EPHEMERIS.

Phases of Moon fox October

SUN.

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains leave Asbburton dally for— OHRIBTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, llam, 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIM ARU—at 10.55 am, 3,50 pm DUNEDIN—at 12.54 pm (express) SFRiNGBURN-afc 4.25 p in

Trains arrive daily at Ash barton from— CHRISTOHUROH—at 10.45 «m, 12.48

p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 a m, 2 55 pm DUNEDIN—a« 6.57 p m (expnaa) BPRINGBURN-ab 9.45 a m

Commercial.

Per United Presa AsßoolatJon—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright

Rcoelved Wakapaaka Ooi 24, 9 37 a m, This Office 740pm London, Oct 23 At the wool sales the Makhipi dip realised 7d and the Richmond 12} d Received Wakapuaka Oot 24, 333 pm This Office 550 p m London, October 23 The wheat and flour »float for the United Kingdom i» 2,280,000 quartern, and for the Continent 1,115,000 quarters In wool there is good competition, prices for greasy being tqualtotbe highest of the present sorias. Scoured is slightly weaker.

TIMARU SKIN SALE.

Good ca'a'ogue* were submitted at the wool, akins, aud hide sales yesterday. The attendance of felmoogera and others Interested waa good, and late pricea were well maintained. Leading quotations ara aa follows:—Wool—dead, 3d, 6d to si<!; trimmings, 2|4 to 3Jd. Hides. 3&d to 3| I per lb Sheepskin<i—butchers' crosibreds, 2* 6d. 3i 3d, 3i 4d, 3, 6d, 3s Bd, 3i 10^. 4% 4a 1, 4s 3d, 4s sd, 4> 6d, 4s 9d, 4s lOd. to 5s 34; butchers' haifbreda, 3< 10J, 3s lid, 4s, 4s Id, 4i 4d, to 4s lid. Country skins, haifbreda, at per lb 3| 1 to 4d j crotsbredft diite, 41. 4R to 4| 1,

AUSTRALIAN GRAIN & PRODUCE MARKETS.

Sydney, October 24

Wheat, chick 2s Id to 2a sd, milling 2s 7d to 2b 9J. Flour, £6 to £6 10a. Oats, feeding, New Zealand prime 2s 2d to 2s 31, local Is 8d to 2i Id. Barley, feeding 2s to 2i2d. Maiz32i B|i. Peaa, Pruaiian JtJlue 3i to 3s 3d. Bian 7}l to Bd. Pollard Bd. Potatoes, Circular Heads £4 10*, New Zealand Derwents £2 12s 6d. Oniona, Victorian £11 to Ml 15s, American £15, Bouth Australian £8 10s to £9. £15* Butter, dairy 7d to 74d, creamery 9d. Cheese, N Z large, 5£4. medium s|d, loaf 6d. Bacon, New Zealand flitches 5d to 7d (The above quotationa are those ruling between merchant and retailer, and do not represent the slightly lower values obtained by a recognised broker.) Melbourne, Oct. 24

Whfar, dull, 2s Bd. Oatm, Algerian 2s to 2s 2&d. Maisse 2s 9d. Bran 9&d to 9|d. Potntoea £2 10s to £2 12i 6d. Onions £8 to £9 10b,

/• DBLAIDR, Oct. 24

Wheat 2« Bd. Flour £6 7s 6d >o £6 10>. Oats, Aleerian 2« 44 to 2«? d, atout white 2« 9i to 3*. Potatoes £4 5s to £5 101

TEMUKA STOCK SALE.

The entry at the Temnka yards on Tuesday was a moderate onn in all classes. Ihe attendance, considering the weather, was good, and prices realised were fair. The s«!« concluded at an early bonr. The following are quotations:— Sheep—F»t sheep 20s 5d to 204 ?d, fat ewea 14« 6d, 16«, to 18s 41, ewes and lambs (all counted) 8» 3d to 9i 6d. Plga—Porker* 32s 6d to 355, »trong stores 12« 6<i to 15', weanera 6) 6d, 7k, to 9*. Cattle—Forward stores and heifers £4, £4 ss, to £4 11s, two year olds £3 to £3 10', yearlings 25i to 30j ; cow*, »pringers in profit £4 10s, £510», £6, to £6 15a

GERALDINE LIVE STOCK MARKET

There wai a geod attendance at the Gerald ma farmer*' yards ycaterday, and a fair entry, chit fly of ewes and lambs* The prices were—Old ewea and lamba,aU counted, 5a 5i to §« 6d, hoggete 13a, There waa a large entry of oattle. Fat cowa sold at £4 10s to £5 10i, and caws in profit at £5. Springers brought £4 lOi and £5 ; 15 months old cattle £2, and store cattle £3 15s 6d to £4 6s, yeaiUnga 22s 6d. Stort pigs 9s

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

United Preis Association—By Electrio Telegraph Chbistoucroh, October 24

The entries tor Addington to-day ware 2220 fat sheep, 225 fat iambs, 505 store sheep. 300 cattle and 525 pigs. Cattlk—The 120 head of fat cattle were mostly cows and light; weight heifers, there being only a dozen steers, and as good beef is so scares a farther rise took place—good to prime 23s I o 27s per 1001b, mnd other sorts 19i to 22* 6d. Best steers £8 to £8 10% others £4 17s 61 to £7 10?. heifers £4 17s 6d to £7 17» 6d, best cows, £7 to £9 2s 6d and others £412s 6d to £6 10s '■ Store cattle—A mixed yarding, and prices were very firm for good sorts, 3 year old steers £412 a6dto £5 s*» 2 year old steers £3 to £3 4s. 3 year old heifers £4 12* 6d, 18 months old cvttls £2 11s, yearlings 303 to 33a 6d, and dry cows £2 to £4 12a 63. Dairjr cows-Good Bor's £5 to £7 10 1.,, ?hbbp Fat sheep were & mixed entry, ewes being scarce, with good Hues of wethers in and out at wool. Shorn sheep sold rnujh better than those in wool, the recent tioubles In the fal'mongcring trade having reduced the price of sklna. Heavy wethers cold op to 25* 6d, freezers 20a to 23s lighter 19s. shorn wethers 16i Id to 19,7 d, butchers' ewPslSa lid to 24s 3J» shorn 14i 6d to 18s lid, merino wethers 18 1 4d to 20s 2d t and ewes 16s 4d to 17 9i. Tne yarding of fat lambs was about double that of any previous entry this season, and best sorts nnld well at from 14.3 to 16s \<\, ethers 13i te 19 i 9d. The few store sheep were all hoggets or ewee and lambs, &ad taefc with a very good sile, hoggets 16s to lfis 91, twos and lambs all counted 10s to 11«.

