LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20784, 20 April 1939, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Currency In London Fine gold was quoted in London yesterday at £7 8s 6d an ounce vthe same as on Tuesday), the dollar at 4.68 (4.68 i-i 6) and the franc at 176 J (1761).

Rotary Conference At the luncheon of the Wellington Rotary Club this week it was announced that an All-Australian Rotary Conference was to be held in Sydney from September 4 to 8.

Infantile Paralysis Two cases of infantile paralysis have been admitted to the Wellington Hospital. The patients are boys aged 8 and 7. Though there is slight paralysis in both cases, their condition is not considered serious. Garden Place Activity A further cut into Garden Place Hill, which is bringing nearer the complete demolition of the landmark, has been made on the Collingwood Street side, just opposite Alexandra Street, where one of the large mechanical navvies is now working.

Waikato Hospital Patients A report tabled at the monthly meeting of the Waikato Hospital Board today stated that patients in the Waikato Hospital at the beginning of last month totalled 302 and at the close of the period 335. Operations carried out reached 266.

Entertainment of Anzacs At the annual meeting of the Cambridge Returned Soldiers’ Association last evening it was decided to invite the members to contribute 2/- each towards a fund for the entertainment of Australian Anzacs in New Zealand during 1940.

Sheepfarmers’ Position A resolution calling upon the Government to give immediate assistance to the sheepfarming industry and advocating a compensated price to enable the farmer to meet increased costs was carried at a meeting of the Auckland Provincial Executive of the Farmers’ Union yesterday.

Recruiting Gesture The Minister of Defence, the Hon. F. Jones, commenting upon the action of members of the Star Boating Club, Wellington in enlisting in the territorials, said he appreciated the spirit which actuated them and expressed the hope that members of other sporting bodies would follow their lead. Rotorua Hospital Site

At the monthly meeting of the Waikato Hospital Board to-day Messrs J. Price, T. G. Reynolds, H. M. Martin, J. Banks, J. H. Edgecumbe (the architect) and Dr. M. M. Hockin were appointed to represent the board at a conference with representatives of the Health Department at Rotorua conerning the site of a modern hospital at Rotorua.

Teachers Appointed Among teachers appointed by the Auckland Education Board yesterday were the following: Assistant master, Mr A. J. R. Whelan, Ngaruawahia; infant mistress, Miss S. J. McCormick, Hamilton West; assistant mistresses, Miss M. A. Hyland, Arapuni; Miss I. B. C. Greig, Kaikokowal; Miss M. J. Limbrick ,Te Kuiti District High. School Milk Reduced Because of the drop in the production of milk owing to the dry spell it has been necessary to reduce the quantity of milk normally supplied to Wellington schools. Milk is to be distributed on two days this week and three days next week, after which the authorities hope to be able to reinstate regular supplies. Runner’s 111 Luck While competing in the senior mile at the Waikato secondary schools athletic sports at Hinemoa Park yesterday, R. Buckingham (Hamilton Technical) tripped over a dog. He was in a handy position when the animal ran in front of him. By the time he had regained his feet he was out of the running but made a good attempt to make up leeway. “Jimmy,” the Cambridge Mascot The Cambridge Returned Soldiers’ Association has, probably, one of the most unique members in the Dominion. At last night’s meeting Mr T. H. Hampshire’s well-known wire-haired terrier, “Jimmy,” was elected the association’s mascot. “Jimmy,” who is now 13 years of age, has attended every annual meeting since he was born.

Break in Banking Business A rather unusual break in banking business occurs in New Zealand next week. St. George’s Day falls on Sunday, but as the legislation requires that the holiday shall be observed on the following Monday banks will not be open on that day. Tuesday being Anzac Day all business is suspended throughout the country, so that there is 4 break in banking from Saturday morning until the following Wednesday.

Scheme 13 Workers Thirty men over 60 years of age employed in the works department of the Christchurch City Council under the No. 13 scheme, will cease work with the department at the end of this week. These men will in future receive a pension under the Social Security Act. The remainder of the men employed under the scheme are to be carried on pending further advice from ‘the department.

Accident Victims’ Condition Two of the five persons injured in the serious motor smash near Huntly on Easter Saturday in which three passengers were killed, are still inmates of the Waikato Hospital. Mr Arthur Staples, driver of the light car in which the dead were passengers, who suffered head and arm injuries, is progressing satisfactorily, while Mr Lewis Appleton, Uriv. ■■ <T the second car, who received a lured right arm, is making a .. *. recovery. The three other occupants of Mr Appleton's car, Misses Myra and Natalie Clark and Mr Charles Henry Reid, have been discharged from hospital. For the whole of this week Hooker & Kingston, Ltd., are holding a Home dewing Week. This is what this means to you—First, when buying your material at the Dress Counter you must purchase a McCall Pattern. Uf course, no one will need urging to do this because it is a well-known fact that the McCall Pattern, with its printed cutting line, is the smartest and simplest pattern obtainable. Then —their Expert, Miss Joyce Bawden, will cut out your garment no matter what, or how elaborate it may be—for the nominal sum of 2/-. No worry, and they guarantee satisfaction and a perfect til. Tune in to Station SZB to-night at $.15 for Hooker & Kingston's Session.