NEWS IN BRIER

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20289, 23 December 1927, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIER

Word has been received in Napier that the work of constructing the new post office will be commenced before the end of the present financial year. While fishing in Foveaux Straits last Mondav, Mr C. Gray caught a schnapper, about six pounds in weight (reports the Southland Times;. It is seldom these fish are to bo found so far south. They are very plentiful in the north. We simplify your Xmas shopping. Inspect our range of seasonable gifts. Special attention to country inquiries.--Conn’s Grand Pharmacy... “ The automatic telephone system winch has been installed in Napier has proved to be wonderfully efficient,” Mr Somerset-Smith (president) at the Napier Chamber of Commerce meeting recently. In conversation with a Wanganui Chronicle man last Saturday a business man stated that trade was looking up in that district. Wellington, he stated, had not felt the recent business depression, but was now beginning to experience the after effects, “It’is not a bit of use waking up in 50 years’ time —some real effort must be made now to make the Government realise the importance of conserving the native bush, because once it is gone it is gone for ever,’’ said Mr John Mason, M.P., to the Napier Chamber of Cqmmerco (says the Telegraph), when speaking on the matter of scenic preservation. For Special Tours of Great Southern Lakes and Mount Cook, ring 13-444. White Star Tourist Services... “ Australia recognises that New Zealand has made wonderful progress in afforestation,” said Mr P. M. Thomson, who arrived at Auckland by the Aorangi on Monday morning (says the Star). Discussing timber matters, Mr Thomson said that all Australians with any knowledge of forestry had a very high regard for Mr L. MTntosh Ellis, the head of the New Zealand Forestry Service. Some amusement was caused at the Southland Power Board meeting the other day when a voucher for an electric bedwarmer came up for payment (says the Times). The chief engineer explained that the new device worked most satisfactorily. Old corns disappear with a touch ot “ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street... It has been stated on several occasions that the value of building permits in Lower Hutt for a given month has exceeded that of any other urban area except the four large cities. This record has now been exceeded (says the Wellington correspondent of the Lyttelton Times), for in October the value of buildings for which permits were issued reached £218,000 and easily exceeded all districts, cities included. Exceptional value: Flannel Unders, the well-known Doctor Brand, in Shetland and navy, 6s 6d ’«ch; All-wool New Zealand Flannels— -Shetland 6s lid, natural shade (unshrinkable) 8s lid, navy 9s 6d. posted anywhere for cash. —Kilroy and Sutherland. Ltd.. 192 Princes street. Dunedin... , “It is a feather in ms cap, observed the Mavor of Blenheim (Mr M. M’Kenzie) in complimenting the Town Clerk (Mr T. F. Bull) at the other night’s Borough Council meeting of the fact that two years’ balance sheets liad been returned from the Audit Office without tags of any kind (says the Express). “It also reflects credit on the council,’’ he added. “It shows that we haven’t spent any money we should not have spent.” . We wish all patrons a merry Christmastide and happy holidays—James Gray and Sons, Milton... A member of the Southland Power Board was inquiring from the engineer at the recent meeting why there should be great variation in the working of an electricallvdriven shearing plant (says the Times). He mentioned that the owner of the slant had informed him that it used to run very badly after lunch. “ Perhaps the belt needed tightening. That was my experience,” said another member. “ Why, after lunch I thought the belt would need slackening, not tightening,” was Mr Golden’s remark. Tennis players requiring smartly cut, high-grade white tennis trousers should forward their size and 12s 6d to the “ Ascot,” corner of Princes and Rattray streets, Dunedin. The trousers will be forwarded by return mail... Judging by the abundance of green feed, and the prosperous look of the country, it would be impossible for a sheep to keep thin if it tried on some of the land from Timaru to Christchurch at the present time (states the Timaru Herald). A good deal of rain has been experienced in the north, and some of the farmers are complaining, but they are now hoping for a period of good drying weather to assist in what they are looking forward to—a very successful season. We solicit a trial of our famous sugarcured hams and bacon, after which you will reject all others—Barton and Tren-_ grove Manse street, Dunedin... Excitement reigned in Hikurangi last Monday (soys the Whangarei correspondent of the Auckland Star),_ when a horse attached to a dray laden with coal bolted down the steep roadway. It managed to pass safe'y between two motors, and then crashed into a stationary service car, which was badly damaged. The driver fortunately escaped injury. The dray capsized, but the horse was not hurt. Stay at the Prince if Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. 'Phone 10-721. —C. Hinchcliff proprietor... A policeman in Cleveland (United States) was shocked to see a man silting in a motor car with the light extinguished and a young woman on his lap. whom he was kissing vigorously. The policeman arrested (lie coupI 0 for disorderly conduct, despite their protest that they wore newly married, and saw no "rime ;n demonstrating their affection. The magistrate discharged them, and they promptly sued the policeman, and were awarded £7OO damages. On a recent transatlantic voyage passenger? aboard the Leviathan were called from dinner to view what was thought (n h c the light, of an approaching aeroplane. This light proved, however, to he Jupiter shining brightlv in the eastern sky. Who would have thought 50 years ago that a star could bo mistaken for a trans-ocoanic traveller?

