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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 12084, 23 June 1920, Page 4

The Government Statistician states that .the value of the purchasing power of the sovereign has now fallen to 11a 8«d. Less exertion for more wages is of course the chief cause of the rudnsea value. The Department of Agriculture has just issued a booklet containing a complete description of the most popular breeds of utility poultry as approved by t; e Department, the New Zealand Foutlry Association, the North Island Poultry Associa- ( tion, and the New Zealand Poultry i Champion Association. In a foreword it is stated that the standards compiled by the recevt conference and the diagrams in the booklet are intended to furnish every breeder of poultry for utility purposes with a detailed descrirtion of the characteristics of the breeds lie is working with, which tor the greatest productiveness, a . - so to furnish a recognised srt o : rd by which utility poultry cd •, •. shows can be judged throuiuu;. . e v Zealand. Ladies to whom v-w.rwy and attractive tindersbirrc oto.saC will be charmed by the our. .uV.-unt langes of these goods sbc-v.ur. r ay L.oyds, Ltd. In addition to o' -h. -jk of old values some -pro b.v *r‘. new lines are now' •'■i in - i enej moiretfce, sateen, an .• :n. Prices run from 7s I:.' ■ If will he interesting to ’wo • • ’ugoods have recently risen ccr on j h© Home market ,i.

It is notified that owing to the limited dancing space persons under 18 years of age will not be admitted to the dance, to be given by the Marton Returned Soldiers’ Association. A further advance in the price of Dunedin draught beer sold in Auckland has been decided upon. The increase is a penny extra on pints, handles, and long glasses. The price of half handles and medium glasses will remain as at present. The increase has been rendered necessary owing to a further advance having been made in the wholesale price.

Representatives of no fewer than three generations of one family were in the air at Gisborne one day last week in the de Haviiand aeroplane belonging to the New Zealand Flying School. The passengers in question comprised Mrs Parnell, sen, a lady of 70 years of age; her daughter, Mrs Tucker, widow of the late Captain Tucker; and her son, Master Tucker. The last named made his third flight in the machine.

At the battle of Messines over a million pounds of explosives were fired simultaneously in 19 mines, driven by eight tunnelling companies —ask some of the New Zealand tunnelling corps what their experiences were—with a length of passages under the earth of nearly five miles. Twelve miles away the people of Lille rushed out of their houses thinking the explosion was an earthquake. Some of the mines had been laid nine months before they were fired. It was the biggest feat in the whole history of mining. “When New Zealanders gather together in Sydney,” writes a New Zealand Times correspondent, “a topic always discussed is the scarcity of New Zealand news i j the Australian Press. A New Zealander, to keep posted in his country’s doings, has a big task in either corresponding profusely or paying very regular visits to the reading rooms. Yet even intending rooms the New Zealand files are usually three weeks to a month behind date. How is it that New Zealand news is so scarce in Australia? ail New Zealanders here ask. ’ ’

Speaking at a meeting of the Taranaki provincial executive of the Farmers’ Union at Hawera, Mr Maxwell said they could not get the slightest indication of what the freight charges in connection with steamer freights for produce were likely to be. What was causing anxiety was the large quantity of meat now in store which was to be sold at a reduced rate, affecting, it was feared, the price of next season’s moat. If the old meat was sold at very low prices it must affect the market for new meat. The outlook was very had indeed. He would like to see the new meat held over till the old had been s 'maiketea.

■ Melbourne papers ' report a remarkable occurrence. Nine valuable thoroughbred mares, owned by Mr S. O’Keefe, horse-breeder, met their death in a horse truen whilst being conveyed from Morwell to Bacchus Marsh Eleven mares were put in the truck at Morwell. On the arrival of the train at Dandenong six of them were discovered to be dead, and three others were so badly injured that the police decided to shoot them. It is surmised that an unusually severe bump caused one’ or more of to fall, and their struggles to rogain their feet caused a panic amongst the others, soon developing into a furious kicking battle.

Writing in the Avenir, M Latzarua is perturbed at the craze among the French, and particularly French girls, for chewing gum. in imitation of the American soldiers. No fewer than 4000 cases of chewing gum were recently landed at Rouen la a fortnight. Gum is even more popular among well brought up girls than In the lower classes. He gives a graphic description of the facial contortions which accompany the mastication of the gum. “In the middle of a sentence,” says M Latzarua, “a gum victim stops to raminste and chew the end. Tim chewer turns his tongue seven times when it is not 17,”

Au important point was . involved in a case brought by an Auckland commission agent the other day against the vendor of a property which was sold. The plaintiffs were J B Thomas and J H Onley, trading as Thomas and Go, and the defendant was Bounson Silk. The claim was for £56 5s commission on the sale of a property placed in the plaintiff’s hands as sole agent. The question was raised as to whether Onley at the time he got the authority held a land agent’s license. In the course of the case it transpired that plaintiff had bought into the business, and that while Thomas was away from Auckland his license had not been renewed. As one of the solicitors engaged remarked that “concluded the matter,” and plaintiff was nonsuited.

Referring to the education of children in the hackbloc'KS, the Hon. G, J. Parr, Minister for Education, told the Canterbury Education i Board he thought the time had come ] for the Department to review this i problem. He had had the idea for some time past that the GovernI mant would "have to provide hostels aa a hatter, more efficient and more j economical method of solving the I problem. He meant a hostel near } one of the larger schools. He did I not want to bring the children into j the town schools, Ha believed this j method wonld be qnite aa cheap aa increasing the capitation, which was the only other way, and which would not t;et over the difficulty of j inefficient teachers. He intended So j recommend that steps be taken in the I direction indicated in one or two | districts. | Miss Waldman is making special j reductions in costumes and coats. | These will pay you to buy as the goods are the latest, best of materials, and prices lower than elsewhere in Marton.* COLLEGE COATS—Knitted Wool Sports Coats, in navy blue with belt, posted to any address for 355. —Peilding Clothing Company, Kimholton Road.* Baby is thoroughly contented with a “UNIQUE” HOT WATER BOTTLE at his feet. Cannot leak or burst because high-class British Experts make it. Obtainable e%-ery where. Make sure of brand when buying. McGrner’s have just la nded a splendid line ot Ladies’ Winter Gloves. These gloves are fleece Lined, very warm and comfortable. Stocked in Grey, Beaver and White. Price is only 3s 6d pair.* Keep warm and cosy every night with a “UNIQUE ” British made HOT WATER BOTTLE. Heavily vulcanised seams, cannot leak or burst. On sale everywhere. Look for the brand on neck of bottle.