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The Letter-box will be cleared for de spafcch of correi3pondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Ohristchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m.,, 6.2,0 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, afc 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dimsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow,- Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and onTues ! days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3,15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, -xnd Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Gireenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays,, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Aiford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and ;harged one'shilling.

THE ASHBTTRTW GUARDIAN WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 18913

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W. 1 Kingston, WILLS STKBET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBTTRTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Clapham Com mon, and ten years with George Balls M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of London' and has also gained a g©od reputation in the Colony. Our specialty is well-known to fee our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will always be bserved:— j 1. A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning back the clinch in drawing the iiaila piece of the clinch is often left in the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to be driven on. 2. The frog and bars require no cutting in a regularly attended foot. And in a healthy foot where there are no simptons of navicular disorder, toe sole should not be cut. 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of the foot, aud should not be sprung at the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lev%r upon the tendons The nails should be driven level and uni form, and only on the toe side of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greate • weight of the body beingrfStiatained there. There is no compariso ? points of qualit between,the handmade and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, soffc<jr, and is mported audit should be insisted upon that thw be not used iEitbec^ftV?



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILBI ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY,' Ofiices—Tanokei) Stbeet Ashburton TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the dabe on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account , Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent >> >^ 6 or longer periods'at 6£ „ For particulars apply, • EDWD. STEPHENS Manager.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING EPPS'S "COCOA BPEAKFASTS BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of wel selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of . subtle maladies are floating aroundfus ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We ma> escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article in the v Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in £-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND.,



BOGS. MANY years since We had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr« dients which no other Biscuit oriDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dd Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits*; «be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to' be found in the flesh, thns farming he best and most successful food for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per c wt, carriage paid^ SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK LJMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Yobk,



Stephens Bros 7 MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. To our Customers, our Friends, and the ' Public. "p.T AVING Just Completed Extensive II I Alterations, so as to provide better facilities for the extension and re quirements of our Rapidly Increasing Trade, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Premises, where we will carry on in conjunction with our GPOORRYA CROCKERY BUSINESS. A First Class Assortment of HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, Including a very Choice Selection of E.P. Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Look ng-Glasses and Mirrors, Watches, Clocks, Crum Trays and Brushes, Kettles,— Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron,—Ena melled and Tinned Saucepans,toilers and Tinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps in great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Guns, best makers; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Green ; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Shovels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tatoo and other Oils. Lubricating &0,, &c.; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets and Tubs, All Goods Sold afc the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered 1 to Rail way Station, Town and Suburbs. All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, ?oods returned if not satisfactory, Customers waited upon for orders. i^°* Satisfaction is ouk Motto. "^| Stephens Bros.' MARKET HOUSE.



'LOCAL. AGENT, GEO. JAMESON. 4SHBUR7ON AND RAKAJA 1 £..—1 Gallo" of Fluid or lllbs >f Powder, makes 100 Gallons M DURABILITY IS TRUE FCONOMY HOBIfIBT MUBRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &o. H Am°A 3m? d TJTf 8! Sfc<? ck of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY fLiAIJj ot the latest and most approved designs Orystdt™™ 8'""001*1 and SilV6r> EngHsh> Geneva"and American Hunters, ! JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Albertv&f A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes A large and well seeefced Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PleS' Silver Plated Goods suitable for Wedding Presents, afc reduced price! 11J^h ' &c... &T terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees charges! D<?parfcments Of works done on the Premises 'with despatch and at moderate SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. . EAST STREET, ASHEURTON. o.



