Commercial.

SALE OF CASTLEBROCK ESTATE AND STOCK.

Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., D inedin, as agents for tho trustees of the late Hon. Mathew Holmes, report having sold privately the well-known Castlebrock estate, near Lurasden, Southland, contain ing approximately 50,356 acres freehold and about 6000 acres leasehold, at a satisfactory price to a syndicate, whose intention it is to proceed immediately with the cutting up of the estate, so that those on the look-out for combined agricultural and grazing farms may have the opportunity of acquiring desirable and conveniently most liberal terms of payment that have yet been offered to the settlers of the colony. The prices and terms at which the land wili be placed on the market will be such as to make it within the reach of all farmers, even though their capital is limited, to acquire freeholds of their own. The stock—consis ting of some 30,000 sheep, including the stud flocks of Lincolns, Border Leicesters, Eomney Marsh, and Cheviots, about 700 head of cattle, including the herds of the purebred Aberdeen polled Angus and short horn breeds, and a small herd of purebred Highland cattle, and about 70 draughts and harness horses—have also been pur chased by the syndicate, and will be dis posed of as opportunity offers. The estatp lis not to be worked. The stock is there fore for bona fide sale. The place is about to be surveyed, and full particulars of the subdivisions, prices, and terms will shortly be published. Mr T. L. Barnhill will re tain his position as manager of the estate

DEATHS.

McMullan. —At the Ashburton Hospital, on the 6th inst., Rosette, fifth daughter of John and Margaret McMullan, of Dromore, Aged 14 years. Deeply re gretted.

Choak. —On November 7th, at Wakanui, Gladys Annie, beloved infant daughter of Joseph Choak. Aged 9-£ months.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1902. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho Ashbnrton Guardian will not be publishe 1 on Monday, Nov. 10th, the King's Birthday holiday.

Weather Forecast. — Captain Edwin wives ■ —Moderate to strsng southerly winds'; glass rise.

Bank Holidays.—The Banks in Ash urton will be closed to-morrow (Saturday) and on Monday, the 10th iust., also on Friday next, the 14th Nov.

An Interesting Group.—Amongst the photographs taken at the Show for the illustrated papers was one of the members of tho Committee o'" the A. and F. Associa tion, all who were present being grouped in the usual "rows" for the purpose in the horse ring on the second day,

Lakk Wakatu'U. — Commencing with next week, in connection with the through booking by iail and steamer to Queenstown, the steamer will run from Queenstown to the. head of Lake Wakatipu and back on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

The King's Birthday Holiday.—The Lost OiTico will bo closed on Monday nest, the 10th inst., for the King's Birthday holiday. Mails usually despatched at 6.30 a.m. will be dealt with as usual. There will be a counter delivery of correspond ence (usually delivered by the letter carrier'?;) utt Saturday, the Bth inst., from 7to 8 p.m. Tho tejegranh office will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 7 till 8 p.m. The telephoue exchange will be open as usual.

Oddfellows' Ball.—The Loyal Tinwald Lodge, r.0.0.F., M.U., celebrated its 20th anniversary last night by a ball in the Oddfellows' hall, which has lately bean purchased by the Oddfellows. The halj, which was nicely decorated, was packed to the doov, about one hundred couples being present During th# evening songs were contributed by Messrs Osborne and Bearle, a recitation by Miss Wakeham, and a step dance by Mr J. Fitzgerald. The music was supplied by Mr W. Anderson and Miss Cochrane, and gave every satisfaction. Mr H. Hewson acted ac M.C f Dancing was kept up till three o'clock, and everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves.

Butchers' Insurance. — Before com mencing the fat cattle sale at Addingt.on on Wednesday Messrs .T. Forrester and J. E. Hanam explained to the vendors and deal ers present the stand that the butchers had felt compelled to take in regard to condemn? Ed stock. Several of the vendors express ed a preference to guarantee their stock rathe* fchaa contribute to the proposed in surance fund, .-Hid an amicable arrange ment was coino to for yesterday's market. It was decided that a committee of fcvvelje, on which vendors, auctioneers and bntehers should have equal representation, should draw up the details of a workable scheme, to come into force at the next sale.

An Indignant Customer.--The multi farious duties of a photographer invariably carry him from one place to another, especially at this season of the year. With such an attractive Show as was held during the last two daya, it is hardly to be won dered at that the " cameva men'" turned up in force. Photographing animals at a safe distance is a pleasant undertaking, but when afc close ciuaptors it often happens that tho reverse Is the gase, Such was the experience of Mr F. Coopes on Wednesday, while engaged in taking a photograph of 1 the champion merino ram, the property of I the president of the A. and P. Association, Mr Thomas Stone. For the purpose of get i ting a good photograph of Mr Stone's high class rain, the pen was thrown partly open, and Mr Cooper proceeded, in his usual business-like mnnner, to plant down hjs camera at the required distance. No sooner had he done so, than the ran* objected in a very forcible manner to any intrusion into his private domain. Making a bee-live for the camera, ho charged with a determina tion that would do credit to any Dragoon Guardsman, bringing it down to terra firma at one butt. Mr Cooper quickly seized the .opportunity to remove his indispensable articles, for fear of another attack, for which Kammy 'appeared to be priming himself. I'he instrument suffered considerable damage, one of the legs being completely snapped off by the rain's horns coming iii fiootacifc with it; in fact, it wa? the worst sraash-yp-Jlr Cooper had .ever experienced. Temporary repays were effected, and another attempt made, fchiy fcimp wjth moro auocess, as the photographer was pp. % safe side of the pen. An excellent photo graph was taken, the ram "standing at ease," gaily bedecked }n m champion nolours. i