Figs -Piga of all f orta were well represented and met a very good sale ; bsooners 30s to 33a, equal to 31 to 3|J per lb, porkers 80s to 31a 6d, equal to 3§d to 4d, stores ISs to gls, suckem and weaners 5a to 12s.

BURNSIDE MARKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Dpnidxk, October 24 fat cattU-Only 191 head ef fa« oattle were yarded, the bulk being only fair quality with a few pens prime, but none rsally heavy. There waa a good demand, and under keen competition late values were slightly improved on. Best bullocks, £10 to £13 2a 6d ; good, £8 10i to £815 i; light £610s to £8 5s \ best cows and heifen, £8 to £8 lOi; ordinary £4 to £6

TO CORRESPONDENT.

Oka Pro Nous—We stated in this column, en receipt of your letter, that your proper course would be to refer the matter to the authorities.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1900 THE LATE SHOW.

We congratulate the Aehburfcon Agri cultural and Pastoral Association spoil the success of their labours in connec tion with the late Sbow. So far ss it was possible to have a record exhibition they succeeded, for in all the principal points there it now no doubt that the recent affair was ahead of ita predeces sors. It was no fault of the Associa tion that the weather in the morning was unpropitions, and that a great many people at a diltante were thereby prevented from coming to Ashbnrton. With all the inventions and discoveries that have been made and utilised by science, no one has yet hit upon a successful method of stopping a shower of rain, or—whs»t is perhaps of more importance—causing it. We live however, in stirring times, and we need not be surprised if our Yankee friends some day solve this difficult problem. This, however, is by thi way. What we wish to point out it that the Association by endeavouring to consult the interestb of exhibitors and the public in making sundry improvements to the Show grounds acted with good judgment, and have reaped the reward of their enterprise. Had the weather been favorable there cannot be a. doubt that the Show of 1900 would have beea the bebt attended of any yet held in Ashburton. We trust that th* Asso ciation will pardon our making one or two suggestions, which, judging from the opinions we have heard expressed would, it acted upon, tend still further to the success of ita future exhibitions. One point which has been freely commented upon is the arrangements for judging The opinion seems to be pretty general that in a one day aa large as ours a single judge in each class would bo better than two judges The time available for judging should be limited. In other words the judging should not be going on all day ; yet that is what happened on Tuesday. One judge could get through his work a great deal quicker than two could , for in the latter case frequent consul* tationa cause great delay. If the present system of judging by mere individual opinion, instead of by points is to be continued, we fail to see why an experienced judge, whose ability is well known and acknowledged, should not give, at least, as much satisfaction as two or more judges. In a general way the verdict is only one man's after all. This brings us to the question, whether one day is enough for the Asbburtou Show. We unhesitatingly 8«y it is not. In view of the late hour at which the judging is generally finished, it is saft± to say that hundreds of people never s^e all the swards. Then again, the exhibitors of implemflnts, whoso support is always given to the Association, naturally desire some opportunity to profit by their displays. But in a one day Show their chance is a very small os c. In fact, the time is too abort for anything but a cursory glance in passing. There sre many other ol jectiocs to a one day Miow, among them being the very serious financial result of a wet day, which might be compensated for in a two days Show We are told that the chief objectors to the latter are the horse owners, who foresee extra expense in keeping their horses a day and a night longer. That ie, of course, a Ttlid reason for opposing a change. But we are inclined to think that the Associa tion could find a way over this difficulty. One thing appears certain, and it is that the Ashburton annual fc-how is becoming too important a fixture to be disposed of in a single day.

Local and General.

Donald McDonald.— The Napier papers aro booming Mr Donald McDonald, win is about to lecture there by qdoting the circumstances connected with his second lecture in Ashburton.

A Narrow Escape—Two young ladies who were driving in a gig along the Haloombt 'Kakariki road, a few days ago, narrowly escaped death. The horse took fright ab the mail train, and with the tig fell over the road and on to the railway line some fe«t below. The ladies had just tfms to scramble out of the vehicle before the train dathed into It and the horse, and they eiospcd without injury. 3he hnsse was killed and the vehicle smathed.

Ax Uncomfortable JowtKEy. —The Ohrtstohurch Press is responsible for the following:—Some of the Christohurch visitow to the Ashbtfrton Show, on Tuesday, who returned by the afternoon train, had an un* comfornfbie time of it. There was only one small first class smoking oar, and thl« is said to be io old and dirty as tobs only fit fotfirej wood. A number of first class passengers bad to travel second class, »nd the others hsd to go into the guard's van

Prfss O»nsobship—The manner in which; press telegrams were oensorised in the South African campaign gave rise to a good deal of adverse comment at the time, an<J the matter h»s been ventilated in the British House of Commons. Go pag" four of !of day's issue the opinions of members will be found. Other interesting reading mt^tuf to suit the varied tastes of our readers will be found on the same pag", and also on pawe one. - '; f

Gbhlto And Madness —The news fchM M Piccolomini, the composer of the succsis ful songi " Ora Pro ft obis," "Eternal Beat/ <■ Whisper and I Shall Hear, " " The Link Divine, " " Queen of Angels, " and matty other notable successes, it now ao fnmate of Han well Asylum, and a hopeless lunatic, tfrili oome aa a painful surprise and shock to many. His songs have been deservedly pop* ular, whether sung in the concert halt or drawing room, and one can but deeply regret that such a fate has awaited a fine musician. Piccolomini by his abilities amassed a for tune, invested the same in a mmio publish*' ing business, and lost all, The shock proved too much for a sensitive temperament, and the unhappy composer's mlod lest its bat? aoo*. Only when seated at the piano does, he give any proof of hie former skill ; on all ■ other occasions and matters, his mental faculties refuse office.

