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Bruce Herald, Volume XI, Issue 1062, 28 January 1879, Page 4

NKW ADVERTISE WESTS. GBEAT TRIUMPH. OF M'CORMICK'S BHEAF BINDERS OVER ALL OTHERS. At the Paris Ezhibiton the M'Cormick Machine was awarded the only GRAND PRIZE given in the Agricultural department. At the Trial held under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society of England at Bristol, August 6th. Decision of the Judges — M'CORM ICE'S SHEAF BINDER fulfilled the conditions of the Society, and was awarded THE GOLD MEDAL. At the^Riccarton Trial, January 24th 1878, thre^f ourt bs of the farmers preferred the M'Cormick Reaper aud Binder, and were prepared to give their unsolicited verdict in its favour. At the Kaiapoi Trial, February 7th, 1878 the FIRST PRIZE, given by the Farmers' Ciub, was awarded to the M'Cormick Machine. At the Oamaru Trial, February 27th, 1878, THE GOLD MEDAL, Given by tbe Northern Agricultural and Pas'* toral Association, Oamaru, Otago, was awarded to the M'Cormick Machine. At tbe Ashburton Couny Trial, atMethven, on March 6tb, 1878, the FIRST PRIZE was awarded to the driver of the only M'Cormick Machine present in competition with Twelve Machines of another make. At the Public Trial, held under the auspices ofthe Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association, at tbe Grange, Taieri, on Marchl6th, 1878, the 30 Judges appointed were unanimous in awarding the FIRST PRIZE TO THE M'CORMICK MACHINE The season's stock ot tbe above machines is now being landed at Port Chalmers from tbe E. O. Bushuell, from New York, and being nearly all disposed of, early application is necessary to secure one of the above really first-class Harvesters. Apply to HENRY DRIVER, DUNEDIN ; Or at the Offices of the N.Z.L. and M.A.Co. Oamaru, Balclutha, and Invercargill. POSTPONMENT OF SALE. AGRICULTURAL FARMS, Akatore District. OWING to the non-completion of the Plans of this Estate, the SALE is POSTPONED to SATURDAY, Bth March. Plans on application to MACLEAN BROTHERS. SATURDAY, Bth MARCH, At 12 o'clock. IMPORTANT SALE OF AGRICULTURAL FARMS. TOKOMAIRIEO DISTRICT. UKPRECEDENTEDLY EASY TERMS, Small deposit in Cash ; balance up to 21 Years at 5 Per Cent Per Annum for first 3 years, and 8 per cent afterwards. MACLEAN BROTHERS (in conjunction with Mr Henry Driver), instructed by Frederick Wayne, Esq , of Akatore, will submit to auction, at Watson's Rooms, High Street, on the above date, One-half of his AKATORE ESTATE, Consisting of — 22 farms, varying in extent from 50 Acres to 550 Acres each. This property is one of the choices on the coast line of Otago, the soil being of excel lent qualify, and tbe climate all that can be desired for the growth of cereals, root crops, or English grasses. A large portion of the land to be sold ia at present under crop, and intending investors are respectfully requested to pay an early visit of inspection. The situation is very convenient, being from six to ten miles off the Milton railway station. Tbe exposure is really good, and no part of the property has ever been affected either by floods or droughts. Crops of all descriptions have been grown with tbe great est success, and, as regards yield per acre comparing favourably with that of any other district in the South. THE TERMS OF PAYMENT fixed by the proprietor, are a convincing proof of his estimate of the values and capabilities of the farms. One-fourth cash, the balance on mortgage for a term of years at 5 PER CENT, for first 3 years, and 8 per cent, afterwards, Or the purchaser of any farm may, if he desires, convert the purchase into a LEASE FOR TWENTY ONE YEARS, with purchasing clause, at 3, 7, 14, and 2 years, at a rental of 5 per cent, on the purchase money for first } years, and 8 per cent, afterwards. Mr Wayne, who desires to proceed to Europe, has had the various farms valued by Mr Henry Driver and Mr John Maclean, to whose judgment he bas left, the fixing of upset prices. Intending purchasers may therefore rely upon it tbat fair and reasonable values will be accepted. Plans and conditions of sale and lease may be seen at tbe offices of MACLEAN BROTHERS, Dunedin and Balclutha ; Cr HENRY DRIVER, ' Bond street, Dmnedii.