NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22022, 3 August 1933, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF

Afc the present time there arc 15 men employed at the New Zealand Insulator Works at Terauka. The manager (Mr A. 11. Toplis) states that the orders coming to hand are not large, but the prospects are more encouraging. “In these days we are proud of our tolerance in believing that one religion was as good as another,” stated Archbishop Julius, in his sermon at the Anglican Cathedral at Christchurch on Sunday night. Mon who knew nothing about religion argued that all were tending to the same end. so what did it matter? That vaunted tolerance, however, was akin to one’s being very free with someone else’s money. Your eight is the most precious ot the senses; therefore you cannot afford to neglect it. Consult our registered opticians. Mr R. A. Bridgman, Mr P. N. Dick. Oculists’ prescriptions a specialty.. Peter Dick, jewellers, watchmakers, and opticians, 400 Moray place. Dunedin: phone 13-308.. When a counsel 1 was cross-examining a witness in the Supreme Court at Auckland recently, he asked the young man if he knew what a registered company was. The reply was, “ No.” “Do you know what a limited company is? ” asked counsel. “ When there is more than one in the company,” replied witness, to the amusement of the court. “ All right.” said Mr Justice Herdman. “There is no need to ask the witness these legal conundrums.”.

A desire to reduce stocks before Balance Day, August 19, is an urge for the managers at the Big Store, Milton, to give special bargains this week... The Wanganui Farmers’ Union decided to support the Wairarapa farmers’ viewpoint of open competition between the railways and road transport. At Masterton protests were made -against the railways, with the help of the Transport Board, trying. to establish as nearly as possible:—(l) A monopoly of transport; (2) a minimum tariff of transport; and (3) restriction on private enterprise through area and seasonal licenses.

Cases well packed, specially prepared to meet all- requirements. W. Crossan, “Waterloo,” .Caversham, has had great experience. None more so!, “ The woman who is applying for maintenance in thfe case is absolutely destitute,” said Mr W. J, Campbell, who appeared for the prosecution in an application heard before Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M., in the Auckland Police Court. Counsel for the defendant husband submitted that the wife could not be called destitute, as she was living in a bouse which was rent free. “ She may be living without paying rent, but she cannot eat the house,” commented the magistrate, who made an order in favour of the woman. He added that the woman, as well as the husband, had to have food and shelter, and it was clear that a proper contribution should be made toward her support. 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... A further denial that deer were responsible for the destruction of New Zealand's native bush was made by Mr R. W, Priest, a well-known Manawatu deerstalker, at the last meeting of the Palmerston North branch of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society. Mr Priest said that where any damage was done to bush, deer were always blamed when much of the damage was attributed to cattle and, in some cases, goats. He was in a position to show to those who thought that deer were responsible tracts of bush in the Manawatu district where no deer, had ever set foot and which were being badly damaged. He had never seen damage in bush where deer were to be found. Country storekeepers supplied on worth-while terms.—Barton’s, Manse st... For some time it has been believed that the North Island robin was extinct in the Tnrarua Ranges, but Mr T. Andrews, ranger of the Palmerston North branch of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, informed members, last week that five robins had been seen in the Ohau block. “This is good news. At one time they Were quite plentiful,” Mr Andrews said. The birds are smoky black in colour, with patches of white, and are brown on the underside, being about the size of., a tui, and of a quiet disposition.

Grandism (2020); Whenever it must be the best, Grand Hotel Wines and Spirits have proved their supremacy for quality.—Home Supply Store, Princes street...

Discussing the lasting qualities of New Zealand yellow pine, a correspondent of the Manawatu Doily Times says that the house owned by Mr A. Fraser, at Foxton. and built by* the Rev. J. Duncan, about 80 years ago, of the same wood, is still sound and flatvless. It is so hard' that a nail cannot be driven into any. part of it. There is some doubt whether “yellow pine,” now supposed to be extinct, is a distinct species, or merely the heart of a mature kahikatea (white pine)..

Varicose Ulcers and other leg complaints can be cured. Rheumatic complaints, Lumbago. Eczema. Rashes, etc., successfully treated by Nurse M'Donald, the Ultra and Violet Ray Co., rooms 21 Broadway... The Opotiki Borough Council deadlock is causing still further complications. At the first meeting of the newlyelected council the control of the outside staff was placed in the hands of the Works Committee, comprising the Mayor and Messrs Webb. Patterson, and Shalfoon. Last Thursday members of the Works Committee informed the outside staff that if they continued to work after notice of dismissal, which was supposed to take effect from that day. they would probably not be paid their wages. Traffic inspectors and policemen do not always meet with success when, endeavouring to detain cyclists when riding at night without lights. The other evening (says the Herald) a Timaru policeman, while searching for a particular house, noticed an unlighted cycle approaching. He stepped out to stop the cyclist, a woman, but recognising the man # she put her handkerchief over her face, clapped on speed, and left the man in blue standing in his tracks. Fifty-first annual winter sale now on. £3OOO worth of specially-imported winter goods only 4 months in stock to be cleared at end-of-season prices. bee special window displays. Call early; your inspection invited.—A. F, Cheyne atui Co.-, The Mosgiel Warehouse.. . On the occasion of his visit to Greytown last week for the purpose of meeting a deputation in connection with the proposal to close the Greytown Hospital, the Minister of Health (Mr J, A. \oung) together with Mr A. D. M Leod, M-L.C„ paid a visit to Mrs H. Knell, of Kurata-whit-i street. Mrs Knell, who is in her ninetv-eighth year, is in splendid health, and still takes a keen interest in hospital affairs. Her husband, the late Rev. Knell, was instrumental in collecting the funds” to erect the first hospital, in Greytown, in .1873. Mrs Knell has been a resident of Greytown for the past 66 years. * To get the most out of your gas oven vou require a special size cake tit r roast dish. We keep stocks and make anything you require. Dickinsons Limited, 245 Princes street... \ revival in the interest- of Maoris in'the Church of England is in evidence in the Waikato, where attendances at church services are becoming increasing!' - large The revival is the outcome of the work of Bishop F. A. Bennett and the Maori clergy in the Waikato diocese. During the bishop’s last visit to the. Waikato 74 Maoris came forward for confirmation, and since then Archdeacon Hori Raiti, of Ngaruawahia, has performed five marriages, and has conducted 20 baptisms. These figures a marked increase on those recorded tor many } Mlighest grade sugar-cured bacon from 7Jiil bv rasher.: —Bartons, Manse street... celebration of interest to New Zealanders took place a few weeks ago. when the jubilee of Selwyn College, the youngest of the Cambridge colleges, was held. The site on which the college stands was a cornfield 53 years ago. The college was .founded by friends and adimrem of George Augustus Selwyn the first Bishop oi New Z , oala " d '.i ley Baldwin, who spoke at the celebra tinns, was greeted by hundreds of o d scholars, including four who "® r ft|ldwin college at its foundation. Mr Baldwin reminded them that Bishop Selwyn: had four attributes winch made him typical of his age! He was a Christian, a gentleman! a scholar, and an athlete—the comulete and perfect man. P A good breakfast in the morning Is porridge and thick cream, Then follow up with eggs Anri Hitchon’s bacon supreme...