Public Notices. , M O T I C E. Poison is laid on the Five Rivers estate, for the destruction of dogs. jul O ABBIT SKINS. The undersigned are cash purchasers o RABBIT SKINS in any quantity. J. STOCK k CO -*T O T I C~ E. Any person claiming or removing Camp- bell's brand B (in square), fire brand on nose for sheep ; or all cattle running on Hundreds in the Hokonuis branded CS (Campbells brand) will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law, the undersigned having bought the brands for £46. Apply to W. Todd. Any person skinning bullocks without a license, lookout, and selling hides. WM. LAWSON, Otautau. October 16, 1881. oclß SOUTHLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SHOW. TUESDAY, 13TH DECEMBER, 1881. Intending Exhibitors are reminded that Entries will close on Thursday, the Bth of December, and that no entry can, on any consideration, be received after that day. For further particulars see posters. Exhibitors of Salt Butter must plr.ee their exhibits in Messrs Carswell, White and Co.'s store on or before the 13th November, or they will be disqualified. By order of the Directors. F. E. A. MINNETT, 0c22 Secretary. 1881 SUMMER 1881 A. MAIR & CO. HAVE OPENED— And are now showing the Latest Styles in MILLINERY, HATS AND BONNETS. UNTRIMMED HATS. GRANNY BONNETS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, ORNAMENTS. JACKETS AND DOLMANS. CHILDREN'S PINAFORES AND GRANN V APRONS. DRESS MATERIALS, The leading fabrics and colors. PRINTS, SATEENS, GALATEAS, OAT- MEAL CLOTH. SUNSHADES AND UMBRELLAS. COTTON, MERINO, AND CASHMERE HOSIERY. CORSETS AND UNDERCLOTHING. THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN FANCY GOODS. A large variety of Men's, Youth's, and Boy's Clothing of British, Victorian, and New Zealand manufactuie. Mens', Youths', and Boys' Summer Under- clothing. SHIRTS, HOSIERY, HATS, SCARFS, GLOVES, kc, kc A. MAIR & CO., DEE STREET, (Next Southland Club). npE ING LAND FAIR AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, Great Nobthebk Land Agency Rooms Postponed to FRiDAY, 4th NOVEMBER. Upwards of £500,000 worth of City.Subur- ban and Country Lands will be offered. F. W. HICKSON, Auctioneer. JOHN R. CUTHBERTSON, O AUCTIONEER, Valuer, Certificated Accountant and General Commission Agent, Esk Street, INVERCARGILL. Liberal Cash Advances on Goods Con- signed for Absolute Sale. PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES. pi N AL NOTICE- Alfred A. Cameron's Consultation on the Melbourne Cup will close and be drawn on Monday evening, 31st October. 