NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20702, 27 April 1929, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The free medical consultation clinic for the benefit of poor and unemployed people was opened by; the Auckland City Mission on Wedneseday last. , “ As,there is no further business, I declare the meeting carried,” announced the chairman of a householders’ meeting in Wellington the other night. ' House Whisky, 10s 6d; Pints, os 6d; Wines, from. 3s; Martin Jenne Brandy, 9s 6d at Prince of Wales Hotel... . The Cocoa Club, instituted at Kilbirme School, Wellington, by the headmaster during the-winter months, served about 300 gallons of cocoa : last winter, and was greatly appreciated by the children. . An interesting exhibit at New- Lynn horticultural show waa-a specimen of a new decorative type of crab apple known as the “ Georgoous ” (says the Auckland Star). It is less than two feet high at present, but it already, has a remarkable crop of , fruit, oyer a score.,of beautiful scarlet apples clustering round the base of the branches. ■ -Pigs, Pigs, Pigs.—We are cash, buyers of both Pork and- Bacon Figs,, any quan-. lity. Highest ruling price given.—Bartons. Manse street... "Those who think that fish are easily caught in the Tongariro River, unless they are expert anglers, ' find it is, only the skilled fisherman who does any good;”' said a Wanganui fishing enthusiast who .lias just returned from Tokaanu. r ‘ Sale of all-wool worsted Roslyn suits. Usually sold at £6 6s, are now selling at 59 s 6d. They are wonderful value. Post your order now. Money returned if not suitable!—“AScot,” corner. Princes and Rattray streets,,, The Ranyiora. branch of the Farmers’ Union is in' favour, of daylight saving by the method which was in operation last summer. Advice to this effect was received -by the North Canterbury executive of the union at a meeting the other day. > _ 1 _The reliability of Barton's sugar-cured Hams and Bacon and Pork Small Goods is universally-acknowledged.—Manse street and all Branches... ■ . . ;. • “Before the Wellington City Council took over the milk supply it was amazing to note how many, coolers were supposed to, have leaked,” stated Mr J! M. Whiteman, chairman of the Wellington Dairy Farmers’ Co-operative Association, at a meeting in the Choral Hall the. . other night. . “Now there are no leaky coolers,” he added, amid laughter. ‘ The body, flavour,- colour, and‘.aroma found in the Bourbon ” brand of coffee 1 and/chicory is the result of “quality" coffee plus expert blending and roasting. Insist on “Bourbon” for oreakfast! A faint; is sometimes an expensive' action (says the Dominion). The’ other day a lady happened to faint in the main entrance to. Jaines Smith and Co.’s premises in Manners street. In doing so she fell so heavily against' the quarter-indi plateglass window that it was badly smashed. The window, which is-nine feet square, is costing about £3O to rfeplace. Waters’ “Chap-o-lo ’’ gives- that personal charm to- your hands. l —Only from Waters’ Pharmacy.;. , Hidden in the. gorse and broom, which, covers the river bed on each side of the Ashburton - rifle range, some • misguided individual amused himself, by firing a service rifle at the Christchurch and Ashburton Defence Rifle Clubs in their match for the Oakes Shield (states the . Guardian). Several shqts-were registered on different targets,-to the mystification of- the riflemen, who did not . hear any shots; fired. ; The men in tlie pits below heard the shots and marked accordingly (the'person responsible for the extra shots apparently was. stationed close to the targets, as two shots were registered c near the bull. The strongest and lightest draft Tractor Implements are the Oliver. They,are made of, high ,carbon steel, and the jiricea are right. Inquire from the Moagiel Motor and Engineering ' Company, Mosgiel.,. ' - . Speaking at a social gathering, of the Te Awarautu branch, of .the,- Farmers’ Union at the greek-end, Mr -W. J. Broadfoot, M.p. for Waitomo, said lands in England were not now rated for reading purposes, the"necessary Tevcnue being; 6btained by i-tas oi.dd a gallon on foreign motor spirit. lie Suggested that a similar innovation in New Zealand; should be advocated by the Fanners’ Union. Here- is something special in- “ Challenge" brand horse covers. Green flax, feltheaviest strapping. 345, delivered to your nearest railway siding. This is one of the best covers-it is possible to buy. Value unequalled. Come and see for yourself.—Wright, Stephenson, and- Go.. Ltd.,, 188-194 Upper High street,. Dunedin. Probably. the price. of eggs at 3s ’a dozen has been responsible for activity in the hen market of late (says the Wangimui Chronicle). One local, poultry farmer disposed of 150 dozen young fowls within the past few weeks as the result of advertising in the press. “ A mail' bought a dozen one day, and I . had his wife back three days later for another lot,”-she said. “Ten of the first batch were layers.” ■Save,your eyes. Consult. Peter, G. ..Dick, D.8.Q,A.,. F. 1.0. (London), optometrist. I’eler Dick, jewellers and. opticians, 490 Moray place (opp. City Hotel);.. . 