ANDREWS AND BEAVEN. j This firm had upon the ground their uau»l complement of chaffcuttere, etc., a j line, with corn crushers, for whioh they I have not only a reputation throughout New Zealand but throughout, the Austra lian colonies. Every year they add Eoma little improvement; or other, which, while it does not materially increase tha price of their machines, very materially en hances their Value to those who have to 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 deal if what those little—trifling, if you will—-improvements j now prove to have been unnecessary labor, only the inventor had not then struck the idea. The baggers have been improved m this way and,so has the feed There was, of course, the usual excellent horse gear, seed and grain cleaner. BOOTH, MACDO'NALD ANO CO. This firm holds its own still for excellence of workmanship, and though their catalogue is not so full as are those of the two-firms just mentioned they make a goftd show, and their ploughs are, like those of. the others, pictures. Their spading barrow specialty'is shown, while they also have a handsome horse hoe aud ridger. Nor is a wool press with several points of special excellence the least notable feature. MESSES FRIEDLANDEU BROS, j showed three Massey-Harris reapers and binders, a Toronto mower, a Brantford mower, a hay-rake and tedder, a side delivery reaper, and cultivators. Two new ploughs of a special pattern were i shown—double and three-furrow, which appeared to concentrate all their work into very little space, giving the operator easy control of his implement. The new spring-tine cultivators were also shown, j The firm also showed a fine collection of seeds and manures, and a lob of binding twine. WALTER A. WOOD. This firm had their well-known har vesters and mowers oh the ground, and a nice hayrake. Their expert was m attendance of course, 9nd hia remarks m explanation of the machines' working were an education In themselves, while his lecture on their excellences was a work of art, MISCELLANEOUS. Mr J. Drummond showed a champion spring grubber of merit; Mr F, Ferriman two broadcast seed sowers, Messrs John Orr and 00., McOormick harvesters, and Mr David Patton, of Mount Somers, the model of a wool press, invented by himself.

CARRIAGES.

The display of carriages was again a pleasing feature of the Show, Inasmuch as ib was wholly the work oi our local builders, and ye* would have compared favorably with similar exhibits at the Metropolitan Shows. In face the quality »nd variety of the exhibits showed plainly that neither farmers, nor business men of the town and county, requiring a vehicle of any description, need leave the town to have their wants supplied. MR J. R. STEEL. of the Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works, was again m evidence with some I excellent specimens of his large stock. The whole of his exhibits were up to his uwai standard of workmanship, And to say this is sufficient compliment. Under the circumstances it was difficult to select any f»r special mention, and to parti cularism all would occupy two much space. It was evident, however, on looking round j Mr .Steel's stand, that he has made ib his business to cater for p.very section of the community. A handsome pony a;g, built to ihe order of Mr E. 6. Crisp, very prettily lined, nice'y varnisber", sliding Peat, trimmßd with brown leather, would appear to be »H that could possibly be desired m a light vt-hicle suitable for a pony. A London road cart is a son: ewhab similar carriage. Next on the lisS is a neat rustic cart, got up m first class style."XThis has been bu It; with a view fco accommodating those who desire a cheap vehicle, and at its prico is creditable to the maker. Mr Steel also exhibited ovo of his road carls, a particular kind of vehicle which he considers hie specialty. Two years ago Wr Steel built one for tor Warding, of Willowby, and so popular hub it become thaT since tint time the *aker ha* had to supp'y no loss than forty-four orders for a similar vehicle. Its best feature is that it embodies the minimum weight with great convenience for carriage of <xfcras, and thus to the stock driver and farmer h a real boon, as he can travel perhaps sixty or seventy miles m ihe day without fatiguing his horse. Such a journey, would of course 1 n impossible with a heavy vehicle. A pony rustic cart, a London dog carl-, a farmer's VVhitechapel and one of the cheapest, and lightest little Daisy carts that rould well be imagined, complete a very creditable assortment. MBSSBS BAKER ANP BKOWN Chose to limit their exhibits to four, but their four were of a high order of merit, and if they can be regarded as Kamplea of the work done by the firm their stock must bft very good indeed. Thft first to come under notice was a beautifully finished pony cart, fitted with larlcawood ahaffa and double whip springs, silver mounting, and a bar of cidar w:oi laid into the side of the vehicle- A ba!l, silver plated, within the cediu- gives the sides a pre-ty effect. The wheels are KJtnewlnt Ja'ger than those of tne ordinary pony chaise and the vehicle is a erednabln model. A farmer's White chitni was very .-trong indeed, and wou'd carry six persons with ease. Ie was made to be drawn from the axle and should be <?xtmne]y serviceable for the ordinary vi?p<i o c !,li<> Ashbnr-ion farmer. Trimmed with aiaroon loaf her ifc had a neat appear ance. A lighter Whitechapel was also a ■fine exhibit. Ib was m«de of white English a*h, with walnut panels, lance wood shafts, and the mfc.ve wood color varnished over enhanced ifs appealanca. It was fcrimtr.ed with imposed ribbed c'-th A sociable Whitechapel omplflied the exhibit of thin firm, and thip. together with the other vehicles referred t<t\ i* fitted with double sweep springs, a decMpd addition to the comfort of the occupant. MR OHABIfid 11KID In his two exhibits departed from the dan of vehicle shown by the oher firms and had on view two handsome gigs. Very light-, and well finished and trimmed, both gigs appeared to be the embodiment of comfort; m travelling, and a wedit to Mr Eeid's shep.

