LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 118, 13 May 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Postponed Euchre Party. The euchre party arranged for last night in aid of the funds of St. Joseph’s Church was postponed till this evening, in the Ruahine Tea-room. Heavy Downpour At Marakeke. Mr Duncan Holden, of Marakeke, reports that for the 24 hours ended at 9 o’clock this morning 1.75 inches of rain fell in that district. Tribute Of Respect. To mark the occasion of the burial of M, Doumcr, the assassinated President of France, the official flag at the Wai pukurau Post and Telegraph Office was flown at half-mast yesterday. Hospital Returns During the month of April 72 patients were admitted to the Waipukurau Hospital, 64 were discharged and one died. The daily average number of occupied beds for the month was 75. Scrutiny of Votes. In connection with the several elections held under the jurisdiction of the Patangata County Council there will be an official scrutiny to-morrow of the votes recorded, and the finalised figures announced immediately thereafter. Cut-Off Of Power Supply. Consumers in the Central Hawke’s Bay Power District are advised that current will bo disconnected throughout the whole area for an hour, as from 2 p.m. on Sunday, in order to allow for the execution of essential repairs by the Public Works Department. A Fortunate Escape Mr C. Riddiford while driving his lorry past Look-out Point at Lake Waikaremoana, had ’ a narrow escape from injury when his lorry jumped over the bank. The lorry was smashed to pieces on the rocks below, but, Mr Riddiford, fortunately, was able to jump from the vehicle as it left the road. Demonstration Of Cooking. An electrical cooking demonstration was held at the home of Mrs J. D. Ormond, Wallingford, yesterday afternoon, under the auspices of the local branch of the Women’s Institute. There was an attendance of some 25 ladies, and much interest was taken in the proceedings. Mrs J. K. Leo conducted the demonstration. Thunderstorm In Waipukurau. A thunderstorm passed over the Waipukurau district last evening at about 6 o’clock, lightning flashes being conspicuous for about an hour, being accompanied by a heavy downpour of rain and subsequent torrential showers. The rainfall for the 24 hours ended at 9 o’clock, as recorded at the Waipukurau Public Hospital, was 1.94 inches, and, but for the brief interval of two hours (6 p.m. onwards), the total was 1.30 inches, with’ the result that the water-tables were over-taxed and in various parts of the town the highways became wuiter-channelled. In a number of instances the pathways were submerged by the overflow of water, this being notably so in Russell Street —opposite St. Joseph’s Convent. Considerable damage resulted to several sections of highway including newlymetalled portions, the absence of a crown as a means of turning the water aside being a factor in the situation. “Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth” 1 but the “TROCADERO” (Napier) cooks know their business. You’ll get the best of good food, well cooked and plenty of it, and always daintily served. You’ll agree with the rest — “TROCADERO” is the best—after you’ve had a meal there. The “Trocadero” is now open all day Sunday, when a delightful hot dinner is served between 12 and two —There’s only one “TROCADERO”- —it’s located in the Foresters’ Hall, Dickens Street, Napier—Near the Community Banks.*

Next Friday sees the opening of tho most extensive and exclusive collection of model gowns and millinery yet shewn in Hawke’s Bay. A shipment of goods is being opened from the leading gown and millinery houses of London and the Continent which we confidently assert cannot be bettered for style or price in New Zealand. Be sure and see our first showing on Friday, March 4th—MATHEWSONS LTD., 34 Memorial Square, Napier, Phone 747.

C.H.B. Oddfellowship Tho ritual judges of the Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows, Bros. E. C. Hurdsfield and N. J. McKay, P.D.G.M.’s, will visit Central Hawke’s Bay lodges as follow. —Abbotsford, Waipawa to-night; Ruahine, Tikokino, Saturday; Ta.ka.pau, Tuesday; and Tavistock, Thursday St. Mary’s Guild Dance The members of St. Mary’s Anglican Guild held a very enjoyable dance in St. Mary’s Hall last evening, when there was quite a good attendance despite the unfavourable weather. The function, which was termed a “holiday time dance’’ was under tho direction of Mr S. Peterkin as M.C. and Mrs V. Bradley, hon secretary. Excellent music was supplied by Messrs J. Bryce (piano), J. Campbell (violin), and C. Parker (saxophone). Waipawa B.S.A. The Waipawa R.S.A. held their annual re-union last evening when thereWas a very good attendance considering the heavy rain that was falling. The president, Mr H. Limbriek, was in the chair and amongst those present Were Mr A. E. dull, M.P., Mr Hunt, Mayor of Waipawa and Mr A. McHardie. A lengthy toast list was honoured and a very entertaining programme of musical and other items was given. “Over the Odds” “It is over the odds tho way we have to go round in cars begging people to cast their votes/ 7 said Cr. T. Donovan at the meeting of the Hastings Borough Council last evening, when he complained of the lack of interest shown by a number of the ratepayers in this week’s election. “Why they do not take an interest in the town’s affairs I do not know. Their attitude is disloyal and mean. 1 feel very angry oyer the matter.’’ Playing Safe Precautionary measures against damage to his windows by possible riots have been adopted by at least one Palmerston North business man in tne -eity. A draper in Main street has covered the glass frontage of his premises with a steel netting, which, even if it does not prevent breakage, will

Gt least fail any attempts at louring. As far as can be ascertained oniy one business firm in Palmerston North has taken out a special insurance policy to cover loss from "civil commotion.” Radio Broadcasting. A meeting between the Coverage Commission set up by the Government in connection with its broadcasting operations and local dealers, listeners, and a representative of the Central Hawke’s Bay Power Board (Mr G E. Fowler) was held yesterday afternoon in Waipukurau. Mr A. Gibbs (Chief Telegraph Engineer for New Zealand) and Dr. Barnett (of the Research Department), as the members Ox Commission, addressed the asscuitfmge and at the conclusion of interesting speeches answered various questions. The main purpose of the visit to various centres is to ascertain the local receptive experience in regard to various stations. Business Premises Invaded by Water During the progress of the heavy fall of rain in Waipukurau yesterday a llarge volume of water congregated at the foot of school lane off Ruataniwha street, with the result that the- premises •of T.M.V. Wines Ltd., and Mr F. Tinney, were invaded to a. depth of from four to five inches, causing considerable damage. There was about two feet of water in the concrete channel in front of the shops, which was filled ■with silt. A mat from a shop was rescued from the doorway of a shop on the opposite side of the main street. A phenomenal flow of water came down Porangahau road from the Public Hospital, the pathway at A’Deane Park corner being flooded A Good Friend Some sort of hot application is often •ordered to relieve pain; for instance, the sharp pain of pleurisy, which seems as though a knife were being stuck info the side at every breath. The best of applying heat is by an in--diarubber hot-water bottle, one of mankind’s best friends. The hotwater .bottle is much better than a poultice; lit is dry, it keeps in its heat longer, does not require changing so often, and is free from the greatest objection to the poultice, which is that it is very uncomfortable and clammy when it gets cold, and may, if left on, actually 'do harm. If anyone is interested in

providing comforters for the sick poor, -■the kindest gift they can thing of is -a hot-water bottle.. The in dm rubber ones are the only efficacious kind to as substitutes for poultices.