NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20991, 2 April 1930, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF.

A complaint that railway carriages of the kind used 40 or 50 years ago were still in use on the Wairarapa-Hawke’s Bay route was made at a recent meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce. According to a Thames land and estate agent there is no demand for house or town property in Thames, but a demand exists for lease or purchase of small dairy farm handy to the town. The majority of these are from persons with small capital who desire to take up leases with a view to subsequent purchase. Fifty-two fires occurred in Wellington during February (states the Dominion!. Thirteen of these were properly fires, one was a chimney fire, and 38 were in gorse, grass, and rubbish. For the 11 months to date, 440 fires have occurred in Wellington, as against 397 for the last corresponding period. Fourteen justifiable false alarms were received last month, and seven malicious alarms, as against 16 justifiable false alarms and 82 malicious alarms during February, 1929. Working Coats in Dark Grey Tweeds arc now reduced to 10s 6d. Saddle Tweed Vests, with long backs, are 11s. Sports Coats reduced from 45a to 27s 6d, posted free, and can be returned, if not satisfactory.—The Ascot, corner Princes and Rattray streets... The Wellington Acclimatisation Society is not affected by the latest ban on the importation of birds (says the Dominion). The secretary (Mr C. I. Dasent) stated the other day that the society had given up trying to import birds, since three years ago, when it desired to bring in some quail from the United States and the Government refused to permit this on account of foot-and-mouth disease. Until last Thursday the world’s record for egg-laying by one hen of any breed (light or heavy) for 62 weeks was .354. This was equalled last Wednesday and beaten on Thursday by Mrs D. M. Waddell’s Black Orpington ben at the Taranaki egg-laying competition pens, when her 355th egg was registered. There are still sis days in hand to complete 52. weeks. Country Storekeepers.—Handle the famous, acknowledged best, emallgouds in the South Island, and increase your turnover; liberal margin.—Barton’s. Manse street... When hearing an application for a prohibition order against a man at the Nelson Magistrate’s Court the other day, Mr T. E. Maunsell, S.M., worked out the following weekly family expenses—rent £1 2s 6d, groceries £1 ss, meat 12s 6d, milk ss. f" That makes £3 5s a week, allowing you £1 Ss out of a wage of £4 10s, for your smokes, to clothe yourself, ’ wife and six children, and spend a little on pleasure,” The Magistrate considered if the man could then afford to get drunk he managed it in a manner of which he (the magistrate) was ignorant. In his reply at a valedictory function in Palmerston North, Mr A. Crawford, senior inspector of schools, gave to the young teachers the following farewell message:—“Keep up your enthusiasm and you will keep young. Furthermore, there is no great difference between one pupil and another. The abnormal natural gifts are bestowed sparingly, and gegius is rare. Instil in pupils that they will gain success by work, and you will send them into the world pupils who will make good citizens. They talk of primary industry —why teaching is the greatest primary industry in the land.” Special showing of Ladies' Coats in Velour, Facecloth, and Tweeds; with Fur Collars, and Fur Collars and Cuffs; in all the new shades; from 39s 6d to £8 Ids. See window displays at the Mosgiei Warehouse.—A. F, Cheyne and C 0... The. Poverty Bay Herald states that a Gisborile resident -who has just returned from the < southern portion of the island speaks highly of the road improvements effected lately in the Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu districts. Bitumen work stretching over many miles has been undertaken, and grades and bends have been improved substantially, making the lot of the motorist in the districts mentioned a happy one compared with that of f the car owner in Poverty Bay. “It may not be generally known among motorists that if a car’s brakes are put on suddenly and then the accelerator is used, the car can be swerved in any direction the steering wheel is turned,” said a witness in a dangerous driving case in the Wellington Police Court the other day. He stated that he adopted tiffs method of avoiding running over a woman who was knocked down by his car. It was a valuable precautionary measure in such emergencies. Save your eyes Consult Peter G. Dick, D.8.0.A., F. 1.0, (London), optometrist. Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians. 490 Moray place (opp City Hotel)...

