LOCAL & GENERAL.

Waipawa Mail, Volume LXVI, Issue 144, 29 August 1938, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

In a Ranfurly Shield match played at Dunedin on Saturday Otago defeated North Otago by 12 points to

Strong pillow cases, full size, 6 for 3s 6d. Single sheets, 8s lid pair. Double sheets, 13s 6d. —Bryant’s.*

The third test match between the Indian hockey team and New Zealand’s best, played at Auckland on Saturday, resulted in a win for the Indians by three goals to one. Sunflower soap, l’s quality, 3 large bars for 2s 8d; 4 large cakes toilet soap, Is; Brasso, lid tin; Zebo, lid tin; Silvo, lid tin; Venetian red raddle, 7d pkt.—Bryant’s Cash Store.*

Due to a fault developing in the transmission between the Onga Onga sub-station and Waipawa. power was off for over two hours in the local area this morning, causing considerable inconvenience to business people. Boys’ worsted shorts. Made from men’s suitings. Worth 8s lid. Sale price, 5s lid —Bryant’s.*

The Central Hawke’s Bay basketball team to represent the district at the Timaru tournament, left by the mail train this morning. At Otane and Waipawa stations they were accorded a cordial send-off by their club mates.

Arrangements are well in hand for the Fire Brigade ball, which takes place in the Municipal Theatre on Friday evening, and no effort is being spared to make this year’s function as popular as those of the past. A strong ladies’ committee has been formed to take charge of the supper arrangements, while first-class music will be provided by McKay’s orchestra. Mr E. A. Shattky, F. 1.0., F.S.M.C. (Lond.), of Messrs Shattky and Webber, Opticians, of Hastings, visits Waipawa each Tuesday morning. Appointments at Murray’s Pharmacy*

The Benedicts’ Ball held in the Onga Onga Hall last Wednesday evening was an outstanding success, the attendance being large and everyone apparently spending a most enjoyable time. The committee provided many novelties, and the scene was one of gay abandon. Excellent music was provided by Karaitiana’s Lazy Swing Band, and extras were contributed by Mrs Meta. A waltzing competition was won by Miss G. Adams and Mr W. J. Yardley.

Something new—Gold Leaf baked beans, large tin 8d; Gold Leaf tomato soup, 8d tin; C.M.C. sheep tongues, Is 6d tin; McLean’s peanut butter, in fancy jars, Is 6d each.—Bryant’s Cash Store.*

“We cannot tell, really, what modernism is going to lead to,” said Mr Felix Swinstead, F.R.A.M., speaking to members of the Wellington branch of the British Music Society. “There is no doubt there are earnest musicians writing music at the present day that will become the classics of the future. Of course, you have got to be dead first.” (Laughter). Beethoven was hated for a long- time, said Mr Swinstead, and so was Wagner, and even Chopin’s harmonies were thought at the period to be crude and rough,

Miss J. McKay will resume the teaching of elocution on Thursday, September Bth. Residents of Waipawa and district will on Tuesday, September 6th, have an opportunity of hearing the Heretaunga Choir, who have just returned from an extraordinarily successful tour of Australia.

100 yards cotton tweed, assorted shades. Usually Is lid. Special, 6d yard. All wool tweed. Usually 5s lid. Spfecial price, 3s 6d yard.— Bryant’s.*

At a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court in Waipukurau on Friday Stanley Nicol, licensee of the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Porangahau, was fined £7 for supplying liquor to a person under age, and £1 and costs for selling liquor after hours. The annual spring flower show in connection with the Methodist Church will be held in the Concert Hall on Tuesday, September 20th, and in view of the indications for an early spring it is anticipated that there will be a good all-round display. Ten dozen men’s fleecy-lined lumber jackets in shades of brown, green, wine, and grey. The ideal garment for outdoor work, cut almost to halfprice at 4s lid each.—D. H. Edwards, Ltd.* A considerable loss was sustained by the Patangata Ploughing Club over their annual fixture, but that was only natural under the dreadful weather conditions experienced. At a meeting of the general committee votes of thanks were recorded to Mr Henderson for placing his paddocks at the disposal of the club, to all those who lent teams for outside ploughmen, and for the lorries which carted the material to and from the ground, also to the ladies who attended the evening social and decorated the hall. A special vote of thanks and appreciation was accorded to the judges, stewards and competitors, who did their job excellently under very trying conditions. The decrease in net revenue from £903,858 in 1937 to £632,797 in 1938 is attributed by the General Manager of Railways, Mr G. H. Mackley, in his annual report, to an increase in working expenses, amounting to £442,196 on account of the operation of the 40-hour week for a full year, and to other salary and wages concessions granted to the staff. Increased wages, the cost of handling the substantial increase in business, the increased price and consumption of coal, stores and other materials, and the cost of providing improved stockloading, yard-lighting and other facilities at stations amounted . to £672,400 —making an aggregate increase in working expenses of £1,114,596, he states.

The next two months indicate a heavy demand for gents’ dress wear, consequently we have the latest and best in the right togs for this social season. Dress suits, shirts, sox, studs, etc., at D. H. Edwards, Ltd.* Mr G. IV. Mitehell, travelling librarian of the Government Country Library Service, visited Onga Onga lust week, when he was met at the library by Mr B. Diamond, chairman, and other members of the committee. The main object of Mr Mitchell’s visit was to exchange the books sent by rail two months ago for another issue. Mr Mitehell gave a very interesting demonstration of book repairing, and also proffered some useful advice concerning the library’s welfare. Mr Diamond and Mr Bell both expressed pleasure at Mr Mitchell’s visit and asked him to convey to his headquarters the committee’s thanks and appreciation for the excellent selection of books sent on two occasions to the library.

Eno’s Fruit Salts now reduced in price, 2s and 3s 6d bottle; Andrew’s Liver Salts, Is 6d and 2s 6d tin; Kruschen Salts, 2s 3d bottle; Clft ment's Tonic, 3s and ss; Bidomak, 3s 6d bottle. —Bryant’s Cash Store.* To-morrow evening, in the Municipal Theatre, the second annual hall of the Waipawa High School Old Pupils’ Association will take place, and present indications point to a very large attendance and a most successful night. The committee has been working untiringly to see that everything is in readiness for the entertainment of patrons, who, after the laudatory comments which were made on last year’s function, need have no fear that they will not be properly looked after. For those who prefer it, bridge has been arranged, while the delightful savoury supper will be a revelation to all. A special scheme of decorations has been prepared, and this will add to the attractiveness of the ballroom, while the music for dancing will be provided by Lew Munro’s orchestra, and the programme has been arranged to suit all tastes. Although formed only a few short years ago the associaton has a reputation for providing a high standard of entertainment, and this will be easily sustained on this occasion.

New season’s flower and vegetable seeds now opened. Full selection of Cooper’s and Yates’; Yates’ garden manure, Is 6d tin. —Bryant’s Cash Store.*