LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Northern Advocate, 25 August 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The auctioneers and land agents' Rugby team for the "junior" event in big charity matches on Thursday, September 4, will include Messrs Tihints, Wakelin, Harris and Griffin, in addition to those already named. Tho date, given as Thursday next, was in error for Thursday week.

In returning thanks for his reappointment to the directorate of tho Whangarei Dairy Company at the shareholders' meeting on Saturday, Mr Henry Wakelin said that ho had boon a director of tho company for about 20 years. That he had made mistakes was quite true, but generally he was guarded in his actions because lie found that the hardest man he had to satisfy was himself.

The ■ Indies who organised mid curried out Daffodil Day on Saturdjiy for tlio Whangarei Bnincli of the Plunket Society are very pleased with the results, the proceeds amounting to £29 8s lOd. The committee expresses very grateful thanks to all wlio assisted by donations of flowers ;unl in other ways, especially in carting tables without charge and in clearing up the de-

At the Whangarei Magistrate's Court

this morning a first offender pleaded J guilty to being found drunk on SaturI day night. He had been in the lock-up since arrest and was now penniless. He was convicted and discharged, and at his own request a prohibition order ■*ras issued against him. "The Whangarei dairy factory is the mainstay of the district," said Mr Henry Wakelin, chairman of directors, at the annual meeting of shareholders on Saturday, "and it is shocking to see the road approach we have to the factory—the place where you draw your money. Contrast it with the roads in the front of the shops where you spend your money. I hope the I first experiment in concrete roads by the Borough Council will be on the road leading to the factory." (Applause.) The members of the North Auckland Rugby team completed their tour with some fast travelling. The match against Taranaki was played at Hawera on Saturday afternoon, and within an hour of its conclusion the Northern representatives were on the way to New Plymouth by train. They joined the Rarawa, sailing at 7.40 p.m. for Onehunga, and after a good trip reached Auckland in time to connect with the Claymore for Whangarei yesterday afternoon, so that they were able to reach Whangarei within 3(5 hours of their departure* from Ha.vera.

At Saturday's meeting of the Whangarei Dairy Company Mr Edge asked whether, now that they were producing approximately 1000 tons of butter per annum, they could afford to employ a qualified cream grader. He further wanted to know if the graders passed an examination, and to the latter question the manager stated that they did not pass an examination, but were not taken on until they were fit to do the work. Mr Edge said that if they could get their grading results early they could rectify mistakes at once, and the manager replied that they could have grading results over the telephone if they so desired.

"What do the directors get now?" asked Mr Beasley when the question of their remuneration for the ensuing year came up for consideration at the annual meeting of the Whangarei Dairy Company on Saturday. "One guinea for each director per meeting and £50 extra for the chairman,'' replied Mr Wakelin. '' Can you tell us whether the directors arc satisfied with what they have been getting?" asked Mr Ellin, amidst laughter. "The directors must answer for themselves,'' said Mr Wakelin. "Personally I am perfectly satisfied." Mr Going's motion, that the remuneration remain the same as it was for the previous year, was then carried.

A gentleman who was looking for an investment for a few hundred pounds was advised this morning to put his money into Whangarei borough debentuies, but ho replied that 5£ per cent, was not a sufficiently attractive rate of interest; he preferred to try to get 6* per cent, on a mortgage. Probably he had not considered the matter as closely as he might have done. Not only is the security for borough debentures as certain as anything can be, but the investor who wishes to avoid trouble in handling his " capital can leave it in the debentures for 20 years, or if at any moment, he needs money he can sell his debentures at fully their face value. In this respect a debenture is easier than a mortgage to deal with. Moreover, interest on the debenture is paid half-yearly, and there are no legal charges in connection with them.

An accident of an alarming nature, but fortunately not attended with loss of life, occurred at the Hikurangi Coal Company's mine at Hikurangi about G o'clock this morning. A portion of the roof of the mine fell, bringing down a mass of debris estimated at about 20 tons, and two minors who were working nearby were caught by it and buried. Rescue work -was

quickly in progress and many willing hands within half an 'hour succeeded in releasing the 1 two victims, Messr? A. Chryst:<t and James Miinu. Tho former was found to be severely bruised about the legs, while Mr Munn had a severe <-itt above the eye, arid both were suffering from shock. Theirs was a very narrow escape, the timber lining- t'he roof and walls saving them from death. They received medical attention, and wen' Inter reported to be as I'oiui'oi'tahli* a.« possible. A pretty girl, nice-looking boy, moot each other, tfion heaps of joy. ■Spring is coming, sweet' birds sins;. Hedges supply Engagement King. l>. 1 .! Underwood's expert mechanic will be in Whfnigaroi tomorrow, Tuesday, if your Underwood Typowrtoi , requires any attention please notify the loc.il agent, A. T. Brninsby, 'Phono fi.'V)

Many pooplo would doubtless b<; interested to know whether the police have the power to arrest a magistrate. Assuming that they have, tho question then arises; "Can a magistrate elude tho police"? Tho desired information

may possibly be found in one or two legal text-books, but if you come an.l see "The Magistrate" at the Town Hall tomorrow night or Wednesday night you can see for yourself what happens. The cost will l>o trifling; (3/3 and 2/2") and you willhave n delightful evening's amusement. 2uO

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