LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 26 June 1924, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

“If we get out- of debt- to-day, we will he in, debt to-morrow —there is nothing more, certain,” said a member of the Wairarapa P. and A. Society in a discussion on financial matters. The half-yearly election of officers of thp Star Opunake Lodge was held qn Thursday evening and resulted : Junior P.G V AY. Waswo; N.G., AV. Ellingworth; A'.G., J. Harrop; Guardian, P. Norris; Conductor, T. Harrop; R.S., J. Burton, junr.; P.S., D. Ross. Ap-< pointed officers were: O. Malcolm, G. Trotter, H. AVhittington, J. Brennand and S. J. Hunter; auditor, J. N. Stephenson. These officials will be duly installed by the D.D.G.M. The largest bullock ever handled at the Ashburton Municipal Abattoirswas slaughtered the other clay (says the Guardian). It was a- five-year-old Holstein, and after having been allowed to hang for four days it turned the scales a.t 14351 b.

“T hope the time will never come when women riders will be permitted to compete with men in jumping competitions,” said Mr. AY. Howard Booth at ai meeting of the AVairarapa P. and A. Society. “To put it mildly,” he said, “we don’t mind much to see a man injured when competing in the big jumps, but a woman—well !” The Pihama. Bowling Club’s dance at Pihama on AYednesday night was a most successful function, the sum of £ll being taken at the door besides tickets sold. The floor was in tip-top order, nine sets dancing at once. The hall was nicely decorated, coloured streamers' hanging from a bell in the middle of the hall, this being very artistic. Mr. Alan Campbell carried out the duties of M.C., and excellent music was supplied by the Opunake Orchestra.

The theory that Masterton residents go to. Carterton for one specific purpose has been exploded (says an ’exchange). “A good number of us come to Carterton,” said one man, “to get our hair cut. as the operation is Ikl cheaper in Carterton than in Masterton . ’ Carterton is a licensed area and Masterton a. no-license one. The Te Aro Hotel, which stands at the corner of Willis street and Dixon street, AVellington, having a frontage of 69 feet to Willis street and 99 feet to Dixon street, lias just been sold. The late owner was Mr Daniel Buckley, of Wellington. The figure, although not disclosed, is a very substantial one. Apart from the hotel the site is a very valuable one, being practically in the heart of the citv. — Times.

An example of the good work done by the R..S.A. in North Otago came to light recently when a woman whose son was killed in the war went to the local secretary stating she was in want. Inquiries made by the secretary (states the Oamaru Mail) revealed the faot that she had not drawn her son’s gratuity nor her pension. Since her son was killed at least isix years ago the R.S.A. had been able to' get her a full pension of £1 a week right back to the date of her son’s death, some £3OO, together with the gratuity. She had no knowledge that anything was due. to her. and but for the R.S.A" would be receiving charitable aid. At a meeting of the New Plymouth Finance Company, Ltd., on Tuesday evening, it was unanimously resolved that the capital of the company lie increased from £BOOO to £16,000 hv the issue of 80 shares of £IOO each. It waj further decided that the new shares he offered, in the first instance, to the present members of the company, but that in the event of any remaining, applications he received from nonmembers, subject to the approval of the directors. It was decided to increase the rate of interest payable on fixed deposits for long terms. The payment of tradespeople's accounts by orders on dairy farmers’ cheques proved a very controversial subject at the North Auckland Dairy Conference. A remit from the Bay of Islands sought an amendment of * the Act “to allofi’ the companies to carry on their legitimate business without being made a debt-collecting agency for the benefit of the people.” There is a legal point involved as to whether the companies can make a charge for paying the orders, which work involves arduous duties by the clerical staff, and whether this charge can lie made sufficiently stiff to he a deterrent. One member explained that his company had been making a levy for some time. The remit was carried.

