prfze offered by Mr Gilmour for Uoat. fi 'y by Kelvin, for which he waß .he on y entry. Of geldings of any ag«, there wa. a magnificent show, eight being brought into tbe ring, wh_ohwonldha?ebeenacredl. to any -bow yard lo the world. Of these Mr GHmoar contributed four, Mossrs Clarke Bros three, and Mr J. McCaffetty one. This olass was the theme of general admiration and gave the judgea no little difficulty. The awards were :— First Srlze, Mr J. McOafferty's Wallaoe ; second, Ir John Gllmour'a Charlie by Glen Roy ; highly oommended, Messrs Clarke Brosj Champ ; o immended, same exhibi'orß' Daks. There were no three- year-old geldings shown and onlyoneexhlbtt In the - class for two-year-olds In which Messrs Clarke Bros were awarded a first for their chestnut gelding Prlnoe. Of yearltog colts or geldings there were three exhibited. Honors were awarded as follows : 1 and 2J. Gllmour ; highly com mendad, Clarke Bros. The last named | exhibitor! also secured (unopposed) Mr ( Gllmocr'e ..pedal prize for best yearling by Kelvin. Of yearling colts er fillies, there J were only two shown, Messrs Mawaon Bros taking first with Pride of the Isle, and Mr j Small ißCond with a filly by Kelvin out of . Darnell. For best mare or gelding suitable for a carrier's oatt, the Assoola- ! tlon 'a prize, and also the speolal pr.za j offered by Mr Talt, was awarded to Mr Grigg 's Damsel the very beau ideal of this •tamp 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 Steel and Sou's •pedal prize, was awarded to Messrs Clarke Bros. (Champion and Duke) tbe ■erne exhibitors also receiving second honors with a pair of mates, Bess and Marchioness. Of teams of three, there vara four K r»nd __.Mblt», hnnora being •warded as follows :— First, Clarke Bros , Champ, Duke and Bob ; second, Clarke Bros. Bess, MarcMoness and Prlnoe ; Mr Heseltine's speolal prlza for best shaft and lead harness was awarded to Mr John Gllmour.

IMPLEMENTS.

The .mow of Implements this year is an exceptionally good one, and not the least pleasing foature Is the number of Improvement whiob have been made by farmers themselvei. Messrs P, and D. Duncan had about sixteen e__Mt.lt', some of which bad been exhibited before, and •ome having hid imp-ovements mado which experience suggested as necessary. The dlio harrows manufactured by this Inn hare been altered slightly with a view to InoreMe efficiency. Thia firm also exhibited a wool press which haa had several improvements made to it. They showed, also, a broadcast seed tower on the English prino pal of spoon feed, the advantage of which is that by adjusting the spoons anything may b_ ■own from turnips to beans without any thing like thelncldent trouble on ohanalng the feed of other machines. A hancy little miohlne is also shown, the Invention we nnderstsnd of Mr Leadley, whfoh Is In tended to remove the straw of old stacks and scatter It over a paddock, to set as manure, instead of the etaw being burnt, at fa" at present, a prevailing practice. Messrs Booth and McDonald had a ■umber of exhibits on the ground. Th.tr model wind mill has been mnch improved and is now a handy and light contrivance, The* show also a new Invention a maohlne to remove hair grass and other seeds from grass seed. Among other novelties they Show a stripper with enlarged drum, Leyh's patent wool press with several i Improvements made since last year, a 9tw hay rake, and a twin barrel tnrnip cutter, with an elevator to raise the turnips into a dray or other vehio.e as might be required. Mews Held and Gray have hardly such a large number of exhibits on the ground as they had last veer, bat they made a very good display Among new exhibits are two wire strainers, the patents of Messrs Macfarlane and Hamilton. These will catoh up broken srlres and strain them and they J_»t_ the reputation of being as efficacious as they are sample. A garden efaair with bronjsad ends is also shown snd also some of Donahue's binding twine, a Dunedin mauofacture. This twine Ib rapidly making its way into favor and we j understand that a great deal was Bold m this distriot last year. Messrs Held and Gray also show two threshing mills with traction engines . The former, which have bean prooured to the order of Mr Mesclam, have been improved ln several particulars. The shakers have been extended and a third blast added ia order that the grain may be thoroughly cleaned of all dust or Impurities before it goes on to the screen.' The top dressing raddles have been made mnch wider and larger and the shakers considerably extended. These improve ments have all been suggested by ex- S rlence, and Mr Walker and Mr eaclam are confident th»t they will work most satisfactorily. Messrs Reid and Gray show a reaper and binder of their own make which has been improved _- by all the shafting being made of a com blnatlon of iron and steel which has their affect to making the machine both higher and stronger than wonld be tbe case were only one of tbe meta's adhered to. Messrs Andrews and Beaven show a •haff cutter of which the specialty is th* low price ohain driving gear, which is teeommended as being preferable to the leather belting. 1 bey also show a grass cleaner with en arrangement for getting rid of hair grass, a nuisance that is becoming mo plentiful that steps have to be taken to deal with it effectually. Mr Ferriman exhibits one of his Racine mills, a speedy working machine, specially useful for separating cookie from wheat and for dressing rye grass. Mr Ferriman also showed an Anglo-American drill, which has been m nse for seven years and Is exhibited m preference to a new machine, In order that the staunch qualities of tha make might be recognised. He also exhibits Fords Soour and Lung Worm Mixtore, a farmer's Ifcvention, said to be highly efficacious, ln proof of which Mr Ford oan show a number of fluttering testimonials. Three reapers :— The Wood, MoOormlok and Deering are shown by Messrs Ferriman, Morrow, Bassett, and Mason Strut hers respectively. Several Improvements have been made to eaoh, and they retain their old admirers. Messrs J- R. Steel and Baker and Brown have each a collection of locally made vehicles, tbe palm being awarded to Mr Steel, who exhibited five nice vehicles together with wheels for carts and drays and specimens of vood used m carriage making. Mesßre Baker and Brown exhibit four vehicles very nicely made and finished. Mr Campbell, of Ashbnrton Forks, exhibits a hone-hoe and drill plough combined, a cleverly devised implement on whioh we purpose to notice at greater length next issue. Mr W. H. Collins exhibits the Triplex and Titan Wire Strainers, for either straining from posts or tieing and straining broken wires.

