LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19330, 9 August 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Infectious Diseases. —Two cases ot diseases .including one of scarlet fever, were notified in the Hamilton borough last month. In July last year three cases were reported.

Building in Hamilton. —Building permits .totalling 21, for work valued at £4104 were issued by the Hamilton Borough Council last month. In the corresponding period last year 17 permits involving work valued at £2082 were issued.

A Witty Reply. —Referring to the large amount of rain experienced lately throughout New Zealand, a Hamilton resident, in conversation with another resident, remarked that I here must be a “Jonah” in every house In New Zealand. “Yes, we certainly have had a “whale” of a lot of rain lately,” was the rejoinder.

Bad Winter for Flowers. —“It has been a particularly had winter for flower beds,” stated the foreman of the Hamilton Beautifying Society in his report to the Society last evening, referring to the garden plots in the town. “However, with the coming of the warm weather the plots in the town should hear a brighter aspect.”

Council Staff Function. —A decision lo accept the invitation of the borough council staff lo attend -its forthcoming social function was reached by the Hamilton borough 'Council last evening. Appreciation of the manner in which the staff had organised its functions was expressed by Mr C. Laffertv, in moving that it should he thanked for Ihe invitation.

Borough Rates Arrears. —The Ilarnillon Borough Council decided last evening that ratepayers in arrears should be notified that unless the overdue sums are paid or satisfactory arrangements to pay by instalments are made prior to September 1, the borough solicitor will be instructed to take proceedings to recover the full sums owing at that date and the town cleric will act accordingly.

Arbor Day Obseravnce. “Arbor Day was observed far more enthusiastically in the Hamilton schools this year than in the past few years," commented Mr F. W. Hare at a meeting of the Hamilton Beautifying Society last evening. Several members expressed their gratification, and the suggestion made at the last meeting that the. society should participate in some function on Arbor Day next year was endorsed.

Missing Yacht Found. —The missing yacht Derwent was discovered yesterday high and dry on the beach at Ballina, on. the north coast of New South Wales. Her petrol tanks were empty. The yacht, which was valued at £2OOO, was stolen from Brisbane River on Jury 26. It was thought the thieves were making either for the Islands or New Zealand.

Lady Biedlsloo’s Tribute.—Describing the movement as one which appealed to her deeply and which she felt to he of inestimable national benefit, Lady Bledisloc yesterday opened the conference of the New Zealand Free Kindergarten Union and offered her sincere congratulations lo all those who were so ably carrying it on in spite of many difficulties. They were realty doing great patriotic work.

Jean Batten at Napier. —Yesterday morning Miss Jean Batten, in company with Mr R. F. Smillie, New Zealand manager for the G. G. Wakefield Oil Company, Limited, and escorted by Squadron-Leader Isitt and three machines from the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast Aero Club, circled over the Napier aerodrome and made a good landing on schedule time. The trip from Gisborne was made in rain. Miss Batten later was accorded a civic reception.

Theatre Electric Sign. following consideration of tho position regarding the electric sign erected recently over the State Theatre the Hamilton Borough Council has approved an amendment to the. by-law covering tho erection of these signs, and lias decided that tho State sign should be permitted to remain in its present position, provided that it Is set up in the manner laid down by the Borough engineer.

Services Appreciated. —A Vvarm tribute to tho Hamilton borough electrical engineer, Mr J. Webster, for ills assistance in restoring the electrical installation at the .school hostel, following the recent fire, was paid by Ihe Hamilton High School Board of Governors In a letter which was before the borough council last even'ng. Tho board stated that It was largely through Mr Webster’s efforts that the damage lo the installation was remedied with the minimum of delay. Name of New Theatre Changed.— Work began this week on demolishing Ihe building known as 11 Smith’s Garage,” in Worcester Street, Christchurch, in preparation for building Iho second of the new picture theatres in Christchurch which will he operaled by Amalgamated Theatres (N.Z.) Ltd. The name of the theatre In Worcester Street, originally announced ns tho Roxy, has been changed to Mayfair.

Arapunl Power for Wanganui.— Electricity used in Wanganui and its environs is conveyed from Mangalmo, near Shannon, which is situated between Palmerston North and Levin. There have been occasions upon which the supply of electric power lias been interrupted from this source, and Wanganui lias been cut off. in order lo be able lo tap another supply when necessary, says a Wanganui paper, tests were made on Sunday afternoon and Wanganui was linked up with Arapuni, in the Waikato district. The result proved to be most satisfactory, so that tho dislrict supplied by Wanganui may he supplied with power from Arapuni should interference with the electricity from Mangahao occur.

Marvels of value luCi.t Ladles’ Model Coats being offered at this great seven (jays’ sale. Rich Coats In all wool rubrics. comprising Face Cloth, Diagonals, Chevrons and Fancy Tweeds, alt richly trimmed with large real fur collars. I'lvcry coat is lined full length with art. silk lining. Sizes S.S.W. lo i.i,S. and in a smart range of shades, the usual value being 7/G, £G/(*>/To bo cleared during this great seven days’ sale for r> !)/(’>, c>o/(> and 70/G. Never before have Hooker & Kingston Ltd. offered such bargains in Ladies' Model Coats.’*”I'* 1 '*

IVlails Arrive in London. Mails which left Wellington on July 10, per R..M.S. Makura, via San Francisco, arrived in London on August S.

Akaroa Due in Wellington.—Messrs Dalgely and Company, Ltd., advise that the Akaroa is due in at Wellington on Tuesday.

Gold in London. —Fine gold in London was quoted on Wednesday at £6 18s Old (Tuesday HO 17s lOd). The dollar stood at 5.00 1-1 G and 5.05 7-10 respectively.

Hospital Patients. —The daily average number of patients in the Waikato Hospital last month was 309 and 187 operations were performed. During the period 395 patients were admitted and 307 were discharged.

Transformer Tenders.—On the recommendation of the general purposes committee the Hamilton Borough Council decided last evening to call tenders for the supply of additional transformers to be installed at the corner of Hood and Anglesea Streets.

Dempsey to Tour. The former world’s champion heavy-weight boxer, Jack Dempsey, says that probably he will tour Australia in December with his wife and child. Dempsey hopes to arrange for bouts in a few' of the larger cities.

Exchange Agreement.—The Daily Herald (London) announces that an Anglo-German exchange agreement has been practically concluded. It says the news will be a relief to thousands of people, especially in Lancashire.

Pictures by Wireless.—The'Marchese Marconi is now engaged in experiments, in conjunction with experts in a British laboratory at Chelmsford, which are expected very shortly to enable pictures to be sent by wireless from one side of the world to the other.

Same Interim Dividend.—The directors of J. Staples and Company, Limited, brewers, Wellington, have advised the Stock Exchange Association that an interim dividend of 2J per cent, was paid yesterday. The dividend is at the same rate as last year’s corresponding distribution.

Sustenance Rates.—“A relief worker told me the other day that he was getting more pay on sustenance rates than on relief works,” commented Mr H. A. Bell at to-day’s meeting of the Waikato Hospital Board. ‘lt is something like the old British dole.” The chairman (Mr J. J. Ryburn) agreed that such a position would have to be guarded against.