The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalkbit. SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1892. CURRENT TOPICS.

The promoters of the Farmers' and Country Settlers' League can scarcely claim, after the proceedings at the meeting of the members of the organisa tion last Wednesday, that it is a non party combination. The speeches that were made and the resolutions that were adopted left no room for doubt that the object of the League is to organise an uncompromising opposition to the Liberal Government. The League is indisputably a combination of large landowners, who are prepared to go to any length m reckless state ments and baseless insinuations m order to persuade the legitimate farmers and country settlers that the Government policy towards them is fraught with the danger of spoliation and confiscation. Many of the long ago exploded fallacies which some of the chief speakers sought to impose upon the farmers a few months ago were reiterated—a very poor compli ment to the intelligence of our small farmers—without any attempt being made to demonstrate the assertions by facts and figures respecting the effect of the new taxation which are now at command.

Farmers who shipped their wool to the London sales rather than accept the prices that were current m the local sales last season have, it is to be feared, fared badly by so doing. By the telegraphed reports of the sales just ended, at which a large proportion tf New Zealand wool was offered, it appears that for all classes of wool, except the best qualities of merino and crossbred, prices have relspsed to the lowest point touched since 1881. Three months ago the state of the Home market promised a profit to shippers, buttheimprovement vanished, and we are more firmly than ever coa vinced that five years m six farmers will do best by selling[locally. It may be asked—What aboMt the buyers ? A partial answer to this question is found m the recent proceedings m the Dunedin Bankruptcy Court, which show that there are tricks even m the, wool trade; but the best proof is m the fact that nobody m New Zealand can be pointed to as having made a fortune by regularly buying wool for re-sale m London, while there are rrnny who have lost large sums ia the trade. The local wool sales have been of great benefit to farmers.

Ashbubton has scored another success m the way of shows. The Agricul tural and Pastoral Association's show is good all round, and m some depart ments the best m New Zealand ; the Horticultural show was a grand suc cess, and now that the Society is firmly established on sound lines future show,* will be equally or more successful ; and the latest venture, the Poulty show is as successful as any of them. It is impossible to speak too highly of the majoitry of the exhibits, and it is matter for congratulation to find our local fanciers so well able to compete with the best breeders of the colony and importers from other countries. The good that such a sbqw should do to the district ia very great. Our farmers and fanciers will see what per fection m poultry is, and should en deavour to approach it by introducing some of the best sorts into their y^rde. Poultry are like other things —well'bred stock are undoubtedly profitable, while mongrels are as cer tainly unprofitable, [and it costs no more to feed birds that will lay an average of a hundred eggs a year than to keep those .that will not lay fifty Wetrust the enterprise of the Society will be rewarded with.financialsuccess.

A iSOJfTifiTED Mayoral election m Ash buiftoiT'ii' sjMijpwJjat of a novelty m these times, and it is i?athfirsnfortut>ate that the winner will only hold onice for about five months. Both candi dates have a good record m municipal affairs. Councillor Bird has had nine or ten year/)' service, and during nearly the whole of Jtljft 'fame b.a? been an active naember of the Works Com m ifctee—the most important of the Qommitt&% of the Co»ncil. Councillor . •• -Mctjerießee is not; half so long, Urrs v -«w useful 60uneil}«r and but he was a vt>»., - *.»,« finance member, we believe, oi ..... •-««. committee. Each candidate has m* peculiar recommendations for the Mayoral chair. We should think that Councillor Orr will have the support , of those who desire the borough to be free of debt, while Councillor Bird will have the vote and interest of those who wish the town to be kept m good order and repair.

The noble sport of Minister-baiting promises to occupy much of the time of the House of Representatives this session. There have already been two. days of it, and the baiters—few m number but giants m intellect, as Mr Fish describes them —have determina tion enough to assure their Admirers that the sport will be renewed so soon and as often as opportunity for it can be found or made. They, backed up by gome members who should know better, profess to be aggrieved because the Premier declines to make known to them how he intends to deal with a highly difficult and technical question —the taxation of debentures —and will not be content with his assurance that the subject is m the hands of compe tent exports to be " licked into shape" so that it may come before the House m well-considered and matured form.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tendsrs arc called by an advertisement in this issue for the erection of new premises for the New Zealand " Clothing Factory, in Ashburton. Holders of scrip in the Somerset Masonic Hall are requested by advertisement to present their scrip certificates on or be fore August i to Mr H. A. Vesty, Ashbur ton. The commanding officer of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers, has received the circular instructing drill to be carried out in future under the new system, but the book contain ing the new drill is not obtainable. j The wife of a Nelson Coiigregationalist preacher—Mrs Evans, M.A.— takes her hus band's place in the pulpit when he is engaged i in other parts of the citcuit. She preaches a I good sermon. „ I Cracknbll and Digestive Biscuits for, invalids are unsurpassed. Made by | Aulsebrooh; 4Ku Co, , , ;