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

'The classes for ex ra, exhibits were well filled, and much credit is due to these who came forwwd with their displays at cun fiderable inconvenience to themselves, atiTi vvitboir. the incentive of awards which prompts competition m other classes filter ». M» Rale w*ls a'^ain on the ercund with his filter. He hid a large ollt-ction, varying m loldin^ caDaciiy from half a gallon to thirty ca'.lors and, of course, varyioor crrexponduistly m p-icR, so that, m Mr Rnle tiinself puts it, pure water i« within the roach of everyone. The quali fies of the 61'en* wer« very effectuaby ahown \y thu filthy dirty water which, poured into a niter, came oufc of the tap ac clear as crystal. CIDEIt Messrs B'letcher und Humphreya h^d a movalty on hand m an extensive exhibit •r-,f oider, bottled and m keg*. I'iie flavor •of their brand of cider is excellent, and <ik«re w be little doubt; that were J*>w

Zealand products m the shape of wine and' cider brought into general consumption, instead of so much adulterated spirits, drunkenness m the colony would very appreciably diminish. Messrs Fletcher and Humphreys have given great attention to the cider industry for the pasb two years, and dealing so extensively as they now do ia that article they are m a posi tion to buy large quantities of apples from I the farmers at a remunerative price. _As the cider trade is steadily increasing it is worth the while of orchardists to turn [ their attention to the production of the requisite supply of fruit. OILSKINS. Messrs Owlea and Co, of Christchurch, also showed a novelty- m the shape of a collection of oilskins. The oilskins, manu factured by a Yarmouth firm were really a first class collection, and well arranged. The good work that is put into these gooda is evident afc a glance even to the novice, and the first favorable impression is con firmed when it is found by experiment that the material can bs rolled into a ball —with nevei a crack resulting ; m fact these goods are warranted not to crack. Messrs Mitchell and Turner are local sup pliers of theae goods. THE CANTERBURY SEED COMPANY. had their tent devoted to a sample of imported sheep dip—Battle's Powder Dip. This dip which is new to the colony has a first-cla«s reputation m Lincoln- — where it ia manufactured—and m fact all over England,. MESSES MILKS AND COMPANY showed by the exhibits which filled their picturesque tent that they to keep m stock everything required by the farmer for the caltivition of his land. Firstly their collection of seeds included clover, turnip, grass and general farm seeds. These seeds are said to be moth reliable, and a bag of red clover and cowgrass seed taken from Mr Peter Chalmers' land contained a very good sample. Manures of all varieties were shown, and of the quality of fcheae manures which were fully described last year little need be said ; we need only refer farmers to the testi monials of local agriculturists to their effect on the land during the past year. The collection included the Anglo Continental superphosphate for turnips, Chesterfield guano, a bird manure, two samples of bone- \ dust and a special mixture mixed by the firm of equal quantities of the guano and the superphosphate. This is very efficacious for turnip growing and a large farmer of the county has such faith m its beneficial effects that he has already ordered forty tons from the firm. A North Island worm mixture made by G. Robson, Little's lung sheep dip, and a collection of pottery and drain pipes com pletes the list of this firm's exhibits, and all beat out thf> Company's reputation of I importers of all kinds of farm and station stonea of the besfc quality procurable m the English and foreign markets, MR HENRY ZANDER exhibited binder twine made by an Auck land firm, m three qualities known as " Kaipai," " Eagle," and " Manilla." a HE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY had a tent adjoining that of Messrs Miles and Co. Here wool of very fine quality ] was exhibited, cleaned