Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 4, Issue 144, 20 August 1941, Page 4

Local and General

First Offender. A first offending inebriate appeared at the local court on Saturday morning before Mr G. R. Kent, J.F., nnel was convicted and discharged. Daily Cream Collection. The Rangitaiki Plains Dairy Company has advised suppliers that owing to special conditions it is necessary to postpone the commencement of daily cream collection until Sunday. In the meantime cream is being collected every other day. It is understood that the special conditions are connected with improve-

rnents in progress at the Edgecuinbe butter factory.

Early to Bed

It seems that at least the residents of Kopeopeo keep respectable hours, this evidence being noted by weary pressman who chased the five engine at 10 o'clock on Sunday night. King Street was lined with people who ventured to their gates to see in what direction the fire engine was going, and practically everyone was in night attire. Some of the fire brigade members also, it ■ippears, relish that schoolgirl complexion and beneath uniforms vari ous designs of pyjamas could be ■seen, the Super causing a remark as he clambered down a ladder, the watcher murmuring "Not only can these lads put out fires, but the Super's taste in sleeping-suits is not bad either."

Britain Delivers the Goods.

Many complimentary references have been heard regarding the "Britain Delivers the Goods" window display in Messrs Bridgers Ltd. Drapery shop, the arrangement being striking and the work of the window dresser greatly admired.

R.edl Gross Effort,

A Red Gross afternoon will be held in the Awakeri Hall at 1 p.m., on Thursday, August 21. The admission is 1/- and visitors will be entertained throughout trie afternoon tvith a concert. There will also be a Bring and Buy Stall.

Pay of N.Z. Airmen.

The only expenses a Royal New Zealand Air Force candidate need incur is a book of logarithm tables (about 1/3), writing paper and any instruments he may require, such as set squares, according to a'Statement by the acting-Air Secretary. "While in New Zealand a married man in the Air Force (provided' he is not separated or divorced) receives a minimum rate of pay of £230 per annum," he added. "This figure is exempt from all taxation, and, in addition, uniform, rations, quarters, dental and medicali treatment are provided free for himself. There are no allowances payable for dependents of R.N.Z.A.F. personnel while they are serving in New Zealand, but every married man must undertake to allot an amount Avhich, in the opinion of the department, is sufficient to maintain his family before he is paid the rate of £230." Pilot for Camp.