NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18724, 30 November 1922, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

Quite a number of people are taking advantage of the fine weather and engaging in hay-making in the Wairarapa. Don’t instal any other separator, put in the Dqino. Itiach and M'Lennan.... Tiie intake of milk at the Mataura Dairy Factory on Saturday was 10,250 gallons. The amount of cheese manufactured on this date was higher than the pinnacle reached, about this period last year. “I have used practically all calf foods, but was never satisfied with the calves reared until I tried “Faterine.” Never before have I had such good results.”... A large portion of the country to the east of Mastcrton has experienced a dry spell for nearly three months. At some homesteads tho water supply for domestic purposes is now gravely diminished. Obanism (440): Facing Robby Burns it fakes its stand, a small house, one of the heat in the land, close to main thoroughfare. not far from the station.. Oban, the small house with the big reputation... • Sunday last was a decidedly oppressive summer s day at Timam (observes the Post). and the park thermometer registered 81-6 degrees as the maximum temperature for tho day. Monday morning dawned brightly, but later thg day became overclouded, and a cool breeze came off the sea. Once the farmer uses “Faterine” to feed calves, pigs, and horses, ho laughs at the idea of money, labour, and anxiety in stock-raising.... As further evidence of (he fact that the Castleclilf port improvements are having an immediate effect upon local trading, it is interesting to learn (says tho Wanganui Herald) (hat, in addition to the direct'Anstralian steamer now at Castlccliff, a direct boat from America is due to arrive shortly with a full cargo of Oregon timber. Country stores supplied at special rates with our famous small goods; freshly made daily. Barton and Trengrove, butchers and pork butchers.... .evidence of the farmers' optimistic outlook for the future, consequent on the rise in wool, is borne out by the fact of a Mnstertnn garage proprietor disposing cf three of a new shipment of six cars, since the Wellington wool sale. , Never a tlaw in a drop of Buchanan’s ‘'Black and White." Genuine proof* of this whisky's beautiful consistency.... "1 have never seen this district looking belter,” said an llmkara farmer (Levin district), "Feed is plentiful, and crops are coming on well, ami generally the farmers have little to complain of ns regards fanning conditions." The line appearance of the country fully boars out this statement. This month special value is offered in ladies’ hosiery, which comprises lisle, silk, and all wool_ cashmere. Wo have all shades and you will find tho prices right. Fast colour Mack hose, fine quality. 2s lid pair. A, F. Ghevno and Co., Mosgiel..,. The seed-bed for crops should be so cultivated that it will gather and conserve sufficient .moisture for (ho plant life to follow, M'Gaviu'a special production, “oat malt stout,” is generous, refreshing. and fUengthemug. A superior table beverage..,. Sour stoinaob and sluggish liver will make An owl which sits in an elm tree facing the bandstand, is a regular attendant at tbs open-air concerts at Alexandra Palace, London, Occasionally ho hoots the musicians, the best-tempered children fretful and peevish, but Dr Crossland's “Noxol” soon overcomes these little troubles. This wonderful vegetable remedy is truly the children’s friend..., Wo had a considerable amount of rain last week (writes onr Palmerston correspondent), followed by‘dull, humid weather. Shearing, which is now fairly general, is being much interrupted. Present Indications are for more rain. “What’s the use of worrying?" "We cater for tho purses of every class in the com munity. You can ho sure of getting the utmost value for your money. Primest quality at lowest possible price is our motto fee "hurry” to Barton and Trcncrove's ... In the course of a lecture at Palmerston North Mr F. C. Brownf chief Government poultry instructor, predicted that the clay wmiihl come when eggs would be sold i—weight instead of quantity. The utility breeder would thus be given every encouragement in the breeding of die correct typo of bird.

