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The Blyth Standard, 1930-02-27, Page 4PAGE 4—THE BLYTE STANDARD—February 27, 19°0 9EA 131 EPitANTS. Rare Giant Beals (raptured In Orates on Guadalupe. Saved from the extinction which threatens their dwindling herd, four elephant seals, the only once of their kind in captivity, were carried to the San Diego, Cal., Zooloiikal Gardeu recently from the Mexican Island of Guadalupe, 250 miles to the south. These are the northern elephant seals, known as "sea elephants." About 300 of them on Guadalupe Is- land are all that remain of the thou- sands that hou-sandsthat once flourished along the. Pacific coast from San Fre-miser) to the equator. The United States Coast Guard, the San Diego Zoological Society, and the San Diego Natural history Museum combined in this expedition to save for posterity a breeding stock of the huge mammals, writes II. H. Dunt In Popular Science Monthly. Two hulls, one weighing 6,000 pounds and the other 3,000, with two cows of about 1,200 pounds each, were caught by the expedition. A larger bull wascap- tured, but wan lost In the surf when the bottom cane out of the cage In which it was being transported to the ship, The weight of "the one that got away" was estimated at more than 7;000 pounds. The coast Guard tug Koka, 0110 of Ivo boats which took the expedition to Guadalupe Island, carried Ove large crates, built of heavy timber and covered with strong steel netting. These were knocker) down so that they could be aasernbled quickly around the seals and floated ashore. It was found, however, that when a crate was assembled around an ani- mal, it was difficult to place the bot- tom under the heavy beast. There- after, the crates were set up and the lunge mammals decoyed or driven in- to them. Then metal tanks were attached to the sides and the crates were floated, elephant seals and all, out to the Coast Guard tug, each be- ing guided by a longboat propelled by coast guardsmen. At shipaide the tanks were removed and the crates were lifted by crane to the after (leek. Aboard ship eoa water was pumped on the animals In eoutinuo115 streams until the tug arrived In San Diego. There they were swung on to trucks which whisked therm from the water front to a large pool In the zoo. On Guadalupe Island the elephant seals were found to be extremely hel- llgeregt. The approach of a mat 1(58 the signal for Immediate opening of mouths, snarling and snoppin The animals, however, are so heavy and Plow of movement on hand that they were easily avoided. When it came to getting one of them into the crates, the quickest method was to slap the animal on the trunk with the hand or hat, when it would fol- low its tormentor slowly but persist- ently to the cage. —FASHIONS IN ITAi,Y. Much 'Palk of the "Moral Italian Fashion" In Dross, There 1s at present much talk of the "moral Italian fashion" In dr'ss, and the newsiapers give illustrations III the models. Whether or not, In addition to seeing these fashions in the newspapers, we shall see them also in the streets is another ques- tion; but the movement, which was initiated at Bolonga, has the backing of nary women of the aristocracy as well as the church and the Govern- ment. The crusade against short skirts, sleeveless frocks, and transparent stockings has been conducted during the last few months with great fervor by va•foue assoeiatlons. More than one bishop has sent circnlara to his parish priests Instructing them to 1150 their influence In favor of more re- spectable and dignified fashions. The models of the new "moral fashion" which it Is sought to main popular among women are many. There is, for example, a "concilia- tion gown," with cape, stole, and a long train, It Is marked by great eimpllcity and severity. Then there are two "Mussolini cloaks" — a "walking -cloak," opening at the front, and a "state cloak," with a long hood and a high, raised collar, Which resembles very closely the cloak a la Savonarola, From Bad to Worse. A rich old Chinese Mandarin had two wives. Said the first to him one day: "I wish you had not so many grey hairs. People jeer at me, and call me an old man's darling," "In that case, my dear," he said, "I will pull them all out." And he did so.. Shortly afterwards his second wife came to him complaining that now he had only black hat's on his head, she looked, by contrast, a horrihlc old woman. "Don't worry, my dear. I will pull them out," he said sooth- ingly. But when he had pulled out all the grey and all the black hairs the Mandarin was completely bald. And neither of hI, wives would have any more to do with him. Mohair. Mohair Is obtained from Angora goats. It le .estimated that about 3,000,000 Angora goats are clipped annually in the United States and the industry Is growing rapidly. Nearly 90 per cent, of the Angora goats In America are In Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, California and Mis- souri Much Money. A Chicago bank in its advertising mentions that although cheques, drafts, notes and currency make up the bulk of a bank's daily business, the specie paid out by this particular bank in a good day's work welghe more than 14 toes. Wheat Crop Decrease. The United States Department of Agriculture reports that the 1929 wheat crop of 81 countries totals 2;894,397,000 bushels, which is a do - crease of 11.4 per cent. of the pre- vious year's total, which was 3,265,- T6,000 bushels. Unique Musical Comedy—a Canadian Festival Feature THE PETRIE QUINTET'IE; INSERT, CONSTANCE NEVILLE-JOHNS One of the most unusual entertainment companies before the public today Is the Petrie Quin - tette and Constance Neville -Johns, which will be one of the big musical attractions of the coming Canadian Chautauqua Festival here. 