NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19182, 27 May 1924, Page 12

NEWS IN BRIEF.

From 60 to 80, per cent, of the eggs sent in for export bad to be rejected, said Mr F. C. Brown, Government poultry expert, in a. lecture at Oamaru. Farmers and property owners requiring house paints, cal! on Otago Fanners' Cooperative Association (Limited), Crawford street. Cream and white paints from 13s 9d per gallon. Good selection of colours; lowest prices in town... A thousand Jersey heifers have been purchased in Taranaki for Tokomaru Bay, on the East Coast of the North Island. It is stated that the Avon River in Christchurch is likely to be filled up through the amount of rubbish that is being deposited in it. Vulcan Motor Lorries are the most popular to-day. In fact, they are the talk of the carriers. Nothing is more- convincing than repeat orders. Call and see our remarkable record of sales all over the dominion. —Wimpenny Bros. and Reid (Limited), Moray place.... As the result of a complaint from the Kolburn Normal School (says the Now Zealand Times), the Education Board has decided to suggest to the Educational Film Company of New Zealand that the discipline might be improved by the omission of the comedy element from programmes. On account of the recent wet weather wo have been inundated with orders for our wonderful Kip Watertight Working Boot at 2Ss 6d, and many have sent to us for a second pair after having examined the pair wo sent. Orders have come to hand as far as from Hakataramoa in the north to Oropuki in the south. If boot not satisfactory in three months, we refund your cash and you can keep the boots. —Riach and M'Lennan. Dunedin.... The Feilding Industrial. Agricultural, and Pastoral Association made a profit of £269 on last year’s working. Old-time superstitions are surviving the twentieth century in some parts of France. A case just trifed in an Angers court showed that pigs belonging to a certain farmer died when only a few weeks old. Tho farmer decided that someone must have cast a spell on his farm, and thought of a wise man of great repute who lived in tho depths of tho woods. Tho “Black Wizard” told him to take tho first person who entered his farmyard and burn him or her. Tho following day the farmer saw a woman neighbour in his yard, rushed at her, and strove to drag her to a big fire, but she was strong enough to shako him off and escape. The farmer was condemned to a month in prison for assault and battery, but tho “Wizard” remained undisturbed, Tho growth of nails is more rapid in children than adults, and slowest in tho aged. It goes on more rapidly in summer than in winter, so that tho same nail that is renewed in 132 days in winter requires only 116 in summer.

