NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19579, 28 August 1933, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Commencing at 1 p.m., to-morrow, at Adair, A. N. Oakey and Co. will conduct a clearing sale of live stock, plant and sundries under instructions from Miss C. M. Burrell. Full particulars appeared in last Saturday’s “Herald.”

As a result of the community sing held in the Scottish Hall last Monday £3O was raised and handed over to the Relief Society and the hospital radio fund in equal shares. The seating capacity at the Scottish Hall proved inadequate and many were turned away. In view of the wonderful public spirit and the enthusiasm displayed at this sing the promoters have decided to hold the next evening sing in the Theatre Royal on Monday. The song leader Mr J. J. Duncan states that his aim on this occasion is to clear £6O for the Central Relief Society.

The spring furnishing season is here and R. P. Carter is ready for the spring renovations with well assorted stocks of quality goods

The question of foot-and-mouth disease was discussed at the last meeting of the committee of the Feilding A. and P. Association following on the receipt of a letter from the New Zealand Romney Marsh Sheepbreeders’ Association containing extracts of a letter received by the association’s council from the Minister of Agriculture. The extracts stated that observers at Strasbourg had discovered evidence of one animal retaining infection and infecting another after 34 days, and that another observer in Switzerland, after prolonged observations, stated that cattle which had recovered might retain the disease and start fresh outbreaks some months after their recovery. The Association’s letter stated that the statements could not be overlooked, and that further investigations were being made to prove or disprove their reliability. By a bare majority the committee decided to forward the letter to the Farmers’ Union for consideration.

Advice has been received at the Dominion Observatory from the International Astronomical Union, through the Melbourne Observatory, of the appearance of a large white spot on the planet Saturn. Prior to the receipt of this advice the marking had already been observed at Kelburn on two different occasions (says the "Dominion”), when it presented a very striking appearance. In shape it appeared a distinct oval and was regular in outline. It lies in the equatorial region of the planet, and is a very uncommon feature for this particular planet. Unlike Jupiter, Saturn does not, as a rule, exhibit much detail on its surface, and therefore the present marking is likely to create quite a stir among astronomers generally. There is a possibility that it may develop into a regular feature of the planet's surface, similar to the Great Red Spot of Jupiter, which has existed for many years. Again, the object may not last for longer than a few days.

“Geography—not in the Text Books,” is the title of the lecture to be given by Rev. Father Bartley, S.M., in the W.E.A. Room, to-night. The public are cordially invited to attend. Collection for expenses.

A charity concert will be held in the St. Andrews Hall on Thursday next, the proceeds from which are to be devoted to the relief of distress. The programme is an excellent one, and support of this worthy cause is solicited.

Some observations on the “deer question” were made to a Southland “Times” reporter by Mr Leslie. Murrell, of Manapouri. “In the first place,” he said, “there is no need to debate whether deer constitute a menace in New Zealand. It has been recognised for some years that the situation has got out of hand. I think the only course open now is to classify the herds. In class one moose, wapiti, and the really good deer could be placed and areas defined accordingly. Deer in general would go into class two, on which no restrictions as to shooting should be placed. In class three would come animals for the extermination of which subsidies should be given. Thar and chamois will be ihincluded. These animals can be likened to mountain mice nibbling off every bit of flora. Thjy can go anywhere on their sure feet, no flowers or vegetation being safe from them. If a classification such as this were made the acclimatisation societies would have a last chance to prove their sincerity and their ability in checking deterioration."

Rough Hands.—Housework, gardening and the cold weather play havoc with the hands of women folk. Glycol is a new remedy just introduced to cure this discomfort. One application to the hands renders them soft, white and smooth and a daily application keeps them in this condition. Liberal size jar. Price 1/-. Obtainable only at E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, 78 Stafford St. South, and 21 Arcade, Timaru

O’Brien’s celebrated farm boots on sale at Souter’s shoe store only, Timaru, next J. R. McKenzie's. Our guinea shoe slogan competition for £230, closes on September 30

Coughs.—Tusso, the new cough remedy on the market, and is guaranteed to relieve that hard hacking cough, cuts the phlegm and clears the bronchial tubes, making breathing easier. It is the most soothing cough remedy, is specially recommended for cough that is so distressing. Price 1/6 and 2/6. This new remedy is obtainable only at E. C. Ayres, Ltd., chemists, 73 Stafford St. and 21 Arcade, Timaru.