Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On the first page to-day will be found a report of the Addington Stock Market; in the fourth page, a repot t of a meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board.

The Escaped Prisoners.—One of the ! prisoners who escaped from the Hokitika Gaol, Patrick Campbell, was captured by Inspector Wilsou on the road from Kumara ■ to the railway station, yesterday. He J surrendered quietly. The three other i prisoners are still at large, and no trace of any kind has been reported. It is believed they are making their way up the Arahura river. '.

SubprißS Partt.—Oii Friday evening about 60 people assembled' at the school house, Riverside, to pay a surprise visit to Miss L. Lorimer. Owingtosuch alargenum ber being present, the dancers adjourned to the school, leaving othei's to pW ping' pong, cards, etc., in the house. Excellent music was provided by Messrs Cochrane, Dalton, and Thompson, and in the intervals of dancing, songs were sung by the follow ing : — Miss Cochrane, Messrs Thompson, Dalton, Protheroe, Murphy, and a trio by Messrs Maxwell, Smith and McPherson. The supper table, ladon with the dainties for which the district is noted, received its full share of attention, Mr J. Kidd, assisted by several young ladies, attending assidu ously to the guests' wants. Before the visitors dispersed, Mr George Wilson, Sea view, thanked Miss Lorimer for the enjoy- i able evening they had spent, and Auld Lang Syne heartily sung, was the signal for departure. *

News in Brief.

&Jr John Studholme, junr., will address the electors at Winslow sphfioj to?

night at 7.30. In this issue E. Gibbard, the ready money draper, Tancred Street, announces that he has just opened another lot, of a noted make of men's navy serge suits in all

sizes, and that those who have been waiting can now be supplied. Other special Hues are ajpo adyertispd.

Farmers' Union Social.

A dinner aud social was hold by the Ash-: burton' Branch of iba Farmers' Union in St Stephen's schoolroom hut eyeniiig.. Thpr.e was a fair attendance, and after an excellent repast, provided by Mr Gilinour, Mr Leacl lfy took the chair and apologised for ihe absence of Messrs H. F. Eeec.3, J. Studliolme, aud J. Lainbie. ,* The Chairman welcomed tha visitors, and. ppolce of the valuable? work which is being done by the Union. A great deal had been done in the direction of educating the Go vernment as to the agricultural needs of ihs colony. The Government haye not been slow 'to accept any information which has been put before them. He (the chair man) pleaded that wo ought to return to Parliament men of integrity and ability to transact the business of the colony. After, the t.^ast of thfi Kins had been duly hon oured the Chairman introduce.! Mr Q Hal loraa, who was now to an Ashburton audi encfi. Mr O'Halloran sketched the ma and pro. press of the Farmers' Union in tho O*IQP4 district. He pleaded for a better uador staudinr* amongst farmers, urging that they ojj^ht to b' liberal to themselves, to their niea, :mi their farms. He had been a victim of tho tenanws±c3-'ill system in the old land. Being an Irishman, kg> was a descendant of Adam and Eve, who were the first tenants under that system. They did not behave, and wore turned out. In modern times the tenant-at-will was evicted when he did not dsserye it. He accordingly came out here to get some freehold. He paid a high compliment to the energy, and in dustry of the Ashburton farmers. Lie also mentioned with pride the great services of the late Mr John Grigg, who was the great pioneer of agriculture in the colony. He said that farmers had not pj?opej?lf ap proached the Government as farmers, lj? they did so in a proper manner, there was no question that they would receive due attention. He spots pi the frozen meat industry, saying that whilst l|d par mile is the New South Wales rate—the Fail-Held rate is 4d per mile, and Belfast 6dper mile — we need to have these anomalies removed. He instanced many matters in connection with railway carriage, of ti*e bye-products of that industry. In his experience, the turnip and frozen meat industry has in his district, done very much to increase labour and land cultivation.

Mr Waymouth expressed his pleasure in being present. He heartily endorsed £he remarks made by Mr O'Hallrrail on the subject of the railway rates. The charges on the material used by the meat factories, and the moat sent out by the factories waa inordinately high. They must bo ready for the times ahead, when South Africa is an exporter instead of an importer, and they must look to it that pressure may be used to bring these charges to a more reasonable figure.

Captain Pearce, said he was of opinion tha,t trie Farmers' Union will be the great est power in Hey Zealand. He instanced how the Stockowners' Union ip. Australia had by approaching the Government r.6r duced the railway rates by more than 25 per cent. He considered that all over Australasia, people were enormously over governed, and we musjfc work for economy and efficiency of Goy-ernmsat, Tie was of opinion that bad legislation had done movo harm to Australia than the- drought. Speaking of railway rates, he pointed out that our yailv/ay rates are 33 per cent, higher than the Argentine's. He advised the farmers to call on the Govemmeat to reduce the public expenditure, and ease the rates and taxes, and give as low rates as possible for the transit of our produce, iv» orclsr fchfvt wo may compete with the trade opposition which is before us in other countries.

Mr David Jones, of Weedona, urged the great need of thorough unity, as they wer<* continually menaced by the various poli ticiaus wiip ha;/6 no great love for farmers. Whilst they should not trench upon party politics, they must doaj wijfch general political questions, because they will not let us alone. Mr Joaes delivered a very able speech on the land question, pleading for the freehold system, as compared with th« leasehold system. Songs were rendered by Mrs A. S. Hay man, who gave us " The Dear Homeland," and Miss Collins >' The Bend of the River."

