NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19759, 9 April 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

More grey ducks have been reared on the ornamental waters ;n Ximaru Rark this season man ever belore says the neraid), and the birds are unusually tame. As a means or streiigtueumg us nuances, the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association has held two stock drives during the past two years which have netted iibud reports the Waikato Times). Revenue irom opossums lor the year totalled £4109. JLUe Wellington Aoclima tisation society received therefrom £1494, Otago £696, Westland £4oa, JNeison £too. Rotorua £425, North Canterbury £409, Urey £iS6, Wanganui £ll3, and Southland £lsl. Remove corns quickly and painlessly with Waters' "Korubaae,' is 2d posted.— Waters Pharmacy only lundei Savoy)... For some time past (reports tue Wanganui Chronicle) persistent rumours have been circulated to the effect that it is the intention or the Agricultural Department to sell the Kuakura Farm of Instruction. Ail doubts on this point have been set at rest by an ofiicial denial. During the past few days Ngauruhoe has been showing signs of considerable activity. A huge column of steam and smoke can be seen issuing from the crater at uitfeient intervals .and has produced a most impressive sight. Come and see our Show To-night. iVe are open till 8.30 o’clock Friday nights.— Scoullar and Chisholm (Limited)... The major portion of the machinery at Castiechli freezing works has now been removed reports the Wanganui Herald) and distributed round various works m New Zealand. With the electrification of the refrigerating plant for the cool stores further machinery will be removed. The new fire station in Esk street, Inververcargill, is now rapidly getting on the road to completion, and work is proceeding in connection with the erection of the tower. The frontage of the building presents a very handsome appearance says the Daily News), and when finally completed the structure is one that will bo a distinct credit to the town. The exhiliaiatiug and refreshing effect ot good coffee is undeniable. And the steadily-increasing demand tor ‘Bourbon Coffee” proves the people’s appreciation of tliu- fact. The value of the new buildings of all classes for which permits were issued by the Christchurch City Council curing the year ended March 31 showed a decrease of £?8,649 when compared with the previous year The value of the permits for new dwellings, however, increased. For high-class tailoring suits and overcoats try MacLeod MacGillivray, Rattray street... A post office regulation states that letters will not be accepted for registration if the flans of the envelopes are stuck down with gummed stamps or stickers. The reason for the regulation is that letters or regis tration must not bear any trace of opening or reclosing before posting, and if gummed paper is affixed this would not be easily discerned. We are ca-n b’.yere ot porkers ana onconers ai highest market rates.—Bar to*> and Oengrove. The Hawke's Bay district is suffering considerably as the result of lack of rain, and the countryside is wearing a very parched look In some districts Masterton visitors saw farmers cutting down willow trees for food for cows, which appeared to relish the leaves. In any case, there appeared to be nothing else eatable on one farm, which was just one patch of dried grass. Highly gratifying progress is being made with the promotion .of the Girl Guide movement in Blenheim. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, who founded the organisation there, left a spirit of enthusiasm with those whef* volunteered so readily for service. Already c oma 12-0 cirls have been enrolled, and all the possibilities have not yet been explored nor all tha schools approached for recruits.

Speaking at a welcome to Labour Party delegates in Wanganui, the Mayor (ilr Hope Gibbons) said he believed chat the Wanganui Opera House was the only theatre owned by municipal authorities south of the Lino The Wanganui City Council also controlled the tramways and gasworks. “In fact,” said Mr Gibbons, “we are quite a Socialistic body." This remark was greeted ith laughter and applause. A really good useful Household Grinder for 8s 6d (postage, Is extra) is an article that no home should ■ without. It will sharpen knives, tools, axes, tomahawks, etc. Larger and stronger Grinders can be obtained at 13s 6d and 17s 6d each (postage. Is extra). whilst others for mechanics can be obtained at up to 355. We have only a few of the cheap Grinders left, so send in vour order now,—Lai law and Gray (Ltd.)... From April 29 until May 26 the Cook Islands Department’s steamer Hinemoa will be engaged in the transport of between 30 and 40 leper patients from tie Cook Islands to Makokai Island, the Fijian Government's leper station, at which the leper patients of New Zealand and Western Samoa are already concentrated. MosgieJ residents should ncte that heavy overh. city costs increase retail pric.s. The prices ot S, S Harvey, watchmaker and jeweller, Exchange Buildings Mosgiel, for repairs, jewellery, fancy goods, and chinaware. encourage buying. Buy in Mosgiel. A request from a ratepayer that the roadside lawn in front of his residence be put in order and sown in grass, in which case he would undertake to keep it in the same good order, led to a discussion at the meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council recently. The request was referred to the Streets Committee, with power to act.