The Postmaster-General is being urged by Sir John Hall to allow 18 words. to be sent in a telegram, included message address and signature, instead of six words being allowed for address and signature an 1 twelve for the message as at present. Messrs York\ a member of the Charitable Aid Board, and Nor lis, secretary to that .body, pvid.an official visit lo the Old Men's Home on Thursday, and inspected the whole arrangements of the building. The .deputa tion r.coguiscd the ncsessity of relieving the overcrowded st a', c of iliu llmie, and will recommend the addition of a new wing, or at least increase of accommodation in some way. Last e/ening Mr and Mr 3 Robert El.-s m gave am cveir.ng p-irtv in the Oddfellows' Hall, in honor of Mrs Elston's birthday A very large number of their friends at tended and with music—by several of our best instrumenlalistsand voc-tlists—.lancing, rinking and other amusements spent a very pleasant evening. A recherche supper was set bshind the scenes, and after this had been partaken of, Mrs Elston's health was proposed and heartily honoured. The party broke up at one o clock, after singing AuM Lang .Syne, with three cheers for Mr and Mrs Elston and one for the baby. The sugar crops of Fiji this season are unusually heavy. Mr Wolley, chief officer of the Ovaliui, informs the " Evening Post" that over 16,000 tons are awaiting shipment from there to the refinery in Auckland. Coal is at present rather scarce in the Islands, and fully 6000 tons are required. On the day of the Ovalau's departure from Suva for Auckland, the. labour Bchooner Merrilies, from Solomon Islands, arrived with a full complement of Islanders. The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Committee. have passed the following resolution—" That in the event of the question of the Midland Railway Company coining before the House ot Representatives, the committee trusts that th*> Canterbury and Westland members will take such action as may seem to them best for securing the connection between the east and west coasts at the same time conserving the general interests of the colony." A large gathering, principally of young people, met at the VVesleyan Church last evening, when they were entertained by an ' exhibition of magic lantern views illustra- \ fcive of a touiiet trip from London.to. Niagara Falls, There were also several excellent musi .:al items rendered by the choir, and Mr Marsden delighted all by his bell—ringing The Lantern was under the management o* Mr A. Carson, and the diacription of the scens represented ■ was given by Rev. S. Liwry. -After a vote of thanks had been rendered those who provided the entertain ment, all joined in singinga verse of "Abide with me". At Christchurch on Friday before Captain Preece R.M., Adolph Schlesinger, tobacco nist, was fined HI and costs for dealing in fictitious postage stamps. He had sent a number of stamps to a dealer at Hawera, and it was proved that nine of these (old New Zealand issue) were forgeries. There was no evidence that Schlesinger iknew that they were foigeries, but the Crown Prosecutor contended, and the Bench upheld the [contention, that under section 2 of the Post Office Act Amendment Act, 1887, any person uttering, selling, or dealing in fictitous stamps, even unknowingly, was liable to a penalty. Notice of appeal was given. The quarterly meeting of the South Rakaia Library Committee was held in the Library on Thursday. Present—Messrs H.irdy (chairman), Oxley, Liddy, Hughes and Gee. The Treasurer reported a credit balance ot £17 13s 6d. The outstanding subscriptions were £912s 6d. The Secretary stated that he had used every effort to get in the arrears but without success. He was instructed to strictly carry out the rules, and insist on the payment of all arrears before issuing more books to those behind with subscrip tions. It was resolved to procure a new set of books for the use of the Secretary. The subcommittee reputed that the entertain ment and dance in aid of the funds would be given in August. After'parsing a numSer of accounts the meeting adjourned. At a meeting of the Board of Education on Thursday a letter was received from the Ashburton Committee, stating that it was entitled to a third master.'and asking the Board io promote Mr L. Owen, whom it recommended for the position ; and, in the case of his promotion, it recommended that applications should be invited for a "teacher to take his place. The. Board approved of the promotion of Mr Owen, and decided to call for applications to fill his place. .It was decided that all Com mittees Bhould, before interfering with trees on the school grounds in any way, obtain permission from the Board. The' Clerk of Works was instructed to visit the Ashbur ton school to give instructions respecting the trees there. A complaiat was re ceived as to the validity of the recent election at Pendarves.. Jt was.resolved that Mr J. (Dolbprne-Veel should be appointed Commissioner for the district.

The bust medicine kjjownis SANDEKan" SONS' EUCALYPTIEXTRACT. Test i|» eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.— the relief ia instantaneous, Thousands give the Jnost gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports that accom pany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Grlefswald, reports : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently sue-, cessful m very severe contusions, bruised, spiains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and Hmbs.' (" Medical Journal," Nov., 1881). In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (uroemia) or albumi nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal m its action Eucalypti Extract). Doses, five to sijc drops. Mosler, M.D.J Professor University, (fyi««swald, reports:—Diphthe ria. Tonsils continually c.pQersnt presenting ulcers witty whi£e exudants. pured m four teen days. Surgical (Clinic cf Prpi. M'lntyre. College 9f pljysicians and Surgeons, St- I^piji^rrrScjcß^us q( Excjs^Qn Euca ivvd 'E«tffl# §n|p,lflyed~. No Bwelljpg, heat '-~»+ioi^ t]WQ& i» Wftrt^Sft days' or disco vw „ . , Advt

THE MARKETS.

PEK PIESS *.SSOCIATIO>r, London, July 14. The wool sales closed spiritedly. Com pared with the closing rates of the May series merino sound combing greasy is a half-penny higher ; other qualities a half penny lower ; good crossbreds are from par to \A higher. British buyers took 150,000 bales, Continental 164,000 bates, American 21,000 bales, and 43,000 bitles were withheld. The prospects of an advance at next series are doubtful.

Grain and Produce.

The following is the Christchurch Coin Exchange report, dated July 16 :— Wheat. —Shippers of wheat on the water are quite dead, and holders of faulty m deep mourning; but there is " balm m Gilead " for owners of sound hard wheat —that still keeps firm m price. Bakley Nothing passing. Oats—Good milling are m request at an advance, and duns are wanted at previous rates. Beans and Peas—Good samples are scarce, unsale able at quotations. Gkass Seeds—A good "umber ot" small lines have changed hands during the week. Potatoes — Sydney cable of Thursday shows a fall of £ a compared with last week, but adds " market improving." We cannot stand much improvement of this sort. Butter and Cheese are m request. The follow ing are prices paid to farmers, f.o,b. Lyttelton, packages extra, potatoes ex cepted :—Wheat, Pearl, 3s 8d ; Tuscan, 3s 7d ;"Hunter's, 3s 7d. Barley, malt ing, 3s 9d. Oats, milling, Is lid. Beans, 3»2d. Blue Peas, 3s 2d. Butter, fresh factory, Is Id ; farmers', lOd to lid. Cheese, 3£d to sd. Cocksfoot, 2|d to 4d. Ryegrass,"maclrined, 3s 6d.

COURSING.

'< (per pkkss association) I '■].. Mblbournk, June 29. . , Th eWaterloo Cup was wonby Belgravia the runner *np being Christopher North. J'he puwse by Catherin* Hayes ; runner up Harkaway. The plate by Tr»falger j run ner vp, Fenton,

Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon & Canary Society.

INAUGURAL SHOW.

