Page 20 Advertisements Column 8

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19039, 8 December 1923, Page 20

The finest coffee grown on earth is Blue Mountain Jamaica. This beautiful coffee is obtainable only at one place in Australasia—-■'Durio’-s,” coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin.... Obanism (740): That’s the beauty of it, you don’t require to order two gallons at the Oban Hotel, -a. single bottle is despatched just as readily as a case.... A mouse crept between two cables at Aberdeen’s power station some weeks ago, with the following consequencesDoor* were blown out and machinery wrecked, the tramcars were stopped, and shipping was held up because the swingbridge could not bo operated. The most palatable breakfast dish is undoubtedly Barton and Trengrove’s famout sugar-cured bacon. Being the best on the market, it is therefore cheapest. No waste —can be used to the last ounce.—Manse street (Dunedin) and all branches... “Who was taking your wife to the ball if you were not?” asked Mr A M. Steadman of ajudgracnt creditor being examined at the Whangarei Magistrate’s Court the other day. “Well, the partner generally pays, doesn’t he?” was the response, which (says the Northern Advocate) caused a titter of mirth throughout crowded court. While in Aberdeen* Mr Thomson bought some choice Monuments. To make room for these, we offer 10 per cent, discount off all sales this month.—Thomson and Co., opp. First Church.... “When I see a motorist, who I know won’t give way on the road, I always sway my car to the right and left across the road, and make him think I’m drunk.” said a member of the Wanganui Automobile Committee. When the laughter had died down, the member explained that the ruse was really very effective, in fact he had never known it to fail (says the Herald). Get your Christmas orders, large or small, from Maurice Coughlan, Provincial Hotel Bottle Store, Dunedin. Best _ liquors, greatest variety, and best_ prices in town. Price lists posted on application.... The smallness of the fines imposed on people convicted of having dirty orchards was referred to by Mr C. 0. Snuttleworth at the meeting of Henderson fruitgrowers recently (says the New Zealand Herald). He said that in most cases the fines were so inadequate as to be an absolute farce. Was there not some way of making the fines heavier? A fine of £1 and costs made it worth a man’s while to go to the court and pay thy fine. In replying, the Hon. W. Nosworlhy agreed that the fines were too small. Ho would look into the legal po«ition, . Suit Cases for holiday travelling. Strong and good value, fibre, cane, and leather. — At Gray’s “ Big Store,” Milton.... A patent device to lessen the nst at railway .crossing's has been brought under the notice cf the Wanganui Automobile Association by an inventor, Mr John T. Walker, of Aramoho. Instead of a bell at a railway crossing the engine on approaching a crossing causes a jet of water to play in the middle of the roadway about 4tt high, which at night would be seen a long distance off in the glare of the headlight. It is claimed that for crossings in country districts the device could be operated in conjunction with a water tank in the vicinity. We are cash buyers of ptge, porkers, or baooners. any quantity, highest current market price paid; cheque by return mail.— Barton and Trengrore, Manse street, Dunedin.... Paddocks which are being saved for ensilage have come away splendidly during the last fortnight (says the Taranaki Herald). The undergrowth generally appears to be much better than during he last few seasons, and there is every indication that heavy crops will be secured. Although somewhat early, several farmers have taken advantage of the recent spell of fine weather to out and save. Christmas presents; Don’t leave your buying till Christmas Eve, but buy now. Call or write to-day and see our wellassorted range of useful presents. Why waste your money on presents to put on the shelf? Get something from us that will be both appreciated and useful. Men, women, boys, and giris, we’ll be pleased to see you.