OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11923, 22 December 1900, Page 12

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Canterbury v. Otago cricket match to-day,

Tho gold yield of Queensland [or the month of November was 79,4700z—a decrease of <lsotoz as compared with November of last year. Dr Rontoul a.id Dr M'Farlnnd, of Melbourne, will spend their New Year holidays in tho neighbourhood of TCivertou, where they intend remaining until February. Ota<»o-Cantcrbury cricket commences todny at Carisbrook.' Play starts at ?..15 p.m.... Mr William Willocks'e (Hillend) clip of wool is tho bept ho has ever had. Tho heaviest floeeo weighed 181b, and the hoggets (throoquarlorbred) tipped tho beam at from 131b to 14Jlb. M'Cormick maoliines are- the best in tho world. They work the beat, require the least power, and are tho most economical to the user.... Tho united efforts of the fly and tho small birds are causing some. Seaward Downs farmers to resow their turnips. Early-sown areas have suffered most. The prosperous farmer always has a, M'Cormick machine.... Another large consignment of sheep—3ooo " stores " —wa* tracked from Milton to Canterbury by special train on Tuesday evening. —Bruce Herald. Tho M'Cormiek was awarded the highest prize obtainable, at the Canterbury A. and P. .Society's show—viz., a silver medal and very highly commended certificate. Another ma chine advertises this pri'.c, adding that it do featcd all others. Sop>» "eople would hang on to anything..-

