NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18801, 2 March 1923, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF

A Lincoln ram presented to a bazaar at Maaterton was sold at the ram fair for 2Xgrs. Good for you, Mad You know the right whisky—Buchanan’s Block and White. Wholesale: Milne, Bremner (Ltd.).... “ A , chaimjan ought to bo seen and not heard, and the best chairmen always occupy that position,” said Mr J. G. *-arkness, spooking at Wellington recently. ; Here’s a bottle for the celebration. Sure, I’m an artist, man. Know whisky, eh - / That’s Buchanan’s Black and White.... A Wanganui bird fancier has been successful in hatching out 66 young pheasants. ■The Acclimatisation Society supplied the eggs, and will pay a subsidy on every bird reared. The visiting bandsmen were absolutely unanimous in their praise of .Strachan’s Kaka ale. Great refresher.... " Otters os high as IOJd have been received by the Wairarapa factories for cheese of January make now in store or afloat. This compares very favourably with the prices ruling at this time of last year. Come and see our show to-night—we are open till 9 p.m. Friday nights. ScoulUr and Chisholm. Ltd.... Counsel, addressing a Maori witness at the Cambridge Court: ‘"Wet© you under the influence of liquor?” Witness: “No!” ‘ now many drinks had you had?’’ “Ten.' “How many drinks would it take to make you drunk?’ Witness: “I don’t think I get drunk at all I can drink like a fish all the same.” Ask me why good whisky is a joy 1 1 can’t explain. Try drinking fear yourself. Buchanan’s Black and White.... A baby Buicfc three-seater motor oar belonging to Mr John Scott, Nithdale, Otaraia, was destroyed by fire on the Pukerau rood near M ‘Nab last week (says thu Mataura Ensign). The car was being driven home, when the engine back fired. To-day is the final of Gray’s summer sale. Milton people should make sure of securing some of the wonderful bargains.... The young ladies of a Palmerston North tea-room, who found it more convenient to remove their shoes and stockings during Saturday's heavy downpour, and thus “paddle” about tneir work, were just wondering (says the Times) if it would be necessary to resort to bathing costumes when the deluge abated. Barton and Trengrove, bacon enters and pork butchers, Dunedin, require pigs in any quantity. Cheque by return mnu.... The geyser Pohutu, after a lengthy period of inactivity—five months—has again resumed business (says a Rotorua paper). The geyser gave a good display on Wednesday of last week and another on Thursday. The possible reason for this resumption, it is suggested, is to be found in the intelligent blocking of steam vents which were dissipating the geyser’s force. Hero —help yourself from the bottle, old man. Gosh 1 1 couldn’t be mean with a pal though this 'is Buchanan’s Black and White whisky.... A Canterbury resident who is at present in Wanganui, when speaking to a Herald reporter regarding crops, mentioned that he thought potatoes would be dear before many months had elapsed. This, of course, would depend on how the late crops would turn out, but at present there was plenty of evidence of blight ‘in various districts, and this would materially restrict the keeping qualities. I will never grudge prohibitionists their drink of oauld water as lang as I can get a dram at Wullie’s Waterloo, Oaversham.... Durrig his visit to St. John’s Club at Wanganui bis Excellency the GovernorGeneral met Mr John Downer, who had served many years in the navy when Lord Jollicoo was a cadet. They had an interesting conversation incidents in the navy, his Excellency being delighted to meet one of the old school.

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“It does not matter whether development take* place in the Auckland province or in Central Otago, our geographical position assures us that it will be reflected in Wellington, the hub of the dominion,” said Mr G. Mitchell, speaking at Wellington the other evening, “Our port, our commerce, our industries, our social life will all, benefit.” Come on, you fellows! Let’s make it a night of nights. Hand round the whisky— Buchanan’s Black and White.... Mr T. Newman (Nelson), who judged the harness horses at the Solway show, remarked to a Wairarapa Ago reporter that in all his experiences he had never seen a better-conditioned lot of cab horses than those in Masterton. Ho added that there was not a poor beast a mpng them, and the condition in which thej cabs and harness were kept were a credit to the drivers. Obanism (517): “He that boasteth of his ancestry' confesscth he hath no virtue of bin own.” We rely solely in our top-grade goods. Oban Hotel A mob of 3760 sheep arrived in Pakowhai after completing a journey of over 160 miles, which occupied 21 days (says the ijannevirke News). There were only about 12 foot-sore sheep, a splendid testimony to the care exercised by tho throe drovers. Some of the sheep oame from Tokomaru Bay, but these were a minority. Tho drovers had 20 dogs with them and seven pack horses. Very few sheep were lost. AH tho boys were there. Everybody glad and gay. They turned on the whisky. Rather 1 Buchanan’s Black and White.... In view of Mr MacLaren’s remarks that some of the members of the combined team which met the Englishmen at Nelson did not know the Hade of the bat from the handle, one of the Nelson players m the game against Motueka on Saturday took no chances (relates an exchange), and he appeared at the Park with a tag on his bat plainly indicating the difference. Fortified with this knowledge, the player batted to such good effect that he obtained top score in tho match!

