NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19799, 26 May 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

There are now 18 patients in the Balclutha Hospital, the largest number the institution has yet had. “I know of no town with lower rates than those obtaining in Palmerston North,” declared the Mayor at a meeting of the Borough Council. “There may be some, but I don’t know of any,” he added. Immunisation against diphtheria is being carried out at the Wyndham School just now by the schools’ medical officer (Dr R. C. Collier). Rough hands absolutely cured bv Waters’ Chap-Lotion, 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy 0n1y... Although the duck season has been in progress some time, reports of big bags have yet to come to hand (reports a North Island exchange), and in general the ducks seeru to be one too good for the gunholders this year. The special correspondent of the Southland Daily News wires:—An Order-in-Council vests control of Lake Monowai in the Southland Electric Power Board. It is of an area of 60,000 acres, and is to be controlled in the same way as reserves managed by the Scenic Board for a five years’ term. New Zealand Band Sunday will be held on June 6. All bands in New Zealand have been requested to hold a church parade on this date, together with any other kindred associations similar to the South African Veterans’ Association. At a meeting of the Owaka Progress League on Saturday' night the following resolution was carried:—“That the secretary write to the Minister of Railways asking for a mid-day r train on Friday, connecting with the express from Dunedin, and that a copy be sent to the Chamber of Commerce at Dunedin and to the member for the district,” Those requiring big double bed all-wool blankets for 35s go to Gray’s Big Store. Milton, 10 days’ special price... It was stated at a meeting of the Wanganui-Rangitikei Electric Power Board that the prospects of a substantial incrcuss in the industrial load are very gratifying, it being estimated that an additional 2000 h.p. will be connected during the ensuing year. ' The Hamilton Barough Council has received a letter from the Minister of Agriculture with reference to the suggestion that the State farm at Ruakura should be utilised as the site for the Agricultural College. The Minister states that it is necessary to have a more southern site, and that Ruakura, therefore, cannot be considered. A good breakfast means much to moat 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... . “What is the price of a new suit? 1 have not bought one for a long time, asked Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M., of counsel in the Auckland Magistrate’s Court, when considering a claim for £l3 by a man whose clothes were damaged in a motor collision. “Ten or 11 guineas,” replied council. “Very well, I will give you 11, said Mr Hunt. , , a The popular Bourbon brand of conee, alone, makes breafast a pleasure. If not obtainable from your grocer, send direct to the manufacturers, A. Durie and Co., 32 Octagon. Dunedin... No fewer than 738,148 people are taking advantage of the facilities of the Post Office Savings Bank,” said Mr Linklatcr, AI.P., at a P. and T. smoke concert at Palmerston North. “That means that 55.48 per cent of the people of the Dominion do their banking through this department of State, it must be a record for any bank of the world.” It is expected that the new high school buildings at Rosebank, Balclutha, will be finished at the end of the month, but the opening will be delayed until cue grounds have been put in order. Eheve is also the question of the two extra classrooms (for which application bas been made to the Education Department) to be decided.

We are cash buyers of porkers and baconers at highest market rates. —Barton and Irengrove... A special meeting of the Foxton Borough Council was held the other evening to receive tenders for the erection of a new Town Hall to replace the one recently destroyed by fire. Nine tenders were received, and after deliberation that of Mr F. Needham, of Palmerston North, was accepted, the price being £8000; the work to be done in brick. Never before have the Motu and Matawai farmers experienced such a season as the present one (says a North Island paper). Even now they have feed going to waste and most of the dairymen are still milking twice daily. Many of the wiser heads amongst the farmers in that district arc going in extensively for supplementaryfodder. and fine stacks of hay are to be seen on some of the farms, while good crops of mangolds, turnips, and white carrots are not scarce.

Only four diphtheria patienta are now in the Kaitangata Hospital, compared with six last week. Two cases were admitted last week and two were discharged on Monday.

There was an increasing recognition m America, stated Mr W. A. Waters, to the monthly meeting of the Manawatu-Orona Power Board at Palmerston North, of the fact that the home offered the biggest possibility of increased consumption of electrical energy (reports the Wanganui Chronicle). Instead of going after the big power users, the companies were now concentrating on increasing their domestic load. This was a point to which the board would hava to give consideration. Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721.=—C. Hinchcliff, proprietor... A petition is being circulated in Baldutha asking for a continuous (night and day) telephone service. The cost per subscriber will be more, but it h held in the town that the time has arrived for an extension of the hours, which at present are from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Before the service can be granted it will be necessary to secure the signatures of two-thirds of "the subscribers, both business and residential. The telephone service will be available then not only all night, but also on Sundays and holidays. Thrifty housekeepers should take advantage of Great Sale Bedroom Furniture and Furnishings. This furniture, taken over from leading hotel, aad only occasional use during Exhibition period, and is good as new. Wood Bedsteads, 44s 6d; Special Flock Mattresses, 31s 6d; Colonial White Blankets, 25s 6d, ’Us Cd pair; Laundried Sheets, 12s 3d, 15s 3d pair; Pillow-cases, 2s lid pair; Duchesses, 59s Cd; Pedestals, 27a. —Laidlaw and Gray... An unusual sight witnessed at Lyttelton recently was the funeral of a lascar member of the crew of the steamer Sussex, who died while the vessel was on her way there from Wellington. As the coffin left the ship, the deceased man's messmates sang a chant of mystic meaning, its significance being known only to themselves. The funeral procession then proceeded to the cemetery, where one of the crew conducted the funeral service according to Mohammedan custom, including the singing of dirges and the performance oA many symbolic gestures.

