NEWS AND NOTES

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17554, 8 November 1928, Page 4

NEWS AND NOTES

■She Rev. W. P. Rankin, minister in charge of the New Lynn Presbyterian Church, lias set about the construction of a new Sunday school building, and if necessary is prepared to himself lay the 90,000 bricks to be used. The well-known Shaw, Savill and Albion steamer Mamari has been sold to Mr Arnold Bernstein, Hamburg, for £23,500. She will be converted at Kiel, for the-transport of Ford motor vehicles. Aluminium Preserving Pans, Best "Swan" Brand, now being offered at greatly reduced prices, medium size 13/G, large size 15/6. Pole's Gut ißate Store, 2-ii Victoria Street. The vital statistics for Carterton for October were: Births 7, deaths 4, marriage 1. It makes my mouth water to think of them. Have you eaten the homemade .butterscotch and toffees at the Imperial Tea Rooms? The freedom of Aberdeen was conferred upon Earl Jellicoe, Sir T. Jaffrey, a benefactor of the city, and Dr. Laws, of Livingstonia, missionary pioneer. A case of stout in the home is a sure indication that fatigue, exhaustion and that "run down" feeling are unknown to the occupants. These seasonable complaints have no show against the rcmarKable powers of Peerless Invalid Stout. .Made by C. L. Innes and Co., Ltd., Hamilton. Phones 1035-1936. An application is to be made in the London Law Courts for a direction as to t-he disposal of £5950, the unexpended balance of the Westminster Flood Relief Fund. When you can obtain a paint guaranteed made to the world tested standard of Shcrwin-Williams Paints and yet know that every tin represents 100 per cent New Zealand labour, youi have an additional reason why SherwlnWilliams deserves your support. Not only does it look better, last longer, and" cover further, but New Zcalandcrs are employed in its manufacture. Call at Hamilton Hardware Co., Ltd., Ward Street, Hamilton.

Aid. Ball stated at a meeting of the Isle of Wight County Council that a valuable water supply had been discovered through the recent landslide at Blackgang.

A piano can be in your home tomorrow. Did you know that Lewis Eady, Ltd., have several fine pianos on instalments of 5/- weekly. Call and inspect.

William McMahon, alleged to have been concerned in a post"office raid.in Cork when a postal official was injured, has been arrested at a house in Mitcham, Surrey.

We are- sole Waikato Agents for Avery Scales. Any class of scales adjusted or repaired; reasonable charges Frankton Junction. 'Phone 2887.

A man giving the name of Robert Tremayne, i« is alleged, walked out of his lodgings in Kennington Road, London, with £-100 in notes and jewellery belonging to his landlady.

Full stocks of leading Tablet Chocolates at F. It. Hooper's, four doors from Strand.

The body was found on a railway of Mr J. Browne, aged 72, a retired Civil Servant, who, the previous evening in Hull, made arrangements for his wife's funeral.

Dressmaking you'll be proud to wear, expertly executed by "Charis" Dressmaking Salon, Wesley Chambers (second floor).

The coal output in Britain for the week ended September 15 totalled 4,576,000 tons —a decrease of 216,900 tons on the previous week —and the number of persons employed 895,800 —a decrease of 2600.

The Busy Corner, Victoria Street, is living up to its name these days. Special selling efforts are being held, commencing each Tuesday and Friday, and covering various departments, where stocks are somewhat heavy. Home Savins Week closes on Friday, and with it the free McCall offer. Hundreds of Jap sunshades have been sold at sixpence each to purchasers in fancy and showroom departments; this offer" closes on Tuesday. Men are offered a felt hat free, if they place their order for a Christmas suit by November 16, and there is another offer elsewhere in this issue. Hetherington's report steadily increasing sales.

Joseph Parker, living at Sibthrop Road, .Mitcharn, Surrey, was lined £5 and £2 5s costs at Croydon for cruelty to a neighbour's clog, it being stated that lie kicked it and broke one of its legs, and that the animal had to be destroyed.

There is one art that is kept in the dark and yet.all the Waikato knows about it. The developing and printing rooms of Watson's Camera House, 5-1 A Victoria Street, are the busiest in the district to-day. In the dark rooms of this well-known Arm, experts will handle your work to absolute perfection. Bring your work to this up-to-date camera shop.

We have no objection to some of our country contemporaries culling items from our farming column, but the source from which they obtain their information should be acknowledged, says the Manawatu Standard.

