DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc Saturday, October 30 %Own Hall—Wesleyan Bazaar Monday, November 1 Borough Council, at Borough Connell * Chamber! at 7.30 Friday, November 5 Ashburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11a.m. Saturday, November 6 Wakannl Road B >ard—Monthly meeting at the Board’s office, Moore street, at 11 a.m. .

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at Ashburton —From Christ hnrch and the North, at 10.16 a.m. (express), ‘4.35 p.m., and 7.10 p.m. From Timaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 am. (express). From Mount Somers, 10.6 R.m . Trains Leave Ashburton —For Chnst •hurob and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m.. and 5.37 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and Booth, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timaru, 4-46 p.m. For Mount Somers, 6.6 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Malls close at the Ashburton Post Office For°Chrlstcharch and North. at 6 a.m 0.30 a.m., and 6 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Bakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p. m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Tamuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m for Timaru and South, at 10 a. m., and 130 p.m., dally. , For Greonstreet, on Wednesdays ana tnr day s, at 10.45 a.m. For Wakanul, Elgin, Seaview, Seafield, ndKyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and •tnrdaya, at 6.30 a. m. For Mount Somers, dally at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m, dally. For Flemlngton, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m- For Newlands, on Tuesdays sad Fr at 10.30 a,m. mvii« arrive at the Ashburton PoM Christchurch and Rakala at 10.15 .m., 4,35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.15 e and ,35 p.m- daily. From Dunedin Mid Intermediate places 5.3 ft n.m. daily. 1 From Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m p 5.30 p.m daily. * From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, dally at 10. B I 2&a . , From Mayfield and Rnapnna, on Wed oesdays and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Lont each at 10 a.m. daily. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and Frl days, at 2.30 p.m. From Flemlngton on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1886. ANOTHER OPENING FOR ENTERPRISE.

Our Dunedin contemporary, the Evening Herald has called attention to what appears to be another very promising opening for enterprise in the establishment of a factory for the pre paration of condensed milk. It points out that the annual value of the im ports of this article into New Zealand is no less than a fact which we feel sure will surprise most of our readers —while the consumption in all countries of the world is very large and constantly increasing. Not only ought New Zealand to be able to supply herself with this article, but we ought to be able to command a considerable export trade, our advantages being ex ceptional. As the Herald points out — We have magnificent grass land, plenty of water, a cool climate, and milk at half the price paid by any condensing factory in the world, the price here, as paid by the dairy factories, being about 3j4d per gallon as against 12 x /i cents, or 6%d, which is the cost of milk as supplied to the American condensed milkfactories. 'I heZ/r/.z/Zfurtherasserts that tin plate for canning is as cheap here as in the United States and that a really good factory could be equipped for a sum not exceeding The following interesting information is added by our contemporary with re gard to condensed milk manufacture. “America was the birthplace of this industry, where Borden in the year 1859 discovered the process, which was perfected after many years of experi ment, and very soon condensed milk, in its now familiar form, met with a large demand. America was not in a position to export a great quantity, as she required nearly all she manufac tured for home consumption. The in dustry soon attracted attention in Europe, and factories were started in various countries on the Continent. In Norway and Sweden the industry was carried on with marked success, but Switzerland took the lead in the matter. The Italians have recently taken an active interest in developing the industry, and large quantities of condensed milk are now exported from various parts of the Italian peninsula. But, as already pointed out, there is a widely extending demand for this use ful article, and as it commands a re munerative price there is no reason whatever whj New Zealand should not enter the ranks of the producers, instead of being content to be a consumer only, and it would appear indeed that there is a most promising opening for enter prise in this direction. The subject is one well worthy of the consideration of the dairy farmers of this district, and the Htrald has done good service by calling attention to it.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

He Messrs Wilkin and Carter’s estate, we notice by advertisement over leader to-day that Sycamore Farm, at Winslow, within half a mile of the Station, is to be offered for sale by auction by Mr F. C. Tabart, at the rooms of Mr Charles Clark, Hereford street, Christchurch, on Saturday, November 20th. This farm was purchased by Mr Carter on behalf of the firm some five years ago, and i» now to be sold absolutely without reserve. Its Ellesmere correspondent sends the Pre-tx the following fishing news Our district has been favored by a large number of visitors from Christchurch, in addition to the local followers of Izaak Walton. Some heavy baskets have been recently taken from the Selwyn (above and below the railway bridge), and the Irwell tributary, but among the best was Mr R. Beetham’s take of Saturday last, which totalled 211 b of well-fed fish, one among them (a beauty) lowering the scales at HJlb. These, like the majority of our large fish this season, were taken with a minnow. We learn from an exchange that a meet ing was held on Friday evening in the Assem bly Room. Timaru, for the purpose of taking steps to present Dr Maointyre with a testi monial of the public appreciation of his noble and cousageous conduct in connection with the Hail poisoning case. Mr Sutter, M.H.E. for Gladstone, and Major Hamersley were the chief speakers. The proceedings were most enthusiastic, and a very numerous and influential Committee was formed to carry out the wish of the community, viz., that a handsome testimonial should be given to the doctor from the people of the Colony. The ball in the Oddfellows’ Hall on show night did not take so well as waa antipicited, only a small number of couples occupying the floor. Dancing was however keyt up with great spirit till about -1 a.m., Messrs Brooks (piano) and Wood (violin) supplying the music. The Ashburton A. and I’. Association’s show was held yesterday. A full repoit appears elsewhere. The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Ashburton Primitive Methodist Charch was held last evening. There was a large attendance. The tea was provided by Mesdames Hircock, Kenaway, Tucker, James, Trevize, Tully, Brown, and Misses Crum and Evans. An after meeting was held at which a number of addresses were given by the Revp MoNicoll, Beattie, Hoalroyd, and Hill. The customary vote of thanks brought the meeting to a close,