PRIZE LIST.

SHEEP. MNCOIiN. Judgta— Messrs D. McLaren and H. J. Hall. Marshalß-~-MflSßrß S. Mullins and D. Oliver. Glass 7— For the 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 under 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 ; Joßeph Lloyd, 2 ; J as. String-allow, highly commended Glass 11 — For the best three ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot— Jas. String, fellow, 1 Glass 12~Fo. the best thr^e ewepundsr 3,8 pooto. pHh'&i? 7rifdl.»n4er, J

LEICESTER.

Class 13— For the best ram above 18 months old— J. Bonifant, 1, 2, highly commended and commended j i Class 14— For the best ram under 18 I months old — John Grigg, 1 ; J. Bonifant, 2; j highly commended ; and commended Class 15 — For the bbst ewe above 18 months old. with lamb at foot — J. Bonifant 1, 2, and highly commended j Class 16— For the best ewe under 18 , months old — J. Bonifant, 1 and 2 i Class 17— For the best three ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot— J. Bonifant, 1, 2, and highly commended | Class 18— For the best three eweß under 18 I ' months old— J. Bonifant, 1, 2, and com ' mended I SOUTH DOWN. I Judges— Msssrs J. Mcßeath and W. Grant. Marshals— Messrs R, B. Jeff and J. Chalmers. Class 20— For the best ram under 18 months old— E. Jeff, 1 { Class 22— For the best ewe under 18 months old— H. Jeff, 1 ; W. Jeff, 2 j HAMPSHIRE DOWN. Class 25 —For the best ram above 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 I Class 26— For the best ram under 18 ! months old— Max Friedlander, 1 I Class 27— For the best ewe above 18 I months old— with lamb at foot— Max Fried i lander, 1 Glass 28— For the best owe under 18 , months old— Mai Friedlander, 1 I Clasa 30— For the beet three ewes under 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 j SHROPSHIRE DOWN. Glass 31— For the best ram above 18 months old— John Grigg, 1 Class 82 — For the best ram under 18 monthß old— John Grigg, 1 ; Upton and Russell, not pure Glass 34— For the best ewe under 18 months old — Upton and Russell, not pure, 1 Class 36— For the beßt three ewes under 18 months old— Upton and Russell, not pure, 1 OROSSBREDS. Class 38— For the beßt five hoggetß, by down rams— Max Friedlander, 1 ; Upton and Russell, 2 Class 89— For the best five hoggets, any breed — Max Friedlander, 1 W. Lyttleton, £1 Is— For the best five hoggets, the progeny of pure longwool rams- Max Friedlander, 1 FAT SHEEP. Class 42— For the best five crossbred wethers, by down rams — Max Friedlander, 1 N.Z.L and M.A. Co., £3 Bs— For the best ten crossbred sheep suitable for the frozen meat trade; sheep to be shorn within 31 days of show — Max Friedlander, 1 ' LAMBS. j Class 43— For the |best five fat lambs, by Lincoln or Leicester rams~S. E. Burnard, 1 j Glass 44— For the best five fat lambs, by ! down rams— Max Friedlander, 1 ; Thos. | Hunt, 2

CATTLE.

