Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1898. Local and General.

«. ■ An Omission. — At the Timaru Show Mr Thomas Taylor was awarded the champion ship for the best draught mare, with two of her progeny. This waß inadvertently omitted m our report of the Timaru Show. Poc.ket-Pic.king. —lb is reported tha 6 several people had theirpocketß picked on the Show ground yesterday, and more than one waß relieved of his cash m the crowd ab the opera last night. Salvation Army.— Captain Dixon deßices to tender his Bncere thanks to the friendß m Ashburton for the liberal support to the annual self denial fund, which haß reached the magnificient total of £101, being £20 m advance of last year's total. The Bhow day dinner waß also a decided success, itself a handsome acknowledgment to all friends for their great exertions m the cause. The Pcllards — The Oddfellows' Hall was crowded last night with an audience t h*t must have yielded over £120 to the Pollards' treasury, to witneea tho musical comedy "In Town." A couple of houra' merriment waß expected, and m this the audience were not disappointed, for the fun waß fast and furious from rise to fall of the curtain. Our limited space, caused by the demands of the annual Bhow report, forbidß an extended notice, but room must be found to say that nob everyday is Ashburton treated to the performances of such an oroheatraas that accompanying the Pollards. Resignation of the Member fob Motueka. — In consequence of a little tiff between Mr R. McKerzie, M.H.R. for Motueka, and Mr P. O' Regan, the member tor Buller, m the House last night, Mr McKeczia asked for certain words to be taken Jdown. The House objected by vote, and the Chairman of Committees ruled accordingly. Mr McKerzie objected to and resisted the Chairman's ruling, and tho Speaker suspended Mr McKerzie for a week. Mr McK*M)z : e sent his resignation to the Speaker informally, but tbe Speaker as yet has received no formal resignp.tion from the member for Motueka. In the House thiß morning, Mr Seddon gave notice to move that the House rescind the motion suspending the member for Motueka. A Curious Discovery. — A fire broke oub iv the upper part of Bevane's Hotel yester day morning about five o'clock which sug gests very disquieting possibilities. The Fire Brigade turned out promptly, but the mea'ures taken had already extinguished the iUmes. C-ptain Fooks, hovevtr, made a careful examination as he could not under stand how the fire could have originated. He soon discovered the cause— from a hole made m the side of the wall was taken a number of matches, some paper, and other rubbish, apparently carried there by a rat. This discovery throws a lurid light on various unexplained fires during the past few years, and points to a rick that appears io ba very difficult to provide against. Had the fliimes yesterday not been extinguished bo piomptly the tire would have caused much speculation and been perhaps looked upon aB one calling for an enquiry. Waterton W&sleyan Church —The anniversary io livuk m connection with the abovo waß completed on Tuesday evening. On Sunday the Bervices were conducted by M.bb Parsons, of Ashburton, who preached earnest, and iirpreseive sermonß to large and appreciative congregations. On luesday evenin? the usual tea meeting was held. The weather was of the nuab inclement nature, and thia considerably militated against tho success thab is usually ohurac teriatis of this function. The tables, which were laid out m a most attractive manner, and laden with everything that could tempt the appetite, were given as follows :-- -No. 1. Mesdames Pearson and Moses, 2 ; Mrs Wdtaon, 3 ; Mrs Croy and Mrs Werren ; 4 the bachelors, and were presided over by the donors who assisted as follows. 1 No 2 Miss Reid and Miss JS. Watson. No. 3, Misses McConnel. Crossan, aßd Clements (the bachelors) Mrs W. Dawson and Mieeeß Taylor \2) and Watßon. Tea over, an adjournment was made to the church, whioh was soon comfortably filled. The chair was taken by the Rev- J. J. Mather, and addresses were given by the treasurer, Mr Mr Watson, who was able to reporb a credit balance. The chairman, who spoke on «• The world getting better," Rev. R. Taylor, " Incidents m the life of Peter Mckenzie," Bey. J. Skinner, and Mr S. S. Chapman. Kxeellent music was contributed by the choir, assisted by friends from Flemington, under the baton of Mr Joseph Werren, Mies Watson presiding at the organ. Theaolos were taken by Misseß Williams and S. Donald son. Votes of thanks being apcoided, a very enjoyable evening was jbrought to a close by the chairman pronouncing the benediction. Proceeds, about £11.

News m Brief.

—mm- The funeral of the late Mrs Barber will leave her late residence at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The report of the tea and public meeting m the Baptist Tabernacle yesterday is unavoidably held over. The Board of Education is inviting appli cations from married couples fqr the position of caretaker to the Normal School. Salary, £120 a year with house and firing. The seoretary of the Ashburton County Racing Club informs us that there will be a meeting of the committee thia evening at 8 p.m. at the office of Mr J. Davison. Anniversary services m connection with the Primitive Methodist ohutch will be held to-morrow. Special sermons will be preached morniDg and evening by the Rev G. H. Mann. A large choir, with an efficient orchestra, will render special musio, In the afiernoon, the Willowby Wesleyan choir will give the Bervice of song, " The Battle of Life."

