NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21643, 13 May 1932, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

The definition of a “flying mare wa«,sought by Mr Justice Smith from a ponce constable who was giving evidence ia, the Auckland Supreme Cdurt in a case in which a farmer charged with assault stated that he had used such a hold in self-defence. The constable card the person Applying the hold turned/his back to the other and threw him over hi* shoulder by the arm. Later, accusedoffered to demonstrate the hold on the Crown Prosecutor. “I am afraid that does not come within the sphere-of counsel’s duties,” was the smiling reply.v ■ Come and’see our show to-nighl. »»• are open till 9 o’clock Friday nighte.v^* Scoullar and Chisholm, Limited.. . Uy, Several of the New Plymouth Borough engineering and contractors staffs were in luck’s way recently when engaged upon work at a sewer outfall. The rock to which the pipe is to run is hollow, and the object of the visit waa to pump it out and inspect it. When tpe water had been pumped away the party present were astonished to see about 18 crayfish in a natural prison. They were, speedily captured and now the shells are all that remain of many of them. A marked disrespect for the strong arm of the law, was shown by a woman who walked into Christchurch recently and remarked to her conipanion the dangerous appearance of many of the men inthe crowds in the Square—“ many of them obviously Communists,” she said. “ Look at those three men, there. They look a* if they- would be capable of anything, she remarked. And the Christchurclr detectives she indicated .went about their legitimate business unconscious. of their criminally inclined appearances! ’ • How much is vour time worth? If von Our Cooked Ham now selling Is 8d per lb.I—Barton’s, 1 —Barton’s, Manse street... The attempt of a United States woman, Miss Nila Cram Cook, to worship at/a Hindu temple at Dwarka, North Kithiawar, India, nearly caused a riot, and resulted in 'the priests declaring the temple polluted. Miss Cook, who is also known as Mela Naghini Devi , (Blue .Serpent Goddess), claimed to have been converted to Hinduism and entered the temple dressed in Indian costume. The-other worshippers immediately left,'and all the' services there were suspended for 24 hours. A purification ceremony was held, costing £ls: -,, ■ -/ ; i '■■//- ■-

Overcoats, in brown and fawn checks, with all round belts, at the new low price* 1 —79 s 6d, Raglan Coats 6d. Come in and try one; patterns sent to country customers—'‘Ascot,”* corner. Princes and Rattray streets... . -/ ■ The recent wet weather hah', had " th* effect' of holding, up farm -operations .iff many districts (says the Ashburton Guar; dian). VWhile not a great deal, of rain fell, the prepared’ surfaces of paddocks received a good soaking: and farmers, are waiting to, put in wheat. .Several farmers stated last week that _ they are making preparations to sow quite as much wheat as they did last year. A farmer stated thajt .the yield next harvest should be, a heavy one. He based his assertion on the drought of last summer, and said that the long dry spell would have the effect of sweetening the ground to a.- very large, extent. There. were several districts in the county, he said, which were becoming very “sour,” and.the drought would put more vigour into that land than any other thing he knew of/ ; He was, sure the benefits to be derived next season would outweigh the disadvantages of the drought of a few months ago. Ready for the cold weather! Knit Wear is the thing, and here are the successes, ! New style Ladies’ Cardigans, all wool, in the latest tonings and patterns; from 7s lid to 37s‘ 6d. Ladies’ Newest Fancy Design Pull-overs, from, <s• to 255. Ladies’ Winter-weight* .Vests,-at 3s lid to 13s 6d. at Gray’s; Milton.. ./ -t/ ' An unusual charge—namely, of supplying a prisoner with tobacco without the permission of the police, was preferred at the Napier Police Court 'last week against William Henry Mosley, a, labourer. For the police, Senior-Ser-geant 1 Pender stated that the accused was a relative of a prisoner named Fleetwood, who was recently sentenced to. five months* imprisonment. . While Fleetwood whs seated behind the dock the accused handed him the tobacco,.papers and matches., This offence should- pot be treated lightly owing to the danger which would exist if prisoners were allowed to receive parcels before, goiug to gaol. For the accused counsel submitted that the action was committed out of He did not know that it was-against'‘the Jaw. The accused was convicted and . fined 10s, with costs (10s). ' i May bargains'in full swing. at the Mosgiel 'Warehouse. See windows.' - Gall early. You, can buy it cheaper from us this; month.