NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22366, 13 September 1934, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF

Although a few early lambs have made their appearance in South Canterbury, lambing proper has not begun in earnest. It is expected that operations will I be in full swing within about a fortnight. , : The Wyndham Dairy Factory’s daily intake of' milk has increased steadily since reopening a week ago (says the Mataura Ensign). A recent daily intake totalled 500 gallons, which is slightly ahead of that recorded for the same period last season. y r Too much care cannot be- devoted to the most precious of all our senses—the sight. Consult our optician,—Peler Dick, opticians and jewellers, 490 Moray, place, Dunedin... , : New Zealand would soon ■ have another competitor on the London butter market in Latvia, said Colonel , Closey in the course of a lecture on Douglas' social credit recently at Hawera (says the Hawera Star). Latvia last year had erected 800 fully-equipped dairy factories, he said, and London would be the natural market. ’ , - ' Deficient brakes on motor vehicles are being revealed daily' to traffic inspectors .who', are carrying ; but: The .present Dominion-wide tests, and one inspector at Wellington announced his record test. With the footbrake only, a vehicle is required to stop in 40ft, but-'i one motor lorry passed blissfully, over the mar hand very slowly came to rest.. It had travelled exactly 302 feet. ■ ‘ - Spring, time is evident at Gray's Dig Store, Milton. Smart Hats and Frocks, Dress Materials,; and Shoes; Seeds Jid Garden Requisites all make - delightful change... The unusual spectacle of a Town Board member sitting in his chair at the board table, and treating his fellow-members to an unaccompanied, song in a resonant baritone voice Was seen at the meeting of the Tuakau Town Board recently (says the Taranaki Herald). It was the board’s last meeting before the; biennial election, apd Mr W- Barnaby, while awaiting the arrival-.of the chairman, thought the time appropriate to sing “Until We Meet Again.” ■ ' A poor opinion of the veracity _ of women in matters of age is entertained by.. Mr. A. Peverill, president of the United Burgesses’ Association, Christchurch . He . remarked at a meeting of the council of the’ association that several women had mentioned-to him that they objected to having to give the ■ date and place and year of their birth when applying for motor driving licenses. I will guarantee that the council docs not get five but of ten correct answers'to this question,” said Mr Peverill. Coffee for breakfast, iresb and fragrant! Ask your grocer for the " Bourbon brand. Instructions in every tin. : Prepared by “ Durie’s,” coffee specialists, . 3t. Octagon, Dunedin... r. : ',, “Advertise where people look, said Mr A. C. Sievewrjght in the course of a lecture on “Modern Merchandising” to an audience of Wanganui business people (says the Taranaki ; Herald). “ People always look in the, daily . papers because there is variety, there, they . always want to see what is going on and what isnewThe newspaper supplies that Avant, aim it is .because of the eagerness with ,Which. people scan-the newspaper that jt‘is the finest medium for attracting. people's attention to the selling of goods. ’ - .