CATHOLTO Xr&BRABY SottlTY.-The usual weekly meeting of this Society wh held last evening. There was a large attendance of members, and the President (Mr H. MoSherry) occupied the chair. The business of the evening was centered tn a debate, namely — "Should war be abolished." Mr W t Soal took the affirmative and Mr J. Motion the negative tide of the question, and both these leaden delivered lengthy and telling addresses in support of their respective ii'dea. These debaters were followed by several other speakers, who took occasion to express their views on the subject, and on the taking of a vote the verdict was given in favor of Mr W. Seal's party. A. inosfc instructive and pleasant evening's entertainment terminated in t>he usnalpaantr.

T»» Wiatmkr—C»ptasn Edwin wires:-— Wist to south and south-west gait; glass rise soon, indications of rain and colder weather

Board of Education.—The North Cant- f erbury Education Board met yesterday but ■ the business was of no interest to the public I |a this district •

Tuwalb Stock Sale—The total entries fttthe Tinwald stock sale en Monday last were as follows:—Sheep, 624; cattle, 22; pi*", 37. Oh ! That Golden Hair !—On arriving at the ptg pens at the A. and P. Show on Tuesday one young lady of a party, on catohipg sight of the Tamworths, exclaimed —"Oh 1 look at the pigs with golden hair I"

Thb Ashburtoh Mouth—The well-known lagoon, which has been at the mouth of the Ashburton for about four years, has dis appeared since the flood. The river now has a direct mouth to the aea. This is a matter that will be very aatisfaotory to anglers.

Tpbbbcdlosib.—A telegram from New Plymouth states that Mr Rowan, stock inspector, is actively endeavoring to stamp ont tuberculosis. Forty-four beasts, gathered from the surrounding dietriot, have just beta destroyed under his supervision,

Obliged With Lettebs--While speaking against ths extension of the parochial franchise to women yesterday evening, the Very Rev, Caasa Harper stated that when he opposed a similar motion at the last General Synod held in Christohuroh, he received a perfect deluge of letters from his lady friends, protesting that his words were too strong altogether, and were almost bitter. "They misundtrifeood," he explained, "afier the fashion of females, the purport of my words."

Boee Rules Fob Mew ZiAtAKD—The Government has received a cable message from Lord Roberts, stating that he feels sure that the Imperial Government will be glad to presut more anna captured from the Boers to New Zealand, He will send 400 rifles buck with the returning Contingents

Acceptable TmmoNT—Referring to the recent) improvements in the ihow grounds, Mr James Row«, the welLknown exhibitor of Tamworth pigs, states that ho has exhibited on every show ground in the colony and on several in Australia, and he had nowhere seen better provision for ths comfort of the exhibits than at Ashburton.

Lambin« -Lambing is now going on rapidly throughout the county, especially on the plains. The late wet and stormy weather has, of course, oaused loss in exposed situations, but the effects have not been nearly so serious as was expected.

Death ow a Hunter.—Miss Button has had the misfortune to lose her chestnut hunter Pippin. While rearing at the Hinds on Tuesday, it fell back, and broke a blood vemel.the accident resulting in the death of the home, which Miss Button has had to scratch for all entiies at the Timaru Show.

The Train Service—To overtake the anticipated heavy traffic on the railways for the opening of the Jubilee Exhibition and the Ohristohurch Carnival, the department will run extra express trains daily between Christohuroh and Dunedin, and vite vetsa. commencing on Monday next. The special train for the south will leave Ohristchurch at 10.20 a,m. and Ashburton at 12.1? a.m. The special for the north will leave Cuoedin at 1020 a.m. and Ashburton at 6.26 p.m.

Can One Star Equal Anothlr in Globt.—That fine " pome " which we pub lished on Tuesday last, entitled " A Pean," and credited to the Dunedin Star, turns out to have really emanated from the rhymester at tke Christohuroh Star office, who corrects us as follows :—" Probably you meant to gay ' Chriitohurch Starf but your printer would not allow you "

The " Spectator."— The Christohurch Spectator is so very jubilant over the end of the dreary *'pow wow" in Wellington that it wants company in its rtjoiciogs. Accordingly, it represents several well known members of Parliament returning from the political burly burly. Amongst them the member for Ashburton figures hilariously. On the whole our contemporary is much livelier than usual, end no wonder.

To Smokers—Cigarette smoking is hence forth to be a b*rto employment) on the Chicago Rock Inland and Pacific railway. At the foot of every application form there is printed the question: 'Do you smoke oigsr i ttet f The answer affects the parson's chances <f employment as the generalsuperintenieot of the.line considers that cigarette smoking vitiates a man's capnoity, enervates him, and renders him listless and occasionally reckless.

An Acjckowledomest.—Newspaper men rarVy hear the words " Thank you." When every thi eg is going right, advertisers and eubtcribers usually content themselves by • tying nothing If, on the other hand, things are not quite right they are not slow to grow', It is therefore pleasanb to get tuch an acknowledgment as Mr E. G Lane, the imnnfaol urer of the well known Creaioted Emulsion, sends ua, He say* ;—•♦ You will be glsd to hear I »m getting good results from the advertisement is your paper."

I are Ej.LisMfcßß FisuiKo— A strong petition h»s be»« presented to the Govern meet by the fishermen of Lake Ellesmere for a license to net and sell trout from the L*ke Ellesmere waters. The petitioners offer to pay a license fee aid bring the fishing under». moi*l supervision. The petition also sets forth that very large qualities of trout are caught by the fishermen, surreptitiously sold or exchanged for barter. At many as eighty large trout daily get caught aooident* ally in the flounder nets, and owing to the sale not being legal the bulk of this quantity thrown away, and ahrgs and valuable food supply wasted,

AeoiDlNT.—Mf» John Small met with a rather serious accident last evening. While driving homewards the trap she was in Collided with a horse and ridf-r opposite the engine shed and as a result Mrs Small was thrown on to the road on her head. Her arm was broken and she was also badly out abottt the head. Fhs was taken to Dr; Bolger's, and by his direction was removed to Mrs Maokay's private .Hospital, where the Doctor had to insert thirteen stitches in the wound in her head. Mrs Small's daughter in-law and the latter'a husband, together with an infant, were also in the trap, and the child was thrown out-, but escaped any injury. We understand the patient is flow progressing favourubly under the care of D; Bolgerand Mrs Mackay.

