NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19965, 6 December 1926, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF.

A South Auckland school has made £SO a year from hedge cuttings propagated in the school garden plots. This money was used for improving the school grounds. “I assume that clearing by fire is an ordinary farming practice in your part of the world?” asked counsel when crossexamining a witness at the Supreme Court in Blenheim. "It is in moderation,” replied the witness. The answer amused his Honor, Mr Justice MacGregor, who observed that it was rather a neat difference. Why be without an overcoat? Anouier shipment of good-enough-to-loose-or-lend gents' fawn waterprooi coals, double breasted, with belt; sizes 36 to 44m chest; 25s each.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.), 192 Princes street. Dunedin . A North Island frrmer, who has just returned from a three months’ visit to Fiji, says that plenty of good land is lying idle there, and dairying land could be got for a tenth of what it costs in New Zealand. He had seen fat bullocks there as good as any he had seen in New Zealand. A fact ut' widely known was stated by Mr D. R. Jack (chairman) at last week’s meeting of the Clutha County Council. He reminded councillors that, whereas previously it was not permissible, a ranger is now empowered to impound wandering stock at night time as well as by day. Another - shipment ot cubbei aprtms. with bib, lovely fresh goods, new patterns and colours, plain, jazz, or floral: prices 3s lid, 4s 6d, 4e lid.—At T Ross. 130 Princes street... An unusual passenger by the Tofua from the Islands to Auckland was a large live turtle. It appeared to be unhappy on the deck of the vessel with a sack covering its commodious yellow back. It was consigned to a local hotel, and one wondered if it knew it would shortly bn served up in the shape of turtle soup. The pay-out bv the Wangaehu and the Okoia Dairy Companies for last month was Is in each case. Each of these companies n’aid out is 6d for the corresponding period last yean The pay-out in Stratford was Is Id in the case of the larger factories and is with the smaller companies. One company paid out lid. The Eltham DAry Company paid out Is per lb for butter-fat for cheese making and lid for butter. Lynx Suits! Yes, we stock 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 A Co.. Mosgiel... “Does the fact that electric power lines pass across a property have any effect on the value of the property? ’ queried counsel of a witness at the Wanganui Courthouse, in a compensation case, recently. “Yes,” replied the witness. “No owner would care to have live wires crossing his farm, and I would consider the value of his property would deprei ' at least £5 an acre.” Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation: best brand'.- m liquors. Tl.one 721. —C. Hinchclitf. proprietor... A further increase in the number of travellers arriving at Auckland was recorded last month, compared with October. They totalled 1723, as against 1383, an increase of 340. However, this is a decrease of 235 when compared with November of last year. Departures last month totalled 715, a decrease of 382 over the figures for the previous month, and an increase of 56 when compared with November, 1925. - Waters’ Vi-oatta keeps the skin smooth and youthful. 2s 6d, Waters’ Pharmacy. 20 Princes street... Several charitable'bequests were made by the will of the late Mr Robert Honey Malyon, of Christchurch, who died on November 20. After issuing directions as to the disposal of his estate among relatives, Mr Malyon directed that his trustees should pay £SOO to St. Saviour’s Guild, £3OO to the Nurse Maude District Nursing Association, and £2OO to the Dr Barnardp Homes, London. ■ you must have been considered a competent valuer as the Government retained your services for 10 years,” said counsel to a witness in a compensation case heard in Wanganui tne other day. “They were apparently satisfied with you ” “But they got rid of him,” interrupted opposing counsel” —“when he resigned his position,” concluded counsel for the claimant. The ideal breakfast coverage is tin Bourbon “ brand of coffee and chicory Obtainable from the manufacturers, A Durie and Co.. 32 Octagon. Dunedin, ano all grocers. Commenting upon the number of cases of motorists driving cars without licenses, brought before him at a recent sitting of the Timaru Magistrate’s Court, Mr C. R. Orr-Walker, S.M., said that motorists would have to understand that the law in regard to drivers’ licenses would have to be observed. On that occasion he had imposed nominal penalties only, but in future heavier fines would be inflicted. Russell is busily preparing for what promises to be a record season both as regards the numbers of visiting deep-sea fishermen and the big fish themselves (re ports the Auckland Star). Everywhere Launches are being overhauled and made ready for the fray. The new fishing camp at Urupukapuka Island, Zane Grey’s headquarters last season, is rapidly nearing completion, and at the present time eight neat little cottages of two and three rooms, and a fine roomy pavilion, containing a diningroom and comfortable lounge, furnished in modern style, with a wide verandah overlooking the bay, are just ready for occupation. Good wharf accommodation has been provided, and three new launches, specially equipped, already form the nucleus of a modern fleet of deep-sea hunters of big game. Zane Grey’s fine schooneryiacht. the Fisherman, is expected at the Bay of Islands at any time now, and a number of famous anglers have already booked launches and accommodation at Russell. A recent launch cruise round the bay revealed large numbers of “school” fish, principally kahawai. while many kingfish and trevalli were also seen. Great interest is being shown in the projected visit of his Royal Highness the Duke of York, in H.M.S. Renown, as it is felt that the presence of such a distinguished visitor will add fresh lustre to the sport. Only one out of every thousand married coup's? live to keep their golden wedding.

