LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 266, 26 October 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Hastings Borough Council meets this evening. A London cable says that in Gillies v. Cane Milking Machine, a New Zealand Appeal case, judgment was reserved. It costs £2O to break the antishouting law’s at Rotorua, £5 at Tauranga, and £1 10/- (without costs) at Wanganui. The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church was held last evening when the managers presented a statement showing that £1294 16/9 was collected from all sources during the year. Attendances at all branches were satisfactory. The Mayor of Hastings (Mr. W. Hart), received a telegram this morning stating “Some soldierswill arrive at Hastings to-night.” This probably refers to the home-coming of soldiers ex-Marama, which arrived at Dunedin this week. A Wairoa Press Association telegram says that considerable public indignation is expressed that no forms are available for registrations of orchards to-day, as it is the last day in which to avoid penalty. If any prosecutions occur they will be resisted.

Lawrence E. Gilbert, labourer, belonging to Little Akaroa, died in a private hospital at Christchurch yesterday under an anaesthetic for the purpose of undergoing an operation. A verdict that death was due to syncope as the result of an anaemic condition was returned at an inquest.

Their first grand anniversary concert was given by St. Augustine’s Boy Scouts at their schoolroom, Napier, last evening, when there was a large attendance. A very enjoyable programme was rendered and it is certain a handsome sum will b r the result. The proceeds are in aid of a summer camp. Gifts of any kind useful for sewing such as odd pieces of material, will be thankfully received to-morrow at the Women's National Reserve room, over Everybody’s Theatre, Hastings. The reserve intend holding a sewing bee every Friday evening, and ladies willing to help are asked to meet at the room tomorrow evening at 7.30. The Mothers’ Union and Girls’ Friendly Society held their annual festival yesterday. In the afternoon a service was held in the. Napier Cathedral, when an interesting address was given by the Bishop of Waiapu. Subsequently all the visitors were entertained to tea at Bishopscourt. The gathering was a great succetss. A Wellington Press Association message says that the Wellington Wool Brokers’ Association, as representing the wool-growers of the district, recently made a strong protest to the Overseas Shipping Companies respecting increased freights on wool together with adjustments of other charges adversely affecting the interests of growers. Replies received from the shipping companies are not considered entirely satisfactory answers to the various points raised, and further action will probably be taken.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Danne-

virke, have pleasure in announcing that their new up-to-date sale-yards at Norsewood have now been completed and that the opening sale therein will take place on Monday next (30th inst), at 1 n.m. As will be seen. on reference to our advertising columns a good entry of stock will be coming forward for the fixture and further entries are expected. After the sale to take place on the 30th inst, further auctions will be held at Norsewood by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co., Ltd., regularly on days and dates to be advertised later.

The results of the Napier writing competitions in connection with the Rhyming Trades Alphabet are as follows;—Standard 5 to 7: Jack Kara 1, Phyllis Boland 2, Dorothy Scorgie 3, Clarice Attwood 4, Helen Rae 5, Edna Spackman 6, (all of Napier West School, except Helen Rae Main School). Standard 3 and 4: Francis Himing 1, Hector Webster 2, Jessie Horsfield 3; all of Napier Main. Standards 1 and 2; Mavis Nissen (Napier West) 1, William Pidgeon (Napier South) 2, Phillis Stephens (Napier South) 3, William Boyle (Napier Main) 4, Mary Kara (Napier West) 5, Bertie Piper (Napier South) 6, Eunice May (Napier South) 7,

Mr. S. H. Knight of Hastings, who is interested in a patent for dealing with seedy wool, submitted samples of blankets treated by the new process to Mr. R. Dalton, H.M. Trade Commissioner, yesterday, at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The patent is a very valuable one, simple and economical, and Mr. Knight’s object is to induce the New Zealand Government to take over the patent rights, so that all wool growers will have the benefit of the new process, which will tend to e.nhance the value of this class of wool. Mr. Dalton was greatly interested in the patent and promised to bring the matter before the New Zealand Board of Trade.

Car Owners ’ For how much longer are you going to let coin of the realm slip through your fingers? In other words, when are you going to join the growing band of satisfied users of the Compensating Vapour Plug, and let. this little device save money for you? We don’t ask you to purchase until you I get results. You pay a deposit, and should you not be satisfied that you are getting better results, your deposit will be refunded. Could a fairer offer be made? Call to-day and secure yours at the Motor Accessory Co., Ltd., j Heretaunga street, Hastings.* |

Hastings drapers are greatly pleased about the success of “ No Rubbing Laundry Help ” for washing ladies’ summer wear clean without rubbing or injury. Grocers are to be congratulated on their good fortune in having such a splendid line to handle. — Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Association.* H. <T. Webber, F.5.M.0., F.J.O. London, Opthalmic Optician, at Webber’s Pharmacy, Hastings, Tuesdays.*

Five additional men are required from this group to proceed to camp on Wednesday next, November Ist, to fill up vacancies in the infantry of the 22nd Reinforcements. A number of returned wounded soldiers, ex the Marama, are due to arrive in Napier by the mail train this evening. They include three men for Gisborne and t en for Napier. The Defence Department notify that an.y men who have already been attested for November may transfer now to the 22nds, and help to make np. the required number to leave for camp on Wednesday next. The Napier “Mite.v Minstrels’’ gave a delightful concert at the Taradale Town Hall last night in aid of the Christmas gifts for Taradalc “Terriers” at the front, This programme proved to be one of the best yet submitted by the Miteys, and they were certainly greeted by a bumper house. The following contributors deserve special mention :— Bones, J. Williams and J. Chambers ; Tasbos, F. Williams and J. McGhee; songs, “Tin Can,” R. Pomeroy; “Are We Downhearted?” R Rirling. Other items were: Opening chorus, Miteys; “We Want a Girl,” Five Miteys; “Military Band,” J. Chambers; “Dear Little Girls,” Flint and Pomeroy; “Where Does Daddy Go.” J. Silson; “Back to the Land,” Five Miteys; “Tally, ho,” Three Miteys. The second half of the programme was taken up with a screaming burlesque “Black Justice,” in which five witty little miteys partook. The Mitey’s National Anthem brought their programme to a grand finale, and was followed by a dance. A handsome sum will be forthcoming for the good cause..