OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13268, 27 April 1905, Page 12

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Tlirco bookmakers were fined £50. each, with tho option of tlirco months' imprisonment, at Lismoro (N.S.W.), for betting at tho athletic sports meeting. A very old resident, of the Waikaka Valley district, 3li- C. Reiuke, died Jast week, having reached tho advanced age of 87. Pump connections, best quality rubber tubing, 6d;'braided for celluloid pumps tested and guaranteed not to break' or split' 9d cach.—\\. rieott., 155 Goorge street Tho Colonial Secretary of West Australia has refused a veqi .sfc by tho Labour members of Parliament that tiie police be allowed to form a union. Private letters received in Wellington indicate the probability of Auckland receiving visits this year, or early next, from several foreign warships. Milton coai, a iiuo household fuel, nonsulphurous, 21s per ton deliiered.... Mrs Amos Milford, of Hareourt (Vie.), who was severely stung by bees on April 7, died at midnight on (ho 13th. Tho membership of tho Hawkc's Bay branches of the New Zealand Farmers' Union has increased duriug tho past vear from 210 to 563. Brown, living's 19s 6d blanket is a household word. Tho samo quality at tho sarm price this winter.... Mr C. J. M'Kay, signalman at the Mos giel Railway Station, was, on his departuri from the railway service to tako up busi ncss in Oamaru,, presented by his fellow employees with a silk umbrella. "I am 76; I would like to live to b< 86," said General Booth between the verses of a hymn at Christclnirch on Monday morning. "When I am no use, tho Lord take me to heaven." For chronic chest complaints Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d.... From inquiries the Lytteiton Times has ascertained that the yacht presented to the Australasian Methodist Foreign Missionary Society is the Privateer, formerly owned by Mr J. M. Burke, of Christchurch. A handsome communion set in solid silver, purchased by the congregation of tho Church of the Epiphany, Mnndeville, by voluntary contributions, was used for tho first time on Easter Day. A party of Hamilton lady shootists beat the Cambridge ladies in a match, and now intend to challenge tho Hamilton A'dluntccrs. Some of the ladies are said to ho first-class shots. Milton coal should be tried and its value r.scertained; obtainable all coal merchants.... The Minerals Agency Company, 57 Crawford street, has been appointed solo selling agents for the fine household I'ilton c0a1.... Mr H. D. Brewer, dentist, has removed to larger premises next door (opposite National Bank). .. The following prize was awarded at the Waikouaili Collie Dog; Club meeting:— Messrs Thomson and Co.'s special (case ol cordials) for dog scoring most points at meeting: Mr T. D. M'Leod's Don, 5( points. Tho winners of the Dressed Weigh! of Sheep Competition were IT. Carson, T. Allcock, and T. Chatham, who guessed tha correct weight (9211>). The owners of large warehouses and factories in Christclnirch have received notice from the insurance companies of an advance in vales equal to 40 per cent. In one large establishment the rate of 10s per cent, lias been increased to Ms. On these buildings tiie State Fire Insurance Company cannot operate. Tour Easter trip this year will bo made much moi'o enjoyable if vou make your necessary purchases from us. Rainproof coats. Inverness capes, umbrellas, dress hampers, rugs, steel trunks, Gladtonc bags, and all - other travelling requisites at moderate prices.—A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgicl and Lawrence.... A teacher from the south, who was appointed to a school in Taranaki, promptly declined the appointment, as a protest against the character of the house accommodation provided for him. Tho living apartment (according to tho Taranaki Herald) consists of a couple of small rooms partitioned off fiom tho schoolroom. Dr Arklc, of St. Thomas's Hospital, Loudon, who has been deer-stalking at Lako Wanaka, is enthusiastic over tho excellent sport he obtained, and speaks well of the inducements that Otngo otfers to sportsmen. He secured six heads—one 13-pointe'r, two_ 12-pointers, and three 10-pointcrs. When your boiler wants rctubing or ropairins' and your engine overhauled try A. and T. Burt (Limited), who can supply you with oils, waste, all elites of packings, gauge glasses, boiler covering,, and patent metals and engineers' tools for your engineroom and factory.... The Gore Standard understands that, as a result of a conference between Messrs 11. .1. Middletou and Elliott (of Fortroso) and ilr W. P. Massey. the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Middletou has decided to contest the Mataura scat in the Opposition interest- at the next election. Mr Middleton is a prominent member of the New Zealand Farmers' Union. The Kaikoura- Star is informed that katipo spiders abound on the beaches in various parts of the district. Dr Storey and Mr 15.'A. W. Smith, while proceeding along t,Tie beach from the pound up to Ashwick Corner, found nearly a. dozen of these dangerous little insects above highwater mark under old drifhvood, tins, and other debris, and secured several specimens. People aro not usually benefited by a fire, lint- Dunedin certainly seems to he an exception just now. Messrs Butterworth Bros, misfortune in tho form of a fire was the opportunity of The Mutual Stores, Ltd. This enterprising firm promptly purchased for cash ail the salvage, and aro now retailing it at sacrifice prices. Some of tho lines are absolutely untouched, some are soiled by fire and ivaler. but the first wash gives new goods for prices unheard o[ hefore ill Dunedin.... An unusual accident happened at Kyabram (Vic.), when Hie Misses Llewellyn were driving in a gig. When about two miles out they met a traction engine. Tho horse took fright, and dropped dead immediately after passing it. Tho two young ladies were thrown out of the pig, and ono of them was injured about the head and face. Owing to a report that a number of Maoris were behaving in a threatening manner towards the occupier of a property at Upokongaro leased from Mr .Tolin M'Gregor, Inspector Kiely. Sergeant Norwood. Mounted Constable Fitzpatrick, and Mr Tiarncs (interpreter) naid a visit to tho scene of the trouble on Wednesday week (says the Wanganui Chronicle). As a result of the visit the Natives, who had been dancing ha.hs and were armed, went back lo their homes. The ringleader has been -summoned to appear before the court to answer for his conduct. The latest decided novelty for ladies' wear is tho new Inverness coat. Wo have this (lay opened a magnificent range of over 50 patterns in pretty greys, browns, navys. and checks in light or heavy cloths, with or without silk linings. Price—27s 6d, 32s 6d, ?ss. 30s, and 455. Every lady wanting a stylish and thoroughly up-to-date winter ■garment should see these coats or write for one. If Ordering send chest measurement and state whether tall or short figure, to T. Tio-s. direct importer. 130 Princes etreet, Dunedin.... A victim of the typhoid epidemic succumbed at Gore on Tuesday (savs the Standard). in the person of Mr A. G. O'Connor, son of Mr M.~ O'Connor, of Lontrridgo Village. Tiie lad. who was about 20 years of age. co'.itraeted the disease at Milton, where he was working at a flaxmill. Two of tho other workers were also attacked. Tho young man went lo Gore, where ho has been medically treated for six weeks, but, as stated, without avail.