A. & P. ASSOCIATION. TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL EXHI BITION. THE SHOW.

Our introductory remarks on the show m yesterday's issuo having neces sarily been written early m the day, we were unable to mention some matters which deserve notice. For instance, the total number of visitors who paid at the gates was rather less than last year, the takings being £161 5s 9d, or about £4 less than last year. This is accounted for by the increased Bumber of members of the Association, and by the larger number of atten dants with exhibits, and perlups fewer of the townsprople visiting the show. Owing to the high wind the dust waa rather troublesome m the afternoon. The railway arrangements for carrying passengers to the Biding opposite the grounds -vere apparently very satis factory, yet the cabs, carriages, and expresses did a good business. The secretary, Mr W. Simpson, was as energetic as usual, and thanks to hia energy, his ripe experience m show management, his tact, and the m valuable assistance lent to him by his trusty aide-de-camp, Mr John Miiller the busineas of the secretary's office went on with the very minimum ol friction and without delay. SHE BJP. Not a single merino sheep was ehown, ! but m all the other classes m which prizas were offered there was fair com petition. All round, the sheep were no disgrace to the counly, though one or two pens among the fat sheep classes might (. just as well have been left at home. In the long wool classes Llncolns were m j fair force, but the judging was easy, and Messrs Overton and Ford had their work done early. In sire rams Mr T. N. [ Digby's two nicely shaped samples were easily first, with one of Mr Striugfellow's pretty sheep carrying the highly com mended ticket. Mr Max Friedlander apparency was not happy m his choice of a ram for this class, as his seleotion from his stud was passed over. In tho young rams competition, however, the Lynd hurst breeder was more succesful, thongh Mr T. JS. Digby "topped ihe market with a most symmetrical and well woolled sample, Me Friedlander coming second and earning a v h c card with two promising youngsters. In old owes Mr Stringfellow was the only exhibicor with a fine matron and equally fine progeny, good enough m the judges' eyes for.i first award, while m young ewes both of the two entries were from Mr M. Fried lander's flock, and he thus secured an un challenged first and second. English Leicesters called out full pens, and cut out the work for Messrs Boag and Reld, whose time was taken up long enough to make them lato for luncheon, so even were tbe mci its of some of the competing exhibits. In the sire rams there wtb eight to choose from, sent iv by Messrs F. Wright, T. N. Digby, J. M. Furzo, and J. Bonifant. These, ib will be observed, are names to conjure with m Fnglish Leicesters, and as the. judging was done by raon who know their work and carod n t who looked on, the p ocess of evolving the award cards was watched with great intereit by a goodly number of connoi.seure, who took advantage of the early opening of he gate, to te present and witness the judging. The work of judging was not scamped, and the arliitera of the honors took plenty of time to inspect iheir hheep. If there is a weak point m at y of tho animals handled by the skilled gentlemen who judged tho English Leiceaters, the exhibitors may lay their account with tho fact thit it ws found out, for a closer examination could not have heen made ia the abattoirs by an inspector suspicious of disease. A Let the most critical examination of tho eight noble sires, it was found that one of Mr Wright's rams had mot most favor, Mr T N. Div; by 's entry was second, one of Mr Puiz :'s third, while a v h c card was given to one of the team ehown by Mr Bonifant. The young rams brought cut ten reps of the class the same exhibitors competing, with the exception of Mr Bonifant, whose place was taken by Mr John Grigg, two from whose flock sought to maintain the honor and reputation of Longbeach gras=. There was the same loyal and laborious study of the 6heep here by the judges thab was seen m the previous class, and oub of a rema k ably even olass, Mr Furze oame with first honors, Mr Wright with second, and Longbeach with the h,o. oard, In ewes there was tho same full competition, the exhibits being excellent, m spite of tha drought all stock have had to face ; but making allow ".nea for that fac^, and the allowance need not be large, considering the appearance of the ewes, there was great reason to be prond of the ewe show. In mother ewes Mr J. M. Furze came again to the front, with Mr Bonifant spcond, Messrs Mawson Bros, third and fie. In ypung ewes Mr Futzi was also conqueror, winning firstnnd second honors m a field of seven, with Mr Wright second and Mawson Bros. he. Mr Putt's success throughout this section gave him the president's five guineas for most points. Border leicesters were m shorter supply, Mr M. Friedlander being the only exhibitor of rams with the exception of a young one put m by Mr John Grigg, In the sir© rams Mr Fried lander gained all the awards, but m the junior class Mr Grigg's entry was placed m fronb of him. All the ewes shown were Mr Fiiadlandar's. Not a Southdown entry appeared, and Sir Friedlander, invincible m Hamp shjres, bh° we< i fc he only samples of that now popular profitable breed. In Shrops two superb ram? Gh-&}lenged close attention by the judges -—Messrs T. B. Howson and Jaspej. Nicolle. They were shown by Mr G. G-. Stead and were still wearing the coats thoy came from #01^9 in — being Imported from Ruddlngtuu Hall,, England, by Mr P. H. Mills, only a boat or two ago. They got first and second prize, and a y.h.o. card fell to Mr J. M. Furza for his only entry m the glass. j*Jr 0. F. Todhunter's two rayus ware far f rofli}. befog to be sneered at, eyen m the arlstootatio donjpapy introduced by Mr Stead. The same order aarag oub m the junior rams, two of Mr Stead's bread? ing csming to the front, with Mr Furze's name aga'n mentioned with honor. There was no first award m the class for two ewes over eighteen months os, with lambs at foot, bub Mr Upton's exhibit was considered good enough for a second, with Mr Furze very highly commended. In th 9 young ewes Mr Furgd was first, the other honors going to Mr Stead, Messrs Colin Stewart and Donald Oliver were the judges m the newinbred andhalf brod classes which have come m vogue of late years, bub their work was reduced to sorting oub whab they considered best among the sheep shown by Mr J. String fellow whoso ten entries were the only exhibits and obtained all the awards. This was also the case m half-breds, Mr J. S. Bland's two pens of five hoggets by « English Leicester rams nice sheep, being I the only representatives ; while Mr Friedlander's two pens of five cross-bred hoggets— Hampshire-Shrops cross— were the only exhibits of crossbreds. The fab §$.»$ peas we well filled, Five merino

wethers, butchers' pbo p, called oot bub ! j one entry, that of Mr i*ii!cuck ;" but ihe r class for five crossbr.d wetliers, first cress j ' Lincoln or Leicester rams with merino • . owes was better favored. Mr Grigg, wlih ' ■ an KnglL?h L^iester sross challenging Mr '. i Silcock. In tbo Down crosses Mr j i Friedlsndet's Hampshire Etrain won tho . honors from Mr S.ead, v.h.c , wirh a ; Shrops crjss, and Mr Grigg who hid ; selected Southdown tmiu. Tn the cross hy any breed Mr Friodlandei'd were thooniy entries, all by Hrnpshire siits. The fit lambs called out a field of nine pens of five, out of which Mr fl. Reid came first, winning the Asso;:lh.* inn's class prizo, and tho Canterbury Frcz n Meat and Dairy Produos F,xporc Company's five guinea special prize with a nioo pen, which the Company's buyer Mr A. L. Joseph immediately purchased, and they will be frcz n forthwith and placed as soon as possible specially on the i ondon market. . Mr J. Bell's entry got the second card, Mr R. Houston's by Shrops rams the h o, and Mr F. R. Wright's, J also by Shrops rams the vh o ticket. j

CATTLE.

