New Zealand Stick in Victoria.

Ayeshires. Whus the old breeders of this invaluable wy cattle have increased the number of wt exhibits, some new men have come "P and the area of competition has been widened. Chief amongst the new exhibitors »c Messrs A. and J. M'Farlane, of Ayr *w Park, Tnieri, New Zealand, who for Mmc 15 yea r« past have given their atten noatothfe breed of milkers. Judged by ■wowrecords both in the Dunedin and wmara.yar.is, New Zealand, and in the «W country, the Messrs M'Farlane's cattle f always likely to be formidable in a ■w yard however high may be the Miaeter of the stock thoy oppose. They Ekt° wh*tmay be called the modern or ffi|JW« Ayrshire, closely approaching y™"n appearance and breeding the welf- ST> wMrton herd dispersed somo aX?»™ s.a K?» the proprietors of both ffl °, nimaU y »» the possession of the mt i of Two of the bulls SSSk TXS Mr M'Farlane's lot are very SSSu v; ,? aron Renfrew's dam, Fancy, jas h J by Mr John Caldwell, of Boyside! Sg™, and to abreeder of this class of fiX 3 T e carries much wei Sht- Be -12 I .Shpped to New Zealan* he took JwL St P?** in Scottish show-yards. i Z°f celebrated, however, wasßilloch WhSsS^^ Twa^e». another of Mr m v tu? ls-for*the Ayshire Wain ill W rhen m milk > she took fil*^ S til M° f 87 c°mpetitors ; and was BS aJ Xil ™mock and Ayr oi 82 J"* t^ old country. With Ada WSS!' J e«>own in the Mel oaeoftlmT*s?*' fchiscow was probably SS&S2 e!? r ta^ out of Scotland fASHS* lonof theil' y°u»g3to<* was of itself an event. < ? d' A3 ga^ed several Kw 7?l V milk- And although *Witta b,' ndltl? n > there were points W^ThS^ hat ' as a milker« she owb btLd 5? ™p a mongst those of her *i»l.? Pe??uell, of Randwick, not">n this rtLf„- Col,fcmSenb last year, was competitor, the only *» iCft? xSr° Uth Wales being Duke, 8* SE Lr?*" 1 Ayrshire, the £*'*fiu?v 8 ' was -obliged to frffi v T¥derbulls> the Cham- Lk^« alT *_*** a wore difficult h fi * forS- Ronald ' who has » % 1 l years in accession, was S a SWIT I6 P6*o6 condition as & «Weit'^»-? Wr' bub stiU shapely. J^ £v Ta awards leffc th* h£ 76r1 S a lon S way out S> pEd ? a;and^H Baron Ren &%C:lH and next to him IS'fi&lW^ *hile Lord ■teiJ«» revenw t dorian breeders Pihw?^? Meßßrs M'Nab had %^ c aged built *r*l nV he r.inK J(LvS ■ JWnlS^ ' 9r the champion *&*£&***• was first as ooiS, f l? w ' an<* is a very uuaal, the « dollar

marks " being especially good. He was bred by the late Mr Richard Gibson, and bought by tho Messrs M'Nab, with very good judgment, while the Barbiston herd was broken up. Mr David Munro was second with Tahuna, another handsomely marked bull. In another grand class of yearlings the Messrs M'Nab, of Oakbank, were to the fore again with Ada's Earl of Oakbank, andhereagainthe value of winning strain was illustrated, for the dam of this youngster is Ada of Drumlanrig, and his sire Duke of Randwick, both of the light type of Ayrshires. The cows were a magnificent lot, and amongst them were Princess, the champion of last year, and Pansy 3rd, the best three-year-old heifer of the same occa^ sion. In this class, however, the judges seemed to have unanimously decided that milk should be the first recommendation, and with many other good cows they were set aside as being then dry. Mr M'Farlane was especially a sufferer by this decision, for most of his cows were timed for the Dunedin and Oamaru cows, and were consequently not now in profit. The example of New Zealand societies, where classes are formed for dry and milking Ayrshires, might be followed with profit here. The New Zealand breeder did well notwith standing, for he got first with his grand milk cow Rosina, and third in the same class with Russell, while Mr A. Camerbn's cow Violet divided the pair. For three-years-old the Messrs M'Nab came again, taking the prize with Blink Bonnie of Oakbank, who secured the Derby award also. Amongst the beaten heifers in this class was. Diana, who was first as a two-year-old last August. In a meritorious class of 18 two-year-old heifers a pair entered for the Ayrshire Derby of next show, and which were first as year lings last year, attracted a great deal of at tention, these being Annie Laurie of Oak bank and Bluebell of Oakbank, both owned by Messrs M'Nab, Tullamarine. Each of these heifers has grown its full year, and neither has lost its comeliness. The first of the pair, now heavy in calf, is of the true Ayrshire colour and build, and likely to be a particularly good show cow. The ear-tip, a characteristic herd mark, is prominent. Hercompanion, although lacking some show points, is a milk cow all.over, the udder being thrown well forward and the escut cheon wonderfully good in a cow of her age. In walking she has the straddle of the dairy cow, and however the other may beat her in tbe show-ring, this one—not jus,t now appa rently in perfect health—will always be a rare milker; and the Ayrshire is nothing if not a "milk mill." It was the chief re quirement yesterday, and therefore Blue bell of Oakbank being in milk, while the other was not, got the prize. The Messrs M'Nab wound up a highly successful day by taking first and second for yearlings with Fleurette of Oakbank and Fancy 2nd, and as breeders who have given constant attention to the breed for years past, their signal success was fully merited.