Patron-E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.B. President—Hugo Frie j lander, Eaq., Mayor. Vicb-Pbksidknts— Messrs J. C. N. Gri:rg, Donald MoLeau, Alfred Harrison, Thomas Bullock, J. M. Tweed, J. E. Trevor, Thos. Leahy, J. 0. Reatell, Ltaviri Thomas. Hon. Treasurer—-Mr P. H. Cox. Hon. Secretary-—Mr E. E. Tasker. Managing Committek— MeissrsH. Willis J. Tasker, O.P. Milsom, H. G. Flower, C. M. Brooke, J. , Hunt, R. Leclmer, J. Digby, W. J. Silcock. THE LUNCHEON. The committee of the Society enter tained the judges and visitors to luncheon m the Somerset Hotel, Mr Jame3 Tnsker being chairman. The judges m response to the toast; of their health paid, a jhiu;h compliment to the quality of the exhibits, the representative character of what was shown, the arrangements made by the committee, and the excellent work of the secretary. Messrs Hoult and Donohue, acknowledging "The Ex hibitors and Visitors," spoke m the same strain.  THE EXHIBITS. ; It was quite a pleasure to any one taking an interest m poultry to walk down the aisles and note the splendid birds shown. In game fowls the competi tion m black-breasted red, brown red, and pile was limited tc the entries of Mr M. Donohue, Christchurch, who entered largely, ana Mr Lafferty, of Sydenham, who ouly showed a few. Mr Donohue's blackjbrewted red game cock was the only one m his olaas, but he showed special excellence, grandly set on a pair of legs like iron, strong and symmetrical iv build, and m good feather. Mr Laffcrty'tt hen of the same kind that gained a well deserved first was a beautiful bird, with a nee head, the second prize taker ako being good, but not m the beat show condition. In brown reds Mr Lafferty was the only ex hibitor of a cock, but both he and Mr Donohue showed some beautiful hens. AUthe piles—three—were exhibited by Mr Donohue. Black or brown-fed cockerels were entered by Mr B. Baker and Mr C. Lafferty, but only seconds were awarded to each, their merits not warrant ing a first. In Dorkings Messrs 8. C Kesteven of Christchurch and Meredith Kaye, of Timaru, divided honors with superb birds throughout a rather limited class, Mr Kaye gaining a well earned first m colored cockerels. The Cochin classes were well filled, and competition was somewhat keener and closer than m the previously mentioned classes. Mr Donohue's first prize buff cock was per fect m color and firmly built, a line up* standing bird, and m his right place, and Mr Ennis, of Tinwald, second prize, came not far short of him. Th ■ cnofcerels were all well grown, promising youngsters, while the six pullets shown would hold their own anywhere. Mr Donohuo was first with a grand bird, although Mr Ennid' second, a spleniidly clad fowl ran her very close. MrT. Hoult, of Christckarch, showed a partridge colored cockerel chat was much admired, and took first place m the any other variety class, while m the same class for hens Mr Ennis' beautifully laced bird was first, beating Mr Hoult 1 s pullet. In B rah mas there was also a large entry, although only light colored birds were shown. Mr A* lies, of Christchurch,. showed a veteran cock whose claim to first place was unquestioned, and Mr Donohue ; first and special m hens, had no mean competitor m Mr Sdllwell's bird. The Brahinas are heavy birds, superb d ish es of fowl on the table, and muoh sought after with this m view. Tt was pleasing to note that a few local exhibitors showed m this breed, and that Mrs M. Morrison, of Tinwald, scored a win m pullets, and Mr G. P. Milsom showed some superb birds. But the Langshans, perhaps, at tracted most attention, four grand rosters were shown m the black adult classes —huge fowls thsfc looked for sisse like young ostriches, and the second prize, "won by Mr .f. Ford, of Richmond, was only a toss up for first place with Mr Donohue's grand first prize taker. The hens were only fair, but m judging the black pullets, there was little room for questioning the claim of Mr Ford's bird to first place, while Mrs K. Jones, of Ash burton, and Mr H. Willis, also of Ashburton, showed commendable pullets. Mr H. Willis was not challenged m the white classes. The Plymouth Bocks, like the Langshans, are a comparatively new breed, but both are exceedingly popular among fanciers, and have a good name both for table purposes and for egg production. There were only two Ply« mouth Bock cocks shown, Mr P, H. Oox winning first and special honors, beating a fine bird shown by Mrs M. Morrison, The winner was a grand bird, but; a little brassy at the butts of the wing. The hens were a gravd show, and Mr G. T. Smith, of Sniithfield, held the place of honor beyond cavil. The cockerels were only a moderate show, but the pullets' were all fine birds. The Wyandottes were but a limited show for number*", but all were fine samples of this attractive breed, especially the fine pair of silvers exhibited by Mr T. Hoult. ill the Spanish shq wn were, the exhibits of Mr H. G. Flower. His cock ere} was only considered good enough for a second award, although it carried a special prize, and his. hen tjiat gained a first and special was somewhat weak m comb and feather. There were five entries m all m Houdans —shof nin pajrs—all good samples of the breed, a/nd it wag pleasing fo nqte that Dr fjealjy and Mr T ; B.reege were the chief Although the first honor m exhibitoio, T McCrostie, of adults Went to Mr v. * »--*■».

