OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16120, 8 July 1914, Page 12

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

The weather during the past week (says our Kaitangata correspondent) lias improved considerably, and some hard frosts have been felt.

What are known as pocket plums were rather prevalent on Japanese plum trees in the Taranaki district last year.

Jb'rauk I. BiaJiOioy, surgeon dentist, 174 Princes srreet South (over KiSroy and Sutherland'?). Telephone 1483....

On July 24 there will be held at Welling, ton, a conference of delegates of tho Overseas Club.

■J. he iiltieth anniversary of the formation of tho Havvke's Bay Presbyterian Church will take place on December 10 next year, and stepe will be taken to adequately mark the occasion.

It is a noteworthy fact that tho Waterloo Hotel, Cavereham, ii celebrated for careful and prompt attention to all orders.... The Customs regulations, are brought uptomato by a Gazette supplement issued tliia week. The regulations, schedules, and forms cover 42 pages, and refer to numerous branches of clearance.

Another case of infantile paralysis (says tho Orrpuki Advocate) is reported, the young son of Mr J. L. Printz having been attacked with this disease. Tho sufferer is now under treatment in the WallaceHospital. Baron Crawshaw writes: " Since using M 'Clin ton's llibcrnia shaving soap I have given up others. I am perfectly satisfied."... At the meeting of the Timaru Teachers'. Institute on Saturday, a telegram from Mr I'itaaithly, head master of the Waimato School, was read (says the Post), stating , : "Regret unable to attend to-day. Dead against Bible in schools." In conversation with a Timam Herald reporter on Saturday, a local commercial niiin said that money is now moro plentiful locally than it was a few months ago, !rv reason of tho fact that it is now coming ] - 3 freely from the fat lamb trade. Marshall I'osphermo-—the Nerve Tonic of tho little dose- and big result. Try it for youiaelf. Prime, Is; all chemists....

Mr C. M'Conachy, tie boy billiard champion of iS'ow Zealand, played an exhibition game of 750 up with Mr Mr Smith, an Oaniarii player, on Saturday evening (eeyfl the Mail). Mr M'Conachy won easily by 269 after conceding 250, his bigpxit breaks being 153, 134, and 99.

Waters' (Jnap Lotion; guaranteed to cure Itoujrh Hands; Is.—Waters' Pharmacy.... Concerning 3ie Association match, Northern v. KaiUngata, at Kaitangata, on Saturday, great interest wae exhibited by tho residents (says our correspondent). The gate takings amounted to £10 7b 6d. The match appeared to be wholly in the home tram's favour, the Kaitangata goal keeper b"-ng called upon to touch the bail only three times.

■ Kose Glycerine Jelly, unequalled for chiinm'd hands and lips.—Scott's Pharmacy ...

Arrangements are well forward for the erection of another picture theatre in Petone. The building and land is to euet £5000, and tho capital is being provided by a Wellington syndicate. When completed, it is understood a picture combine hiring company is to take over the lease of the theatre.

'J' he rich, full body and nutty flaTonr in " Bourbon Coffee " attracts and holds new customers daily. — Manufactured by A. Duria ut"' r 'n., Octtitcon. Duncdin. Houses to let ecom to be at a heary premium in BalcLutha just now (saye the Le.idtr), ajid there is scarcely a house to be had. Several marriages are on the tapis, but there* arc no available residences. Wβ hear of two sales having been made during the past week or two to folk who could not get a house to rent.. 6o had perforce to buy. Sale pricee at the Unique Stores —Ladies fe!t hate Is, trimmed hats from Iβ lid, all feather mounts now 3d each, black and navy iJrtc-s skirts 3s lid, brown drees tweeds Iβ yard, raincoats 8s 6d.— Address, 79 Stuart strwt....

