the fiotihed article. All the wood Is colonial, tome aah and elm grown at Chrlitohnreh being ibown, the quality of whloh Is ezeellent. Mesari John Orr and Go showed the McOormiok reaper and binder, Maflari Frtedlander Bros the Maieey, and Mr George Jameson the Horaabjr, this year's Improvements to which hare already been notloed In these columns. Mr D. Thomas stowed a Buokeye reaper. Several improTements have been effected In the new season's machine. A simple contrivance fits the machine for dealing with short or long stuff, and the driver can alter the slzi of the bnndle without touching a single bolt or screw. The machine Is adapted to oat m low down as possible. A Low down Bookeye w«s entered bat this maohln? was accidentally left In Wellington Mr V. Ferriman showed a new season's Walter A. Woods maohlne, whioh has been Improved considerably. Two o»n- Taases have been dispensed vltb, and the remaining canvas is fitted with a self eleantoß apparatus which saves wear and tear. The pla'form Is of tt«el under neatb, and the cat is m low as possible. The knotter Is simple and efficacious and the manner of transports Ing the maohlne is very good. Messrs J. Qnane and Go. showed the Brantford reaper and binder, a new machine to this district. It is a chain drive, Is of light draught, and a spring is provided which prevents jolting it the main wheel comes m contact with an obstacle. The reel is entirely manipulated by one lever. Mr Donald Williamson exhibits the DeeriDg. On this machine the tucker his been removed and the knotter is simplified . All the ctoib pieces are truss shaped, the gearing is covered, and the knife is driven from the end There is only one drive chain, and there h a rain guard for the reel. Mr D Thomas showed a Planet Jr horsa hoe, plough and cultivator combined, and a combined drill wheel hoe, wheel cultivator and wheel plough. Messrs Friedlander Bros, had a mower, a seed drill, and a horse rake, manufactured by tho Massey Company. Mr Win. Taylor showed a act of three-horse swingle trees, a set of two-horse swindle trees, an expansion wheelbarrow wheel, and a boree shoe guage punch. Mr Thomas Danks showed a windmill and pump.

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

There wa> a miscellaneous oolleotlon under this head, Mr F. Fenlmin showed lome of Sleslnger's horse and cattle medicines, and also some of Ford's mix tare for loonr and laogworm m sheep. Mr J. Dalglefsb, a gentleman who has establfsbed himself m Ashbarton within the last few weeks showed an assortment of hosiery^manufactured by himself, and of excellent maks and quality. Mr G. Jameson showed Little's sheep dip, and a oolleotlon of manures. Mr 0, M. Brooke ■bowed some of his sheep dip, and Messrs Jepbson and Moore some of the flax 6bre prepared at their mills at Tlnwald. Mesirs Frledlander Bros, showed some of Flsons' fertilisers. Mr Joseph Price of Mount Somers had a quantity of basket ware on the ground, manufactured from locally grown material. The baskets re f acted great credit on the m?ker. and during the day they attracted a good deal of attention. Messrs J. Qaane and On. bad some wood ware, worked by J. Oarmlchael, on view. The Singer Sowing Machine Company showed one of their machines, and Mr John Robertson a ■planing wheel, Mr Charles Brad-del showed the Reginald cinder sifter and fuel economise for grates and «toves, a little oentrirsnod which prevents any waste of fnsl.

PRIZE LIST

SHEEP. LINCOLN. • Tudgeß— Messrs D. McLaren and T. Pashby : Marshals m attendance — Messrs S. Mullins, C. M. Strachey and J« Stringfellow Glass s— For the beat tarn above 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1 and 2 ; T. N. Digby*. highly oommended Class 6— For the bent ram under 18 months Old — Max Friedlander, 1, 2, and oommended. Class 7— For the best three ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot — Max Fried lander, 1 ; J. Stringfellow, 2 Class B— For the beßt three ewes nnder 18 months old — Max Friedlander, 1 and 2 ; , J. Stringfellow, oommended. Vi LEICESTSB. Class 9 — For the Mbest ram above 18 months Old— J. Bonifant, 1, 2, and highly oommended W. M. LytteKoD, £1 la ; for the best five hoggets, the progeny of pare longwool raraß — M. Friedlander, 1; Ohatmoss Estate Com pany, 9 ; J. W. Maidens, oommended Glass 10— For the best ram under 18 months old— J. Bonifant, 1, 2, highly oommended, and oommended Olais 11— For the best three ewes above 18 months, old, with lambs at foot — J. Bonifant, 1, 2, and highly oommended Glass 12— For the beat three ewes under 18 months old— J. Bonifant, 1, 2, and highly commended DOWN BBEBPS. Judges— Messrs J. Deans and J.. T. Matson Marshals m attendance— Messrs R. B. Jeff and John Chalmers SOUTHDOWN Class 13— For the best ram above 18 months old— Mawson Bros., 1 Class 15— For the best three ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot— Mawson Eros, 1 - Class 16— For the beet three ewes tinder 18 months oU— Mawson Bros, 1 HAMPBHIBE DOWN 01mb 17— For the beßt ram above 18 months old — Max Friedlander, 1 and 2 l Class 18— For the best ram under 18 months old— Max Friedlander, 1, 2, and highly commended Glass 19— For the best three ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot— Max Fried- Under, 1 Class 20— For the beßt three ewes under 18 monthß old— Max Friedlander, 1 and 2 SHROPSHIRE DOWN Class 22 — For the beßt ram under 18 months old— J. 0. N Grigg, 1 Andrew Orr, £1 Is; for the beat three Down ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot Judges J T, Watson* Pashley, and McLaren, for this class only Max Friedlander, 1 Glass 24— For the best three ewei under 18 months old— J. 0, N. Grigg, 1 ; OBOBBBBEDB Glass 25— For the best five hoggets, first orois (Lincoln or Leicester with Merino)— Max Friedlander, 1 Miles and Co., £2 2s first prize ; for the beßt five crossbred hoggets out of half bred ewet, by Lincoln or Leioester rams Miles and Co, £1 Is second prize ; for the best five crossbred hoggets out of half-bred ewes, by Linooln or Leicester rams. Ghatmoss Estate Company, 1, 2 ; J. W. Maidens, very highly commended Glass 26— For the beßt five hoggets, by Down rams — Max Friedlander, 1 and 2 Glass 37— For the best five hoggets, any breed — Max Friedlander, 1 and 2 ; Ohatmoss Estate, Company, highly oommended and commended N.Z.L. and M.A. Go., X 3 3s ; for the best ten crossbred sheep suitable for the frozen meat trade — Max Friedlander, 1 Glass 30— For the beat five crossbred wethers, by down rams— Me x Friedlandw, 1 and 2 Glass 32— For the best five fat lamb*, by Down rams— Max Friedlander, 1 and 2

