NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19700, 29 January 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

There are 620 names in the dentists’ register of New Zealand, as published in. the Gazette. The list of licensed surveyors, published in the same i ssue, contains 623 names, an increase during 1925 of six. A former in the Oamaru district who sells his lambs on forward delivery has this year the satisfaction of knowing that he is receiving several shillings per head more than liia neighbours (reports the North Otago Times). The management of the To Awamutu Power Board s services experienced much trouble recently on one of the lines owing to frequent interruptions (says the New Zealand Herald). A gang of men put ou to patrol the line found tiro dead bodice of no less than 22 hawks. Peopje are learning daily that shopping in Mosgiel pays them. A. F. Cheyne and Co. have special attractions for Xmas trade; If you want an outfit or useful presents for friends, see their selection. Moderate prices will lead to business. Shop early... On the return journey from Picton to Wellington recently, the Wahi no cut out the distance in 2hrs 27min. from ring ahead to stop, giving her tire average speed of 21.6 knots, and setting a new record for (ho run. The Lyttelton Times reports that the council of tho North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society has accepted an odor of £3500 from the Hospital Board as replacement value of the assets on the land occupied by the society', and needed by the board as a site for the now nurses' home. Electric light is being installed for the pilot lights at the signal station at the Manawafcu Heads. The Foxton Harbour Board has nine sets o f debts connected with beacons to direct the masters of vessels where to locate the shipping channel between the bar and wharf, a distance of approximately 51,- miles A fragrant New Year Gift! Send your friends a tin of Blue Mountain Jamaica coffee.—Obtainable only from the coffee specialists, A. Durie and Co., 32 Octagon. Dunedin... The enormous sum of £300,000, stated Mr G. A. Maddison at the official opening of the Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ new premises at Hastings, finds circulation in (he town as the result of the prosperity of the fruitgrowing industry in the district (says the Hawke's Bav Herald), An accumulation of litigation over the holidays was responsible for the appearance of nearly 30 solicitors at the weekly civil sitting of the Hamilton Court. In till well over 200 crises were called, the majority going by default. Competition is becoming very keen in the building trade in Ashburton, if the tenders submitted by five builders for a certain work can be taken a.s any criterion (reports the Guardian) The estimated cost of the work—the erection of a cottage—was in the vicinity of £IOOO. and the range between the highest and lowest tender of the five submitted was only £43. Charming light summer frocks, very smart, ready to wear, excellent value, 10s 6d to 59s 6d. —The “Big Store,” Milton.-... There are now 20 butchers, including learners, on the hoard at the Mataura Freezing Works, and work is proceeding smoothly (reports the Mataura Ensign). Plenty of stock is offering, and the prospects for a good season are encouraging. Up to the present there is an absence of stock going north this season, and it is to be hoped that all Southland stock will go through Southland works. Before the middle of February the first of the apples will have been exported from Poverty Bay, it being the intention to get some of the earlier varieties away as soon as possible so as to catch the best market (says the Poverty Bay Herald). The Cox’s Orange Pippins should be ready for picking for export next week, and the first shipment will probably consist solely of this variety. An Australian tourist in speaking to Air P. M. Firth, the officer in charge of the Government Tourist Bureau at Invercargill, said that his trip to New Zealand had cost him less than he estimated (reports the Southland Daily News), and that he thought that if the cheapness of the trip to Iho Southern Lakes could be impressed upon Australians very much more Australian tourists would visit Southland.

A young orang-outang for the Auckland Zoo arrived at Auckland from London by the steamer Surrey recently (says the New Zealand Herald). The animal was born in the London Zoo, and is very tame. It was presented to the Auckland City Council by the London Zoological Society. The Surrey also brought four dogs, two collies, one golden-haired retriever, and one Highland terrier. An open season (subject to licenses and conditions) ) for taking or killing red deer stags and hinds within the Southland Acclimatisation District —consisting of the portion of the Southland County which lies to the westward of the Mataura River, together with the Counties of Fiord and Wallace —is notified in the Gazette, and takes effect from March 24, 1926, to May 31, 1926, both days inclusive. Take holiday snaps to Waters’ Pharmacy (under Savoy) for best results... The combined luggage of the four pressmen who made the Sounds excursion last week-ena ou the Tamahine would not have filled a portmanteau (says the Evening Post). One of them contented himself witli a razor in one pocket, a toothbrush in another, and a clean handkerchief. Not so some of the lady excursionists, who changed their entire costume at least three times a day. Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721.