NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18748, 29 December 1922, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF

The Wanganui Borough Council has decided to taiie steps to recover outstanding rates, which approximate £IO,BOO, covering 1000 properties. Como anti see our show to-night—wo ore open till 9 p.m. Friday nights. ScoulJar and Chisholm. Ltd.... ihe theft of motor cars at Christchurch for joy-nding continues. Reports of oars being taken and abandoned are becoming almost of daily occurrence. Ring out tho old and ring in the new with a bottle of Buchanan's Black and White Whisky.... ’T do not think there will be another election.” stated Mr H. Atmoro, M.P., when entertained by his supporters at Nelson. According to the Mail, ’ he said he could not well imagine tho 80 members of Parliament saying to the people: "We afa to obsessed with the spirit of'party that, we want you to spend fifty or sixty thousand pounds on another election.” If we did not give the quality and value, how can you account for the fact that so many young couples furnish their now homes at our warehouse? Our showroom is replete with everything required for the home, and you’ll find that wo will always give you courteous attention, and nothing will he considered a trouble’ so long as wo can satisfy our patrons.—Riach and M’Lenran, Anzac Square..-. The organiser of the Christdliurch River. Improvement Fund (Mr R. B. Owen) states that, having exhausted his patience in writing to tho City Council requesting it to band over tho £SOO debentures hold m trust for “improving tho Avon,” he now has instructed the solicitor to the fund to take the necessary legal steps to compel the council to do so.

Obanism (464): Each year bears something from us as it flies; we only blow it farther with our sighs (Landor).... Mr Jolliffo has been censor of films now for six and a-quarter years. The best film he ever handled, he thinks, was “Disraeli,” which proved almost the worst “draw” that one of tho leading theatres had shown in three years. Such is the capriciousnesa of public taste. Although he sits watching pictures every day from 9 till 4.30, he goes to the theatres frequently at night to sea the pictures passed by the assistant censor. Peace and goodwill towards men, and then a taste of the finest whisky on the market, Buchanan’s Black and White.... The Wanganui Borough Council has decided to impose the 3s ’ cut” in the wages of its employees from April 1, and after that date the court’s decision as to the rates to 1 bo paid from time to time is to be adhered to in all borough departments. Marshall’s, pure fruit Jelly Crystals are tho best on the market. Made in 10 flavours. Ask your grocer for Marshall’s Jellies, absolutely pure, and guaranteed to set on the hottest day. All grocers and stores.... Tho past two months has been the worst period for tourist traffic experienced at Rotorua for some years. During the election week tho town was practically empty. Tho past few days have seen a slight improvement.' A feature is that more people ara arriving by motor than by rail. The finest mineral water on the market, and especially needed at Christmas time, is Apollinaris Water.... When speaking in Palmerston, Mr Holland, ex-Mayori of Christchurch, not knowing that the. district was already committed to it, warned citizens of the folly of spending any money on an unnecessary and expensive power house. “The borough has already decided to do so,” said a voice. ‘Then I am sorry for you,” was the emphatic reply. Special Xmas prices for all liquors at tho Provincial Hotel Bottle Store. Variety, quality, value, and service unexcelled. Country clients, get your Xmas orders n0w.... Poison gas so deadly that one-tenth of 1 per cent, of it in the atmosphere would be fatal, has been used successfully in clearing a ship of rats, cockroaches, and other pesta. Oat Meal Stout, Oat Malt Stout. A New Year treat. 18s per dozen, packed.—Crosslin’s.... The 5000 varieties of dahlias now on the market have developed from the wild single dahlia which was introduced into Europe from Mexico a little more than one hundred years ago. Made from pure vegetable juices— Nature’s own remedy for digestive troubles. “Noxol” gives certain relief to bilious subjects. Tones liver, stomach, kidneys, and bowels. Pleasant, gentle, thorough. 2s bd per bottle, all chemists and stores.... Tho British Houses of Parliament cover an area of eight acres, and have a river frontage of 910 ft. They contain more than 500 rooms, and about 18 residences, tlie resident population being about 200. Painful burns to face and, hands were sustained by Mr Joseph Griffin, .an employee of the Fletcher Construction Company, at Auckland, through the spilling of a bucket of hot tar. He was engaged in spraying a portion of the Tamaki road with tar when the handle of the bucket parted and the contents splashed upwards from the ground. Mr Griffin was admitted to the Auckland Hospital,

