Local & General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 25, 7 May 1947, Page 5

Local & General

Rotary Club Luncheon. Members of the Whakatane Rotary Club are reminded of the second luncheon, which will be held at the Heads Tea-rooms at 12 noon today. The session which will be purely fraternal will be in the nature of a friendly “question-box.”

Debt Cases 1 Judgment was entered for plaintiff in the following cases heard before Mr. E. L. Walton, S.M., in the Whakatane Magistrates’ Court yesterday: Dawson Tocker v. Takarua Tamerau £24; (costs £5). Judgement summons, Potts and Hodgson v Reginald Wilkins £l/17/4, payment forthwith in default 2 days. Earthquakes Felt.

A sharp earthquake was experienced in Whakatane on Monday morning at about 5.30. The shock, which was a rather severe'one, was felt by many residents although as far as can be ascertained no damage was caused. Some residents report feeling a much slighter quake at an earlier hour and say that is was hardly discernable. Card Evenings

The Galatea School Committee, in conjunction with the Settlers’ Association, will commence a series of card evenings and dances in the Galatea School to afford recreation and entertainment to residents during the coming winter months. In the past these evenings have been' looked forward to with anticipation and again this year it is hoped that public interest'will make them a huge success.

English Household Ware The attention of readers is drawn to Mr P. J. Green’s special advertisement appearing on page six. The advert concerns a range of genuine English household ware just to hand. The goods are of a type which has been absent from New Zealand shops for a considerable period and residents are advised to secure their requirements while stocks last. Otakiri Unveiling Ceremony

Readers are reminded of the concert to be held in the Otakiri Hall on Saturday next, which is advertised in this issue. The programme promises to be an outstanding one and incorporates the unveiling of the district Roll of Honour. Residents are invited to make this a certain date for themselves and their friends.

Boy Breaks Arm When he fell from a swing in the playing area opposite the Commercial Hotel on Friday afternoon, William, Joe, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Joe ,of Haig Street, Whakatane, received a fractured left arm. The accident occurred when the child slipped while he was climbing the framework of the swing. He landed on concrete below. He was admitted to hospital immediately and is reported to be making satisfactory progress.

Shooting Season Opens The opening morning for the season’s shooting was a fine one and afforded ideal conditions. The Hon. W. E. Parry, shooting in the Galatea area, secured a limit bag of good condition ducks. Mr Arthur Byrne of Auckland, operating from the local Lodge area, did not meet with much ‘ success only obtaining two birds. Pheasants, which appeared to be plentiful a few weeks ago, seem to be eluding the shooters at present. New Books At the May monthly meeting of the Public Library Committee the following books were selected: The Girl From Memphis, Wilbur D. Steele; Testament, R. C: Hutchinson; The Man From Singapore, Mary Howard; Ben Hall the Bushranger, Frank Clune; King Jesus, Robert Graves; The Cossacks, Maurice Hindus In What Torn Ship, Evelyn Eaton; Those Who Have Eyes, Peter Conway; The Nemesis Club, W. W. Sayer; Put Off They Shoes, E. L. Voynich; And So To America, Cecil Roberts.

Toa’s Long Wait The-coastal vessel Toa left Whakatane early on Tuesday morning after a protracted stay in the vicinity of the port. On her arrival it was found that the depth at the bar was insufficient to allow her a passage in. On Saturday morning a. large number of drums were dumped overboard to lighten the ship and she made an entry, going aground four times in the process. The drums were towed in and the vessel’s winches lifted them from the sea to the wharf. Unloading was completed on Monday night and after its completion the vessel was loaded. Butter was still being loaded into the holds after 9 p.m. that night.