NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18673, 30 September 1922, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

'ln the venereal diseases department of the Christchurch Hospital there were 726 attendances during August, representing 114 patients, 35 of whom were new. * A First-class Tailor. —MacLeod MacGillivray, Rattray street (opposite D.1.C.)... A loss of £1344- 6s 6d -has 1 been recorded; on the first year’s running of the Palmerston North borough busses. Depreciation 1 is not included in this sum. Wo cheerfully forward information as how to prepare dresses, etc., to be hemstitched, also samples of buttons made by us.—Address Liberty. Dunedin.... The Wellington City Council holds an endowment of 1590 acres of land at Pahiatua, let to various tenants on lease, varying from 12 to 209 acres. The township adjoins the endowment, and is the thriving centre of a notable dairying and agricultural district. The proud boast of New Zealand farmers and stock breeders is that in “Faterine” they have .found the highost-grade, lowestcost calf f00d.... Wellington streets were first lighted by electricity in 1889. There are 2437 incandescent lamps for street lighting. There are over 22,000 connections to the mains, and 7,000.000 units were sold last year, the revenue being £124,166. Thomson and Co., Moray place (opposite First Church). . Just arrived, a large and choice selection of granite and marble monuments ’Phone 2296.. . ■ . Though it was raining during the night and the streets were wet in the morning, that fact did not deter the appearance of n water cart in Groat North road (says the Auckland Star). The man who was driving the cart looked as if he felt sorry for himself, as he liberally besprinkled the already’ saturated roadway. M’Gavin’s special production, “ oat malt stout," is generous, refreshing, and strengthening A superior table hov-rann A big rata tree which was being felled on the road between Runanga and the Seven Mile came to earth across one of the bridges en route (states the Grey River Argus). All vehicular traffic was blocked. The mail coach was held up pending removal of the king tree. For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.... Tho present forming season is considereda favourable on in the. Pahiatua district. There is a good growth of feed in many localities;, stock which have been carefully tended have come through the winter well. The ■ lambing lias been excellent, and satisfactory percentages are reported. There has been comparatively little mortality among dairy stock “What’s the use of worrying?" Wc cater for the purses of every class in the com munity. You can be sifre of getting the utmost value for your money. Primest quality at lowest possible price is our motto. So “hurry” to Barton and Trcngrovo’s... In order to bring the Royal New Zealand Artillery and tho Territorial Artillery into line with the Royal Regiment of Artillery, the rank of corporal is being allowed to lapse, and that of bombardier advanced From October 1 next, therefore, the rank of bombardier will bo equivalent to that of corporal, and the badge of this rank will I>3 two chevrons instead of one. Arrived Cricket bats, tennis, croquet, and boxing highest-grade materials. Special low prices, Laidlaw and Gray’s, George street . A very old resident who took part in. the Norsewood Jubilee celebrations was Mr K, Anderson, whose ago is 93. and whoso; hair is not yet wholly grey. He is a tailor by trade, and so well is his eyesight preserved that he can still thread a needle without any assistance from spectacles. A revelation of exquisitely mellow navotir mingles with tho triumphant goodness of Buchanan’s “Black and White,”..,

