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Otago Witness, Issue 1597, 1 July 1882, Page 17

PUBLIC NOTICES. O"1 f\ fid fb fco LEND at Ke - 3tf_|_V7,\J.V > r l U' duned R^tea, with out expense of transfer.— Address Thos. Gibson, box 212, Dunedin. Ba-ags's Vegetable Charcoal /T*HE number of instances of marvellous £ boncfit derived from the steady, persevering use of pure charcoal would bo too numerous to mention. Liver Complaints, Jaundioo (from long residence in hot climates), Removal of Stomach and Intestinal Worms in Children and Adults, Indigestion, JPlafculonoe, and by its acfciou in absorbing all kinde of impure gaaes and impurities in the stomach and bowels, is the best proteotor against all kinds of fevers. Used in all tb.B London hospitals. In bottles, 2s, 4a, and 6b. Also, BRAGG'S VEGETABLE LOZENGES. Highly recommended by the medical profession Two or three to bo taken after eaoh meal for adults, and for children one or two. In tins, Is ljd ;or six for 6s 6d, • Sold by all chemists throughout the Colonies. Wholesale Depot, 14 Wigmore street, London. 20au NOTES AND QUERIES. Pbtbe Kobertson, .Lawrence, writes :— la your Issue of the 3rd June Mr Hugh M'Grogor, V.S., replies to a question having reference to the treatment of horses that have partakeu of too much wheat. He states that in his varied experiences he does not remember of a single case that was fatal ; hla treatment being 12 drops of belladonna administered every half-hour. His success is of very great importance, as I have known many a poor' man who has lost heavily by horses eating wheat. Would Mr M'Gregor inform me whether or not he means ordinary tincture of belladonna ? Doe 3he give, it in water, or how ? and depend upon it alone ; and, although he has had no fatal cases, were all or any of tho recovered horses free from founder ? A reply will very much oblige.— We shall be glad' to hear from MrM'Gregor. ! Inquirbr.— A correspondent writes :—" Bronchial i asthma in its chronic state is considered incurable. 1 It is, however, greatly amenable to climatic influences. An equable and dry climate ia recommended, such as Nelson or Gisborne. In Queensland the Euphorbia pilulifera plant is credited with effecting cures." . ' In<juisitivb asha ; — (1) "VVbat ia tne meaning of stc, in italics, when it is in tho middle of reading matter? (2) The meaningof the letters 0. 8., in half roan, clo. sidoa and joints, a term in bookbinding ? (3) Could I get a book on bookbinding, fit for an amateur, and price ?— a) The wovd moans "thus." It is introduced ' into reading matter in order to show that the word or sentence which precedes it is printed as written or telegraphed. (2) Open back', as differing from fast back. (3) Hannett's " Bibliopegia," price 7s, at J. Wilkie and Co.'s, published in I&GS. One Who Wishes to Know.— R. 8., Woodside, sends the following in reply to your query :— The lines as punctuated have no sense whatever ; by proper punctuation they would read thus : Every lady in tho land Hath twenty nails. Upon each hand Five ; and twenty on hands and feet :< And this is true, without deceit. Another version, and we believe the correct one, Is : Every lady in the land Hath ten fingers. Upon each hand , Five ; and twenty nails on hands and feet : And this is true, without deceit. ' A. B. K. asks whether there U any demand for bees wax in Dunedin, and what price is obtainable per ,lb ?— There is very little demand. The price glvon is 6d per lb. ' L. 8., Palmerston, asks :— (1) Which Is the safest gun for a hoy to use, breech or muzzle loaders ? (2) Where can it best be obtained, and at what price 1 -(1) Breech-loading single-barrel. (2) From Mr J. Mills, gunsmith, Stafford stroet ; price, from £5 to £810«. Subscriber wishes to know, through your columns of Notes and Queries, the nearest route overland to Dusky Sound, or if by boat, what is the cost?— Tho only regular communication by sea that we know of is by the Government steamer, and she does not take passengers. Perhaps someone who has had experience of it may be kind enough to answer your query about the overland route. - Hippo asks how to administer liquid medicine to a horse. As a rule it is best administered through one of the nostrils and by means of a horn or a bottle. The horso's head should be elevated sufficiently to allow the liquid to run freely, and when sufficient help and necessary precautions are taken, the medicine genorally finds Its way to the throat. This method is preferable to administering it by the mouth, as it can be given with little waste. Inquirer writes :— ln your repiy to "Reader" In your i^suo of 17th inst. you say that " an innkeeper has a right of lien over the goods of a gueat in his hotel for board and lodging." May I ask you if an innkeeper who has a " livery and bait stable" attached to his hotel has a right of lien over a horse put tuto his stable for the amount incurred fjr livery? If so, in tbe event of an R.M. giving judgment against and fining him for detaining such hone for one night, and then delivering him up without getting paid, would he have any, and what, redress ? — An innkeeper and the keeper of a livery stable aro in quite different positions : an innkeeper who is also a livery stable-keeper' has no lien in the latter capacity. The magistrate's decision is quite right. Naesbias asks:— (l) Is a man necessitated by law to have his cattle branded ? (2) Does the law compel him to have his brand registered ? (3) If unbranded cattle stray on to a run, can the ownor or manager of said run brand them, and hold or claim them as his own ? -(1) You are are not obliged to brand, but (2) if you do use a braad it must be registered. (3) Ho. J. S. B.— A wash for the removal of freckles may be prepared in the following proportions :— Glycerine, 1 ounce ; sal ammoniac, 1 drachm ; rosewater, 15 ounces. Apply night and morning with a fine sponge. Gang Forward asks :— (1) The market value of rabbit fur ; (2) would there be any local market for it. (3) The simplest method of stripping the fur ; (4) would the skins be of any value after being stripped 1 —We can see no object in going to all this trouble when there is a ready market for tho skins themsolves. We do not think you would find a local market for either the fur without the skin or the skin without the fur. MoLLiE M'Q.— Good goneral health is of the first importance in getting rid of pimples on the face. Try tho following preparation :— Of camphor lotion, spermaceti, white wax, oil of sweet almonds., each loz ; shaving cream, Joz ; liquor potassa, Joz ; gum camphor, ; blanched almonds, Soz ; rosewater, half-pint ; alcohol, 2oz ; oil c& phnento, i drachm ; oil of bergamot, i dracham. Have this lotion combined by a chemist. Apply a small portion at a time, thoroughly rubbing it into the skin. A. X.-Next week. .The time suits admirably. Friend,— Next week. A Header »ska the pronunciation of Crcn.3u,B, in order to decide a bet.— The diphthong co is pronounced "c," the pronunciation of the woid, therofore, being Cre-sus. Famihar Savings.— This column has been crushed out |or the pa.3l, two weeks in consequence of an extra demand on our columns for advertising purposes. A la.rge number of contributions are on hand, and will receive due attention. THE USISIBLER. AdONlTis.— The ninth light of 2900 is a vowel. J. W., Oamaru.— Tho answers did, not come to hand until a couple of hours after tho page had been printed, but, of course, as you assure us they were postod in time, it is only fair to give you full credit. We do not think the experiment has been sufficiently successful to repeat it at present. A much larger number sent answers before the prize competition than have done so since ; and as the column is insertod for the benefit of tho many and not of the few, we think it wise, bo far as tho answers avo concerned, to revert to the old system, in tne meantime at all events. Should we decide to offer a prize for contributions, due notice will be given. In the meantime we have to thank you for your liberal offer. Your letter did not arrive in tlmo (or the reply to appear in the Riddler Column, {