LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14767, 5 October 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

It is through sorrow and mirth, plenty and need, a variety of circumstances and temptations, even through sin and misery that men's natures are developed.—Sir A. llfclps. Welcome rain set in in Hamilton last night. It is much appreciated. The Frankton bowling green will be open for play from Saturday next. The Union S.S. Company states that there is no intention of withdrawing the Niagara from Vancouver service. —Dunedin Press wire.

The Hamilton Beautifying Societywas last night granted permission to hold a children's carnival in the Lake lieserve on Boxing Day, December 27, in aid of the Society's Funds. The tender of Mr J. C. AJlott, of £lO each for the four acre sections 3<i9 to 352, Hamilton East, was accepted by the Hamilton Domain Board, last night. Permission to hold a football match —printers versus grocers—at Steele Park, on Saturday, October 15, on behalf of the Hospital Extension Fund, was granted by the Domain Board, last night.

A case was heard in the Hamilton Magistrate's Court, yesterday, in which John James Woolley sued Olaf Mortqnscn for £29 Is for wages for certain excavation work done on the lattcr's property, in Hamilton East. Defendant paid £l6 into Court, but after hearing evidence, Mr 11. A. Young, S.M., gave judgment for plaintiff for the full amount claimed. The straitened resources of farmers is showing itself in various ways, the latest instance being the withdrawal of school children from the Ashburton High School boarding establishment (reports the Cuardian). Two boys and one girl were withdrawn on this account after the closing of last term, the parents stating that they found the expenses of boarding their children too high. The Hamilton Gun Club lis holding a series of sweepstakes on Saturday afternoon next, on F. M. Campbell's property at Ngahinapouri. Several trophies arc also to be competed for. The club is holding the choot at Ngahinapouri for the convenience and interest of several young shooters of that distriict. Cars will leave Messrs Lewis and Go's., office, Victoria Street, at 1 o'clock sharp. All shooters are invited to attend.

An amusing incident happened a day or two ago in one of the back streets of Weslport (relates the News). A young man was riding a bicycle along the road with a scythe on his shoulder. For smoother running he turned to go to the footpath, and on doing so passed a telegraph post which caught the blade of the scythe and dragged him off the bicycle, causing him to turn a double seven. He sat for a moment or so on the ground, looking bewildered, then picked himself up and got back on the main road to finish his journey. "A well-selected choice of illustrations makes this week's issue of the Sporting and Dramatic Review a highly attractive one. Outstanding in the racing section are snapshots of the Avorulalc Jockey Club's meeting, the Otaki races and the Spring racing and trotting carnivals in Sydney. The Girls' Association football match between Wellington and Canterbury makes i novel page, and the Girls' League match in Sydney adds to the uniqueness. The miscellaneous portions cover events of topical interest.

The speed of some motor 'busses in New Zealand is low in comparison with that of the auto stage coaches in California, which many people in this country would consider hairraising. There the legal speed limit is 45 miles per hour, but the vehicles, stated Mr J. B. Merrett in his lecture to poultry-keepers in Palmersion North, frequently attain a speed of from 50 to 55 miles per hour. They seat over - 2U passengers, and Hie clanging of a big bell off front of the coaches is the signal for everyone to clear off the road. A young Chinaman residing in a shop in Wellington created some excitement the other evening*.by hurling some boxes through an upstairs window and then leaping on to the verandah roof, from which he dropped to the ground. After a brief pursuit his fellow countrymen caught him and sent for the police. It seems that the Chinaman, who had been ill, was suddenly seized with hallucinations. The police conveyed him' by taxi-cab to the Larnbton Quay police station, where he was detained, lie will probably be kept under surveillance until his mental state is diagonised. ' ; At a meeting of the provisional directors of the llorotiu Sale Yards Co., held recently, the chairman of directors (Mr C. Nelson White) said that he was pleased to be able to report that over £6OOO worth of shares had now been taken up, and it is now confidently anticipated that no difficulty will be experienced in placing at least £IO,OOO worth of shares. The success so far attained is another proof of the enthusiasm and the progressive spirit thai exists in the district. The Komukorau settlers are subscribing remarkably well.

