Land Ballot.A isALi.oT was taken on Thursday for six blocks of laud in parishes Dyraaba and Strulheden for winch there were 27 applr cations.Block No. fSO was not'applied for, and is now available for selection.Mr. Irish appeared for three applicants, and Mr. C. J. Danahey appealed for live others.Tho ballot resulted as follows:β 205 acres parish Slralhcden, county Rous, was ailotted;to John Mahony, subject to evidence to be heard on Monday.623 acres parish Queubun, county Rous, was allotted to John Richardson and con-lirmed.268 acres parish Stratheden, county Rous was allotted lo W.J.J.auibci tou, and confirmed.644 acres parish Queeburi, county Kous, was allotted lo Edwin Bishop, awaiting the attendance ol applicant: other applicants contesting.417 acres pari.shiQueebun, county Rous, wan allotted to M. J. lt\an,and confirmed,418 acres parish Queeebun, county Rous, was allotted to John Woods, subject to attendance and evidence.Band Performance.βThe Casiao