caslon and worked by Messrs Mason j ' Struthers and Co. of Christchurch. lb* eompetitioo was by points, ono point being given for every" ten days since calving, one point for eveiy pound • of milk and two points for every ounce of separated cream. The compe tition was won by a cow the property ef Mr Randell, Mr Tasker's exhibit gaining second prfze, and Mr Ward's third. Tbe subjoined table will enable the result o( the competition to be seen at a glance :— ''If 3sU£ £t? . aa "3 <0 Cfl •*__•© £» »g os its -ri eft co co —— ■ - ; - SBi 5 s a 5 a a . *, « ' mmaaaata^mmmmmmmmm ■ » 9 to oo t> o> © •"$* 0 .-. 01 <N « ri <N Jjtf Pi Om M © OO ri OJ ■* <0 ■ oSf g § s s § s I ."-.-. M - w IJS 3 w (-4 111 88 I § § -8 j 3 1 ' -a 1 s . I 1 _ . .__ "« *» *i . In the foregoing some of the fraotlons are omitted, but the figures, are Bear enough for praetloal purposes.

PRIZE LIST.

• SHEEP. LINCOLN. Jndgea— Messrs D. McLaren and H. J. Hall. Marshals— Messrs S. Mullinß and D. Oliver. Class 7— For tbe best ram above 18 months old— Joseph Lloyd, 1 Class B— For the best ram under 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 ; Jas. Stringfellow, 2; and highly commended Class 10— For the best ewe nnder 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 ; Joseph Lloyd, 2 ; Jas. Stringfel'ow, highly commended Class II — For the best three ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot— Jas. String fellow, 1 ' Olsßß 12— For the best three ewes under 18 onths old— Max Fried! andor, 1 I_SICEBTEB. Class 18— For the best ram above 18 months old — J. Bonifant, 1, 2, highly commended and commended Class 14— For tbe best ram nnder 18 months old— John Grigg, 1 ; J. Bonifant, 2 ; highly commended ; and commended Class 15— For the best ewe above 18 months old, with lamb at foot — J. Bonifant 1, ' 2i and highly ooram ended Glass 16— For the best ewe under 18 month* old— J. Bonifant, 1 and 2 Class 17— For tbe best three ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot— J. Bonifant, 1' 2, and highly commended Class 18— For the best three owes under 18 months old-— J. Bonifant, 1, 2, and com mended ' • SOOTH DOWN. Judges— Messrs J. Mcßeath and W. Grant. Marshals— Messrs B. B. Jeff and J. Chalmers. . Class 20— For -the. best ram under 18 * months did— E.Jeff, 1 Class 22— For the best ewe nnder 18 months old— H. Jeff, l• W. Jeff, 2 HAMFBHIBE DOWN. Class 25 '-For the beßt ram above 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 Class 26— For the best ram under 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 Class 27— For the best ewe above 18 months old— with lamb at foot— Max Fried lander, 1 Class 28— For the best ewe under 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 Class 30— For the best three ewes under 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 BHBOPBHIBE DOWN. Class 31— For tho best ram above 18 . months old— John Grigg, 1 Class 32— For the best ram under 18 j months old— John Grigg, 1; Upton and Russell, not pure I ' Class 34— For tbe best ewe under 18 months old — Upton and Russell, not pore, 1 Class 86— For the best three eweß Under 18 months old— Upton and Russell, not pure, 1 CBOBB_.BKDB. Class 38 — For the best five hoggets, by down rams— Max Friedlander, 1 ; Upton and BuiifeU, 2 , Class 89— For the test five hoggeti, any breed— Max Friedlander, 1 .- . W. Lyttleton, £1 Is— For the beßt five ' hoggets, the progeny of pure longwool xama — . Max Friedlander, 1 FAT SHEEP. Class 42 — For the best five crossbred wethers, by down rama-^-Max Friedlander, 1 N.Z.L and MA. Co., £3 3s— For the best ten crossbred sheep suitable for the frozen meat trade; sheep to be shorn within 31 days ' ot show— Max Friedlander, 1 _.. . • _-■•_. IAMBS. ' Class 43— For the (best five fat lambs, by .. Lincoln or Leicester, rams— B. E. Burnard, 1 Class 44— For the best five fat lambs, by down rams— Max Friedlander, 1; Thos. Hunt, 3

CATTLE.

eaqpiHOßN. •pddgeft— Messrs F. 0. Tabart and J. Ferguson ' Marshals—^ MeeßTS Jas. Bland and 0. Digby. Class 47— For the best bull calved since July Ist, 1886— J; Small. 1 and 2 Class 48— For the best oow of any age, m '.milk or m calf— J. Small, 1 ; J. R. Williams, ClaBS 49— For the best heifer calved sinoe July Ist, 1886-J. Williams, 1 ; J. Small, 2, and highly commended Class 50— For the best heifer calved sinoe July -1-t, 1886— J. Small, no award { "- V* ATBBHIBK. Judges— Messrs John Goldie and W. Holly. Marshals— Messrs O. Digby and Jas. Bland., Class 51— For the best bull of any age — 8. Donaldson, 1 ; Clarke Bros., 2 Class 52— For the best bull oalved sinoe July Ist, 1885— Clarke Bros., 1 Class 53— For ihe best bull oalved Bince July Ist, 1886— Clarke Bros., 1 and 2 r Class 64— For the best cow of any age, m milk or m oalf — Clarke Bros., 1, 2, and highly commended Class 55— For tho best heifer oalved sinoe July Ist, 1885— Clarke Bros., 1 and 2 Class 66— For the best heifer oalved since July Ist, 1886— Clarke Bros., no award— not properly olassed AN* OTHER BBEED. Judges— Messrs F. 0. Tabart and J. Ferguson Marshals— Messrß 0. Digby and Jas. Bland. ' Claßß 57— For the best bull ot any age— A. Duncan, 1 Clasa 58— For the beßt cow ot any age, m milk or m oalf— J. Small, 1 and 2 ; J, Sim mondß, highly commended Class 59— For the best milch cow of any i toe, or breed, m full profit— J. Small, 1 ; A. W. Bandell, 2 ■ John Orr and Co., £1 la ; for the beat milch cow of any breed, m full profit. Speoial entry— J. Tuoker, 1 . Class 60— For the best cottager's oow m ttilk where not more than two are kept— J. Tuoker, 1 and 2; J. Ward/ highly com. mended . [Subscription prizes — First, second and third, £3 3s, £2 2s, and £1 Ib, for the best *\mitj cow, to be milked at 6 p.m. on the evening of 27th October, on the ground of the Association, and at 10.30 a.m. rathe 28th ; the milk to be tested by one of De Laval's Cream Separators, lent for the oc casion, and worked by Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co., Ohristohuroh. Rules to be those pf the London Dairy Company as near as possible. Speoial entry] . ■ Judges— MrMoGuiness and A. W. Bandell, 1, 135 points ; J. Tucker, 9, 86 points; Joseph Ward, 3, 72^ points Class 63— For the best fat steer, oalved gfefeeJttlylrft, 1886— John Small, 2 Class 64— For the beßt heifer, calved siaoe ply Ut,4Bßs~Jobp Bmall, I