A ease of “waiting at the church” has been reported from Eltham, Taranaki, by a resident there in a letter to a friend in Napier (reports the Daily Telegraph). The writer states that the wedding was arranged for 8.30 a.m. in order that the newly-wedded couple might catch the express for Napier, where they were to spend the honeymoon. The bride, with her friends and relations, was at th* church, with the officiating minister, all complete, right on time, but the bridegroom did not materialise, and has no* since been located.

Mosgiel residents should note that heavy overhead 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...

Walking through a clump of gumtrees at Montrose, North Canterbury, some tims ago, a resident heard a starling in distress. Looking up, he saw a weasel in possession of the starling. He had three shots at the captor and captive with biuegum sticks. The last shot dislodged the weasel and liberated the starling, which, being able to use its wings, flew away. Several other starlings flew around while the weasel held its prey. They showed great agitation and uttered loud cries.

Yes. our mail order department is at your service. Write us for your requirements.—A F Cheyne and Co.. Mosgiel. .

Karori residents, through the following resolution adopted by unanimous vote at the quarterly meeting of their Progressive Association, have voiced their objection to the principle of the Government’s bus regulations (says the Wellington Evening Post): —“This association protests against the principle of enforcing regulations by Order-in-Council as evidenced by the recent bus regulations, on the guronds that the general public are thereby deprived of their inherent right to have the matters involved considered by their duly elected Parliamentary representatives. and that copies of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister, the press, the City Councillors, and the Civic League.”

For the cold weather ribbed colonial wool underpants—men’s, 6s 6d; 0.a., 7s 3d; better quality at Ss fid and 9s 3d; posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Limited I. 192 Princes street, '’imedin

At 8.40 a.m. on Saturday the LumsdenGore train was held up at Pyramid. During shunting operations one truck went off the line at the points (reports the Mataura Ensign), and was followed fay four others. The track was fairly badly ploughed up, and the point lever was smashed. It appears that the line gave way at the place in question. The train was held up while assistance was obtained from neighbouring stations. Passengers were picked up by passing motor cars and tlve Waikaia-Gore charabanc. The work ef clearing the line took about three hours.

Extra heavy unbleached herringbone sheets, double bed size, 17s 6d pair, posted to any address; cash with order. —A. F. Chevne and Co,. Mostriel... The view that financial considerations had actuated the Welsh Rugby Union in its decision not to recognise officially the touring Maori team has been expressed to a Southland Times reporter by Mr W. Stead, who is connected with the council of the Maori Union. Mr Stead stated that France would be the only country to gain financially from the tour, and possibly the Welsh body counld not see its way to participate in a movement which would be unfinancial to it. It was no doubt adopting the same attitude as did the Scottish Union on the occasion of the last All Black tour.

A boon to mothers is the Baby Rubber Pants, extra large size, in pink or cream. Price Is lid, posted to any address from T. Ross. 130 Princes street. Dunedin...

“I admit that I had mussels and oysters in the billy when the inspector spoke to me.” said Frederick Paul, in pleading guilty to a charge of poaching oysters at Onetangi (reports the Auckland Star). Mr Gould, who prosecuted on behalf of the Marine Department, said that a fisheries inspector found that defendant had a billy which contained oysters which he had plucked from the rocks. Mr Hunt: “There is a tariff for this sort of offence, a fine of £5 or something.” Paul said that he had only been in Auckland for four years, and was ignorant of the law. He was fined £3 and costs.

Superfluous Hair is best removed by “Anticrin,” 2s 4d posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy.. .

"One on Superannuation” writes to the ■Wellington Evening Post supporting the Prime Minister’s appeal for the co-opera-tion of all employees in the railway service; but urging that if this is to be given (here must be some assurance of recognition. At present employees over 34 years of age cannot join the Superannuation Fund and become members of the permanent staff, and whatever ability they may display is unrecognised. The correspondence suggests that the superannuation scheme should he separated from the railway business, and that ability should be the deciding factor In promotion, all employees having equal opportunity and equal encouragement in submitting their ideas and proving their efficiency.

Save your eyes. Consult Peter G. Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0. (London), optometrist. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians, 490 Moray place (opp. City Hotel)... An instance of grit and determination In one of the recent immigrants from the Old Country was told by a resident of a small country township In Taranaki the other day (remarks the Hawera Star). He said that some short time ago one of these immigrants, a Scotsman, by the way. arrived at the country store one day, having tramped over 60 miles In search of work. A job was found for him, and his employer says that though he has had no previous experience, and was actually employed in a factory at Home, his work would have shamed many a New Zealand farm hand. He is now doing quite well, and has been able to bring his wife and two children to the locality where he Is working. The kindness of neighbours, too, is evidenced In the incident, for when they knew the family was coming they all took part in helping the young man. The Incident is very pleasant to hear about In these days when so much of the reverse Is reported. Count not, then, life a failure. Fortune you may still enjoy. Mitchon’s bacon will always help you To have the heart to try, try, try...