“If you are going to take any part in public life, you must study speech,’’ said the Rev. C. Perry iu delivering his presidential speech at the annual meeting of the Canterbury College Dialetic Society. All would be called upon at some time in their lives to speak at a wedding, at a directors' meeting, at a political meeting, or at sonic other gathering, and it was absolutely essential (hat they should speak well. The Soviet chose (he beautiful mansion of Dio late Mrs Ilolfmann. at 40 Grosvonnr Siiuare, London, as the new home of the Soviet Embassy to Great Britain. Ring Edward, when Prince of Wales, often visited tliis house, which, completely furnished, has been taken on a sis mouths’ lease.

The Wellington Gas Company is adding to the rear of its premises iu Courtenay place a new six-storey block of offices and warehouse premises. The block is of reinforced concrete, and is 72 feet by 52 feet. . Doubt whether it was desirable tor the department’s correspondence school to undertake the tuition of children in hospitals was expressed by the Education Department in a letter to the Taranaki Education Board. Patients had not the facilities for working or the opportunities for receiving assistance that the average child had in its, own home., The correspondence school - had previously had hospital patients on its roll, but with one or two exceptions the results could not be considered very satisfactory. Military Oily Canvas Coate, vent for riding, length 50, 52, 54, 50 — 39b Od, Doctor Dark Grey Shirts, collars 14J to 17—9 s lid; posted anywhere for cash. — Kilroy and Sutherland, Ltd., 192 Princes street, Dunedin..,

The old-fashioned hair-pin is coming into its own again (states the Auckland Sun). Eve’s tresses are growing longer, as fashion dictates, and factories which formerly made the slender pins are being recommissioned. A prominent Sydney merchant, whose company deals in_ anything from tractors to hair-pins, said on the Niagara last week that he saw one factory in Chicago where 350 girls were at work making hair-pins on. special machines. He was presented with a packet of them, but as he thought they'mignt become a nuisance he decided to pats them on. , Owing to enormous demand tor Barton s Famous sugar-cured Bacon, more, and yet more Pigs are wanted to meet it; highest current prices.— Bartons, bacon curers. Manse street Dunedin... The Westport News states that the police have been making a round up of strangers in the town who are without lawful visible means of support. Many of the visitors of the town are sleeping out in the open. The caretaker found tio fewer than 10 in the grand stand fit Victoria Park one night. Others were spending the night on the seats and m the shelter of the bushes... Wonderful progress is being made with the reconstruction of the Karamea road, which was damaged by the earthquake last year. This opinion was expressed to a representative of the Nelson Mail by the Minister in charge of Tourist Resorts (Mr P. A. de la Parrelle), who has just concluded a tour of the locality. The Minister added that the men. on various relief works he had passed during the course of his trip had adapted themselves to circumstances and were working just as well as any others. Cohn's Footrot Cure. Only two applications needed to cure footrot in' sheep or cattle; prices, 6a fid, TOs fid, and 25b, only from Conn’s Pharmacy. Ltd., High street. Dunedin...

THe" Rangitaiki Plains Dairy Company, Whakatane. during February received from suppliers 450,1591 b ‘ of butter-fat, compared with 347,8781 b in February, 1929. In. February. 247 tons of butter were manufactured, against 187 tons in February, 1929. The amount paid to suppliers for butter-fat supplied during February was £24,730, compared with £24,493 for the corresponding month last year. The company this season Up to February 28, manufactured 1723 tons of butter, an increase of 242 tons over the quantity made during the corresponding period last year. rr. Do not miss this; Prince of Wales house whisky 10s 6d; four or more, 10s. Fine old port, 3s.—G. Hinchcliff. proprietor Phone 10-721...

