Waihi Telegraph WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE WAIHI MINER SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1933. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume XXX, Issue 8495, 29 July 1933, Page 2

Waihi Telegraph WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE WAIHI MINER

SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1933. LOCAL AND GENERAL

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Sporting enthusiasts are reminded that the Waihi Coursing Club will run off an all-aged stake on the Willows road plumpton tins afternoon, the first pair of dogs to be slipped at 2.30 o’clock. The Athletic Football Club’s queen carnival campaign will be continued with a euchre tournament in the Band Hall next Monday evening, when the first prize will be a couple of turkyes. The Army Stores, Christchurch, which now have a branch at Auckland, publish a lengthy price-list of men’s and boys’ wear, tools, etc., on page 4 of to-day’s issue.

“It is clear everywhere I go that the people are thinking ahead of the Government. I am satisfied that there will be a general election before the end of the year.’’—Mr H Atmore, M.P., speaking at Hamilton on Wednesday evening. Owing to the fact that two church parades will be held to-morrow (Sunday) members of the Federal Band are requested to assemble at the bandroom for special rehearsal at 9 a.m. Mr V. McCarthny, an old-time member of the band, has kindly consented to assist at both recitals, at the church and the hospital,

In a replace advertisement on th,e first page of to-day’s igsue Mr j, P. Gamble announces that by special request of the people of Waihi and surrounding districts he has decided to continue his great celebration sale for a further ten days, during which all customers purchasing goods will receive a discount of 6s 8d in the £ on the usual prices. “The landlord doesn’t own property now. The tenant does, as far as I can make out.” This remark was made in the Assessment Court. Wellington, as a commentary upon the valuation of property and the rents which are obtained from it. Instances were given of rent reductions to such an extent that the rates, insurance and, other outgoings exceeded the rent received. "The Americans live in hothouses,” said Dr. F. V. Bevan-Brown in an address to the Canterbury School Committees’ Association, mentioning central heating, which, he said, was not English. He disapproved of it, and described it as a very unhealthy and bad system. On the other hand it was economical and comfortable, and people always chose what was comfortable against what was healthy. It is reported from Cromwell that Mr William Bell has disposed of his Four X. claim on the flat for £15,000. Tii*'’ claim is situated on the banks of the Kawu” au a ' :)ove a claim held by Ounce, Limited, a further states that an area of about 2uo creß on the Kawarau, held by Mr William Murray, one of the vendors of the Bell-Kiigour Company’s claim, is under offer to a promoting company for £40,000.

The suppliers assembled at the annual meeting of the Levin Co-op. Dairy Company, Wellington, greeted with much applause a statement by one of their number, who assured them he had good authority for it, that the head of an Empire-wide refrigerating firm had recently cabled his representatives in New Zealand, stating, “Slump is finished. Gc ahead.” Four years previously he had cabled to them to “Go carefully.”

A correspondent reports that at the monthly meeting of the Waikino Women’s Institute Mrs Ileg. Haszard, of Waihi, gave an interesting talk on her travels abroad and a humorous recitation, which was much appreciated by members. The Waihi Dramatic Society added to the pleasure with a playette entitled “Phoebe Rebels.” The cooking competition (puff pastry) was judged by Mrs Fen Haszard, the winners being Mesdames Jones and Lithgow (equal first) with Mrs Edwards second. Mrs Hollis (Waihi) contributed a recitation and a pleasant afternoon was brought to a close with a duet by Mesdames Jones and Lithgow. The hostesses were Mesdames L. and WPhillips and the Misses Rohan and A. Oiney. 1

The monthly meeting of the Waihi Returned Soldiers’ Association will be held in the Band Hall to-night (Saturday) at 8 o’clock.

The Rev. H. J. Williams, vicar of St. John’s Anglican Church, wiio is leaving Waihi, will preach his farewell sermon at the evening service to-morrow (Sunday).

The basketball match between the High School girls and High School old girls will be played on the Recreation Ground at 2 o’clock this afternoon instead of on the school courts.

Postings by the Waihi branch of the St. John Ambulance Brigade for the gala day on the Recreation Ground this afternoon are as follow: Honorary Sergeant S. R. Birse, Corporal N. Wynn, Privates A. Roberts, H. Birse and A. Greenwood.

