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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 58, Issue 72, 27 April 1929, Page 4

"K" tomato soup is really delicious — it's quite equal to anything imported — and it's cheaper, too. Besidcs yon are giving preference to New Zealand j products, Get "K" at Bryant'sA _ft is a fact that experts are unable to distinguish the differenr - between Mrs Olds permanent and Marcel waving and a naturall.v wavy head. Give Mrs Olds a trial and vou will he convinced. Telephone 2996, Maison Treselle. Hastinus street. Napier.* j The average man is in his shoes 14) hours or more per day — tliat's 5000 hours of happiness per year for the man who wears Thorp's shoes. Great sale. Football boots, great value. 12s 6d.*

Thc usual fortnightly meeting ef tb® C'ourt Sir Charles Napier, A.O.F., will be held on Monday night next at 7.30 p.m. Thc Now Zealand Sliipping Company advisos tliat tlie Ruapehu, en route from Southampton to Wellington, sailed from Panama 011 23rd instant. Members of the Albion Lodge of pruids are notiiiecl of their meeting on Monday night next at 7.30. Yisithm lircthren are cordially invited to be j present. A final reminder is given of the j danee to be held by the Hawke's Bay j Aoro Club iu tlio Assemblv Hall, Hast- : mgs, to-niglit, at 8.30 o'clock, when a splendid evening' s entcrtainment may niay be expected. The pries won at the air pagent will be presented during tlae evening. The inorning preaclier in Trinity methodist Cliurch to-morrow will he Ylr W. D. Johns, B.A.. and the even-i ing service will be conducted by Rev.: L. Slade M.A., his subject being. Ihe rransformation of Ugliness.' Ihe choir will render the anthem, Ihe God of Abraham Praise." Tlie damage done to the plaj'ing area of McLean Parkby bicyeles being riclclcn over it 011 matcli days and practic© nights was referred to at the meeting of the Hawke's Bay Rughy Union last night, when it was decid'ed that the City Couneil he asked to provide a bicyclo rack on the end of the stand. The Forward, an Indian extremist jonrna) publislied in Calcutta, which last July, on the occajsion of the cleliberate derailment of an express outside Calcutta with lieavy casualties, published a letter by an alleged ey'e witness stating tliat wounded Indian passengers were murdered by the breakdown gang at the instance of European officials, has hcen sentenced to pay a lakh and a lialf of rnpees damages. The ci'iminal libel suit was uudefendccl. The copy of the letter could not be traced. "With the idea of introducing motor rycie racing on a cinder track to Napier, an informal meeting was held .vesterdav of Motor Cycle and Thirty Thousand Club members. After full diseussion it was resolved to „seek fur-. tber information as to costs* of pufting down the track, etc., and for this purpose Messrs L. Pickering, H. H. McDougall, C. L. Tliomas and J. Ham ris were appointed a committee to rc. port to a future meeting. It is 1111derstood that financial arrangemcnta can easily he arranged should the project not threaten to result in a loss. Tlie "joy night" danee staged by the Napier Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club was an outstanding success, ai large crowd of members and supporters: of the club spending a liappy nighb over 100 couples being present. Mr C.i Lonergan acted as master of ceremonies, and -linden his able direction everytliing went with a swing. During the evening Mr Lonergan presented each 06 tlie members of the ladies' relay teani with a framed photograph of tlie teanij and cliaperon xn recognition of their' aohievement in winm'ng the Holden! Cup. Presentations were also made to the three ladies who rendered valuahle assistance during the year with the suppers.

