May 20, 1899.
THE ESTATES GAZETTE
846
SITUATIONS WANTED—CONTINUED filo AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS and
X ESTATE AGENTS, etc.—Young gentleman, 22 years ot age, desires ENGAGEMENT with above} seven years’ experience; With highest references; well up in bodking sale inventories, cataloguing, interviewing, and general office Work; would undertake management of a branch office; moderate salary.—Apply “ J. K. H.” (764), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Btidd-stfeet, E.C.
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A ARTICLED PUPIL.—Advertiser desires tfl hear of Surveyor and Estate Agent, with first-class business in busy provincial town, willing to take PUPIL; unquestionable references required.— “ M.,” 24, Carleton-road, London, N.
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a country practice, a respectable youth as ARTICLED PUPIL; premium required.—Apply P. Edward Scarlett, F.A.I., Southport.
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For PREPAID announcements the minimum chargé is 3s. for 50 words: three insertions for 7s. 6d.
A GENTLEMAN, graduate of Cambridge
-Ul University, with sound practical experience, having been articled with a well-known firm of auctioneers, surveyors, and valuers, and having capital at his command, is desirous of entering a well-established biisinèss with a viéW to partnership; highest references given and required.—'‘ Cantab ” (751), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bridè-stteet, E.C.-
advertiser is well connected and energetic, and is thoroughly experienced in all estate work; Tunbridge Wells neighbourhood or south coast town preferred.—Apply with full particulars in confidence to “ S.,” c/o J. Palmer, Homer-hill, Cradley. Staffordshire.
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CURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION׳ EXAMINA-
TIONS.—BIRMINGHAM and MIDLANDS.—Messrs. Donne and Raffety, F.S.l. undertake the prepara״ tion of candidates for the Land Agency sub-division of these examinations. Practical work may be seen on estates.—Particulars and terms on application, 71, Temple-row, Birmingham.
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successful to the extent of 83 per cent. (P.A.S.I.), and 100 per cent. (F.S.I.). During the last lour years all his Fellowship students have been successful. Particular attention paid to the valuation side. Former distinctions include the Penfold Silver Medal and Driver Prize.—Syllabus of classes from Mr. Graham Mould, F.S.I., 25, Great Jaines-street, Bedford-row. Telephone 228 Ilolborn. Lecture room, 3, John-street, Bedford-row.
PURVEYORS׳ INSTITUTION EXAMINA-
L-׳ TIONS.—Complete courses of preparation in class or by correspondence in all divisions and sub-diyisions; at the recent examination the following prizes were obtained by Mr. Parry’s pupils: Penfold Gold Medal, Driver Prize, Penfold Silver Medal, Institution Prize and Special ׳ Prize (all the prizes but one); more than half of the successful list were Mr. Parry’s pupils.—Apply to Mr. Richard Parry, F.S.l., A.M.I.C.E., etc., 27, Great George-street, Westminster (immediately opposite the Surveyors’ Institution); telephone 680 Westminster.
PURVEYORS’ INSTITUTION EXAMINA-
N J TIONS. — Mr. Samuel Skrimshire, F.S.I. by-examination, assisted in the law subjects by Mr. Sidney Wright, M.A., Barrister-at-Law, Author of the “Law of Landed Estates.” the “Law of Fixtures,” Editor of the “ Law and¡ Practice of Dilapidations,” etc., prepares candidates for the above examinations in all divisions and sub-divisions. Complete course in class or by correspondence. Personal instruction. Driver Prize and Penfold silver medal.—Syllabus on application to Mr. Samuel Skrimshire. 100, Jermyn-street, St. James's, S.W.— Auctioneers’ Institute Examinations.—Mr. Samuel Skrimshire, F.S.I., and Mr. Sidney Wright, M.A., Barrister-at-Law, also prepare candidates for the examinations of this Institute. (Address as above.)
P ANITARY	INSPECTORS.— EXAMINA-
LJ TIONS for qualification under the SANITARY INSTITUTE. A qualified Surveyor, and holder of certificates of competency in sanitary knowledge and building construction, is prepared1 to coach Ladies and Gentlemen for these Exams, by correspondence. Fees entirely conditional on the pupil’s success, payable after passing, bar a nominal guarantee of good faith.—Geo. B. Dafforn, P.A.S.I., 25, High-street, Wimbledon.
AUCTIONEERS’ INSTITUTE EXAM IN A
-*-L TIONS.—Preparation personally or by correspondence for the A.A.I. Exam, of March, 1900, by Mr. J. H. W. Wheeler, F.S.I., F.A.I., Assoc. Sanit. Inst.; all the candidates prepared by Mr. Wheeler for the recent examination were successful, ona obtaining honours.—For particulars address, 183, Fulham-road, South Kensington, S.W.
ASPATR1A
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
(Via Carlisle).