A Nxat Turn-out—A rather lively scene was witneuid just outside the showgrounds on Tuesday evening, A well-known farmer and four friends had jusb managed to pick themselves into a light dog cart, and made ready for* start homeward, when th« horae, apparently a youug one, objected to the weight of burnwsity behind, and started plunging Tha result was that something gave way, and necessitated most of the party alighting ...W>.effect repairs. Thjs having been done, four of the party again took their seats, but the horae would have none of it, and rwumed,business. The finals of the affair wae—both ohalts snapped short, and the four occupants shot out quietly into the road, apparently without persona! injury. The Dbjpth to Bow Seeds —The size of a seed is ft safe guide as to thp depth at whioh it shall be sown. Beans of all kinds should be sown at a depth of two inches. Peas at an icon and a half. Carrots, parsnips, tur nips, onions, radishes, lettuce, cibbage, and laoh eeede, require to be sown very shallow •—almost close to the B'irface. They should always be sown on well-prepared toil, finely pulverised, and not too close in texture, though perfectly firm and level, and should be just covered'with dry or dryish soil. If sown in proper time, no water in ordinary seasons need be added to the noil. If sown late, and the soil be dry, the beds should be well soaked the day before the seeds are sown ; but seeds should never be sown on a thoroughly wet day, or when the soil clogs the spades in digging. It is much better to sow in drills than broadcast. A smaller quantity of seed will b« required in drill towing than iv broadcast, blanks will bo more easily d eteoted, the beds will be more readily weeded, and 'n many ways the. success of the crop will be secured with greater certainty.

Cebtificam of Mkrit, ■— The Piano Manufacturing Company, whioh exhibited » Pla.no-Jones Lever Binder at the Show on Tuesday, have received the only certificate of merit awarded by the Society for a reaper and binder. The agent, Mr E. W, Hanmer, it proud of the award, »nd inform* us that for simplicity, durability* honest work and build this it the coming maohine. The same Company have also received a certificate of merit for » Steel Hay R»ke» 10 219

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation.

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL SHOW.

Officers of she Association.

President—Mr G W Leadley; ViCR pREBiDENT~Mr O Reid; Hon. Treasurer —Mr R Friedlsnder ; Commuted—Messrs J S Bland, 6 W Body, J Bomfant, S 8 Chap man, E Cookson, T N Digby, Hugo Fried lander, JH Futze, £ Gates, X F Gibson, J Gilmour, E Horsey, T Langley, T Mawson, F McGafferty, Daniel McKsndry, Denis MoKendry, M O Rich, J Shearer, J Small, T Stone, J Stringfellow, J Tucker, TE Upton ; Secretary— Mr W Simpson.

The following completes our report of the A. * P. Show :- The gate money amonnted to £142 lie about £40 less than last year An excellent luncheon was obtainable on the ground, and any variety of refresh ments We must not omit to mention that Mr T Pitt sent a very fine collection of pot plants, ohicfly ferns and palms and cat blooms, the I latter including aome very fine ipeoimens of ' Japanese tree peonies and parrot) and Darwin tulips

HORSES.

Draught (Entire, any age).—Mr J Gil mour's (Top Gallant has a rare set of legf, bub not a heavy, long enough body ,to make him % first class show horse, but he looks to hare a rare constitution and should breed well' Mr Taylor's Lord Varley was» solid useful sort, wanting a bit more style and quality to make him really first) olass. Mr Thompson's Lord Stanley by Graigievar has any amount of style and subl stanoo, and if he had been a better color and his grand flow of hair been a little more silky he would have been a hard one to beat in any oountry* On this oceaeion he did not look his best, being in the midst of a very heavy season. The two year old oolts as a lot were better than the three year olds. Mr Grigg's colt by far the beat of a sjcod class of yearlings last year, has wintered well, and if he goes on developing In the way he has done fn the past and keeps sound, he will make a remarkably See sire, Mr Clark's oolt has any amount of size, 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 as his dam Flower and his grand dam Bloss were both remarkably heavy in Jiuir 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 even colt, although a bit back ward, will doubtless show up better next year. Mr Boag'scolt was remarkably well grown, but far too straight on his pasterns especially behind, and be should not have been placed before Mr Shearer's represen tative, who was not quite as massive, but showed more qualify, better legs, and was rare goer. The olass for mares in foal or with foal ab foot was a strong one, although many of the mares were, as mares always should be when breeding, out of *how condition. They were a credit to the district). So long as Ashburton can show such a fine lot of breeding mares, her young stock will be good. Mr Small had four in this class and his champion mare Palmer's Pride, although ihe had only foaled in the morning added another to her long list of victories, Mr Morrow's mare was in better show condition than any of the others t and although not a big one, is a sweat taking mare and should breed well. Messrs Grigg and Grilmour's mares were both good, and the judges were a long tima iv making their selections The dry mares were perhaps the moit taking class in the show and probably the most valuable too, for with horses 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 that the eh mpioo and hitherto unbeaten Dawn on this occasion was only third, and those below her were not much inferior. Mr Shearer's mare, Lass o' Gowrie. who never looked better in her life, was placed second to Mr Boag's Middlerieg Princess, but them were a great many good judges round the ring that would have reversed this order. They were, indeed, a remarkably fine lot of mares. Two grand fillies made their appear ance in the three year old class—-Mr Taylor's Citritna sad Mr Boag's Queen. Queen was only once beaten last season, and has gone on growing well, but she met more than her match in the Ashburton fitly on this occasion, Messrs Corbeto and Grigg's were, also good. Mr Shearer had a c up!e of good ones in the two year old class, and Mr Smali'a daughter of Dr Seddon showed great sin. Mr Clarke's filly was quite a nice one, but she lost any chance which she had on this occasion by behaving herself badly in the ring. The yearling classes were well filled with good totts, but nothing stood much oat from the others, except Mr Choak's colt by Grows Prince out of Brisk V, who, if all goes en well, will make a great horse. The aged geldings were good. Mr Small's Bob, although a bit on the rough side, was such a rare mover that he managed to beat Mr Mr Hutchison's Major and Mr Donaldson's Prince, both sice quality even horses. The Meat Company's representative, as well as those of Meesrs T*ylor and Bishop, wero a little on the rough side. The thr«e year old and the two year old geldings call for no special remark, except that while judging the two year old class, some delay hud annoyance was caused by their being no vet. on the ground for the judge to refer to, a defect that the Society übouli try and avoid in future. The teams were muoh admired. Mr Taylor's fine mares Dawn and Little Mary scoring in the pairs, aid Mr Bishop's mares in the three horse team, Mr Grigg just managed to beat Mr Small in the four horse team. The carriers' oart horses were ft very useful lot, Mr Elliott scoring with his very level, active bay raare Dolly, beating good horsea 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 horsea our representative considers them as good a lot as has aver been at Ashburtott or any other show in the colony.

