NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19260, 26 August 1924, Page 12

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The sawmills in the Southland province are reported to bo fairly active at the Pl onlT thousand barrels of bitumen aro being procured bv the Hawke’s Bay County Council m preparation for a progressive programme of road work during the coming season. A big movement., with a large and representative committee, is being launched to raise funds for the equipment of the children’s ward of the Duller District Hospital recently opened by Dir Maui Pomare. Reports reaching Oamaru from the country districts show that the oat and wheat 'crops have benefited considerably by the rains of this week. Spring sowing will shortly bo commenced. Infants and Children’s Goods m our showroom are all being cleared to make room for new shipments. You will be surprised to see the assortment—Bibs, Bootees, Singlets Frocks, Coats, and Knitted Dresses — all ’at sale prices.—A. F. Chcyno and Co., Mosgick... . , <\ bonus of £155 is to be distributed by the Wellington Citv Council among 20 of its milk roundsmen who wore successful in the recent comnetition for those breaking the least number 'of bottles. Promptness, reliability.—Waters’ Pharmacy Mail Service, 20 Princes street.... •'A damaged bicycle i.s never any good,” declared a cvelo mechanic in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court (says the .Lyttelton Times), in a civil action arising out of a collision. “Boys’ cycles aro always in better condition than men’s cycles. The boys take more pride in their machines.” Ski practice on the sloping lawns of their residences has boon ibe favourite pastime of some of Master-ton's mountaineering enthusiasts for the past few weeks (says the Age). They consider a good glide down a grassy slope almost as exhilarating aa on the snow. For a good Tailor, Home experience, try MacLeod MacGillivray, Rattray street.... Figures have been supplied showing that the "export of apples from Nelson and Motneka for the past season amounted to 190,000 eases—accounting for 900,000 super feet of box timber, mostly white pine from the West Coast, ‘ITro most palatable breakfast bacon obtainable is the famous sugar-cured at Barton and Trengroyo’s, Manse street (and all branches), Dunedin An exhibitor at the Wairarapa Kennel Club Show gave an exhibition of whippet racing with some of the animals ho entered in the show. Considerable interest was taken in the demonstration, a sport that is favoured in the northern mining districts in England. The inquiries wo have received for our Furniture since the opening day of our sale lu.-t Friday have been most, gratifying. It is really wonderful iiow people come around when they know there are bargains offering. If you require furniture we would certainly suggest that you should call at once and make a selection, even though the goods are not wanted right away. We wiii gladly store them for you.—Riach and M'Lennau, Dunedin....

“On the road from Sydney to Melbourne there is a finger post at every corner, and a stranger can, with the aid of a guide book, line! his way anywhere,’’ comjnented Mr H. R. Green, of"Kairanga, to a representative of tlie Manawatu Daily limes. “The trouble is to find your way out of Sydney, but once you are on tho road you would have no trouble whatever.” “This is another case of a man starting on his own account, with no capital, getting into debt, and generally making a moss of things,” was the comment of Mr F. Iv. Hunt, S.M., when a case was called at the Auckland Magistrate’s Court (says the Star). Tho evidence showed that the man was paying half his wage for tho rent of a house. The stimulating property of coffee is greatest when freshly roasted and ground. This condition obtains in “Bourbon” coffee. Packed by A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists, Dunedin.... “It has been said that running a council is like being a chairman of directors.” said tho Mayor of Wanganui (Mr Hope Gibbons). “It is nothing of the sort- Directors are responsible for their actions, and if they don’t do tho right thing they have to pay for it by losing their dividends. On the other hand councillors can run tho council into thousands, and they don’t lose a bean. As a business man I am not in love with the job at all.” Country Storekeepers.—We supply all smallgoods of the finest qualilj obtainable in the dominion. Freshly made daily; liberal concessions. —Barton and Trengrove, Manse street, Dunedin. .. “As far as Hie demand for dairy cattle was concerned July was a shocking month -one of the worst ever known in Auckland.” So stated the repiesentative of a largo finance business when creditors in a bankrupt estate (remarks the Star) were discussing the question of disposmg of the stock. It was added that conditions were improving and that now was a favourable time to sell, . for Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure....

