RADIUM AND X-RAYS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17486, 2 June 1920, Page 8

RADIUM AND X-RAYS.

. An interesting lecture on ''Radium and X-Ravs" was delivered by Dr. Neil McDougall at the Leys Institute, Ponsonbvj last evening. Tht ball was packed, and a number of people were unable to gain admission. The lecturer dealt- with the discovery of X-rays and the present methods of treating diseased conditions. He described the discovery of radii' *nd the various kinds of ravs, their powers of penetration, and their curative properties. He explained the methods of treatment and the effect on the tissues. By tha aid of a number of lantern slides he sbowea diseased conditions of the chest, bftirt. and other portions of the body. An interesting exhibit was a slide showing the action '.t the heart. The value of the rays in the industrial world was capably demonstrated, particularly in connection with ihe construction of aeroplane;. Slides were exhibited showing faults in timber used in machines and defective workmanship. ' ; TOM MOORE . CONCERT. » Tribute to the memory of Ire-'snd's national poet 'will be fittingly expressed & at the Tom Moore anniversary concert. be Ueid in the concert chamber cf "he Tpwn Hall this (Wednesday) evening. The programme will consist, with but lew exceptions, of Moore's melodies, and the poet's admirers will rejoice at' the excellence of the numbers chosen. A recent writer on the art and music of the Victorian period says —" Tom Moore would always be ,at the Bowood parties, and in the evening would go to the piano, and there surrounded by guests, all enthralled by his beautiful voice, would play and sing his Irish melodies, one after the other, till sometimes, so overcome would he be by the pathos of his own words. that he would break oS, lean his he'd down on the piano, and sob." Indeed. Mooro not only charmed society with hi# melodies, but by them be also created an exceptional interest in ail things Irish. At this evening's concert the poetry, music, and expression of one of the greatest favourites amor.;; the "me'odies," will be given by Mr. Stan .Pritchard in the item, "The Ministrel Boy.'' St. \ Joseph's school choir, Grey Lynn, is down for tho part songs, "Has Sorrow | Thy Young Days Shaded V and the "Young May Moon." Miss Lalla Knight's $ number will be "The Last 'Rose of f Summer,' 1 and Miss Nora McManus is contributing "The Harp that Once." -I Miss Patty Stephens has chosen the two »' numbers, " Oft in the Stilly Night." and " Believe Me." Mrs; Patterson and Miss Davis are giving th« duet, "The Meeting | of the Waters." Instrumental selections vj will be given by Miss Daisv Peo'e (harp), A Miss D. Ryan (piano), and Master M. -M Oilman (flute). Other vocal gems wii] he Xf rendered by ench welcome visitors to the J concert platform as Missis Dorothy' fl Farre'ly and Eileen Davis Mesrrj £ Hubert Carter and E. Sutherland. The - H accompanists are Misses X. Orir.oH. ;$ Rita Sullivan, and 0. Gardiner. Th* proceeds of the concert are to so to the *S funds of St. Michael's school. Renmrra- 'A " CLEAN AS A NEW PIN." , Floors icruboed with Taniwha Soap look as clean as the proverbial new pin. and 'tfif clothes cleaned with faniwha erreri?e from ; J3§ the wash-tub dazzling- white 1 This marvellous soap is so pure that it m&v bo used for toilet purposes as well as tor household iW work. Order a sample b.nr from vour