NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18764, 18 January 1923, Page 12

NEWS IN BRIEF

It is reported that two Wairoa residents have come into a fortune, and have left for Australia in connection therewith. A little fore-talk may save much aftertalk. The best whisky can be got at Crossau’s Waterloo, Caversham.... Some of the farms in the Whareama district (says the Woirarapa Times) are estimated to be now running 200 rabbits to the acre. Barton and Trongrovc, bacon curers and pork butchers, Dunedin, require pigs in any quantity. Cheque by return mail..,. Lambs are drafting very badly this year compared with last (says the Wairarapa Ago). Where 80 per cent, were accepted last year, only about half this percentage is being taken this year. The ‘soul” of whisky taste and flavour glows through every drop of Buchanan's Black and White.... A motorist travelling after dark from Eketahuna to Masterton (says the Wairarapa Times), via Mount Bruce, ran over at least a dozen rabbits in a short stretch of road between the suspension bridge and the Upper Opaki School. * Coffee connoisseurs I We still have some Blue Mountain Jamaica, 5s 6d per ,Ib, the finest coffee grown on earth. —“ Durie’s,” coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin.... A Stratford district dairy company which has yearly consigned its products decided to sell part this year, and it is understood that on the first shipment alone the suppliers lost approximately £2OOO. ’Tis not usual for a whislcy to ho gifted with the flavour and satisfying taste delicious in Buchanan’s Black and White.... “Viewing the 'works igenerally, I am a little disappointed with the progress made since my last visit.” states Mr G. Mitchell, secretary of the Central Progress League, in his report of a visit to the Mangahao hydro-electric works. The newest always in ladies’ silk jumpers at the Big Store. Come and see them. Gray and Sons, Milton. .. The recent earthquake opened up some of the cracks in the Post Office at Westport (says a West Coast exchange) caused by the big earthquake in 1913. A first-class Tailor is MacLeod MacGillivray. Rattray street (opp. D.1.C.).... A Palmerston North boy shows great capacity for spacing the sounds of dialling on the automatic telephone (states the Mauawatu Times). By sound alone, he can. from another room, repeat any numbers which are dialled. Whiskj’ ambition realises its possibilities in Buchanan’s Black and White. Wholesale: Milne, Bromnor (Ltd.).... A woman resident in the Mahoo district is at present in the Stratford Public Hospital (says the Post) suffering, it is reported, from the effects of injuries received in a domestic “difference of opinion.” being found insensible in a paddock near the house. “Noxol” is a pure vegetable compound—made from the prescription of a famous doctor. Its action is gentle and sure. Noxol for all troubles of the stomach, liver, and kidneys. Pleasant to take. Equally good for men. women, and children.... “It is surprising how very few men there are contracting for road work,” remarked the engineer at the last meeting of the Wei tot ara County Council (states the New Plymouth Nows). Ho added that be had been informed from other places that in consequence of this shortage of contractors prices for the work had been increasing. Don’t the kiddies like Kream Brand Cornflour goodies! Use Kream Brand in all cakes and desserts....

A deputation of Gisborne sheepfarmersf representatives wailed on the wool buyers in Napier with a request that two wool sales should be held in Gisborne this season, for which they guaranteed 10.000 bales of wool. The buyers intimated that the question would be considered at a meeting of their association to be held in Christchurch next month.

Wo quote special wholesale rates to stores handling our famous small goods. The quantity turned out entails making daily, so that freshness may be relied upon. Giv\j them a trial; it will increase your business Barton and Trcngrove.... Although the crops of apples grown in the Hastings district are outstanding for this year, a heavy loss will be experienced by orchardists on the whole. The terrible hailstorm of about three weeks ago. it is considered, damaged the fruit to such an extent that 75,000 cases will be lost, amounting to a loss to the district of about £15,000. This month special value _is offered in ladies’ hosiery, which comprises lisle, silk, and ail 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 nod Co., Mosgiel. .. It was decided at a meeting of the Tauranga County Council to take poll of ratepayers in the Maketu riding (says the correspondent of the New Zealand Herald) on the proposal to raise a loan of £2600 so as to secure various grants on the PubßtJ Works Estimates for tne Rotorua-Paengo-roa. Matai-Waihi Swampi and Otamarakau Valley i-oads. Obanism (480). —“ Sheared as a Jack Babbit ”? Never. All wines and spirits sold at the Oban Hotel are the best money can buy. We will not sacrifice our enviable reputation for a little more profit.... Rather a novel scheme for raising funds is being employed on the Mangatepara soldiers’ settlement, where the settlers are desirous of erecting a hall. Each farmer has promised to rear a calf, or give its equivalent in yalue, for the hall funds. The young animals will later on be collected ana sold, the amount realised to be used for the erection of a hall. It is expected to raise £IOO by this means. Surprising dessert delights can be made with Kream Brand Cornflour. It is the best. Milne. Bremner (Ltd.), agents.... While excavating at the river end of Mount Edgecombe stree;, New Plymouth (states the Herald), Mr C. Hoskin has unearthed buttons of the 50th, 57th, and --■Ti Regiments, all of which took part in the Maori Wars. No doubt the soldiers had been camped on an old redoubt there, that overlooks the Mangatoki Stream. A ~ poruon of a hat badge was also unearthed. Further digging will no doubt bring to light more interesting curios. Send your films to Waters’s New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin, for printing- and developing. High-class work. Lowest charges. Although by no means approaching boom period conditions, the land and property marKefc is assuming normal activity. In conversation with a leading agent of Palmerston North, a Manawatu Times reporter was informed that a more confident tone prevailed in the land market, and generally inquiries are being made concerning farms which are for disposal. There is still a large demand for houses in the town, finance being the stumbling-block to many sales. The secret of good health, Ozone Health Salt, fruit flavoured and effervescing, quickly corrects the minor ills of life in father, mother, and the children. _ At all leading stores at popular family price. Is 6d.... A new telegraph messenger, entering the head office of tne r>ew Zealand Co-opera-tive Dairy Company at Hamilton, asked one of tfie clerks: “Have you got a bloke named Goodfellow working here?” The Waikato Times, which narrates the incident, says the clerk collapsed, as well lie might on hearing the head of the greatest butter manufacturing concern in the world thus spoken of. Coffee connoisseurs! We still have some Blue Mountain Jamaica, 3s 6d per lb, the finest coffee grown on earth.—“ Durie’s,” coffee specialists, 6 2 Octagon, Dunedin.... A Masterton woman was detected, one day last week, secreting under her cloak a number of goods she had taken from a shop counter. When taxed with theft she tearfully admitted the charge. Fortunately /or her the proprietor of the shop decided