Oars is not a cattle oonnty but enough are raised for our own requirements In dairy produce and beef. Nor are our breeders of pure stock many — ooold be counted on one's fingers, m facb. But m spite of thia a fair show ia often made* and the exhibition thia time was up to a certain point meritorious, Mr John Small's two-year-old Shorthorn bull gained firßt prize, being the only one on the catalogue m that class, but a bull one year aod ten months old -shown by Mr Stringfellow by some means managed to get entered as a yearling. But for this error — whose, is net placed at present — the awards m olass 48 would have boen different. As ie is Mr Small comes out with the red card m that olass, and also m class 49 -yearlings, m whioh latter ho also got second prize, but Mr Stringfellow's wrongly placed bull— a beauty he was, too— gained Mr Thomas's j guinea Bpecial prizs for the best Short- ] horn bull m the show. Down through all the olasses for cows m milk and m calf Mr Small scooped the pools, being the only exhibitor, but his stock were highly creditable. Mr Heseltine, with a neat heifer obtained second after Mr Small m the two-year-old heifer cla&s, but m the remainder of the Shorthorns Mr Small had no opponent. Ayrshires were but poorly represented, Mr M. Wilson show ing the only bull, which obtained both the olass pr'za and the Saleyards Com pany's special guinea priz., and Mr M. Millar was the only exhibitor of cows and heifers. Jerseys faired better. This breed is popular as a cottager's cow, but isalso favored m other quarters for its milk ing properties. Mt Silcock's bull Cupid, bred by Mr D. Morrow, was the only entry m the bull of any age class, and his yearling — same breeding — was second to Mr C. F. Todhunter's, by a bull bred by Mr Morrow, oub of Corona, a cow bred by Hon. W. S, Peter. Mr Sil c ck's bull also gained the Ashburton Mails guinea (Mr H, Willis), and Mr Tucker's exhibit, Corona, was the only one of cowu of any age m milk. This oow was tho winner of the Ashburton Mail s guinea (Mr H. Willis), for the best Aldorney or Jersey cow of any age- Mr Tucker's two-year-old heifer, a daughter of the before-mentioned Corona, was the winner m the two-year-old heifer class, with Mr Maynard's pretty Cowslip second — the only two entii _. A yearling heifer by Cupid, dam Fawnbred by Mr silcock and snown by him, won tne red card m her C.838 from a tidy heifer, daughter of Cowslip, bred and exhibited by Mr Mi>y nard which was second — m this clas3 also tha only two shown. In the classes for miscellaneous Mr Small won m cows m any age m milk, his second entry being second, Mrs R, X rr'a Beau y was ag-.ni ficsb m cows of ar>y a^ein calf, Mr Small seoand, and Mr M, Millar v.h.o. Mr A. Spioer showed the only cow m what may be called tho cottagers' class, and won the c!a«a prize and Mr Bullock's guinea. Of the fat cattle, special mention haa to be made of two shown by Mr S. E. Burnard, which won iv their sevoral classes, with Mr Silcock's fat heifers second and v.h.c. HORSES. The total entry catalogued showed an increase of five on that of last year. 1897 1898 Draught ... 118 ... 119 Blood ... 2 ... 12 Carriage ... 56 ... 54 Trotters ... 5 ... 5 Hackney. , 19 ... 11 Hunters ,„ 6 ... 15 Ponies ... 28 .„ 22 233 238 draughts. The judging of tho draught horses commenced with the entires of any age, and tho five fine animals which came forward m this class occupied tho judges fully an hour before the awards were made, Mr John Ronnie s curlug first priz*. with New Hope, a fine dapple bay with black points, standing 17| hands and scaling 19_> cwt. This fine powerful animal was shown m grand condition, and was greatly admired. King of Quality, the property of Mr George Grice, was not looking as well as he dii at the annual parade. He, however, secured second priza, Mr John Shearer's Craig ellachie taking third place, while Middle' rigg Prince, shown by Mr Peter Stewart, was highly commended. In the class for three-year-old entires there was again a hard fight for firsb place, Alexander's Heir, a handsome and powerfully built llghb bay shown m tip top condition by Mr John Grigg, securing first and special prizes, Prinoe Alexander the property of Mr R. Clarke being second, Mr John Shearer's (jrandDuka third, and Gralgieleo, the property of Mc R. Cla.k highly coipmended. There were five entries m this class. The two-year-olda wore a very good and promising lot, Mr J. Grigg's Maori Model, a fine back sire, and presented m grand condition, was much admired and scored a first, another of Mr Grigg's being second, whilst Mr J Bishop secured third place with a colt by Vanquisher. The President's priz a for the phaijjplon draught entire on the ground from tw o -yeara-old upwards was awarded to Alexander's Heir, the property of Mr J. Grigg. This was a popular award and was loudly applauded by the large crowd of spectators. In the class for mires m foal or with foal at foot, tfjere was an entry of seven handsome mares, Dawn, tho property of Mr T. Taylor securing fit*b place, Lass of Gowria second, and a Vanquisher rpare exhibited by Mr Body, thiccl. Prinoess, shown by Mr John Small, wss highly commended, and Royal Rosa, shown by Mr John Shearer commended, TJ>e dry mares, of which six were entered, were a really good lot, and the judges found no littlo d.flJculty m placing them, Farmer's Pride, a Vanquisher mara owned by Mr John Small, was awarded ficst : Little Maiy by Young Banker exhibited by Mr T Taylor second ; Mr John Small's Flora third j Mr George Body's mare by Lord Cranley highly coipmended, and Empress, the propeny of Mr JT. SnnM, commended. The class for three-year-old fillies drew an entry of four, and three of thoje at least proved a great attraction, being regular pictures, Mr T, Taylor securing first and speolal with Lady Maude by Lord Cranley, whilst Mr Dennis MeKendry secured second plaoe with a handsome filly by Lord Cranley, Mr J. Shearer's Lanra Kyle by King's Pride being very highly commended. The champion prize for the best draught mare on the ground three year*, old OP over,