CATTLE

■ BHOBTHOBN Judges — Messrs fas. Ferguson and J. Deans. Marshals m attendance— Messrs J. Boyle and J. Withell GltH Zi— For tbo beßt ball calved sino* July I, lßß6— John Small, 1 and 2 OlißiSS— For the best ball c»lv«d since Joly 1, 1887— John Small 1 Glftiß 86— For the best cow of any age m fnpk or m «»H— John Bmftil 1 Clut 87— For the beßt heller calyed Binoe Julj 1, 1886- John Small, 1 end 2 Glasi 88— For the best heifer calved since July I, l6B7— Mftwsoo Bros, 1 ; John Small, 8 ATBSHIBS Cliv 40— Vat the but ball Oilfed since

1 1 Clbps 41— For the best bull calved sinoe July ; 1 1, 1887— Olarka Bros, 1 ' [ Glass 42— For the best cow of any age m ] milk or m calf—Clarke Bros, 1 and 2 j Class 43 —For the best heifer oalved since , July I, lßß6— Clarke Bros, 1 and 2 Class 44— For the best heifer oalved sinoe July 1, 1887— Clarke Broß, 1, 2, and highly commended AN? OTHER BREED Class 45— For the best bull of any age— Alex McKenzie, 1 Glass 46— For the best oow of any age m milk or m calf— John Small, 1 and 2 John Orr and Co, £1 Is ; for the befff milch oow of any breed m full profit. Special entry — John Small, 1 Class 47— For the best miloh oow of any age or breed m full profit— John Small, 1 Class 48 -For the best fat bullook— John Small, 1 Class 50— For the best fat steer— John Small, 2 Class 51— For the best fat heifer, oalved jinoe July I, lßß6— John Small, 1 HORSES. DB AUGHT BORSKS. Judjes— Messrs R. Davie, John Boag and W. Holly Marshals m Attendance — Messrs R. Millar, Peter Williams, J. Lloyd and Dennis McKendry Class 52— For the best entire horse ofjany age— Dennis McKendry, 1 ; John Gttmour, 2 ; John Small, highly commended Class 55— For the best mare, m foal or with foal at foot— Thos Taylor, 1 ; Clarke Bros, 2 Class 56— For the best mare to be shown with two of her progeny— John Small, 1; Clarke Bros, 2 Class 57— For the best dry mare of any age —John Small, 1 and 2 ; John Gilmour, highly commended Class 58— For the beßt filly foaleo" since July I, lßßs— John Gilmour 1 and 2 Class 59— For the best filly foaled Binot July 1, 1886— J. 0. N. Grigg, 1 ; Thos White, 2 ; John Small, commended. P. O'Connoll, horse cover; for the beßt two-year-old colt or filly (draught horses) — J. C. N. Grigg, 1 Class 60— Best Yearling Filly— John Small, 1 ; John Shearer, 2 ; Thomas White, highly oommended Class 61— For the best Gelding, of any age W. Jameson, 1 ; F. McCafferty, 2 ; Clarke Bros, highly commended ; John Small, oom] mended Class 62— For the best Gelding foaled since July I, lßßs— Clark Bros, 2 Class 63— For the best Gelding foaled since July 1, 1886— J. C. N. Grigp, 2 Class 64— For the best Yearling Colt or Gelding— W. 3toddart, 1 ; I. M. Thompson, 2 ; J. C. N. Grigg, highly oommended John Gilmour, the services of his entire Kelvin ; for the best Yearling Colt of that Bire — I. M. Thompson, 1 W. Patching, horse cover ; for the best Yearling Colt or Filly (draught horses)— John Small, 1 Class 65— For the best Mare or Gelding suitable for a carrier's cart up to 3Oowt— J. C. N. Grigg, 1 ; W. J. Crooks, 2 Glass 66— For the best team of two horses (mareß of geldings), of any age, m regular work, the honafi&e property of exhibitor ; to to Bhown m harness. J. B. Steel and Sods, set swingle trees, for best team of two horses (draught, Class 66)— W. Jamießon, 1 ; Clarke Bros, 2 Clasß 67—For the best team of three horses same conditions as Class 66 -Clarke Bros, 1 and 2 Friedlander Broa £2 2s, for beßt Draught Mare on ground— John Small's Diamond John Gilmour service of " Paisley Jook " for best Yearling Fillyt by " Kelvin "—Thos. White BLOOD STOCK! Judges— Hon E5 Gray, and A! Boyle . i Marshals m attendance— Messrs Gi Jameson, Ei Cookson, and E. W. Bowyer Olasß 68— For the best Entire Horse of any age— L: Markey, 1 ; W; Kerr, 2 Class 69— For the best entire horse foaled ■inoe July Ist, 1885— Peter Jolhe, oommended Class 71 — For the best brood mare m foal, or with foal at foot— Hi J{ Tasker, 1 ; Donald McLean, 2 ; Jameß Oarlan, highly commended Clbbb 73— For the best colt or gelding foaled sinoe July Ist, 1887— James Carlan, 1 CABMAGE HORSES. Judges— Messrs James Campbell, John Ruther ford, Henry Overton Marshals m attendance — Messjrs Mi Stitt, T; E. Upton, G, Alington, M. Friedlander Class 76 — For the best entire ' horse M any age— L, Markey, 1 ; Mi Friedlander, 2 Class 77— For the beßt entire horse foaled since July Ist, 1885— Jj CT N.