Do not forget Apollinaris Water when making up your Christmas hamper. It always meets with decided approval.Milne, Bremner (Ltd.), wholesale agents.,., Tho other day a rather remarkable theft was committed in a local draper’s shop (says tho Timaru Post). A lady waa examining a pair of stockings, and her handbag, which contained about £lB, was lying on the edge of the counter. The customer leaned over the counter to make a thorough examination of the articles, and someone with extraordinary audacity put his or her hand under the lady’s arm and quietly removed tho purse into the world of the unknown—as far as the lady was concerned. Tho thief was certainly not lacking in nerve, for the risk of detection must have bean very considerable. No home can have complete Christmas cheer without a bottle of Buchanan’s Black and White.—Milne, Bremner (Limited), wholesale agents.... Regarding the fireblight in Auckland, which is said to be on the increase, the authorities there (reports an exchange) state that everything possible is being done !o ke,ep it in check. Mr H. Campbell, director of the' horticultural section of the Department of Agriculture,-said the department's officers have had heavy work made for them by tho unfortunate increase. It is hoped to keep the disease confined to a limited area. This month special value , is offered in ladies’ hosiery, which -comprises lisle, silk, and all wool, cashmere. We have all shaded, and you will find the prices right. Fast colour black hose, fine quality, 2s lid pair. A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosaic!.... There is a snao in the Christmas trade of Auckland that has been lacking for yeais (says the Herald). It is the stir of good will, and the seasonable pleasure of spending freely for others or, as it may be with oven _ greater delight, for another, the only one in all the world. Business generally is not only brisk, but behind the welcome briskness there is a notable buoyancy that encourages confidence in spending. Thnt is the outstanding feature of the Yuletide trade in the large representative shops and stores. "What’s the use of worrying?” We cater for the purses of every class in the community. You can be sure of getting the utmost value for» your money. Primes!) quality at lowest possible price is our motto. So “hurry” to Barton and Trengrove’s.... The premises of Messrs Grimshaw and Pudney, tailors, No. 1, Carter’s lane, off Wellesley street, Auckland, were entered by a thief or thieves on two evenings last week, and clothing to the value of £6O was taken. Tho goods include four suits of clothes and several pairs of trousers. It is thought that entrance on both occasions was gained by means of a skeleton key. On the first occasion two pairs of trousers were found to be missing, and the door at the back was unlocked. The second entrance was made the following evening, and this time four suits and a pair of trousers were stolen. Pigs. Pigs. Pigs. We are cash buyers of baconers and porkers. Send your pigs to Barton and Treugrove, Dupedin.... A woman who was proceeded against at the Auckland Police Court for having an unregistered revolver in her possession, asked that the weapon bo pot confiscated as it , was a keepsake from a brother who went away to the war and was killed. ‘‘Surely you have a photograph or something more suitable in the way of a keep- N sake,” observed Mr Boynton, S.M. ‘‘You - know how frail human nature is. One of, these days you might lose your temper and shoot somebody with that revolver. You are probably shocked at the suggestion, but such things have happened. ’ James Gray and Sons (Ltd.) wish all their kind friends a merry Xmas and a prosperous and happy New Year.... . Undoubtedly it is an advantage to travel light. This was exemplified at Palmerston North on Saturday, when the ordinary main trunk express was due to leave at 4.10 p.m. Just after the whistle had blown, and before the train had begun: to move, a fussy old lady, wh had been unable to find a seat, hastily descended to the platform. Her travelling rug and two small boxes were dumped off when it was well under way by a, passenger who was quick to grasp tho situation. 1 Coffee connoisseurs! We still have some Blue Mountain Jamaica, 3s 6d per lb, tho finest coffee grown on earth.