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Otago Witness, Issue 3112, 5 November 1913, Page 54

When tlie Beer Duty Bill was being debated in the House of Representatives, Mr A. T. Ngata provoked a laugh by'remarking:—“As I see the Minister of Marine sitting tight in his chair!” “He is quit© sober.” a Government member gravely stated. Mr Ngata raised a second laugh by politely requesting permission to withdraw his remark. Another gem during the debate came from Mr J. V. Brown, who said that if it had not been for a remark by one member he would have “sat down and stood it all.” A few days ago 96 trucks of butter and cheese were lying in Wellington unloaded, and it was expected that by this week there would be quite 200 trucks (writes the Wairarapa Age). As the directors of the dairy factories cannot get advances against the produce, unless it is actually on the steamer, they will not bo able to pay out the monthly rnilk cheques, and the fanner will have nothing for the keep of himself and family. Your Eyes.—A new discovery for removing cataracts, films, white specks, etc., without operations. Send for particulars and testimonials. Free. E. _W. Hall, herbalist, 117 Armagh street, Christchurch.—Advt