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) thdr improve-1 elevators, chaff and". Caving j I fan, and tailings fan. The comliae with these improvements is the one run \>y Mr R- Meaclem, of Hampstead, and it was hb traction engine that supplied the power. MKSSXSREID AND GRAY, j had the next stand, and here too were \ ' shown the triumphs of the colonial J j ploughmnkers. It was q»ite a plea&ure to } walk along (his stand and admire as one must the suoerb ploughs they showed. It i*i unnecessary to go into details of the many di&erent ploughs (he firm showed, but one in particular must be noticed as indicative of a revolution in cultivation in | the near future. It is a seven-furrow i plough intended to be drawn by a traction engine, but is detachable for horses. It has been a year in use already, and has been pulled out of the land to be brought to tho show for exhibi tion. We were given to understand that it has done admirable work, and for dry hard land is equal to anything for quality of work, while ifc covers ground "somewhat" as our American friends would say. The firm of course like all our colonial makers, own no superiors in ploughs, and certainly their exhibits at this Show go far to warrant their claim. The catalogue of implements shown by i them is very full) and in most of the lines mentioned as shown by the Duncans they were also repret en ted. They also showed an improved six-horse waggon, suitable for a traction engine, besides a complete thresh ing plant, with an eight-horse engine by Clayton and Shuttleworth, combine, with the firm's chaff blast and elevators, and Mr John Robba' patent self-feeder, which is growing so steadily in favor. The plant was shewn at work. BOOTH, MACDONALD AND CO, This firm holds its own still for excellence of workmanship, and though their catalogue was not so full as are those of the two firms just mentioned they made a good show, and their ploughs were, like those of the others, pictures. Their spading harrow specialty was shown in two representatives, while they also had disc and other harrows. Nor was a wool press with several points of special excellence the least notable feature. ANDREWS AND BEAVBN. This firm had upon the ground their usual complement of chaffcutters, etc , a line, with corn crushers, for which they have not only a reputation throughout New Zealand but throughout the Australian colonies. Every year they add some little improvement or other, which, while it does not materially in crease the price of their machine*, very materially enhances their value to those who have co work them, and this year there are one or two little improvements of this kind that will be much valued by the men who have to work the machines of this year's issue, as they save a good de^l of what those little—trifling, if you will—improvements now prove to have been unnecessary labor, only the inventor had not then struck the idea. The baggers have been improved in this way and so has the feed. There was, of course, the usual excellent horse gear, seed and grain cleaner, and a unique saw bench for firewood, an idea borrowed from the Yankees that ought to be valuable indeed on farni3 where the rough bush log requires to be sawn up in con venient sizjd lengths for either parlor or kitchen. By tho use of a rocking fray the log is firmly gripped by the saw, and the cub is made ; the thort end cannot possibly fly up in the fs?oo of die cutter, and leave him with a " chopping wood " apology to make to the members of his Templar Lodge, but drops demurely down on the pile leaving the loni? piece to be pushed along for further business. There is no faction with the working, and a horso gear can be used with the bench. MASON STRUTIIEES ANI> CO , showed the Deeding harvester and binder, i with a lot of improvements this year, and Mr Strut hers was quite gloquent over its merits, in that genial way which is his forte, and the firm also exhibited a De Laval's Alfa cream separator, wlvch a Danish gentleman worked and explained very fully. Perhaps no exhibit in the yard was more fully canvassed by the Gountry girl 3 than was this, and ona fair dairymaid—whose photo as she turned the wheel of the separator would have thrown the celebrated portrait of the Danish maid that the manufacturing firm uses as advertisement very darkly iiito shade from Hampstead, was not by any means afraid to learn by the most practical examination all that was worth knowing about the separator, WALTER A. WOOD. i This firm had their well known harvesters on the ground, entered by Mr F. Ferriman, the Ashburton agent, as well as some excellent mowers, and other things. THE MASSEY HAKKIS COMPANY, of whom Messrs Friedlander Bros, and Mr David Tliomas are the agents, showed their harvester, Mr J. J. C. Quane, late Secretary of tha Association being at hand to give the needful information about it, and also abou the mowers exhibited. The company also showed a cultivator and a press shoe drill, a new thing in this district. The speciality of the last men tioned is the " shoe " which, working like a skeith instead of the old fashioned spout makes a seed bed for itself and automati cally covers the seed after sowing. OTHER EXHIBITS. Among those were the Hornsby binder, shown by Miles arid Co., the McCormick binders, entered by John Orr and Co,, and ministered to by that dry old Yankee tale-teller from the north of Ireland, — Davie Moore—to whose ability in repartee no Yank could ever hooe to even hold a candle, or tell him* anything about reapers and binders he does not know. Taylor and Cox showed a. traction engine, and Mr John Anderson one of tho stone gathering and rut filling machines. Mr D. Thomas was also to the fore with a collection of the Planet Jupiter garden tools ; and binding twine was shown by Friedlander Bros, Bigg and Co., Reid and Gray, and Messrs John Orr and Co. Messrs Friedlander Bros, also showed a collection of drain pipes.

CARRIAGES.

The carriages shown this year were more numerous than haa been the case in previous years. The first in order was the firm of Messrs J , R. Steel and Son who shqwed ten vehicle ne rustic cart in lsad color was a sample of tine workmanship in q\l partg, f*nd thipe gigs were very tastefully got up, one especially being an excellent piece of coach building, and the neatness of the painting was a theme of general admiration, the gig gaining Mr Bullock's special priza. The same firm also exhibited two Whitechapel carts, one road cart, a daisy cart, and a fine collec ion of coachbuilder's materials, the whole reflecting great credit on the firm. Messrs Baker and Brown had ajso a good show. A Sociable cart 'from t'hair factory' e^hibjted' very creditable work manship as did also the rustic cart, White chapel rustic, Whitechapel, farmer's gig, and farmers sulky which formed their collection. This firm's exhibits convinced every onlooker that carriages are as well made In this colony as anywhere, and here as in any part of New Zealand.

