LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 11 June 1931, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Readers will in future find paragraphs referring to “Talkie” programmes on Rage ?, instead of on this page as formerly. The Hamilton Borough Couneil last evening deeided to reduce the charges for electric light in the borough, by 'd per unit. The reduction will represent a total saving to the consumers of about £IOOO. Depth posts are to be erected at the ford on the road to Russell by the A.A.A., and also at Hukerenui, so that motorists can easily define the road and deptli when flooding occurs. Onecar signs are to be erected at an early date on two bridges between Whangarei and Portland which have been the scene of many accidents.

Thrills will be plentiful on Saturday night next at the skating rink. The local lenm to meet Hiknrnngi in second game of hoekey on skates coniprises J. Banton (capt.), L. East, F. .leanings, C. Osborne, E. Spring and (Vs. Wright. The winners will meet a team from the Whangarei Hockey Association.

The Whangarei Wrestling Association has been in communication with Koolman, the champion wrestler, with the object of getting him to commence classes in the local gymnasium. The following telegram was received by the secretary yesterday from Koolman: “Received your letter today. Proposition satisfactory. Writing straight away.” The following private company has been registered in Auckland: SterlingForster Ltd., Matakohe and Paparoa, general storekeepers, motor garage proprietors, etc. Capital—£4ooo, in £1 shares. Subscribers: J. C. E'ntrican, 1900 shares; J. M. Forster, 1800 shares; C. G. Forster, 200 shares; J. Sterling, 100 shares.

The local Citizens’Relief Fund Committee gratefully acknowledges the following donations: —-Mr Wiltshire, pumpkins and clothing; Anonymous, ham and ducks; Mr McFarlane, meat; Mrs Kerr, bag of sugar; Mr J. Hamilton, three bags of coal; Mr L. W. Nelson, wood; Mr Bothell,£1; “Northern Advocate” staff, £2 1/.

Recent works have resulted in 3/ chains of surfaced roads being added to the Whangarei borough system. The stretch between the Mannu Road turnoff and Otaika Bridge has been bitumeuisod, extending for 17 chains, and this morning the roller finished the surfacing of the main road from Victoria Bridge to the eastern end of the rowing shod, the distance In this instance being 20 chains. The total cost been £560.

Efficient organisation has resulted in an entry of 12 teams in the Whangarei basketball competition, which opens this afternoon. The following teams will be taking part: —Bargain Store, Lodge A and B, School A and B. Boarders A and B, Hikurangl Guides, Whangarei Guides, Regent, Presbyterian Bible Class and Kowhai (Waiotira). Games will be played on the Mander Park and High School courts.

After congratulating licensees in the Auckland Licensing District yesterday on the manner in which they had conducted their houses, the chairman of the Licensing Committee, Mr E. C. Cntten, S.M., remarked: “There is still a number of old wooden hotel buildings remaining, and this committee is of opinion that in a city such as Auckland they should not exist. In several of these eases we expect to hear of proposals for the rebuilding during the present licensing year.”

The northern patrol of the A.A.A. will leave on Monday on a tour of North Auckland to test headlights and to report on the state of the roads. He reports that care is necessary on the north side of the Waiwera. bridge, where the contractors are still at work. The approach to the bridge over the Manga kali ia. River, which was giving trouble, has boon repaired and should hold out without any trouble. Care should also be exercised on the Topnni and Warehinc sections on the route to Auckland, but with two days’ fine weather there will be no trouble.

The annual ball of the North Auckland Mounted Rifles was held in the Castilian Cabaret last night, and was a most successful occasion. A full report of the ball will appear in the social columns on Saturday. During an interval Major K. B. Tennant apologised for the unavoidable absence of Colonel Duigan and Major Isitt, who had thought it advisable to return to Auckland owing to the bad flying conditions reported from the city, and owing to the fact that an important meeting had to be attended this evening. Ho also apologised for the absence of Colonel Lockie, who was indisposed.

The necessity of having car headlights properly adjusted was strikingly demonstrated last night, when a. serious accident nearly occurred on the Portland road. As it happened, the northern patrol of the Auckland Automobile Association was on his way to Portland to test lights in that township, and he came upon a, car over the hank at a dangerous angle. This car had mot a car coming from Whangaroi and was dazzled by the strong headlights. Before the driver had time to pull up his wheels had slipped over the bank. With the assistance of a steel tow-rope the ear was eventually replaced on the road.

