NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20380, 11 April 1928, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

During March 2038 head of stock, comprising 1135 sheep, 321 cattle, 280 lambs, 34 calves, and 268 pigs, were slaughtered at the Gisborne abattoirs. , With the exception of 1911, when the rainfall for the month of March was nil, last March was the driest in Nelson for the past 45 years. Only .22in of rain was recorded against a monthly average of over 3in. , , “I remember singing a solo in church • when I was seven years old,”, said a Feilding clergyman recently. n Hostess: “How do you like your tea. Visitor: “Not too strong —a little milk and sugar. I always use ‘ Gold Leaf.’ I get such beautiful presents.”.. There are three kinds of hospitals in England—voluntary, municipal (which are the isolation hospitals), and Poor Law infirmaries. An excellent record in regard to deportment on the field is held by Central Hawke’s Bay football players (says the Napier Daily Telegraph). Not a single playing member came before the Management Committee for misconduct last season. A record probably for New Zealand counties Inis been performed by the staff of the Ashburton County Council, by completing the balance sheet for the year ended March 31 last at 9.30 p.m. on the evening of the 31st. Quality, Quality, Quality, Quality. Quality, Quality—all the time.—Barton and Trengrove, Manse street... When the question of removal of guns in Queen’s Park, Wanganui, was under review at a Wanganui City Council meeting the Mayor opposed the removal of these old Maori War relics, but person--ally, he., said, ho would like to see - alt* guns removed to oblivion. It is reported that it is proposed to form a rowing club at Mokiliinui, and several enthusiasts are interesting themselves in the project (says,the Westport Times). The Mokihinui River is accredited with a fine course, and the establishment of the club there would mean a big thing to rowing in this district. Competition is essential to any sport. A handy portable Gramophone is greatly in demand for picnics, parties, as well as for home use. Young people buy them to entertain their friends at seaside and holiday resorts. A tine machine, leatherette covered, can be obtained for £4 ss, cash or on easy terms, 5s deposit, and weekly or monthly payments.—Laidlaw and Cray, Ltd., Rattray street... The chain letter has reappeared again (or had the thing ever disappeared,), asks the Northern Advicate. A Whangarei lady, upon receipt of a letter of this kind, purporting to have its origin on the Flanders battlefield, advanced a novel theory: “I think," she said, “ it is only a ruse of the Government to sell more stamps.” During the Marcii quarter just closed tne total amount sued tor in the Magistrate’s Court at Damievirke was £1654 Is, and ol the amount actually claimed in cases tried, £1546 11s 2d; £1526 Os 6d was recovered. Criminal cases dealt with numbered 76, with one exception all being against males. Foes paid totalled £l6O Is, comprising civil £lO9 10s, criminal £ls 2s, and fines £55 9s 6d. ‘ A cup of good coffee stimulates and vitalises the system. The “ Bourbon ” brand of Coffee and Chicory gives this result. Manufactured by A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon. Dunedin.. . A modern method of announcing coming matches was adopted by the Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association at the South Island championships (reports the Lyttelton Times). Two loud speakers had been ; erected, ono outside the pavilion and the j other at about the centre of the grounds. By speaking into a phone in the pavilion, ; officials were able to broadcast announcej ments of the matches to be played in such I u way as to minimise delay. | The raspberry industry has become a big ! asset to the prosperity of Waimate during 1 late years. It is estimated (states the WaiI mate Advertiser) that during the season i just ended, about £16,000 was distributed i in the district as the result of the sale ' of the fruit in outside markets, and, besides this, the employment of extensive labour, mainly for picking, has also a beneficial effect generally. Barton amt frengrove want Pigs to supply the enormous demand fur their famous sugar-cured Bacon. Highest price for rash.—Manse street, Dunedin. Followers of Rene Descartes, the French philosopher, are determined to have him buried in the Pantheon. If they cannot bury his bones, they insist they will inter one of his books in the building intended to be the national mausoleum of France s great men. Finding the philosopher’s hones appears to be difficult. His body was brought from Stockholm, where he died in 1050, but there is doubt about where it is. During the French Revolution the Convention ordered his burial in the Pantheon, but the order has never been executed. Save your eyes Consult Peter G. Dick. D.8.0.A., F. 1.0 (London) optometrist. Pete; Dick, jewellers and opticians. 490 Mornv nlnee (opp City Hotel)... Aided by more than 20 representative organisations in the Lnited States, Quakers in Britain are pressing to completion a scheme to preserve for all time the simple country character of the district around the Friends Village of Jordans, -Buckinghamshire, where William Penn is buried. The aim is to raise £IO,OOO for the acquisition of woodland and open fields, to add to the area already saved from the speculative builder. Nearly 10 years ago a group of British Quakers bought SO acres, including the fields and bcechwoods across Hie road from the cemelciy whore Penn’s grave is situated. More dist ant parts have been developed along the lines of the model village. Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel Oood accommodation: best brands of i liquors. ’Phone 10-721.—C Ilinehcliff proprietor , I Chiefs of the British Army and Navy arc apt to marry later in 1 i ft* than politicians and lawyers. Mr Baldwin and Mr Lloyd George both took wives at-the ago of 25, while Earl Haig was 44 and Earl Jcllicoe 43 before they entered i the married state.

