NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21645, 16 May 1932, Page 12

NEWS IN BRIEF

Major-general Sir Andrew Russell is the head of a league which has been formed in Napier, to stabilise currency. It is hoped to extend the movement over the whole of the Dominion. . .. The severe frosts experienced at Fairlip have hampered the Post Office officials severely, owing to the letters having been, frozen in the boxes. , . A Woodville farmer lias a Berkshire cross sow which, in the course of the pa-?v 12 months, has given birth to 31 pigs m two litters of 17 each. Mr Alexander M’Kenzic, of Ivereone, and formerly of Walton, who is 82 yeais of age, was one of the passengers m Captain L H. Brake’s aeroplane last week. Mr M’Kcnzie is the oldest male passenger ever carried by the pilot. Captain Brake has completed over 3000 hours actual filing, part of which was in wartime. The lowest values for hides for about 37 years ruled at the last Auckland sale of hides aud skins. The market wry; also weak for skins. There was lit Be buying by exporters, and the market is being kept active only by inquiries froqi local tanneries. Low-grade offerings were practically unsaleable. _ • Graudism (1640): Glovin, the. new Rum Punch, replaces the vitality you lose m damp, sunless weather; 6s bottle at Grand Hotel Home Supply Store... The present is the best aud most economical time lor building and painting since 1914. This is the opinion of a leading Taranaki architect, who has had the opportunity of examining prices that have been submitted’ at tender and privately during the‘past few months (states the News). Contractors are ruthlessly cutting their profits, being satisfied with their overhead, and a restricted ov frhead o.t that, and obtaining “ cuts ” for their materials from merchants and other suppliers. An albino or freak white pheasant was seen. on property owned by Mr T. Davis, of Auckland, at Orerc Valley, near Clevedou, recently. Such pheasants are uncommon aud members of the council of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society do not know of these birds having been seen near Auckland. Dr H. A. Chatfield, who is an ardent bird-lover, said that the pheasant observed at Orere might possibly have been a silver one. although this species was not known to exist in a wild state near Auckland. Our Cooked Ham now selling Is 9d per lb. —Barton’s, Manse street. A goat shot by Mr Norman Shepherd on Whatarangi Station, Pailiser Bay, lias a horn span of 34 inches (states a Dominion special service message from Featherston). This is believed to be a record for a wild goat. The head is being mounted by a taxidermist in Fcatherton. Two other remarkable trophies of the chase at present in Featherston are the skins of two animals, stated to be crosses between sheep and goats, which were shot in the Tararuas by Mr J. Shepherd. The skins have a multitude of colours running through the hair. ' . The uncompleted portions of the Strat-ford-Main Trunk railway will be finished within 12 months if nothing unforeseen occurs. This information from the Minister of Public Works was conveyed _to the Borough Council by the member for the district, Mr W. J. Poison. Mr Coates stated that the work was proceeding steadily and the men employed would be increased gradually if no further economic difficulties, at present unforeseen, arose. Overcoats, in brown and fawn checks, with all round belts, at the new low prices —79 s 6d, Raglan Coats 59s 6d. Come in and try one; patterns sent to country customers.—“ Ascot.” corner Princes and Rattray streets... „ , “For once the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce is not in the right,” said the president of the South Island Motor Union (Mr F. W. Johnston) at the meeting of the Executive Committee the other evening. “ The Auckland, Wellington, and Dunedin Chambers have all passed resolutions against abolition of the Highways Funds.” Mr Johnston’s remarks were in response to a letter received from the Wellington Automobile Association. Variations in the habits of animals and retardation or otherwise of the growth of plants and trees are supposed sometimes to portend corresponding weather changes (states an exchange). Whether or not the presence of whitebait in Te Henui River, New Plymouth, in the past few days has any sinister meaning is unknown, but if the “ run ” continues nobody with a net will be worrying about reasons. 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 6s to 255. Ladies’ Winter-weight Vests, at 3s lid to 13s 6d at Gray’s, Milton... The desire of British manufacturers to give an impetus to Imperial trade was revealed at Auckland when the steamer Port Dunedin commenced the discharge of a cargo of British motor cars. Emblazoned on each car • was the statement: “These cars were ordered by the New Zealand Government, so buy New Zealand goods.” Recently another manufacturer paraded his cases of cars in England with the slogan painted on each one: “The Dominion’s answer to Englands afc j lot mea ] s w iU be served to the poor is to be opened in Hastings very shortly. Simple but substantial hot meals will be served at a charge of threepende, and between 4 and 5 o’clock every afternoon there will be a special provision for children. The need for such an institution has long been realised by those connected with social relief work, and the present move is sponsored by business men and social workers who have become convinced that immediate steps must be taken to see that the poor people of the town are supplied with hot food. ■ , ~ May bargains in full swing at the Mosgiel Warehouse. See windows. Call early. You can buy it cheaper from us this month.—A. F. Cheyne and C 0... A. very fine working performance stands to the credit of the Wairarapa Aero Club s plane ZK-ABE, popularly known as "Abe, which recently completed 1000 flying hours —the equivalent of air journeys totalling over 80,000 miles. The plane was tested in Auckland on April 10, 1930, and purchased by the Wairarapa Aero Club on that date. On April 17 last, it bad completed two years’ service. “He lias eight children and all are under 11 years of age,” said counsel in the Christchurch Magistrate's Court the other morning, referring to a man accused of watching and "besetting tramwaymeii. “Well, in that case, he should have gathered a bit of sense,” said the magistrate (Mr E. D. Mosley. S.M.). “I don’t think that having children gives a man any sense,” replied counsel. “ 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... . . , Not onlv was the equal voting for the two candidates for the Bromley Riding or the Heathcote County an unusual experience, but the experience regarding the votes by declaration was unusual. Although only one vote by declaration was mentioned on election night, there_ were actually two —one at each booth in tne riding—and both cast by women voters. When their claims were investigated by the returning officer (Mr J. H. M Auliffe),he found that neither was entitled to vote. Both had purchased land in the riding but the county authorities had not received notice of the transfer in either case. Consequently the returning officer s two chances of avoiding the necessity .or drawing lots to decide the tic disappeared. , We are specialising in a pure alt pork Sausage at lOd per lb— Barton’s,, Manse street... . It was announced at the last meeting of the Auckland Presbytery that on account of the financial difficulties of several congregations, the ministers concerned had accepted reductions in their salaries. Insome instances, it was stated, the coffee--tions were only about half what they were three years ago. Questions were asked whether congregations were free to make any arrangement with the minister, and the acting-moderator replied that such was possible, but a report was required by the presbytery. • It was finally decided to refer all applications to the Property and Finance Committee for report. The old man’s strength was failing fast. The doctors said he could not last; But all their fears proved quite mistaken, He gained new life from Hitchon « Bacon...