TABLE TALK.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 59, 11 March 1926, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

Racing at Xapier Park to-morrow, and at Paeroa on Saturday. Complaints of shortage in railway trucks again being made by firms receiving cargoes arriving liy son. Xew assembly hall for the Mount Albert (Jrammar School opened this afternoon liy Sir James l'arr. Decree nisi made in undefended divorce action this morning, and also an order for the restitution of conjugal rights. Xew Zealand army cadet championship won by Auckland Grammar School boy. Sergeant K. -I. Duncan, at Trenthaui yesterday. Application for a rehearing , of a. charge of vagrancy against Alexander Walter Copley refused this morning by Magistrate Poynton. A young man of 23 year?. John Alfred Farrow, committed for sentence to-day on four charges ot offences againsD children from live to eight years of age. The chairman's address was delivered at the X.Z. Congregational Union in the Beresford Street Church this morning. Addresses to-night on "Christ and Democracy." Charge of negligent" driving causing the death of Ernest \Y. Xeald in Khyber Pass early in January, brought against Norman Ah Chee, dismissed by magistrate this morning. Action against Auckland Farmers' Freezing Company for alleged improper storage of hides concluded yesterday after five days" hearing. Judgment reserved by Mr. Justice Herdman. Athenic has been delayed by storms, and will not reach Auckland until daylight on Sunday. She is bringing over 700 passengers from England. The Cumberland arrives to-night from Liverpool. Conference of local bodies yesterday decided that street petrol pumps could be erected on sidewalks under certain conditions. Elaborate data was presented to the conference in support of the bowsers. Miss Carney's floral tributes are individuality and charm all of their own. Orders promtply attended to by Miss Carney personally — 21, Karangahape Road.—(Ad.) Hall's Wine is a wonderful tonic, and you feel its benefits at once.— (Ad.) Cheap crayfish, fresh and smoked fish, every day at Municipal Fish Market, Customs Street West.— (Ad.) Friday shoppers. Sample clearance winter coats, raincoats, costumes. Real bargains. Third floor Strand Arcade, Warrens.— (Ad. ) The reason why K.K. Footwear, Ltd., of Karangahape Road, are kept so busy is explained by a glance at the prices of .those assigned shoe stocks.— (Ad.) Permanent hair-waving, latest Eugene method. Jackson's Salon de Luxe. 77, Queen Street. "Phone 45-298. — (Ad.) Easter brides, consult Miss Carney now about your bouquets. Auckland's leading florist, 21, Karangahape Rd. Ad. For good buying you should inspect the half-price windows and other great bargains displayed at David Silk's two jewellery stores, Queen Street.— (Ad.) The famous and reliable Auckland fur firm are accepting all fur renovations, repairs and remodellings.at reduced summer prices.— Empire Furriers, opp. Town Hall.—(Ad.) "