TRIAL BY JURY.

Last night Ihe Orchettral Society gave their second entertainment to a very large audience, the Oddfellows’ livi being crow ded. The abstnceof empty scuta had a won derful effeo upon the po formers, the piece going with great spirit from start to finish, and the vocalists and instrumentalists strait,iug every nerve to please what proved to be a critical audience Si ght hitches were notlcable at times, but, tai-on all through, the peiformers deserved the frequent outbursts of applause which greeted th.'fir efforts. The overture (Rossini) was repeated with commendable expression, under the I Aton of Mr Brooks, and at its conclusion the hearty tokens of apprt val must have convinced the musicians that they had been successful in pleasing. Mr 'impson followed with “At chorod,” given in bis beat style, and was succeeded by a quartette of ladies and gentlemen— Mesdames t homaa and D •nshire and Messrs Thomas and Brooks—the piece selected being Rossini’s “ Carnival,” or “The Beggars’ chorus” This took im mensely, and a great many coins were thrown upon the stage as an acknowledge ment, The novel encore was readily re ponded to, the singers doing even better at the second time of asking. A rema kabiy well executed viclin solo by Mr Wood, Mr Brooks ably preceded Mrs Denhire’ssong “A vision,” for which the lady deserved, and received, a vociferous encore Mr Brooks wound up the first part by singing the “ Three Jolly Sailor Boys,” and he was obliged to repeat the last verse. The “ Magic flute” (M;ztri) occupied at entlon before the curtain rose to Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan’s successful operetta. The in strumentation was a decided improvement on th = t of the previous evening atd ibe members of the Society who played may congratulate themselves on having scored a decided suc cess. Trial by Jury was then re peated, the cast being the same va on Thursday. Mr Baddeley made a capital judge, being brimful of grotesque humor, and Mr Maclean Dunn was a very lively usher. Mrs Otisp, as the plaintcff, proved irresistible, and her singing was most enjoyable. The other characters were very creditably sustained, the orchestra was almost perfect, and the choruses went with vivacity. The whole entertainment wss a decided suc cess, and we are pleased to hear that the proceeds will place the Society’s account on the right gide of the ladgnr.

THE GREAT BARRIER MURDER.

Auckland, Oct >ber 29. Mr O’Meagher has been ret fined for hi defence of Caffrey by the seamen of the p'-rt. Messrs Henderson and Kpragv, on behalf of the owners of the Soveregu of the Sens, hed an Interview with 0.-.ff.ey to-day at gaol.

SHIPOWNERS' LIABILITY.

Wjllikgton, October 29. An important ca?e, involving the ques tion of the liability of shipowners for safe custody of goods carried as pas sengers’ luggage, was decided in the Magistrate’s Court t-day. Tae case waj"one in which Andrew Casey, mariner, claimed TlO from the US. tS. Co. as damages f. r the partial destruction of certain p ana by rats on a voyage from Westport to Wellington ly the a s. M»a. The main question at ieaue was whether plaintiff was bound by the conditions printed on the back of hia ticket. HU Worship held that the conditims upon which the defendant! relied were relevant and reasonable, end that there was no fraud and no misleading. The evidence satisfied him that the case did not come within the only other exception. Plaintiffhad said that he only read the ticket so far as to see that hia name was upon the face of it. The ticket only granted his steerage passage to Wellington. How, then, did it happen that ho took on board and claimed to have carried charts as part consideration of the passage money 1 The right to do so was only given by the conditions en dorsed on the ticket, and which plaintiff did rot read. Plaintiff must, therefore, be assumed to have had reason for know ing that there were conditions to the contract other than appeared on the face of the ticket. The court held tie plain tiff bound by those c editions, although he negligently abstained from reading them. Judgment was given in favor of the defendant Company with c sts. Notice of appeal was given.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

The following are the Meteorological readings at Alford Station for the week ending Friday, October 29. 1886 :

