NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20960, 25 February 1930, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF.

During the hearing of a case of dangerous driving against a motor cyclist, who pleaded not guilty, in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court, the other morning. Senior, Sergeant Shanahan said:, “ You’re been here in this court before for speeding,” “Yes,” replied the-defendant “and I always pleaded 'guilty.” A broad smile passed round the court. When the objects of the newly-formed Alsatian Shepherd Dog Club were being discussed at the inaugural meeting in Wellington, the president, Dr A. A. Tennant explained that the term “ shepherd dog was used in order to do away with what he described as “the unfortunate term, wolf dog ” (reports the Dominion). He said that that appellation was originally applied tp Alsatian dogs because they used to be trained to protect "flocks of sheep from the ravages of wolves. The increasing demano for “ Bourbon proves the housewives’ appreciation of a genuine breakfast beverage. ' " Bourbon’ is produced by A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists. 32 Octagon, Dunedin... Now, I suppose you have had a great deal of experience in safe blowing during your career,” said cross-examining counsd to a police witness in the Napier, oupreme Court tho other day, in a case of alleged safe blowing (reports the Telegraph). Well, no,, not personally,” responded the detective., amidst a general -laugh. ‘Speeding is becoming a real menace,” stated a report to;the Eastbourne Borough Council last week (relates the Dominion) and in spite of warnings issued no improvement has been effected. It will be n ® ces ®J- r y. to institute proceedings against all offenders.” The 1 Mayor (Mr H. H. Jones) said- that he would instruct the officers to use their authority. A remarkable yield of King Edwardpotatoes has been secured by an Invercargill gardener, Mp J. Waters (says the News). Using no manure hut the clippings from his lawns, he produced an excellent crop. There was little to choose in point of size between the sis specimens shown. The largest was 10 inches long and well developed in every way Prom only one short row a full sack of potatoes was dug. , Con n's antiseptic mouth wash, recommended by leading'dentists; price 3s and ss.—Only from Conn’s Pharmacy, Ltd., Huch street. Dunedin... _ I have known him on board ship, and whe« you met a man under these circumstances you get to know all that is in turn, remarked the Rev. J,. p. Goldie, amidst hearty laughter, when welcoming the Kev. A. N• Scotter to the presidential chair at the Methodist Conference, which opened in Wellington last week. . lam satisfied that some measure of benefit will result from, the visit to Canterbury of the Minister of Education,” the chairman of the Canterbury Education Board (Mr R. Wild) said at the last th x e reports the Christphorch Times). Mr C. E. Thompson said: We should be grateful to the Minister for the interest he takes in our schools - He inquires into every detail, and be seems to have a thorough grip on educational questions. • The best sports coats value in Duhedm this year is at “Ascot," corner Princes and Rattray streets. They have 250 coats in single and double-breasted to pice from; prices from 17s 6d... When in Wellington the Canadian bowlers visited the. Trentham racecourse i‘X es the Dominion) One man from Ontaiio noticed that between races a motor roller travelled rapidly over the course, to iron-out the hoof-prints. •“ Say.” said the Canadian,, who had been verv impressed with New Zealand’s greenness, do they have to cut the grass between vr Ce ! 0f ? ourse they do,” said a Wellington man alertly. “ this is a real good loam here, and if they did not cut the i grass between each race, it would slow up the times so much that there «wii be i lO ln , ter , cs t the races.” Well, returned the Canadian, “ I’JI 6 ay tnis is sonic grass country! 99 Do not miss this: Prince of Wales house whisky, 10s 6d; four or more, 10a. ? IDe rJt 3s.—C. Hinchcliff. propria f or. Phone 10-721... ‘He said he had been drinking whisky but from his condition I think lie must have been drinking from the waters of oblivion, remarked Senior Sergeant f Wade in the Gisborne Police Court the i other morning, when a drover appeared I on a charge of drunkenness' (says the Herald). "He was arrested at 8 o'clock i j-i salt i the police officer, “and he did not know where he was, or whether it was night or morning. He had lost his coat, saddle, and horse, so we looked after him for the night. This is his first appearance before the court.” The defendant was convicted and discharged, with a warning.