'The present season seems to be notable for unusual fruit and vegetable crops. Mr J. Lawrie, of Tussock Creek, brought into the Southland Times office the other day a small box - containing : eight well-de-veloped strawberries.which were part of the second crop grown on his. property. The berries, varied in size up to a particularly large sample of over an inch .in length. , “ Farmers,—We may not be the cheapest in the market for Horse-and Cow Covers, but we aim to give you the beet possible value for your money. Horse Covers from'32s. Cow Covers from 10s 3d.—The Otago Farmers.”..' - Five thousand two hundre’d tons of stone have,been railed to the Eastern Extension' from-the Timaru Harbour; Board’s quarry' since repairs to the breakwater';were commenced (reports the Herald). It is expected that next week another shot will be 1 fired at -the quarry, and it is anticipated that this will Jposen 5000 or 6000 tons —sufficient to keep about 20 workmen employed for. another, two months. A start has been made with the Fox Glacier track in- order to give improved means of access to the famous glacier. In conjunction with the track a suspension bridge is. to be erected across the Fox River. With the opening of the fin hostel at 1 Weheka ■ there : are. increasing numbers of . visitors to the Pox'Glacier region. Winter warmth obtained by purchasing all-wool colonial ribbed underpants: Men’s 6s lid, O.S. 7s. 6d.' Fleecy-lined underpants and shirts. ; Men’s 4s lid, O.S. 5s 6d. Heavy ribbed dark grey Mosgiel socks. Is 9d per pair. Posted anywlier"’ f6r Cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland. Ltd;, 192 Princes street, Dunedin.:. ■ Although he made it. clear that it was not a studied opinion, Mr G. A. Lee, the recently-appointed consulting engineer; to the Wanganui Harbour Board, said at a meeting of the board , that it was essential to concentrate activities on the' harbour, entrance first, and to deal'with the river channel later. The great thing, he said, was to get sufficient depth of water at the entrance., If they had £1,000,000 they could get what they wanted, but the aim in engineering in Now Zealand was to get £1 worth of service for 19s. . Our new corsolettes add grace and love* Hness to the figure and are delightfully supple= arid comfortable, ■ allowing . the utmost freedom ;of movement. • In pink broche coutille, size 32 to 40'bust; Posted to any- address for 5s 6d, 9s 6d, and, with abdominal belt, 12s 6d.—From T. Ross,, 130 Princes street... . The secretary ,of the. Southland Sawmill Union (Mr T. O’Byrne) recently visited 20 sawmills in the Tokahui,, Waikawa, Gatlins, and .Western Districts; and reports that sawmilling ’ . activities are about normal at present. (says the Southland Times). A new mill ,is being erected at Niagara, and the .only mill closed at ,present is the Waimeamea mill near Orcpuki. Sutherland Bros., who had their mill 'at Te. Tua destroyed by fire a few months ago, have rebuilt, and the new mill is now . working,.;’'although there ■is still some construction work to ■finish.,

“ Good.muelc has been having a bad time all over the world of late, ’’ said Mr Mtugban Barnett, the Auckland city organist, speaking' at ; Hie Municipal Choir’s concert the other evening. He; expressed the . hope, however, that, the reaction, which had set in in the older countries-would, in time extend to New Zealand: Steps should be taken by all. music lovers to secure increased public interest and help to ‘restore, to Auckland the reputation it bad a few . years ago of being a musical city. He appealed to the audience to do what; they, could towards securing larger audiences in future. ; . .' Modern musicaF reproduction methods have reduced the art. of recording to ita limit ,of perfection,' But, for:.tone ireproduction and purity a first-class machine’ is an essential. We introduce to you the new “ Rexonola,” with its prismaphonio sound chamber which, in conjunction with cither entirely: novel features, reproduces recording Tn .al style all .its own. And the remarkably reasonable prices will, of a certainty’-amaze , you.—At Laidlaw and i Gray’s.:.- " v - The total prohibition .of'.-the importation of tomatoes into New. Zealand is to be urged by the Canterbury Tomato and Stone Fruit Growers’ Association: The danger of. fruit fly being introduced ' • into New Zealand through the medium 'of the tomatoes is the, reason for this step,’ which was decided upon at the annual meeting of the association. The association decided .also, to .make .an Effort tp. prohibit ; the / importation of Island tomatoes dpring the months of October, November and December,.considering that the- pfice of local fruit was' affected by , the. importation of the. Island; tomatoes. . Overcoat week at the ’ Mosgiel warehouse ig the big attraction. :.Kv’ety coat at special prices for, one week.' See .window display*.. La dies’, men’s, girls’, and boys overcoats all reduced. Come in today for, yours.