Greendale, but the young birds by u»v exhibitors were disqualified as being over age. Andalusians were well en tered. Mr H. Willi«, Ashburton, showed .a grand rooster, a little out of eoh.li 'on, perhaps, but a fine bird that was worthy of the honor it gained, and Mr T. N. Grange was first with a rather light hen. The cockerels were a pr< raising lot, but all a little white m the face, a defect even m the first and second birds of Mr Hoult. The hens were a good show generally. In Minorcas there was a large field, and the result of the judging was startling to some of the exhibitors m several of the' classes, as the verdicts re versed decisions given at Sydenham. The i rooster shown by Mrs M. A. Gunnell was an excellent bird, and took the fancy of the judges, who gave him first prize ; but a bird, shown by Mr W. J. Bruce, that has been exhibited at many shows m the North Island, and has gained honors, was passed over. He has a fine face, a straight comb, and good earlobes; but an unsightly toe, the result ot an injury, may have been, with other reasons, con sidered sufficient to put him out. The hens were a good show, and gave the judges some trouble m awarding the cards of merit, Mr Bruce gecting third honors with a bird he fancied least of all his entries. Mr F. J. Dowding's cockerel was second at Syderiham, but was un placed here, having been beaten by Mrs GunnelFs fine bird, first; Mr Bruce's, second ; and a nice cockerel (third) shown by Mr Tasker, that was a little faulty m the legs, but otherwise excellent. , In pullets Mrs Gunnell's Sydenham winner only got third place, being beaten by Mr Bruce'R pullet that only got second at Sydenham, and Mr F. J. Dcwding's bird that got the second award here was left out m the cold at Sydenham. Legherns were the most largely entered m the] show,' and called out some grand birds among the males, both young and old. Mr J. Taylor's cockerel, first, was a grand bird, and only narrowly won the red card from MrG. P, Mtfsom's pretty youngster. There were eight pullets shown, but thocelebrated breeder, Mr G, Rollinson, of ' ivuupoi, was too b«*vy roe tai fur our

(local breeders, although all th« inrdtj shown by them were good And ii iileasaut.j surprise. Mr Hoult had it all his own ) way m the brown jjcqhorns, although Mi* G. P. Milsom came close up oa him m all the classes. In golden-per.eUlci • Hamburgs Mr E. E. Tasker was not. »p- I preached, and m golden-bpanglud Mr Rollinson was the only ezliibitor, showing a lovely sample. Mr Butt led m the silver-spangled clas<*e.H, and Mr RolKnson m the black, bub all were superb, birds. Mr G- Anderson had three enteiies m Polish,, and was the only exhibitor, bui. his birds wou'd all !nke a lot of beatini;- There was a nice little «how of bv.vtani-j lu-the class for any other breed of pmv bred fowls, and the sailing classes, twine excellent birds were shown. Ducks were nut numerous but a fine quality show, the, three pens of Aylesburys being ex cellent, " and Mr P. Henry's pair of ' Muscovya very good indeed. Neither ;»eese nor turkoys were shown, and m pigeons, although they made an attractive display, there was bub .little competition, Mr Donohue and Mr Digby having the show pretty much to themselves. . The canary show comprised ten classes entered, but m only cne was there more than two exhibitors, although the birds gave evidence of both careful breeding aid rearing. Of (he twenty entries m all, Mr H. Friedlander had eight, Mr F. Hooper five, Mr Powell one, Mr Hunt two, Mr Miillor two, Messrs Powell, Baker, and Adams one each -Mr Baker's entry being a thrush. The awards will be found m the prize list below. An entry that was not on the catalogue was one by Mr G. P. Milsom, a most belli cose weka, which left a ma-k upon the mild oountenarioe of a genial Chrifttchurch i exhibitor he hardly expected to gee m Ashburton. : The following is the * i

PRIZE LIST.

POCWBV. Game.—Black Breasted Red Cock—M. Donohu« 1. Black Breasted Red Hen—C. Lafferty 1, M. Donohue 2 and 3. Brown Red Cock—C. Lafferty 1. Brown Red Hen —M. Donohue 1 and 2, C. Lafferty 3. Pile Cock—M. Donohue 1. Pile Hen—M. Dono hue 1 and 2. Black or Brown Red Cook, under twelve months (undubbed)—B. Bakei 1, C. Lafferty 1. Pile or Duckwing Cock, under twelvemonths (undubbed)—M. Dono hue 1. Dorkings.—Coloured Hen— S. C. Kesfc even 1 Coloured Cockerel—C. K. Mere dith Kayel, S. C. Kesteven 2. Coloured Pullet-S. C. Keateven 1, C. K. Meredith Kaye 2. Cochins.—Buff or Cinnamon Cock—M. Donohue 1, A. G. Ennis 2: Buff or Cinna mon Hen—M, Donohue 1, A. lies 2, J. Lloyd 3. Buff or Cinnamon Cockerel—M. Donohue 1, G. H. Bryant, eight months, 2, A. G. Ennis 3. Buff or Cinnamon Pullet— M. Donohue 1, A. G. Ennia 2, and 3. Any other variety, Cock—T. Hoult, Partridge,'cockerel, 1, A. G. Ennis 2, C. K. Meredith Kaye 3. Any other variety, Hen. —A. G. Ennis 1, T. Hoult, Partridge pullet, 2. Brahmas.—Light Cock—A. Ilet 1, M. Donohue 2, E. Stillwell 3. Light Hen—M. Donohue 1, and 2, E. Stillwell 3. - Light Cockerel—A. lies 1, G. P. Milaom 2, Mrs M. Morrison 3. Light Pullet—A. lies 1, G. P. Milsom 2 and 3. Langshans—Black Cook—M. Donohue 1, J. Ford 2 and 3. Black Hen—M. Donohue 1, J. ford 2, J. Stewart 3. Black Cockerel —Mrs R. Jones I. Black Pullet—J. tford 1, Mrs R. Jones 2, H. Willis, eight months, 3. White Cock-H. Willis 2. White Hen -H. Willis 1.

