GENERAL NEWS

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIV, 9 January 1928, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS

Dr. Kidson's Weather Forecast — Variable and moderate breezes There is a prospect of fair weather and warm. Barometer rising slowly.

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever and while our calendars will only ast a few years, the pictures on

them will afford pleasure all their life-time. Some are worth framing, but all are now going at half-price at J. 11. Beattie's, The Shop Next the Post Office. Only a few left.

Adrian Greig (20) sustained concussion of the brain by a fall from his motor cycle at Auckland. His condition is fairly serious.

The stranded schooner Maron has been purchased by Mr F. Goodman, of Gisborne, who will undertake to salvage such portions of tin equipment as may pay for removal.

That there are 700 to 1000 unemployed in Wellington, and that the position is as bad as it was m the winter was stated by the Secretary of the General Labourers’ Union, Wellington.

150 yards Figured Ninon, Georgette and Crepe de Chine. Usually 9/11 to 15/11 per yard. This week only, all 5 11 per yard. “The Farmers.”

The “Hinemoa" arrived at Auckland from Norfolk Island on Saturday afternoon. She was delayed on the voyage four days by exceptionally stormy weather. Very rough seas were working off all the Island landing places. While bathing in the Aparima River, near Fairfax, Southland, Angus Rennie Hibbs, was drowned A gallant attempt at rescue was made by his brother, hut his efforts exhausted him and he struggled to the bank in a state of collapse.

Two Capital New Year Gifts are the No. 1 Pocket Kodak, fixed focus model at 92/6; also supplied in focussing models with 7.7 and Kodar Lens at 63/6 and the Butchers Carbine with Trichio shutter and 7.7 lens at 77/6. Also a complete range of other cameras at prices to suit all. Many suggestions for photographic gifts on view including Albums from B. A. Brvan, Prescription Chemist, ’Phone 9, Box 62. Waimate. 1

At the inquest on George Henrys Guest (17), who was drowned in a dam on a farm at Lower Duthie road, Matapu, Eltham on New Year’s Day, a verdict of accidental death, no blame being attachable to anyone, was returned.

Responding to a request made by the Deputy Mayor of Christchurch, churches of all denominations will take up special collections for the relief of unemployed on Sunday next To-night a broadcast appeal is to be made from station 3Y.A.

Bring your hemstitching to The Minerva, Grigson St.

T. Togers, of Otahuhu, was thrown from his motor cycle while practising at a high speed on the Muriwai Beach. He was removed to the Auckland Hospital with concussion of the brain and severe injuries to his body.

Frederick Edge (34), a porter at the Grand Hotel, Auckland, died in the hospital from injuries caused by bis motor cycle colliding with a telegraph pole on the new North Road He was a married man and resided at Mount Albert.

The body of David Lauder, who was drowned near Somes Island when a fourteen foot yacht capsized was recovered on Saturday afternoon, states a Wellington tele gram. The body of the other vic tint. Mackay’, has not yet been recovered.

Two Timaru Council ’buses were used on the trip to Waim.ite on Saturday, 37 people taking .advantage of the opportunity ofter- d to spend the day in very pleasant surroundings. The ’buses returned about 10 o’clock in the evening, beau tiful weather having made ’he outing most enjovable.

Stop! Look! Listen! 255 acres Freehold with 310 acres L.1.P., rent 5/-. First class range of farm buildings, and improvements of every sort. Quarter mile from School, Store and Post Office. All ploughable easy rolling Downs. Price for the lot £3600, good terms. Forbes Wallace, Box 47. Waimate.

Seven of the crew of the German steamer Kerston Miles deserted before the vessel left Auckland for Wellington on Saturday. A search of the city’ by the police and ship’s officers was fruitless. They are class ed as aliens and before the vessel is allowed to leave. New Zealand a bond of £lOO will be required for each missing seaman.

Perfume Sprays in large variety 3/9 to 18/6; smelling salts bottles 2/6 to 8/6, with Silver mount; powder bowls, E.P.N.S. assorted colours 6/6 to 16-6; bath salts 6d to 7/6, including Atkinson’s 39; and ail popular bath and toilet soaps at lowest prices. B. A. Bryan, Prescription Chemist. "Phone 9, Box 62, Waimate. When inquiries were triad'- "1 the New Zealand Alliance at Wellington if there was any ground for the rumours that a compromise had been reached on the Licensing Amend ment Bill, the reply of Mr Murray, the secretary, was distinctly in the negative. He said if any change ju the attitude of the Alliance had been decided upon it would have been announced immediately to the public, for the policy of the Alliance was to place all its cards mi the tabic. “1 am afraid I will ii:i;- to give you gaol. It is tlie only wa ■ to >fo| these people,” said Mr E. D Mos. ley, S.M., in the Christehm Magistrate’s Court on Saturday morn ing, in convicting George Novell, who pleaded guilty to being, drunk while in charge of a car. The .Magistrate had previously imposed a fine of £l5, but changed it t-> f'ouiteen days’ imprisonment. Nevill s license was cancelled, and be was prohibited from getting another for five years. White Xylonite Goods guaranteed English make, including mirrors 4/6 to 25/-; dressing combs 1/- to 6/6; Bristle Hairbrushes at 9/6 to 25/-;

handkerchief boxes, large, 22/6; jewel cases 14/6; puff boxes 6/6 to 12/6; trays 1/6 to 12/6: military hairbrushes, pairs 20/- and 22/6; manicure sets in Xylonite boxes 25/-. Compare our prices and quality. B. A. Bryan, Prescription Chem ist, ’Phone 9, Box 62, Waimate.

