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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XII, Issue 2426, 6 August 1891, Page 4

THOS. SEALY, ! THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASH BUR T ON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Oomist ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c.,includ- I ing several excellent; sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted in the most approved manner, on the best) stocks suitable either for larjje orchard planting or srcall gardens. All the sorts have been tested in our trial grounds, and any kinds nob teaching a high standard Of merit, or in any way unsuitable for estivation here, are rejected. Thifs system has been carried outatconsiderable expense during a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist in their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered in this district, probably in the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 in boxes for fencing. No risk in removal - to a distance. And not less than 550,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberis, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs,* Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flowering Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Koota, and all other things usually found in a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the tradejj THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, A SHBURTON QOTJNTY HUltfT CJLCB. ANNTJAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE ON Friday, August 91,. 1891. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Sdtt, and E. G. Wright. PresidentJohn Grigg. Vice-Presidents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards ■ —G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKendry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. EoUitt. Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A, Hewaon. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer —A. J. Kelly. Handicapper—J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handicap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 sovsfrpm the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Aehburton County Hunt Club, Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, os. . About two miles; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft. 6in. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members-, of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders . allowed 7lbs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. About three miles, over such V * course and jurats as the Stewards shall , direct. N.B. —The winner of this race to ' have the option of raceiving the prize in a piece of plate or in specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsovs, no weight *rader LOsb. F>r horses that .have never been nominated for a handicap or classic raceJ Post entry, 10s, to goto the fund. Three-quarter* of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soya from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburtotf County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71'»s. Entrance, 15s. About two miles.' 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified, hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must, qualify over a flight of hurdles in Iront of the Bland to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies 1 Bracelet is run ; acceptance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights, About one mile and a half GENERAL RULES. 1. The Committee reserve to themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and in the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from clay to day or for any longer period. 2. 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 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders in all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the scales if required. 4. All horses must be ridden in colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be in writing, and accompanied Off fi.'t>, name, a;e, an I, description of horse, and colors of rider, and must bo in the -hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashlmrton; not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES Acceptances must be made to'lh'j Sccrctar ; not later than 9 p.m. on \V EDNESDAY, August 19, 1891. POINT TO P.)INT STEEPLECHASE. The Annual Point to PouifStoeplcjlmsc, for a Trophy vain;; 10 soys, given !>y t c Club, will be licdl on MONDAY, Alight 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to ho made to the Secretary, C mmißrcial- Hotel, Ashlmrton, by 12 o'clo A^on the day <>f the Rico. ■ ■ . , :.. -.'.-. . 15. J:/-KOOK:S, ■■■.:■■ ■ $102 ' . U"». S«ui;«Uiry.