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half-a-ponnd, with a little hot water, which put in a tub of cold water sufficient to cover the skins, and let them soak in it over night, or, t ay, for 13 hours ; then hang over a pail to drain. When they are well drained, spread or stretch carefully over a board to dry. When a little damp, have one ounce each of the saltpetre and alum pulveriied, and sprinkle the flesh side of each sltin, rubbing in well ; then lay the flesh sides together and hang in the shade for two or three daya, turning the under .skin uppermost every day until perfectly dry. Then scrape the flesh side with a blunt knife to remove any remaining scraps of flesh ; trim off projecting points, and rub the flesh side with pumice or rotten stone and with the hands ; they will be very white and beautiful. (2) Dissolve half an ounce of camphor in one pound lard, taking off the scum and mixing in as much black lead as will give the mixture an iron colour. Iron and steel rubbed over with this mixture, and left with it on for 24 hours and then rubbed with a clean cloth, willkecp clean for 12 months. IhQUiHKR. Lawrence.— Next week. Small Farmer. — There are various sizes and powers of the Se Laval separators. One large and driven by- steam power skims 150 gal per hour. Another for horse or steam power skims OOgalper hour. There are horse power separators of less capacity, and at lower prices. •• The Hand or Baby Separator with horizontal bowl " skims 35gal per hour, ana thehand separator with vertical bowl skimß 25gal per hour. Last season we had inquiries from Southland subscribers who were desirous of purchasing, but whether or no they procured the machines we are unable to state. You can now procure them through Mcc srs Nimmoand Blair, of this city, and who will gladly furnish you with all information. Farmer, Hokonui.— The smut must be present in unusual quantity to affect slow working hones ; but like musty or otherwise tainted food, if smut is in large proportion the chaff would probably have an injurious effect on the urinary organs or on the inteatiues, and might induce imperfect and or profuse staling and inflammation of the kidneys and intestines. It is not likely, however, that the hay is smutted to so dangerous an extent, but when cut into chaff tbe smut will be loosened by the rollers of the chaffrutter, and may bo separated by screening. When feeding the chaff to horses, carefully remove all dust left in the mangers and burn it. Victorian Goldfields.—" Old Digger " writes :— Will you allow me to call tbe attention of your readers int- rested in the late controversy in your columns on the subject of licenses, &c, to n novel just published by Messrs J. Wilkie & Co. at the price of Is. This book, called " Colonists," dealt with scenes on the Bendigo in the early days, and would delight all old miners with the pictures it presents of life on the goldfields. Running Long Leap (Subscriber). — The rule is aa follows :— Three tries at each distance allowed. The jump to be measured from the scratch to the heel of the nearest foot. Crossing the scratch or falling back after the jump, so as to touch the ground within the distance cleared, to count as a try only. Weights allowed.— Running Hop, Step, and Leap : Competitors are at liberty to substitute "another hop "in lieu of the ."step" should they prefer to do so ; otherwise the conditions same as for the running long leap. WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS. Subacrinttons received for the week ending May 23, 1888:— S D, Hamiltons, to October 14, 1888 D M M. Otipera Estate, Timaru, to March 5, 1889 W H G, Gibbston, to August 10, 1888 R W G, Kyeburn, to January 27, 1888 S H, Blackstone Hill, to May 23, 1889 X B, Maerewhenua, to October 21, 1888 F B, Franktor., to June 20, 1888 F J, Manuherikia, to June 8, 1888 JG, Ettrick, to December 7, 1888 JOG, Woodlands, to October 21, 1888 G O, Otara, to May 16, 1888 W O, Dunback, to May 18, 1888 Mrß, Balclutha, to October 13, 1888 A MB, Fortrose. to May 16, 1889 J L, Otama, to December 31. 1888 J B, Post Office, Owake, to May 12, 1889 W M, Oamaru, to October 16, 1888 JM'C, Bluff, to August 6, 1888 J L, Hawarden. to July 30, 1888 R H, Portobello, to April 18, 1889 J A, Hopehill, to July 31, 1888 J H, Carterton, to May 17. 1888 J Ml, Great King street, to November 17, 1888 A A, Stirling, to January 31, 1888 J C, Hyde, to August 5, 1888 Manager Galloway Station, Alexandra, to March 23, 1888 E C, Clarendon, to May 4. 1888 W M. Longridge, to August 9, 1888 R G, Kaihiku.to November 24, lßßß W F B, Switzers, to April 1, 1889 P A, Palmerston, to May 15, 1888 F F, Lyell. to November 6, 1888 HOE, Normanby, to May 1, 1888 T MD. Oaraaru, to December 31, 1888 W T, Wangauui, to July 9, 1868 J A Clinton, to July 16. 1888 M MO. Post Office, Dunrobin. to December 1. 1888 G H C. Birch Hill Station, to January 20, 1889 H M, Taieri Btach, to November 12, 1*888 A D, Flag Swamp, to December 12, 1888 Mr M, Ruosell street, to August 2, 1888 J B. Brighton, to October 12, 1887 A G, Mount Cargill, to May 10, 1889 G D, North-East Valley, to April 20, 1888. Subscribers remitting cheques must add Is for exohange, ami Post Office orders must be made payable to GBOEGB FENWICK, Managing Director. BIRTHS. Gibb.— On the 16th May, at the First Church manse, the wife of the Rev. James Gibb, of a son. Vallange —On the 16th May, at Eglinton, the wife of O. W. Vnllange, ol a son. MARRIAGES. M'Laugtclin— O'OallaitHan.— On the 9th May, at St. Joseph's Cathedral, by the Rev. Father Vereker, William, eldest son of the late James M'Laughliu, to Julia, eldest daughter of John O'Callaghan, Esq., Cardrona. Rich— Huttok.— On the 16th May, at St. Michael's Churcb, Chrietchurch, by the Hey. W. Harper, Maitland Gordon, second eon of W. Gordon Rich, Esq., of Toi-Toiß, Southland, to Mabel Montgomerie, second daughter of Professor F. W. Hutton, of Ohristchurch. DEATHS. Campbell.— On Saturday, 19th May, at the Bank of New Zealand, Milton, Jeßsie "Kate, second daughter of Colin Campbell ; aged 7 years. Duncan. -On the 20th May, at the residence of Mr Andrew Jones, Waikouaiti, George Duncan ; in bis 75th year. NHILL.-On the 14th May, after a few days' illness, at the residence of her son-in-law (C. Gillespie), Isabella, relict of the late James Neill, Amisfield, Palmerston ; In her 77th year. Tappeb.— On the 16th May (suddenly), at the residence of her eldest daughter, Longwood farm, near Riverton, Elizabeth Tapper, the beloved mother of Messrs Tapper brothers, of Dunedin and Invercargill; aged 80 years. Home (Berkshire and Oxfordshire) papers please copy.