SEEDS, MANURES, &c.

A striking feature of the show which attracted considerable attention was the picturesque tent erected ne^r the entrance gates by Messrs Miles and Co., Limited, and this firm is to ba congratulated upon the vailed and interesting collection brought forward. Their exhibits com prised grass and other seeds, manures, Little's dip, wire netting, drain pipes, etc » all displayed in a most attractive manner. The colonial grown clovers when compared, with the imported seedq

j show deeictedly 1 io the advahfc-ige of the former, and we are pleased to learn that | considerable enquiry now exists for the local seeds. Experts express the opinion that for vitality avid quality the colonial | clovers cannot be beaten, and a close in spection by even amateurs thows the seeds to be good, sound, and of high quality. The samples of oats and barley were a\s:> of a high order, being plump, well formed grain in each case. In manures the firm was well represented, having on view the Anglo-Continental supprp'^osphate of lime, Indian bone meal, bonedusfc of various qualities and Chesterfield guano. The superphosphate of lime imported by Messrs Miles and Co and exhibited was guaranteed to contain 38 33 per cent of soluble phosphate at time of shipment and the firm guarantee it to contain at present not less than 36 per cent. Owing to the large proportion of phosphate the manure proves rather slow in leaving the drilling machine, but this defect h easily and profitably re medied by including bonedust or Chester field guano. The latter manure is but little known in the colony, but we under stand it contains 10§ per cent of organic matter, 30 per cent "of phosphate of lime, and s<i per cent of carbonate of lime, thereby specially adapting it for mixing it with Anglo-Continental superphos phates. Messrs Miles and On had also on view samples of Messrs Bowker and Rut ledge's drain and field pipes for which there is now a large demand in this dia trict. Mr Bowker attended personally, and from him we understand that their manufactures are the only ones of their class which have obtained a gold medal in the colonies. Coming next in order were j the manures, etc., manufactured by the N.Z. Drug Co., Limited, and exhibited by them, Including thirteen varieties in J all. Messrs Kempthorne, Frosser and Co, the agents, have their works at Burn aide, Dunedin, and from their testimonials we note that by the aid of their manures an extraordinary crop of potatoes has been grown in Ofcago. They had also on exhi bition crushed bones for poultry, Zealan dia sheep dip, and raw linseed oil which is absolutely pure, and the whole of the quantity they can manufacture is absorbed in Dunedin. Messrs Friedlander Bros showed samples of Lawes' superphos phate, and Mr J. G. Hestell on behalf of the Productive Manure Syndicate, and showed a fine collection of manures.

PRIZE LIST.

SHEEP. Judges—H. McCrostie and W. 0. Ruther ford. Marshals—H. A. Mackay and W. Prebble. The President's Prize—Silver Cup, value £5 53, for most points in sheep. All classes. MERINO. (Fine combing.) Rim above 18 months old—W. M. Lyttle ton 1 and 2 J Ram under 18 months old—W. M. Lyttle ton 1 and 2 Two Ewes, under 18 months old—W. M. J Lyttleton 1 and 2 (Strong combing.) | R3Mn above 18 months old—F. M. Rick man 1 and 2 Ram under 18 months old—F. M, Rick man 1 and 2 Two Evvea abcvo 18 months old, with lambs at foot—F. M. R ckman 1 and 2 LINCOLN. Judges—J. Haydon and D. McLaren. Marshals —J, Dawson and S. Boyle, junr. Ram above IS months old—M. Fried lander 2 and c, T. N. Digby h c Ram under 18 months -U. Withell 1 and 2, M. Friedlander h c and c Two Ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—o. Wifhel! 1, J. Stringfellow 2, It. J. Harrison c, M Friediander h c Tvvo ewes under ]S months old—C Withell 1, 2, and h c, T. N. Digby c. ENOLISII LEICESTER. Judges—J. Rennie an i H. F. Gray. Marshal - >S. Chapman. livm above 18 months old—-T. N. Digby 1, .). JV>nifant 2, h c, and c. W. Ciiisnall £1 I?, English Leicester ram any age—T. ISf. I) gby 1. Kam nnder 18 months old—janies Little I, 2, and h c, T. N. Diqby c. Twp ewes above IS months old, with lambs at foot -J Bonifant 1, 2, and c, J. Little h c. Two ewes under 18 months old—T. N. Digby 1, J. Bonifant 2, h c, and c. BORDER LEICESTER. Ram under 18 months old—J. Grigg 1 and 2 Tvvo ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—M. Friedlander 1 and 2 Two ewea under IS months o'd—M. Fried lander 1, J. Grigg 2 and h c Down Breed: Judges—Wm Grant and C. T. Dudley. Marshals—M. Bedmayne and H. T. Smith. SOUTH DOWN» Ram above 18 months old—F. M. Rick man 1, 2, and c HAMPSHIRE DOWN. Ram above 18 months old—M. Friedlander 1 and 3 Ram under 18 months old—M. Fried lander 1, 2, and h c Two ewea above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—M. Friedlander 1 and 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—M. Fried lander 1 and 2 SHROPSHIRE DOWN. Ram above 18 months old—J. Grigg 1, 2, i and h c Ram under 18 months old—J. Grigg 1, 2, and h c Two ewes under 18 months old—J. Grigg 1 and 2 HALFBKEDS. (Or Inbred Hulfbreds). Judges—J- Haydon and L», McLaren. Marshals—S. Boyle, jr., and J,' L>wson. Ram above 18 months old—James Little \, 2, and h c, J.. Stringfellow c J. Stringfellow, £1 Is—Crossbred ram — M. Friedlander 1 Ram under 18 months old—James Little 1, J. Stringfellow 2, James Little h c, M. Friedlander c Two ewes above IS months old, with lambs at foot~J. Stringfellow 1 and 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—J. Little 1 and 2, J. Striogfellow h c. Mr W M Lyttelton, £1 Is—Five crossbred rams under 18 months, from merino ewes by Lincoln or Leicester rams—M Friedlander 1 W. M. Lyttelton £1 Is—Five crossbred ewes under 18 months from merino ewes by Lincoln, or Leicester rams—J. Stringfellow 1 CROSSBKEDS.. Five hoggets, first cross (Lincoln or Lei cester with merino), state breeding—-F. M. Rickman 1 Five heggets, by Down ranis (breeding stated)—M. Friedlander 1 and 2 Five crossbred hoggets, anybreei (breed ing stated) —M. Friedlander 1 and 2, J. Stringfellow h c FAT SUET3I*. Judges--Wm Grant, W. B, Clarkson, and C. T, Dudley. Five merino wethers, suitable for butchers' purposes—J. Bonifant 1, N. Fitzgerald 2 F. Peter £2 2s—Pen of fat merino wethers —J. Bonifant 1, N. Fitzgerald 2 Five crossbred wethers, by p.ov,rn rams (state breeding)—M. Friedlander j aiid 2 Five crossbred wethers any'breed '[state 1 breeding)—M. Fi|edlaudcr 'J and 2J. String fellow h c ajid c Miles and Co, £'4 3s—Pen of five fat cross bred wethers, any breed—M. Friedlander 1 Christfihurch Meat Co., Limited, £3 3s — Ten halfbied sheep, between 551bs and 651bs weight, fie for freezing—M. Friedlander 1 lam as. Five at lambs, any breed — JVJ. Fried.land.er 1 and 2, J, Stringfellow U c ■ ' j

