out with transport apparatus and sheaf carrier; and another with improved open elevator—both excellent machines. The ( Clever Daisy reaper waß on exhibition, and two serviceable mowers with McCormiok'e iateab improvemenbs; besides a combined grain and manure drill, a " Little Wonder " aeed sower, two Exee'eior cultivators (one With drill attached), a set of adjustable three-leaf lever harrows, a root pulper with slicing diec, a Beaufort Hunt's com crusher, a Mawson lifting jack, and a Daisy road cart. Then cornea again the aM-pervading " bike," shown in the two kiDda that have become necessary since ladies took to the wheel, and fche two brands for which the firm are agents —Sterling and Newhaven. Reid and Gbav, with the exception, Eerhapa, of Mr John Taylor, of Ashburton, uk most largely on the catalogue, a page ar>d a half of which was taken up with the entries of this most pushing and enterprising firm. It has long been established that in ploughs for use in these colonies the colonial makers had nothing to fear from the com petition of the outside world. To ploughs may alao be added diBC harrows and grain drills, and the heavier implements in the Jhape of grabbers and horae hoes. In all these the farm exhibited, largely, maintain ing in every inabance the high reputation it has held for many years. On one of the grain drills waa shown Mr Isaac Sargent's patent. The drill waa a 17-coulter Eureka for grain, turnip, and manure, with grass box, and the drill waa entered for special notice by the judges, whoae report reached the Aasooiation in the form a certificate of merit. The drills were the uaual high clasa produc tion of the firm's worka, and made an •ttraotive display to the farmer. A double roller chaffcutter had a place on the list, so had a low-down steel-framed roller, with ploughs for single and double drill. The Deering harvester is now stocked extensively by Reid and Gray, and theae were shown in good fettle aa well aa the Deering mower, in •11 of whioh bhe ball and roller bearing principle has been adopted. A sturdy work like farm dray and frame, with an axle that looked strong enough to carry a house, was a well made vehicle, and in marked contrast by its aturdineaa to the fairy light nesß of the Rudge-Whitworth "bikes," which crop up in thia firm's list also. Mr J. H. Pauling, the local manager for the firm* ia to be congratulated on the very excellent display of superior implements he jpfaced before bhe farming community. - P. ft D. Duncan, LmiTED.—Thia old 'established and successful Canterbury firm was »gain on the ground with a full list of implements made at their own foundry in Christchurch. It waa but recently that Mr James Keir, who for many years had the management of the Ashburton branch of the Company's business, waa called to Christ ■church to occupy a more important positi* n at headquarters, and waa succeeded by Mr Wallace, who has taken charge of the Company's diaplay at the Show. The Duncan Company have long been celebrated .for the excellence of the farm .implements by them, and they have always ■excelled in ploughs. Even away back in the days when we held ploughing matches in tins county P. & D. Duncan's name waa one %a conjure with. Since then, thanks to the and encouragement of the in vt »ntive faculty among many of our local fablers, and to Mr Keir'a possession of that faculty in a high degree himself, the Duncan Compsu^Y nM been able to give to their euatomei '• many highly improved implements _.j m p ro ve.'ments suggested by the exigencies of work on tsbe plains. The firm showed bhe usual line ot" ploughß, bub their largest display was in* drills and sowing imple ments. The advancement of farming in the county from the oM rough and ready " crop, crop, crop," till th** very marrow bonea of the land's productiv^nosJ was reached—up to the time when ao nV<"JV tona of fertilisers are annually sold, demanded that greater attention should be paid > drills that would deposit manure wifch the seed, and that a fair attempt is now being i.n*de by farmers to deal honestly by their lani? in the matter of maintaining its fertility by feeding it with manure, ia made abundantly ma.uueat by the large number of drills capable of sowing artificial fertilisers with bhe grain deposited, that are always on view in the inclement yarda at the annual shows ot the various A. „ P. Associations in this and the neighbor ing province. Duncan's drills are all of the higheab claaa for both workmanahip and efficiency, and those exhibited were far from 'being exceptiona to the rule. The tine -cultivator now ao popular was also in •evidence —strong, and capable of prodigies of i*ork in tearing up the soil; ao was the horse ihoe, and the diac harrow, and a useful graas JBtripper, which with other implementa Bhown mm submitted to the judges for special inotice, while a gorse cutter of the efficient &md the firm has always produced, ahowed •that there ia atill a demand for a machine that will keep the long live hedges of the district within bounds. There were aeveral certificates awarded to the firm.

Walte* A. Wood Co. —Mr David Thomas, Aahburton, agent.-Few haryeater firuw aie better known than the Walter A. W<aod. In the prehißtoric daya, when much «| ABhburton county was still wder ttassoek, the reaping machines of the Walter A. Wood were at work on the plains, and .doing work too that has not been very greatly improved upon in later daya—that ia to say, ao far as simple cutting ia con cerned; the self binder in thoae days used wire, bub the march of progress has sow > substituted twine for the old material. Mr David Thomas, as agent for the company in ..Aahburton, exhibits the harvesters, and Mr Rex Resbell, his machinery manager, with vfehe well-known Wood expert, Mr Sillwood, were most attentive to the farmers, and lucid in their lectures on all things " reaper. 'The three-apron open rear binder waa shown 4t work and ready for work, and if any :farmer went away without a perfect_know ; ledge of all bhe good points of the Wood lb \mmt have been because he himself was wooden, for the fault could certainly not be U«id *c the charge of the lecturers. Side iftelweikß were ahown, one with an attach ment for reaping pulse, a "cyclone i mower, a self-dumping hay rake, a hay itedder, a useful drill in the "Farmer's [■Favorite" (combined aeed and manure), a lgrinder for mower knives, and a ferocious implement for the dehorning of cattle.