Mr Chapman moved, and Mp T. ITarriaou seconded, a very hearty vote of'thanks to the gentlemen who had delivered such able speeches replete with very valuable inform ation.

Captain Pearce proposed a hearty vote of jtlaanks to the chairman, and the meeting coiiduded with "Auld Laug Syne," Mrs Harding acjco^ipp^^

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

25th ANNUAL SHOW.

FIRST DAY (Wednesday.)

President—Mr T. Stone; Vice-Presidenb i Mr J. Tucker; Hod. Treasurer—Mr R, Friediandor ; Auditor-Mr A. Boberts; Secretary—Mr W Sirapsou; Committee - Messrs J. Bishop, J. S. Bland, G. W. Body, J. Honif ant, S. S. Chapman, E. Cook son Max Friedlander.T. F. Gibson, J, Gil mour, T. Harrison, W. Harding W. T. Lill, F. de C. Malet, F. McCafferfcy, Daniel McXendry, Denis McKendry, George MoEae, J. Shearer, J. Small, J. Small, jun, J. W. Stoddart, J. Stringfeltow, T. E. TJpton, J. Withell.

The officers of the Association, headed by the worthy President, Mr T. Stone, worked well together and with a will, all helping to contribute towards the successful result which will undoubtedly follow their labours. It is fortunate, indeed, that the Association has such good men at the head of affairs, which is a material help to any institution. The officials were kept going from early till late.  It -is incumbent upon us to extend our congratulations to these gentlemen for their untiring energies put forth in the best interests of the Associa tion and the public generally. The Secretary, Mr W. Simpson, together with Mr J. Vu Christian, carried out the onerous duties inherent upon them in a thoroughly satisfactory manner, everything in their department goiog smoothly. Con sidering the hundred and one things these gentlemen have to think about, and the constant demands upon their services, the position of a Show secretary is not by any means an enviable one. We must, on this particular occasion compliment Mr Simp son and his co-worker on their excollent

managemont. The luncheon booth was under the super vision of Mr T. Daily, of the Winslow Hotel, who provided a really excellent lun cheon. MrMcMeekin, of Christchurch, had the other luncheon booth, both of which had a good staff of attendants, and appeared to be doing good business. Messrs Dineen and Whitaker had charge of the refresh mant booth, which was well patronised during the clay, Among the visitors present we noticed such prominent farmers and agriculturists as Messrs Boag, Fendalton; R. Rennie.Tai Tapu; P. Davidson, Temuka; Reid, Darfiold; and Mr B. Pemberton, of the Metropolitan A. and P. Association, were also present, and took entries for the Christchurch Show. About .£l2 was taken in gate money during the day.

SHEEP.

■ There was a total entry of 258 sheep an compared with 212 last year, and they made a show far superior to anything previously seen at Ashburton. Surprise and pleasure was expressed on all gides at thp excellent all round display, which was a credit alike to the breeders and the dis trict. Competition in many of the classes was very keen, and the judges had in a member of instances considerable difficulty in roaming their, awards. Messrs. Thomas Stone and J. Withell were the only two exhibitors of merinos, but they sent forward some particularly well bred and well brought out sheep. Mr Stone took the lion's share of the prizes, including three blue ribbon awards, but Mr Withell ran him very close in several of the classes, and \ beat him in the strong combing cliss for ram above 18 months, taking tho first and second pri?es and the championship. Mr y tone's champion ram in the fine combing class wa3 an uncommonly well grown, well and densely woolled sheep and won a lot of most favorable comment. Mr Stone was again siiccsssfijl in tlie Lincoln classes, and took tha championship with an exceedingly good ram bred by Mr J. Holmes," Awamoa, Oamatu. - The blue ribbon for ewes want to one of Mr J. Cochrane's exhibits. Mr G. A. M. Buckley took a first and second jyith two A.wainoa bred rams, and Mr J. ■yjfithell took a first with a nice pair of pwes bred by Mr M. Friedlander. English Lelcostors ijiere yery sttowgly represented, and the competition in oach Class was very ke?n. The principal breeders were those wdll known breeders Messrs J. Bonifant, fijawson Brothers, T. W. Dig-by, and, G-, A. M. Buckley. Mr Bqnifant to.ok both phampionsliips, together with a number of first and second and special prizes. Messrs Mawson Brothers were the next chief prize pinners. B,order Leicesters were another islass which dese?yed.ly £$t r aotecl a ] o fc o f most favorable comment. The exhibits were from the flocks of the New Zealand and 4nstralian Land Company's Acton Estate,"* Messes ?. T>rummond, W, H. Anderson and J. Withell, 't%Q Ofimiiany's sheep were partioularly good and won both blue ribbon honors. Mr H. Anderson beat the Company in a strong class for a pair of owes uader IS months, and was a good second jn tho class for single ewes under IS months. Mj? Jarus3 Cuny had praQtically no opposition in the classes for'So'iithdowns, but he had some nifle gheep and was well deserving the first, sacond, and QJiampion honors awarded him. Mr J. C. N. Grigg sent forward for exhibition only a pen of ir.he e^es imported last year from the King's nook. ShrbpsHiros wste e:c;iiib.ite4 by Messrs George Vucetisch, T. E. Upton, V, Drummond,./. Stringfeliow, T. Harrison, T. Stone and I. M. Thompson. Mr Vucetisch t-Qok cjiG of t'l?e (shampiouships, that for the ram, and Mr StringfeUow tha one for the ewe. Mr Upton sent forward some gopd $beep, and took two first and a like number of second awards. Gorriedalea were shown ijyitfissys J, Sfcrinefellow and J- Withell,the principle pviaos "going to tl>o Chertsey \ breeder. Some g_obd half breda aud' cross* breds were exhibited by Messrs T. Stone, P. Drummond, J. Witholl and the Hesler , ion station. There was a magnificent show of fat sheep, by far ar T 4 away exceeding anything seen for a longtime outsjde the Metropolitan Show. They were ' from j;he Heslerton station, and tha flocks of Messrs T. Stone, F. M. Thompson, R. Adair, P. JL^rummqndj f}nd the Australian Land Com pany, and the comp^titios jyas very keen indeed. Some nice lambp were sho^n by Mossrs D. Croy, P. Drummond ; D. Fitz gerald, I). J3. Carruthers, A. Bennett, E ; . |teddecliffe ? J. R. Begg, aud S. Cox,

