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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1286, 12 July 1886, Page 3

A. Harrison. MUTUAL LIFE AS&ORI\TION OF AU.iTRALA.SI , Estab’ishod 1861), t Hea'i Office—lsß, Hereford afreet, Christchurch, A/TR ALFRED HARRISON has been I VI a,jp ini od locml Agent at Ashburton for thia Associate n and will in fnturo receive all premiums on existing policies, and accept prop mala for new business. By order of the Board. GEORGE GILL, 7 264 Recremry, Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise.

'Vgent Norwich Union Fire Inauranco Company. FOR WAL E D. F. Plough, hy Rold and Gray T.F. Plough, hy Reid and Gray Chaffcuttor Throe-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring .’art 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano; beautiful t me ; cheap. One Hnt on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HAP it I HON Public Notices. MUT U ALITeE ASSOCIATfoN OF AUSTRALASIA. Established ISGt). Head Office for this island ; 158, Hereford street Christchurch. Directors : Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P, William Henry Symcs, Ksq., M.D. Bankers ; The Bank of New Zealand.

Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES are indefeasible from date of issue, anil non forfeitiblo while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAR in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Rates, and full information on all points of interest to intending assurants will bo supplied on application to Mr Carl FRICKHOFFER, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MR ALFRED HARRISON, Local Agent, By ardor, GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, ‘22nd J n 1886. (5 178 ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB N N UAL STEEPLECHASES To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASIIBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST. 18, 1886. Patron, Hon .1. McLean ; President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Boss ; Stewards. Messrs Bowycr, Denshire, Fooks, .1. C. N. Grigg, Merowethor, McOwon, Rutherford, Reid,

15pion, and Dr Leahy ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt : Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr (i. F. Scott; Handicappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Uptou. Tho first race to start at 12.,‘50 p.ur. 1, Handicap Hurdle Back, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about oft tiiu high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds, Two Milos. 2, Steeplechase Cnr(handicap minimum weight 10st), of ISO sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunters ; amateur riders only. About three miles over fair hunting country. 3, Selling Hack Race, of 10 bovs ; post entry, 10s; no weight under Ost; the winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 Suva to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4, Maiden STaKi'LEciiAsE Pi, ate, of 15 sovs, for horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for ago ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horees that have been regularly’ hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5, Hunter’s Flat Rack Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. 10st; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to all qualified hunters. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to tho satisfaction of Ihe Stewards Two miles. 6, Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; acceptance free. One and a half miles.

RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. No entry will bo received except 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 connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2, Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. j H h Afatrict horse shall mean any been commonly resident in the JBmbtwton County from May 18, 188(5, 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. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance -with this programme for [ expenses of the course; I 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 0. An amateur rider shall bo any person who has never ridden for hire, and who -is a member of a recognised Hunt Club, 7. Professional riders will bo required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they arc admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by foes, name, ago, description of horse, and colors of rider, and a master of hounds’ certificate as to the qualification, must be in the bands of the Secretary not later than '.) p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weights will bo declared ou Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday. August 17. 8 SAUNDERS, 7 237 Secretary,