NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23334, 28 October 1937, Page 22

NEWS IN BRIEF

"Causes should not be judged by atrocity stones," said Mr W. T. G. Airey, speaking in the old Grammar School, Auckland, the other evening on the crisis in Spain. "So'soon as there is a resort to arms on a considerable scale it is very difficult to say where the line shall be drawn. Using ordinary military methods, it is impossible to help killing civilians as well as soldiers." Nothing better in Whiskies can be obtained than is stocked by Crossan at his Waterloo Hotel, Caversham.., An amusing little interlude occurred at the Centennial Exhibition meeting in the Auckland City Council Chamber on Tuesday night, when the Mayor (Sir Ernest Davis) was called away- to answer a radio-telephone call from Melbourne, where Flood Tide was running in the Caulfield Cup (says the New Zealand Herald). "Find out who is going to win the Cup," called someone as Sir Ernest was leaving the chamber, but he shook his head, amid the general laughter. When he returned a few minutes later, he was greeted with a chorus of demands for advice to prospective punters, and responded with some which, could only be described as entirely harmless.. The. threads of the interrupted discussion were picked up again with some dimculty. The " mushroom" growth of towns overnight is usually associated with the old boom days when rich finds o£ gold brought thousands of eager prospectors each day to the scene. " Mushroom" dwellings, must be erected, however, but on the back road between Woodlands and Dacre (says the Southland Daily News) they appear fully grown. Three such houses have recently materialised within a short distance of each other. The solution may be puzzling,, but the owners merely put their houses on wheels and had them hauled to their new resting places by a tractor. Not so easy as it sounds, but perhaps easier than building a new house. Coffee Mills! We have imported a few small coffee grinders suitable for household use.—A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists, 32 Octagon. Dunedin... . •■■■■. A particularly pleasant impression ot English business men was .formed by Mr H. R. T. Spanjer. of Christchurch, during his recent visit to Great Britain. "A lot has been said about their reserve," he remarked. "My experience led me to a happily opposite conclusion. I found that among business people New Zealand is held in high regard, higher indeed than any other British possession, and the kindness l received from men in the highest executive positions was almost embarrasing" While in London, Mr Spanjer enjoyed the rare privilege of being admitted to Lloyds, this being a concession very seldom made to a man outside its exclusive membership. He found the scene one of great animation, reminding him of a busy stock exchange, and he was interested in the method of conducting business between brokers and underwriters, the former always standing and the latter sitting. We make and repair metal articles ot every description, also set and sharpen lawn mowers, shears, saws, scissors, etc.—Dickinsons, Ltd., 441 Princes street, Dunedin... , ■ Construction of a new bridge across the Waikato River at the Narrows, a few miles south of Hamilton, is expected to start early in the new year. A grant of £3OOO has been made by the Government on a £1 for £1 basis, the Waikato and Waipa County Councils to find the other £3OOO between them, and approval of the plans is now awaited. The new bridge is to be a single-arch concrete structure,. and, it will be built under the supervision, of the Waikato county engineer (Mr A. A Woodward). The old one is an.historic bridge, built in wood 59 years ago, and its solid construction and the excellent state of its timber bear tribute to the durable worth of the old bridge-builders. It is the oldest bridge in the district, and.was originally the most important and most used span across the river. •....- , ' «'.,.' " The Government talks about public money and it is only spending it on big buildings and in .many cases, unnecessary works," said Mr H. W. C Baird at a meeting of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Mr W. H. Wood: And railway stations fit for London. Mr F. S. Candy. To my mind, one of the most ridiculours things of all, is the spending of money on some of these railway crossing bridges, such as at Waipukurau. There is no particular danger there, and there are dozens of similar cases where it would have been cheaper to take away a piece of the hill or something like that. Mr Wood: The crossing at Dannevirke is ■just the same. One can see the tram half a mile on each side, and yet it is thought necessary to have a. bridge. Men feel the necessity to be up to date with their dress. New styles and colourings are available for Milton men in Shirts, Ties, Socks, Suitings and Hats at Gray's Big Store... . In view of reports that certain Maori pas are in a disgraceful condition the Taranaki Hospital Board decided at its monthly meeting last week to approach the Egmdnt. Taranaki, and Clifton County Councils and request them to furnish reports or to co-operate with the board in furnishing reports. This action was taken on the recommendation of the Social Welfare Committee of the board. If the reported statements are borne out by investigations, the board will go very fully into the question of remedial measures. Mr C. H. Barnitt said that the Manukorihi Pa at Waitara was clean and well managed. The condition of some of the Maori dwellings at Te Ari road was described by Mr J. Gibbs as shocking, and his remarks were borne out by Mr Barnitt. Grandism (3330): The years of quiet satisfying service recorded by the Grand Hotel wines and spirits testify to their superior quality...

Complaint that cyclists were not fulfilling their obligations to pedestrians at the marked crossings in the Avenue was made at last week's meeting of the Wanganui City Council by CrT. L. Sperring, who said that, during the day he had seen an aged woman almost knocked down by a cyclist. Ho considered that something should' be done to make the cyclists, more acquainted with their obligations. Motor- # ists, he added, were giving way to pedestrians but the cyclists were, not taking any notice of the white lines. The city engineer (Mr L. F. Row) said that the traffic inspectors had been keeping an eye on the crossings. .Young people on cycles were the chief offenders so far as careless cycling was concerned. Special Showing of new Spring Goods in all departments. Buy now while the selection is big and the price small. See windows and interior display. Your 1 inspection invited at Mosgiel's Draper.—A. F. Cheyne and C 0... . The lavish and artistic manner in ' which public catering is done in Japan was mentioned by Mr Alec MfcConnell, an Aucklander. who recently returned after an extended business tour of the Far East. He brought with him beau-tifully-coloured photographs of the Gajoen Meguro, a public restaurant and place of entertainment in Tokio, where there are over 70 kitchens, ana where it is possible to provide meals for over 6000 persons at the same time. A novel feature of the Gajoen Meguro is the main corridor on the second floor, where beautifully-painted panels illustrate poultry, game, fish, etc., not orepared as food, but in natural, surroundings. From these the visitor whose appetite is capricious may decide exactly what type of dish or dishes he would prefer. Much of the decoration in this great restaurant is hand-painting by famous Japanese artists, some is lacquer work, some carving, and some inlay, while several of the rooms show what can be achieved by the use of coloured bamboo. The whole establishment is immaculately clean, and a delight to the ** rtistic gvg jf^ ° Have you tried Hitchon's Porlc«*f Saveloys. Pork Sausages, or OxfordSausage (cooked)? If your grocer can't supply, ring our Dunedm branch, 12-344. Milton phone