LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Northern Advocate, 23 July 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Two scows,- the Alma and the OnojCjihi, were, unloading shingle at the town , wharf to-day for the wharf ; and shed, extension contract, whichj been handicapped "?n progress owing to inability to get the shingle during the recent period of easterly storms.

The special train from Helensville to Whangarei on Saturday with spectators fpr the football match was delayed on the journey and consequently by courtesy of the Railway authorities, the train was sent on to Mair station, where the passengers arrived at about 3 o'clock, and tliey were thus enabled to rcfich the .ground in time to witness the whole of the Harding Shield fixture.

"Doi you smoke?" asked counsel of a judgment debtor in the Ashburton Court. "Not much," replied the young man. "Who gives you the money to buy cigarettes?" was the next question. The reply raised much laughter: "I get nearly all the cigarettes I smoke from someone else! " —("Ashburton Guardian.")

Seats for the concert to be given in the' Whangarei Town Hall to-morrow night by the Waiafca Society may be reserved at Blanshard'is. There are two prices of admission, and the system previously in use has again been adopted by the Society, purchasers of both classes of tickets being entitled *o book scats. This mflkes it all the more desirable that booking should be attended t-n at once.'

There was a fairly large gathering at the Whangarei railway station yesterday to witness the departure of the special train taking the Kaipara footballers, their supporters and the Brake Shield back to Helens'ville. The train left at 9 a.m. and arrived at its destination at about 4 o'clock. Prior to its departure cheers were exchanged between the Kaipara and Whangarei people. The jjrpgrrmmc f°r the Waiata Society's conccrt at the Whangarei Town Hall to-morrow night will include a number of very attractive vocal items. Mrs A. Dobson a:nd Miss Eva Cutforth, two of the best and most favourably known singers in Whangarei, will contribute two duets, and two quartette parties, from .the Waiata. Society's Male Choir will give items. The choir, under the conductorshig of Mr Dob?on, is to sing four new part-songs.

In securing two visiting artists for its concert in the Whangarei Town Hall to-morrow night the Waiata Society has been very fortunate. Miss Dorothy Baker, who is an exceptionally pleasing violinist, has previously been heard in Whangarei, and those who have enjoyed her playing will, no doubt, be very glad of an opportunity to hear her- again. Mr 11. C. McLennan is a young Auckland artist who will be making his first visit to Whangarei. His flute and piccolo solos should be Wry successful. Miss Baker and Mr McLennan will take part with Mr Albert Dobson in a couple of trios.

To-morrow evening a special address will be given by Mr Dunlop in the Y.M.C.A. biiilding to inen and boys of 14 yes»rs and over. The subject will be "Social Problems and what young men ought to know." Mr Dunlop wtis the writer of the Red Triangle March Song which was so well known in Y.M.C.A. camps, both in New Zealand and overseas. during the war, while Mrs Dunlop composed the music. After many years' experience Mr Dunlop is able to deal with the social problems facing voung men in a very able .manner, arid it is expected that the Y.M.C.A. Hall will be well filled to hear this address. A lieaitv invitation .is extended to all men and bov=.

The possibility that Eijmont National Park, which is known to contain several rare plants of New Zealand flor'i. mav contain specimens of even greater rarity., has aroused a .desiro on the part of the Associated Nurserymen of Taranaki for a Government, botanical survey of tili:* park (states the "Da.ijy. News.") The assistance of -the N?w. Plymouth Horticultural Society. •in furthering the project was sought, the nurserymen suggesting that a fund bo raised on which a Government subsidy would be asked for. The proposal Was enthusiastically supported by the president of the society (Mr J. W. Taunt) and other members, and it was decided to accord the movement all the assistance possible. A delegate to the committee which has been formed will be appointed at, a later meeting. I

We arc giving a Gramophone Free to this month's largest purchaser. Our. Famous Low Prices still remain.—Dobson's Drapery. "fill When Nazol is frequently inhaled through the month and noso it has a wonderful power in controlling influenza and other which lodge in the mouth, nose and throat. 4

in the Marlborough 'Arbitration i Court a few mornings ago|, a shearer] /witness, excised his inability to jeadj-,. ly reply to a question by stating* J fliat' his education was not too but lie was fairly sure of his menlory as far as round figures went. "It may be news to you," observed His Honour Mr Justice Frazer, "but the man who lias the least education frequently has the best memory, because he has to rely on his inempry in everything."

Speaking to the Levin ".Chronicle," Mr W. G. Sloman expressed, himself ,as very optimistic , asi tQ !; the possibilities of the poultry industry., ip the future. The importation-.io£i egg pulp, although prohibited two voars ago, was so extensive immediately before the emarbgo. that the market has up to the present time been flooded with the article. The supply is now practically exhausted .and with this further opportunity for expansion the industry appears to have sound prospects before it.

"Where ignorance is bliss 'ti.< folly to be wise." This did not prove so in the Napier Magistrate's Court on a recent morning, when a young man, evidently a country cousin, walked into the courthouse with his hat 011, and only removed it upon being ordered to do so by the bailiff. Thereupon (relates the "Hawke's Bay Herald") liis nerves probably having received a shock, he pulled out. u favourite briar and commenced to light it. Luckily for himself, neither his Worship nor the officers noticed him, and a friend quickly explained court etiquette, which had the effect of the pipe being quickly pocketed.