NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20768, 13 July 1929, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF.

That Karamea is not altogether prostrated by the earthtquakcs was shown the other evening, when radio station 3YA broadcasted music for a wedding that was being celebrated in the much-shaken West Coast township. The Cathedral Chapter, the body controlling the Christchurch Cathedral and grounds, has no jurisdiction over any part of the Square (says the Christchurch Press), but, by courtesy of the Mayor (the Rev. J. K. Archer), Bishop WcstWatson and Dean Julius have conferred with him about the new plan of reconstruction there. ,

Winter warmth obtained by purchasing all-wooj colonial ribbed underpants: Men’s 6s lid, O.S. 7s 6d. Fleecy-lined underpants and shirts Men's 4s lid. O.S 5b 6d. Heavy ribbed dark grey Mosgiel socks, ,Is Od per pair. Posted anywher° for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland. Ltd.. 192 Princes street, Dunedin... “What arc the court costs?" inquired Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., on Tuesday prior to fining a motorist for a breach of the bylaws. “ 11.15 p,m., your Worship," replied a police constable, who for the moment must, have confused the time with the costs.

Mascots to some people are of very serious import. Careful consideration is given to their choosing, and, once chosen, they arc rctaaiued for life, like a coat-of-anns. Sometimes they arc happily chosen. A car owner in Auckland has a “ baby ” car, and he has as his mascot a small Silver dummy., Sample overcoat sale is attracting crowds of buyers at the “Ascot,” corner Princes and Rattray streets. , Coate are greatly reduced.- Some are even selling at 355. Navy velours 49s 6d. You can save from to £2 on your overcoat,.. A debtor at the Wanganui Court the other day said he was a bricklaying contractor out of work. “ There is plenty of work in Hunterville,” said counsel. “ Yoe, but. how is a man to .get there without money? ” queried, the debtor. - The dogs belonging to the Byrd Antarctic Expedition were brought from Quail Island the other morning, loaded on motorlorries, and were taken direct to Mount Cook. They will remain in. that 'region probably till December in order to become accustomed .to snow- conditions before joining the expedition in the Antarctic.

No wonder all. Mosgiel is shopping here; £IOOO worth of savings to be distributed to our customers this month. Forty-seventh annual winter sale now on. Write for sale list.—A. F. Cheyne and C 0...

To be born in New Zealand and to have 71 descendants, all born in the Dominion, is the proud record of Mr:and Mrs W. E. Burnnand, of JJpunt Eden, Auckland Mr Burnnand was 72 years of age this week, and his wife is a year younger. Their children number 18, and there arc 42 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchil-dren.

With, reference to'a statement made in tliis.coluinn recently, that the first. lamb of the-season .'in the Auckland province was born at Tuakau on' July 3, a correspondent states that South Otago can beat this record by a margin of several days. An early lamb made its appearance at Clinton on June 26, and is doing very well. ■ . ■

Ladies’ marl silk and wool stockings 2a lid, lovely silk!and woo! stockings"in black and newest shades, reduced to -4s lid; best quality Gold Seal silk and wool stockings, black and newest colours, reduced to 5s 1 lid; posted to any address from'T. Ross, 130 Princes street... At Edendale, Auckland, recently, the temperature went down to 22J degrees in the open, representing ,10 degrees of frost. .Blackened hedges and shrubs, especially those of the tecoma, variety, were evidence of the severity of the cold, the effect being similar to that- of a severe hailstorm. Water in exposed receptacles remained frozen for two days, and before being entirely thawed became frozen over again. A large blackish-coloured seal entertained a number of spectators in- Wellington the I other day, diving and swim-, ming along the surface of the harbour between Pipitea and King’s wharves (says the Dominion). The visitor was seen pursuing fish, and Occasionally came to the surface to swallow its prey. An onlooker suggested obtaining a boat to pursue the seal with a view to lassooing it for the Newtown Zoo, hut none of the other bystanders shared'his optimism. .

. Never before hat a mail order bargain such as this been offered.' Rich quality Art Silk Hose, nice weight; full length Silk; lovely shades. Send 2s 8d in stamps to Gray’s Mail Order House, Milton.. .

On Monday 'afternoon the Mayor of Blenheim (Mr M. M'Kenzie) received a telegram from Mr Harkness (Mayor of Westport) appealing, for 20 tons of hay, chaff, and other fodder for stock, in the Seddonville district, where the fields are covered with silt; The Mayor referred the matter to the Merchants’ Association, who got busy with such effect that 25 tons have been shipped by, the Komata. More is to follow. Several fanners have come forward with offers of fodder for the purpose.

