The Ashuburton Gaurdian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1888. YESTERDAY'S SHOW.

The Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion are heartily to be congratulated on the marked Buccess of their eleventh annual exhibition which took place yes terday. Far the largest catalogue that has ever been issued, comprising no less than 600 exhibits, n fine day, and an immense attendance of visitors — there was not wanting ono desirable feature, and the officers and committee have reaped a well-earned reward for their efforts. But not only the Association, the whole district may well regard the scene presented m the Shaw yards with satisfaction and pride, as it conclusively showed that we have among us all the elements of future prosperity. For the exhibits were not merely numerous, but excellent of their kind. The cattle was the weakest class, but m horses of all descriptions, and more particularly drauShts, sheep, pigs, dairy produce and woollen manufactures, there was a grand exhibit, showing that Ashburton County m these particulars can well hold its own with any part of Few Zea land. Whether or not because dairy produce is beginning to be recognised as one of the great resources of the colony, it is a fact, and a pleasing one, that more attention appears to hare been devoted to it this year, and the show of butter, cheese and cured bacon could scarcely be excelled for the quality oi the exhibits. Remembering, too, what an enormous industry is that of bacon curing m Chicago and elsewhere it was pleasing to note that more attention has been given to pigs, of which there was a large number shown, including very worthy specimens of the moßt approved breeds. The display of locally-manufactured woollen goods by Mr Andrew Orr, the Ashburton Factory and Mr John Orr was perfectly sur prising for the ' Variety and excellence of the fabrics shown, which included tweeds, coatings, tartans, flannels, blankets, ladies dress goods and a wide range of other articles of superior quality and workmanship, such as. would compare favorably with the produce of the looms of English or Scottish manufacturies. Then there were splendid specimens of local industry m the shape of imple ments, carriages, drays, etc., and ex amples of minor industries m. the way of soap, sauces, and what not, all speak ing of activity, energy and skill on the part of residents of the town and county. The Show itself, nay the very features and tone of its thousands of visitors, all spoke of returning hope and confidence m the future, and afforded further evidence, if further evidence were needed, that it is now generally ad mitted that the lean years of depression have passed away and that a cycle of more prosperous times has already com menced. In closing our reference to this very pleasing exhibition we have to congra tulate the new Secretary, Mr Quane, and all the officials upon the admirable nature of the arrangements and to thank him and them for the uniform courtsey extended to the representatives of the press. «» - ! « '

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Salmon weighing 531 b and measuring nearly five foet haß been caught m the Tweed The Lincoln ram which took first prize at the last Masterton show oat 251 be of wool thiß Beaaon. A discovery of lithographic stone is re* ported to have been made on the fiuon road, near Hobart. It is a mistake to suppose the Chinese are shy of railways. Since the opening of the line from Tientsin to Taku the natives have travelled upon it m crowds. ' , The housekeeper of the Earl of Warwick died recently, and the fact is now published that Bhe had accumulated a fortune. She has bequeathed £70,000 to the Earl. The three oldest medioal men m the world belonging to one family are three Americans —Bass Bawson, L Q. Bawson, and J. Baw son. Their respective age 3 are 89, 84, and 92. The Salvationists m India live on lOd a week and submit to remarkable privations. Commissioner Tncker the head of the division resigned a position m the Indian Civil Service worth £800 a year. It has been estimated that if the heat generated within the body were allowed to accumulate within us, and none to be given off, it would be sufficient to raise the body to the boiling point m 36 hours. The leoture by Mr Hugo on " The First Artist," announced to be delivered m the rooms of the Literary and Art Society on Thursday / night, was not given, the atfcen. dance being co small. It will be given on Tuesday evening next. That genial and enthusiastic disciple o! of Izaak Walton, Mr Shury, is rejoioing m the capture of a very leviathan among eels whioh he took with a gaff m the Ashburton river yesterday. It measures 4ft lOin m length, girthß 13 inohes, and weighß just over 201bs. The Seoretary of the Dunedin Labor Bureau states that the applications for em ployment on the relief works from men m the city and suburbs have been fewer than usual, but there have been a number from the country, people not finding work on the farms as formerly. Nineteen men received orders last week for the Otago Central works. The " New Zealand Times " (Wellington) suggests that a scheme be set afoot for the consolidation of all New Zealand municipal loans into uniform stook bearing 3£ or 4 per cent interest. It Bayß that there iB reason to believe that this would be practicable and that an eminent financier who has been con suited on the subject haß expressed himself warmly m its favor. Mr Elston has lighted the Oddfellowß' Hall with a new patent gas burner, the light from which is sufficient to thoroughly illuminate the Hall. The light is white and soft, and is thrown down from the ceiling on the people below m great brilliancy. The adoption of the new burner is likely to save i a heavy gas bill bb one burner is sufficient to ligkft the Hall completely. The patent is an American one We clip the followingimportant testimonial from the " Ulawtrrft Mercury " (N.8.W.) of the 30th Marob. It needs no comment :— " Mr John Loveday, of the Pall) Mountain, writes to as tl at after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Euoalypti Extraot. He says seeing the said Extraot advertised m the 'Illawarra Mercury,' bis intense suffering induoed him to obtain a bottle of the medioine from Mr Hosting, chemist, of thin town, and that the use of it I gave him great relief at once. He states that between the 10th March instant, when he obtained the first bottle of the extract,, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes ileo that he has found the Eucalypti Extract a cur* tot rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests ni to publish this information through the 'Heronry.' W« have muob pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity."— (Itai,) 9

