LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14773, 12 October 1921, Page 5

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The second blow makes the rray; the second word makes the bargain.

The Cambridge swimming baths will open on Saturday next. A Poverty Bay Land District is to be formed, with Gisborne as the headquarters.

The prizes won by the Hamilton Municipal Band, at the Thames Band Contest, are on view in the window of Messrs A. Eady and Co's premises. It is expected that two more coal mines in, the Greymouth district will close down indefinitely in the course of a few days.

Twenty-two bankruptcies have been recorded in the Wanganul district for the nine months ending September 30, against nine for the same period last year.

The Wairarapa Daily Times predicts that the day is not far distant when Masterton will possess municipal motor 'buses.

The official opening of the Whitiora Bowling Club will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock All members are asked to be present. Members of the Hamilton Operatic Society ar c reminded that the rehearsals of "The Cingalec" will commence on Monday next, in St. Peter's Hall, at 7.30 p.m. A full attendance Is imperative.

The general executive of the Hamilton Queen Carnival passed a hearty vcte of appreciation to the band for the excellent record attained and congratulated them on bringing the laurels of victory to Hamilton. The Feilding executive of the Farmers' Union has passed a resolution, urging the Government to remove the protection of hares, and to encourage ' the destruction of this pest. The Premier announced in the House yesterday that the writ for the CityEast by-election would probably be issued on Friday, and the election would take place 16 days later. The men's class in connection with the St. John Ambulance Association will commence to-morrow (Thursday) night, at 8 o'clock, in the Borough Council Chambers.

Mr Nicholson, of "Wellington, will arrive in Cambridge in about three weeks' time to commence his duties in swimming tuition in connection with tlie Cambridge Swimming Club, and especially in the interests of the district school children.

A meeting of the Auckland Provincial branch of the National Beekeepers' Association will be held in Hamilton to-morrow [Thursday), at 10.30 a.m. In the afternoon Mr C. F. Rylands, manager of the Honey Producers' Association, will speak on market prospects. The recent heavy rains have caused a fresh in the Waikato River at Cambridge, bringing down most cif the logs which have been stranded for some time. The workmen engaged in cutting the timber have also taken advantage of the fresh to get their output away to the booms. Consequently there is a great accumulation of logs in the vicinity of the wharf.

At St. Paul's Methodist Church, Cambridge, on Sunday morning, the following resolution was carried unanimously:—"That the Cambridge Methodist congregation urges the Government not to grant any further totalisator permits." The resolution has been telegraphed to the Prime Minister. The Waipa Racing Club yesterday asked the Waiipa County Council to have the road from the bridge in TawhiO Street to the racecourse blinded before the club's next meeting. They also asked permission to remove i width of two feet of soil from the ■oadway at the southern boundary of the course, for the purpose of topdressing the course. The matter was reft in the hands of Cr. Cavanagh. Recently the residents of Rotokaurl, Frankton, decided at a public meeting to request the Waipa County Council to improve the condition of the road near the school. The request was presented to the Council yesterday, when the matter was left in the hands of the engineer and Cr Livingstone.

The Waipa County Council has for several years held a substantial sum of money belonging to the Livingstone Park land syndicate deposited in connection With metalling the roads at the subdivision, but nothing has yet been done in the matter by the Council. Certain undertakings were also given by the Council to the trustees of the Jolly estate in connection with the subdivisional roads at Frankton. Cr. Ellicott drew attention to both matters, yesterday, when he thought the Council should keep faith with these people. The engineer was instructed to attend to bcth works as soon as possible. The largest meeting of settlers held In the Kaipaki district for some considerable time took place in the Kaipaki Hall on the 7th inst., to consider the proposed charging of £2 per annum for rural delivery, by the Postal Department. Considerable discussion took place, the various speakers expressing indignation at the drastic change. Eventually the following resolution was carried unanimously:— "That this meeting of settlers of the Kaipaki district strongly protests against the drastic change proposed by the Postmaster-General, in charging £2 per annum for rural delivery, and that he be- asked to reduce the amount to £i."

