LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4771, 3 November 1924, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

. The 44-hour week for Government railway servants starts from to-day. Wooily nightshade has been declared a noxious weed. Paerqa Cricket Club defeated Waikino at Paeroa on Saturday by an innings and 10 runs. Several influenza victims at Wharepoa have been taken to the Thames Hospital. The Lands Drainage Department has recommenced the work of; metalling the Kaihere road from the Ngarua landing. The Southdown freezing works have reopened for the slaughter of stock, and the Horotiu works will reopen when sufficient stock is offering. Brigadier and Mns Toomcr, who are in charge of the Auckland division of the Salvation Army, conducted ’special meetings in connection with the Paeroa corps yesterday. An Order-in-Council has been issued authorising the Hauraki Plains County Council to pay 6 per cent, interest on ita loan of £2B/600 and the machinery loan of £25,000. The registrar (Mr I. G. McDougall) supplies the following vital statistics for Paeroa for last month, those for the corresponding period of last year being given in parenthesis : Births, 5 (9) ; deaths, 4 (1) ; marriages, 2 (1). The engineer of the Piako County has prepared plans and estimates foi the Piako River bridge at Maukoro deviation, and has forwarded same on to the Hauraki Plains County Council for its approval. The tender of Mr C. W. Potterton • has been accepted for the erection of a'two-storey block at Thames for the Bank of New South Wales. Mr E. E. Gil!man, of Paeroa, is architect for the work. On Saturday slips on the road and railway were reported from the Wairarapa and Manawatu districts. Floods in Canterbury were also reported, and telegraphic communication between Christchurch and the North Island was interrupted on Saturday. The recent spell of fine weather has permitted the clay roads on the Plains to dry to such an extent as to make them passable for motor traffic. They are still very rough, but are becoming .smoother as the traffic increases. A motor-car made the trip from Kaihere to Ngatea on Thursday last. A few weeks ago this road was almost impassable even for horses.

Some of the members of the Paeroa District High School Committee paid a visit to the school grounds this morning and were delighted at the splendid array of flowers. The garden is looking well, and the public is invited to inspect. The sanding of the level piece of .the playground'that has been under improvement for some time is now finished and will be ready for use in a few days.

An appeal is being made to children throughout New Zealand for funds to provide the pupils of the Blind Institute at Auckland with a Christm'as gift of a relief map of the world and some more Braille typewriters. I.t is pointed out that models of animals which the children have never seen would bring untold delight to these scholars. It is suggested that every school child should give one pennny as a Christmas gift.

There was a large gathering at. the opening of the Hikutaia Bowling, Tennis, and Croquet Club’s grounds on Saturday afternoon. Visitors were welcomed by the president, Mr W. H. Alley, who declared the season duly opened The grounds were in splendid order considering the iecent weather. The members of the Hikutaia Club provided an abundant supply of refreshments, and under the capable direction of the president .and the secretary, Mr James Elliot, extended hospitality to the large number of visitors.

What kind of tobacco do you prefer —mild medium, or full ? If you have been long a worshipper at the shrine of My Lady Nicotine yon have doubtless sampled all sorts of brands at one time or another, and have your preferences. But have you ever tried toasted tobacco ? It is quite a new idea. The leaf is carefully toasted, and this process develops the flavour and aroma in quite a surprising way. It’s like eating salt with nWs or mustard with beef or cheese. Yon can test this for yourself because the New Zealand tobaccos, now so much in evidence, are all toasted. Hence their delightful fragrance and flavour. And unlike most of the imported brands they contain such a small percentage of nicotine that they may be smoked pipe after pipe “till the cows come home ” without unpleasant or harmful consequences. They won’t bite the tongue, and appeal to all tastes. “ Riverhead Gold is aromatic, “ Toasted Navy Cilt ” (Bulldog) a pleasing medium, and “Cut Plug No. 10” (Bull’s Head) a fine full-flavoured tobacco *