NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19963, 3 December 1926, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

A Stratford resident (says the Post) has received a letter from a friend in England which points out that in several shops notices have been displayed stating: “Why buy stale New Zealand butter when you can get fresh ?” A iimaru labour agent stated the other day, there was a severe shortage of shearers in South Canterbury at the present time, this being very noticeable in the demand for blade shearers. Come and see our Show To-night. We are open till 8.30 o’clock Friday nights.— Scoullai and Chisholm (Limitedl... ‘There is many a man of supposed good character walking about who ought to have been in the dock.” said Mr H. T. Gillies when criticising evidence given in the Supremo Court at Hamilton as to character. This prompted his Honor Mr Justice Herdman to remark, “You make me feel quite uncomfortable, Mr Gillies.” Nothing to equal our famous sugarcured bacon. —Barton and Trengrove... In connection with the galvanised iron market (reports the Southland Daily News) an Invercargill firm has received a note from the manufacturers at Home which states that the position is at present hopeless. 'The manufacturers are not in a position to supply any orders, owing to the coal strike, and the works Will have to be closed down until the disputes are satisfactorily settled. Send your Films to Waters' Pharmacy, 20 Princes street, for development... “Ho cannot keep a wife and three children on £3 per week,” remarked Mr i K. Hunt, S.M., at Auckland, as he dis missed a request for an order for -weekly payment in liquidation of a debt. Ihe debtor had been in business, but did not make a success of it. „ , .Next door to the Post Office finds us.— A. F. Cheyne and C 0... Use of motion pictures and broadcast, ing in popularising the sport of swimming was commended at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association in Christchurch (states the Lyt tolton Times). It was decided to get in touch with picture proprietors and broad casting companies to see if arrangements could be made for slow-motion pictures ol swimming movements and the broadcasting of instructive chats on the sport. Save your eyes. Consult Peter G. Dick. D B 0.A., F. 1.0. (London) / optometrists. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians. 490 Moray place (opp. City Hotel)... Under the bonus system for the destrut, tion of wild pigs in New Zealand up to November 30, 1925, no fewer than 17-22< snouts were paid for in the Wellington con servation region and in a portion ot the Opotiki County 2026 snouts were waid for making a total of 19,263 wild pigs killed In addition there are very large numbers destroyed by private land owners and famous for saveloys.—Barton and Trengrove... , A recent visit to the hot springs at Puketitiri showed that a semi-eruption had taken place in the vent (reports a Hawke » Bay exchange). Previous to this the hot tom could be touched with a 6ft stick but now it is so deep the water can hardly be fathomed. The spring seems to have obtained a bigger flow thixmijh the occurrence One sufferer among the visitors was preatly relieved after his bath. A petition is ■teing prepared asking that improved access be stay e at to tlie Prince of Wales Hoteh Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 721. —C. Hinchclib. pro P D e ue, I 'no doubt, to the prevalence ot trouble in industrial circles. lately, farmers I have been stating the - opinion that the abolition of the Arbitration Court would remove the source of trouble (says the Fed in? Star), and among Those voicing this opinion on the question recently were the directors of the Apiti D ai ry Company at a meeting at which it was unanimously de-, cided that the time had arrived for the abolition of the Arbitration Court and the preference to unionists clause. A resolution to this effect was carried. Precise, Prompt, Prescription Service, at Waters' Pharmacy. 