NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18849, 30 April 1923, Page 12

NEWS IN BRIEF

The Wyndham fallen soldiers’ memorial fund now totals £565.

During the past year the Thames Angling Preservation Society has placed in that river over 1,000,009 small fish. For children’s hacking cough. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.... The rates outstanding in Invercargill total £3729 13s 4d. . Last year the valuation of the borough of Palmerston North was £3,073,467, and this year is *£5,134,096. Spirits (spooks) are fearsome; but Wullio Crossan’s. special brands were never known to frighten a Scot!... A letter received by the Wanganui Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals stated that on portions of land along the Wanganui River cattle were being starved to death. . In a, fortnight’s time the Agricultural Department will open a temporary school for farmers at Ashburton (says the Ashburton Guardian). Lectures and demonstrations will be given on a great variety of subjects immediately affecting the man on the land, while it is hoped that the numerous “question times” for the week will benefit equally both teachers and taught. That tired feeling is dispelled with a glass of Strachan’s ale. It immediately bucks you up.... The North Canterbury Hospital Board has accepted the tender of Mr C. S. Ayers (Rangiora) for the erection of a maternityhospital for Rangiora and surrounding districts, the contract price being £6214.

It was decided at the Bay of Islands Acclimatisation Society’s annual meeting, held at Kawakawa (says the Northern Advocate) to approach the Minister of Internal Affairs to have the protection removed from kingfishers, one of the prettiest of native birds, owing ,to depredations among young trout fry. • / Gray’s have built a wonderful business with their bulk teas direct from Ceylon. No musty packets. Milton people are well catered f0r.... An enthusiastic mooting was held at Oamaru recently to consider the question of forming a new bowling club. Friday was observed as.. Poppy Dav throughout New Zealand. A sale of artificial red poppies was conducted in all parts of the dominion under the auspices of the R.S.A. for the purpose of providing work for 1000 returned soldiers. Barton and Trongrove. bacon curers and pork butchers. Dunedin, require pigs in any qu-’ititv Cheque by return mail... The Wanganui Borough Council have decided to support the Stratford Borough Council in urging Parliament to legislate to put a stop to motor car speed tests over public roads, the recent record-break-ing trips between Wellington and Auckland being referred to. It was also decided to bring the matter up nt the Municipal Conference.

At the annual meeting of the Southland Acclimatisation Society the other’ night (reports the Southland Times), Mr Tapper drew attention to the loss on .fishing licenses, which he attributed to the society not having had a chance in the last few years to stock the rivers properly, and urged that every effort should be made to effect an improvement in this important department of the society’s activities. Wo have another beautiful Chesterfield Suite in the finest woollen mof)uette, just received from the factory, which we are offering, freight paid, to any station in Otago or Southland at £4B. This is a bargain that can only bo offered by a wholesale bouse 'like ourselves, and to anyone reouiring an article of this nature that will last for a lifetime thov should not hesitate to send their order,—Hindi and M'Lennan, The Promenade, Anzac Square.... ,) At a special meeting of the To Kuiti War Memorial Committee it was decided to let a contract to W. Parkinson andi Co., Auckland, for the erection of a war mWorial of New Roland marble, )

There is ever" reason to believe that the obnoxious “snowdropper” has commenced activities again (says the Southland Daily Nows). Ae few nights ago a back yard in Elies street was visited and the lines stripped bare—even tbe pegs were taken! Several heavy losses have been sustained of late by other residents and those who are wise will refrain from the practice of leaving their “washing” out overnight. When you have Influenza you want the very test nfedioino that it is possible to get. There is nothing to equal Marshall’s famous Influenza Remedy (Concentrated) for cutting the worst attack short. Obtainable chemists and stores....

This district practically escaped the floods northward (reports the Wyndham Herald). The worst >nd the test thing that happened was the flooding of river flat land, drowning out rabbits from their holes and forcing them to take refuge in gorso and on mounds, where they wore an easy prey to hunters, who got busy in different quarters, catching them in hundreds. On*» party at Meiizio’s Ferry caught over 1000 on Tuesday and Wednesday. 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 bo certain of getting it. Branch shops: Octagon, South Dunedin, St. Kilda. Anderson’s Bay, and Eoslyn. Walk in please, walk oat pleased. Barton and Trengrovc. main shop. Manse street— On Tuesday evening of last week the shop premises of Miss Jessie M'Leod, fruiterer, Milton, were entered by three local boys, and the till rifled of its contents, whilst boxes of chocolates were also taken from the shelves (reports the Bruce Herald). Taking advantage of,Miss M'Leod’s temporary absence for tea hour, the boys entered the premises at the rear. The amount abstracted from the till is not definitely known. On being informed of tbe occurrence Constable M'Ouitty was quickly on the track of the offenders, who had £3 Is 3d and : a box of chocolates in their possession when searched. The boys will be charged with theft at a sitting of the Juvenile Court. Obanism (570): A wonderful treble —Oban bulk whisky, R.N. rum, and that wonderful “Tudor” cocktail. One nip over the counter will convince you, but don’t mix ’em,,., “I will stand up in my husband’s place, ns he is at home minding the children,” said a lady at the householders’ meeting in the Main School recently (says the Timaru Post) when the candidates for membership of the committee were asked to stand up. The lady did so with much diffidence, apparently being very sensitive of the fact —ouite unnecessarily, of course—that the order of things domestic had been reversed for once. Ex Westmeath we have landed a further supply of Blue Mountain Jamaica; the finest coffee grown cn earth.—A. Dnrie and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin....

