NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20322, 2 February 1928, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Cadets in training at Wigram Aerodrome are now sufficiently far advanced to undertake solo flying (reports the Christchurch Press). They are also learning more advanced work on the ground. The Irish influx into Scotland was referred to by Dr R. M. Gunn at the Burns dinner in Gisborne the other evening (states the Times). “I don’t think there is any reason for alarm,” he remarked. “ So long as there are half a dozen Scotsmen left in Scotland they will dominate the situation.” —(Laughter.) Low prices and high quality are an unusual combination, but this describes our leather suit and attache cases. Solid leather suit cases from 47s 6d; solid leather attache cases from 20s fid.—Otago Farmers, Crawford street... “Do hotels observe this half-holiday ? asked Mr J. M'Cort at the recent meeting of the Mackenzie County Council during the discussion on the half-holiday question (states the Timaru Herald). On receiving a reply in the negative, Mr M'Cort remarked: “It doesn’t matter, anyway. They’re open when they’re closed.” “Rather annoying,” remarked a Wanganui business man when he discovered that there was an extra day in February this year (says the Herald). “What about the poor fellows on annual salaries? They will work a day for nothing.” Yes, tough on a man getting £IOOO a year. Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel. Good accommodation; best brands of liquors. ’Phone 10-721. —C. Hinchcliff. proprietor... A tally taken by Mr P. A. Courtney, traffic inspector at Hamilton, shows that no fewer than 142 service cars and buses pass through Hamilton daily (states the New Zealand Herald). The competition offered by these vehicles to the railway is very keen, and an appreciable reduction in railway revenue at Frankton and Hamilton has been shown. People who bought tomatoes in Newcastle for 2d a lb (says an Australian paper) regarded the price as a bargain, but did not know that the grower in many instances received only 2s for a case containing about 601 b, an average of twofifth of a penny per lb. Growers are finding it more profitable to feed their fruit to the pigs than to send it into Newcastle. Barton and Trengrove want Pigs to supply the enormous demand for their famous sugar-cured Bacon. Highest price for cash.—Manse street, Dunedin... Last year was a very flourishing year as far as the Timaru Municipal Library was concerned (reports the Herald). attendance increased over 1926 by 6524, ■and book issues showed an increase of 13,343. There was also an increase of 23 monthly subscribers, and five yearly subscribers. Juvenile borrowers increased by 47 and adults by 95. In 1917 the total number of issues was 71.868 volumes, and last year it was 142,848, having practically doubled in 10 years. A travelling circus was negotiating the Turakina Hill recently (says the Wanganui Chronicle), when a mishap to the van let loose a small army of monkeys to their obvious delight. They were joined by dogs, birds, and other- small members of the menagerie, and circus hands were kept active for some time retrieving the escapees. But their troublesome task was finished at last, and, the van righted, the circus made on its way. Hats for Men, usually sold at 25s fid and 29s 6d, have been all reduced to 17s 6d for this week only. See our window and pick your hat. All Shapes, Shades, and Sizes, At the u Ascot/ corner Princes and Rattray streets... A remarkable instance of the use of wireless occurred in London when, from Scotland Yard, finger-prints of a man detained by detectives the night before were wirelessed to the Chicago police. The finger-prints were wirelessed back with the addition of a request that the man —who was wanted by the police of Chicago—should be sent to America. This was carried out by the police authorities in due course. The authorities are satsfied with the success of the experiment, and it is a notable addition to the methods available for the apprehension of criminals. Grandism (314) —Our stock is larger than that of any other merchant in Otago, and is the biggest Hotel stock South of the Equator.—Grand Hotel... “ Reserved !” As a .corpulent gentleman stood in an Auckland picture theatre the other evening when the lights were switched on for the National Anthem at the end of the' evening’s entertainment, it was clear that for some unexplained reason : the sign that had been' on the seat when he arrived was firmly fixed across his back (says the Star). With mingled wonder and pride at being the object of much attention, he soon lost himself in the departing crowd, arid was last seen being followed by a number of small boys in Queen street. Old corns banished by one touch of the magic c< Kornbane Is 2d posted. Waters' Pharmacy... , Bathers on the Whananaki beach are to be warned against the prevalence of sharks in the harbour (states the New Zealand Herald’s Whangarei correspondent). A notice is to be posted on the wharf shed in the locality pointing out the danger from this sea peril. Members of the Harbour Board agreed at last Friday’s meeting that sharks were very numerous in all the harbours at the present time, but the board could not be expected to supply unlimited notices. The resolution was agreed to on the casting vote of the chairman. Passing through to Milford Sound, a well-known business man tailed at a farm house. Three sturdy children rushed out and stood gazing inquisitively at the stranger. On perceiving them exceptionally well dressed, he questioned the mother as to how she did it. She proudly answered: “I obtained a sewing machine from Laidlaw and Gray’s, and, with pattern books, am able to make all the clothes they require, and