NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23354, 20 November 1937, Page 28

NEWS IN BRIEF

The largest fish to be caught so far in the Grey Acclimatisation Society s district was taken from the upper waters of the Teremakau River by Mr F. Boustridge. It was a beautifully proportioned brown trout, weighing 7ilb. Mr S. Hamill was successful in landing a rainbow trout of 4ilb, this being the largest rainbow taken in the Grey district to date. The party had a successful week-end, landing 14 nsn, of a total weight of 581 b. . . Turnbull’s Sample Room, Middlemarch, Mon., 22nd; Tues., 23rd; Wed., 24th, Everything at November Bargain Prices. Call early. Your inspection invited. —Mosgiel’s Draper, A. F. Cheyne and C 0... . With the consent of the director of the Palmerston North Technical School, the Citizens’ Lunch Club has been instrumental in securing the services of a competent teacher of the Maori language. It is proposed that a large class begin in February, when the first term opens. Other than Te Aute College, it is believed that no public school in New Zealand teaches this language. Visitors to Dunedin will find accommodation at Hotel Central 100 Princes street to their liking.. A kahawai line, cast from the southern side of the Patea bridge last week (says the Hawera Star), was caught in the 3500-volt power line which swings across the river 30 feet clear of the bridge, and its removal presented a problem. The power could not be switched off on account of the freezing works supply, and any attempt to retrieve the line from the river to haul it clear would be courting disaster both from* the possible leakage- and the danger of the wires swinging into contact. The problem was solved by Mr J O. Cunningham, Patea Borough electrical engineer, who shot away the fine line without damaging the power wires. No interruption of an important circuit occurred, and the cost of a box of ammunition was the only expense involved in safety solving what promised to be an undertaking of some magnitude and risk. Xmas holidays mark the time when travelling requisites are used. Grays of the Big Store, Milton, are carrying a well-assorted stock of' travelling cases, hat boxes, attache cases, rugs, and straps... “ I did not find the Americans gasbags. I found that they were willing to sit back and listen • to • what you have to say to them and help you in your conversation,” declared Mr A. Douglass, principal of the Friends’ School, in an address to the Wanganui Rotary Club. The Americans, he said, were helpful and sympathetic in a conversation and wanted, to know all that the speaker had to tell them. ‘‘l found the Americans very hospitable and kindly people and I have not a bad word to say against them.” An enterprising Christchurch citizen decided last March that someone else should provide him with a rug for the winter. One night that month members of a city household returned home after spending the evening elsewhere and discovered that a rug on a balcony bed had been stolen. The police were informed, but with no developments, and it was not until last week that more was heard of the missing rug. A member of the family heard a commotion on the balcony, and thinking it was a stray cat, went to investigate; and there was the rug, returned after winter had ended. : Graridism (3350): Invite the Grand family to join your party this Christmas. Tagona 3s, Aragon 4s, Corena 4s. Granvin ss, Oragin 65... Ants, dust, and now fleas! Variety is one of: the most noticeable traits of the troubles which have been sent to try the residents of certain localities on the Napier Hill area, and the latest type of visitor is probably the least welcome of all. Droves of fleas —at least some residents are convinced that there are droves of them—are reported to have descended on one or two localities, bringing concern to numerous householders as well as more than the usual bother to Fido, Flossie, Jock, and the rest of their tribe. The theory has been advanced that the abnormal growth of the Bluff Hill flea colony has been the direct result of the dust nuisance created by the operations on the Bluff Cliff face. Buyers recommended to take early delivery this summer while it can be had. Crossan’s Waterloo Hotel, Caversham, stock all best brands... Large quantities of gum are being shipped away from the Far North, and practically the whole population of Te Hapua is now earning a- good living by gum'digging (writes a Kaitaia correspondent of the Auckland Star). The market continues steady, and good wages can be earned. Gum-washing plants are also being installed, two being near Parengarenga, and these will greatly increase the output, as some of the swamps contain very rich deposits. What was considered a worked-out area recently produced £IOOO worth of chips gum from one acre, and there are hundreds of acres of equal value in the district. Now that the lower grades of gum are commercially marketable it would seem that there will be as much gum worked out in the future as has been in the past, and the next 50 years will not see the end. Coffee Mills! We have imported « few small coffee grinders suitable for , household use.—A. Dune and Co., , coffee specialists. 32 Octagon. Dunedin.. . " The majority of these roads serve no other purpose than to give access to fishing waters or as roads to the district’s tourist attractions, and if the Government will not sit up and pay attention to its own business -we are not going to be held responsible for its burdens,” stated the chairman of the Rotorua County Council (Mr H.' P. Ford) at a recent meeting. The council was considering a letter from the district engineer of the Public Works Department. Tauranga, asking the council to give a definite indication of its policy and what it was prepared to contribute toward the maintenance of tourist roads in the district. ' A heavier clip of well-grown fleece is in prospect for the Gisborne district this season (reports a correspondent of the Auckland Star). The sheep have come through the winter in good condition, with well-grown fleeces, giving everv indication of a larger clip than last year, in spite of a reduction in the quantity of lambs’ wool available as a result of smaller lambing percentages. Last year’s clip was a little below average in weight, and possibly a little finer_ than normally. This season’s is coming off bright, well-grown, and in - sound condition, though possibly not so fine in quality. Shearing gangs have made fair progress during the last few weeks, although those sheds which started early suffered through intermittent ram. Gangs in early October did not make much headway, but now wool is coming freely into the stores in Gisborne. Canister sets, cake cabinets, bread bins, etc., make charming gifts. Call and see our selection. We are open until 9 o’clock to-night.—Dickinson’s, Ltd., Princes street. Dunedin... Commenting last week on the assertion of Mr J. Cotter. M.L.C., that the New Zealand Farmers’ Union “ did not represent of the farmers, Mr A. P. O’Shea, Dominion secretary of the Farmers’ Union, stated that if that statement was true there must be 250,000 farmers in New Zealand. That was. half the adult male population must be farmers, an assertion which, on the face of it. is absurd. While it must be admitted, said Mr O’Shea, that there would always be a proportion of the people in any industry who were content to allow the “other fellow” to carry their load and responsibilities, financial and otherwise, it could be claimed without fear of contradiction that the Farmers Union included the majority of the real - farmers of New Zealand, and it might be pointed out that this had been done without any need for compulsory unionism. Tommy was a naughty boy, So off to bed was sent; No Hitchon’s Bacon for his tfi«; This was his punishment...