grey gelding shown by Mr Grigg won in the class for roadsters np to 14 stone, and Mr Moorehead’s Mark, a rather leggy chestnut, was placed second, a position Wo should have given to Mr Digby’s Bijou. The hacks up to 10 stone vera a , very nice lot, and assisted by Demuth’s o’ever handling, Messrs Alexander Bros’ Lauriston won, Mr Hawdon’s Banker taking the other card. Messrs Strout’s and Totty’s exhibits, both of which caught onr eye as useful horses, were passed out early in the competition. The ladies’ hacks made,, up a strong class of ten, and Mr Lyttelton’s nice mannered Ruby won, Mr Totty’s Polly second and Messrs McLean and Read’s exhibits securing . highly commended cards. The veteran Boer Tax was shown in this class by Mrs Hawdpn, and must have won easily but for .several blemishes earned during his crosscountry experiences. Mias Miller, who may fairly claim to be facile princeps amongst the many ex cellent horsewomen resident in the county, bandied Lady Wyndham in a trnely artistic manner, and won the genial Mr Oliver’s special prize for the best' lady rider on the ground. The maximum height for cobs was fixed at fourteen hands, and only Mr Williamson’s Tim sustained the test. He was awarded a second prize. Of those] beyond the standard, Mr Paul’s Press Agent, a very handsome pony, was alone worthy of so*e. The hunters, with the exception of Mr Wronghton’s Rajah, were a plain class, but they all jumped well and their trial waa the usual popular feature of the Show. Rajah won, and also took Mr Hawdon’s special for the best, hunter up to 14 stone. The winner was very well ridden by Smith, and the second prize winner, Cheater, had the assistance of his owner, Mr Graham. The ponies were not very remarkable, Mr Digby winning with Princeps, and Mr Wilkie securing second honors with harlequin. We preferred Mr Lyttelton’s Toney to either of the prize winners, but he showed signs of lameness which led to his early dismissal by the judgM.l The leaping match attracted a largacrowd around the judges’ ring, and an interesting contest resulted in Rajah being placed first and Chester second, the rider of the.fo*mer, Mr J. Smith, secur ing Mr Quill’s special prize for the best rider.

HORSES. (Imported or otherwise.) , Draught Horses.

Judges—Messrs Hay Smith, J. C. McKerrow, ' and Neil Fleming. Marshals in attend ance—Messrs D. Thomas and W. J. Silcock. For' the best entire of any age—Leonard White’s 'King of the Vanquishers, by Young Vanquisher-dam Miss M'Cormick, 1; W. Graee’sKelvin, 7 ,years, by Napoleon—dam Bess, 2. . The President’s (Duncan Cameron’s) prize £5 da for the best draught entire travelling the district—Leonard White’s King of the Vanquishers, 1. For the best entire horse foaled since Ist July, 1881 —Leonard White’s Pride of the Bankers, by Young Banker, 1 For thb best mare in foal or withfoal at foot—Leonard White’s Maggie O’Brown, with foal, by King of the Vanquishers, !; John Grigg’s Countess and foal, 2. For thO best mare, to be shown with two of her progeny—L. White’s Maggie O’Brown, with foal, by King of the Vanquishers, and ■ yearling by Young Banker, 1; D. William son’s Dolly, with two geldings—Jock, 4-year old, and Pat, 2-year-old, 2. For the best dry mare of any age—Leonard White’s Bose, by Renfrew Jock—dam Sally. For the best filly foaled since Ist July, 1881 —John Origg, 1; James Cochrane’s bay filly, by Glen Boy, foaled Nov. 1881, 2; John Grigg, highly commended. For the best filly foaled since Ist July, 1882 —Leonard White’s Blossom, by Young Prince Charlie—dam Blossom, 1 For the best mare or gelding suitable for carrier’s cart (up to SOcwt.) —W. J. Crook’s black gelding, Bob, 1; B. Mclntyre’s bay mate, Rose, 3 ; D. Williamson’s bay mare, - Jessie, highly commended. For the best yearling colt or filly—W. Jameson’s colt, by Prince Victor—dam by Major, 1; L. White’s Flora Fleming, 2. For the best gelding of any age—Leonard White’s Nelson, by Lord Glasgow, dam Jewel, 1.; -F. MoCafferty’s Wallace, by Prince Koyal, 2 ; R. Millar, Dnke, highly commemded. For the best gelding foa.ed since Ist July, ' 1882—P. Doig’s Prince, by Prince Royal, dam Besrie, by Campsie 111., foaled November, 1882,1 ;D. Williamson’s bay gelding Pat, 2. J. Tait’s prize of cart bridle (value £1 Is) for the best pair of draught horses, mares or geldings, in regular work; the hem, fide pro perty of the exhibitor—W. Jamison’s Jim and Glen, 1; L. White, 2. For the best team of three horses, (Same conditions)—Leonard White’s Nipper, Prince, and Gebrdie.

