TABLE TALK.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 39, 16 February 1928, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

Races to-day at Waiiganui and Bay.

The Duke of York's recent tour of the Empire cost £72,000.

Hinemoa due at Auckland to-morrow afternoon frdm Niue Island.

Gray, the Australian cycling crack, registered several wins at Christchurch last evening.

Damages totalling £890 claimed in Supreme Court to-day as sequel to * motor collision.

_ Welcome showers fell in the. Helenavilla district yesterday afternoon and again this morning. Australia refuses to raise the embargo on Canadian apples imposed on account of fear of fire blight. Shunting accident at National Parte this morning, a- guard having both his legs run over by a wagon. New Zealand bowlers en route to Britain successful in a series of mitchw played at Sydney yesterday.

Amusing reference in Supreme Court to-day. to what was described by a -witness as "kerosene 9 * language. Pacifist groups in America consider that the "big navy" plan of the Goran* ment is stimulating hatred of Britain.

Talk of un-British tactics and allegations of unfair treatment heard at the Takapuna Council Chambers last night. Hickman, the 'Los Angeles youth sentenced to death r for the murder'of a young girl, is npw on trial for a second murder.

Proposal for discontinuing- the showers at the public baths and taps along the foreshore of tho city be&cliea is being considered.

A Dalmatian woman, Patiieia Anieh, fined £25 at the Police: Court today for keeping a sly grog ihop ,in Victoria, Street. ''

B. Grier, the Queensland swinaner, created a new Australian r* "J-'* record in the Victorian 100 yds State championship. Every likelihood that a settlement will be reached in the Westfield Freezing Works dispute, and that the works will be operating as usual to-morrow. Strong, opinions expressed that a metropolitan fire board should' bo established in Auckland, and all Volunteer fire brigades be abolished. Kelson made 161 in their first innings against the Australians yesterday, the visitors 'having lost one wicket for 65 runs when stumps were drawn. The boilermakers at thg X.S. Wales State dockyards on Walsh have gone on strike, and the Acting-Premier threatens the disposal of the entire industrial enterprise. Politicians of all colours and the French nation pay tribute to the late Earl of Oxford and Asquith as a statesman and a lovable FngiigV gentleman.

Sales on 'Change to-day: RNJ!., 'X 2 18/6; Auckland Gas, £1 2/4; Howard Smith, Ltd., £1 18/9; Wilsons Cement. 18/; Thames Theatre, 18/; Waihi,

_ Motoring, tragedy near Wanganui last n 'ght, a car skidding, somersaulting down a hill and being wrecked. "Two of the three occupants were killed outright and the third injured. Twelve people had an amazing escape this morning, when a City Council bus bound for Henderson skidded on a wes roadway as it approached the Whau Bridge and completely overturned. Five people received minor injuries. A sum of close on £6000 is to be paid by the Tramways Department to the City Council and six suburban local bodies as a rate for the use of the roads in the past year. This is in addition to the cost of maintaining one-third of the roadway.

Follow the discerning buyers to the Model Furriers' great less than cost "V, Real fox furs, 2gnaj fur coats, £6. Wonderful range of other bargains.—G. Green, 99, Karangahape Road.—(Ad.) To-morrow's bargains will be simply wonderful. Real Russian fox furs, latest fashionable shades, to be wacrifioed from 3gns at Empire Furriers" clearance sale, opp. Town Hall.—(Ad.) Last few days of Sale. Wonderful bargains in millinery and gowns.—Miss Dixon's, Victoria St., Queen St.—(Ad.) Eleven exquisite model fur coats will be cleared to-morrow for less than usual prices. Beautiful coats in brown, grey and black from lOgns.—Empire Furriers' clearance sale, opp. Town HalL (Ad.)

Bring your old furs along to the Model Furriers and get a quote for making them look like new. Advice and estimates willingly given gratis.—G. Green, 99, Karangahape Road.—(Ad.) It will be a lucky Friday for you if you visit the Empire Furriers' clearance sale to-morrow. Dozens of foxes, chokers and coats will be sacrificed for less * >r ' Ce " address: Opp. Town

Don't miss the wonderful bargains at the Model Furriers. All new stock* clearing at a fraction of their value. Note only address: G. Green, 99 Karangahape Road.—(Ad.) Don't pay those high prices for furs before visiting the Model Furriers. Our famous low prices and 'quality will astound the most sceptical. Onlv address: 99, Karangahape Road.—(Ad.) Big day at Miss Dixon's, Friday. Hats practically given away. Both shops. Queen St., Victoria St.—(Ad.) A huge clearance of fox furs, chokers, stoles and coats takes place to-morrow Furriers ' Bale > °PP- Town