At the sale of stock afterwards one of Mr A. Cameron's cows was the only animal offered that reached three figures, but nearly the whole draft from the Messrs M'Farlane's New Zealand herd realised good prices. A great many of the Jersey cattle were passed in, the prices offered not being considered satisfactory. The following prices were realised by New Zealand stock:—

On account of A, and J. M'Farlane, New Zea land.

Gs Tarawera |lr D, IMHtohell, Lillydale ~ 57*

Lord Salisbury, Mr D. M'Donald, Cowley's creek .. .. .. .. .. .. 27i Rosina, Mr T. Peate, Sydney 60 Russell, W. Cunningham and Son, Mount Fyans 87i Lottie 2nd, Mr G. Rolfe, Warrnamhood .. 60 Daisy, Mr G. Patterson, Crossley .. ..25 Katrinall, Mr W. M'Rorie, Boort .. ..274 Kate, Mr J. Hay, Lysterfleld .. .. .. 32J- On account of Mr James Gcmmell, New Zea-

land. Prince of Wales, Mr T. Peate 171 Lord Salisbury, Mr S. White 174 Castor. Mr L. G. Calvert, Colac .. .. 15 Pollux, Mr G. Fowler, Glenlyon .. .. 15 Dariing, Mr W. Woodward, Benalla.. .. 17$ Tho Bard, Mr A. Hawke 124 Cockpen, Mr P. Egan, Brighton .. .. 12j Ayrshire Lad, Mr D. Junor, Epplng.. .. 20 On account of Mr George King, New Zea land. Flower Ist, Mr D. Mitchell .. T. ..20 Lady Ist, Mr D. Mitchell 17} Miss M'Kerrow 3rd, Mr D. Mitchell.. .. 28} Young Daffodil, Mr D.Mitchell .. ..15 Young Lady, Mr W. Woodward .. .. 17 Beauty, Mr D.Mitchell .." 174 Bell 2nd, Mr T. N. Gricrson '.. .t .. 17J Queenie, Mr W. Woodward 17 Maud, Mr Argill, Lillydale .. .. ~15 On account of Mr G- M. Bell, of Wantwood: Brittany buil, 3Jgs; Brittany cow, Bgs; do, 10gs; do, 7gs; do. 9gs; Brittany heifer, 7gs. Melbourne Argus.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, IiQNDAY. OCTOBER 3. 1887.