The value of a good example is evidenced in the report of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society’s judges on the cottage garden competition in the Moera, Settlement (says the Wellington Evening Post). “Wo must mention,” states the report, that easily the best garden was of Mr Chappie, but it was not eligible to bo judged, as he is a professional gardener. It was worthy of note that ail the gardens around him were well kept, showing that his excellent example had caught on with bis neighbours.” Conn's Nasal Catarrh Powder, a ■ combination for allaying the distressing symptoms of Nasal Catarrh. Price, 3s jar... “ Is it likely that a man would make a better bargain for his neighbours than ho would for himself ? ” said counsel in a sheep ease at the Timaru Magistrate’s Court recently. “ Some people will do that,” replied the Magistrate (Mr C. R. Orr-Walkcr), “ especially lawyers, who will make a much better bargain for clients than they would ever make for themselves.”

Waters' “ Anticrin ” removes superfluous hair painlessly and effectively; 2s 4d nosted—Waters’ Pharmacy... The importance of the position of vicepresident on the New Zealand Rugby Football Union was stressed at the annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Union the other night, when the election of a vicepresident to represent Poverty Bay was under discussion (says the Herald). “ I don’t think the importance of this position is fully realised,” remarked the chairman, Mr A. S. Parker. “We want a man who will be able to attend the meetings, and who, some day, will attain to the office of president and I don’t think wo have the slightest chance of getting our man in as president unless you choose a close follower of the game.” Grandistn (373) —Oh, some are fond of Spanish Wine and some are fond of French (Mansfield). We stock the world’s best in Wines or Spirits. Grand Hotel, Princes street... The need for careful driving was impressed upon Dr A. L. Singer in Europe, so he told members of the Rotary Club recently (reports the Gisborne Times). In some parts —as, for example, the South of France—motor traffic-was very intense at times and speeding was the general order. So many accidents had occurred tn the past that the authorities now had a law under which both oarties to a mishap woro penalised. In France, the pedestrian, too, got little sympathy if he were struck by a motor car. If the victim survived, he could look forward to being fined. , The new Tailored Suits can now be secured from £5 Iss to £8 8s at Ascot, corner of Princes and Rattray streets, where an up-to-date tailoring department has now been established. Inspection cordially invited... Deer stalkers are not yet showing their customary enthusiasm for their favourite sport (says the Napier Daily Telegraph). Dp to the opening day of the season only 28 stalking licenses had been issued in Hawke’s Bay, compared with 38 for the same period last year showing that not nearly the same number of gunmen are on the trail this season. By some it is held that the prevalent culling of herds in the off-season is depreciating the sport, making it difficult for hunters to reach the deer, except in the furtherest back country. , _ Ladies, have you thought of your Cardigan yet? We have just opened up a lovely lot. Plain colours, 7s lid each; Marl and Fancy Mixtures, all colours, at 12s fid, 14s fid, 17s fid, 19s fid, 24s fid, 29s.fid, and 3os each. Call and see them at A. F. Cheyne and Co.’s... As a sequel bo the development of motor traffic, many historic inns in Franco have, it seems, now come back into their own. In this regard, Dr A. L. Singer told members of the Gisborne Rotary Club that quite a large number of them were situated at handy point® on one’s journey a’nd proved most interesting stopping places (states the Gisborne Times). It did not, however, follow that one thoroughly enjoyed one’s sleep in one of those inns on account of the incessant noise occasioned by the constant stream of traffic at night. When one was not worried by the disturbance caused by a vehicle which seemed to _be conveying a load of empty benzine tins, the warning note of the approach of a motorist held his attention. “[f the Frenchman is fond of one thing more than another,” added Dr Singer, “it is the opportunity to sound his hooter.” Touchy Corns lift out, one touch of “ Kornbane,” Is 2d posted.—Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street...

