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Temuka Leader, Issue 2449, 10 January 1893, Page 3

Limb as a Fertiliser. The North Otago Times says that on the Tokomainro Plain what might be called a veritable desert has been transformed into a garden. Before the advent of the Milburn limeworks twenty bushels to the acre of wheat was about the average yield, and of grass there was a decided scarcity. Now sixty bushels to the acre is not an uncommon yield, and sheep find a difficulty in keeping the grass down. The value of the Tokomairiro Plain has increased 50 per cent by the introduction of lime as a fertiliser, and parts of the Otepopo district could also be reclaimed in the same way. The expense, although apparently heavy, is certain to be recouped. Affiliation Case. —In an affiliation case heard at Wellington on Saturday, defendant produced a deed, duly drawn up in legal form, showing that by payment ol £SO he had been released by the plaintiff from all further responsibilty in regard to the paternity of the child. Counsel for plaintiff, while admitting that his client received £SO, contended it was not a sufficient discharge from future liability. It was set forth in Section 14 of the Destitute Persons Act, 1877, that no deed relating to a compromise in an affiliation case is valid unless sanctioned by the Resident Magistrate. Mr Robinson, R.M., upheld this contention, but adjourned the case to allow of a compromise to be arrived at between the parties. A Tragic Love Affair.— A tragic love affair, which, however, had a happy sequel, is reported from the town of Bakhmont, in the province of Ekatherinoslav, A young man of 20, a notary by profession, became attached some time ago to a lady s maid. His affection being reciprocated, the young couple arranged to get married. The young man’s father, however, firmly opposed their union, and the lovers thereupon resolved to die together. The notary procured a revolver, and after firing one shot at his sweetheart, discharged a second into his own body. Though both of them were severely wounded, neither of them succumbed to their injuries, and after spending three months in the hospital they came out determined to become united without delay. Their story had meanwhile become widely known, and on their wedding day an enormous crowd assembled to witness the ceremony, general sympathy being expressed with the bride and bridegroom, who still looked pale and weak from the effects of their recent sufferings. _ A Rare Work. — In the latest list of acquisitions to the British Museum there is included (writes the correspondent of a contemporary) a rare and curious volume, illustrative of the birds of Australia and New Zealand. It contains no date, title page, or letterpress of any description. There are about 50 folio pages, each with the colored figure of a bird in the centre, with the name and habitat written underneath with pen and ink. The museum officials believe it to be the first attempt to figure the birds of the antipodes, and from the fact that the phrase “ New Holland ” occurs more than once under the pictures it is evidently one of the oldest of Australian works. Amongst the birds delineated are the white-crested sea eagle of New South Wales, the chestnut-faced owl of Australia, the Van Diemen’s parrot of Yan Diemen’s Land, the New Holland goshawk, the brown hawk of New Zealand, the red-eyed honey eater of New South Wales, the blue-banded parrot of New South Wales, the white-fronted falcon, the knob-fronted honey eater, the crested hawk, the square-trailed kite, and a curious blue and black denizen of the air called the superb warbler. Madame Melba is apparently the only surviving representative of the last named species of Australian songbird.

NOW SHOWING SPLENDID NEW LINE OF FLANNELETTES In all the New Shades, Marone, Pink, Blue, Navy Blue, Cream; also some very pretty Stripes. 3ij;d, 4fd, 6d, and Bd. These are Good Value, being bought under special advantages. G. H. MOGRIDGE, DRAPER & SILK MERCER, jy23 Temuka.

G. & T. YOUNG, IMPORTERS, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, Great North Road, Timaru. Head Establishment, 88, Princes Street, Dunedin, Branch Establishments at Wellington and Oamaru, & T, YOUNG have much pleasure IX« in informing their numerous Customers in Temuka, Geraldine, and Surrounding Districts that they have lately ENLARGED THEIR TIMARU SHOP, Refitted it in the latest London Style, and Stocked it with the Newest and Best Goods to be obtained in the Home Markets. Our Stock now is the Largest and Finest in South Canterbury, and our Dunedin Stock the Premier Stock in New Zealand, Personal Inspection and Comparison will verify the truth of these statements. G. & T. Young have been Established in Duneain for 30 years. They Received FIRST PRIZE for Watches and Clocks at N.Z. Exhibition, 1865, also First-class Award for Gold and Silver Watches, First-class Award for Gold and Silver Jewellery, First-class Award for Sterling Silver and Electro Silver-Plated Goods, First-class Award for English, French, and American Clocks, Fipt-class Award for Collective Exhibit o.f Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Stealing Silver, and Electro-Placed Goods at tire N.Z, and S.S. Exhibition, 1889-00. ’ The above is a sufficient guaranis . the quality of goads they kp'-- . long standing ill bush'-' -Pi and their have given sat* 0 * —f proves that they by sun T ’ 1 ‘ ’ --.action to their Customers . ri ymg goods of reliable quality at reasonable prices. Our Timaru Branch is under the Management of Mr William Martin, a thoroughly practical Watchmaker. All work entrusted to his care will be done in a first-class manner with despatch, and at moderate prices. G. & T. YOUNG, Gruat| Noimi Rqad,SP|Timaiu,\