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o m fho =P niQrniint onall purchases of Bs. and upwards at the DIRECT jS^n incaf.vig)uuuiii importing company's clearance salej In order to clear the balance of our Winter Stock, we give a further discount of 3s. in the £, which, together with direct reduction of prices already made, will give the public an advantage of goods at HALF PRICE. 3s. m the £ returned for FOURTEEN DAYS only, f) I Q Canada RlfilHmo-Q OiiDon Qf at the v- L v^^i sciuci Duisuings, vjueGn ox. 1 ■ Ml ———■———■■——■■— «-—— ' MESSRS. E. PORTER & CO. have just unpacked their Season's Shipment of Cricket and Lawn Tennis Goods, all of which are of the latest and most approved patterns. • Having been purchased direct from the manufacturers they can offer them at the very lowest prices. LAWN TENNIS '^-^. LAWN TENN!S CRICKET I wicketKeeP»ng'^^^^^^^^^^ Bowling Green Tha^PREMIER^IIB I I 1 CRIG KET BALLS. I ~ "~ CRICKET BAQS, (^ Silver Mounted). AU Steel and Nickel Plated. XTOsJiSr NETS 1 1 I ~ If SCORING BOOKS.-"- "— : \fjr __ I 1 11 CRICKET r^^ <f\f\_\ f\F_l% The LAWN TENNIS I I j STUMPS. CRICKET iPt» IUIW^ (i n MnYM r OM » " : poles. 11l ' IflJlw lf^xi "Boxing Gloves. 'ENDYMION j ill CRICKET NETS' §5; BELTS. |»f >Wm H___„___ ___ _ | Lawn Tennis 111 £s .' P^m Mffim croquet sets. The "GALATEA" J nAMO I I 1 CRICKET BAGS. gg . nr^_i.'^W \ MM H. . BALLS. I I 1 : || GOLF SETS. C-^4 (ji X^^^ a —_—~ H _ I I Batti Gloves. z__ ■ D 7. „ ' , DUMB BELLS, asd .. H lawn tennis" 1 I l_ if Batting Gloves and . other varieties. R . markers. | lif leg guards. racquets. Wicket-keeping Gloved . . SSoira'* E. PORTER AND CO, QUEEN AND HIGH STKEETS, ALSO, ITE'WTODST, :et:ETW:m:_A.:r:k::E]T A.3STID S^UVCOILTIDS STEEET,



Drapery, Clothing, &c. "m/TcMASTER, QHALDERS, & f\o. cj Have just opened oub $3! 0 o New Dresses SS cW & °° New Mantles bq H New Yisites ra W New Hats . • * - Q New Bonnets Efl <! New Feathers and Flowers h> S M New Hosiery and Gloves y New Ribbons § 03 » 8 pq New Laces if ro &C &C &C. Ii 1 _ Q g PER AORANGI. P -m/jfcMASTER, QHALDERS, & OQ.. fi KAEO NORTHgg' 3| |» NX 15 ' v\H< it WORKING MEN should see the Double-back Shirte, our own make, at 2s 6d Cheapest Shirt over offered ln Auckland. —C. Hopkins, London House, corner Victoria and Nelsqn-streets.



Drapery, Clothing, &c. PRICE I T>RICE j TJRICE 1/6 I JL 1/6 It 1/6 BEAUTIFUL LONG OSTRICH FEATHERS In Cream, Tuscan, Grey, Tan, $nd Pink. If* Just Received, a parcel -j /> H nr> of the above, to be sold la\_ j) tmmmmmmur"*''™?^™ V^ce js_ AimiiiM W. P. OGILVIE, Victoria Street Wbbt. EVERY LADY HER OWN DRESSMAKER. To secure a Perfect Fit and Newest Style, try OUTTERICK'S fi\JT T> APE It T>ATTERNS. Metropolitan Fashions, Illustrating Patterns, monthly, Id each ; 2s per annum, post free. AGENT- Wm. P. OGILVIE, DRAPER, VICTORIA-STREET WEST. /U 1A T BARGAI NS! AT THE BABYLINEN & LADIES' UNDERLINEN WAREHOUSE. 700 Pairs Ladies' Flowered and Plain Silk Gloves, in Tan, Browns, Navys, and Greys, at Is; worth Is 6d to 2a 9d. 1,000 Dozen Metal Buttons, all sizes and colours, at 3d per Dozen; worth Is 6d to 3s 6d per Dozen. ' , . - ■ 600 Black Jet Buttons, 2d per Dozen; worth is. 200 Dozen Assorted Frilhngs, at Id to 6d per neck length; worth i_& to Is per nepk length; beautiful and now goods. 60 Ladies' Crinolines, at 2s Hd worth 7b 6d tol2s6d. - -:>' A_A A 200 Pairs Ladies' and Children's Beaded Cuffi}, at 3d and 6d: worth Is to Is 6d per pair. 150 Children's Coloured Dresses, lined, from 2s Cdto7s6d; worthss6dto 12sGd. • 55 Ladies' Reversible Waterproof Cloaks, as lid; 40 ChfldrenV Wool Pellisses and. Walking Dresses, at Ss lid to 6s lid; worth 8* 6d to 12s 6d; bought a greatjob. — 30 Girls' Wool Jackets, 3s 6d toss ?d; worth 5s 6dto9sfid. ... . ' n„ . . 30 Dozen Children's Drawers, size, 1, 2, 3.4,;,, very cheap, per Pair, Hd, Is, 18 Id, Is 2d, and Is 3d. . , , ._, , The Largest and Cheapest Assortment of Baby linen and Ladies' Underlinen m Auckland. • Men's Blue and White, Blaok and White Ties, from 9d and Is. P. DAVISON, NO. 9. JUNCTION QUEEN & GREY ST& REMEMBER, if you leave your order at J. H. Dalton'B for a Suit, you get a choice of three things-an Extra Pair of Trousers, Waterbury Watch, or 10 per cent, Price 50s, 60s, 70s. mo TOBACCO GROWERS.; SEED. SEED~ SEED. The undersigned has j ust received a parcel of new Tobocco Seed from America, containing the following varieties: Kentucky, Broad Leai Connecticut, Golden Leaf, and Dark Virginia (these descriptions having proved most suitable for the various districts in this colony). Packets containing sufficient seed for one acre, of any of these varieties, may be obtained dr application; price, .s per packet. AUSTIN WALSH, July 23,1887. Tpbßcco factory, Aupk&ng I



