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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8132, 12 June 1906, Page 4

le of "The Simmon Land and Sawmilling Company." The object is to acquire an area of 0023 acres of land in the Waiopehu and Mount Robinson survey district for milling purposes. Tho Americans have no love for Scotch songs. They cannot make head or tail of the language, and they are frank enough to confess it. In Chicago, Watkin Mills was called npnn by a handful of Scotchmen to s'ng Hatton's rollicking ditty, "The Marriage of Shon Maclean." but when the song was over the applause came exclusively from the men who had demanded it. The other members of the audience looked blankly at the singer, and wondered to grncions what on earth he had been "taalk'ng about " "What does he mean by 'every piper was fu' ?" asked a puzzled Chicagoa!of one of the Scotchmen in the interval. " 'Fu' means 'full,' " was the reply. "Well/ snapped the practical and nnpicturesqne native of.llie perk conntry, "and what's the matter vitli the whole word, anyhow?"

A BOON TO DAIRYMEN A bail lias been patented by a TaraflaM firm, which is far in advance of any other contrivance for securing cows while being milked. It is operated from the back of the cow, and she can be bailed up or released with the greatest ease by'even-the smallest milker. Dairymen will find these bails are not only groat time-savers, but are reliable, easy to fix, and never get out of repair; in fact, can be fixed with little alteration in any shed in which old bails are at present in use. The articles supplied are:—2 screw pulleys 14ft of cord and ring, 1 iron bail; and the cost is only a few shillings. Messrs Bobertson and Bond, of Liardet-street, New Plymouth, are the patentees and vendors. An illustrated leaflet, and all estimates or particulars, will be provided to enquirers free. The following letter just received speaks volumes : —Messrs. Bobertson and Bond, New Plymouth. Dear Sirs, —I haTe pleasure in stating that the new cow bails you supplied are giving every satisf ac tion. They are easy to fix, and effect a great saving of time. I firmly believe if they were used continually for twelve months they would more than save their first cost. I can confidently recommend them to all dairymen. Wishing you every success, I am, faithfully yours,—Bobebi Cibmow, Omata. Taranaki

Sherlock Holmes says that "the man who over-dresses is vain and pompous, while the man who under-dresses betrays a lack of self-respect."' To strike the happy medium, discriminating met shop at the Melbourne, where the most exacting clothing wants can be filled a a minimum of cost.—Advt. l.ven the average pipe smoker lisa an affection for his pipes. With " G.B.D.s" such as J. Avery has on offer, there is no fear of a short life for a pet pipe. This special selection includes every shape, with vulcanite and amber mouthpieces. The name guarantees quality. Cases are shown in new pitol patter, breast-pocket cases, and all others. The briars are plain or mounted. J. Avery's pipe display is one every smoker should see.—Advt. For reliable boots and snoes ot all sorts at bedrock prices go to Dockrill's Devon Street Central, who has earned the reputation for the last 25 years of selling the above class of boots at the lowest prices. Postal orders always receive extra attention, as I guarantee o give every satisfaction in fit and tyle.—Advi

TABLEWBAR MADE TO LOOK NEW And wear equal to the finest Sheffield Plate. HBEE REASONS WHY you -"lould have your tablewear repiatcu: 1. Because it is dangerous to cat with a brassy spoon or fork. 2, To improve the appearance of your table. 3; Last, not least, because rcplating costs about half the price of buying new goods. WE CAN REFLATE: Silver forks, spoons, cruets, etc. Nickel cycle parts, coach work, plumbers' goods, etc, Gold bangles, brooches, etc. Tinplating dairy machiDcry, etc. Postal orders receive prompt attention. P. de la Haye, Devon street east, abovo Red House New Plymouth, EAT AND LIVE. r ET your eyes be your judge ; your pockets your guide; and your money the first thing you part with at— Walter Scott's