NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19942, 29 October 1934, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

An explanation of the British Government’s dole system will be given by Councillor J. W. Beanland, chairman of the Works Committee of the Christchurch City Council, to the Citizens' Unemployment Relief Committee. Councillor Beanland, who returned to Christchurch last week after a tour of England, said that he would not like to comment on the position at present as he had to piece together many notes. His report to the committee would be made public. Councillor Beanland said that in England the Government had recently introduced a number of alterations governing the distribution of the dole, the principal change being that which provided for boys and girls under eighteen years being allotted sustenance. As regards unemployment in England, statistics were showing every few months that there was an increasing amount of employment offering. On the whole there did not seem to be the unemployment that one would expect to find in England. Theft of several prime young lambs is reported from the Camside district, between Rangiora and Kaiapoi. Someone with a vehicle is evidently responsible, as Mr H. E. George, who had three lambs stolen on Thursday night, found traces of blood leading to the roadway across a field where at least one had been killed. Amongst the' palpable misspellings of Maori place-names in Marlborough is the word Onamalutu. Dr. Peter Buck, contends that Onamarutu is the correct spelling, while other suggestions have from time to time been advanced. The Geographic Board was asked for a ruling on the point, and in a letter to the “Express,” the SurveyorGeneral says: “The board has received various renderings of the name; none, however, of sufficient weight and likelihood to enable a decision to be made, and no action has been taken.” ' Specimens of Victoria’s centenary florins, of which only a limited number are to be issued, have reached New Zealand. On the obverse side there is the head of the King, crowned, with the title “King Emperor” in English, all Latin and D.G. and F.D. being omitted. On the reverse side is a youth on a charger, and he holds aloft a flaming torch, the inscription being “Centenary Victoria-Melbourne, 193435. Florin.” These coins will not be in general circulation in New Zealand, the Numismatic Society having obtained a special permit to import specimens. Fifty-one sports coats on view at Thomsons’, 21/6, 23/6, 29/6, one or two more. The tailor-made suits another great feature, splendid Kaiapoi, and the materials a treat every way; quite moderate price. Like new suits for three years and more. Hats, underwear, ties, caps, coats, rugs, overcoats, caps, krinkel coats 27/6, classy and well bought goods. For hard work, nap trousers 5/3, 7/11, 8/6, and higher for double knees, etc. All favourite ■ brands. Glendining’s khaki number, favourite, think, 12/6. The cutter a ] great craftsman The drawing of “Best of Luck” Art Union is due to take place at Wellington to-morrow morning. The Timaru Municipal Band's A grade solo competition will be held in the Scottish Hall to-night. The band hopes that the public will give the contest their support as a good night’s entertainment will be provided.

A curious and unusual silting up of some of the beaches at the Chatham Islands is reported by Captain A. Anderson, master of the steamer Tees, wheih arrived at Lyttelton yesterday morning from the Chatham Islands. Captain Anderson said that at Pitt Island, where the vessel loaded sheep, the old jetty was high and dry, and at low tide there was not enough water for the Tees's surfboat t 0 work the new jetty recently constructed by the Chatham Islands County Council. At Owenga, on the previous visit of the Tees, the beach had silted up considerably, and the horses were able to meet the surfboat some hundreds of yards further to seaward than formerly. The only explanation is that the continued stormy weather during the winter has caused the silting up. 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 modern silk hosiery. Think of the long summer days ahead and the wonderful support these net/ 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