LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 18 March 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At the Kilbirnie speedway, during one of the events, the engine of the cycle of one of the riders stopped within a hundred yards of the finishing lino. Tlie rider, amidst rounds of applause, ran, pushing his machine laboriously to the finishing mark, where ho flung his motor cycle on the track ami collapsed with fatigue. Extra heavy grey roller towelling for yard at Wilson ’s. Other outstanding values are: 20in heavy white 1 flan nelette 91d, 30in heavy white flannelette 10Jd, 3Gin pyjama' cloth, 1/3, 30in twill wincyette in all colours, 1/2, new curtain nets, from 1/3, and boys’ jerseys in great variety for 3/0.

Buildings to tin- value of nearly

£100,()()() are contemplated nr are In course of erection in Wellesley Street West, Auckland.

The flag was flown on the Post Office today in honour of St. Patrick’s Day (yesterday). The banks observed today as a holiday.

Two first offending inebriates were convicted and discharged at the Whangaroi Police Court this morning, before Messrs .1. R. Dent and F. Farmer, Justices of the Peace.

Today, which i,s being observed as St. Patrick’s Day, is a bank holiday, and teams from the commercial exchange houses of Whangarei' are engaging the financial interests of Dargaville in a game of cricket at the Western centre.

A rather novel theft was perpetrated at Waipukurau one night recently, when an Angora doe rabbit was removed from its liutch in the promises of Air L. Hawke, of Gaisford Terrace. Still more remarkable was the fact that early next morning the doe was returned to its dwelling place.

Much-needed rain fell at last, yesterday, when a total of 1.57 inch was recorded for the 24 hours ended 9 o’clock this morning, and the moisture should prove of incalculable value to the country. A copious fall was recorded in the whole district, and 1.74 inch was registered on the Kamo gauge and 1.48 inch at Ruatangata.

In a traffic ease a defendant was fined £1 by E. D. Alosley, S.M. (states the “Lyttelton Times’’). He gave his occupation as a law clerk and student. “You must pay solicitor’s foe, 10s fid,” said the magistrate, in imposing, -a fine. “I’ll forgo that,” said Mr Loughnan, city solicitor, “on the principle, perhaps, that dog doesn’t eat dog!”

The semi-final in f.ne Whangarei Tennis Club’s ladies’ singles championship was won by ‘Miss V. Eeeles, who defeated Aliks M. Stevens 9—-7, 6—3. The final, played on Saturay, resulted in -a win for Mrs Arneil, wdio defeated Miss Eeeles 6—2, 6—3, after a good game. In the finals of the doubles championship Aliss Higginson and Mrs Arnefl beat Aliases Misses Alatheson and 'Stevens.

Perambulators wore introduced into the hearing of a maintenance case which came before Mr F, K. Hunt, ■S.M., in Wellington. The .complainant said that her husband had left her without funds, and she had had to sell furniture and also her perambulator to get money for food for 1 herself and two young children. Air Hunt agreed she had done her best to support herself and children.. The husband said he had been unable to obtain. work. His wife had three perambulators, and had only sold one of them. Mr Hunt: Three of them!. Does she make a hobby of collecting perambulators? (Laughter.) “No, sir,” replied the husband, *<but at one time she had five.”

Stealing" one pair of bools valued at £1 os fid the property of W. Maine and a Gladstone bag and. contents, valued at £3 10is, the property of E. S. Ralls, and disposing them to second-hand dealers resulted in Charles Thomas and Alfred Ferguson Hill appearing at the Whangarei Police Court this morning, before Messrs J. S. Dent and F. Farmer, Justices of the Peace. The two men had arrived from Kaikohe, said Senior-Sergeant O’Grady, and apparently had no friends or money. On Friday, when passing Maine’s boot shop, Hill had taken a pair of boots and sold them to second-hand dealers for 8/, Ralls’ bag, left in hi s car, had also been taken and it had been sold to other second-dealers. Sneak-thiev-ing was becoming very prevalent and a salutary penalty was asked for. Each man was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment on each charge, and an order was made for a refund to the dealers

A favourite rendezvous for athletes m the Maimgakaramea .Sports which will be held at the recreation ground, Maimgakaramea, on Tuesday, April 4. The seventeen events, for which good prize money is offered, include running and jumping, chopping and novelty items. Luncheon and afternoon teas will be obtainable on the grounds at reasouaole rates and in the evening a dance will bo held in the Public Hall. Visitors to the meeting can be assured of. a thoroughly enjoyable day. 266 . Tlie Magic Five Is a superior English radio receiving set. Full particulars from J. W. Dobson Banff Street Whangarei

