NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19785, 10 May 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

A crop of Carton oats, grown and threshed on Mr George M Kenzie’s farm at Loehiel, yielded slightiy over 107 bushels to the acre. An orange which, when cut open, is almost blood red inside, is grown in Spain and is regarded as a delicacy in Europe. A quantity of this variety readied Wellington trait shops the other day. Superfluous uair removed; Waters' Auticrm, 2s 4d posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy only, under Savoy... “1 find it difficult inysell to see how the reading of the Bible can possibly be of harm to boys and girls; and it would not be unduly optimistic to suppose that it might do good," said Bishop West-Watson, amidst laughter, at Jellicoe Hall, Christdiurch, on Thursday evening last. A parcel of valuable surgical instruments ordered from Home for use in the Danneyirke Hospital was, it is understood, burned in a fire which occurred in the mail van of the Main-Trunk express from Auckland recently It is reported (says the New Zealand Times) that an enterprising constable on a lecent Sunday evening caught a "twoup” school of enthusiasts in full swing, at the rear of an old building, and that one of the school is an official of a local body It ’s possible that there may be an interesting sequel to the capture. A good ureaktast means much to most people, puts one in good humour for day, promotes energy, which tends to good health. Barton and Trengrove's sugarcured bacon is on the menu of discriminating persons... Aided by the heavy weather last week, an opening was made in the sand bar blocking the Wairarapa Lake outlet, which rapidly increased to fully 100 yards wide. It is stated that the Lake has fallen nine feet, and the danger of floods is now over. Tempted by the higher prices offering at the Canterbury freezing works, large con-signments-of fat lambs from Southland have gone forward this season (says the Winton Record). It is estimated that fully 20,000 lambs have left the Winton district for ,Pareora, and during the past week one consignment of 17 trucks, which would represent over 1100. was noticed going through ,in addition to other consignments to other Canterbury works. The exhiliarating aucl refreshing effect ot good coffee is undeniable. And the steadily-increasing demand tor ‘Bourbon Coffee” proves the people's appreciation of this fact... One of the census sub-enumerators for the Native population has discovered a recordaged Maori woman in the Pirongia district. She claims to be 108 years old, and facts brought to light seem to bear out her claim. She is in possession of all her faculties, and full of vivacity, though she complains of a weakness in the legs. It was stated by the chairman of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union Dominion Executive that Mr Poison had written urging the purchase of a motion picture machine and films of special interest to farmers. The pictures shown by organisers of the unions had added materially to the membership. It was agreed to order a machine and half a dozen films. Four sportsmen who were shooting on the Awaiti Swamp, near Paeroa, recently, received an unpleasant surprise in the nature of a visit from the Auckland Acclimatisation Society’s ranger. On investigating the ranger found that the men had shot 161 ducks. 61 more than their quota. The law provides for a limit of 25 for one gun a day. Sta> at the Prince ot Wales Hofei Bond accommodation; best brands ol tiqunis ’Phone 721. —C ITinclicliff pro ••victor The Wanganui Post Office has issued only 75 wireless licenses this year, this number being a decrease on those issued last year. Wireless does not appear tc be a dying phase (says the Chronicle), the principal reason for the falling off in the number of licenses being that enthusiasts are awaiting an improved New Zealand service. “I got your letter, sir.” was the broezy style in which a man who had been summoned for jury service but failed to attend, introduced himself to Mr Justice Heed in hte Wellington Supreme Court. "But T didn’t write it,” acknowledged his Honour —a response that prompted smiles round the courtroom. Surprised at the sudden way his Honour took him up, the man, in evident confusion, still maintained that he "got it.” Waters’ "Chap-Lotion” cures rough, chapped hands; 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy only, under Savoy.. . There has been very heavy rain in central and southern Hawke's Bay recently, and the country side as surveyed from the brown to beautiful green (reports the Hawke's Bay Herald), and a fresh growth of grass is readily noticed. The fall has been particularly heavy up country, and the rivers and streams are considerably swollen. Indeed. near the Ponkawa swamp the land is very sodden, and the appearance of the hills has altered so quickly (hat it hardly seems credible. Explaining the objects of the Natives’ Association of Auckland (he speaker, a well-known lawyer, said that religious sects were welcomed. "Calithimipians, whatever that meant, ns wel las bush baplists, were allowed to join, and no one was shut out.” "What about bush lawyers?” remarked a bystander. “Yes, and bush lawyers, too.” replied the speaker, amidst great applause. “I have seen some bush lawyers who were better than the really qualified article.” Wo are cash buyers of porkers and baconers at highest market rates.—Barton and Trongrove... Bacon, beer, pies, tea, tripe, beetroot, corned beef, and nears constituted the diet of a dock labourer, of West Hartlepool, who died two days later of foodpoisoning. The widow sought to obtain damages for herself and her two children from the licensee of an hotel where deceased obtained two pork pies, hut failed. The fact that, although a man had his skull broken into fragments and his brain exposed, he survived his injuries for a months, was disclosed at the inquest held by the Lambeth coroner on John Morgan, a labourer. Morgan was injured at a railway accident, and it was stated that a. fortnight after an operation he regained his speech.

