OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12640, 18 April 1903, Page 12

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

4> — A branch of the Farmers' Union has been established at Mokorcta. Tho first of the season's grain, consisting of seven trucks, reached Gore from Waimea siding on Thursday. A ghost is at present abroad in-lnvercar-gill, and a clergyman who met it possesses a trophy of tho encounter in the shape of a portion of the ghost's garb—a white sheet. , Telephonic communication between Ashburton and Christchurch is established as from yesterday; The leading house for foot wear (the C:ty Boot Palace) beg to draw the attention of their numerous patrons that thoy have nonopened their new shipments of goloshes, felt slippers, gum boots, etc., etc., for tho coming, winter. Inspection invited.... A notification appears in the Gazette, that land has been taken for road purposes. by the Maori Hill Council in block V, Duncdin and East Taieri Survey district. ; The appointment of Messrs Robert Highet, of Palmerston, Shag Valley; John Ovens, of'Kaikorai, Duncdin; Thomas Marshall, of West Taierij William Clark, of Beaumont; and William Ashwin Collins, of Beaumont, officers for tho purposes of " The Fisheries Conservation Act. 1884," in tbe Ofcago Acclimatisation district \e gazetted. Furnish ■ your house well. . Buffalo Leather Suites and Carved Sideboards, our specialties.— C. ' and W. Haywdrd, 103 George stroet.... The resignations of Captain Georgo Anderson and Lieutenant Oliver Georgo Goldsmith, from the Awarua Riflo Volunteers are gazetted. ... The ■ appointment of tho Rev. Thomas Francis podd to be honorary chaplain in the East Tweri.Rifle Volunteers is gazotied. ■ In' washing woollens and flannels, Lover's Dry Soap (a soap powder) will be found very satis[aetorv,...2

The disbandment of the Upper Cluiifl Defence Eiflo Club is gazetted. Mr Gerald Porcy Keddoll is -gazetted a cadet in the Magistrate's Court at Oamaru. Sergeant Martin Rogers is gazetted police gaoler at Clyde, vice Constable James Pratt. The resignation of Lieutenant Samuel Smith from the Cavcrsham Rifle Volunteers is gazetted. .'..•• The Governor's acceptance of the services of No. 2 Company, Dunedin High School Rifle Cadet Volunteers, with headquarters' at Dunedin, is gazetted. "I cannot sing the old songs," but I oan sing the praises of New Century Soft Rubber Hair Curlers. They are effective, invisible, and do not break the hair.... Tho abolition of the ward system in North-East Valley is gazetted.

The Governor's approval of the Dunedin Volunteer Bearer Corps with establishment as follows is gazetted—viz.: Not more than 50 and not less than 25 non-commissioned officers and rank and fde all told. ■

Notice is gazetted that, pursuant to the provisions of section 15 of "The Public Trust Office Consolidation Act, 1894," tho Public Trustee has filed elections to administer the estates of the following intestates—viz., Jane Thomson, late of Anderson's Bay. and John Lockstpne, late of Dunedin, died intestate, their gross properties being estimated not to exceed £250 in each case.

Results of a 19-year limited payment policy. Paid in, £304; claim paid, £655—0r a net gain of £381. This ia the return upon a policy taken out by a, Dunedin gentleman in the Mutual Life Association of Australasia. Premiums low, bonuses high, best terms.and the unequalled combined life and accident policy;— those are tho benefits offered by this splendidly managed company. Added to funds Issfyjar, £105,246. ... Some big oat crops are reported from ;the south. On one farm near Wyhdham, although a crop was badly laid by the recent gales, it is expected to yield fully 100 bushels ■to tho acre.

The Hawoa correspondent of the Cromwell Argus reports good sport in the doer forest. An Alexandra sportsman has secured an 'imperial, a royal, and othor fine specimens of deer. Tho collection, apart from the sport afforded, possesses considerable intrinsic value.

On Wednesday a man, who was shooting on the hills to the north of Lyttelton, came across a hedgehog, which lie secured with the aid of his pocket handkerchief.

J. and T. Christio havo added to their business of sanitary plumbers t\,o manufacture of spouting, ridging, down pipes; etc. These goods they supply in 6ft and Bft lengths, the latter saving one-Ulird the labour in fixing, and costs no more per f00t.... . ,

Tho tender of tho Nightcaps Coal Company (Limited) for tlie £upply of Nightcaps coal to, the Southland railways and Lake Wakntipu steamers for the year ending 31st March; 1904, lias been accepted. ■

At a meeting of the Wyndhiim Farmers' Union a motion was put and carried disapproving of ragwort being scheduled as a noxious weed. A motion was also carried urging tho advisability of all importation of bones being stopped until it should bo proved that the process of sterilising is offective. ■

Mr Scott, while' in England, secured the agency for the Royal Enfield Bicycle for the whole of Now Zealand, and is now showing a number of these machines at Kis warehouse, 155 George street. They are fitted with all the latest improvements.... The recent gloomy aud unsettled weather has had the effect of retarding tho ingathering of the harvest (snys the Mataura Ensign). A very largo amount of crop in an uuripened condition is still to be seen in various parts of the district.