—A. F. Cheyne and Co‘... Captains of the ferry boats; which travel to and from the North 1 Shbre; (Auckland) suburbs must have learped patience (comments the Star).; 'There arc people who persist' in sauntering down to, the boat when the. rest of the passengers arc oh the wharf quite ready, to embark. The same;pe6ple do it day -after day.- There will be a compact group waiting ,on the quay for the boat, and then along the rda'd will come odds and ends of ‘people,, unhurried and uuworried, knowing full, well that by the time those oh''the wharf , are aboard they will be able to sprint and just get there. They have the catching of the boat down to a nicety,,knowing.precisely how long it takes them to bolt from home to the quay—and those Who -live, nearest are the worst offenders. ■ “ Bourbon ” for breakfast!, Each tin of “ Bourbon ” now .encloses a leaflet giving instructions for making, coffee. Also obtainable from the proprietors, ’A. Duria and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin... . 1 Large constables, discussing the! day’s events in Cathedral square, Christchurch, early last Saturday evening, were stirred to mirth by the largest of their number whose sense of humour had . not been blunted by long hours on duty. Through the dusky square (recounts the Sun) tramped a juvenile citizen, wheeling opa of those miniature bicycles specially designed for the short legs of such 10-year-olds. There was no, lamp op the bicycle. Leaning his massive bulk forward from the edge of the footpath, the largest of the constables, in a very resonant and official voice, said: “Where’s your light? The juvenile citizen did not take him at all seriously. He looked up; at :the blueclad mountain, with its, genial face, ana perkily retorted: “It’s all right I m walking! ” - .. . ■. , - „ We are specialising in a pure all pork Sausage at lOd per lb—Barton’s; Manse that the Government’s small farm scheme for unemployment relief can be turned to account for-growing such unusual crops as peanuts and haricot and Lima beans, a returned soldier resident of Avondale, Auckland (Mr C. H. Speakman), has sent in an application .for a 10-acre allotment, and hopes to obtain one in due course. Mr Speakman has raised very fine specimens of the crop mentioned upon a small section in the Watervicw district (states the Herald), and has also successfully grown a sweet potato that is almost unknown .in New Zeahffid. He believes that there is a good market for locally-grown peanuts and. the two varieties of beans, supplies of which are now imported, and that igiven a market these crops should make the sms ll farm scheme available to men who, liha himself, are unfit; for heavy labour. Grandism (1638): Every drop of Grand House Whisky comes from the Highlands of Scotland; sold in five sizes of bottles—2s, 3s, 5s 6d, 6s 6d, andA2s... While working in the tile and brickclay quarry at Taylorville near Wanganui, Mr H. Lampitt noticed a dark object in the yellow clay as it-was being put through the mixer. Curiosity caused him to flick .the object out with hm shovel, and then to clean the clay away from his « g nt i ” It turned out to be an old Maori mere.’ Unfortunately, _as a result of -its experiences in the mixer,- it was badly scarred and knocked about. Thinking it would be of historical value, Air Lampitt took it to the Alexander Musuem at Wanganui, where it was considered _to be one of the most interesting accession* ot the month. At one time a Maori pa was situated • where the quarry is now eating the hill away. It was;known Patupo” or “Killing by Night" and was abandoned long before the pakeha came to the country. The fact that the clay was dug from the hill by machinery prevented the mere being discovered before it was placed in the mixer. I’m not a person hard to please, I almost anything can take bn; But I confess my taste inclines ! To a meal of Hitchon’s Bacon,/.