Booth, Mao Donald & Co., and A. H Anderson, Christchurch (per Mr John Taylor, Ashburton, agent.)—Mr Taylor, who was for many yeara manager in Ash burton for Reid and Gray, but who ia now in business on hia own acoounb, is the agent for the firms whose names head thia para graph. Meaara Booth, Mao Donald & Co. are fortunate in having secured Mr Taylor to'take charge of their business in this -county, as in him they have a practical Wneehaniat who thoroughly knowa his bust meßs, aa well as one thoroughly conversant with farmers' implement wants, and who fats a wide peraonal acquaintance with the mo of the plains. Mr Taylor shows for his Wiacipala of theßooth-MacDonald Company, ' 'ouble-furrow ploughs of the latest caac, JL \fc all the little differences in construe !?„_ < aseoeaaary to meet the tastes of the men „i,o *»*» to wrestle with the soil, and the 3 m _anta display the excellence in work «2n '* *°* w"ch the firm has long been MiThnlt. < which reputation was earned in fiSl^^ wifch BUCh colonL al oSS yin implement) manufacture as the &"•**•* and Gray, and implements «L*>w» on this occasion m no way Lii«d the re nutation gained. A hanay J ough for single furrow*W in any kind !f land, but specially useful m garden or orchard, was also shown. It, however, ia anTmpokSn, *ndnot the producer, 1 of the firm, but the diac harrows 10 whu*. equally with Booth-MacDonald, colonial makers excel and *re »Me to F°«_>_ challenge the world, are from the firma Ln works. So alao top ■P^^iSS for hard lumpy ground, ("gently «bibited on the farm of M_ /James Brown Netherby, and fully noted in these columns on that occasion. fee, too, »™ the tine harrows; the drills .with their new arrangement for instanter change from one kind of aeed to another; the force-teed broadcast sower; the ridger for sowing .manure and aeed aimultaneoußly ; the new " Carlyle Jr." wool press—a powerful little •implement, which the firm submit tarepeoiai .notice by the judges; horse yokes of various ,siz9B.; and a useful little windmill, tnc. "Kiwi," with tower and powerful pump .complete. The Kiwi is suitable for cottage or farm and can be supplied for £13. i»18> ■ too, was ior special mention, as waa also a haudy rocking pump thab wbnld be very use cfal indeed on any of the pipe wella in ™* country.- For Mr A. H. Anderson, Christ •«h«nfc MEr Tiylor whibiStd .1* #P# .«■

Aveling and Porter's traction engine, Mr Nelson Eden being the gniding spirit thereof, and a Saunders* patent oncavefor threshing machines, the specialty of which is that the bars are faced with mov.ble and reversible slips, so that instead of the old one threshing face on the bars there are new four available by the use of these slips, and the permanent bars are not asked to do any more than hold the lattice wires in position. Andrews and Beaven (Mr John Taylor agent).—For thia firm Mr Taylor showed their uaual bulky display of their well-known chaffcutterß and baggers, corn crushers, aeed and grain cleaners, and root pulpers, all of which maintain the firm's reputation for excellence in design, and for efficiency and superiority of workmanship to face the rough wear and tear of colonial work. Me David Thomas, in addition to the Walter A. Wood exhibita already noticed, showed the Flying Dutchman ploughs, both light and heavy, which came in for a fair share of notice, and a set of the handy little Planet Jr. garden tools. j Messrs Hanmer and Graves exhibited the grand old Hornsby reaper and binder, with all its honors still upon it, won on many a foughteu field in the days when the many makers of harvesters were contending for the favor of colonial corn growers. In a tent near the produce shed the firm also exhibited a choice collection of farm seeds, Little's sheep dip, cheese, etc. Tme Bonnie Harvester, a reaper and binder made by a (Jomp*uy that used to be well and favorably known in the old daya of Ashburton, waa entered by Wright, Steven son, and Co., of Dunedin, and came in for ita fair share of notice by the farmers. Mr S. Hardley, senr., had his aeed sower on the ground, and the farmers were thus afforded another opportunity of atudying and making themselves acquainted with the many good points claimed for it. Messrs John Orb and Co. showed the patent Cambridge roller of bhe Timaru firm of John Storrier and Co. This roller ia an excellent implement, the specialty about it being that instead of the rings being sepa rate and working individually on bhe soil, they are in this roller made in sections of three or more, and thua calculated to lighten the draught by the reduction of friction j while bhe effioacy as a roller ia nob impaired. | Messrs Orr also showed beautiful rangea from j this firm and a nice camp st-ve, and made a very effective display in the same line with ! the products of the foundry of Soobt Bros., 1 Christchurch, and also exhibited some i beautiful samples of bicycles of the Waverly and British Monarch pattern. The Vacuum Oil Company (Mr John Taylor, agent)—had on the ground exhibita of this Company's oils and lubricants. VEHICLES. Messrs F. and H. Stebi, had quite a large number of traps, gigs, etc, on exhibition, thereby winning Mr Max Friedlander'a speoial prize for the best collection of vehiclea locally made. The most noticable of his exhibits was a rustic trap and a gig with an improved scab fastener, invented and patented by the firm. A nice quiet looking gig painted dark blue and picked out in white was especially neat. A good strong and well finished spring dray alao caught the eye, and on one side was a specimen of wrought iron work in the shape of a gate of most elegant scroll design. Messrs Bakjsr and Brown had four ex hibits, all well finished and got up in bheic well known first class style, noticeably a sulky fibbed with Collins' patent axle and pabent trace hooka. Mr Charles Reid had two firat class gigs ou exhibition—one an adjustable seated rustic whitecbapel cart with ceder pinels and oak rails, a stylish looking and well finished trap, and the other a gig built to order with C. springs to body, painted in "London smoke," and with a highly finished panel at back. Me J. A. Berg had three traps on view, noticeably one with his patent springs, all very well gob up.

SUNDRIES.

The Singer £ewikq Machine Company hod several of their machines on exhibition, and also some lovely specimens of crewel work done by the machine—one, a panel of sun flowers, was particularly good, both in form and color.

Mr G. P. Hoatten's exhibit of Bee Ointment, and A 0. Preparation are too good and too well known throughoub New Zealand bo need any praise.

Mr J. W. Ffrost showed samples of rubber stamps, daters, and linen markers. The very moderate prices asked for them should place them within ihe reach of the moab modeat income.

Mk R. Walker had samples of his famous Bot Fly remedies on view. Why farmers should allow their horses to suffer from bhe bot passes comprehension, more especially when such a cheap wrib of ejectment can be served on the parasite as that' provided by Mr R. Walker.

Mb R. J. Guy's collection of saddlery and harness looked strong and well _niahed.

The Eclipse Cycle Wobks (Mr A. A. Caraon, agenb), had several of their wheels on view, the noticeable features of which are the Perry roller chain, the helmet lubricators, and the kwplough saddle. The saddle can be adjusted to any angle, forwards, back wards, and sideways.

Messrs Barnes, Watson & Co. had a stand adjoining the Bheep pens, at which they displayed their patent automatic sheep brand for marking sheep, wool bales, or bags.

