NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20291, 27 December 1927, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF.

“It is no wonder we suffer from indigestion ! I see we have g:one through 1242 ewes and only 316 wethers. It 's wonderful how they get rid of so many of these old things,” said the Mayor of Napier, Mr J. Vigor Brown, at the meeting of the Napier Borough Council. We simplify your Xmas shopping. Inspect our range of seasonable gifts. Special attention to country inquiries.— Conn’s Grand Pharmacy... Napier’s consumption of water is increasing rapidly, and during the month of November 33,343,000 gallons of water weie pumped (says the Telegraph), an increase of 1,700,000 over the same period Last year. During a discussion on Native health matters at, the recent meeting of the Tioton Hospital Board, Mrs Parfitt said that the sanitary arrangements at the Waikawa pa were very bad and would have to be improved (states the Express). She said there were about 50 children at the pa, and many of them attended the Picton School, so that if an epidemic broke out the position would bo serious. We solicit a trial ot our famous sugarcured hams and bacon, after which you willy reject all others. —Barton and Trengrove. Manse street. Dunedin... “I am not allowed to purchase a machine on behalf of mv firm unless a receipl showing final payment on the vehicle is produced,” said a motor salesman in the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court the other day. “ Some real effort should be made now to conserve the native bush on our scenic routes,” stated Mr John Masop, M.P., to members of the Napier Chamber cf Commerce (reports an exchange). “ It's no use waking up 20 years hence,” ho added. “It will then be too late.” Some action should be taken by thq Government, contended Mr Mason. For Special Tours of Great Southern Lakes and Mount Cook, ring 13-444, White Star Tourist Services... A Napier motorist who has just returned from a visit to Gisborne, reports that for the major portion of the journey the driving conditions are good, but he states that the Matahoura bridge requires careful driving, not having been repaired for soma considerable time (says the Telegraph). Loose shingle and pot holes mar the surface between Napier and Tangoio. From Wairoa to Gisborne, he said, the road was excellent, being well metalled all the way. Well-groomed hands always, where Waters’ “ Chap-Lotion ” is used. 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy... At a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Centre Executive of the Royal Life-saving Society, the other evening, the chairman reported that a deputation from the society had waited on the borough council with a view to suggesting action to prevent foolhardy swimmers from bathing in the surf under dangerous conditions (says the Napier Telegraph). The council had promised favourable consideration of the proposals made. The centre decided to defer its annual meeting until the end of January and to decide at the same time upon the dates for the season’s competitions in life-saving. Exceptional value: Flannel Unders, the well-known Doctor Brand, in Shetland and navy, 6s 6d mch; 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... “ One must say that the automatic telephone system installed in Napier is very efficient and proving very satisfactory, stated Mr W. Somerset Smith, the president, to members of the Napier Chamber of Commerce last week. “If there is a drawback of lack of privacy,” he added, “we now know that privacy can be Had by the installation of another phone. Other members also expressed satisfaction with the system, remarking imon the great saving of time it brought alxmt. However, it was considered that some improvement in the directory could be brought about in the matter of more distinct figures and the chamber decided to bring it before the notice of the department. If you want any goods urgently on Wednesday morning ring Gray's, of Milton, the universal providers... Mysterious and sinister noises. in the dining room awakened a Blenheim resident at an earlv hour the other morning (says the Express). Leaping to the conclusion that burglars were in the house, he glided downstairs with greatest stealth. Reaching the door of the room, be listened breathlessly a moment, and, as the sounds continued, felt for the switch and flooded the room with light to surprise a modern Bill Sikes in the form of an opossum, which was perched on the table eating jam with considerable relish. A grand chase, wortliy of st movie comedy, followed, sncl finally the furred marauder was caged. 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... Stay at the Prince >f Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands ol liquors. ’Phone 10-721.—C. Hincheliff proprietor... . .. , A resolution congratulating the Wellington Citv Council upon taking control of the traffic opposite the wharf gates was passed at a recent meeting of the Wellington Harbour Board (says the Post). ilr D. J. M'Gowan, who moved the resolution, said that the spot was the most dangerous in the city, and expressed the hope that the control of traffic there would become a permanent institution. Old corns disappear with a touch of 41 Kornbane.” Is 2d posted.—Waters’ Pharmac-v. 20 Princes street... As an Illustration of the fact that red tape extends even to trades unionism, it is stated that two union slaughtermen, who had booked hooks for the season at Imlay, were not allowed to start by their own 'mates because they hart not brought their clearance papers with them (says the Chronicle). It is known by the union that those two men arc financial, vet they have to walk the streets and ’lose good money until their papers arrive. To Country Stores. Barton and i'rengrove allow liberal concessions for handling their famous smallgoods. Larges! output in South Island.—Barton andTren gi-m-e, Manse street. Dunedin... More than one Wanganui motorist has complained lately of what they term the “cycle nuisance” (says the Chronicle). The grievance is that cyclists persist in riding in the middle of the avenue, and one motorist states, in a letter to the Chronicle, that at noon and 5 o'clock the situation becomes positively dangerous, not only to the cyclists themselves, but to the unfortunate motorists who usually has to foot the bill.

