SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON. ■ I p Arrived. I f . Yesterday. { f, Mawhera, b.s., from West Coast ports J j and Wellington. I i Koranai, b.b., from Dunedin, v:» I Timsra. ' I ' Wakatipu, 8.3., from Port Chalmers. _ I Ringarooma, n.s., from Auckland, vial | way porti * - 1 < Sailed. ; Yesterday. I Pareora," ship, for Bluff. J Wakatipu, a.a., for Sydney, via Wei-J linzton. I Ringarooma, b.b., for Melbourne, vial South and Hobart. J Kuipehu, 8.8., for Wellington I Mawhera, b.b., for Timatu, Oamaru, j and Dunedin I Koranui, b.b., for Wellington and West I Coast. j SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Auckland, Yesterday. I Arrived —Waihora, from Sydney. I Sailed—Tarawera, for Sydney; Ara wa‘a, for Fiji. Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Wanaka, from Picton and Nelson ; Hawea and Rotorua, from the ! South ; Manaaatu, from Westport and Nelaon. ■, ; , _ Sailed—Wanaka, for the South; Hawea, for Nelson. • Geeymooth, Yesterday. Arrived—New ato-m collier Herald, from Dundee. Do ;■ edin Yest erd ay. Arrived —Eliza Firth and Jane Ander son, from Qreymouth; as. Victory, from Wellington. Sailed—Ada Melore, barque, for Camara, in tow; Waifarapa, for the North. , _____

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, November 18. Messrs Matson, Cox and Cl, at the Ashburton Saleyarda—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. ■Thursday, November 20. Asbbnrton Racing Club—Spring Meeting. Oddfellows’ Hall—H.M.S. Pinafore, at 8 o’clock Oddfellows’ Hall—Dance at 10 30 p.m. t Monday, November 24 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7. Wednesday, November 26 isnburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1884.

Last evening a mechanical diorama en titled “ Ephoseisuam,’’ was exhibited at the Town Hall, but owing to the attrac tion elsewhere] the attendance was very small. There are upwards of 500 mov ing fi'ures, which present great mechani cal skill on the part of the makers, and should be seen to be believed. As a dis tribution of gifts is a part of the pro gramme each evening, and the admis ion only one shilling the promoter should draw good houses during the holidays to-night and to-morrow.

The annual tea meeting of the Primi tive Methodist Church took place yester day in the church, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. The following ladies provided the tables Meadames Tucker, Steel, James, and Nixon, assisted by Mesdames Treziae, Hircock, and the Misses Steel. It is needless to say that the tea was all that could be desired. The alter meeting was held in the Orange Hal), under the presidency of Mr L. Scott, A temporary platform had been erected for the choir and the speakers, but despite the efforts made to provide sitting accommodation, a great many had to stand. The Chairman apologised for the absence of the Kev C. H. Standage, and proceeded to deliver an address in his usual happy style on different topics of the day. He alluded to the great Con ference sitting at present in Christchurch, and hoped it would be productive of much good. The meeting was also ad dressed by the Revs A. Beattie and Nix >n, and Messrs Hircock, Grayburn, Rudd, and Captain Basendal. The choir, under the leadership of Mr Bevan, rendered some excellent anthems. “ Rejoice in the Lord ” was given with great spirit; per haps the gem of the evening was “ Christ on the Sea,” which evidenced careful training, as did also “ The Village Bells " and “ The Foaming Sea.” Mrs Nixon sang “ Remember now Thy Creator” with all her sweetness and beauty of expression. Miss Clara Steel presided at the har monium. A pleasing feature of the evening was a presentation by the chairman on behalf of the Church of a writing desk to Mr A. in recognition of his services. In reply ing, Mr James said his services as player of the harmonium had been given freely as his little contribution to the good cause. Votes of thanks to the ladies, the choir, and the speakers brought a very happy reunion to a close. A meeting of the Ratepayers Defence Association was held in the Rpdi Board office, Methven, at two o’clock on Mon day. There was a large attendance of ratepayers considering that thik is shear ing time and a very busy season with most of the farmers. A number of apologies were received from gentlemen who were unable to attend. Mr J Jackson, Chair man of the Road Board, was voted to the chair, and stated the business of the meeting and briefly introduced Mr J. 0. Wason, who stat-d that he had called the ratepayers together for the purpose of explaining the present position in which they now stood. He and others meant to fight the question out to the bitter end, but owing to the resolution arrived at by the Government and the evident inten tion of the Government to do justice to the district, he had taken upon himself

to seo Mr Coster and other influential gentlemen connected with the Kakiaia and Ashburton Forks Kailway Co, and proposed to them that in the meantime the existing dispute should end in order to facilitate the settling of the question between the Kailway Company and the Government. Proposed by Mr Coward,

and seconded by Mr R. Patton, and car ried unanimously—“ That this meeting fully approves of the steps taken by Mr Wason, in regard to the District Railway Company’s demand for rates and respect fully urges upon the Directors of the Railway Company the advisability in the interests of the district of not proceeding further wiih the collection of rates, in order that the intending negotiations with the Government may not be hampered by any dispute between the Railway Com pany and the ratepayers ” A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman for presiding, and the meeting terminated. It is understood that Government havo communicated with the various district