A suggestion that the jazz fever was abating somewhat in Wellington was made by Colonel Mitchell to the Winter Show Association as a season for the smaller attendances at the Town Hall functions during the recent show. Mr R. L- Jones waa of a contrary opinion, and said the weather was to blame. He said his reports showed that the fever waa not abating. On the contrary, it was getting even worse. Milton amateur gardeners 1 Gray a Biff Store” has a fine lot of spades, rakes, and all garden tools. Very moderate prices.... The striking contrast between the city and the country (states the Manawatu Daily Times) was described by Mr H. R. Green, who has juet returned from Australia. He said that in the city of Sydney there was a population of hustling, bustling, people, entirely pleasure bent—working man and business magnate alike —while a few miles out was the rural toiler, striving to eke out a bare existence on land frequently unsuitable for his particular class of farming. “It doesn’t seem a fair deal.” commented Mr Green. _ Men’s Working Shirts, navy drill, with white stripes, fast colours, worth lOfl 6d; sale price, 6s lid, or two for 13s fid. Another line of English, Italian and Colonial Felt Hats, high-class goods, from 25s to 39s 6d; now 19 s fid to 25s 6d. See them.— A. F. Cheyne and Oo„ Mosgiel.... A valuable motor car which was driven up from Wellington a few days ago came to grief when it got on the tarred road approaching Masterton (states the Age). Seeing imperfectly some object in front of him on the wot pavement, the driver jammed on the brakes, which were on all four wheels. Tho car swerved sharply and tamed over on its side, the driver haying a lucky ©scape from injury. The car itself, which was a new one and costing well over £IOOO and was being brought up for demonstration purposes, was considerably disfigured. At the tariff no doubt it is the best in Dunedin —Prince of Wales Hotel. —Charles Hinchcliff, proprietor. Telephone 721. Best brands of liquors.... Mr Wilford drew attention recently to what he described os “the ridiculous lime limit plapod upon single railway tickets. Ho quoted the case of a lady who, on tho journey from Invercargill to Auckland, became ill, and was unable to proceed beyond Christchurch, with the result '.hat she could not use her ticket. He urged that the present four-day restriction should be abolished in favour of the former period o a month. The Minister of Railways confessed that he was not clear ns to the time limit, hut promised to make inquiries. Certain Corn Cure, “Kornbane” by name. Is 2d posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street.... . “People are very careless in the way they carry money through the streets when on the way to the bank,” remarked a banker when tho question of the theft from a young lady in the public was oeing discussed (says the Auckland btar). He added ; “Tho tellers are continually warning to lie more careful. You will often see people carrying a pans book under their arm or in a hand basket, with ends of the notes .sticking out. That is just tempting a smart thief bo collar the cash and make off.” Horse Covers.—Best long flax, rick lined: Hacks, 34s- draughts, 35k Best long flax, felt lined: Hacks, 37a fid; draughts, 38s 6d. “Farmers, send in your orders I" to Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Asan. (Ltd.), Crawford street.... The annual report of the Mam Tinink Timber Trade Protection Guild contains tho following interesting paragraph; —“As previously mentioned, the timber trade dining the year under review has been fairly active, and mast of the mills have been kept running at full capacity. The outlook for tho Current year, however, is very difficult to judge, as there is a general feeling of insecurity in the air, and a tendency by business men to consider that the general prosperity of tfio dominion cannot be maintained.. This may be but a reflex of the unsatisfactory state of politics, but the watchword should certainly be ‘caution.’ ” The popularity of British motor buses overseas is illustrated by recent orders received for V ulcan omnibuses. Recently four 26-passenger Vulcan buses were supplied for public service in tho streets of Riga, and orders for further vehicles have now been received from the same quarter.... Now the moving stairway supplants tho left wherever possible, for people havo to wait for lifts, whereas tho escalator can keep all of the people moving tor all of tho time (says the Mach ester Guardian). Tho newest solution of the ancient problem must be rather an ordeal to old ladies who ar° Dot, used to it, lint perhaps in time every house will have its own escalator, operated incessantly and free of charge by tho municipality. No visionary has thought fit to include this feature in a modern Utopia, but it would certainly be as popular as many of the improvements which are suggested for such societies. Thomson and Co., opposite First Church, have a large selection of granite and marble monuments to choose from at price* which cannot be compared.... There is something in the climate of these northern regions that compels enthusiasts to express themselves to a point of poetic ecstasy in praise of their particular locality (remarks the New Zealand Herald). This was well exemplified at Oratia, at tho opening of the new railway station, when Mr Edward Gmil trough, who was largely responsible for the building of tho station, was welcoming the Hon. G. J Farr. The first of Auckland to lie kissed by the morning sun, he proceeded, Oratia was famed for her fruit and wine, and as a future suburb would be a delight to residents. "In fact,” ha continued, “Gratia was designed by Nature for tho angels.” “Yes,” interjected the Minister, “it is part of Eden,” snd his sally broke the spell, and tho crowd was able to laugh. Obanism (973): “Generally speaking, prize fighters and preachers go where they hang up the biggest purse.” Sensible mon place their order at the S.H.B.R. Particularly if they live in tho country.... Anybody looking for trouble can find it by following this recipe, given by an Australian writer (says an exchange):— ‘lf you desire diversion in the shape of testing your temper, attend any football match at any place and on any Saturday afternoon, and argue with a supporter of the losing side on tho merits of the umpiring. Take up the attitude that the arbiter is giving a brilliant and impartial interpretation, and your desires will be appeased. Tho average football barrackcr is tho typo under review, and bo forms one of the most curious aspects of all human nature. He will find fault with every free kick given to the opposing team, or else laughs derisively—if his own team is ahead —and when his favourites are in turn the recipient of the free —be the decision palpably correct—ho will scowlingly inform you that ‘cow must behave somehow.’ or ‘by cripes, he’ll got what’s coming to him.’ ” They sat around the festive hoard Of good things them partakin'. Said Bill to Ted ; We’ll now top off With eggs and Hi'tohon’s bacon....