The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1887. SWIMMING.

It seems strange that m a maritine country like Great Britain the art of swimming as a branch of physical education should have remained neg lected, ignored m fact, until within the last quarter of a century. About 1870 appalling casualties at sea, and on inland rivers, directed public attention to the great mistake the nation was making m neglecting the teaching of the art. The sense of the need for the cultivation of such a useful art was awakened with such good results, that, m most of the large cities swimming baths have been established where the art may be practised and professional instruction obtained, if desired. We regret to say that the utility of the art is not so fully appreciated as it ought to be m the colony. The numerous victims to our apathy, which year after year swell the lists of accidental deaths, speak eloquently to us of the unwisdom of longer neglecting this useful branch of physical education. How many homes are. saddened every year by accidental drowning, removing one or more members of the family. In a country like this with so many rivers, either altogether unbridged or insuffi ciently bridged, it is, we think, the neigb_t of folly to allow our children to grow up m ignorance of the art. We are glad to learn that a move ment is on foot m Ashburton for the establishment of a swimming bath. A petition to the Borough Council is, we understand, being very numerously and influentially signed, asking the Council to take steps to establish an institution of the kind. We trust that our " City Fathers " may be able to see their way to granting the prayer of the petition. If they do not, we can only trust that the evening of their days may not be shawowed over by the bitter reflection that by their refusal they may have contributed to the loss of one or more valuable lives, and thereby blighted the happiness of their surviving relatives and friends.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

«. The Primitivo Mothodists held their usual gathering on Show Day, and provided tea, etc, ,very successfully to a large number of visitors, from 8 p.m . to 7.30, when they began the after meeting m the Churoh, wbioh was crowded. Addresses were given by Revds MoNicoll and Jones, of Timaru, the latter being very amusing and original m his remarks. Messrs Sawle and Field also gave addresses, and tho choir discoursed some enjoyable music. The proceedings passed off very agreeably, the large attendance no being, doubt, due to the grand weather bringing m a great many country visitors. The following entries olose at the O.J.C. rooms, ©bristchurob, at 9 p.m. to-night:— Nominations: Criterion Stakes, 1 boy; Selling Plate Handicap, 1 soy ; Eiooarfcon Welter Handicap, 1 soy; Hurdle Baoe Handioap, 1 soy ; Selling Race, 1 soy ; Epsom High Weight Handioap, 1 soy; Juvenile Plate, 2 soys ; Ladies' Pursa Handioap, 1 soy; Spring Nursery Handicap, 2 soya ; Metropolis tan Handioap, 2 soys ; The Flying Handioap, 1 soy. Further payments; New Zealand Cup, 7 soys ; Welcome Stakes, 8 soys ; The Derby Stakes, 10 soys; The Oaks Stakes, 3 soy« ; Canterbury Cup, 7 soys. It iB impossible to remain long Biok or out of health where American Co.'s Hop Bitters are used* Sco another* Keating's Powder destroys bothmoths, fleas beetles, and all othor insect., while .quite harmless to domestic animals. In extermi nating beetl the success of this "powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly olean m appli oation. See the article you purohase is i Keating's, as imitations are noxious and i ineffectual. Sold m tfuß, Gd, Is, and 28 6d ] fioq by all obeawtH I

Only m Amerca could such a scene ooour aa is recorded m the following telegram from Kansas City, September 17th, which appears m tho " San Franoisco Bulletin " :— A dm matio scene was enaoted m Judge White's Court yesterdny morning, when the jury brought m a verdict of guilty, and a penalty of six months m the County Gaol against John Smith for attempting to assault little Ruth Nallard. The jury was out only two or three minutes. While the olerk was reading tha verdiot, indignation gathered on Judge White's faoe, and the olerk had scarcely" finished when ho said :— " Gentlemen, I shall take the liberty to set aside your verdiot. If you had found the defendant not guilty I Bhould' have nothing to say, but when you find this defendant guilty and assess his punishment at six months you perpetrate an outrage. If you think that men may perpe trate such brutal crimes, and then escape with an imprisonment of bix months you are a dißgraco to the civilisation of tho day; You will now be discharged from attendance, and for ever disqualified 'as jurors m this Court." Our auctioneers and buyers Very frequent complaint of the slovenly way m which hides are prepared for market. To those interested Wo recommend the following extraot from the. «• Sydney Mail " :— " Lay them flat, flesh side np, and form a nearly square bed, say 12 feet by 15 feet, Bprinkle the hides with two or three shovelfuls of coarse Bait, as the size may require. A 601 b hide will need 101 b of. salt— at all events cover the hides well, as it need not be wasted. Let the hides lie m this form from 12 to 20 days, after which tak« them up, shake the salt out and ' bible ' them. ' Many butchers loose a good profit by neglect ing their hides and not knowing how to pre pare them." • s . .. SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EX TRACT. — Curo of Skin Diseases. Invercar gill, N.Z„ 3rd of July, "1880. Messrs Sander and Sons, Sandhurst ;— Gentlemen', — Having' suffered faom esssema (a skin disease which ia very prevalent m this colony) for about nine years, I had consulted numerous medical men here and m Australia, and .had taken arsenic, slryohn ne, iodide of potaegium, eto., internally, and had ÜBed preparations of zinc and lead eternally. In faot, 1 had tried all the remedies known to the faculty, l j ( what had been travelling, doctors' and druggists' bills, had spent a small fortune, almost, if not wholly, without results, except to injure my constitution. During a recent visit to Hokitika was recommended to try your Extraot Eucalyptus Globulus by a brother who had experienced great benefit from it m alleviating a very severe gold, and no less to my surprise than satisfaction, I found the disease which troubled me so long waa oonquered, and the Bkin resumed its normal condition. This was affected by the . external use of less than two two-ounce bottles. You oan make any übo you pleaae of his letter, and I eubsoribe myself, — Yours, eto. Signed John H. Kerr, Manager Union Bank of Australia, Limited.— (Advt,

FIGHTING AT WADY HALFA

| RED TER S TELEGRAMS J Suakim, October 27. Sharp skirmishes have taken place m the neighborhood of Wady Haifa. It has been found necessary owing to the appearance of large bodies of dei vishes m tbe surrounding district, to reinforce the garrison at Wady Haifa to a considerable extent. London, October 27. Nine hundred dervishes attacked Wady Haifa, but were repulsed with great loss. ,ff.'" ' , ■ f .''IBS . .

