NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19187, 2 June 1924, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF.

No less than 76.517 tons of rock phosphate ( raw) was imported to New Zealand last year. I'or Intfuonza, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.... Deer shooting in too Nelson district is evidently attracting a good many sportsmen from elsewhere, it being mentioned in the annual report presented to the Acclimatisation Society that there had been more visiting sportsmen than for many seasons past. the well-known hostel. Prince of Wales'i Hotel, Dunedin. All best brands of liquor stocked; moderate tariff, Chas Hinchcliff, proprietor.... As the result of a complaint from the Kelburn Normal School (Wellington) the Education Board has decided to suggest to the Educational Film Company of New Zealand that the discipline might bo improved bv the omission of the comedy element from programmes. Chilblain Ointment relieves irritation. Is 8d posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy (under Savoy).... A farmer in the Eelorus Valley (Marlborough) has controlled the blackberry pest oy the introduction of Angora goats. He keeps 3uU goats on 700 acres of land. "Bourbon” Coffee, with the addition of warm (not boiled) milk, makes a stimulating and invigorating beverage. As a breakfast drink “Bourbon” stands supreme....

For the position of caretaker of tlio Southland iioys »t|d Girls’ High Schools at i a. salary of £2OO and free house the Southland Education Board received 135 applications. Country prescriptions dispensed promptly, accurately.—Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street.... Now the new Hutfc road (Wellington) is finished a start is to bo made at once in me erection of the overhead gear for the experimental trackless tram which is io run out to Kaiwarra. It is expected cars will bo on the road in July. During the past few weeks several small batches of immigrants from the British Isles nave arrived on the West Coast (says an, exchange), principally to work in the mining industry, (ml other countries are also sending a small quota,, and the sawinilliiig industry appears to be the favourite wilh foreigners. During the week several sawmills engaged new hands, among the number at one mill being several Swedes who had just arrived from their native land. Mosgiel couples seldom wander _ far without one of S. S. Harvey’s electric torches. Refills stocked in large quantity.. During the past few days the Wanganui housewives have been getting a little surprises packet in the way of cheap butter (says an exchange), which has even been down as low as Is 3d per 11>, but more generally sold at Is 4d. Hie reason of this reduction was a “cut” war between two firms. As factories are getting approximately Is 5d for shipment, this sporadic competition is not likely to last long. Milton Ladies ! Now’s the time for warm underclothing. Sec the fine variety at the “Big Store. Low prices.... As showing the mildness of the present season, tree dahlias 12ft high, wilh herds of bloom over a foot across, are to be seen at the present time in the gardens of Mr Norman Gorton, Feilding (states the Wanganui Chronicle). In these gardens also are to be seen some very line maples, 'these trees are about 20 years of age and are of great size. Some arc bright scarlet, and others light pink, varieties which art very rare. Thomson and Co., opposite First Church, have a largo selection of granite and marble monuments to choose from at price* which cannot be compared.... There is a scarcity of eggs in Wanganui afc present, consequently (states_ an exchange) poultrymen are receiving good prices for their produce. A Wanganui Chronicle representative was informed by a member of the Wanganui egg circle that eggs were realising 3s 3d on the local market, and that price was on a par with what the poultrymen were receiving about this time last year. 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.... The Department of Agriculture denies that there is any evidence of tick attacking cattle in the Hawke’s Bay district (says an exchange). The director of the live stock divison states that the department’s insnectors have not reported any inroads of the tick in Hawke’s Bay. Immediately tick became apparent on cattle the inspectors would have traced its source. It is possible that cattle going north may have picked up tick in the districts that are not free from it, but the department regards it as quite unlikely that they have come so far south. These cold days and nights make one feel the want of warmer clothing. Don’t delay until you csloh a cold. Our winter stocks are well assorted, and you will find the quality and value second to none. —A. F. Oneyno and Co., Mosgieh... Should a motorist dim his headlight in a tog? That question was debated at the Christchurch Supreme Court (says the Press) in a motor accident case. A professional motor cyclist gave it as his opinion that the full power of the headlight should be kept on if the rider unshed to see as much as possible. “Do you know that there are experts who consider it is safer to drive without any lights at all, in a fog?” asked Mr C. S. Thomas. Opposing counsel, Mr M. J. Gresson, answered the query. “I should noli like to appear for them on a manslaughter charge,” he declared. We aim at providing the public with meat °f bettor quality at a much lower price than can be procured elsewhere. Give 'us a trial. Joints cut any size required.