NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18802, 3 March 1923, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

Under 100 ft of No. 1 tunnel in connection with the Mangahao hydro-electric works remain to be pierced. Grays’, Milton, have secured some of the choicest of winter wearables for the coming season....

A well-known Palmerston North business man who inspected the sections in the Sunnyside Estate at Master-ton says that these sections are quite 103 per cent, cheaper in price than those in similar positions in Palmerston North. , Why arc my cornflour puddings so good ? I use the best cornflour—Kream Brand.... “H:s feet were up round the taxi-driver’s neck, I think,” said a witness at the Timaru Police Court, yriiile endeavouring to describe the removal of a drunk man to the police station. The court “smiled.” Barton and Trongrove, bacon curers and pork butchers, Dunedin, require pigs in any quantity. Cheque by return mail....

Mr P. de la Perrello has approached the Minister of Railways to install where current is available electric light into the residences of country stationmasters and thus provide these officials with the same conveniences as officers of other Government departments. A King’s favour is no inheritance. Make your own fortune and enjoy a social visit to Crossan’s Waterloo.... “It’s human nature to think that £5 looks a jolly sight more than £4,” said Mr Justice Fraser at Mataura, “but if you can buy as much for £4 as you once bought for £5. then £4 is just as good.” I make smoothest sauces and most delicious egg and milk puddings with Kream Brand Cornflour....

A novel method of advertising has been adopted by a local motion picture magnate, who also possesses a racing stable (says the Wairarapa Age). To advertise a racing picture one of his thoroughbreds, fully robed, was paraded through the streets recently with the name of the picture on the loin-cloth.

Specialising means better results and lower prices, also special knowledge of the fine points of manufacturing. Your next suit or costume, place it in the bands of 3. S. Roberts, Stock Exchange Buildings....

Three witnesses at the Tim am Police Court in evidence claimed to having shut tire door of a taxi, in which a constable was removing a “drunk” to tho police station, Each of them had clear recollections of having personally performed this important task. “Perhaps they all closed it,” suggested the magistrate, tactfully. Thomson and Co., Moray place (opposite First. Church). Just arrived, a large and choice selection of granite and marble monuments. ’Phono 2296....

The stormy weather at the beginning of last week brought a young albatross ashore between Marotiri and Fox tor. This (states on exchange) is the second bird of the specios that has been oast up in the vicinity during the past few months, showing that very stormy conditions must be prevailing to bring so rare a visitor far from its natural haunts.

Pun round to the grocer and got me another packet of Kream Brand Cornflour. Don’t forget to say “Kream Brand.”... Allusions to the Pacific Islands in the olden days, when “beach-combers” wore more in evidence than in these times, were made by Mr A. F. Ellis during his address to the Auckland Rotary Club on Nauru Island and its vast deposits of phosphate. The “beach-combers,” he said, were mostly runaway sailors, with a few ox-convicts, who bad escaped from New Caledonia. There was a suggestion—it was rather an opefi point—that it was at Nauru that Enoch Arden, the hero of the poem, was shipwrecked.

Obanism (518): “If fools went not to the market, bad wares would not be sold.” When you purchase at the Oban Hotel you get the best that money can buy.... At a meeting of the Now Plymouth Harbour Board reference was made (states an exchange) to the frequency with which ocean liners are working the port and to the congestion which was taking place from time to time owing to the lack of berthage. The trade of the port, it was said, had exceeded all expectations, and it was imperative, therefore, that the construction of the new wharf should be prosecuted with all possible vigour. Golden brown and fragrant, “Bourbon” coffee makes the ideal breakfast beverage. If “Bourbon” be not obtainable from your grocer, please send direct to the manufacturers, “Curie’s.” 32 Octagon, Dunedin....

'lhe orango-hued berries of the karaka tree are now seen to advantage among its rich dark-green foliage (observes the Manawatn Daily Times). Tho fruit and its bitter kernel was a staple article of food with the Maoris. The bitterness is duo to prussic aid in the nut, and the Maoris bad the only yet known method of eliminating it, which is by steeping in water. Sheep grazing beneath the trees seem to enjoy ami thrive upon these berries and their poisonous kernels.