CANTERBURY AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB

' m Ohristohuroh, Ootober2B The Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club held the firat of their two days sports this afternoon, the weather being most favorablofor such a gathering Tbe most notable performances during tho afternoon were those of Morrison, who won the open mile with great eafl9 . (q the splendid time of 4mln 30 2- sth seconds, whioh Is the best made by an Bmateur m New Zoalnd Thomas carried off the mile walk m 7min 2 2-5. h seconds, also a best on record. Barman won the long jump, an amateur championship event, with 20 feet. Thore were crowds- of ! competitors for the sprint races, final heats of which will bo run cff to-morrow. The first heats were run m wonderfully i quick time, more than one man getting over the 120 yards from scratch In 12 l-sth seconds There was not a large attend ance, but to-morrow, when the amateur ebamplon quarter mile, will be run, it is expected there will be a orowd.

CRICKET.

MR VERNON»3 TEAM V. ELEVEN OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA. [rBUTBR's TELEQRiMS— COFVBIOHT ] ij)RLAiDR, October 28. A team of English cricketers organised by Mr Yernon commenced a match to-day against an eleven representing South Australia. Tho weather was splendid. An excellent wicket was provided, but there was only a poor attendance of the public. The visitors went ia first and were all disposed of for 104, of whioh Stoddart contributed 26, Peel 28, Rawlln 33 The Home team then went to the wickets, and at the olose of the day two wickets wsre down for 64 runs. Lyonß 36 being the best score. Glffan'a bowling for South Australia was very eff ctlve, he having successfully performed the "bat trick." Messrs Shaw and Llllywiiite's team, whloh also arrived by the R.M.S. Iberia, has gone on to Sydney.

POLITICAL NEWS.

« . [FROM OUR OWN CORRKSPOKDBNX.J Welmnqton, Ootober 28. Mr Fish this evening gave notice of the following questions : — ''To ask. the Min ister for Public Works whether it is truo that instructions have been issued to the heads of the different railway departments m Dunedin, to retrench by dißobarging a number of men now receiving 5a and 6s per day ; whether instructions bave been issued that men receiving 7s aro to bo reduced to 6s 6d per day, and if so, how 1 many men are to be discharged, If the reduction is to be made, is it tbe intention of the Government to reduce the salaries of the heuds of departments m like pro portion." I am informed by a Canterbury member that 250 men are under notice on that section. Nothing definite has got out regarding retrenebment m tho Empire City, and the opinion is prevalent that the Government will not " dare" to touch the Civil Service there very severely. It is said that the ! Government proposals will inolude the abolition of the survey, deeds, and stamp offices m such towns as Invercargili, Wanganui, Nelson and Timaru, and some .who profefes to know, say that they will be closed iv all tho provincial capitals as well, and the whole business centralised m We'lington ; tho excuse being that the postal arrangements of tho colony are now so perfect and communication so rapid that but little ioconvonienco m those localities would eneuo.

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ASHBURTON A. AND P. SHOW

President— Mr Thoa. Bullock. Vice- Presidents — Mesera George J* meson, A. Harrison, D. Wdllamaon, J. Bonifant, 0. J. Harper, j C maiitfc"e — Measra E. S. Coster, 0. H, Do^dlnsj, R, Friedlander, Peter Wil'-irtma, 0 T. Dudley, T. E. Upton, , J»u. J kinieaon, Peter Walker, A. J. I Huatou, 0. Reid, J. Tucker, J- Gilmour, J. Small, J He3eltine, R, I Clark O. Digby D Cameron, J. C N. Grigs, Joaeph Hunt, W. Lyttle ton, G Murdoch, R. Miller, F. T. Mayo, W. J. Siloock, M.' Stitt, H. H. Seoretan, W. 0. Walker, D. Oliver, 0 G. Hawdon, Leonard White. Treasurer— Mr D. Thomas. Secretary— Mr John G. Reatell. The tenth annual exhibition of stock, produce, farm Implements and manu factures., under the aunpicoa of the Aah button Agricultural and Pistoral AobooU-; thn, was held at the. grouuda of the ABhburton County S.leyarda Oj?npany yesterday. The show wsb favored with lovely weather, and as a conatqienoe there waa a large attendance. The ABhburton Band was un the ground after midday, and discoursed music which Contributed greatly to enliven the pro ceedings. The publicans' , booth* were held by Mrs Butler and Mr Henry reepeO tively, and IVTr Divia presided at the oinfeotloner't. booth. The total number of entries was . , 495. The Bubjoined table gives a list of the number of exhibits m each class for several years past ; —

It will be seen from the forogoing table tbat the total number of entries this year ie an advance upon that for last There has been a substantial increase m the numbers of horses and cattle entered, more especially m the former. There has been a largo increase m dairy produce, the entries totalling 90, tbe largest number yet exhibited here.

