NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19903, 24 September 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Tinuru Herald reports that the agitation for the re-opening of the' Timaru freezing works for a short time in order to get rid of surplus fat stock, has been renewed. Men! There ia a saving an every purchase made with us this week. —A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... Two young ladies, experts in mountaineering, have been engaged to act as guides for visitors to the Hermitage. They took up their new duties at Mount Cook this week. There seems to be no limit to the meanness of some people (says the Greymouth Star). After a fatal accident near Kamaka, the smashed motor car was stripped of its tyres and set of tools, valued at £2O, by some unauthorised person. Come and see our Show To-night. We are open till 8.30 o’clock Friday nights.— Sconllar and Chisholm (Limited)... The Wanganui Harbour Board has decided to permit a demonstration of a method of making concrete blocks which the inventor claims would bo cheaper than quarrying shell-rock for use in breakwater construction. The board has been offered blocks made by this process at a cost of 17s 6d per ton. We are famous for saveloys.—Barton and Trenurove. . “Wo want clay on our roads to _ bind the metal,” remarked Cr Barber during a discussion on road maintenance and upkeep at a meeting of the Manawatu County Council. “It is no use saying one thing and another, I nave always advocated this action, but the engineer has been up against me hitherto, but now I am pleased to see he is recommending the use of it.” You want Vi-Oatta Cream for your skin; removes roughness, blemishes, etc. — Waters’ Pharmacy.. ._ Apropos of the Napier City Council’s decision to authorise its_ officials to make a house-to-house inspection and to report on what houses have leaking cisterns or taps, and taps capable of being fitted with a hose, the town clerk has received an application from one householder to have a water meter installed, (says the Napier Telegraph). This should suggest to tho Napier Thirty Thousand Club the advisability of adding to the city’s slogan, which would then road: “Honest Sunny Napier.” Stay at the 1 rince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation: best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721.—C. Hinchcliff. proprietor... Humorous reference to the Gisborne borough trams was made at a meeting of the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce during the discussion on the' speed limits that should be imposed on motor cars in towns. Mr F. Tolerton mentioned that cars were allowed to go at a greater speed in Auckland than in Gisborne, and it looked as if the speed limit in Gisborne, were it the same size, would bo about five miles an hour.—Mr Doddrell: “They’d be coming into competition with tho trams then.”— (Laughter.) r Men’s Wear Week, Friday, 10th, to Friday, 17th. See windows at A. F. Cheyne and Co.’s... The solemnity of the Gisborne Magistrate’s Court was rudely disturbed the other morning by loud hammering on one of the side doors, which continued at intervals for a few moments. “Bring that person before the court,” ordered Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M. The noise still continued, and a constable hurriedly left the court, and on his return ushered in a well-known solicitor. “I was astonished to find the door locked,” explained the solicitor. “I ordered you to be brought before the court, Mr ,” replied the magistrate, with suppressed laughter. “That is what I was desirous of doing,” answered the solicitor, aruidst laughter, and the incident was , closed. The charm of real coffee ies in its flavour, strength, and aroma! Coffee lovers may obtain this real coffee from the coffee specialists, A Durie and Co., 32 Octagon. Dunedin. . Two camels from Western Australia and a blue-tongued lizard have been offered to the Auckland Zoo by the Wylie Expedition. The lizard is the survivor of two brought from the North-west territory, one having died on the way to New Zealand. For a wharf to be offered for sale, second-hand, is a novelty, but that situation has arisen in Wanganui (says tho Chronicle), where tho Harbour Board is now negotiating with the Power Board for the purchase of its jetty opposite the power strator. Made from best pigs—Bruce Bacon... Nothing to equal our famous sugarcured bacon.—Barton and Trenerove... A Mastorton business man who missed his bicycle from his premises a few days ago is said to have discovered the machine under rather peculiar circumstances. It is alleged that the bicycle was taken by a young man and sold to a dealer. Another man who thought of buying tho bicycle sought the advice of a friend as to "tho value of tho machine. The friend happened to be an employee of the owner, and when ho saw the machine ho immediately identified the “boss’s bike.” Boys’ Golf Stockings, with turn-over tons, in red, white, blue, gold, green, or other school colours; snlendid quality, at reduced prices, sizes 3 to S), 2s lid to 4s 3d,—T. Ross. 130 Princes street... Barring accidents, tho Marlborough Power Board (the Express says) will be in the happy position of being able to switch on electricity from the Waihopai scheme as a Christmas box to the district, for there is every indication that the big job now being carried out at Benopai will bo concluded by mid-December. Taranaki and W’angauui have unquestionably suffered as a result of the hard winter. Many farmers north of Wanganui ns well as south nre_ one in the opinion that the passing winter has materially affected the value of stock, particularly lambs and export mutton.

