LOCAL AND GENERAL

Hawera Star, Volume L, 6 August 1930, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

As fixe result, of au explosion caused by a pick striking a 'buried piece of gelignite "at Waipori yesterday, William Downie and Edward Lane, received minor injuries. The former was admitted to hospital suffering from abrasons and shock, and the latter was able to proceed home after receiving treatment. Occupying two reserved carriages, the J. C. Williamson musical comedy company, which presented "Love Lies” at Hawora last evening, left by the south express this morning for Palmerston North, where the company is to appear to-night. The Wanganui sessions of the Supreme Court will be opened on Monday next. The Chief Justice, Sir Michael Myers, will preside. The most important trial set down for bearing is that of Herbert Frederick Manly for the alleged murder of Gladys Cromarty. The committee of the Hastings Free Kindergarten Association passed a resolution stating that it “deplores the type of pictures shown at matinees for children, and in consideration of the impression produced on immature minds would urge all parents to refrain from sending their children until a drastic change is effected in tlie type of picture shown.” That public interest in the fourth and final Rugby Test match between the British and New Zealand teams is extraordinarily keen was illustrated at Wellington yesterday when the 8000 additional seats which were advertised for sale at various depots in the city and suburbs were sold out under an hour.

Though no damage of any conscv ouence in. the nature of floods or railway washouts is reported in Canterbury as a result of< the rain, the almost continuous fall since Monday morning has so soaked the. country that unless good drying weather follows the ground in most districts will be unworkable for at least, a week or two.

“Over the. fence” and “most unreasonable” were some of the observations made by members of the management committee of the Wellington Rugby Union last evening when the committee had be fore it a letter from the Town Clerk suggesting that the union should meet the cost of ten traffic inspectors as well as advertising fees in connection with the control of motor traffic at Athletic Park on. Saturday.

At. a meeting at Wellington yesterday of the Dominion executive of the Order of St. John it was reported that the King had approved of the foundation of a commandery of the order in New Zealand It was also stated that as next rear’s celebration would take

the form of an inspection of brigades at Hyde Park by the Prince of Wales, an historical pageant, first aid competitions for men and women, an overseas gatherng at Buckingham Palace, a Royal garden party and a service at Westminster Abbey, maay visitors from overseas were expected to take part in the proceedings. An expansion of industrial activity in New Zealand will follow from the Government’s increased tariffs, according to statements made by members of the council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce last evening. Mr A. Jacobs said it had been decided definitely, in view of the tariff that was going to operate on certain lines of goods that one firm at Home should open works in Canterbury. Unfortunately, the industry would not employ a great number of workers. Another member said that another industry, likely to employ 800 men, was to be established in the Dominion as a result: of tli o tariff increases. Approval of the admission of sixthyear medical students to the St. Helens Hospitals for experience in obstetrical work has been placed on record by the principal branches of the Young Women’s Christian Association in New Zealand. The Dominion headquarters of the association reports that the directors of the branches in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Gisborne, New Plymouth and Whangarei have approved of the continuance of the present arrangement under the supervision of the medical officer or matron. The Minister of Health (Hon. A. J. Stallworthy) has been advised accordingly.

At a meeting of the committee of the Ha,warn Municipal Baud on Monday evening it was decided to* enter the band' for the contest, at Wellington in February next. The conductor (Mr H. C. A. Fox) reported that during July Id parades, including performances at the hospital and l in High Street, were held. 'the junior band continued to improve, the membership being well maintained. One new member had joined. The secretary (Mr W. Hawkins) reported that, a, meeting of bandsmen had been held to discuss, methods- of assisting the ladies in connection with the forthcoming bazaar. The offer of Mrs Macbeth to 'produce, a musical revue was accepted with thanks, and a com- j mit tee. consisting of Messrs J. Champion. H. N. Lester and W. Hawkins was set up to work in conjunction with the musical re.vuo committee. The third of a series of successful afternoon assemblies in preparation for the October bazaar in aid of the Hawera Municipal Band uniform fund was held yesterday at the Savoy Tea Rooms, when some 40 lady residents of the district gave support to the gathering convened by Mrs H. C. A. Fox, Mrs H. W. Warcup and Miss Gould. Assistance in the task of stocking the sewing stalls of the bazaar was the principal object, and many beautiful gifts were donated and promised, the spirit of enthusiasm shown giving a promising augury for the success of the band appeal. Mesdames J. Brennan, J. Carter and Miss Dix (songs), Miss M. Kclland and Miss M. Fox (violin solos), Miss Joan Tonks (recitations) and Miss Olga Fox (musical monologue) contributed to a keenly appreciated programme of entertainment.