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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1093, 6 November 1883, Page 4

Sporting. SH BURTON SUMMER RACES. For District Horses only—see Rule I. To be held on the RACECOURSE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1883. Judge—S. Saunders. Stewards—J. Ivess, M. H. R., E. G. Crisp, C. C. Fooks, W. Saunders, A. Harrison, and L. E. Cotsbio. . Treasurer—J. C. Bell. Starter—H. Brittan. Clerk of the Scales— -A. Harrison. Clerk of the Course—W. Martin. Handicappers—Messrs S. Saunders, E. G. Crisp, and C. C. Fooks.

Programme : 12.30 p.m.— Counties Hurdle Race (a I handicap), of 25 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination 1 aov ; acceptance, 1 sov. miles. 1.15 p. m. Selling Hurdle Race, of 15 sova ; over five flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high : no weight under 10st ; post entry, 1 sov, to be made with Secretary immediately after Counties Hurdle Kace ; winner to be sold for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds. Ij miles. 2 p m.— Counties Handicap, of 40 sovs ; second horse to save his stake ; nornina ion, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. 1J miles.

2.45 p m.— Novel Race (a handicap), of 25 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sor ; the winner to be sold, the proceeds going to the fund ; weights will be declared immediately after the Counties Handicap is run. 1 mile. 3.30 p.m.—Town Plate, of 20 sovs. for all horses that have never won an advertised stake exceeding 15 sovs; entrance, sovs; weight for age. miles. 4.15 p m— Christmas Handicap, of 30 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov ; weights will be declared after Town Plate is run. miles. 5 p.m.— Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs ; for all beaten horses during the day ; nomination, 10s, to be made immediately after the Christmas Handicap is run ; acceptance free ; to be notified within ten minutes of declaration of weights. 1 mile.

RULES. 1. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Counties of Ashburton or Geraldine from September 27, 1883, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in one or both of the said Counties during the same period. 2. General rules of Ashburton Racing Club and Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to, and new scale of weight for age adopted. 3. Five per cent, will be deduct from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with programme, for expenses of the course. 4. 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 connected with the carrying out of this programme to bo final, and entries will only be received subject to these conditions. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the fund.

All entries and nominations to b 3 accompanied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of r'der, and in ttie hands of the (secretary, addressed r.o Beecher’s Central Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Weights will be published on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 15, and acceptances for the races to be paid to the Secretary as above not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22. J. 0. BELL, 10 771 Hon. Secretary.

Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL ML*. COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton <iail} (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a. m., Wheatston 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in tiim for the 10.24 express from Ohristchurci to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach stables, Wakanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.5 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.3 c p. m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wi ! l receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETUR's FARE at SINGLE RATE;*', on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BUND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach.

tnINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS i RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANaMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moan Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesdaj and Sata-day; returning to Mount Somer on the arf'val of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. LFORD FOREST HOTEL. Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call from his old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to give a look in. JOHN HOOD Hotels J ohn Tisch, Good accommodation for horses. 1328

HBURTUN H 1} T IS L, ARCHIBALD M‘OOLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Gracroft Wilson’s Raagitata Station) begs to inform his numerous Friends and the general pnblic that he has taken possession of tbe Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort. A. M'Ooll would, therefore, assure his patrons that they will have every attention bestowed on them. Excellently Furnished PRIVATE APARTMENTS for FAMILIES. All Liquors kept in stock e under the special supervision of the P oprietor, who will guarantee them to be of the best description and quality. The Hotel is situate close to the Ashburton Bridge, and the Stabling (being now under the Proprietorship of Mr James W. M'Rae, late oi the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guaranteethat Coun try Visitors will meet with every Accommodation in that respect. 1330 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Wnt street,