LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 1 February 1930, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

An exceptionally heavy express pulled -out from Whangarei at noon today, -carrying many returning -after school holidays. The train comprised eleven carriages, two A class engines and two roadsiders.

The Associated Banks announce that the minimum overdraft rate has 1 been raised as from today to seven per cent., instead of 64. The interest on deposits bias (been reduced to 3f per cent., up to 12 months, 4j- per cent, from 12 to 24 months and 5 per cent over 24 months.

The shower ■which blew up from the south-west this morning indicated a wet w r eek-cnd, especially as heavy rain was reported to be falling in Auckland. However, no sooner had the Emergency Committee of the Cricket Association decided upon the postponement of ail games for today than the weather cleared and fleecy white clouds floated overhead for the afternoon.

The 'Salvation Army Silver Baud will play a. programme of music at the Whaugaroi Hospital -Grounds Tomorrow (.Sunday) Afternoon at 2 o’clock. Conductor .1. Hive. <>l2

“iSnappy Ideas,” the revue to be staged by the Midnight. Follies at* the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, gives promise of being something well out of the ordinary. The orchestra of eleven first-class instrumentalists will undoubtedly prove an added attraction and will assist, in putting pep into .an already thoroughly trained chorus. The dressing, lighting effects, and general ensemble work of the troupe cannot but help (mil down enthusiastic applause for every eoncorrod item. 27H Twelve highly trained voices, including three Now Zealand Gold Medallists, assisted by a high-class orchestra, should he capable of producing harmony of an. order rarely hoard in Whaugaroi. This treat is promised at the Town Hall on Monday -and Tuesday when the Midnight Follies will stage what is probably the snappiest, jazziest revue over seen in a Whangarei theatre. An added attraction will be the appearance for the first time of Mr Don Golder, a consummate master of the violin, who will render “The Pierrot Serenade” by Alberto. Rail dogger and Grieg’s “To the Spring.” The box plan is now open at Blanshard’s. 27”

The catches of big game fish off Cape Brett- yesterday were: Dr. Tarrant •Haskins, of Russell, a. anako 3901bs and €. Stewart, Singapore, a -swordfish 2291b5. Several swordfish were seen.

Tenders closed at Dunedin last evening for the hull and cargo of the steamer M-anuka as she lies off Long Point. Twenty were received and they will lie- 'submitted to the London Salvage Association, ; (v 'i 1 ;

At the Wellington S.M. Court today, Frederick William, Hislop, a- motor salesman, 3(1 years of -age, was find £lT> and deprived of his license for 12 months on an indictment of being drunk when in charge of a ear.

A body found on the railway Hue near Dobson this morning has been identified as that of Manns MoAullcy, aged 31, single, a- trucker at (the Dobson mine. It is believed he was run over by a train during the night.

At the inquest in connection with, the death of Francis. Eugene Barry who twas killed in a motor accident near Toko-mam Bay last Saturday night when the ear he Was driving wont over a (bank, the Coroner found that the accident due to Barry being momentarily dazzled by the lights of an approaching ear.

Whangiarci’iS rainfall for January w'as well >bclaw the average, only 2.76 inches being recorded as against the average for January for the past 10 years of 4.09 in. Rain fell on 12 days last month, while the average of such days in January for the past decade has been 10.5. The wettest January on record was in 1926, when 10.65 inches fell, and, the driest, in 1925, when only ,92 inch was recorded.

During the hearing of a claim for .payment of overtime in the Christchunch Magistrate’s Court the other day plaintiff stated that he received h'alf a crown a day in addition to ordinary wages. “What was that for?” asked 'the inspector of awards (Mr E. T. Bailey). “That was beer money,” replied plaintiff. “It may not have been all for beer money, but it was to be spent in hotels.”

There was a very pleasant function at the .Marble Bar last night, when Mrs Cyril Powell, .the Queen .of- the recent Sports Carnival, was presented by her committee and the Hockey Association with -a very fine framed photograph of her regal suite at the coronation ceremony. The rich robes used come out finely in the enlargement. In making the presentation, Mr E. Hay, president of tiic Hockey Association, 'spoke eulogistieally of the assistance given by Mrs Powell, which had been largely instrumental in making the desired' result possible. The patron, Mr A. .1. Murdoch, M.P., also spoke on similar lines. Mrs Powell suitably replied.

Ladies’ Fine All-wool Bathing Costumes all reduced to 7/11 at Henry Wilson’s. Other values worthy of inspection are: Ladies’ Smart Eayon Silk Frocks/ reduced to under cost price; Ladies’ Vests, worth 2/3, for 1/4; Crepe Nightdresses, 2/9; Pure Fuji Silk 1/6; High-grade British Fuji 1/3-1; Heavy Grey Towels) 24 x 45in, 1/11 pair, and Famous Donna mako Sheets, f>4in 9/11; 72in 12/11,

The ninth annual Show of the Upper Wairoa A. and P. Association is to bo held at Tangiteroria on Saturday next, February Bth. Mr Mansell, the secretary, advised us this morning that record entries have been received, so the public are assured that this will indeed: be the Show of the Season. Big sums in prize money are to bo awarded and also numerous trophies. Luncheon and , refreshments will bo available on the Showgrounds. Take a holiday on Saturday next and visit this excellent show and you will enjoy a good day’s outing. 399 The charming new songs, mostly from the talkies, which the Midnight Follies are introducing in their revue, “Snappy Ideas,” at the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday will prove favourites in a high degree. “Painting the Clouds with Sunshine,” “Louise,” “Tiptoe thru’ the Tulips,” “Honey,” “Broadway Melody,” “Let a Smile be your Umbrella,” “Over There,” “Khaki,” and many others will be irresistible. Book seats at Blaushard’s for the brightest performance of a decade. 275

The full programme of events for the -eighth Sports Meeting of the Mangawai Athletic Club to be held iu Mr H. C. Subritzky’s- Paddock on Saturday, March 8, 1930, is published on the back page of this issue. The programme is a good one, including running, jumping, chopping events, novdlty races, boys’ races, girls’■ races, live weight guessing, ladies’ mill driving, members’ races, etc. There is a big total of prize money and trophies including the Mangayrai Cup -of £lO for 120 yards, and £ls for the Open Standing Chop, Nominations for .some events close on Friday, February 28. Entry forms are obtainable from the secretary, Mr V. E, Rhodes, and handicaps ’ will bo | published on March 8. Luncheon ami afternoon teas will lie -obtainable on the ground, and visitors can be assured of a thoroughly enjoyable -outing. A_ first-class day’s sport will, close with -a dance in the evening. 627 Only address of J, W, Hobson, well-known Piano Tuner.—4, Banff -St., Phono 192,