LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Northern Advocate, 9 December 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Floral Fete: Thursday, December 15th.—Advt. The pupils of the Misses Beresford will give their annual recital in the Theatre Royal to-morrow afternoon. By the steamer Ruahine were shipped from Wellington, by the Tourist Department, nineteen head of New Zealand game, including Paradise duck. quail and keas, as a gift to the Dublin zoological gardens, arranged by Lord Plunket, late Governor, prior to his departure from New Zealand. In spite of the fact that the lemon r.iarket at the present time is decidedly dull, a large number of cases consigned for Auckland were away by the Kanieri this morning. MvTI E. O. Weaver had a large consignment of excellent tomatoes shipped by the same boat for the city's requirements. > Investigation is being made by the police into a recent burglarious entry of the Kohukohu post office by some person at present unknown. The attempt appears to have been very crudely effected, by the breaking of two window panes. Several letters were toi*n open, evidently in the hope that some valuable contents might be confiscatBy the Knnieri this morning- a third migazine for the "Advocate" linotype arrived from New York. This magazine, which with matrices costs about £40, carries a full supply of twelve point jobbing type, each matrice carrying two distinct styles of type face. Three magazines are now on the linotype machine, and the style and sizo of . the type can be changed in 30 seconds. It has been resolved by the Palmo ston North Hospital and Che"'- ,- table Aid Board (says a Press Association wire) to promote a movement to raise £3000 for procuring radium for the cure of cancer and skin diseases. Three local doctors have expressed their willingness to carry out the treatment free of charge. It was also decided to ask the Hospital Day committee to devote this year's collection to tli9 movement. Spontaneous good nature is one among the many good traits of the Maori disposition. Its exercise was shown in a rather unusual way a few days ago at Waima, when the. native residents there, who are none too wealthy, made the presentation of a cot and an invalid chair to the Hokianga hospital. While expressing pleasure at being able to assist so worthy an institution in some way, Hohepa Tawhai and Tete Mokaraka hoped that none of the Mahurehure tribe, who were the> donors, would ever be under the necessity of having to make use of the gifts. The Hon. J. D. Ormond, M.L.C., and Mrs Ormond on Sunday celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day. During the day they received a number of visits of congratulation and a great many telegrams from all parts of the Dominion* Both Mr and Mrs Ormond are (says the "Hawke's Bay Herald") fortunate in enjoying excellent health, and Mr Ormond has just been showing an energy in his Parliamentary duties which many a younger man might envy. Mr and Mrs Ormond have been closely identified with the progress of the district for over half a century. By means of a circular issued with the "Advocate" to-day, Messrs J. Harrison and Sons draw attention to their cut prices, which are marked in plain figures, for all grocery lines, tobacco, "Xmas fruits and dainties, electroplate, fancy presents, and the multitudinous lines that are stocked in their huge universal store. Messrs J. Harrison and Sons are the oldest established storekepers in Whangarei, having opened in business over 32 years ago. They are one of the few longstanding firms, and have built up their business by straight dealing, by stocking only reliable goods, buying carefully and cheaply, and by refusing to stock anything that cannot be honestly recommended to the customer. The result has been that, while other traders tiave come and gone, their business is daily increasing, and they intend to make a big bid for the 'Xmas trade this season. Attention to the prices quoted on the circular will save purchasers' money. Last evening a large gathering took place in Mr E. O. Weaver's paddock, the occasion being the "Gift" inaugurated by the Rey. J. Calder, in aid of the forthcoming Towai Bazaar. r ihe function was entirely successful, and the Bazaar will profit to the extent of something a little short of £20, as the result of the enterprise. The supper marquee attracted a great rumber of patrons, and the energetio committee of ladies who had charge of this adjunct deserve praise for the manner in which they carried out •r.heir self-imposed duties. Enjoyment was added to the evening by the Band, which has, without doubt now attained a degree of .pro iiciency which justifies it in seeking public support. Under Bandmaster "Williams it has been absolutely transformed, as was demonstrated last evening. The public generally recog-, vised this fact, and the whole-hearted applause with which the various items were received was something cmite new in Whangarei. At the close of the evening hearty cheers were given for the Band members, who responded by calling for cheers for the popular curate.

To-day's weather report is as follows: —Southerly, moderate to strong ■winds; expect unsettled and cloudy •weather; rain probable; glass rise Slowly; tides and sea moderate. A heavy list of entries has been received for the Whamjarei Horticultural Society's annual flower show which will be held to-morrow in McMahon's sample rooms. The recent showers have had the effect of bringing out blooms in perfection, and the exhibits are likely to be very fine. It is confidently expected that the show to be made to-morrow will eclipse all previous exhibitions. Mr Edward Travis, R.A.M., who will endeavor to regain the world's cham--oionship for continuous piano playing, is finishing his training in Whangarei, and reports himself in excellent condition for his long task. Mr Travis combines his own special course (finger and wrist drill, nail and wire-bending, and similar exercises) with the ordinary methods of athletes. Mental training is also a jNfeature, for the severe strain of such ' d remarkable feat is, of course, as cii'Ch mental as physical. During the record Mr Travis, who has the reputation of being a highly-qualified musician, will play any piece of music handed to his attendants, and will cater for all shades and classes of music lovers.