NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20060, 29 March 1927, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Motorists complain of tho number of gramophone needles which are to be found on tho Tahunamii road (states the Nelson Mail). One resident of Tahtina has had more than his share of trouble, six punctures within a month being his record. The needles, being small, arc difficult to locate in the tyres, and cause great annoyance. The population of England and Wales consumed 261 b of apples per capita pet annum, during 1923-25, representing approximately 120 apples per capita (says the report of the Ministry of Agriculture). Of these 47 were grown in Great Britain, 37 in the United States, 21 in Canada, and 10 in Australia and New Zealand. Musquash and Marmot Goats are being sold at the price of common rabbit in the Wentworth Hall, Stock Exchange Buildings. The display ends on Friday next... Constable Berthelson, of Port Nelson, was called out on a “wild goose chase” the other day (states the Nelson Mail). He was told over the telephone that a boy iva* out off the wharf in a swamped dinghy. When the constable appeared he founa that a pile, over which the waves were breaking, had been mistaken for a boy’s figure. The pile marks the edge of the channel on the south-eastern side of tho, wharf. It is probable that the question of prohibiting roadside advertising will be discussed at the next meeting of the Canterbury M’s.P. Committee. Mr P. R. Harman, secretary of the South Island Motor Union, has asked that the committee receive a deputation on the subject from the union. Obanism: The water we use throughout the house r.nd bars comes fresh from Thomson’ spring daily. It costs more, but it’s worth it.—Oban Hotel... To shave the face clean is not now a fashion obligation in New Zealand. Tho young men of some of the cities are recultivating the moustache, or, rather, what may be called a moustachelet—a small tuft immediately below the nose. If the practice becomes general (remarks the Auckland Star) it will have its use in supplying! apart from dress, a means of distinguishing men from women. A smart line of Chrome Walking Boots for men has been manufactured by a foremost New Zealand maker. Solid leather, and only 22s 6d pair at Gray's Big Store, Milton... A unique, sight was seen in Waipukurau the other day in the shape of two bicycles, fastened crossways together with two pieces of timber, about four feet in length (states the Napier Daily Telegraph). In between the bicycles were carried, slung on to the timber, suit cases, tent, blankets, and all the necessities for campers. The two riders, who were making for Wellington, were youths, who had done many hundreds oi miles on their novel vehicle. Coffee lovers will find the "Bourbon" brand of coffee and chicory reliable and satisfactory right throughout the year.— Manufactured by A. Durie and Co., coffee socialists. Octagon, Dunedin... An excavator weighing 28 tons, which has been purchased by the Christchurch Drainage Board for the Clark Construction Company, which has in hand a contract at the sewage farm, was taken there from the railway yard (says 'the Christchurch Press). It lifts two yards of spoil at a time, but its speed on- the road is very moderate, it being doubtful whether it could travel faster than one mile per hour. It was stated at a meeting of the W.E.A. in Timnru the other night (states tho Herald) that the reform most urgently needed in New Zealand at present was the publication of the amount paid : n income tax by every payer of income tax in (.ho Dominion. This,"it was said, would enable everyone to see what those with whom thev were dealing, were making, and would almost certainly result in a lowering of prices. ' English Saddle Tweed Trousers reduced to 12s 6d. Ready-to-wear Suits at Sss. Overcoat half-price. Shirts reduced to 4s lid. Marl Twist, now 6s 6d. Boys’ Knickers, 5s lid. East week of sale at Ascot (late Scott and Co.), corner Princes and Rattray streets... So ven Egyptian youths are serving their time as cadets on board the Federal Line steamer Middlesex, which reached Auckland from Liverpool a few days ago (reports the New Zealand Herald), Tbev have alreadv had three vears’ nautical tuition in the training ship Worcester at London. After they have pained sufficient exnerience they will be employed in the Egyptian Government service. Tho literary palate of Aucklanders "s better catered for than is that of the residents of any other centre of the Dominion (states the Star). Recent census figures disclose the fact that in (he Auckland provincial district 13.288 subscribers are availing themselves of the 106 libraries at their disposal, which contain 187,069 volumes of fiction, 27,295 technical and professional volumes, and other unspecified volumes whieh bring the total up lo 329.803 volumes. Canterbury is next with 245,375 volumes. The chubby umbrella has come to stay. Another shipment to hand. Lovely silky covers, with satin-edged selvedge, with beautiful artistic handles. 