OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14687, 22 November 1909, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Mr Andrew "arnogio lias written to Mr ■'• W Ookl.-mill:. town clerk of Levin, slating that he will give £1500' towards (ho orcctwn of a fro? library in that town subject to certain conditions. Our reputation and guarantee arc behind wir prescription work.-Watcrs's Pharmacy, a> i rinces street....

"l'oi'„tl'« peace of this small coirGo," *J„ ' c I'^-^vilk'(Auckland) School ~r,,""" • ' r ? sp ' TO ' not l-o grant a. minister mi ussion „ Kivo rcli ious inslmct . ion .••tier 'cliool lio-.irs.

IW« I'.' " lak 0 o!o - v : B,lr gTOn dentist, 17* Last JtiHpnieni."" wh7ch «•?.' 1 -d in 1535, has Ju^oST'^

School teachers, office hands ,„,.,;„ tMcliors who have brain-rack "wn,- 0 <|«ire Marshall's fepherine now°a.,di win' Is, chemists ami store*....

Of the men"servi,,.- i„ a OI ,„ year e„p gcmcll t in tho Territorial Army on October 1, ISOS/ 51,000 havo rc-en-aZI for one yeir. 20.000 for mom than 0 o„« year, and 37,000 have left the force. National net toasters 15s, National net radiators 355, made bv Tho National Klectriljiifl! 1 . 3 | , '"s mce » n S Co. (Ld.), Agricultural Hall Buildings, Crawford 5t.... Kllbber Ims reached an abnormally hieh. Price In March, 1906. the pric* of "rubber reached 5s 9d a pound, but recently stair, (lard larn rubbsr reached the remarkable price of 9s 2d a . pound. Sea salt for hot salt water baths for r leumatam at J. Watore's. chemist 20 1 rmces street....

Sir Mward Clarke, K.C., who invented a system of shorthand, is formulating a system of swift longhand by which he estimates that people will bo ablo to writo t ire-s tunes quicker than by the ordinary

hi P fVr' larß . e fortunea ar « Nacta from Patented Inventions BuMwin and Mayn-ard, Crawford street. Uunodin. are experts 111 takiu? out Patents. Write for information.—Mirams Bros., agents A half sovereign that was thought" to bo spurious by the officials of the Bank of Australasia at Asbburton vras tested in Christohureh and was found to have been .sweated, its value being considerably re-

Smartly-made closes for ladies. As well made, m though made to order, with more stylo, hut less costly. We are making a, strong feature of pretty washable dresses in attractive ginghams, .muslins, and prints The styles are perfect.-A. F. Oheyne and Co., Mopgial.... One of the Fricrn Burnet Urban district councillors having omitted to pay his rates, the collector thought it discreet not to summon him. At the next council meeting it was remarked that poor defaulters were treated differently. Bv last mail intimation was received that 0. largo consignment of monuments had been shipped to Kogen and Clarkson. To make room for these they murt considerably _ reduce their stock. During this month purchasers would do well to take advantatso of reduced prices—Rogen and Ukwksqn, Moray place (off George street) Dunedin....

„A Ils ? Clara Clemens, the daughter of Mark Iwam, was married in New York to M Ossip Gabrilowitsch, the pianist. Mies Clemens a year or so ago made her debut on the concert stage, where she made the pianist's acquaintance. It is doubtful if ■gentlemen receive botteattention anywhere in tho colonies thar, at Hondy s liairdressmg rooms, where six hrst-Blass assistants aro in attendance, and attention to the individual wishes of each client is made a special feature. The strictest cleanliness is observed, and no apprentices aro employed.-Address: 101 Irinoes street (opp. tho Bank of New Zealand)....

According to a report pressnted to Parliament thero aro 141 midwives qualified by foreign examination practising in tli» Dominion, ..iid 742 registered without, examination; and ot UlO total number practising 54 are qualified by local examination.

Sea trout appear to be fairly plentiful this fcaeon 111 Foveaux Strait, and tho supply has just about met the demand. •Uie major portion of the fish caught wei"lt about 101b, and th© biggest of the season so far lias been 201b. This, however : e I, n n ,, Ccord ' as o,le «'C'.?bin ? no 'le.« than 281b was obtained locally a couple ot seasoiiß back.