BHOBTHOBN. Judges— Messrs F. 0. Tabart and J. Ferguson Marshals— Messrs Jas. Bland and 0. Digby. Clasß 47 — For the best bull oalved since July Ist, 1886— J. Small. 1 and 2 Clbbs 48— For the best cow of any age, m milk or m oalf — J. Small, 1 ; J. R. Williams, 2 Class 49— For the best heifer oalved since July lßt, 1885 -J. Williams, 1 ; J. Small, 2, and highly commended Class 50— For the best heifer oalved since July Ist, 1886— J. Small, no award AYRSHIRE. Judges— Messrs John Goldie and W. Holly. Marshals- Messrs O. Digby and .Jas. Bland. Olass 51— For the best bull of any age — S. Donaldson, 1 ; Clarke Bros., 2 Class 52— For the best bull oalved since July lst, 1885— Clarke Bros., 1 Class 53— For the best bull calved Binoe July lst, 1886— Clarke Bros , 1 and 2 Class 54— For the best cow of any age, m milk or m calf— Clarke Bros., 1, 2, and highly commended Class 55— For the best heifer calved since July lst, 1885— Clarke Bros., 1 and 2 Class 56— For the best heifer calved Binoe July lst, 1886— Clarke Bros., no award— not properly classed ANT OTHER BREED. Judges— Messrs F. C. Tabart and J. Ferguson Marshals— Messrs O. Digby and Jas. Bland. Class 57— For the best bull of any age— A. Duncan, 1 Class 58 — For the best cow of any age, m milk or m caif— -J. Small, 1 and 2; J. Sim znonds, highly commended Class 59— For the best milch cow of any age, or breed, m full profit— J. Small, 1 ; A. W. Randell, 2 John Orr and Co., £1 Is; for the beet milch cow of any breed, m full profit. Special entry— J. Tucker, 1 Class 60 — For the best cottager's cow m milk where not more than two are kept — J. Tucker, 1 and 2; J. Ward, highly com mended [Subscription prizes— First, second and third, £3 33, £2 2s, and £1 Is, for tbe best dairy cow, to be milked at 6 p.m. on the evening of 27tb Ootober, on the ground of the Association, and at 10.30 a.m. on the 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., Christchurch. Rules to be those of the London Dairy Company as near as possible, Speoial entry] .- Judges— Mr MoGuiness and — A. W. Randell, 1, 135 points ; J. Tucker, 2, 86 points ; Joseph Ward, 3, 72J points | Class 63— For the best fat steer, oalved since July Ist, 1686— John Small, 2 Class 64— For the best heifer, calved since July Ist, 1886— John Small, 1

HORSES.

DRAUGHT HOUSES. Judges —Messrs Bobt. Todd, Wm. Holly, Wm. Boag. Marshals— X. Miller, Peter Williams, Joseph | Lloyd. Class 65— Por the best Entire Horse of any age— J. Gilmour, 1 ; A. Dawson, 2 Class 65— For the best entire horse foaled since July 1, 18H4— D. McKendry, 1 ; T. Langley, 2 ; J. Small, 3 ; Max Friedlander, 4 Friedlander Bros., £3 8s; for the best three-year-old draught entire, the property of a resident of tbe Ashburton County. Special entry— D. McKendry, 1 Olaßß 67— For the best entire horse foaled since July 1, 1885— Clarke Broß., 1 Clasß 68— For the beßt mare m foal, or with foal at foot— Clarke Bros., 1 ; A. Frisby, 2 ; John Grigg, highly commended Class 69— For the best mare, to be shown with two of her progeny— Clarke Bros., 1 ; John Small, 2; Clarke Bros., highly com mended Class 70— For the best dry mare of any age— Clarke Bros., 1 and 2 ; John Shearer, highly commended Class 71— For the best filly foaled since July I, lßß4— John Small, 1 and 2 ; Clarke Bros. , highly oommended Class 72— For the best filly foaled aince July 1, 1885 -John Shearer, 1 John O'Sbea, the service of his entire Boyal Conqueror ; for the best two-year-old oolt or filly by that sire— Daniel MoSweeny, 1 Class 73— For the best yearling filly— Mawson Bros. 1 ; J. S. Bland, 2 ; John Small, highly commended John Gilmour, the service of his entire Paißley Jock ; for the best yearling filly by Kelvin— J. S. Bland, 1 Class 74 — For the best gelding of any age — F. McCafferty, 1 ; John Gilmour, 2 ; Clarke Bros, commended and highly com* mended Clasß 76— For the best gelding foaled since , July I, lßßs— Clarke Bros, 1 ! Class 77— For the best yearling oolt or gelding— J. Gilmour, 1 and 2 ; Clarke Bros., highly commended John Gilmour, the servioe of his entire Kelvin; for the best yearling colt by that Bire— Clarke Bros, 1 Leonard White, £2 2s; for tbe best yearling draught colt or filly — Mawson Bros., 1 ; J. Small, 2 Glass 78— For tbe best mare or gelding suitable for a carrier's cart 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 best team of two howes (marea or geldings), of any age, m regular work, the bona fide property of exhibitor ; to be shown m harness— Clarke Bros J. B, Steel and Son, set ewingle-i rees ; for the best team of two horses (draught, Class 79)— Clarke Bros., 1 and 2 Class 80— For tbe best team of three horses, o\arke Bros., 1 J. HeselUne, collar value 355 ; for the best shaft and lead harness, the bona, fide property of a farmer— John Gilmour, 1 PIGS. 1 Judges— Meww P. Cant snd T. Green, fc_inbalß-Mi|Brj p, aa4 T. Hunt,