by the special pro cess of the Company. By this process the wool has no chemicals or even hot water applied to it—being cleaned wholly by cold water—and thus all its best qualities are retained unimpaired. The cost of this method of cleaning is said to be no more than that of the old method 01 fell mongery. and the result it ia claimed is an enhanced value of nearly twopence a pound m the English market. The same firm also exhibited a collection of manures manufactured at the Belfast works, tins of preserved meats, bottles of neatsfoot oil and lard,also the product of the factory. A collection of hams was a first class ex hibit', not only for the manner m which they had been cured—which was the reason for their exhibition —but also for the prime quality of the meat itself. THE PRODUCTIVE MANURE SYNDICATE OF DUNEDIN*, for whom Messrs Priedlander Bros are the local agent?, also had a tent devoted to the exhibition of manures. This firm claim that their manures are manufactured en the latest scientific principles, special attention being aiven to the class of land, and the crops required ly their cus tomers, Th<jy are the orjy importers of nitrate of potash tor manure purposes The nitrate of potash is especially useful for inclui-ion m a turnip manure for the purpose of promoting the growth of the roots. In the pame tent was shown a disenfectant said to have the useful quality of entirely doing away with the smell from other substances while having no odor itEelf. MESSRS HAKI;IiEY BROS, had a very creditable display which was placed among the implements. Their Btand was occupied by a windmill, pumps, gorse knives, and ofcher specimens of their stock. Milk cans made according to factory requirements were exhibited as was also a milk cooler made by the firm. ISLINGTON MANURES. The Christchurch Meat Company, Limited, had a stand where their repre sentative extolled the qualities of the manures manufactured ac the Islington works- His firm undertakes to Bupply farmers with a special manute suitable to the particular needs of any land, and alhO warrant it perfectly dry, rendering it easy to drill. BELFAST CHEMICAL WORKS. The Belfast Chemical Works Company wore the last but by no means least of the exhibitors of those valuable adjuncts to modern farming—artificial manures. This film's exhibit, through (■ome misunder standins, was not entered on the cata logue, but the collection was there never theless They assert that theirs is the only local fi>m which manufactures the well-known superphosphate.

PRIZE LIST.

\ SEEK P. : Judge—W 0 Rutherford Marshals —T H McKay and W Prebble The President's prize, silver cup, value £5 58—For the winner of the most points m any pure breed of sheep MERINO (Fine Combing) Ram above 18 months old—W M Lyttle trm 1 and 2 Rmi under 18 months old—W M Lyttleton 1 and 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—W M Lyttlelon 1 and 2 I4NCOLX Judge—Mr D McLaren Marshals —J Dawson and E Matson | Ram above 18 months old—J Studholme, 1 junr. 3, J Lloyd 2, T N Digby v h c j Ram under 18 months old — Max Friedlancler 1, 2, and 3, J Studholme, juur. c Two ewes above 18 months old With lamfe at foot —J Stringfellow 1, H J Harrison 2, Max Friedlander v h c Tag ewes under 18 months old— Max Friedlander 1 and 2, J Stringfellow 3 and v h c ENULISU IjEICESTKK Judge—ivir Henry Gray M ir3h&! ~S Chapman and M Bruce junr Run above 18 months old—J Bonifant 1, T N Digby 2, J M Furze 3 and v ho, J Bonifant h c and c Ram under 18 months oVI —J. Bonifanf 1, J M Furze 2 and 3, T N Digby v h e, J Bonifant li c, T N Digby c G Jafnespo, £1 Is—-For the best English Loiceater nun m the show yard—J Bouifaut 1 Two ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—J M !?ur;ze J and 2, T N Digby 3, J Bonifant v h c and h a, £ W Dicby c Two c^es under 18 months old — J M b"avz<*. I, T N Digby 2, Mawson Bros. 3, 1 N Digby v h c and h c, J Bonifant c | UORI>ER LIvICEBXEK j J Bonifaot, £1 Is—For the beet Englhh | Leicester ewe m the show yard f fponi ft»y pfiU (/f tWO-rrJ M Ifuige j