by Mr David Thoma**, was j -.warded lo Dawn by Hero, -.waod hy Mr j r Taylor. The two-y oar-old fillies af ur j firee.t'ng out lefc a promising lot of pouuEjsters m thi ring, nnd conni<3ering the past unfav.-iiabl-' yeir, th-.-y looked' rem*vk*»bly wull. Pride of place her*. fell to Mr John Smal/d Lady Palmer. Mr T. Taylor's Dannie second, Violet of Rosemeath. tho property of Mr B. Clark, third. Mr W. McLnuchlan'a Boss Lomond vh c. Of yearling fillies thure was a long string, no less than eleven, and those --hich caught the eyes of the judge were very go. d, and many of them will no doubt com mand attention at tho next annual .show. Mr J. Corbett received first prize with Lassie, by Earl o' G >wrie, Mr John Smalt's filly by Vanquisher, hpin* seoond Mr J. Bishop's, another tf Vanquisher's stock, thirdwiih Jenny' raig, the property of Mr J. Shearer vh c, and the same ownei'ri Q-ieen of Beauty h c In the class for g. ldinga of any age there was an entry of five amongst which were two very grand and powerful animals shown by Mr T. Taylor, Rodger being placed first, M^jor second, whilst the third priz i went to Mr 3. Crossan with another Rodger. A Vanquisher gelding ehown by Mr G. W. Body was h c, whilst Mr J. Shearer's Punch was commended. The three-year-old olaes had only one entry, Mr J. Grigg showing one of the Work man's sock. He wa«, however, considered so good thab a firßb priza wa3 awarded. There was an entry of four m the class for geldings two years old. Mr John Small secured first and special, Mr Jl Crossan second and third. The class for yearling colts or geldings was well filled, no less than eight coming before the judges. Those remaining after the first pick were a very useful lot and occupied the judges a considerable time. The awards were : — Mr J. Shearer's BI ir gowrie, by Earl of Gowrie, first ; Mr J . Grigg securing second place for a descend danb of the Workman, and Mr J. Small third pr Z3 for a Vanquisher colt, Mr J. Bi«hop getting a vh o for a colt by Sir Colin, Mr G. Grice securing a h c and Mr P. Stewart's special prize for a colt by Middlerieg Prince, Mr E. A, Lock secur ing a c for a detcendant of King's Pride. Mr J. Corbltt took Mr W. Patching's ppecial prise for the best yearling (colb or filly), with Lassie. There were four entries m tli9 class for mares shown with two of their progeny, and Mr T. Taylor was awarded first for Molly, with Little Mary and Rodger, second for Little Mary with Grace Darling and Lady Maude — a very aristocratic family. Mr J. Small took vh c honors for Miss Palmer (imported) with progeny, the h c award going to Mr J Shearer for Flora McDonald, with Craigellachie and Royal Rose. In the olass for two-year-old and yearlings shown together, progeny of any draught entire, Mr J Small was awarded firsc and second, Mr T Taylor third for Fannle, two yearß, by Ben Lomond. Only one pair of geldings came forward m the class for pair m regular work, property of exhibitor, bub these were so much above the common that Mr T. Taylor was awarded a first for Rodger and Mi j or. Pair of mares m work- Mr J Small scored first, and Mr T Taylor second wlih Little Mary and Grace Darling. Team of three, same conditions as previous two classes— Mr J Bishop first, and Mr J Small second. Messrs Mawson Bros', special prize for the bast four horse team was awarded to Mr T Taylor's team, Mr J Small securing second place. In the class for mare or gelding^suitable for carrier's carb, th<ire were three entries. Messrs Rollitt and Co's Blink secured first, and the New Zealand Farmers' Co, operative special priae, Mr J Grigg's Tom being second, Mess.-s Shearman Bros, again secured the prize for the best tradesmen's turn tv;. It is a pi' y there is not more interest oken m this dabs by tho tradesmen of Ashburton. The opinion of the judges was that the show <.i draught horses was an exceedingly good one, and that the placed horses would take a lob of bea 1 ing m any show ring m the colony, light horses. The light horses were nob so good as the draught horses either m • number or m the genuine quality of the exhibits. There cartaiuly were some first-cUss animals shown, but Instead of there being half a dozen, or more, m each class, m many cases there were only two, and m several only one. The late season no doubt has had much to do with the reduc tion m number, as a great lot of the stock m the distric . has nob yet recovered from the trying winter that ib h&s pissed through. The young horses were particularly disappointing, nobon'y being backward m condition bub showing little promise of growing into useful animals. Thoroughbreds were the only class thab showed any improvement on list year. These, both m stallions and mires, were good, and added materially to the interest of the show. In stallions, besi les the Grove Farm representative Pbro^on, whoso si?;, style, and distinguished pedigree, entitled him Eo pride of place, qua'i'y was representei m Marlborough, and steriing good performers m Maxim's two sons Mauser and Mannlicher, whilst the other competitor, old Hinlan, will ever be remembered a§ thp sire of the unfortunate flyer Snnriae. Mr E. Gates also added to the interest taken m this department of the show by entering some of the Grove Farm mares, amongst them the oelebrated Lady Zitland, who looked as well as she did on the day that she won the New Zealand Cap, and proved her self the gamest and best bit of horseflesh ever seen m the colonies. A nice yearling colb by Gorton exhibited by Mr Sam Brown and another by Phneton completed the thoroughbred show. CARRIAGE HORSES. Unfortunately we do not appear to have arrived at any fixed type for our carriage horses m New Zea'and yet, and the consequence is thab horses of every cross and style are found under this heading, and the work of the jadgeß m plaoing them is a difficult one Oi} this occasion the Yankee trotting blood was most m evidence. Mr Moorhead's New Orleans, by Berlin, was placed ijrat, and showed plenty of Bi'gj and style, bub a trifle light btlow the knee ; flew _ork, except for well bred mares or for siting trammers and spring care horses, waa on the big side. Blaok Cave, a well-made son of old Blackwood, had many admirers, and Baltimore, although unplaced m this class had his revenge when shown amongst the trotters. In three and two-year old stallions the judg s, thinking that there were too many of these nondescript sorts about the country, declined to award prises, although as a trotter Mr Friedlander's exhibit was not to be despised In the other carriage classes there was not much competition, although Messrs Beach, McKendry, Hunt and Body showed good ones In their different classes. In gig and buggy horses Mr G. % Rhodes has won everywhere that he has exhibited,' and his horses are so good and so well turned out. thab they can hardly be beaten, and our local b oeders need not be downhearted ab having to play second fiddle on this occasion. In the class for dog oart horses, usually a strong and very intereatlng one, there were only two exhibits, and Mr Durant gained an easy first with an uncommonly nice moving bay- Mr Rhodes' nicely matched team well handled by Mr Roberts had a w_lk over In the tandem olass. Messrs Begg and jOroy had useful horses In the farmers' Whittchapel carb horse olass Mr Shearer's mare being too small. In trotters the homely looking Baltimore lowered the colours oj: the fashionably bred Viki n S and the B P eedv Speoifipat ion, and even m the trial for speed caused oonsiderable amusement by the way that . he held hio own against? them, Messw

Buckley and McLean were the only exhibitors m tho 14 atone hackney c'a.s, hut their mounts were good, and ihe judges had so-.ue trouble iv placing them. Mr Grigg wis the only exhibitor m 12 stone back i. and Mr Rhodes added another pr Z3 to his already long list by winning m ths 10 stone class. Mr Buckley's handsome cob Trefoil had no opposition, but is good enough to beat any t hii: g m the colony. The lady's hack class, often an interesting one. only j brought out two competitors, and although thty wore well handled th'.y were not ! quite firsbclas. Msssrs Buckloy and McLean had another fight m the 14 stone hunter clas3, Victor again winning. Miss Grigg's game little hunter Gamester again won m the 10 stone class, tut the jump Ing was not good. The Committee now thab i hey havo secured the new grounc. should place the matter of the jumps m the hands of practical hunting men. and have them made so as to exhibit the jumping powers of a horse without it being neoessary to train him m a circus for six months. Amongst the ponies there were some very good ones. Mr Buckley's Pinkun being the best In the 14 hand class, Mr R. Curtis' Cissie second, and Mr Small's Nobby first m the 13 haud cla e s, with Mr R Curtis second. Mr R. Curtis also won Mr Hewson's prizj for the best three-year-old pony by Blondin. The jumping, owing m a great measure to the want of accemmodaion made for ib, was the worst ever seen on the ground, neither the horses nor the ponies, clearing the absurdly narrow bar, without any wings, at all kindly at any thing much over four feet high.

