LOCAL AND GENERAL

Northland Age, Volume 28, Issue 65, 5 September 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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The Rialto Four held another of its popular dances in the Princess Theatre last Friday evening. As usual the orchestra, floor and supper were excellent. Extras were played by Miss L Adamson and Mrs H Timbers. The winners of the Jazz competition were Miss D Thornell and Mr Frank Anderson. We draw the attention of our readers to Messrs Smith & Woodman’s advt., on the front page of this issue pertaining to the Whippet Six car. Archibalds have replaced their advertisement in this issue—groceries at cut prices for cash.

A petition is in circulation asking the Minister of Public Works to grant a sum of money for urgent work on the Herekino Road.

Altona Radio sets—See Archibald’s advt on page 7.

"I have made every mistake possible in growing tobacco,” said Mr Lowe at his meeting at Kaitaia. “So the Government sent me out because I cannot make anv more.” (Laughter).

A very pleasant evening was spent in Lee’s Hall, Herekino on August 29th the event being a dance given by Mr and Mrs Jury to their numerous friends in the district. Dancing was carried on till the early hours of the morning. Mr and Mrs Jury have proved themselves a very popular couple, both in sport and private life, and we wish them both a long life and a merry one. At a walking competition held at Herekino recently, we are pleased to know that Hughey came home first. We understand that Rocks did not arrive till some hours later, and the questiipn now is, who made the blunder, probably it was “Excuse me”.

The Kaitaia District school reopened for its final term on Monday.

2010 to 2040 Tobacco seeds go into a 22 barrel long rifle cartridge said Mr Lowe Tobacco Instructor. Church of England services for Sunday as follows: Kaitaia II a.m. and 7 p.m., Aurere II a.m., Awanui 2 p.m., Mangonui 7 p.m.

The series of dances in aid of the Cricket Club funds, organised by Mr Stewart Matthews, have been brought to a close. The meeting of the executive of the A & P Association called lor Monday evening lapsed for want of a quorum. Remember this date —Friday September 14th, Oruru Football Club’s Ball. Methodist services next Sunday are as follows : Fairburns II a.m ; Valley 2.30 p.m ; Kaitaia (Library Hall) 7 p.m. Minister Rev R Grice. The local cadets went under canvas to-day. They will receive a week’s military instruction. Presbyterian services for next Sunday are: Kaitaia 11 a.m and 7 p.m ; Church Road 2 p.m. M Cammish and Co—Spring milinery, art-silk frocks etc now on view. Suit value ! From £5-10-0. A C Dodds, opposite Bank of Australasia. Come along to the Princess Theatre on Friday 21st of September to the Golf Ball. Rialto Four playing. Grand supper with Claret Cup to be served. Eleven tables were occupied last evening at the Croquet Club’s 500 drive in the Library Hall. The scoring was good, the prizewinners scoring an aggregate of over 4000, while the consolationists averaged over 1300. Ist prize, ladies—Mrs Mawhinney, Ist prize, men—-Mr A Logan. The consolation honours were bestowed on Miss Walker and Mr Len Pearson. Housewives! Why get overheated cooking, when you may procure trom the Koa Rebecca Lodge stall in the vicinity of Nobles Ltd, on Saturday Bth inst., lots of dainties, including cakes, sweets, vegetables, etc.