NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20586, 8 December 1928, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF.

A man who was canvassing returned soldiers and trying to get ■ them to* join up with the Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association went to one es-soldier (states the Christchurch Sun) and found that, though he had a certain amount of sympathy, with the work of the association, lie refused to become a member. He offered a donation equivalent to the subscrfption, but would not be enrolled. “ I don’t think the association is living up to its principles. It is not doing what it set out to do,” he said. “ How’s that? " asked the canvasser. “Well,” replied the objector, in all seriousness, “it hasn’t abolished saluting! ” 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... “Britain seems to me at present the most pacifist nation I have ever encountered,” writes Mr Sinclair Lewis, the wellknown American novelist, in the Evening Standard. “It is not that there ia any diminution of pride, any willingness to endure insult or injury, but that there is a universal conviction that war is the stupidest and least efficacious as well as the most horrible way of accomplishing anything whatever. This opinion about Britain I derive from talking to scores of the most varied people.” Ladies’ Frocks and Hats, all at Special Prices for this week only.. See Window Displays.—A. F. Cheyne and C 0... Darodevilry equal to that of Blondin, who walked across the Niagara Falla on a tight-rope, still lives in the famous acrobat’s descenrlants. Not long ago one of Blondin’s grandsons walked across a chain stretched between two high rocks in Cornwall, While one of his brothers recently stretched a rope between the tops of the masts of a ship and then walked the rope, although the sea was none too calm. A great-grandson of the Niagara hero is revealing the family talent at his home in Vancouver. Although only seven years old, ho is performing all sorts of amazing tricks on his own account, f l lie day mv come when ho also Will walk across Niagara with a man on his-back and make the rotnrn journey on stilts. Have yon tried our house whisky, lls per bottle?—Hotel Carlton, phone il-71G. Box 106... —American, air mail postage rates have been halved.

Of the 11,048 electors who voted in the New Plymouth electorate at the general election, 5286 were men and 5762 women, compared with 4811 and 5216 respectively in 1925 (says a North Island exchange) I The number who did not vote (1017) comprised 648 women and .369 men, compared with '416-and 383 in 1925 out of .a-total of 769.. The total number of women on the roll was 6410 and men 5655.

..No* worry with rough hands. Waters’ “Chap-o-lo”; 2s posted.— Waters’ Pharmacy only, 20 Princes street...

The Waipukurau Co-operative Dairy Factory is at present producing well over three tons of butter per day. The Rotorua Chronicle, says that Messrs A. and R; B. Pooley and party, fishing in Lake Tarawera'last week,itook 33 fish, the bulk of which were .in good condition. They also took six out of Lake Rotorua, one about 41b, in . perfect condition, and the rest small but well,filled out. The lakes are everywhere reported as very high and Rotoma shows no signs of ceasing to encroach on the forest country. Do you. know that with our New Tailoring Department we can save you. £2 on your next suit? Call or write for pattern. Suits from £s.—“Ascot,” corner Princes and Rattray streets...

A well-known Waipukurau pastoralist expressed the opinion that the fleeces this year were heavier, then had been the case for many (reports the Napier Dailjl Telegraph). Tn his case only 45 fleeces could go to the bale, compared with an average of 50 in previous years. Only a few more days left of the “ New Sale” at the “New Low Prices” Tbis : startling sale, which has enabled hundreds to purchase gifts at very low prices, will end definitely on Tuesday, i ■ December 4. Drastic reductions have been made to clear for new stocks. Crockery, glassware, hardware, tools, cutlery, etc., everything for gifts —gifts for everybody.—Laidlaw and Gray '{late Ritchie’s, George street....... ' Superintendent Wohlmann, in a letter to Rotarians at Auckland, said that secret societies apparently had-a very ancient, origin in China and exercised a'malignant sway. They got them from the Persians. There would be as many as 100 in some of the provinces and their membership would vary from 20 to 200,000.. Certain provinces were, particularly- active , and had branches in the Straits Settlements, Hongkong, . Penang, . Burma, and elsewhere. Religion and politics appeared to be the chief motive behind the activities, of the societies. .