THE MARKETS

[KEUTER'S TKLKGRAMS COPYRIGHT ] Melbourne. Octobor 20 The New Zealand and Mercantile Agency Company held their usual weekly sale to-day, when a fairly repre sentative catalogue was offered, com prising 1600 bales, cf which 1238 bales were sold. Notwithstanding the market being considerably lower, owing to Home and Continental buyers having their limits reduced, the attendance was large and the competition brisk. Greasy merino shows a decline of to Since the beginning of the season no large or important clips have been offered. The higlnst price secured for greasy wool was scoured, is A. large parcel of the latter was passed in at is 6^d. Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, have received the following cable mes sage from their head office in London : —The wool market is exceedingly dull, hardly any business doing, notwith standing that the available export from the River Plate is estimated to be 30,000 bales decrease.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN [rEUXKK’s TELEGRAM! —COPYRIGHT j THE NEW HEBRIDES. London. September 29 The Standard to-day publishes a paragraph staling that the Trench Government have accepted in pr.nciple the proposals made by England relative to the New Hebrides, but object to a elapse by which the French Marines recently landed in t.iose islands shall be withdrawn, and neither Government shall land troops in New Hebrides without the consent of the other, THE CRISIS IN EUROPE. So via, October 29. The Bulgarian Government declared this city and the town of Varna -iu a state of siege, which General Kaulbars has demanded to have removed.

It will be seen by the foregoing that the entries thG year compare favorably with those of prevloa i shows, though the totsl of list year lias not been reached. 0 inpar d with it, there has b en a slisrlit fdlinnr iff >n heep and cattb. The total number of hors's entered is considerably less than last year, but tie decrease is wh Oly in the ola“8 for light horses, and It is very sa'lafac ory t) note that the e has been a considerable increase in drangh's. The numbers last year were : —draught horses, 39, light horses, 93 ; this year—iraughta, 54 ; bght horses, 60 Although the number of pigs on the ground Is much leas than in the previous year, still It Is greater than has been the case at any other show since the Inaugu ration of the Society It is pleasing to see there has been a substantial increase In dairy produce. Implements were about up to the average In numbers of f irmer shows. As for the other classes, their pre eence or absence very little affects the usefulness of the show beyond, of course, the difference made in the total number of entries. The arrangements were excellent, and all praise is due to the Committee and to Mr H. H. Seoretan, the indefatlgible Secretary if the Society. SHEEP. Though the entries of sheep, in point of numbers, were behind that of last year, still the quality wra much superior, and in the opinion of many competent to judge a finer lot of animals has never been brought on the ground than th<se shown yesterday. At ail events it Is apparent, and it is very gratifying to note the fact, that the different breeds of sheep in the district are year by year Improving. Certainly the very unfavor able season hid, it was evident, made Us effect felt upon the condition of some of the sheep yesterday, but.apart from this they were as nice a lot as one could wish. In the first class, that for merinos, there was no competition, the only exhibitors being Mr M. Friedlander and Mr W. LytteLon, and these two in no ca e entered in the same class, Mr M. Friedlander took second prize in the clas for beit merino ram, his being the rn'y entry. The animal shown is, we believe an one, coming from a celebrated Hock in South Australia. It is a very fine one, but the wool Is coarser thin we are accustomed to In Canterbury merinos. In the c'asa for the best merino ram under eighteen months old Mr Lyttelton had three entries, which wire respectively ticketed first, second, and highly commended The symmetry of these animals was much admired, a->d the texture of their wool left noth ng to be desired. Mr M. Friedlander took a second prize in the class for the be a t thn c ewes under eighteen months with lambs at foot, and Mr Lyttelton carried 1 ff honors in all other classes Including the two special prizes given by Messrs H Matson and 00. In Lincolns Messrs Dudioy and Northey and P. C. Threikeld were the solo exhibitors. The former B‘ cured all the chief honors with a very fine lot of animals, but Mr Thre'kold’s exhibits were by no means to fco despised In 1 eicraters Messrs J. Bonifant and Threikeld divided tl e prizes. Mr J. Grigg also exhibited, and was highly commended in one class. Mr Tasker had a p-n of three owes for exhibition only. In the class for Sonthdowns the Executors of the late Mr R. Wilkin took, wi»hout exception, every priz-\ The animals all showed good breeding, and the prize taking ram might, as was observed by a gentleman entitled to speak with autho rity, be taken as a model , but in the classes for ewes with lambs at foot, the ewes as was natural in a rather unfavor able season were rather backward in con dition. Mr M. Friedlander exhibited a Southdown ram, which, though it was evident, was a well-bred animal, still was very low In condition. In the Hampshire Downs Messrs Dudley and Northey had matters all their own way. There were no other competitors, but had there been it would have been difficult to beat the fine lot of sheep shown by Messrs Dud'oy and Northey. Mr John Grigg was the sole exhibitor and prizstaker in Shrop shire Downs, his exhibits being much admired. There was good competition in the crossbreds, and a number of very nice pens wore sfi iwn. The system of arrange ment io this class was not a very good one, and in the afternoon, when soma cf the tickets were misplaced, it wou'd have puzzled a Philadelphia lawyer to piotc out soma of the lots by the catalogue. Messrs Dud ey and No l they took Meaara Miles and Go's special przs, and in the next class a grand tine, shown by Messrs Upton and Russell, took a a c m l prize, Mr John Grigg being highly commended for a fine pen shown by him. Mr T. 'McDowall secured tbs President's (Vfr M. Stitt) prize for a pen of hoggets, his exhibit being a particularly |jod one

