LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 133, 31 May 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Heavy Frost. A particularly heavy frost was experienced in Waipukurau this morning, but the beautifully sunny day which followed proved ample compensation for the early morning discomfort. Takapau Golf. The ladies’ section, of the Takapau Golf Club competed for a goose presented as a prize by Mrs J. B. A’Deane, and the winner was Miss Jean Black. Belief Depot Supplies. In connection with the relief depot established in Waipukurau the donation of several parcels of bread (30 loaves) has been received from Kelly’s Hash Stores Ltd. Boy Composer’s Success. Ono of the features of the music at Ashburton Salvation Army Bands’ recent Sunday festival was the presentation for the first time of “Blantyre March,” an intricate piece composed by Master Tom Rive, of Waimate, who is only eleven years of age. New Postage Rates.

The reversion to penny postage is io come into operation to-morrow throughout the Dominion, and will be applicable not only to New Zealand, but British Empire, United States of America, as well as certain other countries. For other lands the rate is 2-1-d. Postcards have been likewise reduced, being Id for inland use and Id abroad. An Impressive Spectacle. The arrival in Wellington early yesterday afternoon of the Japanese naval training squadron was an impressive spectcle that was witessed during the luncheon hour by some thousands of spectators from various vai-tage pointsh The big grey armourea cruisers (Asama and Iwate) made a splendid picture, as in bright sunshine they steamed slowly across the calm waters of the harbour to their berths. Tree-Planting Operations. A start has been made by a number of relief workers to peg off an area of land lying between Russell Perk and Central Jark —the old pound reserve —• for tree-planting purposes in terms of a recent decision of the Waipukurau Borough Council. The species of bluegum to be planted arc euc macarthj’ri and euc viminalis. They will be plied by the State Forestry Service. Charge of Theft —Further Remand. In the Waipukurau Magistrate’s Court, this morning, before Mr A. C. Hohns, J.P., a local solicitor, on remand, appeared on a charge of failing to account for a sum of £250, thereby committing theft. On the application of Constable J. Butler, a further remand till June 16 was granted. An application for the continued suppression of accused’s name was granted. Bail was renewed on the following terms: Self £4OO, with two sureties of £2OO each. A Very Useful Schema.

In addition to the instruction in farming and other useful activities to be given to the unemployed hoys who are selected to take advantage of the proposed camp scheme, Mr T. R. H. Cooksey, the Scout Commissioner 4 ‘or the Hawke’s Bay dist" ; M explained to Napier Rotarians yesterday that he hoped to start the boys in making concrete posts, which could be offered for sale to farmers at a cheaper price than that which they were paying for totara posts. Mr Cooksey’s scheme will bo facilitated by two generous donations by Rotarians J. S. Barton and J. H. Edmundson, the former of four bags of cement and the latter of material for the making of moulds for the concrete posts.

Next Friday sees the opening of the most extensive and exclusive collection of model gowns and millinery yet shown 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.