NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18676, 4 October 1922, Page 12

NEWS IN BRIEF

Owing to the prevalence of diphtheria, the Panatoctoc School, near Auckland, has been closecl temporarily. There have been 253 cremations atKarori since the crematorium, the only one in the dominion, was built. When in doubt as to the merits, or demerits, of “Pussyfoot,” think of Willie’s “Waterloo’ ’ at Caversham.... “We are taking more money out of the farmers’ pocket than is in it.” was a statement made by Mr G. R. Skyes, M.P., at Masterton. _ ' _ _ There are 22 licensed billiard rooms, nine bowling club houses, .48 hotels, ana 22 private hotels in Wellington. No praise too boastful in favour 'of “Fatermel.” of N.Z. farmers proclaim it a triumph in calf-feeding.... The new metal milk tokens are now on sale everywhere in Wellington, and replace, the old card coupons, which went out of issue last week. “Then came the slump,” said Mr G. R. Sykes, sneaking at Masterton. “And then the cut!” interjected one of the audience, amid laughter. “What’s the use of worrying?” We-cater for the purses of every class in the com munity. You can bo sure of getting the utmost value for your money. Primcst quality at lowest possible price is our motto. So “hurry” to Barton and Trongrove’s.... The reports of destitution amongst Maoris in the Wanganui district are borne out by the fact that, during the past few clays several native women: bare been canvassing the suburban gortionsaof the town with a 1 tale of dire misfortune^and begging tea- old clothes. As result of a special commission’s finding. the Gisborne Harbour Board dis l trict will lose 29,488 acres, which have been transferred to the Wniroa Harbour district, while an, area of 15.493 acres, formerly in no harbour district all, have been added to the Gisborne district. V One trial of “Faterine” cements numerous and frequent custom. It’s unbeatable for ease, economy, and success m calfraisin (f.... The need for tepid baths in New Plymouth was ■ strongly emphasised at the annual _ meeting of th 0 New Plymouth Swimming Club. The apnu.il report stated that. Miss Annette Kellerman, during her visit, to New Plymouth, suggested that the club’s war cry should bo “tepid baths.” “In Now Zealand we are 1 proceeding contrary to the opinion of leading educationists of the world,” remarked the Minister for Education (the Hon. C. <T. Parr) at the conference of New Zealand High School Boards. The present system of continuing nrimarv education, was physiologically and psychologically wrong. Spring cleaning is now in full swing Whether it is furniture to be re-covered, now curtains, blinds, mats, or carpets, you cannot do better than call and see our selection. Prices strictly moderate.—A. F. Cheyno and Co., drapers and furnishers, Mosgiel.,.. Noxol is a special, highly-concentrated compound of pure ingredients, which never fails to restore you perfect health and strength. Noxol is 2s 6d a bottle. Keep one always bandy. Chemists and stores....