FOUNDED 1874.
SITUATED IN ONE OP THE FINEST STOCK-RAISING DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTRY. Approved by the Council of the Surveyors’ Institution as affording professional instruction, dpeoial preparation for Preliminary and Professional Associateship Examinations (Land Agency Section).
Six Farms, Dairy and Workshops.
For Prospectus and lists of sueossses apply to the Principal, J. Smith Hill, B.A., B.So., Prizeman of the Royal Agricultural Society, Associate of. the! Surveyors’ Insliiutiom.
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T AND SURVEYOR’S ASSISTANT
AJ WANTED.—Must have a thorough knowledge of general duties from experience in a London land agent’s and auctioneer’s office—Address with full particulars of ,past experience, age and sala.ry required to“ P.” (760), ESTATES gazette office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
AUCTIONEER’S CANVASSER WANTED,
-I a- must be energetic, able to show good results in past, and know Kensington district thoroughly. —Applv, stating age, experience, and salary, to “E G. Y.” (744), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
WANTED in an Old-established Suburban auctioneer’s, estate agent's and surveyor’s office, a smart GENERAL CLERK, of godd address, not under 25 years of age; must be a quick penman and iihat draughtsman, and possess a knowledge of surveying and accounts, with experience of the routine of an all-round practice.—Applications, with lull particulars of qualifications, age. and salary required, to be addressed to “ Audio ”	(763),
ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St- Bride-street, E.C.
WANTED
\v/ ELIEI)UCATE1 >	GENTLEMAN, of
V V good address, with six years׳’ experience (including articles) seeks RE-ENGAGEMENT; thoroughly proficient in cataloguing, clerking and managing sales, inventories, distraints, collections, also extensive property register; holds license; strongly recommended by present employers and undeniable references; energetic and industrious; age 23.—Address “C.,” 151, Union-street, Plymouth.
A SURVEYOR (29), P.A.SJ., desires ENGAGEMENT; good knowledge of the law of dilapidations, including assessment of claims, sanb tary science, reports, valuations, thé préparation of specificatiohs of general repairs, alterations afitl additions and supervision df the work; land surveying and levelling, and thë gënetal routine work o’f an auctioneer’s, surveyor’s arid estate ageriVs office; good draughtsman; excellent references.—“ F.” (746), Estates Gazette office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
A DVERTISER (20), seeks position in offices VY of a London, or country tirm of auctioneers and estate agents; completes His■ articles beginning of next month; accustomed to all office routine, clerking sales, inventories and elementary surveying; moderate salary if opportunity given for gaining further experience.—Apply “ R. S.,” Stent’s Library, Guildford, Surrey.
ADVERTISER (21) requires situation with DA. a firm of auctioneers, estate or house agents, etc., or as Assistant on a farm; 4i years' experience with a firm of land agents, etc., and always lived on a farm; smart, reliaoie; excellent references; knowledge of farming.—Address “ Energetic" (747), ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
r AUCTIONEERS and HOUSE AGENTS.
Advertiser, age 23, seeks RE-ENGAGEMENT; over six years’ experience in all branches; well up in clerking sales, cataloguing, negotiating,, canvassing, register work, collecting rents and general ofBce routine; good references.—Address “A. B.,” Ivy Dene, Denford, Thrapston.
A UCTIONEERS.—-ADVERTISER (22) seeks
A l POSITION, five years’ experience (three years articled) with auctioneer and estate agent; well versed in shorthand, book-keeping, and type-writing; highest references; salary moderate.—Write “Hopeful” (757) ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
A D\ ERTISER (aged 23) experienced, desires lA to obtain a POSITION OF TRUST with a firm of auctioneers and estate agents of good standing (London preferred); well up in the general routine of the business; endorsed articles, and excellent references as to character and ability; salary a secohdary consideration.—Apply, M.C. (762) ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6. St. Bride-street, E.C.
ADVERTISER, aged 22 (Associate Auc-
-¿A tioneers’ Institute) seeks ENGAGEMENT in a provincial estate office.—Address, Burningham, auctioneer, Farnham.
AUCTIONEER’S CLERK DESIRES RE-
ENGAGEMENT, well up in sales, rent accounts and bouse agency business, shorthand writer and typist. —H. Melhuish,59, Shaftesbury-road, Gosport.
,^ DVERTISER (22) P.A.S.I., desires situation
“ - with a firm of agricultural ancti0D׳-ers and estate agents; five years’ experience with leading firms; well up in timber measuring, land surveying, level-ling and plotting, and thoroughly conversant with office routine, sale -and market work; moderate saDry.—“ M. w. e.” (758), Estates Gazette office 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
׳-HO SURVEYORS engaged on building estates. A etc.—A gentleman (34), member of Surveyors’ Institution, requires post as ASSISTANT, field and indoor work, accounts, correspond; thoroughly reliable; would well suit a man with a medium and growing practioe.—“ L. W. (761) ESTATES GAZETTE office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
Farm bailiff or manager wants
SITUATION, 16 years' experience, management of 400 acres mixed soil, breeding of shires, shortborns, and sheep: good accountant, capitil reference.—“Agricola ” (759), Estates Gazette office. 6. St. Bride street. E.C.
