Among insects which have been and are considered of gastronomic value are locusts, caterpillars, moths, favourite iii some parts of Africa; the pupae of the silkworm, in China: ants, alive and roasted are appreciated in Burmah, as well as by the Indians of North and Eolith America, while it is said the lumbermen of .Maine enjoy an occasional meal of large wood ants. The beetle is oaten in the Nile Valley, in Turkey, Lombardy. Java. Peru, and is said* to be nutritious and fattening. In Central America the eggs of three aquatic beetles are made into little takes and eaten. Mexicans make a strong drink by infusing a tiger beetle in alcohol. Ladies! The latest seasonable hat in tagel and lisere, all colours and shapes, 5/11, usual prices, 12/0 to IS/C; ready-to-wears, all styles, all colours, 7/11 worth 21/: velours, 20/, usual prices' 32/6 to 39/G- Similar values in trimmed millinery, mounts, feathers, flowers, etc. The Bon. Marche, Karangahape Road. Auckland,' and Victoria Street, Hamilton, (Ad.) Harry, don't forget to bring mc Craven'Burleigh's Hair remedy. Jlv hair i≤ falling out terribly and I cannot stand the itching any longer. I have tried others, but none have proved as good as Craven-Burleigh's.— (Ad.) TJ'hcn days are short and nights are long, When south-east gales are going strong, When trees uproot and rain clouds burst, Wild winter then is at its worst. Then is the time for colds and chills, Tor sore throat, coughs, and kindred ills; But such afflictions all endure Wbo trust to Woods , 'reppermiat Cure.-.'
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 127, 29 May 1919, Page 8
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