A meeting of farmers was held in the Rotokauri School on Saturday, when matters of interest, to Lh'e district were discussed. It was proposed by Mr Uolhwell and seconded by Mr V. Duck -'that the Walipa County Council be asked lo make certain improvements lo the hill near the school which, in its present condition, is a source of danger lo the school children and others traveling on the road. It was also proposed by Mr Rolhwell and seconded by Mr Bagus that a deputation wait upon the Chief Postmaster of Hamilton with reference to a rural mail service for the district.

An announcement was made at the annual Masonic dinner in Sydney, that a brother had devoted £IOO,OOO for the purchase of land, the envtion of a high school or Masonic college, and for the upkeep of students. The Daily Telegraph has learned on reliable authority that the donor is Mr C. ' Kolling, of Sydney. The site for the proposed college has not yet. been determined. but it is understood that it will probably be chosen at Bowral. Plans, specifications, and deeds are in course of preparation, and it is anticipated that the first fruits of a truly princely gift will be apparent in the very near future. Mr Kolling has been mainly engaged in mining ventures in various parts of the Commonwealth, and, with Mr Daking-Smith, he was one of the pioneers in developing Hie Mount Morgan field in Queensland. The Public. Benefit SI ore is now booking orders for delivery of sugar at reduced price. On receipt of sugar orders will be executed In rotation.*

Why not make your own nocks 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 guide furnished with every pattern that even a child can lay out successfully a pictorial review pattern. Hooker and Kingston are the sole agents for these patterns and carry over 10,000 of the latest and newest fashions in stock. Ask for our :• ~" '•■ f : hio:i book, it is free. Pattern from Is to is 6d each; none ■ •*

A London cable states that the Commonwealth liner Ilobson Bay has been launched from Vickers' Yard, Barrow. A meeting of members and intending members of the Frankton Cricket Club will be held in the Frankton Town Hall on Saturday next, at 5.30 p.m. The Hamilton Municipal Band left this morning for Thames to compete in the Baud Contest, which commences there this evening. Mr McAllister, po.simaster at Cambridge, supplies us with the following vital statistics for September for that town:—Births 14,'deaths 7, marriages :-. For 1920 the corresponding figures were 19, 3 and 2 respectively. "Scientifically Developing the Will" is to be the subject taken by Mr James Wylie, who will deliver a private lecture to-night to the Hamilton Business Science Circle members. As usual, a cordial invitation i s extended to visiting B.S.C. members to be present. . *

The opening of the fishing season was taken advantage of by several parties spending the week end on the Waipa River. It being rather early in the season, and 100 much water in the river, there were no great catches, the fish not rising well. However, there are indications of good sport in a month or so, as the fish are abundant. In aid of the Band Queen's candidature, a concert was given by Miss Mcintosh and party in Lowry's Tea rooms on Monday evening, the Mayor, Mr J. H. Fow, occupying the chair. The performers acquitted themselves very creditably, and the concert proved very enjoyable. The proceeds should greatly augument the Band Queen's funds.

The annual steeplechase in connection j with the Hamilton High School annual athletic sports will be run on Friday. The race will start from the school at 3 o'clock, and will be run over the usual course of slightly over two miles. Nearly 200 boys will take part, and among these will be many of the best performers over the course last year. A sealed handicap will be run in connection with the event.

A "doctor" factory which qualifies applicants for diplomas in medicine, surgery and dentistry in less than five minutes for £IOO has been discovered in America. The .diplomas hear the name of the Oriental University of Washington, and are stated to be good for use in South-America and Britain. A detective told a magistrate in New York that he had bought one for £IOO. He had but said that he wished to extract teeth, but had no time W study the subject, and preferred to learn by experience.