—“ Durie’s,” coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin.... The destructive habits ,of opossums was commented upon the other day by a Wellington farmer whoso' homestead is apparently a frequently visited locality by these animals. He mentioned that he had a bale of sheepskins destroyed by these nocturnal visitors, who were also responsible for emptying a case of apples that had been stored under a tree. This season they were turning their attention to apples on the trees, an early variety just coming to maturity at the present time being a favourite resort. Mitchell’s Imperial pints Irish whisky, 10s per bottle. Special invalid port wine,8s 6d.—Crossam Waterloo.... It is generally thought that “election eggs” were out of fashion (says the Christchurch Sun), but at the Acclimatisation Society’s meeting it was reported that a raid bad been carried out at eletion time on the ternery at the mouth of'the Eakaia, Mr A. Smith drawing attention to it. He explained that tho terns had nested there for years, and laid many eggs soon before the elections. However, they proved apparently too great a temptation to many people, and many were used at Eakaia. The result of the raid is that the birds have. deserted the ternery. which at times Lad up to 1000 eggs on the beach. Obanism (Now Year): Tho cocktail with a kick. Oban special, the only hotel in N.Z. to bottle qualities. Quality tells, hence tho demand. Quarts 12s, pints 6s 6d. Try a nip at the bar. Oban H0te1.... There is in the town of Marlborough, England, an inn with the sign of “The Five Alls.” It consists of five human figures with a motto to each, thus: A king in his regalia, with the motto, “I govern all.” A bishop in his pontificals, and “I pray for all” as his motto. A lawyer in his govvti, with the motto, “I plead for all.” A soldier in uniform, with the motto, “T fight for all.” And lastly a labourer, with his tools, who has for a motto tho words, “I pay for all.” Country stores supplied at special rates with our famous small goods; freshly made daily. Barton and Trangrove, butchers and pork butchers....' . Fishermen at Scorcher Bay the other dav found among their catch of 150 wharcoii no less than 15 sharks varying from 3ffc to sft in length (reports the New Zealand Times). Sharks are likely to bask in shallow water in the bays from now on until March, and bathers should exercise caution in venturing into deep water. It is extremely fortunate for New Zealand that'the grey nurse,one of the most wicked species of sharks, is rarely seen in New Zealand waters. A t large barracoota, too,, is a nasty’ fellow to meet, and is quite as voracious as the shark. For a really high-class dessert at dinners or suppers procure a packet of pure and freshly-made Bon Jelly Crystals from your grocer. Specially, recommended to invalids and children needing a pure nourishing f00d.... Some time ago it was decided by tho Government to furnish a guarantee of lls per case on new season’s apples for export to England and other foreign markets, this covering all legitimate marketing expenses, and being done to assist the growers. This guarantee, however, was restricted to 100,000 cases, end as it was likely that considerably more than that number would to offering some difficulty was anticipated in making a fair and satisfactory allocation. Now the Cabinet has been asked to increase the number of cases to 150,000 to meet the position, and has agreed to do so. The guarantee, of course, applies only to fruit which is shipped on consignment and not to f.o.b. shipments, Clarke’s English Effervescent Liver and Kidney Saline refreshes, invigorates. A. pleasant healthful drink. Prices, Is 6d and 2s 6d; posted, 6d extra. Waters’s New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin ... There is something in the ’saying, “It’s better to bo born lucky than rich,” judging . from the experiences of a resident of Brydone. Some* 12 months ago he lost a pocket book at Mntaura containing over £IOO, and fortunately for him a couple of ladies picked it up and handed it over to the police. Naturally the. owner of the book was pleased to receive the money, and he rewarded the ladies for their honesty. The other day the old man lost his book again with a sum of £53 in it, and again another honest individual found it and handed it■ to the police. The young man who picked up the book was rewarded for his honesty, and it was a pleased, old man who received his cash once again. “Willie, I’m going to whip you. . You struck your little brother.’ “But ho took my Hitchon’s bacon; So hit gently, do, please, mother.”...