Ram above 18 months old —M J Friedlander 1, P Drummond 2 Ram under 18 months old — Max Friedlander 1, P Drummond 2 and 3, Max Friedlander v h c Two ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—P Drummond 1 Two ewe 3 under 18 months old- Max Friedlander 1, M J Friedlander 2, P Drummond h c HAML'SHIRE DOWN; Rim above 18 months old—Max Fried lanrhr 1 and 2. Ram under 18 months old—Max Fried lander 1 and 2, M J Friedlander h c Two ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot- Max Friedlander 1 and 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—Max Friedlander 1, M J Friedlander 2, Max Fried lander v h c SHROPSHIRE DOWN. Ram above 18 months old—J Studholme 1 and 2, R Oakley vho Ram under 18 months oid-T E Upton 1 Two ewea under 18 months old—W M Lyttleton 1 and 2, T B Uptoa h c and v h c HALFBRKDS. (Or Inbred Halfbreds). Judge —Mr T. Clarkson Marshals —J Brown and A Lloyd Ram above 18 months old - J Stringfellow 1, 2, and vhc Ram under 18 months old—J Stringfellow 1, W M Lyttleton 2, J Stringfeliow h c and vhc, R and J Reid c J Copland, £1 Is—lnbred halfbred ram— J Stringfellow 1 Two ewes above 18 months old, wicn lambs at foot —J Stringfellow 1 Two ewes under 18 months old—J String fellow 1, WM Lyttleton 2, J Stringfellow vho, E Rosendale h c and c Rim over 18 months old, from Merino Ewe by any long wooled or Down Ram etace breeding)—W M Lyttleton 1 and 2 Ram under 18 months old, from merino ewe by any Longwool or Down Ram (state breeding)— Max Friedlander 1 and 2, W M Lyttleton vhc The President—£l la—Five Crossbred Rams under 18 months from merino ewes by Lincoln or Leicester rams CROSSBREDS. Five Crossbred Hoggets, any breed, (state breeding)— Max Friedlander 1, J String fellow 2, Max Friedlander v h c, J String fellow h c, Max Friedlander c I?AT SHEEP. Judge—Mr Colin Stewart. Marshal—A. Drummond, Five crossbred wethers by Down raras , (state breeding)— Max Friedlander 1 and 2. Five crossbred wethers—Max Friedlaader 1 and 2, James Stringfellow vhc and c Christchurch Meat Company, Limited, £3 3s—Ten halfbred sheep, between 551bs and 651bs weight, fit for freezing—Jamea String fellow 1 Miles and Co, trophy value £2 2s—Five halfbred wethers, suitable for the export trade—James Stringfellow 1 LAMBS. Five fat lambs, any breed—Max Fried lander 1 and 2

CATTLE

SHORTHORN Judge—Mr J Mcllraith Marshals —Messrs W Horsey, J Croy, and Joseph Lloyd I Bull 3 years old or upwards—J Small 1 Yearling bull-J Small 1 and 2, C Doherty h c Cow of any age m milk—J Small 1, C Doherty 2 Cow of any age m calf—S Burnard I, J Small 2 Heifer two years old—C Doherty 1, J Small 2 and h c Yearling Heifer~J Small 1, C Doherty 2 AYRSHIRE Judge—J R Brodie, Esq Bull 2 years old—R Clarke 1 Yearling bull—R Clarke 1 and 2 Cow of aDy age m milk—R Clark 1, H Potter 2, R Clarke h c, T Rollitt c Cow of any age m milk —M Millar 1, R Clarke 2 Heifer two years old—R Clarke 1, 2, aud v h c, J Lloyd, jun, h c Yearling heifer—M Millar 1, R Clarke 2 and h c JERSEY Judge—H P Hill, Esq Bull of auy age —Todhuuter and Doweling 1, Joshua Tucher 2 Cow of any age m milk—D Morrow I, F Peter 2, Todhunter and Dowd;.ng vh c and h c, P Peter c Cow of any age m calf—F Peter 1, Tod hunter and Dowding 2. J Bonit'ant h c Heifer above one y<jar old—Todhunter and Dowding 1 and 2, F Peter h c Yearling heifer—D Morrow 1, Todhunter , and Dowding 2 ANY OTHER BREED Judge—J Mcllraith, Esq Bull of any age—W Harding 1 Cow of any age m milk—T Rollitt 1, J ! Small 2 and h c, Mary Jane Kerr v h c Cow of any age m calf—J Small 1, J Bonifant 2 Milch cow of any age or breed, m full profit, where not more than two are kept— James Porter 1, W Midgley 2, J McKee v h c D. Cameron, £2 2s—Best dairy cow m the show yard m full profit—James Porter 1 FAT CATTLE Fat bulleck or steer—S Burnard 1 and 2 Fat cow or heifer—S Burnard 1, 2, and vh c, John Grigg he and c

HORSES.

