NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20536, 11 October 1928, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Efforts are to be made this year (reports the Timaru Herald) to send the Timaru Municipal Band to Wanganui to participate in the New Zealand contest in February next. . The curator of reserves in Invercargill (Mr J. A. MTherson) recently showed a Southland Times reporter two splendidly preserved seahorses that had been found bv workmen at Sandy Point last summer. Workmen state that they are not infrequently seen in that locality. In conversation recently -with one who is prominently connected with the wool industry, a representative of the Timaru Herald was told that one of the most likely causes for the drop in the price ot wool is the increasing use of artificial Sll Doctor Flannels, Navy or Shetland, 6s lid. Twist Shirts, 5s 6d. Extra Heavyweight, 8s 6d; sizes I4J to 17. I osted anywhere for cash. —Kilroy and Sutherland, Ltd., 192 Princes street, Dunedin... The Blackwater Mines last month crushed 3723 tons, yielding 1419 fane ounces of gold, valued at £6023 (reports the Grey River Argus). The working expenses were £4964. The roaster treated 93 tons, for a return of 140 fine ounces of gold, valued at £595, working expenses being £IBB. The capital expenditure was £IOO and development expenditure f 095, the profit over all being £771. When the ship Zealandia arrived at Lyttelton 70 years ago, 444 passengers disembarked to swell the rapidly growing ranks of settlers in Canterbury. As one means of keeping together, an informal tea party was held in Christchurch last week (reports an exchange), and 17 old identities attended to recall the past in happy reminiscences. There is no better glove for every-day wear than the Nappa, just opened direct from makers; 17 dozen, sizes 6 to /i These are not dyed, but tanned, an extra preservative; with 2 dome fasteners, 7s 6d pair.—At T. Ross. 130 Princes street... A little child, who, on visiting friends for dinner, heard grace said for the first time, returned home full of enthusiasm for the custom (says the Southland Times). Accordingly, when all at home were preparing to eat, she exclaimed:: “ Wait a moment, Dad hasn’t spoken to the potatoes yet! ” This story is vouched for as occurring-during the week in Southland. . , . Coffee drinkers wh- appreciate body flavour, and aroma in their favourite breakfast beverage find these qualities at their best in the “ Bourbon ” brand oi coffee and chicory. All grocers... The egg market in Timaru is in the middle of its flush period, consequently the wholesale price. Is 4Jd, is fairly low, with another drop expected shortly (reports the Timaru Herald. It is stated that the New Zealand Poultry Association is not’inquiring for any more eggs for export, as all the shipping space is taken up. A surplus of 100,000 dozen is expected. South Canterbury’s quota to the total New Zealand eggs for export this year is expected to be about 190,000 dozen. Despite the difficulty in procuring supplies of fat stock to sustain the reputation built up by Barton’s, they are enabled to retail the pnraest quality 3t all kinds of meat at bedrock prices Manse street and all branches... Many amusing stories of legal were told, and much useful practical information was given by Mr Justice Frazer in the course of an informal talk to members of the Auckland Justices of the Peace Association (records a northern exchange). Justices did. not require to be lawyers, he said. The main thing was to use common sense. A safe rule was not to go too much on appearances. Miany a red nose was caused by indigestion, his Honor remarked. Pigs, Pigs, Pigs—We are cash buyers of Porkers and Baconers, any quantity, highest ruling price given; cheque return mail.—Barton’s, Manse street. Dunedin... One of the largest sales of freehold property transacted in Morrinsville for some years was put through last week, when a block in Thames street, owned by Mr A. J. Kivett, changed hands (reports the Waikato Times). The purchaser was Mr A. Gifford, and the price paid was approximately £7OOO. The property has a frontage of 34 feet to Thames street and a depth of 100 feet. You want beautiful hands? Then use *• Chap-o-lo,” you’ll have them; 2s posted. Waters’ Pharmacy... During the golf tournament that was held on the Wanganui Golf Clubs Belmont links last week it was noticed that some magpies at “Encampment appeared to take a lively interest in the proceedings (reports the Chronicle). Happily enough for the golfers they did not exhibit a tendency to appropriate any of the golf balls that players laid on the sward before them, thus showing that the Wanganui birds are much more honest than those at some links in New Zealand. Scotland is world famous for its linoleums. We have just landed, direct from the manufacturers, a fine range, and the prices are very attractive. First quality. 