TABLE TALK.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 246, 17 October 1929, Page 1

TABLE TALK.

Russian invasion of Chinese territory. Increase of unemployed in Britain. New radio station opened at Dunedin. Big defence works planned by France. Further test flights of new British airship. Auckland competitions started this morning. Auckland Society of Arts Sketch Club's exhibition opened. No change in New Zealand arbitration system contemplated. Tanker Gustav F. Reuter due to-mor-row from Los Angeles. Spectacular fire near Christchurchj: soap works destroyed. Preference to be given to local men on Takapuna borough contracts. Meeting of creditors this morning to discuss woman's bankruptcy. Tamaroa due to-morrow from South to complete homeward loading. Decision by One Tree Hill Iload Board to oppose erection of flats in district. Turkish welcome to visiting British squadron made big impression. Easy win for touring South Sydney footballers in match at Huntly. Lord Baden-Powell has postponed visit to New Zealand till 1931. Kingsford Smith states he will attempt a non-stop Atlantic flight in 1930. Melbourne man stated that American I youth was gradually drifting from alcohol. t . H.M.s. Laburnum returned, from South Pacific this morning and H.M.s. Veronica due this evening. Young woman struck by motor car near Dominion Road terminus and very seriously injured. Next year's election of members of Auckland Power Board to be on popular franchise and not ratepayers' qualifications. High Court reversed judgment of Full Court in Sydney graft case and reimposed sentences on Babcock and Wilcox, Limited. Wellington solicitor says there ia nothing to prevent police taking further action in Elsie Walker case if they deem action advisable. Described by police as "a confounded nuisance," a man who advertised poultry for sal 6 sentenced to two months' imprisonment this morning. Man who complained of size of barrows at Rotoroa and refused to obey orders told by Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., this morning that he could test the barrows at Mount Eden gaol. Sales on 'Change to-day were: Commercial Bank of Australia, £1 8/11, £1 8/3; Pukemiro Collieries, £3 10/; Waihi, 13/5; Moanataiari (con), 2/2 paid, 3id, 3R k Judgment for plaintiff was given by Mr. Justice Smith to-day in the case of Ramsay v. Leonard respecting the lease of a bakery at Epsom, his Honor holding that there had been fraudulent misrepresentation. To-morrow j Musquash and Russian Marmot coats reduced to one-third usual prices. Smart, dependable coats, from lOgs only, at Empire Furriers, odd. Town Hall.—(Ad.) The Model Furriers are noted for fur renovations; expert workmanship at reasonable charges. — G. Green, 99, Karangahape Rd.—(Ad.) Frock specials at McCabe's. Two-piece knitted silk suits 25/, rayons from 19/11, including O.S. sizes—McCabe's. Newton. — (Ad.) Ladies' frocks! Purchase of £3000 worth imported French and English models to be sacrificed below landed cost. Also large assortment of scarves. —Muirhead and Branson, 161, Queen Street (Colonial Mutual Buildings), next H.M. Arcade.—(Ad.) To-morrow's wonderful bargains at "The Empire" will surprise you. Shop early.—Opp. Town Hail.— (Ad.) The Model Furriers are sacrificing their huge stock of furs and fur coats. Fox furs, latest shades, from 2gns; fur chokers, 15/; fur coats from sgns. Come early and get your choice.—G. Green, 99, Karangahape Rd. —(Ad.) See the very latest in spring millinery, gowns and sports wear in our window. Exclusive but inexpensive.—Miss Dixon, 166 a, Queen Street.— (Ad.) Cheap, fresh and smoked fish, also crayfish and whitebait.—At Munro Bros., Ltd., Custom Street West.— (Ad.) Half-price Day, Thursday and Friday, at Fashion Belle, Queen Street (3 doors above Strand Theatre). — (Ad.) Just landed. —Samples, jumper suits and frocks. Smart goade.—Warren's,, Strand Arcade. —(Ad.) Hats —Big purchase of newest ready-to-wears, usually 15/11 to 25/; special price, 9/11. Ail new stock and latest styles. Also special line at 5/11.— McCabe's, Newton.— (Ad.) Don't miss Friday's bargains at the Model Furriers. Furs and fur coats at practically your own price. — Note address: G. Green, 99, K'li'p'e Rd.— (Ad.) Old furs and coats made like new, and at trifling cost, by N.Z.'s foremost experts.—Empire Furriers, opp. Town Hall.—(Ad.)