In proportion to their siae, ostriches are not long-lived birds, and even under the most favourable conditions it is seldom that individuals reach the age of from thirty to forty years, an age frequently exceeded by crows, cranes, parrots and birds of prey. The source of weakness in their constitutions appears to be the digestive system. The proverbial phrase digestion of an ostrich" is a popular misinterpretation of the observation that these birds, like many others, pick up stones, coins, keys and other miscellaneous hard objects, which are retained in the gizzard and no doubt assist in the trituration of food.
Stivertlsamonta inserted In thia Column, for Cash, TWELV* WORDS, 6d. TATERPROOF Oilskin Capes, 10s 6d, I» » the best cape for rough weather. Obtainable at Gamage's, High Street, Christchurch HOT Water Bottles, best Dunlop rubber, all siies. Prices from 5s Gd to 8s 6d. Obtainable at Gamage's, High Street. ►HYSICAL Culture Goods—Sandows Dumb-bells for men, women, boys and girls, 12s 6d pr; Wood Dumb-bells, Chest Developers, Is upwards. Gamage'e, High Street. HCYCLE Tubes 2s lid, Strong Vulvanised *J Covers 5s lid. Tyre Patches 5d and Bd, Tvra Strips 2s 6d. At Gamage's, High Street. BICYCLE Lamps, best stock in Christchurch; Mudguards to suit every make of bicycle. At Gamage's, High Street. BOXING Gloves, Punching Balls, Swivels. Clubs, Dumb-bells. Keep fit and well during the cold weather. Gamage's, High Street, have the best stock 'of Physical Culture Goods in Christchurch. EGG EMULSION OF "COD LIVER OIL. MANY people take Emulsion during the winter months, and find it rather costly. This season we are again supplying Reputed Quarts of the Finest Egg Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil at 2s 6d per bottle. We make it fresh every few weeks, and guarantee it to b* of the very best quality. Obtainable only from C. W. PEICE, Prescription Chemist, Lower High Street BENZOIN BALSAM nURES THE COUGH AND HEALS \J THE LUNGS. XlO7 ANTEIJKnown-—Mrs Scholfield, Healer, 1 ? Clairvcvante, Adviser, Health and Business. 450, Colombo Street, Sydenham. 619 X YVrAXTED to Sell, Stereoscope, Life of » » Christ and Indian Temple Views; four dozen. Underwood's, 11, Stonyhuist Street, S- Aihn.7lß. a ' 29 ED, Junior Saleswoman, for Fancy VV Needlework Department, with know- • **'•« of uaner pattern trade. Apply the ,ger, D.I.C. _ «» "\"\TANTED, Good Plain Cook, for the ?V * country; temporary or otherwise. Apply between a-10 a.m., Reliable Registry (upstairs'), 2. Chflncery_Lane. 'Phone 525. 929_ Y/ITANTED to Sell, Piano, JKS, good as VV new: splendid instrument, brilliant and rich tone, iron framo, latest action, oto., in handsome walnut case. Genuine bargain. Urgent, 33fi. Barbadoes Street, City. X C _: ~LaIRVOYANTE Removed from 738, Co-"k-i'jbo Street, to 140, Salisbury Street. Hours 10 a.m. to 0 p.m. 927 \TEW BRIGHTON—To Let, Several Welli> ' furnished Cottages. A. W. McKinney. Thone 3350. _ 924 X MRS BARTON,"' Cfairvoyaute and Telepathist, having returned has Resumed Practice at 259, Barbadoos_Street l _ »26 MISS GORDON is Upon to Take Boarders, permanent or weeklv. Cashmere -.lie. 'Phone 1716. ' 935 VTEW BRIGHTON-To Let, Unfurnished IN Cottage cf 5 rooms, every convenience, Beredord Street ; 13s a week. A. W. McKinnev. 'Phone 3350. 921 X
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 10769, 15 May 1913, Page 3
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