The ordinary meeting of the Waihi Borough Council will be held on Wednesday evening next, and will be preceded by a meeting of the Ngatikoi Domain Board, at which tenders (if any) for the any) for the lease of the domain will be dealt with.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr W. G. Wohlmann, was a visitor to Waihi on Thursday and during his stay looked up a number of friends. The commissioner was accompanied by Inspector Till, who is in charge of the Auckland police district.

A social evening is being held in St. Joseph’s Hall to-night by the combined committees of the Waihi Rugby Union’s queen campaign. Several excellent items will be interspersed with the dances. Supper will be provided and excellent music has been arranged.

Children are promised an evening of great fun next Wednesday, when a plain and fancy dress ball in support of the candidature of the Convent Old Boys’ queen, Miss M, Spiers, will be held in the King’s Hall. In connection with the ball a children’s queen crowning ceremony will take place, the arrangements being in the capable hands of Mrs Carpenter. The anniversary of St. James’ Presbyterian Church will be celebrated to-morrow (Sunday) morning and evening. The Federal Band will parade in the morning and in the evening special music will be rendered by the choir, including solos, a quartette and an anthem. The anniversary social will be held on Thursday, August 3rd. The Mayor, Mr W. M. Wallnutt, has been advised by the Minister of Mines, Hon. C. E. Macmillan, that his letter asking for a geophysical survey of the Waihi goldfield has been handed to the Hon. E. A. Ransom, Minister in charge of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, with a recommendation for its favourable consideration.

The services in the Salvation Army Hall to-morrow (Sunday) will be of a special musical character, it being Band Sunday, On Monday evening, commencing at 7,45 o’clock, there will be a very interesting musical festival supplied by the band, assisted by local friends. An entertaining and varied programme is assured and the proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of new music.

“Puzzled” writes to the editor as follows; “I should be obliged if you would kindly inform me if you know why it is that a number of property owners at the Waihi Beach, in some of the best sites, have to pay only £3 rental for their sections, and are paying no rates whatever, while others have to pay £5 rental for sections, in many cases not so good, and rates as well.” For a solution of the puzzle, if such it is, we would refer our correspondent to the town clerk.

Germany, particularly the Rhine Valley, was a most interesting country, said Dr. W. H. Simpson, of Wellington, when addressing the Rotary Club on his tour abroad. He had been impressed by the spirit of work that seemed to animate everybody, especially those in the fields. Never once dip he see a workman in the fields ptop and watch a train going by. They were there to work, anti they were not to be distracted by anything else. Germany appealed to him as a nation of workers.

Lovers of dancing and of good music will have a treat provided for them in the King’s Hall on Monday evening next when the Auckland Blind Institute Orchestra will play the music for the Waihi Ladies’ Hockey Association’s dance. On the occasion of the previous visit of this band to the town the members made a great name for themselves and their return is being eagerly awaited. Novelty dances will be a feature of the programme and an excellent supper will be provided. “To-day the depression may be 60 per cent, fact, but it is 40 per cent, psychological, and it is our job as executives to attack this spirit of hopelessness and inertia wherever we encounter it. lam convinced we are on the threshold of a new era of prosperity, and my plea is that we must get together ‘for the cause that needs assistance, for the future in the distance and the good that we can do’,” said Mr R. J. Allender at a dinner when members of the Dunedin Business Efficiency Society were the guests of the Dunedin Better Business Club.

Great interest is being taken in the gala tm” to l3e liel(1 011 ie Recrca t iou Ground’this (Sa^ rday) afternoon in connection with the canu- dature .. o^

the Convent Old Boys’ queen, JVliso M. Spiers. In the tug-o-war events eight teams have entered in the open pull, five in the junior and two in the ladies’. Two teams have entered for the ladies’ football match. The following is the draw tor the tug-o-war events: —Open: Waikino B v. Soldiers; Grady’s v. Ecklund’s; Borough Council v. Waikino A; firemen v. Waikino 3; semi-finals, winner of first pull meets winner of second: winner of third meets winner of fourth: final, winner of previous two pulls meet. Junior: Mataura v. High School Old Zoys; Convent Old Boys v. AVaikino A; Waikino B, a bye. Junior finals will be arranged after the first pull. The officials will be; Judge, Mr E. Furey; timekeeper, Mr J, J, Callaghan.