The President's prize, silver cup, value £5 5 S —For the winner of roost points m horses. All classes. DRAUGHT HORSES. Judges —Messrs T Stevenson and S Young Marshals—Messrs 0 Reid, Frank McGafferty, Denis McKendry, A Jamieson, and Horsey, junr Entire horse of any age—P Drummond, Protection, 1; J Small, Lord Cranley, 2; J Gilmour, Kelvin, v h c J Shearer £2 2a—Best draught entire on the ground—P Drummond, Protection, 1 Entire colt two years old—James Crosson 1, J Small 2, J Gaskin v h c Mare m foal or with foal at foot—John Shearer 1. John Small 2, John Shearer v h c, Mawson Bros, h c D. Thomas £1 Is—For draught mare m foal or with foal at foot—John Shearer 1 Mare', to be shown with two of her progf-ny—J Small 1, John Shearer 2, T. Tay or v he T; Stone £1 Is, added to Association's prize—For mare, with two of her progeny— J Small, Miss Palmer, 1 Dry mare cf any age—J Small 1, T Tay lor 2, J Small v h c, P Weldon h c, J Small c Filly three years old—J Small 1 and 2 Filly two years old—John Shearer 1, E Clarke 2, W McLauchlan 3 J Small £1 Js—For two-year-old Filly by Lord Cranley. Donor not exhibiting—W MoLauchlan J Yearling filly-M Millar I,TN Digby 2, T Taylor 3 J Small £1 Is—For yearling filly by Lord Cranley. Donor not "exhibiting —TN Digby 1 Gelding of any age—J Small ], T Taylor 2, J Small v h c and c i Gelding three years old—T Taylor 1, J Small 2, J Gilmour v h c, John Shearer h c Gelding two years old—\V McLauchlan 1 Yearling colt or gelding-—T. Taylor 1, W McLauchlan 2, James Lemon 3, John Shearer v h g Two-year-old and yearling to be shown together, the progeny of any draught entire (not necessarily the property of one owner) —J Small I, John Shearer 2, X Clarke 3 Mare or Gelding suitable for a carrier's cart, up to 30cwt—B Hampton 1, S W Bandall 2 Team of two horses (mare or gelding, or pair of either sex) of any age, m regular work, the bone, fide property of exhibitor— J Small 1, T Taylor 2, John Shearer v h c Walter A. Wood, knife grinder, value £2 ss, for two-horse team—J Small 1 Team of three horses—J Small 1 Judges- Messrs P Bassett and U Cassidy Marshals—Messrs G H Alington, Daniel McKendry, D McCormick, J Gilmonr junr., and Joseph Bishop junr Entire horse of any age —W J Parsons, Artillery, 1 ; Sanmel Brown, Gorton, 2 ; C ! Bennett, Young Cheviot, vh c Brood jiifipe m foal or with foal ab foot — Dr Tweed 1, Samuel Brown 2 D Thomas £1 Is, added to Association's prize, for best brood mare m foal or with foal at foot—S Brown 1 *iliy two years old—Dr Tweed 1 Yearling filly-K Houston 1, E W ; KabertK % \