I a . Br« Dudley and Northey had one | ex.iiiiit that attracted general attention, a:ul that w .a three shorn fr.t sheep. No finer animals could be wished for, and they cert tinly deserved the encomiums aisrd on them. Several other lots of very n’co s ieep wereshjwn. DRAUGHT HORSES. Ti!;nn altogether, the show of draught stock was both large and good, the quality of the exhibits being quite up to that of previ 'its years, while in time of the classes the stock shown surpassed any thing over befoie seen in Ashbmton In point of numb'-ra the class for entires was ve y p orlj- filled, but the quality left nothing to ha desired. In entires of any 1 ag-, the otly entry for competition was VJr Gilmonr’s magnificent horse Ke’vtn, who is so we 1 known in the district as to netd no description, and whose red ticket, omy one more among many show-yard honors, was well deserved, for we have seldom or never seen a horse that we fancied more. He is handsome as a p c ure and full of good points. Mr John Grig./a splendid exhibit;, another of the Young Banker blood, wnich has fur nished so many prizr winners, a grand upstanding chestnut, who took first as a three-yeat-old in the Oamarn Yards, again at all comers, was greatly admired, and would undoubtedly have carried off honors if he had been entered for oom peti ion. Of three year-old entl-es there were no entries, but of two-year old there was a very good muaser. Mr Grigg securing first place with a handsome bay, “ Champion,” bv Lord Boaconafield, dam Pleasant, who prom sea to deve!o„e Into a grand horse. In the class for mares, in foal or with foal at foot, there was a grand exhibit of six (out of seven entries), and the honors were awarded as f Slows :—viz first to Mr J. Small's “ Darnell,” with foal at foot by Kelvin, and second to Mr E. T. Stoddart’s “ Gip ” with foal by Mij ir, Messrs Clark Bros. “ Missy,” in foal to Kelvin, being highly commended. For beat mare with two cf progeny there ware three competitors (out of five entries) Messrs OUi k Bros. “ Vilsey,” w ith chestnut ma-e V'ctorand gelding Du e, being placed first, an I vlr Stoddart’. h uidsorae roan mare, with foal at foot by Major and entire colt by Prince Uoyal, taking second honors. Of dry mares, there was the grande-t ring ever seen in Ashburton, indeed me of the finest wa have ever seen, not even excepting the magnificent display in this section which Messrs Menlove, Holmes, and Fleming and Hedley used to make at Oamarn. ftar a careful study of the compet'tnrs, eight in number, the judges awarded first honors to a very c impact chestnut “Fanny,” by 'ir Colin, the property of Mr Small. This mire shows grsat sub stance and quali'y and is a splendid mover. Second honors went to another F*nny,” the property of Mr Grigg, and third to Mr J. McCafforty’s Duchess Of three-yoai -old fillies there was only * one entry, that of Messrs Clark Bros., to ' which a first przs wos awarded. In two ’ year-o'd fillies. Mr J. Small and Messrs 1 Clark Bros, were the only co ope i ora, the first-named exh bi'.or taki g first and ' second honors Of yearlings (c dt or 1 filly) f >ur were led into the ring, Messrs Clark Bros, securing first honors, also the 1 special prize given by Mr O’Shea (owner : of Royal Conqueror)., for best yearling 1 foal by that sire, and M-.-ss-* Mawsiu 1 Bros second for a filly by Victor. In the class for geldings of any age there ; was a grand exhibit, and the judges took soma time in arriving at their de -1 cision, which placed Mr J. Mc -1 Caffsrty’s “Wallace” fi-st, He ars Olar* Brog 1 “ Champ ” second, and Mr J. Gilmour’s “ Charlie,” by Glen Roy, 1 highly commended. Of three-year-o'd 1 geldings there were three shown, Mr W. Jameson’s “Bob,” by Prince-Victor, a grand bay, being easily £bst, and Mr J. Grlgg’a “Clyde” second; Of teams cf 1 two (mares or geldings) there were four fine exhibits, Mr Gilmour’s pair taking first honors, Mr Grigg second and Messrs Clark Bros’ securing a highly commended. ‘ Of teams of three, there were the same ( number of exhibits, Mr Gilmour being again succea- ful in winning the red ticket Mr Grigg second prize and Messrs Clark Bros a commended. t BLOOD STOCK, CARRIAGE, HAR , NESS, AND OTHER HORSES. 1 The show of blood horaas was poor, and 5 inferior to that of previous years. For ■ the prizes offered for best en; ire of any * age there were three exhibits, first honors * going to the Lowcliff Edate Company’s * Wizard, by King of Clubs —Charm, a f horse who shows plenty of quality, but is " rather on the small side, and second to ‘ Sir J, Mcßae’s Calstock, a useful horse, ! by Castle Hill, dam by Buy M'ddletm. f The only young entire was Mr J Grigg’s * chestnut colt by Apremont—Fieurange, a very well-grown two-year-old, who well > deserved the red t ; cket awa ded him. The 5 sauia exhibitor secured first honors, un * opposed, for best brood mare with Lilac > (by Tattler, out of Koromiko) who does not cali for any rpecial notice Mr Grigg 1 abo scored a red for his two-year-old ’ filly by Apremnnt —Charm, who showed good quality, i hough a trifle leggy. Mr 1 Stanish’a yearling, Bidelia, by Digby ’ G-and, dam Hy atia, is a very well ' grown filly, and deserved her firs' prize. In carriage horses Mr Grigg’s Tam o’ : Shanter, by Messenger—Banshee, a very powerful hors took first honors as beat 1 entire of anv age, and the same exhibitor alto took first p'ace for bear, brood ma : e with Duch»ea of York, by Traducer, dam Gent'e Annie, a very use'n! sort of mare : bat shown in rather rough condition. : For best, filly or cob foaled since Ist July, 1881. there were three exhibits, Mr 1 D. Williamson taking first with Diamond, i by Python one of a t' oroughbred mare, ' a wonderfully wel’-grown y u gster, who promises to possess inimons-* power, and * the Fxecutora of the late R Wilkin second with a colt (Blazes) by Quaraby, possessing good legs, but somewhat slack ' about tbo loins. Another colt by Qaamby 1 (out of Gip) shown by Mr J imes Croy, was commended. For best yearling colt 1 or filly, Mr Grigg secared first with a brown colt by Berlin, taking ranch after his sire, but shown in somewhat rough condition, and Messrs Mawaon Bros. second place with a rather plain-looking 1 colt by Kingfisher. For best pair of buggy horses, Mr J. Quigley took the ‘ red ticket wiih a well-matched pair of greys, not remarkable for special excel ' fence, however, as regards quality. In the class for buggy horses Qinge) D- Tweed exhibited two, a grey gelding, Saltan, by Dexter —Gentle Annie, and a bay gelding by Traitor, and Mr S’. Standish a chestnut gelding by Rocket. The first-named was strongly fancied by the public for first place, but the judges thought differently, and did not place him at all, and awarded the red ticket to the bay, and secord honors to Rocket. Of dog-cart horses there were six exhibits, a very good lot, first honors going to Mr George Jameson for Walhora, a hand some chestnut showing very nice action, and second to Mr D McHendry for hia bay gelding, Random, a nici horse, but a litt’c light in bone. For the same class of hors j s shown in harness for the special prize given by the President, Waihora was again the successful competitor. In hackneys, Mr B. Morris carried off first hor.ors for best mare or geldiug with a roan mate, and for host roadster Mr MoKen lry was placed first with his bay gelding Random. For best roadster or hack to carry lOst there was an entry of s’x, among which Mr Grigg’a Nabob, a useful looking ho r se wai placed first, and his chestnut Fawn, a somewhat plain mare, second. In the class for beat ladies’ hack there were the same number of competitors, the fair riders, who showed excellent horsemanship, attracting as much (or more) attention and interest

