LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 16 August 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Hawera Salvation Army will render a programme of music af the hospital on Sunday afternoon. Forty-five Victorian clergy have signed a letter requesting that men with. Australian experience should be considered in filling the vacant Archbishopric -of Melbourne. The selectors meantime are making enquiries abroad. The possibility of salvaging the wreck of the scow Herald, which was located in deep water in the Ilauraki Gulf bv the trawler Thomas iCurrcll is being discussed in Auckland, and an attempt may ibe made as soon as fine] weather is assured.

The monthly meeting of -the Okaiawa branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union will be held to-morrow (Saturday) instead of Monday. Addresses on valuation of land will bo given byMessrs 8. .Blake and W. Jones.

Thar in every c-ase r.vhere game or birds are imported into the Dominion, their natural enemies should also be brought along in order to keep them from getting our of hand, was a contention -put forward by Mr Talbot (Hawke’s Bay) at the meeting of the Dominion executive of the Farmers’ Union in Wellington. He instanced the case of rooks. This did not at all meet with the approval of Mr O’Connor (Nelson). “We have imported deer into this country,’’ the Nelson delegate remarked, “and great as the damage ( they have done, it is surely not suggested that we should import irons and I tigers to keep their ranks down. The remedy would lie more deadly than the d isea.se. ’ ’ HUNTINGTON’S; ’Phone 2118.

Wish to announce we have just opened direct from flic manufacturers, lovely new shades in the famous Ruby Ring Hose. AVe invito you -to inspect this world renowned hosiery -and- let their beauty and quality convince vo,u -that they merit that .reputation. They are modelled on .truly perfect lines, and are pure -thread silk from- garter top -to slender ankles. We are sole distributors for Hawera;. Price 12/11 pair.— Adv't.

A boy of about eight years of age, son of Mr 11. iS. Kyle, of the Eltham Post Office staff, fell and broke his leg while clinilbing over the gate at the entrance to the grandstand enclosure, during t.he progress of the representative Rngbv game at ‘Ta uni at. a Park, Eltham, yesterday. Ho was attended to by Dr. D. H. Saunders.

llumcurrs continue to rise as to the probability of another world cruise by a special service squadron of the Royal Navy (says the “Melbourne Age” of a. recent date) It was in 1923 that the last “ishow-the-flag” cruise began,

under Admiral Sir Frederick Field. The squadron lie took to sea was the most powerful that ever left the shores of Britain or any other country. In the event of the Admiralty deciding upon another cruise it is likely that among the ships selected will be the Nelson and the Rodney, sister ships, which, if not the largest, are possibly the most effective ships of war afloat. Delegates of the South Taranaki executive of the Farmers ’ Union at their special meeting yesterday considered the question of a universal kalfholiday, and it was agreed to oppose the proposal strongly, the general opinion being that it was far preferable for each district to make arrangements that were most suitable to the particular locality.

In an article in the “New Zealand Surveyor,” describing a tour through the Urewera Country, the writer, Harold J. Jenlcs, mentions that after a brief stay in {.he region round Pohutu, he and another surveyor pitched their camp in the valley leading down to Rotomahana. There were there numberless hot streams and boiling springs. In this valley they were surprised to find “the normally coldblooded frog in streams that were almost too hot for the hand to bear.”

The Hon. W. B. Taverner, replying in the House of Representatives to Mr G. C. Munirs, said it was not proposed at present to provide secondclass sleeping carriages for the Main Trunk line, as all available finance was required for what he believed to be more immediate demands in the matter of rolling stock. He would give the matter further consideration when the circumstances were more favourable.

A complimentary dinner was tendered to the Rangitikei and Taranaki representative teams by the Taranaki Eugibv Union at the Central Hotel, Eltham, last night. Mr Percy, representing the Taranaki Union, presided, and the following toasts were honoured: “The King,” Rangitikei Rugby Team ’ ’ (proposed .by Mr Percy and responded to :bv Mr 'Henwood); “The Taranaki Rugby Union,’’ proposed by Mr Caldcuv and responded to [by Mr Percy). The Rangitikei team was welcomed by the Mayor, Mr I. -T. Bridger on arrival at the Central Hotel at mid-day, also by Mr Percy .on behalf of the Rugby union, and Mr A. O. Casey on behalf of the Eltham club. Mr Caldow, manager of the team, replied to the welcome. A keen demand, probably seasonal, for boys for farm work is being experienced by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce in response to its efforts to have New Zealand lads placed on farms, reports the “Herald.” The secretary, Mr E. P. Neale, said that since the effort was commenced' a few weeks ago about- a. dozen boys had been placed, but there were now more inquiries for this type- of labour than could be fulfilled. The difficulty was that while the present was the commencement of the dairying season, it was only half-way through the school year, and masters and parents were reluctant to- allow the boys to break the school year now that they had gone so far. Probably when the- boys were freed from school in December the demand for their assistance on \ farms would have eased. There is every indication that the coming strawberry season, which will commence in October, will provide- a good yield, states the Auckland “Star.” It is reported that the recent wet and cold weather has notretarded their growth. On the contrary, they are said to be well forward and thriving, this being attributed to the most favourable weather conditions during the planting season last May and June. One grower considered the planting period to be the best for 20 years. It is estimated that 3.000,000 plants- are being cultivated this season in the Nort-hcote, Bi.rkdale. Glenfield, and Avondale South districts, the largest beds being at Birkdale. Although ’ the number of growers has increased 1 , the areas of the plots in some cases- have been reduced

Mr It. Semple aslved in the House of Representatives whether steps would be taken to enable the Dominion to provide its own supply of newsprint. The Hon. W. B. Taverner (Commissioner of State Forests) replied that the manufacture of newsprint from wood pulp was a highly technical process involving heavy capital expenditure. The State Forest Service had for some time been gathering data and practical experience in

manufacturing processes, devoting particular attention to determining the suitability of New Zealand grown woods The paper made from New Zealand grown woods that was used by several newspapers recently was manufactured in the United States for demonstrational purposes from tawa and insignis pine by the State Forest Service, in conjunction with leading authorities. Communications had been received from several sources indicating that private enterprise' was alreadv interested in the possibilities of the industry in the Dominion.

Stephen Ossowlceki, a Pole declares he is able to read the contents of letters without opening- the envelopes. His claims are to be tested in Paris. With the coming of spring McGruer, Bone and Co., Ltd., have pleasure in announcing their advance showing of smart spring millinery, frocks, jumper suits and also a. -display dm their showroom of new season \s art silk fabrics and figured spun silks. A visit from the firm’s numerous customers would be welcomed.—Advt. Only in Cortlceili Silk Hosiery do you find .such exquisite beauty combined with such long wear and perfect fit. Now shades in this superior hose are now opened—French tan, nude, tawney, nickel, shadow, natural, honey beige, light blue fox, kasha beige, spring tan and pearl blush. Price 10/11 pair. Only procurable from Harrops Ltd., Hawera and Stratford.—Advt j SPECIALS AT BUCKRELL’S. About 20 dozen ladies’ hose, 1/- and 1/0 pair; ladies’ hats, a few only, 5/11 each; rainproof coats, all sizes, 14/6 to 39/0; all ladies’ and maids’ winter coats from 29/G; all bargains.—Buckroll’s, adjoining Wine Shop, Union St., Haw era.—Ad vt. BAD BREATH. Bad breath is due to either stomact trouble or constipation, either of which can be quickly relieved and prevented by a course of Chamberlain’s Tablets. To cleanse the stomach, stimulate the liver, regulate the bowels and sweeten the breath, there is no finer preparation than Chamberlain’s Tablets. Sold everywhere.—Advt-