NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19816, 15 June 1926, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF.

“If a pupil cannot pass his matriculation examination in four years his parents are wasting time leaving him at a high school. He should be put to a trade,” said Mr A. W. Jones at the quarterly meeting of the Southland Schools’ Committees’ Association.

“Do not suppose that music is a thing that you can put on and take off without missing, like Oxford trousers or American spectacles,” said Mr E. D. Tayler, Superintendent of Musical Education in Schools, when addressing teaching students in Christchurch on Friday. Waters’ Influenza Remedy, the quickest cure for “head colds.” 3s 8d posted.— Waters’ Pharmacy...

A Wanganui tobacconist has perfected a_ razor-honing block for which remarkable virtues are claimed (says the Chronicle). The device puts on the blade a keen, clean edge, and is assumed to be of considerable commercial value. Negotiations for marketing the idea have already been begun. A conference of Reform Party supporters, representative of all electorates, is to be held in Wellington on July 14 and the following day. The business will be the consideration of ways and means of improving and perfecting the existing organisation. Each electorate is entitled to send one official delegate, who will be empowered to vote. Big savings being made on every purchase at A. F. Cheyne and Co.’s just now. Their winter sale is in full swing.—A. F Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... A Wanganui man announced on Wednesday last that for the first time in 12 years he had partaken of a mid-day meal (remarks the Herald). He certainly thrives on this restricted diet. The reason for breaking his long record was that he met an old friend and shared his dinner with him so as to be sociable.

“Billy” Williamson, a noted Canterbury hockey enthusiast, motored 300 miles on a recent Saturday to play in a hockey match at Lancaster Park (reports the Christchurch Sun), only to find, on arrival, that the draw had been altered, and that his team, St. Albans, had drawn a bye. Ves, our mail order department is at vour service. Write us for voui reiiiimcents A F Cheyne and Co. Mosgiel

“We’d all be glad to give him permission to take sand from the beach, but wo cannot even do it ourselves, for it is contrary to our by-laws,” was the mayoral comment on a request from a resident of Cheltenham that he should be permitted to help himself to enough sand to topdress his paths (reports the Auckland Star). The council supported Devonport’s Mayor in his defence of the beaches, and the correspondent’s plea was unanimously vetoed.

Mosgiel esidents should note that heavy overhead city costs increase retail prices. The prices of S. S Harvey, watchmaker and jeweller. Exchange Buildings. Mbs giel, for repairs, jewellery, fancy goods, and chiuaware encourage buying. Buy in Mnsgiei...

At the present time a limited telephone service is in operation during the 24 hours of the day between Wellington and the Nelson, Blenheim, and Picton areas. A slight improvement in this service is to be effected by certain alterations to the telephone service between Blenheim and the South Island end of the subterranean cable, by means of which it will be possible to extend somewhat the range of communication at both ends. Stay at the Pniwe ol Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721. —C. Hincbclilf, pro prietor...

“Motor competition with New Zealand railways has been followed by reduced rail freights and fares and improved services of both railway and tramway authorities. More than £6,000,000 is invested in New Zealand in unopened railway lines, and in view of motor develop? ment it is believed that these lines will never be completed,” remarked Mr H. L. Rodgers, Wellington, in the course of an address on rail and motor transport.

An indication of the trade done in the port of Auckland was given by statistics submitted to the last meeting of the Harbour Board by the chairman (Mr H. R. Mackenzie). He said that last year Prince’s wharf earned £67,638 (remarks the Star), which was equal to 11.36 per cent, on its cost, including equipment. The Chairman said that wharf alone was capable of earning over £IOO,OOO a year befo£re reaching its full working capacity.

We are famous for saveloys.—Barton and Trengrove... Plans, prepared by the Public Works Department’s engineer, of the proposed new wharf for Waitangi, were forwarded to the Chatham Islands by Mr J. M'Combs, M.P. (reports the Lyttelton Times). They were returned to Lyttelton on Friday. The County Council, after considering the plans, made the suggestion that a more suitable situation than the proposed site for the wharf would be nearer the beach. The new wharf, it was stated, will enable vessels of about 500 tons to berth at Waitangi.

