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Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 October 1938, Page 6

Footwear Fashions. Shoe fashions and the condition of the trade overseas were discussed by Mr J. Goldberg, of Sydney, who passed through Auckland the other day, after a five months’ tour of England, America and the Continent. He said women could expect to find something of a change in shoe styles within a short period, in accordance with the trend of fashions in other countries. There was nothing new in men’s shoes, however, as orthodox styles continued in favour. Mr Goldberg added that the shoe trade in England had suffered a severe setback through an invasion of imports from Budapest, where the industry was subsidised. South African War Medals. After lodging his application five years ago. Mr E. H. Foley, of Westerfield, Ashburton County, has just received two South African War medals in recognition of his services. Mr Foley, who was first a lance-corporal in Prince Alfred's Volunteer Guards, and then a private in Marshall’s Horse, asked the Veterans’ Association (Christchurch) five years ago if _it could assist him to obtain the service medals. The association took up the request through the military authorities to the War Office, London, which searched the records made about 37 years ago to verify Mr Foley s claim and dispatched the medals, which arrived in New Zealand a few weeks ago.

Milk-Drinking Contest. The popularity of the milk ration in schools was indicated by the fact that, given the opportunity, some children would consume more than their quota. At the monthly meeting of the Wa'ipukurau District High School committee a member remarked that one child drank six bottles of milk in a day. The headmaster. Mr V. Parsons, said that on one occasion two boys had a contest The winner consumed 10 bottles of milk, the runnerup reaching six. “Next time there is a contest I will be there,” remarked the headmaster, amid laughter. Bull Cures Lethargy. There were some tense moments in the selling pavilion at the showgrounds during the Waikato Combined Breeders’ Full Fair when a Jersey bull, which was being offered for sale, twisted itself free from its attendants and hurdled the barrier separating the sale ring from the public gallery. The buying bench, which had proved lethargic during the afternoon sales, was suddenly electrified into brisk activity and it was only a matter of seconds before the pavilion was void of buyers with the bull triumphantly occupying the top gallery. The animal, a two-year-old beast, was finally secured after the auction had been delayed for 15 minutes.