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Free Lance, Volume I, Issue 43, 27 April 1901, Page 4

WELLINGTON HORTICULTURAL AND FLORISTS' SOCIETY. GRAND AUTUMN SHOW OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS, AUTUMN FLOWERS, FRUITS, and VEGETABLES. SKATING RINK, 25th and 26th APRIL. The Committee invite contributions to be allotted for Special Prizes as under . — Table Decoration— Table 6ft x 3ft, any flowers and foliage to be used, to be judged by the public. An announcement re special prizes will be made through the columns of the local papers. Best Decorated Bicycle, Chrysanthemums only, any foliage— |-lst prize, 255, 2nd prize, los ; 3rd prize, 10s. Entrance fee, Is. To be judged by the public. Best Decorated Go-cart, Chrysanthemums only, any foliage — Ist prize, 10s , 2nd, ss. Best Decorated Basket — Special prize. Best Floral Devices — Special prize. Ladies' Spray Competition — Special prize for Best Three Sprays for Personal Decoration, any flowers and foliage. Gentlemen's Buttonholes — Three Best Buttonholes, any flowers and foliage, to bo arranged on cardboard. Entry forms and full information can be obtained from all Florists and also from the Secretary, JAS. B. SPEED, 51, Lamb ton-quay.

LAND FOR SETTLEMENT ACT.

IMPROVED FARMS FOR LEASE.

KOHIKA SETTLEMENT, SOUTH CANTERBURY.— 3,B33 acres, divided into fifteen sections, for disposal on lease in perpetuity, in areas varying from 139 acres to 391 acres, at rentals from 5s 9d to 9s 4d per acre per annum. This settlement is part of the well-known Otaio Estate, formerly owned by Mr. Teschemaker; is situated between Timaru and Waimate, twenty miles from the former town and eleven miles from the latter. Land well adapted for mixed, farming; in good heart , has produced heavy crops of wheat, and up to 60 bushels of oats to the acre. Depth of strong black soil, 7in. to Bin. Climate temperate ; sufficient rainfall for general farming. Open for application, at Christchurch and Timaru, on 13th May, 1901. Ballot to be held at Timaru on 18th May. MANGAWHATA SETTLEMENT, WELLINGTON (formerly known as Morrisons Estate). — 1,226 acres, divided into seven sections, for disposal on lease in perpetuity, in areas varying from 981 acres to 319 acres, at rentals from 12s 9d to 15s per acre per annum. This settlement is situated between Rongotea and Oroua Bridge Railwaystation, in a prosperous district, near important townships. The land is first-class, comprising grassed flats suitable for dairy-farming and fattening stock. Open for application, at Wellington and Palmerston North, on Tuesday. 14th May, 1901. Ballot to be held at Palmerston North on 16th May

Ladies and Maids. OUR PATTERN BOOKS FOR WATERPEOOF, CRAVENETTE, and RAINPROOF MATERIALS aie now ready. Inspection Kindly Invited. The above materials we are making to measure into the Latest LONDON AND PARIS DESIGNS. Maids' Garments made to measuie from 21s 6d Ladies' Garments made to measure from 32s 6d Golf Capes made to measuie from 31s May Jackets made to measure from 23s 6d Ladies, kindly order your garments early, as last season we were completely rushed with orders. Every garment gave the greatest satisfaction. HALLENSTEIN BROS., New Zealand Clothing Factory, 57, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. Note. — These garments are not thrown together like the imported article, but sewn together and made to fit any peculiarity. mHE GOLDSMITHS' & SILVERSMITHS DEPOT JL 47, Lambton Quay. SILVERWARE and ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, Latest Novelties in Ait Jeweller}', Watches, Brooches, Rings, etc. The Hanging Charm Glove Buttoner. H IC* I Turquoise and Pearl Brooches ) /? If* O/ O ) Set in Hall-marked Sih er. / D/ D THE GOLDSMITHS' & SILVERSMITHS' DEPOT 47, Lambton Quay.