HORSES.

DRAUGHT HOUSES. Judges -Messrs Robt. Todd, Wm. Holly, Wm. Boag. Marshals— B. Miller, Peter Williamß, Joseph Lloyd. Class 65— For the best Entire "Horse of any age— J. Gilmour, 1 ; A. Dawson, 2 Class 6G— For the beßt entire horse foaled since July 1, 18H4— D. MoKendry, 1 ; T. Langley, 2 ; J. Small, 3 ; Max Friedlander, 4 Friedlander Bros., £3 8b; for the best three-year-old draught entire, the property of a resident of the Ashburton County. Special entry— D. McKendry, 1 Claßß 67— For the best entire horae foaled Bince July 1, 1885— Clarke Bros., 1 Olaas 68— For the beßt mare m foal, or with foal at foot—Clarke Broß., 1 ; A. Frisby, 2 ; John Grigg, highly commended Class 69— For the beat mare, to be shown < with two of her progeny— Clarke Broß., 1 ; John Small, 2 ; Clarke Bros., highly com- , mended Class 70— For the best dry mare of any | age— Clarke Broß., 1 and 2 ; John Shearer, highly commended Clasa 71— For the beat filly foaled Bince July I, lßß4— John Small, 1 and 2 ; Clarke Broa. , highly commended Class 72— For the beßt filly foaled Bince July 1, 1885— John Shearer, 1 ; H. Gray burn, 2 John O'Shea, the servioe of his entire Royal Conqueror ,* for the beat two-year-old colt or filly by that sire— Daniel McSweeny, 1 Class 73— For the beat yearling filly— Mawson Bros. 1 ; John Small, 2 ; J. S. Bland, highly commended John Gilmour, the service of his entire Paisley Jock ; for the best yearling filly by Kelvin-J. S. Bland, 1 Class 74— For the best gelding of any age — F. MoOafferty, 1; John Gilmour, 2; Clarke Bros, commended and highly com mended Class 76— For the boat gelding foaled Bince July 1, 1885— Clarke Broa, 1 Clasa 77— For the best yearling colt or gelding— J. Gilmour, 1 and 2 ; Clarke Bros., highly commended John Gilmour, the service of his entire Kelvin ; for the beßt yearling colt by that Bire— Clarke Bros, 1 Leonard White, £2 2s; for tho best yearling draught colt or filly — Mawaon Bros., 1 ; J. Small, 2 Class 78— For the best mare or gelding Buitable for a carrier's oart up to 30 owt— John Grigg, 1 James Tait, pair blinkers ; for best mare or gelding suitable for carrier's cart (class 78) — John Grigg, 1 Class 79— For the beat team ol two horaeß (mareß or geldingß), of any age, m regular work, the bonajidc property of exhibitor ; to be shown m harness— Clarke Bros, 1 and 2 J. B. Steel and Son, set swingle-trees ; for tbe beat team of two horees (draught. Class 79)— Clarke Broa. Class 80— For the best team of three horses, C'arke Broa., 1 and 2 J. Heseltine, collar value 355 ; for the best shaft and lead harness, the bona fide property of a farmer— John Gilmour, 1 BLOOD STOCK. Judges— Hon E. Gray and Mr John King. Marshals— Meßsra J. 0. N. Grigg, George Jameson and E. Gookson. Class 81 — For the beat entire horee of any age— Kearns and Healey, 1 ; J. Grigg, 2 Class 84— For the. beat brood mare m foal or with foal at foot— H. J. Taßker, 1 ; J. Garlan, 2 Mr George Appleton offers services of his entire Maoilleathean for the best foal by tbat aire— F. M. Jeff, 1 Claae 87— For the best filly foaled sinoe July 1, 1885— F. Standish, 1 CARRIAGE HORSES. Judges — Messrs James Campbell and John Butherford. Marshals — MesßrßM. Stitt, C. T. Dudley, M. Friedlander, J. Heseltine. Class 89— For the best entire horse of any age— M. Friedlander, 1 Glass 90— For the best entire horse foaled since July 1, 1884— J. Grigg, 1 Glass 91 — For tbe best entire horse foaled sinoo July 1, 1885— A. Dawaon, 1 Class 92— For the beat brood mare m foal, or with foal at foot— J. Grigg, 1 Class 94— For the best colt or gelding foaled Bince July 1, 1885— J. N. McCormick, 1 Glass 95— For the beßt colt or gelding foaled since July 1, 1886— Maweon Broa., 1 ; G, Osborne, 2 Olaas 96— For thb best filly foaled since July 1, 1885— J. Tucker, 1 Clasa 97— For the best filly foaled Bince July 1, 1886— J. Beßtoll, 1 ; T. N. Digby, 2 W. Patching, horse cover; for the best yearling colt or filly (carriage horßee)—Maw son Bros., 1 Claes 99 — For the best pair of buggy horaeß (mareß or geldings), the property of bne owner— J. Quigley, 1 ; H. B. Seoretan. 2 Glass 100— For the beßt buggy horae (mare or gelding)— Dr Tweed, 1 Claaß 101 — For the beßt dog-cait horse mare or gelding)— D. Thomaß, 1 ; G. N. Temple, 2 ; G. Jameson, highly commended M. Stitt, £2 2s ; for the beßt dog-cart horse (mare or gelding), to be shown m harness and driven. Special entry— D. Thomas, 1 HACKNETB. Judges— Messrs James Campbell and John Rutherford. Marshals— Measra M. Stitt, G. T. Dudley, M. Friedlander, and J. Heseltine. Glass 102— For the best mare or gelding, suitable for a farmer's Whitechapel cart (the tana fide property of a farmer), to be Bhown m harness and driven— James Croy, 1 Clbbb 103— For the best roadater or baok (mare or gelding) up te 14at weight— P. Cun ningham, 1 Glaßa 104— For the beat roadster or 4 hack (mare or gelding), fit to carry not less than 10st weight— J. Shearer, 1 ; G. Anstey, 2 ; W. Grioe, highly commended ; Upton and Russell, commended John Grigg, £2 2s ; for the best roadater or hack (mare or gelding), to be Bhown m Baddle and ridden. Special entry — P. Cunningham, J. W. Moßae, £1 Ib ; for the best yearling likely to make a weight-carrier,' by a thoroughbred Bire, Special entry— Mawson Bros., 1 Clasa 105— For the best lady's hack (mare or gelding), whioh has been thoroughly broken m as a lady's haok. To be shown m side saddle, and ridden with a skirt — Miss M'lntyre, 1 ; Mra 0. Reid, 2 H. C. Segers, trimmed hat, value 15s 6d ; for the rider of the best lady'a back. No I special entry — MiBB M'lntyre W. Anderson, lady'e whip ; for the beat I lady rider. No speoial entry— Mra Wilkie |__ Glass 106— For the beat cob mart or geld -1 ing, not exoeeding 14_ hands high — D. I Thomas, 1 ; H. H. Seoretan, 2 UONTER3. 1 Class 107— For the best hunter, up to Hat, to be ridden m the presence of tbe Judges, previous to examination,' over fair bunting j fenoes ; three trials allowed — J. Grigg, 1 ; Joynt, 2 ; J. Grigg, highly commended , John Ranger, bridle value 355; for the best hunter up to 14st. Same conditions as Class 107— Upton and Russell, 1 . 0. G. Hawdon, £3 3s ; for the best two year-old oolt or filly likely to make a list hunter — A. Dawson, 1 Class 108— For the best hunter, up to list. Same conditions as Class 107 — W. M. Hel more, 1 ; G. Grice, 2 ; C. J. H. Neato, highly commended rONIES. Claßß 110— For tho best pony (mare or gelding), not exceeding 13_ hands high, and i thoroughly quiet to ride. To be shown m saddle, and ridden by a boy orgirl— A. Dud ley, 1 ; W. J. Anderson, 2 ; Miss Standish, highly commended ; D. Morrow, oommended Class 111— For tbe beat pony mare, not exceeding 13£ bands high, m foal, or with foal at foot — Hugh Rainey, 1 HOBHE-BUOEINO. I Glass 112— For the best shod haok— T. Kingston, 1 ; W. T. Kingston, 2

