NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20088, 3 May 1927, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

With regard to unemployment in the Dominion, the Hon. A. T. Ngata stated in Wanganui that it was time the Maoris “squealed” when pakeha gangs were engaged in putting roads through Maori villages.

The death of an Auckland citizen on the day preceding the municipal elections meant the loss of eight votes at the municipal poll (states the Auckland Star). He had one vote in his own right and seven more votes for companies which he represented.

If you want special quality. Unique Hot Water Bag send to Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street...

Apparently the lot of the dairy farmer is no sinecure. “I have been working 17 hours a day and I am just scratching for a living,” declared a judgment debtor in the Gisborne Magistrate’s Court last week. Judging by the experiences related by some other small dairy farmers in other parts of the Dominion (says the Poverty , Bay Herald) this man js not the only one in the unenviable position at present. Modern literature, often a subiect for discussion, was referred to by Commissioner Hay, of the Salvation Army, the other evening in the Wellington Town Hall. “Just look at the literature, of the present day,” said the commissioner, “and look at the poison going about in that ’respect.” The Salvation Army was out to recover men’s minds. In his opinion there was not enough Scripture reading.

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 aj:ecialists, Octagon, Dunedin...

The whole question of tubercular patients and shelters wants reviewing, and I suggest that the board meet at the infirmary and go into the matter,” stated Mr W Wallace, of the Auckland Hospital Board, at a recent meeting. Mr J. Rowe said that with the removal of the shelters from the Domain increased accommodation would be required at the infirmary. Tho controller in the front part of a Brooklyn tramcar on Thursday evening last shot up in flames to tho roof, alarming the passengers, most of whom lumped off, the car having stopped (states the Wellington correspondent of the Lyttelton Times). The only damage was to the controller itself. The disabled car was towed off to the sheds.

Save money. We sell only the primest quality meat ai bedrock prices for cash. Every ounce rsea. This counts. —Barton and Trengrove. Our sugar-cured Bacon is the best in land.—Barton and Trer grove...

Following a run of good business just prior to Easter, motor agents in Wanganui are now experiencing a comparatively slack time, and sales are harder to make (says the Chronicle). So far this year, business has been very satisfactory, and dealers are hopeful of establishing good records by the end of 1927, though the total sales will no doubt bo fewer than was the case during the recent boom years. Charges to bo made by way of a levy on all kauri exported from May 1 have been fixed by the Control Board as follows :—Fifteen shillings per cent, of the current f.o.b. export value of such kauri gum, during the period May 1, to October 31, both dates inclusive, and lj per cent, of the current f.o.b. export value of such kauri gum on and after November 1, 1927. Men’s and boys’ wear week, Wednesday 27th, to Wednesday, 4th. 2s in £ reduction in our new showroom for one week only. See the 4 special windows. Buy now to save money.—A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... At present the attendance of a number of the Auckland schools are affected by an epidemic of mumps (states the Star), an xilment which often affects children, and necessitates their receiving careful attention until they are well,on the way to recovery. In addition, a number of children are affected by a severe form of cold, which in some respects resembles whooping cough. The secretary of the Stratford Propress League (Mr A. J. Barr) got into a difficult position the other night (remarks the Post). Several speakers had been eulogising his work as secretary, and he desired to imply, without being impolite, that the speakers had grossly over-stated the position. He extricated himself with the statement: “I believe all you say, but I know it's not true.”

Matters regarding unemployment in Timaru have not improved during the past few weeks . (reports the Herald). There are still a number of men out of work, most of whom arc labourers. Although the employment question is not considered to be as vital here as it is in other centres, it is recognised as being serious, and at present there is no indication that it will be alleviated.

We are cash buyers of Porkers and Bacon Pigs. F ; ghes market rates.—Barton md Trengrove.. “Members of the Salvation Armv are wonderfully healthy people,'’ declared Commissioner Hay at the opening of the Salvation Army Congress in the Town Hall at Wellington. There were in New Zealand. however, people who had " narcotic bodies.” How much had man lost? His sou! and his body very often. Some were soaked in liquor, and others smoked far too much. “There are others, f°° ; ” said the commissioner, “ who are suffering from an overdose of pic'ur" shows.”

