LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waipa Post, Volume 38, Issue 2286, 28 March 1929, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At the Te Awamutu Police Court yesterday a first offending inebriate was made subject to a conviction by Mr W. Swain, J.P., and discharged.

All roads should lead to Albert Park on Saturday. In addition to the Fire Brigades' Demonstration is the cricket match Auckland v. Waipa. The visitors will arrive by the 11.20 train from Te Kuiti. The Auckland team is a truly representative one, being selected from the Auckland Suburban Association. It remains to be seen whether Waipa can lower the colours of this eleven.

A Press telegram from Dannevirke states that at the annual meeting last evening the Dannevirke Rugby Union passed a" motion tentatively approving of the overtures made by the Bush Unioin for the formation of a central Rugby Union comprising Dannevirke Sub Union and if possible the Woodville, East Coast and Puketoi districts. Delegates were appointed to open negotiations with the Bush Union to bring about the wishes of the meeting if at all possible.

The loss of a purse containing £lO in bank notes was the unfortunate experience of a Te Awamutu lady on Saturday. . She attended the theatre and last handled her purse when securing the tickets. The loss is particularly unfortunate as there are somewhat distressing circumstances surrounding the use for which the money was intended and it will be a charitable act if any person who can give any informaticjn likely to lead to the recovery of the purse, and will assist an unfortunate loser.

In view of the coming Easter racing carnival the latest racing pictures and news contained in this week's issue of the N.Z. Sporting and Dramatic Review will be specially welcome to racing enthusiasts. Many pages of snapshots are devoted to starts and finishes of the events at the Manawatu Racing Club's meeting at Awapuni, Bay of Plenty Jockey Club at Tauranga,. Wellington Racinb Club's meeting, and the Thames Tro(tting Club's annual meeting at Parawai.

A rather animated discussion took place at the meeting of the Morrinsville A. and P. Association last Monday as to whether it should be a one day or a two* day fixture. It was argued by some that the pedigree breeders would prefer a two day show, but others contended there would be a decline in entries if stock had been.held for the second day. A keen cross table discussion ended without any decision acceptable to a majority being reached.

A very successful social evening was held on Saturday last at the residence of Mr Y. Yates, of Arohena, who was recently married, offering a hearty welcome to his bride. Quite a big gathering of Maoris, numbering sixty in all, contributed largely towards the evening's entertainment with a display of hakas, war dances, and Maori songs. A big fire built in the paddack gave them a realistic setting, and native string instruments provided the music. A handsome supper set was presented to the happy couple, the gift coming from the Maoris of Aoe-te-roa pah.

The Cambridge paper reports that a prominent local resident is smarting under the effects of wnat may be termed "an April ioA s joke" which he brought on himself on Monday. The gentleman in question informed his wife that he did not want ary tea, as he was going to the Rifle Club's annual dinner, adding that he expected to enjoy a very fine repast. Dressing with unusual care, he se; off for the place appointed for the dinner, but found nof one there. He hung abount for some considerable time, remarking to himself that he would give the, executive a leeture on the evils of unpunctuality. Still no one appeared, and, getting desperate—and also hungry—he set off to make enquiries, only to find that ne had mistaken the date, the dinner being fixed for Monday next, which he also noted sadly is April Ist. The most bitter experience of all was to return, home and admit his mistake.

The Bank of NZ Produce circular dated from London on January 31st produced a steady demand for NZ butter in February. The circular states that a firm market is contrary to the conditions which usually prevail in the month of January. Supplies have been sufficient for consumption, as Australian butter production has been curtailed by the dry weather, and Canada has purchased quantities of New Zealand. Although the market is slow at the moment, the" outlook for its maintainance of present values during February. Under the influence of heavy arrivals of New Zealand cheese, a dull market has prevailed values moving downward throughout. The position is steadier at the present level of quotations. Coloured New Zealand Cheese is in very short supply, and the market for this discription is consequently in somewhat better shape than for white. .