Mail Notices.

Mail* oloss for the following place* as under, subject to the neoessary alterations: — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 For Northern Ports and Westporb, par (Farawera, at 6 30 pm ■ > For 8o«th Africa, per express, to connect with Longnhip, at 12 30 pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 For 8«moa, Hawaii, Phlllipines, Japan, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (das London, November 2ibh), via Baa Franclsao, aim parcel for United States per Rotottti at 6 30 p m ; money orders at 290p m; registered letters at 5p m

EPHEMERIS.

I FhaiM of Moon far October

BUN.

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Ashbnrton daily for— CHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am, 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10 55 am,350 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINQBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ashburton from— OHRISTOHURCH—at 10.45 am, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am,255 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRING BURN-*19.45 a m

Commercial.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKKA The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on Ootober 22, 1900:— Wheat— ■■■■•:. Prime milling Pearl «. 2s 2d to 2s 3d „ „ Tuscan.. 2s 3d „ „ Hunter's 2s Id to 2s 2d Oats—Duns .- le 5d to Is 6d Danish Is 5d to li 6d Canadians Is 7d Sparrowbills Is 6d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 47b 6d to 50s Grass Seed—Old pasture, 2a to 2s 3d New „ Is6dtols9d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

DEATH.

Baxtsb.—On October 23, &t> h«r residence, Cameron Street, Mary Elizabeth, the beloved wifs of I W Tyrrell-Baxter. Aged 34 year*.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1900 Local and General.

—. —*■ —«. The School Ulag.—The ceremony of hoisting the Aehburton Borough School flag will take place tomorrow afternoon, at 8 o'elook Wbatjiib Fokio&bt— Moderate to strong north to west and south*w«st winds ; glass rist | indications of rain Thi Frisco Mail —The Moano armed at Auckland this morning,with the Frisoo mtils. The southern pert ion will coma overland by special train to Wellington, the South Island bags going to Lytteltontomorrowsf'srooon Show Visitors—Messrs John iUuLaohlan, member for the Ashburton dutrict,and C A O Hardy, member for ISelwyo, were the two ' representatives of Parliament present at yesterday* Ashburton Show. ' The Outward Mails—The Alameda, with colonial mails of let October, from Auckland, arrived at. Han Francisco on 19th Inst. Ths Ihtax*—The recent flood in the Ashbnrton had the effect of blocking the Intake, with the result that the water supply through the races was altogether out off, one effect being to neatly empty the bathing pond. Men were seat af> o?j Monday to clear away the shingle, &o. Dresses at the Show.—lt is usual at this great annual gathering to see the ladies dressed in new gowns of the latest fashion, light and siry sunnier fabrics being the fav ourites. This year, however, the crowd pre sented quite a sombre appearance, moat b»io(( sensibly dressed, to suit thu weather, in dark materials. Ah Orderly Crowd-— A noticeable feature of yesterday's show was the well behaved crowd. Only onesolitary Instance of drunkenness was observed, although there might perhaps, considering the weather, have been more desire for the shelter of the various refreshment booths. Cricket—On account of the wet morning, yesterday, the Methven crioket team did not arrive. The match was consequently post* poned. The Aehburton team took advantage of the flue weather in the afternoon to have a practice match. Show Night.—Amongst the amusements on Bhow night was a ball held in tha Orange Hall at which there was a very fair attendance It was promoted by Profssßor Blamentb.al.~~ The oirous also had a moderate attendance— The Primitive Methodist annual tea was a great feature of the evening's prooeedicga but a report is held over. Making up—The British admiralty are at last making up to the fast that their sab* marine armaments are not equal to those of the French. They are also arranging for installations of the Macaroni system of wire less telegraphy. An article dealing with these matters will be found on our first | page, On our fourth page farmers will find an article entitled 'Temporary Postures' worth perusing. What a Sell,—Tempted by the brilliant sunshine several citizens left their vlrtaous coaches early this morning, and wended their way to the domain to enjoy a prebreakfastorial dip, bat when they got there tho ponds were bare—of water—and they had to return unwashed, unexerclsed and ant warn. Naturally they want to know why this was thus, and talk of bringing an action against t%e clerk of the weather, for false pretences and damaged feelings oaased thereby- CoMiiSHSAtioy.—The A#F Association Committee showed commendable forethought in having all exhibits taken through the|r entrance on the Setfield Road, The beat/ traffic having naturally cut up their entrance, it was then closed from pedestrians, who wtre admitted through the ealeyardi gates, and who therefore had a muoh cleaner iraok. At several parts of the ground ssed as cross ing*, planks had thoughtfully been placed, which enabled the public to have* fairly «lean roadway

Legal and Illegal Bribery.

"Oivis" in his passing notes in the Qtago Daily Times gays:—Talking of bribery, there is an affirmation by a leading American politician respecting another leading American politician that he took a bribe of £25,000 from Krnger to influence opinion in the United States. The bribe may not have been proved; it may not be proveable, Bat I shall believe in it all tbe same. Nothing in Mr Kroger's character or history renders it antece dently improbable. Nor, I should say ie there any antecedent improbability arising oat of the habits and principles of American politicians. Tammany sMll flourishes in New York; Boss Tweed, of scandalous memory, is ade quately represented to-day by Boss Oroker. Then, as respects Eruger's tide of the transaction, nobody who has read Fitzgerald's " Transvaal from Within "will feel any difficulty about that. A £25,000 bribe, given or taken, weald be qaite in tht ordinary way of business. Time was when English politicians were similarly corrupt, when, for example, Walpole could say, pointing to his fellow legislators in tha Commons, all these men have their price. But in vice as in other things the fashion changes. No British politi cian now a days holds out his palm to bt greased. Bribery and corruption if they exist, take subtler forms, and no body's self respect neod be shocked, Here in New Zealand we do the thing by Act of Parliament* or at the very least by resolution of the House. Take as an example the astute and successful attempt this week to euchre the Auditor general with a view, as is credibly assert ed, tc an illegal increase in whit is called euphemistically, perhaps ironically — the honorarium of hon members, we do the thing neatly in this country ; whereas in America there is still much coarse and unblushing directness, As for tbe late ruler of the Transvaal, in the matter of bribes, jobs, corrupt monopol ies, blackmail, blood money and' the like he has not advanced beyond the naked and unshamed condition of the savage

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation.