SHEEP.

The number of exhibits In sheep fell far below those of last year, and not a single merino was entered. Tbe recent severe weather, to some extent, account for this, but we also understand that some of our former largest exhibitors are saving their animals for the. Metropolitan Show. The sheep that were en to red wort., however, of an excellent stamp, and the exhibition, as far as It went, was a very good ono. In English Lelreotera Mr Bonnlfant carried all before him, and In Hampshire Downs Mr Max Frledlander has oomo to the front. Both theßQ breeders wore represented by grand peDs, and It behoves other local broedors to look to their laurels or they will bo entirely dis tanced. In Lin coins, m the class, for the best ram above 18 months old,. Mr J. Lloyd was awarded a firßt for a large woll-framed animal, the judges deemmg it worthy of this honor, though none other was shown •against it In the class for rams under 18 months old, Mr M. Friedlander took first prize, Mr Jas. Stringfollow securing second and highly commended tickets, with pens of very nice animate. • The winner was very much admired, the regularity of locks being very noticeable. In ewes under 18 months old, Mr M. Friedlander took first with a model animal, Mr Joseph Lloyd being second, and Mr Stringfellow highly commended, each of these exhibits being very fine. Mr Stringfellow was awarded a first for a pen of three splendid owcb, with Inmbß as foot. MrM Friedlander gaiqed a similar honor for a pen of owes under 18 months old. In Leicester's Mr J. Bonifant had thingß all Ills own way, and oarried off all the honors with the exception of one olass, that for ram under 18 months old, where MrGrigg secured a second. The sheep exhibited by Mr Bonifant left but little to be desired, and they reflected the utmost credit on him as a breeder. Iv Southdowne Messrs Jeff wero the only exhibitors, and only three animals were Bhown, these being'good specimens of tho type. Mr M. Friedlander monopolised tho _ classes m Hampshire Downs, und carried off firßt honors m each case. For Shropshire Downs Mr Grigg secured two firsts for rams, and Messrs Upton and Riißsell for ewes. In crossbreds Mr M . Friedlander took a first for five grand hoggets by Down rams. Messrs Upton and Rußsoll were awarded a second for a nice equal pen. Mr Friedlandcr's exhibit of fat crossbred wethers was simply per ; fection, and the same owner took with a pen of grand animals, the npeoial prize offered for the best ten crossbred .sheep suitable for the frozen meat trade. Mr S, Burnard was awarded a first for a nice pen of fat lambs, and Mr Friedlander gained a similar prise for fat lambs by Down ramß.

CATTLE.

The number of cattle entered was a slight inorease on that of last year, and the animals generally were brought on to the ground m better show condition, In shorthorns Meesis Small and Williams were the only exhibitors. The former gained first aud seoond respectively m tbe clasß for bul.'s calved since July 1, 1886, first for cow of any age, and seoond and highly oommended m helfera. Mr Williams gained a first for a nice heifer and a seoond for a cow. Messrs Clarke Bros, the well-known breeders of Ayrshlres had things pretty much theis own way In that section of the show, they being tne solo exhibitors except ln one olass, that for bull of any age, In which Mr S. Donaldson showed an animal, " The Baron," whloh secured first prize. In all tbe other olbsbbb, as before stated, Messrs Clarke Bros, had no competitors, and carried off all the prizes. The cattle shown by them were a very fine lot, whioh would bave been very hard to boat. They have made the breeding of Ayrshlres a specialty, and do a large export trade. In any other breed only Mr A. Duncan's Polled Anguß boll was entered, but the same exhibitor showed three grand heifers bnt for exhibition only. For the Soolety's prize for the best cow of any age, m milk or m calf, Mr Small's two entries took fiißt and second His Dairymaid was also first as best milch of any age or breed, but Mr Tucker's Sarah gained Mr Orr's guinea In the iame cltir,

DRAUGHT HORSES.

