TABLE TALK.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 152, 30 June 1927, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

The Waipahi sailed to-day for tha Cook Islands to load another cargo of fruit for Auckland. Unemployment relief works at a cost of £3000 decided upon by the Newmarket Borough Council last night. The Maori Rugby team to tour New Zealand has been chosen, W. Barclay, now of Auckland, being the captain. Sales on 'Change to-day: Balik of N.S.W., £45 5/(3; Colonial Sugar Co., £51 5/; Sanfords (ord.), £1 2/; Alburnia, 4/1. A number of immigrants who arrived by the lonic came north by the Main Trunk express, which reached Auckland this morning. The U.S. Xavy Department is about to order a new dirigible which is expected to be the largest in the world, and will require a crew of 45 men. Commander Byrd, the United States airman, has started in the Fokker mono* plane "America," with four companions, on a trans-Atlantic flight to Europe. Inflammatory speeches by officials of the Native Trade Union in Soutli Africa have led to strikes, which threaten serious trouble with the natives. Thirty-five automatic fire alarms have been installed in • various parts ot Devonport, and the eight existing firebells in the borough will be dismantled. Lieutenants Maitland and Hegenberger landed at Hawaii after a flight from San Francisco, which took 25 hours 43 minutes to cover the 2000 miles journey. The death occurred at the hospital this morning of' Mr. Charles Hinton, the young man who was knocked down by a truck at a railway siding at Otuhuhu a month ago. The re-built Louvain University, which was wrecked during the invasion of Belgium in the Great War, was solemnly consecrated by the Papal Nuncio yesterday. Athol George Beamish White, aged 25 years, was before the" Police Court to-day on a charge of having attempted to murder Acting-Detective Power at accused's own residence in the Great South Road, on June 14. Brilliant weather in the totality belt of the sun's eclipse in England enabled thousands of spectators from all parts of the country to view the first total eclipse for two centuries under the best conditions. A ghastly tragedy is reported from France, where an officer soaked a room with petrol before setting fire to it and shooting himself, leaving his wife, two children and a maid servant imprisoned in the flames. The Edinburgh clubs made 199 against the New Zealand cricket team, and the visitors had replied with 20S for the loss of six wickets when stumps were drawn for the day. Dempster made 65, Dacro (not out),4S and Mills (not out) 25. The alteration of the wave-lengths for the New Zeaiand radio stations favourably commented upon by listeners-in as a step in the right direction. It is considered that the majority of amateurs should be satisfied with the alteration. Visit of inspection to city reserves made yesterday by representatives of Auckland sports bodies under guidanca of members of Parks Committee. The object was to ascertain what areas could be developed for sport purposes. The question of' the payment of Kid Delaney for his fight against Hatton on Monday night, when he was counted out in less than forty seconds, is to be considered at a special meeting of the Northern Boxing Association to-morrow. Friday's special bargains at the Model Furriers will astound you. Guaranteed fur - coats from £6; real fox chokers, from 30/. This is a fact. Note address:, G. Green, 99, Karangahape Road.—(Ad). Most genuine sale in town at Mignon's new salon. 110 A, Queen Street, opp. Milne and Chovce. Imported hats from 15/.-(Ad.) Don't miss Friday's special day at the Model Furriers. Furs and fur coats being sacrificed. Must clear heavy stock. Our loss, your gain.— 99, karangahape Road. —(Ad). To-morrow's sensational bargains at the Empire Furriers should not bo missed. —Address, opp. Town Hall.— (Ad). Radiators and electric vacuum cleaners. Verv best prices at Wingate's, opp. G .P.O.—(Ad.) To-morrow is your opportunity, when musquash, marmot and Peschauiki coata will be cleared for half-price. Guaranteed coats worth 28gns, going for 12gns. Empire Furriers, opp; Town Hall.—(Ad). Triumphs of the clicker's art. See K.K.'s footwear display in their new branch, 40, Queen Street.—(Ad.) You should take advantage of these two snips to-morrow: 23 Russian fox furs clearing from 4gns, were 12gns; real skunk stoles 12gns, were 2Sgns.— Empire Furriers, opp. Town Hall.—(Ad). Women, visit the open warehouse. You will want to come again. Drapery, boots, crockery, fancy goods, etc. —G. C. Munns, Browning, Ifwersen's wholesale warehouse, Kingston Street, off Albert Street, just behind Buckland's—(Ad.) To-morrow's attraction prices in real fox furs will simply astound you. Be wise, be earlv.—Empire Furriers, opp. Town Hall.—(Ad). Caudwell's men's store, Newton, navy velour prince overcoats, 59/6, pure indigo navy suits, 79/6. Latest felt hats, S/6:' Pullovers, 6/11. Singlets 1/11. (Ad.) Sensation of the year is the wonderful bargains in fox fur chokers at the Model Furriers. Now selling at less than half. Don't miss our genuine sale.—G. Green, 99, Karangahape Road. (Ad). Hall's Wine is recommended by doctors in every part of the British Empire. Ad. The Model Furriers save you 10/ in the £. They buy, manufacture and sell direct, thus cutting out all middleman's profits. A visit will convince you. Only address, 99, Karangahape Road. —(Ad).