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL SHOW.

Officers of the Associatiov.

President—Mr G W Leadley; Viok- Pbksidknt—Mr O Reid; Hon. T»basubbr —Mr R Ftiedlander; Comhiitkb—Messrs J S Bland, G W Body, J Bonifant, SS Chap mac, E Cookson, T N Digby, Hugo Fried lander, J M Furze, E Gates, UF Gibson, J Gilmour, E Honey, 3D Langley, T Mawson, F McCafferty, Daniel McKendry, Denis McKendry, M G Rich, J Shearer, J Small, T Stone, J Stringfellow, J Tucker, X E Upton ; Bkcrbtabt—Mr W Simpson.

| Continuing our report on the twenty-third exhibition of the Ashburton A. k P. Asso i oiation, we may remark that the gloomy anticipations yesterday morning with regard to the weather, were not altogether realised, for although light showers fell at intervals during the day the rain was not enough to compel people to seek nhelter. The atten dance was very fair considering tho prospect! of the morning, and the financial results ware not altogether unsatisfactory. The i officers of the Association ha 4 made all i arrangemeuts-'pOßtible for the convenience of exhibitors and Visitors, and muoh of the incest's of the Show is due to their efforts in that direction. Al o the press representa tive* have to th*nk ths Secretary, Mr Simp son, and his assistant, Mr Fred Prttchsrd, for the courteous manner in which iofor* matirm was given when applied for. ,1 hero was an excellent staff of class steward*,' and the duties of the judges weremaohfaciiitated, in consfquenca. Some of the exhibitors would do well tocultiva'e punctuality, in entering the ring, lor in a, one day show there is certainty no time to waste waiting for those who are behind time. When the funds of the Association permit, it might 1 be as well to consider the propriety of arranging for a connection of the telephone' exchange with the Seotetasy-'s office. This would be a convenience to both the public and the prats. A number of benches just iniida the exhibiting ring would be muoh appreciated by the public, particularly the feminine portion of it. We are inclined to think a small extra charge for such seating accommoi d&tion would be willingly paid. A grand stand would, of course m*etthe case perfectly, but that is probably out of the question for some time to come.-The side shows were more numerous and better patronised than usual. Amongst them were a circus, Punch and Judy show, ventrilo* quist and magician, contortionists, and the usual crowd of itinerant vendors of wonder' ful bargains. The Ashburton Baud played selections of tnusto during the day, and had an appreciative audience during the whole of their performances. We must not omit to mention that MrT Pitt sent a ver.v fine collection of pot plants, ohiefly ferns and palms and cat blooms, the latter including some very fins specimens of Japanese tree peonies and parrot and Darwin tulips An excellent luncheon was obtainable on the ground, and any variety of refresh* meuts

The gate money amounted to £142 111— about £40 less than last year

HORSES.

Draught Houses—The Aihburton dis triot has long had a reputation for the excellence of Its draught horssf, and the show for many years has be<n considered the best for these horses of any oountry show in the colony, and we are pleased to say that this year's show was no exception to the rule. The number of entries surpassed ail previous records, and quality too was well represented. The principal breeders in the district seem to have made a special effort this heason to bring out their very best stock and they certainty succeeded too, »s the old hones and the young ones never looked better. Competition is always keen at Ashburton, and it is probtbly owing to the keen competition in ail classes that awards at this show are so much valued and so difficult to obtain. Tho horses on the whole were shown in grand condition, the early spring helping no doubt in thigrespeob. Amongst the exhibits were stallions that had taken first honours at Christchurch, mares, that had been champions at ail the best shows for several years, and youngsters that havt been bred from prizs winners for many generations past, so that it it perhaps not too muoh to say that a better lot of Clydssdale horsss could not bo seen in the world, It is a pity that there were no exhibits from the southern districts, and a very unfortunately wet morning prevented Mr Buckley sendicg his exhibits along. Mr Boag sent some grand exhibits and their presence added greatly to the interest of the show. Seeing how largely tha Ashburton breeders pabronjtae the Timaru show, the breeder* of that district should endeavour to return the compliment, for Bhould the Aihburton breeders treat their show in the same way ai they do Ashburton, its attrao' tivetteis would be very muoh diminished. The fudges exercised the greatest oare in making their awards, aod although the public did not always agree with them with the exception of giving too much eonsidera' rion to excessively high condition, there was little fault to find with the awards The aged stallion class was well filled, nine very useful horses figuring on the programme Mr Clark's horses, $rtt and second at ehriitohprch two years ago, had many l admirers, Prince Alexander being a very maßsive sound horse, and Oraiglelie showing so muoh style and such a taking set of legs that they always have to be reckoned with in the show ring. Unfortunately on this oooasion Craiglelie wai decidedly lame, or the judges would have bad to look at him ver/ carefully to find any other fault, mffi