For Christmas Gifts. We recommend James Gray and Son’s Big Store in Milton. This firm is noted for a big selection and very moderate prices on' quality goods...

The water in the Invercargill Municipal Tepid Baths is looking at its best now {reports the Southland Times); ■ a' systetn of clarification and disinfection by the use of chloride of lime has been adopted and has succeeded in completely killing the growth of that minute water vegetation, algae, which last summer had caused so much trouble in the rapid discoloration of the water. The system, of clarification now adopted is used on all water in the London water supply. ..For real bespoke tailoring, latest styles, best workmanship, try MacLeod MacGillivray, Rattray street... “ I was amazed at the importance of wireless in the United States,”, said Mr David Pollok, who returned recently 1 from a trip abroad (says the Hew Zealand Herald). While I was there - the ■ election campaign was. on, and- Mr Hoover was able to address millions nightly merely by speaking-.into, a microphone at his home. 1 Radio .played- an all important parkin the presidential campaign,” Doctor Flannels, Navy or Shetland, 6s lid. Twist Shirts, 5s 6d. Extra Heavyweight. 8s 6d; sizes 14J to 17. Posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland, Ltd,, 192 Princes street, Dunedin... A penny, coated with silver, to give the appearance of half-a crown, has been in circulation in Ashburton (reports, the Guardian). The deception was detected when a customer tendered the coin as payment for' purchases in a shop in East street. The shop attendant, thinking it was a florin, gave the corresponding change, but when the : customer said it was half a crown'the coin wavproduced, and the manipulation detected, much to the consternation of the customer, into whose possession it "had come as change from another establishment.

Conn’e. one-day . developing and printing service. Films and prints posted same night as they'are received.—Conn’s Pharmacy, Ltd., High: Street, P.O. Bo* 146...

The Dunfermline ; .Press recently reported that several children, playing'on the “Ness” at Torryburh, seemed to be enjoying themselves with a ball. However, it was noticed by several passersby that, instead of a ball, they were actually in possession of a human skull. The incident caused much concern among the parents, who at once made inquiries. It transpired that the skull was in a rubbish heap recently dumped on the shore by a carter engaged at the 1 old burial ground, where g?YSral ITOrkmen are preparing a foundation for the part of the parish church which is to be reconstructed. Steps were immediately taken to have the skull, and also some human bones afterwards found in the rubbish heap, reinterred in the cemetery. Despite the difficulty in procuring supplies of fat stock to sustain the reputation built -up by , Barton’s, they are 'enabled to retail the primest quality of al) kinds of "meat at bedrock prices. Manse street and all branches... -Mr S. J-. Turner, representative., of Gilbert I. M'Caul and , Co., Australian and New Zealand shippers, of London, who arrived at Auckland recently by the. Rotorua, gave some interesting facts about the state of the textile trade at Home. He said that the London market was in a peculiar state at present, and the position was an extremely difficult one. People had got the idea that because trade , was bad goods should be cheap. - The reverse was really the case. The manufacturers, with tlieir big mills, still had heavy overhead charges to meet. The Lancashire mills, added Mr Turner, were ■ working only two and three days a week. There was no chance of an improvement without more production. "We have to come down to a.-lower. level, .of. prices before we can see big business ahead.” he continued. Coffee’for breakfast! Without a doubt coffee stands supreme as a breakfast beverage. Knowing this, the Wise housewife always orders the “ Bourbon" brand of coffee and chicory from her grocer.'.. A sporting ■ appointment almost certainly unique in New Zealand records was made on Wednesday from Wellington (says the Lyttelton Times), when Captain Findlay wired to a Christchurch friend: “Available for. tennis this afternoon, if required.” The telegram was lodged at Wellington at 10.22 a.m. on Wednesday, and Captain Findlay was playing tennis in the afternoon in Christchurch, in confirmation of an engagement that was broken into by his unexpected call to Wellington on Tuesday morning. Now that he has started the ball rolling, it may be no time before interprovinoial teams will do tbeir travelling by air between Christchurch and Wellington.

