IN A NUTSHELL

Evening Star, Issue 17959, 4 May 1922, Page 1

IN A NUTSHELL

ANNIVERSARY. 1921.—Allies’ ultimatum to Gcnatuay'-oa reparation payments. Hawke’s Bay d'airy factories approve compulsory' pool for dairy produce. Iron will not rust iu water if the wai«r is totally free from acid. Nearly one-third of the population of the world are Christians. A process for waterproofing doth was patented so long ago as 1791. Women are said to be better at learning foreign languages than are men. The New South Wales Minister of Works announces that the Government intends to revert to the sale of Crown lands by auction. Sydney reports another case of plague at Glebe. When you get that shivery feeling from the 100 tips to the head; take a good stiff jorum of E.N. Hum, and hop right into bed. The stuff they gave tlie troops. Oban Hotel.—[Advt.] It is suggested that the Manurowa'e rudder may have carried .away, and that she is drifting. The vessel was equipped with wireless, but the plant, was probably put out of action during the recent storm. Two football teams entirely composed of clergymen, and each captained by a rural dean, recently played a match in North London. Bodmin Gaol was used as a storehouse for priceless national documents during the war. Among the things placed) there was 'Domesday Book.’ Treat your watch right. Williamsons, 31 Princes street, will cure it quickly if it's ill. Moderate charges always.— [Advt.] Bellowing its passage through the House and the .Senate, the United States Immigration 'Restriction Bill extending the 3 per cent, limitation until 1925 has been sent to the President for signature. The Australian Press Association's correspondent at Genoa states that Canada will contribute £1,000,000 towards the International Corporation for Developing European Trade. Buildere and Contractors—Timber direct from bush mills; prompt despatch. Hogg and Co., Ltd., Roberts street, Dunedin. P.O. Box 349.—[Advt.] Lord) Balfour’s title will bo Earl of Balfour. The second title will be Viscount

Traprnln of Whittingehaine. Tho Harl of Balfour's father was James Maitland) Balfour of Wliittingehame, which is a small town A, low miles to the west of Dunhar. Traprain Taw lies two miles to, the north of Wliittingehame. A Palmerston North employer says ho can see a distinctly improved tone and output since ho introduced morning and l afternoon tea to his men, who number nearly a score. Hero you can’t get well-tailored clothes from £6 10s with tho assurance that they will bo proper m ever ydetail, proper in value. G. S. Roberts, Progressive Tailor, Stock Exchange.—[Advt.] “If the secretary of our union is seen, going into an hotel and having a drink with the boss, how can we expect to get justice?” This query caused much, amusement at tho Conciliation Council in Wellington.