'She Pclries are phenomenally popular, and riglittully so, as everyone will agree who sees their clean, up-to-the-minute programs. Vocal quartets, saxophone quartets, brass alar string ensembles, are used by these lively entertainers whose programs range from classical selections to the gayest of popular melodies. The Petrtes are pleasant people, genial, attractive, full of "pep" and spirit, and they wit their audiences the moment they step upon the platform,' Miss Constance Neville -Johns is a charming coloratura soprano who comes from far -away Aus- tralia. She is a graduate of the Melbourne Unlverslty and has appeared in concert, opera and as soloist with symphony orchestras throughout Australia, New Zealand, Italy and the United States. Memorial Hall, Blyth, afternoon and evening, February 26. "Give and Take" Coming Here at Canadian Festival SCENE FROM POPULAR COMEDY "GIVE AND TAKE" "Give and Take," great. Broadway comedy which has been sensationally popular because of its hilarious fun and shrewd delineation of character, will be one of the outstanding dramatic features of She coming Canadian Chautauqua Festival here. This notable play, which has kept audiences from coast to coast in galea of laughter, has a universal apl'ea1. Whether you are a business man, a wife and mother, or one of the younger set, you will find an evening of solid enjoy- ment when you see "Give and Take." An epic of modern business absurdities is "Give and Take, with the moat amusing situations possible constantly presenting themselves, and a delightful love story unfolding as well. It will be presented here by the widely known Martin Erwin Players. Memorial Hall, Blyth, on the evening of Friday, February 28, The Cilizeos' Band will give a sacred concert in Memorial Hall, ,on Sunday, March 2. Everybody welome. Remember the pancake social to be held by the Ladies' Guild of Trinity Church in Memorial Hall from 5 to 8 p, m. on Tues- day, March 4th. There was onlya few in attendance at the weed and fertilizer meeting held in Memorial Hall. on Monday afternoon. under the direction of the County Coun. cil through the county agricultural de• partment; Much information in connec- tion with the destruction of weeds and the various kinds of fertilizer and the use to which these are hest adapted was giv en, The meeting was under the direction of Agricultural Representative McCague, The Women's Institute meeting on Thursday, March 0th, in Memorial Hall, will be under the direction of the Historic- al Research Department, "Starting a History of Our Own Community." will be the subject of a paper given by Mrs. R. Wightman, "Pioneering in Morris" will be dealt with by Mrs. Latimer. Music by Mrs. B. Herrington. Roll call will be answered by each member displaying some antique owned by theirgrandmother Those present are requested to be prepar- ed to discuss the topic dealt with. Visit- ors cordially invited to attend. The Presbytery of Huron Presdyterian Church in Canada met in Clinton on Tuesday. Rev Charles E. Dougan was elected moderator. The reports of the Standing Committees showed substantial progress: The next General Assembly meets in Knox Church, Hamilton in June and Rev, Dr, S. Bands Nelson, minister of the Assembly Church, was nominated for moderator. The commissioners from the Presbytery to the Assetnbly will be Rev. James McElroy, of Hensall, and Mr Henry Strong, of Exeter, The Rev I 13 Koine, of Seaforth, was appointed Pres. byterers representative to the Synsci's Committee on Bills and Overtures. A helpful conference on Church Life and Work was I:eld, led by Rev. Mr. Dougen and resulted in a keen interest in the spiritual needs of the church being awak- ened and a very hopeful outlook for the church h Up) .4,144-iL2c!.-i' .4.4 Wtf,Q -fry ,hti ` l-'u ,-,,edl,t' - ..V;'t , t) --I'tF tww4 oditigk,.Acetalp, i `k,g,fa 4,2) 71\ a x rlcf A6 —fiat & -c(1./0 -a,ttd, .),attdiee 4..13), im , Agzand'r 4ksh a,u fy-cd.s4tU 4 - wit k4"4 4 Z oa, fx Standard Book & Stationery Store, The Natural, Herbal Goodness Of Gallagher's Clear; Up Eczema Stops Indigestion, Tones entire system. There are no mineral drugs in Gal- lagher's Tonic and System Builder. It is entirely herbs. Natural, Amazing- ly healing. By purifying the blood and gently stimulating bowels, kidneys and liver, this reliable old remedy elears up skin troubles. Perfect for Lndigestion; rundown conditions, nervousness, coughs or colds. Sets you on your feet and keeps you there. 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