olently marked to justify them in piling him by. Mr Small's Dr Seddon and Captain Russell represent two very different types, the former being a big, heavy bodied hone, and the latter a oompacb handy, wear and tear tort* They are both laid to be breeding well, which it the real test of any stallion., Mr Grigg also showed two hones in this class. The fashionably brod Alexanders Heir and Challenger. Alexander's Heir has improved gteably since seen last year, and his superb condition had much to do with the position tlat be occupied. He shows a lot of quality, and with such & lot of fashionable imported blood in his veins, he should be a suitable sire for many of the Longbeaoh mares. The other Longbeach representative although well enough bred for anything, was a bib out claissd on its oooasion. Mr G-il mour's Top Gallant has a rare set of leg*, bub nob a v heavy, long enough body ,bo make him « first class show hone, but he looks to have a rare constitution and should breed well* Mr Lord Varley was a solid useful tori, |wan|iog a bit more •tyle and quality toirfakj) him really first class. Mr Thompson's Lord Stanley by Craigievar has any amount of style and sub' stance, and if he had been a better color and hit grand flow of hair been a little more silky be would have been a hard one to beat in My country* On this oooasion he did not look his best, being in the midst of a very heavy season, The three year old stallions were not is numerous, nor of suoh merits as we have sometimes seen. Mr Shearer's horn although by a somewhat unknown sire is out'of that good mare Blink Bonny, lister to the champion mare Jflora McDonald, and and is a great big rough horse, hardly firm enough but very growthy and with rare sound legs and feet, should furnish into a big useful sir* and should suit Mr Shearer's nice quality marei. Mr Email's Lord Willowby is a very different stamp, being a bit on the ■mall side, very oowpaet and evenly made, a good useful farm .horse. Mr Butttrick's Robin Hood is a nice coloured, clean made dolt, and should get good all round useful stock. In Boottish Chief Mr G Grice ha« bred a very useful colt,• a little wanting in the hind quarters. The two year old colts as a lot were better than the three year olds. Mr Grigg's colt by far the besb of a good olaes of yearlings last year, has wintered well, and if he goes on developing in the way he has done in the past and keeps sound, he will make a remarkably fine sire. Mr Clark's oolt has any amount of s;xj, a great) style, and the best of backs *nd quarters, with good joints and nicely sloping pasterns but is at present very deficient in hair, but at his dam Flower and his grand dam Blois were both remarkably heavy in hair and great show mares, he should grow into a really useful stallion. Mr Small's ooltcolt is well enough bred for anything, the Kelvin blood being much sought after, and being a nice level ev«n oolt, although a bit back ward, will doubtless show ud better next year. Mr Boag's oolt was remarkably well grown, but far too straight on his pasterns especially behind, and he should nob have been placed before Mr Shearer's represen tative, who was not quite a» i missive, but showed more qualify,, better ;lfg«i and was a rare goer* • ■>- ■<-', \ •■:,.&.•■ The olass for mares in foal or with foal at foot was a strong one, although many of the mares were, as mares always should be when breeding, out of show condition. They were a credit to the district. So tongas Ashfaurton can show suoh a fine lot of breeding mares, her young stock will be good. Mr Small had four in this olass and his champion mare Palmer's Pride, although she had only foaled in the morning added another to her long list of viotoriee. Mr Morrow's mare was in better show condition than any of the others, and although nob a big one, is a sweet taking mare and should breed well. Messrs Grigs and GHlmour's mares were both good, and the judges were a long timts in making their selections The dry m»rea were perhaps the mo»b taking class in the show and probably the most valuable too, for with hones at the present prices, the s;x would have not been a bad investment at £1,000. To show how good they all were, it is only necessary to say tbnt the chimpion and hitherto unbeaten Dawn on this occasion was only third, and those below her were not much inferior. Mr •Shearer's mare, Last o' Gowrie. who never looked better in her life, was placed second to Mr Boag's Middierigg Piincess, but there were a great many good judges round the ring that would have reversed this order. They were, indeed, a remarkably fine lot of m ares. Two grand fillies made their appear ance in the three year old class-— Mr Taylor's Catrisna and Mr Boag's Queen. Queen was only once beaten last season, and has gona on growing well, but she met more than her match in the Ashburbon filly on this occasion. Messrs Ourbetc and Grigg's were also good. Mr Shearer had a c >uple of good ent« in the two year old olais, and Mr Small's daughbar of Dr Seddon shows! great siz). Mr Clarke's filly was quite a nice one, but she lost any chance which she had on this oooasion by behaving herself badly in the ring. The yearling daises were well filled with good torts, but nothing stood much out from the others, except Mr Choak'a colt by Grown Prinoe out of Brisk V, who, if all goes on well, will make a great horse. The aged geldings were good. Mr Small's Bob, although a bit on the rough side, was suoh a rare mover that he managed to beat Mr Mr Hutchison's Major and Mr Donaldson's Prinoe, both nice quality even horses. The Meat Company's representative, as well a* those of Meters Taylor and B shop, were a little on the rough side. The three year old and the two year old geldings call for no special remark, except that while judging the two year old clssx, some delay and annoyance was caused by their being no vet., on the ground for the judge to refer to, a defect that the Society should try and Avoid in future. The teams; were amah admired. Mr Taylor's fine mures DVwn and Little M«y scoring in the pairs, **d Mr Bishop* mares in the three horse team; Mr Grigg jait managed to beat Mr Small in the four horse team. The carrier*' cart hones were a very useful lot, Mr E liobfc soring with his vary level, active bay mare D^Hy, beating good horseu belonging to the Co.-Op, Messrs Thomas, Grigg, and Roberts. The < spring dray horses were also first class and were all turned out in good style, After going carefully through the draught horses our representative considers them as good a lot as has ever been at Ashburton or any other show in the colony. Blood Stock,—The show of horses would have done credit to any exhibition, both in numbers and in quality, and again demon strated that the Ashburton county "can atill hold its own in this class of stock. With the exception of blood stock, in which only three representatives were in evidence— namely, Cajolery, Double' Event, and a yearling edit by Pbseion-—nearly all the other classes were pretty well filled. Carriage Hobses —In carriage horses Mr Denis McKendry's Experience just managed to beat his sire, General Traoey, and secured the blue ribbon for the best hone of any age. Both are fine representatives of tihia usefu 1 class of horse. An evidence of the value of Experience as a sire was given in Mr Lemon's Gratis, which secured «n easy first for mare or gelding three years old* In two year olds a very promising looking youngster by New York, shown by Mr Framptou, was well entitled to the card, and although only one yearling pub in an appearance, it was a good one, by Specifi cation. Mr GA M Buckley's handsome pair of chestnut carriage horses were much admired, although the only entry in that class; but in gig hones there nag keen competition. The judges selected Mr J D Stewart)'* Jack, by Blackwood Abdallah, but many people preferred Mr Buckley's Arahura, a very showy bay, and a grand ' mover. In this class there were four absentees, and some of the others kept the judges waiting for fully a quarter of an hour, for whioh, we understand, they were very properly fined. Delays of this kind ace inexcusable, seeing thab the utmost efforts of the judges barely eiuble them to finish their duties in reasonable time. Mr D Thomas had no opposition in the olass for buggy horse 15 hands or under. It would be a pity that this kind, of horse should go out of fashion, as it is a very useful sort, at will probably be recognised by and bye. The dog cart horses were a very fine class, and the judges had a difficult task to select the best. They preferred Dr Bolger's, but there was not much to ohqose between any of them. Miss Button, who did not seem to have quite regained her usual health, drove her pretty four in hand Into the ring to. receive a card, bub there was no opposition. Her ponies were well matched as to size and colour, averaging 12.3, They had just been driven