Recently a SJlb quinnat salmon was caught in a swimming hole at Wai»uKurau (says the Napier Telegraph). The 5., 1 'l as nearly dead when discovered ,t, I s . 18 jhe third quinnat caught in the An hi lulu in recent years. Strong exception was taken\ by membeis of the larndale Returned Soldiers’ Association the other night to scribbled remarks on the walla of the soldiers’ memorial at Taradale by hooligans and children (says the Hawke’s Bay Tribune». i 'J a !i. also that parents I P el nutted their children to play noisily in and around the memorial at night. Members felt strongly that the memorial sacked respect C ° mrades bhoilld “i*mand Special shipment ladies’ woven marl art. silk jumpers, newest V neck style- ' j P°. c hets, trimmed contrasting colours’ red-white, black-white, royal-whTte, fawnnigger, red-black, red-navy, green-nigger: IBs goods all at lie 6d.—T. Ross. 130 Princes street... . . lory line of railings placed in front of some schools as a means of checking children from running out of the gates, and straight on to the road, an action that, if it does not cause a serious accident, tends to give motorists grev hairs, would f be a good idea if the rails were higher, writes “Motorist? in the Dominion. While passing one school recently just as classes were breaking üb, I saw three children come tearing out, vault the bars one after another, and run across the street without stopping to glance up coming" t 0 886 tbere ' vas an >‘ traffiffic The Mishko Boot, the boot that won’t wear out; soles last twelve months; ideal for Farmers, Tradesman, Factory Workers, Railwayman, Postmen. 35s €d, from Gray’s Mail Order House. Milton.. ’ . borne spontaneous and unconscious child humour wag met with the other/ afternoon , *L. the •> Mlnis ,t?r of Education (Mr H. Atmore) on his visit to the infant partment of the Mangapapa School (says Poverty ? a y, Herald). He was urgmg them m simple language to work hard so that when they grew up they would ™ ei l P d women. One little fellow interjected with the comment that when he grew up he was going to work, while another said he was going to make houses and paint them green. As the Minister proceeded, the class became more talkative, much to the amusement of the Mims er and the rest of the party, and one bttle boy confided that his father hnmi 1 * a re . c i?. t,y > and °nce he came middle of night. One S® P 1 ar ty.. was heard to comment after- j L/n n n th a at i hoped that father had * been on a legitimate errand. .these towels are - sterling valuePn°i“ U l| d hv tr^H ed T gU i a i r l nt S ed fa ®t io wash--2SgWB4Qbyt3Bc jle lld; - 20 by *2. 28 6d; "fj ,y of 9 k 4s ,f d Per pair. White Admii> ally, by 48. 4e lid per pair, posted 1 C p S^~K ‘ ilroy Sutherland, Ltd.. 192 Princes street. Dunedin... „ P suburbs where house building is ffSg w. to any extent the roads and to . 3re P# hln S but comfortable nsers, whether motorists or pedestrians (says the Dominion)* At times carpentering operations are conducted on a bench* on the footpath, which is often obstructed by . timber and took, “awnS pieces, etc., with here and there a brick m the roadway or a rock from some W + rst aU are numer ons sort 3 and «zes, which seem rLj j beir “agio on to the road to discomfit the motorist and punctyr!?- punctured on ?,? roa £ on the one journey was a motor- > ists. unhappy experience last Wednesday. ' Owing to enormous demand foi Barton** • iamous sugar-cured Bacon, more, and ret j more I ig 8 are wanted to meet it; highest ;' < current price*.—Bartons, bacon curers. j Manse■ street. Dunedin... u , ‘ The sentences imposed by the Axis- , trahan courts for crimes of violence and ■; offences are too light,” said Mr L. ; owre s ■* Wellington business man, to : Timaru Post reporter the other morn-' mg, and this is why Sydney is fast bei ‘ ouung another Chicago." When in AusI traha recently, Mb Bowe found that razor 1 ' . Masmng ud shooting-were everyday occar- . lences, and, in his opinion, these'crimes ; Wl “ continue until the authorities wipe out the - gangs that dominate the undtrworid m Sydney. Mr Bowe also considers that the punishment for crime in Aew Zealand, generally is too - lenient. I his encourages criminals to take chances; whereas, if the punishment were more severe/, they would be frightened to take' the risk. , Country Storekeepers.