CATTLE.

Imported or otherwise;. 4 snQivruo.Bx,' " I Judge—T. Needham. Bull of any age- H. Hight 1, A. Dawson 2 Farmers' Co-Operativo Association £1 Is —Shorthorn bull—H. Hight 1. Yearling bull—John Small 1 and 2 Cow of any age in milk—John Small 1 and 2 Caw of any age in calf—John Small 1, 2, aodhG ' ■'

1 Heifer two years old—Chas. Duherty 1 Yearling heiter— John Small 1 and 2 AYRSHIRE. Judges—James Little and James Scott. 15all of any age—R. Clark 2 Yearling bull—R. Clark 1 Cow of any age in milk—R, Clark 1, H. Potter 2, P. M. Rickman v h c Cow of any age in calf—R. Clark 1, M Millar 2 Heifer two years old—R. Clark 1 ! Yearling heifer—R. Ciark 1, 2, and vho JERSEY. ; Hull of any age—Todhunter and Dowding 1, F. G. Tucker 2 Cow of aDy age in milk—F. Peter 1 Cow of any ago iv calf—J. Tucker J, Tod hunter 2 Heifer above one year old—Todhunter and Dowding 1, 2, and he, F. Peter, vhc. ANY OTHER BKEED. , Cow of any age in milk —T. Rollit 1, J. , Small 2. Cow of any age in calf—J, Small 1. Milch Cow of any age or breed, in full profit—T. Rollit 1, A. W. Randall 2. Mawson Bros., £2 2s, dairy cow, of any breed, in milk, the exhibitor owning or [[occupying not more than 100 acres of land—T Rollitt 1. Farmers' Co-Operative Association, £1 : Is, milk cow r any breed.—T. Rollit 1. FAT CATTLE. Judges—S. Garforth and W. B. Clarkson. Fat bullock or steer—J. vSmall 2. Farmers' Co-Operative Association, £1 Is Fat steer or heifer—Sara Burna/d 1. Fat cow or heifer—SJam Barnard I, J. Small 2 and h c.

