NEWS AND NOTES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20762, 24 June 1937, Page 16

NEWS AND NOTES

Faithful reproductions of the famous Crown Jewels of England (valued at £6,000,000) displayed in a Tower of London setting make an exhibit of exceptional interest at the Timaru Winter Show. The display has been arranged by Hay’s Limited of Christchurch, and the splendour and richness of the jewels are effectively shown in a well planned setting. The Timaru Scottish Society's children's concert will be held in ths Scottish Hall to-night when a flrstclass programme will be presented. “They don't need to work in factories now,” remarked an Auckland employer the other day. He was speaking of married women who had been “doing their bit” to help along the family income, but now their husbands were earning more, so they were able to give all their time to their homes. While he regretted this, as he had lost some of his most efficient employees, he agreed that the change was for the best in the long run. Young women and girls were also leaving to get married, and he agreed that that, too. was a desirable change, though it added to his difficulties. In some parts of New Zealand a movement of the opposite kind has resulted in the reemployment of older women in clothing factories and mills, after they had been retired on pension, because there were not enough younger trained operatives to do the work. What can be given the King that he does not already possess? asks Mr Philip Lindsay, in his book, "Crowned King of England." and he answers—"only freedom.” Freedom Is the King’s great sacrifice, he continues. Ask any man In the street if he would be King, and few indeed would answer “yes." The people understand and sympathise with the King’s position, and they appreciate his thankless sacrifice. They do not envy him as dictators can be envied and hated. We must never forget that Kings are as human as you and I; that they, too, suffer and know private troubles; that the crown and robes and the glory of the Throne do not steal humanity from them. Since the installation or modern highway lighting on Devonport’s main road, Auckland, there have developed several minor circumstances which have from time to time engaged the attention of the authorities concerned. Though the 150-watt sodium lamps give excellent visibility for more than half a mile, motorists on the highway persisted in leaving their headlights on. an unnecessary and dangerous practice in such a place. There have now been installed two large neon signs, one at each end of the sodium-lighted highway. warning motorists to dim their headlights, and failure to do so is to receive the special attention of the borough’s traffic Inspector. Another small difficulty has been the sudden transition from the brilliantly-lit highway to the ordinary lighting of crossroads and side streets. Cars emerging on to the highway have no trouble, but vehicles turning into the comparative shadows of side streets are not so fortunate.

The Railway Department, it was stated at a meeting of the Wellington Beautifying Society, believes that all its hoardings are oil paintings at least, but the society does not, and so it proposes to carry its representations further. At the annual meeting of the society hoardings were mentioned, and the Railway Department was named as the chief offender. The General Manager of the Department, Mr G. H. Mackley, had taken the remarks to heart and had suggested that the best course would be for the society to wait upon the Minister of Hallways and other Ministers concerned. The Railway Department was anxious to meet the society, but could not cease erecting hoardings while private enterprise —the main offenders—continued to do so, but the Department was quite prepared to have certain roads classed as scenic roads, upon which no hoardings should be erected.

Passenger vessels engaged in deep water voyages must include in their crews a minimum number of certified boatmen under the stipulations set out by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. New Zealand vessels became subject to the conditions from January, 1934. Many members of the crew of the Maunganui were examined in Auckland recently by a surveyor of the Marine Department in the handling of lifeboats. Among them were stewards, engineers and seamen. They were required to launch and return boats to the davits and handle the small craft with both sail and oars. Testing was exact, but the crews showed a high standard of competency.

Prospects for the coming citrus fruit season in Poverty Bay are regarded as bright. The present crops are heavier than any in the past. Sweet oranges are just coming into full bearing in the larger orchards, and with favourable conditions from now on, a better quality of fruit will no doubt be picked as the older the tree becomes the fruit gets sweeter and takes on a thinner rind. The fact that trees in this district are expected to yield bigger crops during the coming season will not, it is believed, have any definite effect upon the market.

Coughs and Bronchitis Always be tree from coughs and bronchitis this winter and keep a bottle of Ayres’* Pusso on hand. A few doses soothes that irritating cough and makes oreathtng easier It loosens the phlegm ana clears the bronchial tubes Equally effective tor hoarseness and sore throats. Price 1/6 and 2/6 bottle, postage 6d extra. E. C. Ayres, Ltd. chemists. Timaru. ....

Worm Syrup.—Ayres's Worm Syrup will quickly dispel all kinds of worms from the system. It is a purely herbal mixture and is a mild laxative and a tonic to the system. If your child is peevish and restless, grinds the teeth, tas a bad breath with constant thirst, natation of the nose or is restless tn ts sleep, these are sure signs of worms oelng present in the system. A ft* loses of this remedy and your child will be happy and healthy once again. Price 2/6, postage 6d extra. E. G. Ayres Ltd. chemists. Timaru. ....