We are obliged by the pressure on onrspaoe* to hold over a report of the Hampsteadl School Committee's meeting and to omit a number o! introprovinoial telegrams. Amongst the passengers by the s.s. Aorongi at Port Chalmers, we note the names of our townsman Dr Leahy, and Mrs Leahy. They return to Ashburton after a trip to the Old Country. During the genial doctor's absence we are pleased to hear he has had the degree of M.D. conferred on him at the Dublin University. A batch of five Show drunks wero dealt with this morning by Major Steward J.P. Two first offenders were discharged with a caution, James Barnes and Arohibald Clarke, who hai made their appearance on previous oooasions were lined 5a each with the usual alternative, one of them being ordered to pay 23 cab-hire, and George Robinson for being drunk whila m ohargc of a horse was mulct ad m the sum of 10s with tho option of going to gaol for 21 hours. Mr A. Purves gave his " Twa 'oors at hame" entertainment m the Orange Hall last evening to a very respectable audience. The whole of the entertainment, except a little instrumental music," was furnished by IMr Purves, who proved himself no mean imitator of the late Mr Kennedy m rendition of pawky Scotch songs and humorous Scotch stories. The audience was sufficiently enthusiastic to follow the entertainer to the end of the programme, and every item was received with marked approval, while many were re-de manded. Professor Rollineon, the bioycle king, arrived m Aahburton yesterday and gives hie opening performance this evening at the Rink de Paris. The first part of the pro* gramme will consist of trick and scientific riding, and the second of the burlesque aot entitled "A masher's tronbles m learning the wheel." The usual skating programme will follow and music will be provided. As Professor RoUineon ia limited to two nights only, thoße who wißh to see what oan be done on the wheel by a thorough expert should not miss the opportunity, Tho weekly session of the Star orf the East Lodge, No 62, 1.0. G.T., was held m the Templar Hall on Wednesday evening last, over which brother Arthur Paterson W.C.T. presided. The attendance was a very large one, and after the admission of 6 new memberi (S on olearanoe oards and 3 by initiation) and 3 propositions for membership being made, the eleotion of officers was proceeded with, resulting, after some keen contests as follows: — W.0.T., Brother T. Sawle ; W.V.T., SifsUr Ede ; W.S., Sister Howard ; W.A.S., Brother Duncan ; W.F.S., Brother W. Norrish ; W.T. Brother Mullaney ; W.G., Sister Miss Edwards; W.M-, Brother Grant; W.D.M., Sister Miss Paterson ; W.1.G., Brother Andrew Paterson; and W.0.G., Brother Hayman. A tea meeting and sooial gathering to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Primitive Methodist Cburoh m Ashburton was held m the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. The evening proved a most euoceseful one. Mesdames Tucker, Crum, Addis, Treyurza, Marsdon, Cooper, Auckram, James and Tilly supplied the tables, whioh were loaded with every delicacy m season. Mr Isaao Scott, a well-known member of the Methodist Churoh, occupied the chair, and the Rev Mr Beattie, Rev Mr Boothroyd, Captain Thompson of the Salvation Army, with Messrs Buxton, M.H.8., J. W. Sawle and Rev P. W. Joneß (of Wad dington), addressed the meeting m turn. Mr Boothroyd referred to the growth of Primitive Methodism m Ashburton and the necessity for an extended effort to raise funds to enlarge the Churoh and otherwise oarry on the ministerial work m thb town and district. A Christmas tree and Bale of work would be organised shortly to raise funds for Churoh purposes, and all interested m the welfare of the Churoh would be aßked lto help m the good work. A very strong ohoir, under Mr Bay, at intervals Bang ) selections from sacred melodies, while Mrs Flowers and Miss Bay gave a piano and violin duet m good taste, Mrs Davis presided at the piano and filled her 1 part successfully. The instrumental assis tance given to the choir was valuable indeed, and the general smoothness of the musio was very marked. The Hall has been taken for Sunday, when Bpecial serviaes will be held m connection with the anniversary of the Churoh The monthly meeting of the Hampstead Town Board wae held on Wednesday evening. Present all the members. An extension of time was granted to the Works Committee to bring up the report on Trevors road, William street, and the letting of the Boardjs cottage. The ovesseer's report was dealt with. It was resolved that permission should not be given to persons to take soil from the roads, but that when the Board had soil to spare it would be supplied to applicants. A letter was read from Mrs Crosby, acoepting the Board's offer to rent offiice for three months. *. Mr W. Horn wrote, requesting that holes m road to slaughterhouse bo filled. Mr Andrews waa authorised to inspeot the road and if neoes sary have the work done, providing that not more than a day's labor for man and horse was required. The Chairman stated that he had taken part m a conference regarding a water supply for the district. The meeting had been adjourned for the productions of estimates, and he believed a satisfactory ar rangement would be arrived at. The seal of colleoter to sue for rates! The colleotor

was instrnoted to sue for all rates the Board was affixed to an authority to the outstanding at the expiration of a week from the date of the meeting. It was resolved to strike a rate of £d m the £ on all rateable property within the district. The overseer was instructed to take steps to compel culverts to be put down where persons have oooaaion to cross the channels with horses. Accounts were passed for payment and the Board ad ourned,

