THE Inangahua Times THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 1934 LOCAL AND GENERAL

Inangahua Times, 25 January 1934, Page 2

THE Inangahua Times THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 1934 LOCAL AND GENERAL

Animals were used as court witn asses in Sardinia up to a few years ago When a solitary householder trilled an alleged burglar, he was brought to trial and made to swear that the homicide was justifiable. The oath was taken before one of his dogs, cats or birds that witnessed the killing. If the animal did not manifest some con tradictory sign, the prisoner was set free. At the Inangahua County Council, meeting to-day the question of the weekly half-holiday came up for decision. Petitions were lodged by those in favour of Saturday as the halfholiday and those in favour of Wednesday. The Council, however, decided in favour of Wednesday. To-day is the anniversary of Scotland's famous poet, Robert Burns, and the Robert Burns Lodge hold their annual installation meeting in the Burn* Hall this evening, commencing at 730 o’clock. A very large attendance of members of sister Lodges is expected from the West Coast centres. Amusement was caused at a meeting of the Picton Hospital Committea by the reading of a letter received by the secretary from a Maori. For some time past the Maori had been in receipt of charitable aid, and notice bad been sent to him that the weekly relief would no longer be granted, as be was now able to work. The Maori’s letter of appreciation for what had baen done for himself and family by the committee concluded as follows : * I am very pleased to hear from you that my charitable aid has been stopped ; otherwise I would still ask for seme.

Rain coats are cheap at Thorpy’s Ltd. Don’t go to Hokitika without one. 3

“Only the bast for baby.” should be the motto ef every mother, and this is the reason why doctors, nurses, and maternity homes, use and recommend Nyal’s Baby Powder. They know that it contains stearate of zinc, and alphozone, a powerful yet , soothing antiseptic, and that it relieves skin irritations and keeps the body sweet and fresh. Nyal’s Baby Powder is obtainable from the local Pharmacist, Mr Will J. Duff M.P.S. P.H.C. and the price is only Is 6d per tin. 1 Want a new frock for the school picnic. Try Thorpv’s Ltd. 2 Summer sports and recreations call for snappy stylos in blazers, sports coats and trousers. There is nu better place in town for these goods that J. W. Chalk and Go, and no better va ue offered. Smart striped blazers from 25s 6d, and a great variety or trousers and sports coats, await your inspection. 1 Friends ! Romans ! and Countrymen ! know ye that J. W. Chalk and Co a-e offering Empire made ssndsh'io* at ridiculously low prices, and in a splendid variety of styles. Children’s white lace sandshoes, English make from I* 6d, 2

After one day of fine weather rain set In again last night, and to.day has been one of high winds and smart showers. The weather is totally unlike that usually experienced In Reef ton at this time of the year.

I ast Sunday after negotiating the sharp bend on Jackson Creek bridge a car driven by a Nelson visitor failed to the steep pinch just over the . bridge, and had the misfortune to get | into difficulty. Fortunately Mr Lester’s | lorry arrived and assisted them to | regain the road This is a moat diffi- | cult bridge, being between two sharp terraces, and its negotiation is a great • test to most drivers. It is generally known as 1 Waterloo,’ as many have had the misfortune to golever the bank. About 12 months ago one man was killed on this apot.

Picnic frocks in great variety. At Thorpy’s Ltd. 1