LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14772, 11 October 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The stone that licth not in your way need not offend you. The doll presented to St. Peter’s Guild by Mr Burley was won by Miss I. Tasker, the winning number being 515.

It was decided at a meeting of the Te Awamutu A. and P. Association to hold the next show on Wednesday, 22nd February, 1922. The Grey Lynn and Timaru murder mysteries arc still unsolved, though the police are continuing their investigations.

The, Hamilton Operatic Society has decided to produce “The Cingalce” in December. Rehearsals will commence next week.

The Chief Postmaster, Hamilton, advises us that mails which left Wellington on August 31 per R.M.S. Marama, via San Francisco, arrived in Loudon on October 7At the conclusion of the test selection at the Strand Theatre, Thames, on Friday evening, the successful competitors, the Hamilton Band, gave their Waikato war-cry, to the amusement of the onlookers.

During the heavy thunderstorm that passed over the Thames Valley last Saturday, a Waitoa farmer, Mr 11. Smith, lost three line yearlings, which were struck dead by lightning. He discovered the animals next morning lying close together by a wire fence. The Hamilton Municipal Band (says the Thames Star) rendered a programme of music at Victoria Park on Sunday afternoon, which was enjoyed by a large gathering of people. By special request the band played the lost selection, “The Valkyrie,” which was warmly applauded. i The aims and objects of the League of Nations Union, which organisation is mow in the process of fruition in every district in the Dominion, will be explained to a Hamilton audience some time in November by Professor W. Henderson Pringle, Professor in Economics at Otago University. This intimation was before the Chamber of Commerce last evening, when it was resolved to ask the Mayor to convene the public meeting. The most attractive fixture that has yet been arranged in connection with (he QCieen Carnival campaign will be opened to-morrow (Wednesday) at 2.30 p.m. v by His Worship the Mayor of Hamilton (Mr J. R. Fow). Yc Grande Okie English Fair has been organised in support of the Band Queen, and it is conlldently anticipated that the Winter Show buildings will be packed to overllowing. The Hamilton Band will he in attendance, and wTH rentier the test piece which was played at the, Thames Contest. The establishment of a Land Valuation Office in Hamilton was reintroduced by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce last evening. The report of the Local Body Conference, recently held in Hamilton, showed that Hie vexatious delay occasioned by the inability to procure Hie returns was substantiated by several of the local bodies. The chamber remarked that practically every local body In the Waikato was affected. The chamber resolved to renew its application to the Minister of Lands for the establishment of an office in Hamilton.

There is at present on view in the window of Mr W. A. Jordan, tobacconist, Victoria Street, the silver challenge cup which will bo played for on Saturday al Steele Park, between Printers and Grocers. The cup has been presented by Mr J. Morris, manager of Messrs Dillicar, Ltd., to be competed for annually between rugby 11 ft cons representing Shops and Trades. The proceeds arc to be devoted to charity. Saturday’s will be the first match for the cup, the proceeds of the game going to Ihe fund for Ihe Dailey Ward extension at the Waikato Hospital.

Al last night’s meeting of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce the executive council placed on record its hearty and genuine appreciation of the Hamilton Municipal Band’s splendid performances at the Thames contest, in waning the test selection and Ihe challenge shield for the highest aggregate of points. The Chamber of Commerce considers that the hand’s meritorious effort is a fine advertisement for Hie town, and in addition the band’s programmes should prove another attraction to Hamilton during the summer months. The secretary was instructed to write to the band conveying the chamber’s appreciation. The annual Home Mission meeting in connection with St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Hamilton, took place last night. Mr J. K. Tidd presided. Rev. A. Mitchell delivered a stirring address, in winch lie emphasised the importance of the work, and appealed for assistance in carrying it on. lie also gave some interesting and at times amusing reminiscences of mission work. 1 Miring Ihe cvcnimr Mr Mitchell sang "Break. Break” Tennyson), and “The Lord is Good,” and Mr T. S. Webster gave several enjoyable organ selections. A successful meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the speaker. Hunting, polo and racing devotees will ho interested in an advertisement in this issue by Messrs T. Parker and Co.. Ltd., Napier. This firm is the recognised brooch makers of the nonunion. Patterns and self-measure-ment forms are sent on application.

Woods’ Great Peppermint r.ure For Coughs and Colds never falls,

The Hotowaro No. 1 ooal-mine, which has been idle for over a week, owing to a fire breaking out in it, lias been sealed up, to prevent the outbreak spreading. It is understood tTuft a trial survey of the mine will be made about the end of this week, to ascertain if the fire has died out. A double shift was working at the Taupiri Extended mine yesterday, a number of ! he Hotowaro men having been transferred to Huntly until operations are resumed at Hotowaro No. 1 mine.

