NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19958, 27 November 1926, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF.

On account of various urgent cases in the sanatorium, the Public Health Com mittee of the North Canterbury Hospital Board has accepted on loan, an outfit for giving ultra-violet ray treatment (says the Christchurch Press), and has placed an order with the makers of an outfit that will cost about £l3O, The beautiful Mount Cook lilies are now flowering profusely - (reports the Tknaru Herald), and visitors to the Hermitage brine back great bunches of them every week. outers' Chap Lotion will, certainly make your hands smooth. 2s po 'ed. Waters’ Pharmacy... Twenty tins of whitebait were sent to Christchurch from Hokitika on Tuesday morning. The season has been very poor at Greymouth and it is now regarded as closed. Unpleasant breath and bad health caused by decayed teeth, pyorrhoea, etc., prevented by regular use of “Oil of Salt. It is a household remedy. Immediately relieves pain, and subsequent infection, resulting from wounds, cuts, scalds, etc. Sec window display.—H. L. Sprosen (Ltd.), chemist, Octagon. There are seven freezing works in Can terbury. including four in North C ter bury, one in mid-Canterbury, and two in South Canterbury. An exhibit which attracted great interest at the Fitzroy Flower Show (states the Taranaki Herald: wa, a bottle of preserved* peaches. The fruit was bottled in a-t, and still appeared as though it were freshly bottled. ■imig to equal our famous sugar ' •••icon Ha.-t.on and rren-irovr Work on the Waiau platinum and gold mining company is progressing satisfac torily (says the Western Star). l**e machinery is now in working order and satis factory returns may be looked forward to in the course of a few weeks. *\V -ii'r- ranion- or- eiovs,Hartoo The half-yearlins sittings of the Native Land Court at Temuka were commenced on Tuesday before Judge Gilfedder Mr Peter Gilfedder is also in Temuka in connection with the sale of Native lands in the South Island, the total purchase money of the various blocks> it is stated, running to over £500,000. Women are gradually, but surely, mvad ing the ranks of men. and with characteristic efficiency they are making a success of most things’ to which thev put their hand At the present time, there is n woman id charge of a property department >n Timaru (says the Herald), and she lias shown that she is able to get and retain a fair share of the property business of the town and district. _ ' ■. Stay at the • (’nice ot Wales Hotel. Jood accommodation: best brands ot iquors ’Phone 721 --C Hmehcliff pro •••efnr Mr A. King, of Eskvale. put up some thing of a record in long-distance household fires a few days ago (reports the Hawke’s Bay Herald) He lit an open fire in his home and put on an olive log Of quite average size. The log burned steadily for four days without cessation, which must surely be a unique performance, speak ing volumes for the burning quality of olive wood. . , The advances made in transportation by means of motor trucks were revealed by the passage of a sheep-laden lorry along Taupo quay on a recent afternoon (states the Wanganui Chronicle). Sheep on motor vehicles are common enough sights, but m this case jan unusual touch was added by the fact that the burden consisted of three separate tiers. About 40 sheep were thus accommodated on the obliging truck. Country Shopkeepers. vVe supply the meat Smallgoods obtainable, at special ■iitea Inquiries solicited. -Barton and I’i-r.ncrove vtanse street Dunedin A medical man when motoring into Timaru from the south had a rather exciting experience at Otaio. Through some unknown cause the steering_gear of. ms car went wrong (says the Herald), with the result that tWe car ran -into a wire fence at the side of the road, breaking two wires, and it ended up by colliding with a telegraph pole. The doctor was the sole occupant, and he was fortunate enough to escape without any broken bones. The car was badly smashed. At the Temuka Magistrate s Court .on Tuesday, before Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M.. John James Railton, of Dunedin, was charged with driving a car along Kmg street in a dangerous manner. Constable Kearney, giving evidence, estimated tne speed at 30 miles an hour. The Magistrate said defendant had written to the court stating that he was travelling at from 15 to 18 miles an hour, but the constable re peated his estimate of 30 miles a" hour. Defendant was convicted and lined bd and C °The ideal breakfast beverage is the Bourbon ” brand of coffee and chicory Obtainable from the manufacturers, A Dune and Co.. 32 Octagon. Dunedin, and all grocers... . J , . , , While the question of top-dressing land was under review in the Masterton3ajiKistrate’s Court a farmer witness said that the necessity of top-dressing beinjf emphasised by the Minister of Lands, who was going round the country talking about the deterioration of farm lands, inis is a place where politics do not enter; we are not concerned about the actions of the Minister of Lands,” interjected Mr Mowlem. S.M., a remark which raised a ceneral smile. _ • , . . » An opportunity: Striped leather baek shirts, collars, all sizes, to 17. 