NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21511, 7 December 1931, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

“ Far more damage is done by animals, such as the deer, to the native bush at Arthur’s Pass than by human beings,” said Professor Speight at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Philosophical Institute at Christchurch. “It would be a great boon if a merciful way of getting rid of these imported animals was invented.” The best work of skilful craftsmen has been used in reproducing the most beautiful objects of past centuries. Faithful copies have been made of trays, screens, log boxes, candlesticks, bellows, fireside sets, and a wonderful variety of smaller objects. These are all available at specially attractive prices at Geo. Howes and Co.’s, 221 Princes street South (opposite Wren’s)... The parish church of St. Mary’s, New Plymouth, was a very favoured place for weddings, said Canon E. H. Strong at a meeting at New Plymouth. It suited the country people to come in to be married and have their wedding breakfasts in the town. He was only too pleased to marry the countvy people, but he did think it wnnld be better still if they would bring in the clergyman from their own parish and ask him to marry them. The marriage ceremonies helped as much as anything to bring the clergyman and his parishioners closer together. Vedonis underwear will not irritate the most sensitive skin. . Luxuriously soft, absolutely unshrinkable, and the pick ot nice quality underwear. Ladies’ vests, sleeveless or short sleeves, 4s 6d; do, with silk lace neck and sleeves, 5e Gd and 7s lid; bloomers, 6s lid.—At T. Ross's, 130 Princes street... After someone severed the head from the statue of Kitchener on top of the war memorial at Gratia, near Auckland, the effigy of the great soldier stood headless for months, but now the rest of the body has been taken down and hidden behind the cairn. The figure w-as made out of Oamaru stone, and was evidently in three pieces joined together mechanically. Ae the base on which Kitchener stood is a cairn, it still serves adequately as a memorial. On the sides of the cairn is the roll of honour of the Gratia district.

A mild sensation was caused in Wellington the other day by a man running through Brougham street waving his arms and shouting wildly. From his remarks' it seemed that he was under the impression that he was being pursued by; Indians. He later appeared in the Police Court in answer to a charge of disorderly behaviour.' Gifts That Last.—Purchase your Christmas Presents from us. Choice assortment of Diamond Engagement Rings, Reliable Watches, Signet Rings, Clocks, Toilet Sets, and large variety of Beads.—Peter Dick . jewellers, watchmakers, and opticians’, 490 Moray place, Dunedin... A legacy of £IOO to the authorities of, _ the Seventh Day Adventist Church has been left by Air William Thomas Hunt, ot Ruawai, farmer, an adherent of that faith, who died on October 27. The gift . is set apart for the of the “ mission in the islands fields ” of the Adventist Church. The estate was valued for probate purposes at under £II,OOO (says the New Zealand Herald). Viewing the grain crops in the Southbridge district after the recent rains, it is evident (says the Christchurch Times)’ , that there is promise of a very fair harvest. Some good crops of wheat and oats, are to be seen. Along the North Rakaia . road, on light .land, a field of early oats is already in stook. In certain parts crops of wheat that were battered by large hailstones are likely to be cut foi hay. -v , ■ ■ , Single articles sent by manufacturers> . as samples are supplied at special prices and so can be sold lower than ordinary. A varied collection of artistic and useful objects suitable for presents is now avail-... able for sale to shoppers at Geo. Howes and Co., 221 Princes street South (opposite Wren’s)... “ I’m suing a client in the other court, to-day, and if 1 get that I’ll be able to pay —if not . . . .” said a man in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court, when lie was charged with not paying his unemployment levy. The magistrate (Mr E. D. Mosiey, S.M.): You’d better not rely on that. A solicitor: I don’t think he had —I’m appearing in that case. No i steps have been taken by the organisations controlling the distribution of gramophone records in New Zealand to enforce their recently-announced decision to refuse to allow broadcasting of, records. IYA and most of the smaller B stations have taken no action in the matter. One , . B station, however, is broadcasting only* Brunswick records, the distributors of. which have so far issued no embargo. Xmas hams; finest quality; sugar-cured; lowest price for cash. We are now booking orders, and would appreciate early inquiries.—Barton's, Manse street, Dunedin...

