OMNIUM GATHERUM

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17215, 18 January 1918, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM

Fishing off the wharves is to be prolubitcd in Auckland.

In order to plate its finances on a sound footing, tho Southland A. and P. Association is to make, in tho next month or so, an attempt to raiso £10,000.

Walnut trees in Masterton aro very heavily laden with nute this season.

Dear Crossan,—Kindly repeat last holiday order, and oblige. Goo. "Waterloo," Cavcreliam.—Wayback, Baokblocks, JMilford bounds....

'Ihero are now stored in. tho Wellington Harbour Board's cool stores 96,000 cratea of cheese.

In a report to tho Wanganui Borough Council, the borough engineer estimates tho loss by theft and wilful damage to tho various works ojid buildings at £50 for the year. Articles stolen included engine parts, coke, coal, lime, harness, lamps, timber, and a wheelbarrow.

A unique ceremony took place at the morning service at Toko Presbyterian Church on Sunday (says the Bruce Herald), when two sots of twins were baptised. This is the first occasion on record in tho 60 years' history of tho church of a similar event, and is more- noteworthy in view of the pronounced disinclination by the majority of parents for public baptism. Have you experienced any difficulty lately in procuring a good suit at a reasonable price? Try us for your New Tear suit. Chest measures 34, 36, 38, 40, and 42. Good serviceable tweeds, beautifully cut and finished.—A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mbfgiel....

A young lad at Heriot was supplied by tho local Anglers' Association with an eel pot, and is doing good work with it in the Heriot burn. One night's catch comprised 36 eels, several of which managed to escape when tho pot wias emptied, there being too many for the boy to handle. However, hn secured nine, tho largest of which weighed lOlbs. and the total weight of the " bag " was AQVo.

Young boys at tho Burnharn Industrial School have been removed to the Stoko Orphanage, Nelson, in accordance with the Education Department's policy of classifying children in these institutions. In future, only boys 14 years and tinder will bo 6ent to the Stoke School. Older boys committed by the courts will be sent to Burnham and to tho Weraroa. Farm, in the North Island.

Help the doctor by taking prescriptions to J. Waters, chemist (next Herbert. Havnes)...

Reading is a problem that has not been solved in many parts of New Zealand, but people who trarel about the dominion frequently express tho opinion that Wellington has reduced , tho puzzle to this extent at least, that it is the best roaded city in the country. Speaking to a Dominion reporter on the subject of the best kind of streets to lay down, the Mayor said that he was quite convinced that for the streets carrying heavy traffic tho wood-blocking stood out by itself. It was the most durable, and in the long run was the most economical.

Information was given to the authorities one day last week (says, the New Zealand Herald) that William Green, 91 years of age, had been observed, in the street outside his residence in Scarboro' terrace, Parnell, attempting to cut his throat with a bread-knife. The knife was taken from him, and he was sent to the hospital. He suffered by the loss of blood, but the injury was not severe. It is stated that the old man had suffered from insomnia.

Everybody enjoys pood coffee, and once its taste is acquired it holds the consumer. The wise housewife should therefore order " Bourbon," the coffee of consistently high quality.... The Wyndfaam Farmer reports that tn> usual heat during the past few days culminated in a stifling- atmosphere on Monday afternoon, caused by electric disturbances. Vivid flashes of lightning and ponderous thunderclaps led to much rain southward of Wyndhnm; and it was reported that there had been a regular cloud-burst at-Mataura Island, where the river-flat farms were for a time literally deluged with water. The Cromwell Argus states that raibbits appear to have kept pace with the favourable season and have increased to a remarkable degree in most parts of the district. Travelling along the main roads towards evening, one sees them in thousands. Once the various works resume operations converting bunny into a marketable article, big cheques should bo the order. Speaking , at a. meeting of the Auckland Presbytery, tho Rov. J. W. Shaw said that there- were 200 Presbyterian charges in the dominion, and only 150 ministers. The latter number was likely to be reduced, as balloting in the Second Division proceeds and no recruits to tho ranks of the ministry wero coming forward. He suggested that adjoining charges should bo amalgamated) whore such an a-rrangement was suitable. A committee was appointed to report on the proposal. Marshall's Extract of Eucalyptus, strongest and best on the market. Splendid remedy for colds and rheumatism, internal and external; Is bottles, Marshall's Pharmacy, Dunedin....

Tho important matter of providing coal for threshing mills and for the general requirements of the country is occupying the! attention of the Mines Department at present. Mr Mac Donald stated (says the Lyttelton Times) that not only the bins at the Liverpool mine, but also tho screens had been destroyed by the recent floods, and although every day he hoped to be able to supply screened coal again, it would tako several months to restore the bins. Meantime, all tho availablo men, except those clearing tho debris, had gone to work at Point Elizabeth.

A young girl, Miss Begg, of Dunedin, had an unfortunate holiday experience (reports the Tapanui Courier). She was stopping with Mr P. Sim, at Crookston, and either fell or jumped from a horse which, she was riding. She landed on her feet, but fell forward, striking her chin on the ground. She remained unconscious for over a week, and at first her life was despaired of, but the doctor has now every hope of her recovery.

Through the generosity of Mr Kingston, manager of the West Dome Station, Mossbnrn, tho Southland Museum has become possessed of a. fourth, and particularly fine, specimen of the shining cuckoo (states the Southland Times). This little bird, which winters in New Caledonia, arrives in New Zealand in September-October—in the North Island first. It breeds in New Zealand, and leaves the southern parts of the country during tho first two weeks of January, although the young birds j sometime remain considerably longer. The times of arrival and departure of the old birds in both North and South Islands are wonderfully regular. The specimen forwarded by Mr Kingston is a young , bird. Help the doctor by taking prescriptions to J. Waters chemist (next Herbert. Haynes)...

Good clips and satisfactory prices are tho order in the wool world. One of the best returns mentioned to the Cromwell Argus so far is per lb, secured by Mr R. K. Smith, Malvern Downe, for super merino. In addition to tho price, tho clip was an extraordinary ono, both in weight and quality. The high standard maintained by Mr Smith in selecting the foundation of the flock is no doubt responsible for the splendid results. That Otamatea County, m North Auckland, says tho local paper, appears destined to "become ono of the chief fruit producing portions of tho dominion is shown by the fact that on tho Komiti Estate aione, 40.000 fruit trees, mostly apples and lemons, have been planted during the past few years, whilst miles oL shelter belts have been planted on the Northern Warroa side of the estate. As a vine-growing and wmoproducing territory, Otamatea has long stood m the foremost ranks, and thero >.s every probability that in tho near future its fruit assets will rival its already vahloblo pastoral wealth items. Tho record for persistency and consistency in volunteering for active service must surely be held by Troot>or William Bassets of Wellington (N.S.W.), who was rejected 19 times before ho succeeded! *n passing the doctor. Acoordmcr to tho Snndav Times (Sydney), Bassott hag now been two voars in tho field with the Australian Ex-rxvHionarv Force, and has come throng sAathless. without even a wound or a day's illness. He is serving in Palestine, and Irs fn+biT was rPwntly ndyiscrf that Bassett had: been awarded the Military Medal.