Railway Companies as to whether they wished to enter into arrangements for the lease and sale of their lines. As regards

ratepayers the Government have taken new departures. It is now laid down as a condition that ratepayers are to pay two fifths of the amount, for which proceed ings are being taken against them. Go vernment stipulate that on ratepayers paying two-fifths, proceedings will be abandened against them until Parliament determines whether or not to ratify these agreements. The agreements it is atipu- l u tcd, are to be framed on a basis of rate payers b-.’iog roleivcd of fuifcher payments than two-fifths, and the twenty years for which they are liable is to commence from the final paj mant. Ju the case of the Rotorua railway, the line, not being opened, is cambered with difijculties about the ratepayers In the case of the Waimea railway, the condition is added that the line is to be at opc,a worked in connection with the Government; lines The information asked for comprises all specifications, plans, etc., together with particulars as to capital.

Augpst Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and li.yer complaint. kjore than 75 per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects r r sucih as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrgali, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands , and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve' you. It costs only p <jd a bpltle. Sample ' bottles, 6d.—[Advt. Don’t Die in the House. “ Rouugh o >l Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents, I Skinny Men. —“Wells’ Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cui.es dyspepsia, im potence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Cp. General Agents. I Oh, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving is a draught of cool water, with f lop Bitters in it, to a fever patient, See,—[Ajpyj'.J

The steamer Hawea, from Lyttelton, had a r arrow escape of going ashore out side Wellington Heads yesterday morn ing; during foggy weather. Captain Hamby supplies the following particulars: —The Hawea left Lyttelton at 5 5 last 1 evening, and at 3 35 this morning passed Gape Campbell, distant about seven or eight miles. At 530 a.m. I was called by the second officer, who said the weather was getting thick. I asked him it he had ssen land. He said yes, and took it to be Taurakira Heads. He also stated he thought >he vessel was to the eastward of her course. At 5 35 I stopped the ship, and took a cast of the lead, but getting no soundings at ninety fathoms, thought we were outside soundings. I then altered the course to N. by W. mag netic, and proceeded slow ahead, the weather being still very thick. At 6.15 I saw land close on board, a little on the starboard bow. The engines were im mediately stopped, and then went astern, the lead being again cast. Got seven teen fathoms, and by indications , of soundings I thought the land * was Cape Taurakira, or thereabouts • I then steered W. by N. magnetic, to get well out in the bay, at the same time , going dead slow. About ten minutes afterwards saw rocks right ahead, and at

once went full speed aster i, but on account of the strong tide she was some lime going astern, and by the time she had stern way on bad drifted within a ship’s Jengtb of the rooks. The vessel was then headed southward, and kept on that course until the weather cleared, at 7 45, when she was once more put in her right course, arriving at D.lO this morning. Although she was very close to the rocks she never touched. After the weather had cleared it turned out that we had been close into Sinclair Bead. Can only account for getting in there by the strong tide setting the vetssl up the Strait, as hitherto the course steered has usually brought her to the eastward.

We were shown to-day someveryfine ripe cherries which wore grown by Mrs St Hill, Burnett street, and which may be seen at Mr W. C, Davis’s, fruiterer, East street. Considering the lateness of the season those may be considered as very early fruit in this district. Mr Sykes, dentist, wishes us to notify that he may be consulted to-day and to-morrow at Mr Cambridge’s, chemist. The best periodical for ladies to take monthly and from which they will receive the greatest benefit is Hop Bitters. Read.— [Advt.] 10 Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., Genera Agents. 1 Tic-Doloureux, Toothache, or any other neuralgic pain speedily yields to Baxter’s Anti- Neuralgic Pills. This evening our advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Christchurch, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a cal!. The r stock is large and wed assorted, containing all the novelties of the season a d a grand assortment of general household drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, shirts, ties, and scarves. The ladies’ show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, at prices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance, H. E May & Co., The Hall.—[Advt.]

ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW.