LEAPING MATCH.

The leaping match resulted as follows : — J. 0. N, 3rigg'B Buby, Ist ; G. Grioo's Wil lowby, 2nd. Dimant and Coe, dress pieoe value £1 Is ; for the best lady rider over high jump — Mias Cox. PIGS. Judges— Messrs D. Cant and T. Green. Marshals— Messrs H. and T. Hunt. BERKSHIRE. Class 113— For the best boar over 12 monthß old— Clorke Bros., 1 Tucker and Restell, £1 Is— For the best Berkshire boar owned m the county.— Clarke Bros., 1 Class 114— For the best boar over 6 months and under 12 months old— T. Clarkson, 1 md 2

,1 ' —^ ._-__■»■. ■ - Class 115— For tbe bent boar under 6 months old — T. Clarkson, 1 Class 116 — For ihe best sow of any age — T. ClarkHon, 1 and 2 Class 117 — For the best bow over 6 months and under 12 months— T. Olarkaon, 1 Glass 118- -For the best bow under 12 months old — T. Clarkson, 1 and 2 A. Harrison, £1 Is — For the best Berkshire sow and litter of not less than six pigs, owned m county — John G. Restell, 1 ANY OTHER BREED. Class 120— For the best boar over 12 months old— James Rowe, 1 : Class 121— For the beat boar over 6 months and under 12 months — James 1 liowe, 1 Class 122— For the beet boar under 6 months old — James Rowe, 1 1 Class 122— For the best breeding bow of any age — James Rawe, 1 Class 124 — For the best sow over 6 months and under 12 months— James Rowe, 1 Class 125 — For tbo best sow under 6 months old — James Bowe, 1 AN* BREED. Class 126— For the best litter of pigs (not less than Gj under 2 monthß old— T. Clark son, 1 Class 127 — For the best pen of three porkers under 6 months — T. Clarkson, 1 | DOGS. [ BHEEJ? DOOS. Judges— Messrs R. ButheaJord and B. B. Pitt. Marshal — Mr D. McLean. | Class 128— For the best smooth-coated collie dog or slut — James Oorrigan, 1 ; James Maben, 2 ; J. W. Joynt, highly commended. Class 129— For the befct rough-ooated oolite sheep dog— Jos, Batty, 1 ; A. J, Kelly, 2 ; William Rich, highly commended Olasß 180— For the best cattle dog— -J. C. N. Grigg, 1. FOX TERRIERS. Judge— Mr W. J. Bruoe. Dr J. M. Tweed, £1 Is; for the best fox terrier, of any age, dog or bitch— B, McOwen, 1 ; H. H. Seoretan, 2 ; L. Mateon, highly commended. PBODUCE. Judges— Messrs G. King and C. A. C. Hardy. Marshals — Messrs A Harrison, B. Friedlander and D. Williamson. The proprietors of the *• Weekly Press " Ohristchuroh, £1 Is— For the largest prize taker m butter — Mrs Weston Glass 133 — For the best Slbs fresh butter, without prints — Mrs McGuiness, 1 ; Mrs Ashton, 2; Mrs Weston, highly oommended ; Mies Dawson, commended D. Williamson, box tea — For the best 31bs of fresh butter — Mrs McGuiness Wm JBaylisa, box tea value 20s— Miss Daw son Class 134— For tbe best Slbs of powdered butter— Mrs Barr, 1 ; Mrs Weston, 2 ; Mies Dawson, highly commended Claßß 135— For the beßt display of fancy butter, not less than 2lbß, quality to be taken into consideration — Mrs Barr, 1; Miss Daw- Bon, 2; Mrs J. Small, highly commended Class 136— For the beet keg of salted butter, fit for exportation, not less than 28 lbs— Mrs Weston, 1; Mrs Prebble, 2 B. Alcorn, £1 la for the best Keg of Salted Butter fit for exportation, not less than 281bs. — Mrs Weston, 1 Class 137— For the best colonial cheese, of not less than 151 bs — Mrs Small 1, 2, and highly commended Class 138— For the beat side of New Zea land oured bacon 151bs (smoked)— Mrs Small D. McFarlane, £1 Is; for the best side of bacon, locally-oured and Bmoked— Mrs Small, Olasß 139— For the best side of New Zea land oured baoon (unamoked)— Mrs Small, 1 ; Mrs Croy, 2 For tbo best two bams (smoked)— Mr Small, 1 ; J. Olsen, 2 P. Devane, 10s Od ; for +be best two hama (smoked)— Mrs Small, 1 ; J. Olsen, 2 Class 141— For the beat two hams (un amoked)—Mrs Small, 1 ; Mrs Croy, 2 J. Henry, 10s 6d ; for the best two hams (unßmoked) — Mra Small, 1 ; Mra Oroy, 2- Clasd 142 — For the best 12 ben eggs — Mra Greenalade, 1 ; Mra J. Small, 2 Class 143— For tho beat 12 duck eggs- John G. Bestell, 1 Class 144— For the best 2 loaves of home made bread— Mrs W. Prebble, 1; Mrs J. Olson, 2; Mrs J. Small, highly commended Mrs Geo. Jameson, £1 Is ; for tho best