CATTLE.

Some very fine Shorthorns were penned,

Mr W. J. Stoddart's champion 3-year-old bull, Russell's Count, being a very hand some animal. Mr John Small's 2-year-old bulls by Governor would be hard to beat in any ring, showing excellent quality all I'ound. Mr F. Prampton's yearling by Russell's Coun£ ijj a promising youngster and well deserved the winning card in that class. Messrs Sroddarfc and Small divided honors in the remaining Shorthorn classes. InAyrshires Mr E.Clarke had no opposi tion in alj. the classes he showed in, but Mr Iladley had the only exhibit in the class for cow of any age, which was well worthy of a first. Mr Silcock .showed the only Jersey bulls exhibited, and in cows in milk he took first ivifch a very handsome animal, Mr Tucker running' him very close, while Mrs MePowell's Buttercup was y.h.c. All these cows were much admired, and if; is certain the Jerseys are by far the best cottagers' cows. Although Messrs Tucker and Silcock were the most successful exhibitors in this breed, Mr P. Gourdie and the Ashburton Daivy showed some nice young stock. In any other forced Hi* Small took two firsts and Mr James Porter one. The show of fat cattle by Mr W. J. Stoddart, who was practically'the only exhibitor, called forth th.eunqhaliSe4'admiraJ;ipE q£ the judges, wlio' stated 'ihat ifc was the best display of f/it' cattle they had eyer seen a,t a Show.

HORSES.

Draughts.—Ashburton district has al ways been noted for the splendid class of draught stock it contains, and as this is undoubtedly an agricultural district the principal feature of the Show is decidedly the heavy horses. The aumber of exhibits in the different classes shows plainly that the settlers recognise that- competition in the Show ring acts as a good educational medium in assisting them in improving the \ quality of their stopk, XhQ Show this year •