The shades of night were falling fast, as into a dark archway there passed a couple of Auckland athletes, facetiously remarks a writer in the Auckland Star. They, had spent a vigorous day on the lawn tennis court, and were blessed with a healthy thirst. Moreover, they had two bottles, which may or may not have contained lemonade. They drank deeply of the precious nectar. Suddenly there appeared a policeman. “What are you up to he demanded. “Nothing,” said one of the sportsmen. The officer, however, ivas not to be put off so easily, and he made a swift and systematic search of their pockets. Then it dawned on the revellers that the policeman thought they might bo potential burglars! Ho was soon reassured as to their honesty, and all ended happily. “We asked the constable to have a drink,” said one of the pair in relating the adventure, “hut ho wouldn't, try one. Perhaps ho didn’t like ‘lemonade.’ ”•

Speaking of Maori arts and crafts at the Maori entertainment at Wanganui,, Dr P. H. Buck said that these arts had j been evolved by the Maori since be came | to New Zealand. The British Academv displayed Maori carving as examples of Oceanic art. This, said Dr Buck, was wrong. One had only to ascertain what the other Polynesian races had done. Take that away from the Maoris’ achievements, and one would see what a great people the Maoris were.

Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation: best brands of liquors. ’Phono 721.—C. HinchcliS, proprietor.. . An encouraging report on road conditions was furnished by the president of the Auckland Automobile Association (Dr J. H- Lawry), who recently returned with the service officer (Mr R, E. Champtaloup) from a motor tour of the Bay of Plenty. Improved methods of maintenance have borne fruit in many localities (says the New Zealand Herald), while the metalling of the Mamuku Hills has progressed so far that there is promise of a reasonable thoroughfare to Ro’torua throughout the winter. Ladies’ ladder-proof art. silk stockings from 2s lid; pure silk from 6s lid; pure v.ool from 4s 6d; and silk and wool from 6s lid, in sixteen new colourings; finest range and best value in Otago.—T. Ross, 130 Princes street...

In connection with the game-shooting season, Mr J. R. Main, the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society’s ranger, reports that grey duck are very plentiful in all the ponds, dams, and lakes throughout the district; in fact, there seems to be an abundance of game birds of all kinds. He thinks the prospects for the season are better than they have been for the last five or six years. A very large_ number of licenses has been taken put in the South Canterbury district. “In the principal towns of New Zealand,” states the report of the Proprietory Articles Trades Association tribunal, “it is generally conceded that there are too many retail shops selling goods of the same class, and that chemists’ shops particularly are in excess of the requirements of the public.” Comparative statistics of the number of drug-stores to the population in Great Britain, Canada, and New Zealand in 1925 were quoted by the committee as follows: Great Britain.' one to every 4500 people;' Canada, one to every 2624 people; New Zealand, one to every 2100 people. English Saddle Tweed Trousers reduced to 12s 6d. Ready-to-wear Suits at 555. Overcoat half-price. Shirts reduced to 4s lid. Marl Twist, now 6s 6d. Boys’ Knickers, 5s lid. Last week of sale at Ascot (late Scott and Co.), corner Princes and Rattray streets... The number of chrysanthemums displayed at the Nelson Horticultural Society’s show established a new high water mtrk (remarks the Mail). There has been a steady increase during the past two or three years, and notwithstanding the absence of two large exhibitors from this year’s competitions there were more blooms staged than ever before. The quality _ was equal to Nelson’s best. The champion bloom _ was shown by B. S. Hockey, with a specimen of Louisa Pocket. The runner-up was H. Rudman, with a specimen of Golden Champion. “Motor cyclists must know that the noise is a nuisance tt the public, and that they are committing an offence,” said the Assistant City Solicitor (Mr Lookie) in the Wellington Magistrate's Court when an offender, who was charged with havin'- no silencer on his machine, pleaded ignorance of the by-law. Mr J. G. L. Hewitt, S.M., imposed a fine of £1 and costs. There is luck in odd numbers. Hero are three special ones:—Striped Palmer Nap Trousers, 8s 6d; Men’s Twist Shirts (collars 14J to 17), 6s lid; Men’s Colonial All-wool Flannel Unders,. ,7s 6d. Posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland (Ltd.), 192 Princes street, Dunedin..

