Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 23, 11 September 1946, Page 4

Local and General

“A Bobby Dazzler”

“During the war we searched the world to see what we could find. We got on the track of three super drag-lines. The buckets weigh six tons, and every time she dips into the soil, she scoops 18 yards. She’s a bobby dazzler. She makes the bulldozer look as silly as the bulldozer makes the wheelbarrow,” said the Minister of Works, Mr R. Semple, when referring to soil erosion and river conservation, in an address atHastings.

Manuka for Pipe-making New Zealand manuka roots may make pipes comparable to English briar. This, at any rate, is the subject of enquiry by three- Australian firms who have written to the New Zealand State Forest Service for samples of both manuka and red matipo. Both woods take a decorative finish, season without splitting and are fairly tough. So far as is known, manuka has not been used for pipe making in New Zealand, though rata and totara knot woods have been made up successfully. The State Forest Service is making inquiries for the firms.

Local Dancers Success At the recent Hamilton VictoryCompetitions, Janice Bell, of Whakatane, in the Sailors Hornpipe and Irish Jig under 12 year§ was Highly Commended with 80 and 81 marks respectively. In the same classes Heather Metai v of Matata, was likewise Highly Commended. Another little Maori competitor, Rebecca Terengia also of Matata, danced in the under 9 section and was Highly Commended for her performance in the Fling and Hornpipe and very Highly Commended for' the Irish Jig. All girls are pupils of Miss Phyllis Rivett.

Ohope Spotlight The Cabaret presented a gay scene on Saturday night when evening dress held sway. Many parties were present and enjoyed perfect dancing to the orchestra conducted by Freddie Burt. In one smart set were Mr and Mrs Whittaker, Mr and Mrs Robinson and Mr and Mrs Edkins of Hamilton. Another gay birthday party of Jeannine Lodge included Betty Campbell, Yvonne Lodge, Betty Delahunty, Verna Head Peggy Haultain and Ann Delahunty. In an after-wedding party Maureen Brown brought Dorothy Stewart, Mr and Mrs Trevor Brown," Shirley Comiskey, Helen Suckling, Pam Gartshore and Joy Wilson. Other revellers were Mr and Mrs Jack Connell, Mr and Mrs D. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Pearce, Mr and Mrs Lynds, Heather Reynolds, Margaret Robins, Beverley Armstrong, Janet Terry, Audrey Butler, Jean Armstrong, Moira Mexted, Audrey Fairbrother, Dawn Cato and Phyllis White of Gisborne.