New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 3, 1929, Page 16

- WHERE SEA SNAKES SLEEP ON SURFACE Northwestern Australia - Has Personatity All s Own Washington, D. C., May 3.—The region of northwestern Australia, the Kimberley Division of western Aus- tralia, where the airplane, the Southern Cross, was forced down “while attempting a flight from Syd- uey to England, is in a part of the continent least touched by V\hlle; men, according to a bulletin from | the Washington, D. C. headquarters of the National Geographic Society. “The region lies hin 16 degre of the Equator,” says the bullet *“and is thus to be compared climat- | ically with the coastal plains of Hon- duras or the coast country of south- western India. The tides are ex- tremely high, often reaching 35 feet. At high tide the waters sweep far inland along rivers and creeks, and at low tide miles of mud flats are left. On these slimy expanses the tropic sun beats down furiously. All along the coast are magnificent cor- al gardens. ABigators Bask on Muddy Banks “It was not far from Collier Bay and the Charnley River which flows into it, that the flyers were forced down, A run up the Charnley pro vides plenty of excitement, as herc and there huge mud-covered alligat ors, with which the waters swarm slide down the banks. ‘The reptiles rise near boats, seeming to resent their passage. “The country is timbered and | ranges of hills nearly inclose the! [ver, | ‘*“At Port George Mission the two | families of white people in charge have produced a veritable Garden of f Eden, with tropical fruits, flowers and vegetables. They have many | goats and fowls. The surrounding country is well ssed and fed by | fresh running streams, “The blacks in this section are re- puted to be a quarrelsome lot, but the quarrels are tribal affairs and , the mission residents have never | been molested. These aborigines | carry a distinct strain of Malay | blood, which 18 the case with many tribes on the northern coast of Aus- tralia, as Malays have frequented the northern seaboard for centuries in search of pearl shell and sea slugs (trepang), which find a ready sale In markets of the Far East. Son Snakes and Pearl Fisheries “8ea snakes are frequently scen curled up asleep on the surface of | the water. These reptiles are poison- ous and grov to about 12 feet in langth. “Towns are few In northwestern Australia. Broome, near the south. « western corner of the Kimberley Di- vision, Is a struggling town of about 4,00 Asiatics and a few hundred whites, each group occupying its own section of the town. “The Asiatics are employed in the pearl fishing under a special clause in the White Australia Act, which otherwise excludes the -entrance of all colored peoples into the Com—i‘ monwealth. . NPty -84 Gears-ago -‘there - was nok'a single European settlement in IR vast section of Australla, and evan now the census returns give u population of fewer than 7,000 souls. exclusive of aborigines. “Derby, approximately 100 miles north of Broome, is a much amaller community. It was from Derby that | much of the news of the rescue of the flyers reached the outside world. Ranches Served by Camel Trains rr‘. Derby northward no town | of importance is to be found until Wyndham is reached. This town, near the northeastern corner of the Kimberley Division, lies at the head of a deep inlet, Cambridge Gulf. From Wyndham the cattie stations (ranches) are served by camel trains, which carry supplies for hun dreds of miles into the interior. T camels arc driven by Afghans. Cam- el teams arc familiar sights in the streets of the little township, haul- ing in the great wagon-loads of fire- wood from the outlying district. “The first camels were brought to Australia for the use of the carly ex- plorers. Later a fine type of drome dary was imported for breeding pur- poses and it is this type of animal that is bred in central Australia. Tt | 18 considered by many leading au- thorities to be the largest and strongest dromedary to be found in the world. It proves invaluable for puck work In waterless regions. “Wyndham is a typical Austalian out-back town—it boasts a hotel, hospital, butcher's shop, several stores, post offi and savings bank. ‘The Western ralia Government has recently a fine refrigerat: ing plant the BANK PAYS THEIR BILLS Scarsdale, N. Y. May 3.—A now | bank here is to pay its deposit bills, saving them the trouble of ‘writing checks. Depositors will send | their bills to the bank monthly. They | must have ample funds in bank, of | course. Cool as icgbergs —with a | Have pleaty of icy Root Beer to sip on hot nights. Give the children all they | waat, t00 — Root Beer is | good for them. i You can make snd bottle | S galions in aa hour. Just | @9t 8 bottle of Williams' | Root Beer Extract from the grocer and add ‘water, sugar and yeast. . WILLIAMS' : W“fie“ EXTRACT : s 7 ek 9o A« BBl £ GRS i T s bl o b NEW BRITAIN DAILY H.ERALD._ FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1929 mfl— HAND BAGS , OF GENUINE SNAKE SKIN New smart pouch and flat*shape bags for the new spring ensemble. Very chic and smart richly silk lined with swinging change purses. Smart back strap handles. Choice of tan or grey. Priced at, each A Style Event and Economy Event in. One! DT ———— Montag’s Fashionable " WRITING PAPER For Personal Use or Gifts DAVIDSON AND LEVENTHAL Choice of white or softest tints with exquisitely blended lined en- velopes, Shapes and designs as new and modern as tomorrow. Special Sale of Selected DRESS COATS for Saturday Only at This Remarkable Price Coats that $ 1 9 formerly sold at $29.00 There isn't a better time for real values in spring coats than Saturday! Styles are already established ... approved and are being wom by the “best dressed women.” You can buy them with the assurance that any coat you select in this sale Saturday is right ... Beautiful Broadcloths and Velvets Are among the smartest coat fabrics of the season, and at only $19. In handsome new shades ... with crepe hack satin lin- ings ... and gorgeously trimmed with furs of squirrel, Ameri- can broadtail, fitch, muskrat and monkey. 