In search of some generous soul wh«l would give him a stamp, a harassed individual with a letter to post entered the Wanganui Chronicle office the other night. He had been to the post office stamp-vend-ing machine and found it empty, an experience which, he complained, he had frequently undergone. After he had been soothed witjia “presentation” stamp, he went on his way, still firm in the opinion that the stamp machine at the post office was not a satisfactory device, unless it could be kept regularly stocked. “ Some gloomy people say that the children of to-day are not so good as those of former generations, but in my opinion they are better,” said' Mr A. Burns, chairman of the Education Board, at the unveiling ceremony at Maungawhau School, Mount Eden, last week. “This is largely owing to the fact that they are being greatly assisted by the example and precept of our school teachers. I feel proud to be associated with such a fine body of men and women.” The cost of living reduced by purchasing Heavy Blue Denim Clothing. Overalls, 6s 6d; Jackets, 7s lid; Bib Overalls. 7s lid; Overalls (double knees and seats), 8s 6d; Striped Palmer Nap Trousers, 8s lid. Posted anywhere for cash. —Kilroy and Sutherland (Limited), 192 Princes street. Dunedin.. The fact that many people fight shy of employing casual labour, on account of the insurance to be paid should the worker suffer an accident, was mentioned by Mr L. V. Kerby, at a meeting of the Unemployment Council in Wanganui. No one present was able to dispute the fact that an employer, even should he give a man. out of work a trifling job to help him on his way, becomes liable if the man were hurt Mr W. J. Rogers said that was a bridge to cross when it was reached, and not before, and Mr G. Murch informed those present that insurance for casual labour all the year round could be secured for a'premium of 10s per year. Have you tried it with eggs?—Bruce Bacon...

The massive silver cup which was presented by Queen Victoria to the' Royal St. George Yacht Club in 1878 for competition has been given to the Auckland Museum by Mr Hallyburton Johnston, who acquired it in Auckland (states the Auckland Star). The cup is engraved on one side recording the fact that it was won by the yacht Cythera, sailed by David Richardson, of Hartfield. On the reverse side, yachts with fo re and aft rig sailing around a buoy are embossed in relief work that is a fine specimen of the silversmith’s art of half a century ago. The trophy is similar to the America Cup, the symbol of the world’s yachting supremacy. Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, has the best film developing service in Otago. Try it... Two Greymouth men fell out on a recent evening, and decided to settle the argument in primitive fashion, with their fists (says the Greymouth Star). They were rather unfortunate in picking their “ ring,” however, and commenced hostilities on the public road near Kaiata. Had the driver of a motor bus proceeding from Greymouth to Ahaura not pulled up promptly, one or both of the struggling men in. the middle of the road might have been permanently knocked out. They were too intent on their private battle to notice the motorists, however, and blood was still .flowing as tbe bus proceeded on its journey. The fight s’tarted after 6 o’clock. All the new season’s Flower and Vegetable Seeds in Yates, Coo- er’s, and Sutton’s are to be had at Gray’s, Milton... In one respect the Taranaki Producers’ Freezing Works have surely had an experience which is very unusual in the history of the freezing industry in this Dominion- The works were established 30 years ago (remarks the Herald), and although fire a few years later caused great damage, the original machinery is still working, and no new machinery has | been installed for 28 years. Further than that, the machinery to-day is worth nearly 50 per cent, more than its original cost, and is still thoroughly efficient. This latter fact is due to the extreme care taken of it by the retiring manager and engineer, Mr D. K. Morrison, who installed it, repaired it after the fire, and has cared for it all these years, assisted by a willing and competent staff. Country Shopkeepers.— We supply the finest Smallgoods obtainable, at special rates. Inquiries solicited.—Barton and Trengrove. Manse street, Dunedin... Dr Sadlier, Bishop of Nelson, who is chairman of the Trustees of the Cawthroti Institute, in conversation with a representative of the Christchurch Press on Tuesday evening, said that in time the institute would do a very great deal for the New Zealand farmer. “When we become sane and land values drop,” ho said, “the institute will be consulted and farmers will know exactly what their land will be worth, and what they can do with it. Even now, if a man comes to us we have maps which show the class and condition of all the land in the Dominion. He is given advice as to cropping and told what fertilisers are required. This information is given him absolutely free —no charge is made.’’

