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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2669, 15 January 1916, Page 12

Shearingis now almost finished roviul Pairlie, reports the Tiriiaru "Herald." It is, however, in full swing in 'iie i.ack country, where repeated nor'-west sliowers are having a hindering effect. The crops are beginning to t'urn in. A start has been made with harvesting in a few instances, and another week or ten days will see the operation pretty general. 'The yield will not bo up to the average, taking Mie district ever, but it will be satisfactory, considering the fact that we are passing through a drought. The sheep, too, are looking as well as can bo expected, but feed for the weaning will be in short supply. Water, too, is very scarce on the downs. Turnip's have struck well, and so far are holding their own. Showers from time to time would ensure passable crops. In the back country, particularly in the north-western portion, conditions are very good. Grass and clovor, and feed of all sorts is plentiful. In fact, on some of the farms and stations, too, much rain lias fallen. The Burke's Pass district is looking at its best. Tlio orchard industry lias assumed large proportions in the. Motueka and Biwal;a districts. In the year 1911 133,042 liushela of fruit were shipped from Motueka, while for tbo year just closed the figures stand at 2G6,8G0, an increase of rather more than 100 per cent. Over 1900 sacks of potatoes wore sent away from the Motuoka Wharf last year, as compared with 116 in 191 -I. 'There wits also a largo increase in the (|*ii!i ntity of chaff shipped at tbo port— 1003 sacks, as compared with 145 in the jirevious year. A sum 11 handbag is all yon need carry whi'i. you check your baggage through'us. We collect, check on, deliver immediately. You travel unencumbered, and get your baggage at end of journey. The Now Zealand Espresj-Co., Ltd., 87-91 Cus- , toinhouse Quay,—Advt.