What constitutes a well-dressed man? It is really a combination of a man's choice and desires executed ■with a tailor's advice, art and skill. Many men, while anxious to look well, yet not overdress, appreciate helpful advice in the selection of their sartorial requirements. Visit E. Thomas, Tailor, Victoria Street.

The fruit season in the Manawatu and Wairarapa districts is about a week later than usual this season, according to Mr J. W. Whelan, of the Department of Agriculture, who has just returned to Palmerston North after an inspection of the orchard areas. Various reasons are ascribed to the position, principal among which are the mild winter and the recent cold snap.

Who goes to bed early on election night, when huge crowds will assemble next Wednesday to witness the fate of each electorate. Now standing for hours in a street produces appetites. Remember that the Oceanic Dining' Rooms arc prepared for the rush and will serve the best meal in Hamilton. Make up a party ticket, and enjov the night thoroughly. Better still, ring 1391 and reserve.

Some 3393 'head of stock were slaughtered at the Palmerston North abattoir during October. The animals condemned numbered 5i-

ITEMS FROM MANY SOURCES.

Only one bankruptcy was recorded Jn Wanganui last month. There was only one for the same month last year. It's no use saying "It won't be long until Christmas." It is closer than : that. Less than seven weeks for the ' great Tuletide occasion. Experience with previous Ghrislmases proves the necessity of shopping early. Your purchases can commence at James and Son, Booksellers and Stationers, Victoria Street, opposite Public Trust. A great shipment arrived. Wireless licenses in Great Britain are issued at the rate of 1000 a day. Yes, we are taking orders for Black Currants for coming season. As the quality of this fruit is excellent and the supply limited, we advise ordering early. 'Phone 2931, Allport and Scott. Remarkable Roman relics are being revealed on Prysg Field, Caerleon, near Newport, in Monmouthshire (England), where the most important Roman fortress site in Britain is situated. Although the Municipal Baths opened yesterday devotees of the natatorial art have already made appearance at river and lake. To those who arc about to start. Take a peep at the outstanding selection of latest costumes at J. Varncy's. Outfitter, Victoria Street. As fine a selection as one could wish for.

Painless death for persons suffering from incurable disease is to be provided by the Czecho-Slovak State when the now criminal code now under construction is put into force.

Residents of Te Awanga had an unusual visitor recently, says the Hawke's Bay Tribune, of a beautiful full-grown seal, which was gambolling on the sand, much to the delight of everyone, especially the children.

On election night J. C. Williamson's will commence a two-night season with "The Girl Friend," and "Hit the Deck." Records of these two sparkling musical comedies are to hand at C. W. Wycherley's, "His Masters' Voice" Gramophone Parlour, Waikato Times Buildings. Apart from the 12 inch vocal gems from each, several of the popular extracts are recorded by leading dance bands with vocal refrain/ Be among the first to secure these. The demand for these has been most astonishing everywhere.

The vital statistics fcr Waihi last month show that there were 9 births, 5 deaths, and 1 marriage. For the corresponding month last year there were 4 births, the same number of deaths and 2 marriages.

Ladies are ever taking great interest in perfumes and all those desirable acquisitions to a perfect boudoir. Foremost in feminine minds and choice arc the many products of Ashes of -Roses. Come to the Pharmacy of O. B. Coombridge, South British Buildings, Victoria St., and see the pretty window display of these preparations, including Bucoly's, tiic new powder, which is sold in generous size boxes for only 2/6.

The Stratford Racing Club has granted the Stratford A. and P. Association the use of loose boxes ond paddocks ror the accommodation of horses at the forthcoming show.

Pure milk means healthy children. The Vcctis Dairy's milk is pure and wholesome enough for the tiniest babe. It,contains all the fat of the cream. Every pint is .full of health and nourishment. Vectis Dairy, Victoria Street, opposite Iletherington's. 'Phone 1448. R. W. Forster, Proprietor.

When members of the New Plymouth Aero Club interviewed the Premier at the site of the proposed aerodrome at Bell Block it was suggested that the parties motor over the ground. ■Mr Coates, however, said he could see enough from the road, however. "It will do me to land in," he said, "and you can crash as well here as anywhere else-."

A local resident, a vegetarian for many years, was recently converter! to the ranks of the beef-eaters. He stated that his choice was the outcome of a delicious meal he enjoyed at a friend's place, where the tasty tempting- flavour of the roast was too much for his vegetarian views. The meat was supplied by Priscott Bros., Butchers, Hood street. 'Phone 28*7-i.