Magisterial—At the Police Court this I mo^nTng, before Mr W. H Rule J.P., a first offender, for being drunk yesterday, was j fined ss. , : Sale of a Grubber.—The " Excelsior' / cultivator, which was used afc the grubber tri'il on Monday, has been sold by Messrs Morrow Bassett and Co. to Mr Geo. • Mcßae, the owner of the farm where the trial took place.

A Hopeful FtrrußE. — A noticeable feature at the Show yesterday was the large number of young people of byth sexes present. This augurs well tor thh future of the Association, for in due course the young people will be the members, mana gers aud exhibitors, and it is a hopeful sign co see them taking interest in the Show thus early.

Dog Kilied by the Express—Some sensation was caused at the Ashburton railway station on the arrival of the express last night, when a dog was killed by the train Two dogs were running along the line in frout of the train, and the cow catcher caught one and threw it into the air, ciitchiug it again as it fell. The unfor tunate animal was carried sjme distance, being literally cut to pieces.

Sale of Poultry.—Messrs Pryor and Co. Dunedin, on Wednesday held an auction sale of some 400 head of prize and table poultry on account of Messrs Win. McDo nald (Littlebourne), Lawson (Woodhaugh), P. Wallace (North Taieri), E. T. Clark (Ash burton), and other well-known breeders, the large attendance gave evidence of the increased attention which is being paid to poultry breeding. The bidding was brisk, and capital prices were realised. Wyandot tes realised ironi 53 to 7s 5d per pair; black Spanish, 5s 4d to 6s 6d ; Miuorcas, 5s to 7s 3d; whita and brown leghorns from 4s 6d to 6s (3d. Several trios of Orpingtons, Langshans, Wyaudottes, aud Leghorns were ako ollered, and realised from lOs to 12s per trio.

A G-ood Reputation.—Always remember that cycle building is the work of skilled mechanic?, and that "dabblers" should never be allowed to build bicycles, which may mean serious disaster and possibly death to the riders. Messrs Oates Lowry and Co have been building cycles for SiO years, and their reputation is built in their Zealandia cycles. New models now on view afc the branch, Burnett Street. 11 67

The Tailoring Trade Dispute—-The secretary of the Tailors' Union objected in Court that Craighead and Bbrryman put far more work in suits than ordinary (Christchurch) tailoring. Manufacturer's agents explain thau 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. New summer hats, shirts ties, boots, etc., just opened. Compare prices ! Observe the quality!—(Advt.)

News in Brief.

Mr David Thomas will sell by auction in the Arcade to-moirow, at 11.3b a.m., eight quarter-acre sections in the Waterton township.

■ In future Hanmer Sanatorium is to be known as " The Spa, Hanmer."

Four hundred girls are now acting as telegraph messengers in Chicago.

One hundred and sixty-two cases of measles were reported in Auckland during the past fortnight.

Mr C. A. C. Hardy will address the electors at Methven to-morrow evening and at Rakaia o"n Monday, the 17th inst. Both meetings will commence at 8 p.m.

Mr David Thomas, instructed by Mr T. Bullock, agent for the trustees of the late H. M. Oram, will offer for sale in the Arcade, two properties of 31- and 33 a 'res, near- Ashburton, and fiix quarter acre sections in the township of Eukaia.

As an encouragement to others, we may mention (says tho " Tirnaru Herald ") that it has come to our knowledge that a settler of Wfdma.t'e couaty learned to ride the bicycle when oyer 79 years q£ age, and that iie haa more than once ridden from his home to Timaru, about 1G miles.

It is stated that there are pools in the upper reaches of the Solwynßiyer (Canter bury) where thousands of trout are im- Driscned, and are perishing for want of food.

In this is^ue E. Gibbard, the ready money draper, Tancred Street, announces that he has just opened another lot, of a noted make of men's nayy cprge quits in all sizes, and that those who have been waiting can now be supplied. Other special Hues are also advertised.

A mob of bullocks which were sold at the Invercargill yards on Monday last had been driven from the south-west corner of Westland! The owuer left home with them on September 27.

Cold weather at Orange (N.S.W.) re cently killed half of a mob of 2300 shorn sheep, which were brought by train from Forbes;.

The Guards' Second Concert.

