LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 123, Issue 20693, 31 December 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Waikato Times There will be no publication of the Waikato Times on Monday, which will be observed as New Year's Day. Medals fop German Mothers Three million German mothers will receive a cross of honour in 1939 for having four or more children. Italian Workers for Germany It is officially announced that arrangements have been completed for 39.000 Italian construction workers to go to Germany in the near future. Currency in London Fine gold was quoted In London yesterday at £7 9s 5Jd an ounce ;£7 9s on Wednesday), the dollar at 4.65 3-8 (4.60 5-8) and the franc at 170 15-16 (177 3-16). Denation to Hospital The medical superintendent of th.e Waikato Hospital has received an anonymous donation of £5 “ to go towards a New Year treat for the patients and staff," which he gratefully acknowledges. Record Christmas Mails The volume of letters and parcels carried by the British Post Office at Christmas" was 20 per cent, greater than last year, and constituted a record. The Yacht Vanora The 73ft. ketch-rigged yacht Vanora. owned and navigated by Mrs Marion Rice Hart, reached Tauranga from Auckland yesterday afternoon. The yacht put in for repairs to a sprung port-hole. It is intended to leave Tauranga to-day direct for Ancud, Chile. Record Marriages A total of 3138 marriages was registered in Auckland in 1938, this being the first time that the 3000 mark has been passed. The figure represents an increase of 257 on the 1037 total, which eclipsed the previous record of 2727 marriages set up in 1926. During the war years marriages did not exceed 2000. but there was a rise to 2210 in 1921.

Missing 24 Days No trace has been found of Mr John Hudson, gold prospector, who has been missing for 24 days near Puysegur Point, Southland. A radio message from the lighthousekeeper at Puysegur Point says there are signs that Mr Hudson tried to cross Wilson's River and it is feared he has been swept away.

Damaged Air Mall Marked "In damaged condition; ex flying-boat Calpurnia," a letter was received by Miss Vera Roberts, Naylor Street, Hamilton, this morning. The envelope was repaired with brown paper and the stamp was damaged but the letter was easily legible and contained some English pound notes —also perfectly legible. The Calpurnia crashed in Lake Ramadi, near Bagdad, on November 27. Other Hamilton residents report receiving mail similarly stamped in good condition.

Record Traffic Tallies Tallies taken by Transport Department officers along the great South Road between Hamilton and Auckland during the holidays show that at Christmas an average of 600 vehicles an hour passed, a peak of 1300 an hour being reached. Each figure was a record. At one time on Monday there was an unbroken line of cars from Bombay Hills to Auckland. Between 2 and 10 p.m. the following records were taken at Westfield:— December 22nd, 4 892 cars; 23rd, 4401; 24th, 3760: 25th, 3297; 26th, 3397; 27th. 3657; 28th, 3109.

Import Licenses The customs staff at Auckland has been working 1 at high pressure preparing for the import licenses necessary under the new system, which comes into force on Monday. Thousands of applications have been received from importers since the license scheme was announced in the Gazette of December 6, and it has not been possible to deal finally with these until definite instructions came to hand from Wellington. Cremation Burial Quarter-size plots are to be provided by the Christchurch City Council for the burial of ashes from crematoria (states the Press). The Reserves Committee recommended to the council that the charge for quarter-plots should be half the ordinary rate, which would be £1 ss, compared with £2 in Auckland and Wellington and £1 10s in Diunedin. It would be necessary to set aside a special portion of the Bromley Cemetery for this purpose. The committee’s recommendation was adopted.

The Tenant’s Rights "I do not think the objection as to inability to serve notice is a good one," said Mr A. M. Goulding, S.M., in a judgment delivered in the Magistrate’s Court in Wellington concerning an action to recover possession of premises. “At common law a tenancy at will was determined by the death of either landlord or tenant. I think it cannot be said that when a tenancy within section 16 of the Property Law Act exists the tenant’s rights come to an end by the death of a landlord. Yet it was so at common law. Why should the reverse be the case, and the death of the tenant determine the tenancy i do not think it does."

Sharehawkers Still Active “The sharehawker still carries on his objectionable calling- in New Zealand,” said the chairman (Mr Harman Reeves) at the annual meeting- of the Dunedin Stock Exchange. “lie is now adopting the method of offering shares in Australian companies in exchange for shares in New Zealand companies. This must lend itself to the unloading of doubtful securities. In England, and also New South Wales, the laws already in existence are to be tightened up in an attempt to safeguard further the uninitiated investing public. The law in this Dominion also requires amendment. I would again recommend intending investors to seek the advice of their banker or a member of the Stock Exchange before parting with their money or signing any papers when reputedly attractive investments are brought to their notice.’* The most delightful range of furnishing fabrics and drapings are now on view in Hooker and Kingston’s modern and spac'ous furnishing department. A new shipment of latest cottage weaves at 2s I'd. 3s f>d. 3s 1 Id yard are worth inspection. Beautiful rich silk damasks are also a feature, moderately priced at 2s r.d. 2s lid. is ltd yard. Other new arrivals include handsome down quilts, exclusive glory boxes, luxurious carpets, shirred cushions, aqd a wonderful range of curtain nets and shadow tissues. Start the New Year by visiting Hooker and Kingston’s popular furnishing department for soft furnishings. Window blinds made to order a specialty! xxx