—A. F. Cheyne and Co.. Mosgiel.... A very fine Sib salmon, caught at the mouth of the Waiau af» the week-end, was on view locallv recently. The fish, which is perhaps the best-conditioned salmon which has yet been seen in Invercargill, is sea run, and is probably a grilse. “ Incompleat Angler,’’ who conducts the News angiinjf column, has secured scales of the fish, and these will be sent to the best piscatorial experts of New Zealand and England for identification. Dear Wullie,—Please note December supplies must be equal to that of two ordinary months. Wishing good luck to loo.” Yours, etc.... A special train is to be requisitioned at some slack period* to transfer from Auckland to the Waikato some heavy machinery which has arrived at the port and which is to bo used in adding to the plant at Horahora. Among toe machinery axe four armatures which weigh 11 ton* each, while the rotar_ rings belonging to the generators have a diameter of lift. That the removal of this machinery has occasioned the department some thinking is evidenced by the fact that the rotar rings will have only inches to 'spare on either side in passing through, the single-line tunnel at Mercer. Write to Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, for your medicinal needs.... “ Anticrin ” overcomes superfluous hair Posted 2s 4d.—Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street.... The danger of glass verandahs was emphasised in Christchurch recently in High street. A china ornament fell from one of the top storey windows of the High Street Chambers, crashing through too verandah to the pavement in. front of the doorway of Messrs Coates’ jeweller’s shop. Although the_ pavement was thronged with people, no one was hit either by the glass splinters or by the missile. This (says the Press) was by the merest good fortune, however, and passers-by might easily have received severe head injuries. Mosgiel, beware! Dinkum, if Bobby doesn’t get a torch as a Christmas present he’ll break his little heart!—S. S. Harvey has varied stock.... The plight of a woman in Roebuck road, Gisborne, the other day, attracted the sympathy, but not the practical assistance, of the few passers-by. The woman (relates toe Poverty Bay Herald) was wearing a “ picture ” hat, which became the object of a swarm of bpea, apparently on the wing in search cf a new home. The unfortunate lady cast aside her head gear, and hi a, hysterical state left the ‘vicinity, eventually freeing herself from the attentions of stragglers from the swarm, Obanism (744): There’s sea-breeze refreshment in a glass of Speight’s ale, drawn, as clear as crystal at the Oban Hotel. The small house with the big reputation.... A well-known Hawke’s Bay farmer on looking 'for a horse came across Hori, who was leading a fine chestnut mare (relates the Hawke's Bay Herald). “Say, Hori,” lie said, “that's a nice mare you’ve got; how much do you want for her?” “She to good boss, boss, you have him for £ls ” ‘Eight oh, Hori. I’ll take him,” replied the farmer, “ but I will have to give you an IOU,” Hori thought for a while and then said: “Te lOU no good tame, you give mete UOMe.” The Father of the Conference, Bill Massey is the man; He loves his far flung island home— He loves his Hifchon’s ham. Cash buyers bacon pigs—Hitchoii’s, Milton... WHAT £25 WILL BUY. AN ACRE OF PINES. An acre of pine forest, containing approximately 500 timber trees—tins is what Jou get by investing £25 in oh e share of Nelson Pine Forest (Ltd.) This is about Is per tree. Easy terms—your payment spread over five years. Think of the value of your share of forest in 15-30 years’ time—a perpetual income possibly rising from 20 per cent, to 60 per cent, on capital invested. Tli© prospectus is a most interesting and illuminating document, well worth reading by all who are interested in forestry or future timber supplies, or in an investment that is as alluring as it is unusual. The prospectus will be forwarded post free on addressing the Secretary, Nelson Pine Forest (Ltd.), Nelson. Application for shares should be made to any broker affiliated to the Stock Exchange Association of New Zealand or any branch of the Bank of New Zealand, from whom Prospectuses may also be obtained.—Advt. Wanted, every enthusiast to apply immediately for free gift ‘copy of Bates’s Book of Film Stars. Contains striking photographs of Valentino, Chaplin, Talmadge, and all your favourites. Apply to your nearest cycle agent.—Advt Fot Nasal' Catarrh there’s nothing so effective as “NAZOL”—that sterling specific which is praised by thousands. —Advt.