Save your eyes. Consult Peter G. Dick, 1'.11.0A, F. 1.0. (London), optometrist. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians, 400 Moray place (opp. City Hotel)... . ■ The largest and most valuable consignment of poultry imported into Australia •or New Zealand was brought to Auckland by the Port, Dunedin last week. There were 60 birds in the shipment, all utility birds, comprising Sussex. Rhode Island Reds, White and Buff Orpington, l and White Wyandottes. The birds were consigned to Mrs W. Warren, of Henderson, and the value is stated to run into several hundred pounds.

Farmers, —We may not be the cheapest in the market for Horse and Cow Covers,%but we aim to give you the best possible value for your money.- Horse Covers from 325. , Cow Covers from 16s 3d ( . —The .Otago Farmers.”.,. * Any .scheme to .link the marketing of New Zealand dairy produce with that of Australia cannot fail to be detrimental to New Zealand. The quality of New Zealand produce is recognised as superior to that of Australian, thereby commanding higher values,” said a prominent Auckland exporter when , asked to express an opinion of the scheme of establishing in London a co-operative bouse for the marketing of Australian- and New Zealand produce combined. A trust fund of £2.000,000 has been created in.the United States by Senator James Couzens for the welfare, health, and happiness of children. Although intended primarily for those living in the State of Michigan, the money may also be used to akl other children throughout the world. ' The annual distribution will amount to £140.000, and both principal and income must be disbursed in 25 years. Mental hygiene and child guidance clinics will be encouraged, and inveatigations conducted into all subjects bearing on children’s health, but no buildings will be erected nor will research be conducted in the realm of pure science. Mr Couzeus’s physician (Dr Hugo Freund) will be in charge of the trustee corporation. which will be named the-Children’s X'und of Michigan'. Within the last 10 years Mr 1 Couzens has given a wav £4,000,000. largely devoted to children. He owes his fortune to his faith in Mr Henry Ford, for in the days when' the motor car _ manufacturer was looking round for aid Mr Couzens lent him what surplus he possessed, and he has since been enriched a thousandfold. Mr Jinks, after whom the winner of the English Two Thousand Guineas is called, was for some time Mayor of Sligo. He _is Alderman John Jinks, Mr Jinks won an international reputation for failing at the last minute to support Captain Willie Redmond’s no-confidence motion in the Irish Parliament two or three years ago. As the votes cast, for and against, were exactly equal, his absence saved the Gosgrave Ministry from defeat.

Reading qf the Prince of Wales’s attention to a kitten at the Toe H celebration in London a few weeks ago, which climbed on to his knee and went to sleep, recalls the fact that there arc men and women so constituted that the very thought of caressing a cat gives them a creepy feeling. These people cannot sit in a room with a cat. They have an uncanny consciousness if one is hidden anywhere roar them. Famous men have been like that, Lord Roberts, for example.

The Secretary for Marine has issued a warning to shipmasters that much debris, including heavy timber, is drifting seaward from the Mokihinui River, West Coast. A Wanganui resident who has returned from the earthquake region on the West Coast (says the Wanganui Herald) stated that he had seen railway lines in Westport snapped clean in two without the slightest twisting of the iron, just as though they had been sawn through. 1 n other' parts rails were twisted into the weirdest shapes without being broken. The Canterbury Society of Arts is arranging an exhibition, to be opened on October 8, of the works of two wellknown artists, the late Messrs A. W.

Walsh and W. K. Sprott. The exhibition, which will be free to the public (states the Christchurch Press), will be with the object of keeping fresh the memory of two men who made many notable contributions to New Zealand art. • Anyone with pic-

turea by either of these artists, and who is willing to lend them for the exhibition, is requested to communicate with the Arts feocicty. Park night, and a rising gale! “ What’s the time? Mustn’t. miss that last car. Then is the time when you’re'going to appreciate the possession of a good luminousdial watch. They, can be obtained from Laidlaw ■ and Grab’s, in both white and black face, for the small sums of 6s fid or 7s 6d, respectively, postage free, with white metal case and metal chain.—At Laidlaw and Gray’s... , A reporter was stopped by a lady m Wanganui the other morning (statrs.tlio Herald). “You arc a reporter.," she remarked. “Yes,” replied the sferihe.

“ Well, I am going to horsewhip my husband,” she remarked. “That’s interesting,” remarked the reporter.. “ J.ust tell me when you intend to give the demonstration and I will come along.” “ Putting all joking aside/” remarked the lady, “he is cruel and won’t' allow me sufficient maintenance, etc.” “ You had better try the court, then," said the reporter.

“I think 1 will,” replied the lady. WeissmanV pile cones are guaranteed to relieve sore, itchy, and irritating piles; 2s 6d box,- 2s 9d posted.—Only from Conn’s Grand Pharmacy, High street, Dunedin...