< Grigg, 1; Andrew Dawson, 2 Class 79— For tha best brood mare m foal, or with foal at foot— Ji 05 N. Grigg, 1 Class 81 — For the best oolt or gelding foaled since July Ist, 1886— J; Harrison, 1, Win Prebble, 21 Class 82— For the best oolt or gelding foaled sinoe July Ist, 1887— A; W; Randell, 1; John G; Restell, 2; T. N; Digby, commended M. Friedlander, the servioe of his entire Blaokwood Abdallah, for the beet foal by that sire— Gould and Cameron, 1 Class 83— For the best filly foaled since July Ist, 1886-John G; Reßtell, 1 ; T! N. Digby, 2 Class 86— For the beßt pair of buggy horses (mares or geldings), the property of one owner— H: Hi Seoretan, 1 ; D. Briok, 2 Class 87— For the best buggy horse (mare or gelding— E. Monson, 1 ; Di Thomas, 2 ; J. Croy, commended Class .88 — For the beßt dog-cart horse (mare or gelding— M. Friedlander, 1 M: Stitt, £2 2b, for the best dog-cart horse (mare or gelding), to be shown m harness and driven — RobtFrisby, 1 £'. F. Wright, a truck load of Mount Somers coal, delivered at Mount Somers station ;to the owner of the mare, m any class on the ground, which, m the opinion of the judgeß, will, mated with a thoroughbred horse, be likely to breed a good dog-oart mare or geld ing- A: Wi Randell, 1 HACKNEYS Judges— Hon E, Gray, Messrs G G Stead, and A, Boyle Marshals m,, attendance — Messrs G, Jameson, E, Cookson, E, W, Bowyer and W. Suther land Class 89— For the best mare or gelding, Buitable for a fanner's Whiteohapel cart (the ionafidt property of a farmer), to be shown m harness and driven— L! Rattray, 1; Geo! Worner, 2 ; Robtl Frisby, highly commended Class 90— For the best; roadster or haok j (mare or gelding) up to 14st — John Orr, 1 : Jt C: N: Grigg, 2 Class 91— For the best roadster or hack (mare or gelding), fit to carry not lees than lOst ■ weight-J: 0. N. Grigg, 1; a M; Straohey, 2; Wm. Patterson, highly oom mended John Grigg, £2 2s, for the beßt roadster or hack (mare or gelding), to be shown m saddle and ndden— Donald McLean, 1 W.Pattman, £1 Is; for the best yearling likely to make a weight-carrier, by a thorough bred sire— J; G. Reßtell, 1 Glass 92— For tht best lady's haok (mare or gelding) which has been thoroughly broken m as a lady's haok: To be shown m side-saddle, and ridden by a lady — J* O; N: Grigg, 1 and 2 ; Mrs Ci Reid, highly commended McCallum and Goi, pieoe of plate value £8 3s ; for the best lady's haok (mare or geld ing)-J; 0: N. Grigg, 1 ; Mrs 0! Reid, highly commended H: 0: Segere, trimmed hat, value 15s 6d ; for the rider of the best lady's haok— Mits Lucy Ed*, 1 W. Anderson, lady'a whip, for tha beet lady rider— Mrs Hioks, 1 HCNTERS Judges — Messrs Ja6, Campbell, John Ruther ford, and Henry Overton Marshals m attendance — Messrs M, Stitt, T, F. Upton, G, Alington, and M. Friedlanier Class 94— For the beet hunter up to 14st, to be ridden m the presence of tho judges, pre vious to examination, over fair hunting fences, three trial* allowed—W. P. Claridge, 1 ; W; Perks, 2 0! G. Ha* don, £3 3s ; for the best two-year old (mare or gelding) likely to make a list hunter — William Prebble, 1 John Ranger, bridle, value 35« ; for the best Hunter up to 14st— J: W; Joynt, 1 Class 95— For the best hunter up to list Sam* conditions as Glass 94— Wm Helmoro, 1 ; T. Bennißon, 2 PONIES Judges— Messrs Jas Campbell, John Ruther ford and Henry Overton ■ Marshals m attendance— Messrs Stitt, Upton, Alington and Friedlander I Clais 96— For the best entire pony of ary age, not exceeding 14 hands high— Q, F: Soott, 1 ; W: J! Siloock, 2 ! Class 97— For the best pony (mare or geld ing), not. exoeeding 14 hands high, and thoroughly quiet to ridt; To be shown m if addle, and ridden bj • boy or girl— W. J.

Glass 9s— For the best pony (mare or gelding), not exceeding 13 hands high, and thoroughly quiet to ride, to bo shown m saddle, and riddtn by a boy or girl— Master J. R. Friedlander, 1 ; Samuel Mulling, 2 ; Of F. M: Wroughton, highly commended G. F. Scott, £1 Is, for the best thret pony mares, not to exceed 13 hands, the bsna fide property of one owner— Samuel MulHdb, 1 M! Friedlander, a handsome book ; for the best boy rider (m pony classes), ago of rider to be taken into consideration — Master Friedlan der, 1 HOB^E SHOEING Judges — Messrs Andrew McFarlane and P. Duncin Marshal m attendance — Mr Daniel McKend'y Glass 99— For the beat shod hack— J: Rogers, 1 ; W. H. Paget,f oommended Glass 100 — For the JJbest shod draught horse— Thos: Whitta, 1 ; Thoßl Kingston, com mended LEAFING MATCH This evant waa won by H. G. Moore W; H: Collier, embroidered Bummer dresß, foi the belt lady rider over high jump— Mrß McDowell, 1

PIGS.

