ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION

TVVfiNIY-SECOND ANNUAL

SHO W.

The following completes our report of yesterday's Show :— SHEEP. The show of sheep this year, thotfgh Dofcby uny moans the largest m cumber of entries, has never been equalled m point of quality or iho comprehet'Bivenc-as of its representative character. For years the first page of the uaiulogue, comprising the merino entries has bteu one long and weary iteration of tin legend "no entry." Thia was very disap pointing to pastoraiiats who hold tho merino m deservedly high esteem, and justly fear the consequences of allowing the flooka of thia breed to degenerate. This curse of barrenness of the merino pages haa been repealed this year, and every class save ono had ft representative, The exception was m strong combing rams above eighteen months old. In all thereat of the classes, though it eannob be said there was much competition, there were at leat entries of purebred sheep, and when a judge like Mr Donald Oliver expresses himself as satisfied with the quality, there is little left bo be said m regard *to this gratifying change, more than-to point out that it is m the fiver o'assca of wool that the recent marked rise m price m the world's great market has taken place, and this fact shcmld be what the Americans term a "pointer" to flock owners. The rams m the fine oombing classes ware shown by Mr Thomas Stone, and m one instance the tingle entry was considered good enough for only a second priz?, bub there could be no question what ever of the quality of the fine animal to which was awarded a red ticket without any reservation. Mr Rule won the first position from Mr Stone with two fine ewes with lambs at foot, bub Mr Stone's exhibit was a good second, and he also showed a very nice pair of ewes m the class under eighteen months. In the remainder of the merino classes Mr Rule had no competition, but is to be congratulated on being able bo exhibit excellent samples of the grand old breed. The show has always been strong m Lincolns, and though the competition has never been great —t,hat is, it has never spread itself over a varied number of competitors— the sheep have always been of a high class, and have made their mark m other shows besides our own. Mr T N Digby's were the only entries m rams over eighteen months, and his exhibits obtained all the awards available —deserving aheep indeed, shapely, good conditioned, and clad with abundance of wool of good staple. He was first and aecoad m rama under efghteen months. Mr Stringfellow just cutbing him out) of the commended card with a nicely builfc sheep, i In the ewe classes Mr Stringfellow was the only exhibitor, but; his two entries were more than good enough to obtain the full award!. The English Leicester competition was a " war of giants," and Messrs J Bonifant, J M Furze, F Wright, T N Digby, Mawson Bros., and the executors of the late J Ballan tyne showed some magnificent speoimens of this fine breed. The ram class for animals above eighfcsen montus called out eight fine rams, and m few shows indeed could a range of better animals *>» f^nnd to sire the flocks of a wool and mutton growing district. Mr Wright's two, bred by himself, were awarded first and special and third honors, while Mr Digby's ram, bred by Mr Threl keld gained second plaoe. The young rams were also a magnificent show, and it was pleasing indeed to see so many of the already given well knowa names contending m friendly rivalry m this class—fifteen rams m all, that any breeder would be proud to own, occupying the pens. The judges had their work before them whon they ap proached thia class, bub Mr F Wright who was again m tho front rank, gained first and second, and Mr J M Fnszs third. Mr Wright also gained the Saleyards Company's special priaa for the boat English Leicester ram on the ground. The ewes were quite as good as the rams, and the entries wore proportionately large, but the competitors wero not so varied, Mesars Mawaon Bros gaining first and second m the class for ewe* over eighteen months, and first m the youug ewes class, with the Ballantyne oxecutors second, The were no entries of Border Leicester, Southdown*, or Hampshires, but Shropahires called out a fine raoge of superb sheep. In rams over eighteeen months F Belcher and Go's imported rams, bred by the celebrated P L Milfe of Ruddingtoj* Hall—grand sheep to ba sure—were ohalleßged by our Messr3 T E Uplen and J M Furze, the first narked showing Bhenstone Courier, a fine ram with an aristocratic pedigree, bred by another we'l known Shropshire flockmaster —R P Cooper, Shanstone Courts, Liohfield ; and Mr Fur 7,9 a ram by the same sire and breeder as Mr Upton's exhibit. Messrs Belcher and Co's Eecond exhibit gained 'first pr:jj« and their first the vhc card, Mr Upton's ram getting second plac?, and Mr Futza'sthe he ticket). Bub thia placing was nob done m a moment by the judges, who made their award only after mature thought and careful examination. Those rams are about as magnificenb samples of thia highly popular breed as one is likely to meet any where, and lovers of the Shropshire brsed must appreciate the enterprise of those gentlemen who are nob afraid to go to the old country, at great expense and trouble, to procure sires for the improvement and maintenance of the standard of Shrops m this colony. Messrs Belcher's rams, under j eighteen months, bred by Mr G. G. Stead, obtained first and v h c; and Mr Upton's bred by exhibitor, second and third, Mr Grigg showing three fine ones m this class. In ewes with lambs at foot Mr Furze took first and the ho card, and Mr Upton second and vb c, Mr Upton was firsb m the class for young ewes, with Messrs Belcher second, and Messrs Todhunier The. Altogether the Shropshires were a magnifi. cent show of this superb short-woollad fine mutton sheep, la the inbred halfbreds Mr Sti ingfeilow had it ail his own way, being th<3 only exhibitor, bub his samples of what can be done m this direction of breeding were excellent. Mr J. Bell won the special first and Mr J. S. Bland the special second given by the New Zaaland Farmers' Co operative Association for pens of five half bred ewes with lambs at foot, and Mr String fellow was the only exhibitor m crossbred hoggets and agais scored. The fab Bheep were an excellent show, Mr Rule gained first and second for five merino wethers for butchers' purposes, with Mr Silcock second • Messrs Todhunter got first and special for five crossbred wethers by down rams, the sires being Shropshire*, and m the five crossbred wethers of any breed the prizes were awar ded to Mr Stringfellow for inbred halfbreds by half bred rams from halfbred ewes, and Messrs Todhunter gained the Belfast and Fairfield freezing works prisse for the best pen of five fat sheep fib for export. The fab lamb show was a fine one, and those by down rams were especially good. Five fat lamba shown by Mr 8. Cox, by Hampshire Down rams from crossbred ewes were a magnificent pen, and gained first prize an 1 two specials, Mr Choak'a pen by Shropshire ramß from three quarterbred ewes were second —a grand draft—while third plaoe was ' gained by a pen shown by Mr C Reid, sired by Shropshire rams from crossbred ewes. In fat lambs of any other breed the firsb prizs for a pen of five was gained by Mr H. ) Kennedy, the Becond by Mr S. Burn^rd, and the third by Mr J. Bell. J

