LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thames Star, Volume LXV, Issue 18237, 10 July 1931, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

♦ Work Available. It was reported at the meeting of the Hauraki Plains County Council yesterday that there were several applications by farmers under the No. 4A and 4B Schemes for men to work on farms. Address at Coromandel. Mr J. S. Montgomerie, the Labour candidate for Thames, will address a meeting at Coromandel on Thursday evening next, at 8 o'clock. See advt. Taxation. A scientist points out that Newton proved long ago that everything that goes up is bound to come down. But then Newton never studied taxation! Gas Prices Reduced. A notice of interest to consumers of gas is inserted in another column. Special discounts are allowed undo certain conditions. An Early Spring! The healthy condition of a plant ca'led garria elliptica at present blooming prosperously in Invercargill may be taken (says the Southland Times) as an indication of an early spring. Reduction in Fares. Messrs White and Corbett's White Star service announce to-day a reduction in fares in their AucklandThames trips. The fare will be: Single, 10/-; return, 17/6. This takes effect from Monday next. Distemper Prevalent. Distemper appears to be fairly prevalent just now throughout Taranaki. A number of valuable dogs have died as the result of this dread canine disease. Things we want to know: Is it correct to term a policeman's uniform a law suit? One thing we do know: That for a well-fitting, faithfullybuilt suit there is no going past Jorgensen's* Warning!—Sneak Thieves. Householders are warned of the visits by peop'e who have descended to petty thieving from residences and outhouses. A number of small articles have lately been missed from houses in Mackay Street, and this morning one lady discovered a woman on her verandah under suspicious circumstances. A woman was also found in a wash-house on Saturday evening. She could not give a satisfactory reason, and was promptly shown the way out. Free Show in London. "Of all the free shows the London streets provide the most popular just now is at the New Zealand Government offices in the Strand," said the Daily Herald of a recent honey display. "Pedestrians are directed to place their hands over a spot in the window. By doing so they release an 'invisible ray,' which sets in motion a working model of a bee. It gesticulates amusingly for a minute or so on the virtues of the Dominion's honey. This external control of an internal pantomime affords great delight to innumerable boys, big and small." Tactless! It was reported at yesterday's meeting of the Hauraki Plains County Council that a cartage contractor had informed a farmer that he was carrying considerably over his legal load—the only thing he apparently forgot was that he was speaking to a councillor —and the inspector was instructed to look into the matter. Seech Timber. Beech timber, which was ignored by the early sawmillers, is gaining in popularity every day, especially by those engaged in the furniture industry. In the past heavy consignments have been shipped to Australia from New Zealand. A further use has been found for the product, the making of rifle stocks, and as a result of a trial shipment sent Home by Messrs Moore and Sons, of Riverton, Otago, the Imperial authorities have been greatly impressed with the timber, which has been found most suitable for the purpose mentioned. The firm has been requested to forward another supply. A double page photograph of patrons at the first Napier race meeting since the earthquake, lends keen interest to, this week's issue of the Sporting and Dramatic Review, many exclusive pictures being secured. The Taumarunui Racing Club's fixture at Ellerslie is covered in an interesting series showing starts and finishes, as well as incidents of both days progress. Huntsmen will find the coloured supplement of special appeal, while the theatre, concert and movie world is represented in a striking selection of fine photographs.