IN A NUTSHELL

Evening Star, Issue 18052, 21 August 1922, Page 1

IN A NUTSHELL

ANNIVERSARIES. 1770.—Captain Cook took possession of east coast of Australia, 1858.—Queen, first steamer, arrived at Dunedin. IB6o.—Takn forts captured by British and French. 1912.—General Booth died. Australia qualifies to meet America in challenge round of Davis Cup. Signs of settlement of American railway" strike. Wren’s Free Offer.—Don't miss this opportunity: 20 yards Cut-out Frieze given away during sale on every £2 purchase.—[Advt.J A Christchurch jury disagreed in the trial of J. Walkingtou Smythe on a charge of arson at Kaikoura, and a new trial was ordered for August 29. The British consumption of sugar has cone down from 761 b per head of the population in 1919-20 to 511 bin 1920-21. Mr Contractor, when in Wellington visit the new House of Parliament, and see the doors and joinery 'Supplied by Hogg and Co., Ltd., door and joiner;' specialists. P.O. Box 349, Dunedin.—[Advt.] People who say that life is not worth living are those who cling to it most. During the first act of a London theatrical 'performance an, inquisitive member of the audience counted 249 couglis Mid twelve sneezes. Quality of woollens alone docs not make a fine suit or costume. Cut, tit, and the details of workmanship are important factors. Suits from £6 10s to £3 10s and Costumes from £8 10». (t. <3. Roberts, Stock Exchange (Whter street entrance).—[Advt.] Undue exposure of the face Vo the summer sun, while it may bronze the skin, often lends to irritability and digestive troubles. Locusts are appearing in such numbers in parte of Spain that they stop trains, and Government aid has been enlisted against thorn. Let me go forth and share the overflowing sun with one wise friend and some Dewar's Imperial.—[Advt.] Goldfish numbering 500,000 are imported into England every year, most of them coming from Italy, where the breeding is a big industry. Standing a patient on his head and gently shaking him is one of tiie “freak” cures adopted in America for certain digestive troubles. .Obanisin (354): Whisky improves with ago, but the trouble is most folk won't let it Oban draft is mellowed by year's; hence tiro flavor and quality.—[Advt.] The root of Victoria Station, London, is being cleaned. It will take about eighteen months, and forty-five tons of paint will bo used. A thousand threepenny pieces, saved since his birth, was a mother’s wedding gift to her son at Bourne, Lincolnshire. No fewer than 117 .dairymaids entered for the butter-making contests at the Royal Counties Show held a< Guilford, Surrey.