LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Independent, Volume XXVII, Issue 2850, 18 October 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Just at present there are a very .considerable number of Cambridge residents among the patients at the Waikato Hospital. |,,-.',-//:

Measles are prevalent in most parts of the district, and in some partsLeamington in particular—the school attendance is seriously affected in consequence.

' Dental Nurse Hunter has 1 already, during the fOUr months in which she has been carrying out her duties at the Cambridge dental clinic, completed ho less than 600 fillings, and extractions. This gives some idea of the excellent work being done at the clinic.

Prior to the final performance of "Katinka" at Hamilton on Saturday night, the president of the Hamilton Operatic Society announced that the society had handed him a cheque for £IOO to donate to the Mayor's relief fund for local distress.

A successful canvass has been conducted by the Hamilton Retail Traders' Association in favour of a proposal to establish a community lighting system in Victoria Street, and it is stated that' sufficient support has been forthcoming to warrant the scheme being commenced.

' A lamp which will light at the word of command, and gp out when ordered, is the latest electrical wonder. The device is the invention of Mr L. H. Pearson, of Nottingham, a wireless enthusiast. Describing his invention, Mr Pearson says: "It is an electrical switch which can be controlled by the human voice, or any vibration of sound. "

On Thursday evening the last ball of the season will be, held in the Town Hal! when the Rugby Union will hold their first annual ball. During the evening trophies won during the past season will be presented by the Mayor and Mayoress. Special arrangements are being made in connection with the music. Banfield's full orchestra of five instrumentalists has been engaged and they are preparing a special programme. Extras will also be provided by the local Hawaiian orchestra.

Those suffering from burns in the recent motor-burning accident at Te Kauwhata, are still in the Waikato Hospital. Mr Shaw, who is still in a serious condition, is brother to Mr C. Shaw, well known in this district. Mrs Marshal], the elderly lady who . was also very, seriously burned, is mother of Mrs R. Wattam, of Feneourt.. This lady is doing as well as can be expected, but is not'yet out of danger. The other victims of the accident are making steady improvement. '.- ■. . ■

Owing to the stress of work, the dental nurse in charge of the Cambridge district dental clinic (Miss Hunter) has as'yet "been/unable to visit the country districts, being fully occupied with Cambridge patients. As soon as it is possible, Miss Hunter will pay visits to the country schools, and treat the children there. Miss Hunter expresses the opinion, from her observations, that the country children will not need nearly so much attention as those of the town residents, and her explanation of this great- difference .is that the country children do not eat nearly so many sweety which are so harmful to children's teeth.

The "Miss New Zealand" film star contest resulted in the election of Miss Dale Austin ("Miss- Otago"). Miss Austin will leave New Zealand shortly to' fulfil her film contract with the-Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Company \ at Hollywood, California. Miss Hazel Spiers (Wellington) was second, and Miss Billie Andreasson (Auckland), th'ifd.

Observations by the State Forest Service are revealing the fact that there are marked differences in the quality of macrocarpa grown in the same place, and the cause is thought to be hybridisation of the seed. The greatest care in the collection of the seed is necessary for the success of the tree. This lack of uniformity prevails through all the species of forest trees which are now being used in New Zealand. The Forest Service is investigating, so that it may be able to supply the very best type of tree for afforestation purposes. It is considered that the macrocarpa shows the greatest promise of providing a successful timber supply for all purposes, particularly for farmers' requirements. Already the electric power boards throughout the South Island are planting macrocarpa with a view to supplying the future demand for poles.