Successful Experiment with Stacked Ensilage.

(from the fore Zealand Farmer.) m have from time to time laid before our Lers accounts of the successful results Tuined by stacking green grass to mako L fodder now known as ensilage, although I term ensilage properly applies only to fodder preserved in silos or pits. r her to it has generally been thought 2«y to the successful making of cn (jhgejn stacks to employ some means by Hell the green material used could be liected to sirong pressure. One appara ffS ior that purpose was Johnsons impressing apparatus, o which we have ? ! Lscriptions and illustrations in *£ S of The F.mimek. But a still KJZU by which the cost of en- STniaking fa enormously reduced com d with the outlay necessary by any Crncess. has been recently described in t e P rtcheLondon Times from M,-R. W. Shmanof Moyne Park, County Galway. Hesays: — "Those of your readers who are interested agriculture will be phased nhear of an exceedingly simple method 5 panning grass by iho process of miW Tlie weather during tho last Smn' was not favourable for hay- Kfjin the west of Ireland, and I found Mm six acres of meadow uncut. 1 crop was heavy, laid, and a little moiled My only chance was to save it 76DH.ing. I cut tho grass and gathered it in bad weather and built it into two rgandstacks, each of about 15 ft. diameter. Ha only precautions taken were that to gi'asa forming the outer edges of the itekiihouM be well tramped, and thab flea .am" edges should be kept during the erection of tho stacks a little higher flan the middle of the stacks, the grass langmerely forked into the centre with out Wn? trampled. The stacks were nised to 10ft. in height, then allowed threo ks to beat, when their temperature rose lo 140 de P {. Fahrcnh.it, and the mass Bttloddow. considerably. The operation dbailditig up the stacks with fresh loads tigress after each settling was repeated for sterol days, the thermometer still marking Ifjdeg. Fahrenheit. The stacks sank to Weight feet, when the soil for about a jird ffiiie around each stack was ex srate-tothe depth of about a foot, and troraby the spade on to the top of the jacks. The only covering the stacks got nips soil, which formed a bod of about The .stacks were.c:.:- Ssg all tlie rain that fell during the k two months. Assuming that tho grass _o.ni one ton of hay would form talons of silage, I estimate the contents tithe twp stacks to be about 60 tons. "On the 20th of December I had about a Wofthe covering of soil on one of the tab thrown down, when I found the tilsge in perfect preservation, not a par- IttWw&ite on the top of the stack, and only slew inches on the side. In building leitwil had a few cartlcads of green npesnd also of turnip tops put into it; wee turned out in fine condition, and ' Wseßteti with avidity by the cattle, ■'M rilage is of a light yellow-green Blear, and is what is called sweet silage. '.Beipfiriinent shows that neither costly hidings not expensive pressing machinery .leqnifite,to the successful production of wett silage, and the conclusion I arrive »is flat a farmer may cut his meadows kte in the season and in bad weather. He «w«t i trifling cost collect the grass into wvenient-sized stacks in the fields where ™ .meis mown, end he can cover them *ift a little soil thrown up from around ; •Allien he may calculate on possessing a Wfnfsweet silage that will provide for W fill be greedily devoured by his cattle/ 1 .

As we have said on former occasion.., we •WiVmort districts of New Zealand, o mngtotheraildncss of our winters, feel the w;Of green forage for stock in winter as wlyasitisfeltin lessgenial climates. But ™tmgh, oven if grass runs short during M 9 severest winter weather, we can always we green crops growing with which to •epuptbe mUk-flow of our dairy stock, ™'«green crops have to be grown, and fco cut a daily supply to WH-aaimal*. Ground, also, is occupied jnwe crops which the farmer would 2 Mba « lad t0 hav e clear that he Wepattntin good time for the next S' topping. For these reasons it ™» Ma great convenience to be able to Z UP fota g e in * he « arl y summer &mm is luxuriant and rapid, and QM*e%.to hand by simply cutting Mta ordinary stack when wanted. iDW_P la !Wt"» is liable to be burnt ■SfW the latter P art of bl,e twZ-t- t , hereiß pasturage it is often .!_»-#_ - c much milk and butter. it would be a E» to tho dairy farmer to be able aid mF? stack for wholesome « f nt fodder for his mslch COWB into Wu at, t»»mn rains started the grass "^growth.!

Remember This.

