LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18877, 22 February 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

New Members. —New members at the last meeting of the Wanganui Automobile Association totalled SS.

Price of Gold. —Gold in London was quoted yesterday at £6 Os 6*d an ounce. ''There was no change from Monday’s figure.

Missing Tramper Returns. —-The missing tramper, Mr A. O’Keefe, of Wellington, arrived at Mount Bruce, 17 miles from Masterton, yesterday afternoon. Although tie had been without food, Mr O’Keefe withstood the hardships fairly well.

Tr-alns for To Aroha Races. —Particulars of train arrangements and excursion fares In connection with the To Aroha races at Herrlesvllle on February 25 and 27 are advertised in this issue.

Juryman's Mistake.— Under the impression that the Supreme Court sessions at Hamilton were due to open to-day and not yesterday, a juryman fatted to answer the summons yesterday morning. After the luncheon adjournment the juryman appeared before the judge, was admonished for hfs carelessness, and was duly sworn

Does Not Want the Poslton. —Interviewed In Sydney during his recent visit there Sir Charles Kingsford Smith smiled when told that his name had again been suggested for the post of Director of Civil Aviation. He _ said he had not applied for the position, nor did he want it, for he did not think a Government position, with Its restrictions, would appeal to him.

Telephone Anniversary. —Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the telephone system in Wellington. The first telephone came Into operation with about 36 subscribers. Subterranean cables had not then been developed and even the small list of subscribers necessitated a network of overhead wires.

Hamilton Burglaries. —“ lam given to understand that somebody steals a purse every day in Hamilton. Is that not so?” asked Mr. W. Noble, addressing a police witness In a theft case in the Supreme Court at Hamilton to-day. “ Well, there have been one or two recently,” replied witness. “ißut not in your district, I suppose?" Mr. Noble put In with heavy sarcasm.

Alleged Theft.— Appearing on remand, Frederick Albert Tapson, agent, aged 65, was charged in the Police Court, Auckland, yesterday, with stealing £3O on October 30, 1930, and £7 10s on May 25, 1932, both sums being the property of John Wild. Accused was remanded until next Monday. Further charges, Involving £BOO, are pending.

Services Recognised. —The British College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, has invited Dr. Doris Gordon, of Sratford, to become a foundation member. The college, which has a position in obstetrics similar to that of the Royal College of Surgeons in surgery, has proffered this honour to Dr. Gordon In recognition of her services to obstetrics In the Dominion. Foundation membership is conferred on obstetricians of merit without examination and by virtue of reoords of service to this particular branch of medicine.

Dame Sybil Thorndike at Rotorua. — A brief visit to Whakarewarewa was paid yesterday by Dame Sybil Thorndike and her company. After viewing the thermal activities, the company was entertained by Guide Rangi’s concert party with songs and poi dancing. Dame Sybil, In giving her impressions, said that she had never seen anything as wonderful as the thermal activities at Whakarewarewa. She was enraptured with the singing of the Maoris, and the poi dancing she considered unique. The company joined the express last night at Franlcton.

Auckland Law Society. —Reference to the satisfactory working of the fidelity guarantee fund, now In its third year, is made in the annual report of the council of. the Auckland District Law Society. It is stated that It may fairly be claimed that the fund has provided that protection to the public which was the principal reason for its institution. As a result of practitioners' Act, two solicitors were struck off the roll and one was suspended. Proceedings were also Instituted and lines Imposed in two Instances against unqualified persons lor carrying on work as conveyancers.

Finest Fishing In World. —“ You have 11. finest fishing here in the whole wide world,” said l>r. J. A. Wiborn, a member of Mr Zone Grey's party. ’“New Zealand should be the Mecca for big-game fishermen, and your l'resh-water streams and lakes offer wonderful attractions to the angler. At Taupo we saw fully 20 fish between 101 b. at>’ 181 b.—we were not doing any fishing; we were just looking and ’ yelling. If fishermen overseas realised what this country has to offer they would heat a regular tourist trail to New Zealand, and a tourist trail leaves behind it a trail of gold, in your hotels, over, your roads, and at your fishing resorts.”

Waikato Cattle for Westfield. — Three drovers and nine dogs spent 12 davs on the road in driving a mob of six" hundred cattle from Hototuna to the freezing works at Westfield, where they arrived yesterday. The long •trek was commenced on February 10, and the drovers camped en route. Arrangements had been made beforehand for grazing the cattle at the various stopping places. Most of the animals were dry cows, and all were reported to he in excellent condition on arrival at the works.

Schoolgirl’s Plucky Action. The prompt action of a schoolgirl, Dorothy Brown, averted what might have been a serious accident at the Hamilton municipal baths yesterdav. Several boys were practising speed swimming when one lad got into difficulties half-way up the baths. The girl, who was standing neurbv, Immediately dived in and brought him to the side of the baths, using the approved life-saving methods." The hoy soon recovered, hut the incident served to emphasise the value of training in life-saving. Commentin'- on the girl’s work, t tie baths’ custodian, Mr H. Meyer, expressed the opinion tlint schools should gi\e a mile more attention to life-saving.

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