To the presence of mind of a fellow-* passenger, a youth residing across the harbour owes his life (says the Auckland Star). AVliile one of the ferry steamers was berthing at Auckland on Saturday morning a boy fell into the water between the wharf and the boat in attempting to. jump on to the jetty. As the steamer swung in towards the wharf, the. lad was in immediate peril of being crushed against the vessel’* side, hut was apparently oblivious of his danger, for he made no attempt to scramble under -the beams. Fortunately one of the passengers was equal to the occasion, and, placing his foot on the youth’s head, pushed him beneath the water and into safety a few seconds before the ferry swung against the wharf. Apart from a wetting, the lad was little the worse for his experience.

A problem which had not yet. been solved was referred to by Mr. T. M. Paterson, M.A.. LL.B., during an address in Dunedin on “Law 'and Accountancy.” The problem was that of theoretical and practical knowledge. He said that in law it was quite possible for a student to secure his degree without ever having drawn up a document. It was also quite possible for a. man to become an LL.B. even if he did not know a bill of lading if lie saw it in hi. s .soup. (Laughter.) Students of accountancy were in a somewhat similar position, but they had more actual practical experience, as they were trained in business houses. j P mosfc cases the graduates of the Commercial vacuity at the Otago University had done, and were doing, quite well, but there were a number of men who had been brilliant students but who were iailures when they commenced actual practice.

Particulars of issue of holidav excursion tickets to Hawern for Dominion Drury Show afe advertised in this issue. ■y The Melbourne Limited" are opening out fresh supplies of Baldwin’s famous 3-plv fingering wool in white and black and steel grey. This wool is particularly fine and soft, and makes up beautifully. The white is always in great request for knitting baby clothes. Price lid loz. skeins.—Advt. OUTRED’S. Sale in full swing with Outred’s usual bargains: Velour coats from 49/(i; costumes, navy blue, 39/6; coat frocks, special value, 49/6; Burberry coats, £4 10s and £6 10s; children’s tweed coats, 10/6 (large sizes); children’s rubber coats, 15/6; fur necklets from 19/6; millinery greatly reduced. Watch windows for further reductions. —Outred’s, High St, —Advt.

A juvenile offender at the Wanganui Court told the Magistrate that he was permitted to attend picture shows three times per week (states the Herald). The police report showed that the hoy was allowed to roam about as he desired on Sundays with other boys, and it was on the Sabbath that most of the petty thefts had been committed. The Magistrate commented strongly on the liberty that had been given to the lad by his parents. All arrangements to tender Mr and Airs T. AlcPhillips a fitting .farewell from Manaia and district have been made, and a very large and representative gathering is expected at the Manaia Town Hall to-morrow evening. The ladies’ committee ask that all cookery be left at the hall to-morrow morning.

“There is a lot in the air about a dissolution,” remarked Sir John Luke, ALP., when responding to the toast of Parliament is going to see its way the Karori Rifle Club recently, “hut God help this country if we are going to break Parliament up and get more parties than we have at the present time. It is one of the saddest things to see a community setting town against country.” “There will be no dissolution; you can make your minds quite easy about that,” said Air It. A. AAT’ight, M.P., at a later stage. “This Parliametn is going to see its way through. In my judgment it is just as well that an election should not take place till the due time. If an election takes place there would be very little change.”

Theoretically, running a stock drive seems quite simple. To organise one the . procedure amounts to (a) getting farmers to promise stock donations; (b) listing the stock promised into districts ; (c) appointing drovers to collect on certain days. In practice, all goes well until the collection .starts. On Tuesday (says the Wanganui Chronicle) the telephone in the secretary’s office was busy all the time, advising results of the lifting of stock in various districts locally. The information conveyed was in many cases amazing. “I’ve chased a two-year-old bull for two hours,” announced one veteran, “and I’ve left him heading for the AA r aitotara river, where I hope he will get drown“What about these two pigs of S- I m not taking any risks with them,” came another emphatic voice. “AYe’ve got a fat sheep here that won’t drive. Would you please send a lorry.” One wonders, after hearing a few me? 1 - sages like the above, what will happen when the pigs, dogs, fowls, horses, sheep, cows, calves, bulls, bullocks, and all manner of animals arrive at AA’anganui East. Possibly some of the presentday office workers will go farming.