%.ian__S_ Hopßitt^ra win snrely aid Jw»S.J ou well when all else falls. «. .. d y a P e P tic . or ar o sun "er ___£___Wk_ o£ , lne numerous diseases of fiwS.ffi «*__»■ II is y° nl ' own f ault if H °P "Otters is a sovereign P^P l !'- or sallow skin, bad &?CTon nut wheß - and feel miserable m Bive y° u f a"-"kin, _».b& 8t b r« a t» and health. f slKs d<m ' invalid, wife, sister, LHbTT£^ rca _- n be made the picture W*ffle*w». n Co -s H °P Kilters, cost fiHuwiwta letthem suitor} SBr a " diseases of tlio stomach, 2"*:.«SM wm!> "erves, kidneys, Bri.jhfs ti pwd 'oracaso they will j' .' Uru S(tists and chemists keep J*5 Ute the Swindlers!: tP^tmafh tw American Hop Bitters &^mZh&"? n the whiielabel and >2!*Unj&K o »<«'/'£ to«/c) the vendor ffiwtt.f n i«-''ca» Hop Bitters. , ti v „ endor *• you would a 532*.Steffi £ ko . *<»» money for any- SM_B»«B_^ r , th _» fraud and sue him d ti e onf ndWeWiUpay

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, TLESUAI, OCTOBER 25, 1887.

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SPBIITG 18 87. Beg -to announce that every department has had a thorough overhaul, and no effort nor expense has been spared to make the Establishment the most complete and BEST STOCKED DRAPERY AND CLOTHING CONCERN IN THE PROVINCE. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY AND THE DRESS DEPARTMENT MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT SHOW ROOM Contains, without doubt, the largest assort- bee *™ Contains all the newest Fabric, possible to pur- Completely renovated. Newly sto cked with Spring Novelties inFeathers, ell tof Men's, Youths', and Boys Clothing of for the coming season of the ]ates( . no^..]fcieg in c h ase , and decidedly the largest assortment to MILLINERY. Flowers, Laces, Ribbons, Ladies' and Children's * eV ery description at materials,-newest design in shapes,most stylish choose from, and being bought for cash, will be An experienced staff of Milliners on the premises. Underclothing, Mantles, Dolmans, Jackets, Il m l .„„vrmrP.Tmnv wnge ot patterns, both of Shirts and Ties, ~ . ~ , ~. Wedding and Mourning orders executed with Dusfc Cloaks, Fichues, Collarettes, Corsetr| PRICES THAT DEt V COMPETITION. and every article of gentlemen's wear. sold at P IIU!S that wxll ensure a s P eed 7 sale - * the utmost despatch. etc., etc., etc. QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, AND OWEN STREET, THAMES. %r _■___■_______■•—* w* | w |IIIMHBIW I



THE GREAT SENSATION I I dusmiu What is it? Who is it? Where is it? •■ 88 t NLa - AND HOW LONG W,LL ,T LAST? THE ANSWER IS |f l|j}i|jlijP'!g| S. COOMBES AND CO- Im•§ 3 • Willi Si H i t> N T "~ "~ - IB'g j 0| Has Purchased the Drapery and Clothing Stock of the D. 1..C. and is holding a Tremendous Cheap Sale! IMMENSE REDUCTIONS! ASTOUNDING BARGAINS! L hij sq Commencing on FRIDAY NEX r I and following days, at Premises of the D.1.C., Canada Buildings, Queen Street. S. COOMBES AND CO.



Public Notices T. & S. Morrin & Co. • (LIMITED). IMPORTANT TO SHIPOWNERS, CAPTAINS, SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. STOCK IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF D. H. MCKENZIE. T. & S. MORRIN & CO. (LIMITED) being tlie suc cessful tenderers for the whole of the first-class and well assorted Stock in the above Estate, at a great reduction on cost, have the pleasure to intimate that the same is-now being removed to their Shipchandlery Premises in Lower Queen Street, and they are in a position to supply their customers at LOWEST POSSIBLE .PRICES. H. F. ANDEESON, Manager Shipchandlery Department, SEASONS 1887-1888. SEASONS 1887-1888. THE BON MARCHE QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. A LESTXIETTIE. & GO. MILLINERS & COSTUMIERS. « now showing all the latest ENGUSK and PARISIAN NOVE_TIES in DBESS PABBICB. Em h nidercd Lawn Robes. Plain and Fancy Tussore Silks, Lace Flouncings, Braid and Bead Sets A Panels Trimming Silks, choice and carefully selected Millinery, trimmed and untrimmed, Corsets, Gloves, Ribbons, Laces, in great variety, Fanoy Sots, Flowers, Feathers, etc., etc. THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT FOX SETT CASH ONLY! _•_•__ fssMAKING A SPECIALTY. -Fit, style, and finish of every Dress made at THE BON HABoSfo. 12s. 6d. only, i* equal to any procurable in the Colony. Mourning and country ordersreUive prompt attention, poST