BERKSHIRE. Glass 113— For tho best boar over 12 months old — Clarke Bros., 1 Tucker and Restell, £1 Is— For the best Berkshire boar owned m the cotmty.— Clarke Bros., 1 Class 114— For the best boar over 6 months and under 12 months old— T. Clarkson, 1 and 2 Class 115— For the beßt boar under 6 months old — T. Glarkson, 1 Clasß 116— For the best sow of any age— T. Clarkson, 1 and 2 Claßs 117— For the best sow over 6 months , and under 12 months— T. Clarkson, 1 I Class 118 -For the. best sow under 12 months old — T. Clarkson, 1 and 2 A. Harrison, £1 le — For the best Berkshire sow and litter of not less than six pigs, owned m county — John G. Reatell, 1 ANT OTHER BUEED, Class 120— For the best boar over 12 months old — James Rowe, 1 Class 121 — For the best boar over 6 months and under 12 months — James Rowe, 1 Glass 122— For the best boar under 6 months old— James Rowe, 1 Class 122— For the best breeding bow of any age— James Rowe, 1 Class 124 — For the best sow over 6 months and under 12 months— James Rowe, 1 Class 125— For tho best bow under 6 months old — James Rowe, 1 ANT BBEKD. Glass 126— For the best litter of pigs (not less than G) under 2 months old — T, Clark | son, 1 Glass 127— For the best pen of three porkers under 6 months— T. Glarkson, 1

DOGS.

SHEEP DOGS. Judges — Messrs B. Rutherford and R. R. Pitt. Marshal— Mr D. MoLean. . Glass 128— For the best smooth-coated oollie dog or Bint — James Gorrigan, 1 ; James Maben, 2 ,- J. W. Joynt, highly commended. Class 129— For the best rongh-ooated collie sheep dog— Jos, Batty, 1 ; A. J, Kelly, 2 ; William Rich, highly oommended Class 130— For the best cattle dog— J. C. N. Grigg, 1. FOX TERRIERS. Judge— Mr W. J. Brace. Dr J.M. Tweed, £1 Is; for the best fox terrier, of any age, dog or bitch— R, McOwen, 1 ; H. H. Seoretan, 2 ; L. Matson, highly commended.

PRODUCE.

Judges— Messrs Q. King and 0. A. 0. Hardy. Marshals — Messrs A Harrison, R. Friedlander and D. Williamson. The proprietors of tbe " Weekly Press " Christohuroh, £1 Is- For the largest prize taker m batter — Mrs Weston Class 133— For the best 31bs fresh batter, without prints — Mrs MoGuiness, 1 ; Mrs Ashton, 2; Mrs Weßton, hignly commended ; Mies Dawson, commended D. Williamson, box tea— For the best 31bs of fresh butter— Mrs MoGuiness Wm Bayliss, box tea value 20s— Miss Daw son Class 134— For the best 3lbs of powdered butter— Mrs Barr, 1 ; Mrs Weston, 2 ; Miss Dawson, highly commended Glasß 135— For the best display of fanoy butter, not less than 21bs, quality to be taken into consideration— Mrs Barr, 1; Miss Daw. son, 2; Mrs J. Small, highly commended Class 136— For the best keg of salted butter, fit for exportation, not less than 28 lbs— Mrs Weston, 1; Mrs Prebble, 2 R. Alcoro, £1 la for the best Keg of Salted Butter fit for exportation, not less than 281bs. — Mra Weston, 1 Class 137— For the best colonial cheese, of not less than 151bs— Mw Small 1, 2, and highly commended Class 138— For the best side of New Zea land oured bacon 151ba (smoked)— Mrs Small D. McFarlane, £1 Is; for the beat side of bacon, locaily-oured and smoked — Mrs Small, Class 139— For the best side of New Zea land oured bacon (unsmoked) — Mrs Small, 1 ; Mrs Croy, 2 For the best two hams (smoked)— Mrs Small, 1 ; J. Olsen, 2 P. Devane, 10s Cd ; for the best two hams (smoked) — Mrs Small, 1 ; J. Olsen, 2 Class 141 — For the best two haras (un- j Bmoked.— Mrs Small, 1 ; Mrs Croy, 2 J. Henry, 10s fid ; for the best two hams (unsmoked) — Mrs Small, 1 ; Mrs Croy, 2 Class 142— For the best 12 hen eggs— Mrs Greens, ade, 1 ; Mrs J. Small, 2 Class 143 —For the best 12 duck eggs- John G. Restell, 1 Class 144— For the best 2 loaves of home made bread—Mrs W. Prebble, 1 ; Mrs J. Olsen, 2 ; Mrs J. Small, highly ooramended Mrs Geo. Jameson, £lls; for the 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 best two loaves bread, mado with Hour ground at the Wakanui Mills — Mrs J. Olsen, 1 Class 146— For the best co.leo.ion of dairy produce, included m above thirteen olasses The bona fide production of exhibitor — Mrs J. Small, 1 H. Zander and Co., £1 Is— For the best collection of dairy produce (classes 133 to 145) —Mrs J. Small, 1 NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES. Judges — Messrs Geo. King and C. A.C.Hardy. Marshals— Messrs A. Harrison, R. Fried lander, and D. Williamson. Class 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 the best collection of New Zealand manufactured woollen goods— ■ Andrew Orr, 1

SMALL BIRDS.