DOGS

There waß a slight falling off m the number of dogs entered, as oompared with last year's entry, as only twenty-nine faced the judges. In the smooth coated collie class, Mr R Waugh's Lass cook the first prize, with Mr W Compton's Fly as second prizataker, Mr T M Joues' Lester, a dog with a fine head, being placed third. In the rough coated collie class, that well known dog Boss of Mr Alan Orr's deservedly came first, with Mr D McMaster's Laddie second, and Mr J Reid's Jock third. The bearded sheep dog class only showed five entries. Mr J H Muirhead's Mick woo first place, Mr J Twomey's Jock second place and Mr H Farrelly's Jack v h c. Among the cattle dogs Mr J Gilmour's Boy was first, Mrs H V Pocock's Rock second, and Mr W Bagg's Tap vh o. Ib is to be hoped that next year a far larger number of dogs may be entered, as the entries have been falling off these last two years.

PRODUCE.

The entries of exhibits m tbis section for the current year were the second highest that have ever been shown since the association came into existence. Tbe large number of 214 entries had to b_ gone over Ly the judges, and their arduous duties were well carried out. It is necessary to again poinb out to the class stewards that ib is a mistake to put bhe prize tickets over tbe entry numbers. No one can see through card board, and ib is jusb as well to be able to see the number so as to know the entry m the catalogue. The same mistake was made last year m a greab many instances. In class 148, 31 bs separator butter, Mrs H. Sutton was firßt priza taker, closely followed by M ta Werrin, with second and v h c la class 149, 3lbs powdered butter, Mrs Werrin scooped m both first and second prizas. In class 153, for 301ba fresh butter, Mißa T. Wilson took first priza, Mrs T. McDowall second, and Misa Rose M. Gal pin he. For powdered butter, other than separator, Mrs T. MoT>owall again took a second, Mrs J. Shearer being vhc For the special prize given by Mr W H. Collins for the best exhibit of hand-made butter, Mrs A. Weston gathered m tho prizes. There were only four entries for class 153 for a keg of salted butter fie for exportation, Miss E. J. Dawson taking first, Mr J. Croy second and v.h.c. The special prize given by Mr A, Dawson for the best exhibit of salt butter, was won by Miss E J. Dawson. For colonial cheese of not less than 151bs, Mrs Horsey was the only ex hibitor securing first and also bhe special priza given by Messrs Shearman Bros. Mr J. McCallum scooped m first and second for smoked side of bacon and was very highly commended for some splendid rolls of bacon which were on exhibition only. For un smoked bacon Mr McCallum again won a firsb priza, aud Mr R. F. Lewis took second. For two hams smoked Mr R. F. Lewis took both firsb and second, aB he also did m the u-ismoked hams. Mr J. Small took the special priz9 given by Mr W. H. Collins for the best ham and side of bacon. In class 162, for twelve hen eggs, the hens themselves must have entered into the spirit of the thing for finer have seldom baen shown, M. Kane taking first and Mrs E Horsey second prize. The duok eggs exhibited by R. Croy were boomers and deservedly took firsb prize, Mrs J. M. Smith baking second. It is fitting and proper thab home-made bread Bhould accompany the eggs and bacon, and there was a large entry of this commodity. Mrs W. Prebble Becured first prize with some Bplendid looking bread, Miss A. Agassaz second, and Miss A. Shearer third, Mrs E. Horsey being vhc and Miss Gilmour com mended. It is noticeable that although m the butter olasses the married ladies were the greater winners, m the bread class the unmarried ladies have badly beaten tthem, only two married ladies being priza winners. Vor the special prize given by the New Zealand Farmers' Co-Operative Association Miss Shearer was the winner, with Miss Mary Small h c. Messrs Rollitt and Co.'s priz9 of a sack of floar was won by Miss Mary Small, Mr T. Taylor's special prize for the best plate of home-made soones brought fourteen entries, and was scoured by Miss Wheeler, and Mias C. Lill was ho. The special prize given by Mr E. Thomas for best 31b loaf made from his flour was won by Mrs W. Prebble.

IMPLEMENTS.

Messrs P and D Duncan won Mr W H Collins ton of Westport ooal for the best collection of agricultural implements.

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

i On going round among the extra exhibits the firsb to catoh one's eye waß a huge fhece hanging m the tent of the Canterbury Frozen Meat and D^iry Produce Company. The sheep was understood to weigh when alive over 3601b5. There was also a very fine sam pie of neatsfoob oil. New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association had a fine exhibit of all kinds of > farm seeds. 1 Messrs F. and H. Steel took a certificate , of merit for a very eleganb gig No 715. Ib looked very nect and was quietly painbed. Baker and Brown had also a certificate of merib for Whiteohapel cart, whioh was beautifully brimmed and silver mounted, also a road gig, equally well gob up, and with patent catch for traceß on swingle bar. Mr C Reid's exhibits of rustic oarts and gigs were well gob up and finished, he had also a fine exhibit of carriage lamps The Ohristohurch Meat Company had a large collection of all sorts of Islington fertilisers Mr J Orr had a large number of Waverley bioyoles on view. These were beautifully finished and with two or three new improve ments. Noticeably an aluminum dress guard, weight Bog, and an automatic hub break which comes into action when back pedalling occurs, and is thrown out of gear when you pedal forward again I Mr Robert Walker's botfly remedies and water proof dubbin were shown, but they are too well-known to require more than passing notice Mr J A Berg had two steel framed gigs of improved build on exhibition Mr W H Collins had a patent sliding gate of novel construction, for whioh he obtained a certificate of merit. He also had a very fine collection of Remington bioyoles on view. The notioeable improvements m their wheels iB a new patent chain and a double toothed sprocket wheel, »aving a good deal of friction, also, a new and capital invention for tightening ohain from centre braokeb. There was also a beautifully finished ladies' wheel with mother-of-pearl handles, and all latest improvements Mr A Billens' spraying pump caueed great interest) among visitors. It is undoubtedly [adapted to a large number of urn

i Mr D C Stock, local agent for Singer's ' Sewing Machiues Ind somo lovely specimens of embroidery work done by the above I machines

THE LUNCHEON.