I Plymocthßocks.— Plymouth Rock, Cock. —P, H. Cox 1, Mrs M. Morrison 2. Ply mouth Rock, Hen—G. T. Smith 1, P. H. Cox 2, G. T. Smith 3. Plymouth Rock, Cjckerel—C. L. Hart 2, J. M. Cambridge 3. Plymouth Rock, Pullet—C. L. Hart 1, G. , T. Smith 2, C. L. Hart 3. Wyandottes.— Golden Wyandottes (m pairs) under twelve months -M. Donohue 1. ' Silver Wyandottes (m pairs) adults—R. Warrington 1, M. Donohue 2, G. Paice3. Silver Wyandottes (m pairs) under twelve months—T. Hoult 1, R. Warrington, eight months, 2. - SPANlSH.—Spanish Cock or Cockerel-H. G. Flower 2. Spanish Hen or Pullet—H. G. Flower land 2. Houdajts—Houdans (m pairs) adults—J. McCroßtie 1, T. Breeze 2, Thos. Leahy 3. Houdans (m pairs) under twelve months— T. Breeze 1, T. Leahy 2, [disqualified^ over age.] AuDALFsiAjfS.—Cock—H. Willis 1, T. N. Grange 2. Andalusian Hen—T. N. Grange 1, R. S. Watson 2. Andalusian Cockerel— T. Hoult, six months, 1 and 2, R. S. Wat son 3. Andalusian Pullet—T. Hoult 1, H. Willis, eight months, 2, R. S. Watson 3. Mingecas.— Minorca cock—Mrs M. A. Gunnell 1, J. Tasker 2, W. J. Bruce 3. Minorca Hen—F. J. Dpwding, two years, 1, Mrs M. A Gunnell 2, W. J. Bruce 3. Min orca Cockerel- Mrs M. A. Gunnell 1, W. J. Bruce 2. J. Tasker, seven months, 3. Min orca Pullet—W. J. B,ruce 1, F. J, Doweling, eight months, 2, Mrs M. A. Gunnell S. Leghorns —White Leghern Cock—J. McConneU.2, G. P. Milaom 2, S. Corrigan 3. White Leghorn Hen—G, Rollinson, one and half years, 1, S. Corrigan 2. White Leg horn Cockerel—J. Taylor 1, G. P. Milsom 2, S. Corrigan 3. White Leghorn Pullet— A. S. Palmer 1, G. Rollinson 2, Q, P. Milsom 3. Brown Leghora Cock—T. Hoult 1. Brown Leghorn Hen—T. Hoult 1 and 2, H. G. Flower 3. Brown Leghorn Cockerel —T. Hoult 1 And 2. Brown Leghorn Pullet —T. Hoult 1, G. P: Milsom 2 and 3. 1 Hambcbghs.— Golden Pencilled (ia pain) adults—E. E. Tasker, fifteen months and seven months, 1 and 2, A. A. Mitchell $. Golden Pencilled (jn pairs) undei twelve months—Js. E, Tasker 1, 2, and 3- Golden Spangled* adults—G. RoHinson 1. Silver Pencilled, adults—M. Donohue 1. *. Silver Spanglsd, adults^-H. Butt }, J. Hunt 2, Silver Spangled, under twelve a months—H Butt 1. Black Hamhurghs, adult*—G. Rollinßon \ and % Black Hamburghs, under *welye tilths, -G, R,ollfcwon I and 2, E. E. Jasker 3. Rbdcaf§,—Redcaps (m. pin)—T. Houlfc

G. Anderson seven months 2. Bantams.—Game Bantams (m pairs)—M. Donohuei duckwings 1 and 2, A. Williams 3. Any other variety of pure-bred poultry, (m pairs)— Mrs M. A. Gunnell, Orpingtons, 1, M, Douohue 3, W, J. Bruce, White Wyan dottes, 3, Selling dags, for Brahmas, ColiUiS, Dorkirgs, Langshans. a»jd fly mouth Rocks—M. Donohue, light Rrahmas 1, E. E. Tasker, Buff Cochins 2, M.Donohne, Baft' Cochins 3. Selling plass, for all other varieties td be shown m pairs—34. Dpnohne, Minorca! I, T« J|oult,*Andalusians 2, J. Thompson, Brown l/sftlwrns, JO months 3. Ducks.—Aylesbury Pucks (ip cairsJ^-G. A. Ellen 1 and 2, C. C. Banks S. Muscovy Ducks—F. Henry 1. Pekin Ducks—C- G. Banks 1 Pigeons. —-Tumblers, flying, (pair)—lf. Donohue 1 and 2. Fantftils, any variety, (pair)—M. Donohue, white \, M. I)qnohue, black 2. Beards, any variety, (pairs)—M. Donohue red 1, M. Donohue, red 2. Owls, African, (pair)—M. Donohue 2. Antwerps, Red Chequer long-faced—J. Digby, cock 1, 2, and 3. Blue or Black Chequer long-faced Cock—J. Digby 1 and 3. Jilue or Chequer, long-Uced hen—J. Digby 2. Blue or Black Chequer, short faced hen—H. G. Flower 2. Antwerps, any other variety— J. Digby. blue hen 1 and 9. Sejljng class— M. Donohue, red Magpies and red iptldhsads. 1 and 2. Cam arii^s,—Norwich, clear yellow cr buff, cayecne fed—F. Hooper jun., cock 1 and 2. Norwich, ticked or variegated, cayenne fed— F: Hooper,, cock, variegated and tioked 1 and 2. : Norwich, crested—J, Hunt 1, H. Friedlander 2. Norwich, clear yellow or buff, non-cayenne fed—H. Fried lander 2. Any other variety pure-bred Canary—A. J. Muller, hen 2, A. jT Muller, cock 2. Cage of four Canaries, any variety —H. Friedlander. Goldfinch Mules—H. Friedlander 1, W. J. Adams 2. Any other variety Songster—J. Hunt, linnet Mule 1, James Baker, Thrush cock !i. Se)}}ng class., for Canaries to be shown m pain F . Hooper, variegated Buff cock and hen, Cayenne ted/ 1, H. Friedlander 2. Best pair of fowls for table purposes, to be shown alive—J. Banger I and 2.