DOGS.

The Bhow of sheep and cattle dogs was nob so I&rg6 at In previous years, which is matter for regret. Good dogs of this c'ass are of ftreab v*iue in a pastoral country »uoh as this. It would be better, too, if the exhibit* were provided with some shelter from the weather,

PRODUCE

What can we say about the exhibition of produce ? Probably this report may be condensed into the statement that every succeeding year got« to show how our farmers, and especially their wives, are gaining knowledge and experience from these competitive exhibition*, and are thus gradually nearing the time when Ashburtoa Bhali stand first in New Zealand amongst the districts when intelligence produces the most satisfactory results. Nowhere could the effects of thia 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, but by nearly all of the many com' { petltora who figured in the list. If the ducks | and hens whose produce also ornamented the exhibition ahed E have njfc improved on the work of their forbears, why we can only hope that will improve later on. When they ■•• what can be don* in Raritong* and Fiji, perhaps they will wak* up to the seriousness of the position, and the necessity for eaergetlo action. EXTRA EXHIBITS The Canterbury Frozen Meat rod Dairy Produce Export Gomapny had m excellent exhibit of their manufactures in preserved meats, oils and sundries, together with their celebrated manures, etc. -Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., elder in bottle and bulk.—A new sheep brand, on apparently a good principle, was exhibited by A, Bintngs.-Mr C Reid had several well finished gigs and carts and obtained a certificate of merit for a handsome double seated gig manufactured on his premises. The seat is made adjustable and the whole vehicle is turned oat arid finished In splendid style, as in fact are his other exhibits of traps and carts.

An interesting show of draught and other harneas and saddlery wal made by Mr Wtn, Patching in his marquse. The article* were manufactured on his well known premise*, and included cart laddies and other >eotione of hoivy work, together with nets of light harneas, bridies, aaddlef), covers, all finished in capital style and rrflsoting prent credit upon the maker. —Misers F. and H. Bteel showed some fint class traps, gigp, and drsyc—A couple of Whitechapela were exhibited by Meaari Baker and Brown, together with nice specimens of gigi— Other entriei for show purposes were male by Messrs Stevens and Sons, N Z Provision and Produce Co.Meaira Mason and Struthert, Wtn. McAualin (acetylene gas generator), \ and Watkin Bros (bicycle*).—A large dieplav of their merchandise was mad* by the N Z Farmers' Co-operative Association, whose comprehensivu collection attracted a good d«at offatteptloß.

Primitive Methodist Show Tea

The Primitive Methodist Church tea and public meeting was held as ÜBnal on the day of the Ashbnrton A and P Association* Show. This Church has held »tea meeting on this day 6lnce the commeDcemeut of the local A and P Association. The tea was a gru' ■ access, there being abundance of good things, and plenty of charming and attentive ladies at each table. Eight tables were kept well n'liad up to about seven o'clock. In the evening the Church was far to small to hold the large audience, and numbers had to be turned away. The minister of the Church, Rev Raino, very satisfactorily filled the position of chair* man. The orohestra and choir were under the baton of Mr John Jones, and contributed much to the success of the gatherhg, the an the ma rendered being much appreciated during the evening. Addresses were given by the f olio wine:— Rev Sharpe, Rev Lamb and Rev Fee. Mr Dobbs also gave a short address. Solos were contributed by Mrs H Stee a. Mrs Marsden, Mr Kersel and Mr £ Craighead. Recitations were also given by Mr John B.;tterlck and Mias Amy Llll. The prooeedß of the tea and meeting, it was estimated, would be something like £50, which must be considered veiy satisfactory considering the weather was unfavorable. The usual votes of thanks were passed, especial mention being made of the assistance rendered by members of other congregations, thus concluding a very successful and enjoyable gathering.

BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION

A meeting of the Ashbutton Beautifying; Association was held last evening to receive and discuss the report of the Committee appointed at the previous msot<ng. The report, which was somewhat lengthy, wan read by Dr Trevor, chairman of the com mittee, and may be summarised as under:—

It recommended that the objects of the Beautifying Auociation should be to receive gifts of any kind, and with the content and approval of the Borough Council to lay out and plant with trees, shrubs and flowers i such uncultivated ipaces as are suited to that purpose, and that Baring Square should be the first work taken in hand, a plan of operations being submitted with the report; that the Borough Council be approached respecting fencing the tquare ; that the' executive of the Association should consist of a president, vice-president, sectetary, I treasurer, and a committee of twelve ; that the members' fee should be Ss a year, and that £3 3i should entitle the donor to a life membership. Recommendations as to quor ums, vacancies and other details were made, also with regard to power of the Executive Committee. The report, with a few trifling alterations, was adopted: ohiosrs Mr Lechner was unanimously appointed Hon S< cretary, and the following nomin- tiors were made : -Preaident—Dr Trevor; Vice-President —- Mr T Bullock ; Hon Treatu-er—Mr Collins. COMMITTEE John Orr, R Friedlando*, H M Jones, T Scaly, W W Smith, H W Barrett, H Willie, D Thomas, W H Rule, 3 Davison, G Colt m*n, J H '1 immins* PATRONS Several gentleman Wire nominated as patrons of the Association, and the Secretary was instructed to communicate with them. It was decided that members cf the com* mittee should canvass for donations for the purpose of carrying on the work of the Association. It was also decided that a deputation should interview the Borough Council on Monday night re commencing operations, and also the County Council at the next meetiDg, The meetng then adj urn e.i till Thursday evening, at the Borough Council Chambers at 7 50. p m.

Magisterial

ASHBURION-THURBDAY

(Before C A Wray, EBq, S.M)

Prohibition Obdebs—Prohibition orders were issued agaisib lour persons to tske ffftob in the Aihburton county Civil Oases—B»tt v Cbainey and Co Plaintiff was nonsuited, with oostil9 6d. Bolger v Powall, judgment Bnmmoni« Ad journed for three weeks Old Pensions—Several old age pen* siom were gr*nted.