—A. F. Cheyne and Co. A special experimental truck has been placed in service between: Christchiitch and Little River by the Railways partment, witlr the object of making the loading of sheep an , easier operation. The bodywork of an ordinary . truck, has been, altered, and; a special system of lubrication has been installed. Thus the truck requires - less energy to move ;than is, the case .with the ordinary typei . It is considered that' the 1 new, type wifi save time •and. exertion, for when sheep are being loaded the trucks have to be pushed clear of .the banks at most stations, a work which takes. the - efforts of two ' men. Buy your Guiness’s English stout wholesale at 12s 6d per'dozen , pints-.at Hotel Carltqn,' Box; 100., Ph6ne 11-716, The success 'of a former 'resident of Auckland who has secured an important position in the United States at the age, of: 22, : is; described in' a: letter received from America by, his parents at Tuakau (reports; the Herald) . Leaving Auckland, at the age of 19, Mr N. Meyenberg, after' three years in the United States, nqw .Lplds the'position of ; chief inspectorin the engineering department at the Swallow aeroplane factory at Kansas, . a position which requires him to inspect all’ the material brought .into,- the company’s ’ stock, , and also the- different parts of the machines before’, assembly. He has also to look over the completed aredplanea before the test flights are made. Mr Mayenberg also .holds, both' pilot’s 'and mechanic’s licenses. Conn’s Celebrated Worm Powders, for safely destroying all worms in adults and children. Price, 3s ,6d per packet.T-Only from Conns Pharmacy.- High street, Dun'cdin:.. :' ' r . ,:■P' - .Smith, M.P., chairman-- of the Taranaki Education Board,.found it ■®? < s*^ry^to..,«uspepd'.’.lii»..:BpeeA' i 'id«rißg,' proceedings at the opening of the Stratford Infant School on Friday (says the Post). The. children were all seated da the ground, and at a certain point in the speech one quick-sighted child espied an aeroplane making for, the north, and was . JpW- : in spreading the information. Noticing the many-dyes, fixed on the sky, Mr Smith told the children .to stand up. ; and’ have a good look; which they did, the speech being stopped- for the time. On resuming his remarks, Mr Smith said; ‘ That was much more interesting than .what I was saying.” To this there was a chorus of “ Yes, sir,” but one solitary voice followed, “No, sir,” and Mr Sihith promised to buy the. owner of the voice an ■ice cream—next summer. •■■■ , Daily .application “ Vi-Oatta,” the secret of manv exquisite.: complexions.— VVatets’ Pharmacy... . As steady as the Guards,” was' the comment of a former regular Army officer who was amongst the'thousands who rivitnessed the trooping of the colours at the Auckland Domain the other afternoon. It was high praise, but thoroughly’ well deserved (says the ’Auckland Star), for the men of the Ist Batttalion of the Auckland Regiment -bore themselves like veterans. Particularly striking was the “present arms,” the ranks being abs’o- * lately, immobile, and, the long lines of gleaming bayonets like a fence of rigid steel. . That most difficult movement, the “ left form,” was finely done by each -of the four companies,, the alignment being . well maintained. At the conclusion of the ceremony the Governor-General congratulated Lieutenant-colonel Dawson and. his officers .onthe - battajion’s parade steadiness. As an experienced officer, his Excellency had not failed to note the bear-; • ing- of Auckland’s young soldiers, Hotel its good, quality. Our reputation etands-firm behind every bottle we 5e11... boots for “the bloods" have gone out of fashion. That much , wifi be conceded on every hand. But piitteei for territorials remain “as worn,” so when the bright-young men get into uniform some queer effects may be noted (says a writer in the Auckland Sun). The military au- - thorities presumably find' it impossible to use the niceties v of military dress as a lever wherewith to persuade their minions to buy heavy boots, instead of black patent . leather ehoes or blood-coloiifed affairs .with‘ strips of crocodile skin inset.- Moreover, the' paternal Government does not find itself in, a position to supply boots with the rest of the.-kit. So the puttees come gracefully down ’to the ankles, and between the bottom of : the puttes .and; the ■ top. of: the shoe'appears a section of men’s half-hose in mpdish hue or pattern. Possibly this was a happy circumstance .the; other; day .-when the parade was trooping; the colours. But one could not help wondering if.'the Defence Department would; not be better- advised to issue the ranks with Oxford bags. Send two shilling ,and sixpence and we will post one heavy quality Flannelette tot Blanket; great washing quality.— James Gray and Sons, Mail Order House. Milton... A resounding crash of splintered wood and shattered glass brought heads to every window in lower Wyndham street, Auckland, the other- morning (reports the New Zealand Herald). The contents of the large fruit stall at the Queen street corner, heavily laden for week-end business, was seen to be scatterd in every direction, and beyond it the public telephone box was overturned. A light lorry belonging to ’ the Aucl-fi: nd - Fire Brigade, which had been standing further up Wyndham' street; had 1 .broken awnj 7 , and cannoned heavily into the fruit stall, which in - its turn had forced,, the telephone box off its base. The stall owner was knocked over, ’ but wa,s not, injured, A‘ lad who was in the telephone box at the time was fortunate to escape unhurt. Friendly ' • hands helped the stall owner to gather most of the scattered fruit, and eventually the battered stalk was towed up the steep street by a taxi-cab, leaving behind a frail of rolling lemons-and apples.*. X 121 and 544 Are railing wagons loaded for Hitchon** . Store. ■ They are loaded up,, if I’m not . mis- 1 taken, With fans and* tons of Hitehon’a Bacon..