The Kith annual Whangarei Sheep Bog Trials will be held in Mr I) .T Pin lay son’s Paddock, Kamo, on Monday and Tuesday, April 22nd and 23rd. Entries close on Saturday, April 13th and all particulars will be. supplied on application to the secretary, Mr -C P Butler, P.O. Box 131, Whangarei. 275

The big event of the season in athletic circles, the Maungatapere Sports, is rapidly drawing nearer. They will be held in Mr P. Kenwood’s paddock on Easter Monday and the programme consists of 35 events including all running, jumping, chopping, cycling, novelty and children’s events. The total prize money is £2OO, ineluding a £3O running eup and £4O and £25 chops. Entry forms are obtainable from the secretary, Mr F, 0. Armstrong, and handicaps will bo published on March 22nd. A first-class day’s sport will finish with a dance in the evening. 205

In this district at the present time there is a closed,-in lorry built to feature “Capstan” Cigarettes. It belongs t'o the well-known firm of Messrs W. D. and H. O. Wills, and has travelled tlie •whole of the Dominion in charge of Mr 'S. W. Holland. Running along the top of the lorry is a huge imitation of a “Capstan” cigarette which emits smoke when the engine is running. An 8-valve wireless receiver is carried and free entertainments ore given in country places. “Capstan” and other brands of Wills’ cigarettes are made and packed in New Zealand where a large and up-to-date factory has been completed, 500

The Now Zealand Printing Trades

Association opened; its conference this morning at Christchurch, Mr Roberts presiding. The main business was the drafting of proposals for a Dominion award.

Captain Rushworth returned on Friday to Awauui after holding a series of well-attended meeting in the Far North, where enthusiasm was displayed by supporters. At Awauui a very large -meeting was held.

'At ilie latest weekly euchre tournament of Star of Whangarei Lodge, 1.0.0. F.., N.Z., the prizes were won respectively by Mrs Moorcraft and Mr Webb. The attendance -was larger than previously recorded in the current series, eleven tables being in play.

The Whangarei. Methodist Sunday School held its annual picnic on SaL unlay afternoon at Weaver’s Paddock, Rust Lane, Practically the whole of the school attended, and together with a number of parents and friends approximately 100 persons were present. A most- enjoyble time was. spent in playing games and competing in numerous shorts events.

The Auckland City Council Waterworks Committee today considered the report of Air F, W. Furkert, chief Public Works Engineer, concerning the bursting of the Alt. Eden reservoir on Alarch 4. The Mayor declared, subsequently, that there was absolutely nothing for publication and that the committee’s recommendation would be tabled at Thursday’s council

meeting,

The Blackburn Blue-Bird aeroplane, which has been stationed at Dargaville for several days giving flight exhibitions, was put out of action on Saturday, and the owner, Mr D. Cattan ach, of Auckland, was injured. The plane was being prepared for a flight and Mr C'attanach was turning the propeller over when the engine backfired. Mr Cattanach’is arm was broken and the propeller was damaged to such an extent that the machine was, rendered useless. All flight for, the remainder of the season had to be abandoned.

On Saturday the Prime Aliuiste? telegraphed to Mr H. E. Holland, Loader of the Labour Party to the effect that he was personally favourable to New Zealand being represent ed at the International Labour Conference, under the auspices of the League of Nation?, which meets at Geneva in Alay. Sir Joseph Ward added that he could not give full consideration to the matter until Ms return from Invercargill, but would try to arrange representation to go forward this year, the constitution of each representation to be ‘decided later.

There are a large number of entries for the Whangarei Swimming Club’s Carnival, and the event promises to be the best yet bold in the baths. The items include ladies’ and men’s championships, the -McMahon Cup relay, primary .schools relay giving and novelty events, and handicaps for all ages from tiny tots upwards.' Prices of admission will be 1/6 and. children fid. . 206

ATsitors to the Waipu Agricultural Show on Thursday are being well cate,rSd for. The classes include horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs, poultry, agricultural products, fruits, .dairy produce, bread, preserves, plain and fancy needlework, flowers, miscellaneous and artistic wank. A concert and dance will be held in the evening. Enquiries addressed to the secretary, Air B. McGregor, Waipu, will receive prompt attention. 269