A vory well laid out and well cooked luncheon (catered by Mr P Keller of Wins'ow) greeted the fagged und weary judges aud class stewards after their arduoui duties. Afler all who could tiad situog room had c_re.i well for the inner man — mJ they did care for the inner nun — Mr tfLudhoime rose, and having obtained ailrnco. proposed the health of tho Queen, whioh was drunk stindiug. Ho rose again, and saii that he was glad to aay that at the modern A. and P. shows luncheons there had come into fashion very little speechifying. He did not intend to give more than two toasts, and he thought that was a move iv the right direc tion. The Christchurch Association bad done away with the set luncheon, bub he would be Borry to see ib done away with here, becauso it give one an oppor unity of welcoming our judges and our visitors, and j also ib did away with the idea thab farmers were a very selfish lot. They had among the judges to-day gentlemen who had oome aB far as from Dunedin, and they appreci ated their kindness, as without judges the Bhow could not go on. He begged the gentlemen to drink to the health of tbe judges, coupled with the name of Mr H. Overton. Mr H. Overton, who had come to judge the Lincoln class of Bheep, rose to return thanks for the judges. He said that he bad been surprised by bhe excellence of tbe sheep, which, taken all round, were very good, and m one or two caseß exceptional. The horses were a credit to any show, and he was glad to say they had any amount of | feed for them. He was more than thankful i for rain, which had done a great deal of I good, and ho had no hesitation m saying that they might expeot a really good harvest. The reason why the Bet luncheon had been done away with m Christchurch was thab there had been too many toasts that had taken up most of the afternoon. Here there was no necessity for such a thing, and they need nob think thab Christohuroh would not be able to show the same hospitality as heretofore to visitors and judges. He thanked them most heartily for their kind wishes. Mr David Thomas rose and said he agreed with the idea that ib was a mistake to make long speeches, and he did not intend to make one. He only wished to propose the visitors, as they wanted visitors, and with out visitors the show would be a failure. He therefore had muoh pleasure m propos ing the health of the visitors. The speeches then terminated.

Prize List.

SHEEP. LINOOLN. Judges — Messrs H Overton and H Ford Class Stewards — Messrs T M Jonea aad A Lloyd Ram above 18 months old — T N Digby 1 and 2, J Stringfellow v h o Ram under 18 months old — T N Digby 1, M Friedlander 2 and v h o Two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot — J Stringfellow Two ewes under 18 months old— M Friedlander 1 and 3 ENGLISH LEICESTER Judges— Messrs J Boag and R Reid Class Stewards — MesßH A Drummond, Hay Smith, W Bruce, and W Anderson, jan Ram above 18 months old— F Wright 1, T N D-gby 2, J M Furze 3, J Bonifant v h c Ram under 18 months old — J M Furze 1, F Wrighb 2, J Grigg h c Two ewes above 18 months old withlambß at foot - J M Furzs 1, J Bonifant 2, Mawson Bros. 3 and h c Two ewes under 18 months old— J M Fin si. 1 and 2, F Wright 3, Mawßon Bros, h c The President's £5 5s for the most points iv English Leicester sheep — J M Fuiza BORDER LEICESTER Ram abovo 18 months old — M Friedlanddr 1 and 2 Ram nnder 18 months old— J Grigg 1, M Frie.llander 2 acd c Two ewes under 18 montha old— M Fried l wider 1 and 2 HAMPSHIRE DOWN Judges— Messrs T B Howaon and Jasper Nicholla Class Stewards — Messrs G Lamb, juur, R Gilmour, and G W Leadley Ram under 18 months old-- M Friedlander 1, 2, and v h c Two ewes under 18 mouths old— M Fried lander 1 and 2 SHROPSHIRE DOWN Ram above 18 months old — G G Stead 1 and, 2, J M Furze v h o Ram under 18 months old— G G Stead 1 and 2, J M Furze v h c Two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot — T E Upton 2, J M Furze v h c Two ewes under 18 montha old— J M Furze 1, G G Stead 2 and v h c IN- BRED HALFBREDS. Judgea-^Messra Colin Stewart and D Oliver i Class Stewards— Messrs J S Bland, R. i Houston, and VV Wilson Bam above 18 months old— J Sfcringfe low 1, 2, and v h c Ram under 18 months old— J Stringfellow 1, 2, and v h o Two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot— J Stringfellow 1 and 2 Two ewes under 18 months old— J String fellow 1 and 2 HALFBREDS Five hoggets, first eross — Lincoln or Leicester with Merino— J S Bland 1 and 2 C'ROSSBBEDS Five crossbred hoggets, any breed — M , Friedlander 1 and 2 J'AT SHEEP Five merino wethers, suitable for butchers' purposes — W J Silcock 1 Five orossbred wethers by Down rams — M Friedlander 1 and 2, G G Stead v h c Messrs H S Fitter and Sons (per Mr R B Bennett) £2 2s for five fat sheep fib for freezing — G G Stead Five orossbred wethers, any bred — M Friedlander 1 and 2 The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Fxporb Co, Ltd, £5 5a for pen of five fat sheep fib for export, not exceeding 651bs m weight — M Friedlander E W Hanmer a trophy, value £2 2s, for pen of five orossbred wethers most suitable for the exporb trade, the bona fide property of a farmer — M Friedlander LAMBS Five fat lambs, any breed — C Reld 1 and special, J Bell 2, F R Wrighb 3, R Houston h c The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Co, Ltd, £5 5s for the best five fab lambs fib for freezing, of any breed— C Reid

CATTLE.

Imported or O.herwise. I SHORTHORN ' Judges — Messrs W Gabbie and H Pannetb Class Stewards— Messrs R Carter and J Lloyd Supervisor of cattle — Mr J Bishop Bull 2 years old — J Small 1 Yearling bull— J Small 1 and 2 David Thomas £1 la for Shorthorn bull of any age — J Stringfellow Cow of any age m milk— J Small 1 and 2 Cow of any age io calf— J Small 1 and 2 David Thomas £1 Is for Shorthorn cow of any age m milk or calf —J Small Heifer 2 years old— J Small 1, J Hesel tine 2 Yearling heifer— J Small 1, 2, and vh o AYRSHIRE Judges— Messrs Peter, Orr, and G Gould Class Stewards— -Messrs J Butterick, junr, W Lloyd, and J Donaldson Bull 3 years old or upwards — M Wilson 1 ( Ashburton Saleyarda Co £1 Is for Ayrshire bull of any age— M Wilaon Heifer 2 years old — M Millar 1 and 2 Yearling heifer— M Millar 1 JBRSET Bull of any age — W J Silcock 1 ; Yearling bull— C F Todhunter 1, W J Silcock 2 Ashburton Publishing Company (per Mr H. Willis) £1 Is for Alderney or Jersey I' bull, any age— W J Silcock Cow of any age m milk— J Tuoker 1 Cow of any age m o..)f— Mawoon Bros, 1, J R Maynard ?

