NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19897, 17 September 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The movement to hold a diamond Jubilee week in Westport at Christmas time is being taken up energetically by the public and a strong committee has details in hand. A recent visitor to Wellington, who spent some time on the wharf, said it was surprising to see so many cases of goods branded “Made in Germany” being moved about the wharf and sheds.

During the hearing of a case In the Eltham Court recently it was stated that about 110,000 calves were available for slaughter each year in Taranaki. Come and see our Show To-night. We are open till 8.30 o’clock Friday nights.— Scoulfar and Chisholm (Limited).,.

What was believed to be a faux pas was made by the Mayor of Gisborne at a meeting which Mr W. D. Lysnar, M.P., addressed in opposition to the scrapping of the tramway system. In announcing that Mr Lysnar was prepared to answer questions, Mr Wildish said: “Mr Lysnar is willing to answer any questions that are put to him. and as far as he is capable will give you an intelligent answer.” —(Loud Jaughtcr and applause.) The few balmy days experienced during the last week lead one to hope that spring has actually come to the Makotuku district at last (says the Napier Daily Tele-

graph. Only a few weeks of such weather is needed to bring the ■ fresh grass away and to give the stock a chance to pick up In condition. Cattle have weathered a very hard winter and it will take some time for the milk supply fo come up to normal this season. Waters’ Chap-Lotion really cures chapped, rough hands; 2s. —Waters Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... “He’s the biggest user,” said a councillor,'at a recent meeting of the Wanganui County Council. “He's the what?” asked another member. “The biggest user,” repeated the first man. “I thought you said the biggest boozer,” said the other, amid

laughter. Work on tlie Auckland War Memorial Museum Is progressing very well. The back well has almost been completed, and two side wings are well on the way to completion. Plastering has been commenced on the inside. The report that oil had been struck in the bore at Mangles River, near Murchison, has been contradicted. There were strong indications of the presence of oil for some days past, but so far large quantities have

not appeared. Stay at the 1 rince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation: best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721.—C. Hinchcliff. proprietor... _ . “To grant long leases of reserves for grazing purposes is not the policy of the board.” said the chairman of the Hunterville Town Board at a recent meeting when a request for such a lease came forward. “Reserves suitable for building should not be‘let for a long term unless there is a building clause.” There was another marked increase in the amount of water consumed in Hastings last month, as compared with that of August.

1925, the total being 17.016.000 gallons, as against 15,982,000 gallons. In connection with this continued increase a very thorough house to house Inspection of all taps, etc., is now being carried out. Owing to the shortage of shipping duo to the heavy sea on the bar there are 480 hopper trucks loaded with about 4000 toils of coal on the Grey wharf awaiting shipment (reports the correspondent of the Lyttelton Times). This is causing considerable congestion on the wharf, besides homing up trucks which are required at the mines. The Liverpool mine was idle again on Wednesday, as the bins were full. We are famous -or saveloys.—Barton

and Trengrove... The Railways Department s engineers have considerable data regarding flashlight crossing signals in use on European railways. A number of these electric flashlight warning signals were ordered by the department some months ago and a further supply has besn ordsrsd r©c©ntly for ©rsction at suitable crossings throughout the Dominion. , , „ , . “There are some members of Sypod who regard tho Church Property Trustee as having the power to do this, that, and the other thing at their own sweet Will, said Mr H. D. Andrews, Chancellor of the Diocese, at a meeting of the Synod in Christchurch. “This idea is incorrect. The powers of tho trustees are prescribed by Act of Parliament, outside of which they cannot venture.” The charm of reai coffee ics in its flavour, strength, and aroma. Coffee lovers may obtain this real coffee from the coffee specialists, A Durie and Co.,

32 Octagon, Dunedin... „ “Stewards at sea do not keep watches, said Mr W. G. Smith in opposing the eight-hour day for cooks and stewards in the Arbitration Court, Wellington, “but arts day workers, and at present have 14 hours of leisure every day. They cannot spend all this time in sleep, so what is more natural than that they should seek to

occupy some of their leisure in earning overtime, which leads to a spinning out of the work in order to obtain such payments ■' _ Great progress is being made with the building of the Bastia Hill water tower, and the work is expected to bo completed in another four months (reports the Wanganui Chronicle). The tower is now up to a height of 115 ft. On fine days the view from the top of the tower is particularly tine, and Mount Egmont, Mount Ruapehu, and the northern end of the South Island can be seen quite clearly. Nothing to equal our famous sugarr 1-o*l bacon.— Barton and Trengrovc..

