Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 52, 13 May 1942, Page 4

Local and General

Sea Rises The nor-eastcrly gale which b'.cw throughout Monday and Tuesday whipped a strong sea against the coast. At Ohope the breakers assumed their largest since before Christmas. Wattle in Bloom Patches of bright wattle bloom (cat-tail, variety) help very materially to brighten the drabness of the countryside during the dull weather experienced, now. On Hillcrest especially the bright yellow bossom makes a welcome picture. Bowling Season Ends On Saturday next an end of season tourney will commence at 1.30. An a M-day tournament will also be held over the week-end, the draw to be made at 8.45 a.m. This will probably be the last of organised play this season. Still the Boss ! The story from a northern camp relates how a Maori in the awkward squad was having undue difficulty with his ride. "Haven't you mastered that rifle yet," bawled the exasperated S.M. "No," rejoined Hori badly, "the rifle still the boss." When Autumn Leaves Fall The aproach of winter is heralded by a further infallable sign in the carpeting of the ground with dead leaves:. In and about Whakatane the orchards are just assuming their regulation winter appearance. Elms, oaks and poplars have followed suit while the long evenings and colder conditions are other timely reminders. Borough Grants The Borough Finance and Electrical Committee has resolved to recommend the council that grants be fixed as follows for the current year: Domain Board £100, Library £25, and subject to the receipt in due course of a baliance sheet in each case, to the Plunket Society £20, Citizens Band £20 and the Pipe Band £10. Defective Spoutings Cr Armstrong at the Borough Council meeting last Monday even- j ing drew attention to the number of defective spoutings on the north side, of the Strand. During the rain storms, he said the water simply poured ever the sides and was actually damaging the watertables. The council decided to take action in the matter. Tit for Tat The rates were under discussion .mil His Worship the Mayor after dealing with the new levy ccukl not resist a dig at Cr Sullivan. "I was very glad to hear the Member fo'r the Bay of Plenty, when on the air last week, emphasising the wisdom of always having a reserve," lie said. "Apparently he also realised the need to have something to fall back on." A broad smile went round the council table but Cr Sullivan was not to be drawn.

Plumbers Pri.vele.ge The Director General of Health, was responsible for a lengthy circular to the Borough Council last Monday, dealing -with the licensing of plumbers. The letter concluded with a final instruction that all registered phimbers were required to carry their license with them when engaged in their work. "Hm," ejaculated the Mayor unkindly with i glance towards his Deputy—"Anoth* er thing for them to forget." Cr Shapley looked pained but smiled tolerantly. Labels Replace Number Plates To conserve steel, number plates will not be issued to owners of motor vehicles when they register their vehicles in June. In the place of plates, labels or transfers will be issued for display on the windscreens of vehicles. Vehicles not lifted Avith windscreens must exhibit transfers in waterproof holders. Licensing labels will be similar in colour and design, but different letters will appear on them to denote, the classes of motor vehicles to which they are assigned.