There was some little excitement at a cattle stop on the CastleclifT railway lino near Gonville avenue last week, when a wandering horse fell into the stop. The noise of its struggles aroused the occupants of near-by houses, who went to the rescue a.nd released the affrighted animal with the aid of a crowbar on the planks of the cattle stops. The delightful geniality of Buchanan's “Black and White,” added to every exquisite quality, raises it to the height of whisky perfection.... “This is a case which would never have come to the court had I been received in a reasonable manner when I visited the shop.” said Factory Inspector F. Lewis, when prosecuting Joseph Russi, Frankton for not observing the Saturday half-holi-day. Defendant (states the Waikato Times) was fined £l, and 7s costs. Buy a Dqmo separator, because it is the best proposition on the market. It is ■ the cheapesf first-grade machine, its reputation for easy turning, clean skimming, and long service is large. There are hundreds of satisfied -customers all through Otago anfl Southland. Any drial gmen. Riach and M’Lerman, Dunedin.'.. “Carrier pigeons are exclusively the pastime of the working man, and are carried free on the railways,” said Mr G. R. Sykes, M.P., at Masterton, in referring to some statements which Mr Evans, the Labour candidate, had made when addressing the electors there recently. A new sawmill is in course of erection at Waiwhiu, a few- miles back from Warkworth. where it is expected to cut out about 4 ; OCO,CCO feet of timber, mostly totara and yimu. A considerable amount of timber is also being cut between Moir’s Hill and - Ahuroa, and being camd to Ahuroa station. In past years this district was noted for (its timber, kauri spars being taken from the river banks as early as 1820. - ’ It takes calf-sense to rear calves. 10.000 successful New “Zealand farmers have proved that in the use of “Faterine.”... The Department of Internal Affairs has ' declined to grant permission to the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society to liberate £0 pairs of opossums in the Alford Forest between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivets. The department has decided not to authorise, i the capture or liberation of opossums in ; any locality pending further inquiries as to the injury committed, or likelv to be committed, to property by these animals. Barton and Trengrpve’s famous sugarcured bacon gaining in popularity. Output increasing daily. Absolutely the' finest 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 marv delighted patrons.... “Time was,” - said Mr W. A. Yeitch in the course of the debate,on tlie Railway_ Estimates, “when Parliament ran _ the civil service, but now the' civil service runs Parliament: and thq proof of that was to he found in the fact that a member of Parliament with a knighthood to his name, thanked a civil servant for condescending to give consideration to his representations.”—(Laughter.) Before and after gardening apply Waters’ Chap Lotion to the hands. Keeps out dirt, cures chaps and scratches. . Price Is 6d, posted 2s. Waters’ Ne\s Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin.... A man named Henry M’Guire. while assisting to load cattle at the Wellington wharf, was charged by one of the beasts and knocked down. M'Guire was rendered unconscious, and his jaw was found to be broken. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment. So smoothly delicious, so wopderfully mellow and richly consistent is this best-of-all whiskies—Buchanan’s “Black and White.”... That kiwis are not so scarce as some people imagine is shown in the fact that a kiwi was recently accidentally killed within 30 miles of Napier and handed to the secretary of the Hawke’s Bay, Acclimatisation Society. These birds are particularly protected, and the society has now received from the Government a special permit to* have this bird stuffed and mounted.The enamel stew pans now being shown at Gray’s, Milton, are strong and well finished—the best since 1914-.... The maiden cruise of the ketch Digger, Starlight, was undertaken on Saturday morning, when the vessel left the Invercargill wharf with a party consisting of representatives of local bodies bound for a week-end cruise to Stewart Island. The Digger left the wharf at 9 o’clock, and arrived at Oban at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. We specialise in coffees. (Uppers, spices, and curry powder. _ If any of these quality goods be not obtainable from your grocer, please send direct.—“Durie’s,” 32 Octagon. Dunedin.... The game of poker has hitherto been held sacred to the card rooms frequented by the smoking sex; but Palmerston North, always progressive, has established a little seminary where their wives and daughters now -study its mysteries and facial expressions (states the. Times). The control "of one’s features is undoubtedly the mam factor of success in the game, so that the fair players will teach men something of this. Obanism (392): Now do not miss the glorious chance, your lyants we soon supply; and when election time comes round don’t vote the Oban dry.... Reference to the Saturday half-holidav question is contained in the annual report of the New Zealand Operative Butchers’ Federation. “The securing of this reform by Act of’Parliament seems hopeless,” says the report, “but we are pleased to be able to report that in at least the following towns Saturday is being . observed—viz., Dunedin Auckland, and Masterton. .A fair number of employers in other towns are also closing on Saturdays,' so that steady progress is being made towards the ultimate goal—‘Saturday half-holiday.’ ” . A delicious, delicate dessert—pure, wholesome, and easily digested; 'No trouble in preparing. Just get a packet of Bon Jelly Crystals from your grocer, heat one pint of water,’ thoroughly dissolve, and serve c01d.... Who broke the beacon? asks the Auckland Star. As the beacon over the outfall sewer of the Auckland and Suburban Drainage Board was recently damaged “by some cause or causes unknown,” it had to be repaired, and as the board has no plant for the purpose the aid of the Harbour Board had "co be requisitioned. As the latter body ' does not do repair work for love, any less than it inaugurates railway lines on the waterfront for love or nothing, the Drainage Board had to pay, and last evening approved the necessary expense incurred as being maintenance for which it was liable. The nerves are the dynamos of the body, that make the body function. When they become overworked the body slows up, and lassitude, irritability, and often a general breakdown follows. Take Marshall’s Fojpherine.... There is evidently not the same scarcity of sheep in Australia as in New Zealand. A recent issue of the Queenslander has an illustration which gives a clear idea of the careless way sheep are handled in transport on the Queensland railways. The » sheep wore evidently being removed from one drought-stricken area to another, and through not being looked after on the journey, had died in hundreds and were dumped in the wayside station. Gie to me the auld Scotch scones. The scones ma mithcr saade; ,Wi’ Hitchon’s bacon on ma plate I’ll mak’ an awfu’ raid....