REOME JAMESON WOOL, GRAIN, AND"GENERAL MERCHANT, HAS FOR SALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. —ALSO- BLTJESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, EENOTNG^WIRL, # STAPLES, TEA,, SUGAR, FLOUI IQAP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORES. DKAII PIPEi-AU Sizes. A.Q-ETSTT FOtt- THE NEW. ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEA.LAND. LITTLE'S /V METTLES"" (NON-POISONOUS). ff % (POISONOUS) MR. BELCHER, of /uTTLE'B\mR. C. J. HARPER, i Kaiapoi (writing August, M ___ % Canterbury Runholder. 1890) :—" Found Sheep S--^^"^^^^<k (writing June, 1890):- Dipped with Little's JF Dr&\ "Found the Powda Fluid produced .l*lb«. # S^^^jffij \.!ittle trouble to mix; ?T\ 7?°l i*?^ W >^%JBl^S>^ \waß cry effective; (which fetched R J^*" *^. leftthe wool in good per lb. more) than MS *" "* condition j safer the wool of Mf _^ _NJk than other poi- SiS^ if Cxain in vSTool I^to^ ? 1ps ; Ml ——— \k besides being • //MR. GILLANDERS, of Southland^ very cheap'" ' >®) S I (writing March, 1890), said:—Two years 1 (© i /* >r m \ n sxlccess^on ne dipped a flock of about I • f^s ftX #SJI 20,000 Sheep, part with Little's Fluid |®\: <$) a w&\ Rn<^ ie res^ w'^ ot^er Dips» and each $mm B Ip \ year found the Sheep dipped with / b Tl++l 9 x 6'B Fluid produced \ lb. I " %'" B JjlttlO B>. more u . oo i per ji eece t han 1 Little S % /FLUID DIP >V the other Sheep. DlP\ f (NON-POISONOUS). * (POISONOUS). \



PUBLIC TRUST j^^ OFFICE OF N.Z. "THE Public Trust, 1 Oftee of Nsw Zealand offers great advantages to its client 1 including btafce guarantee agaiiwt the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trusts Iho following comparison ot business between .the years 1879 and 1889 Will showfch progress made:— n , . . 1879-80. 18891 Gash receipts .„ ... .„ ... £41j813 _ £1 8 3 )3 J 36 1 otal transactions, per balance-sheet ... ... £92 318 £835 202 Securities- "' -«?-v*. General Investment Account .., £70,864 ... £216 943 Special Investment Account £2,655 '" £245*839 Expenses Account—Total receipts £2,139 ';'.[ £14*482 Administrations t 172 " J958 Probates and trusts ... [ 14 "," «jq Wills provisionally accepted ... , " 1 *' Letters received ... //. 2 ,122 '". 10,326 Letters despatched .„. ... „ , . 1 432 13 003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. TIT E ARE LANDING. £X "OTA Kl' [AND JULE TRA E ] Red Clover White Ulover Cowgrass Alsike Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY:AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT|LOWEST CURRENT HATKS. —FOR SALE DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS; AND COCKSFOOT FEIEDLAIDER BROS.



FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW, AN Opportunity offers to obtain one 01 Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms, Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail "and " Guar dian Office. ORiZA PMFHERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JLj — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, 2, extra fine, in boxes, S cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-jle- Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hah- soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion,_ refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the face, & Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye) — For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to 'health. In boxes, eacli with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories' Ess-Qriza-Incolore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Esg'Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou 1 quefcoftheflcwei!



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PHOTOGRAPHB.iiJ-:, 218 High Streeb, Ohristchurch. THE BEST PAINT in the -WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest JL\_ paint with India Rubbdr, forming a smoothj glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected;:by change of temperature,, is. perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is in every way a better paint ifor either inside or outside painting than any other paint in the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least three time as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfae ion as the Rubber Paint. • i " JENSEN'fcT PRIZE M:B3D-A.ri COD LIVER OIL. MAjDE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE



XAMES FAIN AND SONS 9. St. Mary Axe, E,0,, and 21,'Walworch ■ Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. -10, Ll6 ; L2O, and L 25 Oases suitable for every Market, The Largest Wholesale House in the World ustrated Price List application. SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!!! HOLLOWAY'S PIUS AIIiJIiITMEIT. mHIS UNIVERSAL MFBICINE IS I A HOUSEHOLD .REQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BuWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puic^ly yield to the potent free of these well-known Piils, and they are unrivalled in their efficacy in all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMEKI HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known sal vs. Its marvellous penetratin,l powers render it invaluable in all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES' curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing G andular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating-the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never a to remove Scurf and every species of .skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 , Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for ui?o in almos every language. D2^* Purchaser should look to tht abei on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriouaf



THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. It? ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed in the wttlo. I Designed to* one use of hotels, restau •.ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanao and full nicke placed. Special terms to jobbers. Manuf&.ctu*pd by the E. WALKER TOOL CO^PANT



rtlf VITA LIT V TfR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility It contains two of the principal ingre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complainfes, viz., ; hosphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor Mghlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES id real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hab lectured a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature t?rioe, Prepared only bj O WANN nHEMISI HWANN OHE MIST. .ne Uastiglione \*aris



