NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24433, 19 October 1940, Page 2

NEWS IN BRIEF

A Back to the Bible Association has been formed in Wanganui by laymen. Its purpose is “to call public attention to the Bible as not only containing rules for getting to heaven, but also the rules for living in this world so that all people can be healthy, wealthy and happy.” A small size in eggs was laid by a White Leghorn hen belonging to Mr H. Hearn, 504 Warren street, Hastings, recently. This freak was a first laid by the particular hen this season, and apart from its size outwardly appeared normal. It was so small that it barely covered a half-penny. The women’s department for footwear at Gray’s Big Store is heavily stocked with shoes and slippers suitable for spring and summer. Milton ladies will find that street, sports and evening shoes maj*febe well bought at Gray’s... . “It is the most representative victory in ’naval history,” said Captain A. V. Hale-Monro. describing the evacuation of the B.E.F, from Dunkirk at a meeting of the executive of the Wellington Navy League. He said the navy. Air Force, mercantile marine, yachtsmen and even a fireboat from the Thames had assisted. It was decided to send a letter of congratulation to the Navy League, London, to be passed on to the appropriate quarters. October will produce a number of interesting phenomena in the heavens, including two eclipses, a particularly magnificent planetary spectacle, and the possibility of even more meteors than have been seen of late. The phenomenon of most interest will be the total eclipse of the sun. but no part of the eclipse will be visible in this part of the world. Visitors to Dunedin will find accommodation at Hotel Central. 100 Princes street, to their liking... A blue penguin sent in to the Dominion Museum recently met its death in a manner perhaps unprecedented in its species. It was run over by a motor car on the main road, Day’s Bay, Wellington. These little penguins are not uncommon in Port Nicholson, and are frequently to be seen swimming in the harbour;■ They are known to come ashore on the rocks of Ward. Somes and Leper Islands, and. indeed, to nest in these localities, but are seldom seen ashore on the mainland surrounding the hai’bour. Another native bird whose death resulted from its impact upon modern civilisation was also sent in recently to the Museum. It was a native wood pigeon, picked up at Tokomaru, near Levin. It had broken its neck flying against a power line. Buy now; new goods just opened up; many cannot be replaced. Shop early while the selection is good. Gifts for all at Mosgiel’s Drapers.—A. F Cheyne and C 0... One of the largest hapukas caught on the Northland coast for a considerable time was a fish which weighed 1001 b when cleaned. It was taken by fishermen aboard the commercial craft- Tawa, which was operating between the two main islands in the Poor Knights group. Members of the Whangarei pleasure fleet still have an occasional week-end’s fishing down harbour, but such excursions are being confined more and more to Diesel powered craft. Conditions are becoming cold and unpleasant, but fish are responding slightly better than during the height of the summer.

A headmaster and two headmistresses of city grammar schools found themselves at a disadvantage when at a meeting of the Auckland Grammar School Board of Governors the chairman. Dr E. Robertson, stated that by altering the school prospectus a saving of an eighth of a ream of paper could be made. He inquired how much a ream was. and the teachers, after a whispered conference, suggested doubtfully 480 sheets. Actually a ream varies according to the class of pc per from 472 to 516 sheets, 480 being the usual number. Grandism (4263): Costs 13s 6d a bottle. Is equal to any 14s case whisky and superior to most. Try a nip over the bar. Grand Hotel Home Supply... Judged by the singing on the march indulged in by territorials in Wanganui and by members of the 11th (Wanganui) Company of the National Military Reserve the New Zealand Division in this war will not be like the New Zealand Division in the last war. which was known as “ The Silent Division.” “ Roll Out the Barrel ” is a favourite marching song these days, but many of the old numbers popular in the last war are heard, such as “Who's Your Lady Friend?” the “Long, Long Trail.” “Tipperary” and “ Blighty.” “ Sussex bv the Sea.” “ There’ll Always be an England ” and "When the Lights of London Shine Again ” are also popular, but no singing has ever been done which does not include that immortal. “ How Dry We Are! ” That is extremely popular passing public houses. Attractive kitchens lighten the household toil. Let us quote you for a silvery “ Monel Metal ” sink-bench unit. —Dickinson. Mytton, Ltd., situated at 204 Crawford street (south end), just off Anderson's Bay road. Phone 10-096...

Larger cargoes of New Zealand produce have been carried by the Matson liners Monterey and Mariposa on their voyages to San Francisco since the beginning of the war, according to Mr E. j. Hewitt, freight manager of Henderson. Macfarlane. Ltd., the liners’ Auckland agents. No New Zealand cargoes are shipped to Australia by the liners. Although less than one-third of the cargo space on the north-bound voyages contains New Zealand produce, the remainder being Australian exports. the space reserved for New Zealand goods has been considerably increased. Dominion products shipped to the United States on the Matson vessels are mainly hides, casings, kauri gum. rabbitskins. pelts, calfskins and grass seed. During this year large quantities of grass seed have been carried Include whisky, port and beer in your Christmas Hamper from the Waterloo this year...

The general educational level of New Zealand is high, if one is to judge by the qualifications of a group of picK and shovel men employed in road and general development work by an Auckland suburban local body. One of these men is a university college graduate, one is a product of an English public school, two are old boys of Auckland secondary schools. “We’ve got a hot bridge school here,” commented one of the men. “It has been mentioned. to me by several farmers that as far as the petrol rationing is concerned it has not paid them to be honest, as when they genuinely volunteered to accept a bigger cut 'on their petrol allowance and also tried to use as little as possible they were unable to get more when they required it,” stated Patrol Officer Mackav in the course of his report to the General Committee of the Automobile Association (Southland). His report continued: “ Others who had used their full allowance right from the beginning were deemed to be actually requiring it. and were not penalised to the same extent as those who had been genuine in their attempts to conserve it. This has been pointed out to me on many occasions, and pne can see their point and the reason for their disappointment. They maintain tna, this should not be a very difficult matter for the fuel control authorities to adjust.” 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).