The attendance at U\b Q-u^rds' Second Spectacular Concert was even larger, {han that at the first one, in fact many were unable to obtain admittance and numbers \yere compelled to stand. The concert was a proiioijD,ced success and reflected the greatest credit on the Concert Committee, while the arrangements throughout were satisfactory, with the exception of the control of the roughs at the back of the Hall, who, as before, made a ngise while > of the songs were being sipg. which , did not happen tp contain^ enough of the comic olonient to suit their tastes. It is greatly to be regretted that for the credit , of our town these vulgar and selfish indivi [ duals cannot be kept in check. The way in ! which high-c^ass music is received by that j sees'.on of the usual audiences in the Hall, is nofc only unfair to the educated section, ! but must tend to make vocalists hgsitate jitnut taking part' in public performance^ in the Oddfellow's Hall. The programme was varied from that of the previous even ■, iag excepp in the spectacular portion, i which was practically the same, and ' was even more effective tlvm before. The ! new vocal items were Mrs Johnston " Life's lullaby," and " Mid the hush of the corn," an admirable item; "In old M»irid," by Mr : M, J. Burgess; "Trankadillo," well sung 1 by Mr W. Anderson, and the "Army and ■ Efavy," a duet by Me&SM largess and Gates, which was well received. Mr Schwartz ' repeated " The Deathless Army" by request, and greatly pleased the audience. j Most of the eiugarg ifere encored. Mr .L. i McClurg's violin solo, and Mr Marsden's • emphonium solo wore amongst the new ; instrumental items, and were muchapprecia i ted, as were the orchestral pieces, which | were artistically and effectively rendered, j Before the concluding item bogan Captain | Arthur Clarke on behalf ~of the Ashburton ! Guards thanked! the au'diencp and the ; public for their liberal entertainments. The National xlnthein wound up the proceed ings. The piano used was }ent by the Dresden Company, ■

MAGISTERIAL.

A SHBURTON.—THURSDAY.

(Before Captain Coleman and Mr W. H, Eule, J's P.)

Hyde v Hyde, Mr Wilding applied for an adjournment for a week in this case. The adjournment was granted.

DRT'NKEHNESS,

Patrick Owens was charged with being drunk in Moore Street on Nov. 5, and also that be did on Nov. 5 wilfully break a -win d >w in the Somerset Hotel.

Accused pleaded guilty to both charges,

Sergeant Barlow said the man had been knocking about the town for the last week, and had been warned by the' police. He had been refused drink at the Somerset Hotel yesterday, and going outside he threw a stone through the window, to the danger of several persons in the bar.

Accused was fined <£1, and ordered to pay the amount of the damage done, in default 14 days imprisonment. BREACH OF BYLAWS. Harry Diepponheim was fined 5s and costs for riding a bicycle on the footpath. Percy .Eden was charged with illegally rescuing a horse from the poundkeeper on October 30.

Defendant pleaded not guily. John Totty, Borough Inspector, gave evidence that on the day in question he was taking the horse to the pound, when defendant came up and whipped it away as quickly as he could. The horse was con tinually wandering and was a great nuis ance.

Ealph Low also gave evidence that he had impounded the horse on several oc casions.

Percy Eden, the defendant, said he was taking the horse out of the paddock, when it took fright and bolted. He went and got another horse and followed, and when he came up f onnd that Totty had the horse. He did not know that Tptty was a ranger.

Defendant was fined 10s and costs and witness' expenses. The same defendant was further charged with allowing a horse to wander at large in Cox Street. A fine of 5s without costs was inflicted. CIVIL CASES. Commissioner of Taxes v Joseph H. Stevens, claim il 7s 6d. Judgment for plaintiff by default.

John On- and Co. v. J. P. Brown, claim £,7 Is 9d. Judgment by default for plain tiff.

J. O'Kane v Thomas McG-randell. Claim £4 9s for wages, potatoes and grazing.

Mr Wilding appeared for plaintiff, and Mr McSherry for defendant. .

Mr McSherry admitted 7s 6d, the price of a bag of potatoes.

Mr Wilding said that O'Kane was em ployed by McGrundell to cart iron a dis tance of 9 mile 3; part to be delivered to the railway station and part to P, anil D. Duncan's yard. A counter claim for a load of iron had been put in, but it was against tho provisions of the Truck Act to put in a counter claim for goods against a claim, fop wages. This iron had not been bought by O'Kane.

John O'Kane said he agreed with Mc- Grandell to cart a quantity-of old iron from McDowell's farm to Ashburton. Some was to go to P. and D. Duncan's and the rest to the railway station. McG-ran dell was paid, for the iron he sold to Duncan. Witness made a bargain at £1 per day for the carting. Witness asked McGrandell if he had got his money from P. and D. Duncan, and ho said he had not. Witness asked Dnncan's manager if the money had been paid, and he said it had. After he had carted the iron to Ashburton, there was a lot left in McDowells' paddock. Witness offered to cart this to his own place, for McGrandell to take away at his convenience, and this was to pay a . contra account of 7s Gd for goods witness had bought from McGrandell. McGrandell hud a'po fjrazec} his horse in witness' paddock fqr nine weeks, for which he eh irged 2s Gd.

To Mr McSherry He took one load a day to Duncan's. Witness did not tell McGrandell that he would keep the iron till lie got his money. Did not toll McGrandell to pay the money to Mr Wallace, manager for P. and D. Duncan. Allowed McGran dell to keep his horse in witness' paddock fora T/sek f rep. H^ agreed to pay McGran deil 7? 6d for some iron extras.

