NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19801, 28 May 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

A parishioner has generously offered to contribute the sum of £IOOO towards the erection of the Napier Cathedral tower and a peal of bells. “You can go into any railway refreshment room in New Zealand." said Mr J. H. Stevens at a meeting of the Manawatu Chamber of Commerce, “and hnd all the tea spoons branded N.Z.R.—made m U.S.A." The Oriental Hotel, Lower Frederick street, nearest Exhibition and Winter Show'. Visitors note; Only five minutes’ walk up Main Highway... “Radio is rapidly becoming a factor in the social life of the country settler and is a means of making the existence of the ‘backblocker’ in New Zealand more interesting and cheerful," stated Mr J. Linklater. M.P.

Cherry plums in May are exceedingly rare, but a tree in bearing may be seen at present in King street, Palmerston North, striking testimony of an unusual season. The particular tree has borne its usual early summer crop, the present one making a second.

The contractor for the supply of shingle for the new factory at Kapuni reports that in one day six of his men. with seven teams of eight bullocks each, filled and hauled 60 yards of shingle from the river to the factory a distance of three miles (says the Hawera Star). Two yards constituted a load. During filling oprateions the men worked in water. Nothing cures rough hands like Waters Chap-Lotion, 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy. .. . A new pipe band has been formed in Invercargill under the badership of Air D. Robinson, jun. The new band, which is called the Invercargill Scottish Pipe Band, made its initial appearance at the laying of the foundation stone in connection with the Georgetown Public Hall last week (remarks the Southlad Daily News), and its playing elicited approval on all sides. ’■When you see reed rushes in the land you may be sure there is something wrong with the quality of the soil,” remarked the Minister of Lands when travelling over some country between Dannevirke and the Coast, which was growing patches of rushes. Something definite as to the practicability ot otherwise of the establishment of farmers’ land banks in New Zealand should be available at an early date, as the commission appointed to inquire into the working of oversea methods is expected to return to New Zealand next month. The popular “Bourbon" brand of coffee, alone, makes breafast a pleasure. Tf not obtainable from your grocer, send direct to the manufacturers. A. Durie and Co.. 32 Octagon, Dunedin...

The Timaru Herald says that a representative of the Agricultural Department has been in South Canterbury lately, inspecting potato crops with a view to ascertaining whether there is any sign of powdery scab in them- Potatoes from any crop so affected will not bo accepted for export to Australia.

It is. understood that the ministerial residence in Molesworth street, Wellington, formerly occupied by Sir James Parr, has been divided into two portions, one of which wdl ho occupied by the lion. W. Downio Stewart.

Roads in the Waitemafa County have boon affected considerably by the floods. The county engineer reported on Saturday last that many wash-outs had occurred and several small bridges had been carried away. In all places the flood waters had reached higher levels than in the serious flood of 1924, and until they subsided no accurate estimate of damage could be obtained.

We are cash buyers of porkers and baenners at highest market rates. — Barton and Trencrove...

The Raneitikei Countv Council, the Thames Valiev Power Board, and the Marlborough Power Board are going in for tree planting for future requirements of noles. etc.

The Mataura Ensign reports that scarlet fever has made its appearance at Gore, and two local children are at present inmates of the Kcw Hospital at Invercargill. At a recent meeting of the Christchurch City Council the question was asked whether the council had the power to insist upon all classes of horse-drawn vehicles carrying some distinctive marks for identification purposes. At a recent meeting it was reported that the question had been submitted to the city solicitor (renorts the Lyttelton Times).who advised that private horse-drawn vehicles could not be controlled in this manner. In view of the lack of success which has been met with in drilling for oil in Taranaki, it ha? been suggested (savs the Wanganui Herald) that there might he some scope for investigation in the vicinity of Castlediff. A sunplv of natural gas is met with on the Rhodes Estate, and it is understood it is. ot was, used for household purposes. Where the gas comes from possibly there is oil also.

Captain Yedahara, of the Japanese train* Ing ship Iwate, has written to the Prime Minister (the Right Hon. J, G. Coates) under date April 6, stating that the vessel had arrived back in Japan that day after a cruise of five months. “On this occasion.” says Captain Tedahara, “I beg to tende-r the hearty appreciation and thanks of all the officers and men of this ship to you for the kindness you did for us on the happy occasion of our visit to your beautiful harbour.”

A good breaktast 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...

Something of a vegetable curiosity was dug from a North street garden in Timaru a day or two ago. A carrot seedling apparently had rooted within the circle of a silver finger ring embedded in the soil (says the Herald), and had grown to maturity with the ring spanning its middle. The carrot, ft well-grown, one took the shape of two large halls joined by a silver-girdled strip of half an inch diameter, and presented a rather unusual appearance.

Come and see our Show To-night. .Ve are open till 8.30 o’clock Friday nights.— Scoullar and Chisholm (Limited)...

Before long. Mr R. M. Griffiths, chairman of the New Zealand Master Carriers’ Federation, stated at a conference arranged by the Manawatn branch, the various branches would be called upon to unite in contesting recent traffic legislation. All the carriers, he added, would “soon be out on the road breaking stones,” if the position were not remedied.