In describing the admission of a man to hospital in state of “chronic alcoholism,” a medical itness in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth, who evidently had a sense of humour, said the man arrived, accompanied by “two men and a bottle of whisky.” , , As an ind -ion of the feeling of goodfellowship tb at exists between oarsmen of New Sc...ii V. ales and New Zealand the Glebe Rowing Club (Sydney) has written to the secretary of the New Zealand Rowing Association, asking for the addresses of secretaries or rowing clubs in New Zealand, with the object or inviting New Zealand oarsmen to visit the Glebe Club, if any New Zealanders should happen to be in Sydney. Persons requiring a light portable hand sewing machine should see the Midget New Home Machine at Laidlaw and Gray’s. These are splendid sen nig machines. suitable for small homes and for persons travelling or for . -Jlege and other girls away from home. The price is only 55s 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, Laidlaw and Gray... . , . , “The number of points at which the Y.M.C.A. is touching The community is quite remarkable, and the work is more and more developing into an asset to tne community/* said Mr C. J. Tunks, at the annual meeting of that body at Auckland, “It would be greatly missed if it were to go, and whatever it was at the beginning it has spread out and taken on a great number of services. The community surely owes a great deal to the Y.M.C.A. Next door to the Post Office buds us. — A. F. Cheyne and C 0... . “This country is right up against it. having just come through one of the worst dry spells in its history,” remarked Mr H. M. Campbell, M.P., chairman of the Hawke’s Bay County Council, at a recent conference between members of that body and the Main Highways Board. This had depleted the stock and reduced the wool clip. “As a result of this, I think the council will have to cut its rates next year,” Mr Campbell said. Men! Have you purchased your f»ew Hat yet? All shapes and colours in best linghsh makes. See window display. 355, reduced 27s 6d; 255, reduced lUs 6d. At Watkins and Neilson (Ltd.), opposite City Hotel... , . , “The skid marks could be seen plamlyi' said a witness at the Auckland Police Court in a case where a man, whose car had collided with another, was charged with negligent driving. “It was a hqt day and the asphalt was quite soft. *_ his case must be a pretty old one, remarked the magistrate, Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M. “It it was a hot day. it must have been some time last year.’’ We are famous for saveloys.—Barton and Tiengrove... . Splendid crops of hay are now being gathered.in many parts of the Wairoa district, the grass having grown even more rapidly than usual this season (states the Star). Another noticeable feature is the manner in which the oats crops are maturing. Several crops of oats close to WaiToa are practically ready for cutting, these being nearly a month earlier than usual. Farmers generally are having a very satisfactory season so far as _ output is concerned, although the dairymen are, _of course, very disappointed with the prices now being paid for their oroduce in London. ... ■Jones.” —The most efficient and reliable Domestic Sewing Machine ever offered to a discerning public. The British-made “Jones,” with beautifullyfinished drop-head stand in Real OakPrice 14 guineas. N.Z. Agents; Glendertnid (Limited), 18 Dowling street. Duneriin.. . The stormy weather has adversely affected fishing operations in the Haurald Gulf (reports the New Zealand Herald), and the catches of vessels which supply the market have been very considerably reduced. In one case the catch was only_ a third ot the usual amount. One experienced fisherman said that the present dearth of fish was most exceptional, and he could _ not recollect a similar state of affairs within recent years. , Save your eyes. Consult Peter G. Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0. (London), optometrists. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians. 490 Moray place, fopp. City Hotel)-.. The interesting reason whv barges are used to a great extent in transportin'* New Zealand frozen meat from the Thames docks to the up-river stores was explained to a meeting of Wanganui farmers by Mr R. S. Forsyth, London representative ot tne Meat Board He said that, under an ancient Royal charter, Thames barges were immune from dues, and therefore did not have to pay dues in the docks. This effected a great saving, and allowed produce to be sent cheaply from the ships to the stores. 