NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19844, 17 July 1926, Page 24

NEWS IN BRIEF.

A Timaru business man, in the course of conversation yesterday, told a Herald reporter that it was many years since he had known money to be so “tight” as it is at the present time, especially in the country. A lady’s all-wool long singlet, New Zea-lapd-made, beautifully soft and warm, for the cold days—short sleeves 6s 6d, long sleeves 6s lid, from T. Ross, 130 Princes street... It is reported that on Saturday, one Westland sawmilliug linn discharged 10 employees, in consequence of the slackened demand for timber, and that another mill may also cut down its staff very considerably (states the Grey Uiver Argus), “I don’t know what they are going to do about the cattle in the Hawke’s Bay district this year,” said Mr J. W. Harding, of Waipukurau, at a meeting of the Red Poll Cattle Breeders’ Association. He stated that the position was most serious, and breeders were having a very bad time. The popular “Bourbon" brand of cotfee, alone, makes breafast a pleasure. If not obtainable from your grocer, send direct to the manufacturers, A. Durie and Co., 32 Octagon. Dunedin... A new device for cutting blackberries was shown to farmers in Nelson recently. It is the invention of Mr B. B. Gilbert, of Haven road, Nelson, and Its action is that of n saw ins’tcad of a slasher (remarks the Mail). It Is claimed the tool will deal with blackberries in a third of the time ordinarily required. Yes, our mail order department is at your service. Write us for your requirements.— A P Chcyne and Co.. Mosgiel. . Over 25,000 tons of coal were exported from the port of Greymouth last mouth, the details being; State Mines 9022 tons, Rapahoe 2335, Blackball 0175, Paparoa 3520, Dobson 1000, Reef ton 203, Co-operative 2358. Big savings being made on e.ery p-r----chase at A. F. Choyne and Co.’s just now. Their winter sale is in full swing.—A. F. f'l'cvrie and Co, Mosgiel... It has been decided to close down the Balelntha Resthouse at the end of the year, owing to tlie county councils of Clutha and Bruce having withdrawn their support, and to the fact that the country people, who benefit most, do not contribute towards the upkeep to the extent that they should. From the Forestry Department the FeildJng Agricultural High School has received a gift of the very fine collection of introduced timber and shelter trees that has boon on display at the Exhibition at Dunedin and at the Winter Shows. We are famous for saveloys.—Barton and Trengrove... . . To bo met by a woman walking in her nightdress and with bare feet was the experience of a young man in a New Plymouth street at a late hour on Sunday.. Realising that the woman was sleep-walk-ing, the young man procured female assistance, and, after being awakened in the proper manner the woman was conveyed to her home. . Sets of aluminium saucepans are being sold for seventeen shillings at Gray and Sons, Milton... , A novel way of raising money for a boys enmp has been inaugurated by the Palmerston North All Saints Boys’ Club. Bads are available on Saturdays for odd jobs, gardening, lawn mowing, and window cleaning, and any payments to the lads arc “pooled.” The object of the club is to raise enough money to pay the expenses of a Christmas camp. , . The worst cases rough hands cured by Waters’ Chap-Lotion; 2s posted.—Waters Pharmacy... . . . Mr 11. Oswin, of Gore, who is at present canvassing the Tomuka, Milford, and Clandeboye districts with a view to ascertaining what support will be forthcoming there for a Herd Testing Association, is meeting with a very favourable reception from dairy farmers who, generally speaking, recognise (says the Timaru Herald) that the formation of such an association would be greatly to their advantage. 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.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Limited), 192 Princes street, DunThe * foolish practice of “chain letter” writing has again commenced in Masterton, several persons having received copies of this letter with requests to forward a copy of same to nine persons within 21 hours when some good fortune will befall the sender (states the Age). The “chain letter” is being consigned by sensible people to its rightful place, the flames. 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... “You ought to arrange to put your notices in the football columns,” remarked Mr J S. Barton, S.M., to a Defence Officer, who took proceedings against a number of military delinquents at the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court. Several youths oieaded ignorance of the provisions of the Defence Act, which requires thorn to register immediately they leave school, whether or not they reside in non-effective areas. Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721.—C. Hinchchll, proprietor... . . , , r , „ . In conversation with a Mataura Ensign representative, a visitor from the north remarked that ho had travelled the lengtn and breadth of New Zealand, yet never in ail his experience had he seen gentlemen so discourteous as to smoke in a ballroom. “It seems to be quite a common practice in southern towns,” he said, “and one which should be eliminated as soon as possible There should be some regard for the comfort of the ladies present.” Chilblains really cured by Waters’ Special Tablets, 2s 9d posted.—Waters Pharmacy...' A fortunate discovery was made when boring for water on the site of tire new Korepechi Hotel, which comes into being as a result of the restoration of licenses in the Ohinemuri district (says an exchange). It was found that the hotel had been built over a mineral hot spring, and it will now bo possible to utilise the waters in the bathrooms throughout the building. The water is said to possess certain curative properties. Farmers are told that local-made Tractor Ploughs are much dearer than English, American, or Canadian. It is not so. Reid and Gray’s strong Double-furrow Plough £44 11s and 3-Furrow £55 7s, 4-Furrow £73 10s, net cash, rail paid. These ploughs, with latest, simplest, and strongest auto lift and depth regulator. Also sold on hire purchase in two, three, or four equal payments. —Write Reid and Gray (Ltd.), Dunedin, for full information..

