LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 28 April 1926, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There was a burglary at the Ford sales office at Hamilton during the week-end, £4O in cash be-in £ taken. One of the oldest landmarks in Puni, near Pukekohe, a two-storey eightroomed house, was destroyed by fire on Mondav morning. The property was owned by Mr. F. Millen, of Waiaupa, and had been unoccupied for some time. Tiie amount of the insurance is unavailable.

The Minister of Health states that in view of the presence of smallpox on ships east and west of New Zea 1 and, the Inspe-ctor-G.eneral of Health will interrupt his projected programme,of district visits and remain in Wellington in readiness for any untold, development, so that- he can keep in touch with the various port Health Officers.

Two fine coloured photographs of the Dunedin Exhibition buildings, by day and by night, were brought back by Mr L. O. Hooker after a short visit to the Exhibition. One is of special interest because it bears the autograph signatures of the British, Canadian and Australian Commissioners and other officials, and also of all the members of the Exhibition executive and of the Mayor of Dunedin. In the list of nominees for election to the Opunake Harbour Board,' published yesterday, the names of sitting members were marked with an asterisk. Unfortunately, Mr J. S. T.osland’s name was wrongly so distinguished At no time has he been a member of the board.

Peter Carson Campbell,a fireman on the Canadian Miller, was fined £lO at the court at Christchurch yesterday, in default three months’ imprisonment, for using obscene language and for drunkenness. The magistrate described it as one of the worst cases that had come before the court. —Press Assn.

The ‘inauguration or the Waikato Synod, comprising the clergy and laity of the Church of England' in the Waikato and Taranaki districts, ivas held at Hamilton yesterday. There was a full attendance of members. Prior to going into camera to consider nomination's of Bishops and Primates, a certificate authorising the new diocese was read by the Arhbishop Commissary. Archdeacon Mac Murray presided, and he enjoined the Synod to preserve the utmost secrecy regarding the election of a Bishop until the selection had been made and the office accepted.

Next Slunday will ‘be observed by bands throughout New Zealand as “Bands Sunday.’’ In Hawera, the Hawera Municipal Band will march to St. John’s Presbyterian Church, where it will play the accompaniments to the hymns in conjunction with the o reran and also the chorus from “The Creation” and “The Heavens are Tell ing.” The school flute and drum band will march to the Methodist Church and will attend the service.

Cabled news published in New Zealand on April 19 indicated, that various Canadian factories were closing down owing to the reduction of duties announced in the Canadian Budget. Amongst the factories mentioned was that of Dodge Brothers, Canada, Ltd., of Toronto, Ontario. New Zealand dealers cabled Toronto asking if there was any truth in the cabled reports published, and have since received cabled advice direct from the factory announcing that their Canadian plant is still operating at its full capacity. A Nautical Court of Inquiry sat at Wellington oil Monday concerning /the steamer Qygnet touching near Waipapa Point on March 31. Mr W. G. Riddell, S.M., presided. Captain Williamson, in evidence, said lie might have been deceived by the atmospheric conditions in getting close inshore. The recent heavy floods and winds might have affected the shingle beds. He thought lie wa*s 31 miles off land. The court found that the master committed an error of judgment in changing liis course, but that he acted in a seamanlike manner in bringing the ves. sel safely to port. His certificate would be returned to him. The master was ordered to pay half the costs of the inquiry.—Press As*n. Ngaurulioe provided a wonderful spectacle from Waimarino on Saturday afternoon (says the Auckland Herald). At 1.30 p.m. enormous clouds of black smoke were Been ascending and large boulders were thrown from the crater. The boulders could he seen from Waimarino with the naked eye and they appeared to be of large dimensions. This activity continued for about two hours. i Reports similar to those caused by the firing of a gun were heard intermittently at the Whakapapa huts and simultaneously vibrations were felt. Severe vibrations have been felt at the Tongariro native village during the last few days. A new spectacle fascinated observers of Ngaurulioe after sunset on Saturday evening, a rich glow wrapping the crater. As seen from Waimarino the effect was weird, for the brilliance of the reflection fluctuated with rapid changes.

The annual flower show in connection with iStt. John’s Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society will be held in the school room to-morrow (Thursday), commencing at 2 p.m. and again at seven o’clock. It is anticipated that the effort 'this year will be quite up to the usual standard. Rowan Tennis Club will hold its first grand ball of the season on Friday evening. There will be novelty dances and waltzing competitions, for which good prizes are offered. The music will be supplied by Boulton’s orchestra.

Under the auspices of the Okaiawa Football Club will be held to night a grand ball, for which the committee, under the direction of the lion, secrotarv, Mr G. Hollis, is making complete preparations. The Serenaders’ orchestra lias been engaged, and a ladies’ committee is looking .after the supper. Wonderful bargains are being secured at the Melbourne’s Great Stockadjusting Sale how booming. Solid reductions have been made in all departments in order to decrease stocks, and buyers are reaping a rich harvest. Men’s, women’s and children’s winter coats are having a great run. —Advt.

A proposal is afoot to form a literary and debating society in Hawera, and a meeting has been convened for tomorrow evening, at S o clock, m tne Magistrate’s Court library. Betty Blyth, the film actress, is suing Mr G. B. Samuelson, a producer, for alleged repudiation of an agreement to pav her £3OO weekly to appear in a picture version of Rider Haggard s book “She” (says a London Press Association cable message.