Ladies praise Anticrin. Banishes superfluous hair thoroughly, painlessly, conveniently. Price 2?, posted 2s 4d.—Waters’ New Pharmacy, 20 Princes st., Dunedin.... A number of the witnesses who gave evidence at the hearing of the Eden election petition the other day gave their term of residence in the district at from 12 to IS months, and this led Mr .Justice Hosklug to inquire if Glen Eden was a new settlement, “People might be there a very short time or a very long time,” said Mr Quartley, who added that Glen Eden, formerly known as .WaiJwiraoto was the site of the large cemetery. “Oh,” said his Honor, raising Ids eyebrows, but he did not pursue the subject, further. Not a fleeting stimulus, mind you! Marshall’s Fospherino is a genuine restorative and nerve food. Its effect is progressive, each dose carrying you a slop further on the way to Health-every-day. Get on the track of this “Man’s” medicine to-day. 2s 6d at chemist or store....

A novel method of getting logs to their mill is sllort.lv to bo tried out by Messrs Hamilton and Cook, who have secured a silo for their sawmill on u part of Mr Henderson’s farm, some distance below the AVaiau bridge (says the Tuatapcrc Guardian). The firm has its bush arm up Clifdon way, and will raft the logs down the river. A wire cable will stretch slantwise across th¥‘ water a short space above the surface. To ihe rafts will ho attached a book, which on becoming engaged with the cable will cause the logs to slide through tho action of the current into their berth at tho mill.

Will our customers who require Horse Covers this season please let us have their orders as early as possible, as we expect a phenomenal demand by reason ,-of the fact that we are selling tho very best Cotton Dud; Horse Cover with stout felt lining and particularly strong buckles and straps at 36s any size, and when six or more covers arc ordered wc rail them free to any station in Otago or Southland. Riach and M'Dennan, Dunedin....

You’ll soon be wanting some more Kre&m Brand Cornflour, mum. You use a lot

Ragwort is causing landholders considerable anxiety at Taumarunui. The weed is spreading, and covers many acres of the country.

‘‘lnvites” was the word entered in a printer’s order book produced in the Auckland Supreme Court (states the Star), the printer stating that it referred to an order for invitations. “It is a word that has been introduced into the language, and has evidently come to stay,” remarked Mr Quartley. ‘‘Yes, ‘invites’ is a horrible word,'’ observed Mr Justice Hosking. A little later the printer produced his ledger, wherein there was an entry .referring to “invitations.” “Ah, 1 ace you did ‘ hot deface your ledger by writing ‘invites,’ ” said his Honor, with a smile. Unexpected guests to dinner! An extra delicious pudding in 10 minutes with Kream Brand Cornflour '.through no fault of its own a well-known cake shop and tea rooms of this town lost several customers on Saturday morning (relates (ho Manawatu Daily Tunes). The cause of all the trouble was a motor vehicle, which came to a stop directly in front of the shop and remained there for some time. Intending patrons were seen to approach the tea rooms, catch sight of the stationary vehicle, pause, glance fearfully into the interior of the shop, and then, with a final look at the motor, hasten onwards to another establishment. This mysterious behaviour on the part of the public might be understood when it is mentioned that ihe parked vehicle was a hospital ambulance. Essential to the health of every household, Ozone effervescing Health Salt. Procure a tin immediately from your grocer and prove the wonderful benefits of this pleasant and effective aid to health. Popular price. Is 6d.... Tlio Te Kuiti borough is free from debt for the first, time since 1914 (states the New Zealand Herald’s correspondent). Owing to various causes the borough has had a somewhat chequered financial career, but since the rearrangement of the staff after the last municipal election its position has improved wonderfully. Since 1914, the overdraft at the bank has varied from £965 fo as high as £5344 in 1919, since when the municipal indebtedness, has almost uniformly decreased until at present the account at the bank is in credit in the sum of £424. Rales collected so far this year amount to £7300, which is equal to the total amount of rates struck for the year. We cut joints of (he primest quality meat procurable to suit every purse. Our aim n 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. Kildn, Anderson’s Boy, and Roslyn. Walk in please, walk out pleased. Barton and Trengrove, main shop. Manse street....

Deep regret is felt at the death of Mr James O’Dwyer,' which occurred in tragic circumstances at Siumu. (says the Samoa Times of January 26). He was blasting rocks, and had just set fire to a fuse. Hurrying into his boat, he took with him a smouldering husk of coconut which he had been using, and it seems evident that he must have put this close to another charge of explosive which was ready primed for use. There were several charges in the boat, and apparently all of them exploded. Death must have been instantaneous. Mr James O’Dwyer, whose age was about 61 years, was a New Zealander. In his youth he was famous as an all-round athlete.

You are wondering what makes these cakes so delicious. It is Kream Brand Cornflour. You ought to get a packet.... An automatic motor car horn, operating from the engine control, is said to be the invention of a resident of Palmerston North (says the Manawatu Times). A very simple apparatus causes the electric hom to be sounded automatically as the engine is slowed down on approaching a comer or street crossing. The driver ie thug enabled to keep both hands on the steering wheel, and, since the sounding of the hom is automatic, it is impossible for the car to swing out of a side street without a warning of its approach.