has a record in its entries, which speaks volumes for the energy and enthusiasm displayed by breeders. Coming to the Show itself the judging commenced at about half-past twelve o'clock, and the gentlemen acting were kept vary busy until six o'clock, and it was suggested that on future occasions the judging should commence earlier, or else that it should be divided between the two days. Tha system of appointing threo judges is at times very strongly commented on, the opinions being divided. Yesterday, however, the judges arranged between themselves that one should stand out each time, and in the event of not agreeing the odd man to be called in. This arrangement seemed to work very well, the only time it was neces sary to call for the third man's assistance being in the first class, that of aged stallions. The general opinion of those able to judge, however, was that in nearly every instance general satisfaction was I given, and with the exception of what has I been stated in regard to starting earlier, i the general arrangement of the oommittee and their officers was satisfactory. As is the usual custom the first class to parade before the judges was the aged entires, and for this five competed. The award fell to Mr J. Shearer's MePherson Grant, and later in the day he also secured the champion ticket and blue ribbon of the Association. McPherson Grant is a horse that shows great quality, and is a capital mover, and by his breeding should prove a valuable sire, and it is satisfactory to know that his grand-sire, Craigevar, is located in this district for the coming season. Captain Russell, owned "by Mr J. Small, ran Mc- Pherson Grant very closely, and justly so, as this sire, apart from his looks, is proving that he can leave prize takers, as was in stanced by the number of his stock carry ing tickets to-day. Robin Hood, who was very highly commended, is a very useful sort of horse, and King of Quality, by his breeding, should prove a valuable addition to the &tud of the district. Before leaving this class it might be observed that in our opinion this class in previous years has produced generally some better animals. These remarks must not be taken as dis paraging to the stallious exhibited, In 3-year-old stallions Mr T. Taylor's Sir Rodger was placed first among tho four paraded. This class shows room for im provement, and no doubt this may b9 expected in another year, according to the younger stock shown. In 2-yoar-old colts a splendid field of nine entered the ring, and gave the judges a lot of labour in coming to a decision. The Timaru champion of last week, Mr J, Small'a colt, unfortu nately met with an accident in his box a day or two ago. and in consequence was slightly lame, (he judges passing him by. However, in a short time this colt will be all right again, and we hope to hear of him repoating what he did in Timaru last week and at other places. As regards the other exhibits in this claas, it would be super fluous to mention them individually, ns they were all a very even lot. The special prize given by the Licensed Victuallers' Association fell to Mr Small's exhibit. Coming to the mires, it can safely be said that Ashburton can boast oi" holding its own with other districts through the grand stamp of draught mares it contains, and one will travel far before better could be found either for quality or number. In the class for mares in foal, Mr T. Taylor's Dawn was awarded first, while Mr Small's Painter's Pride hai to be content with second place, in dry mares, Mr Shearer's Ellen Adair was placed first, Mr Small's Violet second. The remainder of this class were very good stamps of draughts, and should assist to still further improve the breed. In 3-year-olds, out of a very large entry, Mr T. Taylor's Jean deservedly secured the first prize, and subsequently the championship, dn(i we have no doubt in time to come this filly will be heard of in the show rings of the colony. In the class for 2-year-old fillies, Mr J. C. N. Grigg's exhibit, by Alexander's Heir was placed first. In yearling fillies Mr Shearer again secured first honors with, a filly by Blairgowrie* and also a special. Mr D. Thomas's special for the best draught mare went also to Mr Shearer. In the gelding olass Mr Donaldson with Prince secured first and special, while the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company exhibits were placed second and third. The Judges at this time were taken up in alloting several snecjal prizes, f/hich wore taken generally by previous prize winners. " In yearling colts Mr Shearer was again to the fore, and another of Blairgowrie's sons was placed firs^, This w&3 a very largo olass, and tho judges had some difficulty in dividing them. It might be observed in passing that this was the only class in which the sto;'k shown were out of condition. Indeed in all other classes th_e fine condition was very frequently remarked upon by those presenb, which spea.W tnnofi fqr |,he attention bestowed in bringing to Show by iheir owners. In the class for mare and progeny Mr Taylor sscured first and second. la the class for tjyyoyqar-ojds and yearlings to be shown together the award fell'to Mr. Giiigg's pair. In the class for pair- of geldings Mr Small secured first and second, and in the team of three the Canterbury Meat Company, with three splendid geldings, scored. A class for spring cart horses completed the catalogue. Qng thing may be mentioned before leaving the draughts and that h tfyafc during the whple of the day the services of a veterinary sqrgeQU" were n^ cabled infa requisition, showing plainly that the gentlemen who were judging were proficient in their work. IiXGHT Horses. —Only one thoroughbred entire, put in an appearance, and there were no entries in any of the other bioed stock classes. The single representative, old Cajolery did not seem to please the judges who commented also adversely on the absencq qt Qsmnetltion' i?i thj§ kind of stock in an exhibition like the Ashburton Show.

Carriage horses were much better repre sented, and Blue Ruin, Ray Chief and Berlin Mac ap woll as Toronto and soine^ of the others, would do predit to my- district. But the, classes for mares, goldings, and young stock in this division were utterly neglected, each containing only one or two entries. The gig and dog cart horses were, j*9s-ever, a very goqd lot. Of the dozejn eniered the judges placed Mr H, Mcoon : nel's St Elmo first, Messrs J." Giloiour and Mawson Bros, making a good second and third respectively, Mr D. Thomas securing his own special, and Mr A. F. Roberts that Of Messrs Frjedlandpr B,ros. gonie of the animals wore pronounced too htjayy. There WQre only two entries in' the buggy horse class; but the dog cart horse (15.3) class was well filled, the judges taking some time in coming tq a decision. Finally last yeai's Mr B,ucklpy!§ Araliura, getting first honors ns well as Mr Sfcitt's special prize, Messrs % H. Willis' gandy and I, M. Thompson's General Grigg following in that order. Nevertheless, Mr L, de 0. Malet's gelding by General Tracey, Dr Bolger's Jack, and Mr A, F. Robert's Dundonald showed up well and were in it until the last, the latter especially showing remark ably good action, and nice paces. ; Hackneys,— rJ?hO hackney classes were hardly so stroiig as they were last year, only one entire being shown,'which was not awarded a prize, and the entries of Messrs Rhodes, Buckley and EJvvorthy were absent from the 12st class, which was thus robbed of much of the interest usually evinced in this competition. The lOsfc hack class only brought out three and it was decidedly a poor class. It is to be regretted that with so many really pood, rp.g,ds.j;erß and hacks in the district, more are not sont forward at these annual exhibitions, Th.c cqb class (14|- hands) was confined to Mr Buckley's Teufeil, last year's winner, and Mr A. F. Roberts* Pickles, the former again scoring. Only three troop horses entered the ring, Mr E. G. Rhodes' roan Ensign, Mr Hop wood's oreatn Rifc®, and Mr Lamb's brown Twilight, the first named getting the red card, Mr Lamb's being second and securing Mr Stiidh'olma's special, Rita's' accomplish ments as a well edupatsd animal not counting'on this occasion. ' Mr Freeman who had entered a horse for this class, was too late ib compete,' but ''Mai' in' tinle to show for" Mr Buokleyr § prisje, which' he secured.

Ponies. —The ponies were in great force as usual, that is to say, mares and geldings, bufc the entice class had only 1 representative which, th.c judges did not think yorfchy of a prize. Some of these little animals were excellent specimens, Miss Lloyd's in hw> noss oud Miss Begg's in saddle being ex ceptionally good amongst the 14 bands,

I The 13 hands were also a smart lot, es ; pecially Masters Anderson's and Huston's.

PIGS.