Mr 0. Trovurzla, of Walcanui, Aehburton, lost a valuable filly on Sunday. On (tonus to the paddock he found the animal bleeding from a gunshot wound. It is rtated that at least eight horses hay© been lost in this way ir. the Wakanui district during tho last two years. After a fatiguing day yon want a good wholesome .beverage as a pick-me-iip M'Gavin's New Brew is the right preecripOii Monday a painful accident befel! e I three-year-old lad, son of a married couple as Mr P Studholme's, which resulted in the loss of an eye. He ran the point of the blade of a. pocket-knife he was playing with it to his eye (says the Wafmate Times), necessitating its removal. He was attended to at the public hospital. Mosgiel ie now being brought prominently before the public. The railway duplication ie finished, and horaes are at a premium. A. l< , . Cheyne and Co. are aleo holding their ■winter sale, and drapery and furnishings rteom to bo cheaper than in the city.... A leading dealer informed a Southland Times reporter on Saturday that exorbitant prices are at present being demanded for sheep by some farmers. He stated that during a, visit to the SouS; Hillend district , the previous week as much Uβ 3s per head more than sheep were worth vies demanded ot him. Needless to say, no deal resulted in any of the instances referred to. During shunting operations at the Lyttelton railway yards on Saturday afternoon in the vicinity of No. 4 wharf a rak.e of eight trucks (says the Press) failed properly to negotiate the points. Five tracks kept to the track, but the remaining three -were derailed and damaged considerably. Nyal's Laxaooid tablets, one-day cold care; Is.—Agent: Waters' Pharmacy.... It -was stated at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Beekeepers' Association on Saturday that an effort had been made by southern beekeepers to induce the Government (says the Mail) to rail honey at the same price as fruit, but the authorities said that they were not prepared at present to rail honey at 561b for 6d. A case or attempted suicide was reported from the Bridge Hotel to the , police on Saturday (says the Gisborne Times). Dγ Collin* wont immediately out to the hotel, and found a younsr man named John Kerr with his throat nastily gashed. The man, who was in a rather precarious condition, was taken to the hospital. Scott's Catarrh Cure; safe, certain remedy; 2s 6d.—Scott's Pharmacy.... The effects ef the recent flood upon the Gisborno railway section are brought out in the last returns (says the Poverty Bay Herald), which show that for the four weeks endine May 23 the revenue totalled £957, which shows a falling off of £634 in consequence of the suspension of the train service. The working expenses totalled £801, t as against £1004 last year. "" A proposal was mooted recently to despatch a Giebomo polo team to San Erancisco for tho purpose of endeavouring to , capture the world's polo championship cup from the American holders (says the Poverty Bay, Herald). The tour was being instigated by Mr John Murphy, ono of tho holders of tho Saville Cup, but in view of the subsequent success of the British team the idea has been abandoned.

Wβ have just opened by parcel post a lovely assortment of Peter Pan, sunshine, and Medici collars, in ■' white embroidered muslin, at 6d, lid, and Is; also in whito voile, with pretty coloured embroidered aowers, at 2s 9d and 2s lid.—At T. Ross', 130 Princes street.... .Payments to niilk and cream suppliers by tho Opotiki Dairy Association, though now diminishing rapidly, aro stiil considerable, and show a satisfactory increase over those recorded for the corresponding period last voar. Tho amount being paid out for May is £1559 195.2 d, as compared wi& £1180 15s 3d for May, 1913. The two largest cheques arc for £114 and £78 respectively. Mr W. J. Byrne, chief officer of tho Thames Valley Cow-testing Association (says tho Xovr Zealand Herald), has been invited by the Colao Dairy Company, Victoria, to visit its district and instruct suppliers in the methods of cow-testing pursued in New Zealand. The Colao Dairy Company is tho second largest in the Oommonwealtii, producing between 70 and 80 tons of butter weekly. Mr Byrne left for Sydney by the Marama last Tuesday evening. Years ago a young Now Zea.la.nder fixed rubber heck to his boots. His idea patented would have netted him a huge fortune—he let it pass! There may be others with ideas juet as good. They should at once consult a reputable firm of patent agents like Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, Joel'e Buildings, Crawford street, Dunedin, who would give them honest advice and make their rights absolutely secure.... While engaged in the Gisborn© hunt at Opou on Saturday, the horse Mr Percy Walsh (the huntsman) was riding tripped at a jump and fell, rolling on top of its rider. Mr Walsh suffered an injury to hi 3 shoulder, and his face was rather badly bruised. He was brought into town (says the Herald), where ho received medical attention. .Biro ;notor cars from Wimpenny Bi-cs. Premier Oarage. Telephone 1246... " A cold storage depot for cheese at Wellington is needed," said the Prime Minister in the House- on Wednesday (the Times reports), in reply to Mr T. M. WiMord, M.P., , - and those concerned are neglecting their own interests by not providing it. It is to bo hoped that, in the interests of the port and tho producers, tho necessary accommodation will be provided in the near future." The singular sight of eight men, locked hand to hand with handcuffs, was witnessed in Gisboiiio (says the Times) on Saturday morning, as the Tuatea left for the Auck-land-bound boat. The men were all prisoners who were sentenced for terms of imprisonment during the Supreme Court sossions. Four constables escorted the party to the boat.

by using Ventas Gas Mantles you get a brilliant, beautiful light, which also is soft and restful. Reading and sewing are made easier when Veritas Mantles are used. Plumbers, or A. and T. Burt (Ltd.)....

The Council of the Waitaki Acclimatisation Society has (says the Oamaru Mail) decided to supplement the efforts now being made by, the Ota-go Society to induce the Minister for Internal Affairs to declare a r-liort open season for the shooting of paradisc ducks. One of the reasons advanced for the adoption of such a course is that, unscrupulous persons ahoot the ducks whether tho season is an open or a oloso one Another reason is that the ducks aro now verv numerous in the hack country; while a third reason advanced by. members of tho council is that t» their protection tho ducks become so tame thai they aro an easy prey to unscrupulous persons. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods Groat Peppermint Cnr». I" M ?s 6d....