According to the Government Statistician, rents during the first quarter of this year were higher in Hamilton than in any other of the cities or chief towns of the Dominion. Hamilton’s index figure was J9(if. while Wellington's was 1954, New I’lymouth 1909, and Whangarei's 1909. Auckland's figure was considerably lower, being ITTS, that of Christchurch 1752, Dunedin 1451. Wanganui 1755, Napier 1500, and, Alexandra lowest with 912. Mosgiel residents should note that heavy :>cerh( city costs increase retail pric-s. The pnoes 0 f g g Harvey, watchmaker and jeweller, Exchange Buildings. Mosgiel, for repairs, jewellery, fancy goods, and chinaware. encourage buying. Buy in Mosgiel. A certain Wellington ratepayer, who cannot he named because no name is known, is apt to he severely disappointed if he takes no further steps in regard to his (possibly her) system of payment of rates upon the instalment plan. The City Rate Collector received last week througa the post two pound notes pinned to a fivelit * note to the effect that there was so much towards the total. Since here was neither address nor signature, the money has been paid to the Suspence Account. There has been a falling off in the amount of butter produced in the Auckland Province during the present season as compared with the record output of last year, hut it already exceeds tin amount of butter made for the full season of 1922-23. On the other hand, the cheese output is greatly in excess of that of last season, so that on average prices the value of the total output of butter and cheese for the season to date is approximately £200,000 greater than for the corressponding period of last year. A Hand Sewing Machine for 55s cash is a novelty, but such can be obtained, as the Midget “New Home’ Sewing Machine is now on the market, and is being sold at this price. This machine weighs only 111 b, is small and compact, and most suitable for small homes or' girls and women travelling or in lodgings. Along with the “Midget” Machine we have also a full-sized Prop-head Sewiug Machino for £lO cash. Easy payment terms fot these machine can also be arranged.— Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.). Rattray street, sole agents... Some time ago the Takapuna Dairy Company instituted a system of fining its •uppliers at Hobsonviile who arrived late with their milk at the wharves, and thus kept the launch waiting, and also fining the launchman if lu kept the suppliers waiting. A meeting was neld recently to decide what :bould be done with themonev thus accumulated, and it was decided that it should be given to the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, which thus benefits to the extent of over £l6. County rangers complain that when starting on their “round-up” news get* ahead by telephone, or even quicker (says the Wanganui Chronicle). Tra ffi inspectors also find that their presence in a locality is soon broadcasted. It was very noticeable at Turakana the other day, that after several cars had gone through, those coming from Wanganui came to the railway corner and then traversed the road past the trap much slower than they had ever done before, and they did it cheerfully. Yes, our mail order department is at your service. Write us for your requirements. —A F. Cheyne and Co.. Mosgiel... The confusion caused by the similarity o; colourings in football jerseys among two or three of the Invercargill clubs waa responsible for a general meeting of the Southern Club’s members to discuss way* and moans of remedying this defect (reports the Southland Times). After s short discussion dealing with a suitable colour for the club it was unanimously decided to replace the present black jersey and white sash, with a jersey of light blue similar to the Otago University Club'* colours. It was decided to place the matter before the Southland Rugby Union immediately with a view to obtaining its sanction before placing orders for new jursevs. Cold nights are coming, sheets will feel chilly. What about a hot-water bag? Guaranteed bags at Gray’s Big Store, Milton... The policeman’s dress is distinctive enough for the average civilian to recognise him, as an officer of the law (sav* the Evening Post), but when a constable discards his uniform for “plain clothes” identification is not so easy. A defendant in the Magistrate a Court, Wellington, the other day, who was arrested by a constable in mufti, said he did not think the plain clothes’ man was a policeman because he was smoking the butt of a. cigar, “He looked like a ruffian,” complained to defendant “He had no collar on, and looked to me as though he had lust come from a dance,” he added, amidst laughter. For the cold weather ribbed colonial wool underpants—men’s, 6a 6d; 0.n., 7a 3d; better quality at 8s 6d and 9s 3d: posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Limited). 