The show of draught horaoa was a | premier feature, tha number of exhibits I being large and the qaalhy superb. For j the prizes offared for beat entire of any I age, there were three competitors, Mr WtathaH's Rant m Robin, Mr Gilmour's Kelvin (by Prinoe Royal,) and Mr A. Dawson's Major. All were m the pink of condition, but Kelvin's claim to precedence oould not he disputed, and he once more carried off first honors, Major taking second. The class for throe-year old entires brought into the ring ' a Bplendid entry of five, far and away the beat lot of thoir age over seen In ABhbur ton; and such aa it would be hard to be-t In Scotland Itself. Tneaa were, Mr Max F.iedlander'B Johnny's Fancy, by Lord Hallsbary dam Sally 2nd, bred b> Mr James Gow, of the Taieri ; Mr Thomus Langley's Conqueror, also by Lord Silts bury, ont of Hcotoh .Annie; Mr Johu Small's Vanquisher, by Young Vanquisher (imported), dam Tibbie by PrlDoo Koyal ; aud. Mr Donls Mcliendry'u Diplo macy, by Lord Bjaoonsfield, dam Pleasant, bred by Mr J. Grigg, The Judges took great pains with this class, and eventually awarded first honors to Diplomacy, a judgment m whioh ihe spectators seemed generally to concur, Conqueror being placed 06oond, Van quisher third, and Johnuy'B Fancy fourth. M>sars Frledlandet Bro»'. bpcotal priza of 3 guineas sor the beat 3 year old entire, the property of a resident m the county, followed the verdiot, being awarded to Diplomaoy. Of 2 year-old entires, there i was only one entry, bat what was laoking m number was fully made up m quality ; Messrs Clarke Bros' winning a well deserved .first priza for a very handsome and promising youngster, a rich bay (Hero), showing nearly all the good points of his aire Kelvin. His dam fa the well-known mare, Bloaaom, herself ''one of the aristocracy of her breed Hero took first pr.zi »s a yearling last year and bids fair to add many more to his laurels ln years to come. The show of brood mares m foal, or with foal at foot, we»B magnificent, Mr Small contributing two, Mesare Clarke Broß*. three, and Mesßra J. Grlgg and A. Friaby two eaoh, making altogether a ring of nine of superb quality. First honor b were awarded to a grand bay marc, Flower (m foal to Yonng Banker), tho property of Clarke Brothers ; second to Mr A. Frißby'a "Jewel," Mr J. Grieg's Fanny being highly commended. For best mare with two of her progeny, there weie three entries, two contributed by Mesats Clarke Bros., and the third by Mr John Small. The latter consisted of the well-known priza-wlnner Darnell, with three-year-old and yearling fillies, b th by Kelvin. Messrs Clarke Bros showed their mare Blossom with the pr'zi-wlnner Hero ' and a four-year-old Flower, by Crowa Prinoe, also .he mare Missy wlih Vi let and Duke, both by Lincolnshire Hero. Tho last named exhibitors were placed firat with Blossom, and obtained a highly commended for their other exhibit, second prize being awarded to Mr Small. Of dry mares, there was an exoellent show of five, Meears Clarke Bros, contributing three and Messrs Gilmour and Shearer one eooh. The red ribbon of precedence was adjudged to Clarke Bros. Marchio ness, seoond prize to the Bame owuers' Bess, and highly commended to Mr John Shearer's Jane, by Victor, Of three year-old fillies, a triplet waa led. into the ring, Mr Small exhibiting two daughters of Kelvin, Diamond and Polly, and MesBBS Clarke Bros Luoy, out of Blossom, by the same sire. They wero placed as entered, viz, Diamond first, Polly seoond, and Lucy third. Five two-year-olds faced the Judges, but do not oall for any special remark. First honors went to Mr John Shearer for a filly by Kelvin, and seoond to Mr Harland Grayburn for Uno, by So prise . The special prize offered by Mr John G'Sbea for beet tvro year-old by Royal Conqueror w*b awarded to a big upstanding colt shown by Mr Daniel McS weeny. Of yearling fillies, there were three shown, a very fair lot, first priza falling to Messrs Mawson Bros, Prido of the lalea, by Prinoe of the Isles (imported), second to Mr John Small, for Violet, by Kelvin, and third to Mr G. J. Bland, for Venus, by Kelvin, which laßt aloo took the speolal prize offered by Mr Gilmour for best filly by Kelvin, for which she was the only entry Of geldings of any age, there' was a magnificent Bhow, eight being brought into the ring whioh would have been aoredit to any ahow yard m the world. Of these Mr Gilmour contributed four, Messrs Clarke Bros threo, and Mr J. MoOafferty one. This olaes waa the theme of general admiration and gave the judges no little difficulty. The awards. • were : — First prize, Mr J. MoCafferty's Wallace ; secpu'd, Mr John Gilmour's Charlie by Glen Roy ; highly commended, Messrs Clarke ..Bros' Champ ; commended, s%me exhibitors' Duke.. There were no three year-old geldings shown and only one exhibit ln the class for two-year-olds, m which Messrs Clarke Bros were awarded a first for, their chestnut gelding Prinoe. Of yearling colts or geldings there were three exhibited. Honors were awarded as follows : 1 and 2J. Gilmour ; highly com mended, OJarke Bros. The last named exhibitors also Beoured (unopposed) Mr Gilmour's speolal prize for beat yearling by Kelvin. Of yearling colta or lillles, there were only two shown, Messrs Mawson Bros taking firßt with Pride of the laleß, and Mr Small seoond with a filly by Kelvin out of Darnell. For beat mare oi; gelding suitable for a oarrlet'a cart, the Associa tion's prize, and also the special prize offered by Mr Tait, was awarded to Mr Grlgg's Damsel the very beau ideal of this Btamp of horse, For best team of two horses, there were five entries, two owned by Mr Gilmour, two by Messrs",' Clarke Bros., and > one by Mr John Shearer. Altogether this was a very fine class. First prize, also Messrs Steeland Son's speolal prize, waa awarded to Meßarß Clarke Bros. (Champion and Duke) the same exhibitors also receiving second honors for a pair of mares, Bess and Marchioness. Of teams of three, thore wore four grand exhibits, honors being awarded bb follows : — Firat, Clarke Bros., Champ, Duko and Bob ; second, Clarke Bros. Bees, Marchioness and Prinoe ; Mr Heseltine's speolal prlza for best shaft and lead harness was awarded to Mr John Gilmour,

BLOOD HORSES AND HACKS.

