Rifle Shooting.

GOOD WORK

WAIMATE RIFLES.

The Waimate Rifle corps fired on Thurs day—beginning at 5.30 a.m. - for the Govern ment prizes for volley and independent fir ing, and the company made a "figure of merit " which is not likely to be beaten in the colony. The firing took place under Colonel Bailey and Staff-Sergeant-Major Jones, Lieutenants Grant and Coltman being in command. The men fired in three squads with the following results :-Volley firing- No. 1-18 men, 292 points, average 1622; No. 2-47 men, 310 points, average 18 23; No, 3-6 men, 106 points, average 1/-66, Independent firing:—No. 1-248 points, 13-72; No. 2—316 points, average 18-58; Ho. 3-110 points, average 18-33. " Com. p&ny'B Figure ot Merit" for volley firing 16-04. The figure ot merit for volley firing, 16.85; company's average for independent firing.itmay be explained, depends upon good shooting and good attendance together, as the number of points made is divided, not by the number of men who fire, but by the number of men in the company eligible to lire. The Waimate corps has 42 eligible and 41 of them turned up. It is thought, with out looking up records, that so high a figure of merit aa 16 85 has never before been gained by any company. Th 3 highest in the colony in the 1893 competitions was that of the Wanganui Rifles 1305, and in 1892 that of the Christehurch Rifles 14-20. The Wai mate Rifles by their good shooting and good attendance on Thursday have again won she prize for the South Canterbury corps. The *' company's average 'for independent firing is also iound by dividing the score by the number of men eligible to shoot.

ASHBURTON RIFLES.

On Wednesday the Ashburton Rifles fired another of their prize matches. The rough wind across the range interfered considerably with good shooting at the long distance. The folio-wing are the highest scores at ranges 2, 3, and 500 yards.

Agricultural Shows.

The Manawatu aod West Coast Agricul tural and Pastoral Show was attended by 12,000 people on Wednesday. There were 1134 entries in all classei. The sheep, cattle, and horses were very good, while the implements formed a very marked feature. The Premier and the Hon. J. Carroll were present. for the show on Thursday the we&fcher wa* all that could be wished. The stock exhibited was equal to and in some respects above that of former years. There was a falling off in thoroughbred horses, other classes being up to the average. The draught stallion champion waa Maxwell's three-year-old Renfrew Jock; in Lincolns, Perry Bros, took the championship for rams, and John Kaynor the championship for ewes.

The following entries have been received for the Ximaru Show to be held next week, and comparing the numbers with last year's it will be seen that there is a slight falling off.

The first of the Canterbury Agricultural Shows for the season was held on Thursday, when the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pas toral Association's annual fixture came off at the grounds at Leeston. The weather was perfect, and the attendance was large. The takings at the gate amounted to £65 103.

SPORTING

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

Christchurch, October 25 The following weights have been declared for the Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting:— Spring Hubble Handicap. — Kulnine, Melinite 12st 51b, Coala, Roaciua 11,6, Kapu list 51b, Clarence list 31b, Barnardo lCst 101b, Empire lOst 91b, Balquither lOst 41b, Harkaway 9at> 101b, Leroi II 9st 91b. Invader 9»fc 81b. Nentborne, Minerva, Blackhawk 9at. BICCARTON WILTER HANDICAP. - The Dancer 9at 131b, Melinite 9st 12lb. Kent 9st 61b, Speculator, Goodwood 93t 51b, Fore sight, Bangiatea 9st 31b, Lakeshell, Sylvia Park, Lord Zetland 9st 21b, Rothamsted 9at, Mount Royal, Dunoon Sat 131b, King Wai, Artilleur Bst 121b, Maribyrnong Bst 9lb, . Kate Greenawayl Busybody, Abel Taaman, Perkin Bst 81b, Chainlink, Colebeek Bst 71b, Ahaura Bst 51b, Molly Darling Bst 41b, Wedlock, Georgie Sharp Bat 31b, Lady Lear, Black Cloud Bnt 2lb, Misa Madge, Sub rise Bat. Ladies' Pubse.—Exile llsfc 131b, Specu lator list 111b, Barnado list 81b, Maribyr n«>ng list lib, Perkin list, Manilla lOst 81b, War Dance, Chaos lOst 71b, New Headford lOst 31b, The Shark lOst 21b, Minerva lOst lib. Kaiser 10»t^

RICCARTON NOTES.

CHMSTCHtJBCH, October 26 At Biiccarton the course was enveloped in mist this morning and yesterday morning, and little of the work could be aeen* Over eighty horses were given more or lesa ser viceable work, but nothing out of the common was done by the Cup horses. Im pulse, Pegasus, and Beadonwell did easy tasks. Olanranald put in two steady rounds. Royal Rose and Three Star galloped a mile and a half soundly, and were brought home by The Dancer. Vogengang galloped five furlongs with Alcestis." Rangipuhi and Scot Free each did long striding work, and Leontine and Mahoki were associated in a similar task, |Magazine galloped a mile, and was brought home by Minerva. There was no attempt at time making. St Clements, Melinite, and Blarney cantered, and are working well.

HAWAII.