HORSES

The President's Prize, silver cup, value £5 ss, winner of most points in horses. All classes John Grigg, £5 ss—Winner of most points in draught horses DRAUGHT HORSES Judges—(aged stock), J. Boag, N. Fleming Judges—(young stock), D. Scott and J, Holly, junior Marshals—G. Croskill, 0. Reid, Daniel Mc- Kendry, P. Williams, A. McFarlane and A, Horsey Entire horse of any age—J, Small, Lord Cranley, 1. J. Gilmour, Kelvin, 2. F. M. Rickmin, Protection, he. J. Small, Van quisher, c A member, £1 Is—Best draught entire— J. Small 1 Entire horse three years old—James Little, Ploomfield, 1 Entire colt two ycirs o'd—T. Taylor, Elderslie, 1. Jas, Little, Wait Karimona, 2. Jas. Austi ', Craigmoor, h c Mare in foal. or with foal at foot —J. Shearer, Flora McDonald, 1. J; Small, Miss Palmer, 2. T. Taylor, Little Mary, h c. VV, Jameson, Maggie, c J. Muirhead and W. Jameson, £1 Is— Diaughb mare in foal or foal at foot—J^ Shearer 1 Mare, to be shown with two of her progeny—J. Small, Miss Palmer, 1. J. Shearer, Queen of the Bankers, 2. T. Tay lor, Molly, he. J. Small, Darling, c Dry mare of any age- J. Small, Polly, 1. J. Small, Lady, 2. VV. Jamie3on, Belle, he. J. Shearer, Marchioness of Lome, c Filly three years old—J. Shearer, Blink Bonny, 1. Jas. Bishop, Duchess, 2 J. Small, £1 la—Three-year-old draught filly—J. Shearer 1 Filly two years old—J. Smil!, Empress, 1. J. Small, Flora, 2. J. O'Shea, h c Yearling Filly-J. Shearer 1. R. Clark , 2. J. McQuilkin h c j Jame3 Stark, £2 2i— Yearling draught filly—J. Shearer 1 W. Patching, horse civer — Best draught yearling on the ground, colt or filly —James Crosscn 1 Gelding of any asje—Alford Estate Com pany 1. J. S;nall2. W. 11. Clarke h c Gelding three years old—J. Smull 1. J. Grigg 2. Thos. Pater-sou he. J. Small c J. Shearer, £1 Is—Three-year-old draught gelding—J. Small 1 Gelding two year 3 old—G. W. Body 1. J. Small, Nugget, 2. J. Shearer h c Yearling colt or gelding—Jas. Crossen 1. J. Small, Glenlie, 2. J. Shearer h c [ J. Giidsetl, £1 ]s— Diaught yearling colt or filly Xf. Shearer 1 F. M. Rickman, £1 Is—Yearling colt by Protection—.], Shearer 1 J . 0 Hhca, £} I.s— Ycariing filly by Prince Imperial-J. O'Shea 1 Two-year-old and ycariing, to be shown together, the progeny of any draught entire (not necessarily the property of one owner -J. Small 1. J. Shearer 2 J. Taylor and P. Keller, £2 2a for winner of above—J. Small 1 Mare or gelding suitable for a carrier's cart, up to 30cwfc —Ben Hampton 1. A, VV. Randall 2. John Grigg h c Team of two horses (mare or gelding, or pair of either sex) of any age, in regular wo-k the bona fide property of exhibitor— John Grigg 1. J. Shearer 2 H. Paget, set of double whipple trees, value £\ Is to winner of above class—J. Grigg 1 Teaai of throe horses, same conditions as above class. Horses not to be shown in both classes—J. Small I. J. Shearer 2 ISLOOD STOCK Judges—J. Brabazon and F. Delamain Marshals—T. E, Upton and D. McCormick Entire horse of any age— Saml Brown, Gorton, 1. S. Alexander's Young Cheviot 2. Mr J Gaskin'a Thaokeray b, c R. Kennington, £1 Is—Best thoroughbred entiro—Saml Brown, Gorton, I Entire horse three years old—W. Chisnall, Merryworth, 1 Entire colt two years old —Max Fried lander 1 Brood Mare in foal or with foal at foot — Dr Tweed, Molly, 1 Filly two years old—S. Brown 1, J. M. Tweed 2 OARRTACE HORSES Judge3—L McLean and S. Lee • Mar-hals—G. Alingtan, E- Cookson, F, M.cCafl'erty, and Dan. MoKendry Entire horse of any age—Max Friedlander, Blackwood Abdallah, 1. D. McLean, Mam brino Mac, 2 J. R. Begg, Boomerang, h c f Entire horse three years old—G A M \ Buckley, San Francisco, 1 Entire colt two years old—D. Thomas 1, J, R. Begg, Toranto, 2 Brood mare in foal or with foal at foot— J. Grigg, Polly, 1. M Friedlander, Miss Shury, 2 Yearling colt or gelding—J. Stringfellow 1, M. Friedlander 2 Filly two years qld—J, Shearer 1, F. Standish 'A M. Friedlander, £9 2s—Best two-year-old by Blackwood AbdaUah—J. Shearer I YearliDg Filly—J.' R Bogg 1. A. W, Randall 2 E Gates, £2 2s—Yearling oarriage horse —J, Stringfellow I M. Friedlander, £2 2s—Yearling by Blackwoad Abdallah—Pobt Millar 1 Buggy horse, 15.2 hands or under (mare or gelding)—Dr Leahy 1. J. M. Tweed 2. R Kenniugton h c Dogcart horse 16 hands or over (mare or gelding)-J. Grigg 1. J. M. Tweed 2 M. Stitt, £2 2s-Best dogcart horse (mare or gelding) to be shown in harness and driven—J. Grigg 1 Tandem team (mare, or gelding o,r pair of either sex) the' b.o.ua, fide property of exhi bitor—J,.'Grigg } a-KUTI'ETIh... Entiro oi any age, to bu shown in harness attached to a vehicle—J. Grigg, General Tracey, 1 J. Line, £2 2s, first prize ; T. Stone, £1 Is, second prize—Trotter (mare or gelding), to be ridden in saddle—Denis McKendry, Springfield, 1 P. Devane, £1 Is —Best trotting stallion on the ground—D. Thomas, 1, H.ACKNEYS. Marc or gelding suitable, for a farmer's Whitechapel' cart—R. Fra.aer, Cuptain, \, % E. Sto t ddart, Dearer, 2 'Roadster ox hack (mare or geld'ng) up to 14st weight—W. M- Helmore, Victor, 1; Jas' Wallace, The Larrikin, 2 Roadster or hack (mare or gelding up to 12st weight—J. Grigg, Vagabond, 1, YV. M. Lyttelton 2, E. W. Roberts, Mechani cian, h c Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) fit to carry nob less than lOsfc weight—E,. W. Roberts, Dagiaar, 1, J. 1 Grigg 2 .Ladies' hack'(marc or gelding}--J,. Grigg, 3^ Vs,kK\> Isabel button, Teddy, $

