OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14701, 8 December 1909, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

The tonnage of sugar cane crushed on the Clarenoe River this season (42,000 tons) is the lowest for 10 years. In 1907 the output was more than double this amount. Hire motor cars from Wimpenny 8r05,... The quantity of fruit likely to be exported from Victoria next season is estimated at 110,000 cases, as compared with 186,570 cases in the preceding season. All outside photographio work of the veiy best quality undertaken; portraiture equalling the best 6tudio work; home jrroupo a specialty.—Guy, Witness Office. Tel. 80&.... Tho first Tasmanian potatoes to arrivo in Sydney since the removal of the prohibition were sold ou Monday week at up to £7 per ton. They were in excellont condition. Dainty Perfume Sprays from 2s 6d'each at Watora's Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... During the last week of September 2057 births were registered in London, 318 below tho average number for the corresponding weeks of the previous five yoais. On tho afternoon of October 21 Vesuvius gave signs of renewed activity. Loud rumblings were heard, and showers of stones were hurled 30ft into the air, falling back into the crater. Special shipment razor strops, just landed; wonderful value—2s each. Also, razors, shaving brushes, soaps,' etc. Inspection invited.—Hend.v's Hairdressing Rooms, ' 1M Princes street (opposite Bank of Xew Zealand)...,

A Teheran correspondent telographs that largo numbers of robbers nro terrorising tho roads in Persia. Several arrests, supposed to be political, have been made in Teheran.

Marshall's Fospherinc makes weak, nervous, or wasted systems strong and vigorous; cures sleeplessness, after-offect of inmi 17 "' * s ' at chemists and stores.... ihe Imperial Order of Dragoons, a ii*"™ . com i' ose < i o f Amorican veterans of Hio China relief expedition, on Scntomber 00 presented a gold medal to tho admiral 01 tho fleet Sir E. Seymour, on board his Majesty 5 ship Inflexible. from *>'> Vorhimo at all pes, at J. Waters'*, chemist, 20 Princes

in SnS «f\f tc i' '?> f «irTy prevalent W™,, ■ t V-k'W ~«ntiy of the ouonl r in- V? f Uributflll tolh fr«qiiont lains, which have koot (ho h-klukv. and ground unusually wet ' ' "* Ohoyiio and Co.'s clothing walks the bir gam Plank. It won't tako°„,„ c l a en,,™ to convinco you of tho savings to b?ZI when you have seen our goods and learned the price of everything. There's atS turn in buying our gocds.-A. F. Chevne and Co., Mosgiol.. . The Argentine Congress on September <a sanctioned two concessions for clectrio railways running underground through tho City of Buenos Aires. One of them will connect Buenos Aires with La Plata. Electric irons electric toasters, clectrio water boilers, electric radiators—The National Eloc. and Eng. Co. (Id,), Agricultural Hall Buildings, Crawford st. Tel 2108 In reply to an inquiry, the Marconi Company states that the recent magnetic Storm, which had so wide a disorganising effect on tho telegraphic and telophonio systems of Great Britain, "did not affect' tho_ wireless system in tho least." Frank 11. Blakeley, nurgeon dentist, 174 Princes street South (over ICilroy and SulherlniMl'sV M'chnhono 14RJ. The South Canterbury Education Board has decided that reports are still to be sent to tho chairmen of school committees, but they nro to be shown to teachers as soon as possible, and until placed before committees are to be kept strictly confidential.

By last mail intimation was received that a largo consignment of monuments had been shipped to Rogen and Clarkson. To mako room for these they must considerably reduce their stock. During this month purchasers woulci do well to take advantage of reduced prices.-Rogen and Clarkson, Moray place (off Georgo strcot) Dunedm.... '• Lord Roberts, who opened a now rifle range recently at Clapham Junction, in his address on the occasion, said that some of tie men who had done extremely well at B.sley told him that they had never shot before on an open-air range, but had had all their practice at miniature targots. banta Claus has arrived in Mosgiel-noo with the usual tomfoolery, but with 50 ad.es colonial tweed costumes, bought at lialf manufacturer's cost. Every lady should see this big bargain before blundering elsewhere. Por quality, style, and cheapness they cannot be Tjoaton. 3eo ihem to-day at Ohnstio and Co.'s, drapers, Mdsgicl and London....

