NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18759, 12 January 1923, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF

Exceptionally warm -weather is being- experienced in Waipukurau at 'present.Only ten out of every 100 flowers are scented.

A first-class Tailor is MacLeod MacGillivray, Rattray street {opp. D.1.C.).... Luring the holidays, a Wanganui party of four, shooting for four days near Karioi, got 1200 rabbits. Come and see our show to-night—we are open till 9 p.m. Friday nights, Scoullar and Chisholm. Ltd....

A contract has been let for the building of a selloo 1 at Mataura to replace the one destroyed by fire some time ago. The manner of speaking is as important as the matter. Have you heard of Willie Crossan’s Waterloo Hotel, Caversham.... About 1500 deer have been culled out in the Te Awaiti district of Featherston County, on land in the occupation of Mr D. Riddiford.

The " Big Store” for ladies’ blouses, a large stock to choose from. Gray and Sons, Milton....

The Eltham Bacon Factory has closed down, the company going into liquidation. Sixteen employees are affected. The secretary’s engagement terminates in a month. In busy times the staff numbered up to 40 men.

ho home can haws complete Christmas cheer without a bottle of Buchanan’s Black and White—Milne. Bremner (Limited), wholesale agents.... A Palmerston resident, well known cn the motor cycling trade, apparently not satisfied with the pace attained on the ground, has purchased an aeroplane. The machine was brought to Palmerston from Auckland last week.

Remember to come to us when you are furnishing. Riach and M'Lennan, Dunedin....

The speed mania and loose surface metal were within an ace of causing several tragedies on New Tear’s Day (says the Manawatu Daily Times). One car had a wheel-cap bout by the impact with another to such an extent that it required' the assistance of a mechanic to move it. If we but knew the things that nearly happened, n, breathless tale might be told to-day, but there is a Providence whicli watches over sailors —and motorists. The finest mineral water on the market, and especially needed at Christmas time, is Apollinaris Water....

A narrow escape from death was experienced by an infant which fell from the, fast-moving Woodvillo-Wellington train on Friday, just before it reached' the Mangatainoka bridge (says the Wairarapa Times). It was some time before the train could bo pulled up, and in the meantime a surfaceman had picked up the child and rushed o(f on a jigger to meet the train which was pushing back. The child was restored to its distracted mother with little more than a scratched log as the result of its perilous fall. Coffee connoisseurs 1 We still have some Blue Mountain Jamaica, 3s fid per lb, the finest coffee grown on earth.—“Durie’s,” coffee specialists, 52 Octagon, Dunedin.... About 50 tons of salvaged cargo from the Wiltshire were discharged at Auckland a few days ago by the auxiliary ketch Oliia, The cargo consisted of glass, wire, crockery, soft goods, and general merchandise. Work at the wreck was partly suspended during the holidays, but is now again in full swing. There is still a considerable amount of valuable cargo to be salved', but it is not known how long the work will take. Operations will continue as lona as payable cargo can be recovered. It is not thought that a large quantity of the heavier cargo, will be worth recovering. Enjoy the same as the “Prince of Wales” and buy Marshall’s Jelly Crystals, ns supplied to tile Prince. Guaranteed pure and wholesome. Will set quickly. A delicacy for old and young. Get Marshall’s; ail procers....

Visit the Provincial Hotel bottle store, Dunedin. Best liquor, best prices, and beat attention from Maurice Goughian.... When questioned about the stocking rf Japanese goods, Mr Ramsay, of the Stewart Timber, Hardware, and Glass Company (Ltd.), Wellington, said that they had stocked no waste cotton made in that country, but the material could be well classed as “punk.” Coffee connoisseurs! Wfe still have some Blue Mountain Jamaica, 3s 6d per lb, the finest coffee grown on earth. —“ Durie’s,” coffee specialists, 52 Octagon, Dunedin.... Something must be radically wrong (says the Stratford Post). It is reported that a consignment of goeds for a Stratford firm which reached Auckland from Liverpool over six weeks ago has not yet been landed at Stratford. The goods were wanted for the Christmas trade. \ Peace and goodwill towards men, and then a taste of the finest whisky on the market, Buchanan’s Black and White

Last year stands among the driest experienced in South Canterbury for 16 years (states the Timaru Post). No year has had such a low rainfall since 1914 and 1915, which years suffered so badly from lack of moisture. Prove the truth of that old adage, “Tho 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

What appears to be a daring case of sheep-stealing occurred at the Tinwald saleyards one night last week (states the Ashburton Guardian). After the sale a local resident left three fat wethers in a pen. Next morning the biggest of the three had been removed.

