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Mataura Ensign, 25 January 1911, Page 4

, A mean theft was perpetrated in Hawera recently, when one of the mis- . sion boxes in St. Mary's Church was emptied of its contents, about five shillings in silver. ) Mr G. Hutchison, who was counsel in a case recently heard at Wanganui, ' said that there were three kinds of wit--1 nesses—-"those who tell the truth, [ those who do not, and experts." The local paper says that a wellknown character, who has been earning _ a precarious living in Woodville for } over 20 years, has become heir to a f very valuable property in Ireland. T \ The other day a resident of Kiwitea, r near Feilding, received a cablegram, x and on opening it found that, consequent on the death of a relative, he \ had become legatee to a sum of £GO,- : 000. A remarkable instance of the vitality of disease germs was afforded recently. A family cow was milked by a woman , J who had had an attack of typhoid eight years ago. Result, every member of the ■ family contracted the disease, and one died. It is known that a resident of Taranaki, who is convalescent from typhoid fever a number of years ago, is still liable to communicate the disease. It is stated that a vegetable war is raging in Foxton between a European i firm and one or two Chinese firms. The Europeans complain that their wily comt petitors have stated to householders that t the European firm will not be able to ! supply vegetables in winter, and that if the Chinese are not patronised they , will not serve the householders at that time who do not now buy from them. Mr Hogg, M.P., referring to a jour- . ney through a tunnel on the Rimutaka incline:—"We chatted so pleasantly '_ that we forgot to closo the carriage | door before entering the tunnel. I . groped for the latch that held the door, but the smoke was thick and hot, and I was blinded. When I got out of that | difficulty I felt parboiled and smoke-j r dried. I never had such a narrow escape | from being converted into bacon!" ! The R.M.s. Athenic, due at Wellington to-day, has on board 151 assisted ' passengers, G8 nominated passengers (37 adults and 31 children), and 80 , adults and three children approved by \ the High Commissioner, besides the 50 boys brought out under Mr Sedgwick's ; scheme. There are 4!) domestics, 24 ' farm laborers, eight farmers, and 20 wives rejoining their husbands. The capital of the approved passengers ranges from £lO to £360. The annual camp of instruction of the Gore Territorials will be held in the East Gore Domain during the ensuing week. Fortunately a few energetic members of the corps pitched the tents last night and though tiie weather is not very promising this afternoon the situation is a sheltered one and the men will be as comfortable as can be arranged. The men march to camp at 7 o'clock this evening and organisation will be the firstduty. About 20 ladies met in Paterson's tea rooms last evening to make arrangements for carrying out the proposed carnival in connection with the Hokonui Bowling Club ground improvement scheme. Mr W. Rohson (president), presided and explained the scheme proposed by the club. It was resolved by those present to give all the assistance possible, the idea of beautifying any portion of our public ! grounds at once commending itself. Mrs Blaikie was elected president and another meeting will be held at an early date in connection with the scheme. The annua] conference and financial demonstration of the United Fire Brigades Association will be held at -Hokitika from March 2nd to 10th. It is expected that about 450 firemen from all parts of the Dominion will take part. The prize money to lie distributed amounts to £350. A special steamer will convey the North Island men from Wellington to Grey mouth direct and the South Islanders will travel by rail and coach overland via the Otira gorge. The Gore Fire Brigade is unable to raise a team this year as it is found impossible to obtain the necessary leave of absence, which means a fortnight at the very least. According to present arrangements, however, the brigade will be represented at the conference by Lieutenant Baker and Secretary Martin wdio are ex-officio members, and a delegate will be elected next week. This announcement tells of a coming event of great importance —the opening of McGruer, Taylor and Co.'s Great Summer Sale, which commences on Thursday, January 27, at 0 a.vi. This sale will contain the biggest and brightest bargains we have ever offered, ai d that says much. It will 'pay you i-o get in early and secure Lhe pick out of the ocean of bargains awaiting you on opening day. Our premises will be closed on Wednesday, January 25, to enable us to prepare for our open'ng day. Look out for our Mr MeGruer's London purchases on Thursday morning. A thousand yards of splendid quality Print at 2d per yard, and hundreds of other leading lines that are absolutely unassailable, at prices quoted. Don't miss seeing our window dis- ] plays on Wednesday afternoon.—Mo-H Gruer, Taylor and Co., Main Street. I Gore. 145 1 t "What did your wife say when you t stayed out so late last night?" "I t don't' know. She hasn't finished tell- s ing it all to me yet!" ,

A window of the Federal Ironmongery Depot is a special source oi' attrarUon just now owing to an exhibition therein of treatment of silverware by a special cleaning preparation. Among the various articles are some that have been greatly tarnished and in order to restore their original lustre the efficacy of Oil's Anubrit.- Sylvasli.vne, a new polish, is demonstrated. Samples of polished and unpolished ware are on view, the contrast being remarkable. The preparation is a liquid one and is stated to give marvellous results on all sorts of silverware, tins and brass. Bulldog lost. House to let. Spectacles lost". Black filly strayed. Sheep dog for sale. Kitchen girl wanted. Five-roomed house to let. Ploughman and genera] farm hand wanted. Tenders wanted for lease of Golden Grid. Gore Borough Council invite tenders for works. Gore Druids attend funeral of late 'Brother McCord. Stevenson's pictures at Dominion Hall on Friday night. Claims in the estate of the late I). Kya.ii to be sent in. Note special bargains at McGruer, i laylor and Co.'s summer sale. W. Baker announces hie annual sale. Mis Christmas goods are to hand, his | selection of novelties is fit for a large city, and anyone in search of Christmas gilts will surely find wnnething to suit them in his extensive stock. Drink Thomson's Aerated Waters. They are the Best.