NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23811, 18 May 1939, Page 20

NEWS IN BRIEF

An interested participant in a field day conducted by the Waikato branch of the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Breeders’ Association at Kaipaki was Mr J. Wotherspoon, of Horsham Downs,, who recently celebrated his ninety-fifth birthday. Permission for Christchurch taxi drivers to charge sixpence extra for the carriage of cycles has been granted by the Metropolitan Licensing Authority. In the past, taxi drivers have been allowed to carry cycles for passengers, but have not been able to mane any additional charge. The new regulation, however, only permits one cycle to be carried at a time. * Have you seen our “ three-in-one" bins for sugar, flour, and bread? Painted to suit the colour scheme of your kitchen or nantry. Moderately priced.—Dickinson's, Ltd.. 441 Princes street. Dunedin.,.

To carry the safety factor still further amon.st new motor cyclists, following the introduction of “L” plates, the Canterbury Auto-Cycle Club intends giving new riders instruction m solo and pillion riding, in addition to lectures on by-laws and regulations. Spencer Park, Brooklands, will be used as one of the training grounds for the motor cyclists. Donald says he can always- strike bright ideas after three nips at Crossan’s “Waterloo.” He says it’s always good stuff there... Inquiries among Napier business men elicited the surprising information that the week preceding Mothers’ Day had been a record one for cigarette sales. It may, of course, Ijave been the result of the recent import restrictions, but in view of the fact that several tobacco manufacturers have instituted a special Mothers’ Day advertising campaign this year, it seems to suggest that mothers and time march on together. Ambulance men do good work on the Rugby field, but they do not always receive the thanks they should. In the course of the M.A.C.-Pirates match at Napier in the week-end, Selwyn Jackson suffered an injury and the ambulance man was called. Hurrying to render service, he took a short cut, leapt a fence, stumbled and fell hard, injuring himself, though not seriously. Were the crowd sympathetic? They were not. Loud laughter rose from the stand.

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...

. “Let’s put him in for a pension, under the Social Security Act," suggested a member of the Devonport Borough Council when the council was confronted with the fact that a horse which had given faithful service for about six years was due to retire from road work. It was reported that the 20-year-old animal was suffering from trouble with its feet, and that the roads were becoming too hard for it to work on. The council directed that it should be disposed of and another horse acquired.

Tuakau can probably claim the distinction of being more advanced than most towns in New Zealand with the construction of its centennial memorial, which is to take the form of a park and playground at the public swimming pool. The ground has been cleared, ploughed and worked down ready for grassing, and the Department of Agriculture is being consulted as to the best varieties of grass to sow and the best method of establishing a good sward.

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... Bowling greens in Australia do not play as well as the majority of greens in New Zealand, according to Mr G. W. Allan, an Auckland bowler, who has recently returned from Sydney by the Monowai. While in New South Wales Mr Allan visited a number of prominent clubs, and was surprised that the greens were so much inferior to those in the Dominion. “And watching the play of the Australians, I feel convinced New Zealanders could hold their own against the best of them,” said Mr Allan. Recent manifestations of the aurora australis recall that it is just 18 years since the most brilliant aurora recorded was visible in New Zealand. In this instance, however, the phenomenon was accompanied, by terrific storms Telegraph and telephone services were interrupted in many parts of New Zealand. Communication between Christchurch and the West Coast was affected, and wireless stations were for a time almost ineffective. There was. a lesser display of the aurora without such startling results on the following night. Quality Coffee! The world’s best— Blue Mountain Jamaica freshly roasted and ground daily, is only obtainable from A. Durie and Co., coffee specialists. 32 Octagon. Dunedin... . . Speaking at the last meeting of th» executive of the Canterbury Rugby League, Mr L. G. Amos, who was in the chair, declared that the St. John Ambulance Brigade was the most neglected body in the Dominion. He mentioned the enthusiastic manner in which the associations’ work was carried out week after week, and deplored the fact that most of the sportsmen who received the benefit of it seemed almost unaware of its existence. On the motion of Mr Amos it was decided to make a grant of £2 2s to the association, with the proviso that if it were possible, a larger grant would be made at the close of the season. „ . . Grandism (3821): Our wines and spirits are a household word for quality; courteous, efficient service.— Grand' Hotel Home Supply Store... “The maintenance of lines has been carried out at every opportunity when linesmen were available for the work.” stated the engineer (Mr H, Webb) in his annual report adopted at the last meeting ‘of the WangamnRangitikei Electric Power Board. ‘ The continued demand for new lines, however. has kept two line gangs almost continuously employed during the vear. The restriction oh extensions m tne taihapp area will relieve the position considerably and it is hoped that a considerable amount of arrears of maintenance will be cleared up during the next . year. Three exceptionally heavy gales were experienced during December and January of the past year and these accounted for many broken lines and poles.” When your grocer calls around His orders to collect. Of Hitchon’s bacon get a pound? Bs sure you don’t forget...