As a result of improvements which are being carried out at the Taranaki streetwharf,. Wellington, better facilities will be provided for the handling of heavy cargoes, and there will be a better approach to the wharf. Cargoes landed at the Taranaki street wharf are mostly heavy,'such os timber, and for some time the need for more turning space and improved handling facilities has been felt. The approach to the wharf is also being greatly improved, and it is proposed to erect - iron gates similar to the gates on the other wharves. It is expected that the work will be completed next week. The increasing demano for " Bourbon proves the housewives’ appreciation ot a genuine breakfast beverage.’ “ Bourbon " is produced by A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists. 32' Octagon; Dunedin.. . “I had a very interesting conversation with an old Maori woman at Jerusalem,” Mr C. W. Baker, of Gonviile. told a Wanganui Chronicle reporter. “She was saying that most of the young Maori girls who were living in town deriving a good education, and so forth, were really becoming ashamed of their older Maori habits and customs. She thought ‘ the Maoris should remain Maoris _ and the pakeha, pakeha.’ It was her opinion that education was all right, but it made them ashamed of being Maoris. She had lived in Wanganui 'and ■ owned property in the suburbs. ■ She preferred to he np at Jerusalem, 'however, out' in a canoe spearing eels. She also stated that the Maoris were gradually adopting the English way of pronouncing Maori words.” New Pink Contille Corselettes, Elastic Insets at hips; sizes 32 to 40 inch bust measure. Prices: 5/6, 6/11, 7/11. 8/6, 12/6. Extra strong Corselettes, with underbelt; invaluable for stout ladies; sizes 32 to 42; at 12/6. Sent post free to any address from T. Ross, 130 Princes street...

Speaking to those attending a field day at the Canterbury Agricultural College, Mr R. E. Alexander, director, stressed the point that more attention should be paid to the breeding of animals. A more solid, foundation for feeding, breeding, and treatment of animals was needed. The secret of success was the proper utilisation of grass and of the. animals. In New Zealand there was not enough care taken in animal development. It was up to the Government to. spend money more in the direction of developing produoe and helping the producers, who were the source of wealth, instead of wasting time arguing about land taxes and Arbitration Courts, as at present. Although the men who advocated plant and animal breeding were not taken seriously, the fact remained that the source of wealth was the man on the land and the animals of the country. An unequalled Hose value is this: “ Dulesco ” yarn fine spring needle Stocking, with black point heel and' seam; usually 6s 6d; post free for 3s 6d from Gray’s Mail Order House, Milton... Complaints have been made that visitors to Porarari from the Westport end have made a practice of taking home many young nikau and other plants from the scenic reserves in that part of the coastal region (says the Grey Star). Mr F. A, Kitebingham, vice-president of the Greymonth Chamber of Commerce, in a letter to the Westport Automobile Association, dealing with the subject of scenic reserves, asked the latter body to do all in its power to, stop depredations on the finest block of scenery in the district. It was admitted that for a while visitors from the Greymouth end had offended in the same way, but publicity had considerably reduced the evil, and taxi drivers had rendered assistance in discouraging the practice. It was especially deplorable, as it was in only about one case in a thousand that a young nikau survived after being transplanted. Grandism (083): Aragon Wine—“ As all the world is cheered by the sun so 1 by that.” King Richard 111, Act 1. scene 2. The quality of Aragon is unsurpassed for value.,, Instances of queerly addressed envelopes being duly delivered at the proper addresses are legion (says the Napier Telegraph), and have caused most people to come to the conclusion that most post office servants know more of the earth’s geography than most college professors. An instance to the contrary has just come to light, however, a letter addressed to a minister, a resident of “Napier. South. Africa,” having found its way to the post office box of a Napier business man. The particular gentleman of. the cloth not being known in Napier, the letter will now probably be despatched On its way to South Africa, to the city of Napier there. The task of finding the addressee may prove even too much for the post office officials, for, as far as an up-to-date gazetteer shows, a town of that name is not on the map in the land of the Springbok, Nevertheless the letter sorters have solved puzzles almost as difficult before to-day. Recently a letter addressed tr> “.Head street, Maganuki. Tasmania, Australasia,” turned up at Heads road, Wanganui. It was only a machinery catalogue from Germany, but the wrapper is preserved as a curiosity by the man who sent for it. Many are the songs we hear, From the birds throughout the year, And the praises people sing, “ Hitchon’s bacon fit for a King.”..