CATTLE.

Oattle have never been a strong feature of the agricultural and pastoral iadußlxy of the county, except m some specially euitable districts, and as a consequence the cattle yards have never been ovartaxed for apace at the show. Of recent years, however, the dairy industry having ahofa ahead m Now Zealand, an impetus has been given to oattle farming, co that even m our district more attention has been paid to the rearing of cattle and to the improvement cf tke breeds. In shorthorns there waa a good representative show, and a mora than usually varied list of competitors appeared. In aged sires Mr Striagfellow was the only exhibitor with Prinoe Royal, a finely furnished bull that gained first priza and the special for the best Shorthorn bull m the yard. Mr Grijjg, m a ring of four two-year-old bulls gained first \ with Oxford Duke, Mr Small being second j ,w/th Roan Duke j while Mr Small got all the fcwstrda with two of hie fine yearlings,

He had also all the prizss m the cow ,* and heifer classes. The Ayreahirea were j as goodly a show as ever, and seem to be | growing m f«.vor. Mr R Clarke's Young Ayrhhire K'Dfi! was to the fore with the red ticket., Mr W J Joskins' MaoDuiT second. He had &1--O ail the firsts m the cow slasses, Mrs W 0 Davis second m that for cow of auy »ge m milk, Master J Corbett second for two-year-old heifer, with Mr W J Jonkinß c. The pretty Jersey cattle also mustered well, and fiao bulls were shown by Messrs Todhuntor and W J Silcock iv the any age classes, the former gaining first and special and the latter second and third. Th? cow classes showed some competition. Mr Src jck m the cow of any age m milk gained first und special and Mr Tucker s>.coml, while ia the cow of any age m calf class Mr Malcolm Millar came to the fro'ifc, with Mr Tucker second and Mr Biioock v h c, but ii ihe j yearling heifer class tho la3<: named was j awarded a first. Iv the auy other breed j classes the competition was wholly m cows and heifers. Mr Small had the only two prize winners as well as the only two entries for cows of any age m milk. He also gained first and eetoad m the olass for cow of any age m calf, with Mr M Millar h c and Mrs Kerr c. Mr A J Miiller was first and gained a special prize for cottager's cow, with Mr M Digby second aud Mr W Walsh he. Mr Mr Duncan Cameron's prizs of £<? 2-) for the best dairy cow m the yard was woa by Mr R Clarke, with Mr J Small second, Mr J I Tucker vh c and Mr M Digby c. The fat cattle were a grand butchers' ahow, all the | first and special prizes going to Mr S Burnard, Mr Smith getting a second for a fat bullock, two and a half years old, and Messrs i Todhunter a second m the fat oow clasp.

HORSES.

