NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22712, 26 October 1935, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF

“ Many people make the mistake of expecting to find perfection in'the Church,” said the Rev. F. B. Redgrave, in the course of a sermon at Christchurch Cathedral. ‘ They should remember that the Church is not a museum tor exhibiting saints, but a hospital for sick souls,” he said. Just landed, latest designs in English Striking Clocks; prices from £3. Timepieces from 26s 6d. —Peter Dick, jewellers and opticians, 490 Moray place, Dunedin . What is claimed to be the largest trout caught near Masterton for many years was landed by Mr A. Alloway last week when fishing in the Ruamahanga River, near WardelTs bridge. The fish, a “ jack ” brown trout, in good condition, weighed BJlb, and attracted much attention when exhibited in a shop windowin Masterton. Palmerston North received a brief visit recently from the Governor-General, Viscount Galway, and Viscountess Galway, who made a pilgrimage from Wellington by motor car simply to see the cherry trees in blossom on the esplanade. Their Excellencies motored through Victoria drive, and Lord Galway took photographs of the flowers, which were at the height of their beauty. Grandism (2710); The most delicious Orange Gin you ever tasted —Oragin— the golden wine, the greatest value in strong wine. Bottle 65... The christening of a baby is held to be the first important event in its life, and as such it is frequently recognised. The other day, for instance, at the Burwood Church, the Rev. C. A. Tobm christened a baby, and there were present 45 relatives and persons connected by marriage, among them two greatgrandmothers and a great-grandfather. “ Gandhi is still a great force to be reckoned with in India and of late has achieved remarkable results in his efforts on behalf of the masses.” remarked Miss H, M. Rice, daughter of Mr F. Rice, of Napier, who hag returned for a vacation in Napier after four further years’ work in the interests of education in Bengal, India, under the auspices of the New Zealand Baptist Union. Miss Rice has been engaged in missionary work in India for the past 21 years, and on this occasion intends to spend 15 months in Napier. All departments at Gray’s “ Big Store ' are replete with goods suitable for the summer season. A good place for Milton residents to get their wants supplied... A Whangarei man travelling between Wellington and Auckland on the limited express last week (states the Northern Advocate), had brought to his immediate attention the well oiled and speedy' mechanism with which the New Zealand press works. Quite unbeknown to the passengers in his compartment, a sailor in the adjoining carriage, fell from the train south of Taihape. The injured mad was taken to a doctor and rushed to Taihape, where he rejoined the train, so that he was in hi s seat while his fellcvtvpassengers read al] about it when the paper was purchased at Hamilton. “We must never allow the B class radio stations, those wonderful stations that have given such service, to close down,” said Mr M. J. Savage, Leader of the Labour Party, in his address at,the Empire Hall recently (states the Manawatu Evening Standard). The B stations, he said, were now being starved by the Government. If the Labour Party was returned' to power the stations would be made available to tell the people everything worth hearing as to the activities of Parliament. The Ministers of the Crown would explain the various Bills coming forward and the country would be informed day by day of the progress made with each. Kenya coffee, a good medium; Mysore, a better body and richer flavour; and Blue Mountain Jamaica, the world’s best, all obtainable from “ Durie’s,” coffee specialists, 32 Octagon, Dunedin... A hint to counsel who present documents for judges to read was given by Mr Justice Callan at the Supreme Court, Auckland. In a case which was being considered his Honor produced a sheet of closely-typed matter which formed one of a batch of documents. Holding up the sheet, his Honor said: "Close typing should not be used in documents judges have to read. Some judges I have appeared before would say, ‘l’ll deal with this when it is presented to me in a form convenient to read.’" Bookstalls known in Japan as “Scotch libraries” were described by Mr R. Sanders, of Auckland, who recently returned from a visit to the East. “It is really amusing to go past some of the bookstalls in large cities and see up to 40 or 50 people standing reading the books for sale,” he said. " They actually come back the next day and continue reading from where they finished the day before, and if the book happens to be sold before they have completed it they become quite indignant with the proprietor.” The coming election will be a mixed one. But note: It is notified that all parties are welcome to discuss matters at the Waterloo, Cavershara... A black and white blackbird which has frequented part of the Mount Albert district for two years has found a wife, who sports no white feathers (reports the New Zealand Herald), and set up housekeeping in a tall tacoma hedge near a house. Formerly the bird was very shy, but since the building of a nest, which is only about six feet from the ground and not very well concealed, it has become comparatively bold. The eggs in the nest_ are not yet hatched, and the parent birds are taking turns in keeping them warm. Some people object to the Governmen’s policy of sending civil servants abroad for information, but it is justified by results,” said the Minister of Health (Sir Alexander Young), speaking at a gathering of women supporters in Hamilton. Sir Alexander read a cablegram from Dr Ada Paterson, director of the division of school hygiene, who is now on tour, which stated that New Zealand children compared favourably with those of Britain and the Continent. New Zealand’s standard of personal care and clothing was also relatively high, she said. Sir Alexander considered it was essential that Dr Paterson should visit other countries in order to advise the Government on the progress made there and to compare it with New Zealand conditions. Why burn your fingers with broken ,>ot or kettle lids? Bring the size—we can supply.—Dickinson’s. Ltd., 245 Princes street... An anniversary of significance in the history of the Dominion fell last week (states the New Zealand Herald), for it was on October 18, 1853, that the Auckland Provincial Council held its first session under the superintendent (Lieuten-ant-colonel R. H. Wynyard. This marked the beginning of representative constitutional Government in the country, New Zealand having been given the power to establish its own representative institutions under the Constitution Act passed by the Parliament of Britain on Juno 30, 1852. Each of the 24 members attended the opening of the Auckland Council, and after Mr T. H. Bartley bad been appointed Speaker they began the framing of rules for their guidance. Spring Cleaning Specials from the Mosgiel Warehouse. White and Biscuit Curtain Nets, from Is 3d yard. Fancy Coloured Nets, 2s 6d yard. Silk Nets, from Is lid yard. ' 27-inch Runner, 6s 6d and 8s 6d yard. Hearthrugs, 5s lid up. Electrolux for hire, 5s full day.—A F. Cheyne and C 0... There are beggars and beggars m Shanghai, according to Mr S. Hutchinson, who lectured to the Auckland Travel Club recently. The beggars have a guild, with branches and tutors, where aspirants to the honour of entering the begging ranks are taught on right lines. He mentioned one pitiable ease —as he thought—that of a man sitting in the sun. with his legs covered with ulcerated sores. It looked ghastly. Subsequently he learned that it was remarkable how like ulcers a mixture of pig’s blood and grease applied to the legs could be made to look, particularly if the legs on which the mixture had been applied were placed carefully in the sun so that the grease could melt. “In fact,” added the speaker, “ these beggars do not try that on unless it is a sunny day.” Another trick which resulted in a certain amount of success was that of making the most horrible and discordant sounds outside the shoos of merchants. The shop owners would come out and pay the beggars to go away—which was exactly what the soundmakers wished. ’Tia good to speak in kindly guise. And soothe wherever we can; You cannot live on gold alone. You must have Hitchon’s ham...