NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18454, 16 January 1922, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF

It is stated that Palmerston North is practically free of rate. Wo lead, others toUpw, Bacon (in the piece), Is Id; sliced. Is 2d.—-Only at Bar- ' ion and Trengrove's.... It is estimated that the Gisborne-Napier railway will cost £2,811,000 to complete. Of that sum £300,000 has already been expended. , Floating specks, sick headaches, and indigestion are Worrying and troublesome complaints. Noxol is a wonderful remedy for constipation. One trial will convince you of its merits. 2s, at chemists and stokes. 4. A considerable amount of unemployment , still prevails in Gisborne (the Herald reports), a large number of married men Doing affected. ', It is expected that the wool sales will s liberate in Hawke’s Bay a sum'equal to nearly £140,000. ‘ . Harvesting requirements are obtainable, at most reasonable prices at Jgimes-Gray and Sons, Mi1t0n..,.; J *. An uncommon sight in .Auckland Harbour was the -presence the afternoon of an unusually large mass of jelly-fish. The ./' greyish filmy mass extended from Devonport wharf half way across, the harbour. The Taranaki County ' Council has decided to obtain legal advice with the object of limiting loads on motor lorries kto five tons. ' It was stated that Jjeavilyloaded "wagons were doing considerable •damage to roads in the district. Snow-white, " fascinating bands obtained by; using Waterjf Chap Lotion, no matter how rough or red they may be. Price la 6d bottle; 2s posted. Obtainable only from Waters' Pharmacy, 20 Princes street/ Dunedin.,... , .■ The, population pf Auckland, is stated to be steadily increasing : by, the arrival of new settlers;, Building/ operations have 1 slackened, but for the 10 months ended December 31 last die City Council issried permits for the erection aha. alteration to buildings valued at approximately £468,000. The price of softgoods and all V:lasßea of drapery will be found in 1622 to bo very much lower ■ thah those wuling in 1821. Messrs A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel, make this statement without fear of contradiction. , Their stocks and prices prove it,..,- “ A great many people doubt whether fireblight is going to be so’ dangerous as , in' other' countries,” remarked Mr R. D. Duxfield (Auckland) at the sitting of the Dominion Executive of the Faimers’ Union- “ At any rate, it is not proving so so far.”’ So remarkable _is ■ this nerve tonic that a single trial dose is sufficient to (place “Marshall's” at the head of all restoratives. One small 2s 6d bottle constitutes a course. Ail chemists and stpres.... ; \ 1 ■ Hawke's, Bay stock is not going forward to the freezing companies freely at the present time (says the Napier Daily Tele•grapK). v Feed is plentiful, and farmers are holding on,. awaiting eventualities regarding the prbposed mpat'pool To Coffee Connoisseurs. —Wo have landed ex Tainui a shipment of No. 1 Blue Mountain Jamaica, the finest coffee grown on t earth. 3s 6d per lb.—“Durie;B,’’ 32 Octagon. ■ Dunedin.... - - i V ; The incidence _ of both scarlet fever and diphtheria remains lofr, stated Dr Wilson; medical superintenderit, in his monthly report to the Southland Hospital Board. There had been a falling off in the number of scarlet fever cqses admitted. , Something extra special. Quick-setting, deliciously-flavoured Bon Jelly ' Crystals, made from best cane sugar and pure fruit juices. Ask yopr grocer. * Wholesale ;• Ruabon Co;, 748 King street;(tel. 449)...., " The Auckland City Couhcil. is to consider the lowering of the lifeguards on trainoars. ft? man was knocked down in a street recently, and instead of being liftetL by the lifeguard, he was pinned The price of softgoods and all classes oS drapery will be found in 1922 to be very much lower than those ruling in 1921. Messrs A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel, make-this statement without fear of contradiction. Their stocks and prices'prove it... j As showing tbe substantial increase in the value of "Wanganui business premises since the last valuation, it may be mentioned that the new Government' valuations of the best retail 'shopsrin Victoria avenue, vary from £l5O to £225 per foot / frontage (says the Herald). " , Gbanism (174): Pompey, “Sit and some wine—health to Xiepidus” (Sha-kesp earcj. Our V.O.S. port wine is a fine tonic and tones up shattered nerves; 7s 6d. Oban Hotel... ' . ' • The railing around the Waitahuna bridge, over the riverbank road is in places in a very precarious condition. The cores of j many of the posts'have been eaten out, and it would require only a little force to make a very dangerous gap in it. ' , Wm. Crossan, “Waterloo,” Caver sham, still caters fop holiday supplies.. Oases assorted as desired. Order early to avoid the rush.-... Mr J. Steer, chairman of, the Groymouth, Harbour Board, stated, the other day (telegraphs the correspondent of the , Christchurch Press) that there is every likelihood of the Government, in conjunction with .. the Harbour Board, putting down several .bores in the area known as Dobson Flat, with the object of ascertaining whether payable coal exists.. Plague Warning.—Rat-proof. food and refuse containers obtainable 'all' ironmongers* or V. M. Dickinson, manufacturer.... ‘ “I have never before seen turnip crops looking so well in this district. They are good anywhere.” remarked one who has visited many parts of the district and whose experience goes back beyond half a ceny tury (says the Wyndharn Kerala). “The abundance of grass is unequalled too. would be better if it wore-not quite so tank. There is any amount of white clover in it, arid it is rare to see the clover* so far advanced -at the time- of year.” / We cater .for the health of the community. Our dustproof van conveys meat direct from abattoirs' to shops without fear of germ infection. Not only is the quality of the best, but every precaution,, taken to / keep it, wholesome. —Barton arid TYengrove...' ■ , • . , ■i ~ i Perhaps the sharpest contrast offered by the slump in sheep is that provided by recent sales at Levin (says an exchange). Ducks - realised from 4s to 5s per head, whilst some"’fairly good lines of mixed sex hoggets changed hands at ss. In Wanganui, at the mart, turkeys " wore a much better proposition than sheep, and sold up to 16s 6d each. , * > ... Hitciion’s-'bricon everywhere/ from Christchurch to the Bluff The grocers von# often complain they oan’t get half enough,/Wholesale factory Milton. Bray 8r05.,. Dunedin agents. All grocers The inventive genius of the seaside boy is reflected in several injprovised oanoes, at present ri feature of the craft in the vicinity of Devonport beach (says the Auckland Star). These unique “cockle shells” comprise a sheet of root iron, a stem post, stem post, several nails, and a smattering- ’ of tar. The iron is bent overt lengthways and brought-under tlie ends”with the aid of the posts and nails. With Rob Roy paddles the occupants can send their craft along at a sriiart pace. Pmmettes and push-carts manufactured * from seagrass aro now tho recognised vehicle for young Children in 'town or country. The price of these serviceable articles has lately, been brought to the public’s real idea of value. Send for illustrated price list.— Riach and M'Lennari, Anxao square.... Seventy-six years,ago on Wednesday last, the British, assisted by the friendly natives, took possession of Ruapekapeka Ra, which practically ended the war with Hone Heke. Colonel Despard, in command of the expe-. dition. previously had the pa. assaulted by frontal attack, against the advice of the Ngupulii chiefs. The result was a failure, with the’ loss of 210 men. the 58th Regiment suffering severely. Subsequently, the pa was occupied by the British on Sunday while the Maoris were .attending church service outside. In .1909, the colours of l the • 58th Regiment were hung in a glass case, in .the vestibule of the Auckland Public Library. i The Domo separator has proved itself to be a machine that any farmer oan be-proud of.—Riach and McLennan, Anzao square....