Educational. "VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL.— _13l Rev. Peter Mason, B.A.—Fourth Quar ter commences on MONDAY, the 3rd October. f^i REV-STREET, Brighton Road, Par- V3T nell.—Tbe Seminary conducted by Miss C. B. Lewis will be reopened next Monday, October 3rd, 1887. ' EDUCATIONAL. — The Rev. Richard Coates, 8.A., BTead Master of tho Newton East School, is prepared to receive Gentlemen's Sons as Boarders at. his residence, " The Nook," Upper Symonds-street, Auckland. Pupils of the Auokland College and Grammar School, whose parents are resident in the country, will find the above a comfortable home. The houso is large, and is most conveniently situated in one of the healthiest parts of Auckland. Ad vertiser has had several years' experience in the teaching and management of boys, both in England and in the colony. Terms moderate. R F. B. WOQDHAM, Teacher of the PIANOFORTE AND HARMONIUM. Address: Care of Mr AlSad y, Auckland Music Warehouse, Queen-street MR G. OSWALD Gives Lessons in Elocution, 12 to 2, at Mears's. Entertainments given and attended. Terms in advance. Address—Champtaloup and Cooper, Queen street I :DICTURE-FRAME MANUFAC- U . X TORY AND MUSICAL INSTRU- MENT WAREHOUSE, - -I' 88, ViCTOKIA-STREET, AUCKLAND. wo ■ ——: •-- Og T. E. CARTER, P?^ TEACHER OP MUSIC, H| VIOLIN, 2o PIANO, CORNET, GUITAR, &C, &C. s - — H J? Musical Instruments Tuned and £4 Repaired. Saddlers and Harnessmakers. Q A p b %'t R Y. .^ Great Reduction Inspection _^*f^J^^!>- i^he invited. 3.?^ f^^\^^siaV&K, DRAY, _^^^ £-' SPRING CXBl', %% "^ fmm BtfG G V &A R N W^< GP, BUAi, Saddler, 175, Queen-st. • (next British Hotel), begs to announce to bis friends that he bas opened up a splendid and well-assorted Stock which he will offer at greatly Reduced Prioes, to meet the times. Gents.' Saddles, complete with mounts, from 40a to £7 103; Ladles' Saddles, complete with mounts, from 70s to £12 12s: Buggy Harness, from £6 to £12; Spring Cart Harness, from £6 6s to £10; Cart Harness, irom £4 10s to £10; Plough Harness, single set, from 37s 6d to £2 2s; Cart Collars, all sizes, from 16a od to £1; Piped Col lar, from 18s to £1 ss; Pack Saddles, strong and serviceable, with strong leather flaps and heavy strapping, raw-hide seats, from £217s 6d to £4 10s. A large assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Leggings, Bags, Horse-Covere, so., &c», at equally low prioes. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly Executed, at the lowest possible ratos, N.B.—Full allowance given for Second-hand Harness taken in Exchange.



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