NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21601, 23 March 1932, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

In one of the Loudon Times lists of estates passed for death duties appeals the name of the late Mr Thomas James Brassey, at one time manager of the hew Zealand Insurance Company at Napier, and later at Auckland and in London. The estate was assessed at £40,988. Apples were introduced into Canterbury by Mr John Deans, who brought the variety, known as the “ Leather Coat or “Common Russet” from Nelson as early as 1845 (says the Tomato and Stone Fruit Journal). Mr Deans also brought tlie first pear and plum trees into the settlement. Our Cooked Ham now selling Is 8d per lb. —Barton’s, Manse street... A miraculous escape from death was the experience of Mrs S, Connolly- (Seadown), who, while driving a motor car, with Mr D. Sugrue (Belfield) as passenger, crashed into the north-bound express at the Springfield railway crossing, just north of Temuka, at about 5 o’clock on Saturday evening. The occupants escaped injury, but the car was extensively damaged. V ' > '*l have often been called a wowser, said Mr L. M. Isitt at the Sydenham Football Club's church parade on Sunday. “ but I would sooner be called a ‘ wowser than a 1 sowser/ ” lie concluded amidst laughter. A remarkable catch is reported at Mercury Bay from the launch Dauntless, six, swordfish and one make being caught. All the fish were caught by Messrs Darney and Morpeth, of Te Aroha. Three of the swordfish brought in weighed 3401 b, 3411 b, and 282ib respectively. The shark weighed 5001 b. , ... ~ XT New lease extended to the ‘ Ascot. ■ No new building meantime. Interior alterations to be made. Stocks must be cleared. Big bargains at alteration sale. Guaranteed navy blue suits, usually £5 10s, now 755, all sizes. Sports coats now 19s 6d; blazers, 9s 6d. Everything reduced... While the police are frequently handed articles found by members of the public which are never subsequently claimed by their owners, it is not often that such a valuable article as a diamond ring, which has been valued by a jeweller £50,. remains unclaimed at the Auckland police station (says the New Zealand Herald). No inquiry has yet been made for a Ting consisting of a single diamond, which was found by the proprietor of a Karangahape road butcher’s shop in his premises on February 22. . } Autumn goods are now arriving at Gray’s Big Store, refilling the shelves with new and . up-to-date goods for Milton buyers... ... ~ , Strong objection to the action of a section of the retail fruiterers in approaching the Minister of Customs with a request that the duties on imported fruits should be removed was voiced at a meeting of the Christchurch Tomato and Stone Fruit Growers’ Association on Saturday evening. The association decided to write to the Minister of Customs asking for the reasons advanced by the retailers in urging that the duties should be removed, in order that the case tor the growers could be stated to him. During the last few weeks quantities of silica have been found on the shores of Lake Pupuke at Takapuna., The matter w r as referred to Professor J. A. Bartrum, professor of geology at Auckland University College, who said that this was not an exceptionally unusual occurrence. The lake would doubtless be exposed to a certain amount of wave action and sand would be washed up from the bottom of the lake and deposited in the more shallow waters. Evaporation and pumping would reduce the level of the lake, leaving the silica exposed. Special autumn . show now on. bee the new coats, new hats, and new evening frocks in the showroom; just opened. The styles are right, and the prices will please you. Call early.—A. F. Cheyue Jll lt Ts "reported that the Public Works, Labour, and Mines Departments have a scheme afoot for reopening an old alluvial gold working on the Lake Station property, near Topbouse, with the object of providing opportunities for the unemployed to try their luck (says the Marlborough Gazette) . Some -years ago a syndicate carried out a certain amount of development on this field, and brought water on*to the terrace. It is gathered that the three departments, in collaboration, have had the race repaired, and..will shortly proceed to establish unemployed on the scene. Details of the arrangements are not at present available, but it is believed that the men will receive some assistance from the Unemployment Board, and the Government will take 10 per cent, of the gold won in return loi the aid granted. , ' , Grandism (1595): You may buy whisky cheaper, but you will find Grand House is cheaper in the long run. The quality is in the bottle... ... , The hearing of the claim for damages by the owner of the racehorse Loving Cup (Mr M. Wells, of Cambridge) was to come before Mr-Justice Reed, in the Supreme Court at Auckland, but it was adjourned on account - of one of the counsel not being ready to proceed, ihe action arises out of the shooting ot Loving Cup after the Auckland Racing Club s winter meeting last June. _ It is alleged that Loving Cup was shot in mistake tor Glen Maree, which had been so injured that its destruction was necessary, ihe date for the hearing of the claim has yet to be fixed. An appeal to farmers to employ as many men as possible with a view to counteracting unemployment was made by the president of the Canterbury A. and P. Association (Mr- L. R. C. Macfarlane) at the annual meeting the other night. He said that the Unemployment Board would shortly introduce a scheme which would be very attractive to farmers. There was no doubt that the men on the land musC do their befit to provide work for men who otherwise would be walking the streets. “Bourbon” for breakfast! Each tin of “Bourbon” now encloses a leaflet giving instructions for making coffee. Also obtainable from the proprietors, A. Dune and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin... An indication that pieces of kauri gum. of substantial size still are to be found by excavation to the lower levels in the swamps at the back of Te Kopuru, is provided by the several finds of large nuggets made recently, notably that of a piece over two hundredweight won from a depth of 20 feet a few months ago (says the Northern Advocate) . A few weeks ago a piece of fair quality, the washed weight of which was 911 b, was dug by Mr John Kurte, from a depth of seven feet on Mr Shepherd’s property at Eedhill. The Federal Prison, at Leavenworth, m Kansas. United States, at which the warden, Mr Thomas White, was kidnapped by seven prisoners, four of whom were subsequently shot to death by guards-, ■was the scene of a novel attempt at escape recently. One of the prisoners, a rum-running aviator, whose aeroplane flying between Canada and the United States, crashed 18 months _ago, is the foiled hero of the plot. Employed in tlie plumbers’ shop of the gaol, he, with the aid of two comrades, constructed a glider with a wing -spread of 16 feet. Two bicycle wheels were used for a lan.ding gear. The glider was assembled on the roof of the prison, on which it awaited a ■strong south wind for the conspirators to fly to liberty. Unfortunately, the glider was large enough to carry only two men. The third man, baulked of ms share of the fruits of the enterprise, informed the authorities, who seized the glider before the arrival of the expected south wind. , We are specialising in a pure all pork Sausage at lOd per lb.—Barton’s, Manse Not long ago the* Russian police arrested in Moscow a tramp in rags who was much under the influence of drink. He was astonishingly like Tchitchenn, the former Minister ot Foreign Affairs, whom Stalin dismissed from office. When the man’s papers were examined it was found that he was, in fact, none other than Tchitchefin himself. Profoundly affected by his misfortune and afflicted by an incurable disease, the former Minister had fallen into the depths of misery. He asked in vain for any post, however subordinate, but his request was refused on the ground that he had shown- in the past willingness to treat with capitalist Governments. Order was given to the sentinels that he was not to be allowed to approach any of the Government offices, and in despair Tchitcherin had taken to drink. On his arrest he passed the night in the cells. The Yankee speaks a mouthful When he “boosts” for Uncle Sam. But you have a better mouthful When you’re eating Hitchon’a Ham...