This was the plaintiff's case,

Mr McSherry said that defence was that O'Kane agrescl to papt the ivon. for £"3, at the same time O'Kane told MoGrandell to pay the money to Mr Wallace. He had a receipt from P. and D. Duncan's showing a payment by MoGrandell on account of O'Kane. Mr Wilding objected to any evidence of a payment to P. and D. Duncan. They kns v nothing of it.

Thomas SfcGrandell, the defendant, said that he agreed with O'Kane to carry iron to certain places at the rate of .£1 per load. O'Kane told witness to pay the money to Mr Wallace at P. and D. Duncan's. (Mr Wilding objected to this evidence.) His horse was in O'Kane's paddock for between §even and eight wq'oks. He was willing to allow Is per week. Witness detailed the goods O'Kane had bought from him.

To Mr Wilding—O'Kane was only three c}ays carting the iron There were three Iqads. Witness had rendered his account for the goods sold to O'Kane. Did not tell Q'Kane that he had not received his money from P. and D. Duncan.

This was the case, an 4 Course,], briefly addressed the Oour£. Judgment w.us given for plaintiff for £3 Xss6d.

Correspondence.

We do not hold ou,rselve3 responsible for ppinions expressed by our correspondents.)

MR STUDHOLME'S INTENTIONS.

TO THE fcOITOfy

Sib,—l would likp to a.sk ilv Studholme to say distinctly, thro?igh the columns of your valuable paper, that if elected, what his intentions are, lam led to understand ho is opposed to the present Government, but it is not e'ear to me and many others of his well-wishers, that he is an Oppositionist. If he intends to " wait and see," he should gay lie is an Independent.—l am, etc.,

ONB Who Signec IJis Requisition,

A DISGRACEFUL CASE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sir,—" No Dreamer " has written you a very dreamy letter on ." Vigilantes " cor respondence respecting the above case. He writes as if it were tlie only instance of the kind in the electorate. When he gets iiwake to, the actual facts, he may find pnough cases, to stagger him. But he does not seem to bo one to whom, those depen dent on the trades' victims would be likely to tell their troubles, otherwise he would be sure to say that he was left no alterna tive but to vote No-License. J. venture to think ihat if ho considers the walfare of licensees only, his humanity will prompt: him to vote No-License. I have not per- i sonally known any licensee in Ashburton, , but from what I have known about licensees ' elsewhere, I venture tq say that if "No Dreamer " has known what has become of all who have been licensees in Ashburton for the last ten, twenty, or thirty years, and compares their experiences with those who during the same time have been the pro prietors in any other line of business, he will got an awakener which will convince him that he has been a dreamer all the time. I have just received wo:d from the recent proprietor of the " Clutha Leader/ that in the town of 15 dclulha there has been only one conviction for drunkenness this year. Last year in Ashburton there were 121, and these represented only a frac tion of those who get drunk. The misery of those homea may feasily bs iuiigined. On this Show Dajf- it is likely that there will be plenty of top-line arguments visible, es pecially at closing time,' to those who have eyes to see them. Speaking of the top-live reminds me that I have been asked whether it is not possible tha.t the order of the lines may ba altered. No, it is not possible. It woul^ require an Act of Parliament to do it. VVliafc ha| been the top lino before will be the top line this time,' and the? same" with the other lines, No one dares tp alter th§ voting papei'.—l am, eto., Edw4b» Walker. - Ashburton, Nov. 6fch ?

Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

25th ANNUAL SHOW.

President—Mr T. Stone; Vice-Presideno - Mr J. Tucker; Hod. Treasurer—Mr R. Friedlander; Auditor—Mr A. Roborts; - Secretary—Mr W Simpson; Committee — Messrs J. Bishop, J. S. Bland, G. W. Body, J. Bonifnnt, S. S. Chapman, E. Co-'k son, Max Friedlander, T. F. Gibson, J. Gil mour, T. Harrison, W. Harding, W. T. Lill, F. de C. Malet, F. McCafferty, Daniel McKendry, Denis MeKendry, George Mcßae, J. Shearer, J. Small, J. Small, jun, J. W. Stoddart, J. Stringfellow, T. E. Upton, J. Withell.

Second Day.

" People's Day " was ushered in with fine weather, which continued throughout the day. Large crowds of pjople thronged the streets from an early hour, and by noon the grounds presented quite an animated appearance. It was truly a motley crowd; politicians discussing " the latest" with their friends ; farmers meeting one another, in some cases, perhaps, for the first time during the last twelve months. The a ssem -blage must have numbered quite seven thousand, and was certainly a record. The Ashburton County Brass Band, looking well in their new uniform, was in atten dance under Bandmaster Humphreys, play ing some choice selections, which were greatly enjoyed by the large crowd present. The weather was simply lovely for the greater part of the afternoon, but towards four o'clook a cold breeze sprang up from the eastward, chilling the atmosphere, but not accompanied with rain. The judging of the unfinished portions was commenced punctually to time and terminated at an early hour. Among the visitors were Messrs J. McLachlan, C. A. C. Hardy, A. Boyle, Captain Pearce, and many others. The usual side shows were there, and did good business. The Ashburtjon No License Council had a tent on the ground, Mrs Hacrison Lee and Mrs C. Clark being in attendance.

