NEWS IN "BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20917, 6 January 1930, Page 14

NEWS IN "BRIEF.

Shearing at hack-country stations in the Ashburton County, was due to commence last week (says the Ashburton bwardian). It was expected that an earlier start would have been made this rv? 8 ??’ had weather preceding nv - mas “ lee k e< i Blustering plans. Christianity and • efficiency must go hand in hand these days, according to one of the speakers at the Saltaire Convention recently (says the Christchurch Fress). He told the story of the paperhanger and decorator who sang hymns while he worked, and spoke so nicely to the lady of the house about her soul. But he did not whitewash the cornices and tell accordingly in the woman's estima-

Country Storekeepers.—Handle the taioous, acknowledged best, smailgouds in tne couth Island, and increase your turnover; liberal „ margin.—Barton's. Manse street....

What la believed to be the first trip in an aeroplane by a nurse in New Zealand to attend a patient was made by Nurse •Riggins, of Auckland, recently (states a northerir paper) The previous evening Dr J, H. H. Wood, of Remfiera, 'few to an urgent case at Otaha, near Kawakawa. Bay of Islands, in a Gipsy Moth aeroplane, piloted by Captain J. D, Rewitt. The machine returned the following morning, and left the same afteinoon to convey Nurse Higgins to the case, the patient residing at an isolated station.

Owing to enormous demand for Barton's famous sugar-cured Bacon, more, and vet more Pigs are wanted to meet it; highest current prices ,-r Bartons, bacon curers. Manse street. Dunedin..,. Prior to the commencement of the JNew Year sports on the Timarn Gale,doman Grounds on Wednesday last, two v the competitors in the cycling events, .• Anson and R. Chamberlain* were circling the track when a dog crossed tneir path. I Anson was thrown on to the concrete, and Chamberlain was also Knocked off his machine, but fortunately for him,, he landed on the grass. Neither cycle was damaged. -A party of Ashburton people were celebrating the dying of the old year, and in a pause m the hilarity one suddenly remembered that, he had an appointment tor the next, day Isays the Guardian). Turning to one of his friends he asked: How about coming down to Hakatere with me? We can be there by half-past 7, and can do some fishing before the sports start.” Promptly came the indignant reply; “At half-past 7! What do you think I am*— a seagull? ” The best sports coats value m Dunedin this year is at “Ascot,” corner j-Jinces and Rattray streets. They have poat? m single and double-breasted to pick from; prices from' lTg 6d Consequent on the fall in wool values last month, a number of Gisborne growers are still determined to hold their wool (says the Poverty Bay Herald). Some of the Poverty Bay clips were sent to .Napier in time for the first sale in November, but instructions were given that the wool was to be held till some future shjc. Similar instructions were given in regard to wool sent in time for both the* December and this month’s sales, and some of the fleece shipped from this port early in November will not be offered in Napier before February. Save your eyes Consult Peter G. Dick, nf.i- - 0 ' , Londo “). optometrist, leter Dick, jewellers and opticians. 400 Morav place (opp. City Hotel)... It may have been Providence, or it may have been the deflection by the hills, X, , Akar ° a , spared the downpour which visited Christchurch the other day. .the regatta has often been spoilt by ram or rough weather in recent years, and sometimes postponements have had to be made after heavy expense has been incurred in transporting the boats over J S Vi, T j e Sun T as shi ning brightly, n.r-od if th r d u?'’ lts were tempered by a light south-easterly wind which not cause a great deal of roughness m the water. Motor cars returning from the regatta encountered the first of the ram at Hilltop, and thence most of the way to the city. . , Bathing girls, seaside girls: Send one shilling m stamps for tube of X-Bazin depilatory; removes unwanted hair quickly and safely.—Gray’s Mail Order House, Milton... Building records were broken in Napier last year, well over £200,000 worth of .being done, compared with £150,000 inoc m t ' 6 tow - n ’s previous best best—--I°2o. In all, permits were issued for £148,915 worth of work, but to this has to be added the new post office now in the .course of erection, this bringing the total to £201,715. In 1928 the value represented in the permits issued was £104,958, and in the previous year £125,130. A conspicuous feature of the building activity during the year has been the great number of new motor sheds erected, the work done in this direction exemplifying again that this is the age of the motor. Houses to hold motors were, in fact, built in greater numbers than homes to house people. Gran diem (909): Place your order for your new year’s supply of wines and spirits at the Grand Hotel home supply store, Princes street... London, except that alcoholic refreshment cannot be obtained, can now compare with any Continental city in the matter of getting food of any sort at all hours of the night, and there are several establishments within a stone’s throw of Piccadilly Circus where a meal of any length will be served at any time.

