Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 2, Issue 180, 1 July 1940, Page 4

Local and General

Cable from England. A cable received by Mrs K. Le Lievre, of Whakatane, from her hus band,. Capt. K. Le Lievre, who recently landed in England with the Second Echelon, "Self and Whakatane boys all well.'" Presentation. Miss Ray Grose, who for som.e years was a member of the "Bay -of Plenty Press" office staff, and who continued in that capacity for some weeks on the formation of the present company, was the recipient of a presentation by the BEACON staff on Saturday morning. Miss Grose, who has completed her probationary term in the Whakatane Hospital, goes on to the Cook Hospital to qualify. "Father Guards the King." Many amusing snatches of conversation are heard by teachers at schools where a large proportion of the pupils are Maori children.. One of the most recent contributions to the humorous sidelights provided by the Maori children was made after news was received of the safe arrival of the New Zealand Forces in England. One was heard to say: "My father, he guard the King now." - Suppressing Names. The effect of prohibiting publication of names of persons being dealt with by a Court of law was discussed by Mr Justice Fair in the Su j preme Court on Thursday, when an application for the suppression of a name was made to him. "I am always very, loth to order suppression of a name," said His Honor, "because the publication of the name of the prisoner is very often one of the most powerful deterrents to people tempted to commit like ofi fences. If they know their disgrace is to become generally known that leads them in many cases to refrain from committing the offence. It is only in very exceptional cases I consider suppressing a name. In view of the special circumstances of the case before him His Honor granted an order of suppression.

Jack Frost on the Job. Although no really severe frosts have been registered this year, the number of frosts up to the present has been unusually large. The weather has been characterised by exceptionally windless days, this feature applying practically to the whole of New Zealand. Conserving Paper. Realising the need for. conserving paper supplies, a Christchurch office has adopted a plan which most effectively lessens consumption. Replies to correspondence, which were formerly carbon-copied on to special quarto filing sheets, are now duplicated direct on to the. back of the letter to which the reply is being made. Thus both letter and reply can be filed as one, saving both paper and cabinet space. Should Work for Fish. The contention that trolling parties should be compelled "to work for their fish" by prohibiting the use of utboard motors for trolling, was expressed at the annual meeting of the Rotorua Rod and Gun Club, by Mr G. H. Redhead. Mr Redhead expressed satisfaction at the action of the Department of Internal Affairs in getting a prohibition upon trolling with a 200-yard limit in Lake Taupo. Sheep from Australia. Although large numbers of New Zealand bred sheep are finding their wal to Australia, there is a good volume of reciprocal business, Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., report that 300 selected Merino rams from Australia have been imported on behalf of Southland. Otago and Canterbury high country breeders. These sheep were bred in the famous South Australian Anama and Kalabity Studs. Rugby Request. "Could you supply me Avith information concerning the rules and general aims of the game of Rugby" was a request received from a feminine Rugby enthusiast at a.meeting of the management committee of the Wellington Rugby Union. The writer added that an overseas friend wished to follow the game intelligently, but that she was experiecing difficulty in finding even a player who could give her the rules of the game. The phrasing of the letter caused some amusement. It was decided to supply the information sought. "701bs of fat banished in 14 weeks" Try Bonkora. Pleasant, quick, safe. F. G. Macklow, Chemist, Whakatane.

Blows Nobody any Good. An ill-wind? Certain motorists in Tauranga will sigh with relief, even if only for the time being, in the knowledge that their offences duly ticketed by the borough inspector. Mr H. L- Potter, disappeared when Mr Potter's car was stolen on a recent afternoon. Until the car and records are found proceedings cannot be taken. Handsome Donation. Greeks throughout New Zealand devoted Friday's wages or shop "takings to the Patriotic Funds,- and Mr Garland, Vice Consul for Greece, anticipated that about £2000 would be raised. This figure should be reached if Mr Coutts' donation of £82 is any indication, Mr Goutts-donated. the entire takings of his two shops on Friday, a particularly generous gesture. Contribution from Prize Money. Many contributions were made by residents of Whakatanc and the mediate district to the appeal for the Sick, Wounded and Distress Fund but one which merits mention was that made by Miss Isobel Martin, who, in a letter addressed to the Chief of the Whakatane Ca.le donian Society, enclosed 10s, prize money gained from her successes in Highland Dancing at the Whakatane Winter Show. The sentiment expressed in devoting the victor's spoils to a worthy cause sets an example for others to follow.