The gate receipts for the two da} s amount ed to £211 Bs, which is close to last year's total, £211 16s, although the second day of the late Show was the highest yet— .£199 8s - as against £ 194 13s fid in 1901, .£142 m 1900 last day, and £189 18s 6d in 1899. But it must not be forgotten that as the num ber of members has increased by about 250, and each members' ticket admits three of a family, over 7CO are thereby accounted for. The attendance at the 1902 show was there fore very satisfactory, and certainly a record in point of numbers, if not in gate money

PRODUCE.

-■ The produce this year fell a trifle short in point of entry of the last; nevertheless, the exhibits were of a very high order of merit indeed Unfortunately., in this county, not quite so much interest is attached to the dairying industry as should be. In glancing over the produce tent yesterday, our repre sentative was particularly struck with some of the exhibits, especially those in the class for fancy butter. Without any exaggera tion, the display of fancy butter exhibited by the quartette of ladies yesterday would have found favour in any produce tent in the colony. In the classes for separator and powdered butter, Mrs W, T, Lill was invincible, carrying off Messrs Mason and Struther's special piize for most points in these classes. An old favourite in Mrs T. McDowell succeeded best in pleasing the judges in the class for fresh butter, other than separator, but it must be remarked that the other ladies' exhibits were favour ably commented upan, notably Mrs T. Wil sou, junr,, Mrs M. Williams, and Mrs A. Weston. Mrs T. McDowell was awarded the special prize given by the Ashbnrto.n Club and M.S.A., for the best 3lb of hand made butter. In fancy butter, Mrs J. Brown was awarded first for her handsome tier shaped exhibit. This lady was closely pressed for pride of place by Mrs; W, A. McLaehlan, the other t\YQ c&mpetitTs, Mrs J. Bro\yn, or Anaraa, and Mrs J: Belcher, received v.h.c, and h.c tickets respectively. The designs o£ the exhibits vrere exceedingly pretty, and excited much admiration among the many yisjitova v,-ho thronged the pro duce tent. Mrs W. T. Lill was the only exhibitor in the class for kog or jar of sepa rator salted butter, suitable for exportation, for which a well-merited first was awarded. In the class for next of kin that is, other than separator, suitable for exportation, Mrs T. McDowell had two exhibits, for which she was awarded the firgt- and second prizes. In the ham and bacon classes, Mrs T. McDowell, Mrs R. Lewis, Messrs B. Lewis and McCallum Bros, were the only exhibitors, Mr E. Lewis practically carrying all before him, with the exception of that in the class for two un=rnoked hams, in which he was not an exhibitor, the prize going to Mrs T. McDowell. Special mention must be made here of Mr E. Lewis's exhibits, which were adjudged tr> be first-class. Mc- Callum Bros' exhibits, al though good, in many respects, showed a want Q? experience, and it may b6 ejected that these young curera will be heard of to bet'or advantage in time to come. The red ticket was awarded Misa Horsey for her collection of egga, Miss C. Storrier and Miss Castei? coming next in or dor, In the class for duck eggs, Miss Horsey had to take second place to Misa E, Stewart, Charlie Prebble taking the v. h. o. ticket. The eggs were very large, the exhibitors evidently taking size into ac count as a first consideration. The staff of life brought out quite a host of competitors. In home-made bread, not less than 31ha, the spinsters " put d.QWn'' the mar ried ladies badly, Miss 0, Shearer taking the red ticket, Miss Horsey second, with Mrs J. Croy third, out of an entry of ten, But where it came to toe the line for the Canterbury Flour Mills' prize, made with flour of the well-known " Supremo " brand, Mrs J. Oroy turned the tables on her doughty opponents, taking pride of plaoo out of an entry of six. A dozen ladies com peted for the prize given by the Canter bury Flour Mills, for the best plate of six scones, made with flour of their " Supreme " brand. Scone-making is colonial to the backbone, originating from the days of the old camp ovens, Now^ however, since the introduction of the "■ Shacklooks " and the "Orions," this class of home baking |8 simplified. Still, it ia not everyone who can make a good scone, although the aver age colonial relishes one as much as any body. The judges had some difficulty in coming to a decision, as the competitors, speaking generally, shqwed they were no novices at the game. The coveted ticket was eventually placed upon the ex hibit of Mrs .T. W. Leggett, whose entry was a trifle in advance of the others in point qf excellence and colour, Mra W, H. An derson's loaf of bread made with flour from the Wakanui Mills gained Mr T. Eollit's special. Six other competitors tried con clusions, in the majority of cases the ex-r bib its being not far behind the winner, For six scones, made from his flour, Mr T, Eollitt gave a special prize, which attracted ten competitors. The scones generallybore a creditable appearance; were niGe and light, and of good colour. Miss C. But terick's plate found most favour with the judges, Mrs J. W. Legget being very highly commended. In the class for the hest dish of honey, a quintette came forward. So clear was the dish forwarded by Miss Hor sey, that before judging commenced, those who wore capable of knowing the excellence of this class of produce were confident that she would gain the red ticket, and so it turned out. Miss E. Jones same next, Mrs Croy v.h.c. The Ashburton Club's special prize for the best dressed pair of fowls, suit able for export, fell to Mrs W. T. Lill, and that lady richly deserved it for her really excellent exhibit. Mr A. W. Randall brought forward a collection of field pro duce, for exhibition only. The 'varieties were well grown, thus giving 'a practical illustration of what can be done with'tlio use of the Fairfield Freezing Work., manures, with which Mr Randall wa? materially helped in the growing' of las fine collection.

MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS.

Mr Gr. XJ. Caeson, of the Rclipso Cycle Works, Tailored street, had a very tasteful exhibit of Swift oyoles, These machines

have always been a great favourite with, the English and colonial cyclists. The Swift Cycle Company were appointed cycle makers to His Majesty King Edward VII., in January of this year.

Mb W. R. Hyde, Tinsmith, had an Acety lene Gas Generator on exhibition, of his own manufacture. It is of the self-regulating pattern. A smaller one was shown in working order, exhibiting a bright gas light. THE MILK TEST. The milk test resulted as under:—Mrs McDowell 21£lbs milk, 0.9 points butter fat, 1 ; Mrs Nealon, 25£lbs, and 0.8 points jMr W. J. Silcock, 24£lbs, and 0.7 ; Mr J. Small, 20 Jibs, and 0.6. j Mr J. Tucker gave a second prize of one guinea, and withdrew his own caw, which j gave the highest test of any. Messrs Mason, Struther3, and Co., kindly lent their Bab cook milk tester, which tests the milk of six cows only. Mr W. J. Stoddart also withdrew his nomination, which allowed the other six to compete.

HUNTERS.

The judging of the hunters'classes began yesterday about one o'clock, the first to be dealt with being those up to 14st, for which only two competitors came forward, namely, Miss Button's Rata, and Messrs A. and H. Elworthy'a roan Kakahu, the lady riding her own horse. This event was a fine exhibition both on the part of the horse's and their riders. Ejich horse took the jumps three times, fifteen in all, and with the exception of a slip on the grass in taking off at the second jump, the work was almost faultless all through. Kakahu was awarded first on examination, there being little to choose between the jumping qualifications of the horses. Mr Elworthy also secured Mr Buckley's and the Licensed Victuallers' specials, although Mr Flatman, junr,, com peted for the first named with a useful looking animal, but not up to the weight. The competition in the list class was very keen between three out of the four that came out. Sixty jumps wero negotiated without a mistake, with the exception of lightly rapping the wood a few times at the second-jump where —as has been said—the take off was slip pery. Bunthorne, entered in Mr Buckley's nani* 5, made some grand jumps. Banker a useful and strong nag (Mr Freeman) se cured first with a very fine all round per formance, passing with credit the judges' examination, and Mr Elworthy's chestnut well earned the second place. The class for mure or gelding showing best style of jumping over hurdles was confined to three, Miss Button's Rata, Mr Buckley's Bun thorne, and Mr Freeman's ohestnut. The horses were all grand jumpers, but the chief interest was in the fact that Miss Button piloted eaoh of them over the hurdles, one of them (Bunthorne) never having been ridden by a lady before. This event created great enthusiasm amongst the onlookers. Eventually the first prize ticket was placed on. The judges spoke generally in very com plimentary terms on the display of horse manship during the competitions.

Prize List.

PRODUCE.

Judges—Messrs J. Henry, P. A. Cook.

3lbs Separator Butter, without prints— Mrs W T Lill 1 and 2, H Osborne v h c .

Slbs Powdered Butter, separator—Mrs W T Lill 1 and 2, H Osborne v h c

Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co., -"Iron Age " Garden Implement, valued £2 2s, for most points in separator batter class—Mra WTLiU '

31bs fresh Butter, without prints, other than separator—Mrs T McDowell 1 and 2, Mrs M Williams v h c, Mrs T Wilson, jun., ho

31bs Powdered Butter, other than separa tor-Mrs. T McDowell I and 2, Mrs A Weston vh c, MrsT Wilson, jun, ho

The Ashburton Club and M.S.A., .£1 Is for best 3ib of hand-made butter—Mrs T McDowell

Display of Fancy Butter—Mrs J Brown 1, Mrs W A McLauchlan 2* Mrs J Brow a (Anama) v h c, Mrs J Belcher h c

Keg or iar of Separator Salted Butter- Mrs WT Lill

Keg or jar of Salted Butter (other than separator) —Mrs T McDowell 1 and 2

Two Hams, unsmoked—Mrs T McDowell Side of Bacon, smoked —E Lewis 1 and 2, MeCallum Bros.he *

Side of Bacon, unsnioked—B Lewis 1 and 2, McCallura Bros, he

Two Hams, smoked— E Lewis 1 and 2 n" Two Hams, unsaioked—E Lewis 1 and 2 Two Mutton Hams—Mrs E Lewis 12 Hen Egg3—Miss Horsey 1, Mrs C Sfcorrier 2, Miss J L Cosfer v h c

12 Duck Etfora Mis* E Stewart 1, Miss Horsey 2, Charles Ptebble v ho

Loaf of Home-made Bread, not less than gibs -Miss C Shearer 1, Miss Horsey 2, Mrs J Croy 3

The Canterbury Flour Mills £1 or sack of flour for loaf of home-made bread, .made with flour of the " Supreme " brand—Mrs J Croy

The Canterbury Flour Mills £1 or sack of flour for plate of six home-made Scones, made with flour of the " Supreme " brand.— Mrs J. W. Legget 1.

