NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21148, 4 October 1930, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF.

It would be a good thing for every shopkeeper to realise that, wlien difficulties arise, the best thing to do is to call the creditors together and acquaint them with the position,” remarked one of the business men present at Auckland at a bankruptcy meeting. “All who have met Benito Mussolini agree that he is a most urbane and interesting man,” said the Rev. Father Terrj in an address on “Mussolini and Fascism,” given in Auckland last week. “Ho is firm and fearless, but hardly the dominating tyrant he is stated to bq. He just as human •as any other European statesman; certainly more human than any previous dictator -; the world has known." . A simple idea which is already being .exploited in the United States is. making a fortune for the man who thought of it. Briefly, it consists, of adapting the rollertop desk principle to wooden-soled bathing sandals. _ Ordinary rubber bathing shoes do not give sufficient protection' against sharp surfaces/ and the wooden-soled clog does not give to the instep. The rollertop desk principle applied to the base of the clog solves both problems. Providing that a block of waste land not less than 10,000 acres'in extent and costing about 35s an acre is available in the Wairarapa district, the Forestry Department would consider utilising it for tree-planting purposes, intimated the director of forestry (Mr E. Phillips Turner) in the course of a communication to the ■ Wairarapa Progress League which came before the meeting of the General Committee of the league recently.. Just arrived, a very choice assortment of .'Stuart Crystal Jugs, Tumblers, Salad Bowls, '.Vases, etc,, suitable for wedding presents.—Peter Dick, Jewellers, Watchmakers, and Opticians, 490 Moray placed Dunedin... “New Zealand is a wonderful place for institutions/* said Archbishop Julius at St. Anne’s Home in Christchurch recently (states the Press). “We seem to have them for all purposes. We do want one, though, for the fathers and mothers — one where they may learn their duty to their children. There ‘is need for this, for so many of them do not know how bo care in the right way for their children, so that other institutions have to undertake the work they should have done.” , A well-known professional man in Wellington, who has been closely identified over a number of years with lawn tennis, cricket, ' and Association football, expressed the opinion that the time had arrived when the vlocal associations of these sports, and also the'governing bodies, if the headquarters were in Wellington, should come together and secure a suite of offices or a building as headquarters, with rooms in which meetings could be held (reports'the Dominion).i, There were also hockey, boxing, and other sports bodies , which might be’ willing to cooperate in such a movement. This would give them all a permanent home, and 'be a recognised meeting place for various purposes. Grandistn (1140): Spme men ask for certain brands of whisky from habit. Grand House Whisky is. chosen from choice. Try it and you’ll stand by it...The hope that gold mining will be revived on the West Coast is now at a stage when it is considered that this may be realised (states the Grey River Argus). The Hatters’ Gold Mining Company at Stafford - contemplates commencing operations on its claim in Hatter’s Gully at an early date. A tunnel has been driven from the Government race through Hatter’s terrace to supply the claim with water. The company has a large area of aluvial country and to ascertain the scope of gold-bearing wash, it was found essential, to sink a number of shafts. The claim will he worked 'by hydraulic methods. The question of developing further areas of waste land in the Rotorua district has been' kept steadily under the notice of the Government by Mr C. H. CHnkard, M.P., with the result that steps are to be taken without delay to open up another block for settlement. Work on the Whirinaki, or Ngakuru No. 1 block, has been so far advanced that Hie operations of the department can now well be extended. On this block an area of 900 to 1000 acres has been ploughed, and 400 to 500 acres are ready for grassing in permanent pasture. The officer in charge (Mr C. Dalgliesh) has only been awaiting a break •in the cold weather to commence spring sowing. Barton’s.—Desiring to move with the times and increase my turnover, ■ please send me a trial consignment of smallgoods.—Country Storekeeper... “ When it is clear that the parties cannot live together the policy of the Legislature is that they should be divorced and allowed to set up separate homes in the interests of morality,” said Mr Justice Reed during the hearing of a divorce action in the Supreme Court at Auckland. The husband in this case had applied for divorce on the ground of separation for more than three years. The wife defended the action, contending that separation had not been agreed on. After hearing evidence indicating that the parties could not live happily together his Honor suggested a consultation with a view to overcoming the difficulty caused by the wife’s objection to the husband’s petition being granted. Although positively luxury prices are 1 still ruling for whitebait, one small Blenheim household came into possession of an over-supply of the delicacy the other day, and it occurred in a rather amusing fashion (states the Express). One afternoon the head of the house decided to spend a couple of shillings on sufficient for the evening meal. Another member' of the household who happened to be in town was seized with the same happy thought. To cap it all, they arrived home to discover that the good wife had made an identical purchase at the door from a Maori vendor, so in the end there were six shillings’ worth of whitebait amongst three persons. When you want comfort, durability and long lasting, purchase India Super lyres, built by British workmen in Scotland and guaranteed to give you efficient service. Otago distributors; Otago Farmers’, Crawford street, Dunedin.,. “ Prom Australia and New Zealand Japan purchased about 11 per cent, of wool last season, and she is a very important factor in our trade,” remarked Mr J, S. M'Leod at the meeting of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. “.I look upon Japan’s competition as one of the most important we have," he continued. Of course, the low wages give them advantages in buying over other buyers, but when they start to buy they do buy, and they do not pull out. They bought about 350,000 bales last season.” Mr C. Duff: It shows what an important customer we have in Japan/’ Mr M'Leod: “Yes, and she is monopolising the manufacture f the cheaper articles in the East now, and at one time that was America's monopoly. America makes a big boast and a lot of noise _ about the wool she purchases, but she did not purchase much mere than 1 per cent, last year,”

