TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVII, Issue 11181, 1 February 1897, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Contents. —An announcement on behalf of the Government has been made in the House of Commons that it is intended to float a loan of five and a half million pounds for urgent military purposes. The money will be expended mainly in fortifying various places on the coast of the .United Kingdom, in strengthening defences in the vicinity of London, and in providing camps and barracks. The approach of the Mohammedan feast of Ramadan is, it is reported, causing uneasiness to the Porte, because it is feared that religious riots will occur. The fund being raised by the Lord Mayor of London for the relief of the sufferers by the famine in India already amounts to =2171,000. The House of Commons, on the motion of Mr Chamberlain, has reappointed the Commission of Inquiry into the Transvaal raid. Senator Sherman has expressed himself satisfied that the arbitration treaty between Great Britain and the United States will bo adopted by the American Senate. A very heavy gale was experienced in the North Island on Saturday and yesterday, and there was considerable interruption of telegraphic communication and interference will i shipping arrangements. A t Napier, two sailing vessels ■which were anchored in the roadstead, were in considerable peril. One, the Eangitikei, dragged her

anchors and nearly went ashore, and her captain was killed and several of her crew were injured by a heavy sea which broke on board. Meetings. —The following meetings will be held to-day:—Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, City Council rooms, 4.15 p.m.; City Council, 7.30 p.m.; St Albans Borough Council, 7.30 p.m. Sunday Lecture. —Mr W. W. Collins gave an address in tho Lyceum last night on “ The Rights of Man: a Retrospect and a Forecast.” Richmond School. —At a special meeting of the committee on Friday night, Miss Edith Lawrence and Master John William Lowry were recommended for appointment as pupil teachers. There were twenty-six applicants. The Armenian Refugees’ Fund.—A meeting to receive subscription cards in connection with the fund for tho relief of tho Armenian refugees will be held in the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms on Thursday evening next. Alarm op Fire. —About 11 a.m. yesterday the Chester Street firebell rang an alarm, and the engines were promptly got out, but their services were not required, as tho alarm was caused by some of the wires getting in contact. The Woodhousb Concert. —Tickets for the farewell concert to Mr F. R. Woodhouse, at the Theatre Royal on Thursday, are selling freely. The members of the New Zealand Bowling Association have granted their patr mage to the concert. The Southern Express. —Two engines were attached to the southern express on Saturday morning on account of the strong head wind. A large number of passengers went .by this train, among whom were Messrs L. Walker, C. A. Barron, J. Barker andL. Mathias. The Half-holiday.— At a special meeting of the Kaiapoi Borough Council on Saturday night—present. Councillors Feldwick (in tho chair), Clark, Mathews, Fraser, Hopkins, Drabble, Simpson and Blakely— Thursday was selected as tho day upon which the weekly half-holiday should lie observed. Rifle Shooting. —ln the second round of the matches for the Associated Corps’ Challenge Shield, fired at Bromley on Saturday, the B Battery beat the City Rifles, the City Guards beat the Engineers, and the match between the Mounted Rifles and College Rifles was awarded to the former by default.

Amateur Athletic Association. —The champion medals to bo competed for at the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association’s sports meeting in Auckland are on view at the establishment of the maker, Mr A. Gundersen. There are thirty of them —fifteen gold and fifteen silver—and they are of tho Association’s regular pattern, and highly creditable specimens of workmanship. An Invention. —Complete drawings and specifications have been accepted from Mr M. Belk for improvements in a readyreckoner for spring scales and weight scales of all classes, also a counter reckoner for lineal measurements. The invention consists of a drum or series of drums, so arranged as to give an unlimited area for recording the necessary prices, and the prices can bo readily changed to suit any class of goods. Mr Belk has disposed of his invention to a Christchurch syndicate.

Lyttelton Harbour Board.—Nominations for members for the Lyttelton Harbour Board close to-day as follows’:—Two persons to represent the City of Christchurch, at the City Council Office; one for the Borough of Lyttelton, at the local Borough Council Office; one for the Borough of Sydenham, at the Sydenham Borough Council Chambers; one for St Albans, at the St Albans Borough Council Office; and one for the united boroughs of Linwood, Woolston and Sumner, at the Woolston Borough Council Chambers. Morris-tube Shooting-. —On Friday evening the members of the Christchurch Working Men’s . Club Eitlo Class onutamr-competition at the 200yds range for prizes presented by Messrs S. Manning and Co., E. Eeece and Sons, Vincent and Co., Sargood, Son and Ewen, G. and C. H. Jones;, Hubbard, Hall and Co. and the Universal Boot Company. The following were the highest scorers:—W. G. Munford (3) 35, C. Lummis (3) 35, W. A. Caldwell (4) 35, J. A. Lummis (1) 34, J. Hastie (scr) 33, E. Barlow (3) 33, E. C. Wells (scr) 32, W. Garrard (1) 32.