Samples from the manufacturers are always ah attraction to thrifty shoppers. We have a big range consisting df 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., Moseiel.. .

The housing problem was the ground of two applications dealt with by the Northcote Borough Council in Auckland (states the Herald). An application to alter an iron boatshed near Sulphur Beach footbridge for human habitation was granted, conditional on the approval of the Health Department being obtained. The other applications was from an aged poulterer, who sought permission to erect a two-roomed house on an area of three-quarters of an acre of his former property, to spend the evening of his days. This was declined, owing to the by-law not being observed in respect to separate right-of-way access. Wo quote special wholesale rates to stores handling oar 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 TVengrove.... A very self-contained boy of 15‘ years climbed into the witness-box at the Timan Police Court the' other day (relates the Post), and while giving evidence was asked to look round the court and identify the man whom he thought guilty of the offence under investigation. There waa a solemn silence while the lad’s eyes scanned vhe unfamiliar faces about him—and then his eye fell on the magistrate himself. “You’re sure he is not on the bench?” at once inquired Mr Mosley pleasantly, “or is he one of those men down there ?” he added, pointing to the dignified assemblage of solicitors, some of whom looked decidedly nonplussed. The boy declined to be misled, and lost no time in identifying the accused. It is rumoured that a well known firm of Wholesale Warehousemen, specialising in Ladies’ a[)parel and Dress materials, contemplate opening their warehouse and selling direct to the public at wholesale prices. Should this be true, i‘» will prove a great boon to the ladies of Dunedin. . “I think it is quite fitting that a fair percentage of those men who serve well on local bodies like county and borough councils should find their way into, the higher sphere, or council of the dominion — Parliament.” said Mr John Routley, Mayor of Pukakohe, in the course of a brief speech at the A. and P. Society social (states the Auckland Star). Mr Routley had been referring to the fact that it was recently stated tbo new way of getting into Parliament was via the “soapbox,” though it was said that the old way was by local body service. In making the remarks, he wished it understood that ho himself had no political aspirations. Marshall's Fospherine banishes blues, exterminates mulligrubs, drives away depression, soothes, calms, and fortifies. Every brain worker needs it; a boon to nurses; a blessing to mothers. AH chemists and stores....

“Can you inform me what subject it is proposed shall be left out of the school N syllabus to make time for Bible instruction, if this is instituted ?” asked a lady teacher of the chairman at a meeting of tho Auckland Educational Institute (state* the Herald). ‘Tt is suggested that wo shall give the children tooth-brush drill, and ns tho syllabus is already over-crowded we would like to know how the extra time is to bo gained if Bible instruction is io be given as well.” Amid laughter, r ho chairman confessed the question was too big for him to tackle. All the bovs were thedfe Everybodv glad and gay. ’ihey turned on the whisky. Rather! Buchanan’s Black and White

Residents of Scatoun (Wellington) had an amazing experience a few minutes after 8 oclock the other mofning. The wind had bean blowing fairly hard from the north and five minutes post the hour it developed into to, gale. Suddenly, _it changed from the north to south, creating a whirlwind, which struck tho residential part of the local stores with considerably violence. People who were going ebato Church street at the time had to *<o down bn the footway to avoid being HP-ad off their feet. The violent change in the wind also caused a return wave, and those who were bathing had tho experience of witnessing a wall of water four or five feet high as tho two currents met. M'Gavm’s special production, “oat malt ftcut,” is generous, refreshing, and strengthening. A suncrinr table beverage.... Apropos of the blc.i-'orn.ing of the aloe in the Square garden at Palmerston North, p true story, which illustrates tho superstition of some old folk, is told in a neighbouring town (savn iho Manawatu Times). John had a beautiful aloe in full bloom, and it was adirfireo by all, but one morning it. was felled at the root, and on inquiry the following foots were elicited; John ’was ill. and seeing tho sad omen of death in iho rare blossom, two good ladies went in to pray with him and exhort him to prepare for the end. At break of dav H>e sick man donned a heavy overcoat, and with his long-unused axe cut tho. offending flower stalk to the ground. Strange to say, ho made a quick recovery, and now attributes it to his prompt iwmoval of the death omen from his promises !

Oh Gosh 1 Oh Gosh 1 Take me home again, This place is no good to me. Oh nloase 1 Oh plea*o! Take me home again Whore there’s Kitchen's bacon for tea.._