Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 50, 18 February 1944, Page 4

Local and General

Sick and l Wounded Officer Sergeant Rice, Sick and \\ ouiuled Officer for this area, will .be "visiting Whakatane on Wednesday, Feb-, ruary 23rd when lie. will inters iew, at the Home Guard Headquarters any persons seeking advice or ha\ing claims in this direction. Anglers The line weather has once again brought a host of fishermen (and women) down to try their luck at catching the finny species, off the beach at the Heads, although very few seem to be having any marked success. First Aid For Dog-s Although a dog would find difficulty in having its leg in a sling, it can, nevertheless, get on quite well with U bandage round it us was evidenced this morning by a ybung terrier which was trotting proudly round the Heads with its right loreleg tightly bound up. Odd Fish When the "Outlaw," a local fishing boat put in this morning .some strange, specimens of deep sea lift) came to the surface. Among them were a small stingeray and an unidentified shell fish about seven inches in circumference and three inches thick, something after the style of an over-grown cockle. Roman Footwear Shoes masquerading under the name of "Roman Sandals" have made their appearance on the feet of a number of citizens of Whakatane. Whether the footwear worn by the Romans was similar to this, or whether the Romans would have been just as astonished by them as w r e were, is a point in question, but anyway they seem nice and cool, il nothing else. Unruly Notice-Boards Difficulty was experienced by several shopkeepers of Whakatane on in keeping their notice boards; in their proper places outside the doors and windows of their shops. The boards showed a marked tendency every time a sudden gust of wind came, to hurl themselves across the street into the gutter threatening to damage cars parked along the curb, as well as being a -■'.anger to pedestrians. It was noted Uiat the most unruly boards -were taken inside and, left cut of the wind.

Shipping Activity The Whakatanc Heads saw more activity on Wednesday than it has for some time, when at about 11 a.m. a launch, a fishing boat, the tug anil a coastal trading vessel all wished, to use the narrows 'it the same time. However, things worked out smoothly, although the launch, being the smallest, had to be left till last.

"Fantasia" A further tribute to the latest Walt Disney production "Fantasia," which finished its run at the Regent on Wednesday night, was paid when the school attended the afternoon matinee. This picture, which has received, the highest praise from film critics is an extremely colourful blending of movement backed by the Miracle Music ol' an orchestra led by StokowsUi. ft Welcome Home Party

A party of relatives and friends gathered at Mr G. Phillips' place at Poroporo on Monday evening to welcome two men, Messrs E. Nowland and Roland Crapp who have just returned from the Middle East. Mr Phillips spoke, welcoming the men back home and Mr E. Nowland replied suitably on behalf of both of them. Among the. guests, were Messrs "Chow" McCauslin, Joe Butterwortli and George Lawson who have also not long returned from overseas.

Scout and Guide Sel'vice Efforts to promote a combined Scout and Guide Memorial Service to mark 'Founders Day' are now in train. It is hoped to have, the service held 011 February 27tli which is the correct day, recognised, the world over, but owing to necessity of having the clergy of the various denominations present, the local function may have to be postponed until the. following Sunday, March sth. A deiinite announcement will be made later.

Good Luck to Qhope "I hope the Board does take the Beach over." said Cr Canning when discussing the proposed formation of the Oliope Domain Board at the last meeting of the Whakatane Borough Council. "It will certainly do more for the beach than the County Council has. The council's interest is mainly in farming lands, but Ohope is a wonderful place with a great future before it. It should make better progress with a live body working on the job to administer its needs."

Special Auction Sale Attention is drawn to the special auction sale on account of Air 13A. Cee. which is to be held in Canning's Mart on Friday, I«ebruary 2-> at 1 p.m., details of which appear in to-day's issue.

A Dangerous Corner The Borough Council has decided to draw the attention of the Cfmnty Council to the dangerous nature of the. junction on Hillcrest known as the Mo'korua corner. which in vieAv of the number of funerals which will now be using the road, should in ils opinion, be rounded oil".

Stray Dogs Public attention is drawn to the number of stray doy,s which are wandering round the main street, making a decided nuisance of themselves to pedestrians and. motorist:? alike. According to the law. all dogs, which are on the main street should be on a leash and not left running round, loose. On luesday, there were at least .six dogs wa.nd.eiLng about, barking and standing in shop doorways, and. generally inconveniencing the public. I;f something is not done about the matter soon, the position is quite likely to become even more serious than it is at present.

The Pollard Process Poultry keepers who have experienced, difficulty in obtaining supplies of pollard may I'.ke to know the process through which pollard Is obtained, it is as follows:—The owner must first license his fowls then apply at the. Post. Office for a permit to buy pollard. He tlien takes it to his grocer who in tiunn j forwards the order to the merchant. Before going any further with the ; order, the merchant, must send the permit and. order to Wellington, ioi official continuation. When this has been received, the whole process 'is repeated backwards, and in a fortnight's time, the buyer (with luck) can call and collect his shillings worth of pollard.

Gym Club Opens Again The Wkakatanc Gym Club, now under the guidance of. Mr Bill Howat resumed again on Tuesday night after several months holiday. The Gym club dance, which was held just before the close of the season provided the funds neves ary to purchase the new equipment needed, and now with the. club once again in full swing the new gear, which consists, of a vaulting horse, parallel bars' and a horizontal bar, is being put to good use. The Gym Club includes, not only boys, but also girls, as well as, judging from appearances, toddlers .scarcely out of the 'crawling stage. The number of young enthusiasts is", growing steadily, but the. king of them all is still Mr Dixon's small boy who is only seven, and, as far as the horizontal bar is concerned, he would put a monkey to shame by his, agility.