Golden brown and fragrant, “Bourbon” coffee makes the ideal breakfast beverage. If “Bourbon” be not obtainable from your grocer, please send direct to the manufac- . turers, “Dnrio’s," 32 Octagon, Dunedin,... Whilst assisting to control a horse that had' become restive and was misbehaving when the Highland Pipe Band was passing through town the other morning, Mr A. Jones, of Batty’s Cross Road, sustained a nasty injury over one eye (says the Marlborough Express). The horse became violent when the band drew near, and, tossing its head about, the bit struck Mr Jones, who was at its head, inflicting a painful gash. The injury necessitated medical attention, one or two stitches being required to close the wound. When summer’s sun has scorched the skin, apply Waters’ Vi-Oatta (non-greasy) Face Cream. Cools, soothes, beautifies. Price 2s, posted 2s 2d. —Waters’ 'New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin—- “ Our children are not standardised in size, and it is improper that the larger children , should be cramped into forms,” stated a member when protesting, at a meeting of the Wellington Education Board, against the refusal of the department to provide tables and chairs for children of the upper standards. A lad at one of the suburban schools was stated to be well over 6ft in height,- and to have the greatest difficulty in securing comfort in the present forms, though some of the small children might suffer no ill-effects. The demand for our furniture still continues, which is a sure indication that our variety and quality are right, .while the prices have been cut to meet the capacity of the slenderest pocket-book. One lady calling yesterday stated that she bad been all round the furnishing houses in Dun- : edin, and had not seen such an array of goods as we have at present in bur upstair showroom. —Riach and M’Lennan, Dunedin.... . For quite 50 years Wellington people, the railway authorities, and the City Council have been quietly content with the alternative of sharp broken cobble stones or dirty mud puddles as the via media fur passengers between tho train and the city trams (said a commercial traveller to a Manawaui Times reporter). Possibly they await the new sea wall or station improvement, is to take another five years. Women are physically weaker than men, more sensitive and highly strung, and their work is more niggling and irritating, as a rule. Homes are full of neurotic women. Keep young with Marshall’s Fospherme. 100 doses, 2s 6d.... “It is to be hoped that the example of the Harbour Board will be followed by the City Council,” said Mr G. Mitchell, speaking at Wellington a few nights aso. Wo owe a committee of inquiry to the staff. By a wretched distribution of the burdens we have broken down the senior officers on whom we rely. We arc paying highly-quali-fied men at big salaries to plan and carry out big constructive policies, and we are checking them with little matters of detail which a junior could carry out.” * We cut joints of the primest quality meat procurable to suit every purse. Our aim is to serve the multitude and give them whac they desire. Ask for what you require and you may be certain of getting it. Branth shops: Octagon, South Dunedin, St. Knda, Anderson’s Bay, and Roslyn. Walk ia please, walk out pleased. Barton and Trengrove, main shop. Manse street... _ The dominion is very fortunate insomuch as it is free from dangerous reptiles, but there is always a chance that this may not always obtain. On opening a case of oranges lately (says the Napier Telegraph) a Waipukuraa fruiterer was confronted with a big centipede. Though the latter made a big effort to escape, fortunately it was decapitated. It is also reported tnat during the past week a snake was discovered in s guard’s van, evidently having arrived with a consignment of fruit. This unwelcome visitor is now also defunct. 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., Mosgiel.. . ~ . ~ , ht i Mr J. Rankin’s resident m Mako Mako road, Levin, had a narrow escape from destruction oh Friday evening savs the Chronicle). One of the frequent flashes of lightning experienced during the storm struck the kitchen chimney, shattering the steel plate over the range and breaking a piece out of the stove. The bolt then crossed the kitchen, penetrating the dado on the farther wall Mr Rankin was absent from home at ■ the time, so it is fortunate tho building did not take fire. We quote special wholesale rates to stores handling our famous sinall goods. The quantity turned out entails makmg daily, so that freshness may he relied upon. Give them a trial; it will increase your business Barton and Trengrove.... When a visitor from Wanganui was m Timaru- attending the swimming carnival he lost a gold watch and other articles valued at over £4O (states the Post). They were handed to the caretaker of the bathing sheds on the Bay before the visitor went in for a swim, but the caretakercoulo not find them when he returned. The visitor put in a claim to the Borough Councu, which repudiated liability. The Mayor (Mr F. J. Rolleston) stated at a recent meeting that the person concerned, Mr Boulton, had decided to take the matter to court. A few doses makes one feel a different being. Marshall’s Fospherine entirely renovates the system—feeds the nerves, makes rich new Wood, gives radiant, vigorous health. Why, a single dose bucks one up tremendously. 100 doses, Is ffid.... Speaking to a Timaru Post reporter, a visitor from Oamaru stated that fair progress was being made with the harvest operations in North Otagm It was believed in some quarters that the harvest would turn out much worse than Imd been anticipated. The ravages of the Hessian fly had practically ruined several crops of wheat and in several instances burning off was considered to be the only thing to do. On the whole, it appeared that the harvest would be one of the most disappointing North Otago has had for many years. The boys were coming home from school, Their “tummies” all were achin, Till mother sat them on a stool And gave them Hitcbon’s bacon....