NEWS OF THE DAY...

Northern Advocate, 18 May 1949, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY...

KmirAK l KIWIS

Kiwis seem to be not uncommon at Kiripaka, where fully-grown live birds and nests have been seen. Recently Mr W. Foster, of Kiripaka, was burning some tea-tree on his property when he came across about a dozen, kiwi nests, some containing eggs. Last September, when he was cutting the tea-tree for burning, he saw five or six live kiwis, all fully grown. According to Mrs Foster, kiwis in locality are not unusual, and they have been seen often. It was only two nights ago that a cry, thought to be that of a kiwi, was heard during the night, she said FOOD FOR NEATH Several heartfelt letters of appreciation were received at last night's meeting of the Whangarei Chambei Of Commerce executive from residents in Neath, South Wales, who had received feod parcels under the chamber’s scheme. “One thing these letters prove is that the parcels are going to those who need them most,” commented the secretary (Mr J. R. Mcllraith). He announced that a second shipment of 146 parcels was due to arrive in .London at any time.

On Page 4 today appears an interesting competition to be conducted by Rex Leathercrafts, of ChristchurchSix advertisements, including today's will be published by “Rex” in the Northern Advocate. These will appear on May 25, June 1,8, 15, 22. Clip out each advertisement as it is published, carefully select the one which you consider the best and write why it is your preference in not more than 25 words, marking the remainder, in the order which you believe they merit. For further details study the advertisement. cw/r5

A lovely range of striped flannelette is now showing at Henry Wilson’s. Among the lot are 36in double warp pyjama cloth at 2/11 yard; famous “Sheepskin" heavy twill flannelette 4/6 yard. Another special value 33ih. cream winceyette extra fine finish 2/11 yard. All direct from the world’s best markets. r/wl