NEWS AND NOTES.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17979, 26 March 1930, Page 3

NEWS AND NOTES.

INTERESTING ITEMS. Quite an animated discussion upon the merits of coaching took place at the weekly meeting of the Management Committee of the Wellington Cricket Association. “Look at Bradman,” said Mr P. B. Broad. “Two years ago he did not even know how to put on his pads.” “Yes,” remarked Mr W. A. Alderslcy, “and now he does not know how to take them off.” Seekers after health and fitness find that the best refreshments are fruit drinks, and the best fruit drinks are Clark’s. These cordials are pure, and their natural flavours cannot fail to appeal to you. Clark’s drinks are on sale throughout the district, or from the factory, Hinemoa Street. Phone 3094. All the positions in the schools under the Taranaki Education Board are held by certificated teachers. The Taranaki board is the first in New Zealand entirely' to eliminate unqualified teachers.

Here at last! Have you seen it? The latest creation in. the world of wireless, the new Gulbransen radio, is now displayed at Messrs L. V. Martin’s. This wonder instrument sets an entirely new standard in range, volume, and reproduction, and, in addition, is handsome in appearance. The beautiful ten-valve cabinet model costs only £SO, too. Call and see this set at L. V. Martin’s, “The First with the Latest” Music Shop, Victoria Street.

For six positions filled by the Taranaki Education Board at its last meeting there were 129 applicants. Of these 58 described themselves as unemployed, and 37 said they w r ere occupying temporary posts as relieving teachers.

Cheap limber does not necessarily mean poor quality material. The Sawmillers’ Timber Trading 'Co., Ltd., Ward Strcpt, are offering large and small lots at special prices, and every length of this timber is guaranteed. You can order with confidence from this company, because no doubtful slock is ever included among any order. Whatever may be your requirements you will find that the best timber is supplied by the Sawmillers’ Timber Trading Co., Ltd* The protection of hares in Wairarapa South County was removed by the Wellington Acclimatisation Society in response to requests from farmers in the district. If you were to take a census of the cars In New Zealand you would find that the outstanding make is the New Ford. Throughout the Dominion New Fords are engaged in all classes of work, for there is a model for every purpose. Call and see F. Baker, Ltd., CoMingwood Street, about a New Ford for yourself.

“I do not think these picture hoardings are a credit to the country,” said Mr F. S.' Hewer, the chairman of the llutt River Board.

The present season is usually one in which there is a wide prevalence of skin complaints. Pimples and other eruptions break out, and unless adequate precautions are taken spreading sores develop. For any skin complaint a remedy that has proved its worth is Boyd’s Spring Ointment, a soothing antiseptic which rapidly banishes all unsightly sores and other afflictions. 1/6 a pot from J. 11. Boyd, chemist-, Hamilton East.

“I often think that motorists are the most stupid people on earth," said the inspector to the Petone Borough Council. “When the buses were being diverted into Buick Street some ‘beauty’ parked his car right on the corner, and then another parked his on the opposite corner, leaving about 10 feet for the big heavy buses to swing around in, and when I spoke to one of them —I was rather perturbed —he said I was aggressive.” “How much did that cost him?” queried a councillor.