LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 49, Issue 199, 8 June 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A new Plymouth telegram states that fines totalling £4O were imposed by Mr Tate, S.M., at Waitara yesterday on Thomas Norman Tavlor, who pleaded guilty on two counts*'to being in the street for the purpose of betting and having entered into a bet on the result the Rata Hurdles at the Wanganui races.

A decrease in the number of scarlet fever cases in the County was recorded this- week, only five being notified' ttf the County Health Inspector (Mr E. Johnson). They came from Hinds, Wakanui, Mitcham and Tinwald (2).

An Oamaru telegram states that under the will of the late Miss Emily Chase, the Wesley Church, Oamaru, receives £SOO and the Salvation Army £SOO, while £IOO is provided for a children's j^yground.

A Press Association message from Wellington states that the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association yesterday officially adopted the Dunlop ball for the next New Zealand lawn tennis championships for the 1929-30 season. Last season, this ball was known, as the Davis ball, but it is now reverting to the original name of fts manufacturers, and will be knotfoi as the Dunlop ball.

Considerable surprise was expressed by the South Taranaki farmers and friends during their visit to Mr R. J. Low's, at Marawhiti, afternoon, when, on entering a shed to inspect some rams they were confronted by a mass of award cards which decorated the walls. These cards represented awards gained by Mr Low at Agricultural and. Pastoral Shows and stock displays in various parts of the Dominion. On making inquiry it was ascertained that there were 1000 cards on the walls, besides 300 that were not on view. ,

A story of how an enthusiastic farmer and Rugby football player qualified to play with, the club of his choice was told at a meeting of the Thames Valley Rugby Union at Paeroa. The boundary line between two sub-unions is marked by a stream running through this farmer's pr'operty, but he was dismayed, to learn that his residence, being on the north side of the stream, debarred him from playing under the jurisdiction of the sub-union controlling the southern side. He solved the dimcuTty by pitching a tent, which he now occupies each night, on the south* side of the water. I

A cheery farewell was given to the Boy Scouts who left Wellington by the Tamaroa this morning for the International Jamboree. There was an official farewell last night at the Y.M.C.A. Sir Andrew Robin (District Commissioner'in Wellington) presided. The. Commissioner (Mr Cooksey), who is in charge of the party, assured parents that he would do everything in his power for the safety and benefit of the boys in his charge. The boys boarded the liner last night and were astir early this morning to meet their, parents and friends, who went to the ship's side to see them off (says a Press Association message).

An interesting event occurred at Urenui, Taranaki, last Saturday. A young man who came out to learn farming under the Taranaki scheme for training English public school boys was married to the daughter of a well-known settler. At the marriage ceremony an English public school boy, who had come out under the same scheme, was one of the officiating clergymen, he having recently entered the ministry. It was his first wedding, and it was subsequently remarked at the wedding breakfast that it was fitting it should have been an occasion for assisting in the nuptials of one of his fellow English school boys. "I came out to look after the herds," the young minister replied, "but now I am looking after a flock."

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Band of Hope was held in the hall last evening. An interesting programme was given by the children and visiting friends. Lieutenant Eva Smith, of the Salvation Army, was the speaker, her talk to the young people being interesting and much enjoyed by the audience. The programme was as follows:—Piano, Miss Iris Kent and Bonnie Brown; violin, Master Brown; cornet, Allan Bennison; monologue, Lieutenant Eva Smith; songs, Miss D. Petrie and Merle Whiting; recitations,; Miss Iris Kent, Miss Bertha Barnes, Master Jack Wakelin, Miss May Wakelin and Miss Thelma McClintock. After the public meeting the committee met to arrange for the monthly meetings. ■

To suit the convenience of residents of Ashburton and surrounding districts, Mr G- Wear, D.P.0.C., Optician 1 , Christchurch, will scientifically test sight by up-to-date methods ' every Tuesday at Nicoll Bros.' Buildings, 132 Burnett St. Reasonable charges and latest styles. Consultation free. Hours: 10.30 to 4.3o.—Advt.

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