7s lid per running yard; second quality, 7s 6d per running yard.—The Otago Farmers’... . , , Owing to the heavy wind experienced over the week-end, a good deal of difficulty was experienced by the South Canterbury Electric Power Board, in maintaining the supply of power for household and other uses (reports the Timaru Herald). The maintenance staff had a very busy time attending to faults, the wind having blown trees and branches on to the transmission lines, thus interruping the supply of power. The staff were at work practically all Saturday night and on Sunday, reinstating the. service. No serious damage was done, however, the lines standing up to the force of the gale quite satisfactorily. “How much will these fetch? asked a reporter of a fine art auctioneer in .England recently. “A mere song,” answered the expert. When the time came to auction the four paintings referred to, the hammer-wieldcr stood on the rostrum, and with the air of one who has to perform a task which he regards as useless, inquired “ How much for these?” “£5 ” came the reply, and the auctioneer was very much surprised and his surprise gave way to astonishment, when the bidding progressed steadily to £ISOO and then bv hundred pound bids to £2500, when the dealer dropped the mallet, both from force of habit and blank amazement. The pictures were by Wolstenholme, one of the world’s most famous sporting artists, and they are now depositod in the l'i ited States of America. In Central Anatolia several villages containing as many as 300 houses have been deserted owing to drought and lack of irrigation.

Agriculture has been takes Mriaesj^ by Maoris at the Ratana pa, where • large area has been cultivated (report* a northern exchange). The last of the wheat was sown last week, making 4<S acres. In addition ' there are 50 acres ot oats, *SO of barley, and GO of potatoes. The activity indicates a revival of industry among the Maoris. _ Save your eyes- Consult Peter G. Dici£» D.8.0.A.. F. 1.0. (London), optometrist. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians, 490 Moray place (opp. City Hotel)- “ If at first you don t succeed, try, try, and frv azain. This appears to be the motto of the winner of the Wanganui Golf Club's Championship (records tha Chronicle) for 1928, for he has had quite his full share of attempts that have just fallen short of the prize. Five times he has been in the final for a title as amateur champion, but until Saturday he had failed to gain that distinction. he has been defeated at the nineteenth hole, once by J. L. Black and once by Ekstedt, but he has persevered with suitable reW3 Before the season advances too far, summer sportsmen are advised to view the large window display at Laidlaw and Gray’s in Rattray street. Cricket. Croquet, and Bowls are all featured, and specially of interest to bowlers is the select range of Taylor’s Bowls newly landed. All other goods at tae best prices ° b The dosing of the night shelter at Parnell at the beginning of the week has been reflected in the increased number of men, who have been accustomed to sleep there, who have applied to the Auckland Hospital Board for relief (says the Anckland Star). At this season of the year they do not get the same sympathetic hearing as they would get earlier in the year, and while the board is willing to help them with sufficient for a night or twls bed. the advice they get is to get out into the country, where work is becoming more plentiful, and try to get a Itav at the Prince of Wales HoteL otr-vocation; best brands of Houfrs Thone 10-721.-C. Hinchchff. Pr Two et stop watches formed an important Dart of the evidence given in the Ashbur ton Magistrates Court the other morning, when a number of motorists were fined for speeding in East street (reports the V td r,>scrutinised the watches. They areno cniinea pieces! Are they ot v»erman ” added. The borough mspec- »« Si “Vri'e icr wfttero. which has'been the by the Auck(reports the at the southern end, Md ai tb- mo nf the tributary streams. So tar rue fishing at Arapuni has been an pvnerimental nature. - The has been *well stocked, and last season, when the new sheet of water was available for anglers, some large fish were t ln-ou have not already purchased Gold Leaf J Tea. write now for free sample. B °ls„'S Et“ enterprising tor, in Vktona avenue, Wanganui, ran a competion for small girls in which they had to name a sheep that was m the window the prize being a beautituliy dressed doll which was seated astride tha sheerT (says the