NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18897, 25 June 1923, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF

One case each of scarlet fever and pneumonia and seven of diphtheria were notified in the Palmerston 'health district last week.

The lighting of tho Wyndham streets by electricity commenced last week. ' The power was also switched on in South Riverton.

Tho reason for such increasing demand and popularity of Straoban’s oatma.lt stout is that it cannot be beaten....

“If wo can eliminate these appeals (those of which a side has the option in the event of a broach by the opposing side), we are going to make the game easier for ourselves, better for (he players, and better for the spectators,” stated Mr F. C. Atkinson (Wanganui) at the annual meeting of tho Now Zealand Rugby Referees’ Association last week. At, a meeting of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society it was reported (states the New Zealand Herald) that 500,000 trout fry had bepn. ordered. As Atlantic salmon ova could not be secured, it was decided to defer the building of a hatchery at Piriaka until next season. A vote of £IOO for tho importation of Hungarian partridges was passed. Something smart, for ladies’ wear is being shown by Grays’, Milton. They have a very fine selection of chocked pleated skirts, in various colourings, at 35s each. ..

When an order was asked for against a debtor at, the Magistrate's Court at Auckland recently, Mr J. IS. Wilson, S.M., after hearing evidence, said: “With seven children to keep and one-fourth of the man’s wages going for rent it is impossible for him. to pay anything.” Consequently no order was made. A curious coincidence was noted in connection with a criminal case that was heard in the Hamilton Supreme Court a few days ago. Four persons who were connected with the case had been employed together in the Government Life Insurance Department. Three became barristers, while the fourth became a civil engineer and holds an important appointment with the Public W 7 orks Department. There can bo_ no doubt about it, but the whole community are cut to save money at every possible turn, particularly the workers, who through stress of circumstances have nr. alternative. This, we presume, is the reason why so many find their way to our wholesale warehouse in Anzao square when they require a. Push-chair or a Pram for their little child. Just fancy a seagrass push-chair with hood complete, 69s 6d. Eiach and M'Lennan.... “These rows, have been going on for years then?” asked counsel of a party to a separation case at the Magistrate’s Court at Palmerston North. “Oh, yes, wo have a row every year,” was the reply. “Wo hope that when we get this movement, sufficiently strengthened we shall bo able to do something even, for politicians,” said Sir Alfred Piokford at a civic reception which was extended to him at. Wellington recently. “There may bo others who think that they ate beyond hope.”

The beet is always the cheapest, even though it may cost a little more money. For a tasty, cnioyablo breakfast dish Barton and Trcngrove’s famous sugar-cured Bacon is unsurpassable. By the roll, lljd; halfrolls, is; rashers, Is 2d per lb. Manse street (and all branches). Dunedin.... Turnips are in demand throughout Southland at present and good prices are being obtained for crops (says the Southland Times). One farmer, who had a medium crop, placed it on the market and was more than pleased when he received £6 10s- an acre for the 40 acres. Country orders for assorted cases .promptly despatched to legal order—no mistakes.—W. Crossan, Waterloo, Caversham,..,

Acting on a decision reached in Dunedit at Easter this year, the New Zealand University Tournament Committee has offered a prize of £5 for a design for a tournament: shield in silver or other metals. The committee proposes to spend between £6O and £BO on the shield. Waters’ Canadian Cough Cure clears bronchial tubes, soothes throat, tones up lungs. Prices Is 6d and 3s, posted 8d extra. Waters 1 New Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, Dunedin....

“I don’t know how to find my way around in here,” a plebeian was heard to remark in. the doorway of the Magistrate’s Court in Wellington immediately before the by-law session. “Oh, don’t worry, Til show you round —I have to com© here frequently,” returned an offender standing by. 'The" South Island Dairy Association intends holding a special meeting of its members in Southland in a few days, when the question of cool stores will bo discussed. It, is rumoured (says the Southland News) that the report of the committee appointed to deal with this mattes will show that the charges imposed by the Bluff Harbour Board have been unusually high. “I could write a cheque for £2000,” produly exclaimed a witness in court recently (states the Timam Herald), vvhen he was giving evidence at the fire inquiry. “But would it be cashed?” naively asked the magistrate. The witness said it certainly would; and he emphasised the statement by offering to back it by laying a wager. The court did not consider this course necessary. For children’s hacking cough. Woods Groat Peppermint Cure.... Summonses have been served upon watorsiders as the result of an incident "at the New Plymouth wharf on May 8, when what is alleged to constitute a strike took place. It is stated that the men were called upon that day in connection with the working of the liner Opawa, but, owing to wet weather, the men could not start at 8 a.in. They were called again for 1 p.m., and only five out of 69 appeared. Chas Hinchcliff, late of the Gridiron Hotel, wishes his numerous friends to know that he is now mine host of the Prince of Wales, the house of comfort...

