LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14765, 3 October 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Difficulties can be surmounted, failure should never be admittedThe Minister of Finance by last week's Gazette acknowledges receipt of 0s 6d forwarded to the Railway Department by a person unknown, as conscience money. The Hamilton Borough Council, by order-in-'Gouncil, is authorised to pay up to 6i per cent, interest on £SOOO, being the balance of the £33,000 loan authorised to be raised for electricity, waterworks, and offices. The Governor-General in Council lias issued an order validating a special order issued by the Waipa County Council merging the Tuhikaramea rtoad District into the County, which merging took effect as from April 1 last. A large number of French soldiers were passengers by the Main Trunk express from Auckland last night. At Frankton they got into rather difficult conversation, for their knowledge of English is limiLed, with the people on the platform. As a result of a kick from a horse on Friday, Frank Gcra, the five-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Gera, of Orini, died in a private hospital at Ngaruawahia on Friday. The child was playing near some horses, when one of thern kicked him on the head. The ordinary Main Trunk express was three-quarters of an hour late in reaching Frankton last night. It was an unusually long train. A second oxpress, also a very long one, followed the first, about half an hour later. This was put on owing to the large number of -immigrants who arrived in Auckland on Saturday. At St. Paul's Methodist Church, Hamilton, last night, a memorial service to the late Mrs J. Hooper was held. Rev E. O. Blamires, in an impressive address, paid a great tribute to the deceased lady. Mr T. S. Webster played "The Garland of Flowers," and the choir rendered the anthem, "What arc These?" The Te Awamutu sub-provincial executive of the Farmers' Union at its last meeting resolved, on the motion of Mr H. Mandcno and Mr A. E. Fear, "that a conference of farmers and auctioneering companies be held in Te Awamutu on Saturday, 15th October, at 11 a.m., for the purpose of arranging the weekly sale day for Te vAwa-mut-u for the coming year. At the Magistrate's Court, Hamilton, this morning, before Mr 11. A. Young, S.M., John M. McWhannel was charged with cutting the corner of Hood and Victoria Streets. After hearing evidence for both sides the magistrate decided that as there was a conflict of evidence he would give accused the benefit and line him but 20s and order him to pay costs 19s. "Radium has proved a failure," said Sir Thomas Parkinson, a leading London physician, who arrived in New Zealand by the Remuera on Saturday. "It has dropped out almost entirely; in fact, many of the leading surgeons have discharged it altogether as an agent in surgery. In a large clinic with which I am associated we have given it up. We only use if where palientsinsisl upon it. We do it entirely upon their own responsibility. There has been no other agent which has been brought more into quackery. What can be done with radium can be done infinitely better with X-rays." A prosecution for cruelty to a young bull, which was heard before Mr G. Levvey, S.M., in the Balclutha Court, last week, should act as a warning to others who are careless in their treatment of animals. The case was one in which William Jefferson, of Stirling, pleaded guilty to ill-treating a bull by putting through its nose a chain affixed to a heavy batten. The evidence showed that the defendant, who was new to fanning, bad adopted this method of preventing the bull from wandering, but His Worship, in imposing a fine of £1 and costs 7s, remarked that some other method could have been devised of attaining the desired eifd. It is not only in Parliament that the arrangement that resulted in the closing down of the Golden Bay Cement Company's works is engaging attention, says a Wellington paper. The deben-ture-holders, who are not by any means satisfied with the agreement and its operation, have been concerning themselves in the matter. At the present moment, a small committee of the debenture-holders is conducting an investigation which may lead to interesting results. They claim that by the closing down of the works, under the agreement underlined by Mr R. Masters in the House of Representatives, the value of their security has been depreciated, and if is probable that proceedings wiil be instituted to establish their claim in this connection. It is understood that the debenture-holders have retained Mr M. Myers to represent their interests. What mighl easily have been a serious accident oceured in Hie vicinity of the