THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4608, 1 October 1923, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Thames-Auckland express train was a particularly heavy one this morning, the special HamiltonThames train of Saturday being coupled up with it. On arrival at Paeroa the express comprised 13 double carriages and two locomotives, in addition to two baggage vans and two fish waggons. Those interested in our native birds will be pleased to learn that .tuis are very numerous in the Maratoto district, and still more numerous farther back and close to the Camoola drive. According to Mr F. Green, who was out that way very early on Friday morning, their full-throated, mel.odious song furnished a musical treat well worth going a long distance to hear, and, hearing, to enjoy thoroughly. The following rainfall figures for the month of September were recorded at the Public Works Department’s Paeroa office. The figures for the corresponding month of last year, are given in parenthesis : The total fall for the month was 3.64 in (1.34 in Rain fell on 14 days (9 days) during the month, the heaviest fall being cm the 18th, when ,91in (,42in) was recorded. “Enquirer,” Kaihere, writes: “Would you kindly inform me through the medium of your paper : (1) If. any horses were brought back from the South African War to New Zealand, and (2) if grass seed has been imported from that country ?” (1) We believe two horses returned, one belonging to Colonel Davis. (2) Yes ; particulars could no doubt be obtained from the Agricultural Department, Wellington.—Ed., H.P.G.

The surveyor, Mr M. F. Hazard, has reported to the Waihi Borough Council the completion of the survey of the Waihi Beach township sections, an 1 that the plans are now practically ready to be forwarded co the survey office for approval. Thus it would seem that before long the Council will be in a position to give titles to those desirous of acquiring sites at the beach. The survey will cost the Council about £l5O.

The Mission of Healing began this morning at St. Matthew’s Church, Auckland, at 10' o’clock. Those who have gone from this district to the Auckland services will attend totoiorrow (Tuesday) morning at the same hour, and the bell of St. Paul’s Church, Paeroa, will be rung for a few mniutes at 10 o’clock to remind their friends to offer prayers on their behalf. The church will be open as usual all day for private devotions. On Wednesday morning at 10.30 the Blessed Sacrament will be celebrated, with special intention for a blessing on the Mission, and as this will be the last of the week-day Eucharists in connection with the mission, not only those who are going as patients, but all who are looking to the Mission as a means of great spiritual blessing, are urged to be present and join in pleading the Holy Sacrifice on its behalf,