Three of the thoroughbreds located m the district competed m the class for entires of any age. Wiz-rd and Dlgby Grand are too well-known to need de scription, and It must be Bald tbat the decision of the judges, plaolng Wizard at the head of the class, caused great sur- j prise. Dlgby Grand waß In oupiial form, and has the qualities specified Id the con ditions m a marked degroe, as is proved by the excellence of his young stock ; while Wizard looked light, overed^ no ground, and was altogether more like a progenitor of racing fliers than of service able haoks and hunters. The grandly brod Liverpool, who has recently come into the district, waa very muoh ad mired, though he has not yet been got j Into show condition. He bids fair to make a valuable addition to the high strains of blood already here, and as he has great substance and no hereditary 1 defect, it is difficult to undentand why he was not noticed by the judges, Another horse that was badly ÜBed was Mi. Grlgg's ohestnut colt by Apremoot — Fleurange, a fine upstanding colt with great Bubatanoo, showing all tho qualities deairable In a hunter. He was treated the previous night to the un .accustomed luxury of a box, and showed his dislike to civilisation by knocking himself about very badly, which was probably tho reason he failed to sucure a ftrtt prlae, Of the two brood mares

S- ill"" IUW shown, Me Tasker'a Minnie was muoh the superior, Tbe one two-year-old was a grand filly by Dlgby Grand from Hypatia. Blackwood Abdallah was the only oarrlage entire, and was awarded a. 'first prlza. Bis stoutness, fine action, and SDoed stamp him as a very useful mate for good, light harness mares. Mr GriggV three-year-old, by the other American trotter Berlin, showed more quality, and should get good buggy horses. One two year-oid entire came forward, namely. Prince Herbert, a splendid colt by Dieby Grand from ,a Bluelight mare. Beside* being himself the making of a grand hunter, he should grow into the stamp of omntry sire that is most wanted at present. A good brood mare was ahown by Mr John Grigg, but the yonnger classes m this section, though generally good, wore not of Bpeofal excellence. Two good buggy pairs were present. The priz ) went to Mr James Qalgley's greya, very evenly matohed, and very fast, Mr Seoretan'a more showy black and brown pair being a.warded Seooud prize, and, as ia well known, their travelling abilities are of a very high order. Th© only single baggy horse, Dr Tweed's Traitor gelding, Barney, who was first last year, again gained the award whioh bo thoroughly good a horse merited. Three dog-cart horses were Bhown, none of tfaem i much to look at. Mr D Thomas' roan j msfco Sally, a capital mover and very fast, was deservedly first ; 'Mr; Templo'B Baron, by bhot, a coareish sort, with cart hotse action, second ; and Mr Gh Jameson's Waihora, a big chestnut, that looked a great deal more like a farmer's hunter horso than a dog cart horee, was highly commended Mr Croy'a Quamby'was one to which tbe same description might be applied, though he has far more quality. There were Beveral good horses among the hacks, both heavy and light classes, but j some were quite out of place on a show ground. Mr Shearer's Mignonette is an exceptionally good one, and Mr Anstey's a first rater ; and Mr Cunningham's Matuura, a nice horse for a light weight. Mataura was adjudged the best of tiie open class for hacks (Mr John Qrigg's special prize,) ; but several of the best ot the hack*, did not encer for this prize. Messrs Mawson Bros' Kingfisher yearling was selected as most likely to make a waight-carrier, and the three which com peted were very nice yougsters. Four ladios and a boy, with hia legs m a bag, brought m the five competitors for | Ldies hacks. Mies M 'ln tyre's bay geld ing Shedwick wa_ by far the best of them, being a really nice hack, and a beautiful mover. Mrs Reid's OJrig, .who is more of tho hunter type, Beemed to find the ring too smal for hie free action Mrs Wilkie waß on a nearly white mare, which wa3 not altogether a beauty, but her finibhed equestrianism gained her Mr Anderson's whip for that aepurtment. Mr Dawson's Prinoe Herbart and W. Siandlsh's fi ly were selected m the order named as being likely to grow Into the best weight- carrying huuters, A large number of good ponies were paraded, most of them pure -bred. They and their riders were a very Interesting adjunct of the Bhow, and the judges ex pressed themselves very favorably regard lug them. There were four competitors for the prizes for horae shoeing all the animals | beiog very well shod. The brothers' Kingßton took- firat and seoond priz.s.

LEAPING MATCH.

In the trials of hunters up to list, Oiarley atuok after getting over the first fence, and so was out of It. Ruby, well ridden by Mr E. Saunders, took all the fenoes m grand style, and carried ofi tho first prize deservedly. Grey Boy who got over his fenoes rather clumsily, took Becond honors, and 01 j tie, who did a fair performance, was highly oommended A.II foor thoroughly answered — to- tbe description of weight-carrying hunters. The list hunters were also a clever lot, Willowby (ridden by Price) and Ruby (with Mr E. Saunders u{) had a long contest m the leaping match, the latter ultimately winning with a jump of 4ft llln.

PIGS.

With three exceptions-— Messrs Clarke Bros', prize Berkshire boar ; Mr Restell'a fine sow and litter, and hia young bow Penelope— all the pigß came from Christ church. Mr T. Olarkson confined himself to the Berkshire classes, and Mr Jameß Rowe to thaßO for Yorkshires of the large and small varieties, bo that there was praotioally no competition, and eaoh m their respective classes were awarded first prizes. It must be eald that the pigs were remarkably good m every olass.

DOGS.

Mr Cnrrlgan's Fairy secured the first prize m the class for smooth coated collies, Mr James Maben's Soot being second, and Mr Joyiit's Scot third. In rough coaled dogs, Mr B'Uty'e Charlie took the winning ticket, Mr D Broom's dog being second, and Mr Kelly's Roy third. In cattle dogs, Mr J. 0. N. Grigg'a Laddie was the only entry, and was awarded a first prize. Ab at previous shows, many persona complained of the present system of judging the dogs, maintaining that their capabilities m the way of working sheep should be tried. The special prize offered for fox terriers brought out three entries, the palm being awarded to Mr R. McOwen 'a Simla Jock, Mr Seoretan'a Bel voir Tory being seoond, Mr Matson'a Liz waa a nice bitch, but was Bbown under a disadvantage and accordingly had no chance of winning.

DAIRY PRODUCE.