— Barton and Trengrovo, Manse street (and all branches), Dunedin.... The main street through the Government settlement at Papanui (says the Lyttelton jmes) has been given the official name of "Godley avenue.” How the street got its name is not known _to the tenants, but it is believed that, it is called after General Sir Alexander Godley. who was in command of the New Zealand Military Forces during, the war. Recently, when a lady living in the settlement was asked if the name of the street was Godley avenue, she replied: “I believe that is the official name for it, but up here we call it ‘Massey’s Mistake.’ ” Barton ana Trongrove’s famous sugarcured bacon is unsurpassable for breakfast. Sales continually increasing, an all-sufficient advertisement. —Manse street (and all branches), Dunedin.... “It is a peculiar thing that the Gazette noloe has this mistake,” was the comment of Mr J. H. Salmon, S.M., during the hearing of a gaming case when the constable, in evidence, read from a notice in an issue of the New Zealand Gazette of this year (1924), the notice stating that the game snooting season opened on May 1, 1925, and closed on July 31, 1923. xxis Worship considered that the error would not affect the case under consideration, but might, perhaps, affect other cases during the season. The action was one in which three young men were fined for shooting wild duck before the opening of the season. Oculists’ prescription.'! should be entrusted only to specialists.—Peter G. Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0. (London), specialises in oculists’ prescriptions. 490 Moray place, Dunedin.,.. Tim apparent richness in minerals of the mountain ranges adjacent to New Plymouth has often been written and spoken of, but nothing effective has been done to turn to man's use any wealth that may lie there (nays the Taranaki Herald). It is interesting to note at the present time, however, that a private company is testing the commercial possibilities of deposits of what is known as sienna, which lie at the eastward foot of the Kaitake Ranges. Hopes are entertained that the usefulness of the sienna as a pigment for use in paints and the extent of the deposits will be satisfactory. In the meantime the company is not making a fuss abouts its operations. 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), Morav place.... Another instance of the tendering of tt split bank note occurred recently in Auckland, when the proprietress of a confeoctioncry shop in Queen street received the reverse half of a £1 Bank of New Zealand note.' The man who tendered it was probably aware of its fraudulent character, as he handed it folded up so as to conceal the blank back (says the New Zealand Herald). He received I9s fid in change. Some months ago several notes manipulated in (his manner were in circulation. The halves are not unduly flimsy, as after separation they are backed with a. _ thickness of blank paper, creased and begrimed to harmonise with the face of the note. The banks will pav the full value of the half of the note bearing the signature and number, but the reverse is, of course, valueless Obanism (9C0): The business mon wilh planning deep, feeling drowsy and wanting sleep, may keep awake and get quite frisky with a nip or two of Oban whisky.... “Are we to have an early election ?” That was a question very often asked, remarked the Hon. R. F. Bollard, Minister of Internal Affairs, at the opening of the Winter Exhibition at Raglan recently. “As - far as the party with which I am connected is concerned.” he said, ‘we don’t want an election other than that which is to take place at the usual time. The same feeling can safely be applied to the other two parties in the House —the Liberal Party and the Labour '.Party. The country cannot afford to spend between £80.070 and £IOO.OOO on an early election, but the Government will be faced with no other alternative if there is obstruction during the session which prevents the passing of its legislation than to ask for a dissolution I think, however, that when Ihe parties meet and the House settles down ro work, although there might be a good deal of opposition, on early election will not bo championed. In mv opinion, should such a crucial vote come on, oil the members of the Reform Party will bo there, but there _ will 1v» some absentees of the other parties. -No; I don’t Brink we will have another election until 1925—the proper time.” Better than a chop or rizzle Ts to hear this bacon sizzle. The aroma from the Ivan. Then to oat this Hitch on’s ham. Will lie good for any man.