Stylish woven bathing dresses just opened. Navy pants, with bright coloured tops. Children’s, 6s lid; ladies’ 7s 6d and, 12s 6d. New Zealand-made pure wool ditto, navy, with orange, pink; sase, red, 12s 6d; Palm Beach dresses, 14s 6d.—T. Ross, 130 Princes street... The fluctuations in the fortunes of Captain H. M. Kiishworth and Mr Allen Bell in the Bay, of Islands constituency had something of n parallel at the 1925 elections, when Messrs M‘Combs and Lyons were both paid a few days’ salary for representing the same seat over the same period, 10 days in all, after which Mr Lyons was - dispossessed (says the Auckland Star). Even now the uncertainty in the Bay of Islands is not at rest, and Mr Rushworth’s majority of two must give him the “uneasy lies the head that wears a crown” feeling. Mr Bell’s sentiments will bo less vague and ill-defined Ono of the few members in the House who had the privilege of a private room, Mr Hell occupied an apartment in the tower above Bellamy*. There, ns in the Wintorlcss North before the Country 1 avly invndod his domain, lie aims monarch of all he surveyed.

“I think, during the course of' my short life," said ■Mr A. D. MTieod, at the luncheon at Greytown (says the Wellington Post), “that I have been associated with every governing body in- the Wairarapa, with the exception, of jthe mayoralty of one of the towns. That is a position I am looking forward to.” Stay at ■ the Prince of Wales Hotdl. Good accommodation; best brands of Honors. ’Phone 10-721.—C. Uinchcliff, proprietor.-. 1

A boy of nine years, whose parents reside near Wanganui, is an enthusiastic angler of cels. The other day he. came home in great glee firmly holding an - eel between his hands and keeping a wary watch in case any. attempt to bite him should be made. The prize was promptly despatched with an axe'' by the boy’s father. It was over r yard in length and of substantial girth. It was cut up into small 'portions,- which, after being cooked, were eaten With' gusto by the youthful .fisherman and a still younger brother.

The strongest and lightest draft Tractor Implements ate the Oliver. They are made of high' carbon «teel, and the prices are right. Inquire from the Mosgiei Motor and Engineering Company, Mosgiel... . . ■ Describing, how they made rbads l in . Greytown in the early days, Mr W. B. ■Allen, replying- to the toast .of “The Early Settlers ” at the Greyttyvn jubilee, said that the process was to make ditches along the north side, and then to make grievous holes along the south side, the intermediate portion- of the country forming the road. “They left .places free of holes opposite our houses,” ’said Mr Allen, “ because that was the only way we could get into, them. Some of the holes were fillled up by putting logs in them, and u there will' probably be a subsidence in the Greytown footpaths some day, be-. cause they are bound to rot some time." If you have not already purchased Gold Leaf Tea, write now 1 for free 'sample. ’ Box 163. Dunedin...

A business man went into a Stratford stop a few. days ago (says an exchange) to I pay ah account of *£l 9b, and tendered a pound note* and a half-sovereign. The assistant informed him ■ that the money was short, her, belief being, that the coin was a sixpence. The money, was taken to the cash desk and 11s change was produced, -the i cashier believing the coin to be a sovereign. It came .out later that neither of the young persons in the shop had ever seen any gold coins previously. Scotland is-world, famous for,, its linoleums, We have jjust landed, direct from the manufacturers, a, fine range, and the prices are very attractive. . First quality, 7e ild per running yard; second quality, 7s 6d per running yard.—The Otago Farmers’... . ■