—Handle the famous, acknowledged best,' smallgoods in We bontn Island, and increase sour turnover; liberal margin.—Bartonk. Manse street... A feature x which' is .becoming more noticeable along bur main highways each year is.the number of motorists’ camps, piteh.el.in all sorts of snug corners by lake and riverside (says the Napier Daily . Telegraph) . In addition, there are the omcial camping sites provided by many-, municipahties, and the advantages offered’ at these resting places make them most popular with the travelling public. With an abundant water supply and calls by tradesmen, the troubles of the old days, when' everything had to be carried from the outset of the tour, are now things of the past. Each of the many beautiful camping grounds along the shores of Lake laupo shows a sprinkling of tents at present, their occupants spending the day in angling from the beaches or sitting about under the shade of the kowhai trees. ■ Annual ■ Summer Sale in full awing. Bargains, for 'all. Special display of »°x *'f ar „ t h« week See windows, all at Sale Brices. The Mosgiel Warehouse.—A. F. Cbeyne and C 0... v Some entertainment was provided by ad intoxicated man in Wellington the ■ other evening (says the Dominion). He appeared to have gone back to the days °* ii j Cellists, and by his strut as ho walked up to an imaginary person, he no longer wore his suit of rather greasv clothes, but was attired in silks and' satins. Suddenly he stopped, put bis hand to his side, drew a fictitious sword, and spoke in an angry voice. Then some clever shadow-sparring was witnessed by a “chanted crowd, which had by this, time gathered. After a few minutes of guard. and thrust, he despatched his visionary opponent and stood over him, then began, an oration which was cut snort on the appearance of a policeman, who followed him up Bond street. , ** ,^ a > lu t ac j! ired >n Inchinnan, in Scotlana, the India Super Tyres, although new to New Zealand motorists, have a wellestablished and enviable'reputation among motorists at Home. Otago Agents, The ft ßo farmers’ Co-operative Association, Ltd., Crawford street. Dunpdin.”.. There was much discussion in a 'case before the Napier Supreme Court last iweek as to whether a bit for drilling iron produced in evidence by the police could be used in. a hand drill (says the Telegraph). Counsel for the defence sn tT -. • Rested to a police witness that a n'echam- ’ cal brace would be necessary. The witness amused the court by taking a common hand brace and coolly drilling a hole in the witness box to prove that the bit could be worked by hand. "But would if drill a hole in that safe door?” persisted counsel (Mr W. Hislop). “ Well, vre don t 'want him to start trying, ** hastily remarked Mr H. B. Lusk, amidst laughter. His Honor Mr Justice Blair said that the bit was of quite a common < type for .use in a breast brace. • “ I bare never seen one. like it before,” replied Mr Hislop. Well, you don’t know muth about tools, commented his Honor. A master carpenter later in the case said tnat the bit was quite a common type for use m hand drills. Grandism (952): Something good for everybody in wine* and spirits at everybody s price at the Grand Hotel Home Supply Store... • ' s P r °hably no more democratic institution than the Stop Out Club, an emanation and adjunct of the Bev. T. Fielden Taylor s .City Mission (says the VVellington Dominion). Though liberty ot speech and action is freely allowed members, discipline' prevails, too. The ' club manager (Mr J. Hitchen) at the last weekly meeting of the committee had a word of admonition to give to the junior members, ‘lour behaviour at the last social given by the girls’ division,” he said, was so outrageous that the presi- , dent has declared that if it is repeated ae will see that steps are taken to eject members who overstep the bounds. 'And let me tell. you that if you do not behave yourselves in future we will bundle S? u ou t'_ social hall neck and crop.” ihe subdued faces of some of the youthful members showed that the shaft had gone home. To be cast out of the numerous social pleasures of the Stop Out Club would to some be -a worse fate that Lucifer s. ! . .i Tim piggie lay upon the straw. t edeek. and plump, a nd fat; Says Hitchon’s buyer to the man, A dandy pig j s that...