BR AUGHT. The Bhow of draught horses was admitted by all to be one of the best), if not the very best, that has ever been s?en m Ashburtoa. A Show cf.nnot always be judged by the number of the exhibits, because one re*lly good horse is better worth looking at, and does mote to educate the public eye, than any number of inferior ones. This year the ' entries were not only large, but there was almost a total absence of any inferior sorts. Horses shown here, that had stood out conspicuously ahead of everything else m their class at Timaru, were easily equalled, and m one or two oases beaten fenre* There may have been differences of opinion about the decisions of the judges, bat no one could possibly accuse them of a want of care. In fact some people said that ihey were too oareful and slow. On the whole little fault can ba found with their decisions. Although the season is late, the horses were shown m grand condition, and were a credit m every way to their owners md the district. The aged entires were a good lot, this class containing some noteable priz^ winners at last year's shows, and the judg ing was watched with great interest. Tak ing them m the order of the catalogua Mr Small's horse Dr SedJon was found looking well. He is a horse of greas a>3, with plenty of bone and hair, bub ho still shows the cftecte of a slight founler, which puts him out m the show ring. King of Qaality did not look so well as we have seen him, and his feet being a bit tender the judges also passed over him. Mr Clark's Prince Alex ander was at once pronounced by go; d judges round the ring the pick of the bunch, his great siza, level back, good constitution, and docile temper marking him out as a really grand horse. Mr Clark's other horse, Craigielee, also had many admirers, and although he last year took first m Christ church, and has improved with age, the judges passed him over. MHdlerigg Prince, although a horse of plenty of substance, with a good rib and back, did not move himself quite as well ac he might have done; Mr John Gilmour'a Top Gallant was perhaps the beat legged horse m the ring, but, hay» Ing been neglected m his youth, had not grown quite big enough. Mr George Thomp son's Lord Stanley is a particularly taking horse, and although not of a favorite color, he combines bo much sjsa with quality and style that judges can never pass him over. Mr Begg's Challenger had spoiled his appear ance by rubbing his hair, but ho gave the judges some tr mble. The three-year-old draught colts were the sarat as shown at Timaru, and the judges plicad them ia tin same position. The two-year-old colts were a strong o!ass ? a remark that applies to ail the classes {or young draughts Mr Shearer's polt, although hv a somewhat unknown eire, was one of the beat young horses seen for some time s beiug a big, clean made, good moving, good colored, horse. Messrs Grigg Small, and Bis Lop had good ones m this olaas. The class for mares m foal or with foal at foot waa worth going a very loDg way to see. Last year's unbeaten champion Dawn proved another victory, but it took all her good points, including con dition and action, to beat Mr Shearer's Lass c' Gowrie, and some of her own stable companions. Mr Taylor is indeed to be congratulated upou Qwning such a fine lot of mares. Mr John Small left no opoijing for hia opponents m the dry mare class, taking first, second, and third with some grand mares. The threa-year?old fillies took a lot of judging, and to make the tack more difficult Mr Clarke's representative—-perhaps the best of the lot —was heavy m foal. Mr Taylor scored again wi'h a nipe, level, sweet filly, and Mr McLauchlan was also placed ghead of Mr Boag's Timaru winner. The two-year-old fillies were a very strong class, and took no end of time to judge. Mr Boag scored first m this class with his Lord Lion flily, who has size and a splendid flow of hair to recommend her, bub has quite as many if not more faults than Messrs Shearer and Taylor's representatives. Taken altogether they were a very strong class. Most of our loo&l breeders had a representative m the yearling flliy olaso, and » grand lot they were too, showing that the breeding of high class stock is not being neglected. Mr Shearer with his strong string scored first, and Mr Small a second and third. The geldings of any age were a grand loij. fifr Taylor appears to have a lien over all the prizes m this class, as he scores wherever he goes. The Canterbury Frozen Meat Com pany's horae was also a grand stamp. Three, year-old geldings were a small o!an, but good and the two-year-olds wera a useful lot, Mr Moses winning with agmartwell grown colt. Amongst the yearlings there were some "really first clnss sorts, Mr Grigg'a colt being oue of the best grown yearlings ever aeen at the show. Mr Shearer also had a nice Lepel colt, and Mr E G Wright's representative will make a good horae. Mr Choak had a sweeb lit.tle horse amongst them, unfortunately too small, and Mr Clark's looked like one that wants time to mature. No one cared to compete with Mr Taylor for mares shown with their progeny, and he also scored another victory m the class for best mare on the ground. Ciaigel laehie's etook could nob be beaten m the progeny olsag, although old Vanquisher pushed him very hn~d. Mr Small scored with a grand pair of mares, beating a good team of Mr Shearer's ; and also with a three horse beam, Mr Taylor beating him m the four horse team. The carrier cart horses were a very nice lot indeed, all being shown ia the best of trim ; and Mr Cranfield may be proud of the position he gained amongßt them, The tradesmen's turn-out were also good, Mies Fietcher Bros., winning, Mr E. J Ook a good second, with Messrs Shearman Broß., and our old friend Sam Bunard close up. Mr T. Taylor's priise of two guineas for the truest type of clydesdale on the ground was awarded, after a very keen competition, to Mr T. Taylor's gelding Rodger. As the judges were equally divided, it was neces sary to call m an umpire to decide. His award was, however, favourably received. Mr Taylor not oaring to keep his own priza, I has presented it to the building fund of the Association* WOK'S HOBSES—-THOROUGHBREDS. Of thoroughbreds any age there were six m the fijld, moat of them descendants of well-known performers on the turf. Of these Mr J Grigg's Conqueror, by Medallion— [ Siesta, was placed first. He was shown m ' grand condition, and waß much admired. The other placed horses m this class were Rev T. Farley's Phraion, a son of Trenton, »nd the aged Cajolery, whose eleven years appear tq weigh lightly on him. The two yeatrold colt olaas elicited a solitary entry, Cairngoram, a son of 'Kufey, getting a first. Mr E Jiirdie'a son of Pinion, and a son of Qotton, were all that came forward m the two-year-old geldings, and were placed m the order named. Only one yearling filly was shown, bi|t ao award was made, as the judges did not consider her good enough for notice. CARRIAGE HORSES Tha four representative entries of this class of horns were a gratsd lot, and tjia

