NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19196, 12 June 1924, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF.

During the past fortnight six building permts have been issued in Timaru, these representing . a value of £4270. It is now fairly certain that New Zealand will require to import more than 3,000,000 bushels of wheat to carry on until next harvest. • . Heal chapped hands. ‘Chap-Lotion cures and is delightfully soothing.—Waters’ Pharmacy. 20 Princes street;.... In order to encourage the Association game in Timaru the South Canterbury Association Football Club ha s presented a Soever ball to cadi of the primary schools in Timaru. Eighteen permits for buddings for work valued at £4770 were issued by the Nelson city engineer during the past; fortnight. Included in the permits wore three new dwellings valued at £1776. For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure— The dry, frosty weather experienced of late has been favourable to poisoning operations in Oamarn district, and farmers are pursuing an active campaign against brer rabbit. It is wonderful the great saving that can be effected in the home where a sewing machine has been installed, especially where there is a family. The hundred and one tilings that can bo outdo up without the expense of buying ready-made goods in the shops is quickly recognised by all who have trjed it. Our Drop-head Gold Medal Sewing Machine at £l4 10s meets all requirements, and is equally as good as the which is sold at; a much higher price. —Ri'ach and MT-cumin. Dunedin.... —An American college man was present at a supper party given hy a distinguished journalist in his chambers in the Adelphi. j.ater one of the party became hilarious, and then a nuisance,. The American was hoard to drawl to his host; “Say, sir, that guv is so wet that if a wind - was to blow nt this verv minute, he’d ripple.’’ Dissatisfied Patient: “Its the pains in mo ’cad!” Doctor: “I’m afraid it’s this ear that's the cause of your trouble.” Patient: “Yes, but this ’ere what?”

Spraying and pruning: arc now being actively prosecuted in Oamaru orchards. A loiter received by a Timaru family from Canada (states (he Host) bore the following inscription used by a Canadian post office to cancel the postage stamp“ Protect the birds, and help the crops.” For the four weeks which ended on May 26. 1924, the Napier trams earned 2002 passengers less than they did for the same period in 1923. This year's figures arc 142,428 for the month. Mosgiel now sends all watch, clock, and iewellery repairs to the local jeweller, Exchange Buildings, Mosgiel... To he able to gather ripe plums in ■luno is rare, and a tribute to the productivity of Wanganui soil. The other day (states the Ctironicle) a Gonville resident picked eight ripe plums from a tree, tim fruit lying a second crop. Superfluous hair removed with “Anticnn.” 2s 4d, posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy (under Savoy).... Arapeti and M.angahao are very busy places at present (says the Manawatu Daily Times). The power house is a hive of industry, gnd there appears to be every reason for the belief (hat the transformers will bo running by next month. /'The dairying industry has hud to bear higher freight rates and higher taxation than any other industry in the country,” said Mr P. J. Small, provincial president of the Dairy Farmers’ Union, when replying to u toast at the social tendered the conference delegates at Palmerston North (reports the Standard). Horse Covers. —Itesl long flax, rick lined: Hacks, 345; draughts, 355. Best long flax, felt lined: Hacks, 37s fid ; draughts, 38s fid. ‘‘Farmers, send in your orders!” to Otago Farmers' Co-operative Assn. (Ltd.), Crawford street.... ■‘Tirnarn is getting more like London every day,” said Mr E. D. Mosley, chairman of the Timaru Licensing Committee, at the annual nicotine' (reports the Timaru Post). He was referring to the establishment of bottle departments in many of (he local hotels. ‘This is a thing (ho committee would slop if it legally could,” he said. “All liquor should be sold over the counter in the public bar.” Towels for Milton Homes! All kinds, white and brown: real good value. Please sec them! The “Big Bloro.”... Evidence of the mildness of the winter is afforded by (.he roses out in bloom still (says the Hawke’s Bay Herald), while at Havelock Nqrlh loganberries can be seen in flower and fruit nearly ripe. Pruning of fruit trees is being somewhat delayed, owing to the foliage still on them, while certain kinds of fruit trees are almost bursting into leaf. Owing to the unusual growth of feed in the Wanganui district this year farmers postponed the killing_ of (heir stock, but they are now releasing them (says the Chronele). Consequently the Wanganui freezing works, which should have been almost closed clown by now, are reported Id be able to carry on for another two months. Barton ang Trengrove’s famous sugarcured bacon is unsurpassable for breakfast. Sales continually increasing, an all-sufficient advertisement.