THE LATE MR FOOKS

At the Wakannl Road Board this mornlog the Chairman said that before they did any business It would be only tight that h& should officially acquaint the members of the Board with the death of Mr O. 0. Fooks, their Olerk and Sur veyor. He was euro every member deeply regretted the death of their Surveyor, which cama quite unexpectedly, and he thought the Board should p»ss » vote of condolence with Mr Fooks' relatives. He (the Chairman) had had Intimate dealings with Mr Fooks, and had found him to be a gentleman deterring the respect of all. The ratepayer* f Wakannl wonld mles him greatly Me Brown siid that he thoroughly agreed with what tbe Chairman had Bald, He had known Mr Fooks perhaps longer than any present, and had had close dealings with him, sometimes on troublesome matters, and he (Mr Brown) could Bafely say that, he had never met a more thorough gentleman, all his dealings being straightforward and honest. He did not kcow of the death of their Surveyor till he read it m the " Mail," end he was thunderstruck expecting that he would have met Mr Fooks at the office that day. He would move the following motion as the last tribute ho could pay to his friend :— "That ; the Board is sincerely eorry to hear of the death of Mr Charles Compton Fooks, who for many yeais faithfully and satisfactorily served the Board sb Clerk and Engineer, m whom the many amiable qualities which constitute the gentleman were happily united and whose loeb we deplore as tbat ot an intimate and personal friend ; tbat a copy of this reso'ation be forwarded to Mr ifooke, senior." 1 Mr Lill eald that he bad great pleasure m seconding the motion Mr Brown had 'just read. Mr Fooks, ha was sure, was respected by everybody who know him, He had known Mr Fooka persona' ly fcr the last 13 years, and had bad dealing with him both as a ratepayer and as $ member of the Board • He had respected 9 and he felt aure all the ratepayers re* spewed, Mr Fooke as a gentleman who was ever unbiassed m the discharge of his duty — a duty, too, tbat often placed kirn m awkward positions, but which ha always disrfr p^ed faithfully %ad impartially! He could puarcely rbaliae if, when ho hear! on I'uaesday morning that Mr Fooks was de«d anJ burfcd, expecting at he did to meet that gentleman ftt the present- meet ing of tbe Board.

CANTERBURY METROPOLITAN SHOW.

INCREASE IN ENTRIES.

[Pbr Press Association.]

Ohrisiohuroh, November 2 The entries for the Metropolitan Show number 1484 against 1432 laet year. Ths sheep number 609, agalnnt 365 ; cattle 109, against 169 ; horses 176, against 192 ; piga, 64 ; dogs, 17 ; dairy pr-duo, 96 ; cured and preeerved meata, 29 ; manutaoiuree, 98 ; implements, 525 ; sheep dps, 5 ; carriages, 56.

RUSSIAN INTENTIONS.

(PRR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

St. Pbtebsbobo, Noyembor 1. M. De Giers, Minister of Foreign Affairs, who entered the Asiatic branch of that political department m 1888, has I been honoied by the Czar with compli mentary letters on the occasion of the celebration of the jubilee of his entry into the public service of Russia. His Majesty expresses the belief that if the peace of Europe is to bo endangered it will not be by Kussia, for that country is not by any means desirous of disturb ing the existing order of things. The letter is most pronouncedly of a pacific character, and m diplomatic circles it is regarded as an assurance of peaceful iv; tentiorf on the part of Kussia.

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN NOTES.

(P«k Pkbss Association.) Melbourne, November 2. At Flemlogton this morning no work of interest was dona. Whakawai galloped a mile on the sand traok In lmln 64se«. Pearl Shell, who is Improving every d«y, moves remarkably well In her work, and she has received support at 12 to 1 for tbe Derby. Oirblne is a firm favorite for the Derby, and 6 to 4 is taken about him, 100 to 30 on Meloß (off) ; Bto 1 Ensign ; 10 to 1 Wy combe and "Volley. For the Melbourne Cop 8 te 1 la laM on the field. Mentor, Bravo, Chicago, and Whakawai are about equal favorites, and all are well backed.

SUPREME COURT.

[PBR PBBSS ASSOCIATION.] Wanoanui, November 2. The hearing of the Maori will case, Rera Peti v. Ngalraihl Te Paku, was oonoluded to-day, his Honor reserving judgment. Daring examination as a witness Major Kemp said he thought the Government should make a law by which all Native wills would be invalid unless drawn out la the presence of a mag strate or Court offioial His Honor the Ohlef Justloe quite agreed with him, and sug gested tbat the Major ought to bring the matter before tbe Government and ask that something of the kind be done. It was, he said, a peculiar omission on the part of the Government m not providing such a law, especially as they were so particular incases of Native land transfer. Major Kemp said he would do so. George Miller, alias Thompson, was oonvioted by the R.M. on three charges of theft of hides from the slaughterhouse of Mr T. Mitchell, batcher, at Aramoho. Tha Supreme Oonrt closes here to morrow, and His Honor raturns to Wellington to attend the Oourt of Appeal.

CORN EXCHANGE.

The following is the Corn Exchange r3portforthe week ending Friday, Novem ber 2nd, 1688 :— The English cables received during the past two days fiad the English prices on about the (live level at which thoy were when the interruption occurred, and looslly prices are unaltered, although we are cog nisant of large parcels having changed hands among merchants at very satisfac tory prices. Second quality is m good demand for shipment. Oats have a steady enquiry from Australia, but prices do not improve. Potatoes have revived m sym pathy with the Sydney advices whloh are quoted at 70s. Freeh butter has been offorlog so very freely that storekeepers have been obliged to reduce their price to such a low figure as to make it Imperative on producers to commence potting. The young crops have looked all that could be desired until tbe strong north-west winds set In, and If they had continued It would have had a moat damaging effect. At the time of wrlticg, however, south-west weather htis Bet Id, and it Is to be hoped tbat we shall have a welcome rain. Wheat la m strong demand ai for prime tnroan, 3a lOd to 3i lid : pearl, 3) 10d ; hunters, 3a 9d ; whole ohioken wheat varies from 33 2d te 3a..4d, and broken wheat from 2a 91 to 3s. Oats — Milling quiet, 2a 3d ; short feed, 2s Id to 2s 2J ; other kin dp, 2s. Bariby, 4a to 4s 3d for prime malting ; and 2a for feed with little business trans* pWng. Grass Seed— Nominally, 2a 91 to 3s; for mr chine dressed, 2s to 2a 2d, for farmers parcels, Potatoes, 40s at oountry stations. Dairy Produce— Butter quiet at 6d to 7d ; cheese, good erqutiy at 4d to sd. The above prices are those paid to farmers for delivery f.0.b., sacks extra

CAPTURE OF THE ESCAPED MAORI.