CARRIAGE HORSES. Judges—Messrs J) Bacon and H Cassidy Marshals—Messrs M Stitt, F Cookson, •£ E Upton, and E Roberts Entire horse of any age—J C N Grigg, General Tracy, 1; D. McLean, Mambrino Mac, 2; Mr Rich, Zulu, vh c Entire horse three years old—J 0 N Grigg, Roadmetal, 1 ; D. Thomas, The American, 2; W Beg*?, Toronto, vh c Entire colt two years old -Denis MeKen dry, Experience, 1; James Stringfellow, Camelford, 2 Brood mare in foal or with foal at foot— W Langdon 1, J Small 2, Max Friedlander 3 D Thomas £1 ls—For mare in foal or with foal at foot in carriage classes—J Small 1 GAM Buckley, Esq., £2 2s—For brood mare, likely to produce weight carrying hunters- W Langdon 1 Mare or gelding three years old—James Croy 1, John Shearer 2, James Lemon vhc Gelding two years old—George Giddinga 1, David McKay 2, Dr Tweed vhe Yearling colt or gelding— F Standish 1, John Shearer 2, W Ungdon vhc Filly two years old—John Moorhead 1, James Wallace 2, James McCormick 3 D McLean, £3 3s—Eor the best two-year old colt or filly by Mambrino Mac—G Robertson 1 For the best yearling filly—J Corbitt 1, J D Bell 2, J Quinn vhc D McLean, £3 3s—For the best yearling colt or filly by Mambrino Mac—W Langdon [ JC N Grigg, £3 3s—Eor the best yearling colt or filly by General Tracy—F Standi&h 1 J R Begg—The horse's services for the best yearling (colt or filly) by Boomerang—J Corbitt 1 Buggy horse, not under 15 hands (mare or gelding)—Br Tweed 1, T Leahy 2, H J Harrison vhc D Thomas £1 ls, added to Association's prize, for the winner in above class —Dr Tweed 1 Dogcart horse 16 hands or over (mare or gelding)-J C N Grigg 1, Dr Tweed 2, T Bratdord vhc M Stitt, £2 2s—For the best dogcart horse (mare or gelding) to be shown in harness and driven—J C N Grigg 1 Tandem team (mare or gelding or pair of either sex, the bona fide property of ex hibitor-H H Wright 1 Four in-hand team, to be shewn in harness and driven, the bona fide property of ex hibitor—G A M Buckley 1 TROTTERS Entire, mare, or gelding, of any age, to be shown in harness attached to a two-wheeled vehicle—D McLean, Mam brino Mac 1, D Thomas, The American 2, D McLean, M.M v h c M Friedlander, £2 2s—For the best trotter (mare or gelding) by Blackwood Abdallah. To be shown in saddle or harness—D Mc- Lean, M.M 1 HACKNEYS Entire 3 years old or upwards—J C N Grigg, Xerxes 1, Max Friedlander, Black wood Addallah 2 Entire 2 years old—Max Friedlander 1, G Robertson 2 Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) up to .14st—G A M Buckley 1, JON Grigg 2 Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) up to 12at-G A M Buckley 1, JON Grigg 2, W Kernahan 3 Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) fit to carry not less than lOst—J C N Grigg 1, Dr Tweed 2, Travens 3, J W Jojnt vhc Ladies' hack (mare or gelding)—lsabel Button 1, E W Roberts 2 D Thomas £1 ls—Lady's hack—E W Roberts 1 Cob (mare or gelding)—H Rosendale 1, L Webster 2, S Burnard vhc Two-year-old and yearling—D McKendry 1, J Shearer 2 HUNTERS Hunter up to 14sfc~G A M Buckley 1, J C N Grigg 2 Hunter up to list—W Kernahan 1, G A M Buckley 2, E W Roberts v h c, J C N Grigg h c Todhunter and Dowding £2 2s, best fencer in the hunter classes—W Kernahan 1 PONIES / Judge—H Lunn, Fsq Entire poDy of any age—T S Johnston, Rajah I,WJ Silcock, Brilliant 2, A Hewson, Blondin 3 GAM Buckley, Esq, £2 2s—Pony entire likely to get polo ponies—T S Johnston, Rajah 1 Pony (mare or gelding) not exceeding 14 hands—G A M Buckley 1, S H Graves 2 and 3 Pony (mare or gelding) not exceeding 13 hands—M B Horsey I,'WJ Silcock 2, J Henry vhc

LEAPING MATCH.