• The largo brown cotton towels sold at 6= fcl per pair, also the big white towels at 8s per pair, arc good value, and should vot be si issed by those who visit Gray's, Milton., This season’s lambs are now being sold on the Wanganui market at Is 3d for forequarters and Is fcd for hinds. A local butcher stated to a reporter that the lambs are killing out better than had been the case for many years. The average is 351 b, and some have been sold weighing 361 b and 391 b. . Good whisky gathers friends around. Buchanan’s "Black and White” holds them through the centuries...., Two fathers were introduced by two sons at the ..Aptary Club (says an Auckland exchange), and also two sons by two fathers. The Unusual circumstance caused some amusement at the time. Among the num-, her was Sir Thomas Mackenzie, introduced by his son, Mr Kenneth Mackenzie, who also introduced his brother, Mr Clutha Mackenzie, M P. Barton and Trengrove’s famous sugarcured bacon gaining in popularity. Output increasing daily. Absolutely the fkest procurable. Rashers, Is Id; by the piece. Is.;, whole rolls, lid. . A trial always leads to regular custom. Don’t delay. Make another of the many delighted patrons.... To walk a distance of over 30 miles to town is not the kind of pleasure that most people look forward to, and few people would be likely to cover such a distance in less than nine hours. Such, however, was the journey performed on foot by an elderly Irishman, who left Tologa Bav at 6 o’clock on Thursday evening, and arrived in Gisborne at 3 o’clock the following morning (says the Times). The journey was not made any- easier by the fact of the roads being in a bad state. “baterine” will,-feed a calf for 5 months at 3s. - And • that “Faterine-fed” calf will win even 1 among new-milk-fed calves.,.-.. What is claimed to be the smallest- cow in the world with a semi-official record is grazing on Hr E. Dinned’s farm at Midhirst (says the Wanganui Chronicle). "Mascot” is a diminutive Jersey cow standing about three feet high. Last year this cow gained a certificate with a record of over 2681 b of butter-fat, and but for an accident would have yielded considerably more. ’ If your neighbour has a'-DOMO Separator. ask him what ho thinks of it, and you will get a bona fide opinion. It is being demonstrated every day that these machines give great satisfaction everywhere, and that those who use them are anxious of putting their friends on to $ good thing too. There are hundreds of satisfied Customers all through Otago and Southland. Pull particulars from' ’Riabh arid MTierman, Dunedin.... "It |is most extraordinary that there should be not a scrap of writing,” said Mr Justice Reed, when referring to an alleged contract in the case of M'Dougall versus the Cement Pipe Co., in the Supreme Court at Master-ton. “My client never submitted anything to writing,” said Mr Treadwell. "Half a.dozen lines would, have done,” commented his Honor. . ‘ We specialise‘in coffees, peppers, spices, and curry powder. If'any of. these quality goods be not obtainable from your grocer, please send direct. —“Dune's,” 32 Octagon. I>"iedin. . * The heaviest snowfall of the year occurred in the back country of the North Island last week. Poverty Bay has'suffered particularlv, and the chief concern is the possible, effect bn the lambing. From Parikaparie (states an exchange) the aspect was reported to bo “just like, Switzerland,” and snow was Isin to 18in deep in the drifts... From Tiniroto and Rakauroa came similar tidings, anything up to a foot of snow being reported. The great majority of spring tonics is restricted to the blood and the stomach, but Marshall’s Fosphorine gees further than that ft .goes right to the controlling powpr of the whole' body arid the centre of the nerve system,...

The “audience” at the rear of the Arbitration Court room at Wellington has not, been particular during the last few days regarding the observance of court etiquette. Frequently it has applauded rather loudly any point made by the _ union’s , witnesses, and has occasionally indulged in loud laughter. The other day Mr Justice Frazer felt compelled to administer a rebuke, which consisted of telling the onlookers that the court was not exactly a picture show. Diary.—Saturday: Returned harne after delightful week at Wullie Crossan’s Waterloo, .Gaversham., Took bottle o’ Crossana wi’ me.... ’ i -. . ..- .At th'e end of the last. financial year there were 4328 subscribers to the six libraries in Wellington, and the revenue—outside of rates—amounted to £2751 9s 8d for the year, -The first library movementin New Zealand was'-in 1840, when the “Port Nicholson Mechanics’ Institute, public school, and library” was formed. In 1849 the name was changed to-Wellington Atheneeura and Mechanics’ Institute, "and Was take over by the City. Council in 1892.