Washington, October 25 ThePresidenthasofficially recognised the Hawaiian consuls, and thus ackow^ ledged the existence of the republic.

MILITARY CONFERENCE

Stdnby, October 26

The Military Conference has decided upon a scheme of Federal defence, and is now engaged in completing the de tails. The nature of the scheme has not been divulged, but it is believed to be on the lines indicated in Major- General Button's speech on January 25.

THE WRECK OF THE RODONDO

Melbourne, October 25 The Marin* Board enquiring into the wreck of the Bodondo has suspended Captain Hill's certificate for twelve months, and ordered him to pay £20 towards the cost of the enquiry. The charge against the second mate the Court held had not been proved.

THE CZAR.

—• • Ills Condition gUgrhtly tt'orie Reception of the Princess Alix. St. Petersburg. Ocbober 24 The journey of the Princess Alix through Russia was like a state recep tion, triumphal arches being erected in all the towns she stopped at. Reply ing to a deputation at Moscow, she said she was deeply touched at the welcome that had been accorded her. Immedi ately upon her arrival the Cza^ewitch i took her to the Czar. The meeting of the stricken monarch and the young bride was of a touching nature. The Czar was afterwards excited and con vulsive. The marriage is to take place to-day. October 25. A bulletin to-day states that the Czar passed a good night but his appetite is «o better. There is no increase of the somnolence, but the dropsy is slightly worse. He lives chiefly on buttermilk. On Sunday he received the Sacrament. The Czarewitch has signed all State papers since Thursday last. j The reports that the wedding of the Czarewitch and Princess Alix was cele brated yesterday are not yet confirmed. The Princess was warmly welcomed on her arrival in Livadia, where triumphal arches were erected, and there were many other marks of the popular affec tion. livadia, October 25 Both wedding carriages and mourn ing coaches have arrived at Livadia. The wedding will take place to-day or to-morrow. It depends on the Czar's condition.

A SCENE IN PARLIAMENT

_ _ Sydney, October 25 A question was asked in the Legis lative Assembly to-day, whether prior to the last general election copies of Hansard containing the speech of Sir Gr. JR. Dibbs on the hanging of Mont gomery and Williams, for a violent assault on the police, were distributed in the Tamworth. electorate at the country's expense. Mr j. N. Brunker, the Colonial Sec retary, replied tbat fifty copies were so sent. Sir Gr. R. Dibbs then walked across the chamber to where Mr Brunker sat, and is reported to have said, " This dirty work is got up by the Govern ment. You have a lot of dirty sneaks here, and if you are guilty of putting them up to this, you ought to have been hanged long ago." The Colonial Secretary complained to the Chair, and then followed the ex- Premier, who was leaving the Chamber, and threatened to chastise him if he repeated the insults. Sir G. K. Dibbs invited him outside to try. The intervention of members pre vented active hostilities.

THE COREAN WAR

: + Shanghai, October 25 Japan hag again refused to enter tain peace proposals unless her successes are recognised, and it is said the Chinese are willing to agree to this. The Chinese killed in the battle at Ping Yang, some time ago, are still uaburicd, and the sanitary condition o£ Corea is reported to be terrible. It is rumoured that an engagement has taken place between the opposing forces in the vicinity of Port Arthur. Tokio, October 25. Three thousand houses were de stroyed, and 260 lives lost by the recent earthquake. The expedition which left Hiroshima this week landed at Seikioso. The Japanese operating in Northern i Corea have crossed the Yalu.

COLONIAL PRODUCE.

London, October 25 Valentine's Company will cover operations in the provinces, and on the Continent. The London Board will include directors representing the con signors.

THE ASHBtJUTON GUABDIAK: FRIDAY, OCTOBER; 26,1894.



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WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. II7"B beg to intimate to those of our Clients in this district who propose Bend ing their wool to Ohrlstcharch for sale that the first sale of the season will take place on IVovember 2:i, 1894. The premises we have taken are.'com* modious, and well adapted for the proper display of the clips, and being connected by railway siding there will be no cartage or double handling of the bales, and terminal charges are dispensed with. FRIEDLANDER BROS. N.B.—Please consign to Messrs Wood Bros., Private Siding, Addifigton.—F.B. £1 OC\f\ fco lend on firßfc clftßS Free L&\JyJ hold security. T. BULLOCK, "CHEAP SECTION—T.S. 50, Kermode street, west. Offers are invited for this; very low price will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. ~>TO LET—Small Shop, with dwelling attached, well situated in Burnett Street. Goodcooki-g-ng.. j^o^



ASHBURTON Wool Sales. mHE FIRST SALE of the Season will take place at the ORANGE HALL ON FBIDAY, NOVEMBER SO, when large Catalogues will be submitted. D. THOMAS MILES & CO FRIEDLANDER BROS J. T. FORD & CO {in conjunction with Bbnky Zanobk. 10 84 SPECIAL NOTICE. TO LOVERS OF FLOWERS. THE Undersigned has Plants for bed ding out of all the undermentioned sorbs, of th« first prize strain. Seedo Imported from all the leading houses round the Globe. They will be ready at)out the first week of November :-— Asters, Geraniums. Lobelia, Marigold (various), Zinnias, Phlox Drnmmondii, Patunlas, Stocks, Tomatoes, etc. JA.MJQS POUTER, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Clifton Nursery, Altenton, Aebburton. 10



