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Taranaki Daily News, 4 December 1926, Page 12

"My son tiircw me out on the road like an old boot, your Worship,” said a defendant at the Wanganui Court the other day. He related how he'and his wife had not been getting along well together, as he had failed in business. He went away for a holiday to let masters blow over, and returned on the evening of the anniversary of their silver wedding, thinking to patch up their differences. He met with a very cold reception from his wife and family, and later in the evening a policeman was called in. In reply to the magistrate, he admitted that he went away without informing his wife, and came back unannounced, and while away did not bother to write. On his return he wanted to occupy the best room in the house against his wife’s wishes. The magistrate informed him that he had not adopted a vitry • attitude on his return, and, in fact, acted most * unreasonably, and if he had hoped for a reconciliation he went the worst way about it. Given a fine day on Sunday, music-, lovers'can look forward to an after* - noon’s pleasure. The Regimental Band are playing a programme at Kawaroa Park of very choice music. Amongst other items the band will render will be “Border Songs and Melodies” (last year’s test piece), "Humoresque” (Dvorak), “Aisha,” and “Intermezzo Russo” (Franke). In addition to the pleasure of listening to the band, patrons may enjoy a breath of fresh sen air. The collection will be in aid of the park funds. Lepperton and residents of adjoining districts arc reminded of the sale of work" in the Lepperton hail on Thursday next, commencing at 1 o’clock. In addition to the usual stalls and Christmas 'free, There will be a cooking competition Of bread, scones, tarts, shortbread, sausage rolls and sponges. Afternoon tea and ices also may be had. In the evening there will be a grand band concert commencing at 8 o’clock. The function is being organised by the Methodist Ladies’ Guild. To-morrow (Sunday) will he kept As the dedication festival at St. Mary’s Church, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the opening of the church m 1846. At the II o’clock service, J;ickson’s Te Deuni will be sun’g, as it wqs 80 years ago, and also the same psdlnis as were sung at the first service held in the church. There will- be a choral celebration of Holy Communion at 8.15 a.nr. and also a plain celebration at 12. The vicar will preach at 11,. and Archdeacon Evans in the evening. The offerings, after deducting the necessary church expenses, will be given to the organ fund. A full list of the services will be found The prize schedule for the forthcoming horticultural show in New Plymouth contains a full range of classes for all Rinds of ferns, flowers, decorative and raffia work, vegetables and fruit. Points prizes are offered in some of the sections. Now is the time to get busy in anticipation of forwarding yoilr entries. Full particulars in schedule. See also advertisement in this issue.

As the Blanket. lampshade and doll raffles will be drawn on December 8, committee members are asked, to return raffle books by Monday next, in another column. A variety of interesting subjects ie pictorially dealt with in this week’s issue, of the N.Z. Sporting and Dramatic Review the excellence of the illustrations comparing favourably with leading publications of overseas. The Otahuhu Trotting Club’s gathering also occupies generous space with incidents of the recent meeting. The. centre pages depict London fire-fighting, Paris children, scenes of the Alps, and German army manoeuvres. Of general interest are the photographs showing the Maori Football Team in their victorious match against Somerset. Another fine page is devoted to the group of 1500 pupils photographed at the Shelly Beach Baths, including a demonstration'*by the instructor. From overseas are striking photographs of the Horse Guards' Parade, the Queen of Rumania’s visit to America, the Hon. J. G. Coates in London, the Duke ami Duchess of York at Edinburgh. The Stage and Motion Pictures have an exceptionally interesting representation. The Christmas Number ol the Review appears next week, containing the most striking selection of illustrations yet comprised .in a holiday number. The Review is on sale at all booksellers and stationers. For Christmas presents at attractive prices visit the Melbourne, Ltd. Lots of fancy napery in lace, embroidered and eyeletted work in d’oyleys, table centres, tray cloth::, etc, at prices from 1/9 to 12/6. Grand assortment of fancy handkerchiefs in pretty boxes, at from 3d to 3/6 each. See special window displays. A special Home purchase of "Melelo” reversible Rugs, in a variety of handsome designs and colour combinations, has just arrived at the Melbourne, Ltd. The sizes are 28 x 46, 7/6, and 28 x 48, 10/6 each. They are very suitable for bedroom or living room, and the value is remarkably good. Quantity being limited, early selec* tion is advisable. A splendid opportunity to purchase smart, well-cut Crepe de Chine Frocks in plain and floral designs at cheap prices is being offered by Besleys, Limited. The prices range from 69/6 to £7 7s. This firm is also showing trimmed and untrimmed Crinoline Hate in the new large shai>e, all carrying the special 10 per cent, discount.