192 Princes street, Dunedin. No finality has been reached in connection with the Reu Reu land dispute, in which the rights of ownership in a valuaDie Native block, near Marton have been called in to question. The petitioners inthe dispute have asked the Native Lond Court to eject from the block 140 not entitled to priviliees of ownership. The history of the dispute goes back nearly half a centurv. to day? of tribal warfare amongst the Maoris, but the court sess!c->, which was fixed to be held at Marton on March 16, has been postponed indefinitely. Interference with (he, Gisborne Harbour Board s plant in the vicinity of he new slipway to (he diversion cut has caused many potty delays in the carring on of work (says the Gisborne Times). Survey pegs have been shifted, water pipes have been disconnected, and damage of even & more substantia! nature has been carried out. Children are suspected of being the main offenders lat adult hands also must in many cases have been at work. A watchman has now been engaged and instructions issued for proceeding? to be taken against any person caught interfering with the plant. Rave your eyes. Consult Peter 6. Dick, D.R.0.A.. F. 1.0. (London), optometrist. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians, 400 Moray place (opp. City Hotel)... No wonder doves cooed and the matrimonial season was at its height in April; no wonder man trees, having got into winter deshabille, began to clothe themselves again; no wonder householders invested in cxeen paint, with the idea of decorating the garden seat (says me Christchurch Suiii. The records clerk at the Chrischurch Observatory has discovered that the season has made a mistake. It thought April was November. He has passed an exact rule over figures relating to temperatures and other aspects, and he found that the weather in the past month was that of a normal November. “Calm, dry, warm, and equable.” is how he describes the month. Extra heavy unbleached herringbone sheets, double bed size, 17s 6d pair, posted to any address; cash with order. —A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... A Wanganui man who returned from the Exhibition last week (states the Chronicle) said: “Tile Exhibition took all and gave nothing as far as Wanganui is concerned. All those places represented in the various courts have derived, or will derive, some benefit from the show, but nothing will come Wanganui's way. To the Exhibition visitor Wanganui did not exist.” He said (hat_ the, tourist attractions of other piace? in New Zealand were well advertised, but people who had heard of the Wanganui River would think that it was not worthy of publicity. “The Exhibition took hundreds of pounds away from Wanganui, but it will not return any of this in tourist revenue. The Stumpy Umbrella has come to stay. 276 choice examples, direct from the makers, with lovely artistic handles, silk selvedge covers, at 10s 6d. 12s fid, 14s fid, 17s 6d. 21s. half the price charged elsewhere.—T. Ross. 130 Princes street... An Ashbumon salesman with a keen desire to sell things dropped in at a farmer’s residence recently (reports the Guardian), having a firm conviction that he would transact a little business. Unfortunately. a slight error on his part lowered his prestige with the man on the land, with the result that he “crashed” badlv. Rounded up. and enclosed in a paddock near the homestead, were a, number of cattle which the farmer intended to truck away the following day. Adopting the usual method of first conversing cheerfully on every topic except that of selling th° article'for which b© travelled, he remarked: “You must bo kept busv in the mornings milking that large herd of cows.” “You don’t milk them beasts.” was the disgusted reply of the farmer; “them’s steers.” I sent five hob to 'Milton To buv some Tlitchon’s pig. Mv den r wife wis delighted. We danced an Irish jig...