NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18540, 28 April 1922, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF

The increase in the number of sWine in the Hawke’s, Bay province during the past two years is 5276. We are cash buyers of porkers and baconers. —Barton and Trengrove, Dunedin....

A consignment, of young pheasants for liberation in Hawke’s Bay has been obtained by the Acclimatisation Society from Dargaville. A good tailor is MacLeod MaoGillivray, Rattray street {opposite D.1.C.)..., The. force of Saturday’s gale can be gauged at Tisbury by the fact that it blew down a double briok chimney on Mr John Wixon’s house.

Evening festivals are made very eniovable when a tew bottles of WulUe Crosson’s best form part of the table decorations....

During the past fortnight fat cattle have shown an advance of about 30s per head at the Balclutha stock sale, and indications point to a gradual improvement in prices. We supply country store® with the finest small goods made at reduced wholesale rates.—Barton and Trengrove. Dunedin....

During March 1687 tons of fresh fruits were shipped from Motueka and over 50 tons of preserved fruits. The total imports for the month amounted to 695 tons, and the exports to' 1815 tons. It’s no news to the regular customers of J. Gray and Sons (Limited), Milton, that their values are good. Is it news to you?... “Outside the Roman Catholic Church,” said Archbishop Redwood at the opening of the new poo vent school at Kaponga, “all the churches are becoming empty, and people do not know the Way to church.” Buchanan’s “Black and White” in the new Imperial bottle, very little smaller than the usual ordinary quart bottle. 10s 6d, at all hotels.... A well-known Manawatu sport is said to have lifted £ISOO as a result of his confidence in Paddon to win the world’s sculling championship. The cold cracks and roughens the hands. Waters’s Chap Lotion keeps the skin soft, smooth, supple. Price, Is 6d; posted 2s.— Only from Waters’s New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street (opposite Bristol).... Field mice have bean particularly numerous this year in this district (says the Foxton Herald), and are now seeking the shelter of dwellings. Several householders complain of a mice invasion. One packet of Bon Jolly Crystals dissolved in one pint of hot water makes the perfect dessert. Fully flavoured _ with pure frmt juicee. Smooth and delicious. At all grocers Wholesale, Ruabon Co. (tel. 449).... When the Prime Minister suggested during the reception to Paddon that New Zealand would produce another sculling champion to send to Australia to bring back" the title, someone in the crowd called out, “Make a pool .of it. Bill!”

The “Renown” carries whisky of renown —Buchanan’s Black and White. Connoisseurs say there is none better.... A specimen of the native kingfisher, a very rare bird l in this locality nowadays, was seen the other day by Mr A. A. Aitken. Wyndham, rising from a disused gravel-pit on Ferry road, commonly known as the “frog pond” (says the Farmer). When you hear one side probe for the truth and you will find Stevens’s saJo bargains outstanding in merit. To save money buy your drapery at our bargain sale.—J. G. Stevens, 51 George street.... The railway receipts at the Thorndon Station, Wellington, during the Easter holidays were £13194 9s 6d, compared with £5400 2s Id for Easter of last year. It is considered that the decrease may have been due partly to a number of people travelling second class instead of first class as previously.

Every drop of Scotland’s premier whisky—Buchanan’s “Black and White” ig mellowed with age. Its purity is also assured....

Rings, ornamented wtih broken Cupid’s bows, are becoming popular for wear among American divorced wives. They are worn on the little finger of the left hand, and another jewel may be added for each fresh divorce.

An agent interested in the motor trade has informed a Wanganui Herald reporter that some little time back scores ox cars from persons r ho were feeling the pinch had been placed in the agents’ hands for sale. Since then a number of these cars had been withdrawn from sale, which wfts a dear indication that the owners, some of whom were farmers, had seen daylight ahead in their finances, and were once more in a position to place the con in commission.