judges found it no easy matter to p^ace thorn. Mr F 8 mmoua' AgMiiomnon by Or pheus vras, however, placed fir 8", arrS Mr Dmis McKeadry'a fain d Experience c».me nexh. Both are hortes of aristocratic appearanca, good movers, powetfully builr, and their equal not met wiih overy day m the colonies. It is a grout pi'y binders do not pay more attention to this stamp ff hor6e. Mr W. Langdon h:>,d the field ciear, and was awaided i\ first for hia weil-kuovsn .viias Kitty. The three-year-oli gelding Prince Frederick, shown by Mr F Simmons, is a good looking animal and fills the eye. ITo will probably bo heard of again m the show ring The two-year-olds were a nic- 1 ot, an' fiiy.i prnmif-e of bung a credit to ■ heir sire?, a son of M&mbrino Mac an' Ni.lson ecoriug awards. A yearling sou of New York »nd a N »folk Lad colt scored honors m a class of four, The two-year-old (i'lioa w- ra not all up to the mark, and lack ing q laity some were early pub out of the ring. Mr 8 Lemon's bay fi ly, by Experi ence, waa a worthy representative, and eecursd a first, representatives of Blackwo-'d Abda'lah au:i General Tracey getting a second and highly commended. A yearling filly by New Orleans promiaea to turn out all right, and for her Mr F Rosa was awarded a first. There were twelve entries m the class for gig horses m harness, and all appeared to be m good fottle. Most of them weje good movers, upstanding, and well b re d—m fact a nicer or more taking lot would be hard to find. The bla»k gelding shown by Mr J D Stewart was a handsome creature, and deservedy i received the first award and special for the best gig horse on the ground, Mr J. Mullen's handsome Belle running him a close second. Of buggy horses only two were shown, but they were of the right stamp, Mr E Roberta' Mermaid being placed firat, and L*dy Grey, the property of Mr 'I. N. Grange, second Seven suitable for dogoarfc horses were entered, and a very nice lot thoy were, all standing sixteen hands or over. Dr Maude was awarded first and sped tl for hia mare by Camel, Mr GAM Buckley's Scamp by Satan being a close second. Mr E Coobson and Mr H McLean were the only exhibitors of pairs of buggy or waggonette horses, and both turnouts were much admired. They were awarded fitst&ud second m the order named. Misi Button's four-in-hand team of ponies came m for a | deal of attention, and a prettier turnout i would be hard to find. They were for | exhibition only, but a welcome exhibition they were. In the c'ass for farmer's mare or gelding suitable for Whitechapel cart, some useful honea were exhibited—Miss Brzzle, the property of Mr T Lemon first, and Fusilier, Mr J. Begtj's second. Both are grand movers and posaesi legs and feet i of the beat. TEOITKESi 1 Seeing the great interest tat en m trotting I m the Aahburton county, it is somewhat surprising that tho numbers of entries iv this class was so small. All entered m the any age plass m harness are well known m this district, and for that matter through out New Zealand- Mr Denis McKendry's Experience and Mr F M^Oafferty's General Standish took firat and second honors. They also seemed the same honors m the class shown m saddle, M-CKNEYS. The first lot to entec the ring were the three year old entires. They were however not classed. Hacks or roadsters up to fourteen stone were represented by four, Mr H. McLean's Theft; being awarded first, and Mr G. A. M. Buckley's The Friar second. Both are splendid representatives of this class of horse, and came m for ft good deal of attention. Mr Backley was also successful m the 12it clasß with Crusader, Mr E. Roberta' brown gelding coming second. In the Kht class only two oijt of four put iv aa appearance—Mr P. Jones' Slipknot first and Mr G. A; M. Buckley's Jeafica, second, The lady's hack class elicited only two entries -Mrs A. Jago's Kingfisher and Miss Button's Raven being phced m order named. More than passing notice was taken of the class for oobs, and those shown would be hard to beat m any shove ring. The first priz) was awarded to Mr Buckley's Trefoil, a hand some black gelding, Mr Cooch's bay geldjng Tom being second. hitntbrs Long befora the time foe the hunters to appsßr m the riog a great crowd of people hud assembled at tha rails to witness the jumping, which is always an interesting feature of a show. In the heavy weight clasa there were only two, entries, Mr G. A, M. Buckley's Tho |?riar parrying hie owner over tha fences m grand style. Ha is a big jumper and a pretty one, first and special p. aas falling to him j Mr Sum Brown's Black Douglas takiDg second. At one of the fences the latter was m trouble, and landed his rider on the turf. He was, however, ! unhurt, and quickly remounted, schooling ' his mount over the remainder of the jum;>s m grand style. There were ten entries m the Hat clftsa, and most of them proved to be pretty fencers, especially Mr VV B. Free man's Grey wood, first and special falling to her, with &Jr H. MgLean's Huntingdon second. Mr Freeman aftetwarda schooled his mare over the course bare back very cleverly, the mare clearing all fences cleanly, his feat) being warmly applauded. JTONIES Though a number of good ponies were on parade they did not as a rule take the judges'jeye and were not considered to be up to a high standard. In the any aga class, not exceeding 14 hands, Mr W* E. Beers secured first with Lord Raglan, Mr T. S. Johnston's Raja being second- Id the saddle class Master J. P. McKendry secured first and second with Dolly and Dot, third prize filling to Mr R. Curtis' Murmur. The class for ponies m harness |4 hands and under, however, was an exception to the rule, find some pretty animals were shown, Master T G Millar's cream pony Toby, shown ia grand fottle, being plaosd first, Mr G A. M Buckley's well-known Pink'un second, third place falling to Mr R Curtis' G?rty. There wers twelve entries m the class for 13 hands ponte?, and the Judges found some difficulty m placing them, j Master S Corbett's Dolly, being first, Mr J Murray's bay pony second, and Master J Corbett'B Dob, third, Mr R Curtis' Mur mur, also secured a special. liEAVIKK MATCH The ladies had an opportunity here, bub of four on the card only two put m an appearance Miss Button's Waihao taking all the hurdles m grand style secured first and special, Mr H. Sharplin's Alacrity, ridden by Miss Cox, being awarded second pr K3 la the leaping match for ponies for 14 hands, good form was shown by most of the competitors, and the hurdles were cleared neitly, the Pink'ua, owned by Mr G A M Buckley, scoring first and special, with Mr R F Curtis's Gerty a good second. The judging of this class was not concluded till after 5 pm. Within the judging ring the brush jumps and hurdles, though not formidable or dangerous, were sufficient to test the jumping qualities of the horsea and ponies competing, and formed a fair sample of the obstacles to be encountered m cross-country work m this part of tha world.