The state of the rivers in the Ashburton County during the last few days has not been conducive to successful angling. Several small trout were taken from the Ashburton and Rangitata Rivers the other day, while a tew kahawai were caught at the mouth of the Rangitata. A party of 24 young men who had j been absent on a walking tour of the West I Coast under the auspices of the YM.C.A. * returned to Christchurch the other day. \ They are all lit and well, although they H had a strenuous trip. Good weather was f' experienced on the actual walking days, f although a fair amount of rain was met with otherwise. . In view of the fact that local capital is involved in the filming of a Maori subject in another part of the North Island, it may be of interest to state that a move has been made to make a film record of the Maori pageant featured by local Maoris _ (says the Wanganui Herald). A kinematographer has made overtures to Mr H, Metekingi, manager of the 2YA party, with a view to making the film. The fear has been expressed that this may be the last opportunity of placing on record a valuable historical record of Maori life, and the. opportunity should not be missed., dust opened—A new range Sanitary Towels (Southall’s), per dozen packets. Is lid and 2s lid; Mere. 2s fid and 2s lid; Lilia Soluble Towels, It lid Soluble Towels, with shield, 2s 6d and- 2s lid; Ladies’ Rubber Sanitary Knickers. 2s lid and 4s lid; £L«istic Belts. Posted, to any address. - ~* From T, Ross. 130 Princes street... If the financial standing of a country can be measured by totalisator figures, theu the Dominion is a long way from being in pawn (says the Auckland Star), llie Christmas racing carnival in Auck-, land extends to seven days, and with one , herslie an< l two days at Alexandra Park, the amount of money invested the totalisator was approximately £250,000, the exact amount being £235,382. Of each £1 invested, nearlv 3s is deducted in taxes, which means that for the privilege of being able to “put a little on their fancies,” the public has paid in three days something like —y £35,300. In addition to this must be addel* * car lares and admission fees. r' Do not miss this: Prince of Wale* house whisky. 10s 6d; four or more, 10s. Fine old port, 3s.—C. Hinchcliff, proprietor. Phone 10-721... ' , ” X bad no idea of the fascination of Rotorua until I saw it from an aeroplane,” said an Aucklander to a Star reporter the other morning. He made a flight with Major Cowper, and was enthusiastic over his experience. Rotorua’s temporary aerodrome is situated on the Whakarewarewa road, - and only wants some attention to make it a capital landing ground. The Aucklander said it was only from the air that ope could get a comprehensive idea of the scores of steaming pools, and above all, of the charm of the many lakes, some of which looked as green as emeralds from a height of about 1500 feet. And it was only from a height that one could appreciate the fact that Rotorua lay in. a' huge hollow surrounded by heights. Another thing that impressed the flyer was the vast extent of the State forests, which lay spread out for miles, the firebreaks cutting the mass of green into squares like ™ a titantic draught board. For suitable-Christmas Gifts try Conn’* Grand Pharmacy, Prescription Specialists, High street, Dunedin.,, .• The Victoria University College debating team. which is at present visiting the United States and Canada appears to he doing some, good work, judging by a letter just received by the Minister-in-charge of the Tourist and Publicity Departments (Mr P. A. de la Perrelle). De- . scribing the team’s progress, a member writing from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, states: “We hare been to 11 universities so far, and in nearly every case have firfcTW attended some of the lectures in order to * see how they do things. In most cases / we are then invited by the professor to, tell the class something about New Zealand. _ Further, in the fraternity houses in which we stay in each university, the books of photographs supplied hy your office are'in constant demand. We have already addressed several Rotary clubs, the Calgary Chamber, of Commerce, and the High School of Regina.” The letter closes with a list of names and addresses , of prominent people who have Expressed a desire to obtain further information regarding the Dominion, and this is receiving the immediate attention of the Publicity Office. Workers, these interest you. Famous Scots grey working shirts, 6s lid; dark striped cotton tweed trousers, cufi buttoms, sizes 3 to 6 only, 8a lid; canvas carrier vests, tweed lined; 16s 6d; posted anywhere for cash.