LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 17 October 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

—+ Ihe Governor-General (Viscount JelH_ eoe) and Lady Jellicoe were fare welled at Temuka yesterday by a large and enthusiastic gathering representative of the . Geraldine and Temuka. districts. Their Excellencies afterwards left for Christchurch. While in Auckland a short time since a visitor was impressed by the work done on a bai-ge of gravel at one of the wharves. An inquiry elicited the information that the men were working on contract, and were making twice the wages they would make if working b.v the day. There was certainly no go-slow about them. t “Lot me assure you,” said his Grace Archbishop Julius, at the dedication of the site of the proposed open-air school at St. Mark’s, Opawa (reports the Christchurch Press), “that many people in this country are ailing because of an insufficiency of fresh air. I was brought up to believe, and T do firmly believe, that cold air, damp air, wet and rain, won’t do yon a bit of harm. Fresh oir is the one and only thing left in New Zealand which isn’t taxed. Let us use it.” Amusing reference to the abysmal ignorance of the people of the United States with regard to New Zealand was made hv Mr. T. N. Wells. in addressing members of the Auckland Rotary Club (states the Herald). This ignorance was not confined to the uneducated classes, but was the general rule throughout the community, save in the seaport towns of the Pacific Coast. On onp occasion. s aid Mr. Wells, a friendly person approached him as lie sat on. the verandah of his hotel at a noted tourist l’esort and said: “Well. I’m from Missouri. Where do von belong?” “I’m from New Zealand,” responded Mr, Wells. “Non Zealand? My, but you’re a long way from home' That’s somewhere up Greenland way, isn’t it?” was the American’s reply. On another occasion Mr. Wells was talking with a. business man who said lie was looking forward to vi si tine Australia. “T suppose vou could run round it in three or four davs in an :\”<-rvrnobile?” oneried the American. “When T told h : m that Australia was nraetieally- as large as the United States.” added Mv. Wells, “lie would not credit it at all.” New Zealand butter is making itself known in Europe. “Much satisfaction is felt,” writes the Geneva eorresnondent of the Daily Telegraph, “that butter from New Zealand is to be imported into Switzerland. A Genevese wholesale butter merchant, who has irst returned from Wembley, where he inspected the Dominion’s pavilion, has arranged with the New Zealand l Produce Association and the Co-operative Wholesale Society for the delivery of X<>w Zealand butter, which could be sold in Switzerland cheaper than the native product. A pound of butter costs in Switzerland 3s. whereas New Zealand butter, which is considered the best in the world, could be sold at 2s 2d- a pound, or even 2s. Canadian cheese has also been imported into Switzerland during the war, but thisimport has censed, because Swiss eheesemnkers are able to compete as regards price, if not as regards quality.” A New Zealander, who was in Constantinople, happened to be in a general store kept hv an Englishman there. To his surprise he heard the 'eouest: “Two pounds of New Zealand butter and a pound of New Zealand cheese.” This order was fulfilled immediately! Tt is believed the New Zealand produce is obtained from Egypt. BUCKRELL’S, HAWERA. Tn addition to our usual showing of costumes, frocks, etc., we have opened 20 dozen vests These are marked 2/6, 3/6, 3/9;, full sizes. These are exceedingly cheap.—Advt.

Five special trains were required to transport a shipment of t20.,(X)0 sacks of Canadian oats from Bluff to Gore recently. Yet in some years Southland lias had great quantities of oats to spare for export. The Waitotara County Council has planted 2000 macrocarpa trees on the Kaiwhatu. Reserve in the Brunswick district. This action had a two-fold object—that of eradicating the gorse on the reserve and providing a supply of marketable timber. The gorse was cut and the trees planted nine feet apart, the rows also being a similar distance apart.

A hull that had hroken away from a nerd of cattle caused much consternation in Norfolk Street, Vbangarei (says the Auckland Star). The hull, sighting an unattended horse and baker's cart, charged and tossed the horse clean off the ground, severely goring its off shoulder.

The schedules for the Egrnont A. and P. Association's 41 si, annual show, is being held on November 19th and 20th. are now ready for distribution.- -The schedules have been carefully revised and contain many new attractions. Several valuable trophies are being offered for ocm petition, and intending exhibitors who have not already received a schedule are advised to apply to the secretary. P.O. box 148. Hawera. without delay.

A daylight saving scheme, on a small scale is being adopted in a number of offices in Tiiuani • during the summer months (states, the Herald).’ In order to afford staffs and principals extra opportunity to indulge in -the various forms of summer sport, it has been ■suggested that offices be opened half an hour earlier in the mornings. In a number of offices where the scheme is already in operation it is stated that the alteration of hours is proving quite and is very much appreciated by all concerned.

An opportunity .of inspecting the dental clinic established in Wellington by the Department of Health for the purpose of training dental nurses fpr work in connection with school children was afforded delegates of the hospital conference. The secretary of the Hawera Hospital Board (Mr C. M. Raggett) was so impressed with the good work being done that he remained to c-av another visit to the clinic, and to make further inquiries. Air Haggett is nf the opinion that the people of Hawera and district would be well advised to urge for the establishment of nurses in Hawera and Eltham at the earliest oppotrunity.

A great change has been wrought during the last few years between Te Awamutu and Waitomo (states an exchange). Land which a decade ago was regarded as worthless has yielded to treatment, and now forms a wealthy butter-fat area. The wide expanse of country in the triangle between Hamilton, Je Awamutu and Cambridge is a veritable sea of green pasture, while to the south, through. Karapiro, Piarere Tu-au Putaruru. and away to Lichfield and lokoroa remarkable progress has t ,eeil made. Hills -have been ploughed and laid down in grass, while much of the lighter pumice country now carries hundreds of cattle.

