LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 6 December 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

■■—♦ Nine severe shocks of earthquake were felt in the Wharerat-a district, Gisborne, on Tuesday (states an exchange), bringing down several chimneys and opening a crack in the roadway an inch wide and two chains long.

Mr. E. E. Gillon, chief mechanical engineer of the New Zealand railways, retires 011 superannuation this week. He joined the Department in 1884. Press Assn.

About twenty Frontiersmen have joined the Legion in xiawera. Reports from other parts of Taranaki indicate that the movement is receiving good support, and considerable interest is being taken in it.

The price of gold is .£4 9s 2d per ounce, states a London cable message, and consols are quoted at £SB. A frank statement was made by a bankrupt cattle dealer during the course of his declaration before the DO. A. yesterday. “1 never worked in my life. I have been brought up always as a dealer in cattle.” Counsel for creditor Town Board remarked: “Yes, that is right and pretty near the mark.”

A new industry which is steadily making headway in the Dominion is that of cider production. A Hawke’s Bay orchardist who is engaged upon the manufacture of cider in a large way informed a reporter that the industry is assuming important proportions. “Nelson easily leads in. cider making,” he said, “but Hawke’s Bay and Otago have both taken up the new industry.” To .show the extent to which the industry has developed, the Hawke’s Bay manufacturer stated from 50,000 to 100,000 gallons were turned out annually in the Dominion. There was a ready local demand, and fair consignments hhcl been sent to Australia.

Mr. J. G. Stott, Wellington manager of the National Bank of New Zealand, will retire from the service on December 31, and will leave on ■ a visit to Europe early in January. Mr. Stott joined th© staff of the Bank of Scotland as a youth, and remained in that service for sixteen years. In 1891 he vvas appointed an inspector of the National Bank of New Zealand, a position' he retained for 17 years, when he was appointed manager in Wellington. After a tour round the world he intends to settle in New Zealand

There were very satisfactory attendances at both gas-cooking demonstrations held yesterday in the Winter Show Buildings, over seventy ladies being present in the evening, and nearly as many in the afternoon. The programme for Monday afternoon and evening is published by advertisement and ladies are reminded that these are the concluding demonstrations of the scries.

The South Taranaki Automobile Association desires it to be known that the Association does not wish to see motorists prosecuted, and is not responsible for prosecutions ’which may bo taken. The aim of the Association is to educate its members and motorists Ois a whole to observe by-laws made for the welfare of all. When proceedings are taken it is the local body or police who take action, not the Automobile Association.

The Stratford Racing Club have received advice from the New - Zealand Railway Department to the effect that it has been decided to issue tickets from: New Plymouth, Waitara, Tahora, Waverley and intermediate stations to Stratford at a special day excursion rate of the occasion of the forthcoming race meeting at Stratford on the Ist and 2nd January, 1925. These tickets are available for travel on the day of issue only, and should not be contused with the usual holiday tickets which mav be purchased by passengers if .desired. Considerable reduction is being made in the excursion fares on this occasion, also that the minimum distance is twelve miles instead of 25 miles as hitherto. It is expected that tlie concession will induce many to travel by rail.

“How to hit the mark” is the interesting title of Mr Greenwood’s subject at the Church of Christ, Wilson street, on Sunday night. The Kaponga Methodist Church are holding their Sunday school anniversary on Sunday, and the Rev. G. P. Hunt, of Stratford. "will take the morning and evening services. Pretty ties, new fancy socks, and men’s initial handkerchiefs make ideal Xmas presents to send away to men and young men. The Melbourne Ltd. have fine stocks of these goods in excellent qualities at the following prices: Ties, 1/6 to 5/6; socks, 3/11 to 6/6; handkerchiefs, 1/3 to 5/6. Buy early while stocks are complete.— Advt. OTJTRED’S. Large assortment of cotton crepe de chine frocks, 22/6, suitable for beach wear; coloured linen frocks, 32/6: jazz voile frocks, 32/6; smart style cotton georgette frocks, Shantung dust coats, splendid quality, 90/-; good value linen dust coast, 49/6; silk jumpers, all colours, from 15/6; assorted neckwear from 1/3; silk hosiery, all colours, good value, 3/3 pair; rush hats, coloured edge, 1/6 each. The House of Good Value—Outred’s, High St., Hawera. —Advt.