as the competing animals Mrs Wilkie’s Butterfly, ridden by owner, took first honors, and Mrs C Kid’s chestnut geb’iog Olrig, by Dundee, second. Miss Miller’s Heather Bell securing a com mended ticket. In cobs Mr H. H. Pecretan’s black mare Libel, sire by Prickwillow, dam a Traducer ma r e, came out at the head of the list, and Messrs Upton and Russell’s mare Phlox obtained commendation. The jumping contest for hunters, as usual, attracted general attention, and was eagerly watched, the first prize going to Mr Kemp’s LaTy, a clever fencer, shown In nice condition, and the second to Mr J. Grlgg’s Ruby, who took his fences a bttle awkwardly, and was not in the pink of condition. In ponies under 14 hands, Mr T. Bassett’s Gipsy was placed first, and in ponies not above 13 hands, Mr C. J, Harper’s ? ut, a very shapely little animal, took similar honors The prize for horse—shoeing went to Mr T. Kingston. LEAFING MATCHES. After a good contest, the prizes for lady riders over high jump were awarded as follows, viz. :—lst, M’ss Miller ; 2nd, Miss Cox, the first-named lady being mounted on Ruby, and the latter on Larry. In the contest between gentlemen riders, the awards were—lst Mr G. G. Primmer’s Dick ; 2nd, Mr A Bunting’s Prickwillow. Mr J. C N. Grigg’s Ruby and Mr Bowyer’s Tommy also competed, but the jumping generally was not remarkably good, the highest jump being about 4ft. CATTLE. This was decidedly the weakest and most disappointing feature, both as rugcrds the number and quality of the exhibits. In shorthorns, Mr J. Small was the only exhibitor, and secared first for the best bal 1 , the best cow, and best two year-old heifer, also secord for ball under twn-yeaie-old, and first and second for yearling heife r s. In Ayrshires, Messrs Clark Bros 1 almost swept the I‘wrd. taking firi-t for cow of any age, also f >r beat two-year-old and yearling hei ers, and commended and highly com mended tickets for yearling bulls penned for exhibiion only. Their yearling hai ec by Sir Redmond was an exceedingly pr-iity and promising youngster. They also secured a second for two-year-old heifer, and Mr J Grigg was awarded a second prize for his cow Daisy la the class cows of any aaa. Under the head other cattle, Mr H, B. Jeff took first prize for best cow of any age in milk or la calf, and Mr B. Morris first priza (also the special prise given by Messrs iSealy B-oa.) for heat milch cow of any age In full profit, tte second priz;a falling re apeenve'y to Mr J Small and Mr A. W. (isndell. For beat fat bullork, Mr J. Grigg to- k fir>t hnors with a fine beast of about 14 ct:, and Mr J. Tasker was awarded a second pr'zr for a fat cow. PIGS. Tiken as a class, the pigs were oer- Uin'y q ilta up to the mark, but It is mitter for regret that local competition was very am Jl. and nearly all the prizei were carried off by Christchurch breeders ; Me srs Clarkson and Rowe. A special prize was offered by Messrs Tucker and Westell £-r the best hoar owned In the Ashburton County, but it brought out no entries, which is a circumstance greatly to he regretted* In one class Mr J G Rental! secured a second priza, and another of M’s entries was highly com mended ; bat all the other honors were barne off by Messrs Rowe and Clarkson. DOGS Taken altogether the dogs weredecidedly better than last year. Fourteen sheep do„s were entered and though some of the pnz--takers at former shows were absent, there was no falling off In quality. The greyhounds were much ’above the mark of last year. DAIRY PRODUCE. This portion of the Show was as well represented as of vere. and the produce made a most attractive display. The competition was keen in all the classes, and the judges must have had a difficult task in deciding the claims of the fair exhibitors. NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES. Mr J. Ueseltine was deservedly awarded a prize for a saddle shown by him. In addition to this he had a number of others for exhibition only, the display of woollen go ids, tartans, blanKets, and wools, made by the Ashburton Factory, showed what is being accomplished here, and on ail sides favorable comment was to be heard. The whole cf the goods shown have been secured by Mr Andrew Orr. IMPLEMENTS. The machinery and implements were, as usual, placed on the west side of the grounds and formed a very interesting branch of the show. Year by year new machines for performing the farmers work are brought out, and impiovamonts effected in the old. This year Is no ex ception to the role, and many ingenious applications in the implements were to be noticed. Close to the entrance gate Messrs P. and D. Duncan had a good display of their workmanship, having twenty-one exhibits on the ground. Pro minent among these were an improved grain, seed, and manure drill combined. This machine took the special prize offered by the Timaru Association at their recent show. Several improvements have been effected in the gorse cutter invented by Mr Kerr ; a steering apparatus and a con trivance for raising or lowering the knives have been added. This useful machine is daily growing in favor, and several orders for it have recently been executed. The apparatus for feeding a threshing machine invented by Mr Stalker, of Tinwa'd, was also exhibited by this firm. We have, on a previous occasion, given an account of this labor-saving machine, A farm dray, with a turnip cutter attached, looked most servicable and should come icto great demand. Messrs Booth and McDonald bad a number of exhibits. A twin barrel turnip-cutter for attachment to a dray is one of the improvements shown. By this contrivance the proper cutting of the turnips is rendered certain. A turnip and manure drill was a’su shown, to which an improved method of distributing the seed, viz, by b ushes, is applied. A model windmill of a very eetyioable nature and offered for sale at a low figure, attrac f ed much at’entim, Messrs Booth and Macdonald also showed their patent roller drill, which was invented by Mr T. Harrison, of Sonth Rakaia. This drill is excellent for work on light lands for which ordinary drills are not suitable. Lough’s wool press, another farmers invention, was one of the new features cn the ground. Mr T. G. -light showed a sack elevator, Mtstrs Twentyman aud Cousin, Howard twine binders. and Mr J. R. Steel, woulpress, jv' easts Reid and Gray had seventeen exhibits, Including a threshing machine, shown at work. They had a number of aaedaowers, harrows and such like, in the majority of which many improvements have teen effected, and it seems now that it will be impossible to find any other direction in which the machines may be made more efficient. EXTRA EXHIBITS. Messrs Baker and Brown had on view a very handsome dogcart cf their own workmanship; Mr W. Davis, herbal beer; r’-eifast Chemical Co, collection manu-es ; and Mr Cai across showed his gorsscatter. which is adsptsd for cutting either borizentally oc vsrtL

ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL SHOW. President—Mr M. t'tiit Vice-Presidents —Messrs T. Ballook, C. J. tlarper, A. Harris m and G. J mieson. U/m Trea surer, Mr J G. Pastel). Cuinmitt >e— Messrs J. B.mifant, D. Cameron, E. Oookson, E iS. Coster, C T. Pudlay, O. Digby, R. Friadlander, J. C. IN. Grigg, Joseph Hunt, C. G. tdawd'm, W. Lyttleton, J. Lloyd. R. Miller, F. T. Mayo, D. Oliver, 0. W. Purnell, W. J Silcock, W. tstrachan, 0. Strashey, J. Tucker, L>. Thomas, E. G. Wright, W. C. Walker, P. Walker, D. Wi - liamson, L White. Secretary—Mr H. H. Secretan. The ninth annual exhibition of st. ck, pr’duce, farm Implements and manu factures, nnder the auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Ass iciation was held at the Ashbur ton C nnty Pa'eyards yesterday. The warther, which in the morning threatened to be moat uufavorab o, cleared np as the day progressed, and consequently there was a large attendance, the gate money reaching the satisfactory figure of £7B 13s The Ashburton Band was on the ground and enlivened the proceedings. The total number of entries was 465. The subjoined tab'e will enable, at a glance, a comparison to be Instituted between the entries in the various clashes for several years past;—

