NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19940, 26 October 1934, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

Early In December a party from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research under the personal direction of Mr N| Modriniak, geophysicist, will arrive at New Plymouth to begin the proposed survey of the Moturoa Oilfields Company’s leases. The managing director of the company, Mr C. N. Taylor, told a “News” reporter that the proposed survey was likely to be an extended one, occupying between three and four months. Modern geological and geophysical equipment ordered from America had already arrived in New Zealand, he said. The survey would be one of the most comprehensive yet undertaken in New Zealand, and would embody the latest overseas discoveries in this branch of science. A somewhat similar survey had been carried out at Omata some years ago, but on this occasion the Government party would have at its disposal more modern apparatus and more complete data.

While fishing in the Windham River on Monday, Mr C. A, Thorn, of Mataura, had the good luck to gaff a monster eel which turned the scale at 241 b. Anglers who were present at the weigh-in of the trout fishing competitltion organised by the Mataura Angling Club over the week-end, were interested in the catch and extended congratulations to their fellow fishermen on his success in ridding the river of such a hindrance to their sport.

The recent advertisement calling for applications for a Protestant teacher for a school in the Marlborough Sounds district was referred to briefly at a meeting of the Wellington Education Board last week. The advertisement, it was stated, had been drawn up and inserted in good faith, although it was a contravention of all that the secular education system stood for. The circumstances of the case had been peculiar, but members of the board were assured that the advertisement as it appeared was an error of judgment, and that such a thing would never occur again.

The jollity of the Timaru Show yesterday—exhibits as well—impressed everyone. Would be difficult to see anywhere better class. Everything appreciated by the discerning public in large attendance. Many ladies had a good survey of Messrs Thomsons’ windows and premises before going outgentlemen too In the men's and furnishing sides. The firm report very fair business for these awkward times. Trimmed millinery—always a favourite demand; quite a number went out, a good few coats, frocks, swagger suits. Wools much more in demand than used to be the case. The gentlemen stick well to the firm, and get suits, hats, shirts, rugs, underwear, much to their taste, exclusive

To-day at 1.30 p.m. Messrs Runciman, Pryor, Ltd. will hold an auction sale of piano, bicycles, and furniture, etc., at the Wentworth Auction Mart.

The New Zealand Poultry Board gives a final warning that prosecutions will be instituted in the cases of poultry keepers who are liable for the registration of their poultry-runs, and who have failed to register in accordance with the Act.

A striking example of the methods employed in the Ford Motor Works to ensure the utmost ■ fficiency was given by a member of the Canterbury Advertising Club during a discussion recently on modern business management. On one occasion, he said, the company ordered one million dollars worth of machine tools from England. However, in the short period between the piecing of the order and Its fulfilment, a further improvement was made in the particular tools by an American firm. Immediately, the company placed a similar order with the American firm, and though the English tools were paid for they remained unusued and were regarded as scrap.

The high standard of musical service that is so prominent in the Presbyterian Church of to-day, was not always the case. Mr Davis Hunt, who was organist at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Christchurch, from 1884 to 1900, told a gathering of ex-choristers at a re-union this week, that In his early days no opening voluntary was allowed to be played. The members did not mind a middle voluntary. The same opposition was applied to the anthem. However, he persisted, and was given leave to play an opening voluntary. Then came the anthem, and, as Mr Hunt remarked, “this was the beginning of the Presbyterian High Church service.” Another practice that had come into the church service was the saying of “Amen.” When, many years ago, it was inadvertently expressed, a look of horror spread over the faces of some of the more devout church members.

Nerve Tonic. Most people need a good tonic in the sping. Nervita is the best remedy to regain health and strength. It also enriches and purifies the blood. Try it for building up the system, brain fatigue, weakness, depression and loss of appetite. Convalescents thrive on It, Recommended as the best tonic on the market. Price 2/6 and 3/6 from E. C. Ayres. Ltd.. Chemist, 78 Stafford Street South, Timaru. ...

Varicose veins.—No need to suffer now. We have just imported a new Elastic Stocking, flesh colour, thin and light in weight, and can be worn in the hottest weather without discomfort. Being so closely woven they can be worn absolutely unnoticed under modem silk hosiery. Think of the long summer days ahead and the wonderful support these new elastic stockings will give. They cost less than the old kind as we import them direct. Price 15/- a pair. E. C. Ayres, Ltd., Chemist, Stafford Street South, Timaru. ...

Souters Show Store has just opened up a shipment of 750 pairs of English summer shoes for ladies. The prices range from 6/11 a pair, and are without a doubt the most attractive styles ever seen in Timaru for spring and summer wear. They are exclusive to Souters Shoe Fair now in full swing. ..

Uddasal, teat and udders salve is an excellent healing antiseptic salve for general farm use. Specially adapted for the treatment of sore and cracked teats, cow pox, cracked heels, cuts etc. Price 1/6 a large tin from L. B. James, Prescription Chemist, Timaru