THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto : Public Service. MONDAY. WEDNESDAY. & FRIDAY. MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Issue 4954, 22 March 1926, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto : Public Service. MONDAY. WEDNESDAY. & FRIDAY. MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Considerable activity;, was- to be seen at the Ngahina Wharf, Paeroa, on Friday afternoon. During the morning the Taniwha left with a, full cargo. During Thursday ..he auxiliary scow, Paroto, arrived and commenced at 4 ami. to discharge a large cargo of benzine, manure, and generaj merchandise. This vessel left again in the evening on . the return trip to Auckland, taking a full c.argo of flax and dairy produce .

The Thames'Trotting Club has - reason to congratulate itself on the success of its. seventh annual meeting held at Para,wai on Saturday. It was a mos.t enthusiastic crowd that witnessed the eight events set down for decision; and turf patrons were generous in their praise of the facilities afforded- The sum of £15,058 was put through the totalisator, as- against £12,226 10s last year, a,n increase of £2831 10s>

A writer in a contemporary discusses the question whether the money “done in” at the races is. to be counted as . pure economic waste or not. He / argue? that people go to the I’aces and if the loser of a tender, reckons that he’s had a tenner's worth of excitement, the transaction is, economically, a square deal. So it might be between the spender and the races; but what is it between the spender and his butcher .and baker ? That’s the rub ?

The Ohinemuri County Council notifies that holders of motor driver’s licenses are required, to renew such licenses before April 1. Persons- desirous, of driving motors on and after that date must obtain new licenses. Drivers are requested to. apply as ea.rly as. possible in view 1 of. the Hasten holidays, which commence on April 2.

It its understood that the sports of Paeroa are to be given an opportunity, through the Paeroa Athleticl As'sjociation, to contribute towards the cost of sending Randolph Rose, the New Zealand mile champion./Home to compete in .the English championships in July, and to meet Paavo Nurmi, tyie Finn, either in England or on the Continent. It is expected..that liberal support will, be 'forthcoming, and that those interested in athletics will readily avail themselves of the opportunity of taking an intimate interest in the project.

A writer in a contemporary has the following: “It seems’ to me that those who are opposed to capitalism are very often opposed to thrift. They aim at cutting capital out by the root. The saying, “money is. the root of all evil” must have suggested this mode of attack upon accursed capita). Be that as it may, I would not], were I h. capitalist, tempt any of these people with a few thousands. T might have the same experience as befell the fare iu a London cab, when cabs' were, who saw that his Jehuj sported a blue ribbon. “What are you wearing that tor?” he asked cabby. *Oh. that 1” “to get gennelmen to tempt -me with a drink which I genully aeeeps.”

It looked as if the protracted dry spell, of weather would have been broken yesterday, but other than a light drizzle during the afternoon, and again in the evening, little rain was recorded. A heavy downpour would be particularly welcome at present. Tiie milk yield has fallen off in quantity considerably .during the past ten days, a,nd unless rain is forthcoming there will be a decided decrease in t,hc returns for the season.

Beauty is a gift of nature, but ite, upkeep is artificial, and very expensive. During 1924 in the United. States 60,000',000 women spent £78,000,000 at beauty parlours. Over 170,000 persons gajn their living as beauty specialists, and .their ranks are continually reinforced by the graduates of 135 beauty colleges. These interesting figures were supplied at a convention of beauty specialists now sitting in New York. One delegate told the meeting that if shingling continued baldness would become as prevalent a.mong women as it now is among men, and that beards on .the fair s«x would be possible.

The funeral of the late Ross Whyte, which took place at Paeroa yesterday afternoon was largely attended. In addition to representatives of the town scholars of the Methodist Sunday School followed the remains of their little friend to the graveside. The flag was flown at. half-mast at the local district high school, of which deceased was a popular pupil. The many floral emblems, from the parents and children bore silent testimony to the love held for .the little fellow*.

A large number of people from Paeroa and .district attended .the annual meeting of the Thames Trotting Club, held at the racecourse, Parawai, on Saturday. That tho light harness sport is gaining in popularity in the district was evidenced by the large number of turf patrons present. The principal event, the Thames Trotting Cup, two mi’es, was. won by -Mr D. Brideson’s br.g Rockburn, 4'Byds behind, by a length from Master Councillor, 7 yds behind. Mr Brideson. who is an old Thames boy, but now living in Auckland, was - the recipient of hearty congratulations from a wide circle of friends. The Cup, valued at £25, was presented to the winner by the president, Mr D. TwohilJ. .

Objection has been ta,ken by the' drapery trade to Salvation Army competition in business. The New Zealand Federation of Drapers,, Clothiers, and Boot Retailers, approached .the head office of the Salvation Army (reports tiie Evening Pos,t) and protested against Army travellens' canvassing for business in retail drapery. As a result, of the representations! made an asi-.urance was received from the Salvation Army headquarters, that drapery samples would be withdrawn from Salvation Army travellers* throughout the Dominion, and their retail, trading in drapery shall cease.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Thames, on Thursday morning, .the, Hauraki Plains County Inspector, R. HL Cameron, proceeded against Brenan and Co., Ltd., Paeroa, for permitting, a four-wheeled horse waggon ,to be us,ed on the county roads while, its tyres were less than the minimuni prescribed in the county by-laws for the weight of such vehicle and .its load. There were two charges. ..relating to November 24, 1925, and February 8, 1926. Mr Walton appeared for the informant. He stated that Brenan and Co had written admitting the offences. His Worship sa,id that these were the first cases of the kind, and defendants- had promised to bring their waggon under the requirements of the. by-law. He would order defendants to pay' costs and solicitor’s fee. , . .

Public men have to put up wtih hard knocks at times (says the King Country Chronicle), as evidenced by a letter received at 'tW meeting of the Waitemo County Council on Friday. “■Would- you be good enough to advise the council that I have paid my rates, and with all humility would ask them to examine their cohscienceis’ or their honesty in accepting this money and refusing me any assistance in return” (wrote a ratepayer). “I am sure it is not their wilful, intention ’to rob, and if you would siiow this note to Cr. ■! am sure he would plead tor fair play for* my road.”

The charming cover plate /on the latest issue of “Aussie” is well Worth framing, and as for the contents, they have never been better. There is enough humour in its sjxty-eight pages’ to keep one / simmering with laughter till the next issue happens along. One of the brightest features runs- to two pages, a screamingly humorous story in verse by A. G. Stephens, with clever illustrations. For the rest there isi a. great collection of laughter in picture, story, and versfe. •from the bept-known writers and artists in Australian and New Zealand.

Anti-tobaccoites are wont to say hard things about smoking, but quite often they are untrue. Tobacco may have its faultis, but its virtues should not be overlooked. Smoking assists digestion : it is also a great preservative of the teeth and a destroyer of. the harmful germs which infect <4l people’s mouths, -while its soothing and tranquilising effects in times of mental stress, worry, pr exertions are well known to all smokers But th.-?, quality should be good. Brands full of nicotine, (like many of the impbrted varieties) ■ are best avoided, our own New Zealand-grown tobaccos contain comparatively little nicotine, au-1 may consequently be, smoked freelv without injurious results, w;,.ile owing to the leaf being toasted In the process of manufacture (quite a novel idea) they are remarkable' for flavous and fragrance. The popular brands are Riverhead Gold, aromatic ; Navy Cut (Bulldog), medium; and Cut Hug No. 10 (Bullshead), full strength. The demand for these goods is growing- so rapidly that the New Zealand tobacco industry is assuredly destined to become of th; first importance.’ ( j