two 41b loaves of home-made bread, not to be baked m a baker's oven— Mrs J. Olsen, 1 E. Thomas, £1 or sack flour— For the beat two loavea bread, made with flour ground at the Wakanui Mills — Mra J. Olaen, 1 Class 146— For the best oolleotion of dairy produoe, included m above thirteen claaaes The bona fide production of exhibitor — Mrs J. Small, 1 H. Zander and Co., £1 Is— For the best collection of dairy produoe (olassea 133 to 145. —Mrs J. Small, 1 . NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES. Judges— Messrs Geo. King and O. A.G.Hardy. Marshala— Meaars A. Harrison, B, Fried, lander, and D. Williamson. Claßß 147 — For the best New Zealand-made riding saddle, with furniture complete — A, Maxwell, 1 Class 148— For the best set, of New Zealand made cart harness, leading and shaft — A. Maxwell, 1 Class 149— For tbe best collection of New Zealand -manufactured woollen goods — Andrew Orr, 1 [SMALL BIRDS. Class 145— For the largest collection of small birds' eggs— M. Kane, 1 John Small, £1 la— For the largest collec tion of small birds' heads— H. Clark, 1

IRISH AFFAIRS.

— ___* 1 [ROUTER'S TBLKGBAMS — COPYRIGHT.] Lonoon, October 27- Wilfred Blunt charged with presiding at a proclamed meetipg under English Home Rule Union, has been sentenced to two months' imprisonment. Wilfred Blunt, who was sentenced to two months' imprisonment for taking part m a proclaimed Home Rule meeting at Woodford, has given notice of appeal. County Clare is almost m a state of revolution. It has been lound impos sible to stop meetings. Mr Dillon is organising a great meeting at Middle ton on Monday, for the purpose of in timidating the Recorder of Cork when reviewing the sentence on O'Brien. It is probable the meeting will be pro claimed.

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

[Beuteb's Telegrams— Copyright] j Berlin, Ootober 26. The Select Committee appointed by the Federal Council to consider the proposal of Prince Bismarck that a German Commissioner should be ap pointed for the Melbourne Exhibition have approved' of the appointment being made. Berlin, Ootober 27. The Federal Council to-day. p.assed a resolution approving of the appoint ment ol a Commissioner to represent Germany at the forthcoming Centennial Exhibition at Melbourne. Madrid, Ootober 27. The Cabinet, after mature considera tion have signified to Sir Vincent Barrington, representative of the British Royal Commission for the Mel bourne Exhibition, the willingness of the Spanish Government to permit the Philippine Islands to take part m the Centennial Exhibition. Melbourne, Ootober 28. It is expected that a special vote will be granted by Parliament to entertain visitors attending the Centennial Exhi bition next year.

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THE WEATHER.

Tho following is the meteorological report at Alford Station for the week ending October 28th, 1887 :— __ Hi^hj ~~" Date. Shade. m State of weather. . low high Sun. Saturday 29- 75- 125- Fine, N.W. Sunday 45- 61- 130- „ N.W. Monday 42- 64* 140- Fine to S.W. rain Tuesday 31- 78- 129- „ N.E. Wod'day 84- 75- 135- „ „ Thur'day .%• 84- 135- „ Friday 40' 95- 139- „ „

SPORTING.

TRAINING NOTES

Chrwtohuroh, October 29 None of the New Zealand Cup horaeß did very important work at R'coarton this morning. Torrent went a couple of miles with Water Qaeen, moving In fairly good style, but is still backward. Lorraine galloped two miles and a half alone, moving freely. This colt If started will be dangerouv. Nelson, after going a mile and a half alone, was joined by Bronte, and taken along fast. Nelson ran right away from his half brother and put m a oapltal gallop. Gipsy King seemed better thsn Hermitage iv a good striding two miles, and Fair Nell traversed a mile and a half at three quarter pace. Tit Bit waa aent two rounds with Seoretary, only a moderate performance, Ruby pnt m a fast mile with Vanl tress and the Wave gelding, but SUvermark was confined to walking exercise. ' Beglna , compassed the Cup distance alone at a very ordinary pi 00 and Crntohfield, Teredo, Loon, and Sultan did easy work.

NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING.

[beuter's telegrams— copyright.] London, Ootober 28. DERRHORBT plate. Sir F. Johnston's Friars' Balaam ... 1 Mr Cha'onor's Blonton 2 Mr Valentine's Sky Pilot 3

AUSTRALIAN NOTES AND BETTING

[rEUTER's TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT ] Melbourne, October 28. The weather is threatening. A. large number of hoi bob were out this morning, but nothing important was done. Silver .Prince oar. tered with Enfilade, and showed no signs of lamcnoas, He ...ppoarod to be m splendid condition, and will take a lot of beating. Trantor did a mile iv. splendid style, and is very fit. Abercorn and Cranbrook spurted for three furlongs, and as the Derby favorite has done great f (reparation ; he locks like winning. Trident ookswelland dldßpnrting work. Algerian, Australian Peer, Pakeha and Dunlop are well, Becall has arrived, and looks better than he did before the Oaal.it.ld Cup. Remus is m light condition, aud Thunder bolt looks well. There will probably be elfcht starters for the Derby. Abercorn, Tranter and Pakeha should furbish the winner, the former for oholce. The Cup horse Lord William la dead. The following uro the final acceptances , for the V.R.O. J)erby to. be run to* mono*. Lava Australian Peer Aberoorn Jebuslte Whafcawai Tranter Pakeha Niagara Enfilade The following are the latest betting quotations : — , '■'■'' V.8.0, DERBY. V '■-■ ': Bven money on Aberoorn. 6 to 1 agst Tho Australian Peer 10— 1~- Pakeha 10- 1- Niagara 12 — 1 -Enfilade 16 — 1 Jebuslte MELBOURNE OUF. 4 to 1 agst Algerian 5 — 1 Silver Prince 7 — 1 Oakleigh 0 — 1 Meteor 20 — 1 Becall 20—1 Dunlop 25 _ 1 Thunderbolt 25 — 1 Silvormlne; (Beceived Ootober 29, 1,25 p.m. Melbourne, Ootober 29 The weather this morning was spltndid. Sir B. B. Loch, Lord Carrlngton and othor Governors, also Admiral Fairfax will be present at the races to-day.

PARLIAMENTARY.

■ <-, r—. -'♦— : HOUSE OF REP RESENTATIVES. Friday, October 28. The House met at 7.30 p.m. MIDLAND RAILWAY. Major Atkinson laid on the table papers relating to tho Midland Railway, on whioh a long debate took place. ' THE BUDOBTi Mojor Atkinson eald he was sorry to have to Inform the House that the hope ho had enterteined when he last addressed it, of being able to deliver a Financial Statement that night, had proved de- Iu»lvo. Ashe viak not able to deliver it, ha would oek tho Indu'genco of the House to postpone it till 7 30 p.m. on Tuesday, when he would deliver the Statement without fail. He aho aßked the Houbo to allow questions to stand over till Tuesday. Sir J Yogel said, while he objected to the tfhole business of the House 'being delayed m order that tho Financial Statement might bo prepared, still, if the honorable gentleman brought down his S'atemont on Tuesday, he would have prepared it with coneiderable celerity, with wblch the House would bo well satisfied. Questions were then postponed till Tuesday. . <■ ENGLAND AND' KRANOB. Sir J. Yogel called the attention of the Premier to the fact that statements had appeared m the papers during tho Inst two or three days to the effi ot tbat the English Government had agreod to cede to France the Island of Ralatea. He was under the impression tbat Raratonga wosuaoant, and If that was so it would be a serious mis fortune to Now Z. aland. He asked whether the Government had any Infor mation on the subject, if not, whether they thought it worth while to telegraph Home In reference to It?'" Major Atkinson said he had no infor mation, and it wos hardly worth while to telegraph Home, which would bo very expensive. Moreover, if the ITngluh Government had. completed negotiations our protest would, be useless. He quite agreed with the hon geatlenian oe to the Importance of Raratonga. He should, however, oommunloato with the Victorian Government. REPRESENTATION AOT. Col. Fraior Introduced the Representa tion Aot Amendment Bill 1887> I'ROTEST FROM THB AUDITOR-GENERAL. ' The Speaker read a letter from Mr FitzQerald concerning a copy of corres pondence In reference to the passing of certain vouchers for salaries of offioers appointed, as It seemed to the Auditor and Controller-General In contravention of the provisions of the Civil Servioe Reform Act. Mr Fl'zGerald'o letter concluded :— " The salaries In question were passed m oomplianoe with the opinions .of the Attorney and Sollolto .-General, but as the Controller and Auditor-General's view did not coinolde with that of the law officer's, only on tho condition that the correspondence should ' be laid before Parliament." The House adjourned at 9.15 till Tuei &*J ifttroooq.

CLASS FIRING.

_______ __ r _____-___ — The following scores were made at the butts yesterday by a squad of the Ash burton Rifles :—

FRENCH WAR OFFICE SCANDAL

[rBUTBB'S TELEGRAMB— COPYRIGHT. Paris, October 27- The Chamber of Deputies has appointed a select Committee to enquire into the charges made against General Caffarel and M. Daniel Wilson m connection with the recent war office scandal. London, October 27. The right and the extreme left of the French Chamber have coalesced to carry the Scandal Committee. If President Grevy supports Mr Wilson, the Ministry will be shaken.

THE MARKETS

» [RBUTKB'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT,] Melbovbnk, October 28. The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company held their usual weekly wool sale yesterday, when 3800 bales were submitted. There was a (ull attendance of buyers, and competition was more spirited than last week, but there was no material change m prices. Greasy realised io^d per lb; scoured and washed fleece, were poorly represented. Sydney, Ootober 28 New Zealand wheat is steady at 3$ 3d to 3s 6d per bushel. New Zealand oats are fum at is lod to 2s 2d per bushel. Maize is slightly easier at 3s 8d to 3s iod per 561 D. Potatoes still come forward m large quantities. Prices are Ss lower than last week, to day's quota tion beiDg 30s per ion. Adelaide, Ootober 28 Shipping wheat is firm at 3s 6d per bushel. Town flour is quoted at £g per ton ; country brands, ss. Wool Freights — Scoured, steamer, fyd to 7/i&', sailer, lb; greasy, fteamer, ; sailer, per lb. London, Ootober 27. Consols remain at 10254 New Zealand Inscribed stock is still quoted at par. The Bank rate is 4 per cent, market rate 3^. There is no change to report m colonial breadstufls or tallow. The weeHy returns of the Bank of England, published to-day show a total reserve m notes and bullion of £ 1 2, 100,000, an increase of £400,000 during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 45 per cent, ss against 44 per cent last Thursday.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. BRITISH AN D FOREIGN.