Mr Kernahan's Ballymena 1 I'O.W LEAI'IXU MATCH. Mr <j A M Buckley's Nobby 1

PIGS

Judge—J. (Jilmour, Esq Marshals —Messrs W Haynmn and M Red may ne BERKSHIRE. J McLachlan, M.ri.R,, £2 2s, for most points m Berkshires— W. Wills 1. - Boar over 12 months old—James Rowe 1, 1 W Wills 2 Boar under 12 months oM—James Rowe 1, W Wills 2 Boar under six months old —James Rowe 1, W Wills h c and c Sow over 12 months old—W Wills 1, GII Twentyman 2 Sow under 12 months old—James Rowe 1, W Wills 2, h c. and c Sow under 6 months old—Jamec Rowe 1 and 2, W Wills v h c and c Sow, with litter of not less than 6, under 2 months old—W Wills 1, James Rowe 2 YORKSHIRE BREED. Boar over 12 months old— James Rowe 1 Boar under 12 months old—James Rowe 2 Sow over 12 months old—James Rowe 1 Sow, with litter of not less than 6, under 2jnonths old—James Rowe 1 AyY OTHER BREED. Sow, with litter of not less than 6, under 2 mouths old—Rees Jones 1 j ANY JJRKKI). Three porkers~W Wills (Berks)

DOGS.

Judge—P Elder, Esq. Marshals—Messia H Smith and T M Jones Smooth-coated collie sheep dog or slut — T M Jones 1, D McKay 2, F Woodward v h c Bough-coated collie sheep dog or slut—J M Cambridge 1, D McKay 2, A A Orr 3 Cattle dog or slut-—J Gilmour 1, R Redde cliffe 2

PRODUCE.

Judge —Messrs E Steeds, and A Candy Marshals—J Tucker, D Z>nder, A La wry aud Cookson, junr—Expert baker, P Hanrahan Best 31bs separator butter, without prints —Mrs McGuinness 1 and 2 <Hbs powdered butter, separator—Mrs McGninuess 1, Mrs A Westoa 2 31b? fresh butter, without prints, other than separator—Mrs J Small 1, Mrs Mc- Dowell 3, Miss S Williams h c His Worship the Mayor, £1 Is—For ex hibit of butter, hand made, without prints— Mrs A McKeiizie 1 31bs powdered butter, other than sepa rator—Mrs Movybray 1, Mrs McDowell 2, Mrs A McKenzie 3, Mrs A Weston v h c For display ot fancy butter, not less than 21bs, quality to be taken into consideration, other than separator -Mrs J Small 1 and 2 His Worship the Mayor, £1 Is—For dis play of fancy butter hand made, not separator—Mrs J. Small 1 For keg or jar of salted butter, fit for exportation, not less than 281bs, butter to have been deposited with the Secretary not less than 28 days previous to the Show- Mrs McDowell 1, Mrs J Small 2 For Colonial Cheese of not less than 151bs —Mrs J Small 1, Mrs E Horsey 2 Shearman Bros., £1 la—For colonial made cheese ; open to farmers only—Mrs J Small 1 For side of baeoti (smoked)—Opie and Sons 1, Mrs J Small 2 and he Side of bacpn (unsmoked)—MrsE Horsey 1, Opie and Sons % Mrs J Small h c Two bams (smoked) -Mrs J Small 1, Opie and Sons 2. Two hams (unsmoked)—Mrs A McKenzie 1, Mrs J Small 2 Ashburton Club and M.S.A £1 Is—For side of bacon and two hams, cured by a farmer resident m the county (smoked or unsmoked)—Mrs J Small 1 Two mutton hams—Mrs J Small ] Twelve hen eggs—Mrs E ; Horsey 1, Miss R Millar 2, Mrs J Small he Twelve duck eggs-Mrs M Hill 1, Mrs James Croy % Mrs J Sdiail b q

Loaf of home-made bread, not less than' 31bs--Mrs W Hmall 1, Mrs J Small 2, Mrs J Shearer 3, Miss Mary Gibson v h c, Mrs M Hill h c, Mrs J Small c Sharplin and Co. £1 Is—Exhibit of home made bread—Mrs J Porter 1 C M Brooke marble clock—-For plate of six scones made with "Perfect" baking powder—Mrs J Smith 1 Sharplin and Co. £1 Is—For plate of six scones—Miss M Stigley 1 H Zander £1 Is—For two loaves of bread, made with German yeast purchased from him—Mrs W Prebble 1 H. Zander 10s 6d—For plate of six scones, made with German Yeast purchased from him—Mrs Timmins 1 Kollitt and 00, £1 or sack of flour—For loaf of bread made from flour ground at the Canterbury Mills, confined to exhibitors who have never won a first prize ao any Show- Mrs H ifriedlander 1 Edwin Thomas, Wakanui Mill, £1 or a sack of flour —For loaf of bread made with flour ground at the Wakanui mill—Mrs J Bishop 1 Dish or jug of honey—Miss J Croy 1, P. Anderson 2. Collection of field produce- - J Bishop 1 ' Canterbury Seed Company, Limited, £1 Is —For cwt of cow grass, grown and exhibited i by a farmer resident m the county—J Bishop 1

SMALL BIRDS.