Public Notices. /) X GREATLY REDUCED RENT N. * B^loso * ecausc °* A. PORTER AND ALSO NY /^V\ \ A _//V_ X_. REMAINING THE REASON />v\^ r ,^ T r nT TN HIS PRESENT WHY HE IS SELLING X a^_ HIS SHOP ' NE¥ SUMMER GOQDtTW AT STILL LOWER PRICES THAN EVER BEFORE. NY XV I/ j \ C. A. PORTER, GENERAL DRAPER, ETC., 276, Queen Street, corner of Wakefield Street, Auckland. DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. I ask mm mmM Fob J[ HO / \ rC7\ # /J\ \n.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE. _._»__ ' 1 UA* _W /JfL\ \ " The blending is entirely atten ■ 1 HHS # JLMmIL \ ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, 1 H VV.«. # U who is a Taster of great expen- M—*' -■•» jy _Hri§F__>pl_\ » ence > an< * nas ' ia< * a s P ec ' a * IN THE g \' ai TIMAKU HEKALD. B a _-~. # " This firm deserves the sup !/!_'_•% v-k * M B \ m port of all purchasers of Tea wIJ E? 1 V _» / r4_Wi?fc\ffir_ j\ mas the article they ofier is v.*' r\ *** MB Bq _JfflEK_Ma|v' % superior to anything we JF _f T'X havo seen in this Colony." . i S /£* -A tk" Mr - Nelson is a P ro ; . o\N r* rmIEKMT t\ «k fessional | Taster and ™ OUQH PRICES: BY ALL 3/- PORE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKUNO, WF. L) BTON, CHRIBTGHURCH, DUNEBIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. CHEAP DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS ' KARANGAHAPE ROAD, OtJHSJ_J.



4i4_S a |?"yers, Boardinghouse- N»SI%T,t olbs - G ood Candles, 8s 9d ; $ IPSTW r '1 s _, 9d: I cwt "ox Soap, %sß<£d T„. : * _ ack Best Potatoes. fo&*«W &*'.? ; 2001b Sack Good. Su ear,2dperlb,at y-'IONTGOaiERY'S bTORE, _toad. l '



Business Notices. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES , AT T. EVANS', KARANGAHAPE ROAD, nsr IE "W q? o _nsr "I;7.r7'^f Who, for the purpose of making room for Spring and Summer Goods, is clearing the whole of his large' stdcls. of Winter Goods at considerable reduction in price. The stock includes a splendid assortment of Boys' and Girls' School Boots (high and low legs) and without doubt the best' in the trade. _ Also Ladies' ICidLeglets made on the premises at 9s 6d per pair Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes of all kinds and variety equally cheap. ALL GOODS MARKED PLAIN OR TICKETED. , SALE TO CONTINUE FOR NINE DAYS ONLY. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS- T. Ei"V_A._l_rS, THE PEOPLE'S BOOTMAKER KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEWTON. , { . ' " '. ."!■ ii ii'» ■ "'■ .■■ ■ m in. " mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmwmmm SPRING 1887, SPRING 1887. Smiths Caughey IMPORTERS Ex Steamships Tongariro, Arawa, Aorangi, and Sail ing Vessels Crusader and Piako. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Silks, Satins, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Dress Fabrics. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Prints, e£c. * '"" * SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Mantles. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Millinery. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Ribbons, Laces, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Hosiery and Gloves, SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Small "Wares. Immense shipments of Calicoes, Sheetings, Shirtings, Hollands, Towels, Linens, etc., etc., direct from Manchester and Belfast Manufacturers,..which will be sold at and under usual wholesale prices tor CASH ONLY. CLOTHING. The celebrated Lion Brand Geelong Men's, Youths', and Boys' sizes (obtain able in Auckland only at our establishment) is prbving itself unsurpassed fdr cut, finish, and wearing qualities. THE GENTS 1 MERCERY AND HAT DEPARTMENT Will also be found replete with all the requirements for a first-class trade. Gents' Hats Scarves, Ties, Shirts, Collars and Cufls, Half-Hose Braces, variety. All Goods are marked in PLAIN FIGURES for CASH ONLY. , JVO SECOND PRICES AND NQ DISCQUNISi Any Article not approved and returned in good Con dition within 14 days will be exchanged for otlier goods or money refunded. SMITH & CAUGHEY, « TELEPHONE 330.