NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19836, 27 June 1934, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

The youthful country visiters who are taking advantage of the educational and cultural course, organised in Dunedin on their behalf by Mr A. C. Cameron, have not been backward in putting questions to the various speakers who have addressed them. Mr Gerald Lane (secretary of the Mosgiel Woollen Co. Ltd.), was called upon to explain why wool could be taken to the Old Country and made up into certain goods which could be sold more cheaply in New Zealand than locally manufactured articles. Mr Lane said he would not admit that, quality for quality, value for value, this was the case. It was well known that New Zealand-made woollen goods, such as rugs and blankets, were “worldbeaters”—a fact which had frequently been borne out by the comment of overseas visitors. The local goods were 100 per cent, pure wool —the best New Zealand wool—whereas overseas a good deal of mixing was done, a certain amount of inferior material, in some eases, being included in the make-up of the articles.

Ladies, save 10/- by buying your golf shoes at Souter’s winter shoe sale. Ladies’ uskide studded rubber sole and heel lace golf shoes at 18/11 a pair; ladies’ strap golf shoes at 15/11 a pair. Souter’s winter shoe sale. Note our only Timaru address, 252 Stafford Street North

To-morrow in their mart, Morton and Co. will sell a nice lot of furniture. Everything is in good order and is now on view. Particulars appear in our auction columns.

The management of the Main School weekly card and dance evenings announces that the waltzing competition starts to-night. See advt. on front page.

In addressing a huge crowd at a reception in Auckland on Monday, Miss Jean Batten said:—“l have passed over some of the most beautiful cities on the earth and some of the most beautiful places. Yet none seemed to me more beautiful than the city of Darwin when I arrived."

The price of bread is in dispute between master bakers and grocers operating chain stores. Master bakers seek legislation fixing the price at an economic level. They say the prices now charged by Wellington bakers are at a minimum rate consistent with ordinary and reasonable trading profit. These prices are: Over the counter s}d. delivered 6id, for each 21b loaf. Opposition .was expressed to the master bakers’ petition to have prices fixed above 5d a 21b loaf. That is where the parties disagree. The matter will be debated during the coming parliamentary session.

Kidney Trouble is more than a distressing ailment. It is a trouble that may develop into a serious illness. At the first sign of kidney weakness, usually a sharp pain in the back, swelling of the feet, a tired languid feeling, it is desirable to aid the kidneys to perform their important work. Ayres’ Compound Buchu will put your kidneys in good working order and eliminate all waste products from the system. Price 2/6 bottle. E. C, Ayres, Ltdchemist, 78 Stafford Street South, Timaru

“Imacure” will stop the most troublesome cough in a few minutes. It will immediately remove that tickling in the throat which is so very annoying. Price 2/6 a bottle from L. B. James, prescription chemist, Timaru.

Worm Syrup.—lf your child is fretful and restless, jumps in its sleep, grinds the teeth at night, lias bad breath, appetite voracious or entirely lacking, these are the symptoms of worms. Our tonic worm syrup quickly expels the worms and after a few doses your child will be happy and healthy again. Pleasant to take and children like it. Price 2/6 bottle. E. C. Ayres Ltd., chemist, 78 Stafford St. South. Timaru

The Otago Importers and Shippers’ Association is circulating among its members a copy of a communication which has been addressed to the Imperial Shipping Committee by the New Zealand Importers’ Federation, with which are associated the United Kingdom Manufacturers and New Zealand Representatives’ Association, the New Zealand Federation of Drapers, Clothiers, and Boot Retailers, and the Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand, requesting a reduction in the freight rates from the United Kingdom to New Zealand.

A colossal pig, weighing 9171 b on the hoof and 7171 b dressed, was killed recently by Mr K. Smith, of Belfast. This must be one of the heaviest pigs on record, and it upsets an Australian claim for a world’s record with a pig weighing approximately 7201 b. .It is recalled that a good many years ago a pig weighing 8641 b was sold at the Addington yards. It fetched £22/10/and went to Mr Buxton, a Papanut butcher. Some time ago Mr Smith killed a pig weighing nearly 8001 b, and he now has a pig which appears to be the heaviest of all. No attempt has yet been made to weigh it.