There was very fair competition in the Berkshire classes, the local exhibitors, Messrs Moses and Silcock, holding their own very woll against such a formidable opponent as Mr G E Rhodes, the exhibits] of Mr Moses especially showing excellent ] quality, a sow with a fine litter less than four weeks old, baing much admired. Messrs Johnston Bros., of Oaniaru, were the only exhibitors iv the Yorkshires, and the judges considered the animals shown to be good representatives of this breed. The same breeders nlso showed a boar and sow of the Tarn worth breed, but this breed does not seem to find admirers in this part of the world. - DOGS; There were a good many dogs shown, but as it is impossible to judge an ordinary sheep and cattle dog by its appearance only, comment on them is not necessary.

IMPLEMENTS.

Judges—Messrs A. McFarlane and J,

Over ton.

Class Stewards—Messrs J. S. Bland, G. W,

Leadley, and C Reid. Much could be said and written about the class of implements that were exhibited on the ground by the various makers and firms. There was a substantial increase in this section as compared with last year. A good show of implements is particularly essential to the success of any Show. The implements were ranged in sections on the eastern boundary of the ground, and it is not too much to say that a better display has never been seen on the ground before. The best makers in the colony were repre sented, many of the firms showing imple ments that had not been long introduced into the market. . As a full description of the main items of manufacture is detailed below, there is no need for anything further to be _, said, excepting that the farming commimity who congregated in force round the stands were full of praise for the makers and their representatives regarding the general excellence of the implements brought forward. Twitch Erabicator. Messrs G. Mcßae, Denis McKendry, Geo. Body, J. S. Bland and Daniel McKendry ! give .£5 03 for the best implement to i eradicate twitch. The subject of the trial of the various implements was reported in our issue of Tuesday. The following is the result of the judge's decision:— P. and D. Duncau, improved " Giant " j Cultivator, 48 points ».. ... 1 . Massey-Harris Co., 17-tine Cultivator, 45 points ... ... .. ..2 N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.,

agent for Walter A. Wood's "Her cules " Cultivator, 42 points ... 3 Morrow, Bnssett and Co.- Bft Excelsior 17 ---tine cultivator, certificate of merit. Daujett and Co., Ltd.

(Osborno Muchine Co., W. Stonyei', Agent.)

As ngenb foil the foregoing firm, Mr W. Stonyer exhibited two Osborne ' Columbia' binders, one on transport and the other ready for work. The importance of these binders is that the frames, bearings, and chains are solidly forged an,d strengthened with malleable iron castings that lap round the earners and serve as hangers for the crauk shaft, The drive, chain is always in line whether the machine is in gear or not, as the change is made by shifting a clutch on the second shaft. The main wheel carries two roller bearings, also two, cn-the second shaft. The bi^dpr^ are five, six, and seven foot cut, and will take grain 67 iuehes long without touching. Every. sh,aft at the front end of ihe "Columbia" is provided with self-aligning boxes, and comes through one solid frame casting, which absolutely prevents their separating, holding the gears firmly in mesh. Thp yeel is balanced by a heavy co|l gp.rio.gs,, and the balance is so j perfqnt that it can be set a_uywhe*ie at the will of the operator, One lever gives any motion, up or down, front or bauk. It locks firmly wherever placed. The packers are made so that they com press and assist in discharging the bundle. The biuder is driven from the front end of the crauk shaft, and not thr&ugh the packer crank. The " Columbia " has many other advantages, but we have said enough to satisfy the most fastidious tha,t ifc is a mac-hiuo of the first order, The McSherry drill shown differs in some respects to other kinds, in thas it is claimed for it that it will sow damp manures more readily on account of the fertiliser feed, being perfect. 'Che drill is of simple, manufacture, possesses no complications, and can bereadily under stood by anyone after half an hour's work. The disc harrows are made of the be3t tempered steel, and the bearings are perfect. The weight boxpa are of stee}, and largo enough so that there is ample room for weighting the harrow when deep cultiva tion is desired. The other implements, in cluding cultivators, ha!ro\?s, mowers, etc, came in fop ft lot of inspection, of which they were quite worthy.

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

Mr E. D. Johnston, of the City Cycle Works, Burnett' Street, as local agent for the "RiulgQ - "Vyhitvjtqrbh bicycles, had a number of these celebrated machines on exhibition. The Eudga-Whitworth has now gained such an'enviable notoriety on the racing track and elsewhere that it is only necessary to mention the name as a guaran tee of the worth of those machines, Mr Johnston exhibited aeven machines, all carrying the latest improvements, of which special mention must be made in the case of a lady's special Eudge, with patent free wheel and cable v brake, and nickel plated rims, The machine is chaste in design; ft picture of the cycle makers art, and was &.n object of much attraction to lady visitors, and it is little to be wondered at that this

machine has become s,o extraordinarily popular among our la,dy riders. Another machine worthy oi note was a special racer, for road or track, fitted with 26in plated hollow Palmer rims. The other machines were all up to the standard of excellence the name enjoys, and ooajp.ris.ed ladies and gents' machine^ of excallent finish and workmanship.

The Massey-Harrls Company had a

number of: model bicycles for exhibition, These included three ladies'and four gents'

machines, fitted with all the latest improved devices known to the Qycle twJe,

Messrs Wabdi&l and Co., steel founders, exhibited high pressure boilers in malleable steel for household purposes, steel and iron castings, aluminium, phosphor, and other bronzes.