Donald M'oL?an, £1 Is—Lady(3 hack—J. '' Grigg, Kiri Paka, 1 Cob (mare or gelding) not exccMlin^ 15^ hands high -L. Webs or 1, J. Sheanr.iu, Dolly, 2 'JLVo-year-old and yearling, to be shown together, trie progeny <-f any hackney entire , -Robt. Mdlei- 1, M . Friediander 2 Ci W. Purnell, T. Topping, and friend, £2 2s, for the winner in Oass 112—M Fried lander 1 HUNTERS. ' Hunter np to 14sb—W. M. Helmore, Victor, I, R. A. Rickman, Digby, by Nata tor, 2 J. C. Wason, £2 23, for the besfc weight: eirrying hunter up to 16st—W. H. Helmore, Victor, 1 Dr Tweed, £1 Is, for the best hunter up to 12st—B. W. Roberts, Dagmar, 1 Hunter up to list—E. W. Roberts, Dag mar, 1 President's Prize, £2 2s, for the horse showing the best pace in a fair walk—P. Cass 1 Pony (marc or gelding) not exereding 14 ■ hands high, and thoroughly quiet to ride. To be shown in saddle and ridden by a boy or girl—G. A. M. Buckley, Pink 'Un, 1; J. M. Tweed, Fairy, 2; E. Orr, Prince, he; G. A. M. Buckley, Banjo, c Pony (mare or gelding) not exceeding 13 hauds high, and thoroughly quiet to ride. To be shown in saddle and ridden by a boy or girl—E. F. Healy, Capsize, 1 ; Joe Honry, Jimmy, 2; Miss Doris Rickman, Spider, h c

LEAPING MATCH.

E. Roberts' Dagmar, 1 PONY LEAPING MATCH. Ponies not exceeding 14 hands high—E. Orr, Prince, 1, Georgo Pocock, junr, Tom, 2 His Worship the Mayor of Ashburton, £2 2s, first prize, to the winner of the pony leaping contest—E. Orr, Prince, 1 J. Henry, £1 Is, to the second prize—G. Pocock, junr., Tom

PIGS.

1 Judges—H. Green and George Stevens. Marshall—J. G. Restell. BERKSHIRE. Boar over 12 months old—James Rowe 1 Boat under 12 months old—James Rowe 1, W. Wills 2 Boar under 6 months old— W. Wills 1, James Rowe 2 and he, W. Wills c Sow over 12 months old—James Rowe 1, W. Wills 2 Sow under 12 months old—W. Wills 1, James Rowe 2 Sow under 6 months old—W. Wills 1, James Rowe 2 Sow, with litter of not le?s than 6, under 2 months old—W. Wills 2 YORKSHIRE BREED* Boar over 12 months old-—James Rowe 1 Boar under 12 months oldr-James Rowe 1 Sow over 12 months old—James Rowe 1 Sow unc>er 12 months old—James Rowe 1 S. Thomas 10a 6d —Sow and litter of not less than six, any breed. No special entry —W. Wills 1. • , ANY BREED. Best pen ot three porkers (s 1 ate age and breed)—W. Wills 1

DUGS.

SHEEP DOfiS. Judges—J. Moore and P. Graufc. Marshals—R. B, Jeff and H. Jeff Smoofch-collie sheep dog or slut—l), Mc- Kay I Rough-coated collie sheep dot; or slut—F, Opawa Don, 1, Standish 2, A. Jackson h c, W. Gompton c Cattle dog or slut—John Gilmour, Roy, 1

PRODUCE.

Judges—T. C. Lord and D. McPherson. Marshals—J. Tucker, D. Zander, and A Lloyd. The President's prize, silver cup, value £6 ss, for the winner of most points in prodiue Ashburton Club, £1 Is, for the winner of most points in butt' r— Best; Slbs of separator butter, without prin s—Mrs Maginne3S 1 and 2, Mrs Hurdley he 3'ibj powdered butter (separator)—Mr3 Maginness 1 and 2, Mra ITurdley h c 3ibs fresh butter, without prints, other than separator-*—Mrs McDowell 1, Western 2, Mrs Horsey h c, Mrs McKenzie c 3lbs powdered butter, other than separa tor—Mrs Weston 1 and 2, Mrs McKenzie h c Display of fancy bufter, not less than2lbs, (|ua'ity to be t»ken into consideration, other than separator—Mrs R Clark 1, Mrs Small 2, and h c H. H. Stephens, £1 Is—Display of fancy butter ; must be pure-Mrs Small 1 A, Dawson, £1 Is first prize, 10a 6d second prize—3lbs of hand-made butter, without salt—Mrs Weston I, Mrs McDowell 2 Keg or jar of salted butter, fit for expor- tatioo, not less than 281bs, butter to have been deposited with the Secretary not less than 28 days previous to the show —Mrs Horsey 1, Mrs McDowell 2, Mrs McKenzie h c Colonial cheose of not less than lolbs —Mrs Prebble 1, Mrs McKenzie 2, Mrs Prebble ho P. Chalmers, £1 Is—Colonial made cheese —Mrd Prebble I Ashburton Club, £1 Is—Winner of most points in bacon and hams— 11.I 1. Hoult Side of bacon (smoked)—T. Hoult 1 Side of bacon (unsmoked)—Mrs T. Hoult 1, Mrs Small 2, Mrs Croy h c Two hams (smoked)— Mrs Hoult 1 Two hams (unsmoked) —Mrs Horsey 1, Mrs Hoult 2, Mrs J. Croy h c Spiced beef, not less than 251bs—Mrs Horsey 1 12 hen's eggs—Mrs Horsey 1, Mrs Mc- Dowell 2, Mrs Horsey h c, Mrs Small c J. Smith, 10s 6d—Exhibit of hen's eggs- Mrs Horsey I 12 duck eggs—Mrs J. M. Smith 1, Mrs Horsey 2, Master J. Hight h c, Miss M. Begg c J. H Jewitt, 103 9d—Exhibit of duok eggs—Mrs J. M. Smith 1 Loaf of home-made bread, nofc Jess than albs—Mra Small 1 and 2, Mrs Prebble he, Miss Jamieaon o T, Rollitt, £1, or sack of flour—Loaf of home-made bread from flour ground at tha { Canterbury Mills—Mrs Small 1 E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.E., first prize, £2 2s ; second prize, £1 Is—Exhibit of home made bread, made with yeast only—Mrs Prebble 1, Miss Gibson 2 Le Brim and J, Oliver, £1 Is—Plate of six home-made scones—Mrs J. Smith s Sring-. burn, 1 Dish of honay—P. Anderson 1, Mrs Hor sey 2, Miss Fergan h c, Mrs J, Croy c

