NEWS AND NOTES

King Country Chronicle, Volume XIX, Issue 2053, 9 December 1924, Page 1

NEWS AND NOTES

Sir Max Waechter left £608,697 net, whereon the death duties amount ito £170,000. He left half of the residue to the successor of title and; half to n- iiephcw in Berlin, stipulating thfit if the present German legacy 'laws are not repealed, the nephew must reside in the British Empire and become a British subject.

Mr P Miles wall be a resident piano tuner in' Te Kuiti from the 24th inst. Orders left at Miles’ (late Trotman’s) Music Sftore.

The whole of Switzerland is laughing over a burglary at tlie residence of Dr Hitzbay, a millionaire Communist- deputy, who is continually fulminating against capitalists. The crime is attributed xo bis Communist comrades. Burglars ransacked tlie house fiom cellar to attic. When lithe case is heard Hitzbay will be forced to reveal bow he sained his fortune.

How often does “mere man” find himself well out of his depth when it conies to selecting really suitable guts for the womenfolk. However, a visit to McLennan’s Pharmacy in Rora Street and an inspection of the fine Xmas rainge of perfumery toilet requisites showing there will solve many a sift problem—yours in particular, (I)

Tlio Evening Standard announces that Sir Robert Horne has resigned the vice-chairmanship of Baldwin s, Ltd,, wherein he is succeeded by the Prime Minister, who is still vhe largest shareholder, having £191,000 in the business.

Have your piano kept always up to pitch by P. Miles, piano tuner. Re- > ~ pairs n speciality. Special rates toi the year. Orders Miles’ Music Store (late Trotman’s).

The trial of Harrman, /the German butcher, who is accused’ of murdering 27 youths, is attracting the attention of criminologists throughout the world He continues his extraordinary attitude, and told the president of the Court: “You seem to think murder is on easy matter. It isn t really a pleasure to kill people. You cannot imagine how excited one becomes sometimes.”

Xmas Present for Men! _ When in doubt consult Arthur Stubbings, opposite Signal Box, Rora Street, Te Ivmiti.

Conversations between Mr Austen Chamberlain and M. Herriot state that an agreement has been reached on questions requiring immediate immediate solution. Consideration of other 1 questions will bo pursued in a fnenctly spirit.

Per tlie assistance of “mere man in solving his worry “just wliat to give the womenfolk,” we have assembled a wonderful ' range of such practical Xmas gifts as perfumes, powders, toilet requisites, manicure sets, etc. Come in and see them! McLennan s Pharmacy, Rora Street, Te Kuiti. (o)

Nine miners were killed and a number are missing as the result of an explosion in the Llay Main colliery at Wrexham, Denbighshire. - ••••• " '■ : — When thinking of exchanging or buying a piano, consult P. Miles, piano tuner. Agent E. and F. Piano Agency. Miles’ Music Store.

A serious transport, accident occuried at New York, when 25 persons were killed through the collision of trains OH the Oakland Mole.

Arthur Stubbings has a great variety tif Loewe Pipes in stock. All shapes in eases, prices right. Opposite Signal Box., Itiira Street.

Mr Harry Dayton', the United States .Vice-Consul at Belgrade, staggered info the Consulate and stated that he had been shot by a Lithuanian gnl. His condition is moslo serious. The gnl was found dead at the Vice-Consul s residence. She bad apparently committed suioide.

There are no better, more acceptable, or, more practical Xmas gifts for women than such presents as perfumery, toilet accessories, manicure sets, etc. You’ll find a wonderful range of such items here—and wonderful values, etc. McLennan’s Pharmacy, Rora Street, To Kuiti. (6)

Ab a result of tihe high prices received at the recent wool sale (says the Wanganui Chronicle) one of the leading local motor firms disposed of no less than six motor cars of a popular make tlie other day.

Thatt piano requires tuning. J. H Maries is at Kelvin House. Phone oG

The British delegation to the League of Nations Counoil, headed by air Austen Chamberlain, Minister of foreign Affairs, has arrived in Rome, Hairdressing Saloon, second to nano for ladies and gentlemen. Arthur Sltubbings, opposite Signal Box, Rora St., To KuM. The “News of the World” foreshadows that the King, in allocating Now Year honours, will create Prince Henry Duke of Edinburgh. The title has been in abeyance since 1900. Get a La Gloria Gramophone for Christinas. Cash or the easiest terms. New music and records always arriving,. Miles’ Music Store. A communique from Morocco states that the Spanish garrisons at Kala and Buliandun, in the Laraohe sector, have retired upon Meserah.