The C^nt^kbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Oq., Ltd,, exhibited their famous manures for all kinds of land and crops j also a collection of tinned meats of many sorts. An exhibit of scoured and sliped wool, etc., gave nn idea of the excellence of the Company's work in that direction. Messrs Kempthorne Prosser and Go's. tent contained a large and varied collection of chemical manures, shSep dip, branding oil, votertuapy remedies, ■ Buhnham InDTSTßrAL'School.—lf there is anything that excite.s the admiration'of a crov/d of sight-seers it is any handiprafD that 6tnanates from the' young. Some, excellent work was to bo seen in the tent occupied by the Burnham Industrial School in conjunction with the Ashb,urii;on

District Technical Classes Association,

The carpentry and cabinet-work gave evi dence of can be done by technical education. The WQrk T?as mostly of a

model desaription, and reflected the greatest; credit both on instructors and pupils alike. The model farm and garden gate 3, model cheffonier, kitchen dresser and panel doors were, perhaps, the chief items of importance among the admirable collection, the produc tion of which entitles the lads to special commendation at our hand*. A certificate of merit was awarded. . Messrs Hardley Bros.' stand was both interesting and instructive"' A. 6ft wind mill, with galvanised angle iron stand was |hown working, drawing water from au improvised small tank for tTj'e purposf. Thtsre was also a 4f-ti windmill with, pumji and stand complete. Mounted ou a st^n-'l was an asaof fment of plumbers' brass wi>rk" and fittings of every conceivable descrip tion. The * Cham,pion' '•' sportti^g brabkets, which have gained «*nch favour with the building- tra,dl^ have heen commented on before by I us. The demand for these brackets i becoming yery exteasive.

Several large corrugated tanks, force and lift pumps, and hot and cold water appli ances were on exhibition. In baths, there were two of the best kinds procurable. One, a plunge bath of cast marble, was the best of its sort that has ever been exhibited on the Show ground. For lavatory appli ances, Messrs Hardley Bros, can hold their own with anyone, as their assortment of basins and sinks demonstrated. A tank filter was aiso shown. This contrivance fits in the tank, and acts as a receptacle; for dust and straws that may fall from the housetops. The water is filtered through a sponge fitted in the top of a horizontal pipe leading into the tank. Absolute safety from dirt is ensured by this process, which is simple in itself, combined with cheapness and durability. The Incanto acetylene; gas generator shown by the firm is claimed to be the" most perfect in the market Ifc is automatic, can be re"-charged while the lights are in operation, and the purifwr attached to the generator cleans the gaa before ifc is used. The generator is of English make. The " Excelsior " generator is of the same kind, but manufactured by Messrs Hardley Bros. This generator ; can be procured considerably cheaper than the one aforementioned. . •■■

Bon Accord Carriage Works (late C. Reid). —This is a new firm, who, are justly entitled to rank among the leading carriage makers of the town. Three vehicles were shown. The first to attract notice,. ( was a handsome looking- gig, adjustable seated, painted in English style with cedar panels, trimmed in leather, with brasa mountings, fitted with Dennett's springs. The work manship left no room for fault finding even to the expert. The second vehicle was also adjustable seated with Elliptic springs, trimmed with leather, silver mounted* painted in crimson and brown lake. The last of the trio was a pony gig, adjustable seated, paiated in vermillion and bine, and trimmed in American leather. The whole three vehicles were exoellent specimens of the carriage maker's and painter's, art. We heartily congratulate the new firm upon the class of work shown. A complete collection of carriage lamps was exhibited, consisting of some novelties in the trade/

Mr E. StevenSj of Christchurch, was not catalogued for space, but was allowed to exhibit his aerator and cooler in working order. It is made of strong tin, and six gallons of milk can be put in afe a tim». The false bottom and pipes are filled with oold water; then the milk is poured through the strainer into the receiver. The milk passes over the pipes outside while the cold water runs inside. The milk can be reduced from 96d.Qg. Fahr. to below 65deg.

Ashburton Technical Cl&sses.—Mr T. Bullock gives .£3 3s and the -Association £2 2s, to be awarded for highest merit in Classes.—l and Certificate of Merit, G- M Craijjhead (ladder); 2, C Collins (gate); 3, H Watson (d.og kennel); 4, D E Craighead, (water trough) ; 5, S Corbett and A Patter son (step ladder); 6, C Thomas (picture frame). The foregoing exhibits were from the High School. Borough School— 1 and certificate of merit, W Greenslade and W Brown (ladder); 2, G Silcock (dogken nel) ; ,VL Watt (tray) ; 4 S Leslie Steel, P Norman and E Steel, equal (knife boxes). Tinwald School—l, W Williams, P Prim mer, W 1 Clothier, H Culverhouse> W Carroll, W Bradshaw, and PDoherty(saddletrees); 2, L Helena (book shelves). Hajnpstead School—l and certificate of merit, Thomas Bro3 (step ladder); 2, M Terriss and L Childs (tressela); 3, B Elliott (footstool). The exhibition of technical work must lie considered in -every way highly satis factory. A very lavge number of entries were received, and they all displayed great; skill and taste oh the part of the exhibitors. The Ashburton schools were well repre sented, and exhibits were also received from Mr Sandford'a night classes, Christ church and Lytteltonj and from the Lin ool a Agr jculfe ural College. * Masqnt, Stbuthees ai«> Co., were to the fore with their cream separators, the " Alpha Laval," both hand power. Two " Iron Age " wheel hoea, and:a horse hoe and cultivator made up a very creditable exhibition. The separators are capable "of skimming 48 and 65 gallons of milk per hour. The Bnboook milk tester is simple to look at, but when set going is a decidedly interesting piece of mechanism. Their No. 6 horse hoe and cultivator is. about as useful an implement as one could wish for in its olass, and can bo used as a hoe o* moulding-up machine. Orxeesqn and Datis, Christehurch, showed a collection of Lager^beer.