—Manse street (and all branches), Dunedin.... The demolition of the Lyttelton Gaol is practically completed- For the past few weeks the only work that has been 'carried out has been that of breaking the concrete slabs into suitable sizes for cartage to the reclamation area at West Lyttelton, whore they are being used to form the retaining wall. The work of carting the rubbish should be concluded in another two or three months’ time. The well-known hostel, Prince of VV ales'j Hotel, Dunedin. All best brands of liquor stocked; moderate tariff. Cbas HinchcliS, proprietor.... As is usually tile case during the winter months fish (says the Timaru Herald), both in the harbour and off the coast, are very scarce, and during the past few weeks the price has consequently been much higher than . usual, flats being sold locally for as high as Is 5d per lb. Fishing enthusiasts report that catches in the harbour are also very poor, due to the recent rough weather, scattering the fish. We aim at providing the public with meat of better quality at a much lower price than can be procured elsewhere. Give us a trial. Joints cut any size required.— Barton and TTeagrove, Manse street (and all branches), Dunedin.... Mi- A. Christie, Jersey breeder, of Hikurangi (says the Wanganui Chronicle) has at present under test a cow which promises to become the champion Jersey animal of the dominion. The cow hag been under lest for ejght months, during which period it has returned SfiOlb of butter-fat, and with two months still to go, it . promises to even top thp great feat of Pretty’s Flirt with 10121 b for the 12 months. ' These cold days and nights make 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. Oheyiie and Co., Mosgiel.... Counter-lunches came up for discussion daring the hearing of a cose at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court (reports the Press). A witness stated that a counterlunch was put on consisting of baked potatoes, rissoles, sausage rolls, or lamb’s fry. The Magistrate: “Do you make a charge for these lunches?” The witness replied that counter-lunch was free. The Magistrate (inquiringly): “Let me see, where is this Hotel?” “ Bourbon ” Coffee, with the addition of Warm (not boiled) milk, makes a stimulating and invigorating beverage. Ae a breakfast drink “Bourbon” stands supreme... There does not appear to be much unemployment in Timaru at the present time. The Labour Department has only 14 names of unemployed on its books, the applications being chiefly from labourers. There having been no applications recently from skilled workmen. Work of the kind required is not too plentiful, however, as some difficulty has been experienced in placing the labourers who have made applications for work. Farmers and property owners requiring bouse paints, calf on Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association (Limited), Crawford street. Cream and white paints from 13s 9d per gallon. Good selection of colours; lowest prices in town... The feeling is strongly held by Mr L. F. Ayson that poaching is on the increase in New Zealand (states (he Feilding Star). It was rampant in its worst forms, such as dynamite, carbide, and other methods, which ho characterised as wicked, assisted to increase poaching. In California they were troubled with (be same thing, and no measures adopted could chock it. So a new plan was adopted of educating the children on the necessity of protecting birds and game and of the evils of poaching. 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.—-Wimpanny Bros. and Reid (Limited), Moray place.... One outcome of the heavy weather of the past few days (says the fsapior Telegraph) was the postponement of a private dance to have been given at a country house a few miles from Napier, fear of rising rivers making it advisable that the function should lie deferred. Previously when a flood wrought damage to roads, crops, and farm lamb/ it was regarded by the rising generation as a harmless and rather, entertaining visitation, but when it causes the postponement of a dance it is considered to be a menace to the security of the dominion. Oban ism (909): Isn’t it worth being sura of the best quality in wiiucs and spirits? Insist on having the best. Play safe, get them at the Oban.... The public have a general idea that the weather has a groat deal to do with the earning capacity of the tramways of the city (says a Christchurch exchange), but. comparatively few are aware of the actual difference iii hard cash represented by a line Sunday as compared with a wet and stormy one. The last two Sundays experienced in Christchurch provide the necessary conditions for such a comparison—Juno 1 having been wintry and wet and bleak, whilst Sunday last was almost summery in its mildness. On Juno 1 the returns of traffic from all linos totalled £261; last Sunday they totalled £6lB a difference in favour of the fine Sunday of £357. There is nothing so cosy and warm as a Redstone open fireplace:. If you are building, call and see us about one. —Thomson and’ Co. (opn. First Church).... It was reported at a recent meeting of the Weimuiri County Council (says an exchange: that during May no fewer than 58 renewals of electric lamps and insulators, costing £l3 2s bad had to lie made in the county, because of Viu” mischief of boys throwing stones and others using rifles. The greatest damage was done between the Styx bridge ami Belfast. It was suggested that the reward for offenders, none of whom had up to the present been apprehended. should bo increased from £5 to £lO. It was eventually decided to bring the matter under the notice of the police. The chef a dinner grand prepares And sends it to the guests upstairs, To him “swank” dishes are n sham, lie feeds himself on ITitchon’s ham. Or a slice of Hilchon’s bacon....