LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18874, 18 February 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Prloe of Gold.— Gold In London on Friday was quoted at £6 Os 9id an ounce. Wednesday’s figure was £5 19s 9Jd.

District Valuation Rolls. —It Is gazetted that the district valuation roll for Morrinsvllle s’hall be revised as at March 31, 1933.

Suva Yaoht to Sail. —The ketch Seafarer, which made the trip from Fiji to New Zealand early in January, is expected to commence her return voyage to Suva on Monday.

Judgment Summons. — In a judgment summons case in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court yesterday C. M. Ross was ordered to pay E. Harris £22 13s forthwith in default 21 days’ Imprisonment.

Band Conoert To-morrow. —A concert programme will be given on the Ferry Bank to-morrow night at 8.15, by the Waikato Regimental and 'Hamilton Municipal Band, under the baton of Lieutenant A. E. Savage.

Missing Man Found. —After being missing from Gisborne since January 24, Mr Frederick Pasley, aged 25, married, was located in a boarding house in Auckland yesterday. He was suffering from loss of memory and is receiving medical attention.

Degrees In Divinity. —The desirability of granting degrees in divinity by he University of New Zealand was stressed by the Methodist Conference at Auckland yesterday, following a report from the examination oommittee. It was decided that the conference should reaffirm its reques to the senaFe that it should confer degrees in divinity.

Pleasuro Cruise Ends. —With the passengers singing and cheering on her decks, the intercolonial liner Marama returned to Auckland from her northern pleasure cruise yesterday. The vessel had 300 passengers on board, of whom 170 were women. A large number of the tourists were residents of Hamilton, arfd there were also visitors from Australia and Fiji.

War Debts and Normality. —The opinion that no country would be able to straighten out its affairs until the war debts question was definitely settled was expressed by Mr E. Slieedy, a prominent Sydney business man, now visiting Hamilton. “ The delay in the definition of the United States’ policy consequent on the election of Mr Roosevelt is a matter of grave moment to the world,” he added.

Australian Tennis Players. —Some days a.go reference was made to the projected visit to Hamilton of the Australian tennis players, C. R. Dunlop and J. N. Purcell, on Saturday next, February 25. We are informed by the secretary of the Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club, Mr K. Howard, that the Australians will now not bo here on that date. It.is possible they will arrive on Saturday, March 4, but arrangements are Incomplete.

Hamilton Amenities. —“ I suppose Hamilton is the prettiest inland town we have struck in the North Island,” stated Mr E. Sheedy. a leading Sydney business man. conversing with a Waikato Times reporter to-day. Mr Sheedy was particularly impressed with the scenic beauties of the river and lake and the wealth of vegetation on every side. “ Your public parks and gardens reflect great credit on those responsible for their upkeep,” he added.

Regimental Camp Concluded. —A successful week of training at the Claudelands showgrounds was brought to a close to-day, when the volunteers of the First Battalion, Waikato Regiment, who spent the period under canvas, dispersed. Useful work was done during the week, as was evidenced toy the fine display given toy the regiment in the ceremony of “Trooping the Colour.” The trainees had a most enjoyable time, and most of them were sorry when the camp came to a close.

Masterton Ram Fair. —The Masterton ram fair was concluded yesterday, when flock and stud Southdown rams were submitted to a large bench of buyers. Competition was keen for superior animals, but the sale generally was a dragging one, with prices at a disappointingly low level. The top price for stud rams was 60 guineas and the top price for flock rams t t guineas. Stud Southdown owe and ram lambs and flock Southdown ewes met with a dull sale.

Auckland Shipping Record. —Something in the nature of a shipping record tons been established in Auckland this week with the arrival in the Waitemala of five overseas passenger liners, of a total gross tonnage of nearly 80,000 tons. It is stated that never before in the history of the port have passenger vessels of such a large total tonnage been in port during one week. In addition, there has been heavy tonnage of overseas cargo vessels in port, the total of all overseas vessels for the week being in the vicinity of 150,000 tons.

Narrow Escape at the Lake. —An incident which might easily have had more serious consequences occurred at the Lake yesterday afternoon. A hoy. aged about 17 years, was swimming some distance out from the shore when he suddenly disappeared. His plight was apparently unnoticed until a man ran down to the water and jumped fully clothed to bring the boy ashore. For about ten minutes artificial respiration was applied, lo which the, lad responded and was soon sufficiently recovered lo go home. Jn the meantime the rcscuerer disappeared without giving his name.

Sunshine League Appeal.— -An excellent response has been made to the Waikato Hospital Patients’ Sunshine League’s appeal so l'ar as babies’ clothing and old linen for tho maternity ward at the Waikato Hospital arc concerned, but as yet not a great deal of clothing for the mothers has been received. .Many parcels were left at the Dolly Yardon, one of the most appreciated gifts being babies’ clothing from an anonymous donor, who sent il” lOs to a Hamilton shop with the request that, clothing to that value should bo forwarded lo the League. Several cash donations have also been received. The principal need now is women’s clothing and the Legauo will he grateful lo anyone.who can assist in this direction.

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