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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 7991, 8 October 1887, Page 3

UNIVERSITY of NEW ZEALAND. December Examination for Malrioalafcion, Junior Scholarships, and Medical Preliminary. T I THIS Examination is to commence on X Monday, December sth, Candidates must scud into the Begistrar of the University, Wellington, on or before SATtJBDAY, November sth (after which date no application will be accepted), a list , of the snbjects in which they desire to be examined, signed with all their names in fall, accompanied by a statement of their age last birthday, and the fee of TWO GUINEAS. One Guinea of the above fee will serve for their first degree examination subsequent to matriculation. Candidates for Junior Scholarships must state the school or schools at which they hav^ received tuition during the last five years. Candidates who desire to pass the Medical Preliminary must state the fact in their notices. The places of examination will be Auckland, Napier, Wanganui, Wellington, Nelson, Greymouth, Chrisfcchurcb, Timarn, Oamarn, Dunedin, Invercargili. W. M. MASKELL, a4oi h a m w ocl2 Registrar, FOR SALE,— By instructions from the Executors of the late W. J. Weston, Esq.; the family being about to return to Sydney, NUMANTIA, Fitzroy, New Plymouth, The most complete Family Residence in the District of Taranald, with 20£ acres of free- , hold land, laid out in gardens, pleasure grounds, and meadows ; there are five acres of leasehold adjoining, at low rental, which can be taken at option of purchaser. fTIHE House is strongly built of wood, with X iron roof painted with hematite, and spacious front verandah ; highly finished throughout, no expense having been spared in the fittings and decorations. The approach is by well gravelled carriage drive, through double entrance gates, having flower garden n and lawns tastefully laid oat and planted wita choice flowers and shrubs, as appointments ; the whole enclosed by hedge and ornamental fences. The]dwelling is on one floor and comprises— ENTKANCE HALL, 33f * x 6ft SIDE PABSAGE, 40ft x 4ft 6ia DBAWING BOOM, 15ft x I7f t (with large bow window) DINING BOOM, 15ft x 20ft LIBBABY, 17ft x 18ft, (with Jarga bow window) All these rooms are most artistically finished, with wall-papers of the newest designs, and decorated ceilings. The doors are in unison with the other decorations, and have brass furniture. Electric Bells are fixed iv front door and in each room. BBBAKPABT BOOM, 13ft x 15ft A bright Moraing Boom, neatly finished. BEST BEDBOOM, 15ft x 25ft A very elegant room with dressing and bath room; closet with patent apparatus attached; electric bell; hot and cold water laid on to bath. The chime eys in all these rooms are fitted with register or tile grates. 3 BEDROOMS of moderate size and com* fortably finished. - KITCHEN fitted with cupboards and dreßßer, and large range with two ovens and hot water apparatus supplying bathroom and kitchen, SOULLBRT, fitted with cupboards and shelves, with sliding doors. Large Sink, to which water is laid on. LABGE STORE BOOM, with Screened Shelves for best china and glasß. LINEN CLOSET, with necessary fitting!. DAISY and BBBVANTS' BEDBOOM. OUTBUILDINGS attached comprise— Man Servant's Boom; Laundry with fixed Washing Troughs and water laid on, Shelves and Folding Table; Bathroom; Toolhouse and Goalhotise;,two Closets. Water is raised by force pump to overhead tanks from which it ib laid over tbe premises. Detached about two chains from house are double Coachhouse, Harness Boom, 2 stall Stable, Forege Loft, Sbed for i cows, Pigstye, falockyard and a moßt complete Poultry BoDse with covered run, and yard fitted with all the modern improvements. The whole of the buildings are in thorough repair, and in every way Buited for a gentle* man's establishment. The is very ; picturesquely silnr . ted on ihe banks of the Waiwakaiho i iv^i, and has a beautiful belt of native trees and ferns, giving ornament and Bhelter to one portion, while the other, being more elevated, commands charming views of ocsan, woodland, and river, with the ever snow-clad Mount Egmont as a back-ground. There are 3 acres in gardens, lawns, and shrnbbery surrounding the house, the remainder being divided into three meadows of good grass, substantially fenced, and with, strong farm gates, giving access to them and to lane at rear. No expense has been spared to make the property perfect in every detail, and it may be justly said that at no time has one of such a Bterling character ever been offered in Taranaki, Terms very liberal as the property most be sold. For cardß to view and for farther partica* lars, apply to H. WESTON, New Plymontb. ENCOURAGEMENT OF LOCAL INDUSTRIES. mHE following SPECIAL PRIZES are _L offered for oompetition at the Agticulral Society's next Autumn Show, with the object of inducing the bu6h farmers to turn their attention to the wood products, which, it is believed, can be profitably manufactured from Umber tLat at present is destroyed in the process of clearing forest land. The following are the conditions :— • Mr. liBNRT Wjjbton, proprietor of the Tabakaki Heiiald and The Budget, will 'give a prize of £6 5s for the best sample of WOOD TAB produced from native timbers growing in the Counties of Taranaki, Clifton, or Hawera, the quantities exhibited to consist of not less than thirty gallons, in a cask of local manufacture. Each exhibit to be accompanied by a clear description of the process adopted in its manufacture, and estimate of cost of production. Five gallons of tbe prize exhibit to be available for analysis and trade tests. Mb. F. P. Cobkxll will give a prize of £5 5s for the best sample of jfOTASH, produced from native timbers growing in the Counties of Taranaki, Clifton, or ifawera, ' the quantity exhibited to consist of not less than one hundredweight, put up iv package! of local manufacture, Each exhibit to be accompanied by a clear description of the process adopted in its manufacture, and estimate of cost of production. Twenty-eight pounds weight of the prize exhibit to bo available for analysis and trade tests. a 371 hb ta TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON throngh the Districts from Inglewood to Stony River (if sufficient inducement offerß.) |flhk*B^^ ITIHE TUOBOUGHB&BD flffißSiK The Governor. The UoyjEBNOB is a handsome chestnut, standing over 16 hands hiph ; got by Anteros, out of Revoke. Terms : £2 10s each mare, payable on or before Ist January. For further particulars, apply to J. J. KUSSELL, aU9 hb d3l New Plymouth APPLfc and PEACH BLIGHT reme. dies, in Practical guide,— Price W« 6WUM) Officfi flew Flymonth.