not to prosecute because of the disgrace that would thereby fail on the woman’s husband and family. There are many brands of jelly crystals on the market, but you can’t afford to take risks. You must be sure of the ingredients. Buy Marshall’s; every jelly wrapped in paper first to keep dust 0ut.... The Stratford Hospital Board (says the Post) at its last meeting passed a resolution favouring the erection by the Government of a building to serve the North Island, which would be a halfway house between the hospital and the mental hospital, xnis place would be for the reception of people suffering from senility. The chairman said that at the present time there were no people in the district who needed such an institution, but such cases were always cropping up. Makes wonderfully fluffy little cakes and delicious desserts, Kream Brand Cornflour. A packet from your grocer.... . A somewhat notable pedestrian tour for a man pf his ago was that recently carried out by Major J. Large, who walked from one end to the other of the Waitakero ranges, on parts cf which he encountered rough roads and bad weather. The beautiful scenery in many places of this mountain

and forest region—so easily accessible from Auckland—well repays anyone who appreciates a holiday trip through fine mountain and bush country, and it is strange that it is not. availed of more by Aucklanders. We cut joints of the primest quality meat procurable to suit every purse. Our aina is to serve the multitude and give them v hac they desire. Ask for what you require and you may bo certain of getting it. BrauCii shops: Octagon, South Dunedin, St. Hilda, Anderson’s Bav and Roslyn. "Mu 111 please, walk out pleased. Barton and ireugrove, main shop, Manse street.... At last mooting of the Otaki Borough Council (writes the correspondent oi tiro New Zealand Times) the question of cycling on footpaths and excessive driving of motor cars was discussed, and it was agreed that there was only one way of dealing \wui the nfattei*— namely, that of appointing special constables. It was agreed that the expense incurred would soon be made up by fines. There is absolutely no better than the English footwear made 111 the world. The English manufacturers know how to cure the hides, and are able to build a boot to suit the foot. We can supply you with a strong watertight boot that will always be

comfortable, keep your feet absolutely dry. and always be satisfactory. Price, post free, 42s 6d. Size? Biach and M‘Lennon, DunHawkeV Bay an exceptionally busy time is being spent by orohardists and railway employees alike at present in loading oases of fruit for the south. Loading operations are continued until late at night, and there seoma to be a never-ending line of cases. The bulk of the fruit being sent away consisting of apricots, burbank plums, peaches, cooking apples, and dessert apples, while next week a start will be made on nectarines. The crops or apples are outstanding, but supplies of pears ara very light . , M’Gavin s special production, oat malt stout,” is generous, refreshing, and stiengtbening. A superior table beverage.... Kihikihi residents are very pleased (says

the Waipa Post) that the resident of the late Revvi Maniapoto,,the Maori hero chief of the battle of Orakau, has been removed from its site at the southern end of the township. The building had fallen into disrepair, and did not add to the beauty of the landscape. In spite of the age of the house some of the joists (of Sin by 3in kauri) are in splendid condition, and a good part of the inside timber is to be erected on other sections at Kihikihi. By the removal of the old house another link with the past is broken. Said Pat to Mick, •*! can’t eat fat; It sets my stomach achin.’ ” Says Mick to Pat. “You’d be all right If you ate Kitchen’s bacon.”...

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The farming population of the United States is estimated at 81,614,269. No matter whether a cold: lodge in throat, head, or chest, “NAZOL” will promptly clear it out. Try it on sugar.—Advt.