LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northland Age, Volume 27, Issue 43, 2 November 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Join Watson’s Book Club and ohiain all the latest fiction. Readers are reminded to peruse N ibleVreplace advertisement on page 3. All seasonable goods at reasonable prices. It is reported that a large legal firm with ao extensive practice in Auckland contemplates open ing an office, in Kaitaia. A young member of the firm, it is s nd, will take up his residence here. Insurance Office of Australia, Ltd., for all classes of accident, fire and marine insurances. H. R. McCarthy, agent. The opening of the Peria Tennis Club takes place on Saturday next. Members from various clubs are cordially invited to attend this function. Coloured Madras and curtain nets, guaranteed fadeless, pretty delicate colours. Inspect them at Noble’s. The opening of. the Victoria Valley tennis courts took place on Saturday ideal weather conditions prevailing. Doubles and combines were the order of play and was greatly enjoyed. Then was a good number of players from various clubs present. A most enjoyable afternoon tea was supplied and the visitors fpeqt a pleasant day. >

H. R. McCarthy, late of Beil & Matthews, announces that he is a cash buyer of call skins, hides and sheep skins. Highest prices given. Cartages paid. Salt supplied. Temporary premises R. Dean’s section, next door to Mart. Enquiries left at Dean’s will receive prompt attention.

An advertisement appears in this issue re the Mangonui County Council rates for 1927-28. Fuji Silk Frocks in various styles at Noble’s. Bell & Matthews are cash buyers of calf skins, etc. See advt. for prices. Alterations in time of Church of England services due to the operation of the Daylight Saving Act willtake place on Sunday as follows : —Kaitaia 9 a.m. H.C. and 8.30 p.m , Awanui II a.m. H.C., Kaingaroa 2.30 p.m. Methodist services will be held next Sunday, 6111 inst, as follows: —Fairburns II a.m; Victoria Valley 2.30 p.m; Kaitaia, Library Hall, 7.30 p.m. Minister, Rev. R. Grice.

H. R: McCarthy is a cash buyer of fungus. Highest prices given.

The Kaitaia Horticultural Show takes place on the 18th inst. See advt. A lost tractor chain and shackle is advertised for.

On Friday a Tennis Bail will be held in the Fatiburn-Kaiaka Hall. Splendid music and a good time generally is promised.

Use White Island Fertilizer and save your flowers and vegetables from slugs and snails. Also prevents tomato black stem and collar rot in all seedlings. Full information from H R McCarthy, agent. | Referring to the recent death of Mrs Eckford the “Marlborough Express” stated : The late Mrs Eckford was born at Bangalore in the Province of Mysore, India, on July 27, 1847, and was thus in her Blst year. She spent her girlhood in Northamptonshire, but, when 19 years pi age, was ordered out to New Zealand, on account of her health." She landed at Napier from the ship Clarence on January 10th, 1867, and spent some years in Hawke’s Fay where she completely regained her health. She then tbwkfiip her tcsidenCe in Wellington, wiiere she was married to the late Captain Thomas Eckford in March, 1879. They came to Blenheim in 1886 and Mrs Eckford had resided here ever since, her husband predeceasing her a few years ago. She was a woman of deep sympathies and wide charity, and, although of a retiring disposition and taking little public part in affairs, was, in many instatlqes, a vaiued and unseen worker in many community causes, her work on behalf of the soldiers during the Great War being outstanding, and her contributions to the funds of ail exceedingly generous nature. '' ‘ ;

A meeting of the_ Kaitaia Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Tuesday next. ’ The sparkling Recital and Revue, breathing of the mysterious East will be staged pn the lit ~ inst. Buy your tickets now and Support the local hospital, A pound notice inserted by the Herekino poundkeepejr appears in this issue re the’"impounding of a black and white Holstein- 1 Jersey cross bull,

On Friday night the Paper Hat Carnival held in the AgriculturalHall proved an enjoyable event, Ti.e winners of the lucky numbers were Mrs A Wilkinson and MrLeoDucker. Mrs Wilkinson’s orchestra provided the music and Mr J Stimpson played the extras. A sumptuous supper was also provided.

Men’s Flannei Trousers in grey and fawns, at Noble’s.

Organisers of Waipapakaurt Racing Club Carnival are notified by advertisment to seta’d returns to the Secretary.

Attention is drawn to the following alterations in toe Kaitaia Horticultural Society’s schedule Class 116, 12 varieties pa nsies, to read Ist prize Ss; 117, 6 varieties pansies, Ist prize 3s. Classes 19 to 27 available to children under

• Cook in com f ort during the hot weather by purchasing your “Perfection” oil stove now. Don’t miss the cooking demonstration at Geo. Rickard & Co’s Premises on Monday and Tuesday afternoon next, November 7th and Bth. Mr H. R. McCarthy has been appointed agent for Kaitaia and the surrounding district of the Insurance Office of Australia Ltd. (The I.O.a:) Master Bob Harrison, son of Mr Harrison of Peria performed the "hat trick” when bowling in a first eleven match at Whangarei on Saturday. Master Harrison is- a pupil--at the Whangarei High School.