—-C. Hinchcliff, proprietor... The demand for better roads is gradually making the country towns improve their highways (says the Southland Times). Jhe tV,nton Borough Council is at present sealing the main street through the borough, and about a quarter of a mile of tar-sealing has been completed. As funds nermit the work will be extended throughout the borough. When people talk about the increased cost of living they are apt to overlook the share Labour has had in bringing about that increased cost (reports the Manawatu Standard). At the same time it ia to be feared that, with a certain class of employer, there is always the disposition to consider their own interests above those of their employees, without considering the natural bond which should prompt each to deal fairly by the other. Tug-of-War Trousers, a registered brand, made of best English interwoven moleskin, dark grey; sizes 4 to 7; 21s. Posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.), 192 Princes street... The indomitable spirit that has made oor railway service what it is (though that is no excuse) wqs displayed by a railwayman at Hastings the other day. Several mere civilians were attempting to load a horse into a truck, but in spite of all their wiles and coaxing -which changed with the passage of time into a purely physical contest between the men and the horse, the animal refused to think of doing more than looking in at the door. But it remained for toe railwayman to show the way, which he did by throwing himself upon the horse and riding it into the crude. We are cash buyers of porkers and baconers at highest market rates. —Barton and Trengrove... Some time ago an unusual fish having characteristics common to both eel and trout, was caught by Mr H. A. Hunt in a stream on his property on Monmouth road (says the Taranaki News). The Acclimatisation Society forwarded the fish to the Marine Department for identification, said a reply has now been received to the effect that it is a native kikopu, a fish commonly found in streams of both North and South Islands. It is pointed out that-ihe colour changes in accordance with the water in which it is found. We recommend MacLeod MacGillivxay, high-class tailor, 168 Rattray street, Dunedin.. . Signs of the improving relations between farmers and mortgagees are evident in Auckland (says the Star). Dozens of friendly little arrangements are made every month, in the effort to steer a way out of the position in which so many people found themselves after the inflation of five years ago. The path back to sound finance in connection with our farm lands has indeed been one of much hardship and strained relations between lenders and borrowers. In view of this, the steady improvement that is now being noticed by city men is most welcome. There is an evident attempt to make readjustments with tact and judgment. Come and see our Show 10-mgnt. Wo ere open till 9 o’clock Friday nights.— Scoullar and Chisholm (Limited).... Trees round about Auckland suffered severely in the storm last week, says the Star. One very fine old tulip tree (liriodondron) standing at the nothern end of Princes street, just in front of the entrance to the Jewish Synagogue, was uprooted. The tulip tree ia not very well known except bv gardeners, and is often confused with other varieties such as oaks, elms, and plane trees by the uninitiated. There is a very fine gpeimen of it in the Albert Park. For Jewellery, Silverware, and lifetime Watches, Peter Dick, the most reliable Watchmakers, Jewellers, and Opticians, Moray place (opp. City Hotel)... “Notwithstanding the heavy arrivals of dairy' produce at Home and the low prices ruling at the present time, it is interesting to not© that some erf the English houses are making efforts to buv butter shipped or made in January or February,’’ remarked a dairy company secretary in the Wanganui district (says the Herald). “This indicates faith that the market has just about reached bedrock. For some considerable time there have been no offers out, but I have received two in the past week.” Three specially good lines that every housekeeper should have are a Rex vacuum cleaner at 355, an All-British electric iron at 22s 6d, and a Maes mop for polishing and washing floors at 7s 6d each. These articles are great laboursaving appliances, especially the vacuum cleaner for carpets, rugs, furniture, etc., whilst with the Macs mop, floors of kitcnea, verandah,, and other places can be washed without kneeling down or wetting the hands.—Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.), Rattray street, are the agents for these lines, and will gladly demonstrate them to anyone interested... It is an unusual happening in these days to see schnupper being caught on the Auckland waterfront. Occasionally, however, it is demonstrated that the u sh cruise into the harbour in fairl- large shoals (says the New Zealand Herald). On a reebnt afternoon a number of amateur fishermen found excellent sport fishing from King’s Wharf. When the tide was full at about 2 o’clock the schnapper were 'biting freely, the baft used in most cases being meat. Some fine catches were made, the fish showing excellent size and being in fine condition. Mosgiel for timekeepers, dainty jewellery, fancy goods, chinaware. Repairs of all kinds. Country order* receive prompt and careful attention.—S. S. Harvey, watchmaker and Jeweller, Exchange Buildings, Mosgiel... The advantage of the Railway Department setting out to round up the wool growers and remind them mar the railway belongs to the people and that it was to their advantage to patronise them &s against private enterprise, has resulted in a substantial financial gain to the Department (says the Wanganui Herald). In Wanganui alone, up to January 16, the railways had transported 23,000 bales, as against 11.000 for the previous season. It is anticipated that the aggregate will reach 33.0C0 before the end of the season. Superfluous hair CAN be removed with “Anticrin.” 2s 4d posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy only (under Savoy)... A good entry has been secured for the first wool sale of the season at Invercargill, which will bo held ou Tuesday next (says the Southland Time*). For a period the wool came in slowly, but during the post fortnight it has come forward in creator quantities, and the various stores have had a busy time handling the consignments m they arrived. The catalogue will hardly be as large as that of the first sale of last year, as manv farmers forwarded their clips to Dunedin, considering the date of the Invercargill sale 100 late. Obanism (1169). —We must all houotir and respect the busy bee; once full, he makes straight for home. Emulate that bee.—Oban Hotel, in the Octagon, Dunedin.. . At a meeting of the Oamaru Harbour Board the Harbourmaster (Captain Cox) reported that since the last meeting of the board on November 24, 1525, two intercolonial and 27 coastal steamers had entered the port, the total tonnage amounting to 17.979 tons (says the North Otago Times). The departures were one oversea, three in ter-colonial and 27 coastal steamers, of a total tonnage of 22,369 tons. Dredge 350 resumed dredging on December 1 and finished on December 19, removing 31 loads of spoil. There’s learning for distinction. Business or investment for wealth. But remember, there’s nothing better Than Hitchon’s ham for health...