Anticrin removes superfluous hair , painlessly, conveniently, thoroughly. Does not burn, or encourage fresh growth. Price 2s. posted 2s 4d. Waters’s New Pharnjficy, 20 Princes street. Dunedin

The fact that unemployment was less pronounced during the past six months than for the corresponding period of last year is believed (states the Marlborough Express) to have had some effect in respect to lessening petty thieving. Country stores supplied at special rates with our famous small goods; freshly made daily. -‘‘Barton and Trengrove, butchers and pork butchers e Tho fact that the country has been imeh under-stocked of recent jfconths accrwmts (says the Ashburton Guardian) for the farly appearance at Tinwald of a large yarding of fat lambs. In every part of the country teed is very plentiful—in fact, it is going to waste in many places. Pigs. Pigs. Pigs. We are cash buyer* of baconers and porkers. Send your pigs to Barton and Trengrove. Dunedjn. .. An important revival of mining is indicated at Karangahake, where a syndicate is taking over the Talismari property (wound up by voluntary liquidation), with the object of raising capital to develop the parallel system of the Crown and Talisman mines (states the Auckland Star). Sour stomach and sluggish liver will make 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....

At the sale of fruit stands in the city the other day (says the New Zealand Times) one of tho Indians went up to the office counter and put down a £IOO note to pay for his purchase. Another who had purchased one of the best stands drew a fruit bag from his pocket, which, on being turned out, proved to be full of one, five, and £lO notes, aggregating to a considerable sum.

Bing out the old and ring in the new with a bottle of Buohanan’s Black and White Whisky....

. There is only night telephone communication with the South Island, said the chief post and telegraph engineer to a New Zealand Times reporter, and that is by using the telegraph wires, which were not designed for telephone work. It, is not as good as we should like it to be, and we hope to be able to improve it some • day. New cables are being tried in other parts of the wbrld, arid we are watchingthe results with interest.

Obanism (475). —“ Stately as a deer with, antlers.” So is Oban invalid port wine among all other brands. Better quality moans less profit, but ensures larger sales, hence the reputation....

In the course of a few days the Wellington City Council will he conducting 23 prosecutions before the stipendiary magistrate -for cattle straying. In many parts of the city are narrow stretches of green sward, which go by the name of “Igng acre paddock,” and thinking the officers of the Sanitary Department would be away on holidays, _ certain people, it is stated, ventured to let their horses and cattle stray along the roads for some cheap grazing. Do not forget Apollinaris Water when making up your Christmafe hamper. It always meets with decided approval.— Milne, Bremner (Ltd.), wholesale agents.... The Mayor of Stratford wrote inviting the Prime Minister to lay the foundation stone of the Stratford Post Office. He has received a reply to the effect that owing to the political situation there would be little opportunity of Mr Massey visiting the town until after the short session of Parliament to bo held at an early date. After Parliament, however, Mr Massey said that if it would not be too late, he thought he could make arrangements to perform the ceremony. We stock only reliable goods, particularly in crockery and glassware. Japanese goods of this nature are absolutely excluded. Our cutlery, silverware, etc., is from one of the best Sheffield manufacturers. The quality of our goods is remembered long after the cost is forgotten; that is why it pays to buy from us. Elach and M‘Lennon’s, Dunedin.... “Tour Government is missing a wonderful opportunity of making the Waitomo Caves one of the most popular tourist resorts in New_ Zealand or Australia,” said Dr A. Chegwidden, of Melbourne, recently, “I have several times visited the Jenolan Caves; also the famous cavea in other parts of the world, but there is nothing finer anywhere than the Glowworm Gave at _ Waitomo. lam not clone in this opinion. The trouble is you do not advertise them nearly enough.” 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. h F. Chevne and Co., Mosgiel ..

There was a great influx of visitors to the West Coast during the New Year weekend. On one day over 250 passengers crossed the ranges into Westland (says the Hokitika Guardian). The number was in excess of the coach accommodation, and many had to tramp the intervening distance behind the railheads. The congestion _of traffic led to die railway services being badly disorganised. "What’s the use of worrying?” Wo cater for the purses of every class in the community. You can be sure of getting the utmost value for your money. Primest quality at lowest possible price is our motto. So "hurry” to Barton and Trengrove’*

Some time ago the Hon. G. J. Anderson, Minister of Mines, received a sample of clay from the property of Mr William Dodd at South Wyndham, and the sample was analysed by the dominion analyst. The Wyndham Herald states that from the tests conducted the clay appears to possess the most essential general properties of a stoneware, and possibly of a porcelain clay. It should then be suitable for use m the manufacture of impervious stoneware such as sanitary-ware, tiles, etc., and possibly electrical insulators. Doctor’s orders: Hitchon’s bacon. Cook it well Before it’s taken....