ASK YOUR GROCER FOR ■ .:■ ■•■ \ CAN'T 8.3 BEAT /H UARA.NTEED absolutely pure, and VX proved to be the best for making delicious Soones, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers in Tins, *>ql, Is, md 2s each, and wholesale by 'ihe manufacturer, G, E. WARBURTON, Chemist;, " The Pharmacy," 6tloo T I M A R U, JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND TT4NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TpURNITURE and Picture Frame JD made to order in any design at ahovtest notice. Sole Agent in Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. A'so* WIEKN-R PIANOS. IMPORTANT NOTICE,™ TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. Nixon, Tailor, Of Christohurch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises in Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, in all branches of Tailoring. J^ 3 J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fib is Guaranteed in the latest fashion, J.N. is from one of the best houses in Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancred Street, Ashburton, & Colombo Street Ohristchurch. 6 1 COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers £6000 WORTH OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS, AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s ■5- MUST BE SOLD -r "PREVIOUS to that awful day, the JL day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins in July. x NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20.s White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, 7|d each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7Jd per pair Men's and Boys' Ties, 2d each Men's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4|d. A splendid Winter Dress for 6s lid per doz. Flannels 10|d, ll^d, and Is, worth double Flanneletbe, 4s 3d per doz. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, Id per yard Feathers, 3d each ; Flowers, Id each Women's and Children's Hats, 2d each Women's Tweed Ulsters, worth llsOd, for 3s ; 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. We defy New Zealand to compete with us in BOOTS for quality and price. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 9s lid Mea's Bluchers, 6s 6d ! Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth 10s 6d. Children's Boots and Slippers, la Girls' Elastic and Button Boots, from 2s 9d at W" TTT qPENCER&i^O . W . Dpencer * \jo 3 THE ARCADE. Andrew Orr's MAHVEL OF CHEAPNESS ! ■just 14 B>a,ys OB THE p REATOALE OP HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, AT Andrew Orr?s. 90 PIECES FRENCH MERINOS asd CASHMERES at IS lo|<l formerly 3$ 9d



THOS. SEALY, , THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASH BUR TON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Oons-stng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently Imported from England and America, and ow offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted in the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. All the sorts have been tes|edj|fi our trial ground?, and any kinds ndfc reachine? a Tiigh standard of merit, or in any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outafcconsiderable expense daring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed afe the disposal of customers to assist in their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two . ;. years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered in this district, probably in the colony: and a special line of 30,000 in boxes for fencing. No risk in removal to a distance. And not less than JS3SO 9 OOO Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c, Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found in a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the tradei THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, ASHBTJRTON QOUNTIZ MUMT__CIiI)B. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE ON Friday, August 21, 1891. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Satt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H, Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards —-G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKendry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. RoUitt, Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk op the Scales— R, Friedlander. Treasurer —A, J. Kelly. Handicappeb—J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive J sovsfrom the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ap-hburtor. County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 103; acceptance, ss. About two milfts; over eight flights oi huriles, about 3ft. 6in. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem' bers of any recognised Hunt Club, Minimum weight lOst. Maiden, riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the Stewards shall direct. N-B. -The winner of this race tc have the option of raceiving the prize in a piece of plate or in specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsovs, no weight " under lOst. Far horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. En trance, 15s. About two miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen ridera. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles in iront of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap oi! 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; aceept ancc, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights. About one mile and a half GENERAL RULES. 1. The Committee reserve to themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and in the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders in all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the scales if required. 4. All horses must bo ridden in colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be in writing, and accom panica by feu, name, age, an-l description of horse, and colors of rider, and must be in the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ash-burton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights wi be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES Acceptances must be made to the .Secre tary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY. August 19, 1891. POINT TO POINT STEEPLE CHASE. The Annual Point to Point Steeplechase, for a Trophy value 10 soys, given by the Club, will be heell on MONDAY, August ! 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to be made to the I Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, by 12 o'clock on the clay of tlie Race. JE. J. f'OOKS, $102 Hon.-Seoretary,