LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 640, 10 June 1921, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Particulars relative to Mr Frank \Y. Kavanagh, whose death occurred recently, will appear in our Tuesday’s issue. Wo understand that a petition is being circulated im the Mercer Town Board district asking that the district be merged into the Franklin Countv.

On Sunday evening next Rev. S. Nixon will deliver an address on “Spiritualism.” This, we understand, is the first of a series of winter adchesses.

The Franklin branch of the N.Z. Miiking Shorthorn Association will hold a meeting at the A. and P. Society’s office on Saturday, the 18th June, at 1 p.m. Breeders of other strains are also invited.

Readers will note that Pukekohe now possesses an addition to its n.edical practitioners in .Dr. McSweeney of Auckland. The new doctor has already commenced the practice of his profession in Edinburgh Street.

Those present at the unvoting ceremony of t' e Pnpakura War Memorial from Pukokobe were Messrr. John Routly (Mayor), Crs T. Brownlee and J. Patterson (Borough Council), and Mr F. Pei kins (chairman of Id'C Technical II gh S< hot J Com.m;ttec), and repress rfM ivt; of the !»c:il Wry Memorin 1 C« minil ice. Wo again remind our readers i hr.L intend p;:bii.Ju r w Ibr- Tm :v o ( un- ; edition onrfy in I,'W; fO' megs :-.s■■■■. y o 'd rdd stdv'it yi.- g nmf t-tv ■d hdv >:■ y re; di!!)' B rs :B m V ... , , i; <mj Marc‘••v r" A i.rd- r •!(■■’? \v

A poundkeeper in the Waipawa district recently sold three unclaimed sheep for Is Cd the lot.

A leading Cambridge grocer, says the Independent, predicts a fall in the price of sugar in about six weeks’ time,

A careful estimate made by Mr G. Mitchell, M.P., shows the number of unemployed men in Wellinton at the present time to be 960.

When Lord Jellicoe was in Thames recently, he mixed freely with the citizens. One of the pioneers of Thames, a very short individual, after shaking hands, informed the viceregal visitor that he too had been in the navy. “Well., you didn’t spend much time in growing while you were there,’ said Lore! Jellicoe. And neither did you. Governor, was the instant retort.

Record of rainfall as registered at Victoria Avenue, Waiuku, during May. Rain fell on 15 days, the fall averaging from .Olin to .75in and totalling 2.2 Sin. For the corresponding month in years 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 and 1920, the register is 4.25. 3.73, 8.70, 3.35, 3.53 and 4.51 inches respectively.

A San Francisco judge has accepted Dr Abram’s blood proof showing that an accused man was the father of a certain child, and has ordered the man to pay alimony for the child’s support. Dr Abram’s invention is called the “ascillopsore.;' and not only determines where a man is the father of a child he disclaims, but will also determine age. race, ancestry, sex, arm personal characteristics. -Exchange,

Sufferers from coughs and colds (always so prevalent at this trying time of the year) will read with much interest the particulars to be found on page C of this issue concerning a new remedy for respiratory troubles. This preparation is said to act like a charm and as it is quite inexpensive it is certainly well worth a trial. Any chemist will supply it, or a box will be sent post free on receipt of the price by Stacey Bros., Box SS2. Auckland. But read the announcement on page 6.

The Church of England Ladies’ Guild intend holding a series of socials, etc., in aid of funds for the big flower show which eventuates about November next. The first of these will be in live form of a soiree and social evening in the Oddfellows’ Hail on Friday, June 17. Tickets are available at Is Gd each. A strong committee has the work in hand and an enjoyable evening is promised. There will be cards, musical items, etc., from 8 to 10. ’The tea will be from 5 to 7. The coming flower show will be the first held under the auspices of the C.E. Ladies’ Guild since the war and the ladies anticipate a record show in every rsepect. In connection with the social on the 17th, it is desired that as many as possible will contribute eatables on that date. These may be left with Mrs Dell, King Street, from whom also tickets may be purchased.

Mr and Mrs Albert A. Brown, the proprietors of that very well-known private hotel “Stonehurst,” in Symonds Street, Auckland (the leading establishment of its kind in the city), have an announcement on this page, to-day which is of especial interest to the travelling public. Visiters to Auckland requiring the best of accommodation, a good table, and refined fellow guests, • will find “Stonehurst” all that they can desire. The house stands in its own picturesque grounds and although so quiet and secluded is within a few minutes’ of the shops, theatres and public building's, and tram cars pass the doors. Mr and Mrs. Brown are deservedly popular for they spare no pains to make their guests comfortable, and their circle of friends is a wide one and always growing. Letters or telegrams simply addressed “Stonehurst,” Auckland, will meet with the promptest attention.