“The uses of wood arc increasing while our forests are decreasing,”, commented Mr J. F, Field, of the Slate Forest Service, when speaking to the children of Standards V ami VI at the Hokowhitu . School recently. Sir Field' explained- that more -wood was used... in a modern transatlantic liner . than ever was used in oho of the .olden-day wooden ships. Similarly,, there was more 'wood used in. a modern skyscraper than was used in the biggest of-’ ■wooden buildings before the advent of the skyscraper.'. Grandism (2364): . Always buy Grand Hotel Wines and Spirits for they have the flavour you’ll favour. Home Supply Stove, Princes street... _■ ’; • . The Siamese twins have nothing on two locaal residents,who were also ..'born twins (says the Grey River Argus) . Although middle-aged, men, these two are inseparable, and even the walls of the Greymouth Prison Jailed to part them on Saturday night. .. One was arrested in a Greymouth _ street for drunkenness, and was lodged in a cell. Half an hour later, 5 however, he whs joined by his twin, who, was arrested for a similar offence, and was lodged, by chance, in the same cell. > - .. Now is the time to encourage native birds to your garden. Feeding cups and filling tins, obtainable at Dickinson's Ltd;, sheetmetal workers, -245 Prince* street.. • • N i ' Hamilton Bay, Pelorus Sound, lived up to its reputation for heavy rainfall last month (says the Marlborough Express;. A total Of - 5.49, inches was recorded over 14 days, with a maximum fall of 91 points on August 3. Tills is by ufr means a record, for in August, 1929. Mr,y. B. Turner recorded a fall of 9.52 inches—the wettest month since 1916. In 1933 6.91 inches, were, gauged, while * August, 1923, had the distinction of- being -Ilia’ driest month with 2.37 inches. of rain. At Waitata, only three miles distant from Hamilton Bay, last month’s, rainfall amounted to, 5.04 inches, spread over 13 days, with the greatest fall (80 points) on the 22nd. . ■ , Wm. Crossan, Waterloo, Cayershajn, assures; ,his customers that he .cannot supply what he does not possess. He keeps nothing inferior. He stocks pmy the best brands... ’ ... Undoubtedly feminine attire is becoming more and more .like that of the male, and reports from overseas -countries draw attention to women appearing on/.the streets dressed as men (says the Grey River Argus). Hpwever, Greymouth _ u not so advanced that a similar happening fails’to attract- attention. When a young lady, apparently' a visitor, stepped.; off the express from Christchurch and walked unconcernedly along the platfo.rm attired in a pair of . grey flannel trousers, with upturned cuffs, over a pair of highhecled shoes, she attracted many curious gazes, and much comment. Hpwever ; she seemed oblivious toy the many; glances thrown in her direction. ~ ,;,: , Special showing of new season s goods in all departments. See special window displays'this week-end.—A. F.,Cheyne and Co.. Mosgiel... . . . , , . , That it would be undesirable to have lettering on the roads was the opinion expressed at a meeting of.the Taranaki Automobile Association Executive, It was stated that local bodies , had received applications from the Farmers Union to have .warning signs such as “ Dangerous Corner” and ". One-car Bridge painted on the roads; The remark was made that this would be merely duplicating the Automobile Association’s work, besides being of little real value. It would, too, be a very heavy cost and would requira frequent renewal of the paint. White centre lines on the road were an excellent idea, but the painting should stop at that. . ’ Neiv Zealanders are led-to believe that America is the chief offender in ignorance. of-the whereabouts of this country, or 6f its development (says the Hawke* Bay Herald), yet, according to a letter from the promoter of amusement enterprises at present in Australia,; many Australians believe that Napier is no more. Writing shortly after a big show at Brisbane recently, he said: “Most of tap people on the.show grounds seem to thinK there, is. no Napier now, but I told them the town was rebuilt, and was one .of, the best towns 1 in New Zealand now. Everything ot the best at the Princ® of Wales Hotel, Princes street, Dunedin. — (•has. Hinchcliff. proprietor.-... . ■ Interesting relics of famous chieftains of the Ngapuhi tribe of North Auckland were displayed at the War Memorial Museum .recently at a lecture .arranged by the Maori race section of the Auckland Institute-(says the New Zealand Herald). Pride of place was given ,to ,a .well-pre-served flintlock musket given to Hongi Hika by King George IV in 1820, while there were excellent taiahas which -were owned by Hone Heke and Kawiti. Apart from these there wore on display silver gilt christening gifts, presented by Queen Victoria to her godson, Albert Victor., Pomare. the- first Maori child' born in England, and a silver pot presented by Queen- Victoria to Tamati Waaka Neue, Mr Alexander Geddes, .who, presided, mentioned that he was presented with Hone Heke’s taiaha in Scotland; and po was led to wonder how many of New Zealand’s treasures there might abroad. ’ A kindly deed is-always blest,. So if you have offended ... Go purchase some of Hitchon s best And like a'Christian send it.. v