Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 3, Issue 290, 2 April 1941, Page 4

Local and General

Farmers' Union Disbanded. A decision to disband the Union, and meet only once a quarter, has been reached at the annual meeting of the Te Aroha-Wailiou branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union. Women's War Service. The newly formed Edgecumbe and surrounding districts sub-centre of the Women's War Service Auxiliary will hold its first meeting foi marching practice this evening at 7.30 p.m. in Bell's Hall. The WhtH katane members and intending members also parade to-night .when the marching instruction is to commence. This initial weekly parade is to be held at the Winter Show Buildings and also commences at 7.30 p,m.

Maori Gaoled. Being his second offence in six months and in view of his long list of offences, Taylor Tai, who was arrested for being drunk on Saturday was convicted and sentenced to ten days gaol on Monday morning. Nice Work ! Fisherman's luck often has it that one boat is hooking them, while another nearby nets nary a bite. This happened last week-end off the Whale when a local "mine host" steadily hauled up good one's from his launch, while an anxious party on the Port Wliakatane gazed with jealous eyes and made scathing remarks about "tinny" people. Just as the Port was about to move in search of better fortune it was discovered that two lines, one from each boat, were entangled. After some time the lines were drawn on to the less fortunate boat and what should be amongst the tangle of hooks but a large schnapper. The suggestion from tho. Winnie H that the fish was on their line was indignantly refuted and the Port Whakatane had landed its first fish of the day. Some people are of an unduly suspicious nature, therefore the party moving off overlooked the far from veiled suggestion that they had "pinched" a catch, nor did they take umbrage at the sarcastic comment that they should send over another line and the Winnie H would make another catch for them. It's better to be tolerant.

Patriotic Dance. Another of the popular dances to aicl Patriotic funds is to be held in the King Street Hall on Saturday night. Indoor Bowls. The Centenary Lodge 1.0.0. F. (holders) received a challenge from the Royal RangitaiUi Lodge M.U.I .0.0. F. for the Indoor Bowling trophy, and this week were successful in retaining the cup, aftei n interesting game. Chinese Guardsman. The" Hawera unit of the Home Guard has enrolled a Chinese, Mr Norman Chang, in its membership. Mr Chang has been in New Zealand 21 j'ears and i.~ well known in Hawera. When being attested he gave as his reasons for joining the Guard that he was happy in the country and wanted to '"do his bit." Policy Criticised.

The decision of the university authorities that students for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce must keep terms in accountancy subjects at a university college was criticised at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Society of Accountants. Mr G. J. J. Feil remarked that there were teachers in technical and other colleges and private tutors who were eminently qualified to teach accountancy subjects for the society's professional examinations. The attitude of the university penalised students who Avere unable to attend university classes. To Shroud l Lights. The main problem of the householder this week is that of shrouding lights in accordance with the requirements of the "blackout" re gulations. A local insurance man states that in his travels he learn-< ed of a successful method which ia not difficult. This is to make a solution of Avashing blue and paint light bulbs. He declares that he has tried the idea and finds it very effective, the light remaining bright enough for reading etc. and yet being Avithout glare and barely visible from outside the house. Rubbish Disposal at Heads. It has been alleged by a caller to this office that certain residents at the Heads have been in the habit of dumping their rubbish and refuse into the tide immediately in front of their houses. If this is so it constitutes not only a glaring breach of the health regulations but also very real menace to< the bathers who habitually use the strip of sand during the season, as a handy place for swimming. It Avill be the common Avish of Whakataneans that there Avill be no further need to make similar allegations in future. Overtime Not Wanted. Very feAV men engaged in the saAVir|i lling industry Avere keen on Avork ing more than their forty hours a Aveek, said a Avitness before the Armed Forces Appeal Board in Christchurch. The Avitness said that at the Te Kinga mill on the West Coast the manager had to go round and pull four key men out of bed before they could make a start. A request had been made by the Gov--ernment that overtime, should be worked in this industry, added the Avitness. Golf Season. The official opening of the Whakatane Golf season is to take placc on Saturday at 1.30 p.m. Members, intending members and other visi-. tors are invited to attend and take part in the. play.

Those who have not visited the links for some time will without doubt be amazed at the excellent condition to which they have been brought. Indeed, the course with its wide green fairways, richly turfed greens, with the hundreds of ten-year-old pine trees forms a setting for the ancient sport which is a credit to those responsible for its maintenance arid improvement. The property is in a beautiful state and in the park like conditions the relaxation always needed, and in these strenuous times so much more essential, will be greatly more attractive. *The fairways, greens and tees have received the attention which supported by a most favourable season have brought them to a state scarcely hoped for by members.