Eclipse op the Sun. —To-day there will be an annular eclipse of the sun, visible as a partial eclipse in the south-east of Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, the south-east of the United States, Central America and South America (except the south-eastern portion). The line of central eclipse passes from the north of New Zealand across the Pacific and over South America from Buenaventura to the Gulf of Paria. The eclipse begins on the earth generally at 5h 23m p.m. in long. 1761° W. and lat. 28° S.; ends at llh 8m p.m. in long. 78° W. and lat. 15° N.

Monet Club. —The half-yearly meeting of the Ivy of Limvood Co-operative Money Club was held at the offices of the club on Wednesday evening, Mr Thomas Marriott (president) presiding. The committee in its report congratulated the members on another successful half-year, the sum of .£1523 5s 7d standing to members’ credit, as against .£1473 10s 6d loans outstanding. There were now 119 members representing 411 shares. It was unanimously agreed to pay the usual dividend at the rate of 8 per cent annum, and to add .£lO to the reserve fund, the balance to be carried forward. All the officers were re-elected, Mr A. K. Boon filling one vacancy on the-committee. A Derelict. —Shortly after seven o’clock last evening Messrs T. ,Buntin and Stillwell found a half-decked canoe washed up on the beach near the old baths at Sumner. Mr J. Day identified the canoe as the Mermaid, owned by Mr Beal. She was last seen at her moorings near the Sailing Club’s sheds on the Estuary about 2.30 yesterday morning, and it is not known whether the high tide caused her to break from her moorings or whether she was taken away. A large crowd was engaged searching the beach up to a late hour last night in case any accident might have happened. The canoe came ashore bottom upwards, and the rudder was attached to the” ctaft by the steering lines.

Consecration or a Cemetery. The portion of the new cemetery at Sydenham sot apart for members of the Church of England was consecrated on Saturday afternoon by the Bishop of Christchurch, assisted by the Rev E. A. Scott, vicar of St Saviour’s, Sydenham, the Rev W. S. Bean, vicar of St Mary’s, Addington, and part of the choir of St Saviour’s. The Mayor of Sydenham, some members of the council, the town clerk, and the churchwardens of St Saviour’s were present, besides a fair number of visitors. The ceremony began with the reading of the petition for consecration by the Rev W. S. Bean. The Bishop, clergy, surplicod choir and visitors then walked in procession round the portion of ground allotted to the Church, of England, repeating Psalms 49 and 90. The Bishop then read the “ Sentence of Consecration,” after which the hymn, “0 Thou in Whom Thy Saints Repose” (A. and M. 315), was sung. The Bishop then offered up the prayers appointed for the consecration of burial grounds. The ceremony was closed with the Benediction and the hymn, “Abide With Mo.” The new cemetery consists of about sixteen acres of land, situated at the west end of Milton Street. A handsome gateway affords access to what, in a few years, will bo a. fine avenue of trees and shrubs. This avenue is about eight chains long, and leads to the cemetery, which is very neatly laid out and planted and divided into allotments for the different denominations. Already interments have taken place.

Don’t Forge r.—The real, the genuine, and the only Drapery Sale worth thinking of is Lonavgaii’s, which will be in full swing this. Monday morning. Specially tempting bargains will be offered, and the only advice wo offer is, do your shopping at Lonargan’s, whoso sales are ad ways crowded with eager buyers. ■ F 9952

Kaiapoi Factory Picnic. —The annual picnic of the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory was hold on Saturday at Little River. The pleasure-seekers, in number about five hundred, engaged a special train of ten cars.

Salvation Army. —Commissioner Booth, commandant of the Salvation Army in Australasia, will visit Now Zealand this month, and will hold special meetings in the Opera House, on Wednesday and Sunday, Feb. 10 and 14.