Messrs Huston, Proctor, and Co. (Limited), engineers, Ipswich, England, manufacturers of portable and traction steam engines, and portable steam thrashing machines (for whom .Messrs Donald Reid and Co act as agents), have received the largest number of high awards over all competitors at the Paris Universal Exhibition for the superior oxcellence of their exhibits—viz., Grand Prize, Diploma of Honour, two gold medals, one silver medal, —in addition to which Mr A. Borncman (managing director) und Mr F. H. Livens (director and engineer) have each received the personal award of a silver medal.... Suggestive.—Mr R. St. Johns, a South African trader, cables:—" Send two six-gross case? of Sprints Blossom Ointment same as supplied New Zealand troopers."... A 10 a.m. delivery within the- Town Belt is now being made in connection with the N.Z. Express Company's "Feighter" parcels service... At the Sydney Criminal Court recently Robert Shaw, who was found guilty of shooting at Constable Ward with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude. Xmas Notice.—Those desirous of making a really pleasing, seasonable, valuable, and useful present should inspect W. A. Scott's splendid cycle exhibition, 155 George street, Dunedin.... The Alexandra Herald states that a case of diphtheria was discovered in Alexandra on Saturday, proving fatal the following day. So far no more eases have been reported. For buffalo leather suites and carved sideboards, C. H. Hayward's, 103 George street, cannot be beaten.... Walter A. Wood Company's Binders, Mowers, etc.—No company has been awarded as many honours in the way of diplomas, prizes, objects of art, etc.. as this company, few men having received more honours than Mr W. A. Wood in connection with agricultural machinery. The new 5-apron binder ia a "perfect m0de1."... The Adelaide Advertiser reports tho death of a centenarian, in the person of Mr Patrick Daly, a resident of Pokina. He was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1800, and emigrated to South Australia in 1854. His mental and physical faculties were wonderfully preserved, a* within a fortnight of his decease he could read and do many little odd jobs about the farm. Mail advice received that Walter A. Wood Binders were awarded Grand Prix (in addition to Gold Medal) at Paris Exhibition, 1900. Convincing evidence of superiority.... It has been arranged that on the completion of St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, a tablet bearing the names of all the South Australian soldiers who have lost their lives on the battlefield shall be placed in the nave near the cathedral enl ranee, which was erected in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of the reign) of Queen A rictoria. Walter'A. Wood Binders, .Mowers, etc.— At the World's Exposition at Vienna the Wood machines received the first and only prize, a grand diploma of honour, Mr Wood being personally decorated with the Imperial Cross of the Emperor Francis Joseph. The 1900 pattern 3-apron binder is ahead of all others.... Members of the Gore Musical Society and other ladies and gentlemen tendered a farewell complimentary social to Miss E. Hoffman on Wednesday evening, prior to her departure from that place for Dunedin, where she ha? acquired an extensive practice. Mr Bowler, in a complimentary speech, in which he referred to Miss Hoffman's musical abilities, presented her with a gold watch on behalf of her admirers in Gore, and also with a bracelet on behalf of her pupils. Walter A. Wood's Binders. Mowers, etc., held the firrt place at, exhibitions in Great Britain, tho colonies, America, France, Russia, Germany, Prussia, Austria. Hungary, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Holland. Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, etc., etc., and have been foremost ever since.... During tho festivities in connection with the landing of the Tasmanian troopers who came by the Harlech Castle, some of the crew of the vessel are alleged to have broken into the spirit store and stolen between two and five gallons of h0 overproof naval rum. about SO joining in fhe sprep. So disorderly did the men become that police had to remain on board all night. The following day seven firemen and three seamen refused point blank to turn to, with the result that they had to make their bow to a magistrate who sentenced them to three months' imprisonment, and ordered each man to pay £3 for exl.enscs. Walter A. Wood Binders.—Legion of Honour presented, and Grand Prix twice won by these machines: numerous honours gained yearly every country. Tho new 3-apron binder pronounced by leading experts and mechanics to be up-to-date in every respect; in fact, " tho loading binder."... The Bnliarat Star of December 7 contains the following: —", The Tantanoob tiger (according to a Newton ■ correspondent) has again been seci. He writes stating that an employee of the Ea=,t Jubilee mine on Tuesday evening, while proceeding home, was horrified to see the tiger right in his track. He describes the animal as being a tawny beast, about 4-ft in length, and with ears lik'o a cat. It stood and looked at the wayfarer from about 50 yards distance, and after giving a. loud snarl it made off in the direction of th<;Jubilee mine." New goods just opened at T. Ross's: — Pretty ruffles in Lisre and washincr net, from 4s lid: new lace ties. 9d, lid, Is sd. and Is lid; real point lace ties. 4s 9d to 10s 9d; new sailor hats, from Is 6d; ladies' stylish blouses in muslin, cambric, and silk, from Is lid to 21s: new silk ties, every conceivable shade. Is 3d, Is 6:1, Is 9d, 2s 6:1, and 3s 6d. Lovely sunshades in blnek. black and white, and shot silk; also, 1500 new umbrellas, ex Waimafc, price Is lid '.o 21s.—At T. Ross's, direct importer, 130 Princes street.... On Monday evening last about a dozen residents of the Kakapuaka district formed a surprise party and invaded the residence of the Rev. Mr and Mrs Currie at Balclutha, where a most enjoyable time was spent. During fhe evening Mr M'Kee presented the rev. gentleman, on behalf of his Kakapuaka friends, with ;i riding bridle, whip, and pair of driving glove-. He also presented Mrs Currio with a silver egg cruet stand. Mr Currie replied for himself and wife, thanking his KivkapuaVa friends for the kind things they had said, and for the present tokens of their regard. The J9OO Sterling models of "Built Like a Watch " fume, can be obtained with free | wheel, chain, and chain.ess.—Morrow, Bassett, and Co.. sole agents.... Paris Exhibition, 190 C. — Grand Prize awarded to the Osborne-Columbia reaper and binder.—Cable.... A peculiar application came before Mr Hutchison, S.M., at the Auckland. Police Court a few days ago. when William Richardson, prohibition lecturer, was charged with using insulting language. Richardson asked for an adjournment so that his case might bo heard before J.P.s, as hn felt that after his publio criticisms of the decisions of both tho paid magistrates it would be impossible, humanly speaking, for hie Worship to be absolutely free from bias. Mr Hutchison explained that he knew nothing of tin criticisms, and went on to say that if the only ground for an adjournment carried an insult to the court and the paid magistrates he could not adjourn the Morrow. Bassctt, and Co. are sole agents in New Zealand for the M'Cormick Harvesting Machine Company, and the StcrHg Bicycle.... . . A meeting of Natives interested in the question of the appointment of councils under the act for Waikuto and tho King Country opened at Tauwharo on the 12th inst. The gathering numbered r.bout 1000, among them being representatives from the remotest parts, of the tribal territories. King Mahuta was present, but took no part in the day's proceedings. Leading ports were taken by Tauugakawi (Mahula's Prime Minister) and Mr I-lenaro Kaihau, M.H.R., representing the Waikatos; Mr John Ormsby. Nirntimnniapoios; and Mr Harry Symons. NgaTiarukawa. Mr \V. Cussen. surveyor, attended on behalf of the Ngatimaniapoto, r.ud Mr Sinclair, solicitor to the Waikatos. was also present. The following day Messrs Tawhana and Harry Hetet, representing the Ngatimaniapoto," entered their final protest against the amalgamation of their interests with those of the Wnikatos. Ngakuvu, representing the Ngatituwharetoa (Taupo), and Wharaki, representing the Wanganui Natives, also protested against the Waikato? administering the lands of the Roiip Potae. The objections rest on the fact that the majority of tho Waikatos ' »ro landless, and have no interest in the Rohe Potae. The district represented by the Ngatimaniapoto, the Taupo and Wanganui tribes, contains nearly three million acres. The Thames and Tauranga Natives, who were also represented at tho meeting; intend to protest against their inclusion within the boundaries of the Waikato district under the act. The Nsstimaniapoto Natives intend to administer their own lauds, apart from the Kinsite-. M'Cormick machines lead in design, workmanship, and high quality of material.... A flower cut in the morning will last twire as long as a flower cut later in the day when the fun lias been upon it. —Tn proportion to numbers Denmark has more cyclists than any country in the world. England comes second, and Belgium third. M'Cormick machines make agriculture profitable. They harvest the crops of the world with tho least expenditure of time and money... ■