No day in the year is looked forward

;o with so much interest by Ashburionites

as that on which the local Agricultural and Pastoral Society hold their annual

Show, and it goes without saying that not a little disappointment was felt yesterday when the early morning looked so gloomy. About ten o’clock, however, the sun showed his face, and the weather looked more promising, but at no n one of those drizzling rains which the Scotch euphem istically term a “mist” set in, making matters by no means pleasant for the 1 seekers of enjoyment. But an agricul tural population, such as that residing in this district is not easily daunted, and large numbers wended their way during the afternoon to the grounds for the pur pose of seeing what was to be seen. We have already published figures to show that this year the actual number of entries is slightly below those of last year, but this is to be accounted for by the abolition of certain classes, which the Society have determined to omit from the catalogue, viz, the poultry and greyhound divisions. Indeed, in all the important claases there I was an increase, showing that the Show | has lost none of its popularity, and that j Ashburton is keeping pace with other communities in the colony. The judges of the stock were on the ground betimes yesterday, and lost no time in proceeding with their work, all the officers of the Association working with a will to assist them, while the secretary, Mr Secretan, was indefatigable in his exertions to make things go successfully. The brass band enlivened proceedings during the day by performing several selections of music with their customary ability, and the youngsters on the ground »ere provided with amusement in the shape of a merry-go-round. The luncheon and liquor booths were under the super intendence of Mrs Butler, with whose 1 admirable catering no fault could be found. Taken as a whole the show was, so far as the quality of the exhibits was concerned, an undoubted success, the horses being especially admired, being perhaps the most striking feature of the day. The sheep and cattle were excellent in their respect ve classes, and we believe the show of implements was the largest and most complete ever seen on the same ground. The Associa tion is to be congratulated on the success of their seventh annual Show, the only drawback to which was the bad weather, which was, of course, beyond human control. The following is a detailed account of the various classes : SHEEP.

Although the entry in this section was not a large one the quality was quite up to the standard of previous years, and the various exhibits were, throughout the day, critically examined by a number of interested breeders and other?. In the class for merino rams of any age, Mr Ljttelton was the only exhibitor, and won first with his well-known champion winner at Timaru and Christchurch. The second prize winner had also obtained honors at Timaru, and both sheep were well framed animals, with wool of good length and quality. Mr Lyttelton also secured the honors in the classes for merino rams under 18 months, and the several classes for ewes, with sheep of a qualby which has placed this gentleman amongst our foremost breeders. Mr Boni fant secured Messrs Matson, Cox and Go’s special prize for the best five merino ewes with crossbred lambs at foot, with a very nice pen with lambs by a Leicester rm. The President’s prize of L 6 5s for the best Lincoln ram above 18 months was won by Messrs Dudley and Northey’s Champion, a grand sheep bred by Mr Pashby of Kaiapoi, which occupied a similar position last year. Mr L. White furnished .the second prizewinner, a sheep ot great frame and well woolled. In the class for Lincoln rams under 18 months Messrs Dudley and Northey were again to the lore, securing both first and second awards with remarkably fine specimens, of their own breeding. the same axhibitors won the first prizes in all the ewe classes with really excellent sheep, and Mr L. White had the second award in the class for ewes under 18 months to a large framed symmetrical sheep. Mr J. Roni fant, of Wakanui, secured all the first honors in Leicesters, with sheep which must establish a favorable reputation for their owner as a breeder of these long wools. Mr Andrew Dawson was the only exhibitor in the classes for 'outhdown rams, and was awarded the full honors. In Southdown ewes above 18 months Mr Wilkin took first and second with two compact and profitably fleeced representa tives Mr Dawson’s winner in the class for ewes under 18 month* was slightly slaok in wool, but well deserved the dis tinction. Mr Wilkin’s pens of three Southdown ewes won, Mr Dawson’s ex hibit being second in the class for ewes above 18 months. Messrs Dudley and Northey’a Hampshire Downs attracted much favjrablo a tention, the Christ church champion and several of his stock being sheep of remarkable quality. In. the class for ewes above 18 months these well-known breeders exhibited an im ported owe with her three lambs dropped this season, each of the progeny promising to make superior sheep. The same ewe gave birth to four lambs last season, and has already won many honors in the show pen. Mr John Grigg’s Shropshire Downs were also generally admired, and have no doubt been selected by the pioneer of the Canterbury frozen meat trade with an eye to the English market. In fat sheep Mr H. T. Smith’s pen won Messrs Matson Cox and Go's special prize for the beat five fat crossbred wethers suitable for butchers’ purposes. Mr L. White's fat merinos, a draft from the flock which has recently supplied some equally remarbable sheep to the Addington weekly sales, were quite one of the features of the show. Mr Smith also secured theN.Z. L. and , M. A. Company’s special prize for the best ten crossbred sheep suitable for the frozen meat trade, with a well fattened pen of | wethers. ;

SHEEP. Merino. Judges: Messrs Waiter McFarlane, Henry Ford, and James Little. Marshal in attendance : Mr D. M‘Lean. For the best ram above 18 months old— W. Lyttelton, 1 and 2. For the best ram under 18 months old— W; Lyttelton, 1 and 2. For the best ewe' above 18 months old— W. Lyttelton, 1 and 2. For the best ewe under 18 months old— W. Lyttelton, 1 and 2. For the best three |ewcs above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—W. Lyttelton, 1, For the best three ewes under 18 months old —W. Lyttelton, 1 and 2. Matson, Cox, and Co.’s prize of £2 2s for the best five merino ewes, with crossbred lambs at foot, ewes and lambs to be taken into consideration—J. Bonifant. Lincoln. Judges : Messrs W. Grant, H. J. Hall, and ,C. y/ithell. Marshals in attendance : D. Oliver and 11. Bops. The President’s (t>. Cameron) ptLc of £5 Os for the best Lincoln rath above 18 moirtjis j old—Dudley and Northey, 1; L. White, 2. '' For the best ram under 18 months old— Dudley and Northey, 1 and 2. For the best ewe above 18 months old— Dudley and Northey, 1 and 2. For the best ewe under 18 months old— Dudley and Northey, 1 • L. White, 2. Leicester. ■ Judges : Messrs W. Grant, H. J. Hall and C, Withell. Marshals in attendance : Messrs D. 01 liver and H. Boss. For tho best ram above 18 months old—-J. Bonifant, 1 and 2. For the best ram under JLB months old—J. Bonifant, 1 and 2. For the best ewe above 18 months old—J. Bonifant, 1; E. Wilkin, 2. For the best ewe under 18 months old—J. Bonifant, 1,

