NEWS IN BRIEF

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24832, 4 February 1942, Page 7

NEWS IN BRIEF

"I think the greatest thing a school master can inculcate in his children is a happy life. It is far better than getting 19 sums rights out of 20," said the senior inspector' (Mr S. J. Irwin) at a meeting of the Wellington Education Board during a farewell to Mr H. F. Gabites, who recently retired from the headmastership of the Northland School. ,; "A man is never too old to learn, so visit Crossan's Waterloo Hotel and find out for yourself the quality of their liquors... • Educational as well as private buildings come under war restrictions on buildings. The Wanganui Education Board at a meeting recently received notification that no work could be proceeded with without a permit if its construction requires the use of scwt or more of steel, or in the case of dwellings costs more than £ISOO, or other buildings more than £IOO. Make your "Black-out" attractive—choose a'heavy shadow tissue for your windows. .All soft tonings, 46in wide, 5s lid a yard.—At James Gray and Sons, Ltd., Milton... Many people, knowing that the original roof is still on the old house at North Mount Egmont, have been •surprised that it has never rusted or corroded. The explanation is that, when the barracks on Marsland Hill, New Plymouth, were built the Crimean War, then in progress, was absorbing all available iron, and the builders were not able to procure any for the roof. Accordingly, in place of corrugated iron, they used hammered-out sheet metal, which was later transferred with the other material to the mountain house. : Showroom specials for 14 days only. See special window displays. Oddments at gift prices. Call early. Mosgiel's drapers.—A. F. Cheyne and Co.. 1882-1942... ! The lady was inquiring about vyar damage insurance. The clerk told her .that the premium would be added to her fire insurance premium when it fell due for payment in April, but if >she wanted coverage between now and April she would have' to pay an additional amount immediately. The ■lady took time to consider this proposition and then inquired: 'Do you think the Japs, will come before April? " The insurance clerk referredher to the Army Department, the Naval Board, and the Air Board.