NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19748, 26 March 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Only one gap of 10 chains now remains without metal on the East Coast road between Gisborne and Tokomaru Bay. the section undertaken by the Uawa County Council being completed the other night (says the Poverty Bay Herald). A few days' work should see sufficient metal carted out to complete the bottom course of metalling, and it is expected that the spreading of the metal will be completed by the end of next week. Come and see our Show To-night. We are open till 8.30 o’clock Friday nights.— Scoullar and Chisholm (Limited)..^. Rough hands softened with Waters' Chap-lotion; 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy only {under Savoy)... “A large stingray was captured in a net between Mohuthoa and Matakana Islands recently by a party of natives (says the Gisborne Times) . It was of the black species and fought desperately, endeavouring to strike its captors with its sting., The Maoris gradually pulled it into hallow water and killed it by hitting it with cars The cantive measured about sft from tip to tip of the flaps, and the Maoris who secured it say it is the largest they have vet seer. . „ „ The exhiliaratmg and refreshing effect of good coffee is undeniable. And the steadily-increasing demand for ‘Bourbon Coffee” proves the people’s appreciation of this fact... The Western Star says that it. is understood that close on live millions of American money will be invested in the Nitrates Company in the Sounds Nine men from the Public Works Department are undertaking the survey of the country, including a survey of the tunnel for conveying the water from Lake Manapouri. We are ca* 1, tr yers 01 porkers and imcnners ai highest market rates. Bar •on and frengrove There was a slight earthquake in Wellington on Friday morning. Just as the ’quake was starling (says the Times) a young man (who has his quarters at the Central Police Station) was startled to find his light switched on. By the time he had collected his wits about him the ’quake had stopped, and out went the light 1 The fearless guardian of the law then began to reconsider his views on erbost stories Two rare catches were made at Lyttelton last week On Tuesday last. Mr J Odey, master of the trawler Pioneer, caught a porcupine fish weighing about 121 b. in a trawl. The fish, which was sent to the rv,-soum was recognised (tv the curator Mr R Speight, and is a fine specimen, larger than any at the museum. It belongr ’to a familv of fish called rhe Diodontidae found in tropical and sub-tropical seas. Some species hero the power of raising the spines The one caught by Mr Odsy had that power Its scientific name is Dicolylichtys jaculiferus. When inflated, the porcupine fish is very similar to the “blowies” which are frequently caught at Lyttelton. It is. however, much larger, and its body is covered with spikes about half an inch lone, and about a similar distance apart. Mr Speight stated that : t was a specimen which the museum was pleased to obtain (says the Lyttelton Times). On Saturdav afternoon last n Christchurch lad named H. M’Dowell. while fishine for cod from the of the ferry wharf at Lyttelton. hooked a large stingrav by the nose. There was "ittle hope of landing it without assistance and the members of the crew of the ferry -teamer, with the aid of < coal basket and a boat-hook, landed the monster on the wharf. Its length was found to he nearly Bft The tail was 3ft long, and if was over sft in width On the tail were three or four spikes, one about Sin long It was considered that the weight of the stingray Vould approximately lewt. The body was from Pin to lOin thirk. When opened, it was found to contain eight dog-fish and a piece of steak about six inches square.

Soap was made by the Gauls over 2OCIO years ago. They made it of goat's fat and the ashes of beech trees.

Large quantities of fruit continue to ba despatched from the Alexandra station, the bulk representing apricots and peaches, although pears and early apples have been going forward in small parcels for some time. Tomatoes, which normally are ia their mid-season by now. have just com- • nienced to go forward (says the Herald/. The prospects of a good season concerning the latter are not particularly bright, as frosts may ordinarily be expected nest month. However, the heat of the last few ■'ays will tend tc hasten development. the result that big consignments may be expected early next week . • Remove superfluous hair with \\ aters “Anticrin”; 2s 4d posted.—Waters Pharmacy only (under Savoy)... The Eastern District of Southland ia well known for its high-class stock, especially its sheep and horses (says the Southland News). The' latest type of emigrant from the district is a fine type of Clvdesdale colt, the property of Mr Thomas Logan, Otatna. The other day Mr Logan put on the train at Gore nia two-year-old Mossdale Defiance, by jlossdale Viceroy, for shipment from Dunedin for Melbourne. The purchaser is Mr Body, a well-known stock breeder of \ ictoria. ' An experience of concrete roads, extending over a period of 10 years convinced the people of Auckland of their value (says the New Zealand Herald) The “white highway” is regarded as the proven solution of the problem which heavy and fast traffic suddenly created The cost has been heavy nidged by old standards, out the attitude of the ratepayers generally is that the costly concrete surface will bo the cheapest in the long run on tno principal traffic ways. . Lawn mowers are still being used, the season is flawing to a close, and m order to clear certain lines before the end of the season we are offering certain lines at reduced prices. The Favourite, at 42s 6d. The Leader, at 66s 6d and id* 6d. and other high grade machines, also at reduced prices We also recommend & Grass Catcher Fits any machine, and is a great labour saver. Price; Canvas, 7* 6d; galvanised bottoms. 9s 6d.