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ROAD BOARDS.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

Tho usual meeting was held on July 7. Present-Messrs LjHelton (Chairman), StringfcUovr, Coster, Richard*, and Tjunbie. The Wakanui Road Board forwarded cheque for £15 16.1 3d. ' Tim Commissioner of Crown Land* wrote, stating that no "thirds" ant payable on perpetual lease sections m the Lewis and Rosedale Kettlenteutft. It was decided that the Chairman should make further enquiry. The Surveyor-General wrofr, asking how the amount of accrued " thirds " was arrived at, as details could not tie found m Wellington. It w»s decided to for ward to Sir John *'all copies of all corres pondence on the •■•.'' ject. The Tax Conum nioner forwarded the new valuation roll. A number of alterations were ordered to be made under the usual conditions. A numbor of ratepayers asked that Robinson Street be formed.—Reived to have approaches levelled and the road lu'ssocked. , The Board's solicitor wrote, stating that Mr Anderson would.not settle for less that £20. Resolved,- that this amount be offered m full settlement. The Comnmsioner of Crown Lands write, agreeing to works being done m the village settlement as. advised by the Board. A further sum of £3 8s 7d bad accrued <o the settlement. The Ash burton County Council for warded poisoned grain. It was resolved to hsve footpaths made as soon as possible and to call tenders for metalling on Gardiner's Road. The Board decided to sell a quantity of old timber next sale day. Messrs LyUelton and Cosier were ap pointed a subcommittee to meet the Commissioner < f Crown Lands on viTaje settlement matters. McAnulty's tender for tuwockin* el 3jl per chain and T. Stevenson's tender for pit at £3 were accepted. Accounts for £86 7s lOd were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.

MOUNT SOMERS.

The monthly melting of the Mount Sbmers Road Board wit held on July 4. All the members present—Mr Peach* in the chair. . . The Overseer's report wm read and considered. ■ ■■ : Springburn Tramway Road.—The over seer was instructed to put on what shintfe was necessary on this road; also to clean uut the drains, and make the road »s dry us possible. Price's Road.—The overseer and Mr Hood were instructed to inspect this road, and to expend a given turn to the best advantage. Mount SoroersStatioß Road.—Tenders were ordered to be called for the supply of about 600 yards ot shingle, for this road. CORRKsFOVDUfCE. From Messrs Harrison Bros., Clent Hills, asking for about twenty-four chains of road near Cleut Hills Btation to be shingled ; also to be compensated for some land washed away by storm water near R.S. 31267* The overseer wm in-. structed to inspect both places. * Rom Mr a. Bimler, asking for the road near the Alford Forest main schcot to be improved.—The overseer to report on it. From New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, asking for the rate roll to be amended with regard to lots 4, 5 and 6, Buccleuch town lots, which Mr Charles Beckley had purchased. —Agreed to. From the Minister for Agriculture, for* warding copy of Small Birds Nuisance; Act, and urging the necessity of some notion being taken for the destruction of, small birds.—The overseer was instructed to procure some poisoned grain. - < "; From the Commissioner of Taxes, for warding Valuation Roll.—Received. Contractor Kasgan applied for an exten sion of time on his contraction the Village Settlement roads —Agreed to. ..■-■■ \ Mr T. Simpson interviewed the Board asking for a drain on the old Sawmill Road to be extended. —Left m the haads of the oversea, and Messrs Rosa and Chapman. The overseer and Mr Hood were in structed to inspeot the ground near Mr Hood's sheep yards, with a view of pur chasing a shingle pit there. Mr Rotis applied for a culvert over the drain opposite his section on the old Saw mill road.—Agreed to, ■ RACECOURSE RBSKRVE LBASB. The Chairman and Mr Chapman, signed this lease on behalf of the Board, Mr Turton also signed, and tire Clerk was in structed to return the lease to Mr Pur nell. PENALTIES ON REitHIIiGUSTO CONTRACTS. It was resolved that the quantity be ascertained by the overseer measuring the smallest load; also that the pit bestripped and worked m a more systematic manner. UNCOIXBCTED KATES. " The Clerk" was, 'instructed to summonji six defaulters without delay. v . ACCoyjcTs. * Accounts amounting to £7*7 2a Id were passed for payment. TSVOIRS. Tenders were opened for the Tarious works and the foUowing were accepted.— ;■ J. Brown—Ford and Newton's road, Is 4d per yard ; Sawmill road, la 3d per yard; Lambe's road—forming, 7s fld per chain ; shingling, Is 3d per yard ; drains, 2s 6d per chain; Buccleuch road. Is 3d per yard. A. Harvey—Bridge road, Is 7d per yard. N. B*m)er, old Sawmill road, new drain and formation, 14s per chain, ■ old drain, 2s 6*d per chain ; other work, 40s. A« FOX—grubbing gorw from note to Bowyer'sstream, 7d per chain. T.Neil— Neil's road, forming, 4a 3d per chain, shingling, Is 3d per yard. ' ' : '

RANGITATGA.

A meeting of the RangilaU Rqad B/>MfJ : was held en Monday, $tresent~ Messes Harper (chairman), Goodwin, fitter, and Sawfo. '- - ' •• ■: " ■■''o-:--.;.: ■■ Correspondence was read and con sidered. The Chairman laid the new valuaftqn roll on the table. Applications for water races through,, their «ections from twelve penonE holding land on perpetual lease were received. Messrs ylements,- JJell, j»nd J. T. Charles waited upon $9 £qard an 4 explained their wishes aboift prater lapee, Resolved, that the Cot|nty Council bg requested to proceed with the construe: tipn of the races without delay» And this Board wilj guarantee payment on behalf of the perpetual leaseholders. Letter waft received from pnion Ban)^ concerning operation on Board's acoounji The Chairman fras authorised to sign and return the same, toratfier wf^h signatures of members of the poard. In reference to a letter from I|> Cofdeux, it wan resolved that the Canter: \ bury Plantation Board be requested not to plant a fenge within a c^aia of Mr Slmslie's fence running alongside B,K, 30306, as a road would be required at the expiration of the present tenant's lease. ' The tender of Michael Cha.Jes ma , accepted for lease of Road Board reserve, ten acres, No 2536, for seven years at the rate of five shillings per acre per annum, payable half-yearly m advance. The name of Jameg Wjlaon Ashby was substituted . for that qf R. Jalf.emaii (deceased) on the valuation roll. 'T Resolved, that the County Council be ] reaueet«d to hare fords attended to on . !Fountaine'(iroad/Cracroft~.Maronanroad, , and! RangiUta Biidge—l^laronan'road. -, Rfwlve4 to c»U for ten4«s foipj

