LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 3 July 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The. Wellington representative football team left Haivera by the mail tram this morning a number of local enthusiasts giving them a hearty sendA farmers’ information bureau has been opened at Hamilton, The bureau deals with economics in relation to dairy farming and the distribution of informative literature among its subscribers. A block of land at New Plymouth has, it is understood, been acquired by the Bailway Department for the purpose of erecting twelve houses for rail\a ay employees. The whole area is to be roaded on toAvn planning principles, and proA'ision will be made for recreation reserves. An Invercargill resident avlio has also In'ed in the North Island said that a statement appearing in a. North Island ppper and quoted in the Southland i imes, to the effect tlrat toheroas were found only on the West Coast of North Auckland, was incorrect (says the Southland Times). He said that in his opinion there were' more toheroas per chain on the Oreti beach' than in any other part of New Zealand, and during the summer months, he and his household had enjoyed soup made from this nourishing shell fish on numerous occasions. Not many people in Southland appeared to be aivare of the ex* istence of toheroas on the local beaches, but there were enough here to make an industry of it. He recalled that Avhen the Prince of Wales Avas here, his favourite dish AA'as toheroa soup, and His Royal Highness expressed liis regret when he was leaAdng the Dominion that he could not take the delicious shellfish with. him. A speaker at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce meeting said that German goods Avhieh came into NeAv Zealand AA’ere branded in Germany,” in such a wav that the brand of origin could be rubbed off in a feAv seconds. He urged that the brand should be made indelible. The matter Avas referred to a committee to inquire into. W hat appears to be a cool piece of work was frustrated at Kuku (av rites the New Zealand Times eorrespondept). Messrs. Hornig and LeAvis Avere motoring to Levin, and noticing a native. Pirinoa, in an excited state, pulled up to ascertain the cause. He stated that a man had entered Mr. McMillan’s store. The three Avent along, and after some difficulty gained access to the premises to find a young man with a* sugar bag full of tobacco, cigarettes, etc.', Avhile on the counter Avere socks, etc., ready, apparently, to lie “lifted.” A candle, was found alight near inflammable material, and it appears probable that may have occurred at any time. 'Die young man evidentlv gained admittance by a fanlight, Avhile the lock of the door had lieen smashed, probably after gaining admission, which would prove an easy Avay by Avhieh to leave the building. The youth Ava s taken to Levin. The election of' officers of the Egmont Racing Club Avill take place at the annual meeting, and it is announced that nominations for the various offices must be in the hands of ihc .secretary not later Ilian Thursday next, 10th inst. SHOW WEEK. Slioav "Week bargains at 11. R., HaAvera: Pyjamas, shirts, collars, tics, undcrAvcar, sox, braces, boots, slippers, rugs, blankets, overcoats, oilskins, fool ball jerseys, boys’ suits, boys’ overcoats, men’s suits, men’s trousers, overalls, at the New Zealand Clothing . Factory, Ha worn.—Ad vt. Woods’ Great Peppermint CuTe for coughs and colds, never fails.—Advt.