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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 997, 17 July 1883, Page 4

Exhibition.

10 10 10 6 10 6 Ashburton poultry, pigeon, AND CANARY ASSOCIATION. The Third Annual Show of the above (will be held in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, August 3rd and 4th, When prizes will be offered in 113 different classes. There will be a grand distribution of over 100 exhibits selected by the Committee at great care and cost. Tickets of admission, entitling to a chance of a prize, at a cost of one shilling each can be obtained from the Secretary or any member of the Committee. The following special prizes have been kindly given by various gentlemen; The following are confined to the District ; 1. A. copy of Wright’s “Ulus- s. d. trated Poultry Book,” for the largest prize-taker in the Poultry Class, value ... 35 0 (N.B. —The Secretary has decided to forego his right to compete for this prize.) 2. Best Cochin Hen, under 12 months 3. Best Colored Dorking Cock... 4. Best pair Silver-spangled Hamburghs, .. 4. Best pair Fowls in classes 57 and 58 (N.B. —Cla?s 57, Heaviest pair Fowls; class 58, best pair Fowls for table purposes, to be shown alive.) 5. Best pair Tumbler Pigeons ... 10 6 0. Best cage four Canaries, each a different type 10 6 7. Purest bred Cinnamon Canary in show ... ... ••• 10 6 8. Best Variegated Norwich Canary i 9. Best Slate-coloredLowrie Parrot 10. For the six largest and heaviest Hen Eggs Open to all : 1. A Silver Cup, value £8 Bs, for the exhibitor securing the greatest number of points, for birds the bond fide property of exhibitor. Winners Ist prize to count three points, 2nd prize two points, highly commended one point, commended half a point. 2. A copy of Tegetmier’s “ Illustrated Book of Poultry,” value £1 Is, for the best pair of White Dorkings (cock and hen). (N.B. —For this prize special entry and exhibits are required.) 3. A copy of Tegetmer’s “ Illustrated Book of Pigeons,” for the best pair of Antwerps in Show. 4. Wright’s “Illustrated Pigeon Manual,” for the best pair of Jecobins in Show. Prize schedule and any further information can be obtained from the Secretary, Entries close on Thursday, July 31st, at 5 p. m. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 1485 Secretary. 10 6 10 6 10 6

Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR sa. DAMASTOR’S NOVELTY CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CU P, 1883. A 1 To be Run on the Gth of November. Capital £5,000, In 20,000 Shares of 5s each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. To be distributed as follows : Melbourne Cup. First ... ... £SOO Second... ... 300 Third 200 Starters (divided) 500 Non-starters ... 1,000 £2,500 Cash Awards. 5 at £IOO each sat £SO each 10 at £25 each 20 at £l2 lOaeach 40 at £0 5s each 200 at £5 0a each £2,500

Each ticket has seven separate chances, Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Please send Post-office Orders, when convenient, or Bank Notes. Cheques must be marked “ correct ” by Bank. If Stamps are sent for tickets please add one shilling in the pound extra. Notice. Registered letters not accepted Two stamps required for reply and result. Will close on or about the 3rd of November. Address—“ADAMASTOR,” Care of Lyons and Hart, 7 60 Box 151, P. 0., Dunedin. Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, or THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c.

Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address — Great South road, TiNWAtD.S9Od rjlO FARMERS & STOCK BREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wm. Youatt; Cattle, their breeds and management, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geology, by Professor Johnston ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Maclvor ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Alfred Gibson; Breeding of Draught Horses, by Reynolds. A large and varied stock of standard literature always on hand —any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Subscribers wanted for all newspapers, pamphlets, and periodicals, by Thomas F. Farley, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 1041 PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publications, with others, can be obtained at the Office of this Paper : Education Act Railway Tariff (revised) Crown Lands Guide Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Acts Companies Act Fencing Act Etc., Etc.