over thirteen miles, bat notwithstanding fche evidences upon them of bad roads, they seemed as freah ai dailies. Trotters and Hackneys—The ground was hardly in a oondition to permit the tirottera to ahow . off much ; nevertheless General Tracy and Prince Imperial put in some brilliant exhibition work. General Tracy who was in great form pleased the judges moat and secured the winning card, with Prince Imperial second, and Experience v.h.c. Toronto and General Grigg were) absentees, Mr Thomas Cairns' colt, the only ! exhibit in the olasa for best three year old ' hackney entire was decorated with the blue ribbon. He is by Norfolk Lad, and is a very showy animals Considerable in. terest was taken by the public in the judging of the hacks. Both classes were excellent, the 12st olaaa especially so la the heavy weights the decision of the judges in placing Mr Buckley's grand" grey the Friar first with Gay Lad second,, waa universally endorsed ; bat in the up 1)6 12«t olaaa, many preferred both Mr El worthy's grey, and Mr O'fiorke's brown to the winner, Mr D McLean's Bris« The grey is a grand faaok and Mr Q'Rorke 1* brown is aa handsome as paint, and both possess perfect action. Bat aa we have intimated above, the judges had nob much difference in quality to come and go on in this fine class. la haeka up t j lOafe Banker, entered by Mr Freeman, a nio* looking animal woo pretty easily. There ware three absentee*. Mrs Wilkie and Mist Button cantered and trotted round for the prize for lady'a hack, the former en Mr T Grange's Johnny, which received the card. In the cob class Mr Buckley's two blacks were greatly admired, as waa Mr Fisher's Kate. All were well worth aeeing. Tboop Hobsis—There was great interest taken in the judging of the troop horses. Of these there werealtogethersixteenentries, bat only twelve entered the ring. This was a very fine olass, and it must have been a relief to the judges when they were able to pass ont four or five of the competitors on the ground of being over the height re quired, 15.3, one at leant of which would probably have been in the lasb three. However, the judge, Mr W F Buckley, who was acting alone, went through the rest with the greatest care, and after an bear's work gave awards which met with universal approval. Mr J D Stewart's black gelding was plaoed first, with Messrs McDonnell's and Bray's mounts in that) order. Mr Stewart thus took Mr Buokley'a prise of £10 10s for the best troop horae up to 16tt, and Mr MoOonnell took Mr Stud holme's of £5 59, which was confined to A.M.B troopers. Mr Bray got Mr Reid's prizs of £2 2s, and Lieutenant A A Fooka Mr Gates' special of same value for best troop horse by Perkin Warbeok or Phaeton, All the judges expressed themselves very highly pleased with the troop horsea shown, and there can be do doubt that for cavalry purposes they could scarcely be surpassed. But in view of the great demand that must arise in the future for horses for mounted infantry, it is to be regretted that there was not a special class for each animals. There is a considerable difference between the classes of horse required for the oavairy and mounted infantry, The cavalry horse is emphatically a war horse, the horse for the infantryman is not. He is wanted for quick movements' and long journeys, add jnust have endurance and activity before anything else. Moreover it is doubtful whether 15 hands «ia not quite high enough for this kind of horse. We commend this suggestion to the Aaaooiation. " -. Huniees—The jumping, as usual, drew ft large crowd, the exhibition ring being sur rounded. The selections of the judges in the class for heavy weight hacks was endorsed by the result of the competition in the class for hunters up to 14st. The Friar, (well ridden by L Moore), and Gay Lad (by a rider from Timaru), winning in that ordei without a mistake. Miss Button's entry was absent. The light weight hunters wore a grand lot, six oat of the eight present, clearing all their jumps. The taking style of Me Elworthy'a grey, who fenced faultlessly, secured him the verdict, whilethejumpingof MrO'Rorke'* Phyllis was worth going a long way to see. Many of the horses refused the brush jumps, probably because the rai's were so much in evidence, That no accidents occurred, in QanstquecoG of the slippery state of the ground, is a matter for surprise arH con gratulation. Ponies— The ponies were a,very nice lot all round, as may be gathered from the numerous awards made by the judges, and the jumping of some of these little animals waa worth seeing. Mr R Curtis' pony Gerty, made one most surprisingly high jump with a fair weight on hsr back. In concluding our notice of this section of the show, we may mention that before leaving the ground on Tuesday evening, Mr Bftoon, who has baen judging horses for \ nearly twenty years, informed the President of the Association that in all his experience he had never seen such a fine collection of horses. The exhibit* in all the classes were admirable specimens of horse flesh SHEEP Taken aa a whole the entries of sheep were very disappointing in point of numbers, doubtless due to the great demand for sheep and rams at the beginning of the season and in fact for a long time past, resulting in breeders of special quality being in many cases practically sold out. The climatic conditions of the day did not tend to improve the appearance of the sheep brought forward, but it is hoped that bye and bye the Associa tion will see its way to erect a covering over the pens—sheep In the wool particularly— and they were of course is the majority—are shown at a great disadvantage when foaling wet; . .■"■■'■ Msxinos—Commenting upon the various classes marines, were more Injjevidence than iv the past, but it is still a matter for regret that more competition did not exist, the only exhibitors throughout) the merino classes being Messrs Stone, Rule, and Withell, who, howaver, had some really good exhibits. la floe combing merino for ram above 13 months Mr Withell obtained first place and blue ribbon for a good specimen, which, however, was somewhat wanting in show condition. In rams under 18 months old Mr Stone came out first and second with big framed and well woolled exhibits for their age. In the merino classes for two ewes above 18 months with lambs at foot Mr Withell was successful with well clothed sheep, although there was a good deal of variation between his two entries in this class, one being considerably floor in staple-than the other. For ewes under eighteen months, Mr Rule's entry well deserved the first priza gained. For single merino ewes under eighteen months, Mr I Stone obtained first aud second for good ewes heavily coated. In the strong combing classes in rams above eighteen months old, Mr Stone was again successful, but the prize taker was scarcely in show oondition. whilst in rams under eighteen months old, Mr Rule came out first and carried off the bluo ribbon for the champion. Messrs Mitchell & Turner's epeoial prize for the best merino ram any ago or section, ;'.fell to Mr J Withell. No exhibits were brought forward in classes 8 or 9 for two ewes, merinos, under and above eighteen month! old, whilst for single ewe under eighteen months old, Mr T Stone oam<9 out top. Lincoln's—ln the Lincoln breed thsra was not much to disoant upon, Mr T N Digby obtaining first and blue ribbon for the entry brought forward. English LaiosstaßS—Considerably more competition resulted In English Leicester*, forming a good exhibition of this breed. Mr J Bonifan* was thoroughly deserving of first prize in his exhibit of ram above 18 months and the blue ribbon accompanying, but the opinion was expreseed that the second prize should have fallen upon another exhibit. Bams under 18 months brought forward good competition, and these hoggets formed a specially good entry of nicely formed and well advanced sheep, Mr Boni fant again landing first prize; For two English Leicester ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot, Mr G A M Buckley obtained chief place for high olass ewes, evidently bred from the Ayery McLean's stock. For two ewes under }8 months, Mr j MFurze obtained first place with an exceptionally good pair, whilst for single ewe under same olass, Mr T Mawsonlanded first with really well framed hoggets. There were no breeders of border Leicester*, Hampshires, nor yet South Downs who brought forward entries in these classes for show. I Shropshire-In Shropshire*, Mr J W Rogers came first for young ram, and obtained blue ribbon for a nice low bodied, compact exhibit, reflecting great credit upon the breeder. In the next olass, for ewea sbove 18 months old, Mr J Stringfellow**

