Bay of Plenty Times MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7474, 16 August 1920, Page 2

Bay of Plenty Times MONDAY AUGUST 16, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr T. C. Bayliss, of Paeroa, has disposed of his residence and thirteen acres at Otumoetai to Mr Jeffries, of Bimnythorpe, who takes possession within a few weeks, The sale was negotiated by Mr J. F. Wintle.

The remains of the native Jacob Nathan—who died suddenly at Rotorua on Thursday nightwere conveyed to Tauranga yesterday, the body being accompanied by about forty Maoris from Rotorua. The tangi, which is being held at Matapihi, will be attended by a large number of natives from the surrounding districts.

A reminder is given of the clearing sale to be held by Mr S. Gco. Wilicock to-morrow on account of Mr T. Meggiit, when household furniture and effects, three cows, a heifer, a horse, and two vehicles will be submitted. The sale commences at 1.30. A sharp earthquake shock was ielt in Opotiki at 10 o'clock on Friday morning. Lovers of dancing will be interested to know that the committee which has charge of the Library Social, to be held on Friday night, have all arrangements well in hand.! Everything possible is being done to "ensure a pleasant time for patrons, and there is every indication that the" promoters efforts will meet with a very hearty response from the general public*

The Surveyor-General, Wellington, has written to the Tauranga County Council, acknowledging receipt of letter in regard to the proclamation of a road laid out by the Native Land Court through the Kaitimako Block in terms of section 48, of the Native Land Amendment Act, 1913. He said he noted that the Council has no objection, provided it is not called upon for any expenditure. He is referring this point to the Native Department for consideration before taking final steps for the issue of the proclamation.

The death occurred at the Tauranga hospital on Friday night of Mr Charles Anderson, a wellknown resident of the Waimapu district. Deceased who was sixty years of age, was a native of Sweden, and has resided in New Zealand for a quarter of a century. He was a single man and as far as is known had no relatives in the Dominion. The interment took place on Saturday, the service at the graveside being conducted by the Rev. V. S. Mercer.

There is still fish in Tauranga waters. A local fisherman secured eighty dozen schnapper and other fish on Saturday night inside the harbour off Otumoetai, Mr J. McCormick, the Tauranga Golf Club's professional instructor, will arrive on Saturday, August 28, and will be available for lessons from 11.30 a.m. on that date. Mr McCormick is competing in the open championship meeting to be held at Hamilton, and his stay in Tauranga will therefore be limited to eight days. The list which is now posted in the club house is rapidly filling up and all intending students would do well to write their names at once.