NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20190, 30 August 1927, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

It is understood that an infants’ sido school will be established in a central position in Carterton for a trial over the iinal term of the school year (states the VVairarapa Age). “ 'the Waikohu junior team has a fine clean lot of players, and, in fact, it was a pleasure to play them,” commented Mr A H. Airey, manager of the Poverty. Bay Third Grade representative team, in his report to the Poverty Bay Union (states the Herald). When it was suggested at the Wanganui City Council meeting last week that certain tenders be referred to a committee with power to accept, the Mayor (Mr W. J. Rogers) said: “I stand for- open council all the time. I shall not forget in a hurry our experience with those pipe tenders.” The girls of Utiku formed the subject of a discussion in the Wanganui Supreme Court the other day (says the Chronicle). “They are very precocious, are they not?’’ asked Mr J. M. Hussey of a young woman from the Utiku district. .The witness did not reply to the question. To Country Stores. —Barton and Trengrove allow liberal concessions for handling their famous smallgoods. Largest output in South Island.—Barton and Trengrove, Manse street, Dunedin... The lack of an efficient water supply _in the shower baths at the bathing pavilion has engaged the attention of the Waikanae Beach Improvement Society during the last two seasons (says the Poverty Bay Herald) and at some expense the executive is making arrangements for enlarging the service pipe to the pavilion. This should remove tne cause of a number of complaints received last season. “I think this district has' to be congratulated on its comparative . freedom from serious crime,” remarked his Honor, Mr Justice Ostler, in charging the grand jury, at the opening of the Gisborne quarterly session of the Supreme Court (states the Times). Dr Weissman’s Pile Cure, an infallible remedy.—Obtainable only at Conn’s Grand Pharmacy; 2s 6d posted... - Complaint was made by Mr E. S. Parker at a recent meeting cf the Marlborough Power board that many electric meters appeared to be functioning badly or not at all (states the Express). Some meters were buzzing and others were quite stationary. “ I have a meter that won’t go,” he admitted candidly, ‘‘and I’m getting free electricity.” ' A saving of £950 on the cost of manufacture as compared with the previous year was effected by the Masterton Dairy Company in the past year (states the Wairarapa Age). The number of suppliers has increased by 42. The local sales showed an increase this year of 100,5001 b, and the result of the sales exceeded the export Pl "cotlee lovers will find the “Bourbon” orand of coffee and chicory reliable and satisfactory right throughout the year.— Manufactured by A. Durie and Co. coffee socialists, Octagon. Dunedin... “ Personally I don’t understand all of them, but neither does anyone else, so if no one understands them, they must bo all right,” said the president of a certain bowling club in Timaru, amidst hearty laughter, at an annual meeting when moving the adoption of a lengthy list of amended rules. ... ~ “I think it is fifty-fifty,” said a motor garage proprietor in evidence at the Wanganui Supreme Court recently when asked by counsel what he had found to be the general practice among drivers in keeping balloon tyres inflated to excess or otherwise (says the Chronicle). There are just as many who keep them too slack a s those who keep them over-inflated, he Saddle tweed trousers at 15* 6d a pair are wonderful value. Mail your order now. Money refunded if not satisfied. «Ascot,” corner Princes and Rattray streets (late Scott and C 0.)... Anybody contemplating running a little pm ate war of their own should be able to pick up a cheap lino of cement bags trom the Marlborough Power Board for use in sandbag fortifications (says the Express), It was stated at a recent meeting of the board that there was no sale for empty cement bags and the manufacturers did not make any allowance oli returns. The board has huge piles o t empty bags which it does not know what to* do with. Members remarked that it seemed a pity that the bags should have to bo left to rot away, but there appeared to be no avenue into which they could bo profitably diverted. During a case at the Wanganui Supremo Court the other morning a witness stated that she was having a waltz at Utiku (says the Herald). “ Are waltzes still danced?” asked his Honor Mr Justice Reed. ‘* They dance them up there at Utiku/ replied counsel, “ and the barn dance as well.” “ Much more sensible dances than some of the present-day dances,” added his at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good 'accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 10-721. —C. Hincbcliff. proprietor... Following the failure of the town water supply at Helensville last week an investigation revealed that the valves had been tampered with (says the New Zealand Herald). On account of a big slip of earth into the dam the water has, for the past two weeks, been very muddy and uninviting. The work of clearing the slip, however, is almost finished, and pure water should bo available in a day or two. After elaborate preparations and the exercise of a great deal of patience, gramophone records of the nightingale’s song both by night and by day have been secured at Cxted, in Surrey. A mobile recording-room, mounted on a motor car chassis, was fitted up for the experiment, and a fortnight was spent before records considered technically perfect were made. Miss Beatrice Harrison, the ’cellist, who coaxed the birds to sing for the wireless last year, again assisted and was successful in inducing the most popular feathered visitor of the English springtime to perform. The normal human head has from 100 to 130 square inches of hair covering the scalp. Numerically the number of hairs on the average head runs from 100,000 to 250,000 varying with the texture of the hair. While in babyhood the male child grows the best hair the adult woman produces a much finer quality of hair than the man. Human hair grows at the rate of one half-inch per month and from five to seven inches a year. Its average weight is 4.40 z. Conti ary to the general notion, it is strongest near the crown of the head, and weakest round the scalp edges. Chemically the composition of human hair is remarkably similar to wool, and it behaves just like wool—for example, it shrinks.