was the only entry, with a fully nict pair of ewes, and well worthy of the first prize accorded. For two ewes under 18 moutbe, McTK Upton earned off first, with » nios pair of well built and well wooilad awes. Messrs Rogers and Upton had first-rate ewea In their hogget clais, ihowing true type of Shropihire Isbre» Half8B»»s -In inbred halfbreds for rams over 18 months, Mr J Stringfellow had only one competitor against him, and secured first and second, and the tame occurred in the older lamb class. ThU exhibitor carried off practically all the prizes under this heading, and although his entries would come out well in almost any show, it is to be regretted there was nob more rivalry. Entries in half oreds were extremely limited, Mr J 8 Bland obtaining first and second pleca for nloe ewei for breeding fat lambs Fat Sheep—Uncommonly poor contest was made in the fat sheep lines, and, con sidering our grand district, together with the frerxing works at onr doors, it wai distinctly disappointing not to find more entries for fat sheep. Another fact is that judges, who are brought from long distances, are naturally disappointed when there Is but little work for them to do. With one or two notable exception! the fat sheep entered would not take much beating. Mr Bale gained first place for best pen o' lire sheep for freezing, and well deserved it in a nice pen of fats. The very few fat lambs entered were only represented by one exhibit, Mr David Oroy taking tke priie with a splendid pen of lambs, nicely bred and very prime, and well worthy of the prize. One of them was, however, a ram lamb, which would not, on this account, have been admitted at larger shows

CATTLE

The entriei In the cattle olasit■ showed a falling off, compared with kit year. In shorthorn bull, Mr Stringfellow won the bine ribbon, with a very fine animal, and Mr P Frampton showed a nice two year old ; butjn all the other classes Mr John Small ■wept the board. Mr R Clarke carried all before him in Ayrshirss, and the Jersey honors were moifcly divided between Messrs J Tucker and W J Siloook. There were some very nice animals shown in the other cattle olaiseg, Mr M Digby exhibiting a grand cow, and Mr W J Stoddarb scoring wall in fab cattle

PIGB

The pig classes were chiefly oonfiaed to Messrs W Wills, James Rowt, ud W J Silcock. In Berkshire* Mr Wills took all the firsts bub one, which fell to Mr W J Bilcock, and Mr James Rowe was cot challenged in Yorkshires and Tamworths. They appear to have scared all other breeders

PRODUCE

Whab can we aay about the exhibition of produce 7 Probably this rtporb may be condensed into the statement that) every succeeding year goes to show how our farmers, and especially their wives, are gaining knowledge and experience from these competitive exhibitions, and are thus gradually bearing the time when Ashburton shall etand first in New Zealand amongst the districts when intelligence produoes the most satisfactory results. Nowhere oould the effects of this experience be more apparent than at the Show on Tuesday, when butter and bread of the very first quality were exhibited, not by one exhibitor only, bub by nearly all of the many com • petitora who figured in the Hat, If the docks and hens whose produce also ornamented the exhibition shed, have njt improved on the work of their forbears, why we can only hope that will improve later on. When they see what can be done in Raritonga and Fiji, perhaps they will wake up to the seriousness of the position, and the necessity for energetic action. The following is the

PRIZE LIST.

