LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thames Star, Volume LXII, Issue 17387, 27 March 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

When the wind blows in the direction it is to-day the fishermen say that flounder do not act the same as in other winds, but that better hauls of schnapper may be expected. Lots of things go floating down the gutters in Thames, but one citizen could hardly believe his eyes this morning when a bundle of notes went swirling past Jiis feet. Incredulously he retrieved them, and being an honest man, took them to the Police Station where they now await an owner. According to the Waipukurau Press the return to the old order of time is not yet as generally observed as might be exnected, in view of the convenience it has been alleged to cause. Children continue to rise earlier than the clock indicates as necessary, and in consequence a surprisingly large proportion would wend their way schoolwards shortly after eight o'clock rather than half an* hour later as was general. It is announced that "The Great White Train" project has been abandoned. Some time ago there was a proposal to run a train on the lines of a travelling exhibition of New Zealand manufactures only .through the North Island, stopping for varying periods at the various centres and towns, where those interested could inspect the New Zealand made goods on the payment of a small fee. If the experiment were crowned with success, the train, was to be extended to the South Island.- Owing to lack of sufficient support by the manufacturers, it has been decided not to proceed with the project. Mr. P. George, hairdresser and tobacconist, of Kereneehi, notifies the public that he has taken over the establishment lately run by Mr. C. Loughlin, and trusts that by strict attendance to business to merit a com tinunnce of the patronage accorded his predecessor." Mr, E. jL. Mulgrow, baker, of Kerepeehi, delivers fresh bread daily to any part of the Plains. Small goods of the best quality fresh daily.* Mr. Gordon Hoskin, motor engineer, of Turua, is prepared to effect repairs of all descriptions. His premises and plant are up-to-date. and full supplies of accessories, oils and tyres arc kept in stock.*

It was announced by the broadcast-

ing station 2FG Sydney last evening that Captain Lancaster and Mrs. Miller arrived at Brisbane in their aeroplane'Red Rose at 5.10 p.m. yesterday. They were welcomed by the Mayor.—(Press Association.) - Celebrations of the jubilee of the first settlement of-Stratford in 1878 will begin to-morrow and will continue till Sunday. At a luncheon which is to be given the pioneers to-morrow, the Government will be represented by the Hon. J. A. Young. Minister for Health. Athletic sports, a band contest, and motor-cycle sports are to be held.—(Press Association.) Rumours «were current round Thames this morning that a launch had been sunk at Puru hist night. Inqiries go to show that the launch "Larrikin" was moored in a dangerous position if a heavy sea rose, but she had been towed to safety.