T OCUM TENENS.—Licensed auctioneer acts -11 at short notice in cases of illness or pressure, employer to supply staff; terms. 25 per cent, of commission (minimum one guinea per diem while absent), and third class rail; bank reference, or would deposit security; no cards.—Taylor, Staplekarst, Kent. Telegrams by Unicode.
YOUNG MAN seeks SITUATION as ASSISTANT- with auctioneers and valuers; served four years, including three years’ articles.— A. W. Jackman, 6, Parade, Csuiterbury.
a 7^ per cent, solution, 40 gallons to the acre, the charlock being found dead and the crops uninjured.
With beans as a whole a little more caution is found to be requisite, though on Mr. Siggs’ farm a 3 per cent, solution of sulphate of copper was proved to have the best results, even if applied in the extreme proportion of 75 gallons to the acre. A 4 per cent, solution singed the tips of the leaves ; so that a repeated application of a 2 per cent, solution, 50 gallons to the acre, may be recommended where feasible. As to sulphate of iron 75 gallons per acre of a 6 per cent, solution appears to be the outside limit, consistently with the safety of the beaus.
Iu tbe tare field 25 gallons per acre of a 2 per cent, sulphate of copper solution seemed the most self-commendatory ; with 50 gallons the crop was a little tiDged ; in the same way a 50 gallon per acre 4 per cent, sulphate of iron solution seems to be the safety limit. If the “kilk” be attached while the tares with itself are in the most immature state open to treatment, a 25 gallon 2 per cent, solution of sulphate of copper is found to clear the weed and leave the tares untouched.
One or two practical and independent results, gleaned from farmers present, may be of interest. In one instance a 50 gallon 2 per cent, sulphate of copper application on kilk flourishing amid wheat left the weed at a week’s end not much affected, while at the end of a fortnight it was utterly blighted and the w heat was unhurt. The sprayiDg at Uckfield occurred on May 10 an! 11. Another farmer mentioned his eatisfacii'n with a 50 gallon 4 per cent, sulphite of iron solution.
A third agriculturist expressed a doubt as to the efficacy of the process unless dry weather to follow were guaranteed. But in one of the 2 per cent, experiments at Chelmsford, rain fell three hours afterwards ; yet the official report of the Essex County Council says of this case : ‘,Charlock killed, crops uninjured."
There can be but little doubt that the larger sprayers involving the use of horse-draught and a powerful pump are much more efficacious than the smaller machines, in the use of which over large areas some kilk is liable to be missid In fact it is doubtless with the view of coping with such liability to misies, that Strawson’s have introduced the 24ft. range, ‘,Charlock Destroyer.”
As this machine is made attachable to any cart ; and as further its double-action pump fits automatically to any barrel, the apparatus is simplicity itself ; and after seeing its action on an unfavourable because very windy day, we can safely affirm that the spray will drench completely a five-acre plot within the hour.
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COMPENSATION
BY
H. C. RICHARDS, ESQ, Q.C, M.P.
AND
J. P. H. SOPER, Esq, B.A, LL.B.
This is a vadc mecum for all connected with Compensation Work, and contains a number of unique and valuable features.
PRANK P. WILSON,
Estates Gazette Office, 6, St. Bride Street, Fleet Street, E.C.
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WANTED to PURCHASE, in England, VY auctioneer’s and estate agent’s BUSINESS; no partnership; accountant's	investigation;
£10 will be paid for information (if acted on) of good opening; silence a negative.—“ Q.”	(693),
Estates Gazette office, 6t St. Bride-street, E.C.
0יף AUCTIONEERS, ESTATE AGENTS,
— and others.—Excellent Offices and Dwelling House for Sale, including the business of an auc-tioneer and estate agent, carried on thereat, with registers, valuable office furniture, and fittings; the premises face an important main line railway station in S.E. district, where houses are in great demand for residential purposes and extensive build-ing operations are being carried on. Price for the whole, £850, or near offer entertained to effect an early sale. Mortgage can be arranged. Satisfactory reasons for disposal.; fullest particulars given at interview only.—Address "Calhoun” (741), ESTATES Gazette office, 6, St. Bride-street, E.C.
rro AUCTIONEERS and VALUERS.—Auc-
A. tioneer and Valuer, 15 years own successful business (with, good׳ reasons for disposal of same), considered smart salesman, well-known valuer and accountant, would now purchase BUSINESS or PARTNERSHIP (capital to invest up to £2,009) in old-established firm, to bear strict investigation.— Address communications in confidence to “ Business,” c/o Littlebury and Co., Worcester.
AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS and AGENTS.
A l- —An old-established and thriving business in the Southern Counties for immediate disposal, in consequence of the death of a• partner : capital required about £2,000; particulars on application; an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified and experienced young man of good social standing; no asrents.— Address by letter “ C. C.,” e.o. Messrs. B. FT White and Son, 33, Fleet-street, London.
DHARLOGKSPRAYIN 'י DEMONSTRATION AT UDKFIELD.
(by OUR SPECIAL REPEESENTATIVE.)
A representative gathering ot agriculturists ftorn all parts of Surrey and Sussex mustered at Uckfield on Wednesday to witness in action Mr. Strawson’s device for charlock sprayiDg, which turned out to be equivalent to charlock slaying. Mr. Strawson, and the company generally, benefited by the co-operation of the Sussex County Council, and the principal and staff of the Sussex xlgricultural College. The Principal, Mr. W. J. Malden, whom many of our readers will recollect at Downton College, went through an especially arduous day in his visitors’ behalf.
First he received us at the College and did the honours of tbe class-rooms, musBum, laboratory and baths ; the College has now a full complement of students, and is palpably in a cmdition of the utmost efficiency. We were then shown over the trial plots of last year, the results of which agree in the main with those of other recent extensive experiments, farmyard manure leadieg, with eight tons of hay per acre, and baric slag, applied in tbe proportion of 5001bs. to the acre, making a good s .cond.
Tbe main business of the day began an hour before noon. This was to test both on a large and on a minute scale the mode of spraying by Mr. Strawson’s system, and its practical results. Charlock is a veritable man in possession” on the Sussex slopes ; unless one gets him out he hinders all outgoings in the shape of abundant yields. The indefatigable Mr. Malden pointed out one slope covered with a dense growth clad in vivid-greeD, in tbe midst of which was a brown patch, having all the effect of one of those pestilent fires, which sometimes occur in the fresh glades of Epping ; but on closer acquaintance it proved to Be simply the removal of the charlock from the patch by spraying, the actual cereal growth being untouched, and as yet infinitesimal compared with the enemy, although it made a fair show for May.
“ Kilk ” is the local name for Charlock ; and the need for such demonstrations as those of Chelmsford, on April 25, and Uckfield on May 17, is shown by the fact that amoDg the visitors were some who regretted the good old times when charlock or kilk was assailed by hoeing to the great detriment of the crop or by a risky attempt through early sowing to get ahead of the weed.
At noon magnificent ¡horses supplied by the Sussex County Council were harnessed to carts fitted with Mr. Strawson’s various forms of apparatus, one of which has eight tap nozzles so arranged on the folding arms as to cover a 24ft. width at once, while another, likewise adaptable ׳o any farm cart, carries 15 spraying nozzles, five of which are double, while these last were used to spray from below upwards. The College Staff joined in the display with smaller models, down to the “ Fairie ” syringe for use with liquid insecticides. Such a battery would manifestly dislodge any and every pest of the farm or garden.
During the outporings of this deadly arsenal, parties were taken under Mr. Malden’s guidance to see the effects of spraying on numbered plots of oats, beaus and tares. The results were of a tolerably definite character notwithstanding the extremely varied proportions of sulphates applied. It may be premised that where four pounds of sulphate are dissolved in 10 gallons of water the solution is known as one of four per cent., as 10 gallons weigh lOOlbs.
With regard to the oats experimented upon, the results were very satisfactory ; where sulphate of iron was used it tinged them a little ; tut the marks are fast disappearing. The application of this solution occurred on May 10. A 3| per cent, solution applied 50 gallons to the acre on an average growth of charlock of about three-inch spread of leaf proved as efficacious as a 7£ per cent. 50 gallons application on a more stubborn growth. In the latter instance the oats show tinges, but are almost recovered.
There are advantages attached to the employment of sulphate of copper in that, though it is a little dearer, less than half the quantities suffice, while there is no detriment to the habiliments of tbe operator. The best results were obtained from a3 per cent, and a 2 per cent, solution, 5C gallons to the acre ; even the latter “swept the deck ” of charlock, while the oats, though a little tiDged, are uninjured. The Chelmsford results show that with an altogether slighter growth of kilk, a 2 per cent, solution, 25 to 35 gallons per acre, kills ail the charlook.
Naturally these I esults apply equally to wheat and barley ; and a point not to be forgotten with the weaker solutions is that a second appli-cition will frequently be advisable, and that this is invariably conclusive. A 3 per cent. 50 gallon application of sulphate of copper appears to be the maximum for safety, as with 4 per cent, the oats came out a little browD. At Chelmsford the safe maximum of sulphate of iron was found to be for both pots ¡¡.ncj beans,