NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18803, 5 March 1923, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF

There are 409 solicitors practising in the district covered by the Auckland Law Society. Tlie first shipment of this season’s fruit of 64.000 cases, mainly from the Nelson district, was despatched by the Romucra recently. The next shipment, of 15,000 cases, will go by the Wangaratta. Grays’, Milton, have secured some of the choicest of winter wearables for the coming season.... The now find of stone at Big River mine is showing good values, but has “pinched” to a foot in thickness at one end of the lead. ‘ iho work of the Anzacs on the Gallipoli Peninsula has welded a bond between New Zealanders and the navy which can never bo broken,” said his Excellency the Governor-General during iho function at Wairoa recently. Barton and Trengrove, bacon curers and pork butchers, ’Dunedin, require pigs :m any quantity. Cheque by return mail. .. “You can’t judge a man’s wealth by the size of Iv.s farm,” said Mr K. Masters, M.P., at a meeting of the Taranaki Education Board. The Navua, which arrived at Auckland from Fiji, brought 16,000 cases of bananas in addition to some thousands of bunches. The fruit is staled to bo in good condition. Specialising means hotter results and lower prices, also special knowledge of the fine points of manufacturing. Your next suit or costume, place it in iho hands of G. S. Roberts, Stock Exchange Buildings.... There were 27 applications for employment made through the La.hour Department’s employment branch during February at Palmerston Nortii (reports the New Zealand Times), but none of these was placed. Obanism (519) ; “Never trust to another what you should do yourself.” Call nersonally or write, giving your name, occupation, address; wo do the rest. Oban H0te1.... A tribute to girls came from Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., at the Timaru Magistrate’s Court the other morning. A mother was giving evidence as to seeming callousness on the p-art of her sons, but assured his Worship that her daughter “helped when she could.” “The girls usually do,” said Mr Mosley. 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. “Durie’s,” 32 Octagon, Dunedin.... “Every man who landed on Gallipoli and endured the hardship of that campaign (says the New Zealand Times) deserved the victoria Cross,” tvas the comment of Colonel M’Kenzio, a former chaplain witli the Australian Forces and the present officer in charge of the Salvation Army in Queensland, when interviewed. Out the com comes—root and all. The worst case yields to Kornbane.' No pain or discomfort. A real corn cure. Price Is. posted Is 2d.—Waters’ New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin.... There are some very heavy wheat crops in the Upper Wairarapa Plain locality this year. If the weather would only mend there would probably be a few 50 to 60 bushel yields. Last year one Upper Plain farmer at least threshed out 57 bushels to the acre. Wo quote special wholesale rates to stores handling oar famous small goods. The quantity turned out entails making daily, so that freshness may bo relied upon. Give diem a trial; it will increase your business Barton and Trengrove....

A now dairying company is being formed in To Aroha. An excellent site for the erection of a factory has been secured, and it is intended to manufacture butter, if the present arrangements remain unaltered tho factory will bo ready to commence operations at the opening of the next dairying season. Many business men are old at forty anl many young wives and mothers are pass* at twenty-fivs through ner»© bankruptcy. Don’t grow old before your time, take Marshall’s Fospherine for the nerves. Sold everywhere.... There are some very fine crops of cowgrass in the Wairarapa if the weather would only hold up for the harvest. A fair quantity of ryegrass has been saved, but it is not in very' good condition. The same may bo said of the cocksfoot. There wasa splendid crop, and a considerable quantity was out, but owing to the wretched weather much of it was spoiled, and was not worth threshing. Week-enders and campers, make sure of pleasing your friends by treating them to a really high-class dessert, pure and freshlymade. _ Bon Jelly Crystals fill the bill with a mimimum of labour and exnonse.... An exhibit by Cobdon School at the recent show illustrated tho value of lime in potato growing, the gain from its use in two species tested being in one case about 400, and in the other 200 per cent, in size and weight of tubers from a, given number tested. Samples from tho manufacturers are always an attraction to thrifty shoppers. We have a big range consisting of towels, bed quilts, hearthrugs, sofa squares, ladies’ vests and hosiery; also 2000 curtain ends from Is Sd up to Ss 6d each. A. F. Cbeyne and Co., Mosgiel.. . A mild sensation was caused in Gladstone road recently (states the Gisborne Times) when two horses attached to a buggy in which sat a boy about five years set off up' Gladstone road at a fair speed. The boy vainly attempted to