Patient Auckland mothers who nightly use the darning needle to mend holes in children’s socks and stockings will probably be interested (says the Star) in an Eastern' method for overcoming the trouble. The Chinese crew of the motor ship Carriso, which arrived in Auckland some days ago, all wear a small calico pad sewn on the heels of their socks. The calico pad gradually wears out with friction, but another one can easily be stitched on, and the heel of the sock is protected. These Chinese say that the European way of letting the shoe or boot wear out the heel of a sock is. a very wasteful one. While on the subject of darning—one needs to be the mother of six or seven young children fully to appreciate the point—it might be added that if the heels of new socks or stockings are darned before use the Wearing life is considerably prolonged. Blue Mountain Jamaica Coffee stands far and away above every other Coffee for. delicious flavour. Ex Taranaki, we have landed our new season’s supply*— Durie’a, 32 Octagon, Dunedin... Much praise for the efficient management of the Wellington Women’s Chnation Association was given by male visitors at the annual meeting of the associathe other evening (says the Dominion). “In the:Victorian days,"'said Mr Ewen, " men were, supreme, probably because > they took the advice given by their wives. At present the men give the advice for the women to take or leave as they wish, and that ,is the reason for the excellent condition.’’

Intensive operations by the rabbiter and inspectors of the Banks Peninsula Babbit Board, with the co-operation of property owners, have had the effect of greatly decreasing the number of rabbits all oyer the Peninsula, till the sight of a rabbit in many places is nowadays, almost more of a rarity than common—in contrast with the conditions of not so many years t ago (states the Christchurch Sun). Lambing is now in progress, and will continue for about another month, and as the dogs cannot w be allowed out, .or poison laid, _ during this period, the number of rabbits will increase. This is inevitable, but the rabbits ‘ will not be allowed to spread to any great extent. ■ , • Spring Show in full swing. New Goods are now opening in all departments. A call when convenient will be appreciated. All at our famous low prices. The Mosgiel Warehouse, Over 48 years’ service;— A. F. Cheyne and C 0.., Two pewter mugs, of the gpod old English pattern, have come into the possession of the Canterbury Bowing Club. The president of the club (Mr F. 1. Cowlishaw) said at the annual meeting recently that they had been found in a refuse bin of a pawnbroker’s business. They 'Were concerned with the dub in 1870, one being, for a maiden four, and the other for a four-oared pair. They had glass on the bottom, and were, therefore, fairly ancient. Another dip—round in a pawn* broker’s shop in Wellington—was connected, with the club’s Mr Cowlishaw said he paid £3 for it to get it out of the pawnshop.; A dainty corsctctte is the foundation of a graceful figure. New pink corseletfes 6s lid, 7s lid, and 0a 6d, or with, strong underbelt _to curb. embonpoint, sizes. 32 to 46; price I2s Cd and 18s ■ 6d. 'Sent post from T. Ross, 130 Princes street... The moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand (the Rev, George Budd, of Devonport), has established a record for the amount of travelling he has done in both islands (states the Auckland Btar) . He is flow engaged on' an extensive tour.’ which Will probably last two; months. He took part in the dedication of the Massey Memorial in Wellington. Describing that ceremony, which lasted exactly 35 minutes, be says that in a long experience in ecclesiastical affairs he nag never seen a ceremony marked by more dignity or fine ■feeling. The memorial itself he describes as very imposing and beautiful, situated in a fine position, the views from which are superb. • ,

