LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 9 November 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Provided that the money raised out of the petrol tax is spent entirely on roads, and not put into the Consolidated Fund, the Palmerston North Chamber of Commerce will support the tax (states a. Press Association message from that town).

The cold snap of some two weeks ago was very severe on early tomatoes, and it is reported that -one grower near Nelson lost about 10,000 plants, while the Joss all over that fruit district would run into hundreds of thousands. In the district near the bush there wqs little trouble. The pip and stone fruit are said not to have been affected to any extent. Until to-day the weather has looked askance at daylight saving (states n Press Association message from Wellington). From the day it began till this morning the sun has scarcely been seen. Most of the time it has rained, and always dark, sullen clouds-have cut. off much of the expected extra light. In fact, the innovation has been of no use to anyone. To-day, however, the sky is clear, and the full benefit of the extra hour’s light promises to be realised.

The police raided the- billiard saloon of Arthur 11. Cliunn at Greymouth yesterday afternoon, and also the residence of James Hassall, as the result of which both those mentioned were charged later before justices with keeping common gaming houses. James Heffermnn was charged with assisting in the conduct of the former, while 14 men found in the saloon were charged with being in a common gaming house. All cases were remanded till Monday, except those against four who are seamen and whose vessel was timed to leave last night. The court decided to deal with their cases, in which the police offered no evidence, and the informations were dismissed.—Press Association.

The Rangitikei district is seriously perturbed over the' numerous thefts and burglaries following the forced entrances to two houses a. week ago and also over the theft of two bicycles. A thief stole a quantity of clothing from a dwelling early on Monday morning, the goods later being found under a hedge nearby. Later a nightwatchman accosted a young man believed to be concerned in the case, but the latter made a clean escape, dodging out of In's coat, which was being gripped by the watchman. Bulls yesteiday reports that two houses were entered overnight, and a small sum of money and some clothing were taken from one. The prowlers were disturbed in the other, and then made off in a motor car. Several articles of clothing stolen a. week ago have since been found in a vacant section. —Press Association.

Attention is drawn to the Hawera Borough Council’s advertisement reminding ratepayers that the time within which the 5 per cent, rebate operates will expire on Friday, November 18. The office will remain open that day till 5 p.m.

New Spring Dress Goods. —McGruer, Bone and Co., Ltd., are showing a wonderful range of spring materials. 38in Floral Voiles 2/6. 2/11. 3/6. 3/11 yard; Fancy. Check Ginghams, 38iu, at Hid, 1/3; and Fadeless Gingham, at 2/3. We stock the Britway Cloth in 20 different shades. This cloth is guaranteed fast colour; price 1/9J. Ask to see the “Tubby” Utility Cloth for children’s flocks, fast Colours; price 3Sin., 1/6. Sen our Bordered Voile. Bobo lengths from 8/11 robe up. For the latest in dress goods shop at McGruer, Bone and Cc.. Ltd.—Advt.

Over a period of years patrons of the Melbourne Ltd. have furnished evidence that the firm’s merchandise in every department stands supreme for value and quality. Now offering: A special purchase of ladies’ fine art silk full fashioned hose, full range of newest colours. Stockings of quality; -every pair perfect. All at 3/11 pair. Kemember quantities are limited. —Advt.

The Patea County Council has given •permission to the service cars to travel at a speed of 30 miles an hour in the county.

Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for the Stratford Show close on Saturday, November 12, at 9 p.m., and that no entries will be received for the sewing, cooking, art, photographic and junior sections after that date. Exhibitors of stock are also asked to make their entries as soon as possible. Full particulars may be obtained by getting in touch with the secretary.

Yesterday’s meeting of the Egniont County Council at Opunake added its quota to the expression of ideas in regard to the conditions of the Summer Time. Bill when the question of meeting time was under discussion. The chairman observed that all sorts of “monkey tricks” were on the Statute Book, and the Summer Time Bill was one of them. Another councillor said it was useless to oppose the law of the country, even though the Bill was the greatest farce ever imposed; while a third asked if he would bo excused in the event of late arrival at future meetings, adding that if fines were inflicted he would have to resign. He could not possibly get to the meetings on official time.