—Laidla« and Gray Rattray street. - Referring to the progress of the bowler* from the Mother Country in their tour through New Zealand, the British Time* remarks: “We in the West of England are following the doings of the British team with personal interest, because the west is well represented in that team. Bowlers in New Zealand are what is known on the greens as ‘hot stuff.’ It is not yet forgotten how easily they walked away from their opponents at Weston-super-Mare.” As reliable as the Bank, theette” registered gents' navy shower-proof coats, in double-breasted trench style; sizes 3to 7. 69s 6d. Posted anywhere for cask.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.), 192 Princes street... . “Is the Church losing ground? Dr West-Watson, Bishop-elect of Christchurch, was asked on his arrival at Wellington from England the other day. I am an optimist in this regard,” he replied. “To me it appears as if the Church has really not lost ground. It has shed a lot of people who were really only Christians out of convention. To my mind the present idea of continually holding conferences to see to what extent the Church is losing its grip is totally wrong in principle. WTiat we want to do is to keep pushing ahead all the time.” cheapest range oi art silk and pure silk Stockings ever brought into Dunedin. Over 30 new colourings, prices 2s 6d to 15s Cd. to suit every-purse.—T Ross. ISO Piim-es -street. “New Zealand is destined to become the pure-bred > stock farm of the world,” declared Mr G. Finn at a recent meeting of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association. The Dominion was already exporting pure-bred animals, ho said, and he felt confident that this trade would quickly be built up to a much greater extent New Zealand did not require to import bulls, for, price for price, there were better bulls in the Dominion than in any other country. Mosgiel residents should note that heavy overheu: city costs increase retail prices. The prices of S. S. Harvey, watchmaker and jeweller, Exchange Buildings, Mosgiel, for repairs, jewellery, fancy goods, and chinaware, encourage buying. Buy in Mosgiel.. A party of Wanganui-Eangitikei Power Board men do not want a repetition o£ an experience they had the other day in Brandon Hall road (says the Wanganui Herald). W T hen a pole had been hoisted erect and was being jacked into position, one of the supports split, and the pole, getting out of control, fell. The only man to sustain injuries—luckily they were slight—was E. Gaines, who was struck a glancing blow on face, shoulder, and back. A cross-arm tore the heel off one of his boots. Shopping in Mosgiel is profitable to the buyers A. F Cheyne and Co. are holding their Summer Sale and there aro many lines worth seeing.. Conversing with a retired officer of the Indian army who for some years has come to New Zealand for the trout fishing season, a Maaawatu Standard reporter was informed that the past season, as far as Lake Rotorua was concerned, was not good. He was of opinion that the method of fishing known as trolling was doing a lot of harm, as the fisn, which often escaped from the hooks, were badly damaged in the mouth. An ardeiit supporter of the use of the fly in trout fishing, he did not hesitate to denounce the former method. Stay at the Prince ot Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors ’Phone 721.—C. Hinchcliff. proprietor. .. A huge black-and-white boar estimated to weigh 4401bs was capture! in the Mako Mako district by a party of Pahiatua sportsmen, accompanied by a well-known Masterton pig-hunter (says the Wairarapa Age). The unusual size induce! the party to skin the whole carcase, and a local taxidermist will be entrusted with the task of mounting the body. When completed this should form a unique trophy. Unfortunately the other huge boar capture! near Masterton was not mounted. Suits in nig demand, only natural considering quality and price at Gray’s Milton.. . The dangers of angling ia swift running waters were illustrated in the Waimakarirl river be! near Courtenay recently. A fisherman in wa!ers ventured too far into the stream, and, stumbling into a hole, was caught in the current an! carried downstream. The river was running very fast at the point, and the fisherman was ia serious difficulty. Fortunately two other anglers saw his trouble, and went to the rescue, and two more, summoned from upstream, also assisted. Ultimately the distressed man was carried to the further bank. He was unconscious, but was brought round. The four rescuers then joined hands and carried him hack across the river to a car, and he was taken to his home. Visit A F Cheyne and Co.’s Summer Sale Special attractions... There was a slight increase in the number of applications for employment at the Auckland branch of the Labour Department last week, the total hoinsr 191. compared with 181 the previous week (says (he Xew Zealand Herald). Of these 153 were classed as fit for heavy work, 62 of the number being farm labourers. 11 motor drivers, and nine engineers, fitters, and turners. Private employment was obtained for 23 men. seven of whom were farm hands, five labourers, and five spawlers. A good breakfast means much to most people puts one in good humour for day, promotes energy, which tends to good health Barton and Trengrove’s sugar cured bacon is on the menu of discrimination -oersons. , Discussing the Waikato swamp drainage scheme upon his return to Wellington, the Hon. A. D. M'Leod, M’nister of Lands, said that neither he nor the Government had nny objections to men, holding large areas of swamp lands provided (hey went :-head and developed them with their own cash and exertions. Such people were to be applauded as useful citizens. rr h c -n, however. it came to a question of the State subsidising those who held large areas of such lands wftu a view to forwarding their development, then he was afraid that he could not recommend such a course, and that his colleagues would not agree to such a proposal. Look al this: If you send five shilling* To Hitchon’s Bacon Factory. Milton, They will rail yon 281 b of Pickled Pig** Cheeks (boned), Feet, Hocks, and Tongues. Rail extra..-