Ashburton Publishing Company (j.or Mr ff. Willis) £1 Is for Alderney or Jersey cow »f any age — J Tucker Heifer 2 years old— J Tucker 1, J H Maynard 2 Yearling heifer— W J Silcock 1, JH Maynard 2 ANY OTHER BREED Cow of any age m milk— J l3 mail 1 and 2. Cow of any ago m calf —Mrs R Kerr 1, J Small 2, M Millar v h c Milch cow of any uge or breed m full profit, where nob mora bhan two are kept— - A Spicer 1 D Cameron £2 2s for beab dairy cow m show yard — Mrs R Kerr 1 T Bullock £1 Is for cottager's cow m fu'l profit, where nob more than one is kept — a Spicer TAT OaTTLB Fat bullock or steer — S E Burnard 1 Fat cow or heifer— S E Burnard 1, W J Silcock 2 and v h o

HORSES.

Imported or Otherwise. DRAUGHT HORSES Judges— (Aged), Messra Robert Smillie and P Martin. (Young), Messrs J Stack house and John Donaldson Class Stewards — (Aged), Messrs A Letham, E Stoddart, and J Dawson. (Young), Messrs F McCafferty, A Jamießon, and i E Horsey, junr '{ Supervisor of Draughts— Mr R Millar Entire horse of any age — J Rennie, New Hope, 1 ; 6 Grice, King of Quality, 2 ; J Shearer, Craigallachie, 3 ; P Stewart, Middle rigg Frince, he ; J Gilmour, Top Gallant a Entire horse 3 years old— J Grigg, Alex ander's Heir, 1 speoial and champion ; R Clark 2. J Shearer 3, R Clark h o His Worship the Mayor (C Reid.) £1 le. for the best three-year-old draught colt— J Grigg 1 Entire colt 2 years old— J Grigg, Maori Model, 1 ; J Grigg 2. J Bishop 3 The President £5 5s for the best draught entire on the ground, two-year-old or up« ward6— J Grigg Mare m foal, or with foal at foot— T Taylor, Dawn, 1 ; J Shearer, Lass of Gowrie, 2 ; G W Body 3, J Small, Prinoess, ho; J Shearer, Royal Rose, o Dry Mare of any age— J Small, Farmer's Pride, 1 ; T Taylor, Little Mary, 2 ; J Small, Flora, 3 ; G W Body ho, J Small, Empress, o Filly 3 years old — T Taylor, Lady Maude, 1 and speoial ; J Shearer, La?B of Gowrie, 2 ; J Shearer, Laura Kyle, vh c J Small £2 2s, added to the Association's tion'B prize for the best three-year-old draught filly— T Taylor D Thomas £1 Is for the best draught mare on bhe ground, three years or over, m foal or otherwise— T Taylor Filly 2 years old — J Small, Lady Palmer, 1 ; T Taylor, Nannie, 2 ; R Clarke, Violet of Roseneabh, 3 ; W McLauchlan v h c Yearling Filly — J Corbltb, Lassie, 1 ; J Small 2, J Bishop 3, J Shearer, Jenny Craig, vh c ; J Shearer, Queen of Beauty, h c Gelding of any age — T Taylor, Rodger, 1 and special ; T Taylor, Major, 2; J Crossan, Rodger, 3 ; G W Body, he; J Shearer, c Gelding 3 years old— J Grigg D Thomas, £1 Is for best draught gelding on the ground, over 3 yiars— T Taylor Gelding 2 years old — J Small 1 and special, J Crossan 2 and 3 J Gilmour, £1 Is for best two-year-old draught gelding— J Small Yearling colt or gelding — J Shearer, Blair gowrie, 1 ; J Grigg 2, J Small 3, J Bishop v h c, G Grice h c, fi A Lock c P S'ewart, £3 3?, or the servioes of his horse, Middlerigg Prince, for the best yearling draught colt or filly by thab sire — G Grice W Patching, a new horse cover for the best yearling draught colb or filly — J Corbibb Mare to bo shown with two of her progeny — T Taylor, Molly 1 ; T Taylor, Little Mary 2 ; J Shearer, Flora McDonald v he; J Small, Mists Palmer h c Two-year-old and yearling, to be shown together, the progeny of any draught entire, nob necessarily the property of cne owner. J Small, prcgeny by Vanquisher 1 and 2 ; T Taylor 3 Pair of geldings of any age m regular work, the bona fide property of exhibitor — T Taylor, Rodger and M*jor Pair of mareß of any age m regular work, the bona fide property of exhibitor — J Small 1, T Taylor, Little Mary and Grace Darling , 2 Team of three horses — J Bishop 1, J Small 2 Mawson Bros., £2 for the beßt four-horse team— T Taylor Mare or gelding suitable for a carrier's carb, up to 30 cwt — Rollitb aud Co., Blink, 1 ; J Grigg, Tom, 2 The N. Z Farmers' Co-operative Associa tion, Ltd., £1 Is to the horse mosb suitable for a carrier's carb, the bona fide property and used by a farmer m the Ashburton County — J Grigg " Turn-out " for any tradesman's purposes, bhe whole appearance to be taken into con sideration — Shearman Bros 1 J Grigg, £7 7s to the winner of mosb points m draught horses Messrs Friedlander Bros., £3 3* to the winner of most points m draught horses T Taylor, £1 Ib to the exhibit showing the truest type of a Clydesdale Horse. To be judged at the parade by all the judges of draught horses. BLOOD STOCK. Judges— Messrs W G Lunn and J Henderson Class Stewards — Messrs H Rosendale, Daniel McKendry, and H Stringfellow Supervisor of Light Horses-— Mr E Cook « son Entire horse of any age — E Gates, Phaston, 1 ; W Kean, Marlborough, 2 ; L T Lasoelles, Mauser, h c Brood mare m fool, or with foal at foot — E Gates, Throne, 1 ; E Gates, Adventuress, 2 ; S Brown, Contention, v h c Yearling colb or gelding — S Brown 1 CARRIAGE HORSES. Judges— Meßsra R Orr and J Rutherford ClaBS Stewards — Messrs Denia McKendry, F Harrison and H McLean Entire horse of any age — J Moorhead, New Orleans, 1 ; F Trevurza, New York, 2 ; M Friedlander, Black Cave, 3 Entire horse, 3 years old — R F Spensley, Starlight, h o Entire colt 2 years old — M Friedlander h c Brood mare m foal, or with foal ab foot — J Beach, Kitby, 1 Mare or gelding, 3 years old — Denis Mc- Kendry 1, G R Wilson, Lady Gorton, 2 ; J J Dawson, Donald McLean, v h c Gelding, 2 years old — J Hunt, 1 Yearling colt or gelding— G W Body 1, J Corbitb 2 Filly, 2 years old— J Croy, Dess, 2 Mr J McCormick, £3 or the services of his horse Baltimore for the best yearling colb or filly by that Eire — G W Body Yearling filly— W Pearce, Queenie, 1 Gig horse, 15.3 hands or under (mare or gelding)— G E Rhodes 1, W Wilson, Donald 2 ; J Small, Maori 3 ; G W Body, Minnie he ; D Thomas, o D Thomas, £1 Is for best gig horse— G E Rhodes Buggy horse, 15 hands and under (mare or gelding), to be shown m a buggy— G E Rhodes, Jack, 1 and special j D Thomas 2 D W McLean, £2 2s for the besb buggy horse— G E Rhodes Dogcart horse, 13 hands or over' (mare or gelding)— T Dnrant, Chance, 1 and special i J W McDowell, Donald Mac, 2 M Stitt, £2 2s for the beat dogcart horse, mare or gelding, to be shown m harness and driven — T Duranb Tandem Team (mare or gelding, or pair of eibher sex), the bona fide property of ex hibitor—G E Rhodes, Jack and Jill Mare or gelding suitable for a farmer's Whitechapal cart, bhe bona fide property of a farmer— J Begg, Fusilier, 1 and special : J Croy, Nero, 2 T Bradford, £1 Is for best Whitechanel carb horse — J Begg TROTTERS. Entire, tfcare or gelding, of any age, to be shown m harness attaohed to a two-wheeled vehicle— J McCormick, Baltimore, 1; W Jarden, Viking, 2 ' ' Entire, mare or gelding to beshown m saddle and ridden— J McCormick, Baltimore, 1 Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) np to 14ab weight— G A M Buckley, Victor, 1 ; H McLeaD, 2 ; W Syme, Bluey, Roadster or hack (mare or gelding), up to 12sb weight- J Grigg, Soldier? 1 * Readster or hack (mare or gelding) fib to oarry nob less bhau lOst weight— G E Rhodes 1; W G Stead, Strathnairn, 2j J Small, Lady's hack to be shown m side saddle iand ridden by a lady— Mrs A Jaeo. 1 . S Trevurza, Jack, 2 . ' * Cob (mare or gelding), not exoeedine 14* handi faigh-G A M Buokley, Tinfoil, 1 I