Just anded, a large shipment of the New England drop-head Sewing Machines. These Machines are absolute 1 - standard in every respect, ana we are now selling them at pre-war prices and less. The “Ruby” drop-head at £9 17s 6d cash is unbeatable at the price, and the New England at £l2 10s and £l3 10s are equal to anything on the market regardless of price. _ We also stock the Westinghouse Electric Machine, a beautiful machine, in solid walnut.—Laidlaw and Gray, agents, Dunedin...

The first motor car to bo brought into use on the Coast territory of the Opotiki County between the Motu River and Cape Runaway was shipped from Opotiki a few days ago by the auxiliary ketch Mahi. It was a second-hand Ford, and was forwarded to the manager of the To Kaha butter factory. The landing of the car was quite a difficult task. The Mahi was anchored in shallow water at high tide, and when the tide receded the car wag beached and then hauled up the steep bank to dry land. It is understood that the car will be used for running between the To Kaha township and the factory, and wherever else the road facilities will allow. The greatest distance which it is passible to drive a car in that part of the Coast is five miles.

For a pure Tailor-made Suit, beat of materials only.—Try MacLeod MacGillivray, Rattray-street, Dunedin... “It is wrong to expect our teachers to put up with a lower standard of comfort than that enjoyed by the ordinary working man,’’ said Mr ‘C. S. Thompson at a meeting of the Canterbury Education Board, when the subject of installing a hot -water system in a country teacher’s house was under discussion (reports the Lyttelton Times). Mr Thompson said that a hot water system was a necessity, yet the board had houses all over the country without it. The department had taken up the attitude that it would not give money for this purpose, but he thought they should ask the department to reconsider its decision. It was decided to hold the matter over until the next meeting of the board. Obanism: Hennessy’s Three Star Brafndy is usually 18s. We are selling this line at 15s 6d; Ales and Stout, 16s dozen; country orders, 18s 6d, freight paid.— Oban Hotel... An amusing complaint was made at a Wanganui Rotary Club’s luncheon the other day, when a member stated that he had been called out to the golf links to assist the Hawera team in its match with the Wanganui Rotarians, and on arrival was informed that the Hawera team had been promised a. couple of “mugs” as substitutes. —(Laughter). Moreover, he sobs* quently told his wife he had played in the match, but his name did not appear in print, and his wife had sine© regarded him with suspicion.—(Laughter). He asked that the responsible officers be finedi and accordingly a levy of 2b each was made on two Rotarians for their delinquencies. The best whitebait hauls of the season have been recorded at Hastings, the little white fish coming up the various rivers in sufficient quantities to make them a good marketable proposition. T n fact, netters who were fortunate wrought to seer e decent hauls must have make quite a lot of nin money (reports the Hawke's Bay Tribune), for the whitebait were on sale at shops at no less than 5s per pint. One expects to nay for first-of-tho-season delicacies, but at the price asked, whitebait netting looks a more profitable bnshiees than most things. Of course, each day will see* them more plentiful, and the price will gradually drop, but in the meantime, it would seem as if some of the unemployed could make quite a decent week’s wages in a pleasant manner. Art unions now are all the go, "To get a prize you have no show; Send awav five bob to Milton, And "et, some parts of Hitehon’s bacon,.