BBBKBHHIE Judges — Messrs T. Taylor and T. H. Green. Marshals m attendance— Messrs H. and T. Hunt Class 101— For the best boar over 12 months old— John G. Reitell, 1 ; Thos. Clark son, 2 '; Chapman Broa., highly commended J. G. Restell, £1 Is ; for the best Berkshire Boar, owned m County— Chapman Bros., 1 Olasß 102— For the best boar over 6 months and under 12 months old— D'Auvergne Bros., 1 and 2; E. Clarkaon commended, and Thos. Clarkson, very highly oommended Claea 103— For the beat boar under 6 months old— D'Auvergne Bros., 1 and 2 ;T. Clarkson, oommended Class 104— For the beat sow of any age— D'Auvergne Bros., 1 ; E. Olarkson, 2 ; J. Cor rigan, highly commended D. MoFarlane, £1 Is ; for the beat Berk shire sow and litter of not less than six pigs — John G. Restell, 1 Class 105— For the best sow over 6 months, and under 12 months old— Jae, Rowe, 1 ; E. Olarkson, 2 and very highly commanded ; D'Anvergne Bros., very highly oommended Clbbb 106 — For the best sow under 6 months old— D'Auvergne Bros., 1 and 2; Thos. Clarkson, highly oommended Claßs 107— For the best pen of three pigs under 8 months old— D'Auvergne Broß., 1 ; Thos. Clarkson, 2 ; D'Auvergne Bros., highly oommended YORKSHIRE SMALL BREED Class 108— For the bestßoar over 12 months old— Jaf. Rowe, 1 Class 109— For the beet boar over 6 months and under 12 months old— Jas. Rowe, 1 and 2 Class 110— For the best boar under 6 months old— Jas. Rowe, 1, 2, and highly oommended Class 111 — For the best sow of any age— Jas. Rowe, 1, and 2 Class 112— For the best sow over 0 months and under 12 months old — Jas. Rowe, 1 and 2 Class 113— For the best sow under 6 months old— Jas, Rowe, 1, 2, ana highly oommended ANY OTHER BREED; Class 115— For the best boar of any age— J. Stringfellow, 1 ; Jas. Gudsell, 2 Class 116 -For the best sow of any age— Wm. Prebble, 1 Class 117— For the best sow with litter of any age— E, Olarkson, 1 ; J. G. Restell, 2 Class 111— For the best pen of three pigs under 8 months old — Jas. Rowe, 1 ; J. Stringfellow, 2

DOGS

BHEEr POQS Judges — Messrs R. Rutherford and M, Stitt. Marshal m attendance -Mr Donald McLean. Class 119— For the best amooth-coated collie sheep dog or slat — J. Corrigan, 1 ; F. Bonnington, 2 Class 120— For the beßt rough-coated collie sheep dog or slut — D. MoDonald, 1 ; J. W. Joynt, 2

PRODUCE.

Judges— Mes rs C. A. C. Hardy, and Di Willamson Marshall m attendance— Joshua Tucker Class 122— For the best Slbs of fresh butter (without prints)— J. C. N. Grigg, 1 ; Mrs Ashton, 2 Donald Williamson, box tea ; for the best 31bs freßh butter— J. 0. N. Grigg, 1 Olasa 123— For the best 31bs of powdered butter— J. C. N. Grigg, 1 ; Mrs Ashton, 2 Olasa 124— For the beat display of fancy bnttor, not less than 21bs ; quality to be taken into consideration— Mrs J. Small, 1 ; Miss A. E. Dawson, commended Glass 125— For the best keg of saltel butter fit for exportation, not less than 281bs— Mrs Ashton, 1 ; Mrs J, Small, 2 The proprietor of " Weekly Press," Christ ohurob, £1 Is for the largest prizetaker m butter — Mrs Ashton, 7 points R. Aloorn, box tea, value £1 ; for the beßt keg of salted butter fit for exportation, not less than 281b— J. C. N, Grigg, 1 ; Mrs Ashton, highly commended Class 126— For the best colonial cheese, of. not lesß than 151bs— Mrs J. Small, 1 Clasß 127— For the beßt side of New Zea land cured bacon (smoked) — Mrß J. Small, 1 Class 128— For the best side of New Zea land cured bacon (unsmoked) — Mrs Jas Croy, 1 and 2 ; Mrs J, Small highly commended Clbbb 129— For the best two hams (smoked) —Mrs Jas Croy, 1 ; Mrs J, Small, 2 Glass 130— For the best two hams (an smoked) — Mrs J. Small, 1 J. Henry, 10a 6d ; for the bast two hams (unsmoked)— Mrs J. Small, 1 Class 131— For the beat 12 hen eggs— Mrs Horsey, 1 ; Miss Hamilton, 2 ; Mrs Small, highly commended Class 132— For tho best 12 duok egg»— Mrs J. Small, 1 ; Master A. Williams, 2 Class 133— For the best 2 loaves of home made bread — Mre J. G. McConochie, 1 ; Mra Prebble, 2 ; Mrs J. Small, highly commended Mrs Geo Jameson, £1 Is for the best two 41b loaves of home-made bread, not to be baked m a baker's oven — Mrs J. G. Ma- Conochie, 1 E. Thomas, £1, or eaok of flour; for the best two loaves bread, made with flour ground at the Wakanui Mills— Mrs McConoohie, 1 Class 134— For the best dish of honey — 0. F. L&ndman, 1 Class 135— For the bast collection of dairy produce, included m above 13 olasaes. The bona fide production of exhibitor — Mrs J, Small, 1 EL Zander, prize, value £1 Is ; for the best collection of dairy produce (classes 122 to 134) —Mrs J. Small, 1

