NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18787, 14 February 1923, Page 12

NEWS IN BRIEF

Threo of the Governor-General’s daughters competed in the riding events at the Wai-pukura-u show held recently. The Wellington Rugby Union’s profit on last season’s operations will amount to £7OO. .... Ladies praise Anticrin. Banishes superfluous hair thoroughly, painlessly, conveniently. Price 2s, posted 2s 4d. —Waters’ New Pharmacy, 20 Princes st., Dunedin.... At a recent meeting of the Opotiki County Council Cr Parkinson said that if it was desirable to rid Gisborne of the cattle-tick it would be necessary to dispose of the hares. Cr Buller mentioned that out of seven hares shot recently five were infected with cattle-tick. Hi! Waiter ! waiter! Ale all round, please. Kaka? Raw-ther! And say a couple of Strachan’s oatmalt stout.,.. The Tararua Power Board is borrowing £50,000 from the A.M.P. at per cent, for 33 years. “In 18 years’ experience in Masterton,” remarked a well-known nurseryman, “this is the freest season I have known for cabbage moth and fly. I have never known the gardens so clean, probably owing to the weather. Beds of seedlings this year have kept quite free of these pests without any spraying.’’ Try Riach and M'Lennan, Dunedin, for your next pair of working or Sunday b00t5..., A calf was killed by lightning at Te Ore Ore during the thunderstorm on Friday last (reports the Wairarana Daily Times). The president of the New South Woles bowlers remarked that there were more bowling clubs in the Auckland district alone than in New South Wales or Victoria. A countless number of tempting uses for Ki'eam Brand Cornflour. It makes wholesome, toothsome dishes.... An Australian visitor to Rotorua the other day paid a compliment to the courtesy of the Maoris by remarking that when he wanted to find out anything about the place ho found it best to ask a Maori, who was sure to be courteous and to tell all he knew. I say. Bill, is to-day to-morrow yet, for I must go to Cvossan’s Waterloo? No, Tom, it’s still yesterday.... Whilst a party of electric linesmen in the vicinity of Mnnakau (Wellington) were sinking a hole to take one of the largo poles a few days ago they broke through into hive of wild bees. Naturally the bees resented the intrusion and showed fight, ino linesmen beat a hasty retreat, and various artifices had to be resorted to before the bees could be induced to change their quarters. It will pay anyone in the neighbourhood of Milton to inspect the bargains npw being offered by James Grav and Sons (Ltd.).... When the Stratford primary school assembled after the vacation, the head master asked the children how many of them during the holidays had heard their mother say, “Thank goodness, I shall be glad when you go back to school again.” Nearly all present put up their hands, a fact (says the Post) which appears to indicate that parents recognise that school is the best place for youngsters. 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. Give them a trial; it will increase your business Barton and Trengrove.... A grocer in Christchurch who does a little business in selling fruit got rather a disagreeable surprise on opening a case of bananas recently. She was turning the fruit over when a long centipede fastened on to her finger. Before it bit her she shook it off, and it was killed. It measured exactly seven inches in length. The ease of bananas had been bought in a city fruit mart and had come from the Islands. Golden-brown and fragrant, “Bourbon” coffee makes the ideal breakfast beverage. If “Bourbon” bo not obtainable from your grocer, please send direct to the manufacturers, “Durie’s,” 32 Octagon, Dunedin.... At the Eltham Magistrate’s Court a witness, when asked, if ho had ever ridden fast on a motor bicycle, said he had once, but it cured him. “I wish I could find a cure," said the magistrate. “I have tried to euro some of them, but it seems impossible.”—(Laughter.) The witness: “It was a good bang on the side of the head that cured me.” The S.M. : “I think that's about the only thing that would cure some of these motorists.” Not ordinary cornflour! Kream Brand Cornflour is richly delicious. It makes cakes light-, fluffy, or crisp... As an illustration of the abundance of money in Masterton. £4600 of the £SOOO outstanding rates in the Masterton County wore paid within (he last week. Of this £3OOO was paid during the course of a day. Barton and Trengrove, bacon outers and pork butchers, Dunedin, require pigs in any quantity. Cheque by return mail.... The friends and relatives of Mrs Matson, of Gonvdle, Wanganui, were greatly concerned recently regarding her sudden disappearance in 'the night, and it was feared that she had been drowned in the Wanganui lover, as a note was found indicating that she intended to commit suicide and that her “cross was too hard to bear.” The police have now received advice that she is alive and well in the Wairarapa. Such fulness of flavour in Buchanan’s Black and White is possibly only to a whisky that is perfect A whole span of the Newman bridge, near Eketahuna, collapsed the other night (says an exchange) when a motor-lorry was crossing with two occupants neither of whom was hurt. It will ho at least six months before a renewal of the bridge is possible.