8s lid each, posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Limited) 102 Princes street. Dunedin... Waimate is well known as a raspberry and strawberry growing district, and it is estimated that the total value of small fruit grown in the district is about £IO,UUO a year. The raspberry crop this year, according to one Waimate grower in a fairly large way, promises to be satisfactory. - The last year or two have seen several additional areas devoted to raspberry growing, and this industry promises to be one of some importance to the district. As far as is known, the strawberry crop will also be satisfactory. Waters’ Anticrin, best of all Superfluous Hair Treatment. 2s 4d posted from Waters’ Pharmacy... . “This county is right up against it, having just come through one of the worst droughts in its history,” remarked Mr H. M. Campbell, hairman of the Hawke s Bay County Council, at a conference between members of that body and the Main Highways Board, held in Napier. This had depleted the stock and reduced tne wool clip. (< As ci result 01 this. I think that the council will have to cut its rates next year,” he said. Next door to the Post Office finds us. — A. F Chevne and C 0... The children of the Winchester School have recently received dental treatment from Nurse Cato at the Temuka clinic, and the head master (Mr J. H. White), in reporting- on the work done, stated that the mouths of the children had been found in anything but a healthy state. Only one of the 23 examined had not neded immediate treatment. In this case it was interesting to note that the child was being brought up on modern dietetic lines —wholemeal bread, etc., being used, and i had probably never tasted a ‘ lolly. Nurse Cato treated 22 children, or about 32 per , cent, of the school roll, and there had been approximately 250 treatments given, being an average of 11 per child. The children were conveyed to the Temuka clinic for the nost part by private car or train. . . , The highest quality Linoleums are produced in Kirkcaldy. We have just landed a fine range direct from the works. First quality, 9s 3d per yard; second quality 8s fid yer yard. Patterns on application -Ofaco Farmers’ Crawford street.. . “How long,” inquired counsel in the Supreme Court at Blenheim, “does it take a log to burn out once it catches fire? “It depends.” explained the settler who was giving evidence, “on the dryness of the season, the strength of the wind, and a lot of things.” “Yes,” pursued counsel, “but what is about he average?” “There is no average,” responded the settler bitterly. “It all depends on whether you want the log to burn or not. If you do,, it will go out overnight. If you don’t, it will usually burn for days.” Just Landed. —Shipment Harvesting Machinery, made in England, one and two-horse mowers, hay rakes, swathers, tedders, and side rakes. Lower in price and better in quality than any other importations. Get illustrations and prices from Reid and Gray (Limited), Dunedin, I Oamaru, Gore, Balclutha, Invercargill. : Also light top dressers, lawn mowers. [ and all farm implements. Terms if re- j quired or special discount for prompt cash.—Write to Reid and Gray (Ltd.), Dunedin, to-day.., j The appearance of a shark’s fin cutting j through the still waters of the Parnell baths on Monday morning created great excitement and no little consternation I among the swimmers (states the Auck- I land Star). The .’aretaker. armed with a 1 piece of iron, waited for the unwelcome . visitor. Presently the shark approached the side, but it was only a baby two feet long. The caretaker made several strong slashes, which apparently stunned it, for shortly afterwards it disappeared, and was , not seen again. 1

Fruitgrowers throughout the district report that the results of the recent frosts have been generally disastrous as fat as the stone fruit crop is concerned (states the Alexandra Herald), the only locality that has escaped injury being the orchards above Clyde. In some instances in the Alexandra and Earn-cleugh districts, even apples and pears have suffered heavily by the unseasonable weather. “Jones."— The most efficient and reliable Domestic Sewing Machine ever offered to a discerning public is the B.itish-made “Jones,” with beautifullyfinished drop-head stand in Real Oak. Price 14 guineas. N.Z. Aponts: Giendermid (Limited), 18 Dowlins street, Dunedin...