rtlK ABUBUKTON CiUAKDIAN ; SATURDAY, OCfOBBR i9 f 1893



EyKV a glance at their windowß will show that Craighead & Berryman are determined to maintain the\r ,**ej?p;t£tion as the leading tailors and outfitters —(Advt) flagrant and refreshing— New lr*n«i



Cbaighead & BEBBysf an have just opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the moot fashion- able patterns and best quality suitings as now worn ab Home, which cannot be obtained m any other establishment m the district.— (Advt)



! Thb practice— -which of late has become prevalent—of giving bob fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis- crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannob be boo severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-called re_r?dies, inimical to life under certain conditions, are ad- ministered, with the resuh thab the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner beoomes alarmed, bub alas Jit is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary medicine can he obtained at all hours, either a* hie Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Grpy Street, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi- cnonials can be seen upon application. — (advt) 10 19



CIiUKCH SERVICES. " ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aahburton. SUNDAY SERVICES, Oofcober 30, 1898. 8 30 a.tn — Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer.. 6 30 p.m— Evening Prayer The offertories will be m aid of the Church MUsion Fund. REV. I. A. HAMILTON. ' PHASLST'F THE MOON. I October. d h m Last quarter ... .►. 8 535 a.tn New moon .« .- 16 0 7a m Firm quarter ... .- 22 859 p.m Full rauon .. .- 29 11 48 p.m



Frledlander Bros., Limited. { R KAI A SALE. THURSDAY, .NOVEMBER 3, 1898. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Ltd , will sell on above date at the Rak ia Saleyardß, on account of Mr D. TURNBCLL. LEIGH T HORSE POWER TRACTION ENGINE, by Aveling and Parter, m perfeot order. ISet Combine Wheels and Axles, Set of j Beltings. • Movable Hut on wheels. I Sale direotly after Stock Sale. R. FRIEDLANDKR, _q 231 Auctioneer DUNEDIN Labor Day h ports. MASS FY -HARRIS CHN TOP, ONE-M.___.~-"" isiCYCLE- HUMPHREY Ist, Han_CEV 2nd TWO-MILJ- WHEKL RACE— Bennett lat, Hanley 3rd, Holland 4ih. FIVJE-M-H-lii— Middleton ls% Ralston 2nd, Caulton 3rd, Humphreys 4ih. THEY ALL RODEJ Massey-Harris SILVER RIBBON WHEELS. MASSEY-HARRIS Reapers & Binders. TXTE ARE NOW UNLOADING OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENT of these CELEBRATED MACHINES, CON- SISTING OF 700 CASES, REPRESVN- TtNG 100 REAPERS AND BINDERS. FRIEDLANDER Bros., Limited. FOR SALE, ~%/I OLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also — AGRICULTURAL SALT, OHEAP. JFRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FORSALE- SEED" BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN* FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. "IT^iJ. offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at iiafc prices lasts the ÜBUal discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients Wo have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from .the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., t =■■■ ■ = FOR THE CHEAPEST LINES IN English E. P. Ware EVER OFFERED TO THE ASH- BURTON PUBLIC GO TO J. V. DE BEER. WHY PURCHASE m Christchurch when you can geb as Good Value locally at the same price*. ? SPLENDID VALUE IN WATERBURY WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, and EVERY BRANCH of the TRADE. A CALL WILL REPAY ITSELF. J. V. DE BEER, (LATE S. SALEK) EAST STREET. TO LE T. TBE Back Premises of the Old Town Hal! from November 17 next. Offeis will be received up to 5 p.m., of the 31«t inst. Particulars on application to J. SEALY, 10 J 52 or CHAS. REID. WANTED KNOWN.— Miss E. Barnes bega to tbank the Ladies of Aefabjir- ton for past favors, and wishes to say ahe is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Untfimmed Millinery for the coming season, also _ good selection m Children's Leghorn*, S«n Hate, Eto. Sun Bonnets a ipeei»lty. Moderate oharges, quality ou»tteM. L*4w»* eiro B-torW »»<J9 ty j