HOANI MARE'^ ADVENTURES, [per press association.] . CjiaisTOHUROH, November 2. Oonatables Drake and MoOormaok were sent to search the hills between Lyttelton and Henthoote. They reached Kaupakl Pah early m the afternoon and made enquiries among the Maoris who denied having seen the fugitive. They w.ere jost about to leave the village whoa they mw two Maorln oomlng down the hill, one of whom they reoognieoS as the osoaped prisoner. When about 200 yards off he recognised them and run along the Governor's Bay road. They gave ohaae with a Maori named Mo Ho, The fugi tive finding they were gaining stopped and picked up two large atones and threw them at MoOormaok, missing him. MeCormaok closed with Mare who struggled fiercely making his teeth almost meet m the oonitable's iett oheek. Drake and Mo Mo came to his assistance and the prisoner was overpowered. Five silk handkerohlefa and a quantity of tobftcoo and 22i id Id cash were fonnd on him. He wore a coat, tromero and hat which were Identified bb having been taken from Harvey and Palmer's ahop. He stated he had gone to Papanul on the morning of bis escape. On last Monday week he went to Papanul where he had dinner at the hotel. He then went to Kalapol and ! hid In the bush there till Thursday , when he returned to Ohristohurch and hid for a week, sleeping with a Ohinaman. He denied having been In Lyttelton.

ASHBURTON A. AND P. SHOW.

President— Mr J. 0 N. Grigg. Vipe-Pre i B ldant«— Messrs R Millar, R; Fried lander, W. J. SHcook, 0. Reid, J. Taoker, Committee— Mesara T. Balloon, D. Thomas, M. Stitt, A. McFarlane, P. Williams, T. E. Upton, A, Orr. D. McK-ndry, J. Small, D. Oamaron, G. Jamason, D. Butterlck, P. W»Jker, J. 8. Restell, B. Oookson, J, Bonif;mt, D. Williamson, J. Lloyd, j. Shearer, D. Oliver, B. EL Seoro an, W. 0. Walker, 0. G Hawdon, L. White, W. Lyttoltou, W. Straohan, W. R. OUrke, 0. J. H^^por, S. S. Obapiuan, D. Brick, G. W. Laadley, H. Oa'leo, T, Taylor, J. Gilmour, M. Fmdlander, J. Wlfchell, G. Lamb, J. Stcloßfellow, J. H. Dent, A. Davrson, W. Sutherland, Jjjeph Hunt, J. W. Sawla, B. Molotyre, H.Fcledlander, T. Morland, Treaourer — Mr Dj Thomas. Seoretairy ! —Mr J. J. 0. Q oaae. The eleventh annual Show of stock and implements, cnder the aQspices of the Aoh bartou Agricultural and Pastoral Aesooiar tlon was held at the grounds of th 6 Oanaly Saleyards Company yesterday. The weather wan dull bat there w«b a very good attendance of the public. The Ashtmrton Band was on the ground and at Intervals during the day pluyed neleotlons of , masla- Mr« Batter and Mr Kelly had the Pablioinß* booths and Mr 0. D<*v-!s supplied light refreshments. The Bbow was perhaps the most ouccet fal ever held m Ashburton. The total number of entries wj»b largely m excaas of that of any former years, aud taken all round, the quality of the exhibits was firit olass. Thd following table showing the number of entries m eaoh eeotlon for ■everal years past will probebly be of Interest, as it will enable a comparison to be made of the number entered In eaoh* okas this year as agaitsb those for previous shows :—

The most notioeable feature of this year's entries was the large increase that had taken place m horses, the number entered being 381, male up as follows : — Draught 75, blood 7, carriage 37, hunters 5, hiokneya 41, ponies 12. Sheep, though an increase on last year, show a falling off, when an average for all the shows ia taken. Cattle show a great falling off, but pigs, implements, and dairy produce are Increased and swell tbe total The amount of money taken at the gates was £109 lls 6d, being £16 mvrs> than was received from the same source last year. Subjoined are descriptions of the various classes, :•—

SHEEP.

The show of sheep was a very good one, though it waa too small to be fairly representative of the district. Merino sheep were onoe more conspicuous by their absence, though there are flocka m the district that could hold their own at any show. The Lincoln a wore good, though the light land on whioh moat of them are pastured is not conducive to superlative development In this breed. Mr Max Friedlander supplied the first and leoond prfza-takerß m the aged ram class with sheep of very nice symmetry and quaily* Mr Strln^fellow'a repre sentative waa Inclined to be ooarae, but was a well grown sheep. Rams under 18 months saw Mr FriodUnder'a sheep ugain first and sacond, and he wan first m the breeding ewes class, with a nice even pen with strong five lambs. The aama exhibitor's ewes under 18 months would be difficult to beat anywhere, being very well-shaped, and remarkably well clad with long, silky wool. All the Leicester! were of the English variety. Mr J. Bonifant was the only exhibitor. Hli aheep were m fair condition, con ilderlng the season, and were of even, true ohamter, with capital bodies and fleeces ; In fact they were really useful farmers' sheep, producing plenty of both mutton and wool. Messrs Mawson Bros. were the only exhibitors of South Downs, showing an aged ram, a pen of ewes with lambs, and a pen of ewe hoggets, all of which showed purity of breeding, and the excellent qualities for whloh there sheep are famed. The Hampshire Downs were tbe centre of attraction m the Bheep seotlon, and well they might be; They were all from Mr Max Frledlandor'a flock, and though they were perhaps m hardly such good condition as at last show, they were » lot of sheep such as Is not often ■«eu. To show the general excellence of the breed, Mr Friedlander sont In as a special entry no less than one hundred hoggeiß, a cross between Hampshire rams and half-bred (Llnooln Merino) ewes. For mutton they could hardly be beaten, and they olip a heavy fleeoa of valuable wool. Mr if. 0. N. Grlgg showed a ram and three ewes of tbe Shropshire Dowu breed, very nice sheep, ebowlng great maturity for their age (under 18 months). There was goqd competition m the cross bred classes Mr Friedlander, the Ohat mosa Estate, Mr J W, Maidens, and others sending m pens of excellent aheep. The majority of the pr'zes went to the first named exhibitor for the produce pf his L'noolns and Hampshires. The Bame gen tleman had no competitor In the fat sheep olajtes In whioh his Hampshire crosses, wbioh were of magnificent weight and quality were unopposed, His half-bred lambs, of the Lincoln-merino cross, were of prime quality, but they were quite overshadowed by his Hampshire crosses, which were of astonishing weight for their age— some ten weeks, It was stated — and of perfect quality,

CATTLE.

