Marshals—^Tessra Taniel Mc^endry, T. E. Upton, G. H. Alington, G. Croskell, P. Williams, and D. McCormick. Entire Horse of any age—J. Grigg, General Tracey, by Barlin—Jenny Tracey ], M. Fritsdlander, Blaekwood Abdallah, by Hornet 2, L. Lawrison, Phcetiin, by Quamby, commended. N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association, £2 2«,* carriage entire—J. Grigg, General Tracey 1. Entire Colt 3 years old—J. Grigg, Ebony, by Blaekwood Abdallah 1, M. Friedlander, Dunean Abdallah, by Blaekwood Afrflallah 2 Entire Colt 2years old—McCormick Bros., by Blaekwood Abdallah 1, A. W. Randall Marquis of Granby, by Kingfisher—dam Nellie by Spot 2, J. Grigg, colt by Camel, highly commended. Brood Mare m foal or with foal at foot— Dr. Tweed 1, J. Grigg 2. E. F, Wright, truck load of lime delivered at Mount Somers station to the owner of mare m any class on the ground which, m the opinion of the judges, will, mated with a thoroughbred horse, be likely to breed a good dogcart mare or gelding—W. Stock dale I.' Mare or Gelding 3 years old—F. McCafferty 1, D. Thomas 2. Colt or Gelding 2 years old—T. N. Digby 1 and 2. Yearling Colt or Gelding—T. N. Digby 1, W. H. Rule 2. Yearling Filly-~J. Carlan 1, W. Croy 2. Buggy Horse, 15 "2 hands or under (mare or gel(fing)-^Hi H. Wright 1, Dr. Tweed 2, «T. Grigg highly commended, J. Croy com mended. Dogcart Horse {mare or pelding), to be shown m harness and driven—G. Jameson 1, and Mr M. Stitt's special prize £2 2s, J. Grigg 2 and highly commended. HACKNEYS Mare or Gelding suitable for a farmer's Whitechapel catt (the bone fide property of a farmer), to be shown m harness and driven —E. Church 1, W- Hayman 2. Roadster or Hack (mare or gelding), up to 14sfc weight—J, Grigg 1, G. A- Buckley 2. Roadster or Hack (mare or ge'ding) fit to carry not less than lOst weight—P. Cunning ham 1, J. Grigg 2, H. T. Heron highly com mended. Ladies' Hack (mare or gelding), which must be thoroughly broken m as a hack. To be shown m side saddle, and ridden by a lady. — Miss K. H. Grigg's Rimu, 1, Miss A. A. Grigg's Union Jack, 2, Mr D. Ross' Queen, highly commended, Mr G. A. Buckley's Sabretache. H. C. Segers, trimmed hat, value 15s 6d, for the rider of the best lady's hack. Miss J. McDowell. W. Anderson, lady's whip, for the best lady rider, Miss J. MsDnwell. Cob (mare or gelding), not exceeding 14J hands high—J. Grigg 1. HUNTEKB. Judges—Messrs J. S. Rutherford, A. Barker aiid W. Thompson. Marshals—Messrs M. Stitt, F. McCafferty, 11. Friedlander, and J. Lloyd, jun. Hunter up to 14st, to be ridden m the presence of the judges previous to examiua- ; tion, over fair hunting fences. Three trials \ allowed—J. Cass 1. .

LEAPING MATCH.

W. C. Walker, *3 3s ; tobe added to the Association's Prize—J. Sawle, "Teaser," 1, H. G. Moore, "Fox" 2.

HORSE-SHOEING.

Judges—Messrs A. McFarlane, Anthony Thompson, and J. Maxwell. Marshal—D. Brick. Shod Hack—John Stephens, junr., 1, J. H. Stephens 2. Shod Draught Horse—J. H. Stephens 1, W. T. Kingston 2.

PIGS.

Judged—Messrs G. Stevens, R. Withell stiicl Cant. Marshalls—Messrs H. and J. Hunt. President's pme, silver cup, valne £3 33, for largest prizetaker m pigs—-J.Rowe. N.Z. Fanners' Co-operative Association, £3 $s ;to the largest prizetaker m pigs. Con fined to the county—W. Wills. BERKSHIRE. Boar over 12 months old—W. Wills 1, W. Brainley.2, J. Rowe highly commended. Boar under 12 montlis old— W. Bramley 1 and 2, W: J. Silcock highly commended, J. Rowe commended. Boar trader 6 months old—W. Bramley \, W. Wills 2, J. Rowe highly commended, V. M. Rickman and W. J. Silcock com nieuded. SoW under 12 months old—W. Bramley 1, W. Wills 2, and highly commended, W. J. SLicock commended. Sow under 12 months old—J. Rowe 1, W. Bramley 2, and highly oonimeuded, W. Wills commended. ■ j Sow under H montlis—W. Btamley 1, and highly commended, J. Rowe 2, A. W. Ran dall commended.. Sow, with litter not less thnn 6. 2 months old—J. Rowe 1, W. Wills 2, W. Bramley highly commended. YORKSHIRE. Boar over 12 months old—J. Rowe 1. Boar under 12 months old—J. Rowe 1 and commended. Sow over 12 months old—J. Rowe 1. Sow under 12 months old—J. Rowe 1 and 2. Sow, with litter of not less than 6, under 2 months old—J. Rowe 1. ANY OTHER BREED. Sow of any age—W. P. Grant 1, W. Wills 2 and commended. Sow, with litter of not leas than 6, under 2 months old—W. Wills 1. John G. Restell, iJI Is, Sow and litter, any breed, confined to the County—W. Wills 1. I'ORKERS—ANY BREED. Pen of three Porkers—J. Rowe 1, W. Bramley 2 and commended, W. Wills highly commended.