Prize List.

SHEEP.

merino (Fine Combing.)

Judges—G. Rutherford and G. Robertson. Class Stewards—R. Gilmour and E. Matson Supervisor—G. W. Leadley.

Ram above 18 months old—Rokeby Estate 1 and 2 Ram under 18 months old—Rokeby Estate 1 and 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—Rokeby Estate 1 and 2

LINCOLN. Judges—W. B. Andrewa &T. Needham. Class Stewards—W. Prebble &T. M. Jones.

Ram above 18 months old—T N Digby 1 and 2, J Stringfellow c. Bam under 18 months old—J Stringfellow I and 2, T N Digby h c and c. Two ewes above J8 months old with lambs at foot—J Stringfellow 1 Two ewes under 18 months pld-r-J String fellow 1 . The President (T. Taylor) gives £3 for the most points in Lincoln sheep—J Stringfellow

ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judges—J. Rennie and J. Lawry. Class Stewards—A. Drummond. H. String-

fellow, and — Bruce, junr.

Ram above 18 months old ~F Wright 1 and special, J M Furze 2, Mawson Bros. 3 Ram under 18 months old—F Wright 1 and 2, J M Furze 3, W Nixon c. Ashburton Stock and Saleyards Co. give £1 Is for the best English Leicester ram— F Wright 1 Two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot—W Nixon 1, J M Furze 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—W Nixon 1 and 2, F Wright 3 and c

BOBDER LEICESTER, Ram under 18 months old—W Nixon 1, Peter Drummond 2 Two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot—Peter Drummond 1 arid 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—Pater Drummond 1, W Nixon 2 The President (T. Taylor) gives £2 for the most pointa iv Border Leiceaters— Peter Drummond

SHROPSHIRE DOWN. Judges—A. Mcllraithand C. T. Dudley Class Stewards—J. Cow and G. Lamb, junr

Ram above 18 montha old—G G Stead 1 and 2, J M Furze vhc Bam under 18 months old—J M Furze 1 and % QG Stead h c Two e.WjftS above 18 months old with lambs at foot-^G G Stead 1, T E Upton 2 Two ewes unde? 18 months old—J M Furze 1 and c, G,G Stead 2 and h c The President (T. Taylor) eives £2 for I the most points in Shropshire Downs—G G Stead

IN-BRED HALFBREDS. Judges—C. Stewart and T. Dowling. 01ms Stowwrii—& 8. Slißd uads Hemfcpn

Ram above 18 monthß o'd-J Stringfel'ow 1 *nd 2 1J T> 1 U Ram under 18 months old-Rokeby Estate 1 and 2, J Stringfallow v h c and c Two ewes above 18 months old with lamba at foot—J Stringfellow 1 andl2 Two ewes under 18 months old—J String fellow 1 and 2 FAT SHEEP. Messrs Hanmer and Graves give a trophy value £2 2s for the beat pen of five crossbred wethers fib for the export trade, by Lincoln or Leicester rams, not exceediog 65lbs in weight—W J Silcock

CATTLE. Imported or Otherwise.

SHOBTKORN. Judges—J. Scott and Henry Knight Class Stewarda—J. Dawson and H T Hight Bull, two yeara old—J Small 1 Yearling bull—John Small 1, 2 v h a, c. Ashburton Stock and Bal«yaru Co. gives £1 Is for the beat Shorthorn bull-—John Small 1

I Cow of any age, in mi-—John Small 1 and v h c, Dr Leahy 2

Cow of auy age, in calf—John Small 1 and v h c, J Grigg 2, Mawson Broa. h c. Heifer, bwo years old,—Mawson Bros. 1, John Small 2 and vhc

Yearling neifer—John Small 1 and 2, C Doherty c.

The President (T Taylor) gives £2 bo the winner of most points in Shorthorn cattle— John Small

AYRSHIRE.

Judges—P. D *vison and J. Gemmell Claaa Stewards—W. Lloyd and Joe Fried-

lander.

Bull, three yearsold or upwarda—Meredith Wilson 1, R Clark 2 Bull, two yeara old —J Tweedy 1 Yearling bull—R Clarke 1 aud 2 Cow of any age, in milk—R Clarke 1 and ho, J Tweedy 2 and vho

Cow of any age, in calf—R Clarke 1, J Tweedy 2

Heifer two yeara old—R Clarke 1, 2, J Tweedy vhc

YeariiDg heifer—J Tweedy 1 and 2, R Clarke vhc and h c

The President (T Taylor) gives £2 to the winner of most points in Ayrshire cattle— R. Clarke

JERSEY.

Bull of auy age— W J Silcook Yearling bull—W J .Mlcook Cow of any age, in milk—W J Silcock Cow of any age, in calf—Mawßon Bros. 1, W J Silcock 2 Heifer, two years old—W J Silcock

ANT OTHER BREED,

Cow of any age, in mi k—T Rollibt 1, M Millar 2 and vhc

Cow of any age, in calf—M Mil'ar 1, Mrs Robert Kerr 2 J Small vhc and h c

Milch cow of any age or breed, in full profit, where nob more than two are kept— J H Maynard

Mr D. Cameron gives £2 2-s for the beat dairy cow in the Show yard—R Clarke 1, T Rollibt vhc, Dr Leahy h c

Mr T. Bullock gives £1 Is for thß beat cottager's cow where one only ia kept —J H Maynard 1

FAT OATM.E

Judges—J. Scott and H. Hight. Class Stewards—J. Dawson and H T Hight

Fat bullock or steer—S Burnard 1 and 2, J Grigg v h c, W J Silcock h c Fat cow or heifer—J Grigg I, W J Silcock 2, J Small h c

HORSES.

Imported or Otherwise,

DRAUGHT HORSES,

Judges—(Aged), W. Gilmour & A. Cockburn diss Stewards—E. Stoddart and A Letham Judges—(Young stock), W Stevenson Class Stewards— b\ McCaffercy, A. Jamieson

and — Horsey, junr.

Supervisor—Mr R. Millar

The President (T. Taylor) gives £3 for 'he best draught enti>e on the ground—J W Rogers, Cavalier, 1 The President (T Taylor) gives £3 for the host draught mare on the ground—J small, Palmer's Pride, 1.

