Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 126, 21 February 1940, Page 4

Local and General

Improvement in Toroa Street. It is surprising the difference that can be made by the removal of ■weeds and grass. The footpath in Toroa Street, for so long a mere track through a jungle of growth, is now bearing an improved appearance. having undergone a beautifying treatment of weed removal. Return of Summer. After a week or two of cold and rainy weather, very unseasonable, the return of bright, sunny days is pleasant. Gardens and lawns in Whakatanc this time last year burned and dry, have benefited from the perverse season and are in good j shape to withstand some weeks of continued Summer.

Cricket Draw. The draw for the Clarke Cup scries is as follows; Central v Paroa at Central, P. and T. v Whakatane at Domain, Hillcrest a bye. Praise for Maketu. "There is a very fine seaside resort in the making at Maketu," commented the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Hon. W. E. Parry, who, with Mrs Parry and party, accompanied the Mayor of Rotorua, Mr T. Jackson, and the Mayoress to the coast last week. "The work of mould ing the beach-front into shape, which has already been carried out by the Centennial Committee, is praiseworthy, as also, are the proposals in hand for further improvements. The splendid fishing at Maketu provides an added attraction for visitors fond of that sport," added Mr Parry.

Achilles due on Friday. According to cabled advice received hv a relative of a Whakatane rating aboard the cruiser, H.M.S. Achilles is due in Auckland on Friday. Tt is certain that a wonderful reception ■will be awaiting her, and New Zealand will take the opportunity of honouring the crew which fought so gallantly and effectively against the German 'pocket' battleship Graf von Spee. Members' Dues. In keeping with the precedent established by the Government, which pays the superannuation of employees enlisting with the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force, the Grand Lodge of the 1.0.0. F. has decided to pay the dues of members on active service. This was revealed at the social function celebrating the coming-of-age of the Loyal Centenary Lodge on Monday night. Farmers go Nudist. At a Farmers' Union meeting held in the district recently the subject of the commandeer by the Government of hides and skins was brought up for discussion. Various members spoke and eventually a remit was passed to the effect, 'That this Branch protests against the commandeer of the farmers' hides." One speaker said that under the present prices the system would leave the farmers bare. It was not suggested that they were thin-skinned, but outside comment later gave the idea, that, with a chance, they, could save their own hides.