ITEMS OF INTEREST

Te Aroha News, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5482, 2 May 1917, Page 1

ITEMS OF INTEREST

It is stated that on a certain day recently a man whose oats were refused at a Duuediu railway station saw fourteen trucks loaded with beer barrels.

Whereas flowers were formerly grown in parts of the camp gardens in France, all the available 6pace will in future bo used for the cultivation of vegetables. The outlook for tlio 1917 Waikato Winter Show is more promising than ever. Competition in all sections is likely to be keen. The secretary, Mr W. H. Paul, Hamilton, will be glad to furnish prize lists post free. *

The Cross of St. Andrew, a Russian Order, has a remarkable peculiarity attaching to it. All who possess it havo the right once to demand a pardon for a Russian subject condemned to death.

To such an extent has the dangerous pratico of smoking in munition works grown in the North Midlands district that the magistrates, upon more cases being brought forward recently, suggested that the only safe course was the entire prohibition of smoking in any part of the factor’)’ area.

It’s the talk of the town without any doubt that U. Roland has the most comprehensive show of Millinery to offer. Ladies with delicate tastes are especially catered for. Tin artistically designed hat 3 comprise the last word iu fashionable silk bats, in all leading shades; and T*'gol ready-to-wears. **'

There is a very romarkablo crop of imphee on view at Mr Newton King's experimental farm at Kapongo. This is the great Australaiu fodder plant, and it is apparent that it is going to prove a very valuable addition to the present fodder plants now in common use ; in fact, it is not unlikely to supplant most other plants. It lasts three years in the ground, beingcut eachautumuaftor it comes out in tassel, stools out greatly after each cutting and makes splendid ensilage or green feed. A chemical aualysis has not yet been obtained, but, judging by its present appearance, it contains a very large amount ofJ sugar, and all animals eat it with relish. Tho present crop averages about nine to ten feet iu height, and was manured with Leeds basic slag, with the addition of a little bonedust.

Amongst innumerable letters received by the Biitish and Foreign Sailors’ Society, expressing grateful appreciation of succour to survivors of torpedoed vessels, not the least interesting was one sent to their agent at Malta by the stewardess of the hospiial ship Britannic, iu which she said: “ . . . . Our stay in Malta has helped me much. . . . May God give you your reward. My sisters unite with me iu thanks for your kindness to me.” Recently a welcome visit was paid by the Rev. John McNeill to tho Havre brauch of tue British and Foreigu Sailor’s Society, where he gave an address to a large gathering of keenly appreciative men, both of the naval and merchant service, who received him enthusiastically. DEAF PEOPLE “ FRENCH ORLENE ” absolutely cures Deafness and Noises in the Hoad, no matter how severe or longstanding the case may be. Hundreds of persons whose cases were supposed to be incurable have been permanently cured by this Now Remedy. This wonderful preparation goes direct to the actual seat of the trouble, and one bux is amplo to effectually cure any ordinary case. Mrs Rowe, of Port-land-crescent, Leeds, says ; “ The ‘ Orlene ’ has completely cured me after twelve years’ suffering.” Many other equally good reports. Try one box to-day. It only costs 2S pd, and there is nothing better at any price. Address : “ ORLENE ” Co , 10 SOUTHVIEW, WAT LING ST HARTFORD, KENT.