Entire horse of any age—J W Rogers, Cavalier, 1 and special; J. Sheare-, Oraigellachie, 2', George Grice, King ot Quality, 3; J Small, Vanquisher, vhc; P. Stewart, Middlerigg Prince, he; J, Grigg, The Workman, c Entire horse three years old—J. Grigg, Federation, 1 and special; J. Shearer, Laurence Chief, 2; .1. Grigg, Black Knight, vhc

Mr John Small gives £1 Is tor the best three-year-old draughb cob—J Shearer Enbire colt, two yeara old—John Small, Dr Seddon, 1 and special; R. Clarke, Prince Alexander, 2; J. Grigg, 3; J. Shearer, Grand Duke, vhc.

The President (E Tayloi) gives £1, added to the Asßociation'a prize, for the best two year-old draught colt—J Small 1 Mr 0. Reid gives £118 for the beat two year-old draught colb—John Small Mare in foal, or wibh foal ab foot—John Small, Miss Palmer, 1; J Grigg, Meg, 2; R. Clarke, Jean of Roaeneath, 3; J Bishop, Roae, vhc Dry mare of, any age—John Small, Palmer's Pride,! and special; J Shearer, Lass o' Gowrie, 2j J Small, Empress, 3; J Grigg, Lena, c Filly, three years old—J Small 1, J Shearer 2, Chapman Bros, vhc Filly, two years old—T Taylor 1 and special, Denis McKendry 2, J Shearer vhc The Presidenb (T. Taylor) gives £1, added to the Association's prize, for the besb two year-old draught filly—T Taylor Yearling filly—J Small 1, T Taylor 2, R Clarke vhc

Gelding of any age-T Taylor 1, G E Rhodes 2, R Clarke 3, J Small v h c, J Grigg c Gelding, three yeara old —J Croasan 1 and special, T Dowling 2, G G Stead vhc ■ Mr J. Small gives £1 Is for the best three year-old draught gelding—J Crossan Gelding, two years old—W Jamieson 1, J Cochrane 2, J Small v h c, H Allnutt h c Yearling colt cr gelding—J Grigg 1 and special, J Small 2, W J Moses vhc Mr W. Patching gives a new horse cover for the besb yearling draught colt or filly— J Grigg Mare, to be shown with two of her progeny—J Shearer, Flora McDonald, 1; J Small, Miss Palmer, 2 Two-year-old and yearling, to be shown bogebher, the progeny of any draught entire (not; necessarily the property of one owner) —J Small 1, J Grigg 2, T Taylor vhc Pair of geldings of any age in regular work, the bona fide property of exhibitor— T Taylor 1, G E Rhodes 2. Pair of mares of any age in regular work, bhe bona fide properby of exhibitor—J Shearer 1 and special, j Small 2 Walter A. Wood Co. give a knife grinder, value £2 2s, for the best pair of draught muxes —J Shearer 1

Team of three horses—J Grigg 1 Messrs May/son Bros, give £2 for the best four-horse team in regular work, the bona fide property of exhibitor—J Small 1 Mare or gelding, suitable for a carrier's cart, up to 30cwb—T Rollitt 1, D Thomas 2 "Turn out" for any tradesman's pur poses, bhe whole appearance to be taken into consideration—Shearman Bros. 1 and speoial Mr G. W. Leadley gives £2, added to the Association's priae, for the besb tradeaman's •MiUrn-out."-Shearman Bros.

Mr John Grigg gives £7 7s to the winner of roost poinbs in draught horsej— Messrs Friedlaudep Bros , Ltd, give £3 3s for the moat points in draught horses-

BLOOD STOGIf, Judges—A Boyle and W Buckley Claaa Stewards—H. Rosendale, J McCor-

mack, and Daniel McKendry Supervisor—E Cookson Enbire horse of any age—J. McDonnell, Marlborough, 1; S. Brown, Gorton, 2

carriage horses.

Judges—D- Bacon and A. Simmonß Class Stewards-:-!. Thompson, M J Milton,

and E. Roberts

Supervisor—Mr E Cookson Knbire horse of any age—-R, Case, Cool gardie, 1; Trevuiza Bros., New York, 2 Entire horse, 3 years old—J Moorhaad, New Orleans, 1 Entire colt, 2 years old—D Cameron. 1 Mr R Walker, offers 3 sets, valve 22a 6d, of Walker's Bob Fly remedies, for bhe besb carriage entire of any age—J Moorhead Brood mare in foal, or with foal ab foot— IFStandiahl, J.Orr2 Mare or gelding. 3 yeara old—J Shearer 1, GGiddiogiSJJ P»wiq»3

Mr Donald Mclean givea £3 3- for the best three-year-old by Mambrino Mac—J J Dawaon 1

Gelding, two yeara old—J J Ditwson 1, R Houston 2

Yearling colt or gelding—R Caaa 1 Filly two years old—G R Wilaon 1, H Donaldson 2, J Small v ho

Mr Donald McLean gives £2 2s for bhe beat two year old by Mambrino Mao—J J Dawson 1

Yearling filly—W Begg 1 Gig or buggy horae—G E Rhodes 1, D Thomas 2, T S Johnston v he, W Langdon he

Mr D W McLean gives £2 2s added to the Association's prize for the best gig or buggy horse—G E Rhodes 1

Dogcart Horse—J Grigg 1, G A M Buckley 2, P Rabtrry v ho, H McLean ho Mr M. Htibb gives £2 2s for the besb dog caib horae—J Grigg 1 Tandem Team—D W McLean 1

Mare or gelding suitable for a farmer's Whitechapel Cart—J Croy 1, Mawson Bros. 2, T Taylor v ho, J Heseltine h c

TROTTERS

Entire, mare or gelding, of any age, to be shown in harness attached to m two-wheeled vehicle—A G Holmea, Prince Imperial, 1; J McCormick, Baltimore, 2 ; Miss I Button, The Fiddler, vhc

Entire mare or gelding—F McCafferby, General Standiah, 1

HACKNEYS. Entire, three year old or upwards—W Begg. Toronto 1

Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) up bo 14st weight—G A M Buckley 1, J Marr 2, W Wilson vhc

Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) up to 12st weight—G E Rhodes 1, J Grigg 2, P H Cox vhc

Roadater or hack (mare or gelding) fit to carry not less than 10st weight—G X Rhodes 1, G A M Buckley 2 Lady's Hack, to be shown in side saddle and ridden by a lady— Mr W Cookson gives a whip to the lady rider—W Jamieson 1, E Cookson 2, J Robertson v he, J Robertaon, junr., ho

Cob (mare or gelding) nob exceeding 14£ hands high—G A M Buckley 1, E Taylor 2

HUNTERS,

Hunters up to 149t—G A M Buckley. Taipo, 1; G E Rhod-w, Mount Cook, 2

Hunters up to Her—H G Pitt, Pahau, 1 j, G M Rhodes, M.iurice, 2 } Misa I Button, Waiahoa, vhc

PONIES.

