ ; ■: Grove Farm, Tiiiwald. TO STAND THIS SEASON. The Thorot^ghbrbd Horse MaeiUSdthean Will stand m Ashburton, and Travel the Surrounding Districts this Season. MACILLEATHEAN is a handsome dark brow.n or black horse, and stands 16 hands high. He was got by the English Tim Whiffler out of Flying Scud, Flying Scud was a dark bay mare, bred m Victoria by Mr J. Harper m 1865, and was got by Fisherman. Tim Whiffler was scarcely ever beaten^ and has won as many cups and handicaps as any other horse m England. He won the Chester Cup, and ran a dead heat with Buckstone for the Ascot, Cup. Buckstone was another grand horse, and was famous not only for his dead heat he tan with Tim Whiffler for the Ascot Cup, but also for his match against tliß Earl of Glasgow's Knowsley for 500 guinejas aside, which he won m. a canter. Tfm Whiffler was the sire of Briseis, who wpn the Melbourne Cup and Derby, and the dam of Macilleathean being by Fisherman shows his grand strain of blood, as a study of the Stud Book will show that Musket's great success has been how Australian bred mares, for the descend ants of the grand old Fisherman, viz., Martini-Henry, Nordenfeldt and $Wtor are all descended from Fishermaa on tlu dam's side. Season money due on January Ist 1891; guarantee money due on July Ist 1891. Groomago fee, ss. For te|m! andanV further particulars apply to G, & W. ROBINSON 1 169 Proprietors, Rowland* 1



.- jo.o our & co,, • • IROJSMONGEBS AKD GENERAL IMPORTERS. HAVE m Stock and to arrive a Large .and Complete Assortment of English and American PARJL>WARE m all its Branches. r ' ' ■ ' SHE E P SHEA RS All the Leading Brands direct from the Manufacturers. —A Large Stock to select from-^ ' __ . TURKEY STONE, Marking Oil, Raddle, Ink Powder, Brush rare, Tumar* and General Furnishing Goods ; FILTERS, Churhß, and M|Dc Pans ; Axies and Springs; Oils, Paints, Colons. Varnishes, Paper Hangings ;J* encing Wire, Staples and Standards, Wire Netting, Spades and Forks ; Carpenters and Blacksmiths' Tools, &c. Pumps, Galvanised and Black, Iron Pipe ana ■ Filtings, always on Stock. . , . English and Colonial Ranges, Stores and Colonial Ovens, Fenders antt Fireirons, Lamps, Lampware, and every requisite for the Station, Darm, or , Cottage. Perforated Zinc for Threshing Maclunes, from 1-16 to J mesh. SPECIALTIES. Table and Pocket Cutlery, Electro-Plated Ware, Guns, Revolvers, Ammuni tion, and all Sporting requisites m great variety. DENTS UNDERTAKEN FOR ALL CLASSES OF GOODS ON MOST REASONABLE TERMS. JOBTsT OBK & CO. "lIRTHS 1 WiLD WEST COMBINED" ss:o"ws- OWING to their Great Success m Christchurch. the proprietors have decided to prolong thoir Season for Twelve Nights, opening here on ml o isr id .a. yr,: osr o jr. l o For positively ONE DAY ONLY. Afternoon, at 2.30 ; Night, at 8. Location—Wakanui Road, next Central Hotel. DIRECT FROM AMERICA. WIE.IS WJEST GOHBIIED |^HOI¥S DOUBLE CIRCUS COMPANt. Roman Hippodrome and Wild West Exhibition. After a successful season of three weeks m Christchurch. Mammoth Five Pole Tent, the largest ever used m 4us, tralasia. , Brilliantly lighted with gas apeOially laid on. .; i POJJIIiAB c 3PKECES. I ■.■"■'; . .; ..4c»asd2s. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. SPECIAL. GR. AND OPEN AI R CARNI \A L, Ashburton Domain at 2.30, on ISOlldfliy, '' 'WOVCIIiber 1O Roman Sports Cowboys riding Wild Steers and Horses. Lariat Throwing by Cowgirls, andC»wboys 'Taming Wild Horses and Steers : General price of admission ... Vs. ' Don't forget out opening date—N OVEM BL R 10. 10 193 JAMES HUGO, Advance Ageiit^



