NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20473, 30 July 1928, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Palmerston North is still experiencing something in the nature of a housing shortage (says the Standard), and practically no vacant houses are to be seen in any quarter of the town. “In my opinion the average (Juinaman knows the law as well as the average European trader, but when they are detected in a breach of tbe law, they invariably assume a mask of ignorance,” remarked Mr A. W. Mowlem, S.M. during the hearing of a case in which a Chinese was charged with a breach of the Shops and Offices Act in the Napier Police Court recently. We supply Store-keepers with the most saleable Small-goods in the Southern Hemisphere. Order at once. Increase your turnover. Liberal selling margin.— Bartons. Manse street. Dunedin... At the Stratford Primary School instructions in rules for safety in crossing streets are being given (says the Post). An endeavour is being made to impress upon, the youngsters the importance of crossing streets at right angles and not diagonally, and the assistance of parents in this regard is sought. “ Two out of every three men carry the third chap on their backs,” was an opinion expressed by a Wanganui city business man recently (states the Chronicle). “And what adds to the trouble of those who do not shirk work is that if they happen to let that third man fall, the first people he abuses are those who carried him along.” Stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel Good accommodation: best brands of liquors. ’Phone 10-721. —C. Hibchcliff proprietor .. “ The wife lives in England and keeps a nursing home, your Worship,” remarked Mr Hussey at the Wanganui Court recently in a maintenance case (reports the Herald). “ You will see by the photograph that the name of the institution is ‘Peace Haven.’ Anything but an appropriate name in view of the proceedings and the letters she writes.” The obvious inability of the smaller harbour boards to purchase and maintain plant sufficient to deal with work occasionally required, was mentioned by the chairman at a recent meeting of the Whangarei Harbour Board (says the Advocate), when observing that the Harbour Boards’ Association, at its next conference, intended to urge the Government to purchase plant which could be hired by any board requiring it. Ladies of Milton and District will have a merry revel amongst the bargains at Gray’s Big Store Sale... An interesting fact was mentioned to a reporter at Stewart Island the other day by Mr Adam Adamson, of Mason’s Bay (says the Southland Times). He said that a jear or two ago it was a common thing for him to pick up golf balls on the beach. Where they came from was a mystery to him. For the last year, however, he had found none, which led him to the conclusion that the river or stream by which they had been conveyed to sea had been netted in the interests of economy. “ Chap-o-lo,” the unfailing cure for rough, cracked hands' 2s. Only from Waters’ Pharmacy... A member of the unemployed in Wanganui stated recently that he used to be able to make about £2O a week trapping opossums, but this year he had to work hard to make a fourth of that amount (relates the Chronicle). Poor catches are the rule all over the district. Numbers of property owners are trapping the animals on their own land, without license, which is legal, and it is likely that many skins will go out of the district at the close of tbe season. Sounds of broken glass being vigorously swept up and other “ confused noises without ” disturbed the serenity of the annual conference of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union in Wellington (states the Post). Several delegates protested that they could not hear a word that was being said. “It is always the same when we meet here,” remarked Mr W. J. Poison. “We have to put up with the playing of the orchestra.” Representations made outside had the desired effect. Coffee drinkers who appreciate body, flavour, and aroma in their favourite breakfast beverage find these qualities at their best in the “ Bourbon ” brand of coffee and chicory. All grocers... For some weeks past a strange bird has been noticed in the district surrounding Burnt Hill, West Oxford (says the Christchurch Press). Recently it was shot, and so unusual was the colouring of the bird that it was forwarded to Christchurch for identification. As far .as can be ascertained at present, the bird is a species of hqwk. It is about the size of a pigeon, the head being similar to that of a falcon. The colouring, however, is different from that bird, resembling that of a copper coin. If you have not already purchased Gold Leaf Tea, write now for free sample. Box 163. Dunedin... The School of Forestry, Canterbury College, is making arrangements for the annual spring camp, which this year will be held at the State Forest Service plantations at Hanmer (says the Lyttelton Times). It is expected that about 12 students will attend, with Messrs C. E. Foweraker and F. E. Hutchinson. The camp will continue during the spring vacation, for three weeks. The programme covers work in silviculture, forest mensuration, surveying, management, and