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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1284, 9 July 1886, Page 3

?nd On erfol 170 t S 10 r n h f 8 [> t 1 1 J Tenders. COLDS ITiEAMROAD BOABD. TENDERS are invited for FORMING about Ten Chains of SWAMP ROAD on the Lowcliff Estate, toge her with OUTFALL DRAIN. The specification may be seen upon application to Mr W. T, Norriah, (linds. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned •ot later than SATURDAY, 17th inst. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 7 24t!J Chairman. SHEEP FEED FOR SALE. | LENDERS will bo received by tin I undersigned up to 3 pin on TUESDAY, 13th July, for the right to Feed Sheep only on the Fa in at Tinwald, containing 4(jß acres, lately occupied by Mr Alex. Patton n, tenderers to state price per acre, and whether for three or six months G. JAMESON, 7 258 J Ashburton.

Public Notices. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. RANTED, a I isc Harrow, with Turnip-sower attached ; Selfdeliver}' Reaper, adjustable to double speed ; light Reid ami Gray’s doublefurrow p.ougb, The above, second-hand, in thoroughly good working order. Apply, stating price, to W. K. SOMERVILL, 7255 Lyatt, Wosterfiold. MEi-BRS WRITE, SMITHSON, an RAYMOND, of Txmaru, Solicitors notify that the;r Mr J. W. WHITE wiliattond THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may b« coiisnlt.d after the arrival of the Booth Expires cn Mondays and Thursdays In case Mr White should bo prevented from being prevent, one of the firm will attend. MONEY 'I O LEND upon approved flecuriti's. Tj mutuary offices at Q til’u Hotel THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared lo received limited sums of MONEY ON DEPOSIT at the following rates of interest; — At call, 4i per cent. If deposited for Three Monthly per cent ; for Six Mentha, bit per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, tiA per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, t> 1041 Secretary.

NEWCASTLE COAL A A COMPANY’S MINE E ARE NOW LANDING, ex Jessie 400 TONS COAL From the above Company’s mine. The demand for this Con! in Melbourne and Sydney is so great that a cargo rarely finds its way to New Zealand. and Okonom

4-J244 TUCKER AND RESTELL, ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB NNDAL STEEPLECHASES. To bo bold on the RACECOULISE, ASIIBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr E. O. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Dra Leahy and boss ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyor, Denshire, Fooks, J, C. N. Grigg, Merowother, McOwen, Rutherford, Roid, Upton, and Or Lcatiy ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Handicappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton. The first race to start at 12.30 p.m.

1 Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 bovs, over eight Rights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have boon regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. 2. Steeplechase Cup(handicap minimum weight lOst), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunt', rs : amateur riders only. About three miles over fair bunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 eovs ; post entry. 10s; no weight under Hat; the winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 bovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarters of a mile on the fiat. 4. Maiden St3kplecha.se Plate, of 15 sovs, for horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase ; weight for ago ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds About two miles. 5. Hunter’s Flat Race Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. 10st ; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 5s Cpen to all qualified hunters Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to the satisfaction of the Stewards Two miles. 6. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs : nomination, 10s; acceptance free. <»ne and a half miles.

RULFS AND HEQULATIONS 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall ho decided by the {Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final 2. Grand National steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. 3. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period.—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 1880. i. 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 a ceptances go to the funds of the Club. 6 An amateur rider shall be any person who lias never ridden for hire, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club

7. Professional riders will be required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they are admitted, except "in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, name, age, description of horse, and colors of rider, and a master of hounds’certificate as to the qualilication, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weights will be declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. B SAUNDERS, i 7 237 Eecrotwy, _