OMNIUM GATHERUM

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14465, 6 March 1909, Page 16

OMNIUM GATHERUM

After living for more than two months with a broken neck, iMr Percy Homy Askham, aged thirty-two, has died in Scarborough Hospital: Never cut a corn—it is dangerous; use the famous Kiira Elavil (.Marshall's) and take them out by the root nninlcsslv. Is u.ll chemists; and at. Marshall's l'liannjcy.... It is expected that, the workmen's dwellings in Addinglon will bo liuishod during next month. The walls arc completed and the plastering work will be linished in the course of 'a few days. Bargains for sale at landed cost price. Relinquishing following lines:—Hugs, carpet squares, fenders, lirasses, toilet scfi, clocks, mangles—Lochhead (Ltd.), 14 Hope street.... "New Zealand possesses the forests of Germany, the lakes of Italy, the Alps of Switzerland, and the fjords of Norway, as well as the happy homes of England," said Mr 11. Cassison in a lecture at the Imperial Colonial Olttb. 0. and W. Ilayward's Furnishing WareHouse open all dtw Wednesday: closed 1 p.m. .Saturday.. The Archbishop-designate of York, addressing a men's meeting at Ilanley, admitted that, he was comparatively young. "No one knows that better than I do|" he said. " There is no need to rub it in." The Wiinganui river is at present lower than it. has been for many years, and tourists have to go down the first 40 miles from Tauniaranui in canoes. The rapids are pretty swift, and lend exciting incidents to the journey. Tor electric lighting, hcalintr, ironing cooking, or motive power, ' consult the National Electrical and Engineering Co (Ltd.), 47 Crawford st. Telephone 2108. A number of boys were latelv fined at Newport. Monmouth, for playing football in St. Julian's Church with a hassock. It, was staled that thev used the pillars of the chancel arch as goal posts, and broke the sacristy lamp. Frank 11. Blakeley. surgeon dentist, 174 I nnces street South (over Kilroy and Sutherland's!. Telonhono 14E3.... A large number of claims to be placed on the Christchurch District Electors' Roll are coming in. Kome of these, apparently, are from persons who do not possess the requisite qualification and do not (says the lress), so far as can Ik seen, perceive the clanger of making false declarations. What is it tlrat ladies always look for when a new season commences? Why, of course, stylish and well-appointed costumes and smart millinery. A. F. Cheync aild Co. are nos.- opening up thoir lai-ge assortment of beautiful winter goods. Style and quality guaranteed.... Professor Laurent, of the Brussels University, wio has attracted attention by his work on cancer research. claimß, according to the London Daily Telegraph, to have cured fifty-seven oases by injections of concentrated formaldehyde into the cancerous wound.