For the best three ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—J. Bonifant, 1; E. Wilkin, 2, Down Breed. Judges: Messrs W. Grant, H. J. Hall and C. Withell. Marshals in attendance: Messrs D. Olliyer and H. Boss. For tlie best Southdown Bam above 18 months old—Andrew Dawson, 1 and 2. For the best Southdown ram under 18 months old—Andrew Dawson, 1 and 2. For the best Southdown ewe above 18 months old—B. Wilkin, 1 and 2. For the best Southdown ewe under 18 months old—A. Dawson, 1; E. Wilkin, 2. i For the best three Southdown ewes above 18 months old—B. Wilkin, 1; A. Dawson, 2. For the best three Southdown ewes under 18 months old—E. Wilkin. For the best Hampshire ram above 18 months old—Dudley and Nor they, 1 and 2. For the best Hampshire and Shropshire ram under 18 months old—J. Grigg (Shrop shire), 1 and 2. For the best Hampshire or Shropshire ewe above 18 months old—Dudley and Northey (Hampshire), 1 and 2. For the best Hampshire or Shropshire ewe under 18 months old—Dudley and Northey (Hampshire), 1; John Grigg (Shropshire), 1. For the best three Hampshire or Shrop shire ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—Dudley and Northey (Hampshire). For the best three Hampshire or Shrop shire ewes under 18 months old—Dudley and Northey (Hampshire). Fat Sheep, Fat sheep must be shorn within thirty-one days previous to the exhibition. To be ] i judged according to quality and weight com bined. Judges—Messrs W. Grant, H. J. Hall, and C. Withell. Marshals in attendance: Messrs D. Oliver and H. Boss. Matson, Cox and Co.’s prize of £1 lls 6d for the best five fat crossbred wethers of any age, suitable for butcher’s purpose—Hay T. Smith. For the best five merino wethers —L. White. The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company’s prize of £3 3s for the best ten crossbred sheep, suitable for the frozen meat trade—Hay T. Smith.

