LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 124, 20 May 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Failed to Destroy Rabbits. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, before Mr J. Millar, S.M., Hinurewa Otcno was fined £4 for failing to take adequate steps to destroy rabbits on her property. Earthquake Memorial. The suggestion that members of the Napier Society of Arts and Crafts should take an active interest in the . erection of an earthquake memorial for jt. the town was made by Mr W. E. Barnard, M.P., last evening. He expressed the view that without doubt members would be able to come forward with some helpful suggestions in this respect. £4OOO Damages Claimed. Five writs for £5OOO each have been taken out by Herbert Ninham Gooch, F.1.A.C.A., member of the Wellington Stock Exchange, and promoter, broker, managing director, vendor of options and sole debenture holder of Coal Oil (N.Z.) Ltd. The “N.Z. Financial Times,” its editor, its printer, find the firm of publishers have all been served with writs, as well as the “N.Z. erver, ” Auckland, who reprinted the ' article on Coal Oil (N.Z.) Ltd., appearing in our November issue. Forged Bank Note. A forged bank note, purporting to be issued by the Bank of New South Wales, was cashed at a Napier shop during the rush hours of Saturday evening last. The forgery was not a particularly clever one, although sufficient care was put into the making of it to allow it to escape detection by a casual glance at it. A closer scrutiny by the shopkeeper concerned, i at a later date, however, resulted iir^ 1 the forgery being detected. The note is printed on paper of good quality. It is purported to bo signed by “J. C. Bluck, manager,” and countersigned by “F. R. Till.” It is numbered A 281542. Retailers are warned to exercise every precaution in accepting bank notes in the future, as it is quite possible that this note may be one of a series which have found their way to Napier. Grocers Defrauded. A ruse which has made its appearance periodically in the past is at present being practised by a wofrian whoY has duped a number of shopkeepers in the Newton district, Auckland, says a northern paper. The woman has visited a number of grocers and ordered a lengthy list of goods which require some time to parcel. When the grocer has been assembling the goods on the counter she has remarked thr she will visit another shop for a small purchase and will then return for the total, adding as an afterthough tha she might as well take one or more of the smaller articles with her in a bag or basket. Once she is out of the shop the woman has not subsequently been seen. A number of complaints have been to the police. The woman is described as between thirty and thirty-five years old, fairly tall and well built, with a dark compexion and dark eyes.

The Universal Bargain Stores, to try to meet the times, have decided to reduce all prices for a short period. Everything, except proprietary lines, will be reduced. See the bargains in tho window. Bins have been installed in the store and you can walk round and see everything displayed. You are not presesd to buy at The Universal — Sale starts Saturday—Be Early.*

Have you heard the news! It’s wonderful! Baird’s have to reduce their stocks by £lOOO before the end of May; of course, to do this, they have to sacrifice profit. Never before have the people of Waipukurau been given such an opportunity. There’ll be a crowd at Baird’s to-morrow —So be advised —Read the advertisement in this paper aiid 1 —Be Early.* “Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth” but the “TBOCADERO” (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 restjt “TROCADERO” is the best—aft& 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 the most extensive and exclusive collection of model gowns and millinery yet shewn in Hawke’a 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. Bo sure and see our first showing on Friday, March 4 th—MATHEWSONS LTD.. 34 ial Square. Napier, Phone 747.