Property Sale. —At Timaru on Saturday Mr D. Maclean passed under the hammer the Temuka Dairy Factory property, about two acres of land, with the buildings and fittings. These additions to tho freehold were stated to have cost .£2OOO. Bidding started at £2OO, and at £370 the property was sold to Mr H. Lee, of Temuka.

The Harvest. —Our Waddington correspondent writes: —We had a heavy rain from the south-west on Friday afternoon and night. Harvest operations were stopped, but there will bo great gain to the root crops, crops of turnips which had to bo re-sown benefiting greatly. The wheat crop is looking remarkably well, and will, to all appearances, heat the oat yield, the reverse being usually the case. Musical Union. —Work will bo resumed this week, by the chorus on Tuesday and by the orchestra on Wednesday. Mascagni’s Cavalleria, Rusticana is the first work for the season, and will be’put in rehearsal. In view of the Motett Society deciding not to meet for practice till the return of Mr Wells, an invitation has been sent to the members to become associated with the Union for that time, a courtesy which has been accepted by a considerable number. Loan and Building Society.— The annual meeting of the Northern Loan and Building Society was held at Kaiapoi on Friday evening, Mr R. Moore in the chair. The report for the past year was a satisfactory one, showing that the society was in a prosperous condition, considering the extra expenditure. It was stated that the fourth issue of shares, £2400, had been paid off in December, and there would he a new issue in -January. Messrs R. Evans and W. Broadley were elected directors. The balance-sheet for the year showed receipts £4446 2s 3d, loans £1367 Is 4cl, amount of withdrawals £426 15s 7d, paid in £2400. The profit and loss account showed a balance of £261 4s 2d. Messrs Alexander and H. Evans were re-elected auditors.

Deuidism. —A meeting of the Eoyal Arch Chapter was held in the Druids’ Hall on Friday evening, when a good number of members were present, E.A.D. Bro J. Swinnerton presiding. Correspondence was received from the Eoyal Arch Chapter of No. 3 District, asking permission to extend their jurisdiction to No. 6 District, which was granted. Four candidates were introduced and duly received their P.A. degree, after which discussion upon various subjects connected with Druidism ensued. It was resolved—“ That it should be a recommendation to the Board of Management to resuscitate the Lodge of Instruction.” A "vote of thanks was passed to Bro Bailey for the tasteful manner in which the hall was decorated, after which the Chapter was closed in due form. Eanqioea Boeough Council. —A special meeting of the above Council was held on Saturday night; present—The Mayor, Councillors Cone, Carmichael, Good, Shankland, Sansom, Keir and Luxtou. Apology was made for the absence of Councillor Foster. Councillor Good moved—“ That the Council appoint Thursday as the day for the weekly half-holiday.” This was seconded by Councillor Keir and carried. It was resolved that the seal of the borough should bo affixed in accordance with the regulations to a copy of the by-laws for use in the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court. Mr A. P. Tutton’s offer of £lO for one year’s lease of Maria Andrew’s Park for grazing purposes was accepted. It was reported that some of the fire-wells in the northern part of the borough had become dry, and the Works Committee was instructed to have them deepened without delay. This concluded the business.

X '~—o of-Qi- Park on Saturday evening there was the nrsc public appearance in this colony of a cycle to carry four riders, and known as a quadruplet. The machine, was manufactured by Mr N. Oates, of the Zealandia Cycle Works. Manned by Messrs Shorland, Archer, Benson and Dumerque, it successfully negotiated the corners of the track at a pace of under two minutes to the mile, and ran with perfect smoothness from the start. There was also a triplet, or cycle for three riders, manufactured by the Gladiator Company, of Prance, and imported for pacing purposes by the Dunlop Tyre Company. Both machines have Dunlop pneumatic tyres. With pacing machines like these, it is expected that some fast times will be put up by local racing men, and it is understood that Shorland will make an effort to reduce some records on Wednesday evening.

