OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16238, 23 November 1914, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

A brunch of the Women Teachers' Association has been formed at Noteon. Mr W. T. Smith, of Ma Waro, has given to thu South Canterbury Aoelimafci&atioa Society two pairs of Japanese geese. Whilst fkhng in Akaroa Harbour, in shallow roaches on Wednesday night, Messrs Pool Bros, netted a shark between 10ft and lift in length. When doctor orders port or brandy he moans the kind dispensed at W. Croasan'a Waterloo Hotel, Cuvereham.... Tlio auctioneering and insuranoe firms, as well as the land agents of Timaru, have decided to adopt the Saturday instead of the 'Ihursday half-holiday. The broken weather has considerably hampered farm work in the Winton district. There has been very little growth in graee, and feed is scarce in many portions of the district. A resident of Gisborne, who made reference to the late Lord Roberts in a derogatory manner recently in the street, wai promptly knocked down by a bystander. Belgium is famous, and always will be. One of her principal outputs in the past has been lace and fancy neckwear. We have a beautiful ranee of their hand-made lace collars and handkerchiefs, 2s lid to 10s 6d. See them.—A. F. Cheyne and Co., Moegiel... Tho Salvation Army's self-denial appeal in tho Masterton corps was most successful this year—an increase of £11 on the previous year. The amount raised was £214. As a tribute to tho memory of the late Mr F. E. Smith, who had done so.much for charity and the district of Waikato, it ie proposed to erect a memorial fountain in a prominent part of the town. A woman who arrived at Wellington on Monday by tho Turakina, from London, was found to bo mentally deficent, and ii being sent back to England by order of the Customs authorities Tho Woodville Examiner • states that the school was again closed on Monday owing to tho prevalence of measles amongst the children. Out of a total roll of 341, only 147 put in an appearance—l 94 absentees. Alter a fat'guing day you want a. good wholesome .beverage as a pK>k-me-up M , Gavin's New Brew is the right prescription ... Tho New Plymouth Band has decided to purchase a new set of Hawke's brass- bana instruments. A committee of 12 citizen* ■and bandsmen made the decision, and the cost will run into approximately £600. No further news is reported of Mr John Vittle, the old digger who is missng from hi? claim (soys the Takaka correspondent ot the Nelson Colonist). It is certain now that the unfortunate man lost hie life in some way, though search parties can find no trace of him.

The new pull-on washing chamois leather glove i 3 tho latest home idea for a cheap serviceable glove, no buttoning, will •wash and be clean every day. Price 2a 6d.—Only at T. Ross's, 130 Princes street.... A motoring mishap occurred on the Waimata road yesterday week (says the Hawke's Bay Herald), fortunately without very sericus consequences beyond a damaged car. It, is reported that a motorist smashed into another oar that was pulled up waiting for the other to pass.

The superintendent of the King George V Seamen's Institute at Lyttelton has been pdvieed (says the Cbristchurch Press) that Admiral Jeilicoe, writng from H.M.S. Iron Duke, in tho North Sea, has accepted the office of vice-president of the British and Foreign Sailors' Society.. The heavy flood at (Jranity on Sunday week drove many people from their homes, and was the cause of a considerable amount of loss to them. It is described by residents iU the heaviest flood experienced in the district for 20 years. Frank H. Blakeley, surgeon dentist. 174 Princes street "South (over Kiiroy and Sutherland's). Telephone 1483....

Nireaha is making a new departure in matters political. In order to encourage the attendance of the younger voters, to eomo of whom political addresses are dull, refreshments (says the Wairarapa Times) will bo provided free at the end of the address, and a social time will be spent.

On Wednesday Mr J. C. Thomson, M.P.. telegraphed as follows (says the Southland News) to the Minister of Publio Works: — " Sawmills closing down, throwing numbers out of work. There are upwards of 30 unemployed at Colac Bay. Am informed fully 100 want work in Southland. Suggest they be employed on rairway construction or road work."