Dudley and Northey’s prize of £3 3s for the best draught mare or filly of any age—L. White. - i

Blood Stock. Judges—Messrs F. Campbell, A. M. Clark, and Captain Cotton. Marshals in at tendance—Messrs M. Stitt and K. B. Jeff. For the best entire horse of any age—Dr W. G. Boss’ Cheviot, by Traducer, dam ■ Idalia, 1; Edward Cookson’s Kingfisher, by Skyscraper, dam Bemnant, 2. Dr Boss' prize of £2 2s for the best thoroughbred mare in foal or with foal at foot—W. B. Denshire’s Marchioness Neil, by Papapa, dam Bed Bose, with foal at foot - by Digby Grand, 1; S. J. Mullins’ Minnie, by Castaway, dam, an II Barbiere mare (imp.), with foal at foot by Daniel O’Bonrke, 2. For the best gelding or filly foaled since Ist Jnly, 1882—W. P. Claridge’s iron grey geld ing Salop, by. Burlington—dam by Castaway, foaled 28th August 1882, 2. For this best colt or filly foaled since Ist July, 1883—W. Jamison’s colt, by Tribune dam, Bavenswbrth, 1; Dr W. G. Boss’s filly, by Python—dam, a Blood Eoyal mare, 2. ' ■ Cabbiaoe Bosses. For the best entire horse of any age—John Grigg’s Tan? O’Shanter, by Messenger—dam Banshee. For the beat oolt or filly foaled since Ist July, 1883—W. H. Buie’s iron grey filly, foaled 13th November, 1882, 2 For the best filly or colt foaled since Ist July, 1883—W. H. Bole’s bay filly, foaled 6th October, ,1883. For the best'pair of carriage horses, mares or geldings, the property of one owner—C. G. Hqwdon’sgrey geldings Doctor syrs, Miles 7yrs. For the best boggy horse, mare or gelding —J. W. Bawle’s mare Lorna, 1; Edward Monson’s gelding Star, by Messenger, 2. M. Stitt gives £3 3s for the best dog-cart horse, mare or <■ gelding, to be shown in harness, and driven—O. G. Hawdon’s gelding Doctor, 5 3years, 1; Dr Leahy’s gelding Squire, 2.

- -Hackneys. For the .best mare or gelding suitable for a farmer’s Whitechapel cart, the bam fide property of a farmer— H: MiJnerls mare , Folly; 1 1 1 mare IGtty', 8. ' For the best roadster or hack' (mare or gelding) up to 14 stone weight—John Grigg’a grey gelding, 1; John Moreheadls chestnut, gelding Mark, 2. For the* best roadster or hack, mare or gelding, fit to carry not less than 10st weight —Alexander Bros, bay gelding Lauristcn, 1; C- G. Hawdon’s chestnut gelding Banker, 3. Q. W. Purnell’s prize of £1 Is for the best lady’s hack, mare or gelding, which has been thoroughly broken in is t lady’s back; to be shown in side saddle and ridden with a skirt— W. Lyttelton’s black mare Baby, 1; ' John Totty?s chestnut mate “ Polly," 2; Jas, ■ Wilkinson’s chestnut gelding, highly com mended; C. Beid’s chestnut gelding Olrig, "by Dondee, .by Traducer, .highly com mended; Hon John McLean’s Brigantine by Smuggler,' highly commended Hi C.. Seger’s prize of a trimmed bonnet for the rider of the best lady’s hack—Miss Bobinaon r Methren, rider, of Buby. For the best cob mare or gelding not ex ceeding 14 -bands higfa-r-D. Williamson’s bay ■ tiding Tim, 2. -6. - Hostess., For the best hunter, to be ridden in the pr®tSilce''of the jfidges, preVions to examina ‘ pop, tke£ fair hunting fences; three trials allowed;'' three .chtries or no prize—C, .. ’throughton’s bay. gelding Bajab, by Prick wfubw, 1;., A.'Graham’s Cheater, 2; F. P. pigtidge’s rodn i geldlhg i ßarriklni highly com ■ priss l of £1 is for the best cider oat«b--J4r J. BoUbu miff.. ■

Ponies. For the best boy’s pony, mare or gelding, not above 13 hands, and thoroughly quiet to ride; to be shown in the saddle, and to be ridden by a boy or girl—O. Digby’s Princess, 1; W. Wilkie’s Harlequin, 2. Extra Exhibit. W. Healey’s pony entire Merry Legs, by Quicksilver —dam Mr Ladbrook’s prize mare Passion Flower, highly commended. D; Olliver’s prize of a lady’s bridle (value £2 2s) for the best lady rider on the ground —Miss Millar. PIGS. The pig classes did not fill well, but the quality of Mr Digby’s exhibits in Berk shire’s amply compensated for the paucity of the entry. Mr Digby secured the awards throughout the Berkshire classes with animals displaying all the character istics of this excellent bred. Mr S. Mul lin s won in *ho class for breeding sows with a very nice animal, and Mr Harri son’s special prize for the best sow and litter went to Mr Miller’s exhibit, a nicely bred sow with a very fine litter of eleven. PIGS. Judges: Messrs J. Skevington and J. H. Green. Marshal in attendance: Mr Henry Hunt. Tucker and Restell’s- prize of £2 2s for the best Berkshire boar of any age —O. Digby, bred by W. B. Clarkson. For the best Berkshire boar under 12 months old—O. Digby, 1 and 2, and highly | commended. For the best Berkshire sow above 12 , months old—o. Digby, 1, bred by W. B. Clarkson; James Brake, 2; O. Digby, com mended, bred by W. B. Clarkson. For the best Berkshire sow under 12 months old—O. Digby, 1 and highly com mended ; James Brake, 2, For the best breeding sow of any age or breed other than Berkshire —S. Mullins, 1; J. W. Sawle, 2. Alfred Harrison’s prize of £1 Is for the best sow and litter of pigs, and Geo. Milner 10s 6d for same—Henry Milner, sow and ! litter of 11 pigs. D. Strachan’s prize of £1 Is for the best Berkshire sow of any age—O. Digby, 1; Jas. Brake, 2. DOGS. At last year’s Show classes were pro vided for greyhounds, but this year prizes were very properiy offered for sheep and cattle'doga only. In the class for smooth coated collie sheep dogs Mr Strout’s Scamp, a very well marked dog, won easily from Mr Mabin’s Scott. In the class for rough coated collie sheep dogs Mr A. Jackson’s Rob, a very compact dog, looking like a thorough workman, was placed first, and was certainly the best exhibit in the section. There was only one exhibit in the class for cattle dogs, and that was not cdnsidered by the judges sufficiently meritorious to receive an award.