The Ashburton Guardian reports that an open water race near Hinds, on the main road between Hinds and Tinwald, continues to act as a trap for the unwary motorist, who, regardless of red flags and notifications stating that the read in question is closed to traffic, drives cheerfully down the clap track beside the newly spread metal and drops neatly into the ditch that suddenly yawns iu front of the car. Three broken front axles in three days was the Easter toll. 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 discrimi-

'.afiiiiH persons. Good crops of maize are now maturing on the Poverty Bay flats (reports the Herald), and in the majority of cases farmers consider that their crops will be nearly as good as last season. In the case of the later varieties, good rain followed the planting operations, and the succeeding spell of dry weather has not affected the maturing maize to any extent. Some crops that were planted earlier in the season and did not get rain soon after planting, have not done so well.

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In the Middleton yard, when it is completed and in working order, Christchurch will have a railway marshalling yard unique in New Zealand in its method of handling rolling stock- The bulk of the shunting there will be done by a gravity method, which, besides being much more rapid than with the present mode of shifting engines, will save mnch bumping about of trucks and rough handling of live stock and damageable goods. Judging by the remarks made to a Daily Telegraph representative by a Napier baker, it would seem that the demand for hot cross buns on Good Friday is falling off considerably. “ I remember the time,” he said, " when the youngsters made a point of coming round with baskets and buying up buns at wholesale prices to retail them from door to door ai a small profit to themselves. Now, however, the whole thing seems to have been almost abolished and the demand for the buns is a very meagre one.” Staj at the Prince ol Wales Hotel, liood accommodation; best brands of liquors ’Phone 721.—-C Hinchcliff pronrictor..

In a recent letter, Mr A. E. Porritt, the Wanganui Rhodes Scholar, mentions a disappointment that has befallen members of the Achilles Club of Oxford and Cambridge. They had been invited to send a team to Athens for the early days ot this month, but some weeks ago they had word that circumstances had arisen which necessitated the cancellation of the invitation. The change of plans seems to have been due to the new distetorship in Greece and also to the impecumosity of the sports aupthorities at Athens.

New Suits are in bi-, demand for Easter. Gray’s, Milton, report big business.. The comprehensive scheme for the further development of the port of Auckland to meet steadily increasing demands submitted to the Auckland Harbour Board by its engineer (Mr D. Holderness) in Decmber last, was approved last week by the board as a guide to pro-, gressive construction. The scheme, which is the largest placed before the board since 1904, when the plan of harbour improvements designed by Mr W. EL Hamer was adopted, involves an expenditure of £5,500,000, spread over a period of 25 years. Visit A F Cheyne and Co.'s Summer Sale Special attractions...

Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergussoa delighted and surprised a group of trainees at Flock House one day recently by her adept manipulation of a stockwhip. Seeing a boy with one, she asked him could he do the “ Sydney flash.” Upon receipt of a negative reply Lady Alice took the whip and deftly swung it back and forth, producing three resounding cracks in thorough stockmanlike fashion. It was something, she explained, that she had learned in hep youthful days in this part of the world. As reliable as the Bank, the "Cravenette” registered gents' navy shower-proof coats, in double-breasted trench style; sizes 3to 7. 69s 6d. Posted anywhere for cash. —Kiiroy and Sutherland (Ltd.), 193 Princes street, Dunedin. As the first express for Invercargill was standing at the Rakaia station on Tuesday morning, passengers noticed a big motor car approaching at a fast rata of speed down the road parallel to the line. It drew near as the engine whistled and bumped on to the gravel by the line as the express commenced to move. A feverish opening of doors and a shower of luggage followed, and a hot and very excited looking member of the fair sex emerged. With a leap that would have dtne credit to the “movies,” she gov aboard with her suit cases and parcel* just as the last carriage drew level. Why pay fancy prices for imported Frocks and Costumes when you can get them made to your own design and measures. Choice selections at A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... “ Does one driver’s license entitle the holder to drive * car, motor cycle, and a motor lorry; or have separate licenses to be obtained in respect of each vehicle?” This question arose at a meeting of the Waimate County Council, when the clerk said he had heard of bodies issuing a license for each vehicle. The regulations, he stated, were not _ very clear on this point. As the Waimata Council has been issuing only one license irrespective of bow many vehicles the holder intended to drive, the members await with interest the ruling of the Counties’ Association’s solicitor on -no matter. ■ _ . A boon to mothers is the Baby Rubber Pilcher or Knicker, beautifuly soft, in cream and light shades. Is 6d, Is lid, _s lid at T. Koss. 130 Frinces street. Dunedin... , That the time is not opportune for the construction of a bridge over the harbour was the decision arrived at when the subject was discussed at the meeting of the Waitemata Chamber of Commerce the other evening (says the New Zealand Herald). The Waitemata Bridge Committee asked for an expression relating to the proposed bridge, but in the absence of any definite scheme for the financing of the proposal the chamber did not feel disposed to commit itself fully to the scheme. Before such an extensive undertaking could be considered the chamber was of the opinion that the upper reache* of the harbour would require to be more fully developed. Look at this; If you send five shilling* To Hitchon’e Bacon Factory, Milton, They will rail you 281 b of Pickled Pigw Cheeks (boned). Feet, Hocks, and Tongues. Rail extra. 4