DOGS.

SHKEP DOOS. ■ ■: Judges—Messrs Donald Cameron, M. Millar, and G. VV. Body. Marshals—Messrs G. W. -Leadley and M. Redmoyne. Smooth-coated Collie Sheep Dog or Slut - C. Littlecote 1, J. Moore 2, F. Bonnington highly commended. Rough-coated Collie Sheep Dog or Shit— Adam Jackson 1, F. M. Rickman 2, E. W. Roberts highly commended, Mrs Monson commended. ■ Cattle Dog or Slut—J. R. Williams 1, R. B. Restell2, H. Primmer highly commended, H, Small commended i -

PRODUCE.

JuclgeS-*-Mes3ta Candy, R. Sutherland, and J* H. Gilchrist, Marshals—Messrs D. Williamson, R. Fried lander, J. Tucker, and J. Scaly. The President's Prize, Silver Cup, value £3 3s; to the largest prizetaker m Produce. —Mrs Small. H. Zander, Prize, value £1 Is; for collec tion of Dairy Produce. 3lbs Separator Butter (without prints) — Mrs McGyinness 1 and 2. 3lb« Powdered Butter (Separator)— Mrs MeGuiuness land 2. 31bs Fresh Butter, without prints*'other than Separator—Mrs T. McDowell I, Mrs Jas. Paterson,,. ssenr., 2, Mrs A. MoKenzie highly^<|>nimenjed.';, :; ■■'' ftoiiatd Williamson, Box Tea; 31hs Freeh Butter—Mrs J. Paterson 1. . JflbJi Powdefed Butter, other than.Separa tof—Mrs Small 1, Mrs A. McKenzic2, Mrs Jas. Paterson, senr., highly commenced "> lilsplay of Fanoy Butter, not less than 21bs, quality to be taken into consideration, other than Separator—Mrs Small 1 and 2. Sie^hihs Bros., £1 2s ; display of Faucy Butter—Mrs R. Clarke I. Keg of Salted Butter, fit for exportation, uot less than 28lbs, butter to have been deposited with Secretary not less than 21 days previous to the Show—Mrs Small 1, Mrs Horsey 2. Colonial Cheese of not less than lolbs— Mrs Horsey 1 and 2, Mrs Small highly com mended. Side of Bacon; (smefked )*—£>. Thomas, cured by 1 T. Hoitlt, 1, J. Fletcher 2. Side of Bacon (nnsmoked)—Canterbury Belfast Company 1, J. Fletcher 2, D. Thomas cured byT. Hwult, highly eommendsd. Two Hams (smoked)— Canterbury Belfast Conroahy 1, Mrs-f mall 2, J. Fletcher com- Hsended i ?CwO Hams (üßsmoked)*—Canterbury Bel fast Company U Mra Small 2, J. Fletcher highly roinmeiided. Spiced Beef, oot less than 251bs—W. H. EWeL Cprjied Beef, not !««». tliitu W, H. Bale-'-- .'•■■•■■•

Two Mutton Hums—W. H. Rule. 12 Hen Eggs—Mrs Small 1, Miss May Horsey 1, Mrs Silcoek highly commended. 12 Duck Fggs—Mrs Greenslade 1, Mrs Small 2. Two Loaves of Home-made Bread—Mrs Small 1 and 2, Mrs George Jameson, £1 Is; two 4lb 1 loave3 of home-made bread, made from flour ground m the County, not baked m it baker's oven—Mrs Small 1. E. Thomas. £1 or sack of flour; two loaves home-made Bread, made with flour ground at the Wakanni Mill—Mrs Small 1. W. Rollitt, £1; or sack of flour; two loaves home-made Bread, made from flour ground m the Canterbury Mills—Mrs Small 1. Dish of Honey—T. Anderson 1.

SMALL BIRDS.

Ist prize £1 10s, 2sid prize 12s, to'the boy who has sold most small birds' heads or eggs from June 30 last, to October 29. The prizes to be decided upon by certificates being shown from Road Boards or County Councils. —R. Croy. John Small, £1 Is, to the boy successful m class 156— R. Croy 1.

N.Z. MANUFACTUERS.

Collection of Drain Pipes of New Zealand make—Friedlander Bros, highly commended Collection ot Building Bricks of New Zea land make—Friedlander Bros, highly com mended;

FILTER.

E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H R , £5 ss, for the best Filter suited to the requirements of settlers on the plains, whose water supply is derived from the water races. The points to be considered being simplicity, capacity, efficiency, and economy—\V. H Rule 1.

THE MARKETS.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, October 29. New Zealand long-berried wheat is quiet at 455. South Australian wheat is firm at 46:* ; Victorian steady at 455.

Ashburton Markets.