From the table of entrlei published above It will be Been that cattle have never been a numerously represented class, at any of the Association's annaal exhibi tions, bat after the marked improvement m numbers, and quality, observed laat year, one scarcely expected to see anoh a poor display as tbat made yesterday, What at many other shows Is usually a great feature was here the least attractive part of an otherwise excellent exhibition of the live and dead stock of our district. There waf only a total of 34 entries, and praotioilly no competition even at thin. Mr John dmall and Messrs Clarke Bros sent forward the bulk of the exhibits, and had it not been for these breeders the onttle pens would have been elmoat empty. Mr Small took » first and ssoond prize for a couple of two-year-old shorthorns, and a gne for • yeirllog, He alio topk a

firwt for a very iiioely bred roan cow Beauty, by Salioman Pash», and a first for a very promising two-year-old light roan heifer. There were four entries m the class for year'iog heifers, and here Moesfß Ma raon Bros took prlda of place for what was certainly the bast shorthorn m the yard. Messrs Clarke Bros sent forward a drz n from their celebrated Ayrshire herd, amongst them being Maggie Warnock and several of her pro- ( gony. Maggie, herself, is too well -known to nood o >mtn9ot here, and one or two o' her faraiy promise evon to surpass her m developing tha gcotJ poltua of highly bred Ayrohlres- The exhibition were awarded five firrt aud two eeooud prfzao. The best bull shown wta a reilly good Bpecimen of the Devon breed, young Earl, and the owner (Mr Alex McKiozu-) was deservedly awarded a first prz?. Three other besots that daaecvo spaoial mention were Butteronp, Strawberry, and Violet. These were particularly nioe dairy cows, and though they had nothing to compete against, they folly merited the awards made, vis., a first and second, and Messrs J. Orr and Go's special prizi, They nere the property of Me John Small, and would be » credit to any dairy herd.

HORSES.

DRAUGHT HORSES, The show of horses was the largest and beat ever brought together In the Associa tion 1 !! Yards, the number of entries la all classes numbering no lobs than 181, Of draught entires there was a grand ring of seven which we will notice iv the order In which their namea appear on the catalogue. These were Conqueror, by Lord Salisbury, a Dnnedin~bred horse a rloh bright bay 4 years, standing 16 hands and showing good bone and hair, (his brother took first prize at Tlmaru) ; Diplomsoy, by Lord Beaconsfield, 17 hands, 4 years, a vety handsome bright bay, splendidly feathered, and showing great bone and sabstanoe — noticeable as being very smartly got. up for tbe occasion his mane being a perfect network of colored wools— -he was bred m the district by Mr John Grigg of Longbeaoh ; Auoh more, another 4 year old decenJant of Lord Salisbury (recently brought into this district by Mr JtC Gawn) a dappled bay, 16 hands and "an inch, with fiae forehand, head and neck ; Kelvin well-known In the prlza ring, a bright bay, with good barrel and gap!ondid orest ; Pa sley Jock, by Pftnce Hoyal, bred by Mr Joan Gilmoar, Eigln, a oompaot j at black horse standing an inch and a half btttec than 16 hands, who promises yet to be the winner of high honors ; Quality Jock, by Pride of Soot land, bred by Mr Mcc of Oamaru, recently brought Into the district by Mr Mao donald and the property of Mr Daniel BrloK, an active 4 year old, within a fraction of 17 hands, of good color, brown with a BQaplclon of roan, well ribbed up but rather light m the barrel ; and Van quisher by Young Vanquisher, a rich bay, 16 3, of grant bone and substance, bnt a tnfla coarse m tho head. The judging of thia stotlon was a matter of oatoful consideration fo« the Judges, who took great pains m makiug their a<vard. The three first drawn out for honors were Diplomacy, Kelvin, and Vanquisher, nud after a very careful examination, Diplo macy was awarded the red ticket, Keivln second, Vanquisher highly commended. Diplomacy last year took first at Ashbur ton as a 3 year old, and Vanquisher was placed second, their places being reversed at Ohrlstohuroh. In Glass 55 mare m foal or with foal at foot, three (oat of four entered) made their appearance. These were Mr T. Taylor'a Molly, m foal to Clansman, Mr John Small's Miss Palmer, by Lord Salisbury, and Messrs Clark Bros' Blosa, with foal by Yoang Hero. After careful Inspection there was some diffarence of opinion among the judges In respect to the mare Mlbs Palmer, who was, however, eventually put on one aide, Mr Taylor's Molly, being placed fiat, und Messrs Clark Bcoa* BIobsj" second. In marcs with two of their progeny, Bloaa again made her appear ance with 3 year old filly Flower, and 2 year old oolt Banker, her competitor being Ma. John Small's Darnell, with 4 year oIA Diamond, and 2 year old Violet, both by Kelvin. The latter secured the red ticket, Messrs Clarke Bns, seoond. — la dry mares, of eight entries, five pot m an appearance ; a very good lot, among them Mr John GUmour'a Empress being noticeable as a very handsome mare, with splendid top, bat showing rather much dsylight under her ; Mr SmaU'a Diamond, by Kelvin, a very compaot, useful mare, showing a good deal of resemblance to a Suffolk Punch, ; the samo exhibitor's Fanny, by Sir Colin, a grand chestnut, with fine action, and Messrs Clarke Bros, fine chestnut mare Marchioness who found many adralrore. After much consultation the judges gave tbe red ticket to Diamond, Fan ay second, Empress highly com mended. Two very handsome three year old fillies faced the judges, Oharmer, by Chieftain, and Oountes?, by Kelvin, both Mr John Gilmour's property. Charmer was awarded first honors, Coun tess Bocond. Of two-year old fillies, there wa* a very pretty ring of five, all good, Mr Grigs showing one by Lord Beaoons field, Mr White a daughter of Kelvin, Mr Small another Kelvin filly, and on* by Young Banker, and Mr I M. Thompson a daughter of Strathmore. Mr Grig? 'a exhibit was placed first, Mr White's second, Mr Small's Darling corn mended. Mr P O'Oonnbll's special prize of a horae i cover for best two-year old oolt or filly followed the award Six yearling fillies put m an appearance., a promising lot, the exhibitors being Messrs W. Stoddart, A Pri-by, J Shearer Tuos. White. Clarke Bros , and John Small Mr Small's Maggie, by Kelvin, was awarded first prize, Mr Shearer's Marchioness of Lome, by Lord Lome, second, Mr Thos, White's Jubilee, by Kelvin, highly commended. For Messrs Friedlander Bros speoial prize of 2 guineas for best draught mare on the ground (yearlings excepted) all the previous prize winners were led into the ring. The prizo was awarded to Mr John Small* Diaoiond, the winner of the red ticket m Class 57 for best dry mare of any age Mr Gilmour's special prize for best yearling filly by Kelvia wa3 awarded to Mr Thomas White's Jubilee. ! In geldings of any age there were four competitors, Mesars F.McOafferty, O ! arke. Bros., W, Jamieaon, a,ud John Small, who sent the same number of exhibits, They were a grand quartette, showing great quality and m splendid fettle. Mr Jariioßon's Bob was placed first, F. McGafferty's Wallace seoond, Messrs Clarke Bros' Champ highly commended, Mr John Small's Priace commended, For best three-year old gelding there was only one exhibit, Meesrs Clarke Bros' Prince, which was awarded a second prize. For best two-year-old there was also on'y one exhibit, a handsome youngster by Lord Boaconefield, shown by Mr«f. C. N. Qrlgg, whioh waa decorated with a red ticket. In yearling colts or geldings there was a good ring Of eight, including three or four of ramarkably good stamp. First honors were awarded to Mr Stoddard's Esau by Prince imperial, Mi Isaac Thompson's colt by Kelvin, out of a Banker mare, second (also Mr Gilmour'n special priZ9 for best colt by Kelvin), Mr J. C. N, Grigg'a colt by Sprinpbank, highly commended. Mr Patching's special prize of a horse cover was awarded to Mr John Small's Maggie. For the prizes offered for carriers' horses there were three competitors: Mr iJ. 0. N. Grigß's Maggie, Mr W. J. Crooks' Bob, and Mr F, Leßreton's JtiHsie. Mr Grigg was an easy first, Mr Crooks taking second honors.' For teams of two horses two (out of three entered) competed. There were a magnificent pair of bays jftywu by Mr W