N.Z. MANUFACTURES.

\ Honorary certificates only.) T, Bullock, £1 Is—Gig suitable to a farmer—J. R, Steel 1

SMALL BIRDS.

First prize €1 10s, second prize 12s—J, Bruce 1, 4500, Robert Croy 2, 1000 J. Small, £1 la—To the winner—J. Bruce

DR. BILL.

As we predicted would be "the case, the Oddfellows' Hall was crowded to, its utmost capacity last ivght—the opening night of the Myra Kembje Company, Indeed although thp, orchestra was removed to the back of the stage, so as to utilise every available inch of floor spaue, seating accommodation could not b^ provided for the overflowing audience, a number of whom had perforce to put up with standing room in the gangways, which were all crowded, while others agaiu had to go away disappointed, not being able to obtain admission. This, however, yas the only disappointment experienced, for although expectation had run high of a reaj good night's fn^, that expectation was fully realised by the crowded house, tb,e hearty laughter which pealed forth in frequent bursts, abundantly testified. Indeod every bo.dy laughed consuniedly at the intonsoly comical situations^ including the famous " kangaroo dance," with which the farcical comedy hilled for the evening abounds—we mean no pun, though its title is "Dr Bill." The plot—if it can be said to have a plot at all—is of the simplest, a mere thread upon which is strung a series of sitaations un rivalled in their absurdity—so absurd in deed that they would bring a broad grin to the features of an undertaker's mute, and move even a Quaker to temporary hilarity. The title role—that of "D,? William Brow '■ formerly a 1 gay medico, with green-room acquaintances, and by them familarly known as '.' Dr Bill" —is admirably filled by Air Sasa, wh,o makes his bovr to the audiepce

' in the capacity of s, thre.; month? old heiK <<ict, who, having come into a fo-tniie, has given up the j)i acs ie j of his pr^-f and devoted hiirscf to the qu:et j'>ys of domesticity in so far as such j'ty's a v com patible with the sharing of the same h'mie with his eccentric father-in-law, "Mi Fcr; naii"(Mr George Leirch), and his mother in-law (Miss Flora Anstead), both of whom rilled their parts to perfe tion. The old gentleman, however, has recoui sn toallso>ts of expedients to ensure " Dr Bill " resuming prac'ice again, and succeeds in getting him iutu all sorts of entanglem nts, among them being that of being locked up in a dark room with his mother-in-law and douched in a shower-bath, and later on charged with the attempted poisoning of a patient. The unconscious aids of this well-meaning old marplot are Miss Myr* Kemble as "Miss Horton," Whose capital actirg fully justified the hearty applause she received, and Mr S. Inglis, who as "George Webster," looked the very personification of the hare-brained 1 amorous masher whom the author of the comedy has so successfully endeavored to delineate. Miss Edith B.utow filled very charmingly the role of the parlormaid, and Mr H. Plimmer as Superintendent Hot ton pourtrayed the jealous husband to the life I Miss Emma.Gwynne as " Miss Fauntferoye " Miss Madge Temptsr as "Jennie Firman," M"ss Rhoda Halketfc as "Louisa Brown," Mr Mario Majeroni aa '' Inspector Jones, 1J and Mr Ivimey a« " Baggs " completed the cast, and all deserved their share of praise, ' the piece running well from first to last and constituting a capital wind-up to the pro ceedings of a gala day. To-night is the last of the only too short season, when the Company produce the comedy of "Jane," an even more amusing piece than is "Ur Bill," and which is sure again to draw a bumper house.

Hollow ay's Ointment. — Miners and Workers iv the Goldfie!ds.—This invaluable and renowned ointment is extensively used and patronized by such people to their great advantage. Being in small compass it is portable and easy of application. When used in conjunction with Holloway's Pills in accordance with the clear and concise direc tions for use which accompany each pot and box, there are but few of the diseases which afflict mankind that will not yield to the sanative powers of the combined remedies. Holloway's Ointment and Pills do not dete riorate by keeping nor by change of climate, and as they contain no deleterious mineral drug, they can be used with the most perfect safety under the most adverse climare and sanitary conditions.

The Recent Death under Chloroform.

