LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 16212, 29 September 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It was stated by a witness at the Supreme Court at Mastefton that from 80 to 90 per cent, of the milking machines operating in New Zealand were purchased on the hire-purchase system.

‘/How long would it take to remove

this stuff?” was a question of a witness at the Mntamata Court on Wednesday. “Well,” he said, “it depends upon the man. It takes some of these go-slow men a long time to do a little work.” (Laughter).

The South Otago Hospital Board has forwarded a remit to the annual conference of Hospital Boards suggesting that every person in.the Dominion should be medically examined at least once a year at the expense of the Government.

“Slave of Sorrow” is a novel which has been written by Senor Humberto Bidone, Consul-General for the Argentine Republic. The novel is dedicated to “all my friends in New Zealand, and profits which may accrue front its sale will be devoted to Wellington Hospital. It is a personal tribute to the

kindness and generosity which the Government, public institutions, and private persons of New Zealand have shown towards me. T hope , soon to be able to write another novel inspired by New Zealand scenery, conditions, add life.”

Tjie Farmers’ Co-op Auctioneering Coy., have just completed a very satisfactory sale of 300 ’butchers spring lambs, which were bred and fattened by Mr R. A. Wright at his Matariki property, near Manaia, Coromandel, j Sir Win. Alley, of Hikutaia, was the ! purchaser. The first draft was shipped per Tuesday’s steamer. To use air Alley’s own words, they were a very fine lot of spring lambs. \

The directors of the New \Zealand and South Seas Exhibition Company have received official advice to the elfect that it is proposed to bring the Maori house (Mata-atua), which at present forms part of the New Zealand display at Wembley, back to the Dominion,' and re-erect it in the Dunedin Exhibition grounds. The house is 79 feet 6 inches long, 41 feet wide, and 22 feet high.

The Director-General of Health, in a letter to the Wailii Hospital Board regarding the proposed amalgamation of the Thames and Wailii Hospital Boards referred to the improbability of the Parliamentary session concluding before November, and said he would be unable to visit Wailii before that date. It was resolved by the Board to acquaint the Thames Hospital Board of the position, and to suggest a conference with Dr. Valintine at Paeroa, at the close of the session.

A witness in a civil / action in the Supreme Court at Masterton stated in evidence that on one morning he rose fairly early. “What do you mean by fairly early?” asked His Honour. “About half past four”, answered the witness. “Yes, that’s early alright,” replied His Honour, with an appreciative smile. The witness noticed the smile and evidently thought his word had been doubted, so enforced his remark with: “That is quite true sir.” “Oh' I don’t doubt replied His Honour, “but we are not used to rising at these hours.” Counsel for plaintiff (Mr H. C. Robinson) added that he had been up at that hour himself. “Possibly going home,” smartly retorted His Honoufi.

The old mining township of Wuipori, a centre of bustle and activity less than half a century ago, is now a deserted village (says the Dunedin Star). No longer do its streets echo with the shouts of burly gold-seekers, nor do its inhabitants hear of rich finds of gold. A number of buildings still stand in the place, and in the vicinity are one or two up-to-date residences occupied

by people who are working claims round about the place. In the actual village itself, however, only one building is occupied, the corporation having acquired the premises by paying compensation in order to use the locality to hold the water of the lake which will he formed when the dam is raised to its maximum height. The site of the village will then be entirely submerged

Mr H. E. Harvey, manager and Mr C. Denzie sustained injuries at He Coromandel Co-op Dairy Coy’s factory on Friday. The accident occurred through the breaking of a pipe conveying ammonia gas under pressure. Mr Harvey, who received the greatest force of the outrushing gas, was severely burned about the face. His Assistant, Mr Denzie received most of, the impact upon his bare forearm which he quickly raised to shield his eyes, but got some on one side of bis face. Mr Denzie was able to reach the ’phone and ring up the garage. Denzie Bros, promptly dispatched a car, which conconveved the sufferers to the hospital. Mr Denzie was able to return home after receiving attention, but Mr Har-

vev is detained for further treatment

On Saturday afternoon a Morrinsvifle railway employee had in his inside vest pocket the sum of £32, made up by six five pound notes and two “singles,” but when he awoke on Sunday morning at the boardinghouse where he resides the notes were missing The matter is in the hands of the police, but no developments are yet reported. The notes arc not identifiable and the owner is n(/t certain whether the money was lost or stolen. That the large amount of court work in the Thames circuit did not allow him to observe holidays, was a statement made by Mr J. H. Salmon, S.M., at Tuesday’s sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Morrinsville. The court day had been fixed for Monday, which was Dominion Day, and a holiday observed by the legal offices and banking institutions. The sitting of the court had later been fixed' for/ the following day, and at this sitting Mr S. S. Allen, on behalf of the legal profession, thanked His Worship for the adjournment of the court from Monday. His Worship then apologised for having to fix the court on the Monday, as the large amount of work in the circuit debarred him from observing these holidays, but owing to the small amount of work at that particular sitting he had been able to grant the adjournment. SANDERS AND SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. The unrivalled remedy for colds, Influenza, chest complaints, headache, neuralgia, indigestion, rheumatism, SANDERS’ EXTRACT the surest protection from all infections, fever, diptheria, meningitis, SANDERS’ EXTRACT, the great healer of burns, wounds, ulcers, sprains or skin diseases. ' SANDER’S EXTRACT, proved at the Supreme Court of Victoria te contain antiseptic and heniirig substance not present In other Euca •yptus preparations.

The indications are for easterly winds moderate to strong prevailng. Expect dull weather with much rain probable. Weather conditions are threatening somewhat northwards. The barometer has a falling tendency. Seas considerable, swell on the coast. Tides high. The readings at Thames Post Office at noon to-days were barometer 30.09, thermometer 63.

Parishioners are invited to the welcome social at St. George’s Parish Hall on Wednesday evening to meet the new Vicar, the Rev. N. "Robertshawe.

The first lecture under the auspices of St. Johns Ambulance Association will be held this evening at the county Chambers, Mary Street. Dr. Liggins will lecture on “First Aid.’"

Feeling reference was made by the Vicar at St. George’s Church yesterday to the noble “life work” of the Rev. Selmes, who passed away at Tararu on Friday. The late Mr Selmes since retiring from active charge of a parish some years ago has resided at Tararu and taken the Services at St. John’s Church (Tararu) every Sunday.

A beautiful processional cross donated by the old boys of the choir from 1911 to 1924 was dedicated at St. George’s Church by the Vicar at last night’s service. The cross is a large orio of brass plain but of exquisite design and mounted on a black staff. The old boys alo to be commended for their beautiful present.