NEWS & NOTES

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17750, 29 June 1929, Page 4

NEWS & NOTES

Unemployment is fairly rife in Timaru, and the closing of the Freezing .Works has made the position worse. Quite a large number of applications for. assistance have been received by the South Canterbury Hospital Board.

How simple it is to buy a gift for anyone, but how hard it is to choose something that will be really appreciated. Many suggestions come rushing one after the other into the mind, and none seems to be really suitable. But vou can always secure the ideal .gift after a visit to H. H. How-den, Watchmaker and Jew-eller, Victoria Street, Hamilton.

No cases of diphtheria have been reported in Timaru recently, and the notifications of scarlet fever are easing off.

The most popular light car of the present time is the New Ford, because it offers economy and comfort which is unequalled by other cars of the same class. See the New Ford at F. Baker's, Ltd., Collingwood Street.

Approximately 9500 tons of stone have been conveyed from the Timaru Harbour's Board quarry to the eastern extension since repair work commenced early this year.

With his up-to-date facilities for the work J. Jebson, Hamilton Express Company, Ward Street, can undertake all classes of transport w-ork. His work is always reliable. ’Phone 2419.

“The young wheat is looking well,” a South Canterbury farmer told a reporter. In his opinion, the area sown this year compared favourably with that of last year. «

One of the most important events in the life of man is his marriage, and it is befitting that such an occasion should be always kept fresh in mind. The best medium for preserving the past is a photograph. A bridal group always looks best if it is taken by a photographer who specialises in that branch of the art. S. G. Dobson, “The Bridal Photographer,” King’s Buildings, Victoria Street, has had w-ide experience in group photography, and he obtains wonderful results.

Supplies of onions are shortening in Timaru, and as a result, the price lias firmed a good deal of late. One or tw-o recent shipments have not been of the best quality, the percentage of rejects being fairly high.

The latest in seasonable millinery is featured at Miss Beagley’s sale. All models are greatly reduced in price. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure your new hat at a very moderate price.

From July 1, householders in Timaru will be required to pay cash for their meat.

Ladies, do you know that pleating, French embroidery, overlooking, hemstitching and ladder-mending are done at the Beehive, next Haeremai Tearooms, Victoria Street? Buttons are also made there.

The twenty-first birthday lof \he Girl Guides and Boy Scouts movement is to be commemorated by the Wellington Association with a big rally at Association Park on August 3, to coincide with the monster rally in England.

Why pay more? Nelson British Electric Lamps,- all .sizes, from 60w down, for 2/- each, at T. L. Millai’ and Co., 227 Victoria Street, Hamilton. 'Phone 2087.

To-day will be “Charity Saturday” at the Rugby matches at Wanganui. Half the proceeds to the relief fund for the West Coast and the other half to local charities.

Parke Pittar and E. R. Gresham, Surgeon Dentists, Waikato Times Buildings, Hamilton,

Mr W. 11. Ward, Director of the Wanganui Observatory considers that at preesnt as a result of the disturbances the Byrd expedition will be seeing some fine auroras in the Antarctic.

A 2/4 tin of Rolfe’s Wax contains as much as three 1/- tins.

The Canterbury Frozen Meat Company’s works at Paeroa closed for the season on Saturday, the staff being paid off.

Ladies 1 If you appreciate quality you’ll be delighted with both Choysa Tea and the beautiful cutlery and tablewear you can obtain free by saving Choysa coupons.

“White men wonder why Esqulmos never become snow-blind,” said Mr A. Innes-Taylor, when speaking at the Timaru Rotary Club luncheon. “The Esqulmos take a bit of charred bone,” he explained, “and blacken under their eves. This acts the same as glasses.”

Smart millinery at low prices is offered to ladies at Miss Beagley’s sale. For vour new hat go to Miss Beagley, Millinery Specialist, 243 Victoria Street.

During an address at Timaru Mr A. Innes-Tavlor, of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, said that it was hoped to establish a permanent base at the Bay of Whales. If this were done, it would probably mean that six men would remain there all the time.

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.