It is estimated that if tho output of cheese from Southland this yoar (9543 cases) is sold at 6d per lb, this Mason's output "> SoitWand up to date will have yielded i«9M3 j2s more than last year's, and oven a \,' d 'f 'k the increase will 1m £9029 2s. Men have made themselves many inventions, but a shrewd idea may still lead on to fortune The simpler tho idea the Ti *L- S0 • lons * s il is essentially now. J.ne thin? is to make sure of your agent. Messrs Baldwin and Bayward, patent agents, Joel's Btiildngs, Crawford street. Dunedin, have dovclop«I their profession to an art. Their illustrated monthly journal Progress is tho only journal of invention published in tho Southern Hemisphere....

i ii m ° to .f oarnaga" has been secured by the Railway Department for use on the North line, between Christchurch and Kaiigiora. It began running yesterday, making the 20-milo trip each way in about an hour.

"Beck" flame arc lamps are tho most powerful and eatisfactory.-Stookcd by Tho National Elco. and Enij. Co. (Ld.), Agricultural Hall Buildings, Crawford et, Dunedin. Rabbits and hares arc regarded as posts in New Zealand, but they provide a means of livelihood to many people, and bring considerable revenue to tho Dominion. In tho year 1908 tho number exported as fowl was 2,717,795. to the value of £58,066. He claim to liavo the finest assortment and the best value in Otago of tho undero°fY:7 . y embroidered blouso lengths, & 6d, 3s 6d, upwards; new Gibson girl and ■leter Pan collars, in ivory, and pairs iruipuro lace, lid. Is, Is 3d, up; now kid gloves, wear and fit guaranteed, in.pretty heaver 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 6d, up; 12doz long elbow gloves, beaver shades, at ls-worth 2s 6d,-at T. Ross's, 130 Princes street....

Tre rainfall registered in Oamaru by ?<v P a . tci ?° n during November was A.Bin, which is a greater amount of moisture than is ponerally obtained in that month. The total rainfall for tho 11 months of the year was 25.16ui, or about 1m over the avorago for a whole year. A few weeks now will bring us to tho school vacations; consequently, tho prospective .requirements of children and ladies for seaside and country holiday footwear arc receiving special attention at tho Oil ff Hoot Palace. Tho following can be recommended :-For children, English-mado "Solite sandals, in fan calf, are vory nice--3s lid, 4s 31d, 5s lid.. Children's shoettes in blacit and tan, from 3s 6d to 4s lid Little children's white bucMin shoes, single- •' i 3 i Lw,,o:i ' tennis shoes, very suitable for country, brown and white canras,"'ith tan and. kid facings, rubber eolcs, is od. Lan- glaoe kid tennis shoes, triple Mr, rod rubber sole, 10s sd. Ladies' slioetttts in black, also tan,] with green chrome solos, 5s 9d. Now opened up, latest summer styles.—City Boot Palace, George street. G. M. Pizey, manager..., Judgo Heydon, on November 29, awarded portion of an amount claimed as wages duo *o % former omployec at the Sydney Salvation Army Shelter. Tho action was against General Booth. For the defence it was contended that the plaintiff was taken lhto tho shelter out of charity, and that the money received was gratuity and not wages. The Scottish mothod' of observing the oath, by holding up tho right hand instead of "kissing tho Book," would appear to be growing in popularity among medical men, at least, judging by the [sot that (hree out of four doctors who gavo evidence at the Arbitration Court at Christshurc'i on Saturday elected this method of making tho affirmation. Mr Bendy, hair specialist, invite ladies or gentlemen sufforing from weak or falling hair, prematura groynes, and all scalp troubles, to consult him. Advice gratis. Address, 104 Princes street. Telephone

The North Otago Timo3 understands that the renovation of the local freezing works ■has boon' completed. It was found advisable to renew a largo part of the woodwork in the freezing chambers, and this work has been proceeding since the stoppage at the end of the season. Freezin" operations will be resumed shortly. At a meeting of the London City Corporation, held in tho Guildhall on October a, it was decided by tho Court of Common Uunoil, on the retirement of the chief inspector of slaughterhouses, to appoint in his place a veterinary surgeon, with a special knowledge of moat inspection, at a salary of £450, rising to £600. Mr Bidwill, of Pihautea, has had a record woo clip this season (says tho Wairarapa Daily Times). He has shorn 7000 Homney sheep, which have produced an average yeiJd of 111b Soz of wool. At ourrant rates this is equal to about 13 shillings worth of wool per head. Tho 205 bales he has for the market ought to bring in considerably more than £4000 in revenue.