PIGS.

There were a large number of pigs shown this year. Amongst the Berkshire boars over 12 months Mr J Rowe's Debenture, book first, and Mr W Silocck's Rangiora second prize* For boara under twelve months, Mr G E Rhodes secured first, bub the judges were of opinion that his boar was too fat to be serviceable. Mr W J Silcock won the second prize. For boars under six months, Mr J Rowe'e Samson took first prize, Mr 6 E Rhodes second and Mr J Rowe third* It was the opinion of the judges that the winner of the third prize was over age* For Berkshire sows over twelve months, Mr J Rowe scored a firsb, Mr W J Silcock second, Mr G E Rhodes third, while Mr W J Silcock wash c for bis sow, Windsor Queen. For sows under twelve months, Mr G E Rhodes took first prize, Mr J Rowe second third, and Mr W J Silcock was he. For sows under six months, Mr W Wills was placed first, Mr J Rowe second, and Mr G E Rhodes third, Mr W J Silcock baing ho. For sow with litter of six under two months old, Mr J Mawson, was first. There were two entries for Yorkshire boara over twelve months, Mr J Rowe securing both first and second; One (?f these boara was m the opinion of the judges too fat to be of service. For boara under twelve months, Mr J Rowe secured first and h c. For sows over twelve months Mr J Rowa took both firsb and second prise, as he also did for sows under twelve months, hie sow Pansy, being m the opinion of the judges tha best sow m this seoUQn ; TheTam worth breed of pigs has lately

attrao'ed very conßide able attention from bacon cur rs, for tho reason that t!-« 'oreed make s, very small proportion of fat, and their bacon ia really streaky and rot a great two-inch layer of fat oa the outside. In fact any decent Tanworth pig is n< w napped up at ono9 by the curer. In the any other breed class, for a boar of any f»f?e, Mr H Stuart secured first and second pnz -, both Tamworths. In sows of any ago Rgain Mr H Stiuirt sonred his first and seconds m Tarn worth?. For sow, with litter of not let a i than six, Mr J Tucker took first and Mr X | Corbett. H.-cond. Tho New Z aland Farmers' 00-Of.erative Association gave a special pnzo j for the best sow with Jitter of not lens thun six, purebred excluded, and it wag won by Mr J Tnckar. la the last class for ft p?n of hree porkers of tmy bread, Mr W J Silcock scared a win, Mr H Stuart second, Master 0 Prebble^ third and a highly commended. Mr H Stuart's) sec>nd pr-zs winners werea haltbred Tamworth and Berkshire.

