Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 102, 18 December 1939, Page 4

Local and General

Outstanding Sportsman. Deafening applause greeted Mr Sou they's reference to B. Keepa's per formances on the cricket field, at the prize-giving on Thursday, when the headmaster pointed out that this player was responsible for the recovery of the Baker Cup. Swimming at School. During the prize-giving ceremony at the King Street Hall on Thursday, the headmaster of the Whakatane School, Mr C. C. Southey, said that thanks were due to the Borough Council for its interest in the swimming pool, and to Messrs Wederell and De Lacey for their efforts in coaching the pupils. The result of the coaching was shown in the 78 certificates gained by pupils. [ Memorial Prize. "A little ov:r twelve months ago the school lost a very valued friend in Dr Wadmore," said Mr C. C. Southey during the presentation of the prizes for the year held in the King Street Hail last. Thursday. The headmaster said that the late Dr. Wadmore had intended to present an annual prize for General Knowledge and for the next ten years the pupil outstanding in that, would receive tin; Dr. Wadmore Memorial Prize. This year's winner was Joy Wilson, of Form 6.

What's in a Name!

When the pupils of Kakapuka school, Te Awamutu, return after the vacation, they will find the more euphonious name "Pokuru" painted across the portal. Recently the Auck land Education Board wrote to the local committee asking whether there would be any-objection to officially changing the name of the school and school district from Kakapuka to "Kakepuku," to agree with the local speLling of the name. The committee advised that it had no objection, but pointed out that if there was to be an\ change of name it should be to "Pokuru" which is the postal address and name of the district. The board agreed with the suggestion. j Limit Bags. Several limit bags of trout have been taken recently in the Rotorua district. At Hamurana a limit bag was secured by a local fisherman within four hours. The average weight of the trout was 51b, and the largest 81b. The same sportsman gained a limit bag in Lake Rotoehu in four hours. Using the dry fly at Rotoiti, Mr C. A. Whitney took nine lish one day last week, and Mr Albert Sampel, of Auckland, -took seven from Okutaina. The heaviest fish in that catch was 81b. Two rods below the Huka Falls took 16 fish recentljy. Mr A. Kean stated that the fishing in the Tongariro river had been poor for several days on account of the flood water. Good sport had been reported from Otuanui on the Waikato: River, he added

Sport Postponed. Owing to the adverse "weather con ditions prevailing Saturday cricket competition fixtures and tlie tennis match between the Methodist and Ohope Clubs were postponed. Military Manoeuvres. The Whakatane. Platoon of Hauraki Regiment will carry out field exercises to-night in vicinity of the Domain and A. and P. Showgrounds. Blank cartridges will be used during the manoeuvres. Wharf Activity. Messrs Parrv 13r05., m.v. Vesper arrived on Wednesday evening with 80 tons of general cargo and departed on Thursday night with timber and sundries. On the same tide the N.S.S; Go's Clansman made port With 230 tons of general goods, and after loading 4117 boxes of butter, 501 crates of cheese, and 223 benzine drums, sailed at 9 p.m. on Friday. The Waiotahi brought general cargo on Saturday and loaded butter for Auckland.

[An Appropriate Name. "It is interesting to note that the original name of the company as selected by the meeting over which Mr Sumner was chairman so many years ago, still holds good to-day. Nothing could be more appropriate than the Rangitaiki Plains Dairy Company for the title and I'm sure its there for keeps, a name for all time v/hicl" will perpetuate the association of Mr Sumner with the company.' Mr W. A. McCracken at last Saturday's complimentary gathering in honour of Mr J. W. Sumner.

Twice the Cartage Cost,

Comparing the methods of the Rangitaiki Dairy Company with others, Mr J. W. Sumner, at the complimentary gathering last Saturday in his honour, said he had recently learnt that in one factory the cartage costs were double simply because the suppliers refused to supply two sets of cans, thereby necessitating two deliveries. The directors of the Rangitaiki company did not consult the suppliers on this point, they merely saw the folly of double carrying and insisted on two sets of cans for all.