NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23107, 5 February 1937, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF

The number of stud sheep exported from Canterbury this season is likely to be much in excess of last season’s total, according to the secretary of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Society (Mr M. E. Lyons). Mr Lyons said that there was a keen demand for Southdowns and Border Leicesters. There would be some large shipments next month, to New South Wales arid Victoria. The Southdowns were mostly two-tooth ewes and the Leicesters rams.

Grandism (3104): Much of the trouble in this world is caused by people making their bed and trying to lie out of it..:.

In one of Auckland’s “tony” areas there is a good chance of the lawns and paths of at least a couple of homes getting out of hand unless, of course, the unexpected happens, which, isn’t likely. At least two housewives have been imposed upon by a man or men representing themselves as gardeners working for “ Lady ” or “ Mrs ” So-and-. so, who lives in the same street. The mower, wheelbarrow, or any one of the many useful garden tools might bo borrowed by the “ gardener ” in th 6 name of the friend of “ Lady ” So-and-so, with the promise that it will be returned in a day or two. But cases are mentioned where a week or two has passed, and it was only when the women met at afternoon tea that the borrower of, in one case, a wheelbarrow, was learned to be an impostor. Neither he nor the wheelbarrow have been seen since.

Come and see our show to-night. We are open till 9 o’clock Friday nights.— Scoullar and Chisholm. Limited...

“There can be few countries with such outstanding natural advantages as New Zealand, but it has to be remembered that the tourist industry is becoming intensely competitive, especially in Europe,” said Sir David Rivett, president of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science, before returning to Sydney by the Awatea. Sustained effort, he considered, was necessary m the southern dominions to secure a share in the growing tourist business, and it must not be forgotten that that cost of living was an important factor. Buyers in and around Milton are having a good time at Gray's “Big Store” Sale. Millinery, dresses, dress materials, clothing, and hardware all have their special attraction... “ I think the term ‘ coronary thrombosis ’ should be translated; it may not be known to most members of the general public,” remarked Detective Sergeant H, Nuttall during an inquest held in Napier last week. “Coronary thrombosis is a form of heart failure, is it not? ” asked the coroner, Mr A. 'E, Bedford, J.P., of Dr A. G.- Clark, one of the medical witnesses. “It would be more correct to say, that it is a cause of heart failure,” the -doctor replied. “As a matter of fact,” he added smilingly, “ most deaths are the \ result of heart, failur#.” .. . ’

In Spain the war is still raging, but peace and contentment are still reigning supreme at the Waterloo Hotel, Caversham... •

The statement that the diamond jubilee of Palmerston North would probably be celebrated during the week preceding the Royal Show in November , of this year was made by the Mayor (Mr A. E. Mansfbrd). recently. Mr. Mansford added that the actual date of the jubilee was in July, but the celebrations would be deferred for . several months, because of . the uncertainty of the winter weather. A public meeting would be called soon to make suitable arrangements for preliminary organisation. The Mayor recalled that the golden jubilee of Palmerston North was held in February of 1927, to coincide with the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York. ; , Special showing ot curtains, cretonnes, shadows, hearth- rugs, squares, and linos, this week. See special window and interior display. All new goods. Prices right. Buy now.— The Mosgiel Drapery Warehouse A. F Cheyne and Cc.. . In order to create a small diversion of the current where the waters of the Manawatu River are eating into' the bank a little north of the Manawatu golf links, the Palmerston North River Board is carrying out blasting operations. Some 30 pipes have been driven into the shingle bank in a line pointing downstream, and charges are dropped down these pipes. The object is to loosen up the shingle bank with the hope that the next fresh in the river will carry some of the shingle to the other side where the erosion is taking place, and shift the current nearer the centre of the riverbed, as the immediate danger is that any further erosion will result in the river getting in behind a series of groynes protecting the bank lower down. A written report on the management and equipment of fire brigades in England and Australia was submitted to the Wellington Fire Board at a recent meeting by Mr Marcus F. Marks, who was welcomed on his return from a trip overseas. Mr Marks mentioned that he visited the London Fire Brigade, which was stationed in s wonderful new building of 10 storeys, covering 140,000 feet. A miltary officer, not a fireman, is in charge. From 500 to 600 visited the main station every week, musical programmes being provided. In his opinion the exhibitions given were no better than he saw in Australia. ‘ He expressed the hope that when the central brigade was housed in its new headquarters in Clyde quay a public display would be given at least once a month.

Strength, flavour, aroma. All, are found in the favourite “ Bourbon ” brand of coffee and chicory. “ Bourbon ”is produced by specialists. Insi ructions in every tin... “ Why don’t you write something of the beauties of Wellington? I have lived in and visited many places, but I do not think I know of one which has so much to offer close to the. city in beautiful views and wonderful drives as Wellington,” said a visitor to that city when complaining of the indifference of Wellington residents to the attractions of their city. “If Auckland had half what you have in this way they would never cease the peaii of adulation. Your Botanic Gardens are a paradise for the botanist and the poet. There is just enough of the wild life on the hills to remove it from the category of the supercultivated gardens of most cities, and its rugged contours possess a beauty of their own. There are drab patches in the city itself, which only some big city improvement scheme will remove, but the circle of hills, on. which the reafforestation efforts are already apparent, makes a picturesque rampart, while the lordly Tararuas. in the northern background, provide a vista in the* winter months, unexcelled in any seaport city of the size. And what other city in Australia or New Zealand can boast of any such harbour? side elysium as Day’s Bay? ” Why burn your fingers with broken pot or kettle lids? Bring the size—we can supply.—Dickinson’s. Ltd.. 441 Princes street...

A “ dark horse ’’ appeared at the Papatoetoe Stadium last week (states the Auckland Star), and the spectators were thrilled with a great exhibition of running by a newcomer in the person of A. Coldicutt, a son of Dr Claude Coldicutt, of Auckland. Quite casually he came along and paid his fees and entered for the 90 Yards and 150 Yards events. In the first race he was given six yards, and he surprised the big crowd by the way he romped home a winner. So he was put back to scratch in the longer distance, and then had the crowd on their tip-toes as he breasted the tape ahead of his older opponents. Coldicutt is a student of Christ’s College, Canterbury, and in the college sports he has been remarkably successful. He has won the quarter-mile for four years in succession, has the Mile to his credit, and also the 100 Yards Open, but he admits he likes the 440 Yards distance best. He is returning to Canterbury shortly, and should be heard of in the world of sport in future years. Ask your grocer for Hitchon’s Pork Oxford Sausage (it’s cooked). If he doesn’t stock it, write us; We will tell you those that d 0...