Eotire pony of any age, not exceeding 14 hands high—T S Johnston, Rajah, 1; A C Street, Ah Baba, 2

Pony (mare or gelding) not exceeding 14 hands high—R Kellahan, Nancy, 1 Pony (mare or gelding) nob exceeding 13 hands high—J Small, Nobby 1; J Withell Davy Jones, 2 ; Master S Tweedy's Toy, 3 j D Thomas, Dandy, vhc; E Saandera, Carbine, ho; W. J. Silcock, Moa, o Mr A. Hewson gives the services of his pony Blondin for the besb two old by him—C. E Gray, Dot 1

Mr A Hewson, gives the services of his pony, Bloodin, for the beat yearling by him —W. J. Anderson 1

A LEAPING MATCH.

For the horse that clears the highest bar, not loss than 4ft from bhe ground—G A M Buckley, Taipo, 1

POSY LEAPING MATCH.

Ponies not exceed.ng 14 hands high, to clear a bar not less than 3ft from the ground —Mr J A Bland's Whopper 1.

PIGS.

Judges—J. Brown, G, Gilmour Claaa Stewards—Messrs H. Donaldson and

W. Fechuey

BERKSHIRE,

Boar over 12 months old—G E Rhodea 1 ' Boar under 12 months old—G E Rhodea 1, J Rowe 2

Boar un.ier 6 months old—G E Rhodes 1, J Rowe 2

Ashburton Stock and Saleyaris Co give £1 Is for the besb Berkshire Boar in the Show-yard— (i E Rhodes special Mow over 12 months old—G E Rhodes 1, Mawson Bros 2 Sow under 6 months old—G E Rhodes 1, and 2

Sow with litter of not less than 6, under ! 2 months old —J Rowe 1

YORKSHIRE. Sow over 12 months old—J Rowe 1 Sow under 12 months old —J Rowe 1, Alford Estate Company 2, J Rowe h c Sow with litter of not lesa than 6, under 2 months old—J Rowe 1

ANY OTHER BREED.

Boar of any age—J Rowe 1, Alford Estate Company 2, J Rowe h c Sow of any age—J Rowe 1 and 2 Sow with litter ot nob lesa than 6, under 2 months old—J Shearman 1, J Rowe 2

any breed,

Pen of three porkers—W J Silcock 1 and 2

DOGS.

Judges—D. Fraser and D. Cameron. Claas Stewards—J. Stewart &A. Williams,

junr.

Smooth-coated collie sheep dog or slut— T S Johnston 1, R Waugh 2', A A Cubh bertson vhc, G J Sproat h c, T M Jones c Rough-coated collie sheep dog or slut—R Holland 1, A Orr 2, J Croy 3, D Orr vh c, J McLaughlin h 0, R. Stevenson c

Bearded sheep dog or slut—J H Muirhead 1, W P Kellock 2, T Clark 3, A A Outh bertson v h c, L Webster h c, A A Cuthbert son c

Cattle dog or slut—H V Pocock 1, J Gilmour 2, W Begg vhc

PRODUCE.

Judges—C. A. C. Hardy, J. M. Henry. Class Stewards—J. Tucker, D. Zander, P.

Cookson, and J. Hibbs. Baker in attendance —P. Hanrahan

The President (T. Taylor) gives £2 bo the winner of most points iv dairy produce.

3:bs separator butter (without prints)— Mra Werrin 1, Mrs W T Lill 2

31bs powdered butter (separator)—Mra Werrin 1, Mrs W T Lill 2 »

31bs fresh butter, without prints, other than separabor—Mrs T McDowall 1, Mrs T McDowall 2, Mrs A Weabon vhc, Miaa E j Campbell h c, Miaa Dawson c 31bj powdered butter, other than aeparator —Mrs T McDowall 1, Mra T McDowall 2, Mrs A Westoa vhc

Display of fancy butter, nob less than 21b, quality to be baken into consideration, other than separator—Mrs J Brown 1, Mrs J Brown janr. 2, Mrs M Maynard vhc Keg or j*r of salted butter, fit for exporta tion, not less than 141ba—Mrs 1' McDowal 1 Colonial cheese of not less than 15lbs—Mrs E Horsey 1 and speoial, Mrs E Horsey 2 Messrs Shearman Bros give £1 Is for the host locallyttnade cheese, not less than §Qlba weight, confined to farmers in Ashburton county—Mrs E Horsey 1 Hide of bacon (smoked)—R F Lewis 1, R F Lewis 2, Kinoaid and Co h c Side of bacon (unsmoked)—R F Lewis 1, Kincaid and Co 2, Kincaid and Oo v h c, R i F Lewis he

Two hams (smoked)—R F Lewis 1, RF I Lewis 2, Kincaid and Co vhc, Kincaid and | Co. b c Two hams (unsmoked) —R F Lewis 1, Kincaid and Co 2, Kincaid and Co vhc, R F Lewia h c The Ashburton Club and M.S. A. offer £1 Is for bhe beat ham fed and cured in the Ashburton county—R F Lewis 1 Spiced beef, nob less than 2Slb}B—Mra E Horsey 1 Two mutton hams—Mrs E Horsey 1 Hen eggs—Mrs'Eljor&ey 1, Misa M Jiane 2, Mra J R Begg vhc Duck eggs—Mrs J M Smith i, M»ater B Horaey 2 Loaf of home-made bread, nob less than 3lbs-~Mre J Shearer 1, Miss A Donaldson 2, Mrs E Horsey 3, Mrs W Prebble vhc, Mra J. Hyland h c Mr D. Thomas givea £1 la first prize, and 104 6d second prize, for the best plate of six home-made scones—Miss Hyde 1, Mrs M Maynard 2, Miae, M prury yh c, Mra A j Weston he Messrs Rollibt and Co offer £1, or sack of flour, for the best loaf of bread made from flour ground at the Canterbury Mills j for exhibitora who have never taken a first prias at any show—Mra J Shearer 1,-Mrs J Dixon vho

