OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15857, 1 September 1913, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

The whole which came ashoro at Sumner was convenient to tho soapworka at Heathcote, and so was towed up there to .be boiled down.

The seal captured on the Waihi beach, whiob was sold to the proprietors of the Onehunga Zoo, died during the journey to Auckland. The seal was put into a large box and expired before Auckland was reached. Notice.—Morris, photographer, Princes at-., now at Gardens Studio, 554 George st. < c ° r ner St. David-Regent road). Tel 2279... The revolver bullet which •ChaHes F. rage, advertising agent, fired into his head was extracted by the hospital surgeons at Wellington) on Wednesday morning. v The patient continues to make a good recovery. • If you wish xo purchase a headstone, Thomson and Co., Moray place (opp/ First Church), have the best selection, and prices to fiiit a 11...; "I have worked on the roads for six bob a day," said Mr G. V. Pearce, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, and I don't want to do it again."* Hear, hear," said a number of his brother members. There is a rumour current at. Geraldine (says the Temuka Leader) that a wellknown South Canterbury public man is about, to enter into partnership with Sir Joseph Ward in the frozen meat business. A warning to country visitors.—Don't mistake tho address. Guy Morris, trading as Guv. photograph er. corner of Princes street and Moray place. -No business connection with any other firm in Dunedin. Best work at the most moderate charge. 'Phono, 3188 . Excellent reports have been received regarding tihe growth of marram grass on, the seashore at Castlocliff. at tho mouth of the Wanganui River. Not only is the grass doing the work expected of it. but on the whole is growing extremely well, and is altering tho whole appearance of the beach.

Hawks are fairly numerous in the Masterton district, and are working havoc among the young lambs. The other day one of these birds was Been to swoop upon a lamb and pick out its eyc3. It was disturbed, but returned afterwards. and ki!!ed and partially devoured the young animal. Hire motor care irom Wimpeuny Bros.' Premier Garage. Telephone 1246... Sydney a former employee at the Whangarei Freezing Works, wa« found by the police in a bush near Whangarei Heads, where he had been living on berries and watercress. He was very cmaciated when found, and the local justices sentenced him to threo months on a charge of vagrancy, ■ •

While going to Dannevirke from Weber ■, on Tuesday, the mail coach capsized at a corner of the road near Waipatiki. The leaders became detached and pulled the driver off the box. Mr M'Culloch, of Titree Point, was on the front seat, but jumped off, while Mrs Sutherland and son, who were inside, escaped but for minor injuries. Tho driver was hurt slightly on the head, but not seriously. Frank H. Blakoley, surgeon dentist, 174 Princes street South (over Kilroy and Sutherland's). Telephone 1483....

Information has been received in Auckland to tho effect that the body of the man Donald Pye, who had been missing from White Island 6ince July 31, had been found in the sea at- Tauranga. He was employed at the sulphur works at White Island, and was last seen alive at 3 p.m. on July 31. It was spjjpoeed that he fell into the water, and was carried out to sea. 1

Sanatogen, 6s 6d; Bisurated Magnesia, Jettaline, PheminoL—Waters' Pharmacy....

On being asked on Wednesday by Mr G. M. Thomson, M.P., whether he would make provision this session for advances, to fishermen, so as to enable them to cheaply obtain boats, nets, and other gear, the Hon. P. M. B. Fisher said that there would be no alteration in the policy of the Fisheries Department until Professor Prince (a'Canadian expert, who is to arrive this month) had reported. Rough Hands absolutely cured by Waters' Chap-Lotion, ls V-Watera' Pharmaoy For the purposes of the Native Appellate Court long " vrhakapapas," or genealogical trees of the family, have to be prepared. A Taranaki Maori, an appellant at the last sitting of the court, had liis descent traced from Turi and Kongo Rdngo, who are supposed to have arrived in New Zealand in one of the first canoe 6 in 1350. There were 'countless names on the paper, which was over 4ft in length.

For Chronio Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, is 6d. 2s 6d.... Advice of the proposed tour of; an AllIndia tennis team was received by the council of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association on Wednesday night (says the Po6t).. The secretary of the Faiyaz'Mienzil Lawn Tennis Glub wrote stating that he would be taking an All-India team to different countries in 1914, and that he' hoped to visit New Zealand. He asked' for a New Zealand prospectus, and the names of New Zealand's famous players. The letter was referred to the Management Committee. Cod Liver Oil and Wine unequalled for amemia. A splendid tonic for -after effects influenza. 2s 6d, Marshall's Pharmacy... We arc a/tcry mixed crowd .in Parliament," confessed Mr W. D. S. Mac Donald- , at the working men's 6moke concert at Wellington on Wednesday evening, "but we have to recognise that whatever " our individual ideas may be Parliament represents all shades of political opinions and wo have to respect those opinions so long as y/Q know' they are sincere. Parliament, in epito of its' quarrelings aad bickerings and its long debates, is composed of men who are desirous of bettering their fellow-men and Uplifting the people of the. dominion." If you have not entire satisfaction in your corsets* seg our new .shipment of Warner's rustproof. Price from 6s lid, and every pair guaranteed not to tear or break.—At T. Ross'..-. ' . . ■ • r At the annual meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Mr W. Murray, when proposing the toast of the' farming and pastoral interests, said that, in his firm opinion, the past year had been absolutely tne most successful one that he had ever known so far a 6 the primary industries were concerned, and he thought that at no time, had the future looked brighter. Added to this there was no' doubt the possibilities of further development were enormous

Our new season' 6 coffee arrived ex Orari, from London. Skilful blending and roasfc : iiig give "Bourbon" first place aa a morning beverage.—A. Durie and C 0.... Wednesday afternoon was observed as Arbor Day in Cromwell (says tho Cromwell Argus). Tho work for the afternoon was in the locality of-wad barriers. There was a very poor responso of citizens to the Mayor's invitation to assist, but the school children were there in force." A considerable area was plantejl in marranj grass, Cr Sanders lending valuablo assistance with a horse and plough. New millinery and dress goods now all opened up. Ladies are invited make a call of inspection, and get an early selection. Our 6tocks comprise all that- is latest and best—A. F. Ohevne and Co., Mosgiel.... An exceptionally rough voyage" was experienced by tho Union Company's steamer Moerajsi, which arrived at Wellington ;from Sydney at 10 o'clock on Wednesday night. Practically throughout the trip a strong south-easterly gale raged and tho ■vessel'" wa6 tossed about considerably. Although sho left Sydney well up to time she did not reach Wellington until a late hour on Wednesday, which fact gives 60ine idea of tho buffeting the vessel wa6 subjected to. tinder ordinary circumstances tho Moqfaki should have arrived in port some 14 hoars earlier than she'did. : • ;

Wo have, landing, per «.s. Wairoana. a : shipment of now ready-to-wear hits, fully selected by our Home buyere, and,no two hats alike. Seo these at Cbristio! and Co.'s. tho storo of economy; Mosgiel:... I ,'i ;-y