NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23542, 4 July 1938, Page 16

NEWS IN BRIEF

To the fertility of the soil on the Wangaehu flats is attributed the size of lemons grown on Mr J. Cavanagh s property, not far, from the railway station (states the Wanganui Chronicle). Two specimens shown in Wanganui measured four to five inches in diameter. “I didn't think it was wrong, as everybody does it in Brighton,” observed a boy, when he appeared before the Children’s Court at Christchurch to answer a charge of cycling on the footpath. Grandism (3537): Grand Hotel Cognac is equal to any three-star brandy. Sold to-day at shillings a bottle less; try a small flask. 35.. The custodian of a hall in New Plymouth was making some repairs to the floor of the building, and when hammering on the boards he observed a small shining object dancing to the strokes of his hammer. He picked up the object, which was a silver fourpenny piece dated 1842. That Mussolini’s whole thought was for Italy and Italians was maintained by Mrs A. S. Brew is, formerly of Hamilton, who returned to Auckland recently after two years spent in England and Europe. Mrs Brewis contended that Mussolini had done a great deal to solve internal problems in Italy, and was adored by his people. Ex Doric Star, the first of our new season’s “ Jamaica ” —the world’s finest coffee. Only from A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists 32 Octagon, Dunedin. „ , , What is believed to be the first lamb of the season was born at Palm Beach, Waiheke Island, recently, on the farm of Mr J. Kennedy. The lamb is a particularly early one for Waiheke, the first appearances generally being made at the end of July or in August. This is also the first time for some years that the earliest lamb of the season on the island has been born at Palm Beach. Brought to the Dominion by the New Zealand polo team which visited Australia earlier this year, the Australasian Polo Cup was displayed recently in a Heretaunga street shop window. A beautiful piece of work, this gold cup is said to be valued at £450. It was presented by Mr R. T. Melrose, M.L.C., and Mr Anthony Hordern. C.8.E., in 1925, and after being held by various Australian States has now come to New Zealand for the first time. The New Zealand team comprised R. H. Nolan, George Peake, R# Q. MacKenzie, and K. N. Peake. Crossan’s “ Waterloo,” Caversham. stands for first-class service and prompt attention to all orders entrusted to its care... ' . “ I was getting fish through my taps some years ago, ’ said Dr E. Robertson, when the question of the purity of the water supply to the swimming baths at the Epsom Girls’ Grammar School was being discussed by the Board of Governors of the Auckland Grammar School. “ I took some mutilated eels to the town clerk and told him that I did not want that kind of thing m my kitchen sink. I think the position has improved since then," added Dr Robertson. An instance of impersonation at the Soiling booths was given by Captain ’. A. Rattray in an address to the annual meeting of the Waimate branch of the National Party recently. Two young women, he said, were announced in the personal columns of a newspaper as being absent from their town on a visit. They returned on polling day and on presenting themselves at the booth found that some one had already voted in their names. Make good house-keeping easier. Call and get an estimate for installing a modern stainless sink-bench. Made from silvery “ Monel Metal,” this bench is stainless, rustproof, hygienic, and maintains its beauty indefinitely.Dickinson’s Ltd., 441 Princes street, Dunedin... A bumper fruit crop in the Nelson district was responsible for an acute shortage in cases, said a grower from that district. With a small crop last year, the estimates of the orchardists fell short of their actual output, and timber mills were caught with a short supply. As a result, some of the wood used in the cases was still very fresh, and growers were delayed a short period in their packing. Some unexpected excitement occurred at the National Dairy Show in Palmerston North when a sideshow tent in which boxing kangaroos performed burst into flames as it was being waxed before being packed away. It is thought that benzine which was used to melt the wax caught alight and spread to the canvas, which, in a few minutes, became a charred mass. The kangaroos were outside at the time The owner estimated his loss at 10s “'Can you tell me why New Zealanders, on the whole, are unable to speak Maori? ” was a question put to a Waikato Times representative by Mynheer L. Bleekrode, a Dutch visitor to Hamilton. The reply hazarded was that possibly few had the _ tinie to study the complexities of the Native language. “I am inclined to agree that this must be so,” said the visitor, “as I have found that in all young countries the Europeans are too busy making money to take much interest in cultural pursuits.” Special showing of Autumn Goods. Call and see our attractive window and interior displays..—A. F. Cheyne and Co., the Mosgiel warehouse... “I think that the conference which was recently held in Wellington to discuss the proposed Education Amendment Bill should become a permanent and regular fixture.” said Mr F. A. de la Mare at the annual meeting of the Hamilton High School Board of Governors. “If the controlling authorities were to adopt such a course they would be able to discuss the education system from time to time. There are many matters which could come before the attendance of such a conference, and it would undoubtedly be of great benefit.” Pickled and harmless, but still retaining its olive-green and yellow colouring, the sea snake which was recently found on the east coast near the Mahia Peninsula took pride of. place amongst the exhibits displayed at a recent meeting of the Wellington Philosophical Society. Mr W. J. Philips, acting director of the Dominion Museum, suggested that these snakes, when for any cause they leave the water, are unable to adapt their eyes to the new environment. They become partly blind when on land, and are therefore found wandering about aimlessly. The specimen displayed, he said, was one of the commonest types of sea snake, being found over a large area of the ocean. A piaster cast of this particular snake is. being made for permanent exhibition in the museum. „ . , ■ . Men’s Overcoats in smart finish and good quality materials are the right thing for this cold winter weather, Buy at Gray’s Big Store. Milton... The attention of the public in Wellington streets one recent morning was attracted to the operations of a company engaged in the production d film'. Scenes were “shot” in a tramcar containing principals, extras, arc lights, and cameras, as it moved through the city streets. Street scenes were photographed in Post Office square on Saturday, mid interior scenes are being made in the Para« mount Theatre. The film, which is to be about 2000 feet long, will be entitled “Old Mr Gadd.” Hanging on to the door of a closed car a cyclist attracted some attention in a Christchurch street recently. The car was travelling at 20 miles an hour, and the cyclist, gripping the door, coasted along beside it. He was carrying on an animated conversation with the driver, and at no time did his position look to be very safe. He did. at least let go of the car at corners, but each time he took up his former position after the motorist had slowed down for him. He apparently did not know that he was liable to a substantial fine. Have you tried Hitchon’s pork saveloys. pork sausages, or Oxford sausage (cooked)? If your grocer can’t supply, ring our Dunedin branch (12-344), Milton (22)...