20 Princes street... A good joke against -ressmen was told by Mr Talbot, a member of the Highways Board (states the Povertv Bay Herald). Charles Peace, the notorious murderer, paused on his way to the scaffold, he said, and thanked the warders for their treatment of him in gaol. After likewise thanking the chaplain for his services, the murderer turned to the newspaper reporters assigned to witness his demise, and with a si# nifioant look, remarked: “We'll meet ag The ideal breakfast beverage .s tin Bourbon ” brand of coffee and chicory Obtainable from the manufacturers. A Durie and Co. 32 Octagon Dunedin an« all grocers.. ... There are many good indications in the farming industry (says the Hawera Star). Firms interested in stock business report a continued good demand for all classes of stock, with, as might be expected, a fairly pronounced shortage. All classes of sheep in good condition are eagerly sought, and would meet a ready sale if they were available. It is a very hopeful sign for the future, but if the shortage , continues through to next season it will probably make matters somewhat difficult for the farmers and make all stock required to supply their needs dear to procure. Feed is reported to have gone off to some extent., though most farmers have fairly ample supplies at present for their own requirements. It is not, however, too good for fattening, and consequently bullocks are not coming forward as was expected. But one important fact is that milk supplies are much in advance of last season at this time of the year That will , help materially all round. _ 1 .Obanism. —Try one bottle of our special port at 4s 6d. The quality will bring repeat orders. —Oban Hotel... 1

On December 11, 60 boys from the Wai* taki High School will make the trip to the Mount Cook Hermitage. They will be accompanied by the rector (Mr F. Milner, M.A.) and several of their masters. “I had a full load of gin aboard,” was the somewhat startling statement made by a witness in a collision ease in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court. “Aboard?” queried Mr Evan Parry, counsel for the plaintiff. “I mean on my cart,” amended the witness, amid laughter. Lynx Suits! Yes, we itock them. Look us up or drop us a line. Made in 56 sizes; they fit. Mosgiel worsteds. From £6 10s, and English worsteds from £7 10s. Clothing Department. A F Cheyne & Co. Mosgiel The mode of locomotion of a circus which was noticed on the road in New Plymouth caused some amusement amongst those who passed it (says the Taranaki Herald) Two monkeys were seated underneath one ot the vans on the back axle, to which they | were chained, while a dog. which is be* I lievecl to be one of the ‘star turns" of the i entertainment, was perched precariously on ' the top of a pile of miscellaneous luggage. Several ponies trotted along on their own, but did not seem at all anxious to wander far away from their owners. Anothei shipment ot '-libber aprons, with bib lovely fresh goods new patterns and colours, plain, jazz, or floral; prices 3s lid 4-s 6d 4e lid —At T Ross, ISO Primes street... A warning note in respect to tariffs which may oi may not be the shadow of coining evil. was_ struck Hv Hart, at the meeting of the Association of British Manufacturers “The Customs othcials," he sard, “have been working n too tariff for four months, and they are res rung in every possible item that is on the free list to-nay; even all British goods they ca t get.” Members considered that the time might come when they would have to take public action as an association in the matter of tariff—particularly in the face cf agitat'en in certain quarters. Why be without an overcoat? Auotner shipment of good-enough-t-o-loose-or-lend gents tawu waterproot coats, doublebreasted. with belt; sizes 36 to 44m chest; 25s each.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.). 102 Princes street, Dunedin... An unusual and rather am _smg sit'.'ation arose in the Invercargill Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon during the hearing of a group of five claims against the same defendant. The defendant was represented throughout by a well-known tnvercargil. counsel, but, when one of the cases was called and his Worship inquired who was appearing for the plaintiff, counsel for the defendant rose to reply: “1 am, your Worship ” “Vfhat “ exclaimed h,s _^ or&h, P: •You surprise me Mr ’ The court was thereiqxin treated to the interesting spectacle of counsel conducting the case ,or , the plaintiff and immediately answering himself on behalf of the, defendant. . Persons requiring a light portable hand sewing machine should see the Midget New Home Machine at Laidlaw and Gray’s These are splendid sewing machines. suitable for small homes and for persons travelling or for -allege and other girls away from home The price is only 55s each, find 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, Laidlaw ai A everybody works but father was related at the Wanganui Magistrates Court the other day, when a separation order was ask id for. The complainant said that her husband had done only a few weeks’ work in four years, and that was helping about the boarding house which she kept. She offered him £1 per wee,- if he would work, and he replied: Taney you giving the old man Si . per wee £- / However, he did not close with the offer for spending money, but lived at the beirding house, and latterly he took possession of her bed-sitting room and refused to ges ° U The highest quality Linoleums are produced in Kirkcaldy We have just landed a fine range direct from the works. First quality, 9s 3d ner yard: second qnaht>, 8s 6d ver yard. Patterns on application. -Otago' Farmers’ Crawford street. . . “It does not matter whether or not tho motorist dimmed his lights; the general im pression at the present time is that .t i. not safe to dim," ; wd Mr J. L S n t S.M.