CATTLE. The Ashburton land has been celebrated for years for its cattle-raising capacity. he Lougbeach estate has for a lengthened period sent its contingent of beeves regu larly to the West Coast, and many a goodly herd has passed up the river bed on its overland route to the Coast. Many a digger has had to wait for a steak until the Grigg cattle made their appearance from the distant swamps, and the juicy fry all the sweeter when it did arrive for the exercise of prbience. With a colonial name for cattle —a name made still more famous since the institution of the Cheese Factory at Flemington, that fame still further spread by the inauguration of the County Council’s glorious scheme of irriga tion, which now makes grazing possible where grass was not —it would be saying little indeed for the district if its display of cattle was a poor one at the annual Show of the County. No man who walked through the mazes of the cattle yards yesterday had any room to speak dis paragingly of the exhibits, for every animal shown was worthy of the place that owned it, and well upheld the county's reputation. Bat a larger show of cattle would have been acceptable, and here the casual observer may blame the local farmer. But times have not been so prosperous recently as we have seen them, and but few farmers can spare either the time, the ex pense, or the animals for preparation with show condition in view. Still, there was a fair muster as regards numbers, but the quality was specially gratifying, For shorthorns, Messrs Uudley and Nor they entered the only two-year-old, for which a first prize was given. Ho was a little light if anything, but symmetrical to a point, and a superb handler- altogether a bull likely to be heard of in the future. Mr >tringfellow " showed “ Victor,” a yearling bred by Mr John Grigg. “ Vic tor ” is by an Oxford Duke of Cambridge bull out of Dahlia 11, and well bears up the Longbeach name being generally a good shorthorn, carrying about with him ample evidence of good breeding, and all the characteristics of a useful bull. The cows of this breed were all good, and though Messrs Dudley and Northey had both first and second in the any age class the highly commended in the same list, had she been shown a fortnight earlier or later would have been a formidable com pelitor for public favor. She only calved tvo days ago, but Mr R. Macdonald, of Chertsey, belived iu his cow, and with justice too, and she was there She was a pure white animal, and a perfect picture in every way Did any local Landseer elect to attempt to illustrate Longfellow’s “ Evangeline,” we would advise him to make the Chertsey cow his model for the heroine’s white heifer. Messrs Dudley and Northey’s heifers —their own breed ing—were excellent beasts, but the first prize went to “Lilian II,” as being the best of the three, and the second to a grand animal belonging to Mr W. H. Rule, of Pondarves. We will probably hoar more j of Mr Rule’s exhibit when she is a cowi j Mr Strlngfellow’s yearling was also a very J promising heifer, and worthy the first prize she obtained. Aytahires were not a large, but they were a .select show. The bull from Mr Stringfellow’s farm at Chert sey was a splendid animal, a big powerful bull, showing all the points of his cele brated breed, and gained a well deserved first prize, Ashburton has never laid itself out as a nursery for Ayrshires, and it is not to be expected that its shows should display cattle eoual to that to be seen at Oama ; u, the New Zealand home of the Ayrshire breed, but the fine bulls, cows, and heifers shown by Mr W. R. Clarke—whose knowledge ef Ayrshires is so complete that what he does not know is not worth enquiring after-—were indeed a pleasure to see. Specially noticeable were the “ Maggie,” daughters, we fancy, of the celebrated Maggie Warnook, though in this we may be In error, but certainly |rand beasts, and Mr Clarke is entitled to til our compliments. Nor must the ex selleut exhibits of Mrs John Carter and Mr J. G. Restell be forgotten. We can sarely notice the fine Dutch bull shown >y Mr ■ ; rigg, and the Devonshire bull of Mr Doherty. Mr Grigg has impor ed I several of the excellent milk and meat making Dutch cattle, and his exhibits yesterday were some of his his recent acquisitions. The Dutch cattle are capital milkers, and if they take the taste of the good wives of the Ashburton farmers, as we feel sure they will, they have a wide range of popularity before them. Among the other breeds shown were a Brittany covy by Mrs John Carter, one of the of which the late Mr Carter used to be so proud ; an Alderney by Mr F. Hydes ; a fine Ayrshire bull by Mr Donaldson ; and a fat bullock by Mr W. Wilkinson ; a fat cow by Mr Tasker ; and a fat heifer by Mr Annett. It says much for the Chertsey land that such an exhi bit as Mr W. Wilkinson’s fat bullock was possible. A few years ago when the land i was uwatered and dry, such a beast could not possibly have been produced, |

CATTLE. (Imported or otherwise.) SHORTHORN.

Judges—Messrs A. Grant, E. Parnham and James Guild. Marshal : 'in J. Tucker. For the best bull calved since Ist July, 1882— Dudley and Northey. For the best bull calved since Ist July, 1883— J. Stringfellow, 2. For the best cow of any age, in milk or in call—Dudley and Northey, 1 and 2; E. McDonald, highly commenced: For the best heifer Calved' since Ist July, 1882—Dudley and Northey, (calved' 12th March, 1883) 1; W. H. Buie, (calved Hth April, 1883) 2. For the best heifer calved since Ist July, 1383—J. Stringfellow. Axeshirb. For the best him cawed since Ist July, 1881*—J. Stringfellow, /

