NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19904, 25 September 1926, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF.

For tho five months ended August 31 the fees collected at tho Christchurch Hospital were £1250 above tho fees collected in a similar period last year. “What a magnificent people,” was the exclamation of one English delegate after the ceremony of welcome at the meeting house at Whakarewarewa. “Splendid fellows,” was another. “I have seen many native races, but those Maoris are out on their own.” Men! There is a saving an every purchase made with us this week.—A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... A farm was sold in South Canterbury tins week without any money passing. The man who sold has agreed to wait for his deposit until the new owner has produced sufficient to turn it into a cash deposit (reports the Herald), and in the same way the selling agent has agreed to wait for his commission. Exhibition of Oil and Water Colours by Bruce Lawrence, A.R.C.A., Octagon... It is understood that a U gentleman, through his solicitors, has offered to make a donation of £SOOO to the city for expenditure on children’s playing areas. One condition is that his name shall not be made known, and another that the first area so set out shall be in the Wellington North district, a part of the city not at all adequately provided for in this respect. You want a really reliable pharmacy? Then deal at Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... “Some of the men working on the unemployment relief jobs came to us for an advance so that thev could go to the races,” said tho Mayor of Wanganui (Mr Hope Gibbons) at a meeting of the Unemployment Council there. He had no objections to the races, he said, but be thought men on such casual work should economise. We are famous -or saveloys.—Barton and Trengrove. . A pupil at the South Wyndham School on a recent morning- brought an albatross to school. It had evidently been blown inland by the heavy wind of the previous night. It hit a fence and was found dead in tho morning. Tho incident in conjunction with the fact that - other denizens of tho Far South have been found in New Zealand, indicates exceptionally tempestuous weather this season in the Antarctic. Stay at the 1 rince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation: best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721. —C. Hinchcliff proprietor.. . That some prisoners profitably utilise the time they spend in prison was revealed in court at Auckland tho other day. “That man is well educated,” said the chief detective, when referring to an accused person. “He was in prison in 1922, and while there devoted much time to study, completing his matriculation examination.” The Pahiatua District High School was entered by burglars a few days ago. Access to the head master’s office was gained by breaking the panes of a locked window (reports the Herald). The panels of a large cupboard containing the school stores and requisites were broken. The culprit’s efforts were unrewarded, as no cash had been left in the office. The implement of destruction, a hammer, was left behind.

Men’s Wear Week, Friday, 10th, to Friday, 17th. See windows at A. F. Cheyne and Co.’s... “A wave of changed thinking has swept the entire world of late years and old ideas and prejudices have been carried awav.” declared Rotarian A. S. Rigg. when addressing the Masterton Rotary Club on Rotary Education. He added that many courageous men in practically every walk of life had seen the dawn of a brighter day and were striving to uplift the world. March 2, 1927, has been chosen os the date for opening the New Zealand Rotary Conference in Auckland. The conference will last till March 6. For the purpose of the principal meetings, the Auckland Rotary Club, which has in hand the arrangements for tho conference, has secured the lecture hall at the Auckland University College. Delegates from all parts of the world are expected to attend the conference. The charm of real coffee ies in its flavour, strength, and aroma I Coffee lovers may obtain this real coffee from the coffee specialists, A Durie and Co.. 32 Octagon, Dunedin...

Something in tho nature of a snip was secured by a buyer at a second-hand sale in Gisborne. Amongst the goods listed for sale was a second-hand Buick car, seized by the bailiff, and a crowd of about 40 was present when this was offered for sale. Bidding commenced at £2O. and went bv_ very gradual stages to £44. at which price the car was sold. The car was ‘in fair ordoir and would have fetched easily double this price had it been sold privately. Made from best pigs—Bruce Bacon...

For a wharf to be offered for sale, second-hand, is a novelty, but that situation has arisen in Wanganui (says tho Chronicle), where the Harbour Board is now negotiating with the Power Board for tho purchase of its jetty opposite the power strator.

Nothing to equal our famous sugarcured bacon.—Barton and Trengrove... Negotiations are in train for the disposal of the Otago Central Dairy Factory. A conference has been hold between the directors of the factory and the Co-op. Dairy Company of Otago (Ltd.). The latter had expressed itself as quite unable to finance the purchase at even half the figure asked (reports the Cromwell Argus). Another company was. however, considering tho matter, and a definite answer would be given shortly. Boys’ Golf Stockings, with turn-over tons, in red, white, blue, gold, green, or other school colours; splendid quality, at reduced prices, sizes 3 to 9,2 s lid to 4s 3d. —T. Ross, 130 Princes street... The annual meeting of the Coal Mine Owner’s Association is to be held in Auckland this year during the period the Royal Show is on. The meetings are usually held at Wellington, but last year on account of the ' Exhibition, the sitting was at Dunedin. Some of t!ie southern members having expressed a desire to hold a meeting in Auckland, it, has been fixed for the time of the Royal Show.

