OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13894, 4 May 1907, Page 143

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Not more than 63 poisons can be registered as owners of any one British ship. Railways use up over 2.000,000 tons of steel a year, almost halt the world's product. Chilblains cured by using our chilblain ointment; Is.—J. Waters, chemist, 20 Princes street.... Twenty-four tons of steam-driven vessels are built for each ton of sail-driven craft. The Ilapsburg of Austria is ihe oldest dynasty in Europe. It. began in a.d. 1276. For household needs—calicoes, sheetings, tablo dama-sks, and curtains—UrownEwing's simply cannot bo beaten. Inquire prices and prove.... The number of British horses bred is falling oft' at the rate of nearly 4000 a year. For Children's Hacking Cough at. night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d &2s 6d. I'olicemcn of experience have laid it down thai, a mob is always most dangerous when it is quiet. The Bank of England slands in three parishes, and its buildings cover two acres three roods. I'. and 1). Duncan's ploughs, harrows, scarifiers, are the most up-to-date. Procure quota!ion? before purchasing supplies. Catalogues from A. & T. Burt (Jjl<i.), agents.... The Grout Western railway owns 2338 miles of line, partly owns 121 miles, and leases 203 miles. The housewife of 1907 moves with the time, and gels Ihe best value for her money. "King Coffee," at Is 6d per lb in net weight tins, stands a10ne.... The Bruce Herald states that whole train-loads of sheep still continue to pass through Milton en route for Ihe south. They are mostly low-conditioned stores. The San Francisco mail despatched on March 25 from Auckland arrived in London on Ihe Ist inFt. v Hundreds of sumvor.s from rheumatism now wear the famous "4 Element'' Electric Rings with great benefit; 14-carnt rolled gold. ss. post free.—From Marshall's Pharmacy, Duncdin.... The Balclutha Branch of the Farmers' Union has a membership of 110, and Clinton 106. Xo-,v ihe erild weather has arrived chapped hands are plentiful. A 6d bottle of white glycerine, gives immediate relief. Culolio soap. Is a cake, is Ih<> best soap to use.— 71. L. Sprosen. chemist. Octagon, Dunedin... Mr C. I). Moore, who was re-elected Mayor of Winlon at last week's election, lias occupied the position continuously for over seven year- from December, 1899. Cucumber jelly has no equal for chapped skin; tubes Is,—;]. Waters, chemist, 20 Princes street.... 1 On Wednesday Mr IT. Ilunlor shot on the Wyndham a shag which had swallowed a 211) trout. The lish is in the possession of Mr Drummond, and may be seen by anyone interested.—Wyndham Ilerald.

.■ LM . . lß» | l !. rn !iy|iß IJIBIWHJID Mr Hugh Mitchell, secretary of the Duiicdin and Suburban Mutual Money Club, reports that tlio trustees lent £160 this week, Three new members were admitted. Frank H, Blakeley, surgeon dentist, 174 Princes street Soul It (over Kilroy and Sutherland's). Telephone 1483.... Tlio committee of tho P.S.S.A. has received a cheque for £20 from Mr John Reid, of Elderslie, towards the funds of the newly-established Prcsbyterinn Orphanago, together with an intimation that the donation will lie an annual onc.--Outlook. Do you wish a perfect-fitting 6uil of superior tweed? If so, consult our cutter, and you will be satisfied.—Herbert Haynes and Co. (Ltd.), Dunedin.... Peru, before the conquest by Spain, was a curious example of Socialiam. After the Government and priesthood had been paid, all the rest of tho money 'was divided equally among tho people. Consequently poverty was regarded as a crime, and those who would not work wore allowed to starve. For all the latest French and English models, for Warner Bros, and A.B.C. corsets, for all re-trims and children's hats, try Dorothy, millinery saloon, 14 High street.... In future conductors on the Sheffield Corporation tramcars who return to the . head office any money received by them in error whilst collecting fares arc to bo rewarded with 10 per cent, of tho amount; provided the money is not claimed by tho owner. There is a fascination about quick sales to which our prices always yield. We aro now showing some remarkable lines in linen napery, slightly imperfect, at damaged prices.—Mutual Stores, Ltd., Princes st.:.. Tho treasurer of the Free Kindergarten Association acknowledges tho following subscriptionsJas. Speight and Co. and T. R, Sat-good, £2 2s each; J. W, Swift and Co., Mr James Mills, Mrs F. C. Baklielor, Mrs 1". R. Rapliael, Mr R. C. Jones, Mr M. F. Fyfe, and Mrs 0. M'Lean, £1 Is each; Mrs E. Withers, Mrs Sew Hoy, and John Murdoch and Co., 10 s 6d each; Wm. Taylor and Sons (Limited) and Laidlaw and Gray '(Limited), 10s each; Mrs J. G. Black, Mr? Russell Ritchie. Jlrs J. Brown, and A. Bolwell. Mrs M. M. Sale, Mr W. Harris, Mr R. Dunn, and D.S.A., 5s each. Thomson and Co., Moray place, have just landed, ex Oswestry Grange, a largo shipment of square and other granito monuments. Inspection invited.... It is popularly reported (says the Milton Mirror) that the Rev. P. B. Fraser, of Lovell's Flat, will oppose Mr James Allen in tho contest for the Bruce s n at at Iho next general election. Mr Fra-ser's politics are said to lx> Liberal though not Radical. A splendid varioty of genuine hand-mado lace and Indian goods always on view.