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Otago Witness, Issue 2984, 24 May 1911, Page 81

A disgraceful affair is reported to hav© occurred at Mornnsville, _ where the ladies gave a ball a few evenings ago. Larrikins placed a large quantity of Epsom salts in a copper in. which water was being boiled to make tea-. The strong flavour of tho "tea" averted seriodS consequences. SabSequently the larrikins stole soup < which was being heated, and replaced it with water. Much indignation) has been caused in the district by these acts Trade in Timaru (says the Herald) is brisk at the present time, and the prominent retailers find that people are buying articles of the more costly kind. Thq drapers are particularly well pleased witih conditions, and flat© that the winter goods have been bought more readily than previously. A pleasing feature is that money appears to be more plentiful, there ie less booking, and buyers are liberal in their purchases. When coughs distract you every day, To pain and suffering you're a prey; Just go and get without delay— Woods' Peppermint Oure. You'll find yourself in one short nieiht Beoomo quite well again and bright; You'll shout—your heart will feel so liffht J