Wellington, October 27. At the inquest on Mrs Samuel Moxham the jury returned a verdict of " death by misadventure while under chloroform." The evidence showed that Dr Rawson, who administered the drug, took every possible precaution, and the friends of the deceased expressed themselves fully satisfied that no blame was* attached io anyone. A very small quantity of chloroform was adminif« tered—less than three drachms—and the post mortem revealed only slight weakness in the patient's heart.

tm ABHBDRTOS GtlAftblAi: BATtIBDAt, OCTOBER 58, J899,



Friedlander Bros. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. FOR ~SALE, A G3SS ACRE FARM AT MAYFIELD. VVfE HAVE received instructions from * ' Mks Geoege Tait, who intends leaving for Scotland, to sell her Farm (lately the property of Messrs Scrint and Green), situated on the south bank of the Hinds river, May field. ALSO,— THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, Etc., , On or about NOVEMBER 16 NEXT, j Intending Purchasers will do well to inspect this property, as it is an early selection, and the land is of really good quality, Fuil particulars in a few days, and further information can be obtained from the undersigned. FRIEDLANDER BROS., per R. FRIEDLANDER, 101139 Auctioneer. SATURDAY^NOVEMBER 11, 3893. 78 3/£ AoTis. 78^ A VERY NICE LITTLE FARM. WE are insstructed by Mr John Murphy, whoh going to Cheviot, to Sell by Public Auction on above date, At the Orange Hall, Ashburton, His Compact Little Farm, situated a!; Elgin, within- five miles of Ashburton Railway Station, and adjoining the well known properties of Messrs Butterick, Bonifant, and Choak. The land is some of the best in the Wakanui district, and the farm is divided into 4 paddocks, all well fenced and watered. Fortj acre* are under wheat and 22 acres in oats, the whole promising a very heavy yield. A well built tive roomed House and other necessary outbuildings are erected on the property. The above offers a good opportunity to men with limited capital of securing a property, which will give an almost im mediate return. It has the additional advantage of being situated close to the Flgin-VVakanui Schools, and should therefore command the attention of those in want cf a safe investment. Sale at 2 p.m. For further particulars apply *o R. FJRIKDLANDER, 10 208 Auctioneer. {.- .....I J i J.L 1., i i —y-Mjgj^ FOR SALE—6O Acres, all in Engltsn grasses, no!; far from the Tinwald Sale yard *. A property such as this has often been asked for T BULLOCK REWARD. (STRAYED from Ashburton Black Hack, had bandage round hind fetlock. Information to J. Haseltine, saddler. 10 203 ASHBUJRTON COUNTY COUNCIL, WATER SUPPLY ACP, 1891. NOTICE is hereby given that at a special meeting of the above Council held on FRIDAY, the 6th <?*y of October, 1893, a resolution was adopted to make a Special Order curtailing the limits of the Ashburton-Rakaia water race district and declaring a certain part of the County of Ashburton to be a new district under the provisions of " The Water Supply Act, 1891," for the purpose of the construction of water races therein with the name of " The Wakanui Water Race District," and such resolution wi 1 be submitted for confirmation at a special meeting of the Council to be held on FRIDAY, the 3rd day of November, 1893, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. The proposed Special Order is to take effect on the 15th day of November, 1893, from and after which date the said new District will be constituted. A copy of the Special Order is deposited ai the office of the Council, and will be open to the inspection of the public every week day dating office hours up to the said 3rd day of November. By Order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk to the Council. Ashburton, October 7 189 J. 10 50 MONEY TO ~LEND on first class Freehold Security. Three small sums of £400, £300, and £150. T. BULLOCK. ("COFFEE as a Beverage is more pahv- J table and wholesome than Tea. Use Oriental Coffee.;;' rr>O LET—Dwelling Hous7, Charles !_ street, Allenton, near the entrance to the Woollen Factory. T. BULLOCK. HONORED" This old lady is honored by her stalwart ■ion. Warner's Safe Remedies are honored the world over by thousands o£ people. Safe Gure is an absolute specific for Liver and [Sidney trouble and Rrjght's Disease. There are tens of thousands of people v this country who to-day cheerfully «jd gratefully give testimony to the ieonderful success of Warner's Safe Cure n the treatment of Bright's Dj&e&Sfc >f the Kidneys. As you v?,\vie your lealfch, as you desire long life, free from sickness and suffering, give the kidneys at tention ; keep them in good condition by ;he usa of Warner's Safe Cure, and thus prevent the insidious Bright's Dice.age f rota EHiaipg a foot-hold.