Taken all ronnd the show of dairy produce was an exoellent one, It was laid out m a pavilion whioh was tastefully decorated with pot plants, flowers, flags, eto. There was a large entry of butter, and on the whole the quality was all that could be desired, some of the samples being really splendid. In the class for the best three pounds of freah butter, without prints, Mrs McGalnness carried off firat honors, Mrs Ashton, second, Mrs Weston's exhibit being highly com mended, and Miss Dawsou's commended Mrs McGuinnesa carried off Mr D. Williamaou's special prlzs for the best three ponuds of fresh butter, and Miss Dawson waa successful m gaining Mr Baylis' pr.za for the best four pounds of butter. Mrs Batr secured first honors for the boat three, pounds of powdered butter,: Mrs Weston being second and Miss Dawßon highly o. mmendod. Mrs Barr also took firat prize for the beat display of fancy butter, with Miaa Dawson second, and Mrs Small was highly com mended. In the class for tbe best keg of salted butter Mrs Prebble was successful ; Mrs Weston gaining seoond honors. Mrs Small's exhibit was disqualified on ac- j count of being put up m a jar, though it ' waß evident the quality waa excellent, Id the competition for Mr R. Aloorn'a special pnza for tho best keg of salted butter Mrs Small's exhibit was disquali fied for the same reason, Mrs Weston seeming the prize. Mrs Sm_.ll carried off all the honora for cheese, oa also for the best side of bacon (smoked). This lady was again first m the class for un smoked bacon ; Mrs Oroy being second, la the oUbs for the best two hams smoked and unemoked, with speoial prize m eaoh case, Mrs Small carried off the ohlef prize. J. Olson being second m smoked hams and Mrs Oroy m ansmoked. Mrs Groenslado had the best exhibit of heu's eggs, and gained the Judges' verdict ; while Mr Res-ell was awarded a first for his collection of ducks' eggs. Thbre was a largo display t f homo-mado bread. Mrs W. Brebblo aooiued chief houors, Aire Olsen being second, and Mrs Small highly commended. Mrs J. Olsen carried off Mr Jamaica's prige fop home-mad- bread,

and also Mr E. Thomas's prlza for beat bread made from Wakanui Mill flmr, . 'Mrs Small waß awarded the prlz. for the beat collection of dairy produoe, and Mr _sahder'<. special prize. Mrs Weston took the "Press" Company's prlza for the t largest prize taker m butter.

IMPLEMENTS.

I The show of implements this year was an exceptionally good one, and not the ; least pleasing feature was the number of j Improvements whloh have been mad» by farmers themselves. Meisra P, and D. i Duncan had about sixteen exhibit*, some of whloh bad been exhibited before, And -. some having had- improvements made j whioh experience suggested aa necessary. I The disc harrows manufactured by this firm have been altered slightly with a view to increased efficiency. This firm also exhibited a wool press whioh haa had several improvements made to it. They showed, also, a broadcast seed sower on the English principle of spoon feed, the advantage of which .is that by adjusting the spoons -anything miy, be sown from turnips to beans without any thing like thelnoldent trouble on changing the feed of other machines. A hajndy little machine is also shown, the Invention we understand of Mr Leadley, which- la in* tended to remove the straw of old ataoks and soatter it over a paddook, to aot aa manure, Instead of the straw being burnt, as is at present a prevailing practice, tiesars Booth and McDonald had ft number of exhibits on tbe ground Their model wind-mill has been muoh improved and Is now a handy and light contrivance. They showed also a new Invention, a machine to remove hair-grass and other seeds from grass seed. Among other novel ties they showed a stripper with enlarged drum, Lay h'e patent wool press with several improvements made since last year, a new hay rake, and a twln^barrel tttfnlp cutter, with sin elevator to raise the turnips into a dray or other vehicle aa may be required, Meisra Reid and Gray had hardly such a large number of exhibits on the ground as they had last year, but they made a very good display. Among n ew exhibits were two wire strainers, the patents of Messrs Maofarlane and .Hamilton. These will catoh up . broken wires and . strain them and . they have the reputation of being im effijaoioua aa they are simple.. A garden chair with bronzed ends was also shown and also some of Donahue's, binding twine, ft Dunedin manufaoture. This twine: ia rapidly making Its way into favor and- we understand that a great deal was sold m this district last year. . Messrs B eld and Gray, also showed two threshing mills with traction engines. The former, whioh have been procured to- the order oC Mr Meaolam, have been improved m several particulars. The shakers have been extended and a third blast added ia order that the grain may be thoroughly o'eaned of all dust or Impurities before it goes on to the screen. , The top dressing riddles . have been made much wider and larger and the shakera considerably extended. These improve ments have all been suggested by ex perience, and Mr Walker and- Mr Meaolam are confident that they will work most satisfactorily. Messrs Reid and Gray showed a reaper and binder of their own make whioh has been improved by all the shafting being made of a'com bination of iron and steel, which has the effect of making the machine both lighter • and stronger than would be the ease were only one of the meta's adhered to, Meßars Andrews and Boaven Showed a ohaffoutter of whioh the specialty Is tha low price chain driving gear, whloh ia reoommended as being preferable to the leather belting. 1 hey also show&dja grass cleaner with an arrangement for getting rid of hair-grass, a nuisance that is becoming so plentiful that steps have to be taken to deal with it effectually. Mr Ferriman ~exiiibltßa^nß-orms^autneTn.iiffpa-»peßay working maohioe, specially naeful for separating cookie from wheat and for dressing rye grass. Mr Ferriman also showed an Anglo-American drill, which has been In use for seven years and waa exhibited m preference to a new machine, In order that the staunoh qualities of the make might be recognised. He also exhibited Ford's Soonr and Lung Worm Mixture, a farmer's Invention, said to be highly efficacious, m proof of Which Mr Ford oan show a number of flattering testimonials. Three reapers : — The Wood, MoOormick and Deerlng were, shown by Messrs Ferriman,; Morrow Bassett, and Mason Struthers respectively. Several Improvements have been made' ; to eaoh, and they retain their old adn&er«. Messrs J. R, Steel and Baker and Brown had each a collection of looaily made vehicles, the palm being awarded to Mr Steel, who exhibited five nice vehicles, together with wheels for carta and drays and speoimens of wood used m carriage making. Messrs Baker and Brown, exhibited fonr vehicles very nicely made and finished, Mr Campbell, of Ashburton Forks, showed a horse-hoe and drill plough combined, a cleverly devised implement whioh we purpose to notice at greater length m next issue. Mr W. H. Collins exhibits the Triplex and Titan Wire Strainers, for either straining from posts or tielng and straining broken wires.