Kaiapoi Peesbyteeian Church. —The yearly meeting of members of the congregation was held on Thursday. The Rev W. J. Gow presided. The statement of accounts as read by the treasurer, Mr Hume, showed the receipts to have been .£257 11s Id, and the expenditure <£253 Bs, leaving a credit balance of £A 3s Id. The Superintendent of the Sunday school submitted a favourable report. There wore 115 scholars on the roll, and there were twelve teachers. The receipts for the school had been .£l4 12s 6d and the expenditure 4113 ss, leaving a balance of .£1 7s 6d. The attendance at Mr Thomas Millar’s Bible class had teen twenty-four. It was reported that the Christian Endeavour Association was in a very healthy state. The services at Coutts Island had been attended by about forty members. The number on the communion roll was ninety. Prizes were distributed to Misses J. Young, Christie and Clarke (2), and certificates to several others. Messrs G. Bradley and G. M’Gregor were elected on the committee, and votes of thanks to the choirmaster, choir, &c., were passed. Timaru Harbour Board Elections. — The nominations for the biennial election of the Timaru Harbour Board were made last week, except those for Levels County, which are due to-day. For two seats filled by the northern ridings of Waimate County, the retiring members, Messrs Lyall and Hayes, were re-elected unopposed, and for Mount Peel Road District Mr R. Thew was returned again without opposition. In other cases polls will be required, and will be taken on Feb. 8. For the Borough of Timaru there are sis candidates for three seats, the retiring members, Messrs W. Evans, M. Jonas and E. R. Guinness, and Messrs 0. Bowker, J. King and C. N. Macintosh. For Temuka, the Chairman (Mr Talbot) is opposed by Hr J. Fraser. For Mackenzie County, Mr I’. H. Smith (the late candidate for the House of Representatives) opposes the reelection of Mr J. Wilson. For Geraldine road and town districts, the sitting member, Mr Wreathall, has two opponents in Messrs S. E. Graham and E. Skinner. In cases where any real interest is taken in the election, the question will be one of policy —extension or non-extension of the breakwater.

Savage Club. —Members of the Savage Club are invited to attend at the hall of tho Chamber of Commerce at 5 p.m. on Tuesday to bid farewell to Mr Woodhouse, who is leaving the colony.

New Brighton. —Nominations of candidates for the positions of Mayor and Councillors of the recently-consti-tuted borough of New Brighton close to-day. The election of Mayor takes place on Feb. 11, and that of Councillors on Feb. 12. The Weather. A southerly squall blew over South Canterbury on Friday evening, bringing rain, which foil smartly in Timaru for half an hour, and then tapered off. The fall was heavier inland, and at Fairlie was estimated at an inch and a half, the heaviest for many months. New Zealand Cyclists’ Alliance. — The New Zealand Cyclists’ Alliance championship meeting will be held, under the auspices of the Wellington Cycling Club, on Feb. 24 and 27. The programme includes the five-mile, ten-mile, half-mile and one - mile championships of New Zealand.

Excursions to the Seaside. —A very large number of persons went to tho seaside by the various trams yesterday afternoon. At two o’clock fourteen cars, accompanied by the Garrison Band, won I; to Sumner; and tho two linos to Now Brighton between them also took I‘ourtoon cars. The Garrison Band played near tho Cave Rock at Sumner, and the Engineers’ Band played on the Now Brighton Pier. Vital Statistics. —Tho following are the vital statistics for Christchurch and district for the month of January : —Births —City : Males 12, females 16 ; district: Males 50, females 49; total, 127. Marriages—City, 23 ; district, 15 ; total, 38. Deaths —City : Males 12, females 8; district: Males 17, females 19; total, 56. For the corresponding month of last year tho totals were ,■ —Births 162, marriages 39, deaths 62.

Westport Coal Company. —lt is announced that, as Mr Geo. M’Clatchie has given up the wholesale agency of the West Coal Company in Christchurch, the Company has opened an office at 141, Hereford Street. Mr Thos. Brown, who formerly represented the Grey Valley Goal Company in Christchurch and the Westport Coal Company on .the east coast from Timaru to Invercargill, wiH act as agent.

Ministerial Movements. —The Hon J. G. Duffy, the Victorian Postmaster-General, and the Hon J. M’Kenzie, accompanied by Mr M’Whinney, shorthand writer, arrived by steamer from the north on Saturday; and were passengers by the southern express, together with Mrs, Miss and Mr M’Kenzie, who returned from the Hanmer Plains, and Miss Duffy. The Hon J. M’Kenzie will return to Wellington in about a fortnight’s time. Friendly Societies’ Art Union. —The United Friendly Societies’ art union was drawn on Saturday night, at the Oddfellows’ Chambers, under the supervision of the Mayors of Christchurch, Linwood and Woolston and Messrs C. Lewis, W. W. Tanner and J. Joyce, M.H.R.’s. There was a large attendance, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the supervisors. Prizes may be obtained at the shop in Cashel Street, where they are on view, and the winning numbers are advertised elsewhere.