N.Z. MANUFACTURES

Judges — Messrs A. C. Hardy, and D. Williamson Marshal m attendance — Joshua Tucker Glass 138— For the best collection of New Zealand manufactured woollen goods — Andrew Orr, highly commended ; John Orr, highly commeDdod— For exhibition only, Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, highly oommended Class 141— For the best collection of drain pipes of New Zealand make— J. C. N. Grigg, 1 Class 142 — For the best colleotion of build, ing brioka of New Zealand make— J. 0, N. Grigg, highly commended C M. Brooke, case of sheep dip, valve 70s ; for the beßt sample of horns made soap, com* petition to be confined to sheep-owners resident m the Ashburton County — Mrs A, Dawson, 1 Mra joung'g tomato sauce, highly com.* mended ; too late for entry,

SMALL BIRDS

Class 143— For the largest polleotiop of Btnull birds' eggs— A. Wills, 1, 104P ogga Class 144 — Foe tho lorgoDt colleotion of email birds' heads— A. Willu, 1 In addition to the privata prise list, Mr John Small cave a prize of £1 Is for the largest collection of email birds' headi— A. Wills, 1

IMPLEMENTS

Judges — Messrs B. S, Coster and Bruce Marshals m attendance — Messrs C» Reid and W. T. Silcock W. 0. Walker, M.H.R., £2 2a ; for the moßt useful improvement m labor-saving machinery— P, and D. Duncan, Baok lifter for threshing maohine (Stalker's patent), 1 P. and D. DuneaD, digging plough, highly commended

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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THE PACIFIC FLEET.

London, November 1 and 2. H,M,S. Amphion has been ordered to the Pacific station.

BRITISH BORNEO.

The Government intend to proclaim a British protectorate m Borneo.

ZOLA'S WORKS.

Besides fining Vizetelly, the pub lisher, the Court ordered Zola's works to be suppressed.

DIVIDEND.

At the annnal meeting of the Otago and Southland Investment Company a dividend of 10 per cent was declared.

CORRECTION.

Correction m cable yesterday morn ing : — For " New Guinea natives " read 0 Natives of the Guinea coast, Africa.

AUSTRALIANS AND HENLEY.

Arrangements are being made for an Australian Eight to visit England m April to compete at the Henley regatta. It is estimated that the cost of the trip will be

CARDINAL NEWMAN.

Cardinal Newman, who has been suffering from general debility for some time past, fell and struck his head severely, and it is feared will not recover. He has received the sacra ment of extreme unction.

COLONIAL TIMBER,

Mr Laurie, of Sydney, who visited England with a view of introducing colonial timbers into the European market, has entered into a contract to supply from Australia wooden blocks required to pave the streets of Ham burg.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COLONIES.

Dr Dale writing m the " Contem porary Review " gives his impressions of Australian residents. The people of Victoria he says are resolute and daring, those of South Australia thoughtful and persistent, while New South Welshmen though exhibiting cordiality, are selfish m nature.

OBITUARY.

Aug. C. Gregory, formerly surveyor General of Queensland is dead.

IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

Lord Rosebery speaking^ at Edin« burgh said the difficulty of arranging Imperial Federation was small com pared with that of achieving union m such countries as Germany and America.

ZANZIBAR SLAVE TRADE.

Owing to active operations being mads against the slave trade of Zanzi bar, the English Government have warned all Europeans to withdraw from the stations on the mainland.

ILLNESS OF CARDINAL NEWMAN.

Cardinal Newman is suffering great debility.

DEVELOPMENT OF CANADA.

Sir A. T. Gait, Canadian Commis sioner m London, is arranging for the formation of a Company to develop the north-west coal mines of Canada, and also to extend the trade with San Francisco and the Australian colonies m connection with the Pacific route.

THE FREIGHT QUESTION.

The brokers are convinced that if the Shipping Committee advance ton nage, action will be justified. On ex isting freights the merchants proposed to equalise the rate throughout the year, but the brokers say that at present it will be impossible to arrange this. No change will be made until the Shipping Committee have been further consulted.

CANADA AND THE STATES.

Ottawa, November 1. Sir John Macdonald, Premier, scouts the idea of Canadian annexation or a commercial unioh with the United States.

THE POPE AND ENGLAND.

fiOMk. November 1. The Pope has appointed a Commis sion to examine the question of re opening diplomatic negotiations with England.

AUSTRALIAN.

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VICTORIA.

Mklboubnb, November 2. Petscb, Doehling and Co., prose cuted for undervaluing a shipment of pianos, were acquitted. The Chambers of Commerce Con ference at the mealing to-day passed a resolution supporting the Pacific cable project ; they also resolved to ask the various Colonial Governments to in troduce uniform legislation at the first opportunity m their respective Parlia ments dealing with trade marks, and patent laws, and to suggest that such proposed legislation shall be on the lines of the Imperial Acts.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydnky, November 2 At an adjourned meeting of the conference to-day between the masters and delegates of the miners a draft agreement was arranged, which will now be submitted to the rqen for approval. The prosecution of the Salvationists at Waollongong for marching m pror cession is creating some stir. Eight officers were sent to gaol for three months for this offence. The Press adversely criticises the severity of the sentence and deprecates the law of allowing corporations to exercise con trol over religion by enacting by-laws on the subject.

QUEENSLAND

Brisbane, November 2. A terrific hurricane at Clermont tore the roofs off some houses and drove hailstones as large as eggs through others. Vast damage was done by the hail and wind to the crops m the dis trict, and to merchandise m uncovered places by the hurricane.

