Mutton Birds and Oysters.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 July 1935, Page 4

Mutton Birds and Oysters.

The theory was advanced by Mr. E. A. Nichol in a talk on oysters at Invercargill that oysters were indirectly responsible for providing mutton birds with their food. He said that the birds arrived in September and it was during the next four months that the oysters were spawning. The oyster spawn floating about in the water provided food for the millions of sardines which were found in the straits at this time, and it was on these small fish that the mutton birds fed. Had there been no oyster beds in Southland there might have been no mutton birds. Ancient Roman Coin.

A man drinking in a Wellington hotel produced from nis pocket a strange bronze coin, which he said he had been carrying since it was given him 10 years ago. The bar-tender retained the cointo have it identified. About the same size in circumference as a farthing, and three times as thick, somewhat damaged at the edges, it had the dark green colour of extreme age. The head was that of a man, clean-shaven, wearing a wreath of laurels. On the “tails” side was a seated figure. The Dominion Museum numismatist, though unable to name the coin off-hand, expressed the opinion that it was an ancient Roman coin that had been knocking about the world for two thousand years.

Buyers are just “rushing” the wonderful women’s cream interlock vests selling at Scanlans great winter sale. These vests are full size, sleeveless, have lovely warm soft velour finish, and are superlative value. The special sale price is Is 6d and at that figure they show the customer a saving of at least sd.* Our Double Dry Cleaning process is now in operation. Suits and Costumes renovated for 4/6. J. K. Hawkins and Co;, Dry Cleaners and Dyers, corner Devon and Liardet Streets, New Plymouth. Stratford depot: Rudkin’s Conte ionery.*

Attention is drawn to an advertisement appearing in this issue of the Farmers’ Co-op.’s offering at the Inglewood sale on Wednesday of 200 dairy cows and heifers. Included are 20 choice ycung dairy cows and 27 3-year in-calf Jersey heifers on behalf of Mr. R. J. Connett, who has sold his property, These cattle have recently come off the Tarata country and are a particularly fine lot of early calvers in good condition and will do well wherever taken. On behalf of various clients about 150 dairy cows and heifers and 450 mixed sheep will also be submitted.