LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 12 May 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Manaia Municipal Brass Band are postponing tneir euchre party and dance until SVeduesda.v, May 2d, on account oi : the death of the Prime Minister.

The euchre party and dance which was t-o have been lield to-morrow evening in the Town Hall, Manaia, in aid of the Manaia Municipal Brass Band has been adjourned until Wednesday, May 20, out of respect for the late Prime Minister.

A general meeting of the Kaponga Men’s Hockey Club is to be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Kaponga, to-morrow evening. In view of the efforts being made to reorganise the Taranaki competitions, a full attendance ox all members and intending members is requested.

The practice of cyclists using a to.ph at night instead of a fixed lignt will probably lead to a number of prosecucions (.says the Wanganui Heraid). The by-law requires a fixed light, and the carrying of a torch in the hand renders a cyclist liable to prosecution. The nnempoyment situation in Christchurch is again causing some uneasiness to those who are in a position to know the extent of the number of men out of work. There is always a surplus of unskilled labour at this period of the year, but some are inclined to think that this season the position is worse than it has- been, foxsome years past.

A most enjoyable cabaret was held at the Savoy on Saturday evening, when Miss Thelma McPhail and partner gave an exhibition of the latest ballroom dancing, including the Blues, Chicago, and Tango. In the competition for jazz amateurs the prize was won by Miss E. Buist and Mr. A. Powclrell. Patrons are looking forward to the fancy dress cabaret, to be held next Saturday, May 16.

A tragedy occurred on the grandstand at Hastings on Saturday, afteinoon during The Hawk-Gloaming race, Mr. W. Effingham,'brother of Mr. Ali Effingham dropped dead during the height of’ the excitement. Deceased bred Moifaa (a great jumper) and owned Denbigh, a mare that won amon«- other good races the H ellingtou and Hawke’s Bay Steplec-hases.

In April of 1923 and 1924 farm lands on the Hauraki Plains were waterlogged (savs an exchange). At the present time the ground is full ol cracks and settlers would welcome a downpour of rain. While the present autumn has been a good one in some respects, many farmers are dreading the coming winter, as the effects oi last winter are stiff apparent on their land, . and with the dryness ol this autumn the grass lias not come away very well. ' A reminder to the people of Auroa is given of the social and presentation to-morrow (Wednesday) to Air. and Airs. Tombleson, who are leaving the district siiortly. 1 hey have been popular residents of Auroa lor a considerable period, and the people should do them the compliment of attending the tare well function.

The hydraulic lift in the Wandsworth Buildings, Anzac Avenue, Wellington, which are nearing completion, was descending yesterday when it fell from the third floor about 40 to the basement with two passengers, Peter Sinclair, a carpenter, and. William Civil, foreman. Sinclair received slight concussion, injuries to the foot, and a severe shaking, and he was admitted to hospital. Civil received a fractured ankle and a shaking.

Henry Baker, aged. 56, a farmer oi Levels Valley, near Timaru, found dead in one of Iris pa*ldock» on Sunday afternoon. At an inquest yesterday the evidence showed that deceased had been rounding up Cattle and suddenly expired from heart failure. A verdict was returned in accordance with this evidence.

A Glasgow shopkeeper spent an anxious night owing to the fact that he sold a butcher a pound of -salts of sorrel for preserving meat instead of saltpetre (sa.vs a London message). When the shopkeeper discovered _ his error and that he sold a deadly poison lue ran to the butcher’s shop, but found it closed. He returned a.t dawn and awaited its opening, when he was relieved to find that none of the poisoned meat had been sold, though it had been laid out on the counter in readiness.

On Saturday morning a man walked into a jeweller’s shop in Palmerston North and presented a half sovereign to the shoo assistant, asking how much it was worth. On being advised that jt was a genuine c °in he was delighted ) stating that he had bought it Horn a young fellow for half a crown, 'this incident only proves how quickly many folk become ignorant of things not constantly under their notice, one of the two above not knowing the value of the coin in question and the other relieved to find he had not been taken clown.