DOGS.

A still further falling iff of entries m this deparfment is noticeable as compared with lasc year, only 23 being entered. In smooth coated collies, Mr R C Maidsn's Tip scored first., Mr D Brick'a Lassie scond, and Mr A Kidd's Jude third. In the rough coated oollias nine were eutered—Mr R R Brown's Rover first, Mrs H. Pocock's War second, and Mr J H Rule's Spark third. Amongst the bearded sheep dogs, Master H Capon'B Jock scored first, Mr F H Maiden's Mick second, and amongst the catble dogs Mra H Pocock'B Rook took first

PRODUCE.

This year's entries for produce is the second best record since the inauguration of the Society, the large number of 162 exhibits having to be carefully gone over by the judges. The thanks of the press representa tives are due to the class stewards m the produce shed for their help and information f»8 to the various exhibits, information, it may be said, that it is quite impossible to obtain except through them* The produce this year was shewn m a large marquee, and the tasteful and complete arrangements are due to the supervision of Mr Joshua Tucker, For 31bs separator bu ter withoub prints Mrs Werrin, an old priz) winner, took both first ] *nd second, Mra W Sutton being ho. For 3lbs powdered separator butter Mrs Werrin again took both first and second. For 31ba freßh butter withoub prints (other than separator) Miss T Wilson took first, Mrs E Horsey second, and Mrs GAM Buckley was he. Mrs T McDowell evidently had not understood the condition, and her exh.bib was disqualified because there was salt m it. In the class for Slbs of powdered butter (other than separator) Mrs T McDowell scored both first and second, the third prisse being secured by Mrs E Horsey. Of Messrs Shearman Bros.'special prizo for best exhibit of hand made butter, Mrs A Western was winner- In the display of fancy butter Mrs J Brown scored both first and second with a very pretty and clever design, Misa J Dawaon being ho. The prize for the keg or jir ot salted butter was won by Mrs T McDowell, who also took the second priza, Mas E J Daw son being h c, Mrs E Horsey took first) and second prize for colonial cheeses of nob lees than 15lbs, Miss E J Daweon being ho. For side of bacon smoked Mr R Lswis secured first and second prizi. For an unsmoked side of bacon Mr W J Moses secured first^priza and Mra J Croy second prize. For two unsmoked hams Mr W J Moses again scored a first prize, Mrs E Horsey being second. The firßt and second prizes for an unsmoked side of baroa were won by Mr R Lewis, who also took first and second prizas for two smoked hama, and yet a third time scored first and second for two qnsnioked hams, Mrs J Croy being he. Mr R Lewis took the special priza offered hy the Ashburton Club for the beat ham fed and .cured m the Aahburton county. Mrs E Horsey took first prize for spiced beef, and also for two mutton hams. There have been now and then some very big hens eggs shown, but never before were twelve bigger eggs exhibited than there were at the show yesterday. Miss N. Kwe must have pome splendid fowls, for their rgga took first prise 3, and the dozen weighed 3]bs, or an average of a quarter of a pound to each egg Mrs E Horsey secured second priz?, and Mrs T McDowell was he. It was the same for the duck eggs ; such boomers were ne.v.r seen before, the d. zeo weighing 4lbs, iVlrs J M Smith securing first prize, Miss Mpgajie Small second, Mrs J Croy third, and Mrs E Horsey commended. There were twenty exhibits of loaves of home made bread, and m the opinion of the jidges it was the best f how of bread seen iv New Zsa land this year. The judges had very con siderable trouble to make a selection where a'l were so very good. The first prize fell to Miss A. Williams, the second to Mrs J Croy, Mrs E Horsey being h c, and Mra W. Aaderson vh c. Mr T Roilitt's special priza of a sack of flour for home nude bread WAS won by Mrs W Anderson. The special priis offered by the Farmers' Co-Operative Association for tho beat Ipif of home made bi'ead was won by Mies A. Shearer. Mr T Bullock's prim for besd 3 b loaf oE home made bread was won by Miss F A Bundle. The Canterbury Flour Mi'Ja special prize for home made bread made from their flour was also won by Miss F A Rundle. Mr T Rollitt offered a special prize for six home made scenes made from his flour, and the winner was Miss E Wakeham.. At one end of the produce marquee there was a most {jasfceiully displayed stand of flowers exhibited by Mr Tom Pitt, of Smithfield Nursery. HORSE SHOEING A feature of the Show was a horse shoeing competition on the Show ground. It was a most interesting exhibition, as all the best shoers m Ashburton were on their metal. For the best shod draught borse Mr R. Simpson was first and Mr H McDonnell second. For the best shod draught horse for a priae from the Association, added to by Messrs J Orr & Co., Mr Simpson waß first. For the best shod light horse Mr H MoConnell was first and Mr J H Stephens seoond, Messrs Collins & Co. gave a prize added to by the Association for the best shod light horse; Mr H McConnel! was the winner. j

FOWL DRESSING EXHIBITION.