Wells' Hair Baljam;— If gray, restqvc to origintl color. An elegant dressing, softens Had bcP3tific.s, No oil not grease. A toni# testoratire. Stops hair coming ou^ j t '

THE DROUGHT IN AUSTRALIA

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|BtdsßY, November 2 The drought still continues, and the greatest anxiety prevails throughout the country respecting the crops, In the Ashburnham district, on the Lachlan river, it is almost; impossible that there can be any wheat harvest this season ; indeed the wheat harvest for the whole colony must be very small, and the local millers are already buying up all stocks at five shillings per bushel. In the fcMudgee district the crops have entirely^ failed, whilst m the Wogga Wogga district — hitherto tho best grassed country on the Murrumbidgee river— tho grass is scorched off and the country presents the most parched and bare, appearance. The sofferings of stock aro very severe everywhere as the creeks are drying up, and other sources of water-supply, m the shape of tanks etc,, are failing. At Warialda, m the New England district, bush fires are raging daily, and at Talloona station alone seven hundred shftep have been destroyed, whilst other stations m the j same district have all suffered to some extent In the Young district, one of the chief agricultural districts of the colony, the crops are an entire failure, and news has been received from the " back bl«cks " that stock there is m a most wretched condition through the scarcity of feed and water. Heavy rains have fallen m the southern parts of the colony, and far inland m the direction of Albury.

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Bricklayers' Union Auckland, November 3. Anglican Synod Arehdo&ooQß Dudley and Cl.rk, and the Rev 0. M. Nelson have been appointed the Auckland clerical representatives to the General Synod of tho AngHoan Church to be hold at Danedin In Fob' mary next. Trie Auckland Bricklayers' Union w»b last night dissolved and the funds divided. A Strange Case The case of the alleged lnnatlo Fenwlok !b the subject of a speolal report to ' Government; Some time ago Mr Jaatfoe GiUlea had Fenvrick brought before him on an application made on behalf of the wife to administer the estate, osvlng to the husband being anable to menage l.li affairs by reason of being of unsound mind. The Jndge, after hearing the evidence, decided tbat Fenwlok, though of unsound mind bb regard* some mat'era. was capable of managing his fcfralra. It woujd be naturally concluded that he had no right to be an inmate of the Asylum, but no one will take the respomibility of releasing him, and consequently Fonwick has remained m the Asylum ever tince. Government appointed Colonel Haultain to make special enquiries into the matter and this gentleman's report has been sent to Wellington. It is understood he does not reoommend Finvrick's release; The Maori Will Cats*. Wbllingtoh, November 3. The great will case In which Bronghton Appeals from tho deoUlon of the Chief Juatice granting probate of the will of Renata Kawepo to Mrß Donnelly is com ing before the Appeal Oourfc next week. A stiong b»( haa been retained. Mr Haggltt of Dunedin will plead for Broughtoi with him Mr Bell of Welling ton and Mr Oornford of Napier. Mr G. Harper, Ghrlatohuroh, appears for Mrs Donnelly with him Mr Chapman of Wel lington and Mr McLean of Napier,

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(Received November 3, noon.)

REINFORCEMENTS.

Oahio, November 1. General Grenfell has started from his city with reinforcements for Suakim

ANOTHER ROYAL INVALID.

The Hague, November 2. King William 111., of Holland, is m a critical condition ; suffering from an affection of the throat,

HOME RULE.

London, November 2. Mr Gladstone has issued a manifesto m which he states that as there [s a general desire for the retention of the Irish members m the House of Cqmrnons. he is prepared to modify his Home Rule scheme m order to give effect to it.

"Rough on Itch.""— '•Rough on Itch; cures skin humors, eruptions, ring worm, tetter, salt ri^um, fijostedlfcct, sliiiWain.g. iUju V-  .. r . .

RIFLES FOR THE ARMY.

Mr E. Stanhope, Secretary of State for War, has announced that the British Army will be rapidly supplied with the best magazine rifle m exist ence.

THE SACKVILLE-WEST AFFAIR

The "Times," m a leading article upon American politics, says that President Cleveland's recent actions have rendered him unworthy to again receive the exalted position he now holds. In most scathing terms the writer proceeds to point out that with regard to the British Minister at Washington both Cleveland and Bayard acted with unmanly, and undignified haste. The abruptness of the United State* Secretary's proceedings m the matter are characterised as an insult to England deliberately perpetrated for election purposes, It is clear, the article contend?, that Sir L. Sackville- West's recall has been demanded simply as a dodge to secure the sup port of .the Democrats and the Irish and anti- British vote generally. New York, November 1 The "Herald" declares that the action of Bayard is hasty and unbe coming his dignified office and urges his dismissal from the Secretaryship of i State.

SPEECH BY LORD ABERDEEN.

Lord Aberdeen, speaking at the Women's Conference, stated on the authority of Lady Carington that there is no opening m Australia for educated women \n waqt of employment,

THE LATE HON W. B. DALLEY

The " Standard " says that the late Hon W. B. Dalley acquired world-wide celebrity by his action m despatching the New South Wales contingent to the Soudan. [Received November 3. 12 40 p.m.]

LONDON MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

London, November 2. The Municipal elections now taking place are favorable to the Tories.

THE MARKETS

PBR PBBB3 ASSOCIATION J Melbourne November 1. Six thousand quarters of Australian wheat, August shipment, have been sold at 42?. Mutton, New Zealand, 4^d ; Aus tralian, 3^d j beef, 3d to 4^6. An Adelaide wheat cargo has been sold at 42 s.

THE RABBIT COMMISSION.

