Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 26, 9 March 1942, Page 4

Local and General

Missing Man Placed' In the latest list of men now definitely traced as prisoners of war appears the name of Pte William Foote, of Whakatane. Plunket Social and Dance The Taneatua Plunket Society ; s promoting a social and dance to be held in the local hall on March 17. A splendid programme has been arranged and a list of assisting artists wili be announced later. Flowering Gum Trees Many persons have paused to admire the beauty of the flowering scarlet gums which line Domain Road, and are now in bloom. The bright vivid splashes of colour stand out clearly against the dark green of the foliage, making an arresting contrast. Thornton Patriotic Dance A most enjoyable dance was held in the Thornton Hall on Thursday evening, proceeds being in aid of Patriotic Purposes. Excellent music was supplied by the ever popular Gaiety Boys' Orchestra. Modern and old-time dancing was enjoyed by all present. The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr Nick Davis.. Twopence an Egg This being the season when few hens arc laying and when many hens are shedding their summer feathers and thinking of winter styles in leather-wear, the retail price of eggs is going up. Whakatane stores are supplying them at Z/~ per dozen, and we are informed that the price is likely to rise. The wiley 'hen-fruit' is likely to become a delicacy once more, for those who have not taken the caution of preserving. .Where the Water-melons? ■ A few years ago we are informed, water-melons were religiously grown by the Maoris, both for themselves and for sale. To-day these luscious and. welcome fruits are conspicuous by their absence. Now, of course is the time when they would be making their appearance, and there have been queries as to the reason for their non-appearance. Perhaps our Maori cousins have decided that in these days of easy money it is no>t necessary to bother with the cultivaiton of the old favourite. When Japan Came In ! A fanner appellant in the area covered by the No. 2 Armed Forces Appeal Beard has written to the chairman expressing his wish to withdraw his appeal for his son. He explained that when his son was drawn in the ballot for overseas service the family considered the situation, and as another son was already serving in Egj r pt, and the writer was incapacitated, it was impossible to handle the large herd. "Japan's entry into the war, however, changed the position," he said, "and mj r daughters being willing to undertake the milking, my son offered his services to the Air Force, was examined, passed as fit and accepted." j