NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21828, 15 December 1932, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF

One or two crops of oats have been cut on light lands in South Canterbury, “ The public is not buying costly goods, but is most certainly buying, and our returns are better to-day than they were this time last year,” said an Auckland retailer, when asked how he was finding the Christmas trade. The festive season will soon be here,, and you will be making some gift to your friends. You will find a T choice assortment of Diamond Rings, Watches, Clocks, Toilet Requisites, Amber and Fancy Bead Necklets to choose from at Peter Dick’s, jewellers and opticians, 490 Moray place, Dunedin... A severe wound in the chest from a hayfork was received by Mr John Chappell, of Coromandel. Mr Chappell was taking hay into a loft, and when stooping the prong of a hayfork held by his_ assistant penetrated his chest. The injured man was taken to the Coromandel Hos-. pital, where he is progressing favourably. As an instance of the effect of climata and soil upon species, the ordinary blackberry is the favourite garden hedge of South Africa, the plants costing 7s 6d a dozen, and the difficulty is to induce growth, rather than to keep it in check. The fact that the New Zealand Govern-, ment offered a reward of £IO,OOO for an effective means of exterminating blackberry is looked upon as a travellers’ tale by South Africans. Bargains in Cameras. —We are selling off Cameras at half-price. See our window display. Only very slightly shop soiled. We have to make room for new stock. Developing and printing, four-hour service.—H. L. Sprosen, Ltd., chemists, Dunedin; Specialists in dog and poultry diseases... _ ... “We all know the business conditions prevailing at the present time, and it *s my opinion that better times will not come if business men are content to rest on their oars and leave it solely to Parliament to. find the way out,” said Mr Alan Wills (president) at a luncheon of the Christchurch Businessmen’s Club. “We require a constructive criticism and a careful analysis of present conditions, _together with the will to make practical suggestions to set this 1 topsy-turvy ’ world on its feet again,” he added. Milton-grown Golden Honey, in pottles and combs, fresh from the hives, can be bought at the Big Store, Milton... A savage Airedale dog, apparently a stray, which had frightened a number of women and children in the Point Chevalier district, was recently caught and destroyed (says the Auckland Herahy. The dog also killed a number of cats, including several valuable animals, and its savage habits resulted in parents being fearful for their children’s safety. The animal was finally enticed into a .washhouse by means of leaving meat inside, and was ultimately shot. Christmas Gifts for all in abundance at the Mosgiel warehouse. All new goods at special prices to suit your purse. ' Call early.—A. F. Cheyne and C 0... “This is something of a record,” said the president (Mr D. J. Wesney) . at the last meeting of the General Committee of the Southland Motor Association when the report of the Road Signs Committee was under consideration. “ During the month 99 signs were passed for erection. This number included 47 for the Eglinton Valley road.” The abnormal growth of grass all over South Canterbury has been responsible for the appearance of the mower and hayrake on many farms (says the Timavu Herald). The weather last week was most unfavourable for. the work, but-a few fine days would see a large amount of hay put into stack as an insurance against ■a possible shortage of feed later on. Get one of our newspaper containers and know where to find yoUr paper always clean and dry; complete with screws, 2s 6d each.—Dickinson’s. Limited, 245 Princes street, Dunedin... The business people of Te Aroba have an optimistic feeling in regard to gold mining prospects in the district (says the Waikato Times), it being considered that in a few weeks work will be commenced in connection with the claims over which the Te Aroba Gold Mining Syndicate have an option. . ~ "I have no fault to find with the way the Hamilton unemployed keep their gardens in order; they are excellent,” reported Mr F. Wilson, officer-in-charge of the Hamilton Unemployment Committee, recently. Some time ago, he added, a few gardens were unsatisfactory, but most of these had been improved. First orders filled first. Wullie Crossan, Waterloo Hotel, Caversham, is “ up to his neck ” filling orders for Xmas hampers.,. “ The -popular theory that diphtheria « due to defective drainage has long been exploded,” said Dr F. vV._ W., Dawson, medical officer of health in the South Auckland district. He said' diphtheria was always passed on either by. ah acute case or a “ carrier ” and the germs were spread by speaking or coughing. Grandism (1824): Just the happy surprise this Christmas. Real Wine, Tagona 3s, Aragon 4s, Granvin ss—all with the Grand Hotel’s full guarantee of quality... “ The need for education to-day is greater than ever,” said Miss Eastwood, lady principal of the Southland Girls’ High School, in her remarks at the breakup ceremony (reports the Times). “A parent should not ask ‘ Can I afford to send my child to school for another vear?’ but rather ‘Can I afford not to?”’

A question in regard to the qualities of boys placed on farms aftet training at Flock House was asked at a meeting of the Terauka branch of the Farmers’ Union by a member, who stated that he had a lad from 1. ■•>k House who was a good worker, but his weakness was squandering. It was explained that “bpys would be boys,” and that squandering was a failing common to persons of mature years as well as juniors.

From every point ol view, it pays lo buy the genuine article. The wise housewife therefore orders “ Bourbon ” from her grocer; a blend ol British Empiregrown Coffee and Chicory... Owing to farmers sending both black and white-faced lambs to the slaughter last season, there is a shortage of twotooth ewes and wethers this year (says the Wanganui Chronicle). Generally farmers send only black-faced lambs to the works, keeping the white-faced for breeding purposes. In order to get some ready cash, however, the latter were sacrificed to the works. This season hoggets are hard to obtain, and in these times of low prices they are bringing the good price of 14s each. Sports Coats at 255, made of all New Zealand wool, are great bargains. Flannel Trousers to match for 17s 6d make a low-priced holiday suit. Call and inspect or send for samples to “ The Ascot,” corner Princes and Rattray streets, Dunedin...

“Of 19 candidates who sat for the training college entrance examination, 14 gained complete and 4 gained partial passes,” states the headmistress of the Epsom Girls’ Grammar School in her annual report. There were no openings for these candidates, and five returned to the school to equip themselves further for entrance to the teaching profession, only to find'the doors again closed against them. Our 14 candidates this year will meet with similar disappointment. We are at a loss what to suggest for these young people, many of whom are eminently to the profession of teaching, and had made it the aim and object of their school career. One can only hope that other avenues of suitable employment will open for them.”

Christmas is coming. Secure finest quality Ham procurable in Dominion. Cooked free of charge. Lamb cheapest for years. Demand will be great. Provision being made accordingly at Bartons... “It is not the fault of the Board of Governors that there is no money for prizes this year,” stated Mr C. T. Aschman, chairman of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, speaking at the prize giving of the School of Art on Saturday evening last. “ I have been accused of saying it was the fault of the hard-hearted Board of Governors. What I really said was that it was the fault of an impecunious Board of Governors and a hard-hearted Education Department in Wellington, which gave specific instructions that no money should be spent on prizes this year.” A paperhangev tacking scrim Recalled bis wife’s remark to him: “Bring home some Hitchon’s ham, you gawk, Or else I’ll stab you with a fork.”..