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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5109, 1 April 1927, Page 3

A new “tongue-twister” is having a vogue in Christchurch (says the “Press”). It is “Pedestrians Cross "''’Crossings Here,” and the advice is to be seen on iron standards which were placed at the corners of the Bank of New Zealand bottleneck, while lines were marked on the roadway, guiding people to walk at right angles ovei' the road at corners. On each footpath a traffic inspector stood guard, warning forgetful pedestrians that .they must not make a diagonal cressing of the street. " An unusual and what promises to be a most useful household vegetable recently introduced to this country is now v» view at Fow’s produce market (stater the Waikato Times). It is what is known as a New Guinea gi- . gantic butter bean. It is four feet six inches long and has. the appearance of an elongated pumpkin. It ■Weighs about 121 b, but is by no means the largest specimen grown by Mr C. N. Robinson, of Te Uku, near. Raglan, . who has propagated the plants and is saving the better specimens for the Winter Stow. The grower says the vegetable makes a very delectable table-dish, prepared in the right way. As many as 10 beans grow on one vine. Exceptionally attractive is this week’s issue of the “N.Z. Sporting and Dramatic Review,” both from the choice of topical subjects and the super-excellence pf its reproductions. The centre pages display conspicuous figures in the world of note from America and France. Specially featured are the motor-cycle sports at Takapuna, and picturesque views appear of the regatta at Ngaruawahia, together with other interesting gatherings. The Thames Trotting Club’s meeting is covered in a striking series showing finishes of principal events. A photograph of the N.Z. representative cricket team will be of particular interest. The stage and motion picture worlds are attractively set auLwith portraits of favourites, while -jWf overseas picures include the Prince of Wales at the meet of the West Norfolk Hounds. A child’s neglected cough or cold May septic symptoms soon unfold, Ailments dread might spring from such — Guard those who need your care so much. f’A timely dose pf soothing balm Wilf obviate all risk of harm ; For crotipy colds and coughs assure — Forget not Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.