The Taradale and District Returned! Soldiers' Association is a very active body which interests itself in every movement for tlie welfare of the district wliich it covers. And whether it is organising a sports ineetiug, a danee, or otlier function, the assoei.ution enters tliorouglily into the task. It is this tlioroughne.ss, couplcd with the wliole-liearted support wliich tlie residents of the district give to tlie association's efforts, which has made the various gatherings organised by tlien so very successful. The Returned Roldiers' Association's annual ball ls undoubtedly one of the most successful and enjoyable of tlie season in this part of the world. No efforts are sparecl to mnlce it a hrilliant gatliering, and one which is always most thorouglil.v enjoyed. The clecorations are always a special feature, as _ are also the musie and supper. For the annual danee on Wednesday, May 8, too, there will he a flaslilight display, whicli will greatlv enliance the dazzling eft'ect of the pretty dresses worn by the ladies. There should he a very large attendnnce on May 8. The Wednesday lialf-holiday league highly appreciate the action of Mr Fairelough, chairman of the Raturdayites, in puhlicly announcing that _ our. posters have lieen deliberately _ disfigured and removed from shop windows. Yote for Wednesday.* A new bookseller and stationery shop will lie opened in Waipukurau on Wednesday next bv A. Maclean, opposite tlie P.O. I'he latest hooks, periodicals, paper.s, etc., promptly supplied.* O. L. Schmoll and Co., announee tliat 011 and after /Monday, the 29th. inst., thev will be eonducting tlieir business in tlie commodious shop premises known as Bennett's Buildings. Hastings street. Clients please note.* M'ednesdayites say that with an increased crowd in Napier on iSaturdays, many country people will attend tlio' football matches. We also find tliat tliev mention elsewhere that peo]>le mpst have all Saturday to shop in. Where is their consistency ? Support Saturday.* "Famous for low prices," tliat's Bryanl's. Try our famous 2s bulk tea — it's the most wonderful tea value vou'vo over tastcd. A new lot just landed, direct from tho tea gardens of sunny Ceylon.* A scicntist says that ihe earth ia revolving faster.- This is not surprising, considering tho number of women wlio liave reduced their weight to rush to tlie poll to vote Hannah's for boots.* "Cliesdale" is tlio word — if it's soraetliing dainty in chee.se you're looking for. "Chesdale" is tho last word in eheese get-up, being matured in tini'oil wrapping, whicli ensures its moisture— always. Get it at Bryant's.* Tailored coats and skirts of fine suitings and in a varietv of distinctive styles have just arrived. A wonderful selection of smartly tailored skirts of Scotcli tweed, so suitable for sports wear, sliould not miss your inspection. Jumper suils in wool and tweed are distinctly different and are really tailored, too. You will find tbe most exclusive variety of cold noa tber wear at Alathewson's, Ltd.* Navy serge is now more popular than ever. Navy serge suits, guarantped fast for colonr, heautifully ciit, 97s 6d ; double breasted, 103s; Lynx "make, £6s 6d ; Sincerity, £6 10s ; dress suits, £7 7s; English dress shirts, cut to fit without bulging, 13s 6d and 14s 6dFargher and Co., corner Bryant's Buildings.* Hot luncheons. 12 to 2 ; hot teas, 3 p.m.to 7 p.m. daily — hoth ls 6d. The Trocadero.* "Tliere's nothing like the races to put a man on his feet." explained the punter who couldn't afford a car home, "but my boots are from Thorp's; it will be a pleasure to walk." Men's shoes, black and tan, sale prices, 18s 6d,*

Repairs io ihe decking of the suspension bridge at Puketapu are at preient being carried out. A jazz danee will he held in the CoMnopolitan Hall to-night, wlien the Jlixio Baud ivill supply the music. Attention is called to the Christa'dolpliiau lectnre to be given in Willard Hall on Sunday evening, upon "The Inhcritance oi ihe Saints." With the object of giving the stream a straigliter courfce the Hawke'.s Bav Rivers Board has eut back a point of land jutting into the Tutaekuri river at Puketapu. Tiie Hawke's J3av A. aud P. Society dr.avs attention in another eolunm to an advertisement oalling for tenders for' painting a buikling on the sliow- j grounds at Tomoana. The attention of ratepa.vers of the Clive, Mangateretere and Pakowhai distriets is drawn to the advertisement in thi Rsue announeing a meeting to be held in the Clive Public Hall on ^Vednesdav next, at S p.m. In connection with the nomination of Mr C. Ruddenklau for the Hawke's Bay County Council his nominators are Messrs .T. T. Harvov. J. A. Milne, J. MeCoimell, W. J. Kav, H. J. Bell, W. P. Finch, J. A. Potlian and W. W. Mac-Kimion. 'Ilie Hawke's Bay Highland Society wiil liold the oponing night of tlie season on Wedncsday, May 1, in the Foresters' Hall, Dickens street, when members and visitors will be assnred of another of the happy gatherings always liehl by the Scottish organinsation. The shooting season in Hawke's Bay commenees 011 May 1 and closes on June 3". Pheasants, quail, dncks, swans and native game may be killed in limited numberjs, but native pigcons, paradise dncks and pukeko are protected. The Hawke's Bay Acclimatisation Society bas agents for shooting licenses in all towns. The physical cnlturo classes of the Max Stndio will commence 011 Tliursday next at the Foresters' Hall. The olasses are taken by .Miss Constance Maednnald, a gold medallist in the inter-schools gymnastic coniest in Bristol, a. graduate in physical training and hygiene at the University of Bristol, and for three vears gymnastic instructress for the Bristol Boanl of Education. A lame hare is an nnusual pet in 'a lsnme in Vigor Brown street. Napier. The little creatme. whicli is about half grown, although timorous at the approach of strangers, appears qnite tappy in captivity, and feeds contentedly from lawn grass and the plots in front of the houses in the early morning. Marauding dogs severelv threaten •the life of ihe timid little qnndraped, .which has already had more tlian oue narrow escape. Come and hehold the enchantment of wonderland. Dance to the rhythm of the waltz. iox-trot, one-step and other dances, old and new. to the nccompaniment of rich, deliglitfnl mnsic- dispensed by tlie Denza Hance Band of five instruments. The May Ha.v dance in the Cosmopolitan Hall next Tuesdav night will give you the fullest enjoyment. Novelty dances and prizes is one of the featnres of the fnnction and ihe supper is of the nsual higli standard of excellence at May Bay functions.

