OMNIUM GATHERUM

Otago Daily Times, Volume 17149, Issue 17149, 31 October 1917, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM

It is 28 years since thfi Wairarapa A. and P. Society hurl two fine days for its show. The Lowcliffo farmers have combined to book space at the freezing- works this season for their fat sheep and lambs. About £40 was taken in connection with tho ;wciglit-judging competition at the Carterton Show. The proceeds are in aid of tho Wairarapa hutment in France. Waters' Kornbano really oure6 corns; Is. Waters' Pharmacy (next Herbert, Haynps)... Tho clergy and laity of the Auckland Anglican Diocese have subscribed a sufficient sum of money to purchase 'a motor car for the use of Bishop Averill. The Daiinevirki! ,Fire Brigade has already received over £25 in donations as tokens of appreciation of the valuable services *t rendered on the occasion of the disastrous fire th:it occurred on Monday week. North Taranaki, with Wai.tara as the headquarters, has raised £16,500 for patriotic purposes. Considering the population of tho district, it has done exceedingly well.

Marshall's Asthma Powder. Sufferertf will find that this powder gives prompt relief from the most distressing symptoms; Is 6d tin, Marshall's Pharmacy. Diuiedin...

A visitor from the Bay of Plenty district informed the Te Aroha News that Indians were being employed in various industries in ever-increasing proportions. One flaxmill was almost entirely run by the coloured men, who got tho award wago and conditions. Tho Picton wharf was illuminated by electricity for tho first time the other night, and presented a brilliant spectacle from both the eca front and the town. Tho installation has been carried out by the Borough Council's electricians. The establishment of labour farms for "wasters and wifo deserters," where they could earn wages for the support of their family, is again urged by the Society for the Protection of Women and Children in its annual report (says tho Wellington Post). . ■ . Help tho doctor by to J. Waters, chemist (next Herbert, Haynes)... Largo etocks of strawberries were coming to hand in Auckland at the end of last week (says the Star). Although somewhat early, they are stated to bo improving every day, and are of good quality. A number sold on Friday morning brought from Is 5d to 2s per lb. At a conference in Masterton between Mr _ Thomas Moss, a member of the National Efficiency Board, and the Chamber of Commerce, it was decided to recommend the appointment of business trustees to act in co-operation with the farmers' trustees. The schoolhouso at Opaki, near Masterton, was destroyed by fire at an early hour on Saturday morning. The origin of the fire is a mystery. The teacher's residence, adjoining, was saved by the efforts of the settlers. Spring; cleaners still have an opportunity of securing several lines at pre-war prices. Hearthrugs, curtains, and bed quilts are always required for this important operation. Our assortment is good and value right. See them.—A. F. Cheyne and Co., Moegiel.... Evidently men on outside work have had a good deal to suffer from bad weather this year. One 'worker stated at the Conciliation Council in Auckland on Friday that for nine weeks running this year ho never had full iime owing to the constant rain. As an evidence of the auspicious way in which the dairying season is unfolding itself, it may be mentioned' (says the Wanganui Chronicle) that the Maoriland Dairy Company last month received 30,0001b of cream at the factory, as compared with 20,0001b for September of last year. Some idea-of the condition of the Ngaere swamp land was given by a witness before the Military Service Board at Hawera on Friday (says the Star). He stated that tha land which he held was difficult to work, as portion of it contained three tiers of submerged timber. Let us send you a quote for an assorted case of your favourite drinks.—Wm. Crossan, Waterloo, Caversham.... - When Inspector Marsack recommended to the bench at the Magistrate's Court at Wellington on Friday that an inebriate be committed to Pakatoa, Mr M'Carthy, S.M., said that inquiries would have to be made if the authorities would receive the man. On a previous occasion, when a confirmed drunkard was committed to the homo, admission was refused.

Some idea of the scarcity of farm labour and- high wages prevailing was given in a case heard in> the Palmerston North Magistrate's Court last week (says the Standard). A strapping youth, of 17 years of age, although he looks older, stated that he was at present receiving £3 a week and found on a farm at Mangatainoka. A middle-aged single man named Daniel Norric, living with Mr W. Burgess. Cass street, Kaiapoi, attempted to commit smcido on Saturday by taking poison. He gave a note to a boy named Comyns to givo to his father, stating he had taken poison. Mr Comyns communicated with the police, who attended with Dγ Will,- of Rangiora. An emetic was administered, and Nome was subsequently conveyed to the Christchurch Hospital. The cost of living still up, and seldom with a corresponding advance in quality. A notable exception is found in "Bourbon" coffee. In Is and 2s tins. All grocers.,.. Mr J. Payne asked the AttoVney-general on Friday (says the Wellington Post) whether any inquiry had been made by the police respecting the Howard \ Elliott letters. The Minister (the Hon. A. L. Herdman) replied that the result of the police reports was that there was no foundation for the statements in two of the letters.

Three young Dalmatiane nresented ihemselyes at Te Aroha. seeking 'to for active service. It is understood that they could not be accepted for active service at once, but their names will bq sent to headquarters, Wellington, when instructions will be received on the subject. The fire adjusters at Dannevirke have had a busy time during the last*few days, and a complete list of the insurances has at last been obtained, aggregating £77,000. One of the adjusters, who has seen most of the big fires in recent years, said that the fire which swept Collingwood; practically wiping out the town, was bigger in area, but Dannovirke came next to it.

At a meeting of the Nelson Post and Telegraph Officers' Association on Friday night the following resolution was adopted: " This section of the New Zealand Post and Telegraph Officers' Association *-gain stresses the urgent necessity for a radical revision of thu classified salary scales ia vogue in the department, and calls public attention to the fact that a competent posi; and telegraph male employee only reaches the minimum wage of £3 per week (established by the Arbitration Court) after 11 to 12 years' continuous and efficient eervice, while a female employee has but th , ? slenderest prospect of ever reaching that salary point." The Mataura Ensign states that a painful accident occurred in Holland and Button's motor garage last week, as the result of which Mr P. Holland sustained severe burns. Mr Holland vfas overhaul! # ""the under-gear of a motor lorry and at the same time locking for a supposed leak. He was in the well of the garage and struck light, with the result that he was immediately envoloped in flames and fell back into the bottom of the well. _ Assistance -was at once forthcoming. His injuries consisted of severe burns about the hands, face, and head, the left hand and arm being-scorched somewhat severely.

The richest ranker of the war is Trooper Marshall Fiold, grandson of the founder ol the vast Fiold fortunes, who recently enlisted in the First Illinois Cavalry. On account of the peculiar conditions of his grandfather's will, the fortune has to accumulate until the beneficiaries reach the aero of 25. when each takes a proportionate life interest. It was willed, too, that tho whole capital should be kept intact for 40 years. Thus Marshall Field will bo 50 when he comes into possession of hjs ; inheritance, and will probably find himself worth £40,000,000!