10s fid and 12s fid—At T. Boss, 130 Princes street.. . We are cash buyers of Porkers and Bacon Pies. K : ghes market rates. — P.arton md Trenerove.. It transpired at a recent meeting of the Taranaki Education Board that this body would have to pay approximately £2O for cutting the hedges round a teacher’s residence (states the Daily News). It was stated that if teachers did their duty there would bo no need for snob expenditure. Mr A. Lees thought there should bo some measure of inspection of the grounds of teachers’ residences, and it was decided to ask tho senior inspector to embody in his annua! report a report on the conditions of the grounds, etc., of teachers’ residences. In future, according to the rule for the guidance of parlies to a dispute in (lie Arbitration Court, citation of the head office of a firm for each industrial district will be regarded as covering al] its branches witlvn that district unless a contrary intent inn is indicated by the express exclusion of tho branches. If the firm has a branch in a portion of (he distrie’t in which no other firms arc cited, it should; if it desires that branch to be excluded, see that an application is made to have that, branch excluded from tho operation of the award.

“An idea prevalent in Continental swimming circles is that the Englishman is too sad a person to take an interest in swimming,” said Mr W. C. Collier at the Palmerston North Lunch Club. Don't forget Waters’ Chap Lotion, guaranteed cure for rough hands; 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy... The newspaper heading “More Immigrants” has been troubling the mind o£ Mr H. D. Thompson. Director of Immigration, and ho has asked at least one Web lington paper to cease labelling the usual paragraph heralding the new arrivals with this caption. The request was delicately ceded to with the titlo .‘lmmigration flow.” Save money. We sell only the primest quality meat ai bedrock prices for cash. Every ounce rsea- e. This counts. —Barton and Trengrove. Our sugar-cured Bacon is the best in land. —Barton and Tren* grove... A huge barge, the largest yet built on the Waikato River, has been constructed at Mercer. It is made entirely of iron, its dimensions being 80ft long and 22ft wide (says an exchange). Its carrying capacity is estimated at 120 tons of cargo, or 100 yards of road metal. The barge is 10ft longer and sft wider than anything else of its class on the river at the present time. Hundreds of fur Coats are being sold at under New Zealand prices in the Wentworth Hall, Stock Exchange Buildings, until Friday next... A good story concerning an enthusiastic but poorly educated Mayor was received with broad smiles when told to members of iho Dunedin Club by Mr E. C. Cutten, S.M. (states the New Zealand Herald). The Mayor, said Mr E. C. Cutten, had been approached by a wag, _ who inquired whether he would favour railway communication between Auckland and Honolulu. Undismayed by tbis tall order, the Mayor had merely beamed. Certainly he would be in favour of the proposal. It would be a tremendous advantage to have an improved service between Auckland and Hallelujah! Why we sell for less: Direct importing, no middleman’s profit, buy for cash finest price always, small overhead expenses all mean a saving to you. Big alteration sale still on. —A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... Few people in Wanganui' are aware that the museum trustees have in their possession the valuable collection of shells, the life work of Suter (says the Wanganui! Herald). These are all properly classified, and are the envy of other museums in the Dominion, who have to look to Wanganui if they desire to identify any particular specimen. The collection is far too valuable to have on show, and is therefore locked away in a strong room in another part of the city until a special place can be provided for them in the new museum. Even then they will be kept locked up, for it would never do to have these cabinets handled indiscriminately by visitors. We have just landed a shipment of Electric 'Radiators of the small household patterns, suitable for bedrooms and other rooms. Some of these are slightly damaged, but heating element is uninjured. Prices are reduced and range from 355. Also see the adaptor for electric light by which a heater may be attached with no extra expense. —Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.), Rattray street... Traffic on the main road between Inglewood and Stratford was held up for some time last week through the ignition near Waipuku of 40 cases of benzine which were being carried on a motor lorry belonging to the New Plymouth Transport Company. A leakage of benzine and the hot