LOCAL & GENERAL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 198, 4 August 1928, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

To-day Is the fourteen anniversary of the British Empire’s entry Into the Great War. How the conflict was started in Europe Is grapioally recounted by “Lector” on page 9 of this issue, Those who . enjoy an evening’s dancing are reminded that the Hastings Catholic Tennis Chib is holding its ball at the Assembly Hall next Wednesday night. A young men’s rally and tea will be held in the Hastin Y.M.C.A. rooms at 4.15 o’clock on Sunday, to which all young men are cordially invited. The subject of the address to be given by Mr H. E. Grainger will be “Cause and Effect.” At the Hastings Courthouse this morning before Mr A. A. George, •IP., Frederick Bevins appeared charged with, on August Ist, at Hastings, breaking and entering the warehouse of Edward Newbigin and stealing therefrom three bottles of stout valued nt 4/6. On the application of Detective Fitzgibbon accused was remanded to appear before the Court nt Hastings next Thursday. Bail was not applied for.

William John Hardie, charged with murdering Jo Shen, at Kyeburn Diggings on July 17. was further remanded at Dunedin for a fortnight.— Press Association.

Thieves on Thursday night stole £l6 in sovereigns from the bootshop of J. G. Pegley, in Manchester street, Christchurch, entering by means of the right-of-way. They missed a box containing £2s.—(Press Association.)

At a meeting of the Local Government Loans Board in Wellington. 30 applications for loans totalling £346,090 were dealt with, including four loans, totalling £13,934, which had previously been referred back. Loans for £246,171 were sanctioned, the balance, £99,919. being either declined or referred back to the local authority for further consideration.

An analytical investigation in regard to the recent accident at the Pahiatua District High School, which ended tragically, is being made by Mr W. Donovan, of the Dominion Laboratory Department, who is on a visit to Pahiatua. In due course he will present a report to his department. The use of sodium in science experiments at schools has been suspended by a departmental order since the accident.

Sir George Hunter (Waipawa) is asking the Postmaster-General whether lie will favourably consider the question of increasing tire amount on the Estimates for the erection of a new Post Office at Waipawa. The accommodation now provided, states Sir George Hunter, is quite inadequate in every department for the business the office is called upon to transact.—Special Parliamentary Correspondent.

At a meeting of directors of the Hastings Starr-Bowkett Building Society held yesterday afternoon, the secretary reported that applications for shares in the proposed new issue were coming in steadily.. Since the last meeting, held a fortnight ago, over 130 shares had been applied for. The names of several prospective members werq handed to the secretary by those present and the indications are that the issue will be floated very shortly.

On Mondey next, at 9 a.m., the box plans open at Pratt’s for the concert arranged by the Women’s Community Club in aid of the Mayor’s fund for the relief of distress in Hastings. Intending patrons are advised by the management to book their seats early as a keen demand is anticipated. The concert is to take place on Tuesday, August 14, and tickets are available Irom any members of the club.

The collier Kaitoke reached Auckland last night with the collier Waitomo in tow. The Waitomo, which was hound from Newcastle to Bluff, with 8000 tons of coal, broke a tailshaft in a sever© storm when 400 miles from Westport. She tossed helplessly in raging seas for two and three-quarter days, until the Kaitoke, which had been despatched from Westport, came to her assistance. A towline was made fast, and the tow of 850 miles to Auckland was accomplished in nine days. The vessel will be docked at Auckland for repairs.

The plentiful supply of oranges just now is evidently responsible for the profuse scattering of the skins on footpaths in Hastings, to the menace of the many pedestrians who, by slipping on one, may bG old the stars from a recumbent position. The practice of throwing orange and banana skins about indiscriminately is fraught with serious danger to the public. To-day, at least one lady had narrow escape from what might have been a grave accident, only that timely assistance prevented her from falling as she slid on an orange peeling.

Speaking at the reception to the officers of the visiting Japanese warships at Rotorua yesterday, ViceAdmiral Seizo Kobayashi said he believed that Japan and Great Britain would always be found side by side. They had always found Great Britain to be on the side of justice and humanity. It was the duty of every nation to do its utmost to put an end to war. He was proud of the fact that the Japanese Navy had been enabled to convoy the gallant troops of New Zealand to their destinations in the Great War. It had been simply a duty they owed to the allied nations.

Although it was well known that negotiations were well advanced for the closing of the Kawarau dam, Cromwell residents were surprised at daylight yesterday morning to find that the Kawarau was steadily receding, clearly indication that the gates had been lowered. The river fell steadily al] day. and the general opinion is that it is lower at the town than last year’s level. Representatives of local companies are at present up the gorge inspecting the levels, as more definite marks are reliable there, and any action will be decided on their return. If the level is favourable, men will at once be employed. The weather is cold and stormy.

At a meeting of the management committee of the Taradale Library, the following members were present: Mesdames J. R. Campbell, M. Eden, O. Orr Miss R. Martin. Messrs C. H. Williams, W. Jarvis, O. derson, and J. Williamson. Mr Williams was voted to the chair. The secretary reported that 22 new books had been catalogued last week, and that the matter in connection with the continuance of a certain periodical had been satisfactorily arranged. It was decided to write to the secretary of the Libraries Association for information on certain topics. A discussion arose on the suitability of certain books for the library, in which all the members joined. Mrs Campbell and Miss Martin were appointed visitors for the month.

The officers of the visiting Japanese warships were motored from Rotorua to Koutu yesterday, where a huge gathering of Natives met them with all the'pomp and ceremony of the Native race. The weiro (challenge) and the pquwhiri (greeting) were given, with waving rtf branches and chants to many complimentary speeches and felicitations. Hanahi Rangiriri then pronounced a invitation for tlie Prince to unlock a door, he being the first to pass the threshold. Amid much enthusiasm, many handsome presents were made to the Prince Takamatsu and Vice-Admiral Seizo Kobayashi, comprising mats, tokakoi's. and walking-sticks. The Vice-Admiral, on behalf of the visitors. presented the ancient bow and gaunlets—a memory of Old Japan—to Tai Mitchell for flic Arawas, in grateful recognition of their courtesy. Afterwards the visitors were taken to Whnknrewnrewn and various nearby places of interest.