OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14686, 20 November 1909, Page 16

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

■«. There are 107 registered building aocieties in New Zealand. Hire motor cars trom Wimpennv 8r05.... The Wnnqanui branch of the National Defence League, sincv '. Mr M'Nab'e visit in June last, has enrolled 70Q:member«. By last mail intimation was received that a large consignment of monuments had been chipped to Rouen and Clarkixm. To make room for thes* they muet considerably reduce their stock. During this month purchasers woula <lo well to take advantage of reduced prices.—Roßen and Clarhqn, Moray place (off George street) Dunedm..., ■ '*

The Waihi Borough Council is receiving about £23,000 a year a,s duty on tho gold produced by the minos in tho distriot. Electrio irons, electric toasters; electrio water bailors, electrio radiators.—Tho National Elec. and Eng. Co. (Ld.), Agricultural Hall Building, Crawford At. Tel 2108. There are in Now Zealand 325 workers' I unions, with o total membership of 49,347, and 122 onipbjors' unions, the latter having 3918 members. flavo you a Patentable idea? At no time in the history of tho world has tho Inventor been so richly rewarded. Consult Baldwin and Kayuard. Patent agents, Crawford street, Dunodin,—Mirams Bros., agents.... The Government offices throughout New /loaland will be closod on Tuesday. 30th last., in wlobratlou of St. Andrew's Day. Our reputation and guarantee arc behind our proscription work.-Waters's Pharmacy, 20 Princes street . During OcVmer the Christchurch surveyor issued 43 psrmits for rhe erection of buildings valued at£18,275, the amount, received in fees being £53 ss, I'ranlc 11. Blakeioy, surgeon dentist. 174 . Princes street South (over Kilroy and Sutherland's!. Te!=>Dhono 1483.... Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., is gazetted chairman of tho licensing districts of Bruce, Clutha, and Motaura. Thoro are no licensing committees in tho districts' named, and consequently the position is for the'present a einecure. "Beck" flame arc lamps are the most powerful and satisfactory.-Stoeked by Tho Rational Elec. and Eng. Co. (Ld.), Agricultural Hall Buildings, Crawford st, Dunedin. It lias been decided to equip tho Supreme Court at Christchurch with electric light, and tenders for tho work of installation are now being called. Spring clean easily, quiokly, and thoroughly. "Wyandotte" cleanser and cleaner.... More people aro being kijled every year m tho United States during , times of pjace than in t'ho most sanguinary battles of history. It is the price America pays for her civilisation. Thomson and Co., Moray placo (opposito First Church), have the largest and cheapest stock of hfiadstoneß and monuments to select from at iowest rates. Inspection invited.... During a performance in a Vienna theatre part of tho ceiling collapsed, with the result that torrents of rain came down on the stage while tho hero was singing tho praises of spring. Teaching and muoh speaking is exhausting work. A short course of Marshall's Fospherine will proinptly brace you up. Is, at chemists and stores. Tho British Association of Mycologists 'held their annual " fungus foray" on tho Chatsworth and Iladdon Estate. Six new fungi were d«)vered. It is slated that there are 120 kinds of fungus in tho British Isles. It is doubtful if gentlemen receive bettor attention anywhere in tho colonies that, at Hendy's hairdresaing rooms, where six first-class assistants are in attendance, and attention to the individual wishes of each client is made- a special feature. Tho strictest cleanliness is observed, and no apprentices aro employed.—Address: 104 Princes street (6pp. the Bank of New Zealand).... ; Tho Bournemouth Corporation has again declined by 31 to 10 to institute a service of' Sunday trams. Dr M'Calmont said thoro was only ono other system of municipal tramways in England besides Bournemouth which did not run Sunday trams. Try "Wyandotte" cleanser and cleaner for renovating carpets, linoleum, etc. tfull directions on each bag; 6d and 2s ld. All grocers.... . Okrles Wood, described as a champion

