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Patea Mail, 7 February 1882, Page 1

Fatea Earn Fair. Patea Ram and Ewe Fair. Annual Ram and Ewe Fair TO BE HELD AT C. F. Barker’s Yards, JPA.TJEA, ON WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15. Mr C. F. Barker has received instructions to sell by pnblic auction, inn 2-tooth Pure Lin- inn coin Bams Tliese Rams are from the flock of H. J. Hall, Esq., Leeston, Canterbury, and are bred from imported Pure Stock on both sides—the Rams being from the flocks of Thomas Kirkham, of Biscathorpe, and Wright, of Lincolnshire. The Sheep from the same flock gave great satisfaction to buyers last season, both on account of the fineness of their wool and soundness of their constitution. Competent judges consider the. draft this year to be decidely superior. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. The Christchurch Press speaks of them thus : —“ Export of Sheep —On Saturday afternoon one hundred Lincoln rams from the well-known flock of Mr H, J. Hall, were shipped to Patea. Mr Hall’s sheep bear deservedly so high a character, that this shipment will no doubt be highly appreciated by the district to which they have been sent.” The Lyttelton Times thus : “ Stud Rams—On Saturday 100 stud rams from the flock of Mr H. J. Hall, of Ellesmere, were shipped in the ss Penguin, for Mr C. jF. Barker, to Batea. The whole of the animals showed splendid wool and symmetry. Also, On account of John Sheild, Esq., PURE LINCOLN RAMS. 5 4-toothed Rams 7 2-toothed Rams These Sheep are bred by Mr Sheild, and are the progeny of Ewes and Rams imported by himself from some of the best flocks in England, and for fineness of wool cannot be equalled. A Ram of this breeding beat all comers at the Wanganui and Patea Shows this season. On account of R. E. Mcßae, Esq., PURE ROMNEY MARSH RAMS. 8 Romney Marsh-Ram. Lambs., _ These sheep are ont of ewes bred by J. Lndlam, The Hutt, Wellington, by rams from the flock of Major Willis, Rangitikei. Also, on account of R. B. Pearce, Esq., 10 PURE-BRED RAMS. Mr Pearce’s sheep gave general satisfaction last season, on account of the fineness of the wool, and the fattening qualities of the stock. Also, on account of several owners, 3 Full-mouthed Lincoln Rams 1 4-toothed Lincoln Ram 3 4-toothed Lincoln Rams Also, on account of Mr Hunter Shaw, 3 Full-mouthed Lincoln Rams EWES. 350 6-toothed and full-mouthed Lincoln Ewes 450 |-bred 6-tooth and full-mouthed Lincoln Ewes These sheep are really a first-class lot of Ewes, and will be classed and sold in small lots to suit purchasers. 1000 4 and 6-toothed and full-mouthed Ewes, from the well-known flock of A. M. Williams, Esq., Te Ante, Hawke’s Bay 2000 f-bred Lincoln Ewes, from the celebrated flock of C. Mackersey, Esq., Waipuknran, Hawke’s Bay. 420 Lambs, nearly pure Lincolns, mixed sexes, well-grown 250 Fat Sheep, very prime The Whole of these Sheep are Guaranteed Free from Scab. CATTLE. 23 Heifers 3 Cows 24 Yearling Steers and Heifers (pail fed) 40 to 2-year Steers 20 1 Heifers (pail fed) HORSES. 1 Draught Gelding 1 Yearling Filly 1 First-class Hack 2 Buggy Horses PIGS. 2 Well-bred Sows Jeye’s Sheep Dip. TTS PECULIAR MERITS . 1. It is not poisonous in use. 2. The appearance of the w'ool is improved in a-remarkable manner, and is rendered white and glossy, while retaining the natural grease of the animal. 3. It mixes at once with cold water, and becomes instantly white like milk; 4. Being sold in a concentrated form, one gallon will make from 80 to 100 gallons when diluted for a sheep dip. 5. It is the cheapest dip you can boy. For further particulars and directions for use, apply to 0. F. BARKER, Agent for Patea and Manaia. WAVERLEY. —Copies of the MAIL can be had at Mi- Fookes’s office.