NEWS AND NOTES.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 18760, 26 December 1930, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES.

A correspondent to the “Hawera Star” says:—lt may be of interest to readers to know that within a quarter of a mile of the Hawera Opera House on the day of the farmers’ rally there were 284 cars; 267 of them were products of U.S.A. and Canada, or rather made in U.S.A. and assembled in Canada, four were Italian, and 12 British.

‘'Things are bad enough, but there is too much pessimistic talk,” said a Northern farmer in Auckland. “ The North will be sound at one shilling for butter-fat, and with the premium on exchange I see no reason why the season should return much short of that price. The sheep men are worse off than the dairy farmers, but I know some who held their clip last year, held it again this season, and declare they will hold it next year if the price does not improve.”

Constructing a railway in England costs about £60,000 a mile, while a tramway costs £35,000.

It takes forty years to grow a yawtree in the shape of a peacock, the first real cutting not taking place until the tree is fifteen years old.

Every gift of footwear you give this Christmas will, be appreciated. And when you get; them from Souter’s big range you will be certain they are the very best values, at the lowest ruling prices. Call at Souter’s to-day

One of the most curious items in a recent Supplementary Estimate presented to the House of Commons was £2/7/4 in connection with the repatriation of slaves.

Carter’s for useful Christmas gifts at holiday prices this week. Call in and look over our well selected stock, the values will please you. Parchment shades, from 1/3; sateen cosies, from 1/11; satin, from 7/11; silk lampshades, from 3/11; round gophered cushion cases, 9/6 each; art silk cushions, filled kapoc, from 7/11; Indian hand-printed bedspreads, from 11/6: stencilled spreads, from 4/6; double buttoned beds, 29/6; kapoc cushion fillers, in fadeless casement cloth, 2/9 each; pillows, from 2/11 each. For useful gifts, Carter’s, 290 Stafford St., next U.F.S. Dispensary

Christmas Presents in endless variety at E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemist. All the latest Xylonite goods in white, blue, pink and mauve. Bath salts in fancy jars, 2/6, 3/6, 5/6. Scent sprays, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6, 4/-, 4/6, 5/6, etc. Fancyboxed soap, 2/6, 3/-, 3/6, 4/6, all perfumes and makes. Try the latest narcissus soap, 3/6 box. Lavender water, 1/9, 2/-, 2/6, 2/9, 3/6, 4/6, 8/6. Manicure sets, all the latest colours and designs, over 100 to choose from. Gent’s military hair brushes in white Xylonite and black Ebony, from 10/6, 15/-, 21/-, 22/6 to 35/-. Inspect our windows and see the wonderful values and assortment offered. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemist, Timaru

Three years ago a husband and wife, whilst on a gipysing holiday in the wilds of Otago, found a manuka of rare beauty and exuberance —a double pure white. It was in the bush of the Catlins district. They brought a branch to Dunedin, and handed it to Mr J. B. McDougall, of St. Clair; and to his great joy he managed to propagate three cuttings from which a race has been produced. Subsequent efforts to re-discover the parent bush have failed. At the instance of Mr H. Hart this manuka is to have the registered name of Sir George Fenwick, Mr McDougall consenting. This season the plants from the parent cuttings were visited and admired by many gardening enthusiasts.

John R. Procter, New Zealand’s Premier Opticians, Optical Specialist " ill be visiting Geraldine on Wednesday, February 18th., and may be consulted at the Crown Hotel.

While British railways are carryingmore passengers, they are receiving less money, owing to their policy of charging lower fares.

At a meeting of Wairarapa farmers the Hon. A. D. McLeod, after dealing with interest rates, borrowing, and other subjects, declared emphatically that the thing most needed to pull the country out of the mud was a reduction in costs, and that Parliament should be called together to deal with the situation immediately the Prime Minister returned. Regarding what had been said about cutting down the salaries of the higher-paid men, Mr McLeod observed that he had a very great respect for the men who filled the positions in question, and was satisfied that many of them would command larger salaries in commercial life and elsewhere than they got as servants of the State. Cutting even 50 per cent, off the bigger salaries would represent a comparatively small saving, but a 10 per cent, cut on the salaries and wages of Public servants who got £3OO a year or less would represent about a million.

Owing to the fall in the cost-of-liv-ing figure, only about 25 per cent, of the men employed on British railways are now receiving any bonus added to their basic weekly wage.

Christmas Presents.—The most .useful and acceptable present for a lady is a hand bag. We have just received over 500 direct from the makers. Real Morocco 15/-, 17/-, 20/-, 21/-, 22/6, 25/to 35/-. Leather, all shades, from 9/6, 12/6, 15/-, 17/-, to 25/-. Kid leather, 10/6, 15/-, 17/6. Crocodile, 21/-, 22/6, 25/-. Calf leather, 9/6, 12/6, 15/-, 21/-. In fact these bags are made up in all the most fashionable materials and styles, and in the following colours: Navy, beige, blue, grey, black, brown, Havannah, fawn in the envelope and pouch designs. These are the best and cheapest bags in town, and as they come direct from the maker, we can afford to sell them at very reasonable prices. Call and inspect. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, Timaru

A great scheme for the construction of public buildings in Italy, to cost £4,000,000, has been approved by Signor Mussolini tqcounteract the unemployment meniabe next winter. Railways will be extended, houses for State employees and #ublic buildings be erected, while no fewer than hospitals, to accommodate 5000 patients, will be built.

Plant now all descriptions of flowering plants. Only the best strains grown. Tomato, cabbage and cauliflower, plants now ready in any quantity. All floral work made up from fresh flowers picked at the nursery, including wreaths, bouquets, sprays and buttonholes. Please note new ’phone No. 650.—P. G. Allen, nurseryman and florist, Evans Street, Waimataitai. ..

Beauty specialists are urging women to avoid this summer the sun tans which were so popular last year with holidaymakers. The specialists say that they have been toiling throughout the year on customers’ faces to eradicate the effects of the tan, which adds years to women’s looks in cold weather. Women are advised to use the tan very lightly if they must use it at all, so that the effects may quickly disappear.

When it comes to happy matchmaking Greta Green is not in it with a leading Timaru mercer. One case in particular: The girl turned him down, would have nought of him. In despair the unhappy swain opened up his heart to Cameron—the mercer in question, who, with quick perception, picked the cause of the trouble —shabbiness. The new rig-out made her sit up and take notice, but it was really the new hat which decided her. Smart, snappy, and the latest shade, and all this happiness only cost him 15/6. A few left at Cameron’s—they’re English felts too

Prehistoric relics, appearing to be the remains of a wooden precursor of Stonehenge, have been discovered at Avebury, Wilts.

School children in France may have to learn to write with both hands, if the education authorities of that country adopt the suggestion of a wellknown doctor.

The Ford plant at Detroit reopened recently, 100,000 workers resuming. Other motor car companies have recalled 75,000 workers who had been idle because of trade depression. The manufacturers state that orders ara now pouring in, and the dealers also report that the depression is past.