Buchanan’s “Black and White” whisky, the highest quality, the favourite brand.... New lakes and rivers have recently been discovered in the Rocky Mountains by aerial observers- one party of explorers in an aeroplane did in seven hours a survey which would have taken up to two months on foot. The strong demand for “Bourbon” coffee shows the public’s appreciation of a highclass article. Produced by A. Durie and Co., Coffee Specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin.... A remarkable feat was accomplished by a doctor in 'the Western district a few days ago (says the Riverton Star). . Having i been called to a case in the country he found the road blocked by a wash-out 20ft wide. All other drivers were held up, not jo the doctor, who, gathering speed in his Ford, dashed at the gap, taking off sft from the brink and landing 10ft clear of the broken edge on the far side. In our furnishing department prospective house furnishers will find that we are able to meet their every requirement from tho back scullery to the front bedroom. We have just landed a fine lot of household crockery, and anyone interested in this line would be amply repaid if they called and only had a look at the goods. Everything is very dainty, and sure to please.—Riach and M’Lennan.... ' “After every slump there comes a boom,” said Mr J. Graham, speaking at the annual meeting of the Builders’ and Contractors’ Association at Christchurch. The speaker was optimistic about the future of the trade in New Zealand, stating that an indication was afforded in Auckland, where one drapery firm was spending hundreds of thousands of pounds m extensions. Christchurch, he said, was the manufacturing centre ,of the dominion, and would ever bo so Enjoy every meal, there is no need to suffer from indigestion while Dr Crossland's Noxol is available. This famous remedy is composed of wholesome juices of Nature’s herbs, and will give instant relief. 2s, all chemists and stores.... _ , . A Wanganui Chronicle representative; recetly encountered a cheerful farmer. “Things are looking better,” lie said. ‘T snapped up my 400 or 500 acres for dairying just when the slump was at its worst, and although I got it at what I_ thought was a snip, all my friends proclaimed me a fool. Now when they meet me they ask, ‘How did you know?’ Funny, it?” And he went on his way with quite a jaunty step. Prime ox beef and wether mutton, the finest fattened in the dominion. No cow beef sold. Lowest prices for the highest grade quality. Have you tried our famous sugar cured bacon? Nothing better on tho market. Special attention given to country orders,—Barton and Trengrove, Dunedin.... So far this season 80,00 sheep and lambs have gone through the freezing works at Picton, and it is anticipated that another 30,000 will be dealt with before the reason closes (says the Marlborough Express). This total -will represent an increase of some 20,000 carcases on last year’s figures, but the total is not nearly so large as was anticipated, owing to the vagueness of the season, and the effects on rape and oilier fattening crops. The drop in wool last year is making itself manifest in the reduced price of men’s and boys’ clothing. We have a full range, showing a substantial reduction- and can fit boys and men of all builds. A. F. Cheyne and C 0.,. Mosgiel.... The hymn “O God of Bethel,” with which the > foundation-stone-laying service in connection with the new St. Andrew’s Church, Wellington terrace, was opened on Saturday afternoon, was stated the pastor, the Rev. S. Robertson Orr, the first hymn sung by the settlers in New Zealand when the Rev. John MacFarlane, the first minister. ,of any denomination to arrive in New Zealand, landed on the shores of Fetone in 1841. Ask for an Imperial bottle of “Black and White,” all hotels, price 10s 6d. Very little smaller than the ordinary quart.... Mr Richard Meredith, of Roto Parera, Ruataniwha, Hawke’s Bay, had remarkable success with his crops this year. From a crop of solid straw Tuscan wheat he thrashed 70 bushels per acre. A crop of Dreadnought wheat thrashed 69 bushels per acre, and a crop of 120 acres of Algerian oats thrashed 57 bushels per acre. In tho opinion of experts the oat crop would have thrashed at least 80 bushels per acte but for the extremely bad harvesting which was experienced in the province this year. Obanism (259).—A loaf of bread is very well, a sausage and a pipe or so, but Royal Navy Rum, my boy, is the stuff that makes you all ag10w.... Some of the disadvantages suffered by the settlers in the Oznoma district, at the , back of El thorn, since the recent cloudburst, were brought under the notice of the Minister of Public Works the other day. Two settlers who waited on the Hoc. Mr Coatee qt Hawera on this matter stated that five miles of the road in the (Whenuakura Valley were blocked, and settlers could hardly get through even by walking. Ail their goods had to be carried in, and recently it took two days to carry in a bag of sugar. A year ago there were six married men and their wives in the district, but there was now' only one woman. Out of The best pick-me-up is Buchanan’s “Black and White” whisky. It’s good and pure.... A collision occurred,at the Rurham road railway crossing on Monday (says the Taranaki News), when the early northbound goods' train crashed into a cart driven by Mr F. Holland. He was returning from the dairy factory, and evidently attempted to cress the line, but tjie engine struck the cart and smashed it to atoms. Holland was badly shaken, but not seriously hurt, and after receiving attention at Inglewood, was able to proceed home. The cart end milk cans were smashed and strewn about the line. Holland’s escape from death was a miraculous one. , Tho boy stood on the burning deck. His nerves were badly shaken; He’d merely risked his fife To get some of Hitcbon’s bacon.... Quite a number of Palmerston North housewives were the victims of a despicable trick perpetrated by a woman tho other day (says the Times). She is reported to have' visited several streets, going from door to door selling poppies (of her own make) for “Poppy Day.” The fact that they were being offered at a cheaper 'rate than the advertised prices aroused the suspicions of one lady, who informed the officials of the R.S.A. A stormy interview followed, and the dame, who, it is stated, worked the same dodge in Auckland and Wanganui recently, hastily consulted the railway time-table. All through fife it’s just the same, The “Fit” the prizes win; And that’s why Marshall’s Fbspherine Will give you plenty yim. The nerves it steadies, grit it gives, “Cold feel” it scares away; Sleep that’s sweet it brings at night. Makes light of -work next day....

ITS-EASY TO MAKE A BIG SUPPLY OF GOOD OOUGH MEDICINE The average family spends much monev each year for cough, cold, and sore throat medicines. By using Heenzo (Hean’s Essence) most of that money can be saved. Heenzo is the concentrated medicinal ingredients. You add the water and sweetening yourself. Anyone can do It easily, with the result that you get a pint of the best cough remedy foi 2s 6d instead of about 25s to 30s, when bought in the ordinary old style, ready-to-take way. Heenzo 5s used regularly in thousands of homes in Now Zealand,- Tasmania, Australia, and adjacent islands by all classes of people. Get a- bottle to-day from your chemist or grocer, add sweetening and water, and if you haven’t formerly tried it you will be surprised at its wonderfully curative properties. Easy directions for mixing are printed on the circular. G. W. Hean, Manufacturing Chemist, 12 Egmont street. Wellington.