SHEEP. mkrino (Fine Combing) Judges—Messrs 6 Rutherford and G Robertson Class Stewards—Messrs J P Peter, W Frebble, and W Noswortby. Ram about 18 months old.—J Wifchell 1 and the blue ribbon, T. Stone 2 Bam under 18 months old—T. Stone 1 and 2 Two ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—J Witbell 1 Two ewes under 18 month* old—W H Rule 1 Single ewe under 18 months old—T Stone 1 and 2, W H Role v h c merino (Strong Combing). Ram above 18 months old—T Stone 1, W H Rule 2 Ram under 18 months old—W H Rule 1 and blue ribbon, T Stone 2 and v ho Single ewe under 18 months old—T Slone : land 2. ! Beat Merino (any age or section) J Wlthell Messrs Mitchell and Turner's prfzs of £2 2a Evye under 18 months old—T Stone 1 and 2 LINCOLN Judges—Messrs C Withell and H Ford Class Stewards—Messrs J 8 Bland, J Bruce, M Wilson, junr Ram abova 18 months old—T N Digby 1 and blue ribbon ■..-.. ENGLISH LEIOISTKR Judges—Messrs P C Mary and Jonathan Sowden Oiaet Stewards—Measra F S Strange, J Cow, W Bruce, H Smith Ram above 18 months old—J 'Bonifant 1 and 2 and blue ribbon, TN Digby 3, JM Fur/a v h c and ho Bam under 18 months old—J Bonifant 1 and 3 and v ho, JM furze 2 and h c Two ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at feofc—G A M Buckley 1, REA Jeff 2, F Wright 3, T Mawson v ho Two ewes under 18 months old—J M %*e 1 and 3, R HflU Jeff 2, F Wright v fa o Single ewe under 13 month! old—J M Fmsn 1 and 3. R H A Jeff 2, T Mawson v ho SHROPSHIRE SOWN Judge*—Menrs H Pannett and Rupert) Parry Class Stewards—Messrs HA Lloyd, G Bland, W Williams Ram under 18 months old—J W Rodgers 1 and 2 and blue ribbon, JM Furza vne and ho Two ewes above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—J Strtugfellow 1 Two ewes under 18 monsh* old—T E Upton 1 and v ho, J W Rodgers 2, J M Farzn ho Single ewe under 18 months old—J W Rodgers 1, T X Upton 2, J M Furze vho and ho INBRID HALFBBKDS Ram above 18 months old—J StringfeHow 1 and 2 Ram under 18 months old—J Stringfellow 1 and 2 Two ewes above 18 month* old with lambs at foot—J Striogfellow 1 and 2 Two ewes under 18 months old—J String fellow l*and 2 Single ewe under 18 months old—J String fellow 1 and 2 .:.*•-.', HAUEBEDS ' ' ' ' The N Z Farmers' Co-operative Association give £2 2s first, and £1 Is second priz% for pen of five halfbred ewes, by Lincoln or Leicester rams, from Merino ewes, with lambi at foot—J B Bland 1 and 2 OBOSSBRBDS Five crossbred hoggets, any breed—J Stringfellow 1 FAT SHBXP Judges—Messrs James Henderson and L Gardiner Class Stewards—Messrs R Curtis, R Riok* man, J Williamson Five merino wethers, suitable for butchers purposes—T Mawson 1 and vhe, W H Bute 2 . Five crossbred wethers, first cross, Lincoln ' or Leicester rams with Merino ewes—W II Rale 1 : , j Five crossbred wethers, any breed—W H Ruie 1 I The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Co, Ltd (Belfast and F*ir field), pr!za of £5 5a for pea of five fat ahtep &b for export, not exceeding 65ibs in weight—W H Rule A E Peaehe, Esq, and a member give £5 5s for five years foe pen of five fat shorn Corridale wethsra, the bona fide property of a farmer, and fattened by exhibitor— J Stringfellow LIiSM Five fab lambs, by any Down ram—David Croy 1 The President (6 W Leadley, Eaq) £4 to the largest prise taker in sheep (all classes)

CATTLE.

SHORTHORN I Ju 'gea—Messrs J Stalker »nd J Guild 1 CUes Bte wards—Messrs W J Stoddart, M Striagfellow, and J Bishop Bull 3 years old or upwards—J citringfellow 1 and blue ribbon Bull 2 yeais old—F Frainptou 1 Yearling Bull—J Small X, 2 and ▼ ho \ Cow of any age in milk—J Small 1 and 2 Cow of any age in calf—J Small 1 and 2 Heifer 2yrs old-J Small 1 and 2 Yearling heifer—J Small 1 and 2 AYBSHIBH I Judges—Messrs F Orr and A Reid Clues Stewards — Messrs J Lloyd, J Butterick, and E Thomas janr Yearling ball—R Clarke 1 and bine ribbon Cow of any age in milk—R Clarke 1 and 2 Cow of any age in calf—-R Ularkel and 2 Heifer 2yri old—Master J OorbefcV 1, R Clarke 2 . ■•■:*■ *'» . Yearling heifer R Clarke 1 and 2 JBBBET Yearling bull—W J Silcook 1 and blue ribbon Cow of any age in milk—J Tuoktf 1 and c, W J Siloock 2 Oow of any age in calf—T McDowell 1, J Tuoker 2; .*,„.,«. Yearling heifer—J Tucker X, W J Stl«o«k 2ando AKT OTHER IBIID Bui! of my age—W J Stoddari I Cow of any age in milk—M Digbj 1, 4 Small 2, 3 W Leggett c Gow of any age in oklf—J Small 1 a«d 2, M Miller o Milch oow of any age in fall profit, when no* more than two are kept—A J Mailer 1 Mr D Cameron gives £2 2s for the bet* dairy cow in the abow yard—R Clarke 1 Mr T Bullock givei £1 la for the .beat cottagers cow in full profit where nek more than one is kept—M Digby 1 FAt CAXTL* Judges—Meaira J Sbsjker and J Guild Class Stewards—Messrs W S Stoddart, H Stringfellow and J Bishop Fat bullock or steer—J Griftg I, W J Stoddartß Fat oow or heifer—W 3 Stoddatb 1, J Grigg 2, 8 Barnard v h a The Aahburton Saleyarda Company give £1 Is for the best fat beast ill the ahow yard —W JBtoddartl The President gives £2 to the largeal prize taker in the Cattle sections—

