NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19977, 20 December 1926, Page 20

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Thursday’s wool sale in Timaru will be the means of distributing approximately £200,000 among the farmers of South Canterbury. three substantial donations in money to the Auckland University college L.nds were received at the last meeting of the College Council from the New Zealand Insurance Company (£250), Messrs Hancock and Co (£250), and an anonymous donor (£100). It was decided to place on record the coun cil’s appreciation of the gifts. Photo developing service unequalled in New Zealand, at Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... At a recent meeting of the Council of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation c 'o ciety, the Selwyn Committee drew attention to tho dangers existing through moior-.ts (possible anglers) traversing the road in front of the huts at too great a speed and endangering the lives of tho children. Members stated that motorists passed at 20 miles an hour, and it was decided to write to the Springs County Council requesting them to take action in the matter. Christmas jewellery. Gifts that last! Peter Dick, Moray place, Dunedin, has a specially-selected stock of high-class diamond engagement rings and reliable watches, and has been satisfying the public during the last 40 years in these lines... ■‘l recently learned that the superintendent of the State Advances Office did not prove a debt in bankruptcy, and that a petition in bankruptcy does not release a debtor from liability with respect to a State Advances mortgage,” remarked Mr V. ‘H. Sanson, Deputy Official Assignee, during the examination of a bankrupt at a meeting of creditors in Hamilton. “That is so,” said a representative of the Auckland Land Board. We are famous for saveloys.—Barton and T.engrove... When two parties are at variance -n a court of law their attitude towards one another is usually none too friendly (says the Waikato Time’). But there was an , exception to the rule the other day. when two drivers were fined for negligent driving as the result of a collision The one who had suffered most offered generously to pay the fine of the ether. A Fragrant Christmas GiftA tin of “Blue Mountain Jamaica” Coffee, 3s fid, or' posted 4s. Only obtainable from A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists. 32 Octagon. Dunedin.. . “The Stock Exchanges of the Dominion have set their faces against the exploitation of the public by unscrupulous mining or other company promoters,” said the chairman of the Auckland Stock Exchange, Mr G. C. Creagb. “The Government should give some assistance in this policy of caution by appointing an official to and report on every piece of ground which is made the subject of a mining scheme.” Presents for everyone at prices to suit all nurses. —A. F. Cheyne and C 0... Through the generosity of Mr J. Reeves, 3000 school children of the Fifth and Sixth Standards from ,the Wellington schools and those in Petone and Hutt will be presented with souvenirs of the Duke of York’s visit. These gifts are being made in order to encourage and. perpetuate a patriotic spirit. Mr Reeves has already given 100 New Zealand souvenirs to schools in England. Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. P 1 one 721. —C. Hinchclilf. proprietor.. . Large quantities of ‘wool are now being brought to Wanganui from o -<-»vir«r /tetions, where the fine weather has given farmers a chance to rush their sheafing operations through (state? the Chronicle). Up to last week comparatively little wool had come in, on account of the wet weather, but now ail firms handling the important commodity are busv with the preparation of their clients’ clips for the January sale. You can procure your new Furniture from us at special prices during this month, so briphten up for Christmas. A F. Cheyne and C 0... Counsel made vain endeavours at the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court recently to prove that certain Natives who were appearing on judgment summonses had means te nav Observations were made that Rat-ana and Wanganui wore two rival communities pull imr one against the other. “Getting money from some Maoris is worse than a British manufacturer attempting to recover his debt from Soviet Russia, stated the Magistrate. Mr J. S Barton. S.M. _ At present the best values rnbuits are showing at “Ascot.” corner Princes and Rattrav street. Clerical Greys all sizes hand finished can be bought at £4 10s. posted anywhere... _ A farmer who reside" no* m-- ; ~ from Te Awamutu remarked the other day that be fully realised the tr ith of the 'Ortention that'dairy cows must not be excited at nrlking time (says an exchange). He says ho has proved the efficacy of curbing the natural impulse to resin-- ’ when a cow kicks him. His method of response is to sing, and a neighbour assures us that he has heard the musical farmer at milking time singing heartily. When that information was conveyed to the singer he smilingly admitted the truth of the state merit, concluding with : “It pays —and pays well—to sing to your cows. ’ Waters’ Vi-oatta keeps the skin smooth and youthful. 2s fid. Waters’ Pharmacy 20 Princes street.. . Loquacity is not encouraged by the Mount Albert Borough Council (states the Auckland Star). A ratepayer recently wrote to the local body wishing to appear before h as a deputationist a request that _ wa« granted by the Mayor, but with a stipula tion that the demitationist’s speaking time should be strictlv limited to 15 minutes At the last meeting of the council an inti nation was received that the deputationist did not intend to put in an appearance, on the ground that the time limit was wholly inadequate for him to state his case. “Now I am speaking seriously, though you may laugh.” said Mr H. A Knight at Lincoln Colleee Christchurch, .“hut we are largely dependent for publicity on reports in the newspapers. Lately Dr Hil-..onrlm-f nml '7 olher hnrdv ones were climbing the Alps, when an avalanche T T;; o .„., r i. ", T , f ) carried him down 1000 feet. At the end he was tenbetween - a four-leaf clover am' a SVatd thistle When he was picked up he asked, ‘Have ; got it’'' ivon'd have bean n-,t •>. t »» •• OflvevrU,-.- M-. eetW.- f,,, P tt:,'Jr and his party were searching for some- ■ i. r i '-c the gone'- 1 knowledge.”