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Mr T. Bullock. SATUEDAYTioVEMBER^ TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. AN IMPROVED EAEM OF 478 a o R B S 498 KYLE DISTRICT. :\/TR T. BULLOCK has received I.V.L instructions to Bell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, R.S. 26064, 26853, and 26854, contain ing in all 478 ACRES, situated in Kyle district; all fenced with live fences, «nd divided into convenient sized paddocks, lately in the occu pation of Mr E. Hard wick. There is a Farm House and other build , ings erected on the property. The farm is well watered with county water races. Will be sold on exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz., a small cash de posit, balance by instalments, bearing the low rats of interest of oh per cent per annum. Inspection Invited. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 10tl51 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBEK 3. 2 SECTIONS with Cottages thereon, situated in Grey Street. On Account of the Mortgagees. MrY BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Action at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mort gagees— T.Ss. 907 and 908, each containing J Acre, pituated in Grey Street. On each section there is erected a Cottage of three rooms with ver andah and scullery at back. Newly papered and painted, etc. The Property is situated only two sec tions back from East street. Must be sold. j Those desirous of purchasing Cheap Cottage property are invited to inspect and attend the sale. Terms easy- Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 10+152 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER"! 1 ROOD 2OPEKCHES» w*fch well-built Dwelling-house thereon ; Moore Street. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has received instructions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, T.S. 416 and part of 415, containing 1 Rood and 20 Perchas, well situated in Moore Street, on which is erected a substantially built Dwell ing-house of cix rooms with all conveniences. An Orchard at back well stocked with fruit trees ; Gar den in front nicely laid out and surrounded with well-grown fenceß of holly and macrocarpa. Desirable residence, and will be sold on very easy terms of payment. . Inspection Invited. Sale at 11 30, TrBCLLGCK, 10*153 Auctioneer. Mr Alfred Harrison. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by the Ashburton County Council, WILL SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION ON THE GROUND, QA LOTS OF GUM SAPLINGS, In Plantations Near WINSLOW & WINDERMERS. Buyers please meet Auctioneer at Winslow Railway Station at 2 O'CLOCK. ALFRED HARRISON, 10 140 Auctioneer. Tenders. *T»ENDERS are invited for Building *■ Presbyterian Manse, at Flemington, Plans and Specifications at nvy cffice. Tenders Close at NOON, SATURDAY, November 3, 1894. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accapted. R. BIRD, 10 156 Architect. Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY^ In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy of John John.ston, of Westerfield, contractor, "VTOTICE is hereby given that it is the JLN intention of the above-named bankrupt <o make application at the sitting of this honourable Court, to be holden on FRIDAY, the 9th day of November, 1894, for sin order of dis charge. Dated this 26th day of October, 1894. WILDING & LEWIS, 10 157 Solicitor for the Bankrupt. Capital Building Site, wall situated in Cox Street, being T.Ss 796 and 797 ; for sale on very easy terms of pay ment. T. BULLOCK. NO more Indigestion ; no more ncr vcuaaess from indulging in too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea, One trfal will convince you Henky Zandee, Authorised Agent $o# iNDifIBSTiON, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pill's* They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a sglen-i did tonic and a gentle aperient, |>\>? neady 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia,sisk headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is l^d, 2a 9d,, and lls, by all Medi cjne VeQdoi<B throughout th© world. A f sample, safe, and certain remedy, DOLLAR OIGARETTES.~3d. N holders or photos—H Espy Zandek, I Wholesale agent,



TO LET.—The House and Property! known »a the old Convent site, corner of Wakanul Road and Cambridge Street, Hampstead. The house contains fourteen rooms. Property includes a splendid Orchard of half-acre, In full bearing, also grass paddock of about two acres. Apply Very Rev. J, J. O'Donneia, Burnett Street. 10 158 Wool Meamon 1894-95. ! FOR the coming season we have made arrangements with Messrs Roliitt and Co., ot West street, Ashburton, for out Wool to be received and displayed there. Their stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COM MODIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITU ATED, affording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of excess to buyers. Mr Zander is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE on all clips promised to be con signed to us for sale during the season ; or. failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHAT EVER, to deliver ib Free on trucks at Ashburton. should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by us at Christchurch. Date of First sale ah Ashburton will beheld on FRIDAY, November 30, 1894. J. T. FORD & CO., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10 155 Ashburton. """a i~H bxTrYon ™ IHOW. mHE TIME FOR RECEIVING I ENTRIES Is Extended TO SIX p.m., TO-MORROW, SATURDAY. Additional Special Prizes, G. A. M. Buckley, Esq., offers £2 2s for the Best Mare for breeding weight-carrying hunters, AND— ■ £2 2s for the Best Jftony Entire, likely fage'v'Poio Ponies. EXCURSION FARES ON Show I* a j From all Stations in the. P^sfcrsKst, W. SIMPSON, IQ l§o Secretary,