LOCAL AND GENERAL.

King Country Chronicle, Volume XII, Issue 1240, 22 July 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A correspondent suggests that motorists when passing each other or any vehicle on some of the narrower roads should look, not at the oncoming car, as is the practice of many, but watch closely their own roadway and the margin of safety between' the two. Othtrwise, serious accidents must occur.

It is hoped that the system of cadet training which is in force now (a combination of military and recreation exercises) will create a spirit of enthusiasm among the cadets and that great benefit will be derived from it. The system will probably be in operation in Te Kuiti about August I. Vandals have again been busy in Tc Kuiti. One would have thought that anything set apart for the peace celebrations would have been sacred, but it was not so. On Friday night, seven of the pretty little electric light globes which provided the illumination for the arches were stolen. On Saturday night, seven more went, and on Sunday a further batch disappeared. Altogether about twenty were taken. A number of lights used by shopkeepers were also stolen. The Municipal Band has proved itself a valuable asset to Te Kuiti during the peace celebrations, Whatever was in progress, be it early or late, the band was in attendance. The members served the town faithfully and well.

A party of four report having killed 200 quail on Saturday and Sunday in the Oparure and Rangitoto districts respectively. They said that the quail have not been doing very well this year or last year, probably owing ' to the heavy rain that has fallen. The thanks of the community are due to Messrs Henry Rothery. chairman of the sports committee, J. B. Young, chairman of the entertainment committee, and R. M. Somerville, chairman of the procession committee, for the able manner in which they performed their duties during the holidays. \ A meeting of ex-pupils of Te Kuiti High School will be held in the Technical School on Thursday night at 7 p.m., to form an ex-pupils association. All ex-pupils in the district are asked to attend.

At a meeting of the sub-committee appointed by Court Anzac, held last night, it was decided, in view of the support promised, to proceed with the formation of a branch of the St John Ambulance Association. Dr Zobel has expressed his willingness to give lectures in connection with the class. It was decided to write to the Mayor asking for the use of the Town Hall on the occasion of the first meeting. A concert was given at the People's Picture Palace last night. The performers included Misses Kahu and Laura Hetet, Annie Rata, Handyside, and Messrs E. Henderson, C. M. Bathgate, T. Dix, J H. Maries, F. Drew, Martin, E. Peterson, H. Rothery, J. Elliot, H. Connell and J. E. HamilL The thanks of the committee are due | to Mrs Burge and Mr J. Hetet for playing the accompaniments. Gloria Swanson, in " Her Decision," will be the screen favourite to-night at the Empress. This is a powerful story of a girl's folly and her sister's sacrifice. She chose money instead of love. "The Spender," featuring Bert Lytell, will be shown to-morrow night. "Gash & Co., barbers," shaved mercilessly at the Picture Palace last night in a farce which old and young enjoyed immensely. Many citizens had free shaves which they will never forget. The performers consisted of Messrs Henry Rothery, Wally Ingram, Brewer and B. Mora. A well attended dance in aid of St Luke's Church land fund was held in the Municipal Hall last night and £2O was taken at the door. Mr H. Christian played the piano, and extras were given by Mrs Barnett and Mrs Johnson. After the concert, the hall was a little overcrowded, but all spent a most enjoyable evening. The Waitomo County Council's submarine secured the championship in connection with the procession, and carried off the £2 prize. The lady members of the Te Kuiti Tennis Club are notified that a meeting will be held this evening in the Chronicle offices at 7.30 p.m., when a good attendance is requested.

A sports gathering which proved to be very successful, was improvised yesterday afternoon by a committee consisting of Messrs Rothery, Matthew, Brewer, Cochrane, Allison, Lorigan, Young and others. The Municipal Band, which has given such generous assistance during the celebrations, and deserves the thanks of the citizens, played at 2 o'clock and attracted a big crowd. Sporting competitions of various kinds were held, and included pillow fighting, wrestling, boxing, tug-of-war, etc, which were much appreciated by the onlookers. A particularly good boxing bout was witnessed between two youths, one named Murdock, and tfce other a Maori popularly known as " WL" These two fought so fiercely, and withal, with such good spirit, that the crowd was delighted, and at the end called for prizes for both. Properly trained, these boys would give a fine account of themselves in boxing competitions.