Whisky connoisseurs are jubilant in promotingl the world-wide renutation of Buchanan’s “Black and White.”... ‘ “Hie early settlers had many disadvantages as well as advantages,” said _Dr ’Newman. M.P., at;a reunion of Wellington settlors. ' “For instance, they did not have the present-day blessings of picture shows and silk stockings.”—■{Laughter. Dr, Newman hastened to add, however, that the pioneers were immune from land and income tax, Customs duty, and many disadvantages of present “civilised” life. — (Laughter.) ' .. 'There are. numerous brands of jelly crystals on the market, that will all. make jelly, but only Bon .Telly Crystals make the perfect dessert. Get a trial packet from your grocer and note the difference.... The rate notice for a block of 16,000 acres of land in Westland County, which is leased by the Government to a Palmerston North man, has just been received. It amounts to two shillings arid eiehtponoo per annum (savs. the Manawatu Times). His local holding of 500 acres is rated to the extent of £55 per annum. These ngues will create some doribt in the minds of many, but they are nevertheless quite true. Obanism (389): There’s lamb’s fry and bacon, pip’s , feet and ham, but without a glass of Oban beer (Speight’s) they aren’t wo-th a (mine’s a draft whisky)... .The erection of a church in one day was/accomplished at Pukekohe Hill last Saturday by the members of the Church of ' Christ, assisted by a number of local and Auckland friends. 'Work Was commenced at davlicht, and by dusk the building was practically completed; On Sunday hrgelvattended services were conducted in the church. Mr R. Gtbbie. of the Ponsonby Rond Church of Christbeing the preacher. First choice in whisky is Buchanan’s “Blnfck and White.” One taste makes, the whole world unanimous.... The railway concessions recently granted to disabled soldiers were criticised by the Auckland District Committee of the Returned Soldiers’ Association. The concession is granted onlv to men drawing pver half the full pension. This _ stipulation, it was stated, creates anomalies, and instances were cited of men really entitled to the privilege being debarred by the regulations. It was decided to communicate with the headquarters of the association on the subject. To remove superfluous hair apply Waters’ Anticrin. Painless, harmless, convenient. . Dees not encourage fresh growth. Price 2s, posted 2s 4d. Waters’ New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin..., Although St is early yet to make rany accurate forecast regarding the - prospects of the coming fruitgrowing ’in Hawke’s Bay, the general impression amongst growers is that if all goes well a first-class yield may be looked for. A Hastings grower recently expressed -the opinion that if the weather held good there would probably be too much , fruit for the district'to carry, and this would probably mean that the fruit would be very much cheaper than last season. It Is anticipated, however, that although last season was a record one for the export of fruit, the export this season will be even greater. . No other preparation has such splendid restorative qualities for internal troubles as are to be found in Noxol. And this " wonderful antidote costs only 2s 6d. Get a bo+de now. All. chemists arid stores.,,. The creditors in one Wellington bankrupt estate are happy men. About four years ago a man went bankrupt, and his creditors were faced with the prospect of “only something in the £l.” The man owned a certain amount of property, hut at the time rihe bffers received were noor. Taking advantage of opportunities offered the official assignee has sold the property to advantage, so that not only have the creditors been paid in f’dh but the bankrupt ha« been handed oyer £lCO> Spring cleaning is now in full swing. Whether it is furniture to be re-covered. new curtains, blinds, mnta, or carpets, you cannot do better than call and see our seWiion. Prices strictly moderate. —A. F. Cheyne and Co., drapers and furnishers, Mossriel “Oh. von .don’t want jo live in the house yourself? You want to keep boarders? /In that case there will be no order,” said Mr .1. E. Wilson, R.M.. in the Auckland Magistrate’s Court in dismissing an action for possession of a tenement. ’ It was shown that the tenant paid her rent regularly and that plaintiff, a woman well im in rears, had lived in comfortable nuartors for a considerable p’riod, and could continue to do so. Father was sick and couldn’t work. So mum made the doctor call. He gave him Hitchon's bacon, Now ho won’t knock off at aIL..