The Waipawa Mail MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1929. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Waipawa Mail, Volume LI, Issue 39, 16 December 1929, Page 2

The Waipawa Mail MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1929. LOCAL & GENERAL.

The Christmas Supplement of the “Mail” will he issued on Friday, and as there is only a limited amount of: space for advertisements early application is advisable.

A report of the meeting of the Borough Council will he found on page one. An outline of the second of the series of addresses given by Canon A. Williams appears on the fourth page. The bye-election for the Hutt seat will take place on Wednesday next. The general impression is that on a split vote Mr Nash, the Labor candidate, will he elected.

Range of ladies’ Striped Fuji Silk •Tumpers, very smart. Usually 25s 6d to 28s 6d. Clearance price 4s lid at Bryant’s.*

During the month of November 2,107,500 gallons of water was pumped by the waterworks plant, an increase of 80,500 gallons as compared with the return for November of last vea r.

“Grocery specials.” For Ibis week-end we will offer —3 tins salmon for Is Od, 4 tins sardines Is, 3 tins pilchards Is 9d, 3 tins herrings in tomalo sauce (large) for 2s 9d. Ask for our free gifts.—Bryant’s.* Tendcis are called by advertisement in this issue by Mr H. G. Davies, architect, of Hastings, for the erection of offices in brick for Messrs Lee, Maekie. TTa'-kcr and McKay, in Roataniwha street.

Range of children’s Voile and Organdie Frocks, embroidered, white and colors. Usually 6s lid to 12s (id. Clearance price 2s .lid at Bryant’s.* The gasworks continues to hold its own in competition with electricity. Last month’s total output (387,809 cubic feet) showed an increase of 12,300 cubic feet as compared with the return of the corresponding month of last year.

Curtain Net, creme ground with colored borders. Usually 2s 3d to 3s 0d yard. Clean sweep sale price Is 9d yard. Commencing Saturday at Bryant’s.*

The annual gas statement presented lo the Borough Council at the monthly meeting showed that of the total amount of gas manufactured during the year 180,500 cubic feet was unaccounted for, representing (Li per cent. The. Mayor (Mr Hunt) said the percentage was very low, as engineers usually allowed for about 10 per rent, leakage.

“Week-end specials” in grocery.— 3 tins pineapples Is sd, 5 packets jcilv Is, cooked ham 2s 4d, bacon rash’ers Is 4d, Xmas crackers from Is up. Ask for our free gifts for cash orders of 10s and 20s. —Bryant’s.*

A very useful calendar is to hand from Mr F, R. Furminger, Ford agent. In the lftt of results of the school examinations for free places Janies Little, of the Argyll East school, who gained a competency certificate, was inadvertently omitted. The newly-formed Retailer*’ Association have decided to observe the following holidays for Christmas and New Year:—Christmas Day and Boxing- Day, January Ist and 2nd. The nurse in charge of the dental clinic in this district paid a visit to the (Mane school last week, and it i» expected that she will start operating

after the holidays. The dental room is now completely fitted up with all up-to-date conveniences. “Ask for our free gifts” with cash orders of 10s and 20s. Pork sausages fid, 81bs. potatoes for ls», “Vienna” broad 7d, Xmas hams Is 2d and Is 4d lb., Xmas stockings from Od up, canned peaches Is tin, canned apricots Is 2d tin.—Bryant's.* The Commissioner of Police, Mr W. B. Mcllveney, has directed the members of the Police Force throughout New Zealand that Court proceeding

are tv be taken under the provisions of the Anns Act against any person purchasing or selling fireworks capable of a destructive effect by way oi explosion, unless the purchaser or sellei has acted under a police permit. He desires that the public shall take warning accordingly.

The loss of the operation of the railways during the four weeks which ended on November 9th was £23,518. In the corresponding period last year there was a working- profit of £39,853. The net revenue in the 32 weeks of

this financial year has amounted to £244,728, against £440,120 in the corresponding period last year. Gross revenue has increased slightly, but expenses have increased very considerably.

Ten dozen Towels, white and colored, good quality. Usually 2s lJd to Is lid pair. Sale clearance prices ]s J ld and 2s lid pair at Bryant’s.* The annual school sports will be held on Coronation Park on Wednesday next, commencing at J 1 a.in. A very big programem of events, ineluding championships, invitation races, jumping, novelties, races for children ol all ages, Maypole dancing, etc., has been prepared, and parents are cordially invited to assist in making the gathering a huge success. Arrangements have been made with the Dental Clinic Fund Committee to run tea, soft drinks, and iee cream stalls, sideshows, etc., and there will he no lack of entertainment. Mr A. E. dull has generously donated the cordials required. During an interval the prizes allotted for progress on the year's work will be presented, this taking the place of the function usually held in the theatre. A charge of one shilling- for men and sixpence for ladies will he made at the gates. Select, your Christmas gifts now. We are showing the best range of useful gifts for men and hoys that wo have ever handled. Silk shirts, sox. ties, tie and trouser presses, braces, attache and suit cases in fibre and solid leather, linen and silk handkerchiefs. In fact, everything likely to he appreciated as a Christmas gift D. TT. Edwards and Co.* The monthly meeting of the Waipawa branch of the Plunket Society was held on Friday evening, the following members being present:— Mesdames TT. M. Rathbone (presiding), Darker, .Tull, Furminger, Hill. Dailev, Anderson, Carne, Corskie. Riddles, Pigott, Sandcman, and the secretary. The nurse’s report, which was considered satisfactory, read as follows:—Number of new cases for tile month, 10. Visitors to rooms at Wainawa: Adults 112, babies 79. children 23: total 214. Tikokino: Adults 5, babies and children 0: total IT Onga Onga : Adults 12. babies 12. children 5: total 30. Elsthorpe: Adults 11, babies 9. children 5: total °5. Otnne: Adults 35. babies 30 children 7; total 72. Visits paid <«• homes: Wainawa 14. Omakere ° Tamumu 10. Tikokino 5. Open Ontrn 8 T.Mhome 1. Otnne 8. Emulsion 181bs.. Karilae 70. Tetters received 4. written 2, telephone calls 50. Thinking about your Christmas suit? Then come right along and see our wonderful range of Lvnx. Sincerity and Maclone suits, in all the latest cloths, just opened for Christmas trade. A new range of sports coats and flannel trousers has just arrived, and thev’re real good.—D. TT. Edwards and Co.*