LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 1 December 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

\ ital statistics for Hawera for the month of November are as follows (the figures for the same month of 1923 being given in parentheses): Births 25 (25), deaths 7 (7), marriages 5 (nil). Rain fell in Hawera on 13 days during November, the total precipitation being 3.40 inches. The heaviest fall was on November 26, when 1.17 inches of rain was registered by the Post Office gauge. Fire caused the total loss of the stock and plant and badly damaged the interior of a bakehouses in Devon street, next to the Red House Hotel, New Plymouth, .late on Saturday night. The bakehouse was owned by Mr J. Somerton, and oceunied by Mr H. Medley. The various competitions held at St. Cuthbert’s bazaar at Manaia resulted as follow:—-Lady’s handbag, Mr 0. Petch; doll, T. Reilly; silk camisole', Miss N. Jones; nightdress, Miss Bridge; Mrs Walker’s cake (correct weight 91b soz), draw won by Mrs O. Petch; black cushion, Mrs N. Jones; Jumbo, Miss B. McLeod; ribbon cake., L. Walters. Although there is nothing remarkablo about tho pay-out for dairy produce for the season so far, we are informed that at the factories of two of the largest dairy factories the output shows an ‘ increase of about eight per cent. This increase is not confined to these factories alone, and it is stated that the. season generally is proving most satisfactory in South Taranaki. 0 The inmates of the Old People’s Home writes as follows to the editor: “We, the residents of the Old People’s Home, also the matron and staff, wish to convey our heartiest thanks to the lady who organised the fancy dress ball for the home, also the kind ladies and gentlemen who so loyally supported the dance. We all enjoyed the night looking at the • dancing and admiring the fancy costumes. There was a sumptuous supper provided for us, which we did full justice to. Then we left for home. Messrs Frisk and McLeod took us down to the dance and home. We are thankful to them for helping us. Many thanks to all who assisted.” The tug-of-war, which opens in. the Winter Show Buildings next Saturday at 8 p.m.. is creating great, interest throughout the whole province. The decision to limit the contest to light teams was a wise one. Already 16 teams have entered, and inquiries have been made by others. Disputes and nli other matters concerning the pulls wilt be considered by a Board composed of Messrs Thomas Taylor, McCarthy, O’Dea. and Fred Stevens, with. Mr John Russell as chairman. The Manaia Ladies’ Patriotic Society are holding a Christmas cheer day in Manaia to-morrow Tuesday), for soldier patients in hospitals in New Zealand, who gave their best when away at the war for the good of the Empire and the freedom of all its subjects, and who are now suffering from the effects of that great Avar in different hospitals in New Zealand. It behoves all to do their best and give generously for this good cause. The ladies’ committee are to he heartily commended for the fine spirit in looking after afflicted soldiers in New Zealand. Among the attractions will he a guessing competition for a dressed lamb presented by one of the settlers. ■A meeting of the executive committee of the boys and girls’ agricultural clubs was held ,in the County Council offices, Princes Street, on Saturday, to make arrangements for judging of the calf-rearing competitions. It Avas decided to approach certain persons to act as judges, and that the judging commence on Monday, December 8. Charts are being posted to all the schools concerned, and these should be filled up immediately in readiness for tlie judges. The calf-rearing entries for South Taranaki closed with a total of 129. “Do you get many colonials Avilling to go to farm work?” asked an Auckland Star representative of Salvation Army Adjutant Gordon. “Practicaliy none at all. The colonial prefers the city life, and it AA’ould take some exceptional inducement to get him to leave the town To gh r e you an idea how badly farmers are in need of young men, I have noAV in my possession money to pay the fares of any single man willing to come from Home and go on a farm. I could place hundreds of boys on fine farms and with people Avho would, give them every chance in life. But you can’t get them, because they prefer to stay in the city, or are afraid they might not be able to make a ‘do’ of A v ork which would he new to them. I honestly think the latter has a deal to do with the present shortage.” Christmas is coming and the question of choosing suitable gifts for the folk you have to think about at this great gift season will soon have to be faced. Take our advice and ‘‘ shop early” for your gifts—you’ll avoid the usual rush and haA 7 e a AA T ide range in AA T hich to make your selection. We have assembled a choice range of useful articles that will make ideal gifts for every member of the family. Shop early!—McGruer, Bone and Co., Ltd., Drapers, HaAvera.—Advt. Children like Wade’s Worm Figs—oure and certain.—A dvr.. Frogandra cures painful corns; 1/6.