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Patea Mail, 25 September 1880, Page 3

The Last Invention .—A now invention in the shape of a resonator, formed of a couple of gold plates, which can bo placed in the mouth of a singer or a public speaker, is, according to report likely to produce a revolution in vocal performances. The inventor, Signor Bach, has recently exhibited the article in London, and shown that by its use a remarkable increase in volume and body of sound is to be obtained. He maintains that it will enable conductors to produce powerful effects with a small number of cboralists. The invention has been highly commended by some of the greatest authorities. The introduction of weeping, willows into New Zealand according to the Hangitikei Advocate is enveloped with a tinge of romance. An early English ship cu route to New Zealand had to put into St. Helena. One of the passengers landed to visit Napoleon’s grave, and took some cuttings of the willows that drooped over the illustrious tomb. These slips were brought to the colony and planted, and in the course of nearly half a century, have been distributed far and wide. Caxdahaii. —General Roberts has now resolved to return from Candahar to India, and a telegram has been received by the Government of India, stating that he commenced his return march September 13th, and that the third brigade was en route to Pishin, and it would travel thence to India with the least possible delay. It is reported that Mr Sheehan has received a retainer for the Land Court at Taupo, re the Murimotu lands. It is also stated the pre-emptive proclamation will be removed from the Patetere lands when the Hon. Mr Bryce returns from the West Coast.

No less than thirty pearl-divers in the Persian Gulf fell victims to the sharks during last year. The fact that some £3,000,000 worth of pearls were found in 1879 explains how it is that men could be found to engage in this perilous occupation.