Hamilton traffic bridge yesterday afternoon. A buggy driven by a young lady, Miss Mona Boss, of Grey Street, Gla'u'delands, and occupied also by her grandmother, was returning front Ihc Waikato Hospital, and when approaching the traffic bridge one shaft of ihc buggy came louse and knocked against the side of the horse. This apparently frightened the animal and to the horror of the many spectators the conveyance swept across the. bridge at a fast pace in a dangerously zig-zag course'. It was fortunate the ladies were not thrown out. The bridge successfully negotiated, the runaway tackled the rather sharp rise, but the steepness of the road aided by the efforts of the driver who had bung on to the reins well, was gradually subduing his ficrincss, when a young man ran out from the footpath and brought him to a standstill opposite the Catholic Church. The old lady's experience was a decidedly unpleasant one and she sustained a certain amount, of shock, but apart from that no damage was done. Probably more soft turnips are being sown in the Waikato this year than ever before, as dairy farmers are now realising the absolute necessity of providing- adequate feed for the dry summer months. The most popular varieties being sown are the Mammoth Purple Top for the first break, and the Cartons Hardy Green Globe to follow. This last-named variety is now unquestionably the most popular all round white turnip in the country, as ii has many outstanding virtues. It is a very heavy cropper, 'keeps well, and is the most, nourishing of all soft turnips on account of its firm flesh. This plant is a special production of scientific plant breeding by Messrs Cartons, Ltd., England. The seed is procurable from .Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Go.. Ltd., Victoria Street, Hamilton, or Box 16, Auckland. This Company is also providing, in addition to all regular manures, the well-known and popular "Challenge Brand Turnip Manure." which, at £8 17s f>d per lon. f.0.r., Otahuhu (or £8 8s 6d for cash.) represents the best buying on ihe. market. This manure is a fertiliser giving th,. full requin menl of nitrogen, potash and phosphate, and has a long career nf successful results behind it. Address orders, which owing to Ihe splendid equipment now available can he promplh HlleiL I" Box I 17. Hamilton, or Box to, Auckland."

For permitting their motors to stand in Victoria Street after sunset without a rear li-hf attached, Mrs I. K. Storey and Alfred Wig? were fined 20s and 10s respectively, with costs 7s in each case, at the Magistrate's Couit, Hamilton, to-day. The District Convention of the W.C.T.U. will be held in the London Street Alethodist Schoolroom to-mor-row (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock. This convention is the fore-runner of the Dominion Convention, to be held I in Hamilton next March. At the Magistrate's Court, HamilI ton. to-day, before Mr 11. A. Young, S.M., 11. \V. Coombes and R. J. Marr were fined 10s and convicted respectively, and ordered to pay costs 7s in each case, for breaches of the Military Service Act. A cyclist met with a mishap on River Road, Claudclands, on Saturday afternoon. In going down the rise from the railway crossing his machine evidently struck a stone, the rider being thrown heavily to the ground. Two young women who were passing rendered what aid they could and a motorist who passed opportunity conveyed the 1 young man to his home in a semi-daz-ed condition. A good story is told of a referee in one of the matches played by the Springboks in New Zealand. One of the Springboks deliberately tripped up an opposing forward, who said nothing tut looked as if he'd like to. Shortly after the same two got within striking distance of each other, and the New Zealander let go one, two —real beau- , lies. The Springbok appealed frantically to the referee. Said the latter:! 'Now that makes things even, but, don't either of you do it again." \ At the Magistrate's Court .Hamilton, ; to-day, Mr If. A. Young, S.M., considered an application for exemption from military training brought by a Christadelphian for his son, aged fourteen. The father, who declined to take the oath, but gave an affirmation, pointed out that the beliefs of the Christadelphian sect were opposed to the military machine as a whole, and to service under the military authorities. There was no objection to physical training provided it was not performed under military control. His Worship granted exemption under Section 6o of the Act, which says that conscientious objectors may be exempted from military training as long as they perform othejr service in lieu thereof. At the Theosophical Hall, Collingwood Street, last night, Mr