HORSES

DBAC9BT Judges (Aged)-Measra B D»?ie aid W Moßrlde Glass Stewards—Meaara E Stoddarb, A Giltnour, J Madden Judges (Young)— Messrs J Austin and J Sharp Claec Steward!— Mown F McGafferty, A Horsey, A Jamieson Entire horse of any ago—J Grigg's Alex* ander'a Heir 1 and blue ribbon, R Clarka'a Prince Alexander 2, G Thompson'a Lord Stanley 3, J Small's Captain Russell th o Entire horso 3 yean old, J Shearer's Blair gowrie 1, J Small's Lord Wtlloughby 2, W Butberick's Robin Hood The Entire colt 2 yeors old—J Grigg'a Lord Dalrymple 1, and J Grigg's prize £3 3s. J Boag's Prince O'Middlerigg 2, J Shearer's McPherson Grant The Mare In foal, or with fcal at foot—J Small 1, D Morrow 2, T Taylor 3, J Grigg v ho, J Small 3 Dry mare of any age—J Boag'a Middle rigg 1 and blue ribbon, J Shearer 2,1 Tay lor he Best Draught Mars in Show Grounds Messrs Harria A; Son's prfza of one truck Mount Somera coal, value £2 lOi—J Boag Filly 3 years old—T Taylor'a Catrinona 1, 3 Boag's Queen 2, J Ccrbett 3, J Grig* r h c, T Taylor he Filly 2 yeara old—J Shearer 1, J Small 2, R Clarke th c, J Corbelt c Two year old Colt and Filly by Top Gal lant, cervices of that sire given by J Gil moat E q—W Anderson 1 Yearling Filly—J Shearer 1) M Millar 2 and special, T Taylor 3 Gelding of wy age—J Small 1, W Hatcht son 2, H Donaldson 3, T Taylor o, Canter bury Frozen Meat Company ho Gelding three yeara old—J Bishop 1, J Small 2, Hill Bros vh c Gelding 2 years old—J Small 1, W Ander* aon 2 Yearling Colt or Ge'dinß—J'Choak I, J, Shearer 2, J Grigg 3 For the best Draught), Colt or Filly, b«d and owned by ftu exhibitor, resident in the Asiiburton County. Messrs .Bich and Hutton'a prizi of £5—J Choak I Yearling Colt by Dr Seddon, Mr J Small's priz-J of £1 Is—H Donaldson Yearling Colt by Lord Stanley, Mr Geoi Thompson's prize of £1 It —Danie fcfcKen* dry Mare to bo shown with two of her progeny -T Taylor 1, J Small 2 Two year old and Yearling, to be shown together, the progeny of any draught entire —J Shearer 1, J Small 2 Pair of Horaea (either aex or both), of any age in regular work, the property of exhibitor —J Taylor 1, J Small 2, W Hutchlion ▼ho, Canterbury Frozen Meat Company ho Team of three horaea (either sex or both) —J Bishop 1, T Taylor 2 Team of four horses (any sexes), th« property of exhibitor—J Grigg 1, and Mawson Bros gpeolal prize of £2 Mare or gelding suitable for oarrier'a cart up to 20cwt—J Elliott .I,.SZ Farmers' Co op 2. D Thomas th a, A F Roberta It o Spring Curb Horse up to two tone—BolHftt and Co 1 and J Tucker's prize, W Fleming BLOOD STOCK Judges—Messra H A Knight And W JT If Buckley CUsi Stewards-Mewrs H BoMndale, E Of'ggi *ud J Stringfellow Entire Horse of any age—W T Doak (Cajolery) 1, M Friedlacder (Double Event) 2 CARBUG* HOBBII Judges—Messrs D Bacon, W Thompson Olasß Stewards—H Blunden, Denis Mo* Kendry, E Stone, E Cookson Entire Horse of any age—D MeKendry'e Experience 1 and blue ribbon, 0 J Styohe'a General Traoey 2, J Cass'a Uoolgardia The Mare or gelding, 3 ye»ra old—T J LeottQ Gelding, 2 yeara old—F Frampton 1, Rollitt and Co 2 Yearling colt or gelding—J H Lloyd 1 Pair of carriage horses, 16 hands or over (marea or geldings) the property of one owner—G A M Buckley Gig horse, 15:2 hands cr under {mare or gelding)—J D Stewart 1, W Anderson 2, G A M Bucklay 3 Buggy horse, 15 hands or nnd«r—B Thomas 1, and D W McLean's prize of £2 2s Dogcart horse, 16 hands or over (mart or gelding)—Dr Bolger 1, D Thomas 2, Dr Maude v h c Dogcart horse, 16 hands or over, M Stitfe Eeq's prize of £2 2a—Dr Bolger 1 Pair of buggy or waggonette horsoa, 16.2 or under {mares or geldings)—E Cookson 1 Four in hand team, the property o! exhibitor—Miss I Button _ Mare or/f elding, suitable for a farmer'a Whiteohapeiloart, (he property of a farmer T J Lemon 1, J R Begg 2, J Biahop v ho Turnout for any tradesman's purposes—E J Cox 1 and vh o, Fletcher Bros 2 3 ROTTERS Entire, mare or gelding, of any age, to be shown in harness attached to a two wheeled vehicle—o J Styohe, General Tracey, 1; A J Holmes, Prince Imperial, 2; Denis McKendry, Experience, y ho Entire, mare, or gelding, to be shown in saddle and ridden—T J Lemon 1 HACKNIYS Entire, 3 years old and upwards—T Cairoa 1 and blue ribbon Roadster or back (mere or gelding) up to 14st weight—G A M Buckley I, A S Elworthy 2, A Bray v ho Roadßter or hack (mare or gelding) up to 12«t weight -D W McLean 1, A 8 Elworfchy 2 EDO'RQrkev.hc Roac iter or hack (mare or gelding) fit to I carry not less than lOit weight—J'W Freeman I, J Gilmour 2 Lady's hack, to be shown in aide aaddle, and ridden by a lady—T N Grange 1, Isabella Wilkle2 , Cob (mare or gelding) not to exceed' IH hands high—G A M Buokley I and vhe, Cr Fisher 2 TROOP HOJtSKS Judgee—Messrs H D Buohanaq and W f M'Buoklsf v Troop horse most suitable for mount«d infantry (mare or up to ISstj height not to exceed 15 3—J D Stewart j and GAM Buckley's prize of £10 10t, AW McConnell 2 and J Stadholme's prizt of £S