MB D. THOMAS. Mr David jThomas reports upon the live stock market for the week ending Tuesday, October 27:—The usual weekly stock sale was held at the Tinwald Yards where a medium entry of stock was yarded. The demand was fairly brisk, and showed a slight improvement on the previous week's sale, although tiie attendance was not any too numerous. Hoggets seemed to be the speciality of the sale, and the demand for tjiis class of sheep was very keen. But the values obtained for ewes and lambs were much on a par with those of the previous week's sale. Good, strong, well woollen four-tooth sheep secrned to me the most profitable sheep that could be purchased ou Tuesday. The totals yarded for the day comprised 3777 sheep and 41 cattle, of which my entry included 1886 sheep and 16 head cattle. My principal sales were as follows :—4 fat crossbred wethers at 19s 6d ; 23 fat crossbred wethers at 17s; 23 fat cross bred wethers at 16s 9d ; 46 merino wethers, 9s 9d ; 100 crossbred hoggets, 14s fid ; 93 crossbred hoggets, 12s; 212 crossbred hog gets, 9s lOd; 360 four-tooth crossbreds at 15s to 15s Id ; 273 merino ewes and lambs as'los ; 294 merino ewes and lambs at 8s 9d; 274 crossbred ewes and lambs, 16s 4d ; 25 merino wethers, 11s; 20 merino wethers at 10s 9d. In cattle I sold the following lines : —2 fat heifers at £4 15s; 1 fat cow at £3 17s 6d; 2 fat heifers at £5; 2 fat cows at £5 17s 6d; 1 fat cow at £6 16s; 2 store heifers at 30s ; 3 dry cows at 34s ; 1 bull, 10s. I held my first horse sale at Bullock's Arcade on Saturday, October 24, when my entry consisted of about forty horses, in cluding all sorts and conditions, from the shearers' hack to h'rst-class farm horsesi The demand was fairly brisk, and I managed to sell about half my entry at prices vary ing from 12s 6d t6 £23. Draught horses sold at £6 to £23; hacks were sold from 12s 6d up to £9 15s ; unbroken horses, £2 to £5. Owing to the Agricultural Show being held on Friday I had to hold my usual fort nightly skin sale on Wednesday and not. on Friday as formerly, but nevertheless the buyers attended m strong force, when I submitted a fairly sized catalogue, the prices may be considered equal to those of last week's sale. Skins seem to be very poor property at present, and I hope soon to see them rise to something like their old value. The following quotations may be considered fair market values :—Dry merino skins, 4fd per lb; dry crossbreds, s|<l per 1b ; dry butchers' merino 3, 3s 8d to 4s 2d; dry butchers' crossbreds, 33 to 5s ; pelts, 2d to Is 3d ; station skins, Is 8d to 3s 3d and ss.

Australian Exploration.

The Elder exploration expedition from South Australia has arrived at Esperance Bay m Western Australia. Mr Lindsay, the leader, gives a dispiriting account of the country. passed through. His des cription of the country to the wesfc of the South Australian border is "mulga and grass-covered sandhills, also sand plains, with a good deal of spinifex, &c. Granite and diorite hills m groups or isohted peaks, with (further south) a sandstone range and belt of desert gums, but no permanent surface water was dis covered." : H>Tumerous' natives were seen, who appeared friendly, but frightened. Sp«aking of . the country between the Barrow Kanges and the Ninety-gallon Rockhole (approximately m lat. 27.40 S., long. 126 E), Mr Lindsay says ie consists of spinifex-covered sandhills, close and regular, with but little vegetation or mulga. On the sandstone rises small rockholes were formed, though very few of them had water, t,s no rain could have fallen for two years at least. la this region natives were met with m fair numbers. They were hostile and attacked Mr Wells and himself, but by the exercise of tact Mr Lindsay succeeded m con ciliating them without resorting to the use of fi rearms. From the Ninety-gallon Rock hole the party proceeded south-west to Queen Victoria Springs (the name he thinks an insult to her Majesty), passing over a country m which sandhills became fewer, lower, and more irregular. An immense gum forest was come upon, extending for many miles. However, it is worthless ; bushes and spinifex cover ths ground, but neither gras.?, animals, nor birds were to be found. The camels, therefore, had a very bad time of it for want of food. On a burnt patch they came upon some small parakukia, which helped the poor brutes greatly until the party had reached 100 miles on the coast side of Queen Victoria spring. Mr Giles* 1873 track, lat. 26 S., was not seen, the sand being so shifty that camel tracks are effaced wiuiin a month! The game seen by the party was scarcely worth mentioning. All the natives m this region, Mr Lindsay re marks, are circumcised and tatooed, and observe other customs similar to the native tribes of Northern Queensland. They wore no shells, but carried spears, womerahs, and waddies.—" Otago Daily Times " correspondent.

• The Best Remedy fob Isdigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident^ recommended as a simple remedy; for Indigestion, which is the cause of. nearly.all the diseases to which we ate .subject:, Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthcner of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and' safe under any circumstances.' Sold m bottles, at Is l£d, 2s 9d, Us, by all medicine vendors throughout the world. "Keatino's Powder" destroys Bugs" Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of tins powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase is " Kkatintj's," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins,6 d, Is, and 2s Gil each, by all chemists. On the benefits of irrigation the fanners of Ashburton are not agreed—but all their ■wives agree that "Warburtou's Can't Be Beat Baking i'owder " is the best m town—Fast. *r¥ yi- • -

SPORTING.

MELBOURNE NOTES.