Banks delivered Ids third lecture to a large and interested audience, on "The Approaching Return of the World Teacher." The lecturer described the plan of evolution, dividing the life period of humanity into seven great cycles, each producing a definite race, religion, and civilisation. So far we have arrived at the fifth great cycle, and the beginning of the sixth is even now appearing. Ethnologists tell us that a new race is arising in California, and in parts of Australasia, so the race, teacher is expected to appear ere long. He will leach all nations. The way to recognise Him is to preserve an open mind, free from prejudice, and cultivate the spirit of brotherhood, for He will embody that principle, since it is to be the central teaching of the religion He will found, in the new era now dawning for I lie world. The Hamilton Municipal Band rendered an enjoyable programme on Ferry Bank yesterday afternoon. The pretty spot was thronged with a large crowd of appreciative listeners who much enjoyed the choice items played. The programme consisted of a contest march, "Commonwealth" (Rimmer), trombone trio "A Summer's Day" (Hound), contest selection "Valkyrie" (Wagner), cornet solo "Norditsche," test hymn "Eternal Father" (Dykes), contest quartette "I Puritani" (Billini), baritone and tenor horn solos. During the concert a collection was taken up in aid of the contest fund, and a very satisfactory amount was collecte.d. The public aparenlly highly appreciate these concerts and it is hoped that the band will give many more during the coming season. The band will leave on Wednesday for Thames, where the contest will commence that evening. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hamilton Orphans' Club was held in Alexandra Hall on Saturday evening. Mr G. Parr was in the chair. The members of the To Kuiti Orphans' Club were in attendance, and put op the major part of Hie programme. Songs were ijpndered by Messrs Gic,scn, Hamill, Montimer and Blackman; recitations were given by Messrs Tate and Battcrsby, while violin solos were contributed by Mr Wall. Of the local members, Mr Fielder sang and Mr Ranstead recited. The Hamilton Orphans' Club Orchestra played four pieces, all of which were greatly enjoyed. After the interval Mr Parr spoke on the Rotary System, explaining its aims and objects. During the evening the chairman, on behalf of the Hamilton Orphans' Club, made Hie Te Kuiti Club a presentation of a gavel. About twenty members of Hie local club are journeying to Te Arena today, where they are putting on the | entire programme at the Te Aroha j Orphans' Club meeting this evening. The Hamilton Orphans' Club are holding a ladies' night next Saturday evening in the Alexandra Hall. Among the many exciting incidents in which the late journalist Mr W. Wilkinson, who died at Auckland recently, figured, was an event which followed the Hale Pa light. He wrote a first-hand account of it on the spot, which later caused some trouble with j tlie crew of It.M.S. Ksk, which took a leading part in the light. A parly of marines were gallantly holding their own in the front of the stronghold, when another detachment entered the fortress from the rear and drove flic Maoris out of the Pa and right on top of the attacking force in front, who, not knowing the cause of tlie panicstricken Maoris' advance, became alarmed, and with the cry, "They are coming in thousands," flung down their rifles and ran for the beach. This incident duly appeared in the columns of i tlie New Zealander. Irritated by the public chaff, the sailors determined on revenge, and on his return to Auckland a strong party landed, and marched to the New Zealander office in Shortland Street. They passed the ship's largest hawser through the windows of the upper floor with the avowed intention of pulling the front of the building out. In the absence of! tlie proprietor, Mr Wilkinson appeared on the scene and tried to pacify the men. He finally persuaded their leaders to make a statement, giving their version of the incident, which he undertook to publish in the next issue. The sailors were appeased, and their own version duly appeared in print. This statement, it is said, confirmed the first report so conclusively, that the sailors came in for further chaff from their long-shore friends. Why not make your own rrocks and dresses this summer. Willi the aid of pictorial review paper patterns it is easy. The details of the cutting is so fully explained and a construction -uido furnished with every pattern that, even a child can lay nut successfully a pictorial review pattern. Hooker and Kingston arc Hie sole agents for these patterns and carry over 10,000 of the latest and newest fashions in stork. Ask for our monthly fashion book, if is free. Patterns range from Is to Is <U\ each; none higher.* For Children'? Hades - Conpn. Woods' Great Pcxjpertninl Cure. [