24 Sheets, 24 Envelopes, Box .... 95C Old English Crushed Bond Decidedly the choice of the smart women of today. A crushed paper with Italian deckle edge, in pound packages, 96 Sheets, Envelopes to match, package —Stationery Dept.—Main Floor EXQUISITE ARE THESE Women's Fancy Rayons $1.95 Bandeau Sets Panties Bloomers Chemise Step-Ins and Shorts A beautiful choice of new spring women’s fancy rayons, handsome- ly trimmed with lace and applique, of fine quality super rayon. In a lovely selection of colorings as pink, peach, nile and white, All wanted colors. —Underwear Dept.—Main Floor Interestingly Priced at Great May Day Reductions in Household Needs BARTON IMPORTED GRILL PLATES T'RINGE VALANCING [ Medium weight china. with All the lcading colors, for | blue decorations. living and dining rooms, $1.69 | gxtra special, each ... value. Saturdzy, yard 32 PC. BREAKFAST Domestic china with blue dec- oration. for ."::Iurd;‘.:'“a ! $3.98 CRETONNE FOR DRAPERIES Ana slip covers, 38 wide, inches all new patterns, guar- | anteed sunfast, Ysce Special, value. | | OVAL BRAID FLOOR RUGS | Made of pure yarn. all the e Y ‘ u?us.:g colors and combinations. In diamond optic patterns. | goblets. high and low sherbets. | 2" Specially 25C | 27x4s, priced . | cach e Linens Specially Priced Madeira Napkins Dainty hand cmbroidered on a fine pur: white round thread linen. $3 59 Priced for Saturday only, dozen Hand Embroidered Towels Lovely hand applique embroidery on a pure linen crash. Size 16x30 with neat hand F: eather Bed Pillows w sanitary material, wonderful for :ore or home use. Special price 59¢ | . $298 Size 21x27, heavy grade ticking, all | | | Wafle Sets Imported china hand painted 6 cups and saucers, 6 plates, one large cover- ed pitcher and small ‘cov- ered pitcher with sau- (c;)l;;mlete ST $4-98 $10 Value Silver Salt and Pepper Sets Several pleasing patterns put up a pair $ I '00 in a box, set May Sale of Lingerie || An annual event that features high quality silk un- derwear at very low prices. All beautifully made and ex- quisitely trimmed. In every wanted style and color. Crepe de Chine Underthings Gone $4.59 i, $4.75 and Pajamas Handsomely ade of fine Daintily made of silk crepe heavy quality crepe de chine de chine and silk pongee. \ln trimmed with dainty imported | tailored and trimmed styles, also laces, appliques and Swiss em- smart embroidery, in novel Panti and anties broidery. necklines. $2 '69 Chemise $2°69 Gowns A beautiful assortment of 1?’ :‘e“yr :::my‘cl;?’"a:j plain tailored or lace trimmed, | Chn° It Borgeous sty styles. Heavy quality silk In a | STt {rimmings a:d" e choice of many styles and o e . Panties pe §1.75 & 9175 Tailored and lace trimmed A very attractive group of styles in beautiful dancettes. splendid quality crepe de chine Slips of high lustre crepe rayon underthings. Exquisitely fash- in many attractive styles, all foned and beautifully trimmed. colorings. Gowns Slips Dancettes Dancettes -and | Slips Briefs Rayon Silk Pajama Ensembles The newest vogue for milady of ensemble outfits, beantifully fash- . ioned of super rayon, well tailored, 5 and smartly trimmed with embroid- . ered appliques. In two tone color combinations, all wanted sizes ... fashion are these handsome 3 piece —Lingerie Dept.—Second Floor drawn borders. 39 Reduced for Saturday only, each .. C Linen Luncheon Sets Pure linen hand woven solid color lunch- con cloths, size 50x30 with six matching napkins, neat hemstitch finish. Colors are green, blue and rose. $269 On sale for Saturday only, set Italian Tea Sets Lovely hand embroidered linen scts, con- sisting of a 36 inch cloth with four matching napkins, dainty hand embroidered hemstitch finish. Specially priced for Saturday. sct Linen Cloths and Napkins Our own importations of heavy satin finish pure Scotch linens, lovely new floral and conventional patterns. TIx72 each 2 Napkine, T2x871; $6.50 5 $7.95 Reduced For Saturday Gls’ Spring Coats Navy regulation coats, all wool tweed coats, kasha coats in tan, green and blue —styles for school or dress. In sizes 2t0 6, 7 to 14 vears. - AT TWO SPECIAL PRICES Group 1 | Group 2 $6.49 | $8.49 MAKE YOUR OWN SUMMER OUTFIT FROM OUR LARGE CHOICE OF FINE SILKS Printed Silk Crepes Of the well known Cheney qualities, gayly colored small pattern prints, for smart sport wear, evening and after- noon frocks, 39 inches wide, guaran- teed tub fast. They are specially priced for Saturday only, Silk Pique A new washable silk sport fabric, fine ribbed evenly woven silk, perfect for sport wear and the tailored frock. Col- ors are white, maize, coral, copen. o AN Y b New Spring Dresses that formerly sold at Ten Dollars Satarday Only Reduced for | $7 .95 each Printed crepes, flat crepes, canton crepes, printed georgettes, kasha and tweeds. Dozens of new styles, each one representing a popular fash- ion point. necklines. Flares, tiers, capé collars, pleated skirts, ensembles and bow 16 to 42. Smart spring colorings in all wanted sizes,