“ I think it would be a good th.ng if members of Parliament were compelled tc spend a certain portion of their time in visiting various parts of the country instead of sitting in Wellington for such a long period each year,” faM the Minister of Public Works, Mr K. S. Williams, at Awnkino last Saturday (states the New Zealand Herald). ‘‘They would then become more conversant with the needs of the country and they could assemble in Wellington and get through the work in shorter time and do it much better.” Come and see our Show To-night. We are open till f) o’clock Frida/ nights.— Scoullar and Chisholm (Limited)... That for every male who applied for a, probationship prior to qualification as a fully fledged teacher there were seven applications from females, was a remark passed to a Southland Times reporter the other day. The informant went on to say that in his opinion the salaries of male teachers should be increased to make this side of the profession more tempting. Over 75 per cent, of the female teachers in Southland schools were drawing about £5 per week. To Country Stores. — Barton and ITengrove allow liberal concessions for handling their famous smallgoods. Largest output in South Island. —Barton andTrengrove. Manse street. Dfinedin.. After the train accident in Timaru a few months ago, when the engine of the express train from Christchurch . left the rails and toppled over on its side, travellers by rail have shown a marked aversion to travelling in the carriage next to the engine, and even to-day, it is often noticeable that there are fewer occupants of the car next to the engine than in any other car of the train (says the Timaru Herald). At holiday times. however, people go into the first carriage, though a good many do not like doing so. and would not go there if they could get a seat in any other part of the tram. Waters' " Chap-Lotion ’ keeps the hands looking “ well groomed.” 2s posted. Waters’ Pharmacy... The persistence of the Morrinsville School Committee in its efforts to secure a dental clinic in Morrinsville has met with a degree of success (says the New Zealand Herald’s corespondent). ’ The director of the Division of Dental Hygiene in a letter to the secretary of the school committee states that the Minister of Health has approved of the appointment of a dental nurse m March, 1928, •on condition that the Morrinsville School Committee will. provide a building for a clinic and maintain it. The matter will come before a combined meeting of the committees of the district during the coming week. An unusual accident occurred at Hamilton East last Sunday evening (says ihe New Zealand Herald). Mr H. H. Short was acting as Father Christmas at a Sunday school children’s treat, his vision being obstructed by the mask be was wearing. -His right sleeve came into contact with a lighted candle and ignited and Mr Short’s arm was severely burned before the flames were quelled. Christmas Gifts now obtainable in great variety at Laidlaw and Gray. Big Dolls and Toys for the girls. Meccano and Wireless Sets for the boys. Dainty Handbags “and other beautiful articles for mum, Shaving Outfits, etc., for dad. Father Christmas has now arrived, bringing gifts for all boys and girls accompanied by father or mother. Come and see him at the big store. —Laidlaw and Gray, Rattray street... “Wo do not think it is fair that the ratepayers in the country should be asked to mortgage their land for 15 to 20 years in order to provide the main roads,” said Mr H. Foreman, chairman of the Clifton County Council, at the Mokau bridge opening luncheon, on Saturday (says an Auckland paper). “The money for that work should be provided by all the taxpayers through the general government »of tho country. The secondary roads, however, are in a different category. They are use : almost wholly by the local residents for local services. and their construction and ■maintenance is a local responsibility.” Christmas is coming, and there can be no more acceptable present to a lady than a pair of lovely Silk Stockings. New shades and prices to suit any purse, 3s lid, 4e lid, 5s lid, up to 16s 6d.