TABLE TALK.

Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 280, 24 November 1921, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

Preeentation to Hon. Arthur Myers at Synagogue this evening. Electric tramcars began running is Auckland 19 years ago to-day. Imports from Australia will now pay the same duty as goods from countries outside the Empire. The Government training Tessel Amokura is to be put out of commission and the boys sent to their homes. Newmarket Council last night decided to enforce the "full-stop" by-law for vehicles overtaking stationary tramcars. Another totalisator increase at the Otahuhu trots yesterday, making an aggregate increase for the meeting of £10,604 over the spring meeting of 1920. The motor launch Cygnet U. was burned and sank off the West Coast while on her way to Kawhia from Onehunga. Benzine tank exploded. Local merchants complain that the new fresh fruit tariff will seriously affect consignments now on the water, especially apples, involving a heavy loss. Trial of the Fijian Charles McGoon at Supreme Court to-day on a charge of manslaughter concerning the death of a Chinaman, Wong Foo, as the result of a. street affray. Opinion expressed by Auckland wholesale fruit merchant that the oranges landed this week by the Ulimaroa will be the last Australian oranges to be imported, owing to the new tariff wall. Railway Department finds it is impossible to attach the new strawberry truck to the nigM express for Wellington, so it will be run on the mid-day train on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and if necessary on Saturdays. Economy month. Special bargains in corsets, Mouses, vests, bloomers, skirts, and child's frocks.—The Economic, Queen Street.—(Ad.) "Lucille" is showing smartly trimmed hats from 49/6, trimmed straws from 21/. 264, Queen Street (just above Savings Bank).—(Ad.) Watches, clocks, cheaply, carefully and skilfully repaired (examination and quotations free) at Silk's, Jeweller—(Ad.) Our boots and shoes are still the lowest priced in Auckland. —Knight and

Co., opp. Grey Statue. — (Ad.) 55/ summer costumes, for 29/6. Friday only, sample skirts 19/11—Warren 3, third floor. Strand Arcade.—(Ad.) A notable Friday to-morrow at the November Fair. Showroom goods, drapery and clothing at bargain prices.—The Hub, Queen Street. —(Ad.) Special window display of cheap summer hats at Madame Ray's. Symonds Street, Friday only.—(Ad.) Each, watch purchased can be exchanged after seven days' trial if not satisfactory.—Siik's, Jeweller.—(Ad.)