The Wellington Education Board ha* long been aiming a : securing the synchronisation of school holidays. At its last meeting it was announeeo that the Education Department was unable to brine this into effect during 1927 without much inconvenient dislocation of present arrangements. The secretary was therefore instructed, failing arrangement for 1927, to ctepa lor establishing synchronisation in 1926. Why be without an overcoat? Auoiner shipment of good-enough-to-loose-or-lend gents' tawn waterproof coats, doublebreasted, with belt; sizes 36 to 44m chest; 25s each. —Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.), 192 Princes street. Dunedin... The fact that a large percentage of prize-winners at the. Auckland Girls’ Grammar School wore their hair long was.commented upon by the Governor-General in presenting the prizes (reports the New Zealand Herald). Biblical history, he said, showed that Sam on’s success, lasted so long as he wore his hair long. A largo number of the prize-winners that day had retained their hair, and he suggested that if the girls wanted to win prizes next year it would be a good tip to keep their hair long.—i Loud laughter). ?ueu. tia\w purchased your New Hat yet? All shapes and colours in best English makes. See window display. 355, reduced 27s 6d; 255, reduced 19s 6d. At Watkins and N’eilson (Ltd.), nuiosite Cin Hotel.

The majority of farmers in Hawke’s Bay are now at the height of their season’s shearing operations. The fine weather of th past week or two is allowing excellent progress to be made, and if this weather continues it should not be long before the backbone of the work is broken. In conversation with a Telegraph reporter a farmer stated that in most ca ee the wool clips, though probably not as heavy as in som? years of the past, were auite satisfactory, the quality of the wool being well un to standard. do.Niia.” —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 Oak. Price 14 guineas. N.Z. Agents; Glenderniid (Limited). 18 Dowling street. DunPlil :l. . .

A new description of the "‘gait” of a motor car was discovered in the Petone Magistrate’s Court when a witness in a speeding case stated that a car was going along a street at a “jog-trot”—between six. seven, or eight miles per hour. Mr J. H. Salmon, 3.M.. who was on the bench, said, amidst laughter, that it waa the first time he had ever heard of a car going at a “jog-trot.” The witness stated afterwards that he was more used to horses, and that explained the term. Lovely Chris. mas gifts can be obtained at Laidlaw and Grays (Ltd.). Rattray street. See the new took Tennis Rackets at from 10s 6d, 15s, up to 955; Unbreakable Talking Dolls, 12s 6d each; Meccano Sets, at ss, 7s 6d. 12s 6d, 235, 35s per set Stainless Knives —Dessert special 11s 3d half-dozen. Tables I4s 3d half-dozen; cases Afternoon Tea Spoons, from 4s sd; finequality Electroplate Teapots from IBs 6d, 22s 6d, 30s up.—Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.). The sum of £I2OO promised by the Gov-* e.nment to the Canterbury Agricultural College at Lincoln has been paid to $lO credit of the college account in Christchurch (says the Press) Advice of this wa« received by the director of the college (Mr R. E. Alexander) on Thursday evening. a few hours after the retiring chairman of the Board cf Governors (Mr H, A. Knight) had. at the meeting of farmers at the college on Thursday --regretted_that payment had not been made. The £I2OO represents grants of £SOO for expenmentein cereal breeding, £SOO for grasses, and £2OO for animal nutrition. Anothei shipment ot rubber aprons, with bib. lovely fresh goods, new patterns and colours, plain, jazz, or floral; prices 3s lid, 4s 6d. 4s lid -At T Ross. 1 ”0 Princes street...