DOGS. Judges: Messrs Donald Cameron and J. E. Williams. Marshal in attendance: Mr C. Ireland. For the best smooth-coated collie sheep dog or slut—H. W. Strouts’ “ Scamp,” 1; J. Maben’s “ Scot,” 2. For the best rough-coated sheep dog or slut—Adam Jackson’s “ Rob,” 1. For the best cattle dog or slut—E. B. Jeff. PRODUCE. Judges: Messrs J. Henry, R. W. Shearman, and A. Harrison. Marshal in attend ance : Mr E. Friedlander. For the best 3lbs fresh butter— J. Ashton, 1; John Blee, 2; Mrs Weston, highly com mended. For the best display of fancy butter, not less than 2lbs—W. R. Clarke, 1; John Small, 2.

Mr John Orr’s prize, value £1 Is, for the best keg of salted batter fit for exportation, not less than 281bs. Butter to have been salted not less than 39 days previous to the show—Mrs Weston, 1; John Small, 2 and commended. The Press Company gives £1 Is for the two best cheeses, not less than 151 b weight each. The cheese to be the honajido produc tion of an exhibitor residing within the county of Ashburton —John Small, 1 and 2 ; George Gilmour, highly commended. For the best side of New Zealand cured bacan (smoked) —W. J. Silcock, 1. For the best side of New Zealand cured bacon (unsmoked)—J. Stringfellow,!; John Small, 2. For the best two hams (smoked) —W. J. Silcock. 1; J. Stringfellow, 2. For the best two hams (unsmoked)—W. J. Silcock, 1; John Small, 2. For the best twelve hens eggs—-Isaac Hoare, 1; W. J. Silcock, 2. Mason, Struthers and Co, give a piece of plate (value £3 3s) for the best collection of dairy produce, including hams and bacon, the bona Jide production of exhibitor—J, Stringfellow.

IMPLEMENTS. Although in contradistinction to pre vious years there was no competition in the implement class, this did not prevent manufacturers sending specimens of their work, and the show was a highly credit able one. Two prizss were, however, offered, one of L 5 5a by the Guardian Company for the best collection of imple ments of New Zealand manufacture and another by Messrs Wood, Shand and Co. of L 3 3s for the best disc harrows with seed-sower attached. The former was secured by Messrs Reid and Gray, and the latter by Messrs P. and D. Duncan. Taking the catalogue as a guide, the first exhibit in the implements was an excellent machine shown by Mr F, S. Shearer, of Tinwald, in the shape of a band-threshing machine, which is easilj worked and should prove of great value to small farmers in the way of economising labor. The reapers an 4 binderawere in great force this year, nearly every one showing some improvement in the mechanism.* High as is the state of perfection to which these implements haye been brought, it is evident that the ingenuity of inventors is not allowed to lie dormant, and each succeeding season sees some al teration which however slight it may appear is far from unimportant. In this division Mr E. Keeco had on view a “ Champion ” reaper and binder, the first shown on a New Zealand ground! Judg ing from the testimonials received from American farmers, the “ Championis popular in the States, its chief merit being the light draught and low elevation. The “ Howard ” machine is well known in the colony, and if the two examples sent to Ashburton this year by Messrs 'i'wentyman and Cousin do not show any striking alteration 1 in construc tion, it is to be presumed that previous experiments with the implements resulted satisfactorily. Several noticeable improve ments are to be found in the Wood's machine. The knotting machinery has been simplified, the pole and swingletrees have been altered so as to adapt them expressly for heavy work, a sheaf-carfying attachment has been added, and also an adjustable wind tnard for light and heavy crops. The angle iron pf the cutler has been reversed, apd the platform sheathed with iron, spas to enable low crops to be cut, and a divider hoard for tangled gra n is added. Alterations in a similar direc tion have been made in the“Deering” since last season, a new twine holder and disc cleaner having b-'en provided, dis charging in front instead of from behind as formerly. By a change in the triphooks it is claimed that the sheaves are made b">th rounder and tighter, and an exten sion of the butter allows it to be regulated according to the length of the grain. We were informed that there are forty-one less pieces in the knotting apparatus of the “ Deering ” than in most other ma-. chines Leaving the reapers and binders for a time we come to Messrs P. and D. contribution to the Show. This

fi m had a reed and manure drill, on the chain-feed principle, so arranged that the S3ed and its nourishment are distributed

Ehr:.ugb the same funnel. Next we come to a generab collection of extras for re pairs to ploughs and other agricultural machines, in’ which men ion may be made of- a Away bar support of iron for a teaser and binder* This » generally

made of timber, but Mr Keir, the local i a went of Messrs Duncan, has patented ’ this new bar, which is quite as light as 1 wood, and far more durable. The merit of the disc harrows with seed box com bined, shown by this firm, is that it is worked by one action, and thus does away with much complicated machinery. The same merit is claimed for the broad cast reed sower, in which no work is done except by the main bearings. Another feature in this implement is that it can easily te put out of gear by the driver without leaving his seat. Messrs Duncan exhibited a seed stripper in which the metal fingerahre dispensed with, the work being done entirely by the wooden beaters. This machine is driven by a I chain instead of a belt, the latter being I more er leas > ffeoted by the weather, I while the small amount of machinery I about it enables it to be put out of gear I by the simple use of a tilting lever. Mr I J. VV. Oliver’s gorse cutter has been j already described in these columns, ard I it is only necessary to say that this was j the aole entry of the kind in the Show. J Once again among the reapers and binders, I we find that the “Buckeye ” shown by I Messrs Scott Bros is much the same as I was shown last year. The McCormick, J however, shows several noticeable im- I provementa since last harvest. A steel I sway bar, runring on iron bearings, is J 1 now substituted for the wooden one of I 1

