The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Tuesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1945

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 73, 18 May 1945, Page 4

The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Tuesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1945

Local and General

Cyclists Beware The local Traffic in his report to the Borough Council last Monday intimated that he would be paying special attention to bicycles ridden in the Borough which were not carrying the reqim* e lights. Wairere Water Supply In the course of his report to the Whakatane Borough Council last Monday, the Health Inspector stated that in accordance with tests made of the Wairere water supply, it was found that it was definitely satisfactory and corrective measures were proposed. Discussing the matter, the Mayor pointed out that the supply was actually an independent one owned by the Maoris, and did not come under the council's jurisdiction. Congratulatory Telegrams The following communication lias been received from the DirectorGeneral Post and Telegraph Department Wellington: Commencing forthwith and available until the 9th June, a special standard text No. 4.00 'Congratulations on marching with Eighth Army to a Glorious Victory' may be used in 2/0 d EFM. cablegrams to members of the 2nd N.Z.E.F. in the Middle East and the United Kingdom." Mr Churchill Speaks—"Let us say a word for women too. It is their cause as well as that of men —nay, even more, because they are the witnesses, and so often the victims of misery, the poverty th.e crime and the disorganisation which comes from the traffic in strong drink as it is at present ducted." Inserted by Bay of Plenty S.D.A. Temperance Society as funds permit. Your donation will help. F. T. Tate Seety,, Matata.— Advt. War ! Although the war in Europe has been fought and won, numerous are the small boys who insist on lighting it again. The school holidays have provided the time ? and the energy never seems to be lacking. Consequent it is that wherever several small boys conglomorate half their number are usually listed as 'Jerries' while the remainder betake themselves into the bushes, bring forth wooden tommy guns, rifles, revolvers and imaginary lield pieces and proceed to wipe out the 'enemy.' A Beacon sleuth happened t,o be passing one such battlefield the other day and noticed idly a group of small boys wildly exhorting each' other to lie down as. they were dead, j Suddenly one of them spotted him 1 and the next minute all available artillery from both 'sides' was brought to bear on him. Noises depicting rending crashes, sharp cracks 1 and ricochetting biullets emanated from the sharp-shooters' vocal organs. Needless to say the 'passing tank' beat a hasty retreat leaving the opposing forces to carry on happily killing each other.

R.D. Parking Space A decision to grant the Rural Mail service a special parking space in front of the Strand depot was decided at the Borough Council meeting last Monday. The space will be marked by discs and will be available from !) a.m. till 11 a.m. Fancy Dress Ball Planned At the May meeting of the TaneUua Women's Institute it was decided to hold a Children's Fancy Dress Ball at the beginning of August, the proceeds to be donated to the Taneatua School Tennis Court Fund. The headmaster and teachers have signified their intention of cooperating, but asked that the ball should not be held until after the June, examination. Further details will be published later. Forthcoming Sportsmens' Smoko At a recent meeting of the newly formed YVhakatane Rod and Gun Club it was. decided to mark the J shooting season by promoting a special sportsmens' smoko which will be held, it is on May 29. The whole occasion will be marked, it is hoped by a special spread ol wild game which will include a surfeit of wild du~k and pheasant. Every endeavour will be made to make the smoko an outstanding sportsmens' gathering for members and friends of the club. The Patriotic Milkman While the rest of us celebrate victories unconditional surrender and peace enjoy universal holidays and generally put work in the background for the time being, there is one person (and perhaps one alone) to whom it makes not the slightest scrap of difference. He is the milkman. In peace and war, holidays and working days, victories and general strikes, he is always at his post, and at the service of the community. We may feel inclined to grumble about the long hours of work and the holidays we miss, but when we walk outside in the. morning any morning at Sundays included the milk is always there. 9 Blood Money At a recent address in Whakatane j Mr M. D. Danks Dominion ViceJ president of the Social Credit Association stated that figures recently available from Australia show that nine Australian in their allegedly "patriotic" efforts in providing credits for loans etc. have made just a small profit from the war up to date —only £170 millions. What benevolent institutions they really are! What percentage does that represent on every soldier, sail-t or and airman who is doing the fighting? It might have been noticed that Mr Le Feaux late manager

of the Bank of New Zealand, had been discussing banking. It should lie remembered that Mr Le Fcamx had for 8 years been private secretary to the Mr Montague Norman, Chairman of the Bank of International Settlement, who had eompell-. Ed the Bank of England to hand over to Germany £60 millions belonging to Czechoslovakia.

Stock Sales on Page 8 Attention is drawn to the Stock Sale advertisements which appear on page 8 of this issue. Farmers will liiul the information of flic greatest interest. Maraetotara Stream Reporting to the Borough Council last Monday evening the ForemanEngineer .said that he had taken steps to put men on to the Maraetotara stream, but so lar had been unable to obtain the services of a dredge or river scoop- He was endeavouring to obtain the services of a man witli a hoist scoop, and would report as to his success. Rebuilding Burnt Premises A further letter from the Building Controller (minuted on Ironi Mr YV. Sullivan M.P.) was received by the Borough Council last Monday relative to the rebuilding application by Messrs A\ hakatane Amusements Ltd., to construct a modern shop on. the site of the four year old lire on the Strand. The letter advised that no immediate permit could be granted, but suggested that a further application be made in three or l'our months time. New Business Opens In today's issue of the Beacon appears the advertisement announcing the opening of the new men's outfitters business in the premises until recently occupied by Adams Biuce Ltd. The new outfitters is owned and run by Air Alan Morpeth who prior to his enlistment in the armed forces was employed by D. C. Morpeth and Sons. The whole of the interior of the shqp has been redecorated and is entirely brand new in all departments. A good range of stock is on display, including a number of different types of articles which have been, and still in very short supply. The shop will be open for business as from today.