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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8177, 9 August 1906, Page 4

Czar's Costly Kitchen. The most extravagant housekeeping in irope is that practised at the Czar's court. is sums spent in eating, drinking and sernts are Bimply colossal. The kitchen is ench in all its details, and more than one linent Parisian r —■—■-■ - ■ - -• 1 forager," as he is called, once a chel a official with the rank of Colonel, ith a court uniform, a cocked hat, spurs, "i'd. Arc, while his breast is decorated 3 and orders. This awe-inspiring nl must take a special oath of allegid fidelity in view of the risk that he might oth -on, nor is twenty-five roubles for a The Lucky Penny. When I was but a little child I often got a , -.new. It seemed like gold to me who smiled to note its surface undented —Victoria's head so clear and true. I've had full many since that day and ne'er at one two glances cast; and might have gone on so alway but that I had one out to pay the tram conduolor going past. •Twas exlra smooth, I turned it round, both sides were sadly rubbed and worn. I looked to see the date and found the figures, now so far from sound, were of tiie year that I was born. I put it back for luck 'tis true, but sat there thinking all the same. P'r'haps when we botli were fairly new we met bef exch bound to do a part in life's unc„ tain game. Then both "were bright, the Mint had made a halo round each flawless brow a child to face life's light mul .;!>ado, a coin to be so often paid, tLa good and bad for each I trow. And yet I wondered which had seen the better part, the truer worth. I knew my life what I had been, and p'rhaps the other'd made me mean could it have told its tale from birth. The useful tilings it helped to buy, the better things H helped to pay, the minds, the feet, the mouths helped, why e'en eyes unnumbered helped to dry, while speeding on its world wide way. Good penny keep each day in sight, reminding me of what is left, to do what's honest good and right with all my heart and all my might, ere breath from ma is duly reft, We both are worn yet still have use I trust before the end is reached. Your's greater since by no abuse cf words you've come, the real excuse for this, and what you might have preached. The Tailless Manx Cats. It seems probable that the tailless Manx cats originally came from Cornwall. They managed to survive longer as a distinct breed in the Ule of Man than in Cornwall, the predominance of the common tailed cat being of course, aided in the latter district by the fact that, although remote, it is part of the mainland of England, whereas new cats could be carried to the Isle of Man only by sea. The Manx cat which first attracted modern attention was a very different animal from the variously colored specimens which now take prizes at cat shows. It was always of the color of a hare and had fur like a hare, like a hare, too, it always moved its hind logs together. Its chief food was crabs caught on the beach and when transported inland froi the seacoasts it very seldom, if ever, survive long. No cat of this kind has been seen for many years in the Isle of Man, though there are plenty of tailless cats its cross desc dants, to be purchased there. Wherovei originally came from, the Cornish or Manx cat was more nearly a separate species than any kind of show cat now existing. It sMcnat animal, with fur color, „. od method of locomotion obviously .i,.<:d by the inheritance of ages to its lit of catching crabs and other "small life behind the ebbing tide. n A statistician computes that the railways -'"- ,J 'vday worth ore than all the money in le worm—gold, silver, bronze, nickel or aper. If the people of the world thought of buying up all the world's railways, and insisted on paying tfc"?,'ftlAe bill in golden sovereigns, and inastp? further on piling these sovereigns ok upon another, they would take a golden column over 4,900 miles high.

A BOON TO DAIRYMEN A bail lias been patented by a Taranaki firm, which is far in advance of any other contrivance for securing cows while being milked. It is operated from the tack of the cow, and she can bi bailed np or released with the greatest case by even the smallest m'lker. Dairymen will find these bails are not only great time-savers, but are reliablc,.casy to hi, and never get out of repair; in fact, can be fixed with little alteration in any shed in which old bails arc at present in use. The articles supplied are: —2 screw pulleys lift of cord and ring, 1 iron bail; and the cost is only a few shillings. Messrs Robertson and Bond, of Liardet-strccl, 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. Robertson and Bond, New Plymouth. Dear Sirs,—l haTc pleasure in stating that the new cow bails you supplied are giving every satisfaction. They are easy to fix, and effect a great saving of time. I firmly believe if they were nsed 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,—Bobibt Clihow, Omata Taranaki 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 sellinp the above class of boots at the lowest prices. Postal orders always receive extra attention, as I guarantee so give every satisfaction in lit and style—Advi YOUR HEALTH, DEPEND upon the Quality of of the MEAT we sell. Our repetition anil oar business were built (n the Sound Foundation of Qualify m o |ir Meat Supplies, ciyilt-- to customers, cleanliness in tlie shop anil carts and appliances. All oF these i|ii:ililications are stil. kept in view, and as a consequence people recommend new-comers and old resid'/Hs alike toJ,liuy their meat from SOLE BROST" IiUTCHEKS, Corner of Devon an I Currie Streets The Best Meat Supply ON THE COAST. meat, and gives you more suslciiawand more satisfaction. My yards an shops arc absolutely clean. Sma goods—German sausages, tripe, whi puddings, etc., are turned out in first class style, and arc on sale at the Okato shop and from my carls, which pass your door regularly. The business is under tlic capable management of Mr Chirry, of Australia, and satisfaction is guaranteed. ; Shops at Okato and Oakura. M, C. Lawson, IHTCIIER. " •" '•■ for all > : STDMACH Troubles DrSheldon's i DIGESTIVE TABULES "Digest what you eat" " # TheOnly Cure i, r Indigestion &• ■* Dyspepsia. - lEMPIRE BUILDING. thrift and industry preves his h.umv-le: up the Empire. It pays, 100, any way you look at it. If you haven't sullicicnt money call anil get our terms for lending it to you. NEW PLYMOUTH INVESTMENT | & LOAN SOCIKTV. litoueham Street.