A young man who was admitted aa a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court at Auckland recently was congratulated by Mr Justice Stringer upon having passed his final LL.B. examination at the ago of 20. lUe well-known Hostel, i’rmce ot vvuioai Hotel, TJunecua. AH best brands or liquor; Hoc lied; mouorate unit. cnas. timctuaid. proprietor.... A donation of £IOO has been made to the Wellington Hospital Hoard by too New Zealand Sneep Danners’ Acknowledgment of Ueut to Hrxtish Heamen Fund, in recognition and appreciation of services rendered to seamen and sailors by the hospital start' •ktosgiel couples seldom wan am tur wutiout one ot ti. ii, Harvey’s electric torcnes, ii#, . lu large quantity... ibis is another case of people coming into court to wash Uteir tarty linen, f wish they would wasli it outside, wnere cnere is plenty °f good rain water,” said iur it. L>. itiosley, during the hearll}& v tt lnamt uuunco case in the Christchurch Magistrate's Court (states the Press). .Thomson ana Co., opposite Dim tHiuiw.’, have a largo selection of granite and monuments to choose from at price* which cannot bo compared,... that a page of the School Journal should be devoted to vocal musio was urged i.y Mr Pilkington at a meeting of the Wangau,Ui Board (states the Chronicle). He said that singing had physical benefits and mental and moral influence, and cultivated a taste for mo beautiful, tie pictured ajjfamily being able to sit at the fireside and pass the time by singing. Por Inttuenza, take Woods' Croat peppermint Cure.... In connection with the wreck of the Waiiti in the Wanganui River, near laumarunui (says an exchange), a punt belonging to the Wanganui River Trust has already started salvage operations. The steamer sa, *k mto deep water, and it is proposed to hit her mto the shallows near the bank. Ihese cold days and nights make one feel the want of warmer clothing. Don’t delay until you catch a cold. Uur winter stocks are well assorted, and you will find the quality'and value second to none. —A. h. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel.... At the present time the Public Health Department is considering the question of drafting regulations to prevent river pollution (says an exchange). The department has power to draft such regulations even if tne water of the river is not used for domestic purposes. The regulations when drafted wifi be issued by the Govcrnor-Ganeral-in-Counoil, and will apply to. the whole of the dominion. Milton ladies! Fashionable hats are being sold at specially reduced prices during this month at Gray’s "Big Store.’*... Something in the nature of .a phenomenon was witnessed by a number of people on their way to work one morning recently (says the Wanganui Herald). As the factory whistles were blowing a “steam ring” was formed in the ait, and retained tbe shape of a complete circle for a few seconds, after which it was broken up by the breeze. The circle resembled a motor tyre in shape and size, and .as the sun emerged from a cloud it was bathed in bright sunlight, thus producing a remarkable effect. We aim at providing the public with meat of better quality at a much lower price than can be procured Give us a trial. Joints cut any size required.— Barton and Trengroye, Manse street (and all branches), Dunedin.,.. Some Greymouth firms have been placed in an awkward predicament as a result of the mails on the wrecked steamer Ngaheie being lost (says an exchange). The heads of two firms state that they have letters aboard containing cheques in payment of large accounts which, if overdue, wil} not carry any discount. In addition to this inconvenience the firms concerned expected to have some trouble in cancelling .the cheques at the banks. “ Figsen ” for constipation. Sole agents for Nyal’s Famous Remedies. —Waters’ Pharmacy (under Savoy). Mr F. C. Brown said at a lecture to poultry farmers that one of the greatest menaces to the industry was the question of wheat (says the Oamam Man). All the fowls in the North Island were fed on Australian wheat. It was essential to the industry that sufficient wheat was grown in New Zealand to supply the whole of the poultry industry. It was to be hoped some arrangement could be made with the wheatgrowers. Chilblains cured. Attack source. Specie tablets, 2s 8d posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy (under Savoy).... . . Arrangements for Hamilton s (Waikato) diamond jubilee celebrations are well m hands (says an exchange). They wul consist of a procession of veterans, military, scouts, and school children to the Soldiers Memorial Park. At the park the Mayor will deliver an address, and the. Hamilton Choral Society will lead the singing. Ine veterans and relatives will be the guests of the Borough Council at a lunch at the Alexandra Hall, at which the GovernorGeneral, Viscount Jellicoe. will be Present, They will also be the guests of the Winter Show Association later, \yhich will he opened by the Governor-General. On Saturday there will be an extensive sports programme at Seddon Park. The City Hotel, Invercargill, having been thoroughly renovated, now offers firstclass accommodation to the travelling public. Guests may obtain hot meals when arriving by late trains if desired.... In a report to the Auckland Harbour Board, the general manager stated that during the stay of the two battle cruisers Hood and Repulse at the Pipitea wharf it was found necessary to provide special, fenders to protect the underwater bulges which were on the battle cruisers and to prevent damage to the wharf. The test which the Pipitea wharf was .put .to m berthing two vessels of this weight is not likely to occur again, declared the report. Barton, ana Trengrove s famous sugarcured baton is unsurpassable, for breakfast Sales continually increasing, an all-sufficient advertisement. —Manse street (and all branches). Dunedin.... Hawke’s Bay freezing works are said at present to be handling large quantities of calves, and nt most of the works the butchers are still operating actively considering the season of the year (says the Napier Telegraph). The great number of calves offering for slaughtering is assorted to be accounted for by the unsatisfactory export market for New Zealand beef, which has not yet succeeded in establishing a firm demand for itself at Home. These cold days and nights moke one feel the want of warmer clothing. Don t delay until you catch a cold. Our winter stocks are well assorted, and you will find the quality and value second to none. A. F. Cneyne and Co.. Mosgiel.^. When the New Plymouth-Wellmgton express was approaching Shannon a few afternoons ago, passengers in one of the carriages near the engine were startled by a sound as of some heavy body striking the train. It was ascertained later that n. large branch of a tree had been hurled against the train by the strong wind. The branch struck a carriage low down, and the only damage was to the oaint "Jong which it scraped as the tram passed. Alter the train had passed Shannon, it suddenly ran out of the gale, and it wag not until Paekakariki was reached that the wind again became noticeably strong. , “Bourbon” Coffee, with the addition. of warm (not boiled) milk, makes a stimulating and invigorating beverage. As a breakfast drink “Bourbon” stands supreme.... A business man in conversation with a Wanganui Herald representative referred to a simple way in which it is possible •ov rh“ banking institutions in New Zealand to make a nice round sum in the aggregate yearly. It is well known that a large number of the Home boats arrive in main ports without their bills of lading. Tn this case If the trader wants his goods he has to go to the bank to get an indemnity form signed before the ship will take delivery, and for the signing of this document the bank charges 10s fid. It is possible in this way for the banks to make £SOO on the arrival of one ship. _ The trader considers that fbr the signing of this document 2s fid would bo a fair charge. Obanism (895): Never let others see you frown or let a bad cold get you down. Laugh and whistle your cares away. Taka R..N. rum every day. 2a, 3s, Ss fid, 6s fid, end 12s— The recent agitation for the removal or the lepers from Quail Island, on account of the fact that the animal quarantine station is situated there, is not likely to be given effect to by the Public Health Department, mainly on the ground of the cost that would bo involved. On one occasion, on account of the special moans of transport that had to be provided, it cost the depart, nient £2OO to bring a leper from the North Island to Quail Island. The health authorities considered that it would he easier and much less expensive for the Stock Department to remove its quarantine station from the island. We landed safe at Rooky Point, Our meat we bought from Tam. He asked us if we’l have a joint. Wo said “No! Hitchon’s ham!”_ Hitchon’s bacon is better than a joint.