Local & General

Northern Advocate, 27 March 1937, Page 4

Local & General

Coronation Scenic Resprve. The offer of Mr F. S. Holman, Whau Valley, to prepare an inventory of the native trees in the Coronation Scenic Reserve has been accepted by the Whangarei Borough Council. Cars in Collision. On Wednesday morning a van driven by Mr A. Kenney, of Kaeo, came into collision with a car driven by Mr E. Foster, of Oruru, on the Mangonui Road. Although no one was hurt both vehicles suffered a fair amount of damage. For Museum. Two panoramic views of early Whangarei, several souvenirs from Palestine, and two shells of the New Zea land snail for the museum and a volume of photographs from the Great War for the library, have been given by Mrs L. M. Mackesy. >

Kensington Park Grounds. The Whangarei Rugby Union has applied for the use of grounds Nos. 1, 2, and 3 at Kensington Park for the coming season. It is believed that other sports bodies, including one which has not previously used Kensington Park, will also be applying for areas. A suggested allocation of grounds will be made by the parks committee and referred to the Borough Council.

Vine and Walton Street Corner. An offer was recently submitted by the Whangarei Borough Council for the purchase of an area of land at the corner of Vine and Bank Streets. While not being prepared to sell at the price offered, the owner, Mr L. W. Kelson, has submitted an amended plan, showing the building removed from the corner for a distance of approximately 10 feet, this area to be <used for .street widening purposes. Mr Nelson has been thanked by the council for his generosity in dedicating the area to the council at no cost except that of dedication.

Queen Carnival Planned. Preliminary arrangements are being made by the Whangarei Rugby Union for holding a monster queen carnival during the forthcoming winter season. The idea has been explained by the leading officials of the union, and enthusiastically taken up at club meetings. Further action will be taken at the conclusion of the present series of club meetings, as it is desired as much as possible to make the organisation on a club basis.

Old Players’ Association. Prompted by the interest taken in the display of photographs of footballers of previous generations, shown in Whangarei last year, the Whangarei Rugby Union has under consideration the formation of an Old Players’ Association, and is trying to get in touch with old players, not limited to Whangarei. Much spade work has yet to be done, but it is intended to hold a reunion this year. Not only has the idea got splendid social possibilities, but it is also hoped to induce old players to take an interest in present-day clubs and the activities of the Union generally. A number of old players already spoken to are very enthusiastic.

Alteration In Camp Dates, In order to fit in with the requirements of the North Auckland Regiment (Infantry), who will be carrying out the presentation of. their new colours on May 2 instead of April 25, the date of the North Auckland Mounted Rifles camp have been put back one week, and will be from Wednesday May 5 to Saturday May 15 (including days of arrival and departure). Those who like to be out with the guns on May 1 will relish the change in dates.

Motor Cycle am| Car Troop. While the formation of a motor cycle and light car troop for the North Auckland Mounted Rifles is not yet authorised, authority has been given for up to 12 motor cycles and six light cars to be taken by their owners to the annual camp of that regiment at Dargaville next month. The formation will be tried out as a reconnaissance group, and for inter-communication. Trainees who desire to take a light car or motor cycle to camp instead of a horse, should communicate with Captain H. M, Foster, Adjutant of the Regiment, who will furnish them with particulars as to allowance for petrol, and also the degree of responsibility which will be taken by the Government for machines so used.

End-of-season throwouts at Henry Wilson's. Fifty per cent, off all cotton and marocain frocks; 36in. prints, 5d yard; tea towels, 6d; pillow cases, Gd; white kabe crepe bloomers, 1/3; boiling silk nights, 3/6; cotton fuji bloomers. 1/-; silknit slips, 2/11; nights and pyjamas, 4''6; and fully fashioned silk hose, 2/3. Easter Monday Sports Carnival. The above carnival is to be held at Maungatapere on Easter Monday and is recognised to be Northland’s premier athletic fixture. The best of athletic talent and outstanding axemen from all parts of the Auckland province and further south support the gathering. The public can confidently look forward to a wonderful day s entertainment with every minute of the day fully occupied with interest and excitement. The Whangarei Boys’ Band .will be in attendance to enliven proceedings and for the benefit of the rnuMen folk a monster dance will

j Site of Monument. I I Provided the consent of the IVCciorio lean be obtained a movement is on foot jto have the statue erected to the I memory of Queen Victoria at the j northern end of Kaitaia shifted to a j position opposite the county chamj bers. The promoter of this new en-! terprise is Mr. C. McKinnon. The j I statue, on its present site, is hardly j I noticeable. 1 i . i | Good Friday Services. | The heavy rain of yesterday had an I adverse effect on church services, j especially in the evening, when the | downpour became heavier. At Christ Church there was, however, a good atI tendance in the morning, when the Litany and Ante-Communion was said. The Fiery Cross was also set up in , the church, as in former years, and continuous intercession maintained from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Special services were also held at St. Francis Xavier’s Roman Catholic Church. Railway Excursion Cancelled. Owing to the bad weather conditions, the excursion train which was to have been run to-morrow from Whangarei to Opua, has been cancelled. 820 Frozen swordfish. Some time ago, the Whangarei Acclimatisation Society applied to the ! Bay of Islands Deep Sea Fishing Club , for a swordfish to display in its court , at the Whangarei Winter Show. Ad- ’ vice was received from the club on ' Wednesday, that a swordfish has been : sent to the Moerewa Works for freezing. • The specimen is a black marlin, weigh- ' ing 399 lbs., and was caught by Mr H Dowling, an overseas angler, off Cape Brett, on March 21. It will be on view ’ at the next winter exhibition.