NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18141, 12 January 1921, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Herald states that during the past year there was not one bankruptcy in tl\e iiraiu'u district, New potatoes are now worth about £lO 10s per ton m Wanganui, with a tendency or an easier market. What xoveiy soap! Yes. It is Diadem Barilla. Isn't it nice. Diadem is best banka, and. chemical tree. Grocers.... Last year Wairarapa put down 2000* acres in wheat as compared with 400 acres the previous season (reports the Times). The crops are stated to be promising well, and a good harvest is anticipated. beveral Wellington residents spent a week climbing in the Kaikouras. The ascent of Mount Tapuaenuku, 9467 ft, was made by nine. The proposed route of the Souta Island Main Trunk line was inspected, and the visitors were struck by the great potehtiatitles of the district. , Happiness, pleasure, and joy are combined in a hamper ordered from W. Crossan, “Waterloo,” flaversham— Several cases of mild sunstroke have occurred at Day’s Bay (Wellington), during the holidays, but without serious consequences (reports the Post). The heat was especially great at the popular seaside resort, with the result that sunbathing was a pastime eagerly indulged in. In Germany nearly 70 per cent, of tho annual output of 100,000 gallons of alcohol is got from potatoes. In France, on the other hand, the chief source of industrial alcohol has been tho molasses from the beet sugar refineries. We enrolled dozens of country friends to our list of regulars during the holidays. There’s room for you.—Oban Hotel, Octagon.... A correspondent of the Wanganui Herald., ■writing about Katana’s “miracle states that a prominent Taumarunui chief, who was reported cured, and as having left his crutches with Katana, on his way home began to doubt the lasting quality of the “miraculous cure,” and on his arrival at his home had a complete relapse. “Young men entering the . teaching service should receive a promise that alter a certain time they will receive at least enough to marry on,” said a delegate at the teachers’ conference at Wellington. “They should at least get the Wages of » carpenter, and some day perhaps the dizzy heights in finance of the sheep-shearer and the slaughterman.” Mothers. Use Diadem Barilla Soap when bathing baby. Essentially a soap- for. infants, children. Soothing, comforting, agreeable! No chemicals. Grocers.... The 'importance of school games was discoursed on at the teachers’ conference at Wellington, and it was resolved—“ That the Minister of Education be requested to give official recognition to sport by setting aside one period of an hour each week for the sole purpose'' of school games tho syllabus to be rearranged accordingly.” . Korribane will cure the worst corns painlessly ; Is. posted Is 2d.—Waters’ Phannacy... The first examination for promotion ’ for officers of the New Zealand Permanent Forces under the new regulations will commence on the second Wednesday in February, when tho practical subiocts 'will ho taken. and *that for the written subjects are to be taken in April. Only those officers who arc successful in the February examination will be permitted to sit for tbe April examination. A. Durie and Co., 32 Octagon, Dunedin, are specialists in coffees, peppers, and spices. If their high-quality goods -are not obtainable from your grocer, please send direct.... Visitors to Wainui Beach during we holidays report that ootopi were fairly prevalent (reports the Gisborne Times). On the occasion of a church picnic a lad had the embarrassing experience of. having his arm embraced by one of these pests. Forr tunately he was in quite shallow water and some adults went to his rescue and released him. The incident should, however, be taken as a warning by all who frequent the locality. “Etta, Etta! Calm thyself! I will go to Barton ancb-Trengrove’s next time for the bacon.”... - The Southland. League has had before it 'On several occasions the question of establishing cement works in Southland, and has token the necessary steps to ascertain whether the material necessary for such an undertaking exists in the district (says the Southland Times). Professor Park was some time ago engaged to report on the question, and. the league has arranged to meet him next week to discuss thei advisability of further pursuing the enters prise. . We need your business. We cater to meet your wants. We stock nothing but the primest beef, mutton, lamb, and pork procurable. We specialise 'in smallgoods, having one of the most up-to-date smallgoods’ rooms in New Zealand,. tiled throughout, with up-to-dato machinery.—Barton and Trengrove. leading butchers.... ♦ The Army Council has given instructions that stars and medals approved for service during the war, also their ribands, wiU be worn in the following order:—l9l4 Staror 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Mercantile Marine War Medal, Victory Medal, Territorial Force War Medal, India General Service Medal (for operations against Afghanistan, 1919). The cherry groves in the Sounds were in full bearing during the holidays, and the heavily-laden trees presented a magnificent > spectacle (says the Picton Press). The more prominent bays in which toe cherries abound attracted more than the usual number of visitors, and late-comers found the trees completely stripped. There are stm several excellent crops in less frequented places, where the fortunate few. are able to fill their baskets and treat their mends. Vi-Oatta is unequalled for sunburn; 2s.— Waters’ Pharmacy 0n1y.... Owing to shortage, dearness, and uncertainty of labour for harvesting, a tram-, ber of settlers in the Pohangina Valley combined and arranged to short up their hay paddocks to come in a week apart in rotation, and thus enable each to assist the others with the harvest Consequently, the Manawatu Tunes says, a small army of willing helpers have quickly saved many good crops. The average yield this season in that locality will be three tons to the acre, and the quality will be above tho average. . . Holiday gifts this year must be. useful. Our stock of men’s and boys’ suits and sports coats is well assorted and moderate m price. Other sundry lines, such as braces, sox, handkerchiefs, ties, pocket books, silk hose, umbrellas, and gloves, are also suitable.—A. F. Cheyne and Co., Moagiel .. . The present season is proving a proliho one for grass, and some heavy, hay crops are reported, yields going as high as two tons per acre (says the Levin An Ohau farmer informed a Chronicle reporter that he never remembered- seeing so much grass about as was the case this year. r T f he regular rains in the spring had, no doubt, accounted largely for' 5 this, and the fine weather was now carrying the growth on. “It is a good season,” he said, “and will be the making of many dairymen.” Port Motuoka, judging from an annual return received from the Motaeka Harbour Board, is rapidly growing in importance. The return shows toe produce ex-w ported during 1919 and 1920, and in most lines there is a conesideraWe increase. Fruit is the principal export line, and that has increased from 257,234 cases in 1914 to 369.450 cases in 1920. Chaff, eggs, butter, and sheep are other lines in which there are increases; but there are decreases shown in tho export of wool and potatoes. On account of the ever-increasing cases. of depression, with its serious results, which oome before us daily, we are compelled to draw the public’s attention to Marshall's Fospherine. After a few doses of this remarkable tonic, one’s whole outlook changes. Depression, with its gloom, and worry gives way to optimism, with its attendant brightness, cheerfulness, and buoyancy. Sold everywhere. Nearly 100 doses for 2s 6<L... , , The dairy cows of New Zealand now number nearly 900,000 (states tbe Wairarapa Times). The contribution of toe cow to tho national wealth of New Zealand in butter and cheese alone represented the respectable export value of £10,551,200 for the 12 months ended October 31 last; besides which the requirements of the local population of over 1,000,000 were satisfied. For tfie present season, the value should be near £14,000,000, the value of our total exports blit a, few years ago.