: ormer years, as bait?;* less liable to break, an arrangement is provided for the easy removal of the sickle, bushes have been put in the wooden pitmans, the sprocket wheel has been enlarged, bo as to give a slower motion to the fans, and a new locking rod has been provided for the main wheel, while several minor Im provements have been made. The prin cipal alteration in the Johnstone is con cerned with the knotting apparatus, in which there is a new tucker, made de pendent on the action of the needle, in stead of the cira disc as in other ma chines. For this it is claimed that cer tainty of action is ensured at the proper time, which is not possible under the old system. Another advantage isjhat there is no strain on the twine, the expansion of the sheaf tightening the knot. More interest attaches itse’f to the reaper and binder shown by Messrs Reid and Gray, on the score that it is a colonially made machine, while the record shows that it can hold its own in competition with English and American implements. Wo were informed that this reaper is rapidly growing into favor, the firm having re ceived a large number of orders for them. There is but little difference between the one shown last year, and that on the ground yesterday, the chief improvement being in the knotter, wherein provision is now made for the easier release of the twine, the latter requiring to be leas strong than formerly. By means of a double lever movement the reel is easily put out of gear, and the widening of the main wheel enables more ground to be covered. The chief feature in Mosses Heid a id Gray’s grass-seed stripper is its extreme [simplicity, all the levers being done away with with the exception of that used for raising and lowering the machine. The same firm have a broadcast seed sower for grain, grass, rape, and turnips, in which the force feed system is adopted instead of the seed being allowed to drop promiscuously, thus ensuring equality of distribution. The machinery for adjust ing the quantity of seed to be sown is worked by the driver by means of a lever in the centre of the machine. We noticed among the ploughs sent by Messrs Reid and Gray, which otherwise do noc call for special comment, a strong double-furrow, made foe tho Rangitata plains. These, we understand, have proved to be very successful for doing the work claimed for them on the boulder land of this district, and are in great request. The firm, recognising tha need in working disc har rows, especially on hilly country, that the weight should be properly distributed, have solved the difficulty by instituting an improvement in this implement. This is by means of a spring lever, fixed to the horse pole, which is easily adjusted by a screw. Messrs Reid and Gray have also patented an alteration in the ordinary harrow, in the construction of the zigzag bar, which nytkes it firmer and of double tho strength that there was formerly. A ve y ingenious, yet marvellously simple, invention of Me Gray’s is worth notice It [consists of, a staple for securing the wire of fences in the standards, and is used when shifting f shoep from one pad dock to another. We are told that within four months of the patent being taken out over 30 tons of these staples have been sold, Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co had a fine display of implements on tha ground. Among their plough ex hibits, the most noticeable was their com pound lever double-furrow, tho advantage of which is that the furrow can be straightened when the plough is in motion. By means of the patented ful crum a very large range of motion is given. The disc harrows shown by this firm were arranged to give an idea of the ease with which they can be moved from place to place, the work of putting them out of gear being done in the space of three or four minutes. In ordinary har rows Messrs Booth and Me ona'd have made a decided advance, having patented a method of construction by which the tines are self-locking. The advantage of this is that it is absolutely impossible for the tines to become loose or drop off, ex cept through breakage, while the maxi mum of strength is sunplied in the part ot the machine where it is most wanted. In their grass seed stripper, wp notice that the fingers have been widened and the drum made larger and fitted with hick ory beaters. Tl is has the effect of the machine doing its work more rapidly and effectively. The Rosier fanning mill and grain separator is well known in this neighborhood, having been described more than once It seems to be admitted on all hands that a mo'e efficient winnower has not been manufactured, and owing to the extra size of the screens any kind of grain can be separated. Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co showed a s-t of horse pulleys and ropes, mounted with malle able cast thimbles with toothed wedges, instead of the wrought iron strips and rivets formerly used. Pulleys thus mounted cannot fail except the rope itself bnaks, and the castings can then be used again. Messrs Andrews and Heaven’s exhibits showed no alteration from previous years, but they were fully up to the high level attamed by this firm for chatfcutters and cbrncruahers, a branch of implement manufacture which they have made a speciality in this colony. Messrs R. "Wilkin and Co showed an Osborne harvester, in which the binder has been simplified, being worked by psm s instead qf cogs, and the butter has been re-arranged.

IMPLEMENTS. Judges: Messrs E. S. Coster and Joseph Clark. Marshals in attendance; Messrs B. Miller and C. Beid, The Ashburton. Guardian Company’s prize of £5 us for the best collection of implements of New Zealand manufacture Beid and Gray. F. S. Shearer and Co.—Hand threshing machine, highly commended. P. and D. Duncan—Grass stripper, £lB, highly commended. Booth, McDonald and Co.—l set patent tine harrows, highly commended. Booth, McDonald and Co. —1 patent fan ning mill and grain separator, highly com mended,

: Wood, Bhand and Qo.’s prize of £3 3s for the best dike harrows with seed-sower at tached— P. and D. Duncan : 1 set disc har rows, 1.