(per press associations'.) Mklboubnjj;, October 30. The following tips are given by Melbourne sporting writers on the V.R.C. Meeting, which opens at Flemington to-n.orrow :■— "Augur" m the "Australasian" for the V.R.C. Derby, favors Struthmore, Oxide, and Stromboli m that order, ami for the Melbourne Cup, selects either Strathmore or Carrington, with Correze ami Malvolio to till the places;" Ribbledin," m the same paper, selects for Derby, Strathmore, Oxide, and Stromboli; Cup, Strathmore or Paris to win, with Muriel and Malvolio next. " Asmodeus "m the " Leader " places them thus : Derby, Strathmore, Penance, Oxide; Clip, Sir William/ Parish Cprreze. " Cas pian" m the "Weekly Times" looks to Strathmore to win the Derby, with Strom boli and Oxide m that order, and for the Cup, selects Malvolio, Strathmore, and G'Naroo. "Freelance" m the "Sportsman" picks as follows : Derby, Strathmore, Sword bearer and Stromboli; Cup, Whimbrel, Paris and Malvolio; "Sterling" m same paper takes Penance, Strathmore, and Oxide to finish m that order for the Derby ; and Malvolio, Pigeontoe and Highborn for the Cup. "Nnnquam Dormio"in "Punch," fancies Oxide, Stromboli and Penance for the Derby ; and for the Cup, thinks that either Oxide, Whimbrel or Malvolio will win, with preference for former, while Muriel and King Olaf he takes as best of the outsiders. Forest King, who was struck out of the Cup last night, splintered his near foreleg by over-reaching himself during a good gallop. Pigeontoe is easier for the Cup, and along with Paris, Malvolio and Correze is quoted at 100 to 10. Despite the fact of eight days enforced idleness, Grey Gown has been backed down to 100 to 5, at which price G'Naroo has been well supported. The friends of Sir William and King Olaf rallied round them spiritedly at 100 to 4, whilst Oxide and Carrington are m good demand" at 100 to 3, and Tanrallon at 100 to 2. Power will ride Annesley m the Cup.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

Chftstchukch, October 30. It was a dull a morning, and no work out of the ordinary was recorded. The Cup candidates, Cynisca and Whisper, did once round at half pace, but strode over the last seven furlongs fast, both goflig well. Freedom, Flinders, Florrie, C.ijolery, Crack shot, St. Andrew, Merrie England, Thame, and Roaefeldt did useful work, as also a number'of horses engaged m minor events at the meeting. Fifty-four horses m all were out.

THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE WINNER.

(Received October 31, 10.30 a.m.) London, October 30. The Stewards of the Jockey CJub believe that the ownership of (Jomedy, the winner of the Cambridgeshire stakes. is doubtful and it is improbable that first; money for the race will be paid over. An enquiry into the previous performances of the horse is proceeding.

A RACING RING.

Vienna. October 29. The Jockey Clubs m Vienna and Buda Pesth have destroyed a ring of jockeys and bokdmakers who have been suspected of perpetrating great frauds.

The Victorian Racing Club has en dorsed the action of the Hawku's Bay Jockey Club m the disqualification of those connected with the Problem-Carmo affair. In the Legislative Assembly Captain Taylor has introduced a Bill providing for the suppression of consultations on horse racing. It also empowers the Postmaster-General to open letteis ad dressed to the promoters of such, and renders those seeking to participate liable to a severe penalty.

Distressing Suicide.

PER I'KESS iSSOCIVIION.

Wellin :ton, October 30. A sensation' was caused m town this afttmoju when the new.-* circulated that Miss Mabel Hawkins, youngest daughter of Mr R S. Hawkins, solicitor, had bej!i found dend m the Botanical Gardens with it bullet wound m her head. Her body was found ne<»r the Terrace entrance to the gardens, and there was a terrible wound over the left eye, the bullet having passed out by the ear. A six-chambered revolver was found beside her, and on her breast was pinned a note asking that the news of her death should be broken gently to her mother. Miss Hawkins was nine teen years of age, and had lately been at tended for nervous depression, and was about to take a trip for change of air and scenery. She left home about 10.30 this morning, apparently m her usual spirits. Her parents, who are naturally prostrated by the shock, are unable togive any reason for the rash act, and are at a loss to ac count for the possession of the revolver, which has the appearance of being quite new. October 31. At the inquest on the body of Miss Hawkins, the father of the deceased said he could not account for her rash act. She had not been m very good health lately, but nothing unusual was noticed m her manner. The verdict returned was that deceased shot herself while m a btate o| hysteria, not being responsible for her actions. "

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

I PER PRESS AfiSOOIATIOX.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

London, October 29. Rowdyism in Cork is increasing, and faction fights are of frequent oc currence. Mr Dillon was assaulted by a mob. Owing to the influence of the Roman Catholic clergy Dr Kenny has been dismissed from the post of physician at Maynooth college near Dublin. THE AUSTRALIAN OUTLOOK. The Hon A. Deakin, who held the portfolio of Colonial Secretary in Mr GHUies' Victorian Ministry has con tributed an article to '^Scribner's Magazine " in which he declares that the piesent outlook in Australia is not promising. A PAN-BRITANNIC FESTIVAL. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales wishes that, a seUejne for a Pan-Britannic Festival shall be submitted after the recess to a committee in. London re presenting the Empire. AFFAIRS IN NEW SOUTH WALES, " The Times " referring to the mani festo issued by the Premier of New South Wales says that Mr I)ibbs is in clined to thrust labor back to a sub sidiary position, and that his policy will test the independence of the labor party. THE STATES AND CHILL London, October 30. " The Times," in referring to the strained relations between the United States and Chili, and the threatened outbreak of war, declares that Chili for the moment is better prepared to fight than America, and it would be dangerous for the present American squadron to threaten Valparaiso. New Yokk. October 30. There is an uuconiirmed report in circulation tb»t the United States