—Kilroy and Sutherland. Ltd.. 192 Princes street. Dunedin... It appears that the London head of a v fry, large commercial corporation, in visiting the Dominion branches, had failed to notify the local staff prior to rival (states the Auckland Star). Except for the local manager, no one had ever seen him. When, therefore, he entered the new offices he walked np to the “ inquiries” counter and said, “Please tell the manager I would like to see him.” “You can’t see him.” said the clerk. “He’s engaged!” “Oh, but if you tell him who I am I’m sure he will see me,” persisted the stranger, taking off a rather shabby overcoat and looking as if he was going to stay. “Well,” said the Cleric, ‘ I’ll tell him. Who shall I say you s. are? ’ "You might tell him I’m the I managing director ” The clerk turned I to a mate and whispered audibly behind M his hand, “Another case of shellshock! ” Just then the manager emerged from his den ; and seeing the illustrious Londoner, flowed towards him with winning smiles and extended hand. Two startled clerks who had hitherto believed their manager the supreme dictator of the business bolted for cover. Ex Papanui. we have received our second consignment of “ Blue -Mountain Jamaica,” the finest coffee grown - on earth. Obtainable only from A. Dnrie and Co, coffee specialists, 32 Octagon. Dunedin... “ \ ery often when dealing with parents with delicate children one of the • first things the officers were up against was finance,” remarked Dr Patterson, director of school hygiene, in a recent address to the - Nelson Education Board. Especially had they been trying to. develop the work as to the prevention of tuberculosis. They had been trying to follow up in the school all children who were contacts of tuberculosis in their own homes, the idea being 'to ensure as , far as possible that the living were such as to give those children the f best chances possible. Tuberculosis was a complaint where nutrition counted enormously; and in this connection Dr Patterson remarked that if the Christmas seal stamp was successful it would mean that there would he a certain amount of i money available for children, who under 1 j unfavourable conditions, would he subject to tuberculosis. It would be a tremendous thing if the fund was successful. Men, your Xmas suit is here. We have just opened up a full range of Lynx suits in new designs; sizes to fit all builds. We can fit you. Priced from £5 19s fid to £7 19s fid. Call and see them, —A. F Cheyne and Co. A young m&c well known about town, a lost baby, and its unknown but anxious family, were the chief actors in an absorbing little comedy-drama in a St. Aubyn street setting recently (says the Taranaki Herald). Just able to toddle, the baby first attracted attention hv venturing into the road, quite unaware its danger. The young man in noticed in time the child’s risk, and effected a very neat rescue from almost under a passing car. Bashful and a bachelor, he had to carry the baby with no sign of claimants for it. First he took the baby home, but it clung to its rescuer. Then he started a house-to house canvass, expecting the child to belong to visitors. This proved unavailing. and he arrived with the placid child at the residence of a police officer, who got in touch with the police station as a_ means of relieving the soung man of his unwonted responsibility. A minute or so later a small girl was seen anxioualv searching the street. She turned cut to be a sister of the baby, and iitimed’ately took charge of it, much to the re- / lief of everyone concerned, especially th»i gallant young man and the police.' Eys<*W y witnesses speak highly of the young man’s actions, and consider that for a novice ' he displayed unusual ability in a difficult role. Whence all but he had fled; When all but he had fled; “111 stand all night if 1 can hav* Some Hitchon’s ham,” he said...