—D. Finlav. 10 Pino Hill terrace (Gardens).... Advicc has been received that the tender of the Nightcaps Coal Company (Limited) for tlio supply of cnal to the Southland railways for the year ending 31st March, 1908, has been accepted. Tho company has now tendered fo: this contract for 25 years —a quarter of a century. Flannelettes have now become a necessity in every household. The ones wc sell aro tho famous "Dacca Twist," 32in x 36in wide; prices, Bd. lOd, lOJd; and wc guarantee their -vetiring qualities. Money returned chcerfully if satisfaction not given. —A, F. Chcyno and Co., Mosgiel and Lawßonce.... On Thursday week, about 7 p.m., pcoplo on the New Brighton beach were somewhat surprised to sec a number of bright flashes of light out. seaward. They appeared to come from some vessel a few miles off the ino\Uh of the # Waimakariri. Six flashes, similar in effect to putting a lighted match to a small heap of gunpowder, were observed, within three-quarters of an hour, and tlieir origin would appear to bo a mystery.—Christchurch Press. . 0 An absolute necessity to a lady is a nico fur. Our 6tock of new goods comprises hundreds of necklets, stoles, and throw-overs in Russian liaro at 3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, 5s 6d to 15s 6d; imitation stono marten, 7s fid, 10a 6d, 12s 6d, 15s; real marmot, 7s fid, 9s 6d, lis 6d up to 495: Canadian sable. 42s to 90s; light and dark bear, 10s 6d to 60s; foxalino (in white, grey, and marten colouring), from 7s 6d; pretty grebe, 4s fid, sft 6d, 6s 6d to 255; Kolinski, Fitcli, Jap sable, and stono marten, from 42rf; muffs to match, from fis 6d.~At T. Ross's, direct importer, 130 Princes street. Dune<lin.... Tho New Zealand Tinica states that a gentleman who has just returned to Wellington from Christchurch made it his business while there to inquire into the probabilities of a severe 6himp following on tlio Exhibition. All his investigations tended to the belief tlut business will merely resume its normal proportions, and that there will be no unwonted slackness. Not only will the demolition of Iho Exhibition buildings employ a number of men for somo inonths to come, but there are a number of large contracts pending, and several others have been concluded. Shopkeepers also have no fear of a slack future. _ Medical men aro unanimous in tlio opinion that the foundation o[ many diseases developed during the winter season is nothing more than damp feet. Snnplo its it may appoar, it is novorfch<?Jos& true that wot foot have much answer for m tlio way of sickness. No better preventive will bo found tlian a good pair of goloshes worn over tho boots in wet weather. We stock "Hood Rubbers -a world-famed make. The finest quality baa the new rolled-edge sole, which enables them to fit porfeell.v any boot. Mens size (storm-proof fronts), 6? fid: women s, 4s 6d; children's, from 3* 6d. Otlier stvles, also Hood's make, men s 43 6d ond 5s 6(1; women's, 3s lid. 3s 6d. and 1a lid; children's, 2s 6(1 up. Bo prepared in time by calling at Cookham House, the depot for high-grado footwear. Princes street.... The Sister Superior desires to gratefully acknowledge sifts for tho Church Mission and the. orphanage as follow Clothes from Mcsdames Allen, Beaumont, Campbell, Chapman, Clatworthy, Howard (OtaßO Central), Kinvig, Kingston, M'Adam, M'Neil, Paulin, C. Rattray, SinclairThomson, Misses Allen, Johnson, Martin, Statham, Whin,mi, Williams, Austral Club, Girtcm College. Jam, cake, etc., from Mpsikunos James Allen, Bray. Capstick, Clatworthy, W. Kingston. Kinvig, Peacock, Moore, I/> Iveonir, Wood, Misses Allen, Johnson, Wood. Fruit and vegetables from llesdames S. DunVlev. Rojie. Ilatger. Cantor, FJliott, Longford, Matthews, Noviil, "Richar<lson, MiVos JJam (Duniharton), Cox, Grindley, M'Coy, M'Carthv, Thomas, and from harvest festivals at St. Matthew's. St.-Martin's, St. Paul's. St. Peter's, Mosgiel, Ravcnshourne, Green Island!' Anion's Hay. Waikruaiti. Palmers) Alt, Warrington, Riversdale. Owaka, Waitalmna, Middleiuareh. Balclutha, Stir- , ling. Kaitangata. Holy Innocent's (Dunedin). The 23 children at present in tho orphanage greatly eniov the presents of fruit and vegetables. The authorities wish that their country friends would send them a box of butter, ami their town frinds a great manv more old clothes. In the football match Taieri Rovers v. Union on Saturday, the Taicrj players wero a credit to their ■nrseyi. which were sunplied by us at 7s 6(1 each. Ties, Is 6d.-D. Christie and Co., import drapers, Mosgiel and London....