LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 14 November 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Peter John Wall, aged 25, married, with one child, has succumbed to in< juries received when a lorry went over the bank on an unmetalled road in the vicinity of Weber, near Dannevirke.

The following .cable message, received by Chrysler distributors, will be read with interest: “Beith, driving 72 Chrysler, broke the Melbourne to Sydney record by 12 minutes, leaving Melbourne at 5.1 a.m., and arriving at. Sydney at 3.12 p.m. The average speed was 56.47 miles per hour. At the inquest on William Joseph Edge (Sullivan), at Wairoa, a verdict of accidental death as the result of injuries sustained in a blasting explosion at the Waikokopu railway works, was returned. The Coroner said no blame was attachable to anyone and all reasonable precautions had been taken bv the Public Works Department and the’ men. A meeting of ladies willing to help in the entertainment of the delegates and their wives to the Fire Brigades’ Conference, to be hold in Whangarei early next year, was held in the Mayor’s room at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Various matters in connection with the conference were discussed and a committee was set up to arrange entertainment.

While cutting sc. ■>!. at Waipu on Tuesdav, Mr R. E. McLeod met with a painful accident. The slasher he was using glanced off, a piece of tea-tree, and, slipping out of his hand, flew up. The point of the tool struck him under the right jaw ami inflicted a deep gash, Mr McLeod was immediately brought by car to Whangarei, and after having four stitches inserted in the wound was able to go home. The doctor who attended him said he had a miraculous escape from serious injury.

From information furnished by the inspectors of stock in the various districts in the North Island, the average lambing for the current season in that part of the Dominion is estimated at 87.56 per cent., compared with 84.61 per cent last year. The 1020 annual sheep returns show 8,820,536 breeding ewes, and from ithese figures the number of Jambs this season is estimated at. 7,723,523. Experience has shown that these estimates are usually very close, being, if any tiling, on the conservative side. The South Island figures will not lie available until next month.

Tennis players seemed fated to keep ; the it racquets in the press this season. The Whangarei Chib advertised its opening for October 2", rather later than usual owing to the inclemency of early spring. Rain interfered and the opening was postponed to November 2, which again was wet. After these disappointments the official opening was abandoned and, instead, a progressive tournament 'was arranged for today. The heavy downpour yesterday indicated another abandonment, but. although grey this morning the sky did not actually weep and four courts wore marked out-

Now is the time to buy your bathing costumes at Wilson’s while stocks are fresh and complete. Select your colour before stocks become depleted. All the latest and best in Coney Island and Canadian in pure wool from 10/6 to 21/-. Bathing caps, fresh from the makers, at from fid to 2/11.

Only address of .1. W. Dobson, well-known Piano Tuner —4 Banff St. Phone 192,

The Waikato Hospital Board today let a contract for the erection of a maternity ward at £12,440.

The premature explosion of a charge of gelignite at the TawaFlat railway works resulted in E. Neling, who was preparing the charge, losing his left hand.

William John Kelly, aged (>5, a widower and a retired wool elasser, was found dead on the enclosed lawn fronting the apartments where ihc was living at Hastings.

John Hinds, aged tiS, was found dead in bed at a boarding-house at Rotorua this morning. Deceased had been suffering from heart trouble. He had no relatives at Rotorua, but a sister resides in Dunedin.

The Loan and Mercantile Agency, Auckland, has received the following cable, dated 13th inst., from London: New season’s butter, 174/ to 170/* stored, 170/ to 172/ Cheese, coloured, 9V; white, 93/. Markets quiet. At the Primary School swimming bath this afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering of school children and their parents and friends, Professor D. B. Anderson gave a most interesting demonstration of swimming. A report of tl«o professor's explanations of the various points demonstrated will be published in tomorrow’s issue of the ‘ ‘ Advocate. ”

A team of Thursday Trade 1 cricketers is playing a match against Maungakaramoa on the latter’s ground this afternoon. The contest was originally arranged :o take place sum- -ue.-ks ego, but bid weather intervened and it was pa-, '.poned. A (i-am inc iiding seme regular players was sent this afternoon and the outcome should bo interesting. The Hobson Electric. Power Board, elected by ballot three members to represent it ou the new combined board, comprising Hobson, Whangarei and Otamatea counties. Messrs E. G. Appleton, J. G. Barclay and J. H. MeCarvoll were elected. The full board will comprise Four delegates each from Whangarol and Otamatea counties, throe from Hobson County,, and one from the Dargaville Borough Council.

The decreasing demand for light types of horses in this mechanical age was deprecated by Mr L. W. Nelson, of Whangarei, judge of the saddle horses at the -Manawatu Agricultural Spring Show at Palmerston North. “It is ft, shame,.’’ he said, “that there is no incentive for breeding saddle horses. Even children are now transported to school by motors instead of riding ponies. There is no doubt that, compared with former years, the light type of horses is not as good. There has been a marked deterioration in quality. This is the fifth occasion on which I have .judged at Palmqrston North, and the decline is very decided. I do not know what may bo the reason for the decline in' quality, unless it is the lessening demand created by the motor age.’’

The cups to he awarded for the various classes at the Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral -Society’s forthcoming Spring Show are on view !n Messrs Drummond Bros.’ window, in Cameron Street, and they make a \ cry tine exhibition. The list is comprised of the R. R. Hodge Cup for competitor gaining most points in sheep classes; Major Samuel’s Cup for champion hunter; challenge cup, donated by the Executive for the best uen of four sheep suitable for export; ten-guinea challenge cup, donated by Mr W. 11. Timewell for most points in fat cattle classes; Whangarei Co-op. Dairy Company Ltd., challenge cup for pedigree production class; Hutchinson memorial trophy, donated by the society for most points in the sheep section; Shucksmith Cup, donated by Mr J. Shucksmith, for pony hunter; Timewell Cup, donated by Mr W. U. Timewell for most points in the floral section; Southdown cup, donated by Mr J. Knight for most points in Southdowns; military cup, presented by Mr J. A. Finlayson for best military horse; Fletcher silver perpetual challenge cup, donated by Messrs W. and R. Fletcher, Ltd., for most points in fat lamb classes.

New Season’s Hats at less than Wholesale Prices. Three hundred Smart Hats Clearing at Crosby’s on Saturday, at 6/11. Don’t Miss These. 94J)

Tlu* items to he rendered by Miss Dorothy Griffiths at the Orchestral Society’s Concert in the Town Hall next Wednesday, will include a dramatic, recital (with music) “A Gentleman of France,” and other recitals entitled “Cardinal Wolsley” and “On Wheels.” Miss Griffiths has appeared -on the public platform since the early age of six, and is well known throughout New Zealand. Lis-teners-in will have heard her from IYA Auckland as “Aunt Dorothy” in the Children’s Hour and as a member of the Griffiths Duo, heard in society sketches and plays. Her students in Auckland have attained brilliant successes in competition and examination work, and have won over ;"0 medals. She herself gained the coveted Gold Medal and Diploma from London awarded to the highest marked candidate in the Licentiate Division. Mr George Lawson, tenor, will be the other assisting artist. The box plan will be open at Blnnshard’s tomorrow to subscribers. Tickets arcnow available and may be purchased from the secretary, Mr B. 0. Piper, c/o, Fleming’s, Bank Street. 908