Hie visit of the Mayor of New York to England has .shattered every illusion regardr iug the hustling American. He has made it nlain and. absolutely outstanding that an American can be late for everything. Such a record has never been established. Thus far he has kept everybody waiting up to two hours, but his real triumph came when no decided to go to bed at 10.30 in the morning instead of going to Killarney. The new England Sewing Machine has now become established as an absolutely standard article, and one which will stand up to the hr-dest wear and yet be capable of sewing the finest material. The price, too, is absolute y competiti. , and during our ‘sale we are allowing 5 per cent, discount for cash, but easy terms can be arranged for thos: who desire them. Solo agents: Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.), Rat* tra' street.. The inhabitants of a New Zealand city consume in a year (according to the August issue of the New Zealand Smallholder) about 7000 tons of cabbages, 5000 tons of cauliflowers, and 10,000 tons of potatoes, these being the main market garden articles of everyday consumption. In addition, large quantities of celery, cucumbers tomatoes and certain other crops annually pass through the vegetable markets at prices which appear remunerative, the income of some Christchurch tomato growers alone at times reaching £3OOO. “ To impose a severe minimum penalty would be unusual, but the whole question will be further considered,” stated the Minister of Justice in answering Mr G. R Sykes’s question whether, in view of the fact that many motor oars are being stolen and serious accidents have resulted from reckless driving by irresponsible persons, ho will bring down legislation providing a severe minimum penalty in all such case* (reports the Wairarapa Age). It is generally recognised that splendid results have been obtained by farmers feeding molasses +d their stock during tha winter months. can supply in cases containing two 561 b tins at 9s per case.— The , Otago Farmers... “ I cannot understand the apathy of the Auckland public,” said Mr H. C. Borradale, of Brisbane, judge of elocution at the Auckland Competitions, in commenting recently on the comparatively small- attendances at the festival (says the New Zealand Herald). Mr Borradale highly praised a children’s character recital and remarked that the competitions were the only plf-oe where such excellent productions would be seen. “ There is no doubt about it,” he added, “ the classes are very good.” _ Don’t have rough hands. Waters ChapLotion, guaranteed to cure; 2s posted.— Waters’ Pb'armacy... , “ Breeders are of the opinion that there should be a judge for each class of stud stock at tiie show,” said Mr T. V. Caverhill at a meeting of the Wairarapa Pastoral and Agricultural Association (says the Age). We do not want any distinction made, but to have a fair adjudicator.” The Chairman, Mr L. H. Smart: I believe you are right. Ido not think it fair to ask a judge of purebreds to judge two or three other breeds. Mr Caverhill; A man who breeds one class must have a leaning toward that breed. It is only nktural. “Safety First” —say Black apd White Whisky, and avoid those after-regrets. Take a bottle -me to-night... “It may not be generally known that the Manawatu Motor Cycle Club is ona of the first established clubs in the Empire. In fact, it is among the first half-dozen oldest motor cycle clubs,” remarked Mr J. P. Castely, one of the two British motor cyclists who are touring the world by motor cvolc, primarily for the furtherance of liritish trade, when speaking at a social gathering tendered the visitors by the Manawatu Motor Cycle Club. We solicit a trial of our famous sugarcured hams and bacon, after which you will reject atl others. —Barton and Triengrove. Manse street. Dunedin... Ranger Kean, assisted by Messrs J. Anderson, A. D. Hall and party, were very success* ful.in liberating the first 50,000 rainbow trout ova in Lake Waikaremoana- (says the Napior Daily Telegraph) The weather wai atrocious, r&ining and snowing most of tha time, tha whole of the other side of Waikaremoana being under a white mantle. A start was made last week with the liberation of another 50,000 fry in the Ruakitun streams, and a further 150,000 will be ready in a fortnight’s time, , TT ■ Exceptional value: Flannel Unders, the