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THE SOBRANJE.

Sofia, Ootober 27. The New Sobranje was opeued m state to-day by Prince Ferdinand, who was accorded a great ovation,

STATUE OF THE QUEEN.

London, Ootober 27. A number of leading colonists now m London, at the invitation of Sir Saul Samuel, to-day inspected the statue of Her Majesty, executed by Boehm to the order of the Sydney Government. A number of loyal speeches were made on the occasion.

CABLE RATES.

Mr Pender, Chairman of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, states that the Company will decide nothing as to the remission of telegraph rates to the colonies until the forthcoming telegraphic conference is concludded.

THE NIZAM'S OFFER.

Her Majesty the Queen has tele graphed to the Nizam of Hyderabad warmly thinking him for his offer of twenty lacs of rupees towards the de fence of the Indian frontier.

THE ANGLO-FRENCH CONVEN TION.

Before the Anglo-French Convention can be cancelled, the consent of the Great Powers must be obtained. It is understood all are favorable except Turkey.

RUSSIA'S READINESS.

The "Moscow Gazette" says that the result of the recent mobilisation operations shows that Russia, like France, is ready for war, and prepared to meet all emergencies.

PRINCE FERDINAND.

Prince Ferdinand has advanced ;£ 40,000 out of his private means to complete the Bulgarian railways.

SCULLING.

Teemer rows Gaudaur to-day for the Championship of America.

A LEGACY REFUSED.

The Crown Prince of Germany has refused a Frenchman's legacy of several million francs.

AUSTRALIAN.

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SHIPPING.

Melbourne, October 28. Arrived this morning, Orient steam ship Iberia from Plymouth, Sept. 17.

SMALLPOX.

Hobart, October 28. The patient now suffering from small pox is progressing favorably.

A CORRECTION.

Sydney, Ootober 28 In a message sent yesterday read : — Requesting the attendance ol Governors and members of the Colonial Parlia ments at tbe Centenial celebrations," not "Centennial Exhibition."

(Received Ootober 29, 1.25 p.m ) WRECK. Sydney, Ootober 29. Intelligence has been received here of the wreck of the barque Elizabeth Mary, on the Barrier reef whilst on a voyage from Townsville to New Zea land. The crew of the wrecked vessel , have arrived at Boweo,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Supreme Oou.t. New Plymouth, October 29. At the Supremo C«urt Charles Augustus Rogers pleaded guilty to uttering a cheque, Digued J. T. Steward, Wanganui, on George, a furniture dealer here, but not guilty to a charge of forging the cheque, liogers, was sentenced to a year's imprisonment with bard labor. This terminated the criminal business, and the juries were diamased. Accidents. Dunedin, October 29 Robert Wilkinson, a son of the con tractor at Nevada, was killed by a fall fiom a horse. Alfred Reid, a lad employed as porter at the Dunedin Rail we y Station, wai knocked down by a paaelng engine and Beverly injured on the head and faoe, hip and baok. Anglican Synod. The Anglican Synod have carried resolutions practically ln favor of grantß to denominational schools. Bishop Neville. Bishop Neville haß intimated his Inien tion of visiting England next year.

SAD FATALITY.

». - Chbistohurch:, October 29 About 7 30 a.m. today Michael O'Brien, platelayer, waß killed on the railway between Ohrlatohurcih station and the Gaßworks road. Io was his duty to examine the line, and while doing so he was knocked down by the engine of the Southbrldge train which, with four truoka, passed over him, killing him instantly. Toe driver whistled when starting, bnt apparently deceased did not hear it The tody was terribly mmg'ed, the entrails being strewn aiong the line for half a chain. He was a married man, with 6 children.

SCOTCH CONCERT

The annual conoert under tbe auspice of tho ABhburton Cjledonlrm Society wa held m thb Oddfellowb' Hall last evening As is ÜBual with the Society's concerts, I there was a large attendance, and last evening the hall was hardly hrge enough to aooommodate the hrpo orowd The ccoupanta of the back seats were at times rather rowdy and testified thelc dis approval of any delay In a noisy manner. Tbo proceedings were opened by tho Highland salute by the company and the singing of the National Anthem. A team of the Aahburton Rifbs under Captain Dolman then went through the sword buyonat and sword exorclßos. Tbe former waa done m really exoellent style and tho latter, conaideriug the Bhort time it has been practised waa highly creditable Mr D. McLean, the popular president of the Society, gave the Highland Fling, an item whioh waa loudly applauded. Mlsb Kidd, was warmly applauded for her song "Ob 1 the airte the wind oan blow." Mr McLaan L'unn waa enoorcd for his rendition of " Oomo under my plaidlo " Alter reels and strathspeys by tho Kyle yoilln party, Mr D. Brick danoeJ an Irish jig In costume, winch wan redomandod. A-XB Orlap waa encored for the song "Coming through the rye." Mra John Beid sang " Gloomy winters* noo awa " and had to respond to an unanimous encore.' Mr Johnston gave a violin bolo, aftor whioh Miss Mary Currle gave the aong " Wee jouky daidlea " which wsb redemanded, Mr T. McKay danced the Gillie Galium m an exoellent manner and Master Mollae danced a Sailor's hornpipe m ooatume so well that he had to repeat it. Tho first part of the entertainment was brought to a close by a very pleasing rendition of " Kolvin Grove " by Mra Dunn. The second part was opened by a team of the Ashburton Guards under Color Sergeant Kelr going through the aword .exoroisa, an item which waa greeted with warm applause. Mrs Crisp gave the aong "Ye banks and braes" very pleasingly, after .which Messrs McKay and Lyons danced a double sailors hornpipe, the audience not being satisfied till this item had been repeated. A Bong by Mrs John Reid followed and m reaponce to Bn undeniable enoore she gave " Annie Laurie." Miaa Henry was encored for the song •• Scottish blue bells" and responded with " Juaiita " The next item was a trio *' Willie brewed a peck o' mauJt " by Messrs Dunn, Lambie and Craighead, aftor which Mies Carrie gave "Loch-nagar," for which she waa warmly encored. Mr N. Fi zgerald gave au Irish jig and of course had to repeat it. The next number, a duet m Highland coßtume, " When ye gang away Jamlo '* by Mr and Mrs Maclean Dunn was also encored. Miaa Kldd gave a pleasing rendition of " Auld Edinburgh criea " whloh was followed by the Reel of Tullocn, by the Laghmor Highlanders. Mr Jamieaon next gave the song, the " Maogr got's gathering " for which bo was enaoied. Mr J. Moßae danaod, m excellent style the Seauntrt.ua to the piping of Mr Urquhart, the piper to the Dunedin Caledonian Sooiety. Mr Urquhart showed himself to be aa adept on the pipes, and bis playing waa a great treat to the lovera of this music " Auld Lang Syne " by tho company concluded the entertainment. Mlbb Kidd acted as aooompanist on the piano to the vocal items, the Kyle party supplied violin music and Measra McKay, Mabin and dquhart Baw to the bag pipe muaio when It wua required. The concert, financially, should be a very great Buooeaa. A ball was subsequently held wbioh was well attended.

