MISCELLANEOUS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 604, 14 November 1873, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS.

The Evansville, Ind., Courier is accused of “ sporting on its editorial staff a gifted, and brilliant liar.” ' i The sum of 1001. Cs C.UI was collected at the lato Military Church parade at Castlemaine in aid of local charities. It was made up as follows : —ls half-pennies, S9 pennies, 370 threepennies, 24 fourpennies, 757 sixpences, 1012 shillings, 57 florins, 119 half-crowns, 5 crowns, 3 half sovereigns, 1 sovereign, and one 10U for 11: Is. The Needle is the name of a new paper in New York ; it has point, a “ single eye, for sharp things, and generally keeps the thread of its thoughts.—Watchman. The Needle is the title of a new monthly proposed in New York. The publisher should have his eye teeth cut, and be sharp enough to establish firm basis for his enterprise. The pages should be filled with pointed articles.—Transcript. Comment is needless, but we may be pardoned for suggesting that the proprietor will require a golden thimble in order to push it successfully.— Advertiser. Yes, and the proprietor should bo careful tbat The Needle never becomes a commmon sower.—Com. Bull.

An instance of the profitable management of an infant's estate, under tbe supervision of the Equity Court, Melbourne recently. About nineteen years ago a Mr. Anderson died, leaving two sous, both infants, the eldest,being only two years of age. His property consisted of a third share in a station, in which he had put I.dOO/. The estate was brought into Court to have it legally administered, and owing to the jadicious'mauagement of the administrator and the receiver, it now amounts to 50,000/., invested in mortgages or Government debentures. One of the children died young, and the other came of age a few months ago. He is at present residing in f-Gotland, but on an application being made to the Court, an order was made for putting him mjpossesaion of his estate.

A lady of a truly manly spirit, accompanied by a small poodle, is said to have sadly failed the other day in an attempted reformatory movement. She entered tne smoking-car of a Western train and solemnly refused to go into ar.other car, observing that her presence would keep the occupants from smoking. One stony wretch, however, insensible to the claims of refinement and reform, began to enjoy his accustomed cigar, which was suddenly snatched from his lips, with a remark in high treble, “ If there is anything I do hate it is tobacco smoke 1” For a time the offender was silent and motionless ; then gravely rising, amid the plaudits of the assembled smokers, be took that little poodle and gently threw him out of the window, sighing, “If there is anything I do hate it is a poodle !” Mo mortal pen could - describe the feeling of that reformer.

Holloway’s Pills.— lndigestion, Stomach and Liver complaints.— Persons suffering hum derangement of the liver, stomach, or organs of digestion should , have recourse to Holloway’s Pills, as there is no medicine known which acts on these distressing complaints with such certain success. Its peculiar properties strengthen the stomach, increase the appetite, and rouse the sluggish liver. In bowel complaints U is invaluable, as it removes every primary derangement, thereby restoring the patient to the soundest health and strength. Those preparations should he used at all times and in all climates hy persons affected by biliousness, nausea, or disorded liver ; for llatuleucy and hearthum they are specifics. Indeed no ailment of the digestive organs can long resist their purifying and corrective powers.

Du. Bright’s Phoshodvne - Multitudes of people are hopelessly suffering from Debility, Nervous and Liver Complaints, Depression of Spirits, Delusions, Unfitness for Business or Study, Failure of Hearing, Sight, and Memory, Lassitude, Want of Power, c,, whose cases admit of a permanent cure hy the new remedy— Phosphodyne (Ozonic Oxygen)— which at once allays all irritation and excitement, imparts new energy and life to the enfeebled constitid inn, and rapidly cures every stage of these hitherto incurable and distressing maladies. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers throughout the Colonies from whom Pamphlets, containing testimonials, may be obtained. Caution.—Be particular to ask for Dr. Bright’s Phosphodyne, as imitations are abroad ; and avoid purchasing single bottles, the genuine article

Science and art.— A striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acquire by the great power of skilled mechanical labor is the balance spring of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy four thousand weigh not more than one ounce, and exceed in value £I,OOO. A most interesting little work, describing the rise and progress of watchmaking, Las been published by J. W. Benson, of 25, Old Bond-street, and the City Steam Factory, 5S and GO. Ludgate hill, London. The book, which is profusely illustrated, gives a full description of the various kinds of watches and clocks, with their prices. Mr. Benson, who holds the appointment to the Prince of Wales, has also published a pamphlet on Artistic Gold Jewellery, illustrated with leautlful designs of Bracelets, Broaches, Ear-rings, Lockets, &0., suitable for wedding,birthday and other presents. The phamplets are sent post free for two stamps each, and they cannot be too strongly recommended to those contemplating a purchase, especially to residents in the country or abroad, who are thus enabled to select any article they may require, and have it forwarded with perfect safety.

To deal frankly, honestly and firmly with all men turns out best in the long run. At the first sale of Victorian made flannel, held a short time since at Ballarat —the produce of the Ballarat Woollen Factory—the average price obtained was 2s 4d per yard. The lowest -price realised was Is 9d per yard, thp highest 4s fid pir , yard.