Government has declared war against Chili, also tli.it the cruiser San Fran cisco has been ordered to return to Valparaiso and all furloughs of the .Naval officers haves been cancelled, as all vessels were preparing for instant service. The report goes on to say that "Chili, m reply to the action of the United States Government, states that its judges are inquiring into the cir cumstances surrounding the quarrel with the Baltimorc's^crew, tlmt the guilty will be punished, and that Chili alone must be the judge m criminal cases further, that America's demands are not acceptable to Chili. There is an impression abroad that the TJnited States' spread eagleism is intended to influence the New York and Ohio elections.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Bucharest. October 29. Roumania is supporting the Triple Alliance. ; Constantinople, October 29. The Sultan of Turkey is concerned at the remarks made by M. Ribot, the French Minister of Eoieign Affairs, regarding the position of France m Egypt, and has requested Lord Salis bury's advice m the matter. Oahw, October 29. , M. Gairilot, member of the French Chamber of Deputies, who is visiting Cairo, states that Britain's aim is to seize Egypt, and urges the Egyptians not to yield to British rule. Constantinople, October 30. At the instance of Russia the Porte has prohibited the use of the Bulgarian language m the churches of Macedonia, a district of Roumelia, Turkey-in- j Europe. This action has much incensed the residents of Bulgaria. Pabis, October 30. Ex-King Milan, of Servia, and hiS wife, Quren Natalie, are both m Paris at present, and an endeavor is being made to bring about a reconciliation between them.

THE PRESS AND THE KAISER.

Berlin, October 29. The city press expresses the opinion that the action of the Emperor m directing that the strongest repressive measures be taken m the interests of morality i-i unconstitutional. ,

THE FLOODS IN SPAIN.

■ Madras;. October 29. The floods m Spain and Northern Italy are increasing m severity.

EMTN PASHA.

Zanwiub, October 2v), Emm Pasha is proceeding to Lake Albert Nyanza.

THE CHILIAN OUTRAGE.

Valparaiso, October 29. The Chilian Government has de clined to accept responsibility for the outrage on United States sailors.

TYPHUS FEVER.

Paris, October 29, Typhus fever is raging m Boulogne, and many of the soldiers have been attacked by it.

AUSTRALIAN.

ONE OF OUR CRITICS.

Sydney, October 29. The "Sydney Morning Herald" says the withdrawal of a quarter of a million from British investments m New Zealand is another serious warn ing as to the probable results of tur bulent politics m the colonies. RIFLE SHOOTING. At the New South Wales Rifle As sociation meeting the Queen's prize was won by Private Bradford, of Goulburn, with a score of 182 out of a possible 220. TAILORS' STRIKE. The tailors go out on strike for in creased wages on Saturday, unless their demands are previously conceded. THE KULER OF SAMOA. Chief Justice Cederkrantz, of Samoa, leaves for Apia to-day.

STEAMSHIP RACING.

Melbourne, October 29. Messrs Huddart, Parker and Co.'s steamer Coogee defeated the Union- Company's Rotomahana, m a Tun from Launceston, by five minutes. There was great excitement on both vessels. MELBOURNE MUNICIPAL LOAN.' '.. .  ; MtiLßOtiKiiK,' October 30. The Metropolitan Board of Works will place a two million loan on the London market m January next. The money is to be devoted to sewerage purposes. The House of Assembly has passed the Loan Bill. ;

TASMANIA AND FEDERATION.

Hob art, October 21. Owing to the attitude taken up by New South Wales with regard to fede ration the Government has decided not to proceed with the Commonwealth Bill.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Dunedin, October 30. Charles Cochrane, tailor, dropped dead m his garden at Kaikorai from heart disease. The wife of Mr McPherson. hotelkeeper, Balfour, died suddenly,of apoplexy.

CASTE.

Last night the performance was even better than on the previous ni;|ht, owing m some degree, no doubt, to the hall being crowded by an appreciative audi ence, who followed the joys and sorrows of Esther, the less romantic but scarcely less interesting love-making of Polly and Sain Gerridge, th* dissipated vagaries of old Ecdes, and the doings of the two guardsmen andthe haughty marquise, with the greatest interest. Mrs Brooke's singing of .a lulhvby to Esther's baby at the open ing of. the third act was one of the gems ot the performance. We hope that at some future time the company will re appear m this most successful comedy.

THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1891.



