NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19531, 14 July 1925, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Wanganui’s Cancer Fighting Fund art union is expected to give a net return ol nearly £4OOO, according to the Chronicle. It is estimated that the danSage done to the roads in the Hawke’s Bay County by the recent heavy rains amounted to £IOO a day. It was stated by a member of the Canterbury Executive of the Farmers’ Union last week that a large portion of the winterseason wheat in North Canterbury would rot in the ground. Chapped hands healed with Waters’ ChapLotion; 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy (under Savoy). . Mr ,T. F. Arnold, Inspector of the Department of Labour at Timaru, informed a Herald reporter that at the present time there were 30 general labourers out of employment in Timaru. There were a number of married couples offering, but these could not bo placed in positions. There was really ,no demand for unskilled labourers of any kind, but it is understood that skilled labourers are all situated, as none uro offering. The recent wet weather has held up quite a number of outside workers generally. There are about eight to 12 callers at the office daily. At Milton, Gray’s “Big Store” is holding its annual Winter Sale, with plenty of splendid bargains for everybody!... In asking that a -witness be allowed costs, a solicitor stated in the Magistrate’s Court at Auckland recently (says the Herald) that the man had been forced to go away from the Waikato, where lie had been endeavouring to save his stock from tho floods. As a result of his absence ho was the poorer by several head of cattle. “I cannot very well compensate him for the loss of his stock,” said the magistrate, Mr M'Kean. The witness was allowed 10s. “It’s- going to male a difference of £1535 a year to this council,” stated the Mayor of Napier, Mr J. B. Andrew, the other evening when notification was received that it was proposed by the Railway Department to increase the freight on coal, this increase from Huntly to Napier amounting to 10s 2d per ton. On the Mayor’s suggestion tho council decided to protest to the department against the proposed increase. There s bacon and bacon. If once you try Barton and Trengrove’s famous sugarcured you will buy none other. Commence to-day In Turkey all citizens who have reached their majority and are mentally sound, enjoy equal rights without distinction of sex or religion. With this equality has come about the emancipation of women, and rot only do they enjoy equal rights with men, but, also have equal duties. Tho Turkish army is open to women, and large numbers of sturdy daughters of a sturdy race have been enrolled in the ranks. Militaiy promotions are available to the women just as if they were men—so that the Turkish army is to-day tho only army in the world that can boast of two women colonels and about a hundred women officers of : -ir ranks.

The differing pronunciation of the word “year” by a barrister and a Dalmatian who was giving evidence caused some amusement in _ the Auckland Supreme _ Court. Counsel, in the course of cross-eraminatidn, asked the witness in what year ho made out, a certain account, but the man replied that he did not understand, and did not. think he had heard the words before. The question was repeated and finally the Dalmatian. with a look of understanding, replied; “Now you say it two or three times T understand. You call it yah.’ and I call it in broken English, ‘year.’ ” Tho solicitor. who was putting on swank, looked very foolish Twentv-S'wen thousand gallons of water are eoiq aiwtl in one inch of lain over one acre of land.

" Dob.” a thorouchbred Airedale, owned by Mr ('■ . Wilson, of Kew. fsnrrev. has been trained to carry his master’s takings to the bank every day.

A suburban resident of New Plymouth a day or two ago lost two valuable house cows, the animals having died from the effects of poison. Some children had secured possession of a pot of house paint, and after playing about with it threw the mixture about the grazing paddock. Stock are always attarcted by and rrroedily devour paint because of the linseed oil contained therein. In tin's instance the dairy cows ate the paint and in a few hours succumbed.

A sportsman reports having seen a pure white weasel at Wangaehu recently (states the Wanganui Herad). Other species of the weasel tribe, such as the ermine, are brown in summer and turn whit© in winter. ‘‘l have lived in the district for over 50 years,” said an Oamaru farmer to a North Otago Times representative the other day, “and the present is one of the finest winters for agricultural farming I have ever experienced.” v

"The very great majority of successful farmers in this country to-day worked for wages for many years before they started out on their own account,” said Hon. Edward Newman, M.L.C., C.M.G., when speaking at Flock House a few days ago.

Passengers carried by the Napier municipal tramways during the four weeks ended June 23 numbered 140,100, as compared with 140,081 for the same period of 12 months ago, an increase of 19.

In some ways housewives will have reason to regret the visit of the American fleet. According to a MasWerton grocer (states the Age) the price of potatoes and of ham and bacon is bound to go up, owing to the requirements of the Fleet for these commodities.

It is reported (says the North Otago Times) that a man who recently died, almost friendless in the Oamaru r<v ceived advice a day or two before his death that he had been bequeathed a legacy of £6OOO.

For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.... A shortage of journeymen tailors is feared by employers, according to a statement made in the Arbitration Court at Auckland, when a master tailor said there were only six apprentices in the trade in the North Island. The union’s representative agreed with the remark.

‘Hie spirit created by the Great War is not yet dead. When a German dictionary firm wrote to the Hawera Chamber of Commerce recently asking for information concerning the district, the letter was received with the remark; “Out it out."

