OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13421, 23 October 1905, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

A River Board has been formed at Milton with the objcct of adopting measures for clearing tho Tokomairiro River of all obstructions. ' • *. i • ■

, Certain institutions, an Australian writer observes, nro on their trial, His Jittlo list includes "Parliament, trial by jury, courtdress, and tipping." Frank H. Blakeley, surgeon dentist, 174 Princes street South (over Kilrcy and Sutherland's). Telephone 1483.... As showing the heaviness of . the rainfall last Thursday night, it may be mentioned (says tho- Bruoo Herald) that the water in the south branch of tho Tokomairiro River rose at the rate of 3ft per hour. . The Temuka band routes! resulted in a profit of £32 13s 6d being made. This sum will go to the fund of tho Temuka Municipal Band, '

Dairy-farmers who require Aerators and Tinsmiths' Work can havo same carried out at A. and T. Burt's (Limited), Dimedin. Agents for Do Laval Cream Separators, Wade's Patent Skylights.... A lobster-canning factory is about to bo started at Akaroa, Tho steamer John And erson took round a large quantity of the plant for erection at Akaroa last week. A case of cercbro spinal meningitis in a horee is now lieing treated •by Mr T. G. liilico, .M.R.0.Y.5., Government Veterinarian. Although there havo been similar cases in tho human family, none hitherto lias been reported or at least rc-cognisod in tho equine.—Timp.ru Post.

Tho San Francisco Call reports that 25 large rattlesnakes were allowed to escape from their cages into the town of Basin, Wyoming, by Dr Arnold, an eyo specialist, in rcvengo for his being fined and sent to gaol for practising without a license. On and after Ist September tho price of "Bruco" coal will bo 20s per ton, tha proprietors being convinood that at such a price tho public will give it a fair trial. Therefore, coal-dealers should be asked for " Bruce " c0a1....

Saturday's Oainaru Mail says:—We are in a position to stato that the next mail steamer from San Francisco will bring 150 tons (eased) of Californian potatoes, and the succeeding boat, three weeks later, other 300 tons—according to present, arrangements. The prieo landed at Auckland, all charges paid, will bo £9 5s per ton. The Mount Bcngcr Mail states that as a. result of the small bird pest the state of the fruit crop is becoming serious. In most: of the gardens at. Roxburgh tho linnets havo completely eaten off all the partially-formed aprifots and are now starting lo attack tho peaches and early plums, Prompt united action. is absolutely necessary if any fruit is to be scoured this season. You will havo no doubt which coal to. order after giving Real .Mackay one trial. It ia fresh new cnal from tho seam just opened up by tha Lovell's Fiat Company. It is a hard, black, clean coal, which bums brightly and lasts splendidly. Per ton 225, all ccal merchants....

A Moslem grave in Turkey, when onco it lias been filled in, is never reopened 011 any account. With a view to remove tho faintest ehanco of it being thus defiled, tho Moslems plant, a cypress tree 011. every grave immediately after the burial. Tho Xaikoura correspondent of the Tress telegraphs that another valuablo whale was captured off that port on Wednesday. After towing operations had commenced yet another put in ;in appearance in the bay, and the whalers immediately gave chase, but lost, the sccotid one. Wnalcs liavo been very numerous there this season. Brown, Ewing, and Co have just opened their new Spring Suitings for gentlemen, and make sac suits to order from £4 10s. Patterns 011 request. ... Speaking at the opening of tho Y.SI.C.A. buildings at Masterton, -Mr Hogg said liis opinion was that the fciermon oji the Mount ought to bo committed to memory by every member of Parliament. Tho greatest blunders legislators made, lie, added, woio when they tried to quote Scripture. Mr Aitken endorsed Mr Hogg's remarks with a most expressive "Hear, hear!"

A method of preserving eggs is claiming the attention of business people in Utautau just now, and it is said that a comply is likely to lie formed to exploit the ideas of a local resident, who discovered the process. The promoter appears to be most sanguino of the; success of the experiment, and is contemplating sending a representative to the other colonics wit'- tho idea of placing it 011 the market.

Money talks, and talks in the most convincing way at tho Mutual Stores (limited). The first show of spring and summer goods will bo on view on .Saturday, tho 30th inst., and following days. We want you to visit us and 600 for yoursolvos 0110 of tho best exhibits of millinery yet shown. Cash is tho factor that makes the low prices possible ; makes us ablo to give yon substantial presents besides without extra cost.... Tho Clydevale valuers have (says tho Tapanui Courier) mad*! it careful inspection of every paddock of the Clydevale Hstate. They are of opinion that the estate is 0110 which can bo cut np into very convenientlysized blocks for close settlement, and there would be very little loading for roading required, as many miles of well-made roads are already laid down through the estate. The Moa Flat Syndicate has also been making a flying survey of the ostato recently with a view of seeing into its possibilities as a land speculation. In connection with the registry office which was proposed to be started by the Milton branch of the Farmers' Union, a meeting of the sub-committee on Tuesday evening appointed Mr George Fisher to tako charge of the office. It is intended (says tho Mirror) to keep the office open specially to meet the requirements of farmers in p need of farm servants, but it is thought that domestics may also find the office of use to them. The necessary registration is to be applied for at once, so that, tho office may bo opened as scon as possible. Our early shipments of summer goods from London, from Paris, and from America have Iwcn opened up and marked off. They comprise lovely blouses made' from soft Japanese silks, and dainty muslin fabrics richly trinnned with lace, and as they rango in price from 2s lid to 50s, wo guarantee to suit the requirements of every lady; also the finest rango of kid gloves ever stocked in tho colony, ill white, black, and every colour, at. 2s fed, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 6d, at T. Ross's, direct importer....

During the month of September tho Southland Charitable Aid Board proceeded against several persons. Orders were made by tho magistrate in two affiliation cases, and two others were .settled out of court. A man who deserted his wife and children tlirea years ago was required to pay 12s 6d per week maintenance, and another was committed for trial on a charge of wifo desertion. Three of the accused were brought back from Australia on warrant, and another was arrested in the North Island. In each ease substantial sureties were fixed. Mr James M'Grogor Robertson, one of the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country, died at Timaru last week after a long and painful illness. Mr llobcrtsop was a native of Blair Athol in Perthshire, Scotland, ancl camc out lo this country in 1861 in the sarao ship as tho lato Sir .John M'Kcnzio, and like Sir .Tolin took to shepherding. Ho was one of tho first who ventured with sheep into the then wild and ir.aceossiblc gorges of the Ohau in the Mackenzie Country, and ho also shepherded for the Messrs Dark Brothers, who were the original occupiers of that long stretch of tho Southern Alps lietweon tho head of Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook'.

Before setting fitted far your summer frock get fitted with a pair of i?ood corsets. Wo recommend tho P. and S. with tho iitmos;; confidence. We should appreciate your personal inspection, but, if more convenient, will gladly send an assortment on approval. In the P. and S. there is a stylo for every figure.—A. F. Chcyno and Co., Mosgiel and Lawrence.... At a meeting of the No-license League held in Milton on Wednesday (says the Bruce Herald) a communication was received from Sir J. (i. Ward regarding the league's protest against tho appointment of the returning officer for Brucc. in which ho slated that he was malting further inquiries into the matter. The s/eretary of tho league (Rev. Swanston Eeid) reports that the members of tho league have, no objections to Mr G. Scott's appointment on account of his personality, but consider that a man of maturcr years should ho appointed It was decided to take no further steps '' the matfer in the meantime.