Have you tried it with eggs?—Bruce Bacon... Tn the heart of Wellington, on a site within a few minutes’ walk of the busiest portion of the citv. there is a relic of the pioneer davs. in the shane of a small ehanol. situated in the Bolton Street Cemetery. Although erected in 1844. the chapel is still in n satisfactory state of preservation. but its demolition was commenced recently. Work has now been stopped, for the Early Settlers’ Association has decided to take steps to preserve the relic. Farmers! Do not be mis “Reid and Gray” Tractor Ploughs, with best nnalitv hammered scrap iron beams, latest tractor lift, and depth regulator complete, light pattern, equal to any imported ploughs—double furrow £33 12° 1 net. three furrow £45 2s 6d net, rail paid; satisfaction guaranteed. Support New Zealand-made ploughs, the best val a. and gives employment locally. Extended terms jf required. Write to-dav to Reid and Gray (Ltd.l Dunedin.. . “If there is a need in the world to-day it is service—service of the mothers and fathers to the children.” said the Rev. A. M. Nihlock during an address to the Auckland Rotary Club. “The children of .today will be the men and women of tomorrow, and we must look to their wellbeing.” ho added. Mr Niblock said the time was not far distant when the schools would have to study the minds of the children, sort them out. and train them for the avocations for which they were bc't suited. . Rales! Sales! Sales! Ivothing but Sales. The last month or so has been all Sales, until the public seems - either to disbelieve all the wonderful bargains offered or are short of money. Still, it is encouraging to know that in spite of quiet times, that when a firm with a reputation for ound trading makes a good offer, the public is not slow to resnond. Tn speaking to Mr W. S. Reddell, of Rcddells (Ltd.l. Tailors and Mercers, Stuart street, he informed me that their recent special suit, sale was a great success. and he attributes it to the exceptional value they were giving, their reduction in price of suits being down £2 to £3. We congratulate the firm that moves with the times and gives the public what it is demanding—a well-made Suit, fitted and made to please the most fastidious, and at a price within the reach of a 11... “God help the people who have to eat ivbat thev cook.” remarked Mr J. Rowe, when the subject of cookery lessons for nurses at the technical college was under discussion at the last meeting of the Auckland Hospital Board. “Are von referring to our nurses?” asked the chairman. Mr Wallace. “Ob. no.” replied Mr Rowe. “I am only referring to the technical school cooking. I have seen some of it. Waters’ Chap-Lotion, the one real for rough and chapped hap 2s.—Waters’ Pharmacy... Although the capital cost of stainless steel is greater than that of the ordinary metal, the former has many advantages in long life and in saving the expense of cleaning. The Sheffield tramways denartment is giving a trial to stainless fittings on its cars. One corporation in Britain employs over 40 men for cleaning brass, and it is estimated that tlic adoption of stainless steel would mean a saving in wages alone of over £SOOO a year.