(PEE PiIHSS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, November 2. Mr Bel), the New Zealand representa tive on the Rabbit Commission, has for wardod a memorandum giving a resume of the work of the Commission at Sydney. M. Pasteur's experiments demonstrated clearly tbat^fowl cholera can be communi oatod to rabbits either by feeding or in fection, but they were not satisfactory as to the power of the disease to spread rapidly. The Commission conducted a number of experiments which indicated that the disease is safe as regards domestlo animate, and is slow to spread among rabbite, even under conditions more favorable than would be found m the open oountry. Further experiments are going on. M, Pasteur's agenta have asked to have trials made m the open country, but the Com mission declined for the present. The members do not expect to conclude their labors for a long time.

THE PARNELUTE COMMISSION.

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London, November 1. The evidence given bj Capt. O'Shea before the Commission was damaging to Parnell, and he was subjected to severe cross-examination by Sir C. Russell. He identified Parneil's signa ture to the letters, but denied he had furnished them to the " Times." He also proved that Parnell was m com | munication with Sheridan. The witness admitted he was himself acquainted with the Fenians, and knew Hayes, who was suspected of being concerned m the dynamite explosion on London bridge. O'Shea stated he had believed j Parnell to be free from any connection with crimes m Ireland until he learned during 1886 that Parnell was aware of Sheridan's act. Upon ascertaining this he turned Parnell out of his rooms m Dublin. The witness . further stated that Sir W. V. Harcourt, at Mr Glad stone's suggestion, had urged him to be reticent regarding the parleying between the Liberal Government and the members imprisoned m Kilmain ham. Later. Evidence before the Parnell Com mission was unimportant, and the pro ceedings were adjourned till Tuesday. (Reoelrad Norember 3, noon*) LoNDoy, November 1 and 2. Sir R. Webster and Sir H. James' briefs are marked fifteen hundred guineas each, besides this they will re ceive daily refreshers to a substantial amount. The « Times " challenges the juris diction of the Scottish Courts m the action brought against it by Parnell.

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j f oblic Notices GLASGOW DRAPJERTT and CLOTHING COMPANY, East Street, next Patching, Sail- maker, THE "BED CROSS" TBESErVviNIr COMPANY, Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria. /">( ANNED Tomatoea, equal to American, \J and at same price ; also Peaches, Pears, Aprioots, of the finest quality, aid m heavy syrup. AH these goods are manufactured under the supervision of Mr George James Ward, late of California". The Jama, Jellies, Pioklea, Tomata Sauce, and Assorted Sauces of this Company are well known to be better than any im- ported, . 5 2f#. Auctions " The Miners' Strike ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ AT ... - > r -::... NEWCASTLE, N.SiW,^ HAS already proved to be a good thing for New Zealand. The increased output of all the mine* In New Zealand baa necessitated- the employment of large numbers of men m addition to the regular etaff kept by proprietors of mines. • ■ . • : ■.' " •it- Keep your money m New Zealand, and help to make employment for the popula- tion. Burn Moant Somera and Weatporfc Coal. . x* I have made freßh arrangement! for 1 the supply of these two Ooblb, and can now sell at Reduoed Kates for GA.3H on delivery, f MOUHT SOMKBS CoAl, , WrSTFOBT COAL Par ted 45» .-- Half ton, lls 6i ; 38i Qaarter ton, 6j X2 S Booking Extra. "" a mmm^ m ' ' ' ■ ■ ' Mount Somern Coal per Traok load, In Trucks 17a 6i pet ton dash at Ashbnrton Ste^on. r NEWCASTLE OOaTaLSO IN SXOOK JOHN aI^E^TELL. - IcCALLUI & Co., vAahburton Branch ; East Street, next , Bank of New Zealand,) IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, AND MANUFACTURERS, PAINTERS, GCAZIBRS, PAPERHA.NGEaS DECORATORS, Etc. IBONMON&EBY DEPt, fC Vb have landing and to arrive, Stookt oi and General Ironmongery, tiLiiatlog of the following lines :— ■  FENDERS, FISBiaONS COAi VASES AMERICAN BTOVE3 R&.KGBS, HOLLO WABJB TILE and other REGISTERS CUrLERY, E.P. WABB OHOBNB, TOOLS FENCING AND BARBED WIBE, etc., etc. TIMBER DEPARTMENT. We have on band "exceptionally good Stocks of '< ■ «> KAURI, AMERICAN SHELVING, HOBABT PALINGS, SPLIT PC STS and" BAILb, and every d scription of ROUGH and DRESSED TIiSIBBR, Which \7e can sapply eitho • f -om onr YABDS IN TOWN or direct from oor SOUTHLAND Jj' MILLS at prices which cannot be improved upon elsewhere. COAL DEPARTMENT. Newcastle Goal Westport Goal Brunuer Coal AND FIREWOOD. OUR FACTORY Incudes the following Maohinery :— Complete Set Door and Sash, Standard makiDg, Spouting, Bidging, and «- Turning Machinery, PAINTING, PAPERHANGINa GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT. We o»n confidently solicit the support of oar Customers and the public generally this Department. It being m oharge of experienced men, we guarantee the sUbs of work, ESTIMATES GIVEN. We have juot received from London 10,000 pieces of th» latest and moa fashionable dealgai m Paperhanglngg from 6d to 10s per piece. PAINTS, OIL, VARNISHES PAPERHANGINGS GLASS— PIain, Figured, .Enamelled— CUT TO ANY SIZE, And General Stock of Materials need b via Trade* > In thanking our Customers and the public generally for their llbertl Bnppo, m the past, we beg to announce that have re-organlaed onr branch under new nanagement, and m adding the Furnish- ng »nd General Ironmongery Department we have every confidence that we aha reoeive the support it will claim by variety and priceß. McCallum & Co, A^O, WEIiLS