PROD CE. This is a class which always elicits much interest, the farmers and their wives, especially the latter, examining the butter, bacon, etc, with critical eyes

,1 and being by no means slow to express 3 their individual opinion on vhe merits and s demerits of the exhibits. There was a t very good entry this year, and for a non - expert it would bo impossible to say s which were the best, but the decision of 3 the judges, so far we could learn, gave . satisfaction, fn the first division, 31bs of - fresh butter, there were nine competitors, i among whom were four ladies. The first • prize fell to Mr John Ashton, who in i formed ua that the credit of making the • butter was due to his daughter, a young lady of sixteen. Mr Blee took second i place, and Mrs Weston earned a highly commended. In the fancy butter class, I Mr W. R. Clarke took first place, for a I very pretty floral design, and Mr John I Small, the only other competitor, the I second prize. The latter exhibitor had I to give way in the next division, being I placed second to Mrs Weston, who se- I c ired Mr John Orr’s prize for the beat j keg of salted butter, fit for export. Mr I Small was awarded the Press prize of Ijl la for the two beat cheeses made lin the Ashburton district, and I the judges also attached a second I ticket to his other contribution, I Mr G. Gilmour getting a highly com- I mended. Mr W. J. silcock showed a splendid specimen of smoked bacon, for which he was awarded first prize, and Mr Stringfellow obtained a similar honor for [ his unsmoked bacon. Both in smoked and unsmoked hams Mr Silcock held the pride of place, and for an excellent col- i lection of hen’s eggs Mr Hoaro was awarded a first. Four competitors came forward for the piece of plate given by Messrs i Mason, Struthers and Co. for the best 1 collection of dairy produce, and the i judges must have had soma difficulty in ' deciding, all the shows being very good. 1 For variety Mr Stringfellow’s was per haps the beat, and he was awarded the prize. 1

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES,

I This class was not largely j epresented I this year, there being only three entries, J viz, the stall of woollen goods shown by I the Kaiapoi Company, some drain pipes I by Mr George Jameson, and a quantity lof bricks by Mussrs Friedlander Bros. The Kaiapoi stall was as usual a highly I creditable display, including many I novelties, and attracted considerable at- I tention. Some worsted coating, the first manufactured by the Company, was among the novelties referred to, and the railway rugs, shawls, blankets, hose, etc., were fully up to the high standard which has earned for the Kaiapoi Factory so great a reputation. The drain pipes shown by Mr Jameson were from the establish ment of Messrs Ford and Ogden, of Christchurch, and were first-class speci mens of that branch of manufactures, while the hand-made bricks from Messrs Friedlander Bros. ’ fields were, to all ap pearances, qui e as good as anything of the kind which could be imported. There was no entry in the wool class, but Messrs Dudley and Northey sent an admirable specimen of a clip from some fat Hamp shire Down hoggets, which ,received much attention from experts and was voted to' be first class wool.

K.Z. MANUFACTURES. Judges ; Messrs E. S. Coster, A. Craighead, and W. Horne. Marshal in attendance : Mr E. Friedlander. Best collection of New Zealand manufac tured woollen goods—Kaiapoi Woollen Fac tory Company. For best collection of drain pipes—George Jameson, highly commended. For best collection of building bricks— Friedlander Bros., 4 classes common building bricks.

EXTRA EXHIBITS. One naturally expects to find a good deal of variety among the extra exhibits in an agricultural show, and there wa» certainly no lack of this element in Ash buiton this year. Mr P, Perriman showed three portable boilers and four ranges from the foundry of Scott Bros, and a stall containing drums of Wilson’s sheep dip, which do not call for special com ment, as the value of these commodities is well known. Of the case of millinery sent by Messrs Orr and Co we will- not haztrd an opinion, except to eay that it was a very pretty display, and designed to attract the female element among the visitors. Mr W. T. Kingston had an interesting collection of horse shoes, showing that the blacksmith needs to be. s mewhat of an artist if he wishes to suit the peculiarities of four-footed anima’s whose hoofs he has to attend to. Mr J. W. Baker had on the ground a locally built Whitechapel cart noticeable for its excellent finish and the novelty of the fittings. Messrs F. Brabner and Sons, from Christchurch, showed a rustic pony cart and a sociable, both admirable speci mens of handicraftmanship and well adapted for their work, besides being ornamental. Mr Skevington had his grain separator, which we described in our notice of the Christchurch Show, and the agriculturists present ex amined it very closely. The judges awarded the nuchine a highly com mended, an honor which was well de served as the separator does its work to perfection. Fp c : mens of chemical man ures were Bent by Mr Jameson (as agent for Lawes’ manure) and by the Belfast Chemical Works, and the Acme Barbed Wire Company, from Timaru, had a stall on the ground, with workmen in attend ance to show the mode of stretching and barbing the wire. In the produce shed there were several stalls containing all sorts of things. Mr Maddern exhibited a bicycle, some sewing machines at work, and a large quantity of ornaments, while Messrs Begg and Co., through the local agent, Mr H. J. Weeks had on exhibition musical instruments, etc, his stall being well arranged.

EXTRA EXHIBITS. J. W. Baker—Whitechapel cart, highly commended. F. Brabner and Sons—Sociable, highly commended. J. Skevington—Grain Separator, highly commended.

Acme Barbed wire Co„ Timaru—Assort ment of Barbed wire with tools, &c., with tools.

SMALL BIRDS. Largest collection of small birds’ eggs —R McConochie, 1.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB’S SPRING MEETING.

First Day—Thursday.

mlge Matthew Stitt ; stewards —L. E, Corsbie, H. Friedlander, R, Friedlander, C. W. Purnell, jW. G. Ross, H. 'l', Winter and T. Leahy ; treasurer—C. C, Looks ; starter —P. Campbell; clerk of the scales- M. Friedlander; clerk of. the course— A, Hcwson 3 timekeeper—ll. Kohn ; handicap pors—E. G, Griffith (open race), R. Frieda lander, T. Leahy, S. Saunders and M. Stitt (district races) j secretary~S. Saunders.