For the best bull calved since Ist July; 1882— W. E. Clarke. For the beat bull calved since Ist July, 1883— W. E. Clarke. „ For the best cow of any age, in milk or in calf—W. E. Clarke, 1 and highly commended; Mrs John Carter, 2. For the best heifer calved since Ist July, 1882— W. E. Clarke, 1 and 2, and highly commended. For the best heifer calved since Ist July, 1883— J. G. Eeatell, 1; J. Stringfellow, 2. W. Lyttelton’s prize of £2 2s for the best . Ayrshire cow and heifer of any age—W.' B. 51 Clarke, 1. Anv Oiiier Breed. For the bert ball of any aze--John QriM, w «» I; W. Doherty. 2. ** For the best cow of any age in- milk or in jalf—J. Grigg. The Press Company’s prize of £1 Is for the best dairy cow of any breed—John Grigg, 1; Mrs John Carter, highly commended. - Extra Exhibits. John Grigg, 1 Dutch cow, 2 heifer calves, 2 bull calves, all highly commended. S. Donald son, 1 Ayrshire bull, commended. For the best fat bullock—W. Wilkinson, 1. For the best fat cow—James Tasker, 1.. For the best fat heifer—Thomas Annett, 1. HORSES. The exhibition of draught hones was hardly equal, either in point of numbers . . „ or quality, to that of last year, although several animals of exceptional merit were shown. A careful examination of the in dividual exhibits was rendered a matter of considerable difficulty by owners 7 | totally disregarding a very proper regula tion which required that no horse should be removed from its allocated stand with out the permission of the stewards. Yesterday a large number of the stands were deserted, and those persons who wished to compare the intended ocou- - pants, had to search the length and' breadth of the ground for the purpose. - Iu the class for entires of any age, Mr Leonard White’s King of the Van quishers, a nicely framed horse standing on good legs and feet with plenty of hair, was deservedly placed first, although Kelvin, his only opponent,, showed lots of quality and well merited the second reward. King of the Vanquishers also secured the President’s special prize , of L 5 5s for the best draught entire travelling the district. Mr White secured first] with Pride ?of the Bankers, a well - I grown son of Young Banker, in the class ,■ for three-year-old entires. In the class for the bes mare in foal or witb foal at foot, Mr White’s Maggie I’Brown, a really beautiful mare, was first, and Mr Grigg’s Countess second. Maggie O’Brown also won in the next class for the best mare with two of herprogeuy; Mr Williamson’s Molly, shown nice geldings as her progeny,, was r aeoond. Unless the judges had fuller inert uctions than appeared in the official catalogue in reference to this class they might have experienced some difficulty in making their awards. It was not clear if the progeny was to weigh in the award or not, and if not, it was superfluous to re quire that exhibits should be sound* Mr White’s Rose was the only entry In the class for dry mares, and we thought hat barely entitled to the recognition of a first Mr J. Grigg won the class for three year-old fillies with a very well grown mare, but we preferred Me Cochrane's ’ exhibit which was placed second. - Mr White’s Blossom was alone in the class for two-year-old fillies. The class for mare or gelding suitable for a carrier’s cart attracted seven entries, and Mr Crooks won with a nice moving black gelding. Mr Mclntyre’s Rose, a useful looking bay mare was* placed second, and Mr Williamson’s Jessie was considered worths of a highly commended. In year lings, Mr Jameson beat Mr White with a very promising colt. Mr White's NelSott won easily in the class for geldings of any ago with a large framed horse standing on capital legs. Mr McCaffcrty was second with a nice bay, shown in excellent condi tion. Mr Doag’s Prince and Mr William son’s Pat were placed 1 first and second re spectively in the o ass. foe two-year-old geldings, and both give promise of making up into good horses. Mr Tait’s special prizs for the best pair of draught horses in regular work, was won by Mr Jame son’s geldings, the beat matched pair we have seen for some time. The same pair, with ano her gelding not quite their equal, figured in the class of teams of three, and were placed first. Messrs Dudley and Northey’a special prizs of L 3 3i for the best mare or filly of a-jy age was won by Mr White.

LIGHT HOR&ICS.. The light horaoa as a whole made op a really creditable display, and sever*! of the competitions, notably that for harness horses, were very Keen. Dr Rqbb’b Cheviot secured a well deserved first in the class for thoroughbred entires, an) this handsome son of Traducsr was in condition which reflected the very highest credit upon W. Gookson, who has had him in charge. We shall be surprised if owners of well-bred mares in this; county - do not largely avail themselves of the opportunity they now have to .secure the services of t is horse, for we are confident that Ashburton will not be allowed to re tain the greatest thoroughbred in the colony for another season. Kingfisher, a horse of great substance that hsa already earned a well deserved popularity in the district, was placed second, and having shown himself able to sire horses of a particularly saleable description, the. owner of the handsome son of Skyscraper should find no difficulty in filling his pyp gramme. The speedy Bfarchioness Neil trade her debut as a brood mare, and placed Dr Ross’s special prize for the best thoroughbred brood mare to Mr Denshire's credit, Mr Mullins’ Minnie, a big roomy mare, by Castaway, out of an 11 Barbiere mare, received second, honors. In two-year-old thoroughbreds Mr W. P. Glaridge was the only exhibitor, and received second for an iron grey geld ing by Castaway, which displayed more substance than blood. In the class for yearling thoroughbred fillies Mr Jameson was placed first with a well grown colt by Tribune out of a Bavensworth insure, but we preferred a filly by Python out of a Blood Royal mare, exhibited by Dr Ross. The latter showed lots of quality, and was one of the few really handsome Pychons we have yet seen. In carriage entire horses Mr Grigg’s Tam O’Shanter (a re cent purchase from Mr Smith, of Mount Somers), was alone, but well merited the first accorded to him. Mr Rule’s yearling carriage filly, a bay -by Sir Charles, was very unlike its sire, a fact upon which we can heartily congratulate its popular owner. Although it was the only 'exhibit it was' very properly awarded a first', but an iron grey filly by the same sire in the ' class for two-year-olds, only secured a second. Mr Hawdon’s handsome pair of grey carriage geldings attracted I much attention, and well deserved the distinction they received at the hands of the judges. The class for buggy horses received seven entries, and the judges ex perienced some difficulty in selecting the yinners. Mr Sawle’s Lome, a stylish well-topped roan mare, ulti- ' mately secured the first card, and Mr Monson’s Star, by Messenger, a horse with all his sire’s characteristics, the second ; but we should have placed Messrs Dudley and Nprfhey's Gipsy, a ' very useful mare, lacking perhaps a little in before the latter. Five com peted for Mr Stitt’s special prize for dog cart horses, and we thought Messrs Dud ley and JSorthey’s Waihora, a very hand > some chestnut with grant! quarters, had won, but the judges selected Mr Haw'donV ■ and Dr Leahy’s exhibits for the honors. Mr George Jameson showed a yery fdin brOwn geldinV in this class, which’deserv&d some complimentary notice af the hands of the judges. In the class for hordes, sui .able for a W hi’.eohapel cart Mr T. N. uigby’s Kitty was placed first and Mf Miller’s Polly second, A very hsadsog\f-

H.M.S. PINAFORE.