Class 115 — For the largest collection of small birds' eggs— M Kane, 1 John Small, £1 Is— For the largest collec tion of small birds' heads — H. Clark, 1

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

The Card Trick. Auckland. October 28. Fro£ AtieMn, charged with swindling by tho throo card trick at the Pakuranga Hunt Oiab nueMng at Klleralle, was fined £30 or two months Imprisonment. Fire. Palmbrotoh JSor_h, October 28. The house of Mr Q. M Ald rich at Bannythorpe, seven roomed, wbb burnt yesterday, the owner and his family being away at tbe show. Little or noth ing was eared. It was Insured In the Nevr Zealand for a small amount but no particular aro obtainable. While Aldrioh waa driving home from the show the trap capsizsd breaking the leg of one of the occupants, a man nnmed A. Scott. Supreme Court. 3Sew ir'LYMojp:H > Ootober 28. Tbe Supreme Court, which opened yes terday, haa been engaged m a caee of sheep stealing by a Maori, which is of very little Interest. Tho o»ee is still proceeding. Sui'ide. .. Dunedin, October 28. Eliza Jerrara, who reside, with her husband' at North East Valley, committed suicide by shooting hereolf with a revolver at about 5 o'clock yesterday evening. Just before that time there was a little girl m the house with har and the sent the girl out to call on a neighbor, telliug her not to come baok to the house. When Jerram, who ia a retired clerk, reached home he found his wife lying dead lo the bedroom. An inquest will be held this afternoon. , Shipping, Bluff, Ootober 28. Sailed — Balmoral Castle, steamer, for London via Lyttelton. Cargo- 72 bales rabbit* skins, 157 bales cheep skins, 12G wool, 8 basils, 64 tons tallow, 67 cases J cheese, 31 packages, and 7205 carcases of. frozen muiton. • !

" Rough on Rats."— -Clears out rats, mice, j roaoheß,. flics, ants, bedbugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, sparrows, gopherß. At chemists and druggist b. 1 Keating- Powder destroys bothmoths, fleas beetles, and all other inseots, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In extermt- I nating beetl the bucoobs of thie powder ia extraordinary. It is perfectly olean m appli , cation. See the artiole you purohase il Heating's, as imitations art noxioii and ineffectual. Bold m tins, 04, U, sod .1 63 Hoh by ill cMmiiti

