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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1291, 17 July 1886, Page 4

Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flosaette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker V A a B i r D.I.C. GREAT EXTENSION OF PREMISES. THE increasing trade of the D I.C. necessitates the extension of our already SPACIOUS WAREHOUSE, and having full confidence in the great future of Canterbury, we have decided to nearly double the size of our present warehouse. As this alteration would entail the moving backwards and|forwards of stock, we have resolved to hold aj GREAT CLEAEING SALE FOR FOURTEEN DAYS, Commencing JUNE 30th. Instructions havm been given to the beads of all Departments to pave extra inducements to buyers, all classes are invited to visit the warehouse during the Sale with a view to enquire and compare prices and secure BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND,'I LIM., CO-OPERATIVE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Manager. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB N N U A L STEEPLECHASES To be beld on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Hobs ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Fooks, J. C. N. Grigg, Merewether, McOwen, Rutherford, Koid, Up'on, and Dr Leahy ; 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 bovb, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Uou.Ms, Two Miles. 2. Club Steeplechase Cur(handicap minimum weight 10st), of 30 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 flat ; the winner to bo 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 flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs, (or horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for age ; 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 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 EEQULATIONS 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. -> A district horse shall moan any horse haij as been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said Count}' during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with auy 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: 5 All nominations and a ceptances go to the funds of the Club. 6. 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 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 'he hands of the Secretary not later than p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weights will be declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must bo made to the Secretary not later than 9 pm. on Tuesday. August 17. S SAUNDEUS, 7 237 Secretary.