High Tides. —Very high tides were experienced at Sumner yesterday, the water extending to places that it has not reached for years. Mr Strachan, the proprietor of the bathing machines, who had them drawn well up on the beach (and who also lives in a cottage adjoining them), was surprised at half-past two in the morning by the water coming into his room. Several of the machines were washed down the beach, and one or two were damaged, but by the help of some campers all were secured. At New Brighton some damage was done to that part of the line of the City and Suburban tramway which runs along the beach.

m v- t -«eh’s Picnic. —-K well-attended meeting oi dairymen .u Zetland Arms Hotel on Saturday evening, to discuss the question of holding the annual picnic. Mr C. Burgess occupied the chair, and after some discussion it .was decided to hold the picnic early in March. A committee consisting of Messrs T. M’Gudden, Bradshaw, Fisher, Fryer, Andrews, Miller, Woolff, Gillett, Bromley and C. M’Qudden, with power to add to their number, was formed to carry out the arrangements. Mr D. Ashley was appointed treasurer, and several subscriptions were promised in the room. The meeting adjourned until Feb. 13.

East Christchurch School.—A meeting of the committee was held at the main school on Thursday; present—Messrs M. Sandstein (chairman), F. J. Board, S. Clarke, D. Lumsden, H. Allison, J. S. Williams and J. R. Brunt. A letter was received from the Board of Education, stating that all the pupil teachers who went up for examination had passed. The following were recommended to the Board as pupil teachers to fill some of the vacancies caused Herbert King, Ethel Seaton, Alice Partridge and Ellen Kent. A letter was received from the amalgamated Christchurch Swimming Clubs, requesting a donation towards prizes to be ofven to school swimming championships. It was decided to subscribe 10s 6d towards the funds. After passing accounts the meeting closed. Lace Curtains.— To-morrow Mr Charles Clark will sell by auction at his rooms one hundred and thirty pairs lace curtains, all sizes, now on view. No reserve [Advt.]

Sir John Power and Son, distillers, Dublin, established A.D. 1791. —Special Pot Still Whisky. Perfect purity insured. The fine flavour and delicacy of this whisky is well known to the trade and to consumers. Protected by the guarantees of the Government and the distillers, and being in all cases shipped direct from distillery warehouse. Cases, octaves and quarters. Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., agents, Christchurch. —[Advt.] Local Industry. Until recently a colonial-manufactured umbrella has been thought an impossibility, but now the industry of umbrella-making is canned on extensively in Christchurch by Mr G. H. Lethaby. The various materials are, of course, imported, and Mr Lethaby has been appointed sole agent for New Zealand for Messrs H. Collier and Co., of Manchester, of whose Gloria silks and satins de Chine a large shipment has just arrived. This silk is specially made for umbrella purposes, and is claimed to be the only silk which will not cut. Mr Lethaby’s umbrellas arc equal in every respect to the imported, and both in making and repairing the industry is large and increasing. 9967 Undoubtedly the best of all the colonial built bicycles is the “ Atalanta,” which has stood the test of time, increasing in popularity every season. Manufactured by T. Boyd and Son, Manchester and St Asaph Streets, Christchurch. 1796

Medical Electricity. —Massage, with galvanism and all kinds of medical baths ; Mr Hammond, galvanist. Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel Street. Inquire for our Health Food, Drink, Lemon Juice, Fruit Crystals, and do not forget our Universal Cleaner. 1863 Watches. —Watches for men, watches for hoys, watches for ladies, watches for girls,- bargains for all. I sell good watches, low prices. David Bowman, 186, Colombo Street.— [Advt.] The Result of Eidino the Best.— The One, Two and Five-mile Championships of Canterbury, at Christchurch, Eangiora and Timaru respectively, just been won by riders of Oates’s £2O Zealandia bicycles. Works, Christchurch and Napier. —[Advt.] .£2500 worth of special clearing lines at enormous discounts for cash now selling at Shaw, Robinson 'and Co.’s, Cashel Street. Great reductions— [Advt.] Staemm and Pbeece, Photographers by special appointment to his Excellency the Sorenair and the Cpuntesr, of Glasgow. Studio, High Street,—