—T. Ross, 130 Princes street... “The members of the New Zealand cricket teaiq were great favourites everywhere,” said Mr Norton Francis on his return to Christchurch the other day from a trip abroad, “ and they have been splendid advertisement, hot only from cricket, but as a crowd who never once failed to ‘play the game.’ 1 doubt .f many people here realise how much a visit of good sportsmen from this country to the Homeland means to our reputation' and our trade. By keeping the name of New Zealand before tire public, we undoubtedly create a better knowledge of ourselves as a young British nation, and cur products, which cannot be too much advertised.” Car leaving Dunedin for Te Anau and Manapouri, returning via Queenstown, departs Dunedin. January 3, has vacancy two or three passengers.—Ring 13-444. Telegrams: “ Whitestar.”.. The Lower Hutt Fire Brigade has for some time used an electrically driven siren instead of a firebell. Tho residents of the borough do not like the siren, but it is . not easily got rio of. At the last meeting of the council, it was decided to lend tho discarded bell to the Eastbourne Fire Brigade (states the Wellington Post). Cr Roberts, when urging that the bell should be sent to tlie sister borough, asked whether the siren could not go too. “I am afraid we can hardly do .that,” said the Mayor amidst laughter. “You will be wanting to give away our gallows as well, and that would never do. Wo have, however, made arrangements to minimise as much as possible the objectional features of the siren.” The Mayor’s remark about the “ gallows ” refers to another fire brigade possession one of the most remarkable architectural features of the borough. Just landed, ex Somerset, a full supply of new season’s Blue Mountain Jamaica. The finest Coffee grown on earth.—A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists. 32 Octagon. Dunedin... The, old cry of “ Hold your horse, sir, has evidently given way to “ Watch your oar, sir.” It was stated, at a meeting of the Wellington Automobile Club that a man had undertaken the task of watching motorists’ cars at night (says an exchange). He did not levy a stipulated fee, but accepted donations. It was stated that so long as the man mentioned did not ask for money the City Council could not prevent him from watching motorists’ cars. “ Does he become responsible for the loss of tho cars?” asked a member. “Not at at all,” he was assured. “ We must do something,” said another member. “Cars are disappearing off the streets every day in the week.” We are not responsible for the weather, but we are for the 2s 6d in the £ reduction on all Showroom Goods for true month. A big saving, and on our usual low prices. Buy now.’ The Mosgiel Warehouse, A. F. Cheyne and C 0... At the monthly meeting of the Cambridge Borough Council Mr F. Penn indicated he had been successful in getting the Government to grant - a set of instruments for establishing a climatological station at Cambridge, provided the Borough Council would set aside a suitable area of land for the erection of the station. The offer was accepted By the council (says tho correspondent of the New Zealand Herald). The council decided to wait on property owners concerned in the recent big fire in Duke street, with a view to getting them to set back any new promises erected so as to enable the street to be widened by about 7ft. Your Holiday? Motor Tour through Otira Gorge, Franz Joseph Glacier, Buller Gorge, Marble Mountains, Pelorou* River, Hanmer Springs. Car leaves Dunedin 24th December. Ring 13-444, Whit« Star Tourist Services... Expressing pleasure at the fact that out of 98 boys leaving the Napier Boys’ High School this year, no loss than 20 were going into farming pursuits, Sir James Allen, former Minister of Education and Defence, and latterly High Commissioner in London, took the opportunity, when addressing the assembled parents, old boy** and pupils to urge that never at any time in our history had it been more necessary to direct our activities to the development of our primary industries and the settlement of the 'land than it was at th* present time (says the Telegraph). The Government was realising this, he said, and was bringing out selected settlers front Homo, but, though this was being dona, it was important that we should not neglect our own boys, and he expressed pleasure that at such a fine school over 20 per cent, of boys went on to the land upon leaving. Did you see “Wirth’s ad. in paper? Just take in what it’s worth: ’Gainst Hitchon’s ham there is no ban— The best in all the earth...