At this time of the year, when the ground is wet and muddy, many illnesses are caused by damp feet. Protect vour health dv protecting your feet with a pair of strong goloshes or gum-boots. A full range of all sizes and styles for both ladies and gents is stocked by the Para Rubber Company, Ltd., Victoria Street.

Smartness in dress is essential in these highly civilised days. A man who goes around in a shabby, ill-cut suit commands little respect. But he who is smartly dressed claims much attention. A good suit is one of the greatest aids to success. Hamilton men who wish to appear well dressed have their suits made by R. Hlggott, Tailor, Victoria Street. He embodies the latest designs and styles in his work and the cut is excellent.

Few people fail to recognise good value and quality when they come across it, and that is why so many people arc purchasing their new footwear from the stocks of F. G. Keep, Footwear Specialist, Victoria Street. In this shop the latest in shoes for all occasions are displayed, and there are warm slippers for the winter months. The quality is unquestioned and every pair is priced at one level —the lowest.

7TEMS FROM MANY SOURCES.

“They fight among themselves a good deal —that is their only joy in life,” said ki'r A. Innes-Taylor, at Timaru, when referring to the Byrd Expedition dogs. “There must be something Irish about them, I think.'

Remarkable opportunities to save monev on your household furnishings are offered" in the gigantic sale at Warman and Sons, Victoria Street. All lines are reduced and many bargains await customers.

The secretary to the New Zealand Refrigerating Co., states that instructions have been given that as many employees as possible, from those thrown out of work by the fire at Smithfleld, shall be utilised in clearing up and construction works.

Hamilton men have long enjoyed a reputation for being well dressed, because they are outfitted from the stock of Alick J. Connell, Men's VVear Specialist, Wesley Buildings,. Here they find a well-chosen selection or ties", warm pull-overs and lumberjackets, comfortable overcoats, and smart hats, all priced at figures which, in view of the quality offered, are remarkably low. A speciality is made of tailored trousers, cut and finished in stvles right up to the moment.

Eleven building permits, representing a total value of £8647, were issued bv the Timaru Borough Council last month. The permits included nine houses, one house addition and one shed.

When those irritating, hacking coughs attack you and begin to make life miserable you will find relief ana remedy in Forsythe’s Expectorant Cough Mixture, which is sold for 2/6 and 4/6 per bottle by H. N. Forsythe, Chemist Wesley Buildings, Hamilton.

“All christened,” said Mr A. InnesTavlor, when asked by a Rotarian, at Timaru,' if the dogs connected with the Byrd Expedition were named, “and all the dogs answer to their names."

Warm up with a “Hotpoint” Radiator, a needed comfort for cold weather. These radiators are highly efi'icient and are splendid for the office, living-room or bedroom. Be sure that you get “Hotpoint," the name that is the symbol of all that is best electrically. Moderate in price.—The National Electrical and Engineering Company, Ltd.

The Timaru Borough Council connected up 24 new consumers, gringing the present total for the borough up to 3020. Two new ranges were installed during the month, making a total to date of i9~.

No man can afford to be badly dressed if he wishes to attain success in business. For a smartly cut suit, perfect in fit and appearance it will pay you to go to 11. Fort, Tailor, South British Buildings, Victoria Street.

In the endeavour to relieve the stress of unemployment the Borough Council is dung its share (says an Oamaru paper), as 22 casual labourers in addition to the regular working number, have been placed on the payroll temporarily.

When the day is cold and the rain is pouring down it is then that a cup of steaming coffee and sandwiches is appreciated. Drop into the Marble Bar at any time and try the delicious coffee that is served there. .

A Scotch delegate at - the annual meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society in Wellington, was driving home an argument with force when he dropped a remark which set the gathering laughing heartily. A puzzled look came over the speaker’s face, and he leant over and asked a delegate in the seat in front what all the merriment was about. “It will dawn upon you by and bye,” replied the man addressed; “you're Scotch."

With the present prevalence of colds and other winter complaints it is essential that the children be sent to school dressed in warm clothing if their health is to be protected. With this object in view Robson and Co., “The Don,” on the corner of Ward and Victoria Streets, are offering a range of boys’ woollen jersays, in all sizes and prices. Consider the health of your children and see this range of warm wear.

