OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14685, 19 November 1909, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

* Tho next national .'conference of fruitgrowers of Australi- is to be held at Holrart. Our reputation and guarantee are bohind our prescription work.—Wators's Pharmacy, 20 Princes street..,. * cultivation ot maizo by Taranaki milt; producer-, is increasing considerably tills season. Frank 11. Blakeloy, surgeon dentist. 174 Jrinces street South (over Kilroy and .Apiaries to Kw extent of several hundred h i yes are reported to be about to bo estabhZ „ ,I L K ?' ,utai ' a b - v Ml ' I*vy, » wellthemarke. l£^,ft^J" l-1.0 Ikm A«oeiahon) unanimously pcUi a. viewing W it h wfcfo^^ to tills cio.ero of the Dominion. Sea salt for hot alt wat er baths for rheumatism at J. Waters'.,, e h«m S 20 Princes street.... "' After the sever? shock of earthquake exIKiriciiMtl tu Wolluifltai on Friday onD wh<te*.o. firm reported that the dam ago doiw in its crockery department- amounted fo £70. The new metallic filament electric lamps gno thrice tho light for the same current consumption. See thorn at the National Klce .and Eng. Co., Agricultural Hall Build, injs. Tel. 2108.... ' '1 'ho railway companies of tho United Kingdom contributed £17,261 last year to charities flot dJrcotly rent-rolled by them n-ml not for the exclusive benefit of their own servants. Summer shopping is a pleasure if in one slore you find all the new stylos in complete array; if you can bo absolutely sure of the quality; if you know the price is lowest. At A. F. Chcyne and Co.'o, Mosgiel, these ideal conditions aro fulfilled.... Tho cojt of installing telephonic commwieation between Auckland and Potorua is estimated ot £70C0, the annual interest and working expenses at £1000, and the revenue at £3N a year. Bridal hairdro.isings are made a speoijl feature at Henciy's hairdrossing rooms, and attendance at private residences is obtainable at, very moderate charges. Hairwork of every description executed; ladies' own combines made up into switches, fringes, etc., from 2s 6d; hair-tinting, shampooing, massaging, etc.—Address: 104 Princes streot... An ospendituro up to £60 has boon authorised ly tlio Wellington Hospital JriKitcus for tlw> puij.sjgtk of providing preSimla, for patiouLs wiw may bo in tlio hospital during Chrktoms week. By hist mail intimation was received rjiat il larjjo consigiimeiiG of monuments had been flipped to Kogeu and Olarksou. To make I'coni for these- they must codisiderabl.v reduce their stock, During this month purchasers. would do well to take advantage of reduced prices.—ltogen and Clarksou, Moray place (oif Ucorge street), Dunediu.... 'i'lw mimbor of fair rents fixed under 1h.3 Irian land Act up to March 30 laut was 373,276. Aggregate rents were revklcoil from £7,839,072 to £5,859,000. In all £50,000,000 has ken advanced for tho purchuso of lrkh holdings. Visitors to the show, please note that they will save their expenses by purchasing tneir drapery and clothing from us. ■ Wo aro giving a, cash discount of 2a in the pound. A nice assortment of ladies' and gents' hats for the hot season just to hand at Christie and Oo.'s. leading drapers, Mcegiel....

A'citizen of Tnpanui comfiaina to the Courier of ttaliiy in mail delivery. A postcard advising a traveller for the IZth, slid hearing the Duriedin postmark of lOfch November, was delivered on the 15th, three dnys after tha traveller had come and gone.

"Brains are capital," lucky ideas ■bring fortunes to inventors Unequalled facilities for obtaining Patents in all countries. Write for information. Baldwin and ltayward, l'atent agents, Crawford street, Dunodin.— Minims liros, ugrnta.... A pig bslowjkij to Mr Gillham, of WoodiMlieot?, Sui'sex, recently shed the whcJo of its skin, weighing 5Mb. A new skin has grown, and the pig now weighs 50st. A veterinary surgeon states that lie hns navor before heard of such a case.

Improvements in eiectrio lighting are continually made. The National Elcc. and ling. Co. Ikl.), Crawford 'i\, hnvo lamps and appliances which much redueo tho cost.