1•• , V PIHEA.P TURNIP MANURE. About Is 6d per cwfc on the Farm. Mount Somers Xime KILLS THE DIAMOISD^B.VCK M^Tii. The Diamomi-Back Moth.—Recently, says the " Manchester Guardian," Mr M. M. Reynard, Inspector of the Board of Agriculture, has cbeeu making a series of experiments m the Alnwick district, for the purpose of discovering the beet preventive cf the ravages of the destruc-, tivo diamond-back ; nicith. A'at i^'e- result "of; Bis* ohserva'tronV lie: has- r'beeir led ito think that a mixture of coot mid lime applied m the proportion 'jf two bushels of limo and six of soot to the acre w3L£sf found to be the most effective and; 1 cheapest dressing. Not only does tMft mixture seem to kill Ihe caterpillar,, fcpfq it is also an excellent fertiliser. Mr james Atrirmf Says—The Lime I bougfeb was used with Turnipp, and I hay« the beat crop of Hybrid and. Swedes thhtr I erer had, nntwifchstandin^ the very badaeaaon for thai crop. I sowed the litne with a Duncan drill; and- had no difficulty m so dqing. Where any unusual qtiatftlty of Lime was spilt, I notice the roots are much larger than elsewhere. lam now using Lime m swwing wheat, hopng thereby tcf* avoid the ravages .of the gn b, which pest is very destructive this serson. MR ROBERT tMW, PltEl FCRBST, Says-He mixed, liwo with superj>hosj phate to dry the phosphate. . ,On flp^f acres he used lime and phosphate m the. >■ proportion vi oi.e to one. On thirty .iicves he used two buckets full of .liiiie to . one hundredweight., of pUospfliatoi ,t»n, . another thirty acres hejl^ed p^wphft^ alone—in each case one an 4 * I 09?^ hundred«viu»ht was used pw acre. Bfe says the larpest turnips aupewred tq. Upt growing in^lieland wlrch nad the most lime, although he was told not. l<> mix the lime and phosphate, a*, tlie limo . would liberate the ammonia from the phosphate., Finishes by saying he is so pleased with the result that he intends' uninjj lime again. , . „ \ mr w. harrison; SOTTTU IIAKAIA, Says— He ground the lime ;into « fine' powder and mixed the turnip seed with it and sowed with an ordinary grain drill« at the rate of 2i cwt per acre. In about : fifteen hours a"fter so wine, .the; ai?ntK,j" which the coulter of the diill left or. tfce ground, was quite moist with the lime dissolving, and m about thirty-six hours the turnip seeds were sv»"ou'ctl. He finishes .by spying that, had it been a damp season lie believes rhe lime would have been a thorough success. P.S -^-Damping tlio limft with a little water will give a dry powder.. Jt-5^ To ensure delivery Orders shot-Id to sent early. T, F, WRIGHT,



Oras|> Tills Faer. A ANDREW AR« ■ NDREW Urb HAS JUST O P E KKD . THIRTY DOZEN OF JAYS FLORENCIA Kid Glores PURCHASED AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE! Best Six-Clasp Colored or Black ; all Sizes j formerly koJcI ;U, Ss (JJ, now sold for 4s lid. REMEMBER ALL SHADES t ANID COLORS AT T&ESE PRICES AND THE BEST GLOVES : MADE.



O ELL IN G O; t"1? » Surplus Stock ot Rooks, Stationery, anitt Fancy Goods ab GIIKATLY REDUeBO PRICES For Cash Only. L. F. ANDREWBS % CO., STATioytKH' Hall.' TT7E have JUST OPENED UP the VV BEST ASSORTMENT OF BPBING GOODrt - | EVER SHOWN IN ASHBU&rON! —Comprising— The Latest Novelties and De&jgni m PRINTS, GINGHAMS, ZEPHYR CLOTHS, ! GALATEAS, ART MOSLINS, s and the Most Fashionable Dress Material", all of which must be sold at the very lowest possible prices for CASH. Our motto is small profits* and quick retuvns. ~. . . NEW MILLINERY, ■ ■ ;< NEW GLOVES, NEW RIBBONS . . " . ATr W. W. Spencer & Co.'s — * ■ t? .i *, ■*■■■•■ BOOTS BOOXB Ladies' Walking Shoes worth 10a 6d for6s'6d ; Ladies' Strong Elastic Sides, 6s 9d.; - Men's Bluchers, on lid. Men's Shooters, 8s lid. ■ ? Tlie Best Assortment cf Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers iv Ash burton at W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s THE ABCADE.



; FUNERAL NOTICE, ' THE Friends of Mr P. Roberts, of Westerfield, are respectfully in formed that the Funeral of his late be loved Daughter, Emily, will move from the English Church, Ashburton, on MONDAY, November 2, at 1 o'clock, tor the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 10 201 Undertakers. ! WAKANUI SPOUTS. \ A MKETINf! of those interested m LOL holding the Ajvnual Sports and Traces will be held at the Wnkanui L^choolhuuse on WEDNESDAY, No yember 4, at 7.30 p.m : WILLUM DICKIE, j i 0*202 Obtirnpi) Bfort* QoiumiUcct



