OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15184, 1 July 1911, Page 16

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

A Hawcra message states that tho entries for tho winter show total. 1220, as against 813 last year. Hire motor cars from Frank Shearer Telephone 3065... Tho loss by fire in Mastcrton last vear was estimated at £1482, of which £637 was for buildings and £845 for their contents. Fragrant, wholesome, and delicious— "Camp Coffee!"... The takings at tho Manawatu dairy show this year were about £178 behind thoso of last year. Wet wcatlier is hold responsible) for tho shortage. J, Waters, chemist, Princes street, has on absoluto euro for chapped and rough hands, 15... . It is stated that within a month between' 50,000 a.nd 60,000 acres of Native land in tho Matatau block (Whangarci) will 1» placed on tho market. Fire motor cars from \Vimpoan7 Ero3' Premier Oarage—Tolephono 1246.... In the past three years in Britain 74 men have been sontenosd to death and 47 executed; while of 10 women sentenced none suffered the extreme penalty. Fninl: H. Hlftkeley, surgeon dentist. 171 Princes street South (over Kilroy and Sutherland's). Tolenhono 1483... Eleven hundred letters and 78 packets of newspapers wero distributed among tho mombere of the Sheffield Choir •on Manday morning at Auckland. The choir's " mail" weilghcd half a hundredweight. Hot water bags, special quality, right price, at .T. Waters, chemist... It is stated that mombere of tho Masterton " Droppers' Club," having found the dropping of beer somewhat risky on account, of its bulk and tho attentions of tho jwlioe, have, forsaken tho malt brew for whisky, in regard to which a considerable trado is being done. Made in a minute a.nd no trouble!— " Camp Coffee."... Tho executive c>f tho Christchurch Trades Council's Industrial Exhibition has decided to write- to tho Mayors of all the municipalities in Canterbury and nsk them to o>:tond their patronago to tho forthconv inp exhibition. For cbron'e cho=t complaints. Woodi' Great Peppermint Cure; Is 6d. 2s 6d.... The cottiers of Toka-ralii and tho adjacent districts are up in arms against tho proposed altcratioas in tho train service oh that lino, and a mcctinrr is to 1» held. Ready, aye ready! "Camp Coffee" is always readv.... Whilst fishing off Whitewash Head on Monday night Mr James Carter, a Sumner fisherman, caught a largo starfish -with seven points and measuring no less than 2ft 4in across. There, is a nrobabilitv that it will be placed in tho Christchurch Museum.

