NOTES IN BRIEF.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 26 June 1901, Page 3

NOTES IN BRIEF.

There are 18.242 Boers held prisoners by the British. The perfectly square man has the largest circle of friends. Lord Hopetoun lias publicly expressed his love for Victoria.

Seasick passengers have no desire for bread and they just detest rolls. It’s no sign that a house is haunted because there are spirits in the cellar. A domestic toast: “ May your coffee and the slanders against you he ever alike —without grounds.” There are three varieties of the dog that never barks—the Astralian dog, the Egyptian shepherd dog, and the lionheaded dog of Thibet. The largest flower in the world grows in Sumatra. Some of the specimens are 39ia in diameter, and the central cup will hold six quarts of water. The annual crop of mushrooms in ! France is valued at £400,000, and it is stated there are sixty wholesale firms in Paris dealing exclusively in them,

A debate in the House of Commons does not enhance the colonies’ respect for the once great Liberal party. Always look at your joys with a micro* scope, and at your sorrows with the wrong end of an opera glass.

The trimming of trees and plants every year is far better than a heavy trimming once in three or four years.

The British Commissioner for the Uganda Protectorate confirms the discovery of ape-like men in the Congo forests.

Japan’s postal service is the cheapest in the world. Letters travel for two sen—about seven-tenths of a penny.

England has s,soosteamships, carrying 8,250,000 tons. Germany comes next with 700, carrying just over 1,000,000 tons.

The five thorough-bred horses purchased ip England by Mr Gilruth arrived by the Papanui. They are in first condition.

A Western editor, in acknowledging the gift of a peck of onions, said : “It is such kindnesses as these that bring tears to our eyes.” Fashionable society in Paris no longer uses envelopes, but has reverted to the old fashion of folding up the note paper and closing it with sealing wax or wafers.

An association for the establishment of contiinuation and technical classes at Timaru has been founded,, with about forty members at the initial meeting. A committee to work up the matter was appointed. The Timaru Hospital Board have resolved to draw the attention of the Government and other hospital boards and boards of health to the necessity for establishing a colonial sanatorium for the rational treatment of eases of consumption, “ Can dogs find their way home from a distance ? ” is a question frequently asked. It all depends on the dog. If it is the one yon want to get rid of he can find his way back from Africa; but if it’s a good one he’s apt to get lost if he goes round the corner.

Most of ?he emery used in the world comes from the island of Naxos, As it is one of the hardest substances known, ordinary quarrying tools cannot be used to cut it out. Big fires are built round it until it cracks, levers being then used for prising it off. The greatest meat eaters in the world are the people of America, whose average consumption is 1751 b per annum. The English come next with an average of a little over 1101 b. The French eat only half as much meat as the English; and the people of Germany, Austria, and Italy still less. The throne room of the of the Sultan at Constantinople is a gorgeous sight. The gilding is unequelled, and from the'ceiling hangs a superb Venetian chandelier, the 200 lights of which make a gleam like that of a veritable sun. The throne is a huge seat covered with rod velvet, with arms and back of pure gold.

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York has greatly admired the scenery of New Zealand, but, how delighted they would have been had they seen all the beautiful dresses displayed at the up-to-date cash draper. Lovely warm dresses for 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid, and 6s lid a full dress piece, also try G. Smith’s boots, they are the best, Advt.

You can make a large saving by purchasing your drapery from T. W. Tymons and Co., and judge before buying elsewhere.— Advt.

Having secured the services of a lady who has gained her experience in some of the best houses in Melbourne, Messrs McKay and Son have much pleasure in drawing attention to their millinery department, which is now one of the most complete in Greymouth. We guarantee all orders entrusted to this department to give satisfaction. A complete stock of Mackintoshes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing and Corsets, just to hand.— Advt. T. W. Tymons add Co., having disposed of their business, respectfully ask that all accounts owing to them be settled during this month. — Advt. Notice to Ladies. A small shipment of up-to-date ladies’ fawn jackets, sac back mackintoshes, and black straw sailor hats has just been opened at T. W. Tymons and Co. Inspection invited.— Advt,