OMNIUM GATHERUM.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16546, 20 November 1915, Page 14

OMNIUM GATHERUM.

A distinct shock of earthquake was eX' perieneed at Masterton at 9.17 on Mondaj evening. Three hundred horses, the first ehipinenf of a gift of double that number from Argentine breeders, arrived at Bordeaux in September. A rccept storm lifted the roof from the Presbyterian home mission station at Pokeno. The damage was repaired at a cost of about £20. - The law docs not allow orders for liquora unless signed. (Jive address, occupation when remitting.—Crossan* Waterloo, Oaversham... It was reported on Tuesday (says the Southland Times) that Mr Deacon's general store at Half Moon Bay at Stewart Island had been destroyed by firp. About three-quarters of an inch of rain fell in the Mafiterton "district on Monday evening. Shearing is being delayed on account of the broken weather. Mr H. Hill, inspector of schools, has been appointed to represent tho Hawke's Bay Education Board at the censorship of films conference to be held in Wellington shortly. The Ashburton Guardian on Wednesday stated that, in consequence of the damage to the Rakuia bridge, a considerable number ol trucks, containing goods for stations north of Rakaia, were held up in Ashburton railway yard. Hay lever and nasal catarrt ure readily cured by gargling Fluenzol.. See wrapper foe special directions. Is 6d "anc 1 2s 60.... The Masterton Homing Club flew a race from Duncdin on Saturday. The first bird home was Messrs Drake Bros.' Silver Queen, which did the distance in the smart time of 13hr smin, It is understood that the Levin Building Society will be shortly terminated, on account of unforeseen circumstances arising. Tho books have been called in. A Palmerston North message on Tuesday stated that Henry Gray, 13 years of age, was gathering driftwood on the main road near Tokomaru, when he fell into a hole caused by Monday's storm, and was drowned. Waters' Chap Lotion is unequalled for Rough Hands, Is.; —Waters' Pharmacy.... It is reported (says the Wairarapa Times) that, among the men in Masterton who have failed to fill in national registration forms, are two men from Ireland, who left there in order to escape registration in the Old Country^ Private wool buyers have been very busy in Tapanui district of late (says the Courier), and several clips are reported as sold, including Messrs C. V. Kirke's, M. Ferguson's, A. Moffat's, A. Revie's, and others. The extremo prices offering are inducing graziers to sell. Frank H. Blakeley, surgeon dentist, 174 Princes' 1 street South (over Kilroy and Sutherland's). Telephone 1483. There is a 'rush for Crown land in the Karamea (Westland) district. Last week 11 sections in the Baker's district were thrown open for selection, and no fewer than 340 persons applied for them. "• A married couple who were lately engaged for a Hawke's Bay station at £100 a year, on hearing of the duties required of them, stipulated in a letter to the agent for £10,02E a year. It was their,simple way of asking for £125 (£IOO and £25) per annum. At Taumarunui the other day Ernest Wellman, eight years of age, while playing on the bank of the Wanganui River at Matapuna, fell in and was drowned. The body was not recovered. The river wa6 in high flood. Stocks of Peroxide Disappearing Skin \ Cream quickly running out at Marshall's. It is a high-quality preparation, sold ordinarily at ls_6d, but now being sold at this oldestablished Pharmacy at Is a jar.... The Defence Minister stated on Tuesday (says the Dominion) that, although work on the new permanent camp ■ at v Feathers ton was progressing satisfactorily,' it would be the end of the year before' the maximum number of 4500, which the camp was d& signed to accommodate, could be taken in. A man nairied Daniel Bloomer was pretty severely burned about the hands, face, anc legs early on Tuesday morning at one oi the public works camps on the railway, extension at Waihao Downs (says the Waimate Advertiser). His tent was burned over his i head. : Two motpr cars, driven by ladies, collided at Wellington on Tuesday afternoon, near the Lower Hutt Post Office. One car Sustained a damaged wheel, mudguard, bonnet, and step, and the other minor damage (says the Dominion). The drivers received cuts abo.ut the face and hands, and were attended to by a doctor. Boys' sports suits of strong tweed and nice patterns, to fit boys from 8 to lfi years. Prices from 19s 6d to 32s 6d. Well cut and nicely finished; Postage* extra, 6d a suit.