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 80. 1886



High Shade. in Date. Low Highj Sun. State of weather. Saturday 35- 7d- 135- Fine Sunday 35- 5L 08- llain Monday 37- 50- 70’ Showers Tuesday 311 07- 126 1 ine Wed’day 37- G8- 119- ,, Thur’day •12- 57- 70- Sou-west rain Friday 38. 57- 116- Showers



Entries. 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1881 1885 1881 Sheep 75 Cl 87 89 89 102 123 111 Cattle 10 23 30 29 25 39 41 34 Horses 70 105 94 130 97 116 132 114 Pigs 11 11 9 19 0 21 45 22 Poultry 17 29 37 34 11 — 8 — Implements 48 07 75 67 94 79 79 77 Dogs 9 14 12 17 20 7 21 24 Dairy produce 23 41 44 41 23 39 52 73 Manufao'ures 12 12 11 15 5 3 13 3 Extra exhibits 75 32 33 81 54 10 7 4 Wool — — — — 4 — — — Horse shoeing — — — — — — 0 3 Small birds’ eggs and heads — — 1 Totals 360 395 438 522 428 421 529 406



.MUSIC. MRS A. C. CLABIDGE is prepared to receive PUPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terms on Application Cox street, Ashburton. 9668 SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry ffioe. A. W, RANDELL, FRUITERER, &0., Town Gall, Ashburton. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HER!BY give notice that in accord ance with section 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Wakanui Road Board propose to close that Road in Wakanui Survey District which com mences at the southernmost corcer of K.S. 26460, and extends north westerly to the Wakanui Creek, and that the plan showing the said Road is open for public inspection at the Wakanui Road Board Office. MURDOCH BRUCE, 9708 Chairman. FOR COUGHS, GOLDS, Bronchitis Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &c. KAY’S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c with Chlorodyne. KAY’S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. KAY’S COMPOUND, for Couchs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia, Face-ache, &c. Con tains Quinine, Iron, &c. COAGULINE. —Cement for Broken .Articles. Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock port, England, WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and Co. (White, Smithson, and Raymond), of Timaru, and John A. Caygill, of Ash burton, have this day entered into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of "White, Caygill and Oo.” Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash burton. WHITE & CO JOHN A. CAYGILL. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. Offices: Bollock's Arcade 10*803



Wanted. WANTED the Public to inspect a grand assortment of New Season’s Tea and Sugars of all grades, at prices to suit all classes of purchasers.—Jas. McGregor, Tancred street. FURNITURE— To meet the times, W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, East street, Ashburton, is now selling Furniture of all kinds cheaper than ever. Chest S« Drawers, £1 5s ; Spring Couches, £1 5a Every other article equally cheap. AH new furniture at second-hand price. 804 WANTED KNOWN.—The Ror. J. Boovbroyd, Geraldine, will preach in the Primitive Methodist Church, Wills Street, on Snnday, October 31st, at 11 *.n*. and 6.30 p.m. 10917 ANTED a STABLE BOY. Apply to Max Frikdlandbr. 10°931 ACCORDIANS, Concertinas, Month Organs, Flntes, Violins, Cornets, Brass Whistles, Violin Strings. Music, fl M. Jokes, WANTED T) LET—3OO acres of grass for Sheep Feed for <ns mmth. For particulars apply to C, Lsrrcn, Dromore. 10*932. JUST OPENED—Choice sssortmeut of New Spring Dress Stuffs, Prints, Millenry, etc. Ihe cheapest House m town for first class goods. Dressmaking on the premises. H. C. Skgers, Mel ford Honse. Special Advertisements. MRS MANHIRE, Fancy goods warehouse, Saunders’ Buildings, East street. Ladies’ and Children’s Clothing in great variety. Paper Patterns in stock and designed to order. Special Lines in Aprons and Pinafores. 9624 WANTED KNOWN THAT MRS STRIBLING HAS REMOVED from old premises in Burnett street (next to the Arcade), to the PANAMA BOARDING-HOUSE, TANCRED STREET (Lately occupied by Mr Lucas). 8°537 TOWLE’S PENNY ROY 'L AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes la and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations Field Peas. FOB SALE—Prussian Blue, Partridge, and other varieties. . GEO. JAMESON, 10886 Ashburton. CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. MoRAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. Woolpacks. Woolsacks. WOOLPACKS JUST LANDING, 100 BALES. To Farmers, who will place their Clips in our hands for sale, Woolpacks will be charged at cost price. Wool. Wool, Wool. We intend hoiding sales at Ashburton, date of which will appear in a future advertisement. No charge will be made if wool not sold. Comsacks. Comacks. CORNSACKS. To arrive ex Triumph. 1000 BALES, full sized and full weights. if Farmers will give us their orders at once, so that we can deliver to them ex ship, they will save at least 3d per doz. FRIEDLANDER BROS., WOOL AND GRAIN MERCHANTS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY The new goods for the WINTER SEASON NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds, Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and in great variety Hats, compris’ng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Jegatta and White Shirts 1 Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments, N.Z CLO r RING FACTORY, East Street MAOPHEBSON, SAMPSON, * CO , STOCK AND LAND SALESMEN, GRAIN MERCHANTS AND GENERAL, COMMISSION AGENTS, WILL hold their regular WEEKLY SALE of a'l kinds of Stock, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp. Special or Clearing Sales conducted when required. Properties let or sold, rents col'ected, hooks and accounts audited, transfers, mortgages, and leases prepared. Loans negotiated on very easy terms. To let for a term of about 14 years, at a remarkably low rental, a splendid Cattle or Sheep Run of 42,000 acres, with plenty of water and good timber cn the property, FOR SALF— Blacksmith’s Portable Forge 1 superior second band Dogcart, almost new Quantity of well made Hurdles Several Properties and Houses on hand tp let or for tale, 9593



