NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23221, 19 June 1937, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF

" I have heard that two heads are better than one, but I have never met anybody who thought two speeches were better than one,” said the Acting Prime Minister, Mr P. Fraser, when opening the new Welbourn School at New Plymouth. The gathering appreciated the Minister’s philosophy, which he proceeded to put into practice by giving “one speech instead ol two.” ,

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, 441 Princes street...

“ I think people are becoming more old-fashioned and are more inclined to spend Christmas at home,’’ observed Mr J. H. W. Sheppard at a meeting of delegates to the Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association the other evening • says the Star-Sun). He voiced this remark when it was suggested that difficulty might be experienced in billeting players if a New Zealand junior lournament were held in Christchurch over the Christmas period-

Visitors to Dunedin will find accommodation at Hotel Central 100 Princes street to their liking. The new labour laws have had some unusual repercussions (says the Evening Post). Dining in a Wellington restaurant the other evening, customers received a surprise when a waitress armed with a broom began sweeping under the tables and raising a cloud of dust. “ Must you do that? ” asked an annoyed guest. “Yes. We have to have the place cleaned out before 7 o’clock, otherwise we have to be paid overtime,” the waitress replied. “Thank you! I shall dine at home in future,” said the guest as he left.

Grandism (3218): In this the bad month of the year—Old London Dock No. 1 rum, 12s. Best thing in the world for colds and chills...

The appearance of a barrow displaying fruit for sale in the streets of Wei- " lington caused inquiries to be made recently as to the rights of the vendor under the regulations passed some time ago prohibiting fruit barrows in the city. The town clerk, Mr E. P. Nor- * man, stated that this vendor was classed as a fruit “hawker,” and was required to keep on the move. The regulations applied only to barrows which remained stationary throughout the day. “I should say,that President Roosevelt is the most hated and best-loved man in America," said Mr>H. G. Hawkins. M.L.C., of Adelaide, a through passenger for Australia by the liner Monterey, which arrived at Auckland on Friday last from San Francisco (reports the New Zealand Herald). Mr Hawkins said that there was a great divergence of opinion, concerning the President, who was supported in all his activities by one large section, and attacked by another. Strength, flavour, aroma. ' Ali are found m the favourite “Bourbon” brand of coffee and chicory. “Bourbon ” is produced by specialists. Instructions in every tin...

Answering recent criticisms of the fees paid to the directors at the annual meeting of the Southland Building Society the other night, Mr R. J. Gumming, one of the directors, showed the shareholders that actually they were paying the directors only 4Jd a year a share for the whole 10 directors (says the Southland Times). “For 10 good-looking, able-bodied young men,” he said amid laughter, “ you pay 4Jd per annum. Do you think that you are paying too much? ” He added that it was the size of the institution that made the honorarium. Their institution was earning £60,000 a year and the directors were not getting too much. There was not another institution anywhere that was run as economically as the Southland Building Society. • ;

Men desiring a. rainproof overcoat for casual wear ar6‘offered an excellent bargain at Gray’s Big Stoye, Milton. The colours are navy and brown. The prices are 25s and 22s 6d... Nestled in tiny boxes filled with downy feathers, 20 tame mice were among the cargo brought to Auckland by the Rotorua, which arrived from London the other day. Black, whue, black and white, and an unusual salmon shade were the colours of the mice, which peered timidly at passersby. Their presence on the ship was an Intriguing puzzle throughout the voyage, as it was never solved whether their owner was among the passengers, whether they were performing mice or whether they had been .consigned to New Zealand to aid medical science. The practice of ‘‘spring-cleaning,” which also seemed to include the painting of houses each year, was particularly noticeable in England, said Dr H. G. Denham in an address—“ Some Impressions Abroad" —at a recent luncheon meeting of thd Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Society of Accountants. The speaker said that in one village the citizens even scrubbed the pavements in front or the houses in preparation for a special festival.

Special showing in all departments of new winter goods, all bought before the rise. Be wise, call early. Your inspection invited. —The Mosgiel Drapery Warehouse. A. F. Cheyne and C 0... Some questions about the preference of the Mayor of Rotorua (Mr T. Jackson) for air travel and whether the extra expense was borne by the council were asked at a meeting of the Rotorua Borough Council. Mr Jacksomreplied that he paid the difference between the cost or the ait trip and the railway fare. Actually be tea saved two days’ hotel expenses m Wellington by travelling by air. Councillors expressed themselves as satisfied with the Mayor’s explanation. . If the present extra cold spell we are having this severe winter conveys anything, it is a comfortable and durable fur coat' from David Langley, furrier, 320 Princes street, nearly opposite C.P.0... The manner in which aviation can enable business men to pursue tneir hobbies in spite.of the calls of commerce was illustrated last Saturday when three Aucklanders, who had_an urgent business engagement in Palmerston North in the morning, had an equally pressing sporting engagement, at Ellerslie in the afternoon. They left Auckland early on Saturday morning in one of the Auckland Aero Clubs machines, made the trip to Palmerston North in Ihr 55min, attended to their business appointment, and made the return flight in Ihr 35min. They were at Ellerslie by 2 o'clock, m time to witness the greater part of the days racing. You can send your order with a'J confidence that it will be well attended to. when you address it to the Waterloo Hotel, Caversham.., Two prosecutions recently, concerning the obstruction of officials, in the course of their respective duties, one a house survey inspector at Mount Eden, the other a health officer at Masterton, call to mind a charge of a similar character at the London Assizes fsays the Auckland Star). The official concerned is reported to have alleged that the defendant not only threw him out but also picked him up and bounced him! So our aggrieved friends in New Zealand have at least something to be thankful for that, although taken on the hop, they were not 'caught on the bounce. The name of the ’’ Pig and Whistle is to disappear from Mission Bay, Auckland. The Mayor, Sir Ernest Davis, told the City Council that to his mind the name conveyed to the thousands of visitors to the popular beach the idea that it was a “roadhouse.” For all that, it had some historical connection with the old Inns of England, but it did not seem to be the type of name with which the children playing on the beach should be confronted. He had, therefore, commum-. cated with the proprietor of the cabaret, who had readily agreed to a, change. “They may call it the Morepork.” suggested Mr T. Bloodworth, M.L.C. The Mayor smiled. Now and then an angry blast Foretells that winter's coming fait ’Tis then that we appreciate Hitchon’s bacon on our plate...