J The production of Gilbert and Sulli ! van’s opera H.M.S. Pinafore by the mem -1 bers of the Ashburton Orchestral and 1 Choral Societies was an event looked for ’ ward to with considerable inteiest, as was ' shown by the large audience which as aembled in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening. It is pleasing to chronicle a | success artistically as well as financially, and Mr Sidney Wolf should fa-1 gratified with the work done by his pupils. Cer -1 tainly nobody could have been more in [ defatigable than was that gentleman, both on the stage and in the orchestra, in the : preparation of the entertainment, and the chief credit of the success is due to him. ; From the rise of the curtain, which dis -1 closed the sailors of the Pinafore at their 1 work, and very picturesque they looked, till the close of the opera everything went 1 well, and there was not a single hitch 1 notio able to the audience. It would be flattery to say that there were no short comings, but for an amateur performance it would compare favorably with similar productions in any place in the colony. As was naturally inevitable, some of those who took part in the were better in their singing than in their acting and vice versa, but taken as a whole the characters appeared to be allotted to those best suited to them, and each played well into the others’ hands. Want of space would preclude us from noticing in detail indi vidual performers were we inclined to do this, but where the tout ensemble was so excellent there is no necessity to particu lari e. A special word of praise, however, is due to Mr 0. Bourk, who provided a really beautiful scene, the effect of the dista it houses of Portsmouth being lit up, in the second act, calling forth well deserved applause. The guard of honor which escorted the First Lord of the Admiralty was formed of members of the Ashburton Volunteer Brigade, and the precision with which they went through their drill was simply perfection, while their red coats contrasting with the white clothes of the sailors rendered the scene very telling. It is not often we find an amateur performance where every thing goes right, especially on a first night. The lights are turned on at the wrong moment, or some necessary ‘‘prop” is found wanting when it is required, but last evening, Mr Walter Dolman, who had the management] of this department, was found to be the right man in the right place, and all went well. The improve ment in the playing of the ’orchestra since Mr (Sidney Wolf has held the bdton wai very noticeable, and last night no fault could be found with the manner in which they did tneir part. When wo say that Mr Wolf has scored the whole of the band parts of Pinafore,” and has also managed the entire stage business some idea of the ardu ous work he has had to do cau be conceived, and the success of the opera has been thoroughly earned. There will be another performance this evening, when it ia expected there will again be a bumper house, as a large number of visitors are in town for the races.

.Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s ‘‘Lung Preserver.’’ This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement- The Bad and Worthdess are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and nroved by the whole world that Hop Bit.ters pure#!, b£st. and most valuable family medicine ’ oh' earth, many imitations sprung up' fhd began tb ; steal'the notices in whicn the press and the people of the'country had expressed the merits of H, 8., and in . very way trying to induce su“ering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many .qt.lj.eys started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H, 8., with variously devised names in which the word' “ Hep ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce’people to believe t,hey were the same as Hop Bitters. All such 1 pfetch.ded remedies or cures, no matter what their style 0/ name is, and especially thosi with the word ‘‘Hop” or “flops” in theii name or in any way connected’ with thenj m their name, are imitations or counterfeits, Bgware of them. Touch none of them. Use ibthing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr §Qule‘s name blown in the jlass. Trust notliing else. Druggists and theorists are warned against dealing in imita ions "r counterfeits.

TAB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1884.



NEW TWEEDS! SUMMER •SUITS. Perfect Fit NEW TWEEDS! SUMMER SUITS. Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may he required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcinj to our friends and patrons, ant all who may feel interested in the genera ogress of our times that we have jus coived a splendid assortment of Tweeds Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the best quality and latest designs—suitable foi the season we are now entering. ' All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES. CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tapered street, Ashburton. NEW BOOKS. NEW FANCY GOODS. NEW STATIONERY. NEW TOYS. " PRIZE BOOKS, Etc. OHRISTMAS & HEW YEAR CARDS of Haw Zealand Scenery. A beautiful assortment of goods suitable for presents. Andrewes Bros., Booksellers, Stationers, &o, , EAST'S'TREE T, SOUTH, Ashburton. A. Tapper, S A WMILLER TIMBER, AND IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to Sell Off . His Large Stock of TIMBER | BUILDING GATE" & IRON i MATERIALS FENCING WIRE, &o. ■ | at greatly Seduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore Alfa REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED. Stock must be cleared off by December 31st. ' ' H. W. BARRETT, 8 1557 Manager. HAVING procured the most suitable . appliances for carrying out funerals IN TOWN OR COUNTRY, The Undersigned beg to notify that they-are prepared to supply EVERY REQUISITE in a style hitherto UNSURPASSED IN ASHBURTON, AX THE .MOST REASONABLE TERMS. J. Meech & Co. All persons in want of really GOOD AND SERVICEABLE FURNITURE Suitable to the most limited incomes, or . Those in good positions cannot do better than inspect J. M. & Co. ’s stock before going elsewhere, as they intend CLEARING THE WHOLE of it at once REGARDLESS- OF COST,’ to make room for NBW.SHIPMENTS of Eng lish an American FURNITURE shortly to arrive. Houses inputted with every require ment of household use. Venetian Blinds, etc. J. MEECH & CO., Ashburton. (EAST STREET, next Dimant and Coe. and BURNET S STREET.