Chronicle). Numerous entiles were received but strangely enoua, no correct answer was supplied by tne youngsters though a well-known make of woollen goods might have be en some clvm to those discerning enough. Much ammement was caused hy the no.el suggestions contained in some of the replies sent in bv the children. , , r Spring show now on. We ha\e nowopened up most of our spring goods. Ever, department has something jew. A personal visit to our store, when convenient will r i appreciated. If nnable to call, write for patterns—A. F. Cheyne and Co., the Mosgiel Warehouse... On a recent afternoon, a two-seater car came to grief on the Riverton-Invercargill void at vYright’s Bush corner (reports the Southland Times). Shortly afterwards an Invercargill motoristretomng from Riverton came along, saw the wreck, stopped his car and went over to see f he could be of any assistance. To his surprise his good-natured offer was rewarded with violent abuse from the Ups of the driver who had met with the accident All sorts of unpleasant words were wafted to the occupants of the wuldbe helper’s car, making them wonder it virtue did bring its own reward. Conn’s Influenza Mixture quickly .e----duces the temperature to normal. and relieves all distressing pains and n Price, 2s fid. only from Conns Pharmacy, High street... , , An amazing meal was consumed in a New Plymouth restaurant recently (says a northern exchange). The P™P r *®|° r » who kept a record of the feast, claims with some justification that it is a record -and it cost 30s! The diner,, who had obviously been “refreshing .himself for the Herculean task before him, started modestly on a plate of oysters costing 2s. Followed fish and chips (Is fid), steak and onions (2s). three dozen oysters (6s), and ham and eggs (2s), three dozen oysters (6s), and ham and eggs (2s). By tnis , time he was fairly in his stride,, and his next order was a masterpiece—six dozen oysters costing 12s! Then to round off the meal the reveller ordered 4s Od worth of whitebait and ate it. Finlay’s famous sheets are the popular fancy with all housewives. Hemmed feadV for use, also hemstitched; lowest prices.—Gray’s, Milton... “ I still maintain that the greatest primary industry in New Zealand u toe married man with a large family, declared Mr L. A. Abraham, who was one of the speakers recently at the farewcU luncheon to Captain Jackson, or the luj®* lonic (says the Auckland Stax). The sally was greeted with laughter, but Mr Abraham repeated his statement. Population, he said, was a first essential to any country, and large families of the right tvpe were the first need of Aew Zealand. “You may think I am joking when 1 describe the married man with a large family as a primary industry, ; he added, “ but I mean every word ofit. . Of course you know that Waters Pharmacy prides itself on classy c .veloping W *AHer ’ buying approximately 6400 wild pig snouts at a royalty of one shilling each, the Palmerston North branch of the State Forestry Department had every season for supposing that it had finished with wild pig* for tlie season (says an exchange). The department evidently views the pig menace seriously, however, for news has recently been received that a further grant of £3OO representing 6000 snouts, has been allocated to Palmerston North. The hunters have been making a slaughter, for fully half of the tional grant has already been pain out. As the original allocation was only expended a fortnight ago, the mortality among wild pigs has evidently been high. Grandism (530).—We import practically all our wines and spirits from Southard and Co., Ltd., London; established 1814. The customer saves the merchant’s profit... , , . , , A young man who had been induced by a cousin to take a seat at one of Wanganui’s theatres on a recent Saturday evening, found that he had been the victim of a joke as, a few minutes latex, someone came up and claimed the seat (reports the Wanganui Chronicle). The intruder left the theatre while the cousin and a lady friend indulged in smiles at his expense, but be decided that he would have the last laugh and when the cousin and his companion left the build- . ing they found that their motor car had been liberally sprinkled with confetti. They attempted to make a hurried escape from the gaze of the amused onlookers, but it took 20 minutes at least before the door of the car was opened and sundry adjustments of the starting gear effected. The practical joker, as ho viewed the discomfiture of the pair from a safe distance, no doubt felt that he had turned the tables to good purpose. Nursie had a patient in the ward, A sad and sorry plight; She fed him up a Hitchon’s Hum; He was up and away next night...