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 acd young. Get Marshall’s; all grocers.... An idea of the growing popularity of Stewart Island as a holiday resort may ha gained from the booking statistics. In December, the bookings were: Adults 642. children 60. The January figures were: Adults 804, children 48. The bookings constitute a record for the two months, and the accommodation was severely taxed on many occasions to deal with the large passenger lists. The joy of food is flavour. Kream Brand Cornflour cakes and desserts are flavour-full and g00d.... A Waikato motor cyclist intends attempting to equal Mr W. S. Miller’s motoring record from Auckland to Wellington, though he will make the trip in the opposite direction. finishing at Auckland (states the New Zealand Herald). He will ride an American 7 horse-power twin motor. _ An Auckland rider has also announced his intention to ride an English 54 horse-power single cylinder motor cycle. The trip is dependent upon fine weather, and should any rain be mot with it is regarded as a certainty that, the existing time will stand. Beautifully mellowed in Buchanan’s Blacg and White are all the whiskv virtues that excel....

Samples from the manufacturers are always an attraction to thrifty shoppers. Wo have a big range consisting of towels, bed quilts, hearthrugs, sofa squares, ladies’ vests and hosiery; also 2000 curtain ends from Is 3d up to 5s 6d each. A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiol.. . An operation for appendicitis was performed at sea by Dr Lyon, the ship’s surgeon, on board the Shaw, Savill, and Albion steamer Pakoha, which arrived at Auckland from Liverpool a few days ago. The patient was one of the ship’s firemen, and the operation took place three days before the vessel reached port. The invalid was making good recovery when he was sent to the Auckland Hospital for further treatment.

Obanism (503). —Good sound wine promotes health and vigour. Oban port wine (invalid) is little more than half the price of spirits. Quarts, 7s fid ; pints, 45.... There are some limestone caves at Pipiriki which are as yet a terra incognita to the present day piakeha and Maori. The Wanganui River Trust has decided to explore the caves, and Messrs Burnet, M'Gregor, and Downes will prosecute tne work. Another member of the trust, whose mind was running on the practical things of life and not thinking of the scenic charms of stalactites and stalagmites, wanted to know if all members of the trust would share should hidden, treasure be recovered. Always keep Ozone hardy. This pleasant effervescing friut-flavourecl health salt is the ideal family medicine for all stomach disorders. At all the best store? at popular price. Is 6d. Wholesale: Ruabon C 0.... The methods of members of the police force in gaining statements from accused persons w r ere criticised by a defending counsel in the Supreme Court (reports an Auckland paper). Ho said a young and enthusiastic constable had, by subterfuge and falsehood, gained certain information. Mr Justice Horc'lman interrupted counsel’s speech and said: “You must not make observations like that about a member of the police force. To say that subterfuge and falsehood were employed, and that is contrary to my thinking, is not to be allowed, and I will not permit it.” The taste of ordinary whisky heightens one’s appreciation of a whisky extraordinarily superior. Buchanan’s Black and White....

Three small boys had an exciting experience in Wellington recently. They were playing on a punt off Pipitea wharf when the craft broke adrift in a heavy north-westerly. Pieces of wood used as paddles proved ineffective, and one lad dived over with a rope and attempted to tow the punt back. Constable Isbister and several Harbour Board employees went out in a boat, and towed the punt back to safety. None of the lads was any the worse, except that the one who dived in was somewhat chilled.

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....

An increase in the number of pupils attending the public schools, of the Auckland district is shown in comparative figures supplied to the Education Board the other day. Tlio average attendance for' all the schools during 1921 was 52,218, while last year the average was 55,603, an increase of 3385. The number of pupils on the rolls for the quarter ended December 31 last was 62,998, of whom 32,786 were beys and 30,212 were girls. This constituted an increase of 594 pupils over the previous quarter. The average attendance during the three months was 56,653, an increase of 954 over that of the previous quarter. What is it going to cost? is the question that confronts those contemplating marriage. That is where we can be of service. Call or write and give us an idea of what you require, and we will furnish you with the approximate cost. Wo furnish abso lutcly throughout. Riach and M'Lennan, Anzac square, Dunedin.... The days of a fairly o!!d cactus bush m a Havelock street garden are numbered (observes the Ashburton Guardian), for the plant is showing signs of flowering, and it is a well-known, fact that after this stage has been passed the cactus gradually dies. During the season the plant in question has enrouted a trunk, which has shown remarkable growth, towering close on 50ft in the air. The whitish flower has just commenced to bloom. We cut joints of the primest quality meal procurable to suit every purse. Our aim is to serve the multitude and give them what they desire. Ask for what you require and you may be certain of getting it. Branch shops: Octagon, South Dunedin. St. Kilda, Anderson’s Bay, and Roslyn. Walk in please, walk out pleased. Barton and Trengrove, main shop. Manse street— Thinking to remedy a liad corner on an up-country road, the Wanganui County Council approached the owner for a small area of land (says the Chronicle). The farmer agreed to sell lOit of the corner, but he would not agree to _ 30ft, as the council wished. As the price he fixed works out at the rate of £10,600 an acre, the proposition did not appeal to the council.

Tomato sandwiches with lettuce Are a treat this time of year, If made of Hitchon’s ham, why, bless us, They never fail to bring good cheer....