well-known Doctor Brand, in Shetland and navy, 6s 6d each; All-wool New Zealand Flannels—Shetland 6a lid, natural shade (unshrinkable) 8s lid, navy 9s 6d. posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland, Ltd., 192 Princes street, Dun6<*it"is many years Since there has been noticeable in the various paddocks between Hastings and Napier so many lambs as can be seen at the present tuns (says the Daily Telegraph). The fact is that the recent wet weather has compelled farmers to put their sheep on high and dry land, and this probably accounts for ■ the fact that more sheep and more lambs are now being noticed than has been the case in the past. In several of the paddocks mortality amongst the new arrivals is seen, but this is not very great, and it may be safely said that the percentage in the lambing l has been really good, and there is every prospect of a first-class season. It is quite clear that the lambs, taken all round, are a very healthy lot, and already are thoroughly enjoying life. Milton district residents are delighted with the display of Garden Seeds at Gray’s Big Store... Representations by fly fishers t;at some stream in South Taranaki should be reserved for them were renewed at the last annual meeting of the Acclimatisation Society and the executive has decided to grant the request. A portion of the Kaupokonui Stream will accordingly be reserved for the devotees of the fly from January 1 next to the end of the season. This is the first occasion on which the society has made such a decision. “We want to know all we can about this involved business of local government.” said Mr E. Aldridge, Mayor ol Devonport, at a meeting of the Borough Council the other evening, when a letter was received from the Mayor of Mount Eden calling a conference of local bodies next Wednesday (says the New Zealand Herald). It was decided to postpone the weekly committee meeting until Thursday in order that all members might attend the meeting. T. Ross, George street. —Stock of Gloves, Stockings, Corselettes, Brassieres, Corsets, Ladies’ Singlets, Combinations, Jumpers, and Umbrellas removed to our shop in 130 Princes street, to be sold at halfprice.. . The seating requirements of the new Memorial Hall at Wellington Boys’ College were discussed at the last meeting of the Wellington College Board of Governors (says the Post). The opinion was expressed that it was absurd for the Government to provide the building without seats, and it was suggested that as the board had not sufficient money to purchase them estimates should be obtained for the supply of 1000 chairs and the figures submitted to the Government. This suggestion was adopted. Workers, that pound of yours is worth 30s here.. Twist shirts, 6s lid; Palmer Napp trousers, 7s lid; drill coats, 7s 8d; drill combinations, 14s 6d; denim trousers, double seats and knees, 7s lid; denim trousers, with bib, 7s 6d; cash with order. —A. F. Cheyne and Co., Mosgiel... “The city is in a bad position over the tramways question, and I think Newmarket should be prepared to give assistance,” said Mr H. J. Cooner, in discussing the new tramways policy at a meeting of the Newmarket Borough Council the other evening (says the Auckland Herald). “Yes, and heap coals of fire on their heads,” remarked Mr N. Kelleway. The Mayor (Mr S. Donaldson! expressed approval of the new policy, stating it seemed to be a decided step toward the further popularisation of the trams. Favourable comments on the proposal were made by several members of the council. Best chemist’s “mail order service” in Otago at Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street. Try it... The loss incurred by lambs being bruised whilst on their way to the freezing works was referred to at a recent meeting of the delegates to the Meat Producers’ Board (says the Wellington Evening Post). One of the chief causes of bruising was stated to be the shunting of stock trains, these trains being too long for the careful transport of stock. A resolution was passed urging the board to confer with the Railways Department on the whole quetsion of stock transport, it being stated that the department had always shown itself desirous of helping farmers in the matter. On sale day, walking down the street. All kinds of men you're sure to meet. Big, kindly men of good physique. For Hitchon’s bacon is what they eat...