The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1946 Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 94, 3 July 1946, Page 4

The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1946

Local and General

Rod and Gun Club A meeting of the committee of the above takes place on Monday next (July Bth) at 7.30 p.m. in Mr J. D. Rivett’s shop the Strand. All enquiries in connection with the club may be made at this gathering. Advt.

Ohope Spotlight x Givbn the lead by Freddie Burt the patrons quickly fell into step at the Cabaret last Saturday evening. In the parade we snapped Mr and Mrs Robinson, Mr and Mrs Whittaker, Mr find Mrs Hay, Mr and Mrs Moore (Putaruru), Mrs Lawson and Misses Venables, Mary Buddie, Margaret Robins, Heather Reynolds, Shirley Otley, Jeannine Lodge, Betty Delahunty, -Betty Campbell, Dorothy Stewart, Leita and Hazel Thomason, Maurine Brown, Jeanette McLeod, Audrey Butler, Beryl Flint, Pat Sims, Marie Ormsby, Dawn Holden and Ann Bluett.

Revival in Small Fruits For a number of years the growing of small fruits in the Nelson district has declined, but improved prices and a keener demand in the last few years has led to greater interest being taken in the growing of small fruits, particularly raspberries. Gooseberries and warrants have also a revived popularity with growers, and a few small areas of strawberries have been planted during the past year. Last year 32 acres of raspberry canes were planted, 14 acres being new plantings and the remainder replacements. It is expected that the rate of replanting will be maintained this year.

Two Separate Races? “Experts here, declare that the Japanese men and women comprise two separate races and I am inclined to agree,” states a New Zealand airman stationed in Japan, writing to a friend in New Zealand. “My experience with both is fairly limited, but I favour the females every time” he adds. “We have the services of a Japanese batwoman who, like the rest, is very honest and hardwoi’king. She keeps our kit in excellent condition and can even brew tea. The women generally seem to lead a shocking life our standards and our girl seems pathetically grateful for the absence of bootings when she makes minor mistakes like bringing half-cold shaving water.” Traffic Offenders Before Mr E. L. Walton, S.M., in the Whakatane Magistrate’s Court last Tuesday, the usual list of traffic offenders was dealt with. Prosecutions were brought in all cases by the County Traffic Inspector. For operating a motor vehicle at Taneatua without a current W.O.F. Tamahou Tinimini was convicted and ordered to pay costs amounting to 31/6. For allowing his son, Jens Christian Jensen to operate a vehicle without being the holder of a drivers license, Nils Christian Jensen was fined 5/with costs 22/6. A fine of 10/- with costs (22/6) was inflicted upon Alexander O. Meredith, who at Manawahe, attached to his farm tractor, an unregistered trailer.

Cyclax Expert’s Visit Attention is drawn to the advertisement on page 2 of this issue setting out the visit of Mrs Catherine Wislang, expert consultant for ‘Cyclax’ products who will be advising clients from Dewar’s Pharmacy during the week July Bth to 11th.

A.T.C. Anniversary Dance An advertisement in today’s issue announces the forthcoming Air Training Corps’ 3rd Anniversary Dance, which is to be held in the Winter Show. Buildings on July 19. Patrons definitely have memories of past A.T.C. dances, particularly the last Anniversary Dance, when the Show Building floor positively shone with cleanliness. This time, Freddie Burt’s Cabaret Orchestra (6 pieces) has been engaged; a home cooked supper will be served, and an exceptional evening, which to say the least will contain not a few surprises, is guaranteed.