LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19353, 5 September 1934, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Conversion of Loans. —Of £400,000 of Auckland Transport Board loans subject to conversion all but £55,000 worth have been converted.

Lemon Within a Lemon. — -Mrs. Armstrong, a resident of Koromatua, was surprised to find, when she cut open a lemon grown in her garden the other day, that It contained another fully-developed lemon.

Restoration of Wages. —A restoration of half the 10 per cent, reduction in wages has been made by New Zealand Breweries, Limited. The Increase will apply to all employees in all branches of the company.

Te Be Taken In. —“We expect a lot of visitors to Southland for the Royal Show, and shall do our best to take them in," was a remark made by Air D. 'Marshall when proposing a toast at Ihe annual meeting of the Southland A. and P. Association. Members saw the equivocal nature of the remark, broad smiles being in evidence.

Woman TVlombor’s Anniversary.—• The first anniversary of her election as the first woman member of Parliament in New Zealand will be celebrated this month by Mrs E. U. McCombs (Labour —Lyttelton). She was elected on September J 3 at the Lyttelton by-elec-tion caused by the death of her husband, the late Air J. Ale Combs.

Decline n Net Profit. —The Stock Exchange Association has been advised by Broken Hill South, Limited, that the company’s net profit for the year ended June 30 was £220,214. The net profit shovys a decline of £20,459 on that of the previous year, but compares with earnings of £ll7, 226 and £50,276 in 1932 and 1931 respectively.

Concert at Hospital. —Last evening a concert party gave an enjoyable programme to the inmates of the Bailey Ward of the Waikato Hospital and the patients greatly appreciated songs by the following:—Alessrs K. Eade, J. Reidy, E. H. Quill; step dancing by Alessrs P. Dixon and B. MoKenzie; snake dance by Air J. Reidy; saxophone duet by Alessrs Quill and L. Scott, and violin solo by Mr L. Scott. Air G. Brown acted as accompanist.

lYlaohlne-Gun Theft. —“ The police are investigating the matter and a military board of inquiry has also been set up io Inquire thoroughly into the circumstances," said the Hon. J. G. Cobbo, Minister of Defence, last evening when questioned regarding the steps being taken to trace the person or persons responsible for the removal of the Vickers machine-gun from the New Lynn Presbyterian Hall, Auckland.

A Hamiltonian Startled. —A Hamiltonian visiting Auckland was rather startled when, following something whizzing past his face and a thud on tlio footpath, he looked down and saw a huge rat lying unconscious at his feet. The rodent had evidently fallen from the verandah of a shop. For a while it lay stunned, then staggered round, and when the Hamiltonian left die scene it was still having varying periods of consciousness and unconsciousness.

Dominion Swimmer’s Success. A New Zealand swimmer (says a London cable), Malcolm Conner, won the annual five-mile cross-Solent race from Southsea to Rydo, in 2 hours 15 minutes, finishing half an hour ahead of the second competitor and beating last year’s time, that of Temmes, Channel swimmer, by a minute. Conner said it was one of the coldest swims of his life, hut a pleasant change not lo be worried by sharks. He hopes to gain other English successes.

Killing at Horotiu.—Details of the season's slaughtering at the Horotiu Meat Works are given In the annual report of the Auckland Farmers’ Freezing Company. The report shows the following killings at Horotiu for the period:—Lambs, 110,155; sheep, 3086; pigs, 66,001; calves, 583; bobby calves, 161,777; cattle, 12,091. In addition to this export stock the following bend were slaughtered at the works for local consumption during Ihe year:—Sheep, 15,565; lambs, 1858; cattle, 5636; calves, 720; pigs, 970. Fall Through Window.—With a resounding crash, accompanied by the tinkle of breaking glass, a man fell through a plate-glass window alongside the entrance to the shop of Messrs Edward Jones, Limited, in Victoria Street, late yesterday afternoon. Apparently the pedestrian was entering Hie premises when lie stumbled, falling heavily against the window, which was shattered. Although the jagged edges of glass might have inflicted serious injury lie escaped unharmed, while the stock of sports goods within I lie window was undamaged. The window was covered by an insurtinee policy. Farmers Tour Australia.—At a total cost of £lO iOs per person, a personally-escorted tour of New South Wales and Victoria for New Zealand farmers is planned to commence on October 11, when Hie party will sail from Auckland on the Wanganella. The proposed itinerary, which has been arranged by Iho organiser, Mr. Peterson, of Rotorua, includes visits to Ihe Woolonbar, Grafton and Wcrribc Experimental Farms, and numerous other places of interest to the farmer; sightseeing trips will lie arranged, and a day at Ihe Royal Agricultural Show Is planned. The official opening of Hie Gentenary Celebrations by the Duke of Gloucester will lie witnessed and it is hoped that Ihe tourists will he able to see Hie finish of I lie big air race. A number of days have been left free for Ihe visitors to arrange their own 'individual programmes. while most, of the scenic attractions in the two states will he visited. The farmers will return to Auckland on November 6.

! White Gloves fop Judge.—The Supreme Court session at Greymouth opened tliis iinoV’ning. There being no criminal cases a pair of white gloves was presented to Mr. Justice Johnston, who congratulated the district on its crimelessness. I Hardly Recognised His Car. —An 1 Auckland resident who missed his | ear in the city a fortnight ago re- ' covered it the other day at Rotorua. The car had been altered almost beI yond recognition, being' painted a ; different colour and several parts be- | ing changed. | Alterations to Rotorua Hospital.— | Members of the house and finance comtmitlee of the Waikato Hospital Board, accompanied by the secretary, Mr. A. 'C. Burgess, and the architect, j Mr. ,T. H. Edgecumbe, journeyed to Rotorua to-day to inspect the alterations and additions which are being made to the 'King George V Hospital. Movable Dental Clinic. —This week there will be established in the Wanganui district a mobile dental clinic which will be operated as a unit of the New Zealand school dental service. The clinic will be the first of its kind in the Dominion. The Wanganui Mobile Dental Clinic Committee is responsible for establishing this new system of providing dental service, and the whole cost of constructing the clinic is being met by the committee, which will also bear the cost of maintenance.

School Ground Improvements. —The grounds of the Whitiora school will be further enhanced when a planting scheme carried out during the year is completed. Over 50 trees and shrubs have been laid out artistically in various parts of the playing area, a small native plantation adjacent to the swimming baths in particular having received attention. It is also planned to lay the large football field in new grass. The grounds at present are in excellent order and no developmental work of a major kind will be required in the near future.