NEWS IN BRIEF.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21243, 26 January 1931, Page 12

NEWS IN BRIEF.

An unusual accident occurred in Halswell street, Wanganui, recently., A City Council lorry sank into a Hole about six feet deep which suddenly developed as the lorry passed along. The lorry was not damaged. An application was received by the Taranaki Education Board (says the Herald) from the father of a boy apprenticed to a horse-trainer, for permission, on account of the nature of the work, to have him leave school, although he was still under the age of 14. The board decided to reply that it had no power to sanction the application, as it is contrary to the provisions of the Education Act. An example of burnt cookery on a large scale occurred at the bakery of Messrs Walter Buchanan, Ltd., Auckland, recently. A set of new ovens had recently been installed, and owing to some mishap they became rapidly over-heated, with the result that nearly 2000 loaves of bread were destroyed. The outbreak was' suppressed by the bakers without difficulty. Grandism (1237); A favourite “ pair ” —Grand House Whisky (12s), Aragon Spanish Wine (4s). They go a long way to make friends... A Salvation Army officer who travelled to Christchurch from. Dunedin the other day was struck by the number of swaggers on the road, and with the large proportion of young men among them. Many of these, he said, were not' properly swaggers at all; they were comparatively well-dressed' young men, carrying suitcases in many cases, and had obviously been driven out of the towns by poverty to seek work of some kind in the country. In reply to a question as to ■why he did not seek work elsewhere than on the wharf, a defendant in a maintenance case in the Tim am Magistrate’s Court said that he was not allowed to do so. “And why? ” asked Mr W. D. Campbell. “ Shipping company regulations,” 'said defendant. He added: “That is so far,as union men are concerned. Some’ union men went on to the Waimataitai job and they were ordered off.” Mr Campbell: “You have to stay on the wharf for the round of the clock? ” Defendant: “ Yea. All the year round.” Whether a married man who had been in hospital for four months, and who, after spending three weeks at home recuperating before returning for further treatment, was entitled to assistance, was a matter that came before -the Gisborne Unemployment Relief Committee at its meeting the other evening. The subject was introduced by Mr J.. Perry (says the Poverty Bay Herald), who was told that if this man, or any other in similar circumstances, forwarded an application to the committee, the case would be dealt with on its merits. The Maoris of the Paeroa district are at last to realise their desire to_ build a church for their own use, and in this regard they are indebted to the generosity of Mrs Rehitoto Mataia Nioholls, wife of the late Mr W. 6. Nicholls, M.L.C., of Paeroa, who has not only given £3OO toward the cost of the building, but has also given the land. The Paeroa Borough Council has approved of thesabdivisional .site. The church will be under the control of a Maori minister of the Church of England. We are selling Penfold’s port wine at 4s per bottle, house whisky 11s, pints 6s; cash with order. Prince of Wales Hotel. C. Hinchcliff, proprietor... A New Plymouth housewife who left home for a short period the other day found on her return that two children’s money boxes on the mantelpiece in an inner room had disappeared. The thief evidently must have examined the house thoroughly In order to discover the boxes. Whilg fishing off Rabbit Island, Mr R. Foster, of Tauranga, secured a double catch on his line. He hooked a schnapper, and found a large crayfish clinging tenaciously to the schnapper, with the result that both were secured. Exceptionally good fishing was enjoyed at Westshore (Napier) by several parties the other day. Kingfish were plentiful in the bay, and nets cast on the outer side of the railway produced good hauls. The inner harbour was also popular, but fish were not so plentiful in that region. One fisherman, however, had the satisfaction of landing a young sting-ray. The appearance of a young penguin off the Milford Beach, Auckland, • just before dusk the other evening provided a diversion for local residents and their visitors (says the New Zealand Herald). Its evolutions while diving for fish were watched by a considerable number of people until nightfall. Penguins have their rookeries on some of_ the outlying islands of the gulf, but their appearance on the coastal side of the Rangitoto Channel is rare. Sale of Corsets and Corselettes, Ladies' flesh-coloured contille sports corsets, elastic waist, back fastening, 4 suspenders, unbreakable spiral steels, 7s 6d and 8s 6d goods for 4s lid, all sizes; floral contille corselettes, 4 suspenders, sizes 32 to 40, sale price 4s lid, were 7s 6d.—T. Ross, 130 Princes street... How popular in America will be the decision of Sir Thomas Lipton to build 'another yacht, Shamrock VI, in an effort to win the America Cup is indicated in a letter received in Auckland from a counsdllor-at-law, New York. Referring to the last contest for the cup he said:— “ l,t is quite remarkable how many Americans wanted him to be successful. In fact, I do not know that I talked to even one person who would not haye'been glad to have seen him take the cup back to England.” T A monkey, belonging to Mr F. N. Jones, of Nelson, yearning for the open, made a dash from his captivity the other day, and “got away with it” (says the Mail). In the succeeding five hours “ Fritz ’’ rushed almost every housetop in the vicinity. Efforts at recapture were successfully eluded until the animal was rounded up in a bathroom. Residents in the vicinity got a good deal of amusement out of the chase, the antics of “ Fritz ” in eluding his pursuers being watched by many folk.