Victoria House. DIMANT & COE A RE still offering every inducement to purchasers willing to continue thei favors. ______ Our SPRING CONSIGNMENTS of Dress Stuffs, Fancy and Manchester Goods Ha's, Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing, are now to hand, and of remarkable value and variety. DIMANT AND COE, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c., Corner East and Tancred streets, Ashburton,



Special advertisements. - m - IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BANKRUPTCY THIS DAY G. li. Beath & Co. yyiLL offer the STOCK-IN-TRADE Of THOMAS JACOBS, DRAPER AND CLOTjHIJER Late of High street, Christchurch, and Akaroa. AT A DISCOUNT 1(J8 . IHJTHE £ Also, the STOCK in the BANKRUPT ESTATE of SIMPSON AND HARPER, WUOLLENDRAPERS, AT A DISCOUNT car 08 gD. IN THE TOTAL VALUE £23IO 0 s 0 D Unprecedented Bargains. Stock Sheets in course of publication. The above are two of the Cleanest Stocks ever offered in Christchurch, Simpson and Harper having been in busi ness only four months, whilst the largest portion of Thomas Jacob s Stock was purchased by him this winter. AND FARM AND STATION REQUISITES ORR & ALCORN IMPORTERS. 3^3 REMOVAL OF THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF H. J. WOOD AND CO. (Late T. F. Farley) to FRIEDLANDER’S BUILDINGS. WE beg to advise our valued cus tomers, the commercial and general public of Ashburton and sur rounding districts, that, having taken the lease of the large and commodious pre mises, formerly the drapery establishment of Messrs Friedlander Bros., next the corner, we have opened there with a large and well-assorted stock of BOOKS, COMMERCIAL & GENERAL STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, &c„ To which is being added on the arrival of every direct steamer the very latest NEW B>)OKS and NEW MUSIC out. Subscribers supplied with English, American, and Continental Newspapers and Magazines immediately on arrival of Mail. Special attention is given t 6 all orders for Bookbinding, Printing, Engraving, and Lithography. Specimens on view. Special Discounts allowed to Library and School Committees Catalogues and Lists on application. WRITING, PRINTING. * WRAPPING PAPERS IN ANY QUANTITY. Any Book wanted which may he tem porarily out of stock will be immediately procured from our Christchurch Establish ment, the stock of which is one of the largest and best assorted in the colonies ; or from our London Agency by direct mail stenuer. H. J. WOOD & CO. Booksellers, Stationers, Printers, and Bookbinders, STATIONERS’ HALL, ASHBURTON. Messrs SPENSLEY & CO. having ap pointed us their Agents for Ashburton and District, we have pleasure in calling atten tion to our large and well assorted stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Dances, and Piano forte Solos. Teachers and others will find a useful assortment of the most approved Methods and Studies for Pianoforte Prac tice and S nging Pianos by celebrated makers, which may bo either purchased on the deferred payment system or hired for any length of time. Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Accordions, Corcertinas, Har moniums, Organs, and Brass Instruments, i H. J. WOOD AND 00.



BAZAAR. BAZAAR. THE BAZAAR IS NOW OPEN IN THE TOWN HALL.] Come and See THE MARIONETTES THE ART GALLERY THE WRITING MACHINE SHOOTING GALLERY. GREAT BARGAINS. All to bk Sold by Saturday Night. Luncheon and Tea, One Shilling. 10887 COAL. COAL. COAL. WE are Now Landing SPLENDID NEWCASTLE COAL, second only to Westport Coal for heating pro f perties, but far more economical. Will bo Sold at Lowest Rates. MoCALLUM & CO., TIMBER MERCHANTS * IMPORTERS, East street. 10841