NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22607, 26 June 1935, Page 14

NEWS IN BRIEF

When the gathering at a Loyal Excelsior Lodge dinner at New Plymouth rose early in the proceedings to sing the National Anthem, the pianist absentmindedly played the familiar tune ot "Atild Lang Syne." The 500 present followed her faithfully until halted in this middle by the lodge secretary. Overcoat Week, Girls', Ladies', Boys', and Mep's, all at special prices. See Window displays.—A. F. Cheyne and CoEvidence of an act of stupid and wanton mischief has been provided (says the Marlborough Express) by the recovery from a sewer main in George street of a boulder nine or ten inches long by six inches, across, and weighing 81b. The stone, which must have been deliberately {nserted in a pipe when the laying was in progress, was discovered when this section ot the scheme was put in operation. A blockage was located in the eewer in the vicinity of the pumping station, and its removal represented a difficult and tedious task owing to • the distance it had to be drawn through the pipe. It is extremely fortunate that the obstruction was cleared without serious damage occurring. Water bottles these cold nights are very comforting, but most men prefer a Crossan's "nightcap." The best brands stocked by Wullie Crossan, •" Waterloo." I Caversham... ■ •: ;. A much-appreciated response to the appeal made recently by the Auckland St. ] John Ambulance district nurses for gifts of | lemons for their patients has been made |by a Remuera resident. The association I has been invited to send to the donor's ! garden and pick from two trees as many ! lemons as are required. Advantage of i the generous offer was taken without delay. - ' . I In the mantle department at Gray's Big Store, Milton, coats and frocks are" carrying a special reduction this month A particularly brilliant meteor was seen in Auckland on a recent evening. Much brightrr than Venus, it fell from high in the southern sky to slightly above the western horizon. The head was in two pieces, which gradually separated as the meteor fell. A short tail was carried with the nucleus, and the whole phenomenon lasted about five seconds. Grandism (2605): Let joy be unconfined—the party is replete with Granvin, the strong Golden Brandy Wine; Bottla se, Large Flask 2s 6*d... The haka has unrecognised potentialities as exercise, according to Mr Te Ari Pitama, who welcomed the Indian hockey team at Tuahiwi. The speaker claimed that it gave excellent exercise, not only N to all the muscles of the body, but also to the vocal organs. After witnessing one, Mr Mn. Masud, who spoke in Hindustani ni reply, took up his suggestion. "If I get another chance to speak over' the wireless," said Mr Masud, * I will tell the people of New Zealand to drop all other forms of.exercise and to adopt the haka alone." Hot Coffee! -Fresh and fragrant. Only real coffee contains the virtue and lifegiving energy of this natural breakfast beverage. Insist on getting the " Bourdon " brand... A new development in the tobaccogrowing industry, that of an export trade, has become possible through a decision by. the Unemployment Board to pay a subsidy on any leaf which might be exported in the next two years. Mr B. T. Rawling, of Riwaka, a member of tho Growers' Association executive, stated that tobacco leaf had never had a higher value on the world's markets than at present. England was paying 24d to 27d a pound for American-grown leaf. At the present time New Zealand producers had the advantage of the 25 per cent, exchange and also of a preferential tariff of 2s OJd on the English market for Empire-grown leaf. With the exchange and tariffs so favourable to New Zealand, and with the value of the leaf so high, it was considered that the present was the most opportune time for an effort to be made to place locally-produced leaf on the English market. Ashpans (black, brass or copper fronts) made to fit your grate. Also, log box linings, etc., made to order.—Dickinson's, Ltd., sheet metal workers, 245 Princes street... " Latin and mathematics were included in the syllabus to train the reasoning powers," said Mr A. L. R. Noonan in an address recently to the Christchurch Social Discussion Club on "Educational Freedom in New Zealand." "It has been known for 30 years that it is not possible to train the reasoning, powers. Yet such is the force of tradition that these subjects remain in their original place on the syllabus." "In British countries, including New Zealand, the Government of the day has no power over chambers of commerce, and public opinion, through these chambers, is free to express itself," said Mr A. 0. Heany in his address to members of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce recently. " That is a priceless advantage, even though the Government may not always be entirely pleased with the opinions expressed." Mr Heany is secretary of the Associated Chambers of Commerce in the Dominion. Mild excitement was caused among the residents of Milford Lagoon (says the Christchurch Times) by the appearance of a large seal or sea lion. The animal was first observed near the mouth of the Opihi River, where it discharges into the lagoon, and, while under observation by the excited spectators, it travelled some distance up stream, coming to. rest iu shallow water close to the edge of the river. After a close survey of its new surroundings, it returned" to the lagoon and swam out to sea. This is not the first time that seals have been seen in the lagoon at the mouth of the river, b«t none has ventured so far inland as this one, according to old residents, and rarely, if ever, do they venture through the river mouth unless they are sick and seek a last resting place. Whichever walk in life you plan, Whichever course you're takin', Stick to your guns and be a man Sustained by Hitchon's bacon...