save money... Evidently the temperatures that have been registered during the last few days have had their effects upon the bees of Christchurch, for swarms ate frequent, and the insects are no respecters of homes or persons (state the Sun). The other day at the Linwood bowling green, a swarm interrupted a game, and had to be driven off the premises with a hose. Another swarm liked the comforts of the kitchen of a Riccarton resident, for it settled there, and despite the burning # of sulphur and other annoyances, remained in residence for two whole days. * A series of burglaries in Lower Hutt, obviously the work of a youth, has been giving the police of that district some concern recently (says the Wellington Post). Some eight homes, in most cases temporarily unoccupied during the holiday season, have been broken into and money stolen. On Sunday the police arrested a boy of 15 who, it is understood, has, admitted the offences. It is also understood that the identity of the person, also a youth, who was responsible for the damaging of the motors in the borough council mimping station on Christmas Eve. has been discovered. Prosecutions in each case will follow. A crowded Birmingham corporation bus crashed into a shop window at the bottom of Snow Hill, over 50 people having narrow escapes. The front axle snapped, causing the vehicle to swerve sharply over the pavement. It came to rest with the bonnet in the window of a doll shop. Several pedestrians were missed by inches, but the most remarkable escape was that of a man named Kenny, who was on a ladder cleaning the windows of the shop. He was hurled down and came to rest amidst the broken glass and debris, suffering only from slight shock. A piece of apple wedged in the throat of Richard Doolittle, two-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Doolittle, of Middleton, New York, is believed to have saved his life when he Ml into a pond neai his home. The theory is that when the child fell into the water he was eating an apple. It lodged in his throat in such a way as to block the air passages into the lungs. The result was that the boy swallowed plenty of water, but none or little of it got into the lungs. The father rescued him from the water when he was near death. The piece of apple was removed by his mother. His recovery was rapid. Sir Alan Cobham states that flight at an altitude around 50,000 ft will enable a ’plane to attain speed bordering on 1000 miles an hour. This means crossing the Continent between breakfast and lunch, crossing the Atlantic between lunch and dinner, and circumnavigating the globe in a day. Perhaps, sqys a writer, one cannot picture man ever rising above 50,000 ft, but certainly we shall have “ soundings ” taken ' far beyond that figure within the next few years. Macready’s work above 30,000 ft lends some hope that these wild dreams may one day be realised. He has flown comfortably above Dayton, Ohio, in temperatures 80deg below zero.

The chairman, Mr J. A. Finlayson, took the opportunity at the meeting of th* Whangarei Harbour Board last week to refer to the serious dopta ''u of the va.- - able mussel banks near the Whang;.-.i Heads (reports the correspondent of u.a New Zealand Herald). He said he thougi.C the board should give the question consideration. Mr L. A. Johnson said tlm ia the past the shellfish beds had been completely denuded and residents were inquired to travel t° Pataua Harbour to get supplies. He considered that now the beds had recovered they should o® closely watched. It was resolved that the attention of the Marine Department bo drawn to the matter for its instruction and guidance. Conn’s Effervescing Health Salts for adults and children. A blood purifier and liver stimulant. Obtainable only from Conn’s Grand Pharmacy, price Is fid, pooled Is 9d... Some Wanganui business men complain that they have been hoaxed by a youth at Aramoho ever the telephone (states the Herald). He has been in the habit of ringing up and ordering goods to be sent to the address of other people. For instance, once recently he rang up a fish shop for 10s worth of fish and chips, to be delivered during the evening. The order was duly executed, and natural!y, when this hefty supper arrived at the stated address the residents knew nothing about the order. If the iolice get on the track of this youth he will find something more interesting at the court than manipulating the telephone. Exceptional value: Flannel Unders, the well-known Doctor Brand, in Shetland and navy, 6s fid each; 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... Recent research, with a view to the prevention of disease among strawberries in Auckland, has led to the conclusion that the most common cause of the disease is excessive moisture, due to insufficient levelling of the beds, under-drainage, or the formation of silt in surface drains. A contributory cause might i#so be the use of unsuitable fertilisers, which would cause the ground to become slimy in character. Non-rotation of crops, too, has become a factor. When the problem was discussed at a meeting of the Auckland Strawberry Growers’ Association in the Chamber of Commerce recently (says the Star), it was decided to continue the research investigations, trials to be made with different varieties of strawberries grown side by side on affected ground. Such a course, it was. stated, would probably jead to the discovery of a species immune from disease. Quality, Quality, Quality, Quality, Quality, Quality—all the time.