W. Patching, saddler and harness maker, had on view an excellent exhibit of saddlery and harness work. -

Tub Singek Manufactuhino Company, (D. C. Stock, local agent), exhibited their famous sewing machines and art work.

N.Z. Provision and Produce Co. (Belfast Chemical Works) had on exhibition samples of their celebrated chemical manures for grain, rape and turnip crops. -As in former years they exhibited their Silkstone and Challenge Soaps. Messrs John Orb and Co., agents for the Hollis, Triumph, and Waverley cycles, had a large tent full of these famous machines. Of the number on exhibition the " Triumph " claims first order of merit. It is an English machine, one of the best, if not the best^ on the market j it is fitted with a free wheel and carries rim brake?. Theso machines had Palmer and Ideal tyres. The Hollis road racers, 22 and 24 inch frames, were also fitted witk Palmer and Ideal tyres. These machines are highly spoken of by North Islanders, wh/> have used,them successfully on all grades of roads. The renowned Waverleys were among the number, and in connection with, the exhibit was a full collection of bicycle accessories. .

4. BjivtiENS and Co. exhibited a patent sheep and s&ck-branding machine, and also a sample of branding fluid.

Prize List.

SHEEP.

merino (fine combing.) Judges—Messrs Gr. Eutherford and E. Eeid. Class Stewards—Messrs J. P. Peter, £(, Curd, jnr., and E. Houston.

Supervisor of sheep sections—Mr G. Mcßae.

Ram above IS months old—T Stone land blue ribbon, J Withell 2, v he, and h c Ram under 18 months old—J Withell 1, T StonQ 2 and v h c Two Ewes, above 18 months old; with lambs at foot —T Stone Two Ewes, under 18 months old—T Stone 1 and 2 Single Ewe, under 18 months old"—>T Stone 1 and 2, J, Withell v h c, merino (strong oombing) Ram above ,18 months old—J Withell 1 } 2 and champion, T Stone v he and ho Ram under i 8 months old—T Stone Messrs H. Matson and Co. £2 2s for best merino ram in the Ashburton County.— T Stone Two Ewos, above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—T Stone r> Two Ewes, under 18 months old —T Stone 1 and 2 ...... '. ' ' Single Ewe, under 18 months old —T. Stone I'and 2' ' ' ":■-'■ ' ■■' LINCOLN. Judges—Messrs-Johji Boag and C. Nixon. Class Stewards—Messrs W. Williams, J, Withell and J. Cow. Ram above 18 months old—T Stone 1 and champion, J Cochrane 3 " Ram.'under. 18 months old—G- A M . Buokley 1, 2, and commended f • Two Ewes, above 18 months old, with lambs at foot—J Cochrane 1 and 2

Two. Ewes, ynder 18 months old—J Withell 1, J Cochrane 2 Single Ewe, under 18 months old - J Withell 1, J Cochran© 2 and v h c ENGLISH LEICESTERS Earn above 18 months old—J Bonifanfc l, 2 and champion, T N Digby3, v h candh c Ram under 18 months old—Mawson Bros 1 and KT* s Qigby 3,'Jf Bonifaut vh c and hcf ■.':.■■ "'  ' .■ - Ashburton Saleyards Company £1 Is for best E;3sH§h Leicester Earns—J Bonifant Mr. M G- Rich" Jgl Is for the Champion HngUsh Leicester Earn— J Bonifant . ! Two Ewes, above 18 months old/with Inmba at foot—J Bonifaut 1, * and,ho, Mawson Bros. 3 Two Ewes, under 18 months old—Maw son 1,2 and 3, J Bonifant vh o and c Single Ewe, under 18 months old—Maw son Bros. 1, 2 and 3, J Bonifaufc vUg and. U Q

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 1902.