At a Scandinavian athletic meeting at Copenhagen Charles Hoff, a Norwegian,“made a world’s record by clearing 13ft 6£in in the pole jump. The goodness of a whisky endears it and makes unassailable the exalted popularity of Buchanan’s “Black and White.”... One of several explanations which have been offered concerning the origin of the name Otaki (slates the Manawatu Daily 'limes) is that a party of Maoris travelling to that place had found the only path submerged by the sea. The exclamation “Utai ki” (the way is blocked), since converted by English orthography to Otaki, thus became its name. Coffee connoisseurs I We still have soma Blue Mountain Jamaica, 3s 6d per lb, the finest coffee grown on earth. —“ Dane's," coffee specialists. 32 Octagon, Dunedin.... As a result of the shipping hold-up the Opitiki Dairy Association is not merely faced with the difficulty of shipping its butter to Auckland, but has also to taka extraordnary steps to ensure a supply of coke, which has nearly run out. without .coke it is impossible to run the suction gas engine that drives the refrigerator, which must be kept going at all costs. Kodak Film Prices Reduced at Waters’ New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin. Number 120, now Is 2d; 127, now Is 2d; 116, now Is sd; 118, now 2s; postage 2d. Other sizes reduced a 150... .ur Jickell, drainage engineer, of Palmerston North, accompanied by Mr Gilmour, conferred with the To Puke River Board last week (reports the Te Puke corspondent of the New Zealand Herald), and was asked to prepare a report on the best meanp of lowering the Kaituna River so as to improve some 100,000 acres < f swamp, making it suitable for pastoral and agricultural purposes. J Every virtue summoned to perfect a whisky finds fit repositary in Buchanan’s “Black and White."... At a recent meeting of the Wairoa Power Board it was stated that the official opening of the hydro-electric scheme would probably take place on January 19, 1925 It was thought everything would be ready about that date. The Hon. J. G. Coates will be asked to perform the opening ceremony, and it is intended to get as many members of Cabinet as can attend to he present Enjoy the same as the “Prince of Wales” and buy Marshall’s Jelly Crystals, as supplied to the Prince. Guaranteed pure_ and wholesome. Will set quickly. A delicacy for old and young. Get Marshall’s; all grocers.... Ways and means of exterminating the blackberry pest were discussed at a recent conference of delegates representing the farming community of Wairoa. Dr Reakes, of the Department of Agriculture, was present,. and though several schemes were put forward, ; none was approved, and in the meantime (observes the Napier Telegraph) the blackberry is flourishing throughout Wairoa town and country. So delighted are stock raisers with the splendid results of “Faterine” feeding that their written enthusiasm heaps up. Order trial tin from store or wholesale agents, Milne, Bremner (Ltd.).... Mr A. Cocker has discovered what he believes to be the bottomless pit, on the Elthani road, near Mr Macßeynolds’s property (says the Opunake Times). After the recent heavy thunderstorms a hole appeared in the road, and although it has been filled in from time to time it keeps sinking, it is thought that a meteor struck the road, causing the hole. The proximity of the river might have somehting :o do with it. J. Gray and Sons (Limited), Milton, have just opend a useful line of white-and-gold tea ware at the latest reduced prices.... ■ Quite a number of Timaru young men have taken part, and are at present engaged, in the coastwise shipping, to break the seamen’s strike. On on© of the vessels of the Union Company which called at Timaru the other day two young Timaruviaps who are studying dentistry at Otago University were employed in the stokehold, while another two, it is stated, have signed on the articles of the Corinna in a similar capacity. For a really high-class dessert at dinners or suppers procure a packet of pure and freshly-made Bon Jelly Crystals from your grccen Specially recommended to invalids and children needing a pure nourishing f00d.... Visitors who are staying at the Spa Hotel, Taupo, are being treated to a fine sight by the “Crow’s Nest," which is playing regularly every four hours. The geyser plays continuously for 30 minutes, throwing to a height of between 40 to 60 feet. For months the “Crow’s Nest" has been dormant, but now the river is high it is playing regularly and providing a magnificent sight. Send to Willie Crossan, Waterloo, for Christmas and holiday supplies. You get served best there.... As an instance of the wide field of the Manawatu Patriotic Society’s operations, its Mr J. Permain, states that 403 cheques had been sent out during the month of October. Some went to England, others to Australia, and others again to all sorts of remote places in the dominion. One went down to an ex-soldier stationed at Cape Saunders lighthouse, while another had a claimant in the remote backblocks. Pigs. Pigs. Pigs. We are cash buyers of baconers and porkers. Send your pigs to Barlon and Trengrove, Dunedin.... A residence at the corner of Epsom and Gnues avenue’ was entered during the absence of the occupants recently and thoroughly ransacked (reports an Auckland jxchange). The intruders overhauled drawers, cupboards, writing desks, and everything likely to contain valuables, and decamped with jewellery and money. The thieves did not even overlook two children’s money boxes, which went with the rest. For hampers of assorted holiday supnhes you cannot do tetter than deal with tho specialist, W. Crossan, Waterloo, Caversham... On the arrival of the Ulimarca at Auckland there was the usual scrimmage in the saloon on the part of hundreds of passengers, in parading before the Customs officers, to make the necessary signed declaration of loyalty (states the New Zealand Herald). ‘‘Why,’’ asked several travellers, disgusted with tho delay to which they were subjected, “shouldn’t it have been possible for us to make the same declaration before any of the justices of the peace aboard, and so save the time of both the Customs officials and ourselves on arrival?” Buy your furniture and household necessities from the one place, because you get belter concessions, save yourself time, trouble, and extra expense; and everything is railed to your station at once. This saves extra journeys to the rail, etc., at the other enfl. We do the lot. Riach and M'Lennan, Anzac square, Dunedin.... Sometimes in laying poison a valuabla dog takes the bait, and in such cases oil is an antidote to such poison ns strychnine. On occasions where oil has been given to the poisoned animal the dog has recovered, though in some instances after having gone through several fits, and to all appearances passed beyond recovery before the oil had been given. A gill of salad oil poured dowa the throat, if not too late in the application, is enough for a dog. Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross, To see a fine lady ride on a white horse. To buy Hitohon’s bacon before the shops close, For it is the choicest as everyone knows....