An invitation. The Queen Carnival (Band Queen) Committee extends to you a personal invitation to attend "l'c Grand Old English Fair," which is being held in the Winter Show Bulildings and horse bazaar frGm to-day, Wednesday, to Friday the 14th inst., three jolly days and three jolly nights; the committee begs you enjoy yourself as well a« profit by your visit. They believe you will return from your aflerroon or evening's fun with a much healthier physical and menial tone. The committee asks you to relax, to forget troubles, to renew your interests, to enjoy yourself to the fullest. Thai you may do so they have prepared for you attractive and pleasing amusements, they offer them to you as their antidote for all menial ills. Will you accept their invitation.' To-night's attractions; Concert programme ami Punch ;iid Judy show.* Elaborate celebrations will take place this week in the busiest part of Victoria Street, the occasion being the Sixth Birthday and Anniversary Jubilee of the Big Store of Hooker and Kingston's. One; each year they celebrate this great event by preparing special values and discounts—thus showing their appreciation to the many thousands of loyal and faithful customers. The success and unbounded prosperity that this store lias shown from yea." to year is proof of the firm's good values and methods of trading. It i s no doubt these 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 1 ' wiii be rigidly adhered to in '>..-■ fiittir=. Crowds each year .■i';'<•'-■,<'. \r\i~ » . Anniversary Jubilee —y.-.r wrdc on <■--- and the spirit of fr'-ndshn is strengthened --Hoc-ker ami Kingston. Ltd.' For Influnnzn t.tsre Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.

To-day is fhc 22nd anniversary of the i" • 'ineuuuuieiit of the South • Afric-n war. v i he JohanncsDurg Town council is considering the American offer of a loan of £1,500,000 at 74 per cent, interest. The engineer reported to the Central Power Board to-day that there had lately been a drop In the cost of certain prominent supplies. In transformers and copper wire this amounted to about 30 per cent on 1920 prices. "There's nothing in it in commonsense, but in law there might be a lot," remarked the chairman of the Central Power Board at to-day's meeting wheo a certain line of action was being discussed by the Board.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Cambridge Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., will be held in the Town Hall, Cambridge, on Wednesday, October 19, at 10.30 a.m. Important, business will be transacted.

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church is to be invited to meet in Auckland next year. This decision was reached at the meeting of the Auckland Presbytery last evening. This year the General Assembly meets in Dunedin, opening on November i.">. At the Central Power Board's mating to-day Mr Livingstone inquired when it was likely that the power would be available to the Te Kowhai district. The engineer replied that, providing the settlers along the route signed the requests for supply, there was every hope of the power being in the area in ample time for the next milking season-

The class of men in first aid to the iLjured, which commences to-morrow evening at the Borough Council Chambers, is more than of passing interest and should appeal to all who arc desirous of benefiting the community and obtaining useful knowledge for themselves. Mr Rattray and Mr Goodcrman came to Hamilton last week for the express purpose of stimulating interest in the work of the St. John Ambulance Association, and it is to be hoped that their efforts will be largely rewarded. The fee is a nominal one 'and the lectures are six in numficr.

The Hamilton Gun Club will journey to Tc Aroha next Saturday to shoot the final match with the Tc Aroha Club. As each club lias won a match, it is anticipated the final will be a keen one. It is hoped the Hamilton members will turn up. The cars will leave Lewis and Go's., office Victoria Street, at 10.30 a.m. A triangular match between Hamilton, Te Aroha and the Waihi Gun Club will also be shot Off, which should prove interesting. There will be no shoot at Raukura on Saturday. The Waikato A. and P. Association will hold its 30th annual show at Claudelands on November 15 and 16. The Show Association has done its share towards the progress of the district, and with the co-operation of the people of the Waikato the success of the 30th annual show is assured. The Association is anxious to make this year's Show the greatest in its history. The secretary will be pleased to forward schedules and full particulars post free. Entries close on Thursday, October 27.

A pleasing little ceremony took place at the drill hall, Cambridge, on Monday, when the local Senior Cadets were handed a chequo for £5 by SergeantMajor Cully, on behalf of Mr L. M. Morrin, the result of a recent picture benefit given on behalf of the Senior •Cadet Football Club. Lieutenant E_dgar James and Lance-corporal Wood were appointed trustees for this fund, and three rousing cheers were given for the donor. The boys did their military training with a wili, due to the capable instruction of Sergeant-Major Cully. To further help the boys in carrying out their duties. Lieutenant James has presented a medal for the best allround duties and attendance for the year, while the Mayoress (Mrs S. Lewis) and Mr E. N. Souter, have also made presentations.