'boxer, lata of Grimsby, who was sent to gaol for a fortnight at Spalding for bogging, remarked that he had' got t'mough £'«,OOU. His wife received 27s 6d a week from tho National Sporting Club. , Sea salt for hot salt water baths for rheumatism it J. Watcre's, chemist, 20 Princes strcot.... N As an evidence of the longevity of the average Napier'resident it is interesting to record that the ages in the seven last consecutive deaths registered in tha borough.'were 66, 65, 94, 86,- 79, 87, and 75. The avcrago age of death borders.on' 79. Summer shopping isVa pleasure if in one store, you find all tho new styles in complete array; if you can bo absolutely sure of tho quality; if you know the price- is lowest. At A. V. Vheype and Co.'e, Moagiel, these ideal conditions are fulfilled,... Trio ijassachussetta State Legislature has passed a bill making it compulsory for proprietors of liquor saloons to post up in tho bare of their saloons i'no' names or a|l the men in th<sir iieighbourhcd who are known to bo excessive/ drinkers, in, ordar tint their employees may retrain from serving them. Bridal Jmirdrcssings are mado a epeobl feature at Uenoy's ha-irdrossing rooms, and attendance at private residences is obtainable at very moderate charges. Hairwork of every description executed; ladies' own combings made up into switches, fringes, etc., from 2's 6d; .hair-tinting, shampooing, massaging, etc.—Address: 104 .Princes street.... , ' One of'the London unemployed who had boon kept by the Salvation Army for lb months repaid this generosity by-setting lire to a workshop in the occupation oi the Army, to avenge au imaginary wrong by a foi-eman. he damaged tho building to file extent of £250, and clock to the value of £200 was destroyed. . All outside photographic work of the very best quality undertaken; portraiture equalling the best studio work; homo troupe a specialty.—Guy, Witness Office, Tel. 8U0..„ The law applying to tho physiacl fitness of immigrants .debars a' mala passenger who arrived at Wellington from London by the Turakina on Tuesday from 'anding until a bond has been signc-d as a guarantee that he will not become a burdvn ou tho -State. The passenger baa lost one leg, but as he has relatives in the South Island he will be able to secure tho requisite guarantee. Visitors to the show, pleaso note that they will save their expenses by purchasing their drapery and clothing from us. Wo are giving a cash discount of 2s in the pound. A nice assortment of ladies' and gents' hats for the hot season just to hand at Christie and Co.'s, loading drarjors, Mcsgiel.... I'd) 100 principal trade unions selected 'for comparison m the British Board of Trade Return just' issued had a total membership of 1,460,000, or consldorably moro than one-half the aggregate membership of all unions. 'Ihe total income for tho year 1907 was £2,493,000, or £378,000 more than in 1904. The exp-mdi-lure was £2,054,000, which was about the same as in 1904. Of that total, £466,000 was expended on unemployed benefit alone. Tho newest "Merry Widow" creation is the smart, snappy "Merry Widow" shoes, whioh are now in vogue. This style of shoe is fascinating and chie. It is smartly modelled with foes and heels in keeping. The 6trange thing about the "Merry Widow" shoo is, that it is equally suitable for street, house, or evening wear, and, while the acme of fashion, it is wonderfully comfortable. They are mado in the finest glace kid leather, soft and pliable, with pump soles, and silk splash bow, black or tan, at 15s 6d per pair; or, with new anklo strap, at las Sd per pair. The " Merry Widow" ehoss a» likeW to be as popular as the successful play, which originated the name. Cookham Houec, Depot for High-grade Footwear. Princes, street.,.. A.white man lying under sentence of death at Harrisburg (United Stake) has asked to ba executed a day earlier titan was. ordered, to avoid being executed at'tho same, time a3 a follow prisoner who is a IKSgro (reports the .New York correspondent/of the Daily Express). Ho protested vigorously against being hanged ip company, fliith a negro, and declared that he would willingly sacrifice a day of his liio to Escape the indignity. The execution of -tha white man has, therefore, been fixed to take place a day earlier than was arranged. We claim to have the finesc assortment and the best valuo in Otago of the undernoted'—Richly embroidered, blouse lengths, <S OU, 3a 6d, upwards; new Gibson girl and Peter, Pan collars, iii ivory, and pairs guipuro lace, lid, Is, Is 3d, up;,now kid gloves, wear and fit guaranteed, in pretty beaver shades, 2s 6d, 2s Ud, and 3s 6d Also, now green, navy, purple, wine, and b|ue, with domo fasteners and fahoy back, 3s 6d and 4s 6d; fine washing gloves in eye-ry new shade, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d,'upj lZdoz long elbow gloves, beaver shades, Yt <S ' 08 "' 8 ' 130 Princes '. Inside a salmon a fishmonger of Wal bng ord, Berks, discovered an iron oWsol ■ am. long and; Jib in weight. '" ' - Sweetest stoxy ever told: . "Wyandotte" is best; ' Cleanser-cleaner-jure as gold, Put it to the test/