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Taranaki Daily News, 6 May 1931, Page 6

A young man who was A passenger by the limited express on Monday evening had an embarrassing experience oft th§ platform prior to the departure of the train, states the NfeW Zealand Herald. Just before the express was timed to leave 1 his erstwhile landlady openly- accused him of the theft of one of lief blankets, and, unable to accept the yoting man’s vigorous denial, secured the Services of "a constable to press her charge. The passenger’s luggage, which had been checked and stowed in the guard’s van, was secured, and the woman asked to describe her property. She was definite that only one of her blAnkets Was missing, and when pressed asserted that if the young man had others in his possession they would not be of the same design. Investigation revealed that there were two—a pair—-which, the man said were his own property. He departed with his blankets, and his landlady remained protesting on the platform.

The matron of the New Plymouth hospital acknowledges donations from Mrs. H. Lang, Mrs. Brodie, Mr. Roberts, Std, I. Westpwn school, Mrs. A. A. Ward, Tariki, Mrs. Old, Mr. J. Stewart, Miss Old, Westown school. Mrs. Lang, Mrs. A. R. Andrews, Mrs. Poletti, Mrs. Home, Mrs. C. H. Burgess, Mrs. Strong® and Mrs. Burilip, Inglewood.

Attention is again directed to the Melbourne's gigantic Dissolution of Partnership Sale now running. The fresh bargains advertised will be an added stimulus to the public to make further purchases. Everything ha? been drastically reduced, and ever}’ purchase will result in an enormous saving. It’s the greatest .sale that has'evef been held.*

As notified in our advertising columns, motor-drivers’ licenses may now be obtained at the Municipal Offices. Drivers are strongly urged to make early application to avoid the congestion, which usually occurs towards the end of May through waiting until the last few days.

Just at present there are special lines to be picked up at a reduced price, which means four pounds will go further when these lines are wanted lines. It means a further saving. See McGruer’s, Central Devon Street, advertisement, then act.

A dairy farm of SO acres at before the war value is advertised by W. H. and A. McGarry, Eltham.