Henry Wilson’s Great Sale of R. W. Whitehead’s stock, bought at 3/6 in the £, is the meeca for thrifty shoppers.—Single Bed White Blankets, 17/0 pair; Double Bed Ditto, 25/0 (pair; All Wool Colonial Rugs, 9/11; Stout Pillow Cases,’ 1/5 pair; Madras I Muslins, 1/- yard; Ladies’ Warm ■Fleecy Bloomers, 1/4; Children’s (Ditto, all sizes, 1/2; 50in. Unbleached Damask, was 0/0, for 1/0; Men’s Petone Undei-flannels, were 7/0, for 4/11, and Men’s Twist Working Shirts, 3/0. Mr L. Yardley, Auckland manager and his assistant Mr T. T. Hall have found the desire for information concerning the numerous courses offered by the International Correspondence Schools to be so great in Whaugarei that they 'have returned for another week, and will meet students and intending students at their temporary office in Palmer’s Buildings (ground floor). 273 The Old Boys v. Hora Hora football match will be played on No. 1 ground at Rugby Park at 3 p.m. on Saturday, not No. 2, as previously advertised. 289

The Dunedin Manufacturers ’ Association has decided to contribute £IOO to the Unemployment Board’s scheme to increase employment, by the purchase of New Zealand made goods.

Workers on the South Island main trunk railway have formed a Wharanui branch of the Labour Party, and intend to nominate Mr W. Meachen as a Labour candidate for the Wairau seat.

The Otago Harbour Board has decided to make no reductions on salaries of £2OO a year and under; 5 per cent from £2OO to £400; 7£ per cent, from £4Ol to £600; and 10 per cent, on £6Ol to £IOOO.

The Waitaki Power Board has reached a decision regarding reductions in salaries of the staff. Those with salaries under £149 a year are exempt; 7i per cent,, from £l5O to £260; and 10 per cent over £260,

“Pessimism won’t get us far. Some people are only happy when they are miserable. If we face the facts we must win through, and all the better for the experience.”-—The Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates at Waipu last night.

The Grand Jury in the GreymoUth Supremo Court returned a “No Bill” in the ease of alleged forgery, in which the accused was Wm. O’Neill, a clerk in the State mine. The jury made a recommendation that the Government system of signing receipts be altered so that any persons receiving money on behalf of another person should add his or her own name to the receipt.

When the guard on the Limited express was passing through the train between To Rapa and Horotiu yesterday morning, ho discovered a man lying on the platform of the first carriage. The man appeared to be dead, but when a doctor was secured at Ngaruawahia it was discovered that he was apparently suffering from a heart attack, and he was removed to the nearest hospital.

A meeting of the Ohinemuri Mines and Batteries Union was held Waihi to consider a notification by the Waihi Company, advising a reduction of 10 per cent in wages and on contract work as from Monday last. There was .a large attendance, and after discussion a resolution was carried that application be made to the Arbitration Court for exemption from the general order of the court, dated May 29.

“I am rather disappointed that the Farmers’ Union is not playing a greater part in farming questions and matters in the country,” said the Rt, Hon, J. G. Coates at Waipu last night. “The similar organisation in Great Britain has done a tremendous amount to assist the farmer, and is consequently keeping abreast with matters affecting his well-being. For instance, the union has secured a large number of legal judgments to assist the farmer and advise the struggling man. In the present circumstances of our•country there is a great opportunity for farmers to make the best use of their unions.”

An unusually interesting entertainment was provided at the Presbyterian Church hall last, evening, when the Ladies’ Guild held a concert and dei bate. In spite of inclement weather there was a large attendance. A very fine programme was presented. It | comprised: Pianoforte solo, Greig’s {“Polonaise,” Miss Porter; song, “If Love Is a Bird,” Mis® G. McMillan; monologue (encored), Mr Le Pine; song, “Angels Guard Thee,” and “Parted” as encore; Mrs A. D. Jack; song, “The Curfew,” Mr N. Proctor; song, “The Harvester’s Night Song,” Mrs Le Pine; monologue, Mr Le Pine. The accompanists were Mesdames Mervyn Wilson and Le Pine and Miss Porter, Miss Eccles played a violin obligato to each of Mrs Jack’s songs. A very humorous debate on the affirmation “That Women Should Enter Parliament” was greatly enjoyed. The affirmative was taken by Mrs Aekhnrst, Mr Thompson and Mr Dunn, and the negative was espoused by Mr D. A. Bird and Misses Heather and Pollock-Smith. An excellent supper was provided, and altogether the evening was voted a complete success. Ladies! As it is possible to wear a costume the best part of the year it is well to have one good tailor-made in your wardrobe. For latest fashions, consult Geo. Hendy, High-class Ladies’ Tailor, corner Bank and Vine Streets. Keep your Piano r Lunecl ITp True. — Ring up Dobson. Phone 192.