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SPECIAL DISPLAY Of SPRING FASHIONS New Dresses, New Millinery, \ New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zaphyra Muslins, etc. BIW GOODS AND NOVELTIES IN ALL DBPABTMENTB. tOY ARE INVITED TO INSPECT ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. AKT PICTURES OF THE 4NEBALS, &c, TRANSVAAL WAR Inolading IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &c. THE above are Works of Art and far surpass anythuig of the kind yet im ported into this Colony. Persons desirous of Securing a memento - of tha present W»r will fiad the above engravings very suitable. Price 2s 6d each. I have also to hand an assortment) cf AKTISTS COPIES, which will be let out to for any number of days, J. WILSON, Sign-Writer and Decorator, • - , BURNETT STREET. '" M 0 NB Y7 ~~ ob*t)v/V/ curity, In Sums te suit borrowers. 0 W PURNELL, 10 139 Solicitor, Montgomery s Buildings ' Bargains In BICYCLES. Highest Quality, Latest Designs, For One Month Only ; OATEf?, LOWRY & GO, Zealandta Cycle Worka, Burnett Street, Ath 1 burton, with the yew of popularising the Zeiilandia and Atal«nU Bicycles in the A»hburton District, hi\ve decided to offer 20 Cycle* at the following very great reductions in price for one month only. Lot 1 — GENTLEMEN'S ZBALANDIA ROADSTER, 22 inch frame, 80 g«ar, Twin Roller chain, Westwood «teel rims, Dunlop tyre?, Brook's saddle, enamelled bUck with gold lines. Beeular oiish price £21. Sate price £16 10". 12 months guarantee. Lot g—LADY'S, 22 inch frame, 66 gear, adjustable handles, spring seat pillar, S x ble saddle, Weatwood steel rims, Dnnlop tyres. Regular cash price £20. Sa!e price £15. 12 month* guarantee. 3 — GBNI'S ATALANTA LIGHT ROADSTER, 24 inch frame, 80 gear, Brook'a 828 saddle, Wesbwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled black with gold lines. Regular cash price £21. S*le prico £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot 4~LADY'B ATALANTA, 22 inch frame, 64 gear, leather gear case, Brook's saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres. Regular cash price £22. Sale price £16 lOe. 12 months guarantee. Lob 5 — GENT'S LIGHT ROADSTER, 22 inch frame, 80 gear, Kelly adjustable handleb&r. Sager flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Buuiop tyres. Regular cash price £20, Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lot'6—LADY'S ZSALANDIA, 20 inch frame, 63 gear, Westwood steel rims, Danlop tyres, Brook's latest saddle, enamelled dark green with gold lines and deoorations. Regular cash price £22. Sale price £17. 12 months guarantee. ot 7 - GENT'S ATALANTA ROAD RAOER, 24 inch frame, Twin roller chain, 84 gear, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamoS!ed black with gold lines: Regular caeh price £21. Sale price £16. 12 months guarantee. ot B—LADY'S, 22 inch frame, 68 gear, adjustable handles, spring seat pillar, Flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled maroon with gold lit.es. Regular cash price £20. .Sale price £15- 12 months guarantee. Lot 9-GENT'S ATALANTA, 24inohframe, Twin Roller chain, 80 gear, Westwood rims Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 siricHe, enamelled black with gold lines. Regular cash price £21. Sale pries £16 12 months guarantee. r jot 10 — OENT'S ZEALANDIA ROAD RACER, 24 Inch frame, twin roller chain, 80 gear, Weatwood steel riros, Dunlop tjres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black. Regular cash price £21; Sale price £16 10a. Also,-* 10 other high class BICYCLES, similar to the above EASY TERMS OAN BE ARRANGED. AH the above Machines are itted with Danlop Tyres and Westwood Steel Rims. 'SftflfSMßHß THE SALE IS FOB OH© ■/**■;.■ jMtontli Ohly. fllfflJM & CO. largest Makers of Cycles in New Zealand. Aflbburtoo Branch, Burnebb Sbreefc— W« A. SCHWARTZ 00 Manager; C" "uMPARru pricea~~aT" Jubilee Bo Shop btforß baying elsewhere. 203. *



NICOLL BEOS. F NIOOIA. I&Jf NICOLL, L A NIOOU.. Merchants k General Agents, BUYEFB OF FAT SHEEP k LAMBS. 4.GINTS JFOR— Christohuroh Mest Cos, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MIBSION We shall be pleased to receive samplee from farmers who£have paroels for disposal. Station Books Kbpt and Abditxd. We have received sums of Trait Monies* ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4$ and 5 per cent* F X VI T. We reaeive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in aeaidn all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Glovers, Ryegrass, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. fflHB OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO, X Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TDKNIPB, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly Increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere. Nicoll Bros, atore five varieties of thi celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agents. BAKER BROS., furnishing ttndertakerß urnishing Undertakers, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS condooied with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Case Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. %»l I !■ ■!■ 111 I ■« (S. SfcBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru * A LWAYS in Stock—A first \J xl class selection of Marble >»J I—4, and Granite Monuments, II Designs and Estimates tor -11 warded on application. v Letter Cutting lv any style. 10 26 Johu Oir & Co. WB DO NOT STOCK ELEPHANTS But hare a veryj varied and£niefu! selection OF TRUNKS And Travelling Boxes, which we are quot ing at extremely Low Prices, and will be glad to show to any of onr customers. JOHN ORR & CO Have a large Stock o LAWN MOWERS FOR CUTTING all kinds of gran. Oar latest pattern*, like THE BOERS, move very rapidly over the ground when pushed a little. The grass is out DOWN like magic. Prices from £$€>£. JOHN ORR & 00., Aehburton. THE MOST WONDERFUL BABY IN THE WORLD i ' Certain!; deserve! a Good Fertuatrulato** OB Mall Cert, tuoh as may be obtained from JOHN ORR & CO, ASHBURTON.



HANMER & BRIDGE, AUTHORISED k LICENSED SUR VEYORS, ASHBUBTON AND A* 207, HkBEFOBD SSBUS Chribtchcbcu. TIFTE beg to announce that we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to act as our Agent In the Aihburbon District. September 24,19001 1



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