NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18735, 13 December 1922, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF

Twenty houses authorised under the Waipukurau Borough Council housing scheme are all completed and occupied. Every virtue summoned to perfect a whisky finds fit repositary in Buchanan’s “Black and White.”... •• You were quite right to take rum for a cold; it is the best cure,” said Mr Symmons, in discharging a woman charged at Marylobone with being drunk. Dad’s roared two score on Entering, and such a price he got, and when he sent them to the sale his pen. yes. topped the 10t.... A buildiong site in Regent street, London, for which a ground rent of £26 3a has been, paid since 1818, has recently been the subject of a new lease at a ground rent of £2OOO a year. Now you have settled the election, how about your new suit?—MacLeod MacGillivray, tailor.... In his address to the grand jury rt Hamilton, his Honor Mr Justice Herdman referred to the increase of crime in the district; which he stated was no doubt due to the increase in population. A_ first-class tailor is MacLeod MacGillivray, Rattray street, opp. D.1.C.... There were 44 industrial disturbances in New Zealand for the nine months ended September 30. These involved 6002 workers and an approximate loss in wages of £38,362 and 460 days of idleness. Pigs. Pigs. Pigs. We are cash buyers of baconers and porkers. Send your pigs to Barton and Trengrove, Dunedin.... A dairy farmer, supplying milk to the Awarua factory, has reason to be satisfied with his herd (remarks the Winton Record). From 35 cows the daily average for the month of November was 461 b of milk per cow, with a test of 3.6. Several of - the herd were heifers. For 22s 6d you can a gallon good obtain; you’ll find your calves each day improve, and Faterine’s not in vain.... In the new House of Representatives there are now only five members who have been returned continuously for over 23 years—viz., Mr Massey, Sir William Herries, Hon. u. A. Hanan, Sir It. Heaton Rhodes, and Mr T. M. Wilford (Leader of the Opposition). “Noxol” is Nature’s own gift to suffering humanity. Use it for all troubles of the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. Splendid for indigestion in any form. At all chemists and stores, 2s 6cl per bottle, containing one month’s supply...._ The indiscriminate distribution of rotten eggs by a respectably-dressed woman in tihe election crowd at Palmerston North might find its sequel in the local court (says the Times), as it is understood that the party, who was plainly observed to throw the offensive missile at another woman, will be asked to make an explanation. Coffee comioiisours! We still have some Blue Mountain Jamaica, 3s fid per lb, the finest coffee grown on earth.—“ Durio’s," coffee specialists. 32 Octagon. Du-edin.... Paper money issued in Great Britain in 1914 amounted to £23,000,000. In 1920 this had risen to £1,040,200,000. "What’s the use of worrying?” Wo cater for the purses of every class in the com mnnity. You can be sure of getting the utmost value' for your money. Primest quality at lowest possible price is our motto, “hurry” to Barton and Trengrove a..,, 1

Within four years there have been no fewer than 45 transfers in connection with the start of the Morrinsville Post Office (states the New Zealand Herald). Tho start' normally numbers about a. dozen. Apart from tie expense to the Department heads, these frequent changes cannot conduce to the efficiency of the service. Provo the truth of that, old adage, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating,” by procuring from your grocer a packet of Bon Jelly Crystals, pure and freshly made, and comparing with other brands.... , The Hutt Valley Electric Power Board has a report on the electrification of the district which has been prepared by Messrs Templin and Toogood, who express tho opinion that/ the district will be a very profitable one to reticulate, and from a financial point of view will be a success. The cost is put at £200,000. Country stores supplied at special rates with our famous small goods; freshly made daily. Barton and Trengrove, butchers and pork butchers. .. A remarkable testimony to the intelligence and efficiency of the Postal Department was received by a Hastings business man in the form of a letter from London addressed in the following vague terms: — “Mr Parker, The Bookstall/ New Zealand.” The letter was not only delivered, but it was delivered without delay to Mr H. G. Parker at the Hastings railway station bookstall.

It’s proved a boon to farmers all, its merits are supreme. So ere I close allow me wish good luck to Faterine.... A large number of English_ immigrants reached Wellington by lihe lonic last week. The vessel’s 645 passengers included 314 assisted immigrants, nominated by relations. There were also on board 13 domestic servants.

