LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northland Age, Volume 24, Issue 50, 9 April 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

As Anzac Day falls on Saturday 25th the Northland Pictures will now screen the special, “The Thief of Bagdad*' on Wednesday 22nd and Friday 24th inst. A complete screening of the picture will be made each night. The Opunake Times, published on Tuesday, reaches Kaitaia on the following Thursday, a distance of about 400 miles. The Northland “Age”, published on Thursday, takes a week to reach Kohumaru and a fortnight to reach Waihopo, distances of a little over 30 miles. In the matter of mail services tooutlying districts the North is about the worst served part of the Dominion.

A suggestion has been made that an endeavour should be made to form a literary and debating society in Kaitaia. The suggestion is a good one and could be carried out with distinct advantage to not only the younger people but all the residents of the town and district. If taken up enthusiastically it could not fail to prove successful. A society of this kind could debate subjects bearing on the welfare of the Northland and could not fail to be of benefit if carried out on the right lines. The instruction in debating would educate the youth of the place to “think and speak on their feet.” The North is, without a doubt, a land of more than milk and honey. During the past week gifts of potatoes, pumpkins, pairs, quinces, water melons, wine and beer have been left with the editor of the “Age”. Needless to say, the beer remains untouched.

A large number of Maoris from Y hangape and Hokianga who were gumdigging on the Waikeri hills have ail left and are digging on the Ahipara hills. M. Cammish & Co's annual summer sale is now in full swing. Mr. Alan Y aite has taken up a position in charge of the County’s machinery repair dept and has disposed of his garage interests.

Good progress is being made with work on the Victoria Valley-Mangamuka Road, the recent dry weather providing favourable conditions for work. The roads in the North are at their best just now. To own a Buick is to express your sound judgment. Easy terms. Bert S. Brott, local agent.

A correspondent in an exchange suggests that members of Parliament be put to work tree planting during the recess. He says they are paid about £8 a week and attend Parliament for a period of less than six monthseach year. For the 6f4 months they are at home they get £298, the total cost to the country being about £15,000. Well, what ate we going to do about it.? This week’s issue of the “N.Z. Sporting and Dramatic Review” reaches an incomparably high standard and should deservedly make a strong appeal to all sections. In the sporting line are some striking snaps of the leading events at the Wellington Racing Club’s meeting at Irentham, while the Matamata Racing Club’s fixture is represented in an excellent senes, and the New Brighton Trottnig Club’s gathering has a very interesting showing. The Taihape Athletic and Chopping Carnival is covered in an effective set, and cycling races at Wellington occupy another attractive portion. The New Zealand sculling contest will also attract keen attention. The centre pages are devoted to views of Switzerland, Tahiti and Washington. Other overseas subjects of prominent interest are steeplechasing in England, soccer football, New Zealand sprinters at Oxford, French crosscountry race, Wales v. Scotland Rugby match, golf championships at Essex, etc. A page of smart fashions from London and Paris, and a page of screen beauties at the Strand are also featured. The “Review” is on sale at all booksellers and stationers.

Salvair’s Boot Store is advertising the boots and shoes to suit you. Call and inspect. Repairs a speciality. Buy ail your football goods at Noble’s. Boots, stockings, trousers and jerseys for all clubs. Just arrived the famous Tug boots, the working boot that cannot be beaten and carries a guarantee with every pair.

Buick owners get real service at agent’s garage. Ask for particulars and easy terms. Bert S. Brott, District Agent. Buy your bedding at Noble’s. Special prices, all sizes in mattresses, stocked in kapok, flax and flock. Blinding, blind rollers and fittings, also wall papers at Auckland prices.

Buick has been awarded choice of space at the International Exhibition for the seventh consecutive year. Why? Ask yourself. Bert S. Brott, district age it.