forest protection. The firm of Barton and Trengrove, now famous as purveyors of finest quality Meat and Small-goods, will henceforth be known at Bartons' Butchers, at Manse street. Dunedin, and all Branches... _ An amusing interlude occurred in a junior representative football match at Stratford on Saturday last. Central had run up a substantial lead and the Southern men were being hard pressed in the second half when an aged, supporter stripped off his coat and calmly took the field as an additional Southern back. The old man failed to see reason in the referee’s arguments against his participation in the game, and it was not till the long arm of the law was almost on his collar that he consented to leave the fate of the game to the men chosen by the selector. Recently the Wellington Chamber of of Commerce wrote to the Wellington Harbour Board protesting against “ stopwork ” meetings being held on the wharves. The board replied stating that as “ stopwork ” meetings were allowed by the award nothing could be done to prevent such meetings being held. At the last meeting of the Harbour Board Mr C. H. Chapman said that, in his opinion, “ stop-work ” meetings caused no serious inconvenience, but on the other hand they did a lot of good. The award allowed one “ stop-work ” meeting id be held a month, and this, he thought, was an advantage to a port, as the men could get together and talk things over. Although wages had increased slightly, goods were handled now much cheaper than they were a few years ago, and this showed that the men were doing good service. The present system did not interfere with their work, and the board had not suffered by it. It was a “ safety-valve,” because the few irresponsibles met and listened to the others, whereas, if such meetings were not allowed, the irresponsibles might act differently. He was sorry that the board had sent a reply to the Chamber of Commerce which suggested that the board was antagonistic to “ stop-work ” meetings. Tha matter was not further discussed.

“ He’* got three boil* on hi* neck and cannot face the music/’ said a member of the Board of Manager# of the WanganM* Technical College, in apologising lor tl» absence of another member (reports tu* Chronicle). The apology was accepted. “You have eeen a great number of motor accidents in your time, I_ suppose, queried counsel of a witness in a case arising out of a car collision, in the Napier Police Court (says a northern g paper). The witness answered in the affirmative. “ Yes, witness, and if you live much longer you will see a great many more, the way things are going, commented the magistrate. Conn’s pyrrhoea mouth wash, for the correct treatment of the gums and teeth. Cleansing, antiseptic, and healing.—Obtainable only from Conn’s. Price, 5s per bottle... “ Wanganui to Invercargill, via Picton and Blenheim, in two days, is pretty fast travelling," said a Wanganui resident who recently made the trip in that time (states, the Herald). Leaving Wanganui on Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock, he reached Blenheim the same evening, via Picton, thenca to Christehurch by service car, where he caught the night express to Invercargill, arriving at tbe southern city at 11 o’clock on Thursday morning. The night express from Christchurch, he said, was a great advantage to travellers from the north. , , , A great number of thrifty housewives find it a profitable plan to purchase at the end of a season any obvious bargains 'that come along and store the articles until they are wanted. Many such women are now purchasing Blankets at Laidlaw and Gray’s. Double-size in double-weight, highest quality, reduced from the pre-rise price of 45s to 36s 6d pair... It is not generally known that under the Motor Vehicle Regulations the distance a li'dit is required to illuminate the road from a motor cycle headlamp is 90 feet (remarks the Wanganui Herald). The distance for a motor car light is 150 feet. It is considered that an acetylene lamp on a motor cycle would have to be a very good one to comply with the regulations. A Good Tailor.—We recommend MacLeod MacGillivray for high-class tailoring. 168 Rattray street... A species of bully very plentiful at the south end of Lake Taupo provides splendid feed for trout, according to Mr A. E. Smith, who recommended to the council of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society that it should have specimens taken to Canterbury for experimental purposes (says an exchange). The bully in question, stated Mr Smith, did not grow more than an incli and a-half in length, and was very prolific. There was much discussion upon tbe question whether the fish described by Mr Smith was the common bully, and it was finally decided to have several specimens taken to CanterbUThe new Tailored Suits can now be secured from £5 15s to £8 8a at corner of Princes and Rattray streets, where an up-to-date tailoring department has now been established. Inspection cordially invited... . , ~ , . “Confronted with a lavish_ display o£ my favourite colours, I felt quite at home until I was disillusioned with an explanation. of the reason for the colours, said the Mayor of Christchurch (the Rev. J. K Archer), when referring to the red badges worn by the Marlborough farmers who were tendered a social on a recent evening by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association (says the Ijyttel ton Times). “I thought tha. I had found some Socialist until 1 was told your colours were red, sa-d tne Mavor, amidst laughter. . Anotbci shipment ot our famous pink Corselettes, perfect fitting, lending grace and elegance to the figure, with elastic inset underbelt, correcting tendency to embonpoint; sizes 32 to 40 bust measure. Price, 12s 6d. —T. Ross. 130 i mces Auckland’s new railway station will be equipped with all modern conveniences, and the traveller will be able to enjoy a hot bath und a cold shower, a shave in the barber’s shop, and breakfast in tne dining room (says an exchange). leaving his suit cases in the luggage room, he will start off to do business in the city fortified by the service and attention one usually associates with a first-rate hotel. Six telephones, a telegraph office, and a taxi-cab office will be found in the mam building close to the arrival and departure platforms. , t Burglars left behind them men s darx grey double-breasted tweed overcoats, sizes 3t07. at 455. Colonial tU-vool ribbed underpants, men s 6s lid, O.&. it Od Posted anywhere for cash. —Kilroy and Sutherland. Ltd.. 192 Princes street, Dunedin... , , , “Men wear their coats tor about iu years, and then become attached to them. That’s why few men’s coats find their way to the citizens’ relief depot,” declarer Mr A C. Maxwell at the meeting of the executive of the Canterbury Manufacturers Association the other night (reports the Lyttelto- Times). Mr Maxwell reported upon the activities of the Unemployment Commitfpo, upon which he is he association’s representative. He said that there was plenty of women’s and children s clothing at the depot, but a scarcity of men’s wear. The president (M. A. W. Beaven) ; “ Men stick to their Mate because they are not troubled with fashions, whereas women want a new dress every, six months.” , ~ . . Week-end Special at the Mosgiel Warehouse: 100 Ladies’ Felt Hats, m every size, shape, and colour. Were /s lid to 27s 6d. Week-end Prices, 3s lid, 4s lid, and 7s lid each.—A. F. Uheyne and C 0... In referring to the curative effect ot colours in an address before the Auckland Psychology Club the other evening. Dr P Fennelly, a former president of the British Association of Practical Psychology, jocularly remarked that he had not yet discovered a colour that would keep the mosquito out (reports the Star). 1 believe you have some glorious manifestations of mosquito life in Auckland, he added, “and be sure that as soon as a colour is found to deal with that pest, 1 will let vou know.” It was claimed for blue, however, that no fly would pass through a window of that colour. t “ Flue ” won’t get you. Waters Flu Remedy, cures or prevents; 3s posted. Waters’ Pharmacy... . . Ardent amateur stock raisers who hope to turn the front lawn into Angora rabbit farms and to supplement inadequate incomes with the rabbit wool clip will appreciate the enterprise of an Auckland boy 10 years of age (says an exchange). He is the proud, if illegal, possessor of a trio of ordinary everyday grey cottontail rabbits. An enthusiastic student ot . the Smallholder, he decided on a wholesale shearing last week. In his absence at school his mother went to the hutch and fed the rabbits, finding them, however, singularly slim and undeniably cold. Dear little Betrie had obtained his mother’s sciseors and garnered his clip. It is of interest that Bertie took the proceeds in a small paper hag to one of the largest wool factoner m Auckland to negotiate a sale. The floor on which he found himself would accommodate at least 10.000 dumped bales of sheep wool. Grandism (466).—There’s no better argument than try Grand house whisky and judge for yourself: 12s, 6s 6d, sa, 3s 6d, and sample bottle 25... Save your eves Consult Peter G- Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0 (London) optometrist. Pete - Dick, jewellers and opticians, 490 Moray place (opr City Hotel). Passengers on the good ship 8.35 from Devonport to Auckland the other morning had an exciting voyage (states the Auckland Star). The ferry steamer had to “ gang warily ” on account of the fog. and it was a tribute to the man at tee wheel that the voyage was so expeditiously accomplished, the vessel arriving onlv a few minutes late. Fog at sea, even when the trip is a short one and within enclosed waters, is always a dimcult factor. Ships loom up mysteriously out of the murk, and the speed of the bravest vessel is reduced to a mere crawl. On this morning the vehicular ferry came in view close to the starboard bow, and a few minutes later tbe Northern Company’s Rangitoto was passed to port, put there was never any danger of a collision. The tanker Scalaria, from Wellington, arrived when the fog was densest, and her. captain wisely decided to anchor near the entrance to the harbour until the atmosphere cleared. Since the days of Old King Cole. I’m sure the wisest man of all Was Amundsen, when he sailed to the Pole, Stocked with plenty Hitchon’s r 011...