Visitors to Dunedin are invited to visit the large Warehouse of Laidlaw and Gray, Rattray street, to see the splendid display of Rexonola Gramophones. The high-class machines have patented sound chamber, and are famous for their tone. Rexonolas an be had to suit all tastes and to meet the capacity of all purses from the Autoport portable at £4 10s up Sole agents. Laidlaw and Grav . There was no profit made from the Gisborne railway during the four weeks ended May 1 (remarks the Poverty Bay Herald), for the expenditure was £B7 in excess of the revenue. The total revenue collected was £-1129, and the expenditure amounted to £3216, or 102.79 per cent, of the revenue. For the whole of the North Island for the period the revenue was £403,560, and the expenditure £274,552, or 68.11 per cent, of the revenue. The grand totals for New' Zealand were £7,787,370 revenue and £526,963 expenditure.

“Where a person is illiterate it is always better to record his own words,’’ said Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.M., in the Hamilton Police Court, when a foreigner &ith only a smattering of the English language was being charged with theft. “The same appplies to children,” added the magistrate. “I have seen statements from children in policemen’s language and in words of -which they did not understand the meaning. The same applies to the foreigner.” A Waikato farmer on a visit to Taranaki stated he had been much struck by the absence of shelter belts on farms in certain localities in the province (reports the Taranaki Herald). In the Waiuato, he said, practically the whole of the landscape was dotted with shelter belts, and their value in protecting stock from cold winds was most marked. Speaking of farming generally, he did not think that Taranaki had a great deal to learn from the 'Waikato, but in regard to the provision of shelter for stock, he was ot opinion that farmers upon whose property there vere not many trees would not regret ;t if some attention were paid to tho matter.

A very enjoyable evening was spent at Middlemarch on Friday, when the StrathTaicri Racing Club held a progressive euchre tournament and dance. There were about 100 couples present, and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The winner of the men’s prize was Mr T. W. Wise, and the ladies’ prize went to Miss Madge Mason. The present position in regard to employment. has not made itself felt in the direction of creating a heavy call upon charitable aid. The secretary of the Hospital Board told a Taranaki Herald representative last week that there was no undue demand at the present time for assistance, and the amount of aid being distributed was about normal for this time of the year. Another shipment of the famous Tug-of-war Trousers are now to hand. Made from the best English interwoven moleskin, dark grey shade: sizes 3to 7,21 s, posted anywhere for cash. —Kiiroy and Sutherland (Limited), 192 Princes street, Dunedin.. .

From the ashes of its almost forgotten past the small mining town of Brimnerton has risen again to a position of importance in the coal industry (remarks the Greymouth Evening Star). The Dobson mine, which is situated in the immediate precincts of Brunnerton and on the railway line, is now turning out coal in large quantities—coal which is declared _by miners to be the best of its kind in New Zealand. It is an excellent household coal, but extremely hard to mine—in fact, the miners are paid an extra 2d per ton to work it.

You can’t do without Waters' ChapLotion this weather, 2s posted. —Waters’ Pharmacy.. .

The executive of the South Island Motor Union, which met at Christchurch, received a letter from the Southland Automobile Club complaining of the action of the Railways Department in allowing hoardings to be erected close to railway crossings, constituting a danger to road users. The club specificaly referred to the Wallacetown crossing. It was decided to call the attention of the Minister of Railways to the matter, as the hoardings were so placed as to obscure the view of the crossing. It was stated that the matter had been brought before the Minister previously, but no action had been taken.

Moleskin Jerkins, flannel lined, are grand cold wind stoppers. For farmers and outdoor workers they are of great value; llk 6d each at Gray’s, of Milton... Obanism (1887). —Just do yourself a favour new the cold nights are here, by sending to the Oban Hotel for a jorum of R.N. rum. It's better hot at bedtime; 12s, 6s 6d, 5s 6d, 3s, and 25... "Regarding the buses,” said the Hon. R. F. Bollard, at a function in Wellington last week, “the matter is in the hands of the people themselves. If they want to scrap the trams and go in for buses it is their business, but personally I would oe very sorry if it became necessary to do away with the trams. It is a big question, but,” as his eye dropped on the pressmen present who had exchanged glass for pencil, “I don’t think it would be wise for me to enter into the matter any further at present.” “Black and White” is always right.

Take a bottle home to-night.. At a recent meeting of the Southland Acclimatisation Society Mr Strang reported that there was a proposal under way at Hedgehope to shift the dairy factory to the bank of the Hedgehope River (says the Southland Times), so that the whey could be riin off into the river. This would mean that 1500 gallons of whey would be discharged into the river daily, and would reach the Makarewa, thus causing the pollution of the stream. It was decided to write to the secretary of the factory drawing attention to the fact that pollution would necessarily result. 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 Octillion, DuneJm...