Mr E. Thomas givea £1, or a sack of flour, for bhe besb 31b loaf of home-made bread, made from flour ground at the Wakanui Mills—Mw E Horsey 1, Mm W, Prebble vho

Mr J Stringfellow gives £1 Is for the best 3lb loaf of home-made bread-Mrs W Prebble 1, Miss A Donaldson vhc Mr T Harrison gives £1 Is for the beat exhibit of oat cake—Mra W Prebble 1

Dish of honey—Miss Muir vhc Collection of field produce—J McQuilkin 1 'the Farmers' Co-operative Aaaooiation ' offer £1 la for the beat exhibit of Tuscan wheat, 4 bushels—lsaac Sargent 1 The Farmers' Co-operative Aaaooiation offer £1 la for the beat exhibit of Canadian oats, 4 bushels—lsaac Sargent 1 The Farmers' Co-operative Aaaooiation' offer £1 Is for the beat 1 cwb of red clover- Isaac Sargent 1

The Farmera' Co-operative Association offer £1 la for the besb sack of English rye grass ; exhibita in each case to be the bona fide property and grown by a farmer resident in the county—lsaac Sargent 1 The Farmers' Co-operative Association offer £1 la for the beat sack of Derwent potatoes—lsaac Sargent 1

NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES. Collection of binder twine, flax, mixed and mauilla—Friedlander Bros. 1

Mr Max Friedlander gives £1 Is for col lection of vehicles, locally made—F and H Steel 1

SMALL BIRDS.

For the boy whe sold moat small birds' heads or eggs from June 30 last to October 29.—A McCallum, 800, 1.

IMPLEMENTS. Judges—R. Lochead, J. Watson.

The following honorary certificate! were awarded :—

Maaaey Harria Co. (Friedlander Bros, agents)-—Massey-Harria Brantford Mower with dropper attachment. Morrow, Bassett and Co.—Latest im proved McCormick reaper and binder with transport and sheaf carrier 6ft out. tJet adjustable lever harrows

Reid and Gray—Double-furrow plough, steel and cast shares, swivel circular coulters. 17-coulter latest improved Eureka grain, turnip aud manure drill, with grass box (Sargent's Ashburton patent). Deering all steol Pony Binder, with ball and roller bearings P and D Duncan, limited—7ft culsivator with seeder, pabenb. 15 coulter drill for grain, force feed

Booth Macdonald and Co. (John Taylor agent)— New wool preaa, "Carlyle Jr." Windmill, •• Kiwi" with tower and pump Andrews and Beven (J. Taylor, agent)— "Canterbury chaffcutter with bagger. Seed at.d grain cleaner. " Libtle Wonder " aeed cleaner.

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

John Orr and Co, in connection with Scott Bros—No 35 F. range, 4fb double oven, with fancy tiled covings F. and H. Steel—Ruatic trap with im proved seat fastner.

vSinger Sewing Machine Company — Exhibit of Singer sewing machines, and fancy work.

Cable Brevities.

PressAssociation—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright

London, October 29

Typhoid fever is alarmingly on the increase in Belfast, and the patients now number 761.

Athens, October 29.

Two Greek officers are being tried on a charge of permitting the supply of useless torpedoes to the navy.

Hobart, October 29 The Riuiutaka, from London, arrived at one o'clock this afternoon.

Brisbane, October 29

A sensational accident happen* d during a ball at Clermont Town Hall, where a gallery collapsed with 150 people. A man mimed Walsh lal his buck broken, > hough he is still alive; another broke his leg, a girl injure 1 her spine and he>&d, a second broke her collarbone. Several others received minor injuries.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka October 30, 9 45 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.30 a.m. Calcutta, October 29. General 'Lockbart's expedition has assembled at Fort Sempagha Pass and commences an advance Against the enemy today.

Received Wakapuaka Oct. 23, 11.40 a.m.

Guardian Office 12.30 a.m.

Calcutta, October 29.

General Lockhart has captured Sam pagha Pas*. General A. Gaselee, 0.8., led the advance. The enemy made a poor stand, and the artillery proved moat effective in clearing the ranges. Captain F. B. McOrea Debbuts, of the Royal Artillery, in charge of the native mountain artillery, was amongst the killed. General Lockhart's force has halted in Mistura Valley.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

Press Association —By Elecbric Telegraph Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka October 28,10 15 a.m. Guardian Office 10.30 a.m. Another Quarter Million. London, October 29 The £750,000 worth of 3| per cent debentures issued at par by the Board of the New Zealand Realisation Assets Company, have been allotted.

By-election.

London, October 28

Mr Jos. Walton, Liberal, haa been elected by a majority of 3260 for the vacancy for the Barnsly division, Yorkshire, caused by the succession of Lord Oosnpton to the Peerage.

Somaliland. Massowah, October 29

Masmakonnen, leader of the Abys sinian Raiders, who, after his recent defeat by the Somalis, organised a force of 20,000 men, is again ravaging Somaliland.

Australian.

Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Cavalry Remounts.

Sydney, October 30

The Agent-General has been making enquiries amongst buyers of Austra lian horses wfth reference to th,e effect j of climatic conditions upqn them. He has forwarded a number of letters to the Government, including one from the Director-General on the Indian army veterinary department, which states that lately the New South Wales horses sent to India have shown signs of unsoundness, ringbone, and roaring, which he ascribes tjo the indiscriminate use of unsound stallions. Apparently this is one of the reasons which in duced the British army authorities to purchase Argentine remounts in prer i ereoce to Australian.

CRICKET.

Englishmen v South Australia

Preaß Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Adelaide, October 29.

The cricket match was resumed today. At the close of the day'a play the position of the game waa aa follows :—South Australia's firat innings was reaumed—Hill 200, Jarvis 80, Green 4, Drew nob out, 5 Jones 12, McKenzio 11, extras 6—total 409. England —firat innings: McLaren 0, Maaon 78, RBnjitFio.«bi not out 137, Wainwrighb not ""«• 28, Hayward 6—total for three wickets 263.