Jaraieson and a fine pair of cbeanatß shown by Messrs Ciarko-Broa Th<to were paced m the order named. It is very doubtful if the first prize pair could be beaten ia the colony. ; Of teams of three there were also two, both shown by Messrs 01 ark o Bros, who were awarded first and second prizeß. UGHT HORSES. $, The classes for blood stock and light horses wore well filled, but a large number of the exhibits were vory deficient m quality. Johnny Faulkner a^d Liverpool were the only representatives of thorough bred stallions, and the jadgea must have' had some d ffi juhy m separating the pair although tho ft ward ti *he first named was , t ganerally approved. Yoaog Cheviot, by Cheviot, was nuoppoaed m the class for three-year-olda but was entitled to the award be received. Minnie shown m wretched condition won from lialla and i Fanny Bell m the brood mares class, bat the title of aoy one of the trio to I rank an thoroughbred, m the etrlot inter pretation of the term, waa not very olearly established. A yearling by Perkin Warbeck 11. from » Traitor mare won I without competition. la carriage horses Roaßer rather unoxpeo'odly defeated Blaokwood Abdallab, bus the former was shown In capital condition and Bhowed, himself rather better than the American. The young carriage entires were a very moderate lot, and the breod mares pos sessed no exceptional merit, although Mr Grlgg's.exbibit might have been improved by a little attention before her appearance m the ring. Mr Randall showed a nice colt by Kingfisher m Glass 82, but his opponents were not a particularly strong lot. The foals by Blaokwojd Abdallah, all too yonng to give muoh idea of their subsequent development, refloated the very greatest oredit oo that sire. Mr Bettell saoared the award m the next class with a well-grown filly. Mr Score* tan's p»lr of buggy horses won very easily, from a lighter pair exhibited by Mr Brick, and Mr Monsoa's Star, was the best looking and best mannered com petitor among? the single buggy horses. Mr Jamleson'a handsome Walhora, a previous winner at this show, was sent oat of the ring as uasoand, and the card, was given to Tweed, a very Etylish black, exhibited by Mr M. Fried lander. Waihora's disqualification enabled Mr FrisHy to win with a plainish bay m the next clas?, and the game exhibit was successful amoDg too Whiteohapel oart horses. The competition between Mr Orr's Tom and Mr Grigg's Lancer m the hackney up to 14it, was so keen that the jidgee had to c 11 on Mr J. T. Matson as referee, and that gentleman gave hia award to Tom, a decision which seemed to meet with approval. Nobby well deserved hia position at the head of the lOat hacks, and Mr Dona'd McLeao won Mr John Grigg's special for the beat roadster. The lady's haoks were a good lot, but Mr Grigg's pair secured the two awards, and Comet the better of the two took Messrs McCallum and Co.'s special. Mrs Hicks won m a very strong competition for the best lady rider, and Mis^ Lucy Ede was fortunate to obtaia Mr Segers special prize for the rider of the best horse m the c'asa. The hunters were a very indifferent lot, but the awards wore well placed, and Mr G, F. Scott's Aladdin was the only exhibit of much merit among the ponies. Master J. R. Friedlandor, a clever little horseman, obtained the prize for the beßt boy rider, and Messrs Rogers, Paget, Whitta and Keid, took the honors m the'horse-shoeing.