A Now Plymouth resident 'was annoyed bv the presence of rats in his house, especially in the roof. As the house was nearly new and had a concrete foundation, lie was puzzled to tell how they got in. Ho was enlightened early one evening when ho noticed something moving on the root, and then saw a rat leap from the roof P) the frond of a pun pa close by, and continue its journey from frond to irond. The fern trees were trimmed, and rats give no trouble now. . . . What the farmer requires is not a cheap article, but one of strong and lastinp durability. Try our horse aud cow covers. Horse Covers, from 37s 6d to 41s. Cow Covers, from 16s 6d to 2os. Otago Farmers... . , _ . The South Otago Hospital Board, at its meeting on Tuesday, decided to purchase a Waiflz—Jr. X-ray plant, at a cost of £llOO. The apparatus is _ being procured from the makers in America, and it will be three months at least before it can be installed. The Balclutha Hospital will then be very well equipped for taking X-ray photos invaluable in the treatment of surgical cases. For the treatment of disease by the application of X-rays a much more elaborate and expensive apparatus is reSave 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)... It was in the small hours of the morning (says the Manawatu Daily Times) when two practical jokers, unknown to each other, decided to have a prank with a friend who had made two attempts to leave in his car. The car had been lett running for a few minutes, so the first joker decided to turn off the benzine, while a few minutes later the second man decided to do likewise. The result was that when the motorist came out ha left the jokers to solve the mystery of how a car will travel without “juice. Prop, ietors of fiats and apartment houses can double their revenue by installing wall beds. They make ideal bedsitting rooms. W T rite or call. Wall Bed Lo„ 95 Stuart stre Dunedin... The ranger to the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society returned from Lake Alexandrina a few days ago (says the Timaru Herald). He secured 80,000 rainbow trout eggs from fish in ucott s Creek, the fish stripped weighing frorn 71b to 101 b. The eggs have been placed m the hatchery at Temuka. Of the brown trout eggs previously placed there 200,000 are now in the eyed stage. It is intended to put another 120,000 eggs in the hatchcry to make up the total to 730,000, which is has been decided to deal with this year. Country Shopkeepers.—We supply the finest Smallgoods obtainable, at special rates. Inquiries solicited. —Barton and Trengrove, Manse street, Dunedin... It is rumoured that a Milton medical man is bringing an action against the South Otago Hospital Board in connection with his dismissal as an honorary superintendent of the local hospital (states the Free Press). The case, if it ever goes to court, is likely to prove most interesting. It is said that wrongful dismissal will be charged. The board, however, is believed to have a complete answer, and the members are not likely to lose any sleep over the threatened legal action, which is still in its initial stage. Frew Bros., the Mosgiel bakers and pastrycooks, specialise in country orders. All their goods are packed under the personal supervision of the management. For satisfaction try them... . , A Temuka resident had a surprise visit paid to his kitchen the other morning by a Jersey cow (states the Leader). Whether it was the aroma of rolled oats that enticed the animal in cannot be definitely stated, but the cow piloted her way through the narrow door, had a look through the window, and gazed as if in doubt for some time at the heavily-laden breakfast table. Apparently the comestibles were not to her liking, so she carefully backed out the way she had come, and probably decided that turnips and hay were after all more to her taste. Oliver Tractor Plows; heavy steel beams, automatic lift and depth regulator; twofurrow, £32 10s; three-furrow, £4O; fourfurrow, £52 10s. Apply The Mosgiel Motor and Engineering Company, Mosgiel, Agents for T. and S. Morrin and Fenwick (Ltd.), Auckland... Influenza is no respecter of persons, and even a wedding day will not prove a panacea for the malady. A well-known Taranaki bridegroom was obliged to postpone his nuptial festivities, which were to have eventuated in Palmerston North last week, owing to his contracting