Cocksfoot grass grows luxuriantly on some of the streets of Mount Albert, and may be regared as a potential source of wealth. At a meeting of the Mount Albert Borough Council it was decided (states the Auckland Star) to accept an offer from two residents to cut grass seed on the borough streets, the terms offe ed being that the local body should receive 7i per cent, of the money after the sale of the seed. Likewise the council intimated that similar offers cn the same lines would be favourably entertained. It therefore seems probable that the eiCKlo and the flail; or eevn the modern reaping machine mav seei be assisting in the reaping of the suburban harvest. I'mintM .'liiipl.eepvi fi. vV e supply the finest Smallgoods obtainable, at special rates Inquiries solicited. -Barton and IVcugrove danse -street Dunedin From a small South Otago township comes a rather strange story of a series of coincidences. The secretary of a re : am A -and P. society offered a rose I as the prize for the winner of a class i tha baking section. The judges were unable to discriminate between the work of two competitors, and placed them first equal. It was then decided to award the bowl to the competitor with the most points in the section, but again it was found that tho same exhibitors tied. It was next decided to give the bowl to the one with the most first prizes, but here again the two in the running were found to be neck and neck Tc conclude the matter a second bowl was presented, which satisfactorily ended the matter What can be done in the hotel trade -can be done by the Oban. Remember, our lines are all hi; : grade. Goods supplied at reasonaL prices, together with prompt service, j. ost your order to the Oban Hotel and be satisfied.—Bos 159, Dunedin... “They also serve, who only stand_ and wait.” No doubt the author had no intention of 'applying this to such mundane things as motor cars, but it was so applied o.i Thursday last in Timaru (remants the Herald), ’the location was outside the Theatre Royal. The wool sale —first of the season —was on. and in all its suggestiveness. a brand new motor car. luxuriously appointed, stood at the entrance to the building, so that everyone who passed in to ascertain his luck in the matter of price, and out with promised wealth in sight, if not in his pocket, might not be at a loss to know of a suitable way in which to dispose of it. 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.. Distinctive uniforms for_ hospital porters was a reform under discussion try the members of die Hawke’s Bay Hospital Board at its last meeting, when it was stated that so as the public could distinguish the officials, it had been decided to provide the porters with a suit of overalls fo” rough work, and a three-quarter alpaca coat for office duty or lighter work. Mr G. A. Maddison: “Why not dress * them up in the Eton rig-out and make a job of it?” The Chairman (Mr W. J. \PGrath): “Oh, there would be a danger of the porters being mistaken for members of the board ” —(Laughter.) Mr Maddison; “Well, it would be a compliment to some of the members.”—(Laughter.) Johnston mowers, rakes, and threshing machines at the best prices. Inquire from The Mosgiel Motor and Engineering Co.. Mosgiel. Agents for T and S, Morrin and Fenwick fLtdl Storks on hand . A suggestion for calling on the general motor taxation to meal a proportion o’ the cost of '-ontrolling traffic in the citie is being nropounded by the Traffic Com mittee of the Wellington City Council. 1 considers that, owing entirely to the motors’ traffic conditions have changed. There was little traffic after 8 p.m. a fenyears ago but the advent of motors has meant busy Greets until 11 p.m.. with a consequent extension of the time during which control should bo exercised. The committee is also concerned regarding the dearth of parking-nlaee* in the city, and proposes to frame fresh by-laws to control • er-nus congestion. Christmas hams, tinned ox tongues, sheep tongues, fish and fruit of the best brands are stocked at James Gray and Sons’. Milton... “I think the Swiss are among the most cultured people of the world,” remarked Mr G. H. Bennett- of Palmerston North, when discoursing on his trip to England and the Continent. Switzerland was a wonderful country, with towns as clean as he had seen • anywhere, and hotels which, for real comfort, were without equal. The scenery reminded one of New Zealand, but the industry of the people was amazing. Women worked in the fields in the summer and enjoyed a world-wide reputation for their embroidery There one would see a hun'dred farni houses where only one would exist in New Zealand. Never get worried over your work, Just take life as a matter of course; Get up early, say 7 a.m.. And cook your Hubby some Hitehons bam..