The annual Spring meeting of the Ash burton Racing Club was commenced to day, in cloudy but very pleasant weather, considering that the card for tiie day was for some reason which we must confess to be unable to point to, one of the poorest submitted by the Club for some years, the attendance was good, there being an un nnially large number of Christchurch visitors present. Mr P. Campbell made his debut as starter, and succeeded in despatching the different fields ou excel lent terms. The other officials discharged their not very duties with usual ability. Mrs Woodley had charge of the two publicans’, booths, and Mr Davidson presided at the' luncheon and confectioner’s booth, both caterers appearing to give their numerous patrons satisfaction, Messrs Hobbs and Good* via worked ft double totalizator, go

i situated that access was obtained to it either from the paddock or outside, and the genial proprietors displayed their customary energy in attracting investors. The usual games and side shows claimed a fair share of attention. The following are details of the day’s racing : County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 50 sovs, the second horse to receive 10 sova from the stake. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. District horses only. One mile and a half. Mr J. Wilki- son’s b c Marmion, Byrs, 10st 121 b (J. Cotton) 1 Mr J. Hunt’s b g Unit, aged, lOet 1 (Woodsworth) Mr 6. Appleton’s b g Unfortunate, 9st 111 b (Smith) 3 Mr J. Corbett’s b g Captain, list 81b (Owner) 0 Betting—2 to lon Marmion ;3to 1 bar one The lot went away at the second attempt to an excellent start, Unfortunate and Unit leading to the first hurdle. At the mile and a quarter post Marmion im proved his position, and at three-quarters of a mile from home the three leaders took close order, Captain lying six lengths off. At the fourth hurdle Unit blundered, and lost a couple of lengths, but immediately rejoined the leaders, and was in command as they turned into the straight. Captain here made his effort but failed to get up, and was very properly eased off Unit had a slight advantage at the last hurdle, but Marmion gamely responded to Cotton’s vigorous call, and reaching the leader at the rails won by a clear length, Unfor tunate, ridden out to the finish, a poor third. Totalisator—24B—l3o—Ll 14s.

Time—Sir.ins. Jhecs. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs ; weight for age ; entrance, 3 sovs. One and a quarter miles. Mr D. O’Brien’s b g Gaiters, Gyre, 9st 31b ... (Clifford) 1 Mr P. Campbell’s ch m Spinaker, 4yrs, Bst 9ib ... ... ... (Rudings) 2 Mr R. Alexander’s b f Rosedale, 3yrs, 7at 71b (Sharpe) 3 Betting—Even on Gaiters. Gaiters and Spinaker were first on their legs, and led the filly by throe lengths to the first turn. At the half-mile post Rosedale supplanted Gaiters, but the gelding came again on entering the straight, reached Spinaker at the distance, and won a splendid race by a bare length. Totalisator—324—lsß—Ll 16s. Time— 2’iuns. 23|iecs.

Ashburton Oup (handicap), of 299 sovs ; nomination, 2 sovs; acceptance, 5 sovs ; a”d a sweep of 5 sovs, to go to the second horse. One mile and a half. Mr D. O’Brien’s b m Rubina, 4yrs, 7st

71b ... ... (Stratford) 1 Mr R. H. Yallance’s ch g Salvage, Cyra, Bit 21b (Rudings) 2

Betting—2 to 1 on Rubina.

The mare went to the front imme diately the flag dropped, and held a lead of ten lengths passing the stand. At the three-quarter mile post Salvage decreased the gap between the pair, but the mare always held him safe, and won with some-

thing in hand by two lengths. Totalisator, 289—190-LI 7s.

Ladies’ Puksb, of 40 sovs ; welter weights for age ; entrance, 3 sova. miles. District horses only. Mr T. Quill's b m Princess Royal, Byrs, 10st 131 b (Derrett) 1 Mr R. Alexander’s ch c Oranmer, 3yrs, 9st (including 14 b over weight) ... .' “(Domuth) 2 Betting—2 to lon Princess Royal. Cranmor lad at a wretchedly slow pace for a mile The pice then improved, but the mare always had the race in hand, and won easily by two lengths. Totalisa tor, 237 —161—LI ss. Time—3min 4sec.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRES- ASSOCIATION.] An American Cruiser. Auckland, To-day. Consul Griffin has received intelligence that the American warship Iroquois will shortly be in Auckland. She is at pre sent at Sydney, and after ten days here will proceed to Chili. A Dinner, M. ’ DeHarven was entertained at a dinner in the Northern Club yesternight Gold Return. The Te A roha monthly gold yield is 776 ounces from 650 trucks. The Property Tax. Wellington, To-day. The date fixed for the payment of the Property Tax amounting to sums under L 259, and the first moiety of sums over that amount, is the 2nd December. The other moiety is due on the 2nd February. Ten per cent, will be added to all tax due in December and unpaid on January sth. Direct Steamers. Dunedin, To-day. The Kaikoara left the Cape on the 17th instant for Hobart.