Mr D. Coster, of Mataura Island, on the ocoasion of bis departure for Great Britain, whore he will remain for about two years, was entertained at a farewell social by his friends and presented with a silver watch, and chain, and greenstone pendant.

A correspondent writes pointing out that Mi- Allan, in supplying the Otago Early Settlers' Association with a list of passenger ships from Glasgow between 1862 and 1864. omitted the Wave Queen, which arrived at Port Chalmers on July 23, 1853, a few days after tho Victory.

Messrs Morrow, Bassett, and Co. have just landed ex Kinclune another shipment of tho famous Daisy Carts. Intending purchasers should send in their orders at onca to avoid disappointment. Price, £11 10s. ... The exports of the two freezing works at Gisborne—those of Nelson Bros, and the Gisborne Sheep-farmers' Company—are expected to reach 400,000 sheep this season, a substantial increase over last .

So far 'rabbiters have had a splendid spell of weather for the pursuit of their operations, and an oxtensive "catch" is reported from all parts of Southland. All the depots at Mataura are- working at high pressure, and the freezing works have also been kept very busy handling rabbits.

If you want a. really good, reliable fur at a moderate price, we recommend a visit to T. Ross, direct.importer of these goods. There you will find lovely mink, marmot, fox, grebe, Thibet, Kolinski, or the more aristocratic sable. Prices run for necklets from Is lid to 455; many of the larger necklets at 10s 6d to 21s, being beautifh! goods. Muffs range from 4s lid to 503. As those aro in much demand this season, ladies will do well bjr an early visit to T. Ross, 130 Princo3 street.... '

At tho last meeting of the Invorcargill Borough Council the Mayor requested trie council to fix the number of councillors required to be elected by the " undivided :, borough; they could fix tho number at not less than 12 and not more than 21. Tho council, which evidently doee not consider that safety resides in numbers, resolved in favour of the minimum number.

A correspondent of tho Southern Standard, complaining against the scheduling of ragwort ft noxious weed, asserts that "it is' a splendid plant when. cut up amongst the horses' cliaff, as it is said to bo a perfoct cure for botfly." The veterinary surgeons have been descanting upon its • poisonous properties. . • . . • That the market is crowded with inferior too!s of tho same style as , the Excelsior Horse Hoe and Cultivator makes it necessary lor \is to draw attention to the fact that the Excelsior , is mado" from first-class, high-grade material only. Price, with hilling attachment complete, £3 10s. Every fanner should be provided with- this' implement.— Morrow,. Bassett, and Co., agents. ... .

In Timaru the footpath cyclist is overshadowed by tho horseman. In roads not far from the post office, states the Herald, certain ■ youths mako a deliberate practice, nif»hfc and morning, of trotting, 'and oven galloping* horsoa up and down tho street footpaths, and seem to enjoy it immensely. : We learn (says tho Clutha. Leader) .that the Tokomairiro farmers are 'able to pet sufficient, bands, (it 9d.an hour,.despite, the demands of the local union for lOjd. In this district there is no shortage of labour, and if tho men can only succeed in Retting a fair'run at 9d.an 'hour 'they frill'have more out of tho crop than the fanner with present prices and prospects of getting the crop saved, • ■ . • . To-dny one million five hundred,thousand M'Cormick reaping and harvesting machines are in use in all parts of the world. They harvest grain on the .steppes of Aeia, on the pampas of South America, the tablelands of South Africa, the plains of Europe, and the prairies of North America. From Manitoba to Argentina; in New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa one man seaied at ease docs the work of 20 : toilers,. The M'Cormick harvests over one-third, the grain and grass of the world. You can buy a M'Cormick Harvester for £35. ' Morrow, Baesett, and Co., sole agents..'..

While, harvest operations are being vigorously pushed ahead, and every,' hour of suitable weather, taken advantage of, ftero is yet throughout this district ' (says' the Chitlm Leader) a very' large nrca to cut, SOITI9 of it, in fact, so late that it will never ripen. In.the, Upper Hilknd, district there is a large area of fine-looking crop as green as looks. It is doubtful whether,.considering tho lateness of the- eeason, nvueh of it can even bo successfully turned into chaff.

In the •native section of the Publio Gardens in Christchurch, may bo seen' a fine specimen. of the tree Hoheria populnea, or ribbonwood. the- houhere of the.Maoris.- It is in full bloom at present,, and the clusters of pure white flowers make a very beautiful sight. The bark of this ehrub tree-is fibrous, ami is used for eordatre. In olden times tho bark was used by the Maoris for making tapa cloth. ' . ' An important concession has recontly been made by.tho Now Zealand Fire Underwriters'. Association, who, recognising. tho efficacy of the May-Oatway fire alarm syatem \\ New Zealand invention), have decided to allow a rebate of 10 per cent, in fire premium* whero this alarm is, put .in to rheir satisfaction. Messrs Tumbiill and Jones (Limited) are tho authorised, selb'ng agents. . .

Mr A. Barclay, a Bnrncgo settler, has received what is probably a unique return from 28 cow?—all he has on the place— durin" the past threo months. His monthly cheques from tho Stirling Dairy Factory Company have been as follows:—January, £38 7s: February, £38 4s; March,. £38 3s 3d..- Other Barncgo settlers have obtained good ■ averages during the months. named, but none so good as the one quoted.