Bridal JiairdrcAsings are made a spooi'M feature at Hentiy's hairdressing rooms, and a tendance at private residences is obtainable at very moderate charges. Hairwoik of every description executed; ladies' own combings made up into switches, fringes, etc., from 2s 6d; hair-tinting, shampooing massaging, etc-Address: 104 Princes street...

In connection with a bazaar to be held shortly an ardent physical culturist is going to attempt to create a Now Zealand record in ball-punching. rj 0 proposes io attempt to carry out tho Bunching of a hall for eight consecutive hours—viz from 1.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Lecturing at tho Royal Photographic eocietys exhibition, the Rev. T. T. Norgttto said that while on a recent lour in Central Italy ho saw the Rubicon, the amous river crossed by Julius Ctesar. It Had now become the merest trickle of a stream.

lSltors lo the show, please note that Uiey will save tneir expenses by purchasing tneir drapery and clothing f rom us . Wo aro giving a cash discount of 2s in tho pound. A nice assortment of ladies' and gents hats for tho hot season just to hand at Christie and Co.'s. leading drapers. Mcsgicl....

Curious information about, the Abyssinian sat plant is contained in an American consular report. It has a pleasant taste, and those who chew it become stimulated and can work for a long time without food or seep. The plant, however, produces drunkenness and nervous trouble. An ajionymous donor has for four years past added 6s to every Is given at tho annual foreign missionary meeting held at Westbourno Wesleyan Church, Bournemouth. - Monday's collection totalled £55 lis, which with .he unknown's jrift becomes £352.

\\c claim to have the finest assortment and the Iwst value in OUgo of the undcrnotetl:—Richly embroidered blouse lengths, 2s 6d. 3> fid, upwards; new Gibson girl ami letor Tan collars, in ivory, and P ai r < guipure lace, lid, Is, Is 3d, up; new kid gloves, wear and fit guaranteed, in pretty braver shades, 2s 6d, 2s lid, and 3s 6d Also, new green, navy, purple, wine, ami blue, with dome fastener* and fancy backs, & fcd and 4s 6tl; fine washing gloves in every new shade, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, up; 2doz long elbow gloves, beaver shades, f .t ls-wortl) 2s 6d,-at T. Ross's, 130 Princes street. .

A man who wa.s summoned for debt at he Magistrate's Court at Christehurch informed the magistrate that he was a, "Sherman, and his average weekly earnings were 17s 6d. Me was married, and had two children, and his rent was 10s a week Ihe magistrate declined to make an order.

Electric light consumers who find current bills heavy should consult tho National Wee. and Kng. Co. (Ld.). Crawford st. lo iind out how to save 30 to 75 per cent, Tel 2103..

r Ml >, n \,- J chief wool grader for Mr W. H,ll, of Christchurch, and inftruclor in wool classing at the Christchurch Technical College, has been autlioiised by the Agricultural" Department io collect, ty|K> samples of tho different breeds of wool m the Dominion for the Dutch liovernmcnt.

liicm is no ale just now at the City Root Palace. There is no ne;.il foi it. \Vc liavo jyjtliing to dispose of at silc price. Our stocks arc new and f.is'.iionahk We imported them for the summer trade, awl we. ar= s.-.lliny them well. We have pkntv of limine*-, and crowds of satisfied and there i» no reason.why w<; should attempt to delmb the public by a «j-cnllcil sale within n few w-jc-ks of Christma". Our •priwi, are always low. A* a mutter c-f fact, ch?y will bo four<l about the ?:ime a* tho>e now boint; r|l :oird at, w . failed "ialej," When the funim»v trade ic over we will ha'-« our v.uil cWan?a sile in F-->b<-narv.—City Jtou Palace, Ceorg? r.'i—t. (;. M, Pizey, m»'iac;cr..

"The oplv p-Y.pl- .-ho mi>ht be inoonveni»n<v>(l by th« dnrlic-hr-cavin? fchetne " said Mr W. (i. Tostcr i>t the unnunl pi*„ t . in»- of the Employer."' Federation in Well»i'?t«'i. "aro voumr married couples I f-K.M llnnlc. Th« habi,s will .^.J, 1 „',' „J |l]» <-~-,m Unw. whatever voir do "til, tlicMi." The amusement with wl.iel, ji,;' s sally was received «■■><; romped by one member* r~»ark : "Not many „f , 5 aro youm,- now.