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES.

Mr A. Maxwell of Timaru and Mc J. Heseliine of AshbusSon had eaoh nice oolleotiona of saddlery. Mr Andrew Orr showed a selection of Ashburton Woollen ManufaoiuringOompaDy'stweedß,blanketo, yarns, eto ,a moat creditable display, while Mr John Orr had a similar oolleotion of tha Kaiapoi Factory's goods. The first named exhibitor waa successful ln obtain ing the Association's prfza fos . best exhibit of New. Zealand manufactured goods, which it is especially pleaslng^to see awarded to the local production of tbe diatrlot. The tweeds and coatings shown a* the produce of the looms of the Ashburton Factory exhibited great variety of design and pattern, giving . a wide range ot selection suitable for all classes of wearers. Indeed, In point of variety as well as quality, these goods oan success fully oompete with anything whioh oan be imported, while as regards wear they will prove superior to any foreign artlole of a similar class. The beneficial results of Mr Atkinson's management are very apparent, and the Factory Company are to be congratulated on having secured his servioes, while the whole dis trict is greatly, advantaged by the success of its woollen manufactures, whloh already adds to our labor fund over £6000 a year, Mr George Jameson exhibited draia pipes manufac tured by Messrs Ford, and Messrs Fried lander BroB 1 . had a quantity of tilei and biioks displayed.

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

Among the extra exhibits whloh have not been noticed elsewhere were the De Laval cream separators shown by Messrs Maaon Struthern and Co. Ono of these, the hand-power, was worked during the day and attracted muoh attention and interest. Mr George Jameson showed a garden ooltivator and samples of manure. Messss Frledlander B-cb\ showed samples of manure, Mc E F. Wright, of Mount Somers coal, Mr Davis herbal beer, and Mr White, patent filters. Messrs John Orr and Co, had a grand collection of ironmongery, etc, whloh attraoted muoh - attention.

MILCH COW COMPETITION.

xnree prices were offered for the best dairy cow aod brought out six competi tors. Tne conditions were that the oows eh mid be milked on the ground on the previous evening aud then a^fln on the morniug of the show, the milk given on the latter occasion to be tested by the 0$ Laval oreaw separator Jept far tbt Cgg

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, SAT UB DAY, OCTOBER 29, 1887.



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Wanted "TITANTED Known.— That a Sermon 'VV on Gambling will be preaohf d m tho Wesieyan Church To-morrow evening. 3.0 172 BOY your Piano or Organ from the " Canterbury Music Depot," where you can get the largest selection ond best possible value for money. — H. M. Jones. VXTANTED— A strong girl as house "» and parlor maid, and to help m laundry. State ago, qualifications, and wages required. — Mrs Edward Pkacue, Mount Somers Station. 10J163 PRINTS, Prints. — Just opened a splen- did assortment.of Prints, Ginghams, Zephjrs, &c. Great variety to choose from. — H. C Segebb, Melford Houso. r|7 ANTED known that HAVES & CO. ** have Large Stocks on hand. Fo' further particulars see new advertieemen m this issue. FOR SALE— A lot of Empty Cases, cheap. — H. O. Seders, Melford House. ANTED Known.— Melford House ia the Cheapest m town to buy firßt-olaBS Drapery and Millinery. — H. C. Skqeks. WANTED CASH — MoiY-Toatmeal, 251 be, 2s 9d ; Ling Fish, 5d ; Dried Apples 4d ; 21b Tins Best Honey, lOd ; Vestas, 6d per doz.; Sperm Candles, 6d ; Tin Fruits, Is ; Cutting do. Is 6d. — Jambs McGkbgob, Tancred Street,, opposite Arcade. WANTED KNOWN — Oleegraphs Sconery, and Catholic Subjects Catholio Cards, good variety m Bcrapß Noveltieß m Penwipers, Crewel Woolb and Silks, Knitting Cotton, Colored Crotchet Cotton, Transfers, Tinsel Balls, &c, &c., at MRS Manbibe's Fancy Repository, Saunders' Buildings. DIARY I Moon's Sun Sun Moon Moon age at Rises. Bota. Unci. Sets, noonday p.m. a.m. ~— — 28 Friday..  4.49 0.37 2.55 3.33 11 39 Saturday ... 4.48 6.38 3.64 3.50 12 30 Sunday .. 4.47 6.40 4.52 4.24 13 31 Monday .. 4.48 8.41 5.50 450 14 1 rueaday .. 4.45 6.42 6.48 6.16 15 5 Wednesday.. 4.44 8.44 7.48 5.44 16 3 Thursday .. 4.43 6.45 8.46 8.15 17 Moonlight Evenings. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o'olock. Tbe Moon at G days old shines till about half-past 10 o'clock. Tbe Moon at 8 days old shine, till nearly 1 o'clock m the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sundown till about 4 m the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. Tbe Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and Bhines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines til morning. Tbe Moon at 27 dnve old riseß about 4 a.m, and shines till aum'lfe.



