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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1289, 15 July 1886, Page 4

Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAMS WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS. now on hand a nice assortment of orewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossetto, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths (or act needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker

D.I.C. GREAT EXTENSION OF PREMISES. THE increasing trade of thel D. 1.0. necessitates the extension •( onr already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and haring full confidence in the great fntnre of Canterbury, we hare decided to nearly double the alee of oar present warehouse. As this alteration would entail the moving backwards and forwards of stock, we have resolved to held a GREAT CLIASIKS SALE FOB FOURTEEN DAYS, Commencing JUNE SOth, Instructions bavin been given to the beads of all Departments to give extra inducements to buyers, all classes are invited to visit the warehouse during the Bale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIM., CO-OPERATIVE, OASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. B. HALLENBTEIN, ggOhalrman. S. 0. BROWN, Manager.

ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNr CLUB N N U A L STEEPLECHASES To bo held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr E. Q. Wright; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G, Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Bobs ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Foots, J. 0, N. Grigg, Merewether, McOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Daria ; 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 Hdhdle Race, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin ■ high ; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that hare been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. 2. HuntClttb Steeplechase Cop(handicap minimum weight 10st), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qnalified hunters ; amateur ndera only. About three miles over fair hunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; post entry, 10s; no weight under 9st; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarters of a mile on the fiat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs, for horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horses that hare been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5. Eontek’s Fiat Race Handicap, of 1 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 the satisfaction of the 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 be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing ■hall 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. d A district horse shall mean any horse; ha 11 as been commonly resident in the Asb'bnrton 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 bos been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1886.

4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course; 0. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 6. An amateur rider shall be any person who has 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 qualification, must be in l be bands of the Secretary not later than

p.nj. on Saturday, August 7. 9. Weights will be declared oh Thurs day, August 13. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tnesday, August 17. B SAUNBEPB, 7 237 Secretary.