A good New Year resolution! Coffee for breakfast every morning! And those who order the “ Bourbon brand from their grocer get pleasure and satisfaction the whole year through... A sheep farmer of Hastings (Mr Joseph Gillies) lost 32 wethers out of 140 placed in a stock paddock. Others are in a precarious condition. The animals ate some garden weed rubbish containing larkspur, which is supposed to have caused poisoning. While a resident of Wanganui was digging his potatoes this week he dug one root that had 34 large-sized potatoes on it, weighing all together 131 b, sufficient to do the household a couple of weeks. It is a splendid crop and a good advertisement for the manure used on pumice land. The first shipment of 50 electric timeswitches has been received, and the instruments are being installed in connection with the supply to hot water systems, according to a report received at a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Electric Power Board from the engineer, Mr_ H. L. Benjamin. “ There are sufficient house service meters in stock to carry on for thh next few months,’’ the report added, “ but I would recommend that quotations be obtained for a further supply of 100 20-amp, single phase meters and 50 5-arap, three phase, four-wire meters. The recommendation was adopted. _ . Gray’s summer sale is pow in full swing. All suraiper drapery has been heavily reduced in price. Milton buyers will take advantage of this money saving opportunity... As a means of helping hospitals and thereby relieving local body taxation in that direction, the suggestion was put forward at a mmeeting of the Te Kuiti Borough Council by Cr O’Connell that a State lottery be introduced to aid hospitals. It was decided that a remit on the lines of the suggestion be forwarded for the supplementary order paper at the next municipal conference. The Mayor, Mr W. J. Broadfoot, MJPendorsed the suggestion.

“Out here the influence of WaffierV operas has scarcely touched ne, <*id Ur E. Douglas Tayler at the Teachers Summer School at Christchurch. “On the Continent, and in England, they are better known, but their maximum influence has not yet been felt. The * talkies ’ may yet bring them to us, moro or less adequately*, at a reasonable cost. Forty-one cases of infectious diseases were reported in the Cook County during 1930 according to the report of the health inspector, Mr F. N. Holder, to the meeting of the Cook County Council. -Lhe notifications, comprised five eases of typhoid fever, 10 of scarlet fever, four of diphtheria, seven of erysipelas, four- oi tuberculosis, nine of pneumonia, one or cerebro-spinal meningitis, and one or . ophthalmia neonatorum. D . Barton's, butchers. Manse street, tray street, and Octagon, for the finest sugar-cured hams and bacon and smallgoods.. . A warm tribute to the abilities of Captain O. F. MTntyre, harbour master at New Plymouth, has been paid by the master of one of the largest overseas liners which visit the port (says the Taranaki Herald). “I have the utmost confidence in Captain MTntyre, he said, “ and I have heard other captains express the same opinion. He is always cool and collected, and handles the big ships excellently. He has bTO u S“t my ship into port twice under difficult com ditions, with a stiff breeze blowing, and I could not wish for a more capable During a hearing in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court of a case of selling liquor after hours, it was stated _ (says * the Sun) that one man caught in the act had been drinking a squash shandy, and another ordinary beer, _ ihat is correct,” said Sergeant W. H. Almond, who had broken up the little party. i sampled it to make sure, and found it be as stated.” “You were certainly quite right to do that, sergeant, said Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M. . . “ School Outfits ” Week at the Mosgiel Warehouse. See special window displays, all at sale prices. Free pencils or rulers with all school togs. Over 49 years service.—A. F. Cheyne and C 0. . (. Reports from qountry districts the other day indicated (says the Poverty Bay Herald) the prevalence of log and grass fires in several localities, but ftp* parently without any serious consequences. The worst fire has occurred at Te Reinga, where the flames swept over into the standing bush. Other fires have been raging in the direction of Te Wera and at the back of Rabauroa. Some fencing was also destroyed in the Wharekopae district. Later advice stated that a log fire has been burning at the back of Timroto. ...... Last week a Patangata County Council metal lorry was conveying a number or workmen and a large load of camp gear, etc., to a new job at Porangabau (says the Napier Telegraph) when, rounding a sharp corner near Mr J. M Nutt s residence, several bags of chaff slipped off, carrying with them two men who had.. been sitting on top of the load. Dr Ray mond was very promptly on the scene, and conveyed both men to _ the WaipuIcurau Public Hospital. Had it not been for the steady driving a more serious accident would undoubtedly have oC Sp«dai offer of sports coats, usually sold at 35s 6d. reduced to 22s 6d; flannel trousers, now 15s 6d; white