Mr T. Eoliifcfc or sack" of flour for loaf of home-made Bread, made with flour from the Wakanui Mills.—Mrs W. H. Anderson 1.

Mr T. Eollitt .£1 or sack of flour for plate of six home-made Scones, niad& with flour from the Wakanui Mips.—Miss C. Butteriok 1, Mrs J. "W. Leggett v.h.c. Dish of Honey—Miss Horsey 1, Miss E, Jones 2, Mrs W. Croy v.h.c*

The Ashburton Club and M.S.A. £1 Is for dressed pair of Fowls suitable for export— Mrs W.T. mil.

HORSES.

Draught—Walking Competition, in dray with one ton load—W. Hampton 1, G. W. Body 2, Canterbury Frozen Meat Co. 3

Hackneys—-Lady* Hack—Mrs Wilkie 1, Mrs T. McDowell 2. Tradesmen's turn-out —Farmers' Meat Supply Co. 1 and 2, E. J. Cox 3, Huston agi^Pv he.

Hunters—Hunters up to 14st, A. and H. Elworthy, Kakahu, 1; Mips I. Button, Eata, 2. Up to llst-W. B. Freeman 1, A. and H. Elwdrthy 2, G. A. M, Buckley v.h.c.

Beat style of jumping over hurdles, lady riders—W. B. Freeman 1, Miss Button 2. Pony not exceeding 14bds th#t shows best; style of jumping oyer hurdles r-G. A. M, Buckley 1, W-- B. Preainan 2, P. Jones 3, ;

HORSE-SHOEING COMPETITION.

Judge—Mr Jno. MoKenzie. Best shod draught horse—H MoCannell Mr John Orr .£1 Is, added to Association's

prize, for best shod draught horse-H McConnell I . : Besfc shod light horse—H McConnell 1 Mr W. H.Collins £1 Is, added to the Association's prize, for best shod light horse —H McConnell . ■» .

The Metropolitan Show.

UDited|^Rss Association—lJy Kiectrio Telegraph—Copyright.

Christchuech, Nov. 6

The total number of entries for the Me tropolitan Show is 2491, as against 1923 last year. The principal increases are — Sheep 763 as against 624, cattle 183 aa againßt 119, horses,36s aa against 313, implements and machinery 700 as against 502. An innovation in the form of a young farmers' judging competition brought forward 25 entries.

Escaped Prisoners Re captured.

4 IJnited Press Association—By Electrio '-' ■ Telegraph 1 ':1

; H6'k;tika, Noy. 6, Great relief was experienced Mioii niWa reached town that the capture of the others three escaped prisoners had been safely effected by Constables Dgw and abo.ut twentj-seven miles from tow,n. Ifq resistance was offered, The police were assisted by two young men. When arreafr. $d the prisoners were mnoh exhausted^ and cordially glad of their recapture, as the only alternative would havo been step, ration aud exposure.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 igo *.



F. FEREIMAN. ~~~ FOR SALK. WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from Mr JE\ H. Beckingsale, who is leaving for Wellington, to Sell his property situated as above, comprising Town Section 1135, con taining one rood and a modern built Dwel ling of 6 rooms, bathroom, pantry and trash-house. The grounds have been well laid out in gardens, and from the admirable situation of the property 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. Fall particulars can be had on applica tion* F. FEBRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOE SALE. A GOOD Sheop Farm of 800 acres, with good buildings, near to School and Church and within an easy distance of a railway. F. FEREIMAN. 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 the Railway Station. Terms can be arrauged to suit pur chaser*. p FEKBIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SALE A FARM of 640 acres, in good heart; fences in first-class condition. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent fllO Let or for Sale, at Tinwald, corner with a four-roomed House, i acre section, near to the School and facing Graham's Boad, 'F. FEREIMAN, Land und Estate A gent T* AM instructed by Mb HAAKto Sell his comfortable home on the N.E. Town Belt. This property is cheap and well worth your inspection. F. FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. BUSINESS NOTICES SPECIAL PURCHASE OF Men's, Youths' and Boys' CLOTHING, At Biff Discount. nnHESE \?e ate now offering at from \ 10 to 2® per cent, under Regular Prices. Together with a fine Assortment of Hats, Ties, J-hirts-, etc. ASHEUETOH DRAPERY CO Drapers, Clothiers, Milliners, j and Dressmakers, j Arcade House. WANTED, SEVERAL LADIES about to purchase j Summer Shoes I to have a look at our WINDOW DISPLAY ] of this season's Foot-wear. j ~~— _ i OUR LEADING LINES \ at 8s lid and 11s 6d j have the snap and style which always ] appeals to the feminine taste. ' D. STOCK'S! BLUE BOOT STOEE, ] Burnett Street. ; Note—Discount Coupons for Cash. : H- GRESHAMJ -SURGEON AND MECHANICAL I DENTIST, j By Examination, October, 1597 } "FjNIGHT years experience with E. OK and ; JFj F. W. Gresham, Dentists, Dunedin ' and Invercargill. j Has commenced practice in rooms upsfcairs from the entrance to Thomas' ( Auction Rooms, Burnett Street. j Stoppings in Gold, Amalgam, and Cement. ! Gold and Porcelain crowns made ; also sets ; of teeth with Vulcanite and Porcelain gums. ' „ £*& administered. All work guaranteed. Hotjbs of Attendance —9 a.m.—s p.m. Private Residence—Care Mrs Ghant, Wills* Street. j Helpless with n \ Rheumatism ■ j You'yo tried liniments and prescriptions without result. Now . . . CUBE YOT7RSELF with i THE GREAT ... CANADIAN . . . SEAWEED CURE. ; A medicine and j Not a liniment. ! A Quick and Permanent Cure. | SOLD BY ALL DEALERS ; At 3/6 fkr Bottle. j Sole Agent for Australasia: j GEO. W. WILTON, ! Wellington. .11111 J-^^lHlli Smoke New Venus