It was reported in Wanganui this week by an old resident of Mangawelca that huias had been seen in the country toward the Ruahine Ranges. He said that a pair of the birds had nested on his property last season, but for fear they might be killed he did not wish to make public the exact locality.

How much can happen in a day! A letter, a telegram, a telephone call, announcing death or other catastrophe, can tear us from our path anil send us spinning down a new by-way. When we thus reflect, how important is the present moment if we are to enjoy life to-the fullest. No longer has a farmer to break his health by the everlasting hard work of milking cows day in and day out, for by spending a little out of bis monthly cream cheque he can get a thoroughly satisfactory milker that will do the work better than he can by hand labour, and the hard work is at once done away with altogether. Have a look at the “Wallace” Milking Machine, Collingwood Street, Hamilton.

Some vandals visited the Gisborne Bowling Club’s green at Kaiti. A number of “kitties” were tramped into the green and smashed; globes taken off" the lights and smashed, the turf of the greens disturbed, and other damage done.

Ladies, have you seen the fine offerings at Miss Beaglcy’s Sale? Seasonable millinery, in all the latest designs and shades, is offered to you at rernarkablv low prices.

“The announcement is a little premature,” was the reply made by the Wellington telegraph authorities when asked to amplify a statement from Hastings to the effect that a system of multiple dialing was being tested between Wellington and Palmerston North, and that it would mean the speeding up of toll calls between the larger centres.

Good hairdressing is a great aid to beauty. A woman with smartly dressed hair always 'commands more attention than one who has straggly wisps around her head. For the best of hairdressing visit the saloon of Michcll, on the corner of Ward and Victoria Streets.

“Your motor-cyclists," said Mr A. W. Mowlem, S.M., at the Hastings Magistrate’s Court, "are the most conscienceless people on the road.”

The flrst-jid station for worn and broken footwear is the shop of Les. Jones, just off Victoria Street. Here all shoes are given skilful treatment, and are returned vou fit for many months of work.

Discussing in committee tho r l *'" of Messrs J. J. Niven and Co., Ltd., for ’ compensation In respect of ad-j ditional costs incurred by the en- j gineering firm through the alleged i delay of the board in handing over a section for the use of the oompany, the Gisborne Harbour . Board decided ] to re-afflrm the stand taken in January i last, denying any liability in respect of the handing over of the land.

Winter comforts are necessities, and now that the cold nights are here, and will continue for the next few months, the one outstanding necessity is a Rotwater Bag. We have received our quota direct from British manufacturers, and never before have we been able to offer these at better prices. Already we have had a record number of sales, and we guarantee for two years the brand we handle. Our prices range torn 5/G to 12/6, complete with , covers. See our display and select this winter comfort at Manning's Pharmacy, 85 Victoria Street. Orders by post receive our prompt attention.

The Flock House Station will have a limited number of youths available for employment at the end of July and November.

Some people will often go to much trouble to save money on their shopping expenses, but Hamilton peopie have only to go to the Great Bargain Stores to cut a considerable sum off their accounts. The popular sales at this shopping centre have meant savings to Waikato residents, and encfT sale is eagerly anticipated. In e-\erv department of the Great Bargain Stores all goods are priced at the lowest possible level, and that is why it is called the shopping centre of the Waikato.

A good deal of pilfering is stated to be going on on the wharves at Tiinaru. It is understood that a quantity of Harbour Board material, such as ropes and gear, has been either damaged or removed.

Beware of the business that offers values that when considered are impossible. There is a catch in it. By shopping with reputable firms and paying reasonable prices you assure yourself of honest values. Customers of the Great Bargain Stores secure their requirements at reasonable prices because this firm is content with small profits. Thus prices of household necessities are kept at a low level. See the window display of the Great Bargain Stores, and note the values.

The latest ana smartest in ladies’ apparel and millinery are displayed by Miss Berry, Wesley Buildings, Victoria Street. Well-dressed women puchase their apparel from the stocks of this shop. Waikato’s leading undertaker.— E. G. Scrimshaw, Hood Street, Hamilton. 'Phone 2181, night 228 G.