Scott's Catarrh Cure gives immediate relief. Price 2s 6d, posted 3a.—Soott's Pharmacy, Princes street, Dunedin.... "Wo know to-day—and I believe the people of this country know it, too —that it is nothing but a crime to put British seamen to sea in ships of the type of the Philomel, Peyche, and Pyramus. We do ask for at least one up-to-date ship instead of three rotten, old, out-of-date vessels £hat can't catch up to anything and can't even run away," eaid the Hon. F. M. B. Fisher at the Wellington Town Hall. The granting of a six-day week to hotel workers throughout New Zealand is to be made an issue at the coining elections by the Hotel Workers' Union. The Wellington secretary (Mr E. J. Carey) states (saya the Dominion) that steps are being taken to ask all candidates whether they will pledge themselves, if elected, to vote for $ Bill conceding to the whole of the hotel workers in New Zealand a eix-day week.

Waters' Vi-Oatta Cream ie invaluable to surf bathers; Iβ 6d.—At Waters' Pharmacy. On Monday a gentleman took a coin to the Wanganui Museum for exhibition, and examination showed (says the Herald) that it was identical with those that were recently stolen. The coin was tendered at a sweet shop by a small boy in payment for some sweets, and he wae given lid change. All the valuable coins in the museum are now kept under lock and key, and can only be seen at the request of the curator. " Your coffee, curry, peppers, and spice* are far superior to any we ever yet uied." A tribute from one of our biggest runholders to A. Durie and 00., Dunedin....

While working on the winch punt in • connection with the blasting operations being carried on in the Waikanae Creek by the Gisborne Harbour Board, a man named Hadmfl|n rwas on Tuesday struck by a handle of the winch, and sustained a broken ■wrist and a bad cut on the side of his head. He was removed (says the Poverty Bay Herald) to the hospital, where his injuries were attended to. Hire motor cars from Wimpenny Bros.* Premier Garage. Telephone 1246.... Mr J. C. Thomson, M.P., has been advised (says the Southland News) that it is 17 weeks since the Hinemoa haa been to Preservation Inlet, and, as the residents there are absolutely without food, an early visit is imperatively necessary in order to replenish the food supolies. Mr Thomeoa immediately despatched an urgent telegram to the Minister of Marine giving him the facts, and requesting that the Hinemoa be sent down without delay. A grass fire, which ultimately assumed rather serious proportions, broke out near the Billy Creek on Glencoe Station on Monday afternoon (saya the Lako County Press.). The fire raged throughout tho night, and all efforts to stop its progress were unavailing. On Tuesday the fire spread rapidly, and extended over a wide area, when the rain came on and extinguished the flames. Fortunately no shoep were destroyed, but Mr Edie will lose tho benefit of a large srea of pasture. Waters' Pharmacy, opposite Hallensteine sole Dunedin agent for Nyal's remedies.... Walter Percival Pines was granted a decree nisi in the Wellington Diverco Court on Thursday (says the correspondent of the Christchurch Press). He said he married his wife, Minnie Pines, at the Registry Office, but they had lived together only a month. When he came home one evening he found his home sold up and his wife missing. The police gave evidence that the woman wae now living an immoral life. At Whangarei on Wednesday Mr Page, S.M.. gave his decision in a charge against a remittance man, named Frank Eaton Hudson, who (says the Auckland Star) was found with gilded sixpences in his possession. The magistrate held that the evidence wae insufficient to convict accused, and dismissed Ihe case. Hudson was further charged with drnnkennese. Tho police said he was an habitual inebriate, and the magistrate sentenced him to 12 months on Roto Ron Island.

Ladies, use Martin's Hair Promoter if you wish to restore colour or banieh ihe hair cater. Splendid dressing for dry hair. 2s 6d, Marshall'e Pharmacy...

The Flaxbourno correspondent of the Lyttelton Times says that the district is experiencing the worst drought ever known, and things are assuming a serioue aspect. The crops are practically ruined. In many cases they have already been fed off. Sheep feed is getting very scarce, and on present appearances there will be no rape for the lambs. On Friday a galo was blowing from the north-west, -which would rnako things drier than ever. The only men who liad'any feed were those who were luckv enough to havo paddocks of Incerne, which in a year such as this is invaluable.