NEWS AND NOTES.

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17704, 7 May 1929, Page 11

NEWS AND NOTES.

INTERESTING ITEMS. "Now Zealand and Australia are very fine markets for whisky,” said Mr E. Grahame Johnstone, a director of Johnnie Walker whisky, in an interview. "I would be treading delicate ground in discussing the consumption of whisky by different countries.” A 2/4 tin of Rolfe’s Wax contains as much as three i/- tins. “It is a good thing to be able to swim, and a better thing to be able to swim strongly,” said Mr W. Brodie at the presentation of awards at the New Plymouth Boys’ High School, “but best of all is the ability to be a lifesaver. In that you are a service to others." While the Choysa redemption scheme is wonderfully popular it is the genuine quality of the tea that ensures it being a permanent guest in every home it once visits. Compliments were flying freely at the unemployed meeting in the Trades Hall at Wellington. “You are not hungry, arc you?" inquired Mr IFraser, M.P., of a burly young fellow who occupied a prominent position in the front seat. “No,”- promptly answered the youth addressed. Physically you don’t look hungry, ’ commented Mr Fraser, “but mentally you appear literally starved.” Buying timber of certified quality is 'one of the first steps toward building economy. Good timber gives charaoter and long life to a structure, and also cuts down labour costs. _ For economy and durability you will nn nothing to equal Bartholomew timber, which is specially selected and seasoned. Builders and. contractors know that it is best. Order from the Bartholomew Timber Co., Ltd., Alexandra Street. ’Phone 2174. The vital statistics in Wanganui Tor April compared for the same month last year in parentheses are: Births 60 (45), deaths 20 (25), marriages 19 (17), marriages in office 2 (4). . Customs returns for the port of Wanganui for April, compared with the same month last year (in P a^ theses) are:—-Nett Customs £7623 6s 3d (£7135 16s 7d); beer duty, £2*B 5s 7d (£245 4s 3d). Theer are many foods which satisfy and give pleasure to the palate, but there is one that does more than than. Findlay’s “Kilty” brand oatcakes impart nourishment and health. There is concentrated muscle and bodybuilder In every one. Order your “Kilty” oatcakes from F. Findlay, Coilingwood Street. ’Phone 1526. Tlie vital statistics for Stratford for the past month show little variation from those of April, 1928, there having been one more birth, two more ’ deaths and one less marriage. The figures are: Births 17 (16), deaths 6 (4), marriages 3 (4). More rain fell at Hawera during April this year than during April last year. The amount recorded by the Hawera postmaster was 6.14 in on 12 days, the maximum being 2.181 non April 14. Last year 2.871 n fell, the heaviest fall In a day being .Gin. r Burton'S Peroxide Tooth Paste. The best your money can buy. 1/o a tube frpra E. R. Burton, Chemist, Frankton. ! increases in the number of births and deaths and a decrease In the number of marriages occurred at Hawera fur the month of April, compared with lust year's figures. There were births (18 last year), .8 deaths (6j, and' 3 marriages (4). Wise farmers who require reliable arid strong repairs for their implements go to A. A. Hawker and Son, Blacksmiths and Bodybuilders, 21 Barton Street, Hamilton. ' '• just as the municipal poll was closing at Inglewood some excltem nt was caused by a motor-car owned by Dr Faris catching Are just outside the booth. A hand grenade was soon obtained from the Are brigade and the car was rescued with little damage done. Every branch of sheetmetal work is undertaken by Monteith and Parker, Barton Street, Hamilton. Bring your broken radiators and mudguards here for efficient repairs. The attendance at the Alexander Museum at Wanganui last month was 1966. • Of this number 1486 were adults and 480 children. The biggest attendance for one day was on Easter Monday, April 1, when 310 adults and 87 children visited the institution. Ford 33 St. Paul Street, Auckland, manufacturer of cheapest -and best extension ladders, wheelbarrows, steps, washlubs, trestles, etc. ’Phono 43-397. There are over forty million sheep in SCuth Africa. The harvest of wheat in Great Britain last year was estimated at 1,201,000 tons. Ample evidence of the popularity of Gregory tyres among New Zealand motorists is given in the large number of cars which run on these remarkable tyres. Gregory tyres haw> reached the apex of tyre perfection in durability, reliability, a vA economy. They can be obtained for ail tyres, and there i 3 an agent in every town. Cut down your running expenses by running on Gregory lyres. There are seven and a half million pedal cyclists in Great’ Britain and 1300 cycling clubs. Liquid Granite, the most lasting of all varnishes for wood floors and linoleum. Obtainable Oil and Colour Merchants and Stores, or direct from W: V. Wilson and Co., 390 Queen Street, Auckland. Let wintry blasts blow! Who cares for ice and snow when there is a “Unique” hot water bag in the home. For winter comfort get a “Unique” hot water bag from the Para Rubber Co., Ltd., Hamilton. New Zealand’s buttercups will be a feature of the rock and bog garden in (he Christchurch Public Gardens, when extensions in hand are completed (states the Lyttelton Times). Consignments of these stately and beautiful alpine plants from the mountains around Ilanmer, have already ■been received in Christchurch.