. Frequent reference was made during the hearing of a compensation case at the Arbitration Court at Greymouth recently (says the Greymouth Star) to “compensation,” a word from the medical dictionary signifying condition of the heart when _ the valves fail to perform their functions normally. “That is workers’ compensation of another kind,” said Mr P. J. O’Rogan, who acted for the petitioner. Men’s singlets and underpants, made from Now Zealand’s best wools, are built for comfort and durability.—Grays’, Milton, stock them—

The erection of the Dannevirke war memorial on the domain is now completed with the exception that the figure representing a New Zealand “Digger” has been removed, not being the size stipulated in the contract. _ It will be replaced by another more in keeping with the monument, but it will probably be some months before the new one comes to hand, as it may have to be procured from Italy. Obanism (615): The look, the smell, and the taste of good wine gratify three of our most delicate senses at once. Oban invalid port is unexcelled. 7s and 3s 6d.... “I’ve made up my mind to stop this speeding, if it is possible to do it by £ s d,” said Mr Mowlem, SAL, when fining a motor cyclist for reckless riding at New Plymouth. “You young'people don’t seem to realise that other people are entitled to use the roads as well as yourselves and that parents are within their rights in sendhfg their children messages. I want to make it public that I shall go on increasing the fines until the practice stops.” When you have Influenza you want the very best medicine 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....

“They should study astronomy a little more—the sun by day, and tlie stars by night,’’ said Mr W, W. Baxter, at the last meeting of the South Canterbury Automobile Association, when the subject of procuring a new road map was under discussion, and the alleged difficulty which motorists hod in finding their way about, was under notice. Mr Guinness added that in addition to taking up the study of astronomy, fhese “lost” motorists should also be recommended to “pass hotels.”— (Laughter.) If U R Y Z and desire an increased turnover you-will handle Barton and Trengrove’s small-goods, which are well and favourably known throughout Otago and the South Island. Largest output in the dominion. Guaranteed freshly made daily. Liberal s wholesale rates to storekeepers.— Barton and Trengrove, Manse street, Dunedin....

A fire at the top of _ a telephone pole 'is an occurrence that is not recorded in the on nab of many fire brigades, but the Auckland City Brigade can now claim to have attended such an outbreak (reports the New Zealand Herald). The call came to the coiner of Hobson street and Cook street, where it was found that the top of a telephone pole was smouldering. The outbreak was extinguished with a few buckets of water. As some workmen were engaged in repairing wire connections on the pole during the afternoon it is probable it was ignited by a spark from a blowlamp. A suit of the best style, cut, and materials at £6 ICs. Let us save you a couple of guineas on your next order. —G. »S. Roberts, tailor. Stock Exchange.... , "That he had dropped 2st” in weight as a result of the meals served up to him by his wife, was the statement made,by a witness in the Palmerston North Police Court the other day, when being proceeded against for a separation order. He also stated that he had been obliged to wear "socks with holes in them,” and further that with the Iss which he kept out of his earnings he was obliged to buy big carpenter’s pencils and tobacco; “and,” added witness, “she has even asked me to pay for the soleing of my boots out of that sum!”

Mr Massey, on his visit to the Taieri, said the land was second to none in the dominion. Ho omitted to mention that Messrs A. F. Cheyne and Oo.’s warehouse was the principal shopping centre. Their value is second to none....

"Did you use your own car?” was a question put to Mr E. B. Boland, in the course of an interview on his tour of the United States and Canada (states the Poverty Bay Herald). “No,” was the reply. ‘‘For one thing, the public services were so cheap that to buy a car for the trip was not necessary. In the second place thefts of cars are so common that unless you know just where to put your machine, it is not likely to remain long in your possession. Car .thefts take place every day in the American cities.”

Nothing is more astonishing than the rapidity with which Influenza travels through the country and assails people under different circumstances. Protect yourself and family by using Marshall’s Famous Influenza Remedy (Concentrated). Obtainable chemists and stores....

Hie apprenticeship problem was briefly touched upon in a discussion at a meeting of the Wanganui Technical College Board of Managers recently (states the Chronicle). Mr Patterson gaid that a boy in the building trade got £1 a week for the first six months, and (hen a 10s rise. In the fifth year he got 90 per cent, of a journeyman’s wages. A boy at a trade was no good for the first year or two. “Where are you going to get your tradesmen from?” asked Mrs Vcitch. Mr Patterson said that the Government should subsidise apprentices. The chairman (Mr C. P. Brown) said that the Government provided free education, and that was a subsidy. Darling, do not be so rough. You squeeze me till I’m achin'. You're such a loving, dear old chap Since you’ve had Hitchon’s bacon....