NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19803, 31 May 1926, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Cabinet has approved of a farther grant of £IB,OOO being placed on the Estimates for concrete additions to the Waitomo Hostel. There are at present 15 cases of scarlet fever in the Talbot Hospital at Timaru. • It is said that there is a likelihood of a regimental band being formed in Timaru at an early date. Rough hands absolutely cured toWaters’ Chap-Lotion, 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy 0n1y... High praise for the splendid work being done for Native scholars by the Te Aute College is contained in the annual report ■of the senior inspector for Native schools. The people of Wairoa have lodged a petition with the Ohinemuri Licensing Committee (reports the Thames Star) praying that no license bo granted for an hotel in their area when the committee is considering applications for restoration throughout, the electorate. The petbion bears 367 signatures. The popular “Bourbon’ - brand of coffee, alone, makes breafast a pleasure. If not obtainable from your grocer, send direct to the manufacturers, A. Durie and Co.. 32 Octagon. Dunedin... The roadsida blackberry nuisance was raised at a recent meeting of the Hawke’s Bay County Council. A councillor ex pressed the opinion that the matter was serious, and considered that a committee should be set up to -o into the question. A Waverley farmer who was present at the last stock sales said that the lands along the coast in his district were still almost bare of feed (reports the Chronicle), but further back in the bush lands the position was. much better.

At. the annual meeting of the Maniototo County Council on Wednesday last the clerk remarked that the present year concluded the County Jubilee, the first meeting being held on January 3. 1377. We are cash Buyers oi porkers and Dacouers at highest market rates.—Barton and I’rengrove... The somewhat unusual procedure of a Chinaman taking-an oath bv blowing out a lighted match was witnessed in the Magistrate’s Court, Gisborne, when a Celestial was giving evidence (reports the Poverty Bay Herald). Interest in the ceremony was increased by the fact that it had to be repeated, as, prior to the first attempt, the interpreter had not been sworn. “New Zealand is said to be the most Ideal home of the Anglo-Saxon race in the world, all things considered,” says the interesting publication, the Wonderful British Empire, issued in England. Extra heavy unbleached herringbone sheets, double bed size, 17s 6d pair, posted to any address; cash with order. —A F (Jheyne and Co., Mosgiel... “You know this was the car that the Prince of Wales was driven about in at Hawera,” said counsel to witness in a Supreme Court action at New Plymouth (reports the Herald). “And are you asking anything extra on that account?” quickly queried Mr Justice Ostler, amid general laughter. . 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 sugarcured bacon is on the menu of discriminating persons...

“The, germ of the ‘Buy in Masterton’ campaign is the germ that gives rise to ‘Buy in the Empire ’ ” said Air L. B. Beale. H.M. Trade Commissioner in Masterton (reports the Age). “It was very good business to look well after your best customers. The closest relationship is the thing that matters.”

“Architectural students put in too much time in the offices of their employers. They do not go out to the buildings enough. Certainly their scope is confined in New Zealand, for they have no historic buildings to look to for inspiration,” said Mr S. Hurst Seager, president of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, in Christchurch. To educate children to modem dangers the Taranaki Education Board has decided to suggest to the Education Department that a page in the school journal should be regularly devoted to “safety first” propaganda. The dangers arising from motor traffic and electricity are to be specially emphasised. 'lhe position in regard to butchers obtaining supplies of beef in the Wanganui district is now much better than some weeks back. The price offered on hoof in many instances is a good deal below what the farmers consider the value to be (reports the Herald) and for that reason several are holding their cattle.

Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721. —C. Hinchcliff, proprietor, . The pc- ils of window dressing are numerous. When an assistant in a Wanganui confectioner s shop was stacking sweets in the window the other day she displaced a shelf, which cannoned downwards, and a large hole was knocked in the plate glass window. Fortunately the valuable pane was insured In many a household the thermos flask holds pride of place, as being the most useful of useful things. The Big Store of Grays’, at Milton, holds a nice assortment. Get one thare...

A tribute to the greatness of Colonel Malone as a soldier was recalled by Captain Hartnell at the South African Veterans reunion in New Plymouth, when he told of General Birdwood's selection of Colonel Malone to be the officer in charge, of Quin s Post. From one of the most critical points in the line it was transformed into what became known as an "old man's home/ An unusal accident occurred at Vaima, Tokomaru Bay, recently (states the Herald’s Tokomaru correspondent). A Maori girl,. Nancy Kopua, fainted and fell forward. Her head fell against a window and smashed it. She escaped injury to her face, but was cut rather badly on the ar.»i by the jagged pieces of left in the window frame. Thrifty housekeepers should take advantage of Great Sale Bedroom Furniture and Furnishings. This furniture, taken over from leading hotel, aad only occar sional use during Exhibitio period, and is good as new. Wood Bedsteads. 44s 6d; Special Flock Mattresses, 31s 6d; Colonial White Blankets. 25s 6d, ’la 6d pair; Laundned Sheets, 12s 3d. 15s 3d pair; Pillow-cases, 2s lid pair; Duchesses, 59s (id; Pedestals. 27s -Laidlaw and Gray... The Southland Education Board has lately made a departure from it usual policy with regard to constructional work on schools (reports the Daily News). Work has been carried out by the board’s own staff, and the returns have been most satisfactory. The work on the North School shows that the cost has come £lO4 7s 4d under the Government grant of £2581, and £IOOO rebuilding fund, and £229 15s 4d below the lowest tender, which, with the cost of furniture added, amounted to £3706 Ss. When addressing New Plymouth Eotarians, Mr N. R. M’Kenzie (chief inspector of schools in the Taranaki district) said that during- the two years he spent in Canada under the exchange system between the respective Education Departments, the fact that lie came from New Zealand was sufficient to ensure for him .an extremely warm welcome wherever he went, Moagiel esidenta should note that heavy overhead citv 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 Mcsrnel,, .