“I hope it will not be long before we have ladies in Parliament,” said the Hon. W. Downie Stewart in the course of a speech at the luncheon given by the Wellington City Council to Hie delegates attending the Municipal Conference. He explained that when the House divided on the Bill to allow women to become members of Parliament. Dr. Pomarc, who was voting against the measure, remarked to him: “If this goes through I will have an old Maori wahine elected, and she will sit alongside you all day eating dried shark.” 1

.Tames Alfred Thomas, for failing as a second-hand dealer to have the words “second-hand dealer” painted on some conspicuous part of his premises, and in the same capacity for failing to keep books of his transactions. was at the Magistrate’s Court, Hamilton, yesterday, before Mr H. A. Young, S.M., fined £2 on each charge, and ordered to pay costs, 7s, in cacti case. It was contended for defendant that he was not a second-hand dealer, being engaged in the engineering trade. He purchased damaged bicycles, repaired and overhauled them, and rc-sold them at a profit. This lie did merely as a sideline. The question is addressed to the Minister of Railways by Mr J. A. Young, M.P., whether, in view of the considerable inconvenience caused by the existing time-table, he will authorise the stoppage of the day Main Trunk express trains at Te Awamutu. Mr Young explains that Td Awamulu is the outlet for a considerable back country, and the request for the stoppage of these expresses at Ta Awamutu is supported by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and the New Zealand Warehousemen’s Association, thus removing the objection that the stoppage will be objected to by longdistance passengers.

In the course of a statement to a deputation regarding telephones, the Postmaster-General (the Hon. J. G. Coates) said that during the last month 192 telephones had been installed in Auckland, and 2832 applicants were on the waiting list. In Wellington the numbers were 301 and 1980, in Canterbury 76 and 1169, and in Otago 114 and 637. The Minister added that last year his Department spent £400,000 on telephones. This year the expenditure would run into about the same. If he set out to catch up the leeway and provide for all the people waiting—there were hundreds that were not shown on the waiting lists —he would have to ask for more than a million pounds tins year. Speaking at last night's meeting of the Ham/ilton Chamber of Commerce upon the general importance of the lluakura Farm and the work that was being done there in instructing students in poultry keeping, Major Whyte was of opinion that steps should be taken to stop the importation of eggs from China and Japan. Mr Dillicar said that the Government had gone into the matter and had gazetted regulations considerably reducing the importatidn. Improved system in poultry keeping was what was, wanted in the past. That was now being undertaken by the Govment but it would take 10 years, if ever, to produce eggs in New Zealand sufficient for requirements. It would, only mean a question of time when the demand could be supplied, but that was not as yet.

An interesting incident which happened recently was brought to light at the Hamilton Court yesterday, when a local resident was charged with failing to register a lire arm, to wit, a revolver. The police discovered accused’s possession of the revolver under rather unusual circumstances. It appears that one night accused, his wife, and three female relatives were alarmed to hear what they thought was a burglar moving around the house. The resident extracted from a drawer an antiquated revolver, quite useless, and kept as a keepsake, and, backed up by the ladies, all of whom were armed with pokers, chairs and torches, issued forth into the night. To their astonishment, they found their burglar to be but the night-soil collector. Tim latter Informed the police of defendant's possession of ‘he revolver. Defendant was convicted and discharged.

The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, held last evening, was presided over by Mr G. Parr, when a dozen members attended, it was advised that the annual conference ' of Chambers of Commerce would be held on November 23 and 24, in Christchurch. It was derided to ask Mr J. A. Young, M.P., to represent the chamber. Remits for the conference must be in the hands of the secretary by October 22. The National Highway Conference, held at Taumarunui, reaffirmed the resolutions adopted iQ 1915 for the Government to build al highway between Auckland and Wellington and that it follow roughly the present Main Trunk railway. The chamber supported the resolution of the conference. Remits from the chamber to the conference will deal with motor taxation, the aholiliion of Hansard, and the support of the National Highway scheme.

Reserved judgment in the “Darby and Joan” case, beard at the Hamilton Court last week, in which Margaret Owen, aged 60, proceeded against her husband, Zcnas Owen, aged ■ 7J, for maintenance, was given yesterday afternoon by Mr W. 11, Platts, S.M. Defendant was ordered to pay 30s per week for plaintiff’s maintenance, the first payment, which w r as to be made a month hence, to include arrears from July 1 last. Defendant was also ordered to pay costs totalling £4 4s Id.