Obituary

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Washington, Ocfc 23

Obituary—Ex Senator John Sher man, aetat 77.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING OLUB.

SPRING MEETING.

President—Donald McLean, Esq; Vice President — James Small, Ktq; Stbwardjj — Messrs G. .Robertson, W. Sutherland, J. O'Grady, Thomas Bishop, H. Cranfield, Hay Smith, P. Devane, .1. MeConochie, Daniel McKendry, F. McCafferty, James McOormiclf, and James Sutherland ; r Judge—Mr D. McLean ; Stakter— Mr R. J. Henry ; Clebk of Fcales —Mr R. Frledlander; Clerk op Course —Mr James McCormick ; Handioapper— Mr EL. Brfnkman ; Treasurer —Mr W. Sutherland ; Timekeepers—Messrs Be Beer and J Lewis. SEgRETARY-Mr R. J. Henry. ,

A rising glass on show evening indicated improved weather, and trotting patrons were naturally delighted with the lovely morning on the day of the local Spring meeting. The track improved rapidly from Tuesday, and the Committee did what was possible to still further help matters in that direction. A large number of visitors remained in town from the show, and a further addition to the attendance was made by train, whilst numerous country people came to the ground in vehicles. The Attendance was good, the gate takings amounting bo £42 18a, which, we are informed, is a record return for the Olub. Th« jarller portion of the races took place well up to time, but in the latter part of the day punctuality was nob a notable feature. We are obliged to the Secretary, Mr R J Henry, and other ojftioers of the Olub, for attention to any enquiries made of them. The publican's booth was in the hands of Mr Mullin, whilst luncheon and light refreshments were in the able hands of Mr H A Flower, The totalisator takings were large, amounting to £1163 10s, which is also a record ; and It should be noted the tickets were half sovereign ones, A number of horses recently from Sydney

compete, but only one of these scored daring the day. Following ate mults :— Handicap Maiden (saddle), o£2oscto; Two miles. 71 Mr R. D. Petrte's b ra Blnestone, l.yßluetfown 6yrs, 29sec (ingus) 1 79 Mr W Keeiey's oik m Lena Bali. ! syrs, 24secs ... ... (Harold) 2 I 2 Honor scr, 0 ftana 2Oacci, 8 Pretoria 11. 20secB, 3 Wart 22seea, 3 H M. Stanley 25s'-cs also started. HM. Stanley leading from the start broke, allowing Lena Bell, the favorite, to take the lead. Bluestone, however, curne np well and proved a nice mover, si d at the test round, shortly after pawing the etanri, Bluestone took first place, the other nve horses retiring. At the entrarro to the straight the favourite sciin took the lead, bob breaking near th<> peso allowed Bluest one to win by a 1 out a head. Time—s.6o. Dividend— £1. District Handicap (saddle), of 20 sevs, second hone 2 soya from the stake. Confined to hones the bona fide property of residents In ths Aehburton County, and mast) haw been owned and trained In the district prior to August 1, 1900* Two miles 135 Mr Jno. Smith's b g Gambler, by General Tracey, aged (Owner) 1 40 Mr HSkiffingtoa'sblkgßraenar, 6yrs. 18sec (Owner) 2 10 Mr Win,, Healey'i b g Edward R, t 6yrt, aor ... (E Healy) 3 13 Toronto ssecs, 9 Medjidle lleeca, 45 Miss Wllkin 12sees, 1 Llenten»nt ISsecs, 5 Firewood 19jccs, li Standby 19j*ec8, 6 Moina I Dacca alao started. This proved a good race till the laM round, Braemar. M>d jidle, and Gambler fighting for first place, the faroorfte Gambler eventually coming in an easy winner. Time- 5.H§. Dirldetui-lfts. Laghmor Handicap (harness), of 60 sots j second horse 7 soya from the stake ; for horsrs that can trot 6.40 or under. Two mtles. 131 Mr A B White's oh m Tracty Belle, by General Tracey, aged, £9«ec (Howards) 1 60 Mr W Wootton's b g Dusk, 33sec

(N Price) 2 50 MrJ Milne's blk h Principal. 6«eo (Milne) 3 7 Sam Slick fcr, S3 Yet« 36Mc r 4 Eatipo 38sec, 25 Dora 42sec, 7 Liberia 43ieo, also started.

This race was the beßt of the day. Daring the fir t round Dusk, Dora, and Veto was the order, whilst on the second round Dusk still maintained the lead. On the third circle Tracey Belle was In front, Datk in second pace; the favorite eventually winning a good noe. By some mistake the horses went an extra round. Time-6-20$. Dividend—£l6s. Winchmoke Handio*? (saddle), of 26 hoys. One mile. 110 Mr W Hood's b g Mac*roi»i, by Wilkin, aged,l9seca , (Hood; 1 33 Mr A McCormick's b g Ambition : 6or 7yrs, 19secs ...(Owner) 2 37 Mr W Keeley's blk m Lena Bell. Syrs. 19secs ... (Tsggttt) 3 0 Micro 2sece, 29 Wanaka OsecSj 31 Narrangansett 12eecs, 39 Fannywood 16secs, 8 Bluestone 17eecs, 0 Firewood 17decs, 0 Joubert 18ieot, 38 Lady Aadley 18aecp, also started.

This proved an interesting race, th» order in the first round being Macaroni, Ambition, and L?n% Bell. Ambition w»i unfortunate in breaking, as be came to closo quarters, the result beftg that Macaroni proved the winner, Time— 260, Dividend £1 6s

Ashburtout Handicap (saddle) of 60 eovs; second horse 7 sots from th<> stake ; for horses that can trot 5.40 or under. Two ml'es. S2L MrJ Gasken's b m Ficwerwood, by B!ackwood, 23secB (Kdwarde) 1 148 Mr J Miletus blk h Principal, 26secs ... (Owner) 2 40 Mr G Robertson's b h Stroan,

aired. 36srcs (Owner) 3 16 Faithful 2?secs. 8 Edward R 28aecs, 64 \oung Berlin 28jic», 8 KatipoSO ecs, 35 Kltee Mure 32aFcs, 36 Miracle Jack 33secs also started. T.iis proved a particularly interesting contest, Eltee Mooro and Struan starting well, bur. the former gained a lot in th« second round, when the order still found

, Eltee M^re, Struan, and Principal, with Flowei woed ranging up considerably. The order on the third circle wad. changed to the favoute Fiowarwood gaining tie lend, Principal fairly close up and Strain next, but going gamely, and this order via continued until the finish

Fairfield Handisaf (harness), of 30 eovs ; second horse 4 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. 58 Mr J. A. Baekland's b g Veto, by Vaiideve 4yre, £7a«cs (Piper) 1 90 Mr R. Wotton's r g Dusk, dyrs, 28secs ... ... ... (Price) 2 8 Me W Begg'a gr h Toronto, 31sees

(Owner) 3 15 Wart 42secs, J44 General Power 4osecs also started.