Census returns in India show some remarkably candid statements. In Allahabad thirty-live citizens described lliomrclves as " men who rob with tlireat3 of violence." There were twenty-five" " hereditary thieves." There were nine "professional false witnesses." "(■eni" lamps possess high eflicienc.T. "bey give more light, w ilh less current consumption, than ordinary lamps.—National Wee and I'.ng. Co. (Ltd.), Crawford 5t.... 1 lie audience at a Berlin theatro was astonished recently to see a man drop lib a thunderbolt on the slago. When ho had recovered sufficiently he explained that while making repairs in the dies he had so far forgotten Imnself as to clap his hands, and had fallen Then the play proceeded. Ihousnnds of worried housekeonors have been made happy by using " Wyandottte " Have you tried it? lib bags, Gd; 51b bugs, Home (says the Argonaut) is not yet, finished. Ernesto Nathan, Iho Mayor' of Rome, is _ described as a, remarkable man of charming; personality, earnest in his work and inlont on doing his uimost toward bringing to perfection the plans which will make Rome one of the, most beautiful cities in the world. Thomson and Gt... Moray place, opposit* First Church, have the largest and cheapest stock o- headstones, etc.. in Dunedin tc lolect from. Telephone 2296.... The opening of tho Waikohu section of the Gisbornc-Rotorua railway will tako place next, week. Tho Minister of Public Works (Hon. R. MTCcnzie) will perform the opening ceremony. About four hundred men are now omployed on the section. Included in the now length of the railway is a bridge about 360 ft long. The famous M'Clinton's Soup, together with pictures of his noted model Irish village at the Franco-British Exhibition, il shown in Waters's chemist window, 2C Princes street.... A man who applied a few weeks ago to the Lambeth Guardians for £3 said ho wished to enter a hospital at Bath, but, the hospital authorities would not admit him unless he deposited that, sum for his funoral in case ho should die. If he recovered, be added, the money would bo returned to the guardians. His request was granted. The now clectncailv-<lriven machinery and pneuinatio plant installed by Rogen and Clarkson for dressing etono is now complcied. This firm can now supply all kinds of _ monuments and headstones in any design, cheaper than the imported article. Call and inspect at Rojren and Clarkson (lalo (i. Mtmro and Son), monumental sculptors, Morav place.... Tho United States Dcjiartmotit of Commerce and Labour has ordered fifty-three, persons to return to their homes in Ensland nnd Scotland on account of alleged violations of tho Contract Labour Law through agreements made with the Firth Carpet. Company of Firthvillo, Now York. It is understood (says Iho Ashburton -Mail) that, in consequence of recent magisterial statements in regard to tho Jieensm" laws us they affect no-license districts whoso boundaries have been altered, tho committee- of the Ashburton Club and esononl of Arts intends to endeavour lo obtain permission to reopen the bar at tho institution until the end of June next. All outride photographic work of Iho vrv wst quality undertaken; portraiture equalhug the best studio work; home jronpj a speciajty.-Guy, Witness Office. Tel. 806.... Advices have been received from Kingston Jamaica, that, tho insurance policv Holders have agreed to accept 85 per cent Ot their claims against, the British insurance companies in respect of tho dispute ansing from the fire which broke out, at the time of the earthquake. This compromise puts an end to tho litigation the trade foreshadows a big decline in the sale of grey for winter wear. Ladies contemplating buying a new paletot should see the heautiful lot nut opened at Christie and Co.'s. Drapers. Mos-iel ' ,!' Uo Gro ' y -' m:i »asing director W tho Wellington Biscuit Company, and r J ecdie of Kirnbolton. were cousins of ■he late Mr P. C. fireig, who with l|ia 'wo daughters was numlcred bv .nativei on the Island of Santo, in the New Hobrides. Baker, ladies' and gents' tailor, awarded i'«t class diploma by the London Cutting Academy for special proficiency cutting ladies and gents' garments; trial order sol,c,tod.-A. Baker, 59 Princes street (upstairs; south end Mutual Stores), Dunedin.... Wb; u the jury in the case against Maud .nchanan was Iwing empanelled at the Jn\-oroargil! Srinrcmc Court (say.; the News) th? reg-i-tnr called the name of a juror, who came forward, and. addressing Ms Honor said; "I object to servo on this jury, because I am prejudiced."-Hi* Honor: "You havo some feeling!"—Tho juror:. "Yos/'-His Honor: "You need not serve then." Come or send to T. Ross's summer sals for bargains.- Blouses, nicely trimmed, and food sizes, for Is 6d. Is lid. 2s lid. 3s lid, m mite. pmk. cream, or floral. Sunshade* pretty floral patterns, Is (id, Is lid, nnd 2s lid; enildren's sunshades, from 7£d. Kimono straps, in muslin and silk, blue, pink, while cream, green, heliotrope, trimmed lace— were 5s lid to lfls fid. now Is lid and 2s lid. .Ribbon corsets, Is lid, and brocii silk ribbon corsets. 2s lid; also 50 dozen ladies' cotton vests at 3 for HJd.-Al! at T. Ross's, 130 Princes street. Crown lands to the extent of 221.543 a ores are to l:e ihroivn open for ?a!o or election <luriii« the pr;*jnl mouth. Of this, over EOCO acre; will lo available in !!:■•.> Wellington di.-tricl, 1250 in Auckland, 9156 in- llawke's Bay, 772 in }Ve-"fli:n<l, and most of the remainder 202.122 acre.; in (Itago, with a «ninll arei in Xeken. The (liliieuliies of collecting- the Native hind rate was n. subject which was mentioned at the I.™ . meeting of the Cook County Council. The "amount was stated to repiTi-ai over £7000. The council decided to.lland Iho colled ion over lo a local solicitor lo iMxh-jvour lo recover, allowing him ilk- usual coninwvon. Tho scereury lo llie Soulh Canlorburv Pipe Band has received a lelf-er stalin;' that the Waiiganui contest ha-d been jiost'poncd indcli.iilcly owing to lack of ftuflieienf- entries. The local band (savs Iho Timarii Post) has a considerable stun ot money in hand, which wits eoilccicd with a. view to paying its expense at ihi« contest, and a- meeting will l« held next week to decide what should be done with it. Some'people scorn to have the impression that only high-class footware is sold ,-vt Cookham House, and that llie class of husiness done is most exclusive. This is correct as far as it goes. Cooklnm Howe is'' certainly the Dunedin depot for high-class, footware, but we also give very special attention to medium qualities, and beiiovo that, om large turnover in this branch is proof of our ability to do it " right." As buyers of high-class goods we arc'naturally fastidious in pur choice, and ladies can rely upon get-tins tho most approved and up-to-date styles from us. A few mediumpriced ladies' fho?s:-(ilace kid Derby, lavender kid lininps. self loccans, round joes, welled. Gibson fe. 15.* fid: patent leather toecaps, 15s 6d; glace kid fix fords, medium toes, patent roeoatw. fawn kid linings, his eyelets, 14s 6d: stout shoes solid box calf, Derby shape, 14., od.-Cook-ham Hou.se, depot for high-grade footwear. Princes street.... An incident in connection wiili iho lata fire at tho Victoria Hotel. Gloiioro, : s worth recording (jays the Milton Mirror), Tn removing the dobri, tho other day. the only article of any u?« that wa.* found was, strange to say, a chr-tvo dish made of ordinary oroebrywarn This had l:oen left on the dining-room fable, and was found under a sheet of teit and twisted iron is as good condition as cvoy, except that the outside had been slit.dil.lv blackenod. Herhert._ Haynes, and Co. (Limiledl are now showing a grand selection of autumn hveods and suitings, from which they are making exceptionally stylish suits to measure.... Admiral Lord Charles Tieresford, commanding the Channel Fleet, has presented a bulldog pup to each of the battleships Commonwealth. Now Zealand, Dominion, and Britannia, and recently ho mode the following signal to the eantains: —"I have not yet named the bulldog 'pups, but I am tailing thorn my ' battleship breed.' Tho pedigree of these ipups will bo sent to ships' companies later, but the owner of the sire has refused £1200 for him." One of the. fishermen who was plyin: lih occupation several miles off the'shore on Wednesday (says the North Otago Times) saw a mollyhawk, to tho neck of which was a strong with a piece of wood attached to it. He spent some time in trying to eaptr.ro the bird, but was unable to do so. It is surmised that the picoo of wood may havo had something written on