During the hearing of a case before Mr .1, W. Poynton, S.M., the other morning, when breaches of traffic regulations were being dealt with (states the New Zealand Herald), Mr ('. O. Mahony, for a defendant, said the position was peculiar at Point Chevalier, as there was no tram, and yet the City Council was running buses in opposition to his client. Mr G. Hogan, chief traffic inspector, said; “License foes have been paid for the city buses.’’

Boys’ Golf Stockinet with turn-over tops, in red, white, blue, gold, green, or other school colours; splendid quality, at reduced prices, sizes 3 to 9,2 s lid to 4s —T. Ro-s. 130 Princes street.. . “1 have no hesitation in saying that the rural deans in Engalnd are the backbone of our church system, and all the more so that they are not officials in the hard and ta.-t -eu.-e, but ratuer brothers-in-auns . who accept a special responsibility well described as ‘honourable, onerous, and honorary.’ ’’ This remark was made by Bishop West-Watson in his presidential address to the Diocesan Synod in Christchurch on Tuesday, when he advocated the introduction of the rural dean system into hia diocese. What may be classed as a despicable theft occurred at the Dominion Road Methodist Church a few days ago (says the Auckland Star), when some person or persons entered the vestry at night and removed a wireless set and loud speaker. The stolen property belonged to a private individual, who had presented it to the church, and was a Fada three-valve set with loud speaker, valued at £2O. The aerials were not touched. The police have the matter

in hand, but no sign of the missing set has yet been notified. Men! There is a saving an every purchase made with us this week. A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... .... Farm properties in the vicinity of Wanganui command -cod prices when they change hands. Recently 60 acres of Rapanui land were sold for £65 an acre. The buyer, an Aucklander, had searched the North Island for a suitable property, but when he got there he found that a Manavvatu buyer had just clinched the deal. But the farm had captured his fancy, and he offered the first man a good sum on his bargain, so that he could take possession himself.

Temporary improvements to the Avon are in hand at present bv the-Drainage Board’s workmen (reports the Christchurch Press). Mud banks are being shifted, the smaller being swept down stream, and the larger being dumped on the banks of the river to be carted away. This work is being carried on between the Union Rowing Club’s sheds through the whole length of the mile course to Riversleigh. By the opening day of the boating season it is anticipated that this part of the Avon will bo in as good condition as ever it has been for the opening of the season. Get Waters’ Canadian Cough Cough and cure that cough; 3s 8d. —Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... Good progress is being made with the formation in Auckland of a social club for officers of the mercantile marine (says the New Zealand Herald). The committee has rented rooms on the top floor of Quay

Buildings in Quay streets and alterations are now being effected. Several business films have made donations towards the cost of the equipment and the committee has a total of £6O in hand. It is hoped to bold the official opening in about a month. Judging from his observations it is the opinion of Mr A. VV. -■ isbett, of Yncyca Bay, Pelorus Sound, that the Sounds district has experienced very bad lambing weather this season (says tne Marlborough Express). There was a cold south-easterly storm with heavy cold rain on August 30, followed by cold north-easterly rain on the night of September 5, and all the next day. Last month it rained on 14 days at Yncyca Bay, where the gauging totalled 8.77 in. On the 30th 2.27 in fell and I.4Sin fell on the 10th.