A fire late last night broke out at the rear of buildings in Main St.. Taumarunui, occupied by Gardners, Ltd. (drapery) and F. E. M’est (bak cry). The fire spread with amazing rapidity in the wooden bui..-b-gs and

had a strong hodl when the alarm was given. The brigade worked hard and by brilliant work confined the fire to Gardners’ and West’s. Gardner’s was completely gutted and West’s dining room was badly burnt. The origin of the fire is unknown.

At the inquest on Georgina Waters, single (35), who was found dead in the lupins at St. Kilda on Thursday last, the medical evidence showed that the gullet was covered with inflammatory membrane, showing that the delicate lining had been destroyed by some liquid swallowed shortly before her death. The Cor oner at Dunedin said there was no doubt that the liquid hpd been selfadministered and adjourned the inquest for an analysis of the stomach contents.

The Business Firms that have wisely and consistently employed Newspaper Advertising during the past year are now being rewarded with the greatest share of Trade and Profits! .... In the New

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opened their second i na 7 with a deficit of 509 > the -e.-nml mnii-j, luncheon adjournment < lost four wickets for The Plunket tween Canterbury ai)( j was continued to- ( ] av ? in the second imiin<i s »,' Auckland rerpiiies At the lum-hemi adjoin, land had secured 123 ' quired for the l"s S oft( 150 yards Figured U ette and Crepe de Chine 9 11 to 15 11 per yard • only, all 5 11 per y arj J mers." A man. at present I was found lmtiein;in, on the Marine Parade I terday moriiii j about fir) being- still u.-irin and H The man appeared tolijr age. li\e feet in height aii I ium build. The hair j, r I slightly timied with has a small giinri-r a beard ol -ot-u- threel ; < He was weat ng a lina--, I striped <hirt. laee tip I grey <■:: p. A l>ask,-t I tattooed on the right for® I < hou-i \i-n Yi-. I from 1 - to 42 ~ la , v .. to 12 6; po\\,|i-r i-oti.te I to 12 6: pointer I ami double, in kit..- ...j, I 15 - : face creams lid . I powiiei - 1 to li 1, 3 ; I Presi-ripi ion 1 I 62. Waii-iate. Buying publicity H bi emi ;p"U ' in- water, ~ H to Um H local p id.- ! a.;. ri. 1-re-poi:-.iide i-r a iia'. I ma i■■ vie '. ■ .1 ml in: !'■ imi- ■.:in,' sea r' "P t iioiiglil nt terc-..' Glli-i-'c Xi-r Z their 1 ii'emi I i.>;ite<i nr New S-c tli Wall'wliieP li 1 . iu-,-n [in-s- .< C. < In rk a -i.iiiL’ nt ■ - -I procuring a iihobe Falls -m-ii a< wrn I li fl -I in.H - mini'll-: - Y X- - Y.-.-i . ■ . ed ; IP y .11. - I 'Jin nii.: ' ... csf -eii-i-r -c o! 1 ry.'l- - 1- nnd -0.-qs and .--Il - wort I’- 1.. ■ ■ I: tiri, - ■ I:.-:-- ■' - our 'a 11 . B. A. Bm-' tion 1 -u-mi-t. Tire' I W.iin.ai''I Io- ice- ' ' Army ' • 'in ' fa re --Ii ing Cool,, .1,0 ha- 1 charge tin- s.i ■ Waim 1,1 "-""i I wa- i i I' ’I I dre - - a -<i " I ii" I' l ' ■ at tile C eliing |.. im>udtii 1 ' I ing and . -c-ird | dn \ ni-giii. I - pr-’V-i' ■ for tile •: -"num’ I Mr- Bi - -i."'. ' -■ " J ' lea w,l "i lln-tin-.’- | mornmg m-x- ny ■ ■ 150 yards Figured ette anti Crepe de C* ■ 9 II to 15 II per yar,fl only, all 5 ’ll P fr 1 mers.” In rr n i" '' ' ; I bv lour '-icn of E 1 gus "< . n M S’-y'® * dull /' objei-t -... America. Ar. _■ meal- " -I' i i tin- t ... the . .. '■ J signed - o'H 11 the • ■ r '' '’" rs ' ■ ' i M I””- :ir ° . I ? - .’rcG"’- '-V •j.g Tear, pat and p ■■’•‘l ' I tiser bring Bnye_ er . Try one M Rubber staff?.J made at tl' e |

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