Public Notices CHAw X l N s While thanking his Customers for the success already obtained m bis new enter- prise, haa jost received a fre 8 h supply and is prepared to Bell as Cheap as any Honse m Ashburton. J Also,— • A new line of Men's, Ladies' aDd Chil- dren a Boots and Hhoes, jast m from the Manufacturer. C H, earnestly solicits a call. Motto ; Small profits and quick returns X: McCallum (LATE CF ORR AND ALCORN) BEGS moat respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and Sur- \ rounding Districts, that he will open on BATDRDAY, 15th INST, Those premises In Tanored Street, known , as Fowler'e Buildings, with a larce and , well Assorted St^ck of GROCERIES of , the best ascriptions, at Lowest Prioea > Not* Addbess,-- J*. McCALLUM, FAMILY GROCER, Next MITCHELL AND TDRNKR. 10 78 FISHING SEASON. W. ZANDER HAS just received and opened up bis New Stock of ANGLERS' GOODS, comprising Split Cane and other Rods, various prices, with Minnow and Fly Tops, Flies, Minnows, Lines, Hooks, Beels, Gut and Gut Lines, W.P. Btockings, Fishing Bags, and every requisite for the Fishing Season. Fishing Licenses for the Ash- burton County oan idso be obtained from him. Also m larger suppIy— CRICKET and LAWN TENNIS materials, Just opened up several cases of New TOBACCONIST WARES and FANCY GOODS,' which will be sold at very low prices. Note tbb Address :— : W. ZANDER, Hairdrossing and Shaving Saloon. Billiard Room with 2 first-dasß Tables upstairs EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. 9*70 ashburton WOOLLES FACTORY CO. ANDREW ORR T>ECEIVED First Prize for the Ash AX burton Woollen Factory Go's Uoods at the Annuel Show for Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, Fingerings, Bug*, &o. Why send for Goods Manufactured elsewhere, when we have Firtt-class Goods made >p in the place, and about 3 £6000 Spent annually on wages, benefiting hundreds of people directly and indirectly. ' Support Local Industry, fAND PURCHASE YOUB GOODS i'ROM ANDREW ORR.



jfc ifc T Public Notices. •' %* A» Byron says— - n'-"' " $ I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'S PILLS, Christchurch, Maroh 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of yonr Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. G. Gabfortm. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS. NEaT.., Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 LOW VITALITY. v: . % DB. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Eypophosphite of Lime, ia prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building np the Buman Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above compleints, ■"'■'- vlB., Photphoruß and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. o_mrc_L_ll'B Compound Bymp of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m eases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each > bottle bears Dr, Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, 12, Rub OisTiauoNE, Pabis. ■^■i S CO *^ •_: f ■^^ C s »* K_> L 403 _•«._- .0 >_; p ga s si g 2 3 gg| 3 ?_, | S s_-i 'go? EMS amt\ g S§: OB p - ' - TRY J-IRKPATRICI'S : NEW SEASON'S JAM. Caution. : T^fONE is genuine unless our namejlis JS stamped on each tin, and has our Registered TradeSMa. -, '^Lora Nelson,,| on the.label. TRY KIEKPATBICK'Sj TOMATO SAUCE. fc THEfmosi delicious flavoring for Cold Meats, Chopß Bteass, goup3, Gravies, 1



ini--iT-_rT--t* " ' • -■ ■■■■' ----- -r !,-• .. _. ■ i. ■ ■ —. MITCHELL & TURNER, THE old established Drapers, Clothiers, and Outfitters, of Fowler's Buildings, Tanoted street, have now on view and for Bale at Marvellously Low Prices, j THEIR NEW STOCK OF Spring and Summer Drapery: For Style, Quality, and Value cannot be beaten im Ashburtqn. *■-■••<■■_-■» CLOTHING CLOTHING. COME AND t£P. OUR . ; .w-. .-*->. Kaiapoi and Ashburton Suits, from 47s 6d ; 100 pairs Kaiapoi Troußers fityn 10s 6d ; 1 case Colored Moles at 6s lid. Boots all sorts and sizes. Hats, . immense stock, Tweed 8, Fe t and Straw. Shirts, Underclothing, Ac, &o. m y :_,. -.-;■ ::•/.•...-- Every Variety aud all prices. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilc'oths, and Furnish - iocs. HOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE, BEFORE SHOW DAY. Mitchell and Turner, 10 152 TANCRED STREET' ~ - THE IPAEGH OF THE HARVEST FIELD. V THE HORNSBT LIGHT-DB AUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTER! THE SIMPLEST, THE STRONGEST, THE MOST RELIABLE, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, md THE LIGHTEST IN DRAUGHT of any BINDER IN THE MARKET 1 ] THB HORNS BY «<>«>* The Three Largest Prizes ever offered m the World 1 And an unequalled record of Colonial Honors. JR. HOBNSBY & SONS, LIMITED, eonatruoted their first Bheaf Binder m 1875 • and hare gone on steadily improving them, profitiog by every year's experience, and by the failure of other Machines, until they have now no hesitation m recommending their Binder as the most practical and perfect Machine m the market. _ $ GEORGE JAMESON, -{•" AGENT, ASHBUBTON. *f: __ -i' IIW ?fJF_!Wners are invited to inspect carefully the Machine for the Coming Season at the Show Orounds, Chnstehnrch. 10*159