THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 1925. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVI, Issue 4795, 5 January 1925, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, JANUARY 05, 1925. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We have to acknowledge receipt of the N.Z. Official Year Book, 1925, from the Census and Statistics Office. This number is the thirty-third issue by the Government.

At the annual Fire Brigade Sports at Tc Aroha on New Year’s Day several Paeroa athletes took part in the programme. L. G. Smith gained second place in the 100yds Maiden Championship and third in the 880yds Hot Springs Handicap.

The majority of the business premises in Paeroa were re-opened this morning after the holidays, and many sunburned workeijs were to be seen in the various places of business making cheerful endeavours ,to settle down again to another year of work.

The New Year was quietly ushered in in Paeroa. At midnight a few peals of the flrebell were sounded, and one or two of the more enthusiastic who were about the streets at that hour sang songs to the accompaniment '.'l the beating of benzine tins, but on the whole the townspeople were very quiet, and there was no rowdyism or undue disturbances recorded.

A ’rather lengthy journey was undertaken by Mr A. Tetley, aged 18 years, of Paeroa, on Christmas Eve. Leaving Auckland at 4 o’clock on the morning of Christmas Eve he rode a push plcycle to Paeroa, arriving here seven hours later. The icute taken was via Pokeno and across the Haura'ii Plains. Mr Tetley states that he thi'oughly enjoyed tli£ journey, and arrived here feeling quite fresh.

Excellent weather has prevailed for the bowling tournament at Te Aroha. The Paeroa Bowling Club sent five rinks up to take part, but with the exception of Towers’ team they did not get into the finals. This morning J. Higgins. F. Hayward, P. H. Smith, and W. J. Towers (skip) met the Te Aroha champions, Tony, L. Boles, F. Bath, and M. Ngakura (isktp), in the final round, and a very interecting game ensued, resulting In a win for Te Aroha by 25 points, to 13.

The celebrants of Christmas did nbt resort- to any disorderly conduct in Paeroa. Constable M'cClinchy" states that despite the large crowd that was in town, the conduct of all was exemplary.

A start was made bj r the borough workmen with the new road roller on Russell and Willoughby streets this morning. The formation work is to be rolled down to a level, and when this is completed a foundation of metal, preparatory to bitumen spraying, is to be laid.

The following vital statistics for Paeroa during December have been supplied by the registrar, Mr J. G. McDougall : Births, 9: deaths, 3; marriages, 6. Of the six marriages recorded two were performed by Mr McDougall on Christmas Eve and one on December 27.

ideal summer weather prevailed locally for the New Year holidays. On New Year's Eve several heavy showers fell, but New Year’s Day dawned with with promise, and good weather has prevailed “to date. The various streams affording bathing facilities adjacent to Paeroa have been liberally patronised, and taxis, private motor vehicles, and other means 'of travel have been mostly directed to the Waihi and Thames beaches. A number of residents also journeyed farther afield to Hamilton and to Auckland.

The Waihou River shipping trade between Paeroa and Auckland is being steadily maintained. The Taniwha, carrying 1300 boxes of butter, 500 crates of cheese, 60 bales of flax, bes’des general cargo, made the round trip ii particularly smart time last week. Leaving the Puke "t 9.30 p.m. on Monday last, she arrived in Auckland at 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday. After discharging the cargo mentioned she re-loaded with a general cargo and arrived back at Paeroa at 11 o’clock the same evening. In addition to calling at Kopu and Turua stops were made at several of the landings on the river to discharge cargo.

For the weary brain-worker there are worse ways of spending a welcome “night off”' than by the fireside, with pipe and book_for company. But the tobacco for such occasions should be a brand that can be smoked with enjoyment for three or four hours at a stretch without burning the tongue or other unpleasant consequences. Where is such tobacco to be found? Why, right here in New Zealand. And it owes its excellence to two things, principally. Firstly, it contains only a minimum amount of nicotine, and, secondly, it is toasted in the process of manufacture. That’s why the flavour is so good. In these two important respects it differs altogether from the imported brands, which often contain as much as five or six per cent, of nicotine, and are not toasted. For purity, delicacy, flavour, aroma, and wholesomeness, New Zealand tobaccos are unrivalled. If you like a mild aromatic smoke try Riverhead Gold ; if you prefer a medium strength, there is Navy Cut (Bulldog) ; and if you are accustomed to a full-flavoured brand ask for Cut Plug No. 10 (Bull’s Head).*