LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XLV, Issue 23, 9 November 1923, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The monthly meeting of the Waipawa Borough Council will he held this evening. “Your engagement ring by post!” Write for illustrated price list and catalogue.—L. S. McClurg, Ltd., Jewellers, Napier.*

Tenders are invited in this issue for the erection of the Children’s Home, Waipawa. Plans and specifications may be seen at the “Mail” office.

Cabinet has approved a grant of £IO,OOO for the erection of a Technical High School at Hastings.

A. J. Davidson, of Kuataniwha. has filed a petition in bankruptcy. A meeting of creditors will he held at the Courthouse on November 22nd, at 11.30 a.m. Blazers! Ladies’ and gents’ blazers, navy ground with dub color piping;. 23s (id; striped club color blazers, heavy all-wool, ladies’ 455, gents’ 54s fid, at 1). 11. Edwards and Co.* Merchandise from Germany is coming to New Zealand in larger quantities than might he supposed. A steamer which arrived recently from England brought a quantity of general cargo which originated from Germany.

A heavy thunderstorm visited the district this afternoon, after an oppressively hot morning. The rain will be welcomed, by the farming community, with the exception of ihosa who are in the middle of shearing operations. “Every disease in the medical directory can he caused through the neglect of the teeth,” said Sir Harry Baldwin, the King’s dentist, addressing a combined meeting of trade union delegates and a deputation from the Medical Council of the People’s League of Health in London. “One of the commonest causes of bad teeth is incorrect diet,” added Sir Harry. “White bread, which forms two-thirds of the diet of poor families, is useless and naturally harmful. A tax should he put on white bread to make wholemeal bread cheaper. Pigeons fed on white bread and water die sooner thou those given nothing.” We have just received another lot of those tough, hard-wearing nap trousers. Easily the best thing in working trousers at anything near the price. Only 10s fid a pair at I). H. Edwards and Co* A special meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union Inst evening decided to accept the invitation of the English Rugby Union to play a series of matches in Britain and two in France. The terms agreed upon are: Team to leave Now Zealand at the end of July, 1924; arrive in England in September; one week’s rest. The team will play 30 matches, 28 in Britain and two in France. There will be one week’s rest between test matches. The players will receive no allowance. The English Union declined the New Zealand Union’s suggestion that three shillings per day he allowed. Though not officially Stated, this may have the effect of limiting the choice of players to single men. It is also believed the itinerary will conclude with matches against England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Bryant’s lead for value! Afternoon tea sets in Czecho ware from 20s per set.* Bryant’s for lulls! See our window for hats, from 10s to 49s fid.* Don’t forget! Special value in nightdresses at Bryant’s.* Special purchase of summer nightdresses going out fast at Bryant's.* “Hats for all heads” and “prices for all pockets” at Bryant’s.*