Ist prize, £1 10s • 2nd, 12s ; to the boy who sold most small birds' heads or eggs from June 30 last to October 29—J McOann, junr., 1

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week ending Fri day, November 2, as follows :—An entry of 3914 sheep, 45 cattle and 10 pigs were sent forward to the Tinwald yards on Tuesday last. The attendance of those evidently m want of sheep was good and business was done more briskly. The fat pens, which were only moderately filled, contained some good sheep. Moticeable among these were two pens of heavy-weight ewes shorn, sent forward by Mr P. Weidon, which we dis posed of at 12s 6d. fat crossbreds m the wool sold at 15s 9d and 18a, and lighter weights at 13s 6d to 15s 6d, In store sheep the demand was strongest for good cross bred ewes, with good percentage of lambs the prices for these ruling from 16s to 18s 3d, and old crossbreds with about 90 per cent of lambs makingfrom 10s 6d to 13s 9d, according to condition. Inferior merino ewes with small percentage of lambs were hard to quit. A better demand was noticeable m shorn hoggets of which there were several pens yatded, small halfbreds ruling from 6s 8d to 7s 3d, and large framed m good condition up to 9s 6d. A few inferior woolly hoggets sold at from 6s lid to 8s 6d, medium 9s lid to 10s lOd, and a pen of good sorts at 13s 7d. A very good clearance was made, and with the rain, which we have had since the sale, a good demand for sheep will soon spring up. Oar entry for the day consisted of 1212 sheep and 24 cattle, which we sold at as follows:—6 fat crossbred ewes 15s 9d, 4 fat lambs 10s, 55 fat crossbred shorn ewes 12s 6d, 7 fat crossbred shorn ewes 10s 3d, 18 crossbred hoggets and two-tooths at 13s 3d, 6 four-tooths woolly at 15s 6d, 6 hoggets 13s 9d, 46 merino ewes 5s 9d, 4 mixed sheep at 10s, 36 small two-tooths at 10s 3d, 112 shorn hoggets at 6s Bd, 91 crossbred ewes and lambs at 13s 9d, 51 hoggets at 9a lid, 100 crossbred ewes with 100 per cent lambs at 16s, 418 hoggets at 10s lOd, 252 mixed merino and crossbred ewes with 75 per cent lambs 9s Id, In cattle there was a good yarding of beef of good quality, which sold at full market rates, a complete clearing of all beef entered being made. We sold on account Mr Horsey, 1 fab heifer at £9, 1 at £7, 1 at £6 15s. Oo account of other clients, heifers at £6 ss, £7 17s 6d, 1 stfier £5 ss, 3 two year-olds at £5 each, 1 fat cow £5 17s 6d. In store cattle we sold 8 young cattle at £2 17s 6d each, 2 small springers at £5.

THE DEATH OF THE EMPRESS OF CHINA.

Pekin, October 31. It is alleged that the young Empress of China, whose death was announced, committed suicide owing to the Em peror slapping her face m public.

BURNING OF A LUNATIC ASYLUM.

Stockholm, November 1 A lunatic asylum near here was destroyed by fire. The flames spread with great rapidity, and m a few minutes the whole place was enveloped. Fifteen of the inmates were killed and three escaped.

Betraying Military Secrets

Paris, November 1 Captain Dreyfus, of the French artillery staff, m addition to selling secret military plans to Italy, disposed of mobilisation plans to Germany and other plans to Austria.

The "Times" on Victorian. Finance.

London, November 1 The Times thinks that the new Vic torian taxation proposals ought to be accompanied by a simultaneous reduc tion of the tariff, as the protection policy has proved totally inadequate to meet the financial necessities of the colony.

flltß ASHfetmtOJS GtUBMAtf: BATtIBDAY, ftOVEMSEB *, 1894.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their ftean" Printing office, Burnett Street Ashburton SATURDAY, November 3, 1894.



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