F. FERRIMAN. ' FOR SAL*. WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr F. H. Beokingsale, who is leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property situated aB above, comprising Town Section s 135. con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and wash-bouse. The grounds have been well laid out in gardens, and from the admirable situation of the properly it is well adapted for pur >«» chase either as an investment or for residential purposes. To Trustees in search of a sound invest ment this property is well worth attention, as it will return a good interest on the purchase money. Full particulars can be had on applica tion. F. FEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE. A GOOD Sheep Farm of 800 acres, with good buildings, near to School and Church, and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FEEEIMAN. FOR SALE. WILLS STREET, WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr William Sparrow to sell his two sec tions No. 582 and 583, situated in Wills Street, West. The sections are well fenced and are admirably situated, facing the Domain and within a minute's walk of tho Railway Station. Terms can be arranged to suit pur chasers. FEEEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE A FARM of 640 acre 3, in good heart j fences in first-class condition, c F. FEREIMAN, Land and Estate Agent nnO Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner with a four-roomed House, i acre section, near to the School and facing Graham's Koad. F. FEEEIMAN, Land and Estate Agent T AM instructed by Me Haab to Sell his comfortable home on the N.E. Town Belt. This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. F. FEB-BIMAISr, Land and Estate Agent. BUSINESS NOTICES ■ SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Men's, Youths' and Boys' CLOTHING, At Big 1 Discount. —:O:— fT\HESE we are now offering at from 10 to 80 per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, Miirts, etc. ASHBURTON DRAPERY (X) Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, and Dressmakers, Arcade House, WANTED, QO3VEBAL LADIES about to purchase Summer Shoes to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY of this season's Foot-wear. OUR LEADING LINES at 8s lid and 11s 6d have the snap and style which always appeals to the feminine taste. D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STOEE, Burnett Street. Note—Discount Coupons for Ca3h. H GBESHAM, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. By Examination, October, 1897 T7»IGHT years experience with-E. G. and JCj F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin and Invercargill. Has commenced practice in rooms upstairs from the entrance to Thomas' Auction Booms, Burnett Street. Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. Gold and Porcelain crowns made; also sets of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. Gas administered. All work guaranteed. Hours of Attendance —9 a.m. —5 p.m. Private Residence—Care Mbs Ghant, Will«» Street. Helpless with cp Rheumatism ■ You'va tried liniments and prescriptions withont result. Now . . . CWRE TOT7BSELF with THE 6REAT ... CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. A medicine and Not a liniment. A Quick and Permanent Cure. SOLD BY ALL DEALERS At 3/6 fib Bottik. Sole Agent for Australasia: GEO. W. WILTON, Wellington. Rgnoke New Venus



. BUSINESS NOTICES. , Laces. silk blouses, EEAL LACE GOODS. (?] lO ice Spring WASHING BLOUSES LACE COLLARETTES * ' WHITE APEONS, lace ties, NOVELTIES Holland aprons, RUFFLES.. UNDERSKIRTS. ! —— Now — - Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at MITCHELLS _ Illllff lIIIMITIM—TT—I SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, UMBRELLAS, JACKETS, hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles, gloves, Warehouse. gibbons, TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY J. WILSON'S I MEW SEASON'S n.w w I WALL PAPERS Have Arrived. And will be Opened up This Day, September 12th. Simply perfect in Design and Colour. The Papers are quite different to anything of the sort before imported into this jtown, i and vastly superior. &§T Tho Prices are ths same as for Ordinary Paperhangings. Borders and Friezes to Match. Persons desirous ot choosing from the full stock, but not intending to use the Papers for seme, time, may have them laid aside until required. THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE YEAH; * THE A. & P. SHOW." SPECIAL AMICE! "TTISITOES to Ashbnrton. during Next Week are advised that the Best Establishment V for Superior Keady-raado Clothing, Mercery, Ka(s and Boots, is the- NEW ZEALAND CLOTHINO FACTOBY. ' THE BEST SHOtTS THE BEST ITATS THE BEST TIES j THE BEST CLOTHING THE BEST BOOTS THE BEST OF EVEIIY | SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLAY THIS WEEK ! ' ~HALLENSTEIN BROS. | ALEX. HENDEY, Manager i PHOTOGRAPHY. I HALUA AJVI> CO., Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton, BETURN Hearty Thanks for tha patronage they have re3eived during > the past three years, and beg to announce that during the Moafch of November we will do One Dozen ENAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLARGEMENT on | a beautiful plate sunk mount, for l£s 6d. !2s 6<l. 13s Gel. The work will be up to our usual standard, i Visit our Vestibule and see specimens. 11 8 _jjulii—jiiimajLMJUiiiMiWiß—■■■ minimi ■ mi nirrTTiiirrrTirrTirrT-' 1-*™""""'"*""^^ SALE. .SALE. SALE. NICHOLAS & PICKPORD WILL hold the first Clearing Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF EOOMJ In order to reduce Stock and make room for arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing Side for £1 ©ays. The Stork must be reduced. No consideration of profit will ba allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range from 10 to 20 per cent. All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make a point ot visiting this Sale & securing some of the Bargains, Remember -The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock 'NICHOLAS &PICK-FORD, EAST STREET,"ASHBURTON See Circular for Prices.] HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS painting' painting. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Oasr Establishment and obtain Price?. It will iay you. W. H. COLLINS .& CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants Sawmillers.



A Show in Itself.—The exhibition of Zealandia cycles in Burnett Street by Messrs Oates, Lowry and Co., stands alone and above anything of the kind ever shown



before. The promises will remain open both Show mornings, to enable visitors to inspect the new B.S.A, models, and the very latest in lamps and cycling goqds.—(Aqvt.) The -Tailoring Tea.dk Dispute — The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craighead and Berbyman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents' explain that Craighead and Berry man's linings have to bo made and imported specially, being better quality than usually sold. They have just engaged several extra experienced man to cope with the rush of orders. Craighead and Berryman pay extra for both labour and material because, their motto is " Satisfaction." 'Up-to-date suits from £3 10s. Npw summer hats, shirts ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices! Observe the quality !~(Adyt.)



The Ashbukton Show. —Visitors to the Ashburton Show in search of a bargain in



cycle sundries, second hand bicycles, in fact anything in the cycling line, should not fail to call at IJ. D. Johnston's Cycle Depot., Burnett Street. Ifew models of Rudge- Whitworth Cycles now on view. 11 38