. “,If people in New Zealand could be persuaded to buy locally-made goods, employment could he found so as to absorb practically all those who are now out of work, and also a -large number of young people leaving school every year.” Such' is an extract, from - a letter sent by 'th'e v Auckland Manufacturers’ Association to the .Auckland Chamber .of Commerce m which the principle, “ Buy New Zealandmade goods,” is- strongly advocated. The letter urges upon) the that it should, _encourage a spirit of commercial patriotism. Manufacturers were doing everything in their power to help, and many were retaining full staffs' of employees at a time when such a course waa not’usually adopted. If imports were reduced by £7,000,000 and the extra goods were made in this'country,- work could be found for an additional 8000 employees. Try a bottle of onr draught hvahdy, Os per bottle.—Hotel Carlton. Phono 11-716. Box 108... • ■

“We in Lyttelton are proud of the craneship Rapaki’s reootd; lift; of 48J tons. That has done more to make and advertise Lyttelton ’as a first-class port than anything else," declared Mr M. J. -Miller at a meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board on Wednesday. The matter was referred to' in* the report of the engineer; which stated that since the previous mteeting the work done by the crane included the lifting of the three electric locomotives weighing 48i tons each from the ss. Hertford.' These appeared to constitute the heaviest single lifts made from a, ship to date in a New Zealand port, \' The engines, which were fully assemolcu. on their own wheels, were landed on the rails on No. 7 jetty. “Thin nmnth the Rapaki will he showing a good dm’, ” stated the secretary, in explaining that the heavy lifts had brought in £lO6 3s Od in revenue. On the preceding day the Rapaki drew.nine tons from a vessel, representing a revenue of £ls. It costs less and you get better service from Waters’ Pharmacy, 20 Princes street...

MeStion was made •in the Auckland Star of a very old token that was dug up during the excavations now going cn in Vulcan lane. Mr A. D. M'Laren, of William street, Devonport, dug lip another of these interesting souvenirs of old Au;uland. the qbverßG eido arc a fig&re uf a fine old tatooed Maori head, and ilia .words, “One Penny Token." The reverse bears the name of Edward Waters, wholesale and retail confectioner^Queen street, Auckland, who was very' well known to ■4ucklanders of 40 years or so ago. Ihese old coins are interesting reminders of bygone Auckland, and.it is a.pity a collection could not be made and placed in'-tne Old'Colonists’Museum. Grandism (580): Make a gift of Aragon Wine (Red or White) to yourself aud to every friend who enjoys a good glass of,Wine for-Christmas... ' There is always someone who wants to know “how it-works,” and perhaps the most popular place for the demonstration of this thirst for knowledge .is a railway station. Never a train pulls into the Ashburton station without some of the passengers strolling along to the engine to watch- the driver oil the beatings, screw something here, or turn something somewhere else (says the Guardian). Tho Westmghouse brake cylinders on the eu-‘ gine also prove deeply, interesting. Many ~ people stand, at the cab door and intently at • the maize of gauges and wheels above the furnace door. The drivers and firemen, accustomed to being stared at since they took their stations on the plate show little or no concern.; Sometimes there is a little show of pride on the_ part of the drivers, but jt depends entirely on which engine they have under them. i ■

Christmas jewellery. Gifts that last! Peter Dick, Moray nlace. Dunedin, bas a specially-selected stock of high-class diamond Engagement Rings and reliable Watches, and has. been satisfying ‘ the public during the last half century in these lines... a ' .

During the past 18 months a large number of,-men have been' engaged in reconstructing the telephonic cable .system in Timaru, replacing the' aerial wires by underground cables. Of ; recent weeks a number of man-holes in the streets—where the cables are being tested and sealed—have attracted attention. The cables will obviate the need of many unsightly overhead wires, will enable the Post and Telegraph Department to cope with new subscribers, and at the same time will improve the service and lower the cost of At present the aerial wires—which have to withstand vibration and all the elements, including severe climatic changes—are - inclined to crack and to cause trouble. In the man-holo beside the Post OHicc there are six cables, and each cable contains over 000 pairs of wires, which have to 1m tested. The insulated wires are til’ll sealed in the lead cables. All materials are being used for the woi ic. Some months will pass before it roaches completion. When you saunter out with Nellie As the darkness steals around, In the little home you’re planning Let Hitchon’s bacon there be found