"I hope provision has been made for comfortable seats in the new concert chamber. These chairs are instruments, of torture. Seating is an important factor in-any hall, said Mr H. M. Lund at the Christchurch Public Library lecture hall (reports the Press! after Mr H. F. Willis, of Dawe and Willis, the architects responsible for the concert h«ll plans, had given a short address on 'he acoustics of the hall. A petition to the Minister of Public Works is now in circulation in South Westland (remarks the Gr»vmouth Evening Star) asking him to provide a substantial vote on the Public Works Estimates for 1926-27 for the copstruetion of a road suitable for motor vehicles from Makaroa at the head of T.oko Wanaka. towards Haast Pass, with the ultimate ohiect of connecting Up South Westland and Otago by road. For the cold weather ribbed colonial wool underpants—men’s. fis 6d; 0.5., 7« 3d; better quality at 8s fid and 9s 3d: posted anvwhere for cash. —Kilroy and Sutherland (Limited! 192 Princes street. “You should not play on the beach. You should join a football team, said Mr I*. C. Cutton, S.M., during a sitting of the Auckland Children’s Court. The remark was prompted when a lad of tender years, and suffering from a bad foot, told the magistrate that he spent Saturday aiternoons playing on the beach (reports , the Star). Mrs N. E. Ferner, as associate, echoed the magistrate’s opinion- The father remarked that his son was too young to play football. . . . Yes out mail order department is, at your service. Write us for vour requirements -A F fhevne and Co.. Mosgiel. . So far nothing further has been heard in Waipawa regarding the representations, made through Sir George Hunter for a new post office. The present buildmg is ouite out of date (says the Napier Daily Telegraph), and the whole of the staff work is under great difficulties Now that a new Minister has been appointed to take charge of the department, it is hoped that some definite decision will be arrived, and a commencement made with this most “'The* Oriental Hotel.. Lower Frederick street, nearest Exhibition and Winter Show. Visitors note: Only five minutes wclk up Main Highway... It is not generally known that children who are inmates of the Southland Pa 0 ’ 1 ® Hospital receive instruction in educational work from the Southland Education Board (remarks the News). This laudable scheme has now been in operation for some time. 4nv child who is suffering pain who is wearv or who is not inclined to recede instruction is not pressed, and the wotk is quite optional. In the cases of children who have been bedridden for a considerable time, the instruction .? appreciated m it is often claimed that locally-made tractor ploughs are Z the American-made implement, im* » « sis n tit fullest sense. Not converted horse ploughs. For particulars, write the Mosciel Motor and Engineering Co., Mosgiel Agents for T. and S. Morrin and Fenwick *■ t' Vec'ent k he avy shipment of oranges affected the prices on the Auckland city markets the other day (reports tne Herald), the fruit being cheaper than it has been for a considerable time. The oranges, which were selling at 7s a case, are considered to be sweeter in taste than the last few shipments, and are in fairly good condition. Ripe bananas were also unusually plentiful, and sold at the vers low rates of 10s to 18s a case. Save your eyes Consult Peter G. Dick, nROA F. 1.- (London), optometrist, Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians. 490 Moray place City H° *.>>"• \ cat s curiosity led it into an pnviable position in a Palmerston home It had jumped up on to a window sill with the intention of entermg throu h the window, which had a hole about the size a tennis ball in it. Finding the window closed, the cat wr pled its heaff through the hole and then discovered it could g not move either backward or forward It was necessarv to smash the rest of the window to release the prisoner. Several have been buying lemons recently in Auckland and bringing them to Gisborne for sale, and the fact that it seemed like bringing coal to Newcastle prompted a Povc/.-ty Bay Herald representative to make inquiries on the subject It was stated that owing to the development of the apple export business, growers here had not the time to Pick the necessary lemons, and a few odd cases were purchased. The lemon crops are now coming on fairly well, and the recent rain will greatly assist the maturin': fruit so that further importations will be Hair is best removed by “Anticrin,” 2s 4d posted.—Waters Pharm Clysters will soon make their appearance on ’Auckland menus, for the season in Auckland will open on June 10. From reports received there is every prospect of a most successful season (says the Star) The various beds throughout the province have been inspected during the last few weeks.. and the o' : ters are veryplentiful. Last season nearly 8000 sacks were obtained, this being a substantial increase on the previous season, and it is expected that this year the number will be equalled, if not passed. The oysters this season will come from the beds at Russell. Whangarei, the Great Barrier, Coromandel, Kaipara, and Hauraki Gulf. . _ , D ~ 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... Probably a much larger proportion of the people of Nelson own their own homes than those of any other part of New Zealand (states the Mail). This happystate of affairs is no doubt largely due to the facilities offered by the Permanent Building Society of Nelson, which has been working assiduously and continuously in Nelson for the very lengthy period of 64 years. And at no time in its long life has it een so successful as in the year just closed. A nrofit at the rate of 5 per cent, was declared, in which the borrowers and investors share equally, and £2OOO was added to the reserve fund, which fund now stands at £11,500.

Business men all have their worries. On that point I’m sure you’ll agree. But after they’ve partaken of Hitchon’s prime bacon, Their faces are a pleasure to see...