THB ASHBTTBTCLN GUARDIAN; FRIDAY, OCTOBEB 28, 1887



T. Bullock. T7K.R SALE.— An improved Farm ot V 245 Acres, being "R S. 27237, situated about 5 mi'es from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOOK. •* '" \ ■ ii» . JptZrX —Lot 28, Trevoiton, near th* _v_#t_l_ Presbyterian Manso, contain- ing about _-acre, with 3-roomed Beurf thereon, for Bale at tho above price. l-rms if required. — Apply to T. BOLLOCK. HEAP PROPERTY for Bale fronting • tho Alford Forest Road, being Lot 25, containing about 2 roods, on which te erected a 4-roomed Dwelling-house, &o. Tlub property is well situated, will be sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. * " ii-.-— ■—»_—— ■__■__> THRKE-Roomed Cottages near the 8m- Works to let at a low rental. T. BULLOCK^ O LET.— 7-Boomed House m Burnett street near the Orange Hall. ___ T. BULLOOK. TO LET at a low rental.— 4-roomed Cottage at Hampstead. T. BULLOOK.^ ~~ TINWALD. ' : -.;f TO LET, at a low rental, a 8-Roomed Cottage, near Mr Shearers, Machinirt. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.— B-roomed Dwelling-house together wiih en acre of land pleasantly situated on tho Town Bel North, fronting the Domain, Apply to . . T. BULLOCK. IjNOR SALE at a low price and .-oa XJ liberal terms, 15 acres of land, with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting the Fa-rfiftlH Roud, not far from the County Haleyardtf Apply to T. BULLOOK. BUILDING SITE near the Woollen Factory For Sale, being Lot 47, con- taining more than 1 acre, fronting Alford. Forest Road, and next to Mr WildsmUh 1 ' property. A large proportion of the money can remain on interest at 6 pet oent. per annum.— Apply to _. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. ~~~~ nOUBLfI-SEATED American Waggon, Apply to __ T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE,— Central Site, being pat of TS 177, containing One-eighth of aa Acre, having a frontage of 33 fee on Burnett Street, and adjoining tha 'Mai Office. Very liberal terms of pay me ,j will be accepted.— Apply to T. BULLOOK. TINWALD._ — TO LET— A Four-rccmed House with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltlne'g pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A ear rental will be accepted. , T. BULLOOK. TREVORTON. mO LET.— Trevorton Houae, con.a'nl JL ing 9 Rooms together with aboni acres of land laid out as follows ;— Large Lawn m front of the House, Shrubbery round about it, and a belt of forest trees. Remainder m grass paddock. 1 here is also a Stable and Coach house erected on the property. Apply to T. BULLOOK: Willie Brewed a Peck o' Maut.—Cn Show Night, TOTALD RAGING CLUfiT ANNUAL MEETING. JANUARY 2nd, 1888. President. Donald Mclean. <■ V-Oe-Pres.den. s. J. O; N. Grigg and O. M. Strachey Judue. Matthew Stitt. Btewakds. James Begg, Geo. JBi__es. H. Fowler, M. Scott, O. Jephson. Treasure... M. Scott. Star ier. David Thomas. Clerk of the Scales. Stephen Clark. ulerk « f the Course. B, Hanks. Handioafpers. The Committee. First Bace to Btart punctually at 12,80, 1. Handicap Hurdle Bace, of 15 sots: over 6 flights of hurdlea, about Bft 6iix high. Second horßO to receive 60s from the stake. Nomination, 10a : acceptance, 6b. ]£ miles. 2. Novel Bcrdle Baoe, of 20 bovsj over 6 fl _hts o! hnrdleß, about 3ft 6in high. Winner to be Eold by auction, and tha whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of theOlnb. Weight lOat. Poat entranoa 10a. 1£ miles. 3. Tinwald Cur Handicap, of 80 soys. Second horee to receive £6 from the* take. Nomination, 163 ; acceptance, 15a. IJ miles. 4. Trotting Baoe, Time Handicap, of 15 soys. Second horaa to receive 50s from the stake. No weieht under lOat. Nomina- tion, 10s ; acceptance, s_. Pall and go. 5. Maiden Race, of 10 soys. Weight for age. Entrance, 10s; 1 mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of 10 soys. Entrance^ lCs. Cup winner to carry 71b penalty. 6 furlongs. 7. Novel Baoe, of 20 aovs. Winner to be sold by auction, acd .he whole ot the pro* ceeds to go to the fundß of the Club. Poat entry, 10s. Weight, Bst up. 6 tax* longs. 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys. En- trance, 10s. 1 mile. 9. Hurry Scurry, for entrance money. En* trance, 10s. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. RULES AND BEGDLATIONB. 1. No entry for the above Races will be re- ceived except dri the condition that all dis- putes, claims, and objections arising ont of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final, 2 . C J.O. rules will be m force. 3. The races a r o open to any horso com- monly resident m the district from the Ist of October. 1887, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district during the same period. 4. The district above mentlo ed is bounded on tho north by the Selwyn, and on the south by the Orari. 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the grcss of all montes payable m accordance with thia programme for expenses of the course. 6. No protest will b? received unless lodged within 15 minutes after the race hos been run, to which the prot- st refers, and must be ac- companied by £2 m cash. 7. Horses breaking m tbe Trot must pnll and go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards. 8. All nominations and acceptances goto the funds of the Club. NOMINATI.O-NS. All nom_nat.o v 8 must b>. accompanied by feeß, age, name, description of hone, colors of rider, to be m tbo hands of the Secretary, ad* dressed Scott's Hot 1, Tinwald, bofore 10 p.m. on Satuiday, December 10 ch, 1887. WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared en Saturday, 17th December, 1887. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances and Mr idea entries must be m the bands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27th, 1887. An efficient Band will be on the ground, alsa a totalisator of '-he most approved make, Charges— Adalts, In eaoh , children, halt price ; carriages, 2a 6d each j horses m sad' He* CYRIL JEPHSON, [10 108 tarotuy,



