LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 31 January 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The «German-Lithuanian Arbitration Treaty has been signed, states a cable from Berlin, dated January 29. Stock auctioneers repftrt dull business as a result of the continued dry conditions, and, notwithstanding the good prices being realised for wool, sheep are not selling very freely. The Sydney Harbour Trust report shows that during last year 8259 vessels entered the port. The aggregate net tonnage was 9,543,000 and the gross tonnage 16,390,000.-— Cable item. Primary schools throughout New Zealand, with the exception of those in the Nelson district, reopen tomorrow, which virtually marks the end of the holidays until Easter. In Nelson the children have an extra day owing to anniversary celebrations in that province.

In contrast to many parts of the North where the country is very much dried up, the Mangakahia Valley is a picture of greenness, due to the presence of paspalum in the pastures there. On the Dargaville side the paspalum is also a good standby for many of the dairy farmers, but on the other hand a shortage of water for their stock is creating a serious position for many in that district. On a recent afternoon, when the son of Mr R. Ale Carroll of Alareretu put his father's car in the garage, the engine burst out in flames. The boy called out to his father who obtained a chemical extinguisher, but as difficulty was experienced in getting the top off the cylinder the fire was eventually subdued with a sack of pipc-elay dust before a groat deal of damage had been occasioned.

The Whangarci cricket team which visited Matakana during the week-end passed through some very parched country. Everywhere in the Rodney County farmers arc complaining about the lack of moisture for their crops and pastures. The atmosphere is made hazy by the number of bush tires in the vicinity, and from the Waipu turn-off to Whangaripo the highway is coated inches deep in dust, which makes unpleasant conditions for following cars.

“One cannot realise the magnificent beauty of a Kauri forest such as that of Waipoua until one pays a visit to tins national park. Why, there are trees of a size which would astound most,” stated Mr F. Crosby to a, representative of the “Northern Advocate” this morning, Mr Crosby, in company with his mother, Mrs A. Crosby of Auckland and Mr and Mrs A. R. Benjamin, left on Sunday to view the forest. They spent the night at Opononi and returned yesterday. Quite a large motoring party made the trip during the holiday, including a number from Whangarei. At Meikle's Safe: Coloured Crepes 5/11 doz., Floral Cretonnes 8?d, 3S-in Ginghams Bi}d, Fancy Maroeains 85 d, Men's Vests 1/- up, Sox 6d pair up, Shirts 3/11 up, Double-Seat Underpants 3/11, Pyjamas 6/11, Gingham Frocks 2/11. Better value and greater I selection at Meikle’s. ‘

Cable advice from Geneva states | that Spain is expected 'to rejoin the I League of Nations before the as-j sembly resumes in September. !

Although appointed to the position of gardener to the borough rather late in the season, more especially taking into account the dry conditions that have prevailed for mouths, Mr Wood has done remarkably well with the Triangle garden, which at present is very gay with blooms. The two beds near the statue filled with petunias and zinnias are very bright, the' latter especially showing a good variety of colour and shape, while still making good growth despite the breakages by frolicsome, children. The mixed borders are also full of bloom, with promise of a continuous display right through the autumn.

Special Soap for Silk Hose. Free Cake with each Pair at Dobson’s. The date for the closing of entries for the forthcoming Show to be held at Hukerenui on Thursday, February 9th, under the auspices of the Hikurangi ami Otonga Ridings Farmers’ A. and P. Society, is not far distant. Saturday, February 4th, leaves four clear days in which to make a final decision. With the object of creating keen interest in the field of competition the Show executive has made the prizes decidedly attractive. Every section has been liberally treated in this direction. The Society is deserving of every assistance for the valuable work it is undertaking in the interests of the district. All that is asked is that a special effort on the part of exhibitors be made to further encourage a worthy organisation in its activities. Entries will be gratefully accepted by Messrs Rouse Bros., joint secretaries, Hukerenui. Wilson’s Drapery Store still remains the Premier House for value-giving. Note those money-savors: Good Quality Pillow Slips Std, Extra Stout Pillow Casing 10id, Teatowelling 9d, 72-in Heavy Herring-bone Sheeting 1/6, 54in High-grade White Shooting 1/9, 72iu 2/41, 80-in 2/6, Shadow Cretonnes 104 d, and Good Quality Ginghams 61d.