LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19011, 31 July 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Malls for London. Mails which left Auckland on June. 27, per R.M.S. Niagara, via Vancouver, arrived in London on July 28.

Date of Session. —A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued proroguing Parliament until Tuesday, August

Celestial Phenomenon. —A fine display of the Aurora Australis was seen in the western sky last night, commencing shortly after seven o’clook and lasting for about an hour.

Motorist Fined.-— For driving his car in Victoria Street with only one ■headlight burning, Joseph Butler was flned 10s, with costs 12s, In the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court'this morning.

Higher Hotel Profit*.— The Hotel Metropole, Ltd., of Sydney, has issued accounts for the year, ended June 30, showing profits of £13,522, compared with'£Bßos last year. The company pays a dividend of 5 per cent., compared with 3, per cent, last year.

Te Aroha Theatre Alterations,— The tender of Messrs W; Mackie and Sons, Te Aroha, has been accepted by Mr Kerridge, of Gisborne, for alterations to the Theatre Royal at Te Aroha. of the Improvements and seating accommodation will be £2500. '

Failed to Give Way. —-Arising out .ol a collision at the intersection of Commerce and Kent Streets on July 4 8 < James Joseph Riley was flned 20s, with costs, 16s, in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court this morning, for falling'to give way to a vehicle approaching on his right. \j. ’ V J

/Paint and Butterfat. —“If butterfat goes, up, next year you will see a newly-painted factory; If It doesn't you won’t,” said: Mr G. M. Alexander, chairman of directors, at' the annual meeting of the-Te Awamntu Co-opera-tive; Dairy Co., Ltd., on Saturday. “Yes, and if butterfat goes up, so will the cost of paint,” put in one of the suppliers/ ' " • ;•> 1 ' ' ■■■ 1;

s Earthquakes. —Two earth tremors of 1 short duration were experienced at Taupo on Saturday morning,-, the ond, which occurred at . 4.35, being fairly severe. An earthquake shook that-was strong, enough to warrant ,attention'wa!s felt at Nelson,. Takaka and Colllngwood, last .Wednesday. The shook, although recorded in Woffington was apparently not' felt ■ in the North Island.' ' •', ~ :

A Strange Fish;— The description of a portion , of-a strange,fish, 14 feet long, found by Mr. Ronald Voilmer at 'Ruby Bay, Nelsoni possessing many characteristics ,of the so-bailed sea serpent, has been forwarded to ■ Mr. L. T. Griffin, director of the'Auckland Museum, who expressed the opinion that it is a regalecus -paclflcls, or greatoar flsh. Complete specimens are sel-, dom found,.- Only 10 had been found in New Zealand up bo 1891.

Getting Results.' —Newspaper advertising speaks ■ from an atmosphere of speed and action. Where other mediums, may content themselves with creating "goodwill” and “consumer acceptahce,”' newspapers create Immediate sales, You hover hqard of anyone' who put off buying to-day’s newspaper until to-morrow. That is why prospective .customers do not put off buying newspaper-advertised products.—American N.P.A. Bulletin.

Gomifiunity Singing.— -It Is a remarkable tribute to the popularity of community -singing that each - week sees a larger number of patrons attending. At to-morrow's “sing” a fine programme, containing all the favour-, ite songs, has been arranged, .and'lt Is anticipated that: last week’s attendance of over 500' will be eclipsed.’' The Innovation of projecting the yvords 'of songs on to the screen is proving'welcome. The “elng” will be broadcast' by Station IZH, Hamilton, and it is; hoped that, listeners will not fall to show practical appreciation of the ef-; fort, as net proceeds ;are donated to the alleviation of local distress.

Nearly, but Not Quite. —A winter show lends, opportunities to some people, b'ui\the action of one man at a recent Taranaki show was a revelation in coolly-calculated and daringly executed methods. Towards the end of the evening, when' exhibitors were collecting their entries, he calmly hoisted an Bdlb cheese on to his shoulder and, assuming the air of proprietorship, which he bore with more ease than he did the che.ese, headed for the doorway. That was as far as he went, for the official' on the exit gate happened to know him,

Loss on Show. —Reviewing the activities of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association' during the past year, the 46th annual report states that owing to .heavy rain on the morning of the se'cond day of the annual show the attendance was considerably affected, the gate and grandstand takings being £249 *4s 6d, compared with £853 8s 9d the previous year. '“Under the very trying conditions experienced,” continues the report, “we are perhaps fortunate that the loss on the show was not more than £52 8s 3d, compared with a profit of £7B 17s Id last year.” ' '

New Zealand Boxes Better.—Commenting, on an item in the balance sheet showing an increase of £934 in the cost of butter boxes' and parchment, Mr A. J.' Sinclair, secre-tary-manager of the Te Awamutu Cooperative Dairy Company, speaking at .the annual meeting said last year a good deal of the company’s butter was exported in Swedish boxes. However, Umber taint in the butter had produced so many complaints that jt was decided to use New Zealand boxes. Although the; cost was greater, it was considered to be well worth while.