■— li— — ■ — — — — — l — — ■— ■— ASHI3URION GAS, COAL AND COKE CO., LIMITED. THE Annual Qeneral Moeting of Share holders m tha abovu Company will bo held at their oflicoß, Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, on TUESDAY, Novomber Bth, 1887, at 4 pm. Business : To rccoivo Directors' Report and Balance shoot. To elect Three Directors m tho plaoe of Messrs T. Bullock, W. St. G. Douglas, and R. Friedlander, all of •vi horn aro eligiblo and offer them selves for re-election. To elect an Auditor. And notice is further given that imme diately after tbe abovo mooting has taken place An Extraordinary Qoncral Moeting of the Company will bo held m the Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of considering, and, if thought fit, passing, either with or without modification, tho sub) ined resolution for altering certain of the Regulations con tained m the Company's Articles of Association. Should tho Resolution be passod by tbo required majority, it will bo submitted for confirmation as a Special Resolution to a second Extraordinary Meeting which will be subsequently convened Resolution. Tbat the Articles of Association of this Compauy bealtr-red m manner following : (A) In articlo 28 the word " six " shall be ..uostituted for the word " eight." (d) In article 3Ji the word "three" shall bo substituted for the word " four." (o) In article 44 the word '• live " Bhall be substituted for tbe word " seven." (n) In article 55 the word " two " shall be substituted for tbe words "at loaßt one- third." (c) In articlo Gl tho word "three" shall be substituted for tho word " four." By order of the Board, J. WARD, i Seoretary. I ' Aihhurtop, October 21, 1887. 10 170 |

THB ASfTBTJRTOIS GTJA-BDIAN; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1887



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amaamam*m**mmm^mmaaaaamaa*aaammmmm^aaaa, Public Notice TO LET— A Five-roomed House. In Cox Street, at present ln the ocou. pation of Mr OlarldgeJ T BULLOOK. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited by the Fleming- ton Cheese and Butter Factory Company, Limited, for the supply of coal at per too, for the incoming season, Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ! Tenders to be m not later than 7 p,m.« WEDNESDAY, 2nd November, addressed to the Secretary, Flemington. H. CAPE-WILLIAMSON, Seoretary. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Olerk will be In attendance at the R.M. Court, Rakaia, on MONDAY, 31st Inst., . between the hours of 0 30 a.m. and 4.80 p m, • By order, J. R. COLYEB, 10 172 Clerk of Court. J®* LOOK HERE I 4BJJ THE PBEMIER TAILOB, Town Hall, ] IS making Tweed Fuits m first class st*l« from £2 10s Od. Trousers from lta 6d (specialty). Heavy Saddle Tweed SuitS, £4 OS Od, ;,_.■-* ■ f ;5 GENTS' OWN MATERIAL MADE UP, Trousers, 7s 6d ; Sac Suits, 36s : Pagets, 40a. Tki-mb Cash 1 >' TOWN~H ALL r EAST STREET. . _'-... v Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to call tha attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among whloh are about 3,000,000 Forest Wees, Inola- ding 200,000 Cupressus Macroearpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Inslg- nls, one and two years old ; 100,000 Plnos Larlclo; 300,000 Silver BIroh; 10,000 Pinus Auatriaca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Cabbaga plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or.otherw'i shall reoeive my beßt attention. JAMES PORTEB, OLISFTON NURSERY Allenton, Aah^arton NEW ZEALAND CLOTH IBTGI • FAOTORY rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON \' ABB N OW OPENED OUT , Tht J lock is THE LABGEST &' BEST SELECTED •IN THE TOWN; And the variety of Style and Patterns m Mon'B, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves notlnug to be desired. Thousands of. Men's and Boya Suita, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coatß and Leggings m variety Hats, comprising every new styJ« worn 'Jhildron's Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlsmen's Hosiery, Scarvea; Oxford Regatta and White Shirt? ' Hugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags Tho celebrated WERTHEIM SOWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CLODDING FACTOR JT, Fast Street. George Jameson TURNIP ANDRAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE- Purple and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Grey stone, and other varieties. Those have been thoroughly tested, and are guaranteed new. and fresh GEORGE JAMESON, 10§17 Ashburton. fool Season 1887-88. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Large or Small Clips at Current Kateß, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORGE JAMESON, 10U6 Ashburton. Artificial Manures. THE BELFAST OHEMIOAL COM- PANY, BELFAST, CANTERBURY. Analytical Chem.Bt and Manager, MR ROBERT MORGAN. THE Belfast Ohemioal Company's Manures are sold subjeot to guaranteed analysis, and every oare la taken that they are all-in perfect condi- tion, ready for immediate use. PRICE LIST. Per Ton £. s. d No. 1 Guano Superphosphate 6 0 0  2 High-class Superphosphate 8 0«O „ 3 Dissolved 80ne8... ... 7 0 0  4 Potato Manure 7 12 5  5 Bone Dußt, fine 6 10 0  6 Orchard and Garden Manure, 10a per owt. Delivery on Railway at Belfast Station. GEOEGE JAMESON", 10*86 Agent, Ashburton, * Wool. Wool. MESSRS MILES AND 00. bog to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout tho Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advanoea on large or small clips free of Commission, and at v low rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WEST STREET, . Where every care and attention will btt given to each lot entrusted' to our care* The Shed is we'l lighted, convenient, and' m evoTy way suited for the proper display -y* Wool. WUULPAOKB AND TWINE supplies! JjOwo i Current Rates. rf. I. FORD, Auctioneer, ft US GEORGE JAteiQtf, Agut|



