NEWS AND NOTES.

Waikato Times, Volume 111, Issue 18619, 23 April 1932, Page 9

NEWS AND NOTES.

INTERESTING ITEMS.

In addition to the pictures exhibited in the National Gallery, London, there are 500 more masterpieces, varying in value, stored away in the basement.

Canon W. 11. Alonk, financial secretary to the Roman Catholio Diocese of Southwark, ha? beeln given three Irish sweepstake tickets on oondltion that any winnings are devoted towards erecting a Roman Catholio church at Alot'tlngham, S.E.

Here is an easy way to enjoy your winter evenings. For a small entrance fee and a nominal charge for the changing of books we can offer you an excellent variety of novels. You will not regret it once yon have joined Paul’s Book Club. We can give you full particulars If you are interested enough to call.

Of all those Britons who served In the Great War 40 per cent., or 2,414,000 In. all, were either killed or Injured sufficiently to receive State compensation.

Sickness means heavy medical expense. Why not keep yourself healthy and free from all nervous troubles by taking Forsythe’s Vltasan Tonic. Specially recommended for women suffering from any nervous trouble. Obtainable only from H. N. Forsythe, Chemist, Wesley Buildings.

Railway engines which have to stand in the sheds for any length of time have their working parts thickly coated with tallow to prevent rust attacking them.

Every housewife has a right to know under what conditions her daily bread is made. The latest hygienic British machinery used in our bakery enables us to turn out a loaf which is scarcely handled. Eat Findlay’s Bread. ’Phones: House 2884, Bakery 1526.

Families are growing smaller In London. According to last year’s census, although there was a decrease of 87,702 In the population of London, the number of families had Increased by 61,842.

The Pram Sales and Service Depot, Ward Street, are still busy manufacturing their high-standard prams at keen competitive prices. The prams made by the proprietors, .Messrs Louden and Hawkins, are sturdily constructed l'or lengthy and faithful service. A visit of inspection will pay you.

George Thomas Pope, aged 22, a private in the South Wales Borderers, was executed at Oxford gaol for tlie murder of Airs Alabel Elizabeth Alalthews, who was found dying on the roadside near Burford, Oxfordshire, on December 19.