An Ashburton team played a match in the [ Domain yesterday against a team from j Christchurch, but succeeded in making only 76 again againat 234 by the visitors. George ! Andrews made 33 for the Ashburton side, and Pilbrnw 10, the rest did not see double 6gures. In the second innings a mournful procession cameand wentbetween thewiokets and the pavilion for only seven runa, Wild ing taking four wicketa for five runs, and Coboroft three wickets for nothing. The big scorers for Chriabchurch were Wilding 60, Harper 55, Digby 40, and A. Wilding 15. There were no "ducks."' An innings and 157 runs is a rather severe beating, but the Ashburton players are in no way dis heartened. Luncheon waa provided in the pavilion, and after the match Mr Wilding entertained the teams at dinner in/ the Someraet Hotel.

A Row on the Show Ground.

There waa a bit of a row at the Show yesterday towards the cloae of the proceed ings. A showman with long flowing locks, and lungs aa atrong aa a foghorn, waa exhibiting acrobatic feats in a tent. His company waa a somewhat miscellaneous one and largely feminine. He was sus pected of doing a bit of smart work in regard to giving change, and in one instance paid a boy a shilling short. The lad did not of course relish having hia ahow day allowance reduced in this way, and went to hia father with hia complaint. The father ia a handsome Highlander who inherits the feelings of hia race agaitst injustice and wrong, but is usually a most even tempered man. He interviewed the showman of the flowing locks, who, aa is usual with such men on such occasions, was lend and overbearing in dsnial of indebted ness, and sent out "his best man," a pro fessional bruiser, to"aettle the haah" of the claiment of the shilling short. The bruiser went about hia business promptly and with aufficient energy to get two blows in before the Highlander waa aware of his intention. There was then the nucleus of a nice little riotf, which, however, did noe come off just theu. The chief showman had meanwhile counted up his coin, and c >ming to the front asked for bhe claimant of the shilling, to whom he tendered the money with an apology aa diffuse and abject as his denial had been voluble and emphatic The eyes of the assaulted one had by this time begun bo pain and give indications of pros pective blackness when the morning aun arose. The prospect waa not soothing to the temper, and & few minutes afterwards his maimed optics distinguished the bruiser at large. He made for him, bud h*d just go', in a nice one for the bruiei's benefit when a constable appeared, ju^t in time to see the blow struck. A bib of a ruction followed that might have ended badly for the bruiaer, butthe policequell<?d what might have culminated in a very lively row. 1 his morning the Highland farmer was before Major Steward and Mr David Thomas, charged with assaulting the pugilist in the presence of a constable. This, of couree, he did not deny, but as tr c story as above told was laid bafore the Bench, they found him guilty ou his own confeiision of the ofiVnct charged, aud let. him off with a nominal tine of a shilling Mr Fred Trevc, acrobat »nii pjgiliat, will do well to give Ashburton a wide berth for some time to cr>me.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

TUe Engineers' Strike.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph-

Copyright,

Received Wakapuaka October 30, 9.40 a.m

Guardian Office 10.30 a.m.

London, October 29

The employers in their reply further suggest the work to be resumed when a solution of the difficulty has been arrived at. Employers do not deeirp to encroach upon reasouable^unionism or combination. The Press state that the prospects of the Conference are discouraging,

Speaking at Bournemouth regarding the difficulty in the engineering trade the Hon T. Brassey suggested as a compromise reduction to 51 hour', a week, which, he believed, would be finally reduced to 48 hours. If masters were reasonable he advocated that the men should concede to freedom of management and unrestricted output.

SPOUTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The above meeting is being held this after noon. There is a good attendance. Follow are results up to the time of going to

press: —

Maiden Handicap —Ringwood (T. Cotton) 1. Dividend — 19s for 103 tickets. Electric Handicap—Toby (Shearer) 1. Dividend—£9 Is.

Lagmhor Handicap (harness)—Medium'And (C. Harold) 1, Struan 2, Ringwood 3. A grand race. Dividend—£l 10s.

There was a fu'l floor at the dance at the Uranga Hall last night. The Cricket Olub concert last evening was honored with a full house.

A telegram from Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., to-day, informs us that the Hatrp stead post office next the school is nob to be closed.

Owing to pressure on our apace we have been compelled to omit several important advertisements. We trust our clients will excuse us on this particular occasion.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR • THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) nd 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 2.63 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch brain arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m.

Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 1040 a,m, *.ud on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Tt > leava Methven at the following times respectively ~?6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.3 C Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays,

To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises iv the Head or other Aural Troubles, j Dr Nicholson,- of London, the world fame aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just iaßued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book mmy be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same addre-s, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on bhe cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigeation by the aamo author, may be had [ from Mr Shaw 03 receipt of atamps.

THi AMfiBDRVON 60_fflt_* MTCeDA?, 6CTOBSB 86, 1897,



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Wanted. ifFI^E Tab'robots Ani'ivers-ey Sermon*, 'JL November 7th, Preaohfl:-—R> v J. ; Soper. Tea and Public Meeting, Novemb r 9i,h 10 238 j fnHE Tabernao'e—Pastor Ager'e Mornin" X Subjecb, "Salt without Savour.'' I Evening, '"Baptism." Monday Evening, I Bible Class, • Israel's Millennial I.herit _c - ' ___ 10 239 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church Anni versary Sermons To-morrow, by R°v. Peter Jones of Tim*ru. Morning, 11; Afternoon, 3; Evening, 6.30. Solos, 1 Anthems, etc., by Choir and Friends. 10 241 FOUND— Bunch of keya. Owner c<»n have aame on paying cost of thia advertisement. Apply Mail office. 10 240. LOST— Puree containing bank no'ea, gold, silver ; alao excursion ticket from Chrsbchurch. Finder rewarded ou leaving astmewibhH. A. Gates. 10 233 j WE SL E V A N cimrchTTWoTrow \ Evening, Sermon to Young Men, hy Rev. R. Taylor. Subject—*' Gambling." All invited. _____ 10234 FOR SALE—Light Gig, in good order, cheap. Alao Horae and Harness, if required. Apply D. Thomas. ICES, Ices, Ices.—Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, etc.—H. A Flower, Con fectioner, East Street. A BOON to Cyclists.— Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.— H. A. Flower, Confeotioner, etc., East Street. QITTINGB of E^gs—Purebred Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottaa, Golden Pencilled Hamburga, White Created, Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price—From 5a upwarda at Pjblham Yards, Peter Street, Aahburton. jmmmmmmm —R__n____H__n__



