LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 13 June 1931, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

After being bar-bound at Greymouth for 18 days, the Kaimai, Kartigi, Kiri, Kiwitea and Poolta. were despatched for their various destinations yesterday morning.

A member of the Palmerston North staff of the Bank of New Zealand, Mr Keith Jackson, received head injuries in a very simple manner. He was leaving the strong room when he either slipped or tripped, with the result that he suffered scalp wounds. He was admitted to the hospital.

, One evening this week Mr R. L. Tmlehope tendered the annual Bargain Store social and dance. The occasion was held in the Ambulance Hall, and Miss- B. Calkin’s orchestra provided the music for dancing. This, with organised games, caused the evening to pass most pleasantly, and the hundred people who were present voted it a great 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 lamed Up True.— Ring up Dobson, Phone 192.

•A-first-offending-inebriate was con victed and discharged at the Whanga rei Magistrate's Court this morning.

During Ids examination in bankruptcy before the Official Assignee in

Whangarei yesterday, a farmer stated that he had only been to the pictures once since he started farming in 1927.

At the result of a fall, Mr. Michael Donohue, of Mannn, was admitted to tin* Whangarei District Hospital yesterday. His face was badly cut about, and several stitches were uoeessa rv.

The Onehnnga Poultry Show was concluded last evening with the sale of a large number of prize birds, most of which were claimed by visitors at the catalogin' prices. Birds of outstanding merit sold for one or two guineas, but a fine White Leghorn cockerel, which gained only third prize, fetched three guineas.

“1 understand that in Norfolk Is land there are no Government offi

cials. It must bo a great place to go,” said Mr. W. Fraser, amid amusement, when speaking at a farewell function to Mr. St. .1. A. White, chief clerk of the Public Works Department in Whangarei, who is retiring after 37 years’ service. Mr. White intends to reside in Norfolk Island.

A further move towards the legalisation of euchre tournaments has been made from Christchurch on representations to the Minister of Justice, the Hon. J. G. Cobbc. However, the Minister stated that he did not think there was any necessity for the introduction of an amending bill. He added that the matter of proceeding in eases of offence against the law was being left at the discretion of the police.

The proposed amended motor vehicles regulations were considered by the Whangarei County Council yesterday. It was decided to protest against the necessity of appealing to the Minister before stopping damaging traffic. This process was considered altogether too slow, as a road might be considerably broken up before the Ministerial reply was received. The suggestion that speed regulations be made easier was also objected to, the chairman stating that if the alteration were made buses and light lorries would be allowed to travel at 30 miles per hour along the Hikurangi Road. The council protested against macadamised roads being regarded in the same light as sealed roads in providing for speeds.

Overheard in Water Street this morning: First Citizen, meeting another: “What do you think about the suspension of No. H Unemployment Scheme?” Second Citizen: “Don’t know, I’m sure. What do you think about it?” First Citizen; “Don’t know, I’m sure, but it’s going to be a very serious matter. I think they will have to raise the income tax to get extra funds.” Second Citizen; “What good would it be if they increased your income tax or mine?” First Citizen: “Not tuppence worth. You can’t add something to nothing.” Second Citizen: “Then we can’t help. Who can?” First Citizen; “Blest if I know.” This dialogue seems to reflect the enlightenment contained in all discussions of the unemployment problem.

“We always refer people to Colonel Bell about that,” said a careful and non-committal witness at the recent Compensation Court in Kaltaia, when His Honour questioned him regarding the existence of “the winterless North.’ 7 “He really might have gone further and referred His Honour to our Governors-General, ’ ’ says the “North Auckland Times,” which adds: “During the past 10 years three Gov-ernors-General, accompanied by their wives, have paid official visits to the district, and during each one perfect weather has prevailed. Lord Jellicoe’s visit took place in the spring, Sir Charles Eergusson’s in the late summer, and the recent visit by Lord and Lady Bledisloe was being made in what in most parts of the Dominion is accepted as the first month of winter.”

Auckland Winter Exhibition. —The public of the province are responding splendidly in the call of the Auckland Winter Exhibition for entries for the forthcoming annual fixture. It is not to be wondered at, when it is realised that Auckland is the “front window” of the province, and therefore brings prominently before the largest body of consumers a magnificent display of varied products and New Zealand made manufactures. The Committee have their arrangements well in hand. The Auckland Kennel Club, the Auckland Poultry Club, the Auckland Fnr Club, the Auckland Camera Club, and the Model Engineering Society are busy finalising the arrangements for their shows, which are being held .in conjunction with the Winter Exhibition.

Get rid of that, cold right now! Take “NAZOL” the wonder cure; fit) doses 1/6, double size 2/6. 3

Still more Bargains at Henry Wilson’s Sale of R. W. Whitehead’s stock, bought, at 3/6 in the £: —54in. White Sheeting, 1/3; SOin. Ditto, 1/11 yard; 64in. Bordered. Casement Cloth, Hid; Stout Pillow Cases, 1/5 pair; Curtain Nets, Did yard; 40in. Pillow Casing, 7id; Ladies’ Garberdine Coats, were 49/6, for 6/6; Ladies’ Tweed Coats, 9/11; Wool and Silk Hose, were 4/6, for 2/6; Men’s Twist Working Shirts, 3/6, and Neglige Shirts, were 7/11, for 4-6.

In a Rugby match played at Kensington Park yesterday afternoon, the Whangarei Primary School fifteen defeated the Whan Valley School by 21 points to nil. Seven tries were scored, there being no conversions.

At a special meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council yesterday afternoon, it was decided that a 10 per cent, cut be made on all salaries and wages with the exception of the first £2OO of salary or £4 of weekly wage. At present the Dargaville register of unemployed contains the names of (59 men, of whom 21 are married and 48 single. Of the total 41 are engaged on local body relief work under the No. 5 sehemc, which is to be suspended on the 20th inst. Charged with failing to pay his unemployment levy, William Bayes, a Silverdale farmer, was convicted and ordered to pay costs 12s by Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., in the Auckland Police Court. “There are worse cases than this one in the district,” said Constable Woods. “They will be brought up shortly.”