exhaust pipe of the lorry are believed to be the factors responsible for the outbreak. The first had to be allowed to burn itself out, and until the volume of the flames began to decrease the passage of other vehicles was not safe. "Let us cut out this incessant eating between meals, this five or six meals a clay business,’’ said Mr T. A. Hunter, director of dental services, at the opening of the Edcnclale (Auckland) dental clinic. “Digestion is never stopped,” he added. “When are we going to get back to sane habits’ Go on a railway journey and you see people tripping out at every station, hurriedly consuming a scalding cup of tea and sandwiches. Such habits cannot promote good health.” There is luck in odd numbers. Here are three special ones: —Striped Palmer Nap Trousers, 8s 6d; Men’s Twist Shirts (collars 144 to 17), <ss lid; Men’s Colonial All-wool Flannel Unders, 7s 6d. Posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.). 192 Princes street, Dunedin.. Anchored off Stanley Bay, the steam yacht Surprise, one of the most elaborately fitted vessels that have ever entered the Waitemata, was the subject of much admiration among ferry passengers the other day (reports the Auckland Star). During her stay at Wellington the vessel was given a new coat of white paint, so that her appearance is even smarter than when she first visited the port towards the end of last year. Mr G. H. Williams, the owner of the Surprise, is at present on a deer shooting expedition, but is expected to join his yacht later. _ From Auckland tVie Surprise is to sail in about a week's time for the Islands, probably Fiji. The great display of Russian and Canadian Furs is attracting hundreds daily to the Wentworth Hall, Stock Exchange Buildings... . Some five years ago a woman living at Min ton lost her wedding ring, and though diligent search was made, no trace of the missing ring could be discovered. Some time afterwards the woman died. There was a family gathering at the old homestead last week, when two grandchildren, who were playipg iu the garden, quarrelled. One picked up a sod to throw at the other, when a ring dropped out. It was taken in b v - the children to their parents, who recognised it as the longlost wedding ring. Strange to say, it waa found on what would have been the grandmother’s golden wedding day. If you want special quality, Unique Hot Water Bag send to Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... It is often said, and many pepole believe it to be a fact, that Australian wheat is superior to wheat grown in New Zealand, but at the gathering of the Silo Mills in Timaru last week Mr J. R. Bruce, who is a miller of long experience, said that this was quite erroneous (reports the Herald). Flour manufactured in Timaru from New Zealand-grown wheat some years ago, he said, was sent to an exhibition in Australia, and against 33 competing exhibits of flour, it was awarded first prize and the gold medal. Tliis announcement was received with hearty applause. aimers. do you want value for your money? Send ns your orders for horse covers. Best navy long flax, hacks 355, draughts 36s Gd: best cotton duck, hacks I , draughts 36s 6J; green proof canvas, hacks 38s 6d, draughts 40s 6d; canvas lined, 3s less each. —Otago Farmers'Co-op. Assn. (Ltd.)... An unusual hitch occurred at the commencement of a service at St. Peters Cathedral, Hamilton, recently (says the Waikato Times). Bishop Cherrington, who was in the pulpit, announced the number of the first hymn, “255.” The number was repeated. The organist played the opening bare of the tune to “'The Voice that Breathed o’er Eden.” and continued to play the whole of the first verse. The congregation stood in silence, realising there was something wrong, but not knowing what to do. The bishop again announced the number of the hymn he wanted, and recited the first line. "Just as I am, without one plea.” The organist at last accepted the cue, and the service proceeded without further delay. Slay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation: best brands of liquors. ‘Phone 721 C. Hinchcliff. proprietor.. . When a letter was received from the authorities of Canterbury College asking the council to advise them if there were any natural gas outflows in the country, members were somewhat astonished at this peculiar request, which was deemed quite beyond the province of a county council. After some deliberation the council's engineer came to light wjth the information that one of his men had mentioned some two months ago the presence of a vent near Ugly Hill. The escape was situated iu n gully, and the owner of the property had succeeded in i ■ ' it. A continuous flame was establ - ', but a strong wind had the effect of extinguishing it. The Milton Mayor on holiday bent, A trip up north he'd taken. With a car, a tent, a frying pan. And a roll of Hitchon's bacon...