OMNIUM GATHERUM

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17319, 20 May 1918, Page 8

OMNIUM GATHERUM

j m Ihere aro nevr no fewer than 26 lion* among tbe inhabitants of Mr J. J. Boyd's zoo at Onohunga. Last month seven eases of diphtheria wore notified in the Wairau Hospital Board s district. „ first half-year's interest on the New /joauirid war loan raised last year was payable on Wednesday. The total amount to £34(?000 bondholderß " approximately T? nroDic , c hest complaints, Woods' (jreat Peppermint Cure. Is 6d. 2s 6d. A ganp of six men* workiug on a hatch on a boat m Timaru lately were a±>lo to claim between them 56 children". , to 80,1,3 a letter out of the United Kingdom otherwise than by post, Frank Mart en, a first-clasa engineerartificer, Chatham, was fined £25. On a vessel which recently reached Auckland were the English wivos of 90 New Zealand soldi ere. Many of the ladies accompanied their husbands on tho trooo tram. The note of quality in Bourbon" ia acclairaed by all lovers of good coffee. If not obtainable from your grocer, send direct T • P u . no anf l Co., 32 Octagon.... f r[l Chnstchurch on Tuesday the Board of -trade received information on a proposal that- caustic soda should bo manufactured m Now Zealand by the Government. " I could take you to a piaoo in WellingtOT whoro there are 14 dwellings on about 14) foet square," said a speaker at tho annual meeting of the Wellington Townplanning Association. " I doubt if they Mn boat that in Etifflnnd. This qtiestioQ is very acute in our cities." A farmer in the Ashbyrton County who has been sowing poisoned wheat behind tho drill reports an exceptionally good kill of small birds. He carried the poisoned grain '° n n " an d distributed it at intervals. Waters' Chap Lotion, guaranteed to cure only 0 "h Hands.—Waters' Pharmacy A returoed soldier named CL C. Nerille died at Thames on Wednesday. He had been badly gassed at the front, and was on his way to the Rotorua Sanatorium. 1' or a of 10s and a sucking pig a Newcastle (N.S.W.) miner undertook to drink 60 pints of beer within eight hours. He accomplished the feet in 5? haure, and laSI aS to , wa ! k a °halk line and pas s the braw bright nranelicht nioht" tost. . 'IJere are as yet few salmon being caught m the nets set by the Government Fisheries inspector at Hakataramea (says a correspondent of tho Oamaru Mail). On Thursday morning ono male fish and two females m beautiful condition, weighing- aibout 151b each, were caught. It appears the " run " • has not properly started, bat is expected any time. Have you bought your winter overcoat or warm underclothing? If not, see our values before so. Special value in warm garments for boys, youths, or men. If you can't call, write A. F. Cheyne and Co.. Mostnel.... Crime in Germany, according to the Gorman press, is increasing at an alarming rate. One Berlin insurance firm reports that it averages 200 cases daily in burglary and housebreaking Refugees from outlying provmccs and men in uniform appear to bo the eh:of offenders. The police forces aro mainly old men, who aro easily overpowered. . Another big land deal on the West Const is reported, Mr William Blank having disposed of his farm, consisting of 1117 acres, at Kopara (Ahaura Survey District), to Messrs Molan and W. Costello, of Greymouth. The area is recognised as tho beet grazing land on tho Coast (says the Greymouth Star). J. Waters, chemist (next Herbert, Haynqg), for Unique Hot-water Bags at lowest prices.. Another of tho oldest residents of Putiti Pah has passed _to his long rest. Pita Whatitiri, who died on Tuesday was the father of Mrs Walter Williams Hipango, and was said to be between 85 and 90 years of age. He was ono of the oldest members of the Wanganui River tribes (states the Wan.ganui Herald), and during his eventful life saw many changes take place on the great waterway. The traffic on the Lake Wakatipu steamers for the period ended March 31 shows a falling-off conipared with the corresponding period of last year, when 2L54- people travelled, as against 1507 this year. The revenue shows a decrease of £59 4fl 4d as compared with tho return for the corresponding .period of last year, when the amount was £711 3s 7d. If run down, take a course of Cod Liver Oil Extract and Wine; a wonderful tonio restorative. 5s 6d, large bottle.—Marshall's Pharmacy, Diinedin.... A " League of Wives" was a suggestion of a speaker at Tuesday night's meeting of the Wellington Seoond Division League. He remarked that by such organisation cases of might be discovered and redressed which might otherwise pass unnoticed. The chairman commented that the_ executive would be pleased to take notice of the recommendation. President Wilson set asido the week beginning March 18 as national enrolment week for tho United States Boys' Working Reserve. The purpose was to call the attention of the boys and young men to the importance of increasing the food supply by working 011 farms. Students, and all others who can, of 10 years of age or over, are urged to join the reserve. Tastes differ, and eo does quality. Neve? offer your friends anything but the best.— Wm. Crossan, " Waterloo," Caversham.... In a divorce case heafd by Mr Justice Cooper on Tuesday (reports the New Zealand Herald), the father of the female respondent gavo evidencc in strong corroboration of the petitioner's story, and in proof of his daughter's misconduct. His Honor remarked upon the unusual situation, and asked whether the witness was aware of any fault on the part of the. petitioner. "No," was the answer, "he has been a most indulgent husband. In fact, he has been what I should call rather a fool." Mrs Youngson, wife of Mr John Young>son, porter, met with a painful accident on Wednesday afternoon (this Oamaru Mail states). Mrs Youngson was burning rubbish in the garden when by some means her dress oaught fire. Neighbours, hearing screams, at once rushed to her assistance, but _ were too late to prevent her from receiving very severe burns. Medical aid was immediately summoned, and the patient removed to the hospital, where she died at 5 o'clock on Friday morning.