At the Hawera Magistrate’s Court yesterday judgment for the plaintiff, with costs against the defendant, was given in each of the following undefended civil cases: M. R. Jones v John Eriwata, £1 18s; Aotea District Maori Land Board v. Wi Whatiri Tamarapa, £8 12s 9d; If. T). Wilson \\ Hanna " Br °s. (costs only); M. Allen v. A. Cadman, £4 17s 6d; Katherine Power v. F. T. T. Crimp F. Crimp, Robert Pascoe and R.ubv Pascoe, £2O; Mohi v. J. M. Mitchell 5 „ 8s; Tonga. Pi v. J. M. Mitchell', 8^; ? atu v - J M. Mitchell, £3 3s; W. G. Strange v. D. O’Keefe. £2 16s 3d; B. R. Long v. H. L. Watson, £‘> 10s; same v. C. Webb, £3 10s; Mortlock and Co. v. T. Horgan, £l6 17s.

In the early stages of a meeting of a local association (states the Christchurch a mild sensation was created by a sneaker who rose and stated that he would like to say “a few "oids about the bees.” Up to that moment no other person present had mentioned bees, and the amazement of the members at the introductory remarks of the new speaker were ap-, parent. The gentleman who had the noor went on to say that “they all knew that the bees flitted from flower on, fl°' vei ’ an d fertilised the flowers.” The members’ amazement gave place to amused understanding, and the chairman out short the threatened flight into oratory bv informing the speaker that he would he later.” The inebriated one at once resumed his seat, stating that he would speak later upon the subieet of a certain Bill which is to come before Parliament in the near future. He evidently accented the chairman’s timelv interruption as a promise.

A nice parcel of retorted gold from the bo nth Westland beaches passed, into the hands of the local bankers last Friday (states the Hokitika correspondent of the Lyttelton Times). The southern beaches have been yielding fair returns toi some time to watchful beachcombers. Various marts of the southern beaches, narfcioularly where there are black leads, will yet he operated successfully by light dredges specially designed for the purpose. The parcel of gold m ouestion was of about 700 z., aim it is understood that it is destined for the United States, where so much New Zealand gold eon Himes to find its way, the cash return being considered more profitable than local sales. There is a long stretch of coast between Abbot Head and, Bruce Bay, which is more or less highly auriferous, as the result of beach deposits brought down by the intervening rivers over long ages. The South African. Veterans’ Association are appealing to all veterans who served in the Boer war to place their names upon the roll, in order to obtain a complete roll ’of all who served. An advertisement in to-day’s issue gives all particulars regarding what is to he done. The Government has now definitely decided to grant a pension for the services rendered to the country and Empire by the men from New Zealand who fought in’ that camnaign AH South Africans are requested to join up, whether they served with the New Zealand forces or not. A good number of men who fought in the Boer war also fought in the late great war and other campaigns. A eood gatheri ntr is expected to assemble at the Borough Chambers on Saturday evening. Trade is not dull at the Melbourne’s Gigantic Sale. Here are the reasons: Ladies’ cellular singlets, 2/1]; Fuji silk earn i-knickers. 11/(5; embroidered sport corsets. 6/6; Horrookses ’ 3(5-iiie}i calico, ]/- yard: lovely cotton crepe. 1/- yard: strong roller towelling, ]/- yard; large pillow eases, 2/6 pair: 25ineli union tea towelling, ]/- yard: large damask' serviettes. 1 A 3; and dozens of oilier monev-saving bargains. Advt. BATHING COSTUMES. Our now season’s bathing costumes are now opened. We have the cotton one-piece costumes, 2/-. 2/(5; bathing Vs. 1/3. 1/(5; wool surf costumes. 12/6; club colours, 13/6, 14/(5; ladies’ wool two-piece costumes. 15/6; ladies' bathing capes for .beach wear; bathing shoes. Call on the H. 8., Hawera. for your bathing goods.—Advt.

Near the public library in Auckland are some very interesting relics of the early days. One is a cannon from the ship Boyd, scuttled by the Maoris in! Whangaroa. in 1805; another an old] cannon made at the first New Zealand; dockyard in 1827, Horeke, Hokianga, and mounted in a fort there to protect! the inhabitants, under the charge of j Lieutenant McDonald, R.N., British] Resident in New Zealand; still another 1 is a cannon recovered from H.M. brig Osprey, wrecked at Herebino in 1846, which heads the captain mistook for Hokianga. Another relic is a whaling pot for trying out blubber, which was exchanged for 160(1 acres of land. Ties was presented by the Horeke natives. Flying has been carried out every day this month at the Wigram Aerodrome in Canterbury (states the Lyttelton Times). The other day an aeroplane came over: the city carrying a passenger. During the last few' weeks passenger flying has fallen off somewhat, hut with the coming of the warmer weather it is expected to revive again. The staff have been busy during the past few months overhauling the machines, and the whole fleet has now been reconditioned. This work was carried out in order that the ’planes will be ready for the refresher course which commences in February. A few weeks ago the Canterbury Plains were in the grip of a dry speli. The farmers and pastoralists ' were anxious for rain to assist early crops and promote the growth of feed. It seemed to be the irony of fate that feed should be scarce when lambing had broken all records. The position, without becoming desperate, was distinctly uncomfortable, and the continuation of the dry spell for another fortnight would have been regarded as disastrous (states the Press). Then the rain came, grudgingly at first, hut later in a liberal measure. Every part had a share, though some were more fortunate than others. There are still many localities in which rain would he welcome, but the general effect of the fafll has been excellent. It is a transformed and revivified Canterbury that has developed during the past fortnight. The fields are a fine healthy green, and there is (everywhere a splendid growth of crops and grass feed. Stock appears to he in excellent condition, and the “Prime Canterbury” lamb, growing lustily, is everywhere in evidence.