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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1389, 26 November 1884, Page 3

Auctions. r SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29. } CLEARING SALE OF “ Furniture & Pianos a ITR T, BULLOCK has received im ® IVx structions from Mr H. J. Weeks to Sell by Public Auction, without reserve, at Fowler’s Brick Buildings, Tancred street, on the above date, The balance of his Furniture, etc., comprising— j Tables, chairs, cheffomer, chest drawers Toilet set, pictures, music stools Music cabinet and desk, curtain poles Kitchen utensils, crockery Waehtubs and wringer Dog kennel and chains Lot books and music 3 vols “ Life and Times of Wesley ’’ 2 “All Round the World,” etc., etc. Also at same time and place, 1 German piano, tricord, just imported 1 Bord piano, good instrument 3 American organs 3 violins, 2 music stands Counters and shelves, etc., etc. Sale of furniture, etc., at 11 o’clock. ~ pianos, etc., 12 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 11 2195 Auctioneer. Metliven. CLEARING SALE OF VALUABLE HORSES IMPLEMENTS PORTABLE WHARE Etc., Etc. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1884, •iT MESSRS HIBBS BROS’ STORE, M E T H V E N. MESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. have received instructions from Mr J. Bibbs, in consequence of his relinquishing farming and taking to storekeeping again, to sell as above, The whole of his Extensive and Valuable FARM STOCK AND PLANT, Consisting of 1 fcT Draught HORSES—young, staunch an ji sound 0 Hacks and Light Harness HORSES Drays, Ploughs and Harrows Cbaffcutter with horse-power, new Portable Wharo Harness And a large number of sundries.

Sale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon Provided. MATSON, COX & CO. Entries of Extra Stock may be made with Messrs Hibba Bros. , 11 2125 Sporting. "yyr INSLOW RACES. ANNUAL MEETING, THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1884. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-president—D. McLean. Judge—M. Stitt, Starter—G. James. Clerk of the Scales—A. Harrison. ; Clerk of the Course—D. Jackson. Handicap pera—G. James, S. Saunders and M. Stitt. Treasurer—W. Harris. Committee—P. Foster, G. Rickards, D. • Jackson, W. Harris, G. James, S. Cox, J. Corrigan, A. McLeod and W. Cookie. Programme : 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 20s ; l£ miles. 2. Winslow Cup (handicap), of 30 sovs ; nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake ; 14 miles. 3. Trotting Race (a distance handicap), of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s ; 2 rfftles. 4. Maiden Plate, of 15 sovs; weight for age ; entrance, 50s ; 1 mile, 5. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; the winner to be sold immediately after the race for 15 sovs ; any surplus to go to the funds of the Committee; 1 mile. 6. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sovs; nomination, 10s, to be made immediately after the Selling Hack Race is run ; acceptance 10s to be made within 10 minutes of declaration of the weights. X mile

RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Committee, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points in carrying out the programme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club’s Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 3. The races are open to any horse that has been commonly resident in the country lying between the south bank of ithe Selwyn and the north bank of the Orari from September 30th, 1884, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district above defined during the same period. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course. 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Committee. 6. Three horses to start or no race. NOMINATIONS AND ACCEPTANCES Nominations to be accompanied by fees, name, and performances of the horse and colors of the rider to be in the hands of the Secretary, addressed Winslow Hotel, or lodged with Mr S. Saunders, secretary A.R.C., before 9p. m. on Dec. 20th. Weights will be declared on 29 th Deo, Acceptances to be made to the Secretary at the Winslow Hotel, or to Mr S. Saunders, not later than Wednesday, December 31st, at 8 p.ra. F. M. FOSTER, 11 2183 Hon. Secretary. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEJEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

nnO LEASE—The following Town Sections suitable for business sites ; T.S. 510, 609, 614. 497, 496, 455, 456, 452,433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can bo arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. FOR SALE— R.S. 20 09, containing 2 roods 29 perches, Hunted at Elgin. Cheap. ALFRE HARRIS O'