GUABDIAy : BATITBDAY, JULY• je, 189 S.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY f~PHE Proprietors have much JL pleasure m informing their Patrons and the General Public, that they have opened Tem porary Premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite the Arcade. NEW STOCK. NEW STOCK. WE SPECIALLY INVITE BUYERS OF CLOTHING TO PAY US A VISIT. HATS AND CAPS In the . Latest Shapes, Including Light Weight, Flexible m Black an' Colored, also Soft Felts, maiked at prices to suit every body, j -IATEST NOVELTIES SHIFTS, SCARFS, BOWS, RUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, BRACES, COLLARS, &c. IIW ZKAIAHII Clothing: Factory. TAVORBD STREET. W. H. Wbbbek, Manager,



CVTANTED—Gentlemen before buying *» their Suits and Clothing of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth mv it be sold regardless of cost, — H. C. Seobus, Melford House. WANTED 1000 Customers to secure Bargains m Furs, Hoisery, Ulsters and Millhiery, at S. W. Alcorn's, cheap sale. Now On. . ' ■' ■. WANTED Known—ln consequence-of slowness of trade this season, we aave reduced almost everything of our well assorted first-clasi Drapery, Clothing, c c—H. C. Segers, Melford House. I3OSE Trees, Onions, Plough Shares, L\ Flour, Chaff, Oatmeal, Macrocarpa Fruit Trees, Tea, Sharps, Potatoes, Chick Wheat; Carrots, Insignis, Hay, alt, Oats, Barb Wire, and Civility. For the above articles, cheap and good for oaeh, try J. Thomas, opposite Army Barracks, Havelock street. 'pRLEGRAM~7o~AI Orr.—lour offer JL for 124 Pieces French Merino is accepted ; Edwards, Bennett, and Co., Christchurch. The above goods are now being sold at half price at A. Orb's Cheap ale. 63M0 WANTED Known—lf you want good value m first-clasi Drapery and Slothing for your money go to H. C. egkrs. Melford House. Great reduc tiom now on. WANTED Known—Dr Scott's oele bratod Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Ashburton at W. H Coiaikr's •'The Corner." v if ANTED Known—l have « large \ V stock of Tin and Ironware Gqods to select from. Register Grates, Stoves, portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kep*, m stock.-~J W Hardibv, East Stret 4JJM B~OMER>*ET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the boat, and the cheap est. Small Giods ft specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W. J. SiccooK. 41:182 WANTED ffcNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jankets. Ht mo9t reasonable prices at Til* CORSTErC __^ ALL Wool CotenlA 'i'jyeed Suite to measure; fib au«l workraanslHp sruarnnceed : from. 50s cash. Kobbb* AuJorn, Ashburton Clothing Mar^ Saundors Buildings. WANTED £1000 by July 31 Great cheap sale of Drapery, Dress loods, Flannels, Blankets, etc, now on at S. W. Aicorn and Co*, TZ_ A -^RD Known—That you wiU W Ali. --iiitake'for quality und T: m{£ e "°.'- , "*-1"malBoo&, «nd anety m Knghsh and Uo» «u« o a j j # I is highly reputed make by can...,, Moison's. During coming holidays dis count for Cash. Repairs" done at onco. A staft of men always kept and best material and worknumhip guaranteed. PTENUINE SALE, to reduce Stock \JT previous to Stock-taking. Books, Stationery for office and private use, Music, Account Books all sizes, Parlor Game.", and a variety of other goods too numerous to particularise. All goods Reduced m Price for Cash during this month.—L.. .F. Anorewes and Co. Stationer's Hall, Ashburton.



Wamert. ~CASH Adyertisen»j»iu» unrter eh s heading not excvuduirf SIXTEEN WOKDS 1/-. Addresses may be Wt at this Office. SPEIGHT'S best Dunedin Beer always on tap afc Butlkk's Family Hotel. > ■ 88 fllU LET, a comfortable Room with a A fire place, furnished are unfurnished, m a quiet family. For .address, applj Mail Office. x 7 116 1' "OUND, a black and white long-haifei ' Collio Dog on Mount Somers Station. If not clamed within a week will be destroyed—Jambh Tait, Mount Somera. 7+lll WESLEYAN Church to-morrow.— Rev. S. l,»wry at U : subject *• Christianity as a Power for Conquering the World." Willowby Mission Band at 6 30 p.m. * PIGEONS wanted.—2o#, alive. A. J. Kelly, Central Hotel, Ashbur ton. 7 113 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church. To morrow night, special, evangelistic service* conducted by Rev J. Cocker and Rev. Mrs Jones of Dunedin. 7 114 NEW Books, New Books. History of David Grieve. Pictures of 1892. More Tasty Dishes, Is 6d. Back to Life. A London Cobweb.—H. M. Josbs. •\7~OUNG Ladies' Journal, Juiy, Wei- X don's Fashion Books, i Dream of Millions. New Books and Periodicals by the Maih—H. M. JofflM. USE Flower's Cough Drops and Sulphur Tablets. H. G. Ftowwt Confectioner, East street* _____ '■' \\J ANTED—By a cook and good V V baker, situation on station. Weekly or contract preferred.—Address W.F. W., care Mm. Campbell, Lytt-lton Boarding, House Ashbmton. 7+loo • ALVAGE SALFi—A large quantity ■ ? of Gooda slightly soile i by removal during tlw late.fire. W<ll be sold at [greatly Tied uced Prices.—Andkew Orr.



Holloway's Pills.—Teaching of ex perience.—The united testimony of thous ands, extending over forty years, most strongly recommends these Pills as the best purifiers, the mildest aperients, and the surest restoratives. They never prove deluaive, or give merely temporary relief, but attack all ailments of the stomach, lungs, heart, and bowels m the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating th« blood, and so eradicating those impurities which on the source and constituent of aimost every disease. Their medicinal efficacy is wonderful m renovating enfeebled constitu tion*. , Their action embraces all thatt s desirable m a household medicine. They expel every noxious and effete matter; and thus the strength is mutured and the energies stimulated. A «ood safety manufactured by the firm for £L 5 15s is wonderful value. The tee graphic address is Saville, Christchtirrh Important to Cyclists. — A good Safety Bicycle for £15 15s. Repair* and Cycle accessories at exceptionally low rates at Savillb's *' Calliope ' Cycle Works, 110 Colombo street, Chriat hurch The world is ever moving on toward perfection butsoldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made m every i.ranch of industry, but m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached ih Warburton'6 Can t B» Beat.