The Xmas season is well catered for at Gray’s, Milton. Fancy goods, drapery, electroplate, and hardware are displayed at very reasonable prices.... A plucky action was performed by a 12-year-old boy at a fire in Eden terrace (Auckland), about 7.30 last Wednesday morning, when a four-roomed, wooden house, occupied b/ Mrs G. Waiding, _ was practically destroyed. The boy, hearing the barking of a dog imprisoned inside the burning house, rushed in, and, smashing through a door, succeeded in rescuing a puppy and two kittens. He was greatly exhausted by the heat and smoke, and only just managed to escape from the burning building. Obanism (451): Our country friends may rest assured their wants will be attended. Their orders sent by boat or rail wherever they’re intended. Oban Hotel; the Town Hall is opposite. .. Friends, if you wish to rear a calf, at first you must him wean; then twice per day you must him feed on high-class Faterine.... Wrecked off the South African coast fifty years ago, the Grosvenor had gold and jewels valued at £2,000,000 on board. Aa the wreck is covered with ten feet of sand, a tunnel is being dug from the shore to reach her from beneath the sea-bed. Anticrin removes superfluous hair painlessly, conveniently, thoroughly. Does not burn, or encourage fresh growth. Price 2s, posted 2s 4d. Waters’s New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin— - A young man who refused to take off his hat during the singing of the< National Anthem at a public meeting at Foxton had it removed by another person. This led to an argument and a challenge to a fight. A secluded spot was sought, and ’neath the moon’s rays the encounter took place. ’Tis said (says the Herald) the remover of the hat also succeeded in removing the wind from his opponent, who cried enough. Wines, spirits, ales, and stouts carefully packed and despatched to legal order. Promptness the key-note at Crossan’s “Waterloo,” Cavershani.... “ The scenic advantages of New Zealand are certainly brought home to one very forcibly when one goes to see tho show places in America.” said Mr Alfred J. Parker, of Auckland, recently. “ They have : some very nice places to look at,” stated Mr Parker, who has just returned to New Zealand after 18 months in the United States, “but I think, when it is all boiled down, that if a man wants to find material beauties he need not go tramping the world to find them. He can get them right here in New Zealand. This month special value _is offered in ladies’ hosiery, which comprises lisle, silk, and all wool cashmere. We have all shades, and you will find the prices right. Fast colour black hose,' fine quality. 2s lid pair. A. F. Cheyne and Co.. Mosgiel.... The other day a King Country newspaper mixed a society item with a farm note, with the following result: “The Red Cross concert given last night by 16 of our beautiful young ladies was highly appreciated. They sang in a charming manner, winning the plaudits of the audience, who pronounced them the finest group of Shorthorns in the country. A few of them were rich brown iij colour, but the majority were spotted red and white.” The editor, it is said, immediately went on a prolonged holiday to Auckland. You’ll find he’ll daily thrive and grow, his coat become as- silk. More nourishment in Faterine than in his mother’s milk.... The people of Hokianga must be given credit for modernising polities (says the North Auckland Times). They recently sent word in to the Hon. J. G. Coates’s election campaign committee . that they did not want him to address them, but would rather that he came along with a few of his supporters to spend _ a convivial hour with them round the festive board at which politics could be interspersed with sandwiches, cakes, fruit salads, tea, and coffee. The request was graciously accepted, and about 30 enthusiasts accompanied the honourable gentleman to Hokianga. Of all' the jelly crystals on the market Marshall’s Jellies were the chosen ones for the “ Prince’s Trip” right through New Zealand, because they are as pure and as pood as you can make them. Ask for Marshall’s Jellies— Every indication so far points towards an -excellent harvest in New Zealand (comments the New Zealand Times), and merchants and storekeepers report good business in binder twine, large quantities having already been booked for early delivery in various districts. An ingenious invention for preventing knots and kinks in binder twine has lately been patented in New Zealand. The machine is known as “the faulty detector,” and l promises to be of great assistance in the binder twine industry. It is not generally known that there are several different grades of stainless cutlery on the market, and unices range accordingly. We have found the poorer grades unsatisfactory, and stock only Humphries (Sheffield), best grade manufactured. We will absolutely guarantee these. Order from us. Dessert, 27s 6d; Table. 30s per t-d 07 .. post free. —Eiach and M’Lennan, Dunedin. .. i An offer to provide and maintain a free lending librarv for the use of patients In the Auckland Hospital has been made by the Anglican City Mission, and has received the’ approval of the hospital authorities (states tho New Zealand Herald). Manv of the leading booksellers have promised assistance, and it is hoped that the public and the patients will give books, a pood supply of which. . both new and secondhand.” has been received already. It is expected that tho library will be available by Christmas. ‘Obanism (Xmas): Hamper (No. 21, whisky (any brand! 2. invalid port wine 2, lemon squash 1, stout 2, Speight’s ale 5— securely packed, freight paid: anywhere. £2 1S». strictly cash. Oban Hotel,” everything first grade. ... The Examiner, Launceston (Tasmania), states that a local resident has returned to Launceston after a tour through New Zealand. In an interview with an Examiner representative, the dominion visitor said; “Christchurch is said to have one of the finest tramway services in the world, and I must admit that we were thoroughly -surprised at tho completeness of the system. The trams were of special interest to us. and appeared more like a train. They have what might be termed one powered-car, with three or four other ears coupled to it. These were called trailers. These trams naturally carry large numbers of passengers. while each car has its own conductor. When your head feels like a beehive And your appetite is nil. And t-li© waiter sfiks you what you. II have, Try a Hitehon’a bacon grill.■■