\ Public Notices. SHEEP SHEAES. J^tftasc_r i "^"«» ww 8.8.A. N.Z. it A, N.Z. 38 A.S. with and witat Drivers ALSO,— I Real Turkey Oil- stones. J. ORK & CO. (LATEQRR AKP ALCORN.) KORE~_3ARG_iINS. W E l!oT 0 of rCCeire(J ANOTfIER BI( * TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES, Which we can Sell at English PRICE The prlnolpal lines are Boys' anc Men a Suits and Trousers, Hats, Hosiery Towels, Quilts, Shirts, Infant's Pelisses Corsets, Sunshades, etc. The lot are marked In plain Figures, and now Ready for Sale OOME EARLY AND SAVE 60 PER OENT. JOHN ORR & CO. ECONOMY IN TIME : ECONOMY IN LABOR : ECONOMY IN FENCING MATERIAL, Patent Titan Jffire Strainer, ADVANTAGES : IT strains a wire anywhere, either at post or midway ; makes tho best knot, and one which seldom breaks old wire ; does not slip about m working • strains with unrivalled power, ease, and freedom from annoyance ; does not allow the wire to slacken moro than ONE- SIXTEENTH of an inch while being secured ; combines lightness snd strength m the highest degree ; can be conveniently applied to ail purposes which require wires to be joined under tension. A REVOLUTION IN WIRE FENCING EFFECTED BY REID'S PATENT TRIPLEX WIRE STRAINER. (Patented m 1885 throughout Great Britain, the United States, and the Colonies.) No Straining Posts required except at the angles of fences. The boring of Straining Posts unnecessary. The advantages claimed for these, the latest and most improved means of strain- ing wire fences, are : - THEY COST NOTHING, because they pay their cost m the straining poßts they save. THEY ARE A DIRECT GAIN m economy of time snd labor, because no boring of strainiDg posts is required, and the whole process of straining occupies only about quarter the HBUal ume. THEY KFFEOT A FURTHER SAV- ING of time and labor as long aa the fence existß, because they are left perma- nently attached to tho wires, which can therefore be tightened or slackened when- ever desired. Comparative Estimate of 14 chains of 6- Wire Fence. UNDER ORDINARY METHOD. No Wire Stretchers left attached. c. d, 2 strains of 7 chains each, requiring 3 straining posts at say 3s each 9 0 Labor at 2 strains of 6 wires, say 1 man for 1 hour, at Is per hour 1 Labour digging, erecting, and fixing 3 straining posts and stays for same, say 1 man for 4 hours, at Is per hour ... ... ... 4 0 Labor boring two straining posts, say 1 man for 20 minutes ... 0 4 Total 14 4 UNDER NEW SYSTEM. ' Triplex Wire Stretchers being left attached to Wire. a. d. 1 strain of 14 chains, Patent Triplex Wire Stretchers used midway, and straining 7 chains on each side ; only 2 straining posts required, at say 3s each ... 6 0 Labor at one strain of 6 wires, say 1 man for 20 minutes, only no fastening being required ... 0 4 Labor erecting, digging, and fixing 2 straining posts and stays for same, say 1 man for 2 hours, 40 minute 2 No boring required 0 0 °Cost of 6 Triple Wire Stretchers, at say übout 8d eaoh ... ... 4 0 Total 13 0 *NOTfi WELL. —If lITAN WIRE STRAINER bo used and removed after straining, the above item of 4s will also ) be saved, though at the expense of future efficiency. bhowing New System to be bo much more economical than th*. old me — that a balance is left over ajter Including the cost of Triplex Wire Stotc/ie. // / McCallum & Co. SotaAg is f or. the County oi bt_vt



Tho Stud. mHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood AMallaii, Will stand thia season at Lyndhurst, Dun- das, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. -— — - * For particulars apply 'to MAX. FRIEDLANDER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE METHVEN AND LAURISTON DIS TRIDTB. Tp_E CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beaoonß- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie. For particulars and terms apply to D. McKENDRY, *otlß ' Cairnbrae TO TRAVEL THIS BEABON IN THE ' ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND j SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. rpHE CLYDEBDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDE «!_____ Propr . TO I.TAND THIS SEASON, AT OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES, BURNETT STREET. imHE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE, Athlete, Bred by Mr Sibbald, of Burkes Pass. ATHLETE ia a beautiful brown, and | stands 15 hands 3 inches high. He is by ( Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor is by the celebrated Traducer, Promised Land by The Pier For extended pedi- gree see N.Z. Stud Book. For particulars and terms apply GEO. F. SOOTT, Proprietor. 10f97 Bazaar Livery Stableß. TO STAND THIS SEASON. j mHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION! Wizard, | By King of Clubs, dam Charm, both imported WIZARD is half brother to i Spade Guinea and Stonyhurat, and full , brother to Charmer, and was bred by the ! Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and •hows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to C. KEA..NS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, i 9»12 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. ITIHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from. England by B. Q. Kbrmode, Esq. He took first prize at the Royal fcociety's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania, YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stauk, his dam, Smi er, imported from lasmania, whoro she was a first prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Terms : Ono Mare £3 ; groom age, Bb, payable first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, 131 Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM* TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin W&rbeckll, PEDIGREE. i • v Touchstone _ Newminster Beeswing H _ ________ CO . 3 CQ JP Palma Emilias _j ,3 -• Francesca H>* v Voltaire -gVoliigcur MarlhaLynn M-g^ o^6 Swec-briM _, , , ~- Eglantine - ~~ H .j. Touchstone T•_ fc Newminster  (_.._§ Beeswing - £* _ - * .. • H 2 3 Palma -.milius y\ 3 Francesca . -_, ,£ « Melbourne W-|g Prime Minister Pant _ lonade £»££> ■I g. Candlestick Prime Warden Maid of Burghley PERKIN WARBEOK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strength, is as handsome as they are made, and ib a horse calculated to throw a moat valuable class of racing or other stock, An examination of his pedigree wil.l show that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is ono of the very beßt bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. The sons of Newminster have, as a family been more successful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Advonturer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck II haß produced the most winners of them all. For further particulars apply to EDWARD GATES, Grove Farm* 0%0 TfeWftU,. '



