. , Potatoes.— At the office of the Canter bury Agricultural and Pastoral Association nay be eeen a very good sample of the potato known as " Early Buby," the result of a second crop this seasoa. They were grown in the garden of the Hon E. Gray, at Hoon Hay. The first crop was planted in August last, and matured in December, when they were dug. A few of the tubers remaining in the ground, these soon sprang up, and have now matured, resulting in a very nice crop of even and well-shaped tubers, five to the pound. Thus, there have been two crops in less than ten months. The Ministeb fob Education and' Labour. — The Hon W. P. Beeves, accom panied by his Private Secretary, arrived^ by the express train from Duuedin last night. On his way up Mr Beeves bad an interview wi h. the Minister for Lands; at Palmerston. Tno latter gentleman •expects to pass through Cbristchurch on his way to WelHngtoa on Saturday even ing. Mr Beeves leaves by the 5.30 p.m. train forjLyttelton to catch the s.s. Rotorua for Wellington, having promised the Premier to be in that city not later than Wednesday. 'The Hon B. J. Seddon will also return to Wellington in time to. attend an important: ■Cab'cet meeting on Thursday.
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