Ulrs Adams fi KN ASSURE the Public of As-hburton v County, or any pait of Canterbury, that for Variety, Quality, and Price you cannot do better than call at Sauudeis' Buildings. Inspec ted Invited . l\o one solicited to buy. Aprons, piNAfores, and ladies' underclothing a speciality. 'JsHriURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. rpENDERS are invited for the supply X <»f Drugs, Meat, Fuel, &c., for the Ashburton Hospilal for One Year. Par ticulars on view at the County Council Offices, whe 1c Tenders will bo received up to It a.m. on TUESDAY. November 3, 1891. Lowest or any tender not necessarily. Accepted. By Order, P. MAINWARING, Cl^rk. Ashburton, October 20, 1801. 10 1W ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. rpENDERS, m two Contracts, are m X \ited for proposed Race, Tinwald to Waterton. Ranger will show contrac tors over works on Wednesday, 4, starting from Tinwald at 9 o'clock, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m FRIDAY, November 6, at 11 o'clock. WILLIAM BAXTER, 10 185 County Engineer.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give Notice that an Elec tion to till an Extraordinary Vacancy m the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Charles M. Brooke, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 19th.day of Novem ber, 1891. IN OBLIGATIONS m the form pre scribed m the Second Schedule of the " Regulation of Local Elections Act, 18715," will be received at the Town Clerk's Office, till 12 o'clock noon, on FRIDAY, the 6th day of November, 1891, CHAS E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, October 28, 1891. 10 178 ASHBURTOtf AMATEUR'"SWIM- ; MING CLUB. r\ PEN ING DAY, Everybody welcome. MONDAY, NOVEMBERS 1891, 3 p.m., Domain Baths. Programme : Under the Rules of the N.Z.A.S.A. 1. 50 Yards Handicap, m heats, to count points for Club's Silver Cup. 2. Diving for plates, 3. Polo Match. Entrance fee for No. 1, Is, others free. Entries close on THURSDAY, November 6. Collection will, be made on the ground, m aid of ilie Club's funds. J. C. LANE, 10 18(i Hon. Secretary. T ENDERS. ; i_ _ i TENDERS are invited for Sinking one or more SHAFTS at Springburn. Specifications to be seen at Mr David Stoit's, Spiingburn, who will take intend ing Contrac'ois over the ground at 11 a.m. on MONDAY, November 2, and TUES DAY, November 10. Specifications may also be seen at D. Thomas' Office, Ashburton. Tenders to be addressed to Mr David Stott, Springburn, and to be marked TENDEK, will be received up to 12 o'clock (noon), November 11, 1891. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 10*184 rjIENDERS wanted for the erection of JL an Eight-roomed Cottage. Plans and Specifications to be seen at the office of Messrs Collins & Co., Timber Merchants. Tenders vill close on MONDAY, November 2, at 12 o'clock noon. The lowest or any tender not; necessarily accepted. ' 10 175 DOLLS, TOYS, SILKS, & FANCY GOODS. WOOLS IN ALL COLOURS & MAKES.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON CYCLING CLUB. A General Meeting of the Club will X\_ be held on MONDAY, November 2, at 8 p.m. ; Mrs Pearson's room. Bubiriess: Track, Paper Chase, and General. A. J. MULLER, 10 203 . Hon. Secretary. INSTALLATION OF THE D.G.M. AT OHRISTCHURCH ON NOVEM BER 13 BRETHREN desirous of attendiug this ceremony must communicate with the Undersigned before November 7, ad mission being by ticket only, 'and the accommodation at the Banquet limited. CHAS. BRADDELL. 10 M ». A. VESIT.



I New Zealand Ciotliing Factory. MEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ARRIVING DAILY. NEW SUITS FOR LITTLE BOYS, I NEW SUITS FOR YOUTHS. NEW SUITS FOR SCHOOL BOYS. NEW SUITS Full MEN. NEW HATS, NEW TIES, NEW COLLARS, NEW SHIRTS. SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. TWEEDS AND COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. WERTHEIM CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES can be obtained on EASY TIME PAYMENTS. Sew Zealand Clothing* Factory. j W. H. WEBBER, Manager. "WOOL "WXDOXi. "WOOL SEASON 18 91-92. Messrs -MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL UASH ADVANCES ox the ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE /*N r § T\n i»Tii TfT/\/\T either m Ashburton or at Clirist- CLIJrS OJb WOOJLI church; or FOR SHFPaIENT to , MILES JSRO*. & CO., London. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST RATES. J; T. FORD, Auctioneer. GBOKGE JAMESON", AGE NT, aSHBURT 0 N AN D RAKAI A. 10 143