One. evening list week a Mt Hickey wos taking a short cut to his ti-'hing boat at Ohinemuti" when ho slipped and fell into a boili.ii; mudpool. Out of his arms and shoulders were Foveroly scalded, and he had lo be removed to a sanatorium.

It is doubtful if gentlemen receive boiler attention anywhere in the colonies than :it Hondy's bairdressing rooms, where six first-class assistants are in attendance, and attention to the individual wishes of eaeli client is made a special feature. Tho strictest cleanliness' is observed, and no apprentices are employed.—Address: 104 Frinces street (opp. the Bank of New Zealand)....

Tho White Star sterner Cymric, which Mt Livo]\wol en a recent voyage, for Boston, had 39 Welsh ponies on board. Shetland ponies used to be favourite with Americans, but, owing to their stylish action, Welsh ponies have- recently boon purchased in largo numbers. . Recent statistics show that there are four centenarians in l'aris, 17 men and 78 woman on the threshold of 99, 542 persona have puswd 95, while there a<re 10,000 Parisians of more than SO years of age. We claim to have tho finest assortment and tho best value in Otago of the underrated:—Richly embroidered blouso lengths 2s 6d, 3s 6d, upwards; now Gibson girf and Peter Pan collars, in ivory, and pairs guipure lace, lid, Is, Is 3d, up; new kid gloves, wear and fit guaranteed, in protty beaver shades, 2s 6d, 2s. lid, and 3s 6d. Also, new green, navy, purple, wine, and blue, with dome fasteners and fancy backs, 3s 6d and 4s 6d; fine washing gloves in every new shade, Is, Is 3d, Is sd, -up; 12doz long elbow gloves, beaver shades, at Is—worth 2s. 6d,—at T. Boss's, 130 Princes street....

According to Australian files the Prime' Minister of Victoria, intends to recommend tho Ministry to purchase the iron sailing barque Loch Ryan for tho use cf a trainins ship for boys. Mr Murray Bays tho Loch Ryan can be bought at a very reasonable figure. She will accommodate between 150 and 200 boys. Tho big Maori meeting which is to opth at Hiruharama, on tho Wanganui River, on Christmas Day, promises to be one »f tho biggest Native gatherings ever held in thev. Dominion, and representatives of all the tribes in both isknds intend to bo present jo discuss various matters affecting Native interests. The Maoris of the district, who are bearing all the expense, aro molarer great preparations for tho event, which will extend over ssvcral days. There arc some men who are not above taking cognisance of fashion, and others again, who take particular delight in ignor' ins everything that claims to be fashionable. At tho City Boot Palace it is possible to get footwear to suit both classes but at present we wish to draw tho attention of the man who believes in fashions and who is prepared to adopt the latest, bo long as it is reaeonablo and elegant in charaoter. The fashionable footwear of tho hour is tan willow calf shoes, with Derby open fronts, welted soles, modified swing toe shape, port-hole eyelets, and light leather linings. This is tho stylo of tiling which is now worn with light summer suits, and is in demand particularly among young and rather fastidious men. 22s 6d per pair. City Boot Palace, George street, G. >j. Pizey, manager....

Mr William Priest, speaking of tjio value of a Retailers' Association at a meeting of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, mentioned incidentally that one bad mark in Timarti had Mcceoded in getting on, to the books of 35 retailers in towrt That sort af thing' should be stopped; and the giving of subscriptions diouM be limited'. Ibis remark found general endorsement,-

A Russian wolfhound owned by a. Wellington resident killed a tiny Poiwranian, dog, which belonged to the same person, in a scufflo about middav on Saturday. A eon of the owner, aged obout 12 years, went to the assistance of the toy. dog, Slid this interference by the boy was resented by the wolfhound (or Borzoi). The bii{ do? eovcfelj- worried' tbo youngster, who had to receive medical attention, and las since been confined to his bed.

-Tampering with Government arms renders a man liable to serious punishment' -Wo always see the worst of people when we fail lo set the best of them. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS The most popular liqv.or in the world.