Pigeon Races

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21193, 16 August 1940, Page 4

Pigeon Races

Dr. R. G. Simmers, of the Meteorological Office, addressing the Wellington Rotary Club, said that inquiries were often made by pigeon fanciers a day or two before the Saturday on which races were held between Hamilton and Wellington. He was at a loss to know why the owners of the pigeons wanted to know about the weather so long ahead, till one owner revealed that, if the wind were going to be northerly he sent his light birds, and, if southerly, his heavy ones. The extra time was needed because they had to send their pigeons from Wellington by train on the preceding Thursday.

During the remaining days of “Oddment Week” Hooker and Kingston, Ltd., will feature some amazing throw-outs of odd stock lines. The balance of winter felts, usually 25/-, have been sale priced 9/11 now to clear at 3/11. Many of these are quite suitable for Spring Wear. Black Silk Bridge Bags, Usually 19/6 will be sold at half-a-crown each if in the store an Friday. Patent Leather Handbags, Usually 18/6 for 7/6. Fast Colour Art Silk Table Cloths, Usually 5/11 to 2/11. Useful Lino Mats, size 36 x 24 2/3 each. Hurry now Hooker & Kingstons must clean everything up before Saturday. Stock is not carried over from Season to Season. The Grand Spring Opening is featured for ne*t week.