WANTED. ■ , - HHENDERS for Building *• Cottage at X Chertsscy. Plans and Specifications to be seen at Mr W. H» Rule's shop, where tenders will be received up^ta the-. Bth November, 1890. ' > ' ' 11+17 W. H. RULE. ASHBUETON COUNTTcOUNOIL. I HEREBY notify that the following Candidates have been elected County Councillors'for the Ridings-as set opposite their respective names, viz. :— Upper Ashburton Riding—Hugo Fried lander. Ashburton Riding—Edward George Wright, John Grigg. Rangitata—Charles John Harper. Mount Hutt Riding—William McMillan, Duncan Cameron (Springfield). I Mount Somets — William Campbell Walker. South Rakaia—Edward Stafford Coster. F. MAINWARING, Retaining Officer. Ashburton, N»v. 3, 1800. 11113 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY,  rpHE Monthly and other payments will X be received at the Office, Tailored Street ' ,' ' ! THIS'" DAY TUESDAY, 4th NOVEMBER, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6. FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS. SALE AT THE ARCADE. MR. T. B.ULLOCK has: received instructions to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, A quantity of Household Furniture, consisting of Bedsteads, Bedding, Spring Mattresses, Toilet Sets, Chests of .Drawers, Wash Stands, Carpets, Crockerywaro, Cooking Utensils, and a quantity of Sundries, &c, &c. Sale at 2.30. ~t7 BULLOCK, lit.ll c Auctioneer,



TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF ASH BURTON. HAVING been requestel % anumbet of Electors to offer myself as a candidate for your suftirage^at the..forth coming' General' Election, 1 hereby consent to stand, and will address the Electors at the Oddfellows' Hall, Ash burton, on WEDNESDAY, 12th Novem ber instant, at 8 o'clock p.m. -^_ ;• U§7 J. W. SAWLE. SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES. ';jbHN"NEWMAN,' i:!PR6^RIET6R.' : THESE old established and favorite central Livery Stables are now m my hands, and it will be my constant ftiibrt to again bring their business into the front rank, and make these stables what; their position and accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. Buggies, Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al ways on hire, with skilfnl 'drivers ready at the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or ofcher parties. .'• '■". '. i' >"• < Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates. JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietoa. _ "■PATIENCE"" ODDFELLOWS' TZTALL, DDFETxLO WS' JLXALL, ASHBXJET O 3ST Tuesday ... . .... .. .-■ . '.AND. . . "VfEDNESDAT NOVEMBER 25th and 26th. 11 10 THE WALKER COEK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork. ..„ Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, • « , : and removes,i| quickest , from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment "to remain undisturbed m the bottle. ?■ : ■' t .. -,/ ;..-.'/*....! Designed tor the use of hotels, restau-. ranta, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the t v .': ' E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Limo prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. Tfc contains two of the principal, ingre ■_L dionta necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered 'deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus avd L%mn. It cannot be too highlyrecommendedforDeliqai Childre ' Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup o .J HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and ia cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a worldwide reputation. Each { bottle beajcs Dr Churchill's signature Price, 4f if Prepared only by 8 WANN. CHEMIST WANN VHEMrST, Fug Castiglione Pari*



RULES. 1. The Meeting will be held under the rules of racing. ' 2. All events to be confined to the South Rakaia and Mount Hut fc Road Boird Dis tricts, and six. miles north of the Rakaia river, and ten miles west and five miles east of the railway line. 3. Weights for all races except otherwise specified—lOst for three-year-olds, list for foiir-yeai-olds, and list 71b for 5, 6, and aged. \ 4. No horse that has won more than £10 m one event will be allowed to compete m any race. o. The races are open to, any horse com monly resident m the prescribed district from the Ist October, 1890, and owned fey a person who has resided m the said; district during the sameperiod. * ■ 6. Nominations for the Saddle Trot with fee of 7s 6d each, age, description, and per formance of the horse, must be deposited with the Secretary at Rakaia, not later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 6th, 1890. Acceptances and general entries, together with fees, by 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th. , In all cases the namesj fees, colors, and ages of horses, and colors of riders must accompany nominations. 7. All protests must be given m writing to the Secretary within thirty minutes after the race has been run, together with the sum of £1, which shall be fOi felted if, m the opinion of the Stewards, the protest is frivolous. 8. No entry will be received unless all the above conditions are complied with, and on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall' be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points to be final. The Stewards reserve the right to hold over the stake until satisfied that the qualification of entry is correct and the onus of proof shall lie with the owner. Also to postpone the races if necessary through wefc weather. 9. The winner of any flat race, competing m other events; will be required to carry a penalty of 71bs. 10. Any prize not claimed within seven days from the day of the races will be forfeited and go to the funds. 11. All rac,es will be ..starfco,! fpxtnctually at the advertised hour. .A-TIILEttIC SPORTS. , To commence, at 10.30 punctually. ; .1. Men's lOOyds Race (handicap), Ist prize: L2, 2nd prize Ll. • 2. Boys' Race (under 15 yearns) 200 yds (han dicap), Ist prize 10s, 2nd prize ss, 3rd prize 2s 6d. Entrance free. 3. Men's 440 yds Race (handicap), Ist prize L 2, 2nd prize Ll. 4. Single Women's Race lOOyds (handicap), Entrance free. Ist prize Ll, 2nd prize 10s. 5. Men's Hurdle. Race 200 yds, (handicap) over 10 flights of hurdles, 3ft high, 'Ist prize L 2, 2nd prize LI. 6. Girls' Race (under 14 years) lOOyds (handicap). Entrance free. Ist prize 10s, 2nd prize ss, 3rd prize 2s 6d. 7. Men's Mile Race (handicap), Ist prize Ll 10s, 2nd prize Ll. 8. Married Women's Race 50yds (handicap). Entrance free. lafc prize LI, 2nd prize 10s. v 9. Sack Race lOOyds, Ist prize Ll, 2nd prize 10s. i 10. Consolation Race 100 yds. Entrknce free. Ist prize LI. R U L E S. ■ I—Entrancel—Entrance fees for all events, not other wise specified, 2s 6d each. 2—All events confined to the same district as'for horse races. 3—No second prize will be given unless three or more compete. 4-^-The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events. , ; Nominations for Men's lOOyds, 400 yds, ■ mile pace, hurdle and sank races, must be lodged with the Secretary, before 8 p.rii. on SATURDAY, 13th December. All other events post entry. ; '\ Admission to Ground—ls for each adult, and Is for each horse, competing .or other wise. The Burnhani Brass Band will play during the day. Refreshments and other amusements on the ground. No games of chance permitted. A BALL will he held m the evening m the Rakaia Tbwn H^U-rpanping to com mence at' 9 p.m. "■ Admission;' Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; Ladies, Free, Chiidren not admitted. i 0 183 AURJSNOE OXLEY, Secretary.



