Bay of Plenty Times SATURDAY, APRIL 29th, 1922 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume L, Issue 7972, 29 April 1922, Page 2

Bay of Plenty Times SATURDAY, APRIL 29th, 1922 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A very handsome v/reath of laurel leaves, set off with purple ribbon was mnde by Mrs Corrigan in connection with the Anzac Day commemoration, and another wreath by Mrs Meikle. After the service in the town hall both were taken and placed on the memorial gates at the entrance to the Domain. It was found a day or two afterwards that the ribbon from the laurel wreath had disappeared, and fears were expressed that it had been stolen. It has, however, since been ascertained that fearing this might happen the ribbon was removed by a returned soldier for safe keeping. Mr Blair Mason, civil engineer, paid a visit to the Bay of Plentyyesterday, arriving by the Rimu in the morning and leaving by the vessel in the evening. Mr D G. Jack. A. N. Z. Soc. C. i E,, has taken an office in Security Buildings. An aeroplane anived at Whakatane during the we°k and is engaged in making passenger flights. The East Coast Shipping Company’s auxiliary schooner Houto arrived from Auckland at eight o’clock last night. She is to sail I for Auckland this afternoon. j Your damask cheek, your face so ! lair, ! Make it harder far to bear, J The scorching of the sun on you. j Just go to Mirrieiees' on the 1 Strand, I And yon will quickly understand What 'CUR A BUR K" to soot lie ; can do >.

Another advocate f)r the extermination of the town cow is probably to be found in the person of one of our city fathers, who while engaged recently on some work on his property which necessitated the use of a bucket ful of water for the purpose. This he had nearby on the footpath. The cow, however, beat him to ir, and drank the lot.

An enjoyable social.was held on Wednesday evening last in St. Peter’s Presbyterian Parish Hall, in connection with the dis posal of harvest thanksgiving produce- The programme, as follows, was highly appreciated, and in cases encored : Mrs Burnell, pianoforte solo ; Miss Tor ranee, song; Mrs Castles and Mr W. Stevens, duet: Mr Snelgrove, song ; Miss Crabbe, recitation ; Mrs Baltimore, song ; Mr Stevens, song ;Mr Vickery, reading; Miss Anderson, song. Mrs Burnell also played the accompaniments to the songs. Rev, J. W. Smyth presided. The proceeds were in aid of the Sunday School. The Northern Steamship Company’s vessel Tuhoe called in here at an early hour this morning to take in portion of a crushing plant weighing lOj tons belonging to the Public Works Department. She sailed for Auckland at 9 30 a.m. During the visit of the Hon. J. G. Coates (Minister of Public Works) to Paeroa this week a plea for the Paeroa-Pokeno railway across the Hauraki Plains was made by several deputations. The Minister stated that the department realised the importance of the proposed line, but at present he was not prepared to go on with the work. His policy was to concentrate on the important lines which were partially constructed and not linked up wilh the main railway system. To-day is the anniversary of the battle of Gate Pa, which was fought fifty-eight years ago. The coming of the Rev. J, J. Lewis, of Auckland, to the temI porary relief of the Methodist Church at Tauranga, was the oc- ' casion of a social meeting held in Wesley Hall last Wednesday week, when a large and very representative gathering assembled to give him welcome. Short addresses were given by the Rev. J. W. Smyth, Staff'Captain Moore, Mrs Christai •>, and Messrs Parn ■ ham (who also presided), Pascoe, Sheffield, Covell, Playfair, and Christian- Apologies for mavoidahle absence and expressions of cordial well-wishing were received from the Revs. E. A. McCjtcheon and F- Every. All the speakers were agreed regarding the good fortune of the church in having, for even a short time, the ministrations of a man of Mr Lewis’s standing and wide experience, and the church’s appreciation of the personal sac rifice his coming entailed was referred to. In a very charming and comprehensive response, Mr Lewis especially emphasised his pleasure at the evidence of good feeling and co-operation between the various churches of Tauranga and expressed his belief that good things were in store for all of them. Music, rendered by Miss Parnham, Mrs Christian, and Messrs Covell and Stevens, and light refreshments contributed to the evening’s entertainment. The Avro biplane has been well patronised during the past two days and many people have availed themselves of the pleasure of enjoying a flight. If the wind is suitable flights will be made to-morrow afternoon from the Mount beach. If unfavourable the