The Dargaville Times reports that there was some excitement at the conclusion at the ladies’ double-handed saw at the RaupuMapu sports. One of the pair who were runners-up went to congratulate thp winners on their victory, and lor her trouble received a fair amount of abuse. _ A committeeman who tried to pour oil on the troubled waters also, came off second best, and for his trouble received a smart smack in the face from the younger member of the winning pair. Blankets at last year's prices are .now good -value, Wo have a _ large stock, all sizes, bought before the' rise in wool, and fully 10' to 20 per cent, below to-day’s prices. A. F. Chayne and Co. 39s 6d, 49r 6d. 57b 6d, 655.... The Minister to r Agriculture has advised in reply to representations made that departmental officers are, keeping a constant watch for cattle tick, and. although a few ticks have been seen in the Waikato district lately, this does not give cause for alatm (says the Mataura Ensign). Directions-haye_ been issued that all farms on which ticks have been discovered are to be kept under strict supervision. This has been done, and no other ticks have been found,. . When ticks were discovered in considerable numbers on a farm three years ago. regular spraying was carried out, and this year the pest has almost disappeared. / Waters’ ,Vi-Oatta (non-greasy) tones up the complexion and imparts the freshness and softness of youth. Price 2s. posted 2s 6d. Waters’ New Pharmacy, “The Block,' (under the Savoy'.... A resident, of Suva, writing to a friend in Christchurch, states that there is a man on the island who has reached the age of 99 years, and who has for years past, in anticipation of his death, had a coffin on the verandah of Lis residence (relates the Lyttelton Times). A few weeks ago he became ill, and. to save inconvenience to bis friends, he attired himself in a shroud and stretched himself out m the coffin, where he lay for a whole day. In the words of the Irish wit, he “could not die for the life of him,” and at latest accounts he was still going strong.

We quote special -wholesale rates to stores handling our famous small goods. fh# quantity turned out entails making daily, so mat freshness may be relied upon. Give them a trial; ii will increase your business Borton and - Trengrove.... A well-nourished Maori was in the witness box. A lawyer was seeking information about his worldly possessions, his income, his earnings, and what he did with them (says the Wanganui Chronicle). According to the Maori his income was practicaly nil, his earnings absolutely nil. Thus ho could pav nothing, with nothing to pay it with. He seemed bored at the futility of the questions and at the proceedings in general. “Well, how do you live?” asked the lawyer in desperation. “How do I live? Porker, taiwa. bread.” scornfullv replied the Native. He was astonished that such a ridiculous question should bo asked. His tone suggested that it seemed farcical that he should impart such obvious information. The court smiled indulgently. . . Nothing is more astonishing than the rapidity with which Influenza travels through the country and assails people under' different circumstances, i Protect yourself and family by using Marshall a Famous Influenza Remedy (Concentrated). Obtainable chemists and stores.... ' “The Defence Department wishes to make it clear that all medals issued 'in error are the property of the department, _and must be returned when asked for,” said Mr A. T. Donnelly at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court during the hearing of a civil case in which the department proceeded against a man lor the non-return of war medals. In asking that the case might be withdrawn, Mr Donnelly said that the defendant had been called up, but he had not gone to the war. The medals had been issued to him in error.. ’Hie man said he had lost the but he had refused to make a statutory declaration to that effect until the legal aspect of the matter had been put before him. The case was withdrawn accordingly. , _. .. Mr D. Marshall, proprietor of Kinc s Institute, Invercargill, and specialist in the treatment of diseases and ailments of all kinds by Professor Kirk’s methods*, will be in Dunedin until Wednesday, May 2. Any one wishing to consult Mr Marshall sho dd ring 2291, or call and leave name and address at Bates and Lawson s Bible House, 53 George street when Mr Marshall will oo pleased to call at address given. Consultation free See ndvt, Professional column... Many exciting experiences occurred during the flood period at the beginning of the week, but that which befel Mr Robert Moffat Rosebank, will assuredly stand out Ion" in that gentleman’s memory (says the Clutha Leader). While returning from Clydevale in a gig on Monday morning, with two dogs tied in the gig and one loose, ho had to encounter an inundated strip of road near Mr R. Law’s, at Kaxhiku. He had not long entered this when the current became so strong that it swept the horse and trap into about 10ft of water and into Mr Law’s paddock, the outfit eventually being washed on to a bank, where it capsized, throwing Mr Moffat, home and all once again into deep water. Mr Moffat, however, managed to free the horse and clogs after some difficulty, but had -to swim with them through three more deep holes until a landing could be made.

Dunedin’s changeable weather Is enough to give you the blues. Be prepared against colds, aches, and fevers. Be sure Hitchon’s the bacon you choose...