A new roller copper roof is requires for the Art Gallery, Wanganui, estimated to cost £BOO or more (says the Herald;. Some of the councillors at a recent meeting had some scathing remarks to make on the matter. Apparently the job has to be done, for at least two valuable pictures have been damaged through leaks in the present roof. During a recent lunch hour a gust of wind ou tlie town bridge sent two hats into the river (says the Wanganui Herald). One belonged to a man and the other to a woman. Mere man, in a philanthropical sort of way, remarked: “ Well, that one has gone.” The lady did not take the loss of her headgear so calmly. Her eyes flashed fire, her buster brown crop stood on end, and she remarked most emphatically “ the wind.” Save your eyes. Consult Peter G. Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0. (Loudon), optometrist. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians, 490 Moray place (opp. City Hotel)... Dalmatiou quarry workers work extraordinary long hours, according to evidence given at the Auckland City Council inquiry the other day (says the Herald). One stone-cutter said the Dalmatians in a quarry close to his were always at work when he arrived, and were still working wiien he left in the evening. A Dalmatian later gave evidence that his regular hours were from 6 a.m. until dark, including Saturdays, while a compatriot gave his hours as 0 a.m. to 7 p.m. on six days a week. Low prices and high quality are an un- < usual combination, but this describes our leather suit and attache cases. Solid leather suit cases from 47s 6d; solid leather attache cases from 20s 6d. —Otago Farmers, Crawford street... This is the season of the year when some attention is paid to thoughts other than those which are directed toivards Hie accumulation of worldly goods (states the Timaru Herald). A reminder of this fact is contained in a letter which a Timaru business man received this week from the head of a firm iu the North Island. The letter says: “The festive season is almost upon us again, and to you and your staff we join iu wishing the compliments of the season. We are thankful for the best country in the wo. id in which to live; for a reasonable degree of health and happiness; for a fair share of material prosperity, and, more than all, for the good friends like you, who have made our prosperity possible.” 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... ..,® v ® in these enlightened days the bolifo that ill-luok is associated with No. 13 persists, and one does not have to look tar for evidence of this (says the Welling. t e n Pest). The berths in the sleeping-car of the limited total 18, but, though they are numbered consecutively, there is no No. 13. It is designated 12a. It not infrequently occurs that when booking clerks in the railway inform a passenger that berth 13 is the only one available, they are met with the reply that “I couldn't possibly take that one,” and so, in order that this berth, wnich it is stated is tho best in the car, should not go empty on a full train, it is disguised. It is stated that since the change, “12a. alias 13,” ia no longer unpopular. 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 3a lid, 4s lid, 5s lid, up to 16s 6d,—T. Ross. 130 Princes street... A record number of anglers and other visitors are expected at Taupo during the Christmas holidays (says the New Zealand Herald’s correspondent). There are heavy bookings at all the hotels and boarding houses. The Taupo Road Board is providing extra camping grounds to meet the demands that are sure to be made by campers, and for that purpose has acquired a block of about 10 acres along the Waikato River, above the Taupo-Rotorua Bridge. The fishing has been very good during the last week or so, and several big catches have been made. At Tokoopu the booking of accommodation is also exceptionally heavy. The fishing on the Tongariro River for this time of the year is very good, and by January end February should be really excellent. Car leaving Dunedin for Te Anau and Manapouri, returning via Queenstown, departs Dunedin, January 3, haa vacancy two or three passengers.—Ring 13-444. telegrams: “ Whitestar.”