flights will be made from the Waikareao beach, commencing at two o’clock. The biplane will be leaving for Te Puke early in the week. WWts Orta* PoppcmVit Cur* For Coutths. and OJ-K n«var fni! >-

The attention of the Scout Council is called to the meeting of the District Commissioner on Monday next. He desires to meet all of the council at 7 p.m. in the Opera House and will address a oubiic meeting at 8 p.m. after the council meeting. All members are requested to attend.

A committee meeting ot the Hospital Board will be held on Monday to consider the question of a hospital site forTauranga.

The dance in aid of the Rowing Club’s funds, held in the supper room of the Town Hall on Wednesday evening was very well attended. The floor was in excellent order. The music was played by Mr J. W. Carleton in his usual accomplished manner. A dainty supper was handed round at 1030. Later dancing was resumed and continued till 12.30, when a very pleasant function was brought to a close. The hostesses were Misses Charters Kennedy and Wintle. The New Zealand Rugby Union has finally decided to send a team of twenty-two Maori players to New South Wales in June. They will probably play five matches. Mr W. T. Parata will be the selector of the team. The Auckland Education Board, at its meeting this week, decided to consult school committees in regard to proposed appointments of teachers as-follows ; Oropi, Miss E, M Woods; Te Puna, Mr J. E. Zimmermann

The game shooting season opens on Monday next. Quail and duck are plentiful in the Tauranga Acclimatization So-ci.-ty’s district, while pheasants are fairly plentiful in some localities and scarce in others.

All arrangements are well forward for the Returned Soldiers’ dance to be held in the Town Hall on Monday evening. The necessary details to ensure the comfort of patrons are receiving attention, and a very enjoyable evening is assured for all who attend the function

The annual general meeting of the Bry of Plenty Boxing Associatisn will be held in the Borough Council Chambers at eight o’clock this evening. The report and balance sheet will be presented, and officers will be elected for the ensuing year- All interested are invited to attend.

Our Oropi correspondent writes: The householders’ meeting was held in the Oropi school at 730 p in. on Monday, 24th instant. The attendance was poor. The following were elected to the school Committee, Messrs Dunn (chairman), Aldiss (secretary), McPhail, Wallace and Hodges. Mr E. D. Currie, a leading poultry farmer, left for Auckland last night to attend the annual meeting of the Auckland Cooperative Egg Societyq which will be held this evening. Mr Currie has been nominated for a seaton the executive.

A Press Association message from Wellington states that the Salvation Army is holding its Dominion Congress in Wellington this week. Commissioner Hodder’s report shows an increase sf 1,041 soldiers and 15941 young yeople. The self denial appeal fund had risen from £l9. 000 in 1914 to £SO 000 last year. The Acting-Primate, Bishop Julius of Christchurch was unanimously elected Primate of New Zealand at the opening meeting of the Anglican General Synod at Auckland.

The Hon. J. G. Coates, Mi lister for Public Works, accompinied by his staff, spent the gi eater part of Wednesday in making a thorough investigation of the operations in connclction with the Waihou-Ohinemuri Rivers im proveraent scheme.

Members of the Savage Club are reminded of the annual meeting this evening in the Coronation Hall. As the officers for the ensuing year will be elected and some very important business will be submitted for consideration, it is desired that all members be in attendance. Any intending members are invited to be present. A programme of musical items will berendered after the business has been traasacted

A Sydney message states that the Hon. Wm. Downie Stewart has sailed for New Zealand by the Moeraki-

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