This race w«s disappointing.. General Power bad a god start, bat failed to take advantage of it after the fiwfc ro«nd, where Veto forged Into firet place, followed by Toronto and Dmk. In the last round Dusk cime into second pUce, the final result being Veto an easy win, Dat-k next, and Toronto third. The driver of General Power met with a hostile reception at the conclusion. A subsequent; meeting ot stewards was held to make enquiries of Mr Sefton, and the driver's explanations were considered satisfactory. Time-4 22. Dividend—£2 Bs.

Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 sots; second horse 3 soys from the stake* One mile. 145 Mr Wm. Dalton's br g Nafferton, by Baltimore, Gym, 26 sees (McOonaehie) 1 9 Mr N Price's b m Lady Aadley, aged, 27seca {Owner) 2 12 Mr W Laffey's blk m Medjidle. aged, 21secs (Owner) 3 5 Giliie Rlabach 18s eca, 11 Wanak* 18secs, 26Narrapgansett Slsecs, 61 Straw 21secs, 41 Ambition 28sccs, 14 Macaroni 38siec8 also started.

This last race on the programme resulted in a win for Naffer ton. In the first round Ambition headed, Nsfferton and Lady Audley following, bat in the final the order changed to Nafierton leading, with Lady Aadley next end Medjidie in thiid place. Ttme-2.47f* Dlvldend-£l.

RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES.

United Press AwoeUtloo—By Bleofcrlo Telegraph Chkisichdkch, October 24

The only gallops of Importance this morning were recorded by—Dundap, who covered a mile and a half in his usual fre* style in 2.42; Glenogle, half a milt te SQaecs ,* Somerled and Glenaiadale, a mil* fast; Faimen, a mile and a quarter strong, running the last mile in I5l£; Strath nairn, two rounds on the cinders at three quarter pace, the last half mile fast; Mlm Djblaval, with Oavalierio, steady pace for two rounds; Malatua, a mile and a half at three quarter speed; Djln Djin, two rounds at medium pace. Field Kose and Skobeloff brushed along for half s mile at the end of once round. Jupiter arrived last night.

The following prices are on effer:— S to 1 TorWtk 6-iDandu 7-lUilii» 10—1 Ideal 12—1 MiM DtUv»l Skobeloft Stratbnaim, Huku, and Matero* 16—1 Faimen 20-1 Djin Djio

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monbITP "1 £*£)Kf\f\ TO Lend on Fyefhold Be-1 3&&O\J\J curity, in Sqms to suit borrowers. O W PURNELL, 10 139 Solicitor, Montgomery « Bui!dinga_ JBargfiiinw in BICYCLES. Highest Quality, Latest Designs. For One Month Only O&TBS, LOWRY & CO., Z"a!amlia Cyclo Works, Burnett Street, Aah burton, with the view of popularising the Zaalandia and AtaUnta Bicycles in the ''«Vnbnrton District), have decided to offer 20 Cycles ab the following very great reductions in price fur one month only. i _™ GENTLEMEN'S ZBALANDIA RO&DSTKR, 22 inch frame, 80 gear, Twin Roller chain, Weatwood *teel rims, Dunlop tyre?, Brook's saddle, : enameUed bUck with goM lines. Regular ov»h price £21 ; Sale price £16 10. 12 months guarantee* &ot2-LADY'S, 22 inch frame, 66 gear, adjustable handles, spring seat pillar, flexible saddle, We§twood steel rirr.s, Dnnlop lyres. R|ifcu'ar cash price £20. Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. 3 — GBNT'B ATALANTA LIGHT ROADSTER, 24 inch frame, 80 gear, Brook's 828 saddli?, Wetwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, enamelled black wifhgold lines. Rfgular cash price £21 Silo price £15. 12 months ■ guarantee. . | Lob 4—LADY'B „ATAL^NTA, 22 inch frame. 64 gear, leather gear o»se, Bro k's sa-'dle, WoEt^ood steel rims,, Dnnlop tyre*. Regular cash price £22. Sale price £16 10s. 12 months guarantee, LotS — GBNT'S LIGHT ROADSTEB.22 inch frame, 80 gear, Kelly adjustable handlebar. Bager flexible saddle, Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres. Rocalar cash price £20, Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee. Lofc 6-LADY'S ZSALANDIA, 20 inch frame, 63 gear, .Weatwood Btnel rims, Dunlop tyrrs, Brook's latest saddle, enamelled dark green with gold lines an* decorations. Regular cash price £22. Sa'e price £17. 12 months guarantee. ot -7 - GENT'S ATALANTA ROAD RACER, 24 in<3h fram*, Twin roller ! chain, 84 gear, Wekwood stoel rims, i Duo!op tyres, Brook's 810 saddle, enamelled black with gold lines; Regular cash price £21. Sale price £16. 12 months guarantee, ot B—LADY'S, 22 inch frame, 68 gear, adjustable handles, ppring se»t pillar, Flexible saddle, Weetwood steel tims, Dunlop tyrse, enamelled maroon with gold Hue*. Regular cash price £20 Sale price £15. 12 months guarantee; Lot 9—GENT'S ATALASTA, 24inchframe, j Twin Roller chain, 80 gear, Weetwood rims Dunlop tyres, Brook's 810 aaddle, enamelled black with gold Tinea. Regular cash frice £21f|Sale price £16 12 months guarantee. Lot 10 — GKNT'S ZBAL&NDIA ROAD RACER, 24 inch frame, twin roller ohaio, 80 gear, Westwood steel ritre, Dnnlop t) ret, Brook's 810 saddle, enamellfid black. Regular cash price £21; Sale price £16 10j. Also,— 10 other high class BICYCLES, similar to the above EASY TIRMS CAN BE ARRANGED. All the above Machine)) nre fitted wi'h Duolop Tyresard Westwood Steel Rime- RSMEMBEB THE FALE IS FOB One JMonth Ovvt.-' unufflv & 00- Largest Makers of Cyc'es in New Zna^acd. Asbburton Branch, Burnett Street— W« A. SCHWARTZ 00 ,'y Manager. ESTABLISHED 1879. F. FERRIMAN, LAND & ESTATE AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROESB; T7IOR SALE—Brick House, on \ acre, JD Nelson 3?;reet, Hampstead, within easy distance of the School, and in a direct line with the Railway Station; a sound Investment for the price required, £220. Oath or terms F FBRRIMAN FOR SALE, Aehburton Suburbs—B aorea 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage en good road?, with substantial buildings, cocsiating of a good 6 roomed House, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stabks, and' Cow Bhedsj first class orchard well supplied with water. The land is well situated for subdivision F FERRJMAN FOR SALF—S4 acres at Allentnn, a very , desirable block of good land, capital frontage, and well watered F FERRIMAN , FARMS FOR SALK— 84 aores, capital investment, would let to pay 8£ ppr cent on price required 500 acres, £10 per oore, within 2| milee o Railway Station ; 600 acres Several Blocks of Good Sheep Country froao 1500 aores upwards F FERRIMAN •FOB BALE' WINTER'S ROAD, ALLENTON, An Opportunity to JErect Your Own House I HAVE been instructed to. Sell Lota 24 and 25, containing on© Acre situated as above. The Pilea Bailable for a new house and ala a chimney with fire place are already on the Lind, as is aleo » pump with abundant supply of water. The only other thing necessary n a Carpenter with timber and iron to make a comfortable home F FERRIMAN " To . LJfefr "^ EAST STREET SOUTH a gjJQp available for immediate occups- PERPETUAL LEASE FOR BALE at Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunity of Bicurin K a comfortable borne, with 44 aoies of good graz ng land ; small yearly rental. Inspect this property before buying your home mmmm



