NEWS AND NOTES.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17982, 29 March 1930, Page 5

NEWS AND NOTES.

INTERESTING ITEMS.

A donation of £5 5s has been made to the Obstetrical Fund by the Taranaki Boxing Association.

With the advent of the colder weather, after months of warm sunshine, many people find themselves afflicted with a feeling of listlessness and lack of vitality, which is often accompanied by an attack of boils. This state, if neglected, may lead to more serious complaints, and wise people are taking Forsythe’s Vigor Tonic, a wonderful pick-me-up for the system. Join the ranks of the healthy by buying a bottle now—2/6 and 4/6 at H. N. Forsythe's, Chemist, Wesley Buildings.

It is reported that there is a mild outbreak of chicken-pox in the Waiteika district: Up to date eighteen cases have been reported.

When you think of hairdressing your thoughts immediately turn to Michell's, on the corner of Ward and Victoria Streets. Merc the ladies of Hamilton take advantage of the efficient service whicli is extended to them, for every employee is an artist who knows just what is best for your hair. For the smartest hairdressing you need go no further than Michell’s.

Dry as the country is becoming in South Canterbury, rain is needed much more urgently in parts of North Otago, where many paddocks present a parched appearance.

Winter weather is drawing near, and soon the driving rain and frosty days will be here. But you will have no fear of discomfort or wet feet if you drive a New Ford. No matter what may be the condition of the weather the New Ford will get you there. See the latest models at F. Baker’s, Ltd., Collingwood Street.

There were 20 bankruptcies gazetted last week, 13 of which were in the North Island.

This is the season when men look to their wardrobes and prepare for the colder weather. Easter is usually considered the time for replenishing stocks of apparel, and new slocks are displayed by the various shops. But the shopping centre for men is Aliek J. Connell's, Men’s Wear Specialist, Wesley Buildings. A wonderful range of new season’s goods is displayed in his windows, and every article carries the same stamp of quality by which this shop has set such a high standard in Hamilton. A fine range of ties, socks, shirts, and other apparel awaits your inspection.

The freak white coloured red deer reported in the Southland News as having been seen at Stewart Island was shot by a party of deer stalkers from Invercargill. It proved to be a well-grown hind, .eland though the winter coat was showing signs of reddish hairs among the white it is nevertheless a decided curiosity and a very handsome trophy. Proud Mother (exhibiting baby) : Don’t you see the resemblance? Just look at our faces side by side.” Guest (absent-mindedly) : Nothing „eould.-be plainer.

When a speond-hand car dealer oi Neyv Bradford (U.S.A.) was examining a purchase he found negotiable securties worth £30,000 beneath the back seat. The car had formerly belonged to the late J. B. Laughlin, a steel millionaire, and had been exchanged, in September for a new model.

Winter is on its way, and soon the' cold weather will be here. Ladies, when you are planning your new frocks, remember that the Beehive,; next Haeremai Tearooms, specialise in all classes of dressmaking. Frocks are cut and fitted, and the work is so carried out as to ensure the maximum of satisfaction and the minimum of cost. Call and see about your new frock to-day.

Crime costs the American people a hundred million sterling a year, according to Mr R. A. Algire, vice-presi-dent of the National Surety Company. Mr Algire divides the losses as follows: • —Embezzlement £25,000,000, burglary and theft £50,000,000, forgery and fraud £25,000,000.

' Sport occupies a prominent place in the lives of New Zealanders—in fact, it has been said that no country in the world can produce such footballers as ours. Rut footballers are not the only produc.t for which , the Dominion is famous.’ New Zealand -timbers are recognised as being ideally suited for all classes of building, and the best of New Zealand timbers can be supplied to Waikato" residents by the Sawmillers’ Timber Trading Company, Ltd., Ward Street. There is no gamble when your timber is supplied from this source, because every length is guaranteed. Ask for quotations.

An elderly man who stood in the dock at the Police Court yesterday charged with a serious offence was evidently contrite. “I done it,” he admitted; ” I dursn’t- tell a lie, as I have a Creator above.”

Every man' likes to , see his home comfortably furnished,* and every woman takes "a pride in'her furniture. That is why so many people are furnishing their homes with articles from the stocks of Louden and Hawkins, "Ward Street, Waikato’s .premier seagrass and split-cane furniture manufacturers. Strongly-made and serviceable furnishings, combining distinctive appearance with moderate price, await your inspection.

According to Dr. C- E.; Martin, of the University of Washington (United States), rural life in America is decreasing, and metropolitan life is increasing,' owing to tiie machine age. In time, he states, large rural areas will be entirely abandoned.