NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22365, 12 September 1934, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF

A striking definition of literature was given by Mr H. W. Rhodes during a lecture to the Theosophical Society recently (says the Christchurch Times). “Ezra Pound, in his ‘ABC of Reading,’ ” said Mr Rhodes, “defines literature as news that remains news.” s ■ , ; Grandism (2363): The fine value is in every bottle, really unbelievable quality for the money. Granvin ss, Glovin 6« bottle. Money-back guarantee...

The loan exhibition of contemporary British art. which has been on view at the Auckland Art Gallery for the past month, closed last week. The collection, was then sent to Wanganui) where it will remain for a month, and the pictures will then be sent to Australia. More- than 10,000 people visited the exhibition during its month in Auckland, Why burn your fingers with broken pot or kettle lids? Bring the size—we can supply.—Dickinson’s. Ltd., 245 Princes street.., “He is ill.’’ was the excuse offered by counsel on behalf of a man who was charged in the Blenheim Magistrate’s Court with disobedience of a maintenance order (says the Marlborough Express). ‘ He is not too ill to g-ide around with another man’s wife.”, retorted the maintenance officer (Mr J. H. Morrison). “He is not ill—he is tired. . He is a type who is no more use to the community than a codlin moth is to an app’e! ” The case was adjourned. There is up doubt that good pickles, sauces, and soups are great appetisers. There are none better than the well-known and popular “ Stella ” products. This firm also manufactures Cream of Tomato Soup. Trv them .. •

The construction of the approaches to the new railway bridge over the Ashburton River will be begun by the Railways Department soon. A gang of about 12 men began bni'ding a railway service siding near the bridge on Thursday morning. arid another gang was busy putting together a steam shovel at the railway pit near Winslow, from which the material for the approaches will be taken. The bride will be built by contract. Win. Crossan, Waterloo, Caversham, assures his customers that he cannot supply what he does not possess. He keeps nothing inferior. He stocks only the best brands...

A fine specimen of a Maori stone chisel was found recently by a relief worker while shifting sand on the Onetangi Beach road, Waiheke Island (says the New Zealand Herald). The chisel is six inches in length and an inch square. The handle is of rough stone, but the edge is as sharp as a razor, and is perfectly finished. During the past -week certain farmers in the Lochiel district have experienced severe losses as a result of dogs worrying sheep,, and no fewer than 90 sheep' and two cattle have been killed in that period (writes the Winton . correspondent of the Southland Times). Farmers in the district have waited witu guns day and night for The; past week in the : hope of catching the marauders, but so far without avail.

Special showing of new season's goods in all departments. See special window displays this week-end.—A, F. Cheyne and Co.. MoSgiel... The Marine Department’s annual report for the year, 1933-34, presented to the House of Representatives last week, contains reference to the establishment at Greytown of a cannery for the packing of fresh-water eels. Active commercial operations were commenced in the 1934 season. The report proceeds to discuss the possibility of establishing tbe new industry more widely. . ' . “I have illimitable faith’in the power of women. Who ,do not know , their capabilities,” remarked Mrs Kenneth Gordon in an address to the. Auckland branch, of the League of Nations Union (reports the New Zealand Herald-). Women were apathetic and seemed to think that, to set the ■world , aright, action had to be left to some mysterious “ they.” “It has been the same throughout history,” said tbe speaker. " „ The year 1934 gives promise to date of being one of the wettest Oh record in Canterbury. With a little more than eight months gone the rainfall is already in excess of that for each of the last three years, and only about two points behind that of the three years before that. Up to Friday the rainfall was 21.18 in. and for the previous three years 18.85, 21.09. and 17-81 respectively. Last year was the driest, but one, recorded at the Christchurch Magnetic Observatory since 1902. : ‘ k •' , Everything of the best at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Princes street, Dunedin. — Chas. Hineheliff. proprietor... About 20 tons of green flax is being despatched to England by the New Zealand Shipping Company’s motor, ship Opawa, which left. Auckland recently for London, Liverpool, and Glasgow /(states the New -Zealand Herald). The flax is a trial shipment for experimental purpose and it will be specially treated in England. During the voyage the flax will be kept at a low temperature in the vessel s cooling chamber. Usually flax is converted into hemp before shipment from New Zealand. ‘ ’ •

In view of the growing demand for wireless equipnient for schools, the Education Department states that it is prepared to receive applications for radio sets from schools that are willing to pay for them (says the New Zealand Herald). In a letter to the Auckland Education Board, received at a recent meeting of the board, the department, requested school committees desiring such equipment to communicate with the department, furnishing particulars regarding the station or stations whose broadcasts they desired to receive,’ and the kind of equipnient required. It was pointed out that no subsidy would be paid by the department on contributions, but that as the equipment would be purely for educational purposes it would be procurable at a minimum cost.

Spring time is evident at Gray s Big Store, Milton, Smart Hats and Frocks, Dress Materials, and Shoes; Seeds .nd Garden Requisites all make - delightful change... . , • - ’ Smiles creased the countenances of those attending the Native Land Court at. Invercargill the other morning when an applicant for- the hearing of a case was formally addressing the Bench (says the Southland Times). It was obvious, that the case would be a lengthy one, and the judge asked how long he intended to speak. “ Ten years,” replied the applicant. Noting the astonishment of' the court, he hastily added that litigation on the case had been going on for 10 years. It takes, all sorts of people to make a world, but the action of a spectator at the wrestling in the Theatre Royal, Hamilton, one night last week, caused a great deal of surprise (says- the Waikato Times). The finals of the North. Island amateur wrestling championships were ia progress, but one spectator, in the ringside seats, preferred to read a newspaper. If he had kept the news to himself it would not have been so bad, but his numerous comments on the subjects he insisted on reading aloud caused a great deal of annoyance to other spectators. Coffee for breakfast, fresh and fragrant! Ask your grocer for th‘e “Bourbon” brand! Instructions in every tin. Prepared by “ Durie’si,” coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin... The statement that the Transport Act places the onus upon applicants for road licenses to prove that their services are necessary or desirable, and that in the face of the natural objections of the present licensees there is little hope for young men endeavouring to start in the transport business, was made to die Gisborne Chamber of Commerce last week by Mr L. T. gurnard. stated , that a young man with whose circumstances he was acquainted, and who was the possessor of a truck and moreover was personally, well equipped for the business, been refused a license because ht could not show that the service he proposed to institute was “necessary or desirable.” -If the same circumstances applied to all businesses, he asked, what possibility would there be for a young man to get on liis feet? He held that the principle underlying the clause of the Transport Act referred to was 'clearly wrong, and he moved that the chamber ask the Associated Chambers to consider the matter, with a view to securing amendment of the section. The chamber gave its support to this proposal. If with a meal you would be And lunch with you are takin’. Just try a sandwich nicely filffed With Hitchon’s Ham or Bacon...