i Wanted "DROOKE'B Carbolised Scaly Blight J3 Cure i.s the best of all, bar none. • ICE Cream : ready afc all hours, during the summer months afc Flower's. Cough Drops as usual—ll. G. Floweb, Eist street. PRIMITIVE Church Anniversary To- Morrow, 11, 3 and 6.30, *v Preacher, Rev VV. C. Woodward. Strangers will receive a hearty welcome. - ■■- . R~~EV7~SrTAWßY~wnr~prench~Tt Cameron street Wesleyan Church to-morrow Morning and Evening. Morn ing subject: Our Interest m the Sabbath. Communion after evening service. FOR SALF.—Seven, roomed Cottage, Princes Street. Every convenience for family. residence. Apply W. W. Whicb. 10 189' WANTED Known—A Beautiful Line of French Dress Goods, double width. Is lOj^l ; original value, 4s. —H. C. Srgeks, Melford House. SALE Now On of Books; Stationery, Fancy Goods, Music, etc. Great Reductions for Cash.—L. F. Andrewes and Co., Stationers' Hall 10 113 WANTED 5 Known. —Bargains m White Muslins and Embroideries, also fancy Aprons, at W. H. Collier's, "The Comer." ALL Wool Colonial Tweed Suits to measure; tit and workmanship guaranteed ; from 50s cash. Robert Alcorx, Ashburlon Clothing Marl,. Suunders' Buildings. A NDHKW ORRhns just opened 18 /~V. dozen of the Stanley Shoes, Speci ally imported from France, m Ladies' and Gents', made of .Canvas and Cord, Ladies, Is lid ; Gents, 2s (>d.—Andrew uhr. '} ,' HEEP SHEARS. Having secuvecFa Stock of the celebrated B.B.A4and^ as there are very few m the Colony, •Shearers are requested to call early.— Robert Alorn, Saundevs' Buildings. WANTED Known—A special line of Cashmeres, all shades, now selling at Is per yard. White Blankets 5s lid per pair.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known.—Tailoring de partment. Suits made to order from £2 10s. Large stock of men's and boys' suits, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mos giel. Shirts, ties etc.—AndrewOrr. 10 90 XTTANTED Known.—Grand assort ** rnpnt of Boots and Shoes for Ladies, Children, and Men at W. H. Collieb's, "The Corner." __ WANTED Known,-- Being over stocked m Corsets, we have re uced every pair. Ladies from Is 6d Cheapest house m town.— H, C. Segers, Melford House. TO Meet the Times.—l am supplying Galvanised Iron Tanks from 30s upwards, warranted,-for twenty years, Force pumps, deep well'cylinders of all descriptions.-:. Inspection invited.— J. W. Haßpi-by, EaV street. 6J201 "TT7 ANTED Known.—For stylish Mil- W linery, Costumes, French dress zoods, Robes, Hosiery and Gloves, Sun shades, Umbrellas, French Costumes, 3tc, go to Andrew Pirn's. 10 SS WANTED KNOWN genuine Clearing Sale is going on and the Boots are going out. Best value yet offered, ten per cent for cash, the very best work and repairing done at once at J. M. Moison's lown Hall, East Street. W' ANTED Known—H. Dudley will sink Deep Wells and supply Cylinder Pumps and Piping, and guaran tee water to surface at 3s 6d per foot. — EL Dudley, Moore Street, 6§54 ANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, Portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging? kept m stock. —J. W. Hardley, East . treet. 6jSO2 WATSTTtiD Known.—Just opened special lot of Ladies' Bond street and Tom Tug hats now very scarce. Also a shipment of new Corsets, including wire ock, quillbone, Venus, corded zone V and N cestus, featherbone and ii.vigorator.— Andrew Orr. : 10 89



THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTTtfiON is an Infallible remedy Jj for Catarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Yeaks prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. f GEOlltt^ PASTE EPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBOS is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Th-ioat and Chest. ' BE WAIIE OF IMITA TIONS. REYNAL SONS w Co., Chemists 2? f Rub Taithout P4BIB,



SUITS 70 MEASURE. TTIHE Large.-,* Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choom from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and sco the prices ASHBURTON j CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDERS BUILDINGS .^ V ''ATA)RN: TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES Mrs Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCh OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, , Has determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. 1 A DIES will' fincl the Stock very I j Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Mokten's Buildings, CHRISTCHURCH. IyATIONAL TMTCJTUAL TIFE ASSOCIATION OF A U STEAL ASIA. SPECIAL "NOTICE. Bonus Year, 189«. INTENDING Policy Holders m this very Popular Office are reminded that ALL PULICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 18 >2, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Tears. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Beversjpnary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tancred Street Ashburtok T> Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound *nd Upwards, n the following conditions :— Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit* and Interest will be allowed on every , complete Pound deposited to be reckoned >■ from fche day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the daie on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the wlpple or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cenfc „  6or longer periods at 5£ „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. t). 13. D E V M O U X SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Establishes ... ... ... 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. , , A reduction made where anumber require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases preser.tj #r such materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta tion free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adhninistered when required, Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m 15 Colombo Street,,Chhistchcroh.



Public Notices NIC& LITTLE PROPERTY at Allen ton. ; NOT having sold Mr John Gudsel's property by auction, I am pnparel to receive offers for it. Term 8 easy, T. BULLOCK, RECEPTION f>F I?fo§r Rcy J>r Qrimes, R.C., BISHOP OF CHRISTCHURCH. HIS LORDSHIP will arrive by Ex press from Christchurch on : SA.'X fTJK,I>A.Y, Nov. r, 12.45 p.m. Tickets of Admission to the Church may be obtained.irom MesSiS Quinn, Watch maker; Moison, Bootm&ker; Harry Fried lander, Tobacconist; Adams, Fruiterer; Hanrnhan, Baker. 10tl98 MRS LONGkURST, Superintendent of the Church ot Scotland'? Zenana Missions, Madras, will on TUESDAY, November 3, address a meeting m Ash burton Presbyterian Church, on the \Vonieu of India, at 7.30 p.ni. Rev A. M.Beattie, M.A., m the chair. Collection m aid of the Zenana Mission. 10 200



IV" True economy To purchase Countes Tea for two shillings. Frn« from any ex ess of astringency



A short titf|e ago a Mr H. Claphani made an offer to the Nelson City Council that he would undertake to treat a consumptive patient by his new process free of charge, and now the Council have sent him a man namel P. Humphreys, whom seven medical men pronounced to ■ be suffering from con sumption, and who has been suffering for over five year.?, being now very weak. i Much interest is being taken m the case m Nelson. ■ • •'- ' ' ■ j ■ Ninian Hyslop and Co.'s " Imperial pure Ceylor and Indian Teas' Are the best m the market. — CA- rlvt,.) Countess 2s, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2s Bd, Empress 3s. These Teas are free from •my excess of astringency Ninian Hyslop and Co.'s "Imperi.il' Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct from the Tea Plantations —'AdvU Teas free from any excess of Hstiingency South British Tea Company's pure blends