A mosb interesting feature of the show was aa exhibition of plucking and dressing poultry. The exponent seemed to take fch matter very leisurely, bub ib waa astonishing how very «iuio!ily he could plucks draw and truss a fowl. In the plucking the fowl was bare m 2J minntes, and drawn and trussed m another two. Numerous ladies watched very keenly the whole eperation, and were evidently picking up wrinkles the whole time.

FARM BOOKKEEPING.

There was only one entry for the priza of £3 3a for farm bookkeeping, and m the opinion of the judgea the sjstem wag efficient enough, but not simple enough for the majority of farmers. The judges, therefore^ awarded a modified pri^s of £2 2s to Mr D T Todd, Ohertsey.

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

Messrs F and H Steel's show of coach building work was of a very first-class kind. Noticeable amongst their exhibits was a large and strong spring dray, thoroughly well builb and painted, and a rustic sociable, capable of holding some six people comfortably Mr 0. Reid, ooachbuilder, had a very fine show of some three first class vehicles. One, an adjustable seated gig, was a most beauti fully builb and finished piece of work. Messrs Baker and Brown had fire exhibits of their ooachbuildiog work. A baker's cart for Mr Bryant was most) tastefully painted and lined ; also a farmer's gig gave one the impression that he would have the acme of comfort m driving m ib. An English Willoughby car of English make caught the eye, which was ehown by Mr Dearden. It was very strongly and solidly built, bub likely to be too heavy for our roads.

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THE ASHJBURTON OTARDIAN : SATUBDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1890.

Printed and published by Hknry Wilus o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tore, at their Printing Office, Burneb Street, Aahburton, SATURDAY, October 88, 189



THE Partnership "hitherto existing between Henry Barrett and Hubbbi Ceablbs Bariett, carrying on Business as Drapers, Clothiers, etc., at "The Hall," East Street, Ashburton, has been DIS« SOLVED by mutual consent, as from the 20th SEPTEMBER, 1899, H. 0. Barbett will carry on the Business m the same Pre« mises, and respectfully requests all accounts owing to the Firm to be paid to him there It will be his endeavour by careful attention to the requirements of customers, to keep up the reputation of the late firm, and merit a continuance of the favors they have received m the paßt, and for which they tender sincere thanks. Signed— HENRY BARRETT* HUBERT CHARLES BARRETT. Ashburto , October 4,1899. N' EW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons, Ruchings, Gloves, Veilings, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand, The making of Underclothing, Pin»fore«, Aprong, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still. receives first attention at Mrs Axoorn's, BICYCLE for Sale, very Cheap-Good second-hand Safety Bicycle, m first class order.—Apply this office.^ t^i-i-J .juiim—ig--_. . _ jut



WAKAfIUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUJKTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with firsb-olasa ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates* FOR [BHE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z, Farmers' Association, West Street, where I Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdere, ! can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Br»n, j and Sharps la exchange. THOMAS ROLLITT, WAK&NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSH



j INSPECTION INVITED. 1 All Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THRBE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Best Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Prompt Neat, Reasonable. .SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DKBEEK, :(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.] I BEG to Inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which ia the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is etill trading under the name of Rollitt k Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT*,



T H. UNDEILL AM) CO., TJIURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS,' JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND; Poushed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. • - Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER Sr JEWELLER, TTAS just received the first consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, 1 Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTS, MUFPOHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest designs and at prices to suit the times;



PUD LIU NOTIOKS J)iritlNG Building Operations I have liEMOVED to Temper ary Premises, next the ton Club and M".S.A. R. J.~GUY, fcADDLEB, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. T. H. Undbill-j [e.^uhdbiu.



"T AM now makiDg LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all WOOL placed m my hands for Sale either m Ashburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. ____™ This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY have been fixed as under, viz :— CHRISTCBURCH—November 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, 1900] February 9, 1900. TlMAßU—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; February 7, 1900. WOOLPACKS and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Rates, D. THOMAS, Ashburton. -PUEEJEED S- I" HAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost), the MOST COMPLETE Seed . Cleaning- .Plant South of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at Work, ' :x;— ■— I am.now prepared to CLEAN for Farmers any Description of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTION. I can Supply Best RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locally grown ; also, Best) CLOVERS, Dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to bo appreciated. Also—Hurst and Son's Best ENGLISH OLOTERS, STURNIPS," RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT.