The Best Tea IN THE WORLD. Hytlop'a Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Cashel street. PChmtchurch. . The Ohslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by A iisobrook and Co " NOTICE. ACCOUNTS owing to tholate firm of j Mo*s & Emtmx, Coal and Timber Merchant*, Ac, are payable either to John O. Restell or his accountant, Mr W. Howe*, at hi* office, West street, Ashburton. And notice is hereby given that *«> othtr person is authorised after this tifiU to receive money on account of tiie late It is requested that all outstanding •counts owing by the late firm of Moss A Ksst-M. bo rendered without delay to undersigned, by whom the business ■Hf* be conducted m all its branches m ¥/"***' JOHN G. JIBSTKLL. IfJuly 15, 1892.



MOJNSTER OLEAEANOB. HAEK THB BXIRAOBDINABY SEDUCTIONS MADK FOR THB ' ';■ ' ~~ LAST FEW DAYS OF THIS GREAT SALE. •*"^^"""tVf "mmm"mt> m ■: " *► . • cliOTHltf€t BeP^RTMEMI 1. NOTE THB REDUCTIONS MEN'S SAC SUITS. Forraw Prices Sli- Od, 37s 6d, 3ls 6d, 37s 6d, 45s os, 55s Od Sal« Prices 21s od, 26s 6d, 21s od, 29a 6d, 35* 6d, 35s 6d Former Price. 49s 6d, 42s 6d, 47s 6d, 65s Od, 32s Od, 49s 6d Sale Prices 28s 6d, 29s 6d, ,32s 6d, 45s Od, 2U Od, 38s 6d Former Prioes 55s Od, 45s Od, 47s 6d, 59s 6d, 62s 6d, 47s 6d Sale Prices 38s 6d, 33s Od, 37s 6d, 37s 6d, 42s 6d, 86s 6d SPECIAL LINES. Colonial Saddle Tweed Suite, 52s 6d, lor 35s 6d; Black Worsted do, 59s «d, for 89s 6d: Colonial Tweed do, /39a sd, for 28s 6d; Colonial Tweed do, 37s 6d, for 29s 6dj Kaiapoi, very heavy line, do, 50s, for 37s 6d; Roslyiv, ▼cry heavy line, do, 655, tor 47s 6d. MEN'S TWEED OVERCOATS. Former Prioes 45s Od, 25s 6d, 34s 6d, 82s 6d, 35s od, 27s 6d, 29s 6d, 45s Bali Prices 32s 6d, 2ls Od, 24s 6d, 22a 6d, 23a 6d, 19s 6d, 24s 6d, 34s 6d JOB CLEARANCE. MEN'S PII.K TIES ... 6 for Is. liABIES CLOSE-FITTING THREE-QXJAKTER JACKETS. Former Prices 36s 6d, 19s 6d, 17 8 Od, Sis Od, 32s 6d SALE PRICKS 14s Ud, 6s ltd, Gs lid, 13s lid, 8s lid Former Prices 27s 6d, 30s Od, 14s 6d, 26s 6d, 31s Od SALE PRICES 13s 3d, 14s Ud, 4s lid, 13s lid, 13s lid LADIES' SHORT JACKETS. « Former Prices 16s 6d, 12s 6d, 12s 6d, 13s 6d, 21s Od SALE PRIOES 4s lid, 4s Ud, 5s 6d, &1H 6s Ud Former Prices 21s Od, 18s 6d, 29s 3d, 22s Od, 17s 6d SALE PRICES 6s 9d, 5s 9d, 5s Ud, 7s 3d, 6s 6d LADIES'TWEED ULSTERS. Former Prices 8s lid, 8s lid, 9s 6d, 12s 6d, 14s 9d SALE PRIOES 3s Ud, 3s Ud, 4s Ud, 6s lid, 5s Ud Former Prices 12s 6d, 18s 6d, 82s 6d 16s 6d, 10s 9d SALE PRICES 7s lid, 6s Ud, 14a 1 Id, 9s Ud, 6s Ud DUES* DEPARTTIEtf I. MERINOS—BIack and Colored. Former Prioes 3s 6d, Is 6d, 4s 6d, 3s 3d 4, M, 3s 9d, 3s 3d Is Ud, 2, 6d 2s 6d Kali Pbicbs 2s s^d, Is 2Jd, 3s sd, 2s 7d,Bs 6d, 8s Id, 2s 7d, Is 3d, llfd, llfd MELTON CtOTHS—Brown, Navy, Maroon, and Greys, Is 9d for UJd. ; FRENCH BElGE3—Double'Width, 2s Ud for Is 9d. SPECIAL A few lengths of DRESS TWEEDS left, beautiful patterns, really first class Goods, at the following ASTONISHING REDUCED PRICES: Formar Prices 8s 9d, 3s 6d, 3s 6d, 3* 6d, 3s 6d, 2a 11, 2s Ud, 3s 6d, 3s 3d SALE PRICES 2s sd, 2s 3d, 2s Id, li Ud, Is IOJd, Is Ud, 2s Id, 2s Id, 2s 3d REMNANTS OF DRE9S GOODS AT SURPRISING REDUCTIONS COLONIAL MADE BL4NKBIS AT THE EXACT* MILL PRICES. We •hall not replace any lines sold out, hence the necessity 61 making your purchases early. ~sTsalek7 ratchmaker and Jeweller. TEMPORARY PREMISES kT W. C. DAVIS 1 REFRESHMENT ROOM. Fire. Fire. Fire, MUST BE CLEABED AT AWY PRICE Tl Cf STOCK of Electro-Plated and Silverware, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and other OX high-class Jewellery, has to be S'JLD previous to going into new premises, as I intend opening with an entirely new stock. if UK | Weddiar Presents, Birthday Presents, and Presentation Testimonials. There will be found goods specially suitable and at Lew than COST PRICE. MUST Da vJjtjAmx Bi U. Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing carried on as usufcl. M, SALEK. WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.