NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19762, 13 April 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The attendance at the Wembley Exhibition totalled 17,403,000. Some Wyndham farmers who have threshed report that the yields have greatly exceeded expectations. According to an official return a total of 129,843 motor vehicles was registered m the several highway districts up to and including February 28 last. For high-class tailoring suits and overcoats try MacLeod MacGillivray, Rattray street... The Auckland City Council has decided to adhere 'to its former decision not to grant permits for kerbside petrol pumps. The proposal to consider the question of permitting pumps in secondary streets met with onlv three supporters. “What’s the use of talking that way. there’s no argument in it/* remarked Mr Mowletn, S.M., to a defendant who was conducting bis own case in the Eketahuna Court (reports an exchange). “I know there’s not,” was the rather unexpected reply, “but 1 came here to make an argument. The ezhiliarating and refreshing effect of good coifee is undeniable. And the steadily-increasing demand tor ‘Bourbon Oolfee" proves the people’s appreciation of this fact... A new use for the discarded motor number plates, jettisoned under the annual re-registration scheme, is being practised by Wanganui youngsters, who attach the disused plates to their four wheeled carts (reports the Herald). Several are already fitted with the green and white plates just replaced by the black and white variety. We are cash buyers ot porkers ana oaconers at highest market rates. —Barton and i’rengrove... The ricketty bridges of the Ruapehu district are responsible for an amusing story in circulation among motorists who have toured the National Park. Several of the bridges bear warnings that they are unsafe for vehicular traffic. Acting on this information two cyclists dismounted at one of the bridges, and cautiously carried their machines over. Superfluous hair removed effectively with Waters’ “Anticrin,” 2s 4d posted.— Waters’ Pharmacy only (under Savoy),.. A rather unusual motor accident occurred at a Napier street intersection recently (reports the Daily Telegraph). A car was being towed along the street by another oar, when the rope between the two, becoming slack, got tangled in the wheels of the leading car, and was wound round the axle, drawing the second car right up against the first. No damage was done, however, and after the rope was unwound from the axle the two cars proceeded on their way. A really good useful Household Grinder for 8s fid (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 fid and 17s fid each (postage, Is extra), whilst others for mechanics can be obtained ftt up to 355. We have only a few of the cheap Grinders left, so send in your order now. —Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.)... So far the areas proclaimed under (!-e Deteriorated Lands Act are all in the North Island, but it is understood tnat applications are being received from settlers from parts of the West Coast of the South Island The Minister of Lands (Hon. A. D. M’Leodi will spend this week in the Nelson and Westland districts, and will investigate the matter personally. A draft of 50 petty officers and men of the Royal Navy arrived in Lyttelton on Friday morning by the ferry steamer to replace the men who left for England on Wednesday evening (reports the Lyttelton Times). The men came to New Zealand by the Coriuthic. They have been drawn from the naval bases at Chatham, Devonnort and Portsmouth. Seven of the men will join H.M.S. Philomel and the remainder will join H.M.S. Dunedin. MosgieJ residents should note that heavy overhi.. 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... The old barque Solgran, which was scuttled the other day in Cook Strait, arrived in Wellington Harbour in 1911. after being purchased by the Union Steam Ship Company from Gibbs, Bright, -nd Company, of Sydney. The actual date of her arrival here was June 18, 1911. her cargo being about 500 tons of coal from Newcastle. She was slipped in August. 1911. and soon afterwards went into use as a hulk in Wellington Harbour. Jack Cowley, of Exeter, climbed a tree 80ft high, and rescued a cat which had remained for three days apparently unable to descend. Three other climbers failed in the attempt. A Thatchsm (Berks) farmer who purchased a cow at a cattle sale found that the animal had wandered back to its old home 12 miles away arriving at milking time. In export trade the United States of America now leads Britain; in total trade, including both exports and imports, Britain is still at the top of the list. —ln Canada one out of every nine Inhabitants is on the telephone.

While a threshing mill was at work oa Thursday on the farm of Mr* G. Morrison, Waikaka Valley, a fire broke out and about, 60 sacks of oats were destroyed. The mill was casting the straw on the top of an old. shed, and during the operations the mea carried the tv*c.v!y-fil!ed sacks into the shed to be tempo: arily stored there. However, , a spark from the engine got into the straw,: in which there was some thistledown, and the fire spread rapidly. The tnill rnd engine were hauled out of danger, but the oats were n a fire trap. Freshen your complexion with Waters* "Vi-Oatla," fragrant, non-greasy; 2e fid posted.—Waters* Pharmacy only (under Savoy)... A motorist proceeding from Inglewood Lepperton had the misfortune to mistake) the Waiongona railway crossing for a tuni in the road {says the Taranaki Daily News), with the result that the car ran on to the cattle-stop. The mishap occurred shortly after the mail train had passed, and word was sent to the guard of the slow train leaving New Plymouth to bring the necessary tackle to remove it. When the train arrived the car had already been removed vith the undergear and wheel* extensively damaged. 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 discriminating persons... As giving an idea of the remarkable progress being made in the building trade in the One Tree Hill Road Board district {says the Auckland Stax), it wae stated at a recent meeting that there had been an approximate increase of £54,247 in the estimated values of new buildings over last year’s totals. For the year ended March 31, 161 permits were issued at a total cost of £171,206. These included permits tor houses, motor garages, a milk factory, a plaster factory, and additions and altera, tions in various directions. Stay at the Prince o! Wales Hotel, Good accommodation; best brands of liquors 'Phone 721.—C. HinchcliS. pro* nriPtoi... . The life-giving virtue of the open air,' and particularly of sunlight, is emphasised by the recent announcement by a scientifio journal ihat the substance that enables certain foods when exposed to the ultra; violet ray to cure rickets has' been discovered. Cholesterol, a white crystalline substance, is no altered by ultra violet raya or sunlight that it may be substituted for the anti-rachitic vitamins in cod liver oil. The curative properties produced in irradiated foods are due to the presence of this cholesterol.