The • Lake Rotokare Reserve Association (says the Taranaki Herald) is awaiting the arrival of six swans, four black and two white, for liberation on the lake, the birde having been purchased in Christchurch with funds given ;by enthusiasts, Several months ago four -pukekos took up their abode at the lake, but a poacher killed one, though. he subsequently had to pay for this action. The family has ■ now increased to nine, six healthy chicks having recently arrived. The desirability of, having a bird sanctuary. where native birds may increase and multiply must be apparent to all bird lovers. First-class Accommodation at Prince of Wales Hotel, Dunedin.- Moderate tariff.

Best liquors always in stock.—C. Hinchc'.iffc...

“It is better to err on the right side in this .case,” remarked Cr. T. H. Henderson at the Waikato County Council meeting the other, day (states the Waikato Times), when the question of -writing off the overdue rates of' a settler who bad experienced some hardship was being considered. “ Every effort should be made to keep men on the land,” he added.

Other councillors were somewhat sceptical of deserving cases and advocated searching inquiries before rates were remitted.

-The reliability of Barton’s sugar-cured hams and' bacon and pork smaligoods is universally acknowledged.—Manse street and all branches... 1

“ That is going back too far,” said a debtor at the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court the other day, when being examined as to his.financial position. “I would ask your Worship to protect me,” added the witness, who thought that counsel should not go back further than last May when the debt in question was incurred. “You seem to be very familiar with the Act)” remarked his Worship. “Well, I have been here so often,” replied the witness. Country Storekeepers.—Handle fie famous, acknowledged best, smaligoods in the South Island, and increase your turnover; liberal margin.—Barlows. Manse street...-

“ I'm off to ’Frisco to-night,” said a habitual sailor man at Auckland recently. “ Otto thing that cheers me up is that ! won’t see Westport for four: and a-half, months. We’ve ,coasted, for the. last month or" two, and it’s been the rottehest time I've ever spent at sea. Thant goodness we’ll be running' into good weather on the way to ’Frisco. I, don’t wonder, by the way, that Greymouth itself is shaky; c the coal workings rum right under the town. Miners working in the pits can hear us sailor people'drop our anchors.” •The body, flavour, colour, and aroma found ip the “ Bourbon ” brand of coffee and chicory is the result of “ quality" coffee plus expert blending and roasting. Insist .on “ Bourbon ”' for breakfast! The tonnage coming through the Otira tunnel i from the West Coast continues to be heavy. On Monday 1000 tons was. carried, on Tuesday 2000, and on Wednes- ' day 1950, about 85 per cent, of which wad coal, and the balance timber. An average tonnage of 2000 tons is expected to be 'transported through the tunnel for some time, until the' supplies of coal interrupted by the earthquake have been caught up. Lest it might be thought that all the frieght is for Christchurch, it should be stated that a good proportion of it is for destinations south of that city.

Grandism (761): Men' who know are appealed to by the mellowness of the Grand Hotel’s aged-in-the-wood house whisky. In bottles or, over the bar, it’s all one quality... After a trip to “•the wihterless north,” Cr J. Parlane has returned to Christ-

church very much impressed with what he saw. of dairying in and afound Whangarei and further north. So. good, are the prospects from the dairying point of view that he said that if he were, & young man with some capital he would go north and take up dairying. He found that in some districts it had been found profitable to apply fertilisers twice a. year; in some instances they were applied bftener Even

gum land, when it had been cleared and sun and air were allowed to get at it, had proved suitable for dairying. Mostly Jerseys constituted the herds in the north, with a few Ayrshires here and there. He paw only one herd of Friesians.

The strongest and lightest draft Tractor Implements are the Oliver. They are made of high carbon steel, and the prices are right. ‘ Inquire from the Mosgiel Motor and Engineering. Company, Mosgiel...

In connection -with the dog found in i coffin left at Palmerston North five yean ago or a little more, Mr C. Little, sen. of the Auckland firm. of undertakers oi that name, embalmed such a dog in t casket of the description given, for r young married couple. To the best of hii recollection, they were strangers to Auck land—probably to New Zealand—anwithout children. Their great attach ment to the little black spaniel was expressed when they brought its body tc him with the request that it be embalmed and enclosed in an oaken casketj .with a silver plate, the inscription on which had passed from his memory. It was evidently their desire that the dog should find a resting place in consecrated soil for they inquired whether it might not be buried in the city cemetery as a still born child. When told that that was impossible, they took the body —.way in its casket, with a screw-down lid, which was easily removable for inspection purposes. They, paid their bill and passed 0n... My missus is a splendid cook, . And the other night for tea, She provided Hitchon'e ham, with clVr As nice as nice could be... ’