Special Advertisements. Barracouta, barracouta Barracouta. Ah the drapery and grocery ia reduce! in price, C. RYEL begs to inform thi public uhat he intends from this date ti REDUCE the price of FISH, viz, Fresl Barracouta 6d, Smoked, 9d. 0. Ryel Alford Forest Road or from the cart. II 209 t REDUCTIONS., REDUCTIONS The Undersigned have For Sale at Reduced Prices : Timber. Timber. Timber. Coal. Coal. Coal. Firewood. Firewood. Firewood, Stakes. Stakes. Stakes. Posts. Posts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. Hurdles. Inspection invited. MACPHERSON, FIRMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H. COLLINS, Manager, Ashburton. XTEW BOOKS ! NEW BOOKS ! ! iX EW BOOKS ! and CHRISTMAS CARDS Now in. Popular Encyclopedia (14 vols); Colo - nies and Dependencies, by T. S. Cotton ; I Local Government, by M. D. Chalmers ; Treasury of Sciences, Biographical, Work shop Appliances, Systematic Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism, Strength ot Material; Vanity Fair, by Thackery ; The Newcomea ; English Men of Letters Bacon, Cowper, Dicuena, Defoe ; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Moliere, The Prince Micharelli; Pedigree of Man, by Hoeckel ; India, the Law and the People, by Oaird ; Gilbert oh Banking ; The Asaomtnoir, by iimila Zola ; Medi eval History, by Chambers; Cassell’s Family Magazine, Irish Pleasantry and Fun, English Scenery (G vole), Countries of the World (6 vols), Peoples of the World (4 vols). All Round the World (2 vols), The Book of Health, Family Phy sician ; Animal Life, by Wright ; The Technical Educator, Populap Educator, Men of the Time, Family Herald (half year vol), How the Poor Live. Thomas R Farley, I BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON.



Wanted. r JST ANTED Known T ’ » Wonderful reducth ortrait for 2s, cabinet siz‘ tch. The above sudden >r three days only T. n ’ortrait fc'aloon, Burnett itcade. fIf7ANTED Known—Disc ’ » Sago, 3d ; Pearl Ba lice, 3d; Flake Tapioci Irystal Sugar, HcGregob’s, Tancred stre( WANTED Known—H, the Cheapest House First-class Drapery and Mill thing marked with a small p Buildings, East street. WANTED- A general { anoiher is kept. ■ qulred. Apply at once to I St. Mary’s Parsonage, Geral TISRANTED —Orders for ** which will ba euj undersigned as they arri Lale Ellesmere. Oi de.s lef East street will be execute W. O. Page. WANTED A Certif for the Side Schoo Salary L 96 per annum j bonuses, providing the a ance is not less than 69 and testimonials to bo for« than Tuesday, the 25th N addressed to Mr Thos Se By order, J. Wabd, Secre WANTED Known—A. for cash at the fol prices : —Tea, rare value, { tea, per lb Is 3d, extra sugar, per lb 3d ; currar raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca white ; sago, per lb 3d ; sp sauce, per bottle 6d ; rice, WANTED Known—Th Beds, have on sal for the shearing season, (the favorite brands, Nos. Etc), Turkey Oilstones Raddle, Boiled Oil, Wool ANTED KNOWN— Bill Poster, The a etc., Town Hall, Ashburt companies and others vis should communicate w



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25 Branches Now Open 25 THE NEW* ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING £ SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIEL TWEEDS. The fit and workmanship of every gar ment is undoubtedly unsurpassed, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer special advantages as to price. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing i in every variety at Wholesale Prices. SLirts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



DAVIS’S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW ON. £ b. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 6 0 Cheat of 5 drawers, for ...200 Suites in Leather, for ... ... II 0 0 Suites in Hair, for ... ... 14 0 0 Every other article equally cheap. Must be Sold to make room for our CONSTANT MANUFACTURE OP FURNITURE of all kinds. W. DAVIS, Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer, EAST STREET SOUT , Ashburton 9 1729



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Special Advertisements. ALL THE Kaiapoi Exhibits (Amounting to £525), AT THE ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, ASHBURTON, Yesterday, w ERE PURCHASED BY ANDREW ORB At a Great Reduction, ard will Resold AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Support Local Industry. 11 2155