DAVID THOMAS. HORSE FAIR, THURSDAY, November 4. MR DAVID THOMAS haa received instructions from a Contractor who has laid down all his land, to sell by Public Auction at the above fixture— A FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT _: GELDINGS. D. THOMAS, 10 236 Auctioneer. Public Notioes, ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK & SALEYARDS COMPANY, Ltd. ORINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, TUESDAY, 9th NOVEMBER. NO S~A h E, ASHBURTON YARDS. N E X T S A L E, TINWALD YARDS, November 16. ALBISRT ROBERTS, 10 232 Secretary. GLENMARK A GRICULTURAL FARMS FOR SALE. INSPECTION INVITED. MAP m*y be seen at MR BULLOCK'S AUCTION MART, Ashburton. For Further Particulars apply to G. H. MOORE, » 96, Park Terrace, 10 148 Christchurch. ESTATE OF DANTEL DOLAN, DECEASED. ALL Persona to! whom the late Mr Daniel Dolan, of Kyle, Farmer, waa indebted at the time of his decease, are requested to send particulars of their claims forthwith to the undersigned executor of the Will. JOHN W. WATSON, 10 235 Farmer, Kyle. STBATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. | EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. f>\ IN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 43) MALE and FEMALE PATIBNTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas pei week. PATIENrS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDIQAL ADVISER. Apply to— * THE MATRON, Stbathmork Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Fast Belt), Christ. 6 135 church. CHEAP SALE. IAA £>OZIS_V JAMS. XUvl (Superior quality.) 4s (id per dozen, 4s 3d per dozen per case ! JOHN ORR & GO, W "ANTED Known, Mbllor's Bargain ■, Sale now on. Come early, Uhil, dren's Straps la 9d, usually 2s 6d,



T. Bullock. TO l¥t» j /'>.)•■[••.<';p; f F our Rooms, centrally V_; .1 ii h1 m Wids Street, near the J 'v.iiw y Station, I Apply bo, . „ „ _ T. BULLOCK. JNWaLD. f'VO I.XT at i) low ttuiil, Cottage and JL Ni-i-bion No. 47, MoMurdo Street Good cooking range. Apply to, T. BULLOCK. ALL&NTuN. FOR SALE. GOOD Building Site, containing half an <||re, hearing *n?rew Street. i iRIOE= 4>20. Terms can be arranged. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK MONEY ~ TO Lend on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £160, £300, and £1000, at lowest current rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. ~TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOE Ta L E, A number of improved Farmu, Rural Land, etc. aIQA ACRES, mostly very good &O\J land, Hinds Survey District. 1000 ACRES near E»iiDg* j^OO ACS KS near Mayfield. 191 fi AORES ' fronting Bowyer'e '"' X_jXO Stream, near Mount Somen. Q»)/\ ACRES near Lowcliffe. >7{\{\ ACRES odd, plains land below I VJ\J Hiods Railway Station. OS)/!* ACRES, some distance above o_jO Mount Somers, Anama Runi COA ACRBS, Rangitata. Magnificent Farm of 372 acres with extensive improvements. "I PTI ACHES, a large proportion : AJtJJL I good land. Also a number of other properties, mostly good Und, varying in area from 120 to 447 acres. And several blocks p'aina land with ' improvements, one of 1612 and another of 1630 acres. Full particulars as regards prices and ' terms on application. T. BULLOCK. i ..„.., „._i ■ Entertainments. ADDFELLOWS' TT ALL., ASHBURTON. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. Tuesday, Nov. 2. rpHE KINEMATOGRAPH COMPANY, V JL Limited, have much pleasure in ">■■ announcing that arrangements have been J;\ made for a return visit on the above date, ''; when the whole <f the magnificent new aerie* ;; ■d views, including the greatest Kinemate-"? graph Picture ever taken, FAUST UP TO DATE Will be exhibited, also the great DIAMOND JUBILhE PROCESSION, ''■ The only complete representation of the greatest event iv British Hisbory iv the southern hemisphere. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2. Prices ... 3s ... 2s .. L Is. , Reserved seats can be secured at H. M. . I Jones', Bookseller. 10 228 ~': LAUKISTOJN. ' A CONCERT AND BALL will be held ___ in the Railway Goods Shed, Lauriston, on FRIDAY, November 5, in aid of the Children's Prize Fund. T Concert at 7.30 p.m. Tickebe—Concert, Is; Ball, 28 6d. Re- ; freshments provided. 10 8 I FLEMINGTON \ I PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, " '<; THE ANNUAL ; TEA MEETING XXTILL be Held in the SCHOOLROOM"" _.'_ltJ__S_l>AY KVI-TVINGT, November 4, When Addresses will be delivered by the - Rev R. 8. Alien of Sydenham, Rev. J. J. Skiuner, Rev. J. J. Mather, Rev. G. B. Inglis, and others. Tea on Tables ai 5.30 pm. Public Meeting at the Church at 8 p.m. Tickets 2/- each. 10 237;; _.!_ 'J1..L'. ._.-" i._ L._[ * —■———_■ 'j. Government Notices. 1 Iv the matter of the Public Trust Offic Acts for the time being, and in th , matter of the estate of Alexander - Leslie McNeill, late of Staveley, in | the Provincial District of Canterbury, contiactor, deceased. ]VTOTICE is hereby given that all Creditor ; __\ and otheis having claims against the above' estate are required bo send in to J. J. M Hamilton Esq , the District Agent of the Public Trustee, Christchurch, and in writing, on or before the 31st day of. December, 1897, full particulars of fetich - claims, giving the itpms and amounts of the \ s«me; and the Public Trustee will, at the txpiration of the said time or as scon there* after as conveniently may be, disbribule the assets <;f the said deceased, or any part thereof, among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims whioh the:: Public Trus-tne shad have then had notice^ and according: to the priorities given by the] Public Trust Office Acts for the time4>eiafi to Mich claims as between themselves! respectively. ';;, Printed forms for the purpose can -bf: obUined from any of bhe Agents of ttui Office. 1 ALL Moneys payable to the above estate' may be lodged lo the credit of the Publio Trustees Account at any Postal Money-, Order Office, or paid to J.J. M. Hamilton, Esq., the District Agent of the Public Trustee, Christchurch. JAMES C. MARTIN, Public Trustee.  Public Trust OiSce, ."; Wellington, October 26. 1897: 10 251 FISHING Season.—lam now showing >« great variety of fishing requisites ia all the latest designs, including. Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gat, Liaaej Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, ettt Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Habdur; 1 Easlj Street.. \ iKojpTea a. MjUbJe.-J:ohn On and 0*