NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20525, 17 September 1936, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

H. Allchiirch and Co. advertise the sale of a large quantity of timber and iron which they are selling at The Rialto at 1.30 to-morrow. Also hundreds of shutters in assorted sizes which have only been used once for concrete work. These shutters should be seen by builders and farmers, as they are very handy for building. Details will be seen in the auction columns. The parish ball in connection with the jubilee of St. Mary’s Church will be held in the Parish Hall to-night at 8.30. Commencing at 2.30 p.m. to-day, on the site, “Omatsu,” 98 Wal-iti Road, A. N. Oakey and Co. will submit to auction an eight-roomed wooden house and splendid section containing half an acre, in the estate of the late Wm. Sharp. Full particulars appeared in last Saturday’s “Herald.” As claims that cannot be substantiated are sometimes made that fish of record w T eight have been caught, Mr R. T. Simpson, who has preserved records of catches, has supplied us with the following list of world’s record fish, all landed from New Zealand waters:—Ma! j shark, 7981 b, caught by Mr H. White Wickham, of London (January 23, 1930). Broadbill swordfish, 6731 b, caught by Mr H. White Wickham (January 9, 1928). Thresher shark, 9151 b, caught by Mr Stan Ellis. Blask marlin (swordfish). 9761 b, caught by Captain Mitchell (February 25, 1926). “Country under snow.” That brief postscript to a cablegram from Mr A. E. Joseph, advising his father, Mr A. H. Joseph, of Christchurch, of his marriage at Johannesburg, contains news of a most unusual occurrence on the South African high veldt. This is probably only the second time within memory of man, black or white, that the country has been under snow. The former occasion was in 1910, when the phenomenon terrified the native dwellers of the veldt. They have always since referred to it as the "white death.” The indications in Auckland at f’? moment are that there will be no Immediate marked increase in the number of workers in industry as a result of the introduction of the 40hour week, states the “Star.” The tendency in some businesses, and in hotels particularly, seems to be to adjust duties among existing staffs so as to obviate the necessity for taking on additional hands. In some private hotels it is now the practice for proprietors to carry out such duties as

the providing of supper or morning leas, thus relieving domestics of this work. In public hotels, the proprietors may also be seen carrying out a greater measure of relieving duty behind the bar than has been their practice formerly. It is stated that any desire to engage additional employees is frustrated to a considerable extent in such industries as the clothing trade by a shortage of skilled labour, but the general tendency in industry appears to speed up work rather than to engage extra hands.

The recent prevalence of scarlet fever in various parts of New Zealand is indirectly explained in the annual report of the Director-General of Health (Dr. M. H. Watt), which has been presented to Parliament. The report shows that after 1928, the peak year of the last scarlet fever epidemic, the incidence of the disease each year fell until 1934, but rose by 100 last year to a total of 863 cases. “Although the incidence is still low, other indications point to the probability of a further increase occurring, with the possibility of the diseas becoming epidemic within the next year or so.” it states. The number of notifications in the epidemic year (1928) was 6127. Worms.—Our new Worm Tonic Syrup is a new formula Introduced for the cure of tapeworm, round worm, thread worm and seat worms. If your child is peevish or fretful, breath bad with constant thirst, irritation of the nose, and sleep is restless, these are the symptoms of this trouble. The medicine is purely herbal and Is now used in England by the leading specialists for this complaint. Even if no worms are present, this syrup has a tonic action on the system and quickly sets it In order, the disordered stomach and bowels. It Is taken by many solely for its tonic properties. A certain cure for adults or children. Price 2/6 large bottle. Posted 6d extra E. O Ayres Ltd., Chemist. 78 Stafford Street Timaru. Coughs and Colds.—When you have a cough, don’t experiment. Take a tried and proved remedy made by a chemist of experience. Tusso is such a remedy. It 18 equally efficacious whether the cough is of a bronchial nature or an ordinary tickling cough. It quickly effects the removal of the phlegm, and allays the tickling sensation in the throat. It is equally safe for either children or adults. Keep a bottle tn the home for immediate use when necessary. Price 1/6 and 2/6 bottle. E. C. Ayres Ltd., Chemist. 78 Stafford Street, South, Timaru.