NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23796, 1 May 1939, Page 18

NEWS IN BRIEF

The old proverb, “It is an ill, wind that blows nobody any good, has been proved in Taihape recently. Rail* waymen, realising the cheapness of stock in the open market, clubbed together and bought a line of sheep. The purchasers paid a low price for them and will be rewarded with cheap mutton. . , . . , , An event which created interest at the Donnelly’s Crossing (Northland) Athletic Club’s annual sports was “ catching the pig.” As soon as the pig was released it made a beeline for the hills some distance away, and when last seen was a speck in the distance with, three competitors several chains behind. ~, , . Quality Coffee! The worlds best— Blue Mountain Jamaica freshly roasted and ground daily, is only obtainable from A. Durie and Co., coffee, specialists. 32 Octagon, Dunedin..'! . _ . “ You might notice it is Government stuff: Government stuff all the way through,” commented the chairman, Mr H. R. von Dadelszen, at a meeting of the Havelock North Town Board recently. The remark was made after members of the board had listened to the inward correspondence, which occupied their attention for a full hour. The great bulk of the correspondence represented communications from various Government departments. The honour of being best man at three weddings during Easter fell to Mr T. Jenkins, of Waikukurau. Two of the weddings in which Mr Jenkins took part were both solemnised on the same day—Easter Saturday. Virtue is its own reward. Many patrons join in thanking Mr Crossan s Waterloo Hotel for a happy time... Reference to present-day criticism of the attitude toward “ the old school tie ” was made by Mr D. Mclnnes. headmaster of Bayfield School (Auckland) at the school reunion banquet recently. “If the old school tie is just an emblem of snobbishness, the criticism is well founded,” he said. Hut if it stands for loyalty to ones school, and constitutes a bond of affection between the different generations of scholars, the old school tie is something to be honoured and cherished. Brilliant Fight, the polo pony which Mr W. S. Phillips, of Aotea. sold to the Ashton Brothers, internationally renowned polo playeis. when the New Zealand polo team visited Sydney last year, was awarded first prize for light-weight polo P°die> at the Sydney Royal Show at The pony was purchased from wr Phillips by the Ashton Brothers.tor £250 It was bred by Mr Albeit Pretty, of Matangi. being from Little England out of Dark Night. Grandism (3806): Smooth, rich purple wine, delicious flavour, and a wholesome health-giver-Dou.o Invalid 5s 6d bottle. Grand Hotel... Almost hidden behind huge bunches of flowers, and puffing and pantmg under the strain of a sharp sprint, with arms so held as to avoid causing damage to the blooms, a suburbs gardener arrived at his bus m Auckland one morning recently, and wm> greeted by an admiring throne,. A > a ‘■■how!” they exclaimed. The horticulturist, however, denied that his collection of dahlias and as ers was for exhibition purposes. It appeared tniu his friends in a Government department live in less fertile areas than his, and that their supply of flowers for decorative purposes had run shon.. They had naturally beseiged die wedknown exhibitor of prize blooms witn requests for flowers, and he had decided to fill orders. The ama.eur ga.dener was the centre of attraction, and, judging by the admdring glances he received from many of the femmi. e passengers, it would not have bean surprising if he had failed to get fill the blooms to the office at ailThe new regulation dust pm, strongly constructed from galvanised iron large size 7s, smaller 6s. delivered city and suburbs.—Dickinson s Ltd., 441 Princes street. Phone 10-096... Without doubt the most popular man in most suburban areas is the man who has just completed a week-end s successful fishing. One Auckland householder had a good day on the Mamikau recently, catching about 30 fine schnaoper, but by the morning thehad all been accounted for. I seemed to meet almost everyone I know, and of course I didn’t mind giving them a schnapper or two, as I had plenty, he remarked, “but when they had all had one or two —well, the family were lucky to have fish for tea.” “One day I was taken to Woy Woy, about 30 miles north of Sydney, and we left early on the return, thinking there might be a traffic jam at the car ferry across the Parramatta River, this being on the only route leading north from Sydney,” sgid Mr J. Hodgens. M.P., in the course of an interview recently. “When we arrived a*the ferry we found that ours was the 560th car in a line waiting to cross, the ferry taking 30 cars at a time. A companion and I walked to (he ferry from where our car was parked and this took us an hour. It was three hours and a-half actually, before we were across the ferry and on our way again.” Special showing of all new Autumn and Winter Goods in the showroom: Children’s. Maids’ and Ladies’ Knitted Goods, Winter Frocks, Hats and Coats. Call early while the selection is here. Many goods we will be unable to replace.—Mosgiel’s Drapers. A. F. Cheyne and C 0... Loud cheers for Mr Chamberlain and equally loud “ boos ” for Herr Hitler were the response of a large audience of children to the screening of a newsreel in the New Plymouth theatre recently. There was nothing half-hearted about the demonstration, and the picture of Hitler was greeted with what was described as “ an angry roar.” The Golden Gate Fair at San Francisco fully lives up to its reputation, according to Mrs E. M. Nelson. Manga - teretere. Hastings, who has just returned from an extensive tour of America. She was especially impressed with the general design of the fair, the flood-lit buildings and gardens. the illuminated fountains and luxurious flower beds. The flowers in the beds are changed every six weeks, she said. At the entrance to the fair cabbages and beetroot are planted in the borders of the gardens. These. America has found, reflect light brilliantly. New Zealand House was especially well designed, though after examination Mrs Nelson discovered that the carvings in the Maori meeting house were done, not in wood, but in stucco plaster. This, however, did not lessen the effectiveness of their appearance. Buyers in the Milton district will find Gray’s well stocked with the newest styles for winter wear. The inner and outer man is well catered for at the Big Store... Two weeks ago a small red-headed boy was introduced to an Auckland suburban school for the first time, and, like many another of his age. he caused a great commotion. A solicitous teacher soothed him momentarily, and he reluctantly joined in the choruses which are so popular with infants on school opening day. Came playtime, however, and he nipped over the fence and into his home—and stayed there. No amount of coaxing could shift him from his determination to play truant. An elder brother was despatched to persuade him of the error of his ways, but he bad to renort failure to the head teacher. The procedure next day was similar, but on the third day father entered into the picture with a heavyhand. and “camped” outside the .school while his infant son went through his paces inside. At last the red head was conquered, and he even dieeovered that he liked his lessons, with singing, blackboard drawing, plasticene modelling as part of the programme. After a few days he was the model of the class. Have you tried Hitchon’s pork sausages, pork savelovs or Oxford sausage (cooked)? If your grocer can’t supplv. ring nur Dunedin branch (12-344); Milton (22)...