LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15866, 12 December 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The total amount received so far for the Auckland War Memorial is £150,080.

The Railway Department draws attention to the train arrangements in connection with the Christmas and New Year Holidays.

A petition in bankruptcy has been tiled by Francis Henry G. Lincoln, butcher, of .Manunui. The schedule slates that the liabilities amount 10 £l6O 3/10, and the assets to £ls cash, leaving a deficiency of £ii,"> 3/i'J. A petition has also been received from N. llamblin, motor driver, of Aria, accompanied by a schedule .and statement. Owing to unsecured creditors is £lB S2/6. The assets are nil.

The Hamilton Fire Brigade received a call at -i p.m. yesterday, to a gorse lire between Boundary Road and Claude Street. The location of ttic 'ire was the site on which a timber mill had previously been, and some of the shavings in amongst the growth of gorse, etc., had caught fire, the cause of which Is unknown. The brigade were on the scene in quick lime, and promptly had the outbreak under control.

The Chief Postmaster advises that during the Christmas and .New Year season special " greetings " telegrams bearing the instruction " greetings " and •■ Wishing you' a happy New Year " respectively will be accepted at a chars'" of Cd. provided the address and signature do not together contain more tlun 11 words; any excess to be charged id per word, if the text is altered the telegram will be treated as an ordinary one. The acceptance of these messages is restricted to the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th and 31st insts. " Greetings " telegrams should be lodged not later than Saturday. 22nd and 29th December respectively, to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve and .New Year's Eve.

A memorable scene took place at His .Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, last evening, on the conclusion of .Miss Gertrude, Elliott's successful season. When the final curtain fell on the last act of "Enter .Madame." the applause of the very large audience was most enthusiastic and sustained. The curlain rose again, disclosing Miss Elliott surrounded by the whole of the members of her popular company. The gifted 'leading lady was then the recipient of a. remarkably large number of bouquets. After the subsequent demonstration bad subsided, the curlain was once again lowered, but the applause was maintained, and ultimately 'the curtain was raised again. Miss Elliott taking this call alone. She smiled and bowed her acknowledgments of the remarkable reception ae- i corded to her, and then made a neat! little speech. Miss Elliott thanked the | people of Auckland for the wonderful way in which they had received her) plays, her company, and herself- Re- j ne-wing her thanks she made her final i bow, and the curtain descended upon one of the most notable theatrical seasons experienced in Auckland. I

I saved 9s on this lillle c-otton frock alone by taking advantage of Hooker and Kingston's "Star Spccdads," one day between 9 and 12 o'clock, remarked* Mrs Smith yesterday to her friend. Yes, I can quite understand it, replied Mrs Brown, 1 bought a similar parcel the other day. By the way, do Hooker and Kingston's run these star specials every day? 1 should just think they do. Why, 1 never miss reading the paper now, just to see what they are advertising to-morrow. 1 am out lo save as much money on my purchases as 1 can, said Mrs Brown and you should just see some of the bargains my friends have secured en different mornings. "Star Specials" operate daily at Hooker and Kingston's from 9 till 12 o'clock in the morning—read to-night's advertisement on page 6 for you don't know what you are missing*

The family thirst qiicncner—Marshall's Summer Drink Extract. Makes delicious fruit drinks ror about a iairpenny per gla*3. (2)

A hippopotamus and a tiger, with several other animals, were brought to Auckland yesterday by the Marama. They will find a home at the Zoo.

The Hamilton police are in possession of a small box of butter which was found a few days ago. They are anxious to discover the owner before the produce becomes rank. A gold watch valued at £4OO was stolen from a first saloon passenger on the Royal Mail steamer Makura a few hours before the vessel reached Auckland from Sydney on Monday morning. The exceptional value of the watch is due lo the fact that it is fitted with chimes and other mechanical devices. The Ma rusts' Sacred Heart College scholarship of £6O for three years' tuition for the North Island, was awarded to Stanley Hickson. of Wellington. The South Island scholarship was awarded to G. H. Duggan, jf Reef ton.

A swimming gala will be held at the Municipal Baths on Friday, December 14, to decide which school shall take the Howden Swimming Shield. The competition will be an annual one. •Entries arc good, and an interesting afternoon's sporl is assured. The gathering is being held under the auspices of the Waikato Assistant Masters' Association.

The meeting last night to launch the Hamilton East Band was well attended and of an enthusiastic nature. Mr C. E. Cooper was in the chair, and briefly outlined the objects for which the Band being formed —viz., the furtherance of all charitable and deserving objects, and to provide band music for Hamilton East. A strops provisional Citizens' Committee was appointed. It was decided that as soon as the requisite membership is obtained that the Band be registered, and that a set of rules be framed for the guidance and government of the Band. Monday and Thursday were decided on as practice nights, and wood and wind players will be most welcome at the band-room, Grey Street, on those evenings. A vole of thanks to the chairman closed the meeting.

An interpretation of a clause in the creameries, cheese, and butter factories award, relating to payment of. overtime, was sought from the Arbitration Court, Auckland, yesterday. The point related to the change-over from 44 hours to 60 hours per week, which occurred twice in the year on fixed dates, and the divergence of opinion arose from the change occurring on days other than Saturday. The employers, in the change-over in mid-week from 44 to 60 hours, wished to offset any overtime accumulated under the 44 hours by time allowance for the remainder of the first week instead of paying the overtime on the 44-hour week, when the overtime was actually worked. Mr S. E. Wright contended, for the employers, that the hours for the week of change should be averaged, and overtime allowed on that basis. Mr Justice Frazer said the Court would give a short written decision, remarking that on the proposal the worker got the benefit at one stage of the season and lost it at the next change in hours.

The school inspectors hsve almost completed their work in the Te Aroha district and the results have been most satisfactory. At Waihou 27 pupils presented themselves for proficiency honours and 26 were successful, the result reflecting the highest credit upon the head master, Mr G. K. Hamilton. At the Te Aroha public school IT presented themselves and passed, and likewise the head teacher, Mr A. F. Burton, deserves special praise. The Convent Sisters also presented a large number, who were mostly successful. Discussing the subject with one of the gentlemen responsible, a Times representative w : as informed that the results attained this year are a record and no doubt due to improved systems of instruction. At Wailuu the Dalton system is in vogue, and judging by a cursory glance over the work of all standards it is evident that that system must become universal. Results at the Waihou, at any rate, confirm this opinion.