TABLE TALK.

Auckland Star, Issue 123, 24 May 1919, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

'Tanners , Week" in Auckland begin* on Monday. To-day is the centenary of Queen Vie* toria's birth. -The Paparoa, -srith 600 troop 3, arrive* at Wellington to-day. Britain continues to send large draft* of troops to Archangel. A cableship sighted Hawker flying over the mid-Atlantic on Monday. Out of just on 100,000 members of the Expeditionary Force all but 18,833 were volunteers.

The Auckland peace celebrations' com* mittee has appointed Mr. C. F. Bickford its honorary organiser. The Germans suggest that the surrender of the colonies should constitute part payment of the reparation. A fireman on the ferry steamer Maori was sentenced to twelve weeks' im« prisonnient for refusing duty at sea. The Chief Justice favours the resump* tion of flog-ring if there is no dimintttion in criminal assaults on children.

Dr. Collins quotes camp experiences to show that chipped enamelware had caused a large number of cases of ap« pendicitis. A national highway from Auckland ta Bluff, costing £G,000,000, has been proposed to the Town-planning Conference as a war memorial.

The purchase of the tramway system was definitely approved 'by the City Council yesterday afternoon, subject toj a poll of ratepayers. The Esthonians regard their defeats of the Bolsheviks in the past month as decisive. They have taken 60,00(1 prisoners and 250 guns. The ferry Maori, which left Wellingtod for Lyttelton last night, steamed at reduced speed, as she was etill .without her full complement of firemen. Dernberg, German Finance Minister* says that he canot imagine "that anyj Government could be found in Germany; which would sign the peace treaty as) it now stands. The Chamber of Coiflmerce has appointed a sub-committee to inquire intai the proposed establishment of an agri« cultural college on the Dilworth pro* perty at Papatoetoe. Kelleway's Consistent Values.—All* wool cashmere hose, 4/11; all-wool colo* nial hose, heather, khaki, grey, Lovat* 3/11 pair. Xewmarket only.—(Ad.) Dress lengths and remnants are going particularly cheap at Goddin's sale near tram barn, Ponsonby. —(Ad.) "Ifs never too late to send an oIS suit to the Empire unless someone else has had a go at it first. It's wonderful what the Empire can do."—Empire Co, is opp. Town Hall. —(Ad.) Dress and coat buttons, 2d, 6d, and 9d card. Satin buttons, all colours, 6d box of 12 doz.—Goddin, draper, near tram

barn, Ponsonby.—(Ad.) The most charming 'building sections in iiount Albert are for sale to those prepared to

build attractive residences in accordance with town planning ideals. —Apply Thornae Hnlay, owner, Mount Albert;) 'phone 789. — (Ad.) Kelleways Consistent Values.—Bom, Twill Sheeting, good, 3/11 yard; Unbleached Table Damasks, 2/11 yard; 36iri Long Cloth Calico, 12/11 doz.; White Flannelette, 12/11 doz.—(AS.) All up-to-date grocers cell " John Bull" Washing Powder. Cleansers, and Sand* soap, and support local Saves time and work. —(Ad.) — but we welcome competitors—they[ emphasise the better values at Melvern'4 in Karangahape. Road.—(Ad.) A real genuine sale of Dress Blousings, Millinery, and Showroom goods commences Monday, May 26. Sea advertisement on page 12. —R. O. Goddin, Draper, near tram barn* Ponsonby.—< (Ad.) Take home a box of happiness ana smiles in a. box of Segedin's pure homemade chocolates.—B-14, Wellesley Street,

W.—(Ad.) Kelleway's Consistent Values—Stnpei Wincey Blouses, 8/11; Jap Silk, 12/11, 10/11, 18/11; White Voile Blouses, 5/11. Post paid all parcels. Address, Broad* way, Newmarket, only.—(Ad.) Can euperior chocolates be. made M New Zealand? See Segedin's window foij an answer. —8-14, Wellesley Street. (Ad.)J Bakers* exhibitions awarded highest honours for cakes, scones, etc., made wltli Clovfc- Cream. Better than cream of tartar ; half the price. Merchants and grocers stock it; 1/- per lib. packet.— J. W. Bayley and Co.. Auckland. 'Phone 2048. —(Ad.)