May 1932
Busy Route
Maryfield and Perth Road people who are still wondering when their high speed trams are to come along will be interested in the traffic figures for the last ten months which have been issued by the Transport Department. While about six and a half million passengers have travelled on the route the combined total for the Blackness to Downfield routes amounted to about five million. And yet the Blackness to Downfield route was favoured with a high speed service. The combined bus and tram returns show the Maryfield to Perth Road to be easily the busiest in the city.
A Real Festival for Music Lovers
The music festival will be one of the outstanding events of this week. The proceedings will open today when the classes for dancing will hold the boards. Scottish Country Dancing has become very popular within recent years and there should be good attendances at the various sessions in the Caird Hall. Of course the festival proper does not begin until Thursday but from 2.45 on that afternoon right on until 9 o'clock on Saturday night there will be a real feast for all music lovers.
Dundee Polo Team's Win
Forfar Amateur Swimming Club's recently formed water polo team on Wednesday night played their first Midlands Junior League game when they net Arnhall, Dundee. The Forfar team led by a goal at the interval. The 2nd half was an exciting affair, both sides showing good form. The Dundee players' snapped a couple of opportunities to win by the odd goal in three.
Bare Legs in Dundee
Two maids set the fashion...
Just three years ago a fashion drifted from sunnier climb startled Wimbledon. On Tuesday it reached Dundee. Two young ladies, whom the sunshine evidently had brought visions of Lido freedom played the silkworm a nasty trick. Hatted and coated in orthodox style they had left their stockings at home although they were shod with high-heeled shoes. At first glance the inference was that they were sun-bathing. They then carefully inspected the posters outside a cinema, and disappeared into the darkness.
Is it the start of a new cult in the city or was it a case of new shoes being too tight to permit those young ladies to don the customary flimsy stockings?
Gardening
Asters, lobelia, nemesia, 100 strong healthy plants in eight different sorts for 5s; 50 for 2s 10d, carriage paid.
Paton's and Sons, Whitehall Crescent, Dundee.
Confectionary & Newsagents
Mrs Nellie Dodd's begs to intimate to the residents of Clepington District that she has acquired the Confectionary & Newsagent's business, 16, Dundonald Street, Clepington which was carried on by the late Miss Jane and Mrs Harriet Gallacher for the past 51 years, and hope by careful consideration to customers' requirements that she will merit their continued patronage.
How To Freshen Stale Bread and Buns
We cannot afford to waste food these days, so when you come on stale buns or bread in the cupboard here is a way of making them as good as new. Brush the buns with milk and heat in the oven. Dip a loaf of stale bread in water and place on a baking tray and warm in the oven. This should be done just before serving.
Jute Workers' Wages - No Change
It was decided that wages remain unchanged at a meeting of the Jute Board of Great Britain held yesterday in Dundee to consider a motion submitted by employers for reductions on special rates and juvenile rates of wages. After sitting which continued all day the motion was refused by the board.
Played Cards in the Street
For playing cards in Mortimer Street, Dundee to the annoyance of residents, John Spiers (29) labourer, and Hugh Laurie (25) labourer appeared at Dundee Police Court yesterday. Spiers who was making his sixth appearance, was fined 5s, while the others were fined 2s 6d.
Return Visit
Revival and Healing Campaign
Principle - G. Jeffreys
Y.M.C.A Hall, Dundee
next Wednesday at 3pm and 7.45pm, each following night (ex Friday) 7.45pm, Sunday 3pm and 7.45pm.
The Principal will minister to the sick at the services.