_ BUSINESS NOTICES. [Laces. silk blouses, REAL LACE GOODS. fl[|Q](>Q SPFifl^ WAISHING BLOUSEf LACE COLLARETTES WHITE APRONS, . lace ties, NOVELTIES HOLLAND AFEONS ' RUFFLES. UNDERSKIRTS. — Now —"~ ! "" ! Showing in New and Up-to-Date Drapery, at HlTiflffPf I ft- M&lhsliiiLLi tx> SUNSHADES TURNER'S DUST COATS, I UMBRELLAS, ' JACKETS, | hosiery, Burnett Street, mantles, gloves, Warehouse. ribbonf, TKIMMINGS, MILLINERY .J. WIi.SON'B I IEIE^EL n,w s. S o, s 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 ot the sort before imported into this (town, and vastly superior. Ss§T The Prices are the same as for Ordinary Paperhanging's. 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 -1 THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE YEAR ; '" THE A. & P. SHOW." SPECIAL ABVI€EJ XTISITORS to Ashburton during Next Week are advised that the Best Establishment for Superior Eeady-made CiotMng, Mercery, Slats and Boots, is the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. THE T?EST SHIRTS THE BEST ITATS THE BEST TIES THE BEST CLOTHING THE BEST BOOTS THE BEST OF £ VERT SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLAY THIS WEEK. ~~ HALLENSTEIN BROS. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager PHOTOGRAPHY. ..... : o: ..-,.- HALMA AND CO., Sannders' Buildings, Ashburfcon, TT&ETURN Hearfcy Thanks for the patronage they have received during the past three years, and beg to announce that during the Month of November we will do One Dozen ENAMELLED PHOTOS and One ENLARGEMENT on a beautiful plate sunk mount, for 12s 6dL 12s 6d, " 12s 6d. The work will be up to our usual standard. Visit our Vestibule and see specimens. 118 SALE. J*ALE. SALE. NICHOLAS & PICKFOKD WILL hold the first Clearing- Sale of BOOTS & SHOES- The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBERS, 1902 BEING OVEESTOCKED AND IN WANT OF BOOM^ In order to reduce Stock and make room for goods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale for 21 Pays. The Sto'-k must be reduced. No consideration of profit will b-s 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 oi visiting this Sale & securing some of the Bargains; Eemeinber - The primary object of this Sale is to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &~PICKFORD, EAST STREET/ASHBURTON See Circular for Prices.] jL JLHJ.JJfe^ *■*> iJT-t^_ JL _S_u£^ • HURDLES HURDLES SHEEP SHEARS PAINTING, PAINTING. THE BEST is the CHEAPEST. Visit Onr Establishment and obtain Prices. It will pay you. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber nji 1 Coal Merchants Sawmillers.



TO SUBSCRIBERS & ADVERTISERS. THE Ashburton Guardian will not be published on | MONDAY, ioth NOVEMBER, | the King's Birthday Holiday. EOBERT BELL, Proprietor. Stilting, The Welcome return for 180 hours is 45>">zs.



CJOJ.UUIS. _ # f The Ashburtgn 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 | tp call at B. D. Johnston's Cycle Depot., ! fj.urn.otfc' Street. New models of Rudge- | WhitWovth .Cycles now on view. 11 38 * -wTjUKNITUEE, — -<i.Q tc, Strange's for ; Jjj variety and best valut>,



YOU MUST EAT TO LIVE, If you don't eat you'll starve, and starva tion ends in death. Hunger is nature's call for nourishment; the demand is impera tive, for the hourly waste caused by the mere act of living must be promptly re paired. Tp obtain full nourishment, the essentials of the food jrflu eat, your diges tive organs must be iv good working order. Digestion is a chemical process needing a full supply of gastric juices. If the diges tion is impaired indigestion and dyspepsia speedily follow'; the system gets clogged up with undigested food, which ferments and poisons and deranges the entire human, fcyicem. Tmpeyfe May Apple, the ideal family medjcine. ggntjy moves the bowels and clears the stomach of ad impurities; it Stimulates the liver and kidneys into healtny action, aids digestion, and restores good health. Impey's May Apple is sold by all dealers at 2s Gd per bottlo If not obtain- , able locally send a postal note to thej wholesale agents, Sbarland and Co., Limit ed ; Wellington.