Housewives can confidently try any new recipe if the ingredients are supplied by Jas. Gray and Sons (Ltd.), Milton... “Recently I interviewed the Minister of PuDlic Works, and was informed that a grant for repairing flood damage would not be available immediately, as the vote had been expended, but a free grant would be available next year.” The foregoing information was conveyed to the Waitotara County Council by its engineer, Mr T. E. Dix (reports the Wanganui Chronicle). Mr Dix stated further that the Minister gave an assurance that payments on account of recent flood damage would be honoured by the department. Country Shopkeepers; —We supply the finest Smallgoods obtainable, at special rates. Inquiries solicited. —Barton and Trengrove. Manse street, Dunedin... At a special meeting of the Mauriceville

County Council, a resolution was passed declaring Canadian or Californian thistle not to be a noxious weed, listing gorse and pennyroyal as noxious weeds, and cancelling all previous resolutions passed by the council declaring noxious weeds. The_ result is that the plants scheduled as noxious weeds in the Mauriceville County will now be: Blackberry, sweetbriar, ragwort (under the Act), and gorse and pennyroyal (declared by the council). Men’s Wear Week, Friday, 10th,‘ to Friday, 17th. See windows at A. F, Cheyne and Co.’s...

A school teacher in the Nelson district was giving a lesson on law and order, prisons etc. and to make his meaning clear he asked the following question: “Supposing I was to go to Motueka arid start throwing stones and breaking windows and kcking up a fuss in the street generally, where would they send me?” After a moment's hesitation one boy put up his hand and said: “Please sir, to tha lunatic asylum!” After tho general laughter had subsided the teacher said, “No, no, where do they generally send all tho rogues and vagabonds?” “To Parliament, sir 1” said the boy, without a moment’s hesitation.

Bowling season is now approaching, and all bowlers are looking forward to a good season. New players also are thinking of a new set of bowls. We have just landed a good assortment of Taylor’s famous bowling green bowls and jacks, and any buyers should see these before buying elsewhere. Goods are right, and prices are right.—Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.), Rattray street... A remarkable j ump of 62.jft was made by a motor-cyclist, Mr J. H. Radcliffe, at a practice meeting held by the Sports’ Motor Cycle Club, on the property of Mr George Henning, Mangere. The jump was made from tho brow of a slight hill (says the New Zealand Herald), the approach being down a steep slope and up a second slope. The remarkable nature of the leap is shown by the fact that the English record for a jump from an inclined plank is 47ft. The most successful competitor at this type of jump was Mr N. Hunt, whose machine cleared 41ft.

In his monthly report to the Hasting# Borough Council, the borough inspector, Mr A. C. Fawcett, pointed out the danger to the public in the driving of cattle to and from the saleyards in the business area of the borough. To eliminate tho danger of accidents, he suggested that owners of sale yards be notified that after March 31, 1927, no further licenses will bo granted. The inspector states that, owing to the Increased traffic, the matter will have to be stopped sooner or later, and the present time was opportune. Obanism.—Ale or stout, case of 12 bottles, railed to your nearest railway station for 19s.—Oban Hotel, Small House, Big Reputation... “During the time that the traffic inspectors put on the pressure and made themselves very busy in respect of cars left unattended in the city for longer than five

minutes, business men were forced to 1 motor out of the area to get a shave! They even had to go out of town to buy a hit of food when they had their oars with them. The other day I received _ a letter from the Tobacconists’ and Hairdressers’ Union seating that it would bo pleased to support the business men's action in protesting against the proposed 10-minute by-law. Their business is being affected by it," said Mr H. G. Livingstone, at a meeting of the Council of the Christchurch United Burgesses’ Association. The cost of livirg reduced by purchas-

ing Heavy Blue Denim Clothing. Overalls, 6s fid; Jackets, 7s lid; Bib Overalls, 7s lid; Overalls (double knees and seats), 8s 6d; Striped Palmer Nap Trousers, 8s Hd. Posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Limited). 1992 Princes street, Dunedin.. Petone greengrocers are much concerned about the competition caused by the influx into the borough of hawkers of fruit, and a deputation waited on the Borough Council at its last meeting asking if some assistance could not be given. It was pointed out that the members of the deputation

were all supporters of the borough by the payment of rates either directly or indirectly (says the Evening Post), and many of the hawkers had not even paid for their licenses. The deputy mayor and councillors all sympathised with the deputation, but Cr Brockelbank pointed out that, as long as the hawkers wore licensed, no action could be taken, but ho hoped that residents would be loyal to the business men of the town and cease purchasing from hawkers. Women, always guard your health, Which is much better than all your wealth. If your husband comes home “tight,” Hitchon’s bacon will put him right...