- in the Magistrate s Court at Palmerston North in a ca.,e inv; Iving u collision. Fie addressed counsel who Was questioning a witness why he, had nodimmed his lights at the approach of anntKer cur ll Oo iTl *'*’"* , is better for a motorist to keep his eyes on the'le tcf the roan a a■ ■ the ivSn! Ch 'E[ave you purchased your New Hot vet’ All shapes and colours m best English makes. See window display. 355, reduced 27s 6d; 255, reduced 19s 6d At Watkins and Neilson (Ltd.), opposite City Hotel... , , . A serious menace to the mam road, between Carterton and Greytown, is apparent at the northern approach to the Waio-. hine bridge, in which the Featherston and Wairarapa South County Councils are interested (says the Wellington Dominion’s correspondent). .The Waiohiim River has for some considerable time been veeririg to the north bank and slowly undermining the low bank above the approach. Jest above this point the Mangatariri stream joins the Waiohme. and in very ordinary floods the tributary stream is now backed right across Swamp road and floods neighbouring property. It is not beyond the realms of possibility, it immediate steps are not t» ke “byt“® authorities interested, that the Waiohme in heavy flood, reinforced by the Mangatarlri, will breach the mam road below Udy’s Hill and then leave the bridge mgn Milton. Shop in Milton. Shop in Milton, preferably at Gray s Big Store, but shop in Milton... . . miTt . . An amusing story is being recounted concerning a search for a “missing car vvhichi occurred on the closing' day of the Egmoilt Show (says the Hawera Star). On the conclusion of the day’s attractions, a country visitor is said to have notified the police that his car had been taken by some unauthorised person from the Camberwell road parking area, where he indicated he had left the vehicle. The district being one which has been fortunately free of the “joy-riding pest, the local" representatives of the law were, somewhat incredulous concerning the likelihood of the car having been taken, and the opinion was justified, when, after a taxi had been engaged in the search, the “missing” machine was found at the Warm entrance, and with its discovery the owner recollected that the ear was in the exact spot where he had left it on entering the grounds. Country Shopkeepers.—We supply the liuest Smallgoods obtainable, at special rates Inquiries solicited. -Barton and I’rengrove danse street Dunedin. The principle of supporting British industries even at a sacrifice was again endorsed by the Poverty Bay Power Board, when a number of tenders for the supply of 1700 meters for the A.C. current supply were before the meeting. The tenders included German, Swiss, and English offers, the lowest being a Swiss tender of £1502. Another Swiss firm tendered at £1504. Two German figures . were £IBSO and £1670, and the lowest English tender was £1564, with an addition of £42 10s for the plating of spindles to prevent rusting. Other British firms offered to supply the meters at £1751, £1790, and £1827 respectively. The tender at £1564, with the addition for plating, was accepted, the successful firm being Metropolitan Vickers (Ltd.). 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, Oamaru, Gore, Balclutha, Invercargill. Also light top dressers, lawn mowers, and all farm implements. Terms if required or special discount for prompt cash.—Write to Reid and Gray (Ltd.), Dunedin, to day A Canadian correspondent writing to s Hamilton resident says: “Although 1 have done a lot of ‘globe-trotting’ I have never yet visited New Zealand, but -I intend to do so. We have far too many Japanese and Chinese here who spend practically nothing and undersell the white man, both as regards labour and in stores. This has a bad effect on buiness in general, and 1 find that many of our own people now coming from the Homeland are having a bad time in finding suitable occupations.” We all can lead a happy life. Either with or without a wife. Keep Hitchon’s bacon in the home. You’ll never want afar t roam...