The Wangaehu Co-operative Dairy Company is making extensive alterations to its factory, which will involve an expenditure of approximately £2OOO. When the improvements, which are principally structural, have been completed, the factory will be one of the most up-to-date in the district. The capacity of the factory can be increased if need be from 800 to 1000 tons a season. ,

A real cure for Chilblains, Waters’ Special Tablets, 2s 9d posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy... The Railways Department has made a new departure In publishing a magazine for free circulation among the employees of the service (reports a northern exchange) to the principal libraries and to the leading firms, shippers, and traders doing business with the railways. It is to be the officially recognised medium for maintaining contact between the administration, the employees, and the public. The initial number gives promise of a very useful career for the magazine. Our lynx suits conform to the very latest trend of fashion, fit and finish carry the hall-mark of’ perfection.— Gray’s Big Store, sole agents, for Milton.. . “I hope that the members of the Farmers’ Union will not turn themselves into Socialists.” said Mr Hope Gibbons (Mayor of Wanganui) at the Farmers* Union Conference. “You are shaping that way by seeking Parliament to do the job for you, and losing all the individuality and character that the Empire was built up on. Character, individually and initiative, are the ingredients that would bring the farmers along and make them prosperous.”

Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721. —C. HinchclifF, proprietor.. . A Napier sportsman, who Is also a motorist, provided a concrete reminder the other morning that the shooting season is now in full swing (reports the Daily Telegraph) when he drove through Hastings street with the bonnet of bis car well decorated with long, tapering pheasant feathers. When his car came to a standstill the driver, probably warned by previous experience, kept a wary eye on the feathers, as several passing members of the fair sex cast longing eyes on the beautiful plumage.

Thrifty housekeepers should take advantage of Great Sale Bedroom Furniture and Furnishings. This furniture, taken over from leading hotel, aad only occasional use during Exhibitio- period, and is good as new. Wood Bedsteads, 44s 6d; Special Flock Mattresses, 31s 6d; Colonial White Blankets, 25s 6d, 6d pair; Laundried Sheets, 12a 3d, 15s 3d pair; Pillow-cases, 2s lid pair; Duchesses, 59a 6d; Pedestals, 27s.—Laidlaw and Gray... If the committee of the Carillon Societv wishes us to pronounce that word “carilion" (rhyming with million), would it not be better to adopt that spelling also (asks a correspondent of the Wellington Evening Post), using a coined word rather than a mispronunciation of one already established in the English language? Personally I feel that pronunciation jars with a beautiful idea, and is liable to expose us to ridicule from educated visitors. Because Sydney hasmade a faux pas, why need we follow in its footsteps ? Or if we fail to rearh agreement on this point, let us gay only ‘the bells.”

Mosgiei -esidents should note that heavy overhead city costs increase retail prices. The prices of S. S Harvey, watchmaker and jeweller. Exchange Buildings. Mosgiei, for repairs, jewellery, fancy goods, and chinaware encourage buying. Buy in Mosgiei...' “I have fished in many places, indeed, my -cdcase has been twice round the world, hut I can honestly say that the fishing I had at Taupo this vear is the best I have ever known,” said Mr S. M*Culloch. a Melbourne angler, who returned to Auckland lately after six eventful weeks in. pursuit of trout. Mr M'CullocJi was one of a narty of seven who landed 98 fish in one day. A gang of men is now hard at work at Bottle Lake, preparing for the planting of a 300-acre block of trees. It is proposed to plant- _ 10,000 macrocarpa and ’O,OOO Turkey ash trees, in the proportion of two macrocarpa to one Turkey oak. The trees will lie planted six feet apart (reports the Christchurch Press), leaving a space of 18ft between each oak the latter acting as a “nurso” for the macrocarpa. Mr James Young, superintendent of City* Reserves, considers that a very fine forest will thus he prepared, and that in 20 years’ time, the macrocarpa pill be worth £2 a head. The macrocarpa is a tree very rich in tar. Yes, ouj riia'i order department is at vour service. Write us for your requirements.—A F Cheyne and Co.. Mosgiei... For the cold weather ribbed colonial wool underpants—men’s. 6s 6d; 0.5., 7s 3d: better quality at 8s 6d and 9s 3d: posted anvwhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Limited). 192 Princes street, l-edin

Outbreaks of diphtheria, at the Papanui and Tinwald schools have been responsible for a large increase in the notifications of infectious disease in the Canterbury and Westland health districts during the past week. In the Canterbury district there were 20 cases of diphtheria notified, 11 of» scarlet fever, nine of tuberculosis, and two of pneumonia, and the West Coast district there were two cases of diphtheria. “I’m surprised that land agents in Tab hape have not submitted any properties to the Government for a prospective Agricultural College site,” said a member of the Feildinc Chamber of Commerce. “Perhaps they think our is like Buckley’s,” remarked anohter. am sure the cham j her would have been only too glad to forward particulars had they been sent In” said the president.

Extra heavy unbleached herringbone sheets double bed size. I7s 6d pair, posted to any address: cash with order. —A. F. ('lmvne and Co.. Mnsgiel... The Department of Agriculture has com-> pleted its arrangements for holding a farm school in Canterbury this winter. The school is to be a travelling one, and the following six centres will he visited;—Rangiorn. Ilawarden. Cheviot, Sheffield. Ashburton. and Timaru. The Hon. P. Buddo, M.P.. will perform the opening ceremony on Monday next, in the Rangiora Boys’ High School. An interesting course of lectures and demonstrations has been provided, and the syliabns covers subjects of interest to both the agriculturist and the stockbreeder.

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. 1.90 Princes street. Dunedin... As a result of strong protests made to the Highways Board by the South Canterbury Automobile Association, in regard to the proposed closing of the Rangitata traffic bridge during the carrying out of repair, the secretary of the association (Mr E. A. Scott) has received a telegram from the Highways Board (reports the Timaru Herald) advising that arrangements have been made with the Ashburton County Council to have the bridge kept open for traffic while repairs are being effected.

Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard And said, '‘Surely I can’t be mistaken.** For there, “piping her off” on one of the shelves. Stood a roll of Hitchon’s bacon...