the “flu,” and, it is reported, so badly that the relatives were called hastily to his bedside instead of to the festive board. However, the dangerous period lias now been passed, and he is well on the way to recovery and anticipating once more the happy day. . The next time ,you order Whisky, say “Black White.” It always satisfies. Take a bottle home to-night... ■ As a result of the diminishing attendance at the Balclutha Public School the school committee, on the advice of the head master (Mr Begg) decided to close the school on Friday at least. At the beginning of the week there were 70 absentees through illness chiefly in the primary classes but by Thursday the number had increased to 107 ? an increase of 37 occurring over the Tuesday and Wed. nesday. In face of the depleted attendance the committee probably took a wise step in closing the school. The full roll number is 435, so that 107 absentees represents a fairly large proportion, and the head master states that a number of those who have been attending would have been better at home. It is hoped to reopen the school on Monday. Nothing to equal our famous sugarcured bacon.—Barton and Trengrove. County farmers draw a favourable oomparision between present weather conditions and those prevailing in the county during the corresponding period of last year, and farmers remark on the seasonable rain now experienced as against the heavy rains of last winter (reports the Ashburton Guardian). No damage has been don© in spite of the fact that in the districts in close proximity to the hills the rainfall has been exceptionally heavy. Farm work is unpleasant in the wet weather, but when it clears the ground will be well supplied with the moisture necessary for next year’s harvest,” remarked one farmer. “Fortunately, , a slight cheek in farm work is not serious at the present time, as there is an abundance of feed and the work is well advanced,” he added. We have just opened up a shipment of small Electric Radiators, which we can sell at only 32s Cd each. These radiators are low in consumption, and are very suitable for offices, bedrooms, and anywhere that requires to be warmed during cold weather. We can also supply other radiators at moderate prices; also a few slightly soiled Ele trie Irons at job price of 21s each.—Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.), Rattray street... An interesting scheme for training Bov Scouts to become successful farmers is being carried out at Te Poi, in the Matamata district, as the result of a proposal which originated from Mr F. G. Southern, who has a large property there (says the Manawatu Standard). Mr Southon was for many years a scoutmaster in England, and through his efforts nine lads were sent out to New' Zealand under the auspices of the Bov Scouts’ Association of England. Four of them are now employed by Mr Southern, and the rest have been placed on other farms in the district. The hoys were formerly all members of the First Crow-borough (Sussex) Scout Troop. The intention is to give them a thorough experience of practical farming, and, judging bv the way that the young immigrants have been shaping, they are expected to make pood. Obanism (1901); Country orders receive prompt attention at the Oban Hotel. V,’c attend to all legal formalities and supply only the highest grade goods. Price’ lists for the asking. .. Interesting remarks on dairy factory managers and an applied science were made at a v meeting of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers’ Association (Taranaki province) bv Air W. Dempster, a Government dairy instructor in the Waikato (states the Hawera Star. The New Zealand managers, said Mr Dempster, compared very favourably with those of other countries. If anything, they were lacking in science, but they frequently made more practical use of the science developed in other countries than was made of it in those countries themselves. They should use science as a servant, and not allow it to become a master, as it had done in some countries. It was well recognised that the buyers at Home took liberties with New Zealand butter, which they could not do with the produce of other countries. The Dominion’s butter was made to last well. Oh! mother dear, the youth did cry, I wish some Hitchon’s you would buy. Their ham it is the best in town. Let’s wire them now to send some down...