Fab lie Notice Frae Shiehallion to Craig- Venean. TO LET— A Five-roomed Houae ln Cox Street, at present m the occu- pation of Mr Claridge T BULLOOK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting E»Bt Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff store. T BUf.LQOK. HCEiIORRROIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any addreßß on receipt of 7s 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, Ashbnrton. MONEY TO LEND. I HAVE £200, £400, £1,400 and other sums, waiting investment on good freehold security at current rates of interest . JOHN A. OAYGILL, lotsß Solicitor, Tancred street . THE SCOTCH CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. FRIDAY, OOTOBER 28th. CATTLE SHOW NIGHT. Tickets 3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at j7. Pibroch at half-past. | The usual BALL after the Concert. i Tickets—Gentlemen. 3s. I J. 0. DUNCAN, 10J104 Secretary. THE PIPES AGAIN.— Scotch Concert, October 38th. Mt LOOK HERE! -Jgf]; THE PKEMIER TAILOB, ' Town Hall, IS makiDg Tweed Suits m first class style from £2 10s Od. Trousers from 18s ;6d (specialty). Heavy Saddle Tweed I Suite, £4 Os Od. I GENTS' OWN MATERIAL MADE UP. Trousers, 7s 6d ; Sac Suits, 35s ; Pagets, ! 40s, ! Terms Cash' TOWN~HALL, EAST STREET. IMPHM.— Show Night Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. i _____ THE undersigned bega to oall the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclo ding 200,000 Cupreanuß Macrocarpa, ont and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Inslg- nls, one and two years old ; 100.00 C Pinus Larloio; 300,000 Silver Blrbh; 10,000 Pinoa Austrlbca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otherw'a shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, .CLIFTON NURSERY Allenton, Aah^arton THE KYLE FIDDLERS.— At the Scotch Concert, October 28th. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY rHE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABB 1 NOW OPENED OUT Tht .Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m 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 garmen warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Children _ Jersey Suits, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarve* ; Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bigs The celebrated WERTHEIM BuWiNG MACHINE. Time Payment. N.? ( CLOTHING FACTORY, East Sttieet. mmmammmmmmmmmmaaamaaammmmmmaaaamaamam George Jameson TURNIP ANDJRAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE— Purple 'and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greystone,and other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested, and are guaranteed new and fresh. GEORGE JAMESON, 10§17 Aehburton. Wool Season 18.7-88. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Largo or Small Clips at Current Rates, Woolpaokß and Twine Supplied. GEORGE JAMESON, lOt-6 Ashburton. "W 001. Wool, MESSRS MILES AND CO, beg to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and aro now prepared to make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a low rate of interest. SALES will bo held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WEST STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our oaro. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the proper display -•" Wool. WOU£.PACKBAND TWINE supplied JjOwo_i Current Rates. tf. X. FORD, Auctioneer. 10 113 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. *aaammmmmmmmaammmmmmmmmaammmaaama' Eofcoes of Neil Gow,— Scotch Concert*



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If when you oal for American Hop Bitters see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Soule's name blown m the bottle), the endor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as on would a viper ; and if he has taken you money for anything else indiot him for tho ntl and sue bim for damages for the swindle we wi pay ye n iborall for the oonvio- o Public Notices TENDERS. TENDERS are invited by the Fleming, ton Cheese and Butter Factory Company, Limited, for the eupply 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, Secretary. ST. PATRICK'S BOYS.— At the Scotch Concert on Show Night. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 29th OCTOBER, 1881, At 1 o'clcck. FRIEDLANDER BROS, will aell by Public Auction, on account of Mr W. Buchan, — 1 Chestnut Mare Hack, 6 years old, by Burlington, out of a Peer Mare, bred by Mr H. Redwood. On account other vendors, — 1 Superior Spring Dray Horse If\ Draughts, Hacks and Light "J A •*•" Harnoas Horses. J-U FRIEDLAJNDSR BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 10_f153 Auctioneer. THE 1 ASHBUBTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY (Limited.) deposits RECEIVED m large or small sums at the following Rates of Interest :— Six per cent if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months H. SEMPLE, 9*56 Secretary. Skreighs o' Reels.— Ootober 38th. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW SALE. SATURDAY, OOTOBER 29th. At 12 o'clock, AT EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr W. 8. Wilson, to Sell by Public Auction at the above time and place, — 9 Superior Draught Mares and Q Geldings, v From 3 to 7 years old, Alao, on account of Mr F. M'Caffjirty, — IBay Gelding, " Wallace," 7 years, Ist prize-taker at Show, as best Geld- ing of any age. Also, on acoount of Me E. M. Gbath, — fir Draughts and Hackß. Albo, on account of Mr QOINC.LEY, — IPair Grey Buggy Ponies, lst prize- takere at the Show. FRIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, Anctloneer. Honest Men and Bonnie Lassies.— Scotch Concert. V . ___. HAYING taken oter the Grooory and Earthenware Departments of the | Business of the late Firm of ORR and ALCORN, I will continue those Branches of the Business In the same Shop for tbe present. I have regular Shipments of GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers which enables me to SELL at a PRICE that defies competition. I Intend, aa 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.— Havinjg taken over tho debts of the IRONMONGERY ond . GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Orr and Alcorn, persona indebted are hereby requested to settle at once, or call on me and arrange and cave expenses.