Makes ladies' hair soft, cures dandruff, restores colour, is not a dye. Martin's Hair Promoter, 23 6d; Marshall's Pnar. macy.... A local farmer states that starlings ar« becoming unusually plentiful in the Master, ton district. The birds, ho states, feed ch.bfly on grubs, many of which, have nJ doubt been exposed by the recent sever' frosts, and should do a great deal o! good. It will bo of interest to our friends to know that Friday. 23rd June, will be the opening day of our Coronation Sale, when cur stock will be offered at price? unprecedented in Ufago, in addition to iho usual rebate of Is in the £.—Christio and CVi.'s Store- of Economy, Mosaic!.... As the result of an injury which waa suffered by a young man named Cecil F. Hollands, who was injured by a rocket in consequence of tho explosion amongst fireworks at Gisborno on tho night of Coronation Day, a claim has been mad© upon tho Borough Council for compensation. Tho greatest bargain event of the entiro year is our winter sale. It commences today (Friday), June 30. You can't find fault with our prices: they are always reasonable. Every article genuinely reduced. —A. V. Cheyne and L'o., Alosgu)].... A Coronation medal of tho time of George IV has been rent to the Hawera Star by Mr James Davidson. It was found by Maoris at Taijorohemii, and is Supposed to bavc been ■ lost by a soldior belonging to General Cameron's! or Gcnoraj Chute's regiments, Mr Davidson got it from one of tho Maoris for a stick of tobacco. Whether your gas burner is on inverted or an ordinary one, equip it with a Britishmado Veritas •Mantle—the strongest and best mantle made. There's no glare, no glitter—just a radiant light, soft, restful. From plumbers or A. and T. Emt (Ltd.) Mr E. N, Webb, of Christchurch, whom Dr Bauer, director of ;ho Terrestrial' Magnetism Department of * the Carnegio Institute, at Washington, selected as a member of Dr Mawson's Antarctio expedition, wi!ll leave for Australia scon. He will do magnetic work that ia being taken in hand there by the Carscgi© Institute. The National Electrical and Engineering Company have new offices, store, and workehop at Chambers' Buildings, Stuart street. Second floori Take tho lift. Tel. 2108... Information ha 3 boon received by Mr W. H. 'Fcild, MP., that tho valuable property at Te Horo, belonging- to tho estate of tho late Mr James Gear, of an area of about 1700 acres, has been acquired by a Pataorston North syndicate, whose intention it ia to subdivide it into small holdings, for whioh there is a big demand in the district. " Mazda" electric lamps are tho strongest and most efficient of all tho high efficiency lamps on tho market. Stocks at the National Elec. and Eng. Co., Chambers' Bldgs. On Monday morning a lad who was demonstrating his regard for the feline tribeaimed a Ftono at a cat, which was evidently admiring tho Coronation, display in an Ashburton shop window. The wary animal managed to get out of the way of the missilo, which struck a 9ft x 9ft 6in plateglasß window, and 'Completely ruined it. Tho property damaged will cost upwards of £25 to, replace. Waterloo Hotel, Caversham, lamous for Jamieson'a, Dewar's extra special cfl draught, and other brands of whiskies. Old liqueur brandy and port wine loi invalids.—W. Crossan.... Some interesting figures as to receipt! are furnished by ths executive of the Wellington Industrial Association's Exhibition. I The total receipts at tie turnstiles for the first four weeks itmounted to £2016 Us sd. Tho highest day's takings (June 3) were £355. 16s 6d. The rough average weekly takings have been £514 3s, and £85 13s per day. A considerable amount of the turnstile money has been paid by country visitors. Thomson and ti>., Moray place (opposite First Church), have on hand.a large selection of headstones and monuments at pricei to suit a 11.... Selecting a Patent A^cnt.— It is very important that specifications and drawings should bo prepared by competent persons, as tho validity of a Patent often depends upon them. No Patent Agent is competent [ unless ho is a practical, mechanical draftsman, has scientific education, and is skilled in patent law. Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, Joel's Buildings, Crawford street, Dunedin, havo theso qualifications, and are thoroughly trustworthy.... Tho Waitaki Licensing Committee held a special meeting at Waimate on Tuesday afternoon to consider the applications for licenses in respect to tho Oniarama and Terminus Hotels. In the former case tho licensee apneared, and stated that he had 'transferred* to Mr R. Walsh. The license was granted, with a temporary transfer to Mr Walsh. Tho committer, at the annual meeting carlv in the month, refused to renew the Terminus Hotel license as held by John R. Sullivu.n, but at this meeting granted a renowal to, Michael Hughes. Onoo a year only Simon's Continental Bjcot Depot, Princes street (opposite Posi Office), hold a salo and make roductions of from 2s to 43 in tho £. Our genuine bargain fnlo is now 0n.... Holding a visitation at Bugsworth and Clu'nley, an outlying district of the parish of Glossop, tho Bishop of Southwell said it was a unio.uo parish. Ho know of no other placo where the vicar lived a two-and-a-half-hours' train journey from another part of his parish. Opened tins day, tho latest styles in rich embroidery and fino guipure lace Peter Pan collars, white, cream, and Paris, at lid, Is, Is 6d, and Is lid. Also, new plain coloured stockings, for evening wear, in sky, cardinal,, saxe, and wedgewood blue, reseda, nil, cream and white, beautifully finished, at Is 6d pair.—T. Ross, direct importer.... . Mr W. C. Buchanan M.P., announced at the Jast meeting of tlie Wellington Education Board that the Mormons had been very active of late in the Pirinoa district. Several of tho children hod been drawn away from tho District State School, and were now being taught by the Mormons. He was not sure that tho instruction being given was satisfactory. It was decided that care would be taken to see that tho authority of tire Education Department was not being intruded upon, and an inspector will be instructed to jay a visit to the district. , -' For a guinea you can get a splendid pair of gentleman's winter boots at Cookham House., A special line now oq.fiala is particularly worthy of attention. It h in the most modern style, tho narrow swingtoo shape, and " right up to tho minute" in every way. Tho solos aro welted and flexible.' making walking easy; the uppers are full goloshod, with book strop. This , make of gentlemen's boots may be had in box calf awl glace kid, cither Balmoral or Derby shapes. Price 21s. Cookham boots for gentlemen's wW aro a spccialito with us; we havo some very fino roa«:<v that will interest gentlemen fanners arm others who require, extra stout footwear.—«. Cookham House, Depot for High-grade-Footwear, Princes street....