PIGS.

Snoh a collection of pigs as thoae on the ground yesterday has never before been seen m Aahbarton, and it h«s very seldom been surpassed anywhere m the colonlos. More abnormally developed an'mals have often been Been, bat the chief points m yesterday's exhibits were their parity of breeding, their high quality, and their perfect suitableness for the production of 'that class of pigs which ia most m request for bacon pur poses. There are few farmers m this district who do not keep pi go, and this section w>a one of tuft most intareaiing of the whole show.- The ficst three sties were occupied by brothers, splandid bo&ra sired by Mr T, Olarkson's famous boar Nugget, and one of these, owned by Me J. Q. Restell, gained the 'first pr!z*. He was a beautifully proportioned pig and m good condition. Figs of thfa family fetohed tho highest prioen at the Bales held m Melbourne during the Agricultural Show week, as high bb 42 guineas bqlng realised for a brother to Messrs Chapman Broi exhibit, Biddy 11. (by Mr Rosters boar), Messrs D'Auvergne Bros shewed the pigs with wbioh they achieved io great a success at the Timaru Show this week, and they were no less successful here, though they were closely pressed by Mr Thoa. Olarkaon's pigs, which wore of the same strain of blood, and which were ia no material point inferior. The scale appeared to have been turned against the latter by their having a few whita hairs more than the Banglora representatives. Mr James Rowe, of Chrißtohuroh, took first pr/ze for sow under twelve months old with one of Messrs D'Auvergae's breed ing, a ?ery pretty bow ; and In the Small Yorkshire breed, whioh Is now In great favor, he swept the board, being respon sible for all but two of the entries. White pigi are hardly so taking to the eye as bhok oneß, but Mr Bowo'a were m a noli excellent oondttlon and quality as to ooromand universal admiration. There can be no doubt that the pig, taking one year with another, does a, great deal towards paying the rent, and no descrip tion of live stook gives the same return for capital invested, as- well-bred and w ell-fed pigs. The "other breeds" inoluded a large Yorkshire shewn by Mr J. Stringf allow, and some others. Some nioe litters were also shown.

DOGS.

There was a small entry of dogs, only nine appearing' on the ground. The animals, taken all round, can only be obaraoterlaed as a moderate lot, Iv amooth-ooated collies, Mr Gorrfgan'B Sweep, a nioe looking dog, took the first prJae, Mr B mnlngton'a Laoa being second. Mr Houston's Dlok was entered In this class, Dlok ia a fine dog, bat being rough cia ted, he was, of oonrae, dlsquall* fied. In rough-coated collies, Mr D. MoDonald's Prinqe, a dog that carried off ohlef honors at Timarn two years ago, was : awarded first prlza, Mr Hay Smith's Jook being second. As In former years, com,* plaints were made of the ioatility of judging the animals without a praotioal trial of thete capabilities la working sheep.

DAIRY PRODUCE.

The exhibition of dairy produoa, ranged along one aide of the pavllon, was st very fiae one. There was a grand show of fresh butter, and m th(a class, Mr J . 0. N. Origg took nil th,e ohlef honors^ taking the I Society's and Mr D. Williamson's prlsjas, and he also secured a firafc In the olaqi for powdered butter. Mrs J. Small tool; first prig j for fancy batter*, Miss A. E Dawson's exhibit being highly commended. Mrs Ashton toak ohlef honors la the ol«s? for the best keg of salted butter, Mrs Small taking a second pr'aa. Mr H. Aloorn'o speolal prfs9 for keg of salt batter, > fell to Mr J. O, N. Grlgg. Mrs &m»!l was the only exhibitor m oheese, and she seonred a welldeßorved first award. Mrs Small also oatrled off honors for a side of smoked bacon, bnt m unsmoked bacon, Mrs Ja». Oroy took first and seoond prfzas,, the judges highly commending that shown by Mrs Small. Mrs Oroy took first prize for the two best smoked k,atns ( Mrq Small, who was aeoond m this olaiu, taking firat ptl'4i for the beat unsmoked hams. Some very fiae hen eggs were shown, Sirs Horsey taking first m this class with a grand dish. Mlbb Hamilton took seqon^ honors ;Mrs Small being highly comrnen* ded. fiJrQ Small showed a fiqa doaanpf

dack egga, for which she was* awarded fir. l prlzv There was a splendid array ot home-road e breid. Iv this class, Mrs J. G MoConochle took all the first priza*, the loaves which she showed leaving nothios; to be desired She took the Society's prfza, Mrs G. Jameson's special priz?, and Mr E. Thomis'e pr'z> for bread made from Wakanul mill floor. In the fir at o'aaa, Mrs Prebble took saoond prlz>, and Mrs Small Becared a highly com meudad ticket. Mr 0. F.Ltndmann wai the only szhibttor m honey. Ho showed a nice dish, for which be was awarded a Grat pr'z). Mrs Small being the largeafc priea taker iv dairy prod aoe, was accord idgl? f> warded the Society's and Mr H. Zander's pr!«e> ■•• ••••• ■■■-■■••■•-■•--- -i

NE W Z EALAND M A NUFACTURERS

Messrs A.. Orr and J Orr and 00, osoh showed a colleetlon of New Z3alatfd manu factured woollen goods. Eaoh display was .very fine indeed, and shoved whit eucoees has been achieved In the colony m the mannfaotura of woolleu g"6ods. The Aahbnrton, KaUpol, Mooglel, and other factories Ware represented, . The Jadg-aa oonaldorlng that the display i were equal m point of excellence, made no award. The Ashburton Woollen Factory had a fine Bhow of their goods for oxtiibf* tion only. Every one who saw the dli play made by the looal faotory m tweedi, blankets, fhnnela, tartans, etc., maat admit that they eonld not well he exoelled, the quality and appearance leaving notalng to be desired. Mr J. 0. N. Origg showed nnglazad pipes and brloka ibtids at the LoDgbetch works, whloh were of excellent quality, and Mr. G. Jameson had a collection of pipes manaf«otared by Messrs Ford and Ogden at Malrern. There were three entries for Mr G. M. Brooke'B special prlz3 for the beat home made aoap, and the prfza wai awarded to Mm A, Dawaon. : p

IMPLEMENTS.

