OUT AND ABOUT

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 14828, 16 November 1948, Page 2

OUT AND ABOUT

Te Puke Rifle Club

The Governor-General's approval of the formation of the Te Puke Defence Rifle Club has been gazetted. Approaching- Target With the sale in Tauranga last week of £2O worth of health stamps the figure set for the town is fast being approached. Only £54 are now needed to reach the £538 target.

Petone Memorial Room A memorial room to commemorate members of St. David's Church, Petone, who died in World War 11, was opened on Sunday morning at a service conducted by Rev. F. W. Winton. Mr G. Hayton, who served in both World Wars, unveiled a plaque to the memory of three' former members of the church.

Few Butter Coupons Lost Suggestions that some unscrupulous persons are falsely declaring the loss of butter coupons to secure an extra ration are not borne out by the experience of the rationing authorities, it is reported from Wellington. They say that applications for replacements have been very few, and that in every case they are strictly scrutinised and checked.

Wellington Royal Reception Only official confirmation from London is now needed for the civic reception to their Majesties to be held at the Basin Reserve Wellington instead of at the Town Hall. The City Council has approved the suggestion for the use of the Basin Reserve. Earlier approval had been given by the Citizens' Royal Visit Committee and the Under-Secretary for Internal Affairs (Mr J..W. Heenan).

40 Window Boxes The window boxes which the Mayor of Wellington (Mr Appleton) found did so much to brighten cities in the United Kingdom are soon to be used to improve the appearance of the Town Hall. It has now been decided that 40 window boxes will be erected. The boxes, which are to be made of copper, and which will be properly drained, will be a per- 1 manent fixture, and will cost about £lO each.

No Match Shortage

There is not likely to be any shortage of matches in New Zealand, in spite of rumours to the contrary, states "Consumer News." Merchants still hold good stocks of both imported and locally-made matches. It is even possible that quantities of imported matches will be reexported. The match factories in Wellington and Dunedin could supply the greater part of New Zealand's demand, if they could only get enough girl factory workers. Baths Renovated Riddiford Baths, Lower ,Hutt, which have been officially opened after being closed for extensive reparis and renovations, have now an exceedingly attractive appearance. The hew reinforced concrete floor, laid on a thick coating of bitumen, has been painted a delicate shade of blue, the reflection of which through the water gives an exceedingly pleasing appearance. The children's pool has been similarly painted. Repairs have been effected to the seating accommodation and the dressing rooms. New Film Venture A comparatively new privatelyoperated film company has leased studio accommodation at Miramar and will shortly install modern film processing and t sound recording equipment preparatory to making films for New Zealand and abroad of scenic attractions, industrial achievement, and general documentary presentation of everyday New Zealand life. The majority of the staff are returned servicemen who have had considerable experience in film production.

Handles For Pitch-Forks

"On our farm we have used long shovel handles in the pitch-forks, and they have lasted for many years," said a Te Miro delegate at the monthly meeting of the Cambridge Sub-Province of Federated Farmers. His comment was made in the course of a discussion on the poor quality of the wood in handles for tools. Members agreed the idea was good one, and several said they would use the hickory shovel handles in their forks for the coming hay-making season.