Speaking at a postman’s social at Wellington on Saturday night, Air. H. E. Combs (general secretary of 'the Post and Telegraph Officers’ Association), replying to the criticisms dire t. ed against him during the past lew weeks, said he recognised that as a paid secretary he was open to criticism and censure if he did not discharge his duties, but he thought criticism of his private life was not the thing. So Jong as he was doing the association’s work to the satisfaction of the members his private life should he left severely alone. This referred .to his political .activities in the Labour cause, which were the subject of discussion at the annual meeting of the Wellington section of the. association. He warned the post and telegraph officers against attempts to sow dissension in their ranks. Chambers of commerce, law societies, rotary clubs and civip leagues secured solidarity oy interwoven membership, and if the workers on their side seemed equally good combination they could obtain Fair, remuneration and conditions to which they were entitled.

A dance in aid of the hall funds will be held at Pihama on Friday next, loth inst. BUCKRELL’S. FUR COATS and FURS. —Now in stock, first grade Marmot, Coney Seal, Kolinsky, Flank Musquash and Natural Rabbit- Coats. Fur Stoles -and Necklets in Black and Letsea Fox; reliable qualities and fashionable shapes. All Coats and Furs 3/- in the £ discount. —Advt. OTJTREB’S. Rubber coats, tan, dark green, nigger, navy blue and mole, 39/6, 42/6; Woollen costumes from 59/6; brush wool .jumper suits, 63/-; silk and wool sleeveless cardigans and jumpers from 15/6; large range velour coats from 63/-; beaver Coney coats, £ls 15s; black Coney coats, £l6 16s; specially wide ribbed top cashmere hose, all latest colours, 5/11 pair.—Outred’s, the House of Good Value, High St., Hawera; ’plione 2?.l. —Advt.

At the Oddfellows’ Hall, Alanaia, on 'Friday evening next, a public lecture will be delivered by Professor T. A. Hunter, of Welington, upon the subject “The Rural and Urban Alinds—A Comparison.” The lecture is being held under the auspices of the W.E.A., but will be open to all interested, no charge for admission being made. A Sydney message says that- the weather was fine throughout the day, buife everywhere there are ,signs ol yesterday’s severe drenching. The outlook is now .brighter. The flood waters in the lower suburban aieais have mostly drained off. These included the Warwick Farm and R.andwick racecourses. Considerable general damage was done, chiefly in the shape of waish.awa.ys and roof leakages. One advantage is that the city’s waiter supply, which h’ad been causing anxiety, is now assured for two years.

The Mayor of Wellington, Mr. C. J. B. Norwood, yesterday telegraphed Air. J. R. Corrigan, AI.P., intimating that Thursday was going to be observed in the capital as a close holiday, and he would like all inland towns to follow suit. On inquiries being made amongst local retailers, however, it has been stated that it is intended that the shops in Hnwern should close for the remainder of the day, from 1.30 p.m., the time that the late Prime Afin.sier’s funeral will leave Parliament Buildings, Wellington. The Wainiate \\ est County Council met to-day, but immediately adjourned out of resnect for the late Prime Alinister, Rt. Hou. W. F. Alassey. Councillors all eulogised Air. Massey’s fine record, and on the motion of tne chairman (Cr. E. Dong), seconded by Or. le Fleming, the following motion was passed: “That the Wainiate West County Council" place on record its great sorrow at the death of the Prime Alinister, Rt. Hon. W. F. Massey, and appreciation of the splendid services he has rendered to the Empire and this Dominion, and I*l Iso convey Do Airs. Massey and family* the deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement.

In connection with the dispute at Tokomaru Bay freezing works a largely attended meeting of freezers employed at the Haiti works, Gisborne, passed a motion extending “the fullest sympathy and support to the Tokomaru Bay freezers in their fight against the victimisation of their members by the Gisborne Sheep Farmers’ Frozen Ale at and Mercantile Company at the Tokomiaru • Bay works, and further pledge themselves not to kill any stock coming front the Tokomaru Bay district'.” It was also decided that the above resolution- should remain in operation for five days only, and if the dispute is unsettled a further meeting is to ho called.