A very jiretty wedding was celebrated at St. Jolin's Catliedral 011 "Wednesdny evening, when Esney Elizabeth, eldest daughter of jMr and Mrs A. C. Watts, Napier, was married to Walter Alhert, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. A. Hastings, Napier. The Rev. Drake was the officiating clergyman and Mr P. Tomhs presided at the organ. Tlie bride, who entered the Catliedral with her fatlier. wore a frock of grenin georgette and lace over satin. Ovcv tbis was worn a beautiful veil of Brussels lace, witli orange hlossoms. She carried a lovel.v houquet of cream and gold roses. Miss Ina Watts (sister of the hryle) and Miss Boris Hastings (sister of tlie bridegroom) wero hridesmaids and wore frooks of gold mariette and gold tissue. Their felt bats io tone were trimmed with gold pins ancl both carried bouquets of golden chrysanthemums and roses. Mr I. Schmoll acted as best ma 11 and Mr K. Watson was groomsman. After the ceremonj7 a reception was held at the Foresters' Hall, where the brfde*s parents received the gue.sts. A large attendance of shareholders was present at the nnnual meeting of the Napier Starr Bowkett Building Society last mght, when Mr J. P. Thomson presided. o11 the motion of the chainnan, the' annual report and balance sheet- were unanimously adopted. and the retiring direetors, Messrs J. H. Edmundson, A. H. Finnis and P. J. Benr, were ro-elected, and Mr W. E. Nortlie was electcd to iill the vacaney 011 the directorate. The retiring anditor, Mr H. Bull. was also reelected. Tlie usnal honorarium was granted to the chairman. The shareholders approved of the flotation oi tlie sixtli issuc* as proposed in the annual report. At tlie close of the above meeting an appropriation meeting was held. 3n No. 13 Nsne the sum of £500 was disposed of by ballot and drawn by group No. 137, five ishaies. The ballot of £60(1 was drawn by group No. 1013 and £600 in No. 1 issuc fell to group No. 5, six shares, and the sale of £600 realispd £2^ per bundred. in No. 5 issue £60u disposed of by sale realised £131 per hundred. Ar a >uhsequent meeting of ihe direetors Alr J. P. Thomson was elected chairman and Mr .T. H. Edmundson vice-chainnan for tlie ensuing y ea r. Mr C. 1). Wilson was re-cleeted direetors' anditor. "Progressive Napier" says that Napier business 111011 have always made it a practice to allow part if not al! of tlieir staffs to attend special events sucli as representative matodies. Wbo will attend to ihe crowds of customers (for nbose Saturdav afternoon trade the AVediicsdayites so ineonsistently wail At flie latest automobile sbow in Americ,. the following cars had Triplexglass windscreen assemhlies as standard equipment: — Cadillac, Lincoln, La Sale. Ford Model .V, Blackhawke, Stutz, Studehaker C'ommander and Pierce Arrow. The ordinary plate windscreen costs £1, whcreas the Triplex-screen as fitted to the Model A Fords costs £7 10s. The qualitv of the Ford may be judged by the company it keeps.* The pnpularity of the "Wednesdav half-holiday movement is exceeding all expectations. Everv section of the people in Napier is with us, and succe^?- is assured. Vote early and vote f ?r Wednesday half-holiday.* A fnotball team is reported to have trained on eggs. As a rule it is the players who are poached. Never mind, they are all going to vote Hannah's for hoots.^ Afessrs Bryant and Co. are offering 2s Od a dozen for guaranteed frash eggs in any quantity.*