tennis trousers, 12s 6d. Post anywhere. Money refunded it not suitable. —The Ascot, corner Princes and Rattray streets,.. About 50 Girl Guides, representing the Gisborne, Mangapapa, Te Tapara, Manutuke, Muriwai, Patutahi, Te Karaka, Waipaoa, and Tolaga Bay companies, commenced their annual holiday camp last week on Mrs A. J. Faulkner’s property at Muriwai. Swimming and games will occupy a good portion of the time, the camping site being situated near a splendid swimming pool, which should prove very popular during the warm weather. Miss W. Lysnar is in charge of the camp. “ The Church to-day is divided by two main problems,” said the Rev. J. F. A. Stimpson, a retired Church of England clergyman, who arrived at Auckland by .the lonic, “that of Modernism and that of Catholicism; and of the twain I do not know which is capable of the more harm.” He thought, that Roman Catholicism was gaining a, firmer hold on the Church of England, and he feared it. Between that and those who would throw over the Bible altogether, the Church was having to Struggle hard. Nevertheless, he considered that the mass of the people were sound at heart and adherents to the simple faith. His old parish is m North Staffordshire. ■■ . Writing from Lord Howe Island to •Mr .Thomas W. Dent, of Bretts road, Christchurch, Frank Hptchens, A.R.A.M., the eminent pianist and composer at the Sydney Cohcervatorium of Music, states that he is engaged oh' siting a string quartet on somewhat ambitious lines, and that it “ promises well.” The local colour of Lord Howe Island—with its blue lagoons and dusky maidens—provides a romanic atmosphere for musical composition, and the result in original compositions of this sojourn should be quite interesting. Mr Hutchens was horn at Leeston, although the Australian newspapers invariably refer to him as the Australian pianist. . Men’s working shirts, sizes 144 to u, striped “Tiger -Twist” explain grey “Oliver Twist,” 7s lid; Khaki Veldt, 8s 6d. Posted anywhere for cash.— Kilroy and Sutherland, Ltd., 192 Princes street, Dunedin... The rumour that long hair is coming back in the Old County leaves the Christchurch girl unperturbed (says the Christchurch Times). A local hairdresser said there was no sign of long hair becoming popular again here. The Chnstchurcb girl had experienced the freedom or sWt hair, and she was too practical to want to go back to long hfttr slavery. • Business girls had found the short hair, so convenient that they would never grow it long again. A bobbed head saved a lot of time in-the morning, and the girl who had to be at the office at half-past 8 or 9 would think twice before she burdened herself with a head of hair that took anything up to 20 minutes to do. Another great deterrent to long hair coming ; in again was the fondness of the Chnstchcrch girl for sport. Long hair did not go with sport, and the girl who wore it in a hockey match, or even’ at tennis, would be a bother to herself and a source of amusement to the others. No, said the hairdresser, “long hair is, a long way off as far as Christhurch is concerned; For choice jewellery, _ wedding and birthday presents, latest in rings, watches, necklets, and silverware. If you wish to get your watches thoroughly repaired, and desire everything of the best, segd to Peter Dick, jewellers, watchmakers, and opticians, 490 Moray place, Dunedin... A neat and compact motor trailer cara : van on the side of the road along Maitai Bank for the last few days has attracted attention (reports a Christchurch exchange). That trailer, for the next two years, will be the “ home ” of Mr C. J. Frank, a veteran press photographer, .of Melbourne, who is about to start on an extended tour of New Zealand. I m going to do it thoroughly,” said Mr Frank when interviewed. “ With an itinerary covering 7000 miles, it will take me two years to complete my tour.” The toutist, who is travelling alone with camera, wireless, and gramophone for company, intends spending the first three months in the Nelson district, mainly in the lakaka area. He will then work down the West Coast so as to be at the glaciers for midwinter, and then will return to Nelson and continue his ‘ trip down the _ East Coast, visiting Mount Cook and the inland lakes of Otago. • He will later proceed to the North Island. Mr Frank intends “ doing ” New Zealand from a photographic point of view, and his seven cameras should provide a rare collection, the best of which will be displayed in Melbourne. Informed by his doctor that a six months’ ocean trip would be the only certain means of restoring his health, an Auckland patient found himself face to face with an almost insurmountable diffi- t cultty, for there were only a few pounds left in his exchequer. But, thanks to an inspiration, he made an investment: that brought in a golden dividend. Purchasing a season ticket on the Devonport ferry, he spent six months going to and fro across the harbour, and there was not a single day when his familiar figure was missed on board the steamer. Ai a result of the six months “at sea,” he is now a new man. Of all the local ' but; hers. And I have tried a few, Hitchon’s sausages arid bacon, I give the prize to you...