The starched collars and cuffs of uniforms of the sisters and nursee of the Auckland Hospital are to become a thing of the past. As a result of a decision made bv the board on _ Tuesday last the sisters and nurses will in future wear a soft collar attached to the uniform, and turnback cuffs on short sleeves (reports the Auckland Star). “What will the nurses say about it?” asked a member of the board when the recommendation was made bv the medical superintendent. Dr Maguire. “They will welcome it.” replied Mrs Jidd, the only lady on the board. “They have been wanting the change for years. New Spring Frocks, smart styles for this season, at Gray’s, Milton, for six and sixpence... Mr G. S. Dempster, who is well known in cricketing circles in Wellington, and won his way into the New Zealand representative team, now resides in Wanganui. He turned out on Saturday last as fullback for the Marist senior team in a Rugby match, and gave a good display. He will probably play for the Technical College cricket team at Wanganui. Ohanism: Tudor Cocktail, quality created the demand. The great demand enables us to sell it m large bottles at 12s and Os 6d. —Oban Hotel, the Small House with the Big Reputation... While proceeding down the Avenue the other morning, a motor car of a popular make stopped suddenly on the Ham route (says the Wanganui Herald). Noticing the driver making frantic efforts to get the engine to start, a passer-by tendered the sarcastic advice of telling the driver «-• drop a penpy in. One of the features of the Rotorua landscape which the visitors of the Umpire Parliamentary delegation failed to understand was the afforested areas. The long lines of fire breaks gave them the impression of a park, and they found it hard to grasp the fact that the forest-clothed hills , were only recently planted for commTb^^cost r uT°l l "ving reduced by purchasing Heavy Blue Denim Clothing. Overalls 6s 6d; Jackets. 7s lid: Bib Overalls, 7s lld‘ Overalls (double knees and seats), 8s 6d; Striped Palmer Nap Trousers. 8s Ud. Posted anywhere for cash.—Kilro and Sutherland (Limited), 192 Princes street, Dunedin.. , » A ratepayer in the Thames borough showed a Star reporter his rate demancL For the year ended March 31, 1® 26 - unimproved value of his property was and the total rates £l4 15s Bd. whereas for the year ended March 31, 1927, the rates were £2l 6s lid, the ummproved value of the property being unchanged Investigation work in connection with an augmentation of the Gisborne botough water supply has been m hmu 3 fo some time (says the Gisborne Time.}, and stens are now being taken to see whether there is anv possibility of getting - tflsiAn sunnlw. A number of bores nas been Waihirere, and the boring gang is now working in the Matawhero di Spring is here, with it the joys, of motoring. Possibly your car hood requires renovating or tyres pd tubes vulcanising We specialise in this class of work, solicit a trial. —Otago Farmers’. Crawford St When a small gang of workmen who were sinking a hole for a telegraph pole in Rata street, Riccarton, on * of an artesian core, and it was tvell in o the next afternoon before the„] lole Lj the be cleared out, the pole erected, and the CO Save e yoar eyes Consult Peter G. Dick. DBOA, F-I-O. (London), optometrist. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians. 490 Moray place (opp. City Hotel)... “Motor transport has appeared like a whirlwind, destroying and the surface of the old macadam roads, ex Trained Mr E. H. "otter. Mayor of Mount Borough, in submitting proposals for the raising of £llo,o°o fo F ments, mainly permanent road construe tion in concrete and bitumen. The con structkmof good -cads, he said,, was the S possible solution of the maintenance rtrohlem. Durable surfaces had to Da provided on account of the increase of motor transport. . • laVimirThose interested in space and labour saving devices should call and see the Disappearing Wall Beds at the Wall Bed Co. 95 Stuart street, Dunedin... As the result of continual breaking down of the Electric Power Boards Imre, many residents who installed the are discarding them in favour of cola ranees (reports the Western Star). On Monday the power broke down in the morning and afternoon, with the result that local industries were closed. Oliver Tractor Disc Harrows, 7ft, 2» blades, for Fordson. Other sizesi m stock. Prices from £37 10s.—Mosgiel Motor and Engineering Company, Mosgiel, agents ior T. and S. Morrin and hen wick (Ltd.), A Speaking’ of the splendid breakwater harbours at Batavia and Singapore, Mr C H. Burgess told the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce that a fact fbat had struck him in going around ■ the r J^ d w t ß number of good ports that had breaiv water harbours. Many were sceptical regarding breakwater harbours, but this method had given ports to many that handled a tremendous amount ot slnpPll h ? rew Bros., the Mosgiel bakers and pastrycooks, specialise in country orders. All their goods are packed under the per sonal supervision of tbe management. ror satisfaction try them... “I think,” said Mr D. Jones at Master ton, “that if stock is gom b to be r al) cd at all, the difference in the length of the journey makes very little differenc . Lave to rail from my farm some 35 mileSj and a bruised lamb is a very rare thing. In America, he added, stcok travelled for three or four days by rail, and seemed to suffer no ill-effect. A haven’t got the Rimutakas to go over. The next time you order Whisky, say “Black and White.” It always satisfies. Take a bottle home to-night... “It is most essential, and I have always advocated that the board members should visit as many schools as possible to become acquainted with their respective wants,” said Mr G. A. Maddison at a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Education Board, when speaking on the suggestion that one of the meetings ot the board should be held in Gishorno. Country Shopkeepers.—We supply the finest Smallgoods obtainable, at special “ates. Inquiries solicited.—Barton and Trengrove, Manse street, Dunedin.. . Some 35,000 rabbits have been disposed of in the Howard district curing the; past two years (says the Nelson Mail). Strychnine poisoning has proved most effective. The rabbits are fed on raw carrots for two days. For instance, the rabbiter might go along a ridge throwing out carrots. The journey is repeated next dav. On the third day pieces of carrot with a little of the paste on are thrown out. These the rabbits rush, and are soon paralysed. The death from this method is a quick and painless one. 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. ihe “Ruby” drop-head at £9 Ds 8d 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 Westmghouse Electric Machine, a beautiful machine, in solid walnut. —Laidlaw and Gray, agents, Dunedin..., The method of discharging bulk oil from a vessel into tanks has proved successful at Auckland. After 10 hours working the tanker Lubrico pumped 800,000 gallons of oil into the Vacuum Oil Company s tanks at Freeman’s Bav. This being the first occasion that a car r "‘ of bulk oil has been discharged for commercial purposes at the northern port, much delay was caused in the completion of preliminary arrangements, which meant that the pump had to be worked part of the time at a reduced pressure. , , For a pure Tailor-made Suit, best ot materials only.—Try MacLeod MacGillivrav. llattrav street. Dunedin... A' loud crash, which at first seemed to herald a serious accident, startled r ssersbv on the eastern side of the oquare, Palmerston North. However, examination showed that the affair did net possess any serious features, some empty cylinders stacked on a motor lorry having crashed to the ground. In their fall the cylinders carried with them several cases, one of which burst open on coming into violent contact with the macadam surface of the roadway, and the contents, bottled beer, suffered considerable damage, the liquid being spilt over the rnadwav. 1 really love my country. Said the loyal Irishman: Bnt I’d like to live at Milton. To be near ilitebon's lovely ham...