Blue Mountain Jamaica Coffee commands top price at the London auctions every year. This great Coffee is obtainable in New Zealand, only from A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin...., ,

“There are not 10 per cent, of freeholds in this country without ‘monkeys’ on them,’’ declared the Hon. W. Eamshaw in the Legislative ■Council upon warmly advocating the leasehold. A calm, cold voice from the leader of the Council broke in: “Then why make a fuss about it?” Under a recent resolution Californian thistle is no longer a noxious weed in the Waimafino County. The impossibility ot controlling this plant has long been recognised by farmers, coupled with the fact that it has a distinct feeding vahie, particularly in the autumn when the grass is scarce. , During this month Moagiel and Taieri residents will have all the advantages of buying drapery and clothing at genuine sale prices- A. F. Cheyne and Co. are holding their annual winter sale, when everything will bo reduced in price. A call of inspection will repay y0u.... “When are you and Mr Hawkeo going to get married?” was a question asked of Mr J. R. Corrigan, M.P., at a function at Hawera recently, the questioner referring to the suggested “wedding,” or of the two parties. Mr Corrigan was equal to the occasion and replied: “There must b© a funeral first.” , “I’m open to make a bet, and 1 nave never lost a bet in my life," was the startling statement made by a speaker at a recent meeting of the Ellesmere County Council. “You’re a lucky man,” observed Or Quigley. The chairman: Evidently you only bet on certainties.” Country Storekeepers,—lf you do not already handle our famous sm allgoods, begin right now. Increase your turnover. We give liberal retailing margins.—Barton and Trengrove, Manse street, Dunedin.... That it pays to advertise was pointedly exemplified a few days ago (states an exchange).- A well-known Waikato firm “starred” a line of ladies’ boots in an advertisement, when they offered a large number of pairs at the absolutely low price of 2e 6d per pair. Within a few days practically the whole line was disposed of, some buyers taking half a dozen pairs. ‘‘The time has come for the appointment of capable women to the inspectorate and to administrative positions in the Education bepartment,” states a remit to the annual meeting of the New Zealand Women Teachers’ Association. In support of this is cited the large number of women teachers, and the special needs of girls in dominion schools.

Railage paid by Corban’s Wine Agency, Rattray street, on all consignment*. Port 525, Red and Sherry 58s, Assorted 565, the case. Legal orders necessitate cash payments.... , . . „ Stressing the importance or herd testing, Mr Ransom, speaking at Wellington, said it ought to be impossible for a “robber cow” to be passe! on to a buyer -without the facts about the animal being communicated in some way. His remedy for preventing the disposal of robber cows for dairy purposes would be" to prevent any cow being sold which gave less than a certain quantity of butter-fat. The question whether a house valued at £350 was worth 30s a week arose during the hearing of a case in the Magistrate’s Court at Auckland, when the Labour Department made an application to have the rent of a tenement assessed. The house wiis purchased for £525, and the department’s inspector said he valued it to-day at £350. It was ultimately agreed that the rent should be 25s a week.

Canadian Cough Cure, quickest of all cold cures; 3s gd' posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy (under Savoy).... ' .A South Invercargill resident was arolted from his slumbers by the loud noise of a motor car engine running at high speed just outside the house. “Some fellow skidded in the mud,” he muttered. Then fell asleep again. The next morning, what should he find (relates the Southland Times), but his own car, very much the worse for wear and with one wheel buried in the mud on the side of the road. The thief had driven from the garage to the road, but there he had come to grief. One result of the recent burglaries on Bluff Hill, Napier, is that Busniekm is active, and alarms many (states the Telegraph). The other evening a man who was seen running in Thompson road was pursued by three law-abiding citizens who suspected their quarry’s integrity. Down Fmucg road he led them a merry dance, but apparently his haste was merely based on a human desire to catch the next tram. At any rate the breathless pursuers did not arrest him. They watched him board the tram, and then silently retreated up the hill.

Practically everyone loves a bargain. These should interest you, Gent's striped Flannelette Pyjama Suita, 8s 6d; Men’s Dark Striped Nap Trousers, sizes 4 to 7, 9s lid pair. Posted anywhere for cash.— Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.), 192 Princes Special changes which “fleeting time” produces are speedily forgotten. Few are aware of the fact, for instance, that m the 17th century men wore felt hats at table, sitting to meat covered, since Pepys complains, “I got a severe cold in my head by flinging off my hat at dinner.’ The hat, moreover, was then worn even at church, though custom now requires every head to be bared as soon as the church door is entered. \Te are told, however, that as a sign of grace some of the congregation would doff their hats at the mention of the Divine Name. The preacher, too, entered the pulpit and hung his hat on a peg behind him.Obanism (1207): Winter’s rain, cold, mnd. and slush, followed bv chills and colds, gives the Oban R.N. Rum the real test. Quarts, pints, flasks. —Oban Hotel— On several nights this week sportsmen have enjoyed fair sport on the beach and in the paddocks adjacent to the Smithfield Freezing Works, shooting swans flying to and from the Washdyke bird sanctuary (reports the Tiinaru Herald). Often the swans fly very low, and, not being accustomed to being shot in that locality fall an easy prey to the gunmen. Some, unfortunately, fall in the sea after having been shot, and are lost. The swans are in very good condition this season, one which was shot on Thursday night turning the scales at 13!b. The shooting season for native game will close at the end of the present month. Euchre parties aro all the rage. I’m sure their heads are achin’. Far better if they’d stay at home And cook their Hitchon's bacon....