1 hose interested in space and labour saving devices should call and see the Oisarmearina Wall Reds at the Wall Bed n o. 05 Stuart street. Dunedih. “The island of Tonga is very prosperous, and there ,is no public debt,” stated Sir Alexander Matheson, ot Wellington, who returned from a trip to the islands by the Tofua last week. “They have a surplus ot revenue every year and the sum of £IOO,OOO is invested as a reserve fund. The people of Fiji are very envious of the_ way in which Tonga is administered, and wish their Gov eminent could be run as cheaply.” Country Shopkeepers. vVe supply the mest Smallgoods obtainable, at special rates Inquiries solicited. -Barton and 'Vencm-p Janes street Dunedin “I do not know what his pork sausages are made of, if that it the total number of pigs he has bought during the year,” remarked Mr Justice Frazer in the Arbitration Court at Auckland, when the purchases of a Hamilton butcher were being considered during a case brought bv the Hamilton Master Butchers’ Association. The butcher explained that the returns con cerned only the purchases through the abattoirs, whereas he had bought large numbers of pigs from private sources. “I think that clears your character all right.” said his Honor, amid laughter. Photo developing service unequalled in New Zealand, at Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... “Three children in every 100 people in the world to-day are crippled,” said Mr R. J. Jackson (who has just returned from abroad) to the Wanganui Rotary Club. In \merina said Mr Jackson, there were 400.000 crippled children. The Rotary Club there was trying to instil in the minds of the people and Government officials their duty to these afflicted children, and was doing much to make their lot happier. At the conclusion of Mr Jackson’s address the president of the Wanganui Club. Mr P. Higginbottom suggested to the members that the season was now sufficiently advanced to afford crippled children in the hospital a little pleasure by taking them for motor trips. Milton has three well-known places of interest —“The Coast,” “Bull Creek,” and Gray’s “Big Store”; quality and service... Recently a Clutha County councillor took occasion to criticise the work of the county ranger in the matter of dog registration, alleging that he (the councillor) had had to register nine dogs, while_ another settler not far away was let off with one or two. In his report to the council at last week’s meeting, the ranger denied the impeachment and the councillor returned to the attack from another angle. “I can prove every word I said. Mr Chairman,” he exclaimed. “What I object to is the ranger registering dogs on the telephone and collecting the money from the local grocers and leaving the collars there. The ranger ought to go to places for himself and find out how many dogs there are there, otherwise he won’t get them all by a long chalk.” Obanism: Square Gin, large size, I2s; Invalid Port Wine. 3s ; Whisky, 12s 6d, 6s 6d, 3s; Brandy. 12s, 6s 6d; Ale and Stout, 16s dozen: Tudor Cocktail, 12s, 6s 6d, 2s; Royal Navy Rum. 12s, 6s 6d, 3s; make an order and post to Oban Hotel. Our prices are the lowest... It has long been recognised (remarks the Timaru Herald- that a fine, open winter means a cold, wet spring and an indifferent summer. Following last winter, which was unusually mild, there came a superabundance of rain in the spring, and the summer, so far as it has gone, has been the reverse of summer-like. The cold winds and driving rains of late have been indicative of winter rather than of summer, and the atmospheric renditions have been more like those of June than of Dece.taber; the snowcovered hills were obscured by mist las* week, and there was snow in He _ Mackenzie country 'as far down as Trairlie. Suoh weather is very hard on newly-shorn sheep, and it is holding up shearing operations, checking the milk supply, and the growth of lambs, which now should be fattening rapidly. Otago girls have scored again In the Beauty Competition. And Hitchon Brothers still retain First place for their ham and bacon...