Owing to the amount of timber that has been cut on the Great Barrier Island, the Government valuation has been reduced br 50 per cent., and now stands at £81,671. It is a striking instance of the value of timberproducing forests, as much of the land is not suitable for settlement purposes. There are ipany houses in Auckland, half a century old, which have Been built of kauri timber from the island, and they are in a perfectly sound state to-day, _ There has been a big visit of anglers to the Temuka and Opihi Rivers recently, anglers wishing to make the most of the few days i>efore the season closes (reports the Temuka Leader). Those on the Temuka River did not have much sport, but the Opihi produced fine fishing, and one enthusiast from Timaru took about 28 big fish from Blb to 141 b in four and a-half days fishing. In addition he took ‘a number of smaller fish. The Rexonola Gramophones have now got a good hold upon this market, and for quality and tone they cannot be surpassed. They are also quite the cheapest machines on the market. Portable models from £4 15s. Table models. £5 10s, and beautiful cabinets at £l6 10s are exceptional value. AIT of them, too, may be had on smt 1 deposits and , weekly or monthly payments. Send for particulars, Laidlaw and Gray, Rattray street, Dunedin... “The Government of New, Zealand is composed of some 12 men holding different views,’’ said the Minister of Education (the Hon. R. A, Wright) at a civic reception tendered delegates to the Salvation Army Congress at Wellington last week. “It would be incorrect to send me to represent the Government at all functions. Say, for example, a race meeting—not that I am passing aqy remarks about the sport. I would hardly be a suitable representative there, but at a Salvation Army gathering I am held by the Government to be able to represent it.” —(Applause.) Farmers, do you want value for your money? Send us your orders for horse cover's. Best navy long flax hacks 355, draughts 36s 9d; best cotton duck, hacks 355, draughts 36s 6d; green proof canvas, hacks 38s 6d, draughts 40s 6d; canvas lined, 3s less each.—Otago Farmers’ Coop. Assn. (Ltd.)... Looking back over the years, an old resident of Wanganui recalled the days when canoes carried all the produce of the river country. “In those days,” he said, “it was one of the sights of the settlement to see the canoes packed together in a long line without any intervening spaces. They numbered hundreds and were of all sizes. But with the advent of the steamer the Natives have become neglectful of their picturesque boats, and have allowed numbers of very fine canoes to bo washed out to sea by floods.”

Obanism: R.N. rum is again in demand. The stuff they gave the troops. 2s, 3s, ss, and 12s, only at Oban Hotel... At present the position of the freezing industry in Poverty Bay appears much brighter than it was a few months ago, when the quality of the carcases was not so good. The class of mutton and lamb now being handled is said to be better than for several months (states the Herald), but oven yet the carcases are not of the best, owing to the rank growth of the grass. The amount of feed this season has been so great that grass has grown rank and such feed is not conducive to quality so far as lamb and sheep fattening is concerned. It is expected that the season will extend into June this year. The finest Radio Receiving Set yet made is the “King” Neutrodyne. Gray’* (Ltd.), Milton, will give you all particulars. Lowest prices... The members of an Auckland launch party, who spent an extended Easter holiday, had a successful day off one of the bays along the coast, which resulted in » haul of 70 schnappcr (remarks the Star). In benevolent mood they presented the major portion of the catch to a boardinghouse keeper in one of the bays, and received a blessing, as the menu at the moment was limited, and week-end visitors at the place were plentiful. Later the launch party discovered that the supply of broad on board was short, and a second visit was paid to the boarding house keeper. They were successful in obtaining one loaf. The price was is 6d. Superfluous hair effectively removed by Waters’ Anticrin; 2s 4d posted.—Waters Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... “It is certainly a record for New Zealand, and it is perhaps a record for the world, - ’ said Mr .1. W. Williamson, who spoke’tluj otlmr evening outside the Takac puna Borough Council Chamber after being returned at the head of the Takapuna niavoral poll (says the Auckland Star). The Takapuna ratepayers made something in the nature of a clean sweep. The sitting Mayor (Mr J. D. Morison) was defeated, and a new council of nine members was returned, all being on the ticket of the Takapuna-Milferd Ratepayers’ Association. Five members of th» old council contested seats, “No, Jack, 1 can't stand it any more, ’Cause when you drink you always snore* I married you for better or worse,

Eat Hitchon's bacon, for drink's a curse..