NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22099, 1 November 1933, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

Repairs which are being carried out to the Kohimarama wharf- have d'emon-. strated the durability of totara (says the Auckland Star) Some of the heavy crossbeams have been submerged daily since the wharf was built, but the timber is in an excellent state of preservation. Avoid substitutes. You can rely upon getting the genuine article at Crossan s, Waterloo, Caversham... Seagulls have been responsible for attacks on fat lamb flocks on Mr L. E. Harris’s Farndon property, Hawke’s Bay, and deaths from this cause nupiber 30. The wounds inflicted by the seagulls, in the first place are more or less light, but.in practically every case a diseased condition appears to set in almost immediately, resulting in the lamb attacked rapidly losing condition and dying. Frequently during the peak period from 8.30 to 9 a.m. motor cars entering Auckland over Grafton bridge, extend more than halfway along it, but the longest seen oh ordinary traffic days occurred at 8.50 one morning last ( week, when there was a queue of cars the full length of the bridge, 973 feet. It took three “ cuts ” by - the pointsman to 'get clear, the actual time being just under three minutes.

Grays’ have a nice selection of Stewart and Stourbridge crystal at the Big Store, Milton...

The well-known New Zealand dirt track cyclist, Wally Kilminster, will not return to New Zealand from England this season, according to acquaintances of his who arrived in Wellington last week' by the Rangitiki from London. He is having considerable success at the Wembley Stadium, it is stated, and his present plans are to stay in England over the 1933-34 winter. 1

A large octopus was caught by a man fishing from the Auckland wharf, recently. The octopus was hooked on an ordinary fishing line, and when it was lifted on to the wharf it was found to” be one of the largest caught in the Auckland Harbour for a considerable period. The head was about the size of an ostrich egg and the tentacles were about three feet in length. • Grandism (2096): If in doubt as to what wine or spirits suit your palate, have a chat and a try-out with our expert. Home Supply Store... Reports of the appearance of a mysterious monster are to hand from Loch Ness, Scotland. It is described as a beast fully 30 feet long, with a pronounced hump-back, a seven-foot neck, and’ eyes like motor car lamps. - It swims at a terrific speed. A Mr Spicer, a visitor from' London, first reported the’ appearance of the monster. He stated he had observed it waddling across a road to the lake. His story was received with incredulity, but during subsequent weeks scores of others have reported seeing the animal, which appears to be rather mid, with_ no desire to molest. The Scottish Fishing Board report that Loch Ness has a somewhat sinister reputation. It is of great depth, and portions of it have never been plumbed. Ex “lonic,” a further supply of Blue Mountain Jamaica and Mysore, the two finest coffees grown. Obtainable from A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists. 32 Octagon, Dunedin... Addressing Professor B. E. Murphy at the Tariff Commission in Wellington, Mr G. A. Green, appearing on behalf of the New Zealand Horticultural Trades Association, said that although he knew the professor was an expert on many subjects. it was doubtful whether he could distinguish between a King Alfred or any other bulb. “ I could not tell whether it was - a turnip or a potato,” replied Professor Murphy.— (Laughter.) ’' - The genial nature , of- Auckland’s climate is shown by the fact that one resident in an Auckland suburb has in hia garden ripe tomatoes, which have been grown in the open without resort to either covering or glass (says the Star). The planting was done last autumn, the plants successfully survived winter frosts, and they are now about four feet high. Usually tomatoes are planted in Auckland during the spring months,’ with expectations of a ripe crop about Christrpas. • Country storekeepers supplied on worth-while terms. —Barton’s. Manse st...

"Evidently preparing for the visit of the Japanese vessel to Wanganui next week,-,a man approached me and offered me 4sper ton for any scrap iron I had to sell,” remarked an officer of a local body to a Wanganui Chronicle reporter, “I refused to sell at this absurdly low price, although I had sqme’ three tons of iron, which original y cost £20... An offer of 12s did not tempt me, especially when I understand that the price paid for the iron is considerably higher on the wharf than that quoted to me. In my opin:on, we are only selling this iron to allow Japan to undersell Britain on various markets, such as at Singapore.' Your cable news stated that Japan’s tenders had been accepted in preference to those of Britain, and that is probably where a lot of scrap iron shipped from this country has gone." . ' y ' Can you do good work with blunt tools? We employ experts to set and sharpen your saw, scissors, shears, knives, mower, etc.; satisfaction guaranteed.—Dickinson’s, Limited, 245 Princes street, Dunedin.. . ' • ‘

Although there has been a rush of applications for ordinary prospecting licenses, special alluvial claims, water races, etc., during the past 12 to 18 months, there is apparently not the same rush to get the gold, judging by a request for an adjournment for four months of an application for a water race which came before Mr H. J. Dixon, S.M., at the Gore Magistrate’s Court last week. The magistrate caused amusement by remarking: “They cannot be very keen after the gold.” Counsel for the Applicants explained that the reason for the adjournment was to enable preliminary preparations to be effected. The request was granted.

Spring Cleaning bargains in all departments. Latest model Electrolux for hire. Curtains, Linos., Runners, Mats, etc., in abundance. Ca.l early.—A. F. Cheyne and C 0... • .

What is a measuring spoon? That was a question asked recently at a meeting of the Auckland Grammar Schools Board. “ Wasn’t it one of those things that Oliver Twist got hit on the"head with?” asked a member.- The chairman explained that the spoons were required at the Epsom Girls! Grammar School'for use in the cookery classes. The spoons would allow cooking recipes to be mixed with a minimum of delay. It was decided that the spoons should be purchased in Dunedin at a cost of £2 Bs, as they wera not procurable in Auckland.

An unusual coincidence occurred during the opening series of cricket matches at Eden Park, Auckland, recently. L. E. Elliott, of the Y.M.C.A. senior team, was unfortunate enough to be dismissed for 99 runs while playing against Eden. Members of His team were commiserating with him in his misfortune in missing the honour of scoring the first century or the season when C. Jessup, playing for University senior B on the adjoining wicket, was bowled for the same score, A few minutes later A. G. Blamires, of the same team,-was almost equally unfortunate, being dismissed for 92. • Highest grade sugar-cured bacon from 7Jd by rasher.—-Barton’s, Manse street...Deploring the lessening attendances at church on Sundays, Lady Game, in performing the opening ceremony of a fair at the Holy Trinity Church, Miller’s Point, one of 1 the oldest of Sydney’s churches—it was built 95 years ago—said that there was a great temptation to spend the leisure day out of-doors in the wonderful country of Australia. “ I myself feel the same as my children, and when I have some free time long to spend it in the bush or on the b,each. But Sunday is the time to give that exercise, sunlight and air to that part of us which is not our earthly bodies, which can only be obtained in church,” Lady Game said. In illustration, she told of an occasion when she and Sir Philip Game at Sutton Forest took a car ride, to find that the car suddenly stopped after going only a short distance. They had to abandon it on the roadside and ring up a mechanic. Later, on anxiously inquiring of him what was wrong, they were told that the car was in perfect condition, but they had forgotten to turn on the petrol. Our souls, said Lady Game, were in the same condition if we never went to church, because they “never had the petrol turned on.” Of all the things that I love best And crave as lovers can, Give me for choice, before all else,' A roll of Hitchon’g ham... : ,