Press Association cable message from Ottawa states that Mr Stewart, Minister for Immigration has introduced an amendment to the Immigration Act in the Canadian House of Cone 1110ns providing for the deportation of British subjects for political offences only after, a conviction has been seThe Minister explained that the amendment would remove certain discriminations against British born residents in Canada who were not qaulified to vote. There is no change in the waterfront position at Lyttelton following a conference of the parties to-day. A shortage of sugar, and the cessation of shipping consequent on the deadlock has led Aulsebrook and Company, biscuit and confectionery makers, to give their employees notice that if the holdup of shipping continues it may be necessary temporarily t-o dispense with the services of some of the employees. Possibly close upon 500 workers wil be affected, though the company will continue to keep as many departments ooing as possible. More than onethird of the output of their factory is shipped to the North Island, and that outlet is- now blocked' by the inactivity on the Lyttelton waterfront. Other large users of sugar, such as the confectionery firms, are also becoming apprehensive, and possibly will also have to shorten their hands. There is no unusual demand for. sugar by the public generally, and retailers are reported to be holding sufficient supplies to meet ordinary requirements. The first discovery of gojd of any significance made on the Thames field for many years was reported' on Saturday, when, the manager of the Aldiinua mine, Mr T. Gil'an, telegrapned as follows: “There is a. marked improvement in the footwall portion of jcho Orlando Reef, which is loin wide. We have procured 101 bof picked stone.” The advice of the mine manager during the last few weeks has been that the sandstone was of the kind that commonly is favourable for the’occurrencei of gold. On Saturday morning Mr Gillan advised the company’s office that a- little gold had been seen in 'eaders found in the wah of the reef. Following closely upo.n this information came another telegram to the effect that he had secured: 101 b of picked stone, tiiat is, .stone showing sufficient gold, to be kept separate from the general heap, but not, as the term is generally understood, rich enough to l>e dominated specimens.

People who find that the cabbage aphis has affected leaves of their cabbages sometimes bury the leaves at the end of the season, in order to destroy the pest. Mr A. L. Tonnoir, entomologist at the Canterbury: Museum, advises that this practice should be discontinued. He states that the aphis is attacked by a tiny insect parasite, a Chaleid, and that the parasite grub often is buried with the aphis. The result is that a friend of gardeners is destroyed and the chance of checking the aphis is lessened (states the Lyttelton Times). ‘ A better plan, he suggests, is to allow affected leaves- to lie on the ground. This gives the parasites an opportunity to mature and in time to carry on their beneficent work. In a community of aphids on a leaf , those that have been attacked by the parasite may be noted by their swollen condition and by their dark and shiny appearance.

As Parliament may be meeting in a couple of months’ time (perhaps less), it. is of interest to note the number of duplication .surnames the new House of Representatives contains. These are six in number; there are two Dicksons, two Hollands, two Hamiltons, j two Jones, two Lees, and two Rlolle-stons. The names and constituencies of these members are: J. IS. Dickson (Parnell), J. M‘C. Dickson (Otoalmers), H. 11l Holland (Duller), H. Holland Christchurch North), A. Hamilton (Aiwarua), J j R. Hamilton '(Wallace), W. Jones (Whangarei), D. Jones (Ellesmere), J. A. Lee (Auckland Elast), E. P. Lee (Olamaru), J. 0. Rolleston (Waitomo), ■and F. J. Rolleston (TtLmaru). With the exception of Messrs H. E. Holland and J. A. Lee, who are both Labour memibers, they all belong to the Reform. Party. 'The Hon. F.. J. Rolleston (Minister for Defence) and Mr. J. C. Rolleston ' are brothers, and so are Messrs A. and J. R. Hamilton. The other memibers .with similar names are not related. Old habitues of the legislative halls cannot remember when so many memlbens with duplicated surnames ©ait in the House.

That the popularity of the motor-car has not yet given it a monopoly in distance transportation, and has not killed adventurous spirit on the high roads, is shown by the fact that the other night two cyclists set out from Raponga and Palmerston North, opposite points, with the object of meeting somewhere on the main road, says the Wanganui Chronicle. Kaponga and Palmerston North are about 130 miles apart, and they are long miles on a “push bike,” but both men were as fresh as paint when they met, just after midnight, between Wanganui and Waverley. The Palmerston North man had struck tyre trouble wlwch( delayed him, while the other man bad made good time despite the fact that he had ridden in cycle races a.t Kaponga earlier in the day. One of the nocturnal cyclists was Mr. H. Henderson, of Palmerston. North, who is putting in some road work, training for a spin from Auckland to Wellington. This modest little journey he will underbake next time there .is a full moon.

A young girl who opened a registered envelope, took £2 out of it, sealed it up again and handed it on to the rightful owner, was given another chance by Mr. H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court at Christchurch yesterday, and hexname was also suppressed. In reply to the Magistrate, Detective-Sei-geant Young said that the accused had xeadi. ly admitted her offence and there had been no previous complaints regarding her. Accused hadi stated that she took the money to purchase a dress. The Magistrate said that it was a pity to see a girl like accused in the dock. She had had a gii-ls’ high school education, and had done her work well for a good firm. Accused would’ bo given a chance. She would be convicted and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within .twelve months. She woud have to refund the £2 forthwith, and under the circumstances,. seeing that the accused was young and that it was her first offence, an order would be made that' her name be not published.—Press Assn.