NEWS AND NOTES.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17976, 22 March 1930, Page 3

NEWS AND NOTES.

INTERESTING ITEMS

Members of the Nanking police force entered a theatre and ordered the management immediately to stop showing a Biblical motion picture, which they said was nothing hut Christian propaganda, specially manufactured for Chinese consumption, which was highly undesirable and was misleading the Chinese people. This is the second religious picture to be banned in Nanking.

All parents take a pride in their children, and most of them consider that baby should be given nothing but the very best. That is why Hamilton people go to the factory of Louden and Hawkins, Ward Street, for their baby carriages. In this factory all classes of high-grade split cane and seagrass prams are made, and such is the popularity of this firm’s manufactures that orders arc received from every part of the Dominion.

There was tremendous excitement in Egypt at the departure of the delegates headed by the Prime Minister, Nahas Pasha, who are going lo London to negotiate a treaty. There were successive scenes of enthusiasm on the route lo Alexandria. The train was twice stopped by people lying across the track, which enabled crowds to climb on board. Once it was held up for an hour while ihe mob made a procession along the roof of the train, carrying banners.

Many illnesses affect women at this time of year, and in their trail come lack of vitality and poor health. No housewife can continue with her work under these conditions, but a course of “Vitasan” Tonic will work wonders in a very short time. A trial will convince you. 2/6 and 4/6 a bottle at 11. N. Forsythe’s, Chemist, Wesley Buildings.

The first Indian to fly to England from India, Mr Chawli, landed near Thetford, Norfolk, on Thursday. lie said he left India on March 3. lie was detained at many places hv fog, rain and wind, and had three forced landings. His flying time was 70 hours. It is recalled that the Aga Khan offered a prize of £SOO for the first Indian to fly between England and India.

Smokers! Look at this! High grade cigarettes, the popular “Barney’s,” usually sold at 9d for 10, are now being cleared at 6d a packet at Mich ell’s, corner of Ward and Victoria Streets. A three-roomed wooden cottage near Newcastle was burned down, and a girt aged two years perished in the llames. A baby boy four months old was also very severely burned. r lhe mother of the children, Mrs Musgrave, of Hexham, put the children to sleep, and went into neighbour’s house. Shortly afterwards the cottage was in flames, and only the boy could be rescued. Great -value in cigarettes! “Barney’s,” a high class English brand, usual’lv 9d a packet, now 6d for 10, at Michell’s, corner of Ward and Victoria Streets. The German barque Bremen, a training ship, is overdue at London. She left Peru for the Channel on October 30 and has not since then been reported. The Finnish four-masted ship Olivebank, which left lludiksvaU, Sweden, on December 13, for Melbourne, was sighted last week, still north of the equator. Never has any car achieved in such a short lime the popularity which has been the lot of the New Ford. From every quarter come recommendations and praise, from satisfied owners, and every month new sales records are established. See the New Ford at I*. Baker’s, Ltd., Collingwood Street, Hamilton. Mr Kaye Hon, who hopes to make a world’s motor speed record at Daytona Beach, was compelled to postpone ids attempt at- a record on Thursday. He attained a speed of 190 miles an hour in his first run. and was then forced to desist when the roughness nearly bounced him out of the cockpit of his car. ........

Smart and seasonable styles in men’s wear are now offered by Alick J. Connell, Men’s Wear Specialist, Wesley Buildings. New designs and shades in ties, socks, shirts, hats and other articles of apparel which are so essential to smart appearance, await your inspection. No man can afford to miss the opportunities, to acquire quality wear offered by this business. Step inside as you pass and see for yourself the wonderful values in all men's wear.

When a steak appears to be tough let it soak for an hour in equal quantities of oil and vinegar before cooking. Ladies! Have your new frock made and fitted by experts. There are years of experience behind the Beehive, next Haercmai Tearooms, and qualified dressmakers will effectively carry out (he latest fashions for you. French embroidery, hemstitching, overlocking, etc-, are also done here. Try dipping onions in milk before you fry them and notice what a difference it will make. It has been said that the greatest word in the English language is “Home,” but what is the use of a home that is built with faulty timber? Much expense is incurred in repairs, and “home” becomes a burden upon the owner under these conditions. Be safe, and build for security by building only with timber such as is supplied by the Sawmillers’ Timber Trading Company, Ltd., Ward Streethonest values and absolute reliability. Special lots for farmers can be supplied. A piece of bread on the end of the knife you use for slicing the onions will keep your eyes from watering.