Christ’s College. —The next term will begin on Thursday, Feb. 4. New boys are requested to attend on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 10.15 a.m. The head-master will be prepared to receive parents and guardians on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 3 to 4.30 pun., and on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 9 to 10.15 a.m. Waltham School Committee. At a special meeting of the Waltham School Committee, held on Thursday night, at which all the members were present, it was unanimously resolved to recommend Edith Hughes and Violet Scott to the Board of Education for appointment as pupil-teachers. Volunteer Parade. —On Friday evenng, at the ordinary parade of the Kaiapoi volunteers, there was an attendance of over forty, and the men were put through a good course of drill. During the evening Captain Millar presented the two trophies for firing—the first being won by Corporal C. Simpson, and the second by Lieutenant Oram. THE PREMIER. The Hon R. J. Seddon arrived in Hobart on Saturday morning after a rather rough passage, and during the day had interviews with Sir E. C. Braddon and Sir P. Fysh. The Premiers’ Conference will open tomorrow. TECHNICAL EDUCATION. Since the establishment of the plumbers’ classes at the Wellington Technical School in 1894 the total cost to the City Council lias been ,£127 7s 3d, exclusive of the cost of the workshop and fittings, on which the Council expended .£2lO. During the three years the number of certificates issued has been 73. The classes are now attended principally by apprentices and young men learning their trade. The Plumbers’ Class Committee recommends the City Council (says the Post) that the classes should be continued till June 30 next, under the same conditions as heretofore, but at a cost not exceeding £3O for the half-year. The committee further recommends that, so far as the Council is concerned, the classes should be absolutely discontinued on June 30, and that other arrangements will have to be made if those attending or benefiting by the classes are desirous of their continuance.

AUCKLAND WATER SUPPLY. The Auckland correspondent of the Otago Daily Times writes; —The water famine is still imminent. Only a third of an inch of rain has fallen during the present month, and the Western Springs reservoir is being steadily emptied. The present is the driest season we have had for years, and according to the law of averages we have over three months’ dry weather yet in front of us. Some of the suburban districts are endeavouring to form a water trust in order to get their supply from the Onehunga Springs, and other suburban districts will be forced to join the city in order to share in the city water supply. Newton, Archill, Eden Terrace and Mount Eden districts will ultimately be compelled to adopt this course, as the Mayor of Auckland has plainly stated that he will consider the citizens first, as self-preservation is the first law of Nature, and cut off the suburban supply if such a step becomes necessary. It is believed that the clearing away of so much bush without taking steps for replanting the timber is causing climatic changes in the lessening of the rainfall. Increased cultivation and drainage in certain suburban districts have, it is understood, affected the volume of the outflow at the Western Springs, our present source of supply. SHEEP-WORRYING. There lias been much reason for complaint about sheep-worrying in the Fairlie district for some months past, but a check has now probably been put to the annoyance and loss so caused by the tracing home of three dogs from the slaughter of forty ewes and lambs on the Allandale property. The owners of the dogs admitted their liability, destroved. the, dogs.,and accepted (with some demur at its total) an account for the sheep killed based upon an independent assessment of their value. The incident had the effect of causing owners of other dogs to consider their risks, and the registrar will lose a good many fees in the township this year. PASTORAL RUNS. The area of pastoral runs to bo offered for lease by the Lands and Survey Department this month comprises 1,370,116 acres, and of small grazing runs there will be 45,522 acres, making a total of 1,415,638 acres. The pastoral runs are in Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Otago and Southland. Two runs in the Mackenzie Country have an area of 48,887 acres, one of them forming part of the Haldon Station, while the other is the Gray’s Hill Station. Hive runs in the Mackenzie, Waitaki and Vincent Counties aggregate an area of 201,300 acres. The Loburn and Bloomfield runs, in Ashley County, will be put up for lease for three years. There is also a large area in Otago. The largest area is in Marlborough, 587,598 acres, including the Patriarch, Raglan and Birch Hill runs. THE MEN WHO SELL STAR CYCLES. Christchurch, .L Burns and W. B. Eyre; Dunedin, W. F. Waller, late of Waller, Myhre and Co.; Wellington, F. N. Adams. Adams Star Cycle Company, Christchurch and Wellington.—[Advt.]