LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 195, Issue 22514, 24 November 1944, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Face and Arms Scalded Scalds to the face and arms as the result of boiling fat being upset resulted in the admission to the Waikato Hospital of lan John Bowater, a child aged 15 months. He is the son of Mrs L. M. .Bowater, of Whatawhata Road, Frankton. “Doping:” Of Racehorses At its conference in Hamilton, which terminated last night, the New Zealand Veterinary Association considered the alleged problem of racehorse doping, and after hearing various expressions of opinion on the subject a strong committee was formed to offer its services to the Racing * and Trotting Conferences.

Disposing of Court Cases When counsel in a civil action called in the Magistrate’s Court, Hamilton, to-day, asked for a week’s adjournment, Mr S. L. Paterson, S.M., commented that as a number of cases were piling up, it might be wise for counsel to arrange to have some cases taken on other than the usual court days. Otherwise, he predicted, the Court would be inundated with a rush of cases which counsel wished to dispose of before the Christmas vacation. Patriotic Effort

An outstanding patriotic effort was achieved yesterday by the members and helpers of the Newstead-Rua-kura patriotic committee when, as a result of the sales of miscellaneous goods, the sum of £7B 15s lid was raised. This total is the largest amount ever secured in one day at the patriotic shop. The effort was organised in only nine days by the area, which comprises only 60 houses.

National Military Reserve An excellent programme was a feature of a reunion of Nos. 2 and 3 platoons of the Hamilton Company of the National Military Reserve. Mr F. R. Murphy presided over a good attendance. A war film, “Russia Hits Back,” was screened. Songs were given by Messrs C. Roskruge, S. Duncan and J. H. Hardie. Mr K. Bradley was accompanist. A description of life with the Third Division in the Pacific was given by Mr L. Hyde. Produced Pageant of Empire Following the highly successful production in Hamilton of “The Pageant of Empire,” written by Mr R. Braithwaite, a few years ago, it was staged in Wellington by Mr Gordon Hooper. Mr Hooper, who has just returned from service in the Pacific, was formerly prominent in entertainment circles in Wellington, and also helped as producer and performer in shows while on active service. He is at present spending a few days’ leave in Hamilton. Sydney Trade Slacker The sudden reduction, following the invasion of the Philippines, of the number of American service personnel based in Sydney or visiting the city as a leave centre is having noticeable effects in many business fields. A survey shows that taxis, cafes, florists, jewellers, souvenir shops, amusement arcades, dress shops, photographers and theatres are all feeling the pinch in a varying degree. Luxury trades have also been hit by the reduction in overtime which has affected the spending power of civilian workers.

Appreciation of Stage Shows Mr Arthur Tait, of the J. C. Williamson management, in a chat with a Waikato Times representative expressed appreciation of the manner ih which the work of the Borovansky Ballet is being received in New Zealand. “The ballet is a form of art that may not be very well known in this part of the world, but people have become very enthusiastic over it,” said Mr Tait. “The success of the Williamson Comedy Company is also very gratifying, and shows that the theatre is coming into its own again.”

Long Queue in Victoria Street The great interest being taken in the coming visit of the Borovansky Ballet to Hamilton was evidenced in Victoria Street this morning. The first seeker after seats arrived at a very early hour, and when the box plan office opened at 9 o’clock there was a long queue. It was a scene reminiscent of the boom days of the Iheatre and proof of the revived interest in “flesh and blood” shows. It will be recalled that when the Monte Carlo Russian Ballet appeared in Hamilton a few years ago the takings established a one-night record for the whole of Australasia. Use of Sulphanilimide Mention was made at the annual conference in Hamilton this week of the New Zealand Veterinary Association of the great value of sulphanilimide in veterinary practice. In particular it was declared that this new preparation was of the utmost value in controlling outbreaks of strangles in horses. An example was given of a serious outbreak in racehorses, in which all the horses affected were treated promptly and capably so that they were back on the training tracks again within three weeks of becoming ill, while the spread of the infection to contact horses was prevented by the use of this drug. Airman Wins Trophy

Mr and Mrs A. J. Pollard, Mahoe Street, Hamilton, have received advice from their only son, Pilot Officer J. D. Pollard, that he was successful in winning the Sub Starratt Memorial Trophy, a silver navigational watch. The trophy was presented by the Air Vice Marshal when PilotOfficer Pollard received his navigator’s wing at the graduation ceremony at a Canadian station. Pilot Officer Pollard was a lieutenant in the 9th Heavy Battery before transferring to the Air Force, and left New Zealand in May, 1944. He was educated at the Hamilton East school and the Hamilton High School. Before entering the forces he was a member of the staff of the A.M.P. Society at Hamilton.