i The Hamilton Borough workmen ! have made a start with the work of rej newing the footway over the traffic I bridge. Blocks arc being put down. Mr T. Mario Giles, Conciliation Commissioner for the Auckland district, reports that a complete agreement has been reached in the country grocers' dispute. The Hamilton Orphans' Club are arranging a concert to be held in the Theatre Royal on October 18, in aid of tin; fund for the extension of the Bailey Ward at, the Waikato Hospital. "There is one bright spot in New Zealand, and that is the North of Auckland. Make no mistake about it, it is tlie garden of New Zealand." —Strangely enough, it was a South Island delegate who made use of these words at ttie Counties' Conference. It is rumoured around Cambridge (says our correspondent) that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a recent resident of a nearby settlement, who is charged with the. theft of a I considerable number of cattle from his neighbours. It is said that he mustered a large number oi stock from off his neighbours' farms and sold them to a well-known firm. Some have since been recovered. . The Hamilton Fire Brigade received two calls to gorse flres in the area around the pumping station during the week-end. On Saturday afternoon the gorse caught alight near the river, but was quickly suppressed before spreading to any extent. On Sunday afternoon another outbreak occurred, this time higher up from the river, and for a time the houses at the end of Manning and Hammond Streets were threatened. However, the brigade, which had on both occasions turned out with praise-worthy promptness, subdued the flames before any damage was done. Owing to a cabin-boy's passion for neatness, 149 passengers in the French liner Savoie were without. passports when she arrived in New York recently. During the voyage the assistant purser, who was engaged in writing up the ship's manifests, left his cabin for half-an-hour to go on deck. The boy, who waited on him, entered the cabin, and finding it, apparently, in a state of confusion, tidied up by the simple expedient of throwing quantities of what he imagined to be waste-paper out of a port-hole. Among the waste-paper were 149 passports. Passengers to whom they had belonged were allowed to land pending the issue of new ones. "Those who went to the war were called 'heroes'" (A voice: "Dinkuml") remarked Mr W. Perry (president of Returned Soldiers' Association), when addressing a publio meeting on Hie need for increasing disabled soldiers' pensions. "We were not heroes, we are not heroes now, we never were heroes, but we do say that the men who went to the war, and the wives, mothers and sisters who sent ■them, played the game at the time. They don't want any credit for it, because it was their duty to do it, and they did it, but now they feel they are justified in asking that the public shall remember that those men played the game then, and that the public should do its duly to them now." When a "temporary" hand gets hold of a job in the Public Service, ho usually lasts as long as a life pensioner. This was strikingly illustrated at the Melbourne City Court recently during the hearing of a case of alleged perjury. In order to prove that certain evidence had been tendered in the Practice Court, William Williams, Court crier, was called. Williams, an elderly man, entered the witness box slowly and carefully, and Ik; calmly slated, in reply to the usual formal questions as to his name, occupation, and so on, that he was a "temporary" Court crier. The witness, who saw no humour at all in the situation, quietly replied: "About 40 years, Your Worship." The whole Court —■ with.the exception of the "temporary'' Court crier—roared with laughter. Surprise at the price of land in Southland was expressed (writes a correspondent; by Caplain F. Colbeck, vice-president of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, in the course of an interview with a Southland Times reporter. Captain Colbeck belongs to Morrinsville, whore, he says, land that brings from £3O to £4O here would fetch from £BO to £IOO in his district. At least, that is his impression after a brief visit to Southland. In addition, he pointed out that contrary to the opinion that seemed prevalent in the South, it was as necessary to grow winter feed in the Waikato as elsewhere. Captain Colbeck was also greatly impressed by Southland's good roads and railway facilities. "If I were a younger man I should be inclined to buy land down here," he con-* eluded.