For failure to attach lights' to various vehicles, the undermentioned were dealt with as follows al the Hamilton Court, before Mr 11. A. Young. S.M., yesterday:—Roy Burbush, fined 30s, costs 7s; W. H. Haynes, i Os, costs 7s, and for failure to have a headlight lined £3, costs 7s: Thomas B. Huston, convicted and ordered to pay costs, 7s; Tom Rita, fined 30s. costs 7s; and J. A. Woodhcad, 30s, costs 7s. Elaborate celebrations will take place this week in the busiest part of Victoria Street, the occasion being the Sixlti Birthday and Anniversary .lubilce of the Big Store of Hooker and Kingston’s. Once each year they celebrate this great event’ by preparing special values and discounts—thus showing their appreciation to fho many thousands of loyal and faithful customers. The success and unbounded prosperity that this store has shown from year to year is proof of the firm’s good values and methods of trading. 11, j s no doubt I hose points that have attracted you to the store, and will continue to do so, for the firm’s slogan of “Better value, better service and complete satisfaction” will be rigidly adhered to in the future. Crowds each year attend this big Anniversary Jubilee —your welcome—■ and the spirit of friendship is strengthened.—Hooker and Kingston, Ltd.*" The skilled Chiropractor adjusts his patients without pain. See Mr D. C. niarkic. Everybody’s Ituildin*, Victoria Street (opp. House and Dating).• 1'

The New South Wales loan prospectus has been issued. it matures in 1930 and 19 50. Applications close on the 13 th. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce intends to hold its annual social gathering out of doors this year. The function will take the form of a picnic to some suitable point down the river, probably at Taupfiri. Representatives of adjacent chambers will be invited. Last night's meeting appointed the executive of the Chamber to arrange for the outing in November.

A collision between a motor car cad a motor cycle occurred at the junction of Hood and Angicsca Streets, Hamilton, to-day. The motor cycle, with side car attached, was ridden by Mr F. Policy, contractor, and Hie car was driven by Mr Peter .lelavich, taxidriver. The cycle and side car were badly smashed, but the car was little damaged.

A sensational struggle took place in a house in Freeman's Bay, Auckland, Inst evening, Mr Alfred Larsen being the victim of savage assault. Mr Larsen was preparing his tea, when a man, said to have been under Hie influence of liquor, entered the house and started quarrelling. On being advised to lie down, the man took off ins coal and shirt and attacked Mr Larsen, kicking him in the eye. The men struggled, and Mr Larsen succeeded in locking himself in the kitchen. The kitchen door had glass panels, and the intruder smashed those and thrust his head and arms through to get at Mr Larsen. He succeeded, and a further struggle occurred. At this stage Sergeant Fitzgerald and Constable Watkins arrived, and a desperate struggle took place before the man wa.s overpowered. He was so violent that besides being handcuffed, ins legs had to be roped to secure him properly. When this had been done the man collapsed, and was taken to the hospital in an unconscious condition. lie had fought and struggled among the broken glass, with the result that his head, arms and body were a mass of deep cuts, and ho was bleeding freely.

hast evening the monthly meeting of the Band of Hope was held, in the Wesley Hall, Hamilton East. As Hie meeting was the last of the season, it took the form of a concert. Great interest was taken in the following programme, which was nicely rendered: Pianoforte duet, Misses Ivy and Daisy Cooper: solos. Misses H. Moore, Katie •Tack, Edna Silcock, Elsie Kelly, Marjory Brown, Mr Wheatley (encored), ami Master Gordon Jack; duets, Miss Grace and Master Henry Jiykes (encored), and Misses Ruth and Ethel .Tones: trio, “'Watching for Pa." Vera Watkins, Irene Wheatley and Ethel Jones; quartette, "Slumber Song,” Misses Katie and Masters Gordon and Victor Jack; item by eight little girls, "Little Beam of Rosy Light”; little girls’ chorus. Band of Hope Choir: selection, "Oh, Blessed Night,” pianoforte; solo, “The Storm.” Miss Cniige; recitations, Mrs Gillies, Misses Iris and Jean Andrews and Gladys Jones. Mr Oil ling. Masters Arnold Webb, Ronald Gcmmcll, Wilfrid and James Evans. Roland Vincent, Errol Bn*vn; dialogue. "Tlie Doll Show,” Misses Irene and Muriel Wheatley. Vera Watkins. Ethel Jones, Mavis Haswell and Lily Dunford: dialogue, “Friday Afternoon Essays,” Misses Katie and Hazel Jack. Edna Silcock, Elsie Kelly, Muriel Grimwood, Masters Henry and Will Dykes, Arthur Metcalf and Gordon Jack; pianists, Mrs Dykes, Misses Craige, G. Jones. E. Gillies, K. Jack, D. Cooper and M. Grimwood. Mr Wheatley occupied the chair.