Visit A t. Cheyne and Co/a Summer Sale. Special attractions...

Very soon Auckland people will be intro* > duced to an entirely new type of footpath. In the past all footpaths have been sunfaced with a coating of tar and sand, but the new type, which the City Council pur* poses to introduce as an experiment, will consist of a pavement of concrete blocks, each block being removable without disturbing the rest of the footpath. A short section in Queen street will be laid down as an initial part of the scheme. As reliable aa the Bank, the "Cravenette” registered gents’ navy shower-proof coats, in double-breasted trench style; sizes 3to 7,69 s fid. Posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.), 192 Princes street, Dunedin.

It is not always a mania for speed which prompts a motorist to travel fast (remarks an exchange). One_ who had a puncture, and who had seme distance to travel, where garages were not on the roadside, was in the unfortunate position of having to put on a tyre which nad seen considerable service, and as he doubted if he could reach home, so decided to "o slow. Sighting a car ahead of him he put on speed over the limit, and got in front. When asked by his companion why he had done so, ha remarked: “If I have another punctar* now, I’m all right. They’ve got a spare *yral” The rest of the trip was slower. Childrens fleecy-lined Liberty Bodices, just the thinr for growing .ran, to fit three years up to maids r size, la lid to 4s 3d.—Ross, 130 Princes street. Dun* edin... On his last visit to South Canterbury* the Prime Minister promised Mr T D. Burnett that he would send the Publio Works District 3nein©er fMr Laccrbein) to examine rha site for the proposed bridge o.'er the Tengawai River, opposite Sutherlands. Mr Langbein accordingly came down and inspected this site (reports the Timaru Herald), but is uable to offer any solution to the problem of gettin- school children across the river at a very limited expense. He considers that the estimated cost of the lightest structure would be £3OOO or thereabouts. Mr Burnett does no* favour such a- large outlay whan ‘he need for national and private economy is at the present moment paramount. Footballers! Kick into touch with thft "Big Store” Football Boots.—Gray’s, Milton... Plans have been prepared for St. George’s Hospital by Mr M. J. Guthrie, architect and the exexoutive cf the Church of England Hospital will confer with him in a few days (reports the Christchurch Press). If the plans meet with the executive’s approval it will authorise the calling of tenders. The complete hospital will consist of three wings, but at present it is considered that two will suffice. In the two wings there will be accommodation for 34 patients and a staff of 15. There will be an X-ray department and two operating theatres. The building, which is to be of concrete, will be fireproof and steam-heated. Why pay fancy prices for imported Frocks and Costumes when yon can get them made to your own design and mea* surea. Choice selections at A, F. Cheynft and Co., Mosgiel... Coolness and initiative surprising for ft boy of 14 years were displayed by an Ashburton farmer’s son the other day. Entering his room in the early evening, tbs boy was surprised to find a “swagger” stretched out on his heed, asleep Rousing the intruder from his slumbers, the young son of the soil asked the reason of the other's presence. The uninvit guest’a explanation was that he was on his way to VVesterfieW, and, feeling tired, bad just “dropped in.” “That’s rather fortunate,” replied the bov casually, T am taking a dray down to Westerfied this even in", CoL lect your bluey and come along.” A few ®inutes later the pair were on the road. Visitors from all parts have remarked that the most interesting thing in th« Exhibition is the Disappearing Wall Bed in Home Science Stand, Education Court...

The sight of a helplessly drunken man being wheeled along the Franktc station platform on a barrow greeted the gaze of passengers waiting for their trains at midday recently (reports the Waikato limes). The inebriate had just been removed from the train which had arrived from Putaruru# and as he was too drunk to stand or walk he was placed on a barrow and got a joyride on one wheel to the police station, 8 pleasure to which, however, he was oblivious. When searched at the station a probationary license was found on him* ■ which showed that he had been released from Mount Eden Gaol on license, a condition of this license being that he should take out a prohibition order. That the junior immigration scheme br i means of which English publio school boy* have been rought out to New Zealand haa been an outstanding success, and is playing 8 very important pard in the _ farming Ufa l »» Dominion. was the opinion expressed bv Mi H. D. Thomson, Under-secretary for Immigration, during a visit to iGsborno. The scheme had been so successful up to [he present that the Imperial Government had_ asked New Zealand to take 503 boy# during the next ’-ear. When the time cam* for the boys to settle on their own placea the Government would leave no stone unturned to nut them on land of their own, -aid Mr Thomson.

Farmers, attention! The use of Molasses improves the general health of all stock. One ton of Molasses is equivalent to 64 tons of root feed. Our price, 9s fid per cwt case: reduction for quantities.— Otago Farmers. Crawford street... The question of the appointment of rrarrmd women teachers to positions under the Education Board was discussed at th« nuarterly meeting of tbe Auckland Primary Schools Committee’s The , matter was introdm'ed in a remit from the Onehunwa Distri-t Committee (says tbe Now Zealand Herald), wh'ch requeued that fhe association should express itself as no* in favour of the appointment of married women teachers unless they were ir need of support. Mr G. Brownlee, a member of the Auckland Education Board, stated that the terms of tbe remit bad actually received the sunnort of education board# throughout the Dominion, the onlv exception being Taranaki. The remit was carried with one dissentient. TT ncter the spreading chestnu- tree The village smithy stands, _ - , The smith, a mighty man is he, For he eats Hitchon’s ham, you see...