LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northern Advocate, 16 April 1932, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

After, a. lapse of several weeks, another Case of diphtheria was admitted to the Whangarei District Hospital today. It was a child from the Convent School, of which several of the first patients were pupils.

That there is money in mushrooms was proved by two Hamilton residents. They gathered a large quantity and took them by lorry to Auckland, where they were able to dispose of them at a profit of £7 above expenses.

Replying to Mr A. J, Stallworthy (Gov.-Eden) in the House of Representatives yesterday, the Hon. J. A. Young, Minister of Health, said he could give an assurance that lie had no knowledge of any proposal to sacrifice the school dental service as part of the economy plan.

A full-rink tournament opened at the Kensington Bowling Club’s green on Thursday afternoon, nine teams being engaged. Three skips emerged with, the maximum number of wins. In the semi-final, 6. Sargent, D. AVhito, Telfer and Piggott (s) beat Staple’s team, and will meet Kelly, Clarke, .Steadman and Gribble to decide who will meet the Saturday section winners in the final.

An enjoyable dance was held at 26 Kamo Road on Thursday, evening last. It was organised by the students of Alary AVigley’s Commercial College. Those present included Aflssos AVigloy, Barker, Lova Webb, Alary Evans, Alice Hurst, Kathleen Brown, Gladys Williams, A’era Courtney, Gwen Wright, Dorothy Wilson, Gwen Edge, Ena AfcKenzic and Messrs. Dennis, Jack, Ross, Hirst. (2), Wigley, Bond, Ayton, Grant, Low, Kelly and Sargent.

.Serious injuries to the head w-ere received by Air AA r m. Nicholson, aged 52, married, of Station Road, Penrose, as a result of Ms motor cycle colliding with a power pole at the corner of Great South Road and St. .Mark’s Road, Epsom, at about' 6.30 last night. The rider w T as .thrown from his machine, and, in falling, struck his head against the curb. Air Nicholson w - as taken to the Auckland Hospital in the St. John Ambulance. His condition Into last evening was fairly serious.

New Fancy and Plain Winceycttos have opened out at Henry Wilson’s, priced from 11-id to 3/6 yard. Other new lines jare: Curtain Nets from 9id to 2/11 yard; AVliite Sheetings that are guaranteed for five years, 54in., 1/9, 80in., 2/9 yard; 27in. Tea Towelling, lid; Coloured'Towels from 3/11 pair; Smart Dress Tweeds, 3/11 yard; Now Silk Velveteens, 5/6 yard; Ladies’ Jumper Suits from 13/6 to 49/6; Alaids’ Jumper Suits from 12/6 to 35/-; All AVool Pullovers from 8/6, and AVool and Silk Hose, 2/11. Exceptional Values.

The Tim am police have definitely decided that henceforth there shall be no processions, demonstrations or open-air meetings within the precincts of the borough.

The Auckland branch of the .Seamen’s Union hold a prolonged mooting at the Trades Hall this morning, but the union officials stated later that they had no statement to make, the 'business discussed being purely private. Precautionary measures against more window-breaking tire now being taken by several firms in Auckland who escaped the. first onslaught. Plate-glass windows arc being closely boarded up' in order to withstand any attempt which might bo made to destroy them. Richard Mason, carrier, of Hamil-

ton, who a Week ago was ordered to produce a statement showing his assets and liabilities, failed to appear when the case was ('ailed in the Magistrate's Court today. Mason was lined £5 for contempt of court, in default 14 days’ imprisonment.

The directors of the Bank of Adelaide, according to a cable message received yesterday by the Wellington Stock Exchange Association, have declared a dividend of 4 per cent Jper annum on paid-up capital for the half-year ended March 28. The dividend is payable on May 4.

The Whangarei Primary School cricketers have been downed convincingly in both their meetings with Whau Valley. In the first match, Whangarei made 23 and 11, Whau Valley replying with 47. The return match was also won by an innings, Whan Valley making 35, and Wliangarei 20 and 12. Those responsible for coaching and organising at the Whau Valley School are deserving of congratulation. Slight concussion and shock were received by Mrs Lily Donaldson, aged 52, of Morrow Street, Newmarket, as a result of being struck, by ai traniear in Newmarket at about 4.30 yesterday afternoon. Airs Donaldson had just alighted from a tramcjvr, and slipped off the safety zone, falling in front of the tram, which struck her. She was taken to. the Auckland Hospital by the St. John Ambulance. Her condition last evening was not serious.

One of the few ratepayers In the Whangarei county who has no road access is Mr Jas. D. McKenzie, of Takahiwai. In a. letter to the County Council yesterday he wrote: “My application for a road, has been ‘noted.’ 1 would like your definition .of ‘noted’ in this ease, as nothing seems to have been done. I suggest that your engineer should call on me, but lie had better .bring a slasher, and' • a guide to show him the way; . . I .1 have an outlet by water, but for this I, do not pay rates.” The council instructed Mr Norris to visit. Takahlwal and report, although, whether he should equip himself as-proposed;, .was left to his own. discretion.

Ladies! Pur’Collars and Guffs from 21/- a set, in all the newest shapes. Fox Furs from 25/-. —At Goo. Hendy’s, High-class Ladies’ Tailor, Corner Bank and Vine Streets.