ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23109, 8 February 1937, Page 8

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

"X Y Z."—lf you will re-state the complaint it will now be possible to make the necessary inquiries and furnish you with an answer. It will also be necessary to accompany the complaint with your name and address (confidential, and not for publication). “ Inquirer," Dunedin. —On April 1, 1867, the largest fire in Dunedin up to that time took place. On the western side of Princes street the buildings from Moray place to the Octagon were entirely destroyed as well as the block opposite, with the exception of the South Australian Hotel. On February 7, 1865, a fire in the Octagon and Princes street caused damage estimated at £IO,OOO. On September 7, 1879, 12 lives were lost and four people were injured in the fire in Ross’s

Buildings In the Octagon. "Curiosity,” Dunedin.—(l) The cost of sending one dollar to the United States would be 5s 7d and of 100 dollars £26 17s 5d (both through the post office): by bank draft the cost of transmitting 100 dollars would be' £25 9s 4d The cost involved in these transactions varies from time to time (2) The address of the American Consul in New Zealand is 29 Brandon street. Wellington. (3) “ Oyez ” or " oyes ” is used thrice by public crier or court officer in Great Britain to bespeak silence and attention. In its pronunciation the vowels are given the long sound. (4) “ Were ” can be used in the singular in the subjunctive mood: “If he were,” or "Were he to.”