ANDREW ORR. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD 'FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR (TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE; can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LA.ST SEASON. NM Ji ! CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owt. |SAOKS, , Orders received b/ FBIEDLAIVDKR BROH, JL,Lmite^.,| DAVID THOMAS, OR THE N.Z. FARMERS CO-OPEMATIVE A SSOCIATION OF CAN XJfiKB UR Y, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 f. WAYMOUTH Secretary. WOOL. WOOL. WOOLT



IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF e 1 NHW SPRING GOODS DRESS'AND FASHION. A NDREW ORR*is Opening up a Second Shipment of New Spring Goods, ex/ lonic' 55 Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets as Patterns 33^Doz«n Ladies Kid Glovea, four button, Is 6d, guaranteed The Correct Boater, trimmed with band and bow Novelties m New Dresses, including the Irogonal Glyster New Prints and Fancy Blouses Latest Un-todate Goods m the Show Room Novelties m Cycling Gloves, Sunshades, Ribbons and Flowers Japanese Silks m all the shades Fancy Silk for Blouses, m Blouse Lengths Beautiful Stock of Ladies Bow Ties, Hats etc 100 Dozen Gentlemen's Ties, Shirts and Collars, m Great Variety Linoleum, and Floorcloths m all widths Grand Stock of Men's Clothing-, Hate, and Umbrellas A large Stock of Ladies and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes DRESSMAKING—SpeciaI Attention, Fit and Style, all that could be desired. INSPECTION INVITED,



TJTTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Fam.eu Account m our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED CORNS AOKS AND TWINE SUPPLIFD!(AT LOWESI CURRENT RATES. ROLLITf™& Co M CANTERBURY FLOUB MILLS. J)FFIOB SAND STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBURTON J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-—-Including Clovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Rape and Peas. NEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN In any Quantity Required, or m3d ackets NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN H PACKETS OR 9d PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIoT—QQe dressing aooording to directio"Kwill thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. ;tkee lucerne- E-f r J. SEALY AND CO. Q Q4



T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS j GARDEN TOOLS GARDEN TOOLS I j At prices that cannot be surpassed at HARDLEY Bbos. ENAMEL GOODS ENAMEL GOODS la Great Variety Enamel Milk Buckets, Baths, Sinks, BaetQß, etc, WINDMILLS supplied and fixed from £11 109. ALL KINDS OF PLUMBING WORK done at the shortest notice BPOUTINQ, RIDGING, & TANKS, mscu faotured on the Premises HARDLEY BROS.



- THINGS - WORTH KNOWING- I mHAT You osa SAVE MONEYS you Bay your Boots from NICHOLAS & PIGKFOHD, MANUF^CTURERS^IMPORTERS OF j BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Ashhurtom j —.—] BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease anc^Comfort Studied, r Skill and Judgment'beiDg exeroiaedfaa^to Formation of the Feet, Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PIGKFOiD, L«t« McDonald & MoDiabmid.



TS 'now Showing a Large and Varied Assortment of NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS: GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS, BLACK FRAME HATS, IN THE LATEST SHAPES AND |STYLES. ALSO STRAW HATS IN GREAT VARIETY. See our Tennis Trousers and Shirts, Sse oar New Suitings for SummerW«*. .See otsr Heady Made Clothing. See oar Boys' Norfolk Suits. See out Boys' Washing Blouses. See oar New Ties, etc, etci SUITS 10; MEASURE. "FIT QUARANTEED. NEW ZEALAND CLOTEING FACTORY. F. H. BEOKINGSALE, Manager.



GREATEST SATISFACTION IN HOUSE DECORATING. Tebms Moderate. Workmanship Seoon to None, AppW early to avoid the rush for SPRING CLEANING J. L. "HI GQS, TANCRED STREET. ~"~ ~ THB New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY



JIiBILEL REFRESHMENT BOOMS BURNETT STREET UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. CAPON, HAVING taken over the above Refresh ment Rooms, trusts that lie will receive the liberal (support of the Public, who may rply on getting the best ol attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daiiyi Refresh ments at ail hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a rpeoiaHy of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc.—town or country Terms on application J. L. HIGGS, ART DECORATOR & SIGNWRITER, "ITTISHES fco intimate to the. Ladies o Ashburton that he has made a Special Study of COLOUR,, during! the] last? Seventeen Yeara, and is^therefore prepared to give the



'• Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor b an ailing patient the other day, " and ib will lengthen youc days," The patieab stopped. The doctor's prediction was verified. The first day, the patient declares, was aa long as bis whole previous life. Prosperity is the besb protector of principle* Few of ua can atand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston's shoeing is so. successful. Kingston does not say bo, ask anyone* He is well, known, having been here nearly eighteeo ywet '