A witness's reluctance to disclose where a quantity of liquor which figured in a Masterton case had been Obtained led to his being cross-exam-ined at some length by Die Crown Prosecutor (Mr P. S. K. Macassey) in the Wellington .Supreme Court. The witness maintained that he could not remember where the liquor came from and at length Mr Justice Heed remarked: "I suppose in a prohibition district you do find liquor lying about the roads."' Mr Macassey; "They are generally empty bottles, your Honour." (Laugnter).

"In hopeful expectation" many wait' for election night. The streets will be filled /with a jostling crowd. Why not receive the results, via Radio, in the peace of your own fireside. Blank election result forms all ready to be filled in can be obtained at Radio House and there is time now to let us instal you a set to get up-to-the-minute election returns. Ring 214 3.

That for the present airships only could span the Tasman as commercial propositions was the view expressed by Air Commodore Williams (states a Melbourne paper), "it was a splendid effort," was his comment on the recent Tasman flight. "Flights to and from New Zealand have been proved practicable, and the only matter now is making thcrn commercial propositions. It is an airship job for the present."

A glance at Victoria/ Street reveals Hamilton as a large industrious town, though all its business is not confined to that thoroughfare. Take Knox Street for instance. A tremendously busy Arm is Messrs Hill and Peat, Furniture Designers and Manufacturers, who supply all classes of furniture at most reasonable prices.

There is a never-failing'streak of humour present in every gathering of ex-servicemen, and the recent reunion of Diggers, held under the auspices of the tiisborne R.S.A., provided a number of striking humorous incidents (reports the Poverty Bay Herald). One wag took his'chance when Lieutenant-Colonel Hellier Evans, one-time commander of the New Zealand Cyclist Company overseas, rose to propose a toast. As Colonel Evans came to his feet, crisp and clear from the farthest corner of the room came the query: "Where's your bike?" The sally convulsed the gathering, the colonel joining heartily in the laughter. . ._...„_ _

"We have warned people before but the most effective way is to bring them to Court," said Sergeant Sivyer at the Magistrate's Court, at 'Wanganui, when Eric Watkin . McGregor was charged with carrying a passenger on his motor cycle seated in an incorrect manner. The sergeant said that the charge was the first laid under the by-laws. The Magistrate, Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., said ho would take the view that it was the first offence and fined the defendant 2s Gd with, 10s costs. When the latest and best in confectionery arrives in Hamilton it is addressed to the Theatre Royal Confectionery, Victoria Street. The last arrival is to be found only in this popular shop. Have a guess! It's Barker and Dobson's Malted Milk Toffee. Can you imagine it? You simply must come and taste this delightful confection. "It, is becoming the fashion to treat the police as doing something wrong every time they make inquiries," said 1 Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court at Wanganui. The remark was evoked when counsel interrupted the evidence of a constable in the box to ask whether, in regard to the statement which was put in, the defendant, who made it, had been warned that it would be used against him. The constable said that no such warning was given as no charge had then been laid against the defendant and witness was merely making inquiries. Not only is Gadd's 2/6 Tea the best that can be obtained at the price, but It is the best that can be obtained for a higher price. "The gradual extinction, or the slow dying of our New Zealand coastal shipping is a thing to-be much regretted, for many reasons," states a Wellington man, who is keenly interested in shipping matters, to a press representative. "The Wavcrley, for instance, has recently ceased running; and I could cite a number of instances in which our old coastal vessels, as their working lives come to an end, have not been replaced. But, as trie ■Dominion grows in population and its trade progresses, coastal shipping, far from declining, should surely at least ( keep pace with the general development."

Our paint shop is ready for your car Bring it around and discuss the'matter. After seeing the work in process, our wide range of colours, Hearing our advice and the moderate quotation we feel sure you will leave the car here. Years of experience behind Howscr and Son, Car Painters, Bridge Street (opposite Police station). Mr Benno Pearlman, Sheriff of Hull in 1023-24, was selected as next Lord Mayor of the city. Are the walls of your living-room drab and dull, your bedrooms lacking in cheerfulness, your hall uninviting. They need not be. Not if you are wall-paper wise. Come to J. I . Goodall, Paper-hanger and Decorator, Central Chambers, Victoria Street. 'Phone 1i 04. Mrs Ellen Wickenden, an inmate of the Pembury, Kent, Poor Daw Institution, was 100 years old last nyontn. Floral Sprays suitable for day or evening wear in large variety.—Miss Christie, Victoria Street, over railway.