NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19502, 10 June 1925, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

A number of the swagging fraternity have recently passed through Oamaru for the south (reports the North Otago limes). They are evidently hopeful of finding work in connection with the New' Zealand and South Seas Exhibition. A certain euro for chilblains—Waters’ Special Tablets, 2s 9d posted.—Waters’ Fharmacy (under Savoy).... While feeding a circular saw at the Dairy Company’s box factory at Frankton Junetion, a youth, Frank Remetis, aged 19 years, had his left hand caught by a revolving blade, the third finger being cleanly severed. As showing the length of time the low temperature persisted in Ashburton on Fri day morning, a doctor who washed down his car at 9 o’clock, found, on going to the ear an hour later, that the water had collected on various parts of the machine and turned to ice. For Children's Hacking Cough, Woods Great Peppermint Cure.... A Ro.slyn lady has in her possession a copy of an English newspaper containing (ho announcement that Nelson had won the Battle of the Nile. The Northooto Junior High School was opened bv the Minister of Education, Sir James Parr, on Saturday afternoon. ‘‘The world that smiles at. your weak compliance with its ways, is sneering at your indecision. Have the courage of your convictions. Even the roughest of men admire the man with iron in his blood, and grit in his nature,” said the Rev. H.. J. Poal at Wesley Church (says the Marlborough Express). There is bacon and bacon. If once you try Barton and Trengrove’s famous sugar cured you will buy none other. Commence io-day.... “Wo want regulations to protect our industries, but when it suite us wo want to evade them, tioon the regulations will require milk vendors to state their milk comes from Polly or Betty,” said Mr Bray (Barry’s Bay), at the Beekeepers’ Conference til Greymouth. Obanism (lib-!): Whore traditional hospitality is kept ever flowering—-Oban Hotel, the Sinai! House with the Big Reputation, With a season siieh as the past it would be within the bounds of possibility to milk all the* year round (says the Waikato Times). The only oue-l ion is. would the extra cost 1 1 1 y, at the present price of butter-fat. if. a- ha- been stated, tJit* final payment will IV, eh 1- 7;'d. Ia i liters will not- have any cause to" grumble in this district.

An Australian parrot, white, with a canary-coloured head, appeared in Market Place at about, mid-day the other day and took up a position on the Po-t Office (savs the Marlborough Express). When last seen Poll was busy breaking off pieces of a weather-softened concrete ledge and playfully dropping them upon unsuspecting passers-by near the public telephone booth. Ladies, come along and see our sealette, astrakaban, velour, and fur coats. The prices will surprise the keenest shoppers. All in up-to-the-minute styles. Last week of sale for woollen costumes. —“The June,” Duthie’s Buildings, 242 George street—“lf vou slip off this mortal coil in any hut the approved and orthodox ways we have got to attend to it,” said Mr E. L. Outt.cn, S.M., in referring to the multiplicity of a magistrate’s duties in a lecture to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce recently. “Even if you shuffle off in the usual wav but neglect to have a doctor in attendance.” he added, “you come within our jurisdiction.” Country Storekeepers,—lf you do not already handle our famous smallgoods, begin right now. Increase your turnover. Wo give liberal retailing margins.—Barton and Trengrove, Manse street, Dunedin.... The Wairarapa Age states that a former Hawke’s Bay resident writing from Ontario to a friend in Mastorton, says in reference to labour conditions that there is a considerable amount of unemployment. Belief works have been organised, and after board and lodging are deducted, the men receive 4s 8d per day. These men recently struck in a body, and the following morning another gang of men were there ready to take the strikers’ places. A pickpocket gave on impudent demonstration of his skill by abstracting a wallet from the hip pocket of a man who was standing in a queue outside a Queen street picture theatre on a recent afternoon (says the New Zealand Herald). The unfortunate owner of the wallet had dislayod it when taking out a bank note. He then replaced it in his hip pocket. Its contents were a cheque for £4 10s and a £1 note. He discovered his loss alter leaving the theatre, and advised the police. The South Dunedin Public are invited to a great shoe selling event. Arthur Thomas, of King Edward road, is offering R. M. Hardy’s salvage stock, bought at 12s 7d in the pound. Great bargains in footwear. Last Friday hundreds were turned away. So please shop early— People 'around the ticket box at His Majesty’s Theatre were convulsed by an incident in which a well-known Maori took the leadng part (states the Marlborough Express). He was informed that a seat in the dress circle would cost him 8s Sd. “By oorry.” he said. “Do you think Lauder is worth that?” He was informed that it ■was worth 8s 9d to hear such a well-known comedian. “I suppose he is a loud singer?’ inquired the Maori, and, on beifag answered in the affirmative, concluded, “Well, if he is a loud singer I can hear him from outside!” Waters’ Pharmacy (under Savoy) is the best place to send your prescriptions.... A case illustrating that it is at times wiser to settle a dispute out of court was heard at the Auckland Police Court before Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M. A claim for 7s Id for an unpaid special rate was brought by G. C. W. Morris, receiver for the defunct Waikato River Board (Mr Melsop), against David Marsh, farmer. Unaware, about 16 miles from Huntly. “Here is a case of a man travelling all the way from Huntly to defend this ridiculously small claim when he could have paid it there,” the magistrate said. Plaintiff was awarded judgment for the amount claimed with costs, £1 4s. Milton ladies. “The Big Store” is clearing off lovely hats in newest styles at greatly reduced prices. Please see them.... An invitation has been received by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce to arrange for representatibn at the International Trade Convention to be held r.t Seattle, Washington, on June 24, 25, and 26. In previous years the conference was restricted to United States representatives, but it will now have an international scope. The chairman is Mr James A. Farrell, president of the United States Steel Corporation. Problems affecting world trade will bo discussed, and the aim is to secure a basis for uniformity of certain commercial practices. Blue Mountain Jamaica Coffee comjnands top price at the London auctions every vear. This great Coffee is obtainable in Isew Zealand,' only from A. Darie and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin.... Experiments in the preservation of poles are being conducted by the Thames Valley Electric Power Board. In an area -placed at the board’s disposal by Mr F. M. Strange at his property at Mangaiti 103 sections of poles received from the Forestry Department have been set in the ground to a depth of sft. Check section* of each class have been provided. Inspection of the timbers to ascertain their behaviour under the different treatments will be made from time to time, and a complete record will be kept of the results. Oculists’ prescriptions should be entrusted only to specialists.—Peter G. Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0. (London), specialises in oculists’ proscriptions, 490 Moray place, Dunedin... A peculiar experience recently befel an Okato settler, a Mr Hill, son of Mr Hill, coach painter, of Stratford and Patea. He and his family were watching a .waterspout at sea, when, to their horror, they saw that it was approaching them, and before long it had reached their house, scooping up everything in its path. As it neared the house a large pool of water in tlie garden was sucked up, and next the whole roof of the house was lifted off and carried several hundred feet into the air. finally being deposited in some bush about half a mile away. To make matters worse, it began to rain heavily after the whirlwind had passed, the plight of the family, Sheltering in a roofless house; being anything but an enviable one. To avoid colds, it is necessary to keep the feet warm and the head cool. To keep warm at night it is necessary to have good bedding and bedclothes. Our Blankets and Down Quilts are the last word in comfort. —A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel.... The danger of children placing obstacles on the railway line was demonstrated recently, when the down train from Motuhora, Poverty Bay, struck a piece of iron which had been placed across the line near Otoko. The train was on the down grade at the time, and, striking the object at a fair speed, the cowcatcher flung it off the line. Investigation showed that the iron was of the type used when the Public Works workshops were in full swing there, and it had apparently been laid on the line by children. On another occasion a small bolt nut was found on the line. In view of the fact that such happenings might continue, the matter has been placed in the hands of the police. Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel; firstclass accommodation, best liquors. T*L 721.--C. Hinchcliff, proprietor.... Forgetting the rule of the road and keeping to the right instead of to the left, an American lady staying with friends in Hawke’s Bay was responsible for a minor accident near Hastings the other morning. In the United States the rule of the road is “ keep to the right,”- and cars have their driving seat on the left-hand side. This visitor, driving a three-seater car, turned from one street into another. A large motor truck loomed up in front c£ her and dutifully pulled off to the left. But the lady had, acting involuntarily, pulled to her right, with the American rule in her mind. The two vehicles therefore met, but both were proceeding slowly and no serious damage resulted. The, mudguard of the car was damaged, and the lady, very perturbed, declared she would not again drive in New Zealand. Railage paid by Corban’s Wine Agency, Rattray street, on all consignments. Port 625, Rod and Sherry 58s, Assorted 565, the case. Legal orders necessitate cash payment? A novel method of advertisement was introduced when the Winter Show Committee arranged the letter heads on its note paper (says the Hawera Star). At the fop of the front of the sheet is a small map of the North Island with the principal localities marked. A circle ot rod indicates South Taranaki, showing the locality of the island’s wealthiest district. A heading lays stress on the week for Mount Egmont in connection with the Winter Show, and announces; “Mount Egmont is Taranaki’s heritage and Hawera’s opportunity.” On the hack ot the sheet there is a snow scone, and the sjogan in bold headlines: “Come to Ilawera. the richest dairying centre in the British Emnire, and see Mount Egmont. A wonder trip over splendid roads. Unrivalled trout fishing in sparkling mountain streams. Beautiful snowfiolds, lakes, and waterfalls. Excellent accommodation at. Dawson Falls House.” Far awa lac honnie Pootland lias itut sperit ta’cn its flight. And I see,before ma ain folk ITitohon’s supper spread the nicht....