use tho brake, but could not put be sufficient pressure with his foot. Outside the South British Insurance office several persons ran out and stopped the excited horses, no damage being done. It is rumoured that a well-known firm of Wholesale Warehousemen specialising in Ladies’ Apparel and Dress Materials contemplate opening their warehouse and selling direct i:o the public at wholesale prices. Should this be true, it will prove a great boon to tho ladies of Dunedin.... It, is a tradition of the High Court that judges delve into fine distinctions. At tho Eden election judicial inquiry (reports tho Auckland Star) counsel ended a comment with: “He has a typewriter, the only one in the district, 1! understand, and not a very good one.” His Honor (Mr Justice Hosking) smilingly: “You say typewriter; I suppose you mean machine.” Here’s a bottle of Stackin's oatmalt stout. Drink it, and judge. What’s the verdict ? “Straohan’s oatmalt < stout is the winner!”... The spectacle of persons remaining seated during the play ing of tho National Anthem is rare at Greymouth, but an incident of this nature occurred at tho Scottish concert at the Opera House recently. 'A man and woman, newcomers to Greymouth, did not stand up for the Anthem, and this called forth the indignant remark from a local resident behind them: “And these are the people our sons, died for!” There waa no. answer from the seated couple. If you are a country man, then come to the firm that specialises in country business. We understand what you want, and our stocks of furniture, furnishings, boots, clothing, and provisions are specially chosen for your requirements. Better still, our prices are cut to suit your economising principles. Gome to us for a. quotation; business transpires as a natural consequence.— Riach and M’Lemnan, opp. Railway Station, Dunedin..;. A remarkable coincidence occurred at the Eltham Town Hall during the screening of “The Sheik” a few days ago. The Argus states that a local medical man was summoned by messenger to attend a case, and at precisely the same moment, during the progress of the picture, one of the subtitles was flashed on the careen: “Come quickly, doctor, there has been an accident.” We cut joints of the primest quality meat 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, Sc. Hilda, Anderson’s Bay, and Roslyn. Walk in please, walk out pleased. Barton and Ttengrove. main shop. Manse street.... A thunderstorm which passed over the Ashburton County last week caused quite a sensation at Lagmhor (reports an exchange). A farmer stated that his son was grubbing in a paddock at the time, and was about to unyoke the horses, when a flash of lightning struck the grubber, and something hit the ground about four chains away, causing soil and smoke to be thrown into tho air to a height of about four feet. The noise was terrific, and caused tho team to run away, resulting in a wheel of the grubber being smashed. The lad received a severe shock. _ • The farmer’s daughter, who was ironing in a room fronting the storm, was thrown back against the wall by the lightning striking the iron. It is surmised that the body which landed in the paddock was a thunderbolt. Take “Marshall's Fospherine” when you’re busy or worried; take “Marshall’s 1 ' when you’re excited or fidgety; take “Marshall’s’’ when you’re blue. , There’s staying power, energy, calmness, cheer, in every drop of “Marshall’s." One dose revives—a, bottle renews.... “If three or four dogs ran at your head you’d pull back, wouldn’t you?” Seniorsergeant Fahey was asked in a cruelty to animals case a( the Timsm Police Court one day last week. The case concerned a cow that had allegedly been dragged along on its haunches, and defendant wanted the senior-sergeant to believe that the cow’s pulling back was due to an attack on it by dogs. Senior-sergeant Fahey attempted to ignore the question, but the defendant declined to be snubbed. “Now, straight,” he urged, leaning over the box towards the senior-sergeant, who hurriedly turned away from the earnest and searching gaze of the defendant. A little fore-talk saves much after-talk. Go to Crossan’s, where the best of spirits is dispensed Passengers in one of the carriages of tho race train returning from Thames to Plankton were provided with a display of fisticuffs which was highly exciting while it lasted (reports the Grey Star). It had its origin in an individual being remonstrated with by a fellow-passenger for “language,” tho son of the erring one later appearing on /the scene and rnakin- affairs “interesting” ’for the father among others. This phase of the pugilistic encounter had hardly run its course when a fourth individual, known to have something of a reputation as a boxer, sauntered: in, and in a “free-for-all” invitation found the son an acceptor, but several well-placed blows soon put the latter out of action, a badly-marked person. The police came on the scene later. This is the learn the cock of the lot. In cricket the boys can make it red hot. Each one of the band is an absolute gem. For Hitchon’s bacon is eaten by all of them....