A generous offer by Misses Souter, of Parnell, to provide a fuliy-equipped children’s playground in one'of the congested areas of Auckland has been announced by the Mayor (Mr G, W. Hutchison) to the; City Council. The Misses Souter left the choice of the locality to the council. The property it is proposed to buy is half an acre on the eastern side of West street, Newton. If acquired, it will be terraced, asphalted,/and provided with a border of grass and trear Grandism (1505): The Grand is the only hotel to publish a comprehensive price list. Write or: ask for a copy today. Posted free anywhere.., The chair occupied by hia Excellency the Governor-General at the meeting of the New Zealand Numismatic Society at Wellington recently was one made from 3 the decking of the old barque Inconstant. This vessel was stranded off Pencarrow Head in 1850, was afterwards beached on the then foreshore, and was used by the late Mr John Plimmer as a storehouse, being known as Noah’s Ark, Its removal became necessary when-the Bank of New Zealand was built in 1899. '

Buying the right present is not easy. The best value is in lasting things, and artistic brassware lasts for generations. A wonderful selection can be supplied by Geo. Howes and Co. at 221 Princes street South (opposite Wren’s)... Returns at the Department of Labour at Wanganui show (according to the Chronicle/ that during the past _ week there has been a further decrease, in the unemployed, numbering 39. -During the past week 758 men registered as being unemployed as compared with 797 the previous week, while 650 were given em* ployment under the No. 5 scheme as compared with 715 the previous week, a decrease of 65. During the past week 46 men were struck off the register, while 9 were given employment under the No. 4a scheme. There were 12 totally new registrations. Only three weeks to Christmas. We are now opening up' all our Novelties. Call early while the assortment is good. All marked at new prices. Gifts for all at the Mosgiel Warehouse. —A. F. Cheyne and C 0... ’ . , , Motor traffic travels at a higher speed in Britain than in New Zealand, according to Mr C. F. Gardner, who returned by the Niagara from a business visit to England and the Continent. “ The average speed is over 40- miles an hour, and this is to be observed not only in the country, but also in the towns,” he said. “ Yet in the whole ,time I was in England I only tew one motor accident. Mr Gardner said he was impressed with the general scrapping of trams which was in progress in England. In many towns overhead wires and rails were to be seen lying derelict. There was something ot a vogue, however; for trackless trolleys, but on the whole the great feature or transport progress in Britain was the overwhelming preponderance of motor traffic. _ . , Fireside Sets at Gray’s Big Store priced 6s 9d, 9s 6d, ll s 6d, 13s 6d, 14s 6d. 28s 6d, are useful and ornamental... “Most of our fire losses result. from, accidents connected with the ordinary, everyday operations of life,’ said Mr xv. Girling-Butcher, Chief Inspector of Explosives, at the Rotary Club luncheon in Wellington recently. We build our fireplaces of non-inflanlmable material because we know that fire will spread if not confined, and yet one-third of our fires occur because sparks are allowed to reach inflammable' material frdm these fires. Electric heaters of all types, are self-evidently made to heat, and yet we place them where they can burn inflammable material. We don’t need a scientist to tell us that a match or a live cigarette butt will continue to burn it not extinguished or that a candle or lamp hold possibilities of fire and yet year after vear large numbers of fires occur , from all these causes. There is no word in the dictionary but 4 carelessness which describes the cause of these fires, whatever the immediate instrument may be. Whv pay over £5 for your suits? bee our special all-wool worsteds for 59s 6d. Thornproofs, all shades and sizes, at 79a 6d* extra heavy all-wool navy blue suits, now 97s 6d, usually £6 6s. No suit over £5. Patterns sent so you can compare our quality and prices.—“ Ascot. 9 Pritices street, Dunedin... The finances of the New Zealand Council of the Royal Life Saving Society are very low, according to the annual report. The Auckland head, centre set a record bv presenting 1245 awards during the season, and a notable feature was the issue of 394 breaststroke certificates to > the* 6 primary schools. The Wellington and Taranaki centres also had good seasons, and each issued three, diplomas, besides numerous awards. Owing to me cold season Canterbury did not do as well as the prevous year, but Otago more than doubled the number of its awards.

The blend of quality coffee and chicory known as “ Bourbon ” is characterised by robustness and rich flavour. It is prepared by A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin... The microphone has vastly extended the reach of the modern politicians voice, but it is worth" recalling (says the Manchester Guardian) that some famous speakers of the past contrived, without any mechanical aids, to make themselves heard by great multitudes and at remarkable distances. That master of openair oratory John Wesley was able to note in 1773 an occasion when , his audience numbered over 30,000. A few years Inter, when preaching at Bristol, he rec J”-“.. ' “ Observing that several men sat on tne oppose side of the hill, I afterwards asked one to measure the ground, and we found it was seven score yards from where I stood, yet the people heard Perfectly. I did not think any human voice could have reached so far.” The curfew tolls the knell of parting Throwing herd winds slowly o’er The ploughman quickly plods his home'has Hitchon’s ham to-night for tea...