THE NEW ZALAND EXHIBITION

| BY TELEGRAPH.] Wellington, To-day. A deputation consisting of Messrs Fisher,JNewman,Johnstone and Beetharo, M.H.R.’a, and Mr T. K. McDonald, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and twenty others, waited on the Colonial Treasurer at noon respecting the Govern ment proposals re an Industrial Exhibi tion. Sir Julius Yogel said that the in tention was to hold the Exhibition about August Ist, and to make it Jathoronghly colonial one. He did not think LI,OOO would cover the cost, but the extra amounts should not be large over that amount. He courted the hearty co-opera tion of the manufacturers, which would give a healthy tone to the affair. The Government intended to impose a small charge for space and admission to the Exhibition, and these with the amounts received for refreshment privi leges, ale, should considerably reduce the expenditure. No imported articles would be allowed to compete, except under cer tain conditions against the colonial articles. The Go eminent would endeavor to give necessary space for exhibits, of course using the discrimimtion necessary in all exhibitions of this nature. It is intended to take advantage of the Industrial As sociations established in Auckland, Dun edin, and Christchurch, a Committee of which would be a medium between the. executive body of the Exhibition and the manufacturers and give opinions as to the nature of exhibits, etc. A gentle man named Mr Callis, who had large ex perience in connection with Exhibitions in England and Australia, was already in. New Zealand, and was engaged in stimulating industries. Carriage to and from the Exhibition would be free, and the Go vernment hoped to defray a portion of the cost of littings. The Government would direct the expenditure, and the duties of the committee would be to take a share in the allotment of space, arrang ing the ceremonies, and to take part in the appointment of jurors. The jurors, Sir Julius said, was a very important question, and great care would have be made in their selection s > as to give every satisfaction to exhibitors. The Government intended to attach to sll classes a gold medal, which \vas to be awarded in cases of particular merit which showed that the industries could be economically manufactured in the colony, and that the manufacturer had interested himself in fostering local industry. Per sons who wore awarded these gold medals be entitled to nominate eHher a son, daughter, n'ece or nephew for a scholar ship from secondary schools to the highest colonial scholarship fo,r eight years, and the Government hoped this would be an incentive to manufacturers. The Exhibi tion would bediv jdedinto five departments, v z : —Fabrics, fisheries, etc., machinery, etc , elementary products, etc., turning apparatus) etc.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1884.



it In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPTCY. TN the District Court of Ashburton ■ (being a local Court of Bankruptcy), “ holden at Ashburton. f and of the bankruptcy of ROBERT I STEVENMcKEKROWandJ-iHN MANN, both of South Rakaia, in the County of Ashburton, tner- L chants and fatmers, carrying on business together in co-partnership under the style or firm of “R. McKerrow and Co.” * Notice is hereby given that Wednesday, the 10th of December proximo, has been appointed by the abovenamed honorable Couit os the day for hearing the intended application by the abovenamed Robert Steven McKerrow for an order of dis charge, and application will accordingly be made to the said Court on the said day for an order of discharge for the said bankrupt. Dated this 19 .h dav of November, 1884. CHaS.'W. PURNELL, Solicitor for the said R. S. McKerrow. 11 2153 IN BANKRUPTCY. " IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and of JOHN BRICK, of Winch more, farmer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the creditors of the said John Brick will be held at the Courthouse, Ashbur | ton, on FRIDAY, the 21st day of November instant, at the hour of ten o’clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of considering an application by the said debtor for his discharge, Dated this 18th day of November, 1884, J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee, • And notice is hereby also given that the Court has appointed the 10th day of December next as the day for hearing the said debtor’s application for an order grahting his discharge. Dated this 18th day of November, 1884 WILDING, LEWIS & OA. GILL, 11 2154 Solicitors for the said debtor.



Public Notices: LOST —Rail of Letters. Will finder kindly eblige by sending or bring ing them to R. Fergan, Railway Station, Ashburton. H 2167 LUST on the 25 th ult., near Digby’s, a well-bred Mare, 14£ hands, bay, mack legs, white star, thin mane and tail. The tinder will be rewarded on taking it to (Jookson’s stables, Ashburton. 11 2143 FOUND —A chestnut roan MARE, with saddle and coat on. Owner can obtain same on application to this office. 11 2144 LOST —A light draught grey MARE, tail clipped, no brand. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to K. Cookson’s Stables. 11 45 J> ANGITATA ROAD HOARD. j,he following tenders were received for works upon the Hinda-Maronan road: ■ o, I—ls ild per chain No. 2 ~ No. 3—la 4|d „ No. 4 —Accepted Is ~ No. i—lnformal lid Deposits will be returned upon appli cation at the Guardian Office. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 11 2150 Chairman. JpTl N A~L N O T I 0 E~ Assigned Estate of 0. J. W, COOKS ON, Junr., and Co., Coal and Timber Merchants, Methven. I hereby authorise J, C. Me William, of Methven, to receive all moneys due to the above estate, whose receipt will lie a sufficient discharge. All accounts not paid forthwith will be sued for without further notice. JAMES McFARLANE, 11 2132 Assignee. TO -P 4- P er to k 0 mat^ e by per cC»-t S ona of either sex, in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. .Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. ddress Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States.



rj^ IN WALD TOWN DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that the following persons were duly nominated as Commis sioners to serve on the 'linwald Town Board, namely, Francis Sinclair Shearer John Reid Robert Knnis William Bickerstaff James Samuel Houston The number of vacancies being five, I hereby declare the five persons above named DULY ELECTED as Commis sioners to serve on the Tinwald Town Board, no others having baen properly nominated. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Tinwald, Nov. 18', 1884. 11 8156 BOROUGH COUNCIL, ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. I hereby give notice that the following gentlemen have been duly NOMINATED as Candidates for Election to the office of Mayor of the Borough cf Ashburton, viz : HmotPH Fkiedlandbr Alfred Harkison And I further give notice that a POLL for the ELECTION of ONE of the above named Candidates will be taken on WED NESDAY, the 2Gth day of November instant, at the Borough Council Cham bers, Burnett street, Ashburton, com mencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m.- CHARLES BRaDDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 14th Nov., 1884. 11 2113 JMPORTANT NOTICE, MR J. H. WALLIS, ARTIST, is now in Ashburton, and is open to receive commissions to PAIN I’ PORTRAITS in Oils, either from life sittings or from photographs—and in order to afiord the public an opportunity of obtaining a good picture, op easy terms, he has decided to establish a



Portrait Club, PROSPECTUS— Tho Club is to be limited to Fifty Mom ba a, subscribing as follows : 10 members atlsperweek 30subscriptions 10 „ 2s 6d „ 26 „ 10 „ & „ 21 10 „ 7s 6d „ 23 10 „ 10s 61 „ 30 A drawing for precedence to take place every week. Further particulars on ap' plication to MR WALLIS, U 2134 Hili’a Hotel,