—-Barton and Trengrove, Manse street... While bathifig in the surf at Napier the other afternoon one of a party of picnickers who had come from Dannevirke to spend the day by the seaside, a girl about 15 years of age, had the misfortune to be severely stung on the neck by a jellyfish (reports the Telegraph). Her first intimation that anything was wrong was when she felt something soft and clammy clinging to her neck. The jellyfish then began to sting, whereupon the girl seized it with her hand and fore it away, and in doing so her hand suffered from stings. The girl, who was in extreme pain, was conveyed into the baths and Dr Waterworth was summoned. The effect of the stings was to raise the skin in large white lumps all round the throat. After an injection, however, the pain eased and the girl was able to undertake the return journey to Dannevirke. Waters’Chap-Lotion keeps hands lovely to look at and touch; 2s posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy... A position that is probably without parallel in the history of cricket was reached in a match played at Te Kanaka during the . week-end between the To Karaka team and an eleven from Motu (says the Poverty Bay Herald). Batting first, the home team made 85, and the visitors went in and made an equal total. The home team then went in for » second innings, and when the score had reached 64 for the loss of five wickets they declared, as the. Motu players had to leave in an hour’s time to catch their train. Then an extraordinary thing happened. With an hour to play the visitors went out to the' crease, and when time was called they had made 64 for the loss of five wickets. The match was declared a draw! For best Radio reception, the “King • model receiving set stands supreme. Complete installations of 5-valve sets from £35. Gray’s, Ltd., Milton.. . Some interesting observations of the designing of towns and cities were contained in a paper entitled “Civil Architecture,” read before the architecture and engineering section of the Australian Association for the Advancement of Science, by Professor Wilkinson, of Melbourne. “ A beautiful street,” he said, “is one of the most delightful creations of man. A tramway, at any rate with overhead trollev wires, will harm any street. Tramways should bo abolished as obsolete obstructions in favour of automobiles; but if for a time they must be used, they should not be allowed in the centre of the town, but be used for transport to and from the town, returning when within reasonable walking distance of the centre. • Tram lines, trolley wires, and ail other overhead wires, are the enemies of a beautiful town, and can undo much of the architects’ work. ’ . Forty-sixth annual summer sale a huge ‘ success. A few of this week s specials. Ladies’ Tailored Coats and Coat Frocks, 39s fid each; ladies’ straws and ready-to-wears, from 3s lid up. A call will be to our mutual benefit. —A. F. Cheyne and C 0... Ah! He policeman all te same me, exclaimed a handsome native policeman as he stood at the landing stage at Apia, Samoa, in 1920, and looke % d at the C.M.G. decoration on the breast of General Sir Alfred Robin as he stepped ashore at the head of a gaily-uniformed body of police that had arrived from Auckland by the Navua to replace the military force of occupation, which held the .sland until its fate was decided by the League, of Nations. In the police party on that occasion were two military officers, Major Hill and Captain Watson, now stipendiary magistrate, Captain Proctor, and the late Chief Detective Boddam. and over 30 in the rank and file. The forfe seen became unnecessary, and gradually the members were sent back to New Zealand. Chic bathing dresses, made of pure wool by New Zealand mills. Bright, bold colours; could distinguish yon a mile away; 8s fid. Also British-made Trouville colours and shapes, pure wool, from 16# fid. —At T. Ross’s, 130 Princes street. Advt.. Comment on what he termed a “butter war ” that was going on at present in Gisborne was made to a Herald reporter by a business man who was brought into close touch with the local market. He pointed out that during the past month the retail price of butter in Gisborne had been reduced by 3d per lb, bringing it to lid below the London parity arid 2d under the price of anywhere else in the Dominion. The “ finest ” butter was now selling there at Is fid per lb, and first grade at Is 4d. The "war” was being waged by two of the companies doing the largest local trade, and he pointed out that while the public was securing cheap butter. the suppliers of the companies were suffering. If the managements of these two concerns realised this position fully they would see that some compromise was effected whereby the butter was retailed at a figure which-was in the vicinity of the London parity. Just landed, ex Somerset, a full supply of new season’s Blue Mountain Jamaica. The finest Coffee grown on earth.—ADurie and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon. Dunedin.*. “ Women are showing themselves in a new light, and are proving to be as ingenious as men,” said a bright Auckland woman recently, when she claimed tha* orieinality was not the prerogative of either sex, but equally shared by both (says the Star). Whether it came to making an inlaid tray or a simple trap for catching flies, the inventive knack was needed when the thing was being tackled for the first time, and there were a hundred ways that a benzine tin could be turned into a piece of furniture by the deft and magic touch. Pleating at home was one of the few .hings that every modern woman would like to be able to do, it was stated, but it had been impossible until an ingenious woman invented a pleating iron a while ago. The secret of the invention was to have a grooved iron table and a grooved electric iron, with which the operation was simpler than the pressing of a pair of trousers. I’ve travelled through all Europe, Of different meats have taken; But Hitchon’s ia the only place Where they make good bacon...