—A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel. Send ago of b0y.... ' . Mr W. H. Free has just celebrated his ninetieth birthday (says the : Taranabi Herald). He enlisted in the 58th Regiment at Carlow on April 15, 1842—over-73 years ago. He oame to New Zealand in\lß4s, and fought in tho Hone Heke war at the Bay of Islands in that year. ■' He is the last survivor of the sth Regiment, which v took part in that campaign. 'u The Bay of Plenty Times states that, at a meeting of the Tauranga Harbour Board last week, it was resolved : —"That the Hon. Mr Herries be requested to make arrangements with the department having charge ol such matters to have St. -George's Bay at Katikati Heads officially named Anzac Bay, ill commemoration of our Jieroic boys and their fellow-soldiers who so gallantly _ effected a landing at Anzao Bay at Gallipoi." Prices at J Waters, chemist, are always lowest; Cash or Credit.... x Mr S. Percy has presented to the New Plymouth Borough Council a photograph of a bust of Captain Liardfet, who was the first agent of the New Zealand Company (not the Plymouth Company of New Zealand) in New Plymouth in the early forties of last century (says the Taranaki Herald). The photograph, which is from the bust in the Greenwich Naval Hospital, of which Captain Liardet was governor, will be hung in tho New Plymouth Carnegie Library. A oollision occurred on the Waipawa-Wai-pukurau road on Saturday evening (says the correspondent of the Napier Telegraph), A far, driven by a Native, was proceeding to Waipawa, and another car, driven by Mi .Cyril H. Croker, of Hastings, was on the road to Waipukurau. When in the yicinitv of tho Mataweka branch road, the cars collided, and, luckily, everyone concerned escaped injury. The cars were not so fortunate, however, especially Mr Croker's car, which was a new one. The front axle was broken in two, and the front wheel and the whole of the right side were reduced to matchwood. The front wheel of the Native's car was smashed < to pieces. It is understood that the facts will bo aired in the Magistrate's Court. Lovely real ostrich boas, rich long feathers. Finished with heavy silk tassel ends. Colours; Black, white, grey, and black-and-white. Price (posted), 10s 9d, 17s 9d. 22s 6d, 295, 32s 6d. —T. Ross, importer, Dunedin.... Mr Alex. Gordon, who has been senior guard on the Hawke's Bay section of the Now Zealand railways during the past 20 years, retired on superannuation on Friday. Mr Gordon came out to the dominion from Scotland when a lad, and for a number of years followed a seafaring life on the coast. About 40 years ago he entered the railway service; at Lytteiton, and was placed _in charge of the import shed, which position he held with credit for a number of years until removed to Napier on account of ill-health in the family. If you wish to purchase a headstone. Thomson and Co., Moray place (opp. First Church) have the beat selection, and prices to suit a 11.... Sinoe the commencement of the dairying season 128,692 boxes of butter have been shipped from Auckland, representing an estimated market value of approximately £470,000 The fourth shipment left for London by the R.M.S. Turakina. It comprised 45,189 boxes, estimated to produce between £160,000 and £170,000. The four shipments are estimated to be worth about £470,000 The quantity shipped so far ibis season exceeds the total for the corresponding period of last year by 53,518 boxes. Ex Rimutaka and Arawa, have beer landed some of the new season's coffees that make and keep " Bourbon " brand the best breakfast beverage in tho dominion.... One of tho proprietors of a business not a thousand miles from Invereargill, being a single man and eager to volunteer for active service, advertised throughout the dominion for someone to take his place during his absence, the salary offered being something in the neighbourhood of £500 a year (says the Southland News). The advertisement attracted nearly 500 applications, ovci 300 of them bping sent in by uniharried men. The advertiser's volunteering ardour was somewhat damped by tho knowledge that, while he was prepared to risk tha smashing up of his business In order to fight for his country, some hundreds of men were equally prepared to jump into his job. He has cidcd to wait a while before again advertising.