The various agricultural implement .makers were well represented, this part of ' the Show being very good. The number of exhibits was greatly m excess of that of last year, the total being the largest for any show yet held here. There were not many novelties, bat as an evidence that agricultural machinery is keeping abreast of the times, many little improvements were noticeable. First on the catalogue were Messrs P. and D. DuDcan, who had a couple of entries for Mr W, 0. Walker's special prize which was awarded t© them. There -were no other entries m this class. Melaars Duncan's exhibits were their digging plough,. which it wwitU -t be remembered was -shown at work • la this district some time ago,, and a sack lifter" for threshing machines, a». hew $■... invention patented by Mr John Stalker. This contrivance is driven by a belt from the raacbiae, and when a suck is filled it is placed on a platform, operated by a lever, and which raises- the oaok to a convenient height for' the man, whose duty it is to carry it away to the heap, to take it on his shoulders. Messrs Beid and Gray had a fine show of thirty-one exhibits, including the firm's well-known ploughs, harrows, and other. implements. The reaper and binder made by Messrs Reid and Gray came m for a good deal of notice and favorable comment. Several alterations have been effected since last year. The fingers are now level with the bottom of the platform, which will beta great benefit m lodged grain or short crops The elevator spin j les are all bushed and made easy of access for oiling. There is a new compound adjustable reel with great range, and two speeds to suit heavy or light oropa, as the cage may be. The, elevators to the binders are made extra low down. All the parts are made of the very best mater -al ; the main wheel has a specially strong steel rim. There are only two drive chains required on -the machine. The binder is fitted with Qray'a patent knotter, whloh \b simple: and efficient, and is so contrived es not to put an undue Btraio on the twine when tying, i thus allowing the use of a lighter twine than would otherwise be the oa.se « Messrs Raid and Gray aloot eUow one ot tbete mole drain ploughs, an implement that has done admirable service In Southland, and is well adapted for oheaply and effi ciently draining swamp; land. Messrs P. andD, Duncan, m addition to the digging plough and sack lifter previously noticed, had some seventeen exhibits on the gronnd. They showed a new manure and turnip drill, which gained the twelve guinea prize at Timaru on Wednesday . This implement Is a departure from the system generally m vogue, which, ii to drill the seed and manure together. Several practical farmers objected to this system on the ground that if the manure remains near the surface muoh of its virtue is loot, while on the other hand if it is drilled deeply the seed which is with it cannot thrive. Messrs Duncan there* fore devised the drill under notice which first deposits the fertilising agent m the soil, allows a little earth to fall over tt, and then drops m the seed* If so desired the implement can be worked so as to drop manure and seed together. Iwo implements of Ashburton . manufacture, * goree cutter, and a stripper were blbo shown. .Messrs Chapman Bros, showed a traction engine, a combine, and a straw shaker. This latter, whioh is their patent, ib a comb-like arrangement whioh work* over tbe shakers of the combine, and thus separates from the straw grain which would otherwise be lose. We understand that this straw-shaker was worked by Messrs Chapman Bros .. last season and found to act excellently. Messrs Booth McDonald and 00. had fourteen exhibits on the ground. Since last year tb.li firm have improved their woolpreas* There is a new device for raising and lowering the upper box and the whole machine has been simplified and strengthened. They shew a double furrow pulverising plough, the advantages claimed for. vhlch are that it Is of very light draught, and ii readily convertible into, an ordinary double fqrrow plough. Meiirs Andrews and Beaven, showed some of their well known chaff cutters and oorn crushers and also Turner's combination ohurn. The exhibition of ooachbnllders' work from the local factories was a very satis* faotory one. Mr W. H. Paget showed • Bootable ©art and a Whlteohapel otrk, the workmanship and finish of whloh were excellent m a high degree* . Messrs Baker and Brown upheld, the. good reputation of their firm Vfl^h the. three vehicles shown tjy, them . One of these, a Whiteoh*pel, was a fine speolmen of tbe coach painter's art m its finish ; the other two, a White, ohapel and a daisy rustlo, were varnished showing the wood and workmanship, to advantage. Oa one of the carts was shown • new contrivance foe fixing the seats of iwo-wheeled vehlolen. This Is the invention of Mr W. flicks, The opera* tlon of altering the position of a seat In a vehlole is often trying to the temper, and Mr HlokV convenient little Invention deserves to meet with favor. The sup ports for the Beat a.re of angle iron fitted underneath with racks. A spindle runs under the sqat with pinions at each end, these pinions gearing In the racks. The seat oan thus be moved backwards or .forwards with the greatest of ease and without the slightest chance of it looking. When the seat is In the desired position the turning of a small thumb soiew attached to the spindle holds it there* The contrivance is simple and effiaaoions and has met with the approval of all who. lave seen it, Messrs J. R. Steel and Sona had a avail booth fitted up, m which they showed four vehloles— » single seated gig, a Whi.eohapel, a slngle«ae«ted buggy.i and a douhle-seated waggon. The workmanship and finish left nothing to ha doalred, and went to show that theloesl work Is as good at that eliowbere. . Meojra Steel and Sons had also a number of Bpeoitnens of coaghbuildere' work on view', Bhowing the wood m different stages of ttwnnfa.qtn ) re { from, fee -mgh wood to

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