B A X A I A ■; ANNUAL SPORTS & RACES. (Approved by Canterbury Jockey Club and New Zealand Trotting Association.) /.■ To be held m the Domain, on • BOXING DAY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 180 ft President—D. G. Holmes. Vice-Presidents —T. E. Upton, E. S. Coster, W. L. Allan, and W. M. Lyttelton. Judge—W. U. Lyttelton. Starter of Horse "Races—l?. E. Upton. Clerk of the . Courso—R. Kemp. Clerk of the Scales—T. Dowling. Judges of Athletics—W. L. Allan, E. It,, Hughes, .Eiud «j. Kemp. Starters (ff Athletics—C. A. C. Hardy, arid R. Story. Treasurer—W. B. Dixon. Secretary — L. Oxiey. Stewards—C. A C. Hardy, H. Primmer, J. Kemp, A. Rowntree, J. Wilkinson, A. Makcig, and W. Hood. ttDTjL&JsTjR, AGES. I First Race to start at 12 o'clock. 1. Hoedle Race, of 10 soys. Over six flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high, and two brush jumps; second'horse to receive jl soy from the stake. About two miles. Entrance, 10s. To start at 12 o'clock noon. I 2. Flying Stakes, of 7 soys. About f-mile. Second horse to receive 1 soy from tl}e stake. Entrance, 7s. To start at 1 p.m. 3. Lames' Pukse, of 10 soys. About If mile. fSecond horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance, 10b. To be entered by ladies. To start at,2 p.m. ; 4. Handicap .Saddle Tkot (distaoce behiad scratch) of 10 soys. About thr^e miles. Horses breaking must p\tll' imme diately and go, and trot to the satisfac tion of the Stewards, or be disqualified. Second horse to receive 1 soy from tl|e stake. Nomination, 7s 6d ; icceptanc*. 2s 6d. To start at 3 p.m. i 5. Farmers' Plam, of lv soys. About \l irile and a half. Second horse to rt ceive 1 soy from the stake. Entrancte, 10s. To start at 3.40 p.m. ; 6. Hurrt Scurry, a sweepstake of l()s each, with 1 soy added. Once round the course. Catch weiphts. No winner of any of the above events allowed to start. Post entries. To start at is.<ib p.m.



155, PKNCHUHCIL STREET, . \ > LONDON,.-IS:.C. " j y~"~~' VERY tlefcript ifn of fttock Exchange! J business transacted at current! market prices. Speculative Accounts opened from 1 .per cent coyer with un-jl limited profit, and strictly- limited liability,! thus a client may buy, say £1000 Brigh- 1 ton A's at say 150, should the stock ad-; vance to 155 and be sold, ho wonld make £50 profit, but on the other hand should the stock decline to 149, his only loss could be the £10 deposited. By carefully watching the markets considerable profits can be made ; m many cases Operators who followed my advices have netted £50 profit on an outlay of £10 m a few days; and" £ ..Wi Stock " """TSHBURiu^^uTllblAN ' DUNEDIN AGENCY II TR R T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise monts*



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