There is a unique and interesting exhibit in the Te Kuitj district court at the Auckland Winter Show (remarks the New Zeoland Herald). It consists of a species of parasite which grows on New Zealand forest trees. When detached this looks like the root of a plant, being irregularly shaped and with many small shoots projecting from it. However, when the parasite is boiled a total transformation takes place, and what previously looked like a dirty root resembles delicate woodcarving. The treated article is called a “wood flower/' and some of the effects obtained by simply boiling the parasite are very beautiful.

hat toe farmer requires is not a cheap article, but one of strong and lasting durability. Try our horse and cow covers. Horse Covers, from 37s 6d to 41s. Cow Covers, from 16s 6d to 25s.—Otago Farmers..

A proposal that regulations should b« passed making it compulsory {or ordinary light motor cars to allow heavy service cars to use the inside of the road on narrow hills, irrespective of whether it be the right or left-hand side, was made at the meeting of the Gislmrne executive of the Auckland Automobile Association (reports the Poverty bay Herald). It was pointed out that ‘hero was always a danger of the road giving way on the outside beneath the heavy service cars, whereas the lighter cars would be comparatively safe. It was thought that -oiro protection should be given to passengers in the service cars, but no action was decided upon. i'l.. ..-tois of Hats and apartment uouses can double their revenue by installing wall beds, Ibey make ideal bedsitting rooms Write o. call, Wall Bed U 5 Stran sti . oedin. . A meeting of the headquarters of Hie nowly-orgamsed Yeomanry Cavalry Regiment was held in Christchurch recently, when it was reported that good progress was being made in the several districts where branches had been instituted. It was decided that several new districts be opened, including Waimate, Timaru, and Orari-Geraldine, and a recommendation was made that new centres be opened when the necessary support was assured. The movement has been started in Timaru (reports the Herald), but there are few men who can supply their own horses, and those who cannot, will be put into the infantry ranks.

Nothing to equal our famous sugarcured bacon. —Barton and Trengrove. Every morning, as the ferry steamer approaches the wharf at Lyttelton, two homing pigeons fly to it and flutter down for their morning meal on deck. These two birds have not forgotten the treatment they received from the men of the Wahino one morning a year ago. As she was steaming up the harbour the two pigeons, exhausted by a long flight, alighted on the deck of the vessel and were given food. Since then they have never left Lyttelton. Most of their time is spent on No. 2 wharf, but when either the Wahine or the Maori is entering the harbour they fly towards the vessel. Both birds have become so tame that they will eat from the hands of the officers 'or t*ie stewards. Needless tc say the pigeons have been given the freedom of both vessels. Ladies’ purls wool fast black cashmere stockings, with seamless feet, in small medium, full, or extra large size; 2a lid pair, at T. Ross, 130 Princes street, Dunedin.. .

A total of 53,652 cases of apples and pears was shipped by 160 Auckland growers during tho past season, according to figures placed before the Auckland Provincial Fruit-growers’ Council (reports the New Zealand Herald). North Auckland contributed 16,440 cases, Henderson 12,717 cases, Huapai 11,779 cases, Gratia 9293 cases, and the Albany-Birkdele district 2363 cases. Of the total' 33,059 cases of apples and 740 cases of pears were shipped to Europe, 12,939 cases of apples to South America and 1834 cases of apples to Honolulu. Delicious, with 26,000" cases, provided _ the greater part of the apples, other varieties which were prominent being Doughertys 7500 cases and Dunns 6000 cases.

Country Shopkeepers.—We supply the finest Smailgoods obtainable, at special rates. Inquiries solicited.—Barton and Treugrove, Manse street, Dunedin... It is thought that some time will elapse before boring is commenced by the Taranaki Oil Company, which has obtained options over certain properties in Central Hawke’s Bav (says the Nanier Daily Telegraph). The American expert who is carrying out the survey has, it i> reported, stated that he is much impressed with the shale country on the east coast. It is anticipated that Wellington experts will shortly He surveying the land, and should their report be of a favourable nature, it is expected that the necessary machinery will at once be erected. It is stated that tho company will spend close on £50,000 iu experimental boring. He didn’t nine for riches. Art, literature, or fame. His only want was one thing— Hitchon’s bacon is the name...