“I don’t Know if any of you observed it, but at the recent Exhibition at Dunedin was a notice inscribed ‘Euv Nev. Zealand. Goods,' and that was painted on three-ply Oregon pine, timber from America," said Mr E. 1, Howard, M.P., at the annual meeting of the' Industrialists’ Association in Christchurch. Lynx Suits! Yes, we stock them Look us up or drop us a line. Made in 56 sizes: they fit. Mosjriel worsteds. From £6 10s, and English worsteds from £7 10s. Clothing Department, A F. Cheyne & Co.. Mosgiel. . “It is absolute nonsense to -peak of Canada becoming Americanised," said Senator F. L Sohaffner, the Canadian member of the Empire Par! ary delegation, who is returning home on Jths Aorangi, to a represents vp of the .New Zealand Herald. “Canada is loyal to Great Britain. 1 always looked upon Australia and , New Zealand as being loyal, but you are no more than * anada._ Johnston mowers, rakes, and threshing machines at the best prices. Inquire from The Mosgiel Motor and Engineering Co., Mosgiel. Agents for T. and S. Mornn and Fenwick (Ltd) Stocks on hand... One penny damages was the award, of Mr Wyvern Wilson. S.M., m a case heard in the Mercer Magistrate’s Court, in which Victor R. Selwood telegraphist, claimed the sum of £3O damages from Edwin AClark, railway surfaceman, _ for assault. Arising out of the same attair, Mrs Clark, wife of the defendant in the above case, claimed £SO from Victor Selwood lor alleged slander. The. case was partly heard, and then adjourned .till next sitting. Frew Bros., the Mosgiel oakers and pastrycooks, Specialise in country orders. All their goods are packed under the personal supervision of the management. For

satisfaction try them-. Wanganui motor ling firms dp not appear to place the same faith in wool sales as a medium for finding buyers, as similar concerns do elsewhere (remarks tno Chronicle). In Napier, on wool sale day, a line of glittering - ■ automobiles salutes the eye of the wool-grower who emerges from the theatre after his clip has been sold. When prices were good deals in costly cars were often clinched on the spot, hut now the growers are more cautious. And wit a wool at a shilling per pound the demand for new cars is not so obvious as formerly. Obanism: Tudor Cocktail, duality created the demand. The great demand enables us to scllit in i' ge bottles at 12s and 6s 6d.- Oban Hotel, the Small House with the Big "emitatioh... A heavy coating of snow covered the Euahines last week, giving a wintry akpect to that particular neighbourhood. Heavy gales were also frequent, with the result that all fruit in the district has been destroyed and many farmers have lost numbers of newly-shorn sheep. Shearing in that locality was .early this year, and many sheds have already ,cut out. Hay harvesting is also in progress. , The smartest in smart Shoes can be bad bv Milton and district people -by coming along to Gray’s Big Store... . , An accident which might easily have had fatal results befell Mr D. Hickey, foreman of the Public Works Department, and party ■while travelling bv motor on the Mota road (reports the Opotiki Guardian). There was a rain-storm at the time and the car was negotiating a section of the road, when the oliter portion gave way. “ft* 1 son ?« r * saulting three times the car landed agamss a tree 40ft down the bank. No one was seriously injured. Two o» the men were rendered unconscious, while all tmir received severe bruises and abrasions. The car was considerably damaged. Another shipment ot rubber aprons, with bib, lovely fresh goods, new patterns and colours, plain, jazz, or floral; prices 3s lid, 4s 6d. 4a lid.—At T. Ross, 130 Princes street... . Mr M'Kenzie Forbes, who has just returned from a visit to, Australia m conversation with a Wanganui Herald reporter, stated that, as far as he could sec, money was plentiful there. It had often been stated that the Australians were not so loyal to the Empire as the New Zealanders, but the visitor refuted this statement. “They were everv bit as loyal or more loyal than, we are. ’ Forbes. For instance, at the Melbourne Cup the huge crowd took off their I)* 4 ® to a man when the National Anthem was played and also when the Governor arr* gave your eyes Consult Peter U. D.8.0.A., F-1.0 (London), optometrist. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians. 4UU Moray place (opp City Hotel) .. . In connection with the recent flood damage at Westport, sociab• danc ®®* concerts are being held in townships, and district, on tehalfof sub ferers. giving some measure of relief in A number of the worst cases. Iteporls from Country confirm the first news. Farmed losses are very heavy. Westport whichi « on a Sat between the Buller ami Orawa U Rivers, suffered by flooding rivers and there is a big likelihood of the racecourse and adjacent land on whicn the Technical High School is located l»mg severely affected by river action, if step* are not taken speedily to control the Orawaiti River near the entrance which was widened, carrying away a consideraole porin spaee and .abour saving devices should call andsee the Disappearing Wall Beds at the Wall Bed Co 95 Stuart street, Dunedin... \ Wanganui stock agent was moused from his slumbers at 4 o clock the other morning. Thinking a farmer T^ Dt , r fni sired 'to interview him, he his bed with alacrity (states the Herald,. I TO s a sister from a local nursing home at the other end of the wire. In a sweet voice she informed him that he was the proud father of a baby girl The an nouncement nearly took his breath away. Then after a good deal of stammering ha informed the sister that she had evidently communicated with the wrong number Men! Have you purchased your .New Hat vet? All shapes and colours in best English makes. See window display. 355, reduced 27s 6d; 2os, reduced 19s 6d. At Watkins and Neilson (Ltd.), opposite City Hotel... “One thing that cannot be stressed too much,” said Mr E. H. Mamner at the annual meeting of the Industrial Association in Christchurch, ‘is the necessity for loyalty and co-operation between manufacturers. There are instances of * firms which are anxious for asistanoe in their owe line, but at the same time are using imported raw materials when our own are available. There is one instance of a man who was representing a London house and very anxious to have a heavy duty placed on American goods of the same line and saying that we should support England, who buys our products. Yet outside his office was one of the latest American cars which he had recently, purchased.” Persons requiring a light portable hand sewing machine should see the Midget New Home Machine at Ladlaw and Gray’s. These are splendid sewing machines, suitable for small homes and for persons travelling or for college and other girls away from home. The price is oply 65s each, and many ladies have one for light work; they are so convenient and easy to work that even delicate persons • can use them. Suitable also to take to the beach or holiday—Agents, Laidiaw and Gray... “Those of you who are old students wul have found that you learn a tremendous amount after you leave school, said the principal of the Hastings High School (Mr W. A. G. Pedlington) at a school reunion last week “School and education ere two different things, though 1 hope none of you has ever felt like the man who said his education bad been interrupted by his schooling. Nobody’s education can be considered adequate unless it has taught him to take a part in the life of the community - We have been given the right of selfgovernment. and our ancestors died by their hundreds to win that right for us. and now we have an Act of Parliament _ making it compulsory for us to exercise it. 1 suppose ’f we lost it we would want to fight for it again, and yet we have it now and do not value it.” Wi> miss the pig noi he is gone. His heart was always achin’. For rolls he wanted to be one Of Hitchon’s primest bacon...