Public Notices NEW PAPERHAMINGS EX "TAINUI" NOW OPENED. -J A BALES PAPERHANGINGS lOASE DEOORATJNG ENAMEL PAINTS James Craigie, TANCBED STEEET. 10 13 ASHBUETON Agricultural and Pastoral Show, NOVELTIES FOR THE HOLI- DAYS. ANDREW ORR IS SHOWING HIS", SECOND SHIPMENT High-class Drapery EX TONGARIEO. LADIES NKW DRESS MATERIALS NEW ZEPHYRS, EMBROIDERED DRESStfS, LAOE and SILK MAN- TELS. PARASOLS. OORBETS, GLOVES, BEAUTIFUL SUMMER MILLINERY, NEW LAOE OUR. TAINS. Ladles' Boots, very cheap ; Ladles' Shoes from 6a. <* Splendid Assortment of Aahbarton, Kalapol, and Roslyn Tweeds, SUITS TO MEASURE, FROM £3 10s. CARPETS VBRr CHEAP. ANDREW ORR. IRONMONGERY. . JOHN ORR & CO. HAVE now landing and to arrive ex b.b. "Bayley " and •Opawa," from London, and ex •' Olan Macleod," from New York :— v 2 Canes Bnrgan and , Balls' and Ward and Palna' Shoep Shears, 100 Drums Boiled and Raw Oil 3 Tons Genuine White Lead 1 Ton Bed Lead 4 Casks Patent Dryers 10 Oaseß Varnlah 160 Kegs Wire Nalla 15 Tons Bar Iron 1 Ton Sheet Iron 6 Oases Iron Bedsteads 4 Cases Spring Wire Mattresses Registered Grates, Ranges, and Stoves m great variety 40 Bandies Galvanised Tabs and Buckets 3 Oases Gorse Knives & 2 Oases Gorso Grabbers, stogie and double edge 3 Oases Priza Dundee Leather Belo- ng, from 1£ to 6 Inch 1 Case Eleotro-plated Forks and Spoons 1 Case Potofii Spoons and Forks 40 Bandies Spades And Forks C Oases Garden Tools 150 Oolla Plough Line Rope— Manilla and Flax, all sizes Lawn Mowers Hay Rakes, Scythes, and Handles 2000 Yards Wire Netting, 2ft to 3ft 1 Caee Garden Syringes 1 Case Rubber Hoso Pipe 4 Oases Oarpontera : Tools 2 „  Hammers 66  American Locks and Hard ■ ware 3 Oases Babbett's Metal 2  Reap Hooks • 10 „ Chairs 3 „ Ohalrßedu j 4 „ Files *, I 8 Oaeks Agate Enemollcd Ware 4  Hollowaro 2  Bnehwarer 2 „ TinwWQ % Oases Augers, Bits and Braoes 4 „ Perambulfttora 4  Plloh and Lampback 10 Drams Neatsfoot Oil 50 Oases Castor Oil 15 Crates and Casks Crockery and Glassware. In this lot will be found some beautiful Tlolet and Tea Sets SOLE AGENTS IN THE COUNTY FOR THE. MeeORMICK Improved Steel Binders , JOHF OEE & CO,



Cheapest House m Ashburton." I'm.. to. 6u, (3d Bd, lOd \\T New Ouilara and Scarves 6^ Tq STew Straw Hats New Zrphyrp, x l, sd, Bd, lOd, Is /^ sTew Hosiery, 81, lOd 19, la 6d, 2. New Sunsbadeß, roni I /"A few Flannclettee, 4Jd, 6d, 6i, 9 New Ribbone aod Glove 3 I Mew Waah Dr^eeca : " Laces and Ap<ons T L.co Oartahis, 2* to 15 1 Knfckor Puits, 8» lid "f H^w Men'a Ph'.ria, Is 61 o8« Nonr Joreey Salts I J\ Felt ITata New Mon'a Clothing T3 Sew Shapes m Collars THE CORNER,.



Public Noticed TENDERS. WANTED immediately Tenders for Ploughing 100 Acres. Fof par- ticulara apply D. MoLEAN, 11 13 Lagmhor. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE TO OCCUPIERS. "1 1TATER will be ahat off the E Raoes VV (those between Ohertsey and Rakala) for FOUR DAYS from 12th November for purposes ef thorough overhaul. By order, WILLIAM BAXTEB, 11*14 . County Engineer. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. A PPLIOATIONS are Invited for XX Leasing the following Reserves : — Riverbed Reserve, about 30 aores, sub- divided into 3 paddocks ; Part Reserve 1642, being Sections 843, 844, 853, 854, 1 acre, with frontage to East street. Particulars to be had at the Town Oletk'a office, and tenders will be reoeived till noon on Monday, 12 November next. OHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council offloo, November 3rd, 1888. 11 15 WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT, * mENDERS are invited for reforming X P«fc of Dromoro Road—from Rale's Road to Dromore. Particular «t Board's Office. Tenders close at 10 am. on SATURDAY, November 3rd, 1688, FOOKS & SON, 10*210 District Surveyors. TINWALD RACING OLUI£ A MEETING of Members will bo held <Tl at Scott's Hotel, on SATURDAY Evening, November 3rd, at 8 p.m.— To oonslder Programme, eto. O, JEPHSON, 11+11 Secretary. EEIB AND GRAY'S N.EW IMPROVED T OWDOWN TILBVATORT}INDBR jLj 41* JP Will be exhibited at work at the forth- oomlng Show, and may bo seen after that m our yard at Aahbarton. I*4l Rink de Paris, THURSDAY, Nov. I— Raoe for tfcg Championship. SATURDAY AND MONDAY, Nov. 3rd and sth. Professor Rolliuson PROFESSOR R.QLI4NSON PROFESSOR RjOLLINSON THE GREAT BIOYOLE KING. Admission, *9 } Reserved seats, 2s. Season ticket holders, Is ; Skates free, Doors open at 7 .30 o'clock. R. ELSTON, j l > L681Q9 iD.4 MjQiger,



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