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Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 695, 29 September 1909, Page 5

Referring editorially to the result of the second ballot of the Kangitikei bye-election, a contemporary adds :—"lt may be said, in this respect, that the result of the second ballot at Tuapeka ia November remains the one serious blot to the discredit of the system." Mr Mark Cohen, editor, of the Dunedin Star, returned to Wellington on Wednesday last via Sydney from London, where he attended the Press Conference. On the run over by the Moeraki he was robbed of his gold watch and chain, a sovereign case and its contents, of the total value of £7O. Mr Clement L. Wragge, the well-known astronomer, intends paying a visit to Central Otago at the latter end of the year, when he will deliver one of his interesting lectures, which will be illustrated by a number of beautiful photographs projected on a screen by the aid of a powerful lantern. Mr Wragge will lecture in Alexandra on November 23rd, the subject being " A voyage through the universe." The second anniversary of Dominion Day was celebrated on Sunday last by church parades, according to orders issued by the Defence Department. At Alexandra a church parade of volunteers and school cadets, headed by the band, was held at the Presbyterian Church. Volunteers were conspicuous by their absence, but the cadets marshalled in strong forces, whilst there was a good muster of bandsmen. The Rev. Mr Watson conducted the service, and delivered a stirring sermon. The trees recently planted in the Manu" herikia Domain are already bearing signs o' growth, whilst those planted a few years ago are thriving slowly.- Hitherto there has been a scarcity of water for the grounds, but encouraged by the promise of a permanent supply the members are infusing new life into the domain. Water is dow running around the newly-planted trees, and the pipeline laid up along the racecourse will be shifted and placed along the fence leading from the gate. When this work is completed there should be a plentiful supply of water for the trees, and within a short time the appearance of the domain should be more attractive than formerly. Toads, bats, and snakes can live longer without food than any other creatures. Htder Haggard is a very tjuick worker. He spent only six weeks iu writing " She." No merchandise can be landed iu Turkey bearing a trade mark resembling a crescent.