Everywhere in the Store at Hooker and Kingston’s there are wonderful Bargains again this week. Just look at these few items, for Instance, Model Goats to be cleared at 2/- in the £ off the Sale Price. Ladies’ Wool Jumper Suits at Half the Sale Price. Fur Sets for Trimming, Usually 22/6, to be cleared at 12/6 a Set. All Silk Georgettes, in 15 shades, Usually 5/11, to Clear at 3/11 a yard. A great table of Sample Coloured Towols, ranging in value from 3/11 to 4/11. To Clear 2/11 per pair. There will not be many more chances this season tn secure such Bargains, for. the Sale Period will soon be ending. The Sale where the Better Values are.— Hooker and Kingston, Ltd.**

Mr A. W. Martin, Rupture Specialist, from Dunedin, is now on his twenty-eighth annual visit to the centres of New Zealand. He will be at the Hamilton Hotel. Hamilton, from 10 a.m. to-morrow, August 1, to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the 2nd. Consultations free. 763

Building at Palmerston North.—Applications totalling £60,062 3s lid have, been made at Palmerston North for the building subsidy. The number of applications is 158 and 120 have received approval.

► Thinks Long End Talks Straight.— In a 'summary of the delegates to the World Economic Conference the London Daily Mail says: Mr G. W. Forbes, the New Zealand Prime Minister, is the rugged product of farming stock. He thinks long and talks straight. He is 62.

Hamilton Hikers. —"Hiking enthusiasts ‘assembled in Hamilton the other day and discussed plans for a tramp. If sufficient support is forthcoming a club will be_ formed In the near future. It was deolded to take a bus to Cambridge next. Sunday morning, and tramp baok during the afternoon.

Died on a Traln.--The funeral will take place at the Huddersfield Cemetery on August 10 of Mr Moore Sykes, the manager of the Dyestuffs Section •of Imperial Chemical Industries, Australia and New Zealand. He died of heart failure while on board a train crossing (London cable.),

Drove Too Fast. —A Taumarunui truck driver,j Charles George Hillier, was fined 30s; with'costs, 10s, in the Hamilton Magistrate’s Court this morning, for speeding on the Qr?at South i Road, Traffic-Inspector R. .Met-, ealfe /stated that he. paced the lorry, and found its speed to be, from 28 to 32 miles an hour, whereas the speed limit was 25 miles an hour.

a Prosperity week at Auckland.—Prosperity Week,, which has beep organised for raising funds In Auokland for the relief of unemployment and social distress, will commence officially to-day. The fund has already received contributions' to a total of between £4OOO and The main feature of the campaign will be the queen contest, for which there are 10 candidates. .

Stage In the Doldrums.— “ Flesh and blood entartalnmetns are still ln~ the doldrums In Australia,’’ sa)d Sir Beniamin Fuller, ~ who , passed: through Auckland on (.'the Montereyf “hut I have .the . greatest faith-' that the younger minds will, evolve something to cater for their own contemporary oiass.. It is impossible for an age-old industry sUoh as the stage’to be wiped out,’’ ' , •:

Dredging for Gold.—A message •from Greymouth states that the secretary of Uhe Brian Boru Dredging Company,' Mr. 'E. Parfltt, has resigned, and. Mr! J. Martin Bunt has been appointed to the position. Owing to a break. In .the - top tumbler stacker of the dredge there was no wash-up during the week-end. The. dredge is working again, and a wash-up is expected at the end of this week.

College Anniversary. —The - seventieth anniversary of, one of N'cw Zealand’s oldest 'secondary . schools, the Otago Boys’ High School, will be celebrated on August 3. Gatherings of 'old boys of the school are being held throughout New Zealand, and arrangements have been made for a function in (Hamilton at which a number of well-known citizens of the town have signified their intention, of being present. : ;' , '(.;■■ •

War Debt Problem. —A sidelight on 'the American attitude towards the war debt problem Is contained in aUetter which, q. Dunedin resident received the other day from a' relative in Pittsburg. “I have precious little faith,” he writes; "In France, Germany and other nations who,- when, in trouble,' borrowed money and now refuse to pay lit back oh the ground that' the United States has enough money. ( England is the only 'country that is ihaklng an attempt to re-pay her. loans.' America will not be apt to forget these actions in the future, and .when trouble breaks out again will leave them to. .fight their own battles- A loan demands re-pay-ment; regardless "of the financial position of the creditor,”