1 Mail Notices. ■ Mails close for the following pUoea M under, subject to the necessary alterations :— THURSDAY, OOTOBER 95 For Northern Ports and Weitporb, per Tarawera, at 6 30 pm For South Africa, por express, to connect) with Loogfthip, at 12 30 pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Par Samoa, Hawaii, Philtipines, Japan, also United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (due London, November 28th), via Ban Francieco, also parcel for United Stafctt per Rotoiti, at 630 p m ; money orders at 2 80 p m j registered letters ab 5 p m N~ ATIONAL MORTGAGE ft AGENCY 00. OF N.Z, LTD,. TIaURTJ IMPROVED FARMS;. FOtt SALE. 530 aores Rangitata, 250 acres Clartmont, 250 acres Wuitotie, 200 aores Waihao, 250 aores Kiagsdown, 1000 acres Obaio, 500 acres Totara, Aid others of various ilsee 1b Sonfch Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right of I purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 aores Totara, and , 265 aores Totara Also unimproved agrioultaral and prizing farms of various sizes on the Raincliffe and Level* Estates, and two well improved Station p opertlf ni 7000 acres each OWING to a great increase la business we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearin Sale For One Month, previous to the build rs commencing operations. This is en opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robebt Alcobn.; F««M This Dara hklion moatb • ce.-s CELEBRATED PURE TEAS WILL BE PACMD AS UNDER: ♦Oil* HO. 4 at 3/- will * H* 4 2/8 *:: :: i:: II r, :; :: lIS *N«W Tariff—Ciiamwo* Bi xhd, 9/» per lb. ;; ;; o&" »• .. .» »oo i/« *Note-No.«, No.t &Champlon are new Blends """ in INTKOOUCINO OUR I | We do so with confidence, knowing It j I to be the finest quality procurable at w« pewc. j HAVE NOTHING ELSE. J All other Brands not mentioned ate reduced j 2r4l per lb. I SPECIAL DISPLAY OF SPRING FASHIONS New Dresßee, New Millinery, New Hats and Trimming, New Prints, Zephyrs Muslins, etc. NEW GOODS AJND NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT. ASKBURTON DRAPERY CO. Wilson's SHIPMENT OF BEAUTIFUL, NEW, ARTISTIC, Witt. NNjL iwP^J |> ut&SaS ■i ßnm«nb coaalsti year to cleame and refresh your homes, and you cannot do better than have a Paper covering over your walls ah once. Yob bars a complete change at small expense. WAREHOUSE, BURNEIT ST. P.O. Box 16 TEiBPHOjra 65 DIARIES for 1901, now in stock; new book?: Chins, The Goddess, The Out* span, Boy, Sonai Life in the British Army, The Strong Arm, A Son of Erin, Castle and Manor, Convict. 99, Dannay's Tower, Sport or War, Buskin's YVorka, Tennyson's Poems Is 3d, Where the Shoe Pinches, Alietta, .uittle Anna Mark. New editions: In the roar of the Sen, 8d ; On the day of Battle, 8d ; Allwyn, 8< ; Red Badge of Courage, 8d ; England's Peril, Bd.—H M Jones* _ WANTED KNOWN -A very large im portation of New Floorcloths, Linoleums, Rugo, Mate, end Carpeting* just opened for the Spring Season—North- COTE & HeFFORD. ANTED KNOWN—That J. Moisom baa received a large stock of fashion* able Summer Boots and Shoes of the beat; material, also about to arrive new stock of the lateßt French Goods, and invites (he Public for iuepection. J. M. being the only reliable %nd practical Bootmaker in the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best va'ue and quality* Repairs carried on just the same, m the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style. Beit leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, ab Tub Ham., East Street, Aehburton. /"fOMPARE "prices ab Jubilee Bo \J Shop before buying elsewhere. 203 USFbPJJJJNKD—Fishing Tackle, Fer s.s.' Karamea from London, The latest Koda, Minnows, Limes, Ghff fiEooka etc. etc early inspection invited.—Habdli v Bbo MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who »re ways taking cold and sub ect to croup ? U »c, try Tonking'a Linseed Emulsion, which will cur? where ail olhe medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and roo rs in bottles, la 6d and 2s 6d. 246



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