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Speaking at the opening meeting of the ne\r Colombo Street* Baptist Church -in Christchurch on a recent , evening, Archbishop Julius referred to the Lambeth Conference discussion on South India as the evidence of the present-day desire for unity among the churches (states the Christchurch Times).. "If that discussion had been introduced 30 years ago. it would have been turned down at once/' said the archbishopj “This time a great deal of thought and time was spent on the subject. Remarking on the chances of unity among the churches, the archbishop, later said:;'They have done it in Scotland, and if they can do it, anybody nan." ‘. 'Flannels; Doctor, Shetland, or Navy— Men’s, 6a 6d; 0.5., 7s 3d. Kaiapoi, Shetland, : Men’s, 7s lid. PetoUe Hospital, Shrunk, Natural, or Navy Men’s,; 8a lid; 0.5., 9a 6d, Posted anywhere for cash.'— Kilroy and Sutherland, Ltd., 192 Princes street, Dunedin... All’ the- piles for the new Ashburton traffic bridge have been cast, and by the end of last week piles had been driven in 27 piers out of a total of '33 (says the Guardian). There are 41 piles yet to be driven in the six remaining piers, and this work should be completed within the next month. Work is proceeding steadily on the erection Of the bridge, and present indications are that it wul be finished well within the contract date, April 18, 1931. Better progress is now being made with the formation of the superstructure, and 12 of the 22'spans have been concreted. Annual sate is now in full swing. Allwool worsted suits, reduced from £6 6s, now 60s Od, Pullovers 12s fid, now 8s lid. Sports coats 28s fid, now 10s fid,Fawn twist working shirts 8s fid, now fis lid, posted.- Moneyihack or exchanged,— “Ascot,” Dunedin... Cases of poaching and illegal .methods of-taking trout are being reported in the Pahiatua district, but are not being detected. “ Why is it We ate unable to sheet' home the charge?" (asked the committee of. the Pahiatua Angling Club in its annual report), “Are we so apathetic to our own sport that w© cannot catch these offenders? . While it is very true that our district does. not receive the systematic tanging which it a responsibility is incurred by club members in detecting and reporting cases of poaching and other_ illegal methods of taking trout. Although , conditions in the earliest part of the year were unfavourable for raids on the eel, no in- - terost has been shown in endeavouring to rid our streams of .these scavengers.” The Prince o'f Wales Hotel offers, at the tariff, the best accommodation in Dunedin. Best liquors stocked. Phone 10-721.-—C. Hinchcliff, proprietor... “No review of the past season would be complete which did not commemorate the services to Wellington and New Zealand cricket of Mr T. C. Lowry (states the annual report of the Wellington Cricket Association).. “Apart from playing . at 'considerable personal sacrifice in every game in which Wellington took the field, Mr Lowry also played in all four tests against the M.C.C.. team. Whilst his innings in the match against Auckland was probably as magnificent a fighting knock as he hag ever played, his originality* and versatility as a captain are probably what he will always be remembered by. No better tribute to these two qualities can be found than in the loyalty to and confidence in him of every member of the Wellington team.” Barton’s make more sraallgoods daily than any other butcher in South Island, which demonstrates the excellence of their products. We recommend a trial. Guaranteed fresh daily,—Barton’s, Manse street, Dunedin...

Kumara growing is becoming an increasing fancy with town and country gardeners (says the Taranaki News). For centuries this vegetable provided the main food of the Maoris. The white man now recognises the kumara as easy to grow, and in the ridht soil heavy crops may be produced, Mr L. B.' Webster, New has met with success in growing kumarae, and states that the tubers may be kept fresh and without withering by a very simple process. When the crop has been dug he growers to procure boxes or benzine tins, and place at the bottom of the box dry, growing, long grass. The tubers are then packed in and covered with more grass. A lid or sack is placed over the box, which is stored in a cool place. Some kumaras grown by Mr Webster and dug last March were seen by a News representative. They had been stored for six months in the manner described, and were still as fresh and firm as on the day when they were taken from the ground. The Governor-General Blcdisloe, A gentleman that’s not too slow. He says of all the foods I’ve taken None beats Hitchon’s grain-fed bacon...