Public Notices w. t. iTannaford, ~ TINSMITH AND METAL- PLATE WORKER, , Burnett Street, opposite " Mail " Offioe, JrEEPS In Btock and can make to order i_ all varieties of TINv/ARE. for I DAIRYING and FARMING purposes , All Goods sold at lowest remunerative prices. Repairs of any eort pronapty executed m a skilful manner. Pleusa give a call. HORSE HAIR and BEES- WAX pur- ofrußfld for CASH. 10 1?1 NOTICE. A PUBLIC MEETING of Subscribers to the Jubilee Funds will be held on TUESDAY, lßt November, m tbe County Council Chambers at 3 p.m., to receive Balance-Sheet and decide what form the permanent memorial shall take. H. W. BARRETT, 10 144 Secretary. HCEviORRHOIDICO^r A SURE CURE for PILES.'; A ne w discovery. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7s 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, Ashburton. MO^EY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and other Bums, waiting investment on good freehold security at current rates of interest. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 10+58 Solicitor, Tancred stroot, PRIMITIVE M*ETHODIST CHURCH. ON SUNDAY NEXT tbe Rev. T. E. Joneß, of Timaru, will preach Morning and Evening. On MONDAY Night Mr Jones will Lecture. Subject : ' Christmas Evans, the one-eyed Preacher of Wild Woks," m the Salvation Army Barracks, kindly lent for the purpose. Chair taken at 7.30, by the Rev. D. '. McNichol. 10 164 TOBOILDEKS. TENDERS are invited for Grain Store , and Oflice at Rakaia for Charles W, Turner. Plans and t-'pecifications can bo seen at the office of McCallum aud Co., Ashburton. on Thursday and Friday, tbe 3rd and 4th November. Tenders to be m by 4 o'clock on SATURDAY, the sth November. The lowest or aoy tender not necessarily accepted. 10 168 ASHBURTON BOROUGH CODNCIL. I^ENDERS are invited for Leaeea of tbo following Borough Reserves for 7, 14, or 21 yearß : — Sections 903, 904)  . „  893 894 t ' ° • Sections 1125, 1140, Wills and Cameron streets Wcßt, Scctionß 874, 863, half-acre, Grey and Aitken Btreets. Reserve 778, 1 acre, Mona Square and Kermode street. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned by 12 noon on MONDAY, the 31et October. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 25th October, 1887. 10 154 HAVING taken over the Grocery and < Earthenware Departments of the' Business of the late. Firm of ORR. aud ALCORN, I will continue, those Branches of tbo Business m the same Shop for the present.' I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from tjie Manufacturers whicb enables me to SELL at a PBICE that defies competition. I intend, ob formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE ground daily on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. 9*99 ROBERT ALCORN. P.S, — HaviDg takon over the debts of tho IRONMONGERY ond GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Ottß and Aloorn, persons indebted are hereby requested to sottle at onco, or call on me and arrange and save expenses. ROBERT ALCORN. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. GENERAL ELECTION, "]\TOTIOE is hereby given, m pursuance i>| of tho 'Counties Act, 1886," and the " Regulation of Local Elections Aoi, 1876," that tho General Election for Members of the Ashburton County Council will bo held on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of Novomber, 1887. Nominations m the form proscribed m the second Schedulo of tbo " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," will be received at the under- mentioned places till 12 o'clock Noou on MONDAY, the 7th day of November, 1887, viz ; — For the Riding o£ ABhburton (two membere) — Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Co.'s Offioe, Tinwald. For the Riding of Uppor Ashburton (ono mombor) -Mjbs Bishop's Store Alford Foiest Road, near the Woollen Faotory. For the Riding of Rangitata mom- ber) — Road Board Offioo, Lismoro. For the Biding of Mount Somers (one member) — Road Board Office, Mount Somers. For tho Riding of Mount Butt (two members) — Road Board Office, Methven. . For the Ridintj of South Rakaia (one member) — Road BoardOffico, South Rakaia. For the Riding of Wakanui (one mem- ber)— Ashburton County Stook nnd Saleyards Co.'s Oflice, ABhburton. Forms of nomination can bo obtained from tho Undersigned CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning uffioor. _ABhburton, 29th October, 1887. 10|169 IN THE MATTER OF THE LANIT TRANSFER ACT, 1885. MR J. T. FORD has received instruc- tions from the Registrar of the I Supreme Court, acting at the requeßt of ' the Mortgagee, to Soil by Public Auction, at tho Ashburton County Saleyards, Ash- burton, on TUESDAY, tho first day of Novomber, 1887, at 12 o'clock NOON,— All that pieco of Land situated near Mr John Giugg's Homestead, Longbeach, 12 nuleß from Ash* burton, and about 7 milea from Winslow Railway Station, lately m the. occupation of ZiOHAiiiAS James Da vies . and Richard Dav_>s, containing together five hundred and seventy. four acres (574 acres), more < r loss, being Rural Sections 18894, 21216, 20686, aud 25912, with the im- provements, Dwelling-Houseß, Stable ; also a Flour Mil and Oveißbot Wheel, and other Buildings. Tho Land is of good quality well fenced and divided into Bvpaddooks. For further partioularß apply to MhSSRS HARPER & CO., Solicitors, Christchurch. Or to the I JO H AucUonaev.