NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21977, 12 June 1933, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

The recent rains in South; Canterbury have enabled ploughing operations to be proceeded with, and farmers are now busy preparing the ground for the 1934 crops. A witness in the Supreme Court at Auckland ■ the other day was unusually obliging and smilingly agreed with nearly every suggestion made to him by counsel,“Do not be so cheerful about it, and try to be more careful,” Mr-Justice Smith admonished him. “ All right,” replied the witness, who then turned to counsel and inquired, “ Now, what do you want me to tell you? ” ■ . ; Ashpans, log box, and coal box linings made to order on shortest .notice.; Best materials and workmanship.—Dickinson’s, Limited, Sheet Metal Workers, 245 Princes street, Dunedin.,, Playing in a four-ball match at Harewood last week, J, D. Dalzell drove a ball from the fourteenth-tee, with a carry of about lOOyda (says a Christchurch paper). The ball was about 12ft fropi the ground near the end of its flight when it hit. a lark on the wing and killed it. Another chain letter is; being, circulated in Auckland (says the New Zealand Herald). It is entitled a “Prosperity Chain,” arid.is headed: “We trust iu God, Who supplies all our needs.” There is the usual warning about “breaking the chain.” Names are given of three wOirien, one of whom received £IOOO and another £3OOO, while the third, who broke the chain, “lost all her possessions.” All-wool Roslyri worsted suits reduced to 49s 6d are one of the gifts at the “Ascot ” sale. Sox fid-a pair and shirts 5s lid, working, trousers 9s lid are wonderful bargains. Postage paid anywhere. Ascot, corner Princes and i Rattray streets.;. •’ -. ■ • , -

Ail example of the economy which-seems ■ to be so widely, practised nowadays h‘a» come before the notice of a Dunedin business firm, which recently received an order from a country client. The paper of which the envelope was constructed appeared to be rougher than usual, and a close examination showed that there was another address on the inside. The envelope was a used one, which had been turned inside out.- , . -. ; ■ --.--v.-

It is estimated that the :value to South Canterbury of wheat shipped by the Dalmore and Pakeha recently,, is in the vicinity of £36,000. The Dahriore’s .75,000 sacks included 20,000 from Ashburton, but the Pakeba’s shipment of 15,000 sacks’ came from the South Canterbury districts Many farmers (says the Timarri Herald) regard the shipments as a ; very gooifr way of getting rid of a most undesirable wheat .surplus. -'x ■ ’-■ • Doctors prescribe “the best” every time; In an emergency don’t depend bn neighbours. Order now from Wm. Crossan, Waterloo, Caversham...

The Canterbury Builders’, Association has set its seal of approval on the Unemployment Board’s subsidy scherrie, with the exception of the clause providing for a 40-hour week. Although a plea was iriade for unanimity,, the casting vote of the, chairman ■■ threw out a- motion, endorsing the scheme in every particular and Urging members to advertise the advantages of it and promote its smooth working. : < : In the belief that further-sacrificeby the community is essential ’ to,; maintain the .self-respect of many citizens; the Auckland auxiliary of the Baptist' Union, at its annual‘.-conference advocated the intension of relief facilities. The conference carried a resolution, oft the, motion of the Rev; T. H. Eccersjall, calling upon the Government to consider raising the wages of relief workers, granting some assistance to boys above the age of 16, and asking for something definite to be done to help unemployed women, and girls. .. Made with cold, water and milk in equal parts and '“only just” brought to the boil,-“Bourbon for -breakfast ” is a food in itself. Full instructions in every tin... ■ ,-V ■ ,

A rather doubtful cbmplirrient was paid Sir W. Gibb at a recent function 'at s the South School, Timaru, where' he was ■ the guest of honour (gays the-Post). 'Mr Gibb has retired from the committee, arid after eulogising his erithusiam in all matter's of an educational nature one speaker said that Mr-Gibb had one fault, and that wqs that he did too much. “In fact” continued the gentleman, “ I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Mr’Gibb.died in chains,” Free luncheoris. given by a Christchurch hotel to unemployed men soon became so popular when the word was, passed round that it was found' necessary to limit the number of, non-paying guests. On. the morning following; the imposition of,, the restriction -the licensee encountered a “regular” free meal patron at the back of .the premises. “Hullo,” he said, “what are you doing here?” “Oh, I’ve just come round to book one' seat for lunch,” was. the uriexpected answer.

Up-to-date methods in the buying, arrangements enable costs to be cut down, which iri turn reduces -prices ,at Gray's Big Store... • . - - ’ Advice 'that the Police Department will sympathetically consider belated applications, for, the registration of firearms and will not make it an arbitrary, rule to prosecute in every ,case that comes under its notice has been received from the Auckland', provincial branch .of the Farmers’ Union from the Minister iri charge of the Police Department (Mr J. G. Cobbe). Representations had been made to the Minister that owners of unregistered arms should be permitted to rectify their omission• without. fear N of prosecution. 1 • ' May Bargains a huge success. No matter what your wants you spend and save by calling on us.- Call early. The Mosgiel Warehouse, —A. F. Cheyiie and G 0... - ■; ■ -, ; ; .; A Timaru merchant has received a letter from a New South Wales firm of produce agents (says the Herald) stating that there does riot seem to be any chance of immediate . business' in New Zealand potatoes. The writer states that the Australian Prime Minister (Mr Lyons) had informed potato-growing interests in, the Commonwealth that he Would do nothing regarding the removal of the embargo on New Zealand potatoes until the end of June or early in July. “ Immediately Tasmanian growers were in possession of this undertaking they begari to take the fullest possible advantage of the position, and the market is. being bare-facedly manipulated,” the letter concludes.. ,

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Musical instruments , were not. introduced to the Methodist churches of New Zealand without opposition, coming from those of “ the old school,” according to the Rev. J, Harris, who took part in the jubilee celebrations .of the Cambridge Terrace Methodist Church. Christchurch. Old people clung to the ways of their fathers and did not favour changes. “ When I was in the backblocks of Taranaki,” said (he preacher, “ I often conducted services without a musical instrument, and in other places there would be one, but no one to play it. On those occasions I had to be the musical instrument myself.” : ■■ J • : A Maori -motorist, wbo : was stopped by a traffic inspector at Gisborne the other day. was fined because he had:no license, and, in addition, whs barred from obtaining a license within the next six months. It was, found that the defendant had, no license, and that none of the brakes on the car was in working order, “He had eight; adults and three ciiikiren all jammed into' the car,” , said the, inspector. “It is not him that I. am worrying about so much as other users of the road’ and I think I am right in asking that no license should be granted to him for six months. A car on the highway without brakes is a most serious matter —it’s suicide.” Nothing, but praise from consumers of niir famous sugar-cured bacon from, ,BJd lb:—Barton’s. Manse street... Whether the bagpipes . appeal solely to the Celtic taste or not. the St. Andrew’* Pipe Band, marching to a service at St. Matthew’s Church. Auckland, the other Sunday attracted "a remarkable representation of nationalities in Hobson street and Wellesley street west (says the New Zealand Herald). Indians wearing turbans, Dalmatian residents, two, Italians; and. a number of Maoris and other Poly-: nesians were among the most interested listeners. It was also to be noted that a group of sailors from ,the French-sloop Savorgnan de Brazza turned an attentive ear towards the -pipe*?. Last, but- not least, two Chinese laundrymen hurried from their shuttered shop and stood in what was obviously an. attitude of. ap- , predation. 1 wont along to Milton Town . With this good end in view: To buy some Hitchon’s Bacon, No other brand will do;..