“ This is the first time a Minister of the Crown has ever visited the Great Barrier Island,” said Mr M, J. Savage, M.P., to the Minister of Public Works, Mr K. S. Williams, in the course of the Ministers recent visit to the island (reports the New Zealand Herald). “ I hope, sir, contjqued. Mr Savage, “ that you have realised during your visit that, it is not mere’y a place on. which ships .get wrecked.’’ Mr Williams vrtis quick to- assure the speaker that this impression • had been removed from his mind. He-said he had been surprised at the extent and potentialities of Ui? island, which, when viewed in the distance from passing steamers, did not always give the impression that it was an extensive and will-favoured area.

Lynx suits are typical of the very best workmanship. Only the highest grade suitings are used. —At Gray’s, of Milton..

Coats are oecoming as great a nuisance tn Taranaki’s back country as in the mountain reserve, according to a Wellington sportsman (says the Evening Post!,, At Tnrata recently he shot over 30 goats. In '■.he Tougoporutu back district the goals tie increasing, us they were in the steep country right back to the Tangarakau. Wherever they were they were clearing the ctiMilvy of vegetation and the young trees of their barn. Deer ate th« grass but never barked the young trees, and therefore were not the menace the gofs vveie. Coats wore also becoming a burden to the farmers near the mountain radius line. No fences could keep them back. One day the same man bagged between 20 end SO on one sack farm. Goats, he said, doubled their numbers every year, and Taranaki people could easily calculate wftat it meant to the forest reserve if a systematic effort were not soon made to diminiih thoir numbers. Exceptional value: Flannel Unders, the well-known Doetor Brand, in Shetland and navy, 6s Cd 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... . An entertaining description of Monte Carlo was given to members of tho Gisborne Rotary Club recently by Dr A. L. Singer, who recently returned from a tour abroad (says the Gisborne Tiroes). Ha said that the famous Casino seemed to attract “mugs” from even the most out-of-the-wiay places in the world. What struck the visitor most forcibly was how difficult it was to gain admittance. Toe authorities demanded not only one s passport. but also particulars as to one s age etc. There were two sections —one wheie it was possible to stake an unlimited amount and the other, known for some unexplained reason as “The Kitchen, where there were certainly odours in great vane*y. On the occasion of his visit, he came across a visitor from the wilds of Nigeria who was allowed six months’ leave periodica.iy which he spent at Monte Carlo trying t" heat the bank ” with a system After he had lost his money he went back an.i spent another 12 months working out a new system. Am ideal Corselctte for average or full figures is our Pink Broche Contille, with reducing belt, ensuring the fashionable flat appearance; eir.es 32 to 40; price, 12s 6d. Send correct bust and hip measure to ensure correct fitting.—T. Ross, 130 Princes street... ’The number of subscribers to the \Vlslington Telephone Exchange- is steadily increasing, 762 subscribers being connected during the year, making a total_of 12,144 subsci'hers on December 31, 1927,” states the annuai report of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce (reports the Evening Post). “ The switchroom accommodation at the Courtenav Place Automatic Ex. change lias now' been doubled m order to provide for telephone requirements .n that area. Additional apparatus for ULd individual linos, 100 two-party lines and 200 automatic private branch exchange* connections is on order, and will be installed shortly. The question of linking U P with hie Woffington Automatic Exchange synero" the telephone subscribers, in the lower ITutt ami intone '' eas 15 unde . r consideration. The work of some magnitude involving additional budding accommodation, and tho .installation of expensive automatic .switching equipment, telephones, etc.” It is Hitchon’s bacon that can give Satisfaction while we live; Ami Hitchon's ham, it can supply Wholesome fond for you and 1.. .