Railway Notre. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. DUNEDIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW, NOY. 26th and 26tb, 7 AND RACES, NOY, 29th and DEC. Ist, 1884. CHEAP EXCURSION TO DUNEDIN. Excursion Tickets to Dunedin available for Return up to and including 13th De cembsr, will bo issued at Ashburton from 25th to 29th November inclusive. FARES— First Class S3s Second Class ... ... 22i Passengers holding Excursion Tickets may break the journey at any stopping station, continuing it subsequently. District Traffic Manager's Office, Christchurch, Nov. 13th, 1884. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Ashburton. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, in the Church. Tea at 4.30 p.m,, to suit visitors. An attractive programme is being pre pared for the after meeting. Tickets—ls 6d. 10 1950 7 (Christchurch Section.) FREDK. RACK, Traffic Manager. 11 2148 Meetings. TEA MEETING



A Dance Will be held at the Oddfellow s’ hall, ON THURSDAY, 20th INSTANT, To commence immediately after the per formance of “ Pinafore.” M.O.—G. F. Scott. Music by Sidney Wolf, R.A.M. Tickets— 3s 6d. 11 2128 QDDFELLOWS’ HALL, SHOW AND RACE NIGHTS, November 19, 20 and 21. COMIC OPERA H.M.S. Pinafore BY THE CHORAL & ORCHESTRAL-SOCIETIES. Conductor Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A.M. QHURCH FESTIVAL. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The Anniversary Festival in connection with St. Andrew’s Church, Tinwald, will be held at Tinwald in Messrs Friedlanders’ Railway Shed on Wednesday, December 3rd, 1 84. Full particulars in a futute advertise ment. H 2146 George Jameson. rp URN I P S BEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREY STONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 1 2106 West street. Wool Sale. SEA S O N _ lß 8 4-85. FIRST SALE OF THE SERIES ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1884, At their Wool and Land Salerooms Hereford street, at 2 p.m., Immediately after Messrs Wilkin and l Co.’s Sale. Our present advices comprise about 1,000 BALES Crosabied and Merino Amongst which will be found several choice well-known clips. NO COMMISSION CHARGED on advances made on wool consigned to us for sale here or for shipment to our London House. NO CHARGE made for Cartage from Railway Station. MILES & CO. J. T, FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 10 1980 - Agent, Ashburton.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ABE PREPARED 10 MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE* JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



ihe Burgesses are requested to observe Wednesday, 19th instant, as a Holiday, and Thursday and Friday from 12 o’clock noon, as half Holidays, on account of the Agricultural Show and Races respectively. DONALD WILLIAMSON, II 80iQ Mayor.



Auctions. r. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 22nd NOVEMBER. MR T. Bl&LOCK has received £n etructions from Mr John Moore head to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date— Chestnut Gelding-, 4 years--took second prize in the 14st hacks at the Ask. burton Show. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 11 2153 Auctioneer. n —. MKTHYEN. MR ROBT. PATTON’S Clearing Sale advertised to be held on Thursday next, the 20th instant, is owing to tha ;s Ashburton Races g POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, 4th DECEMBER. Sale at 12 o’clock ahaip. ? THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY Co., Ld. 0. W. TURNER, > 11 2131 Agent. Methven. clearing sale OP LIVE STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS. AND SUNDRIES. DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. THE New Zealand Loan and Meroan* t J le Agency Company, Limited, have been favored with instructions from Mr Robert Patton to hold a CLEARING SALE, By Public Auction, Absolutely Without Reserve, ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, At 12 o’clock sharp, the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, and Sundries, comprising, 12 Draught GELDINGS TJ Draught MARES £ Saddle and Harness GELDINGS 2 Saddle and Harness MARES J PONY, Saddle and Harness 5 Three-year-old Draughts, COLTS and FILLIES 3 Three-year-old HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES 5 Two-year-old Draught COLTS and FILLIES 2 Two-year-old HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES 2 Yearling HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES Draught ENTIRE— Ivanhoe Tip DRAYS DRAYS and FRAMES Sets three and four-hor&e HAR* ROWS Cambridge ROLLERS 1 4 6 4 3 0 Double-furrow PLOUGHS 2 Single-furrow PLOUGHS J MoSherry DRILL Broadcast Sowing MACHINE 2 Single BUGGIES and HARNESS 6 REAPERS and BINDERS (string and wire) Special attention is directed to the Horses, which, both light and draught, are superior lots, well worth securing. Luncheon provided. Entries of sheep or cattle may be made with Mr Patton, or to C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakala. F. G. STAYELEY, 11 2034 Auctioneer. Methven.



CLEARING SALE OF VALUABLE HORSES IMPLEMENTS PORTABLE WHARE Etc., Etc. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1884, AT MESSRS HIBBS BROS’ STORE, METHVB N. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have received instructions from Mr J. Hibbs, in consequence of his relin* quishing farming and taking to storekeep* ing again, to sell as above, The whole of his Extensive and Valuable FARM STOCK AND PLANT, Consisting of 1 PC Draught HORSES—young, staunch and sound g Hacks and Light Harness HORSES Drays, Ploughs and Harrows Cbaffcutter with horse-power, new Portable Whard Harness And a large number of sundries. Sale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon Provided, MATSON, COX & CO. Entries of Extra Stock may be made with Messrs Hibbs Bros. 11 21 25 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, 4 UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE iL AGENT. VEJJKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, fj '0 LEASE—The following Town Seo« X tions suitable for business sites T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W, B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can bo arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. TO LET—Office with back rooms. Coleman’s Buildings, Tancred street, opposite Union Bank. A. HARRISON. FOR SALE—R. S. 20 09, containing 3 roods 29 perches, itualed at Elgin* Cheap. HARRISON, .