GENERAL CABLES

Grey River Argus, 4 August 1937, Page 8

GENERAL CABLES

A HUGE BEAR. [Aust. & N.Z. Cable Assn.] VIENNA, August 2. What is believed to be the biggest bear in the Balkans, wnich has long terrorised villages, was tracked by Mika Jovanovitch, in South Serbia. It weighed nearly 900 lbs., and in length was ovei; eight feet. Peasants from miles around came to the, scene to kiss, Jovanovitch’s hand. He was feted for several days.

WAR VETERANS. OTTAWA, August 2. A message from Brantford states that the Imperial Veterans’ first convention decided to send a delegation to England to petition the Government for financial aid. NEW NUDISTS. LONDON, August 2. The “Herald’s” Paris correspondent states: "Nudity gowns,” with fleshcoloured underdress beneath lace, are decreed by the fashion kings for next winter’s evening wear. Tall, slender women will rejoice in close fitting mermaid gowns with fishtail trains, While the plump will take refuge in the directoire style, emphasising me short woman’s good points and concealing the defects. ENGLISH BANK HOLIDAY. LONDON. August 2. All records were broken in the exodus from London and other towns for the bank holiday, a feature being the amazing increase in car travel. Twenty-three passed the main cosist roads from London on Sunday morning. French holiday resorts are also crowded with English visitors, trains and aeroplanes being loaded to capacity. Generous spending is symptomatic of the widespread trade, revival.