.. “ Our national income could be increased more substantially by an increase in the number of overseas visitors than by any other method,” states the New Zealand Tourist League in its annual report. The experience of Canada, Switzerland, France, and other nations confirms this. “Official figures show that iu 1926 people from the United States spent over £200,000,000 in Europe and £80,000,000 in Canada. Hawaii records a large income from 15,000 visitors who stay for over 24 hours in the territory.” Exact figures of tourist expenditure in New Zealand were not available, but on the basis of the returns of other countries the league estimates that the Dominion received £1,000,000 a year from overseas visitors. This revenue cost less to get than any other part of the national income, and it could be increased at a low cost. Just landed, ex Somerset, a full supply of new season’s Blue Mountain Jamaica. The finest Coffee grown on earth.—A, Dune and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Oeta- - gon. Dunedin... When the Aorangi last passed through, Auckland on her way to Vancouver a stowaway was camped in one of her lifeboats (says the Sun). He did the whole journey from Sydney to America without being discovered, and left a diary at tho end of the trip. There were records in the diary of every one of the 22 days of the journey, and it ended something like this: “ Thanks for the fine trip. Quarters and food excellent.” During the voyage the stowaway consumed 46 tins of condensed milk, 561 b of biscuits, and a large quantity of water from the lifeboat’s stores. The free passenger had hid in the after starboard boat, one never used for boat drill at sea. In order to see what was going on he had cut a small hole in one side, and watched the passengers on the deck below. His only equipment for the journey was a tin-opener. We are not responsible for the weather, but we are for the 2s 6d in the £ reduction on all Showroom Goods for ttus month. A big saving, and on our usual low prices. Buy now. The Moegiel Warehouse, A. F. Cheyne and C 0... “ Mixed ” schools were the subject of some interesting comments by the Rector of the Gisborne High School, Mr F. Foote, at. the breaking-up ceremony (says the Gisborne Times). Explaining the term as it applied to his own school, he pointed out that it was, in some respects, a misnomer, as, in the lower classes, boys and "iris were taught in separate classes—only fn the fifth and sixth forms were the sexes mixed. “We are thus two schools under one roof,” he went on, “ and so we preserve the virtues and avoid the faults of schools that are wholly for one sex. Such, at least, is our modest hope.” Mr Foote remarked further that, in his opinion, and in that of the staff, also, “mixed” schools had long passed the experimental stage and that the prejudice against them .that existed here and there among individuals showed an ignorance both of human nature and of successful pedagogy. -Your Holiday? Motor Tour through Otira Gorge, Franz Joseph Glacier, Buffer Gorge, Marble Mountains. Pelorous River, Hanraer Springs. Car leaves Dunedin 24th December. Ring 13-444, White Star Tourist Services... A sudden rainstorm on the coast resulted in an uncomfortable four hours for a party of Gisborne business men motoring between Tikitiki and Ruatoria (says the Poverty Bay Herald). There was some concern felt lest the rain would have caused the tributaries of the Waiapu River to rise, and the members of the party made all hast? from Tikitiki. Until they reached the Mangaoporo their progress was good, but in the middle of that stream their car «tnck, and despite the repeated efforts of the Gisborne travellers to _ move the machine it remained there while the level of the water rose steadily higher, until at la-t the engine was submerged. An attempt to move the car by the help of horses failed, but after four hours another motorist happened along and hitched a. tow-rope to the submerged vehicle, which then came out of the creek m short order. China’s tactics make a puzzle, Soviet scruples shame the race; But Russian's bear cannot compare With Hitchon’s ham—our flag—its place...