Entertainments. ODDFELLuws MALL, ASHBURTOX. Immense, Enormous, and Decided Success of the BEST COMEDY ORGANISATION Ever seen in this town. MISS MYRA KEMBLB, Mil BDWAIID SASS, AND COMEDY COMPANY Tins jßvewisca. LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON. The. fisiesr, Comedy ever written from the AVENUE THEATRE, LOSDON, " J.*Hfß " JANE by arrangement with W. J. Hol loway, JANE Played for over 3 years. JAKE The Great Success of Miss Kemble's prior vif-'it, J ANE TO-SIGH T. JANE Fun, Frolic, and Farce, miss myba" kemble In her Great Characror of JANE Admission—4^, 3.5, 2s. Reserved Seats at Mr H, M. Jones. ALLAN HAMILTON, 10 ISO Advance Representative. THE CHEVIOT ESTATE. "VTOTICE is hereby given that Fifty-Four Farms, compris-ine; 12,482 acres of First and Second clasa Agricultural Lan 3, will be open for application for Lease in Perpetuity, on and after Monday, the 13ch day of November, 1893, at the Land Offices, Christ church, Titnaru, and Cheviot. Rents from 2s to lls per acre per annum. Areas from 83 acres to 48S acres. Also, Three Grazing Farms, comprising 2,506 acres, for Lease for twenty-one years. Sixty six Village Settlement Allot ments will be open for selection for Lease in Perpetuity. Rents from 3a to 123 per acre per annum. Areas from 4| acres to 77 acres. Also, for Sale by Auction, cm the 17th November, at the Provincial Council Chamber, Christchurch, at 11 a.m., you Cash or on Terms, Forty-nine Farms, comprising ll t 933 acres of Firsfc-and Second-class Agricultural Land. Upset prices from £3 to £12 per acre. Areas from 31 acres to 573 acres And Thirty-three Sections in the new Town of Mackenzie. Prices, £7 10s to £30. The Mansion Housb and 5,000 actes of Land will also be -offered for 3a}© ia one lot, for Cash or Terms, on the 17th November. Upset, £25,000. Should the house and land not be s'lld, then 2,896 acres w^ll be offered in 6. sections, on same term.s. Prices, £2 15s to £5 19s per acre. Plans and terms, with fuU particulars of the lands and a brief description cf each section, can be obtained at any Land Office in the cok-ny. JOHN MoKENZTE, 10 181 Minister of Lands, AS H B URTO >f "ELECTION. ]ITR C. W. PURNELL will address A.TJL (^ > Electors a^ under :— > Pendarves—Schoolhouse, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, lft 210 at 8 p.m. ashbubtoFagricultdrll and pastoral association. A MEETING of the Committee will be held in the Arcade Chambers, on TUESDAY, October 31, at 3 p.m. Businesp Important. W. SIMPSON, 10 212 Secretary,^ -i?zi.O ""Tweij ty-three perches with Sly^lrU Stable and Room at tached erected thereon, -being part of r.S, 759, having a frontage of 58 links an Wakanui road and 60 links on Peter street, running from street to street, Easy terms. T. BULLOCK,



JU S T LAN F> X D-A. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Fso«K'e3«*l!9 and I inoleuini FROM Ist 3d PER YARD 1. " COMU Ac SEE. AT THE A SHBUfITON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TO-siiaaiT. Everyone should come and see for themselves. 11 invited. No one pressed to buy. T. IT. Undbill and Co., TANCBBD STBBET.



Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY. TjIRESH Tenders for the lease of thii ■*- Tramway will be received up to 1] a.m. on FRIDAY, November 3, 1893, al 11 a.m. at the Council's Offices, Ash burton. Amended conditions and draft lease on view at the Council's Offices. The highest or any tendar not neces sarily accepted. By Order, F. MAINWARIffG, Clerk. Ashburtou, Oct. 26, 1892. 10 20 Miles and Co., Ltd. TINWALD SALEYaRDS. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, SPECIAL ENTRIES. MESSRS MILES"and COMPANY, . Limited, will offer on behalf of Client', — 200 PRIME HOGGErS in wool. 900 GOOD CROSSBRED EWES, £i\J\J with Lambs at foot. X Wl HANa?ER, 1" *"< Auctioneer. Publio Notices*. V^Jli are sellling, as we have for *" eighteen months past, seven feeb Birch Hurdles at 2 *9i ; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at 53 61 each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. XT URDL ES. HURDLES. 7f t Hurdles 2s 91 each in any quantity. i W. K. COLLTNS & CO., | 213 Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHER 3 fI^HE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6!n 1 and 7ft HURDLES made cf seasoned V.D.L. timber, at 4? and 4^31 each in lots of thirty or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South. JAHES"aOSS, DURH AM' STREET. £ ORTH. CHRIBTCHURCH. 9 189 SEED. SEED. SEED. A T HAVE a specially selected stock of -1- Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A, Turnip, .1. G. G10be,,.. lost Mybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. RBSTELL, 10§35 West Street. TO LET—Dwellinghouse of cix ro»m with bay window and verandah, con veniently situated in Tancred street. T> BOLLOCK. TINWALD.—TO LET, Cottage situated in Harknd Street, not far from the English Church. T. BULLOCK. STUDY Health and use Jutrtbo Brand Baking Powder. Purest and best. ASHBURTON Trotting Club. SPRING "MEETING, WEDNESDAY, 22- To be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton. The Track is one of the best in Canterbury. Distance, half-a-mile. —Programme.— I.—Maiden Handicap (in saddle), of 20 boys ; second hoise to receive 3 boys from the stake. Nomination, 103. Ac ceptance, 10s. One mile and a-half. 2.—Ashburton Handicap (iv saddle), of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys f 0111 the stakes. Nomination, 15a. Ac eptance, 15s. Two miles. 3.—Distr'ct Handicap (in saddle), of 20 eovs ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10g. Acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 4.— Laghmor Ha^dicaf (in harness), of 25 soys ; second horsa to receive 5 sovg from the stakes. Nomination, 12s 6d> Acceptance, 12s 6d. Two miles. s.—Dash Handicap (in saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stakes. Nomination 10s. Acceptance, 10s. One mile. 6.—Novel Hanlicap (in saddle), of 20 sovb. The winner to be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 1,"». Acceptance., fre«v One mile and a-half. 7.— Handicap Rkcoykry .Stakes (in saddle), of 20 soys Nomination, 10a. Accep tance, 10s. Two mike; REGULATIONS. Nominations must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree and the last three performances, as also with the necessary amount in cash, by 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, November 3, 1593, at the Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps declared SATURDAY, November 11, ISS3. Acceptances will close at the <same hour and place on frBIDAY, November 17,1893. AM races to be run under ihc New Zea land Trotting Association Rules. The District Race shall be confined 1o horses the bonafiile property of residents in I the Ashbnrton County, and must have been I the property of Eiieh owners prior to October 1, 1593. DAVID ZANDER, lotlßs Secretary. FOR SALE, on easy terms, Town Sec tion 439, together with 6-roomed cottage thereon. All in good o;der Well situ ated in Tancred street. t. bullocb;.