THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Issue 5001, 16 July 1926, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At last night’s meeting of the local Borough Council six building permits to the total value of £9667 were granted subject to compliance with the by-laws. The applications, included the Royal Mail Hotel, two dwellinghouses, aerated water factory, and two small renovations,

The statement that he had seen even men immigrants cry because they were so far ‘from friends and had no money was made by a speaker at a meeting of the City Unemployment Committee at Christchurch. It was, decided to make representations to the Government urging that immigrants be warned against arriving in New Zealand during the months of July, August, and September.

‘‘The end of a perfect week.” Sports Queen’s Saturday night dance in the Druids’ Hall. Ladies Is, gentlemen Is 6d. To-night, Friday,, Fun Factory in Criterion S'ample Rooms: Hcbp-la. coffee and pies.*

At the meeting of .the Paeroa Borough Council last night it was stated that the 'revenue received during June amounted to £2925 8s Bd, which sum included refunds from loan accounts amounting to £1550. The expenditure totalled £1344' 18s lid. The nett credit balance in the district fund account was £lB3O 19s 9d. Alfter payment of accounts the position of the various loan accounts was : Council Chambers account, credit, £627 2s 3d ; Domain improvement account, credit, £lB 10s Hd ; water improvements Account, £1 9s 3d ; -sewerage loan account, debit, £3l 7s 6d ; house sewerage connection loan account, debit, £167 12s 4d.

Of unsurpassed merit and attractiveness from every point of view is this week’s issue oV the “N.Z. Sp irting and Dramatic Review.” Racing is represented in graphic snapshots of the Wellington Racing Club’s carnival at Trentham covering several pages. Hockey has a notable showing in the Indian Army v. New Zealand match at the Domain. The centre pages are exceptionally artistic with photographs of Royal personages at important functions, scenes, at Paris Racecourse, Mussolini welcoming Amundsen,' and rural scenes. Cricketers are catered to- in the episodes of the ma.tch between Oxford University and Australians. Particular attention mus.t be give,n to the coloured supplement of Roy Reed, premier horseman of the Dominion. The miscellaneous selection is particularly strong, and a page df charming evening gowns will be of delight to the feminine eye. Wallace Milking Machines are. used and recommended by up-to-date' Dairy Farmers because they give satisfaction.* First aid for coughs, col dp, and influenza. Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure.

At St. Paul’s Church on Sunday next there will be a full-choral cele-

bration of the Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m., the Rev, N. F. E. Robertshaw of Thames, being the celebrant and preacher. Evensong will be sung as usual at 7 p.m.

Storin'# weather conditions continue to prevail locally. He c by rain fell at intervals yes.terday. and last night there was a heavy electrical disturbance, the lightning at times being very vivid. Torrential rain followed the thunder. Conditions remained unchanged this mol'ning, and there has been further thunder and lightning.

Ono of the largest bullocks in a saleyard appeared at the Hikutaia sale last week. It was fattened by Mr P. Corbett, of Hikutaia, and bought by Bateman Bros., of Thames. The beast turned the scale at 13001 b.

The Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society is stated to possess one of the largest memberships of similar societies in the Dominion. It now runs close to the 1800 mark.

'‘Doos a, health inspector require io | H . a qualified plumber.,” was a question asked by Cr. J. Pinder at last night's Borough Council meeting. He said it had been rumoured that the present inspector was not qualified, and a certain tradesman had resented liis interference on a certain job. The Mayor (Mr W. Marshall) replied that tlie inspectors were appointed by the Health Department, and it was *reascinable to suppose they held the necessary qualifications for the. position. He added that it would be indeed a fine country if every man was possessed of the ability, integrity, and courteousness of Inspector Maitindale.

At the annual meeting of New Zealand Breweries, Ltd., the chairman, Mr Bankart, said he had hoped when licenses were restored in Ohinemuri to put into effect the licensing scheme which had obtained considerable support a.mong the electors of New Zealand. Unfortunately the proposal did not appeal to the majority of the owners of property, and the opportunity was lost.

“Gee whiz, aw spare me days, Kid,” she sez, “let’s go to Karangahake on Monday "night. Ten euchre prizes, a stunnin’ dance, and a bonzer feed. Only a bob return.” Goi’strocith, for ’arf a mo I ’eld me breth, an’ then I s.ez, “Orright.” Sports Queen’s Dance and Euchre at Karangahake. Conveyances leave Raffill’s 7 p.m. Monday. Return fare Is.*

The advantages of the State Dental Service as a career for girls was mentioned by Mr R. D. Elliott, inspecting officer of that department, at Ngatea on Wednesday. He pointed out that approved physically fit girls who had the ability and the willingness to study were accepted to. receive the two-year course of ti’ainnig in Wellington. During this period they received £75 per annum, and £4O allowance if their homes were not in Wellington, and on passing out received. an appointment, possibly near their holme town, >for a term of five years at the salary of £195, increasing to £225 per annum. The work was pleasant, the hours short, and there were plenty of holidays.

In presenting the report of the Health Committee at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council Ci. H. J. Hare said that an inspection had been made of the werfiow of the sewer at Junction Street, and he was pleased to state that the position was not quite so bird as had been reported by the residents in that locality. The, trouble had been occasioned by the storm-water backing up and retarding the flow iff the sewer to some extent.

The sweeping out of sheips in Victoria Street, Hamilton, after 8.30 o’clock each morning, when people are streaming ,to work, was the subject of comment by Cr. F. E, Snell at a meeting of the .Hamilton Council on Wednesday. Cr. Snell s.aid there were numerous complaints that leaving this work so late -each morning was, the source df annoyance to pedestrians and a danger to the health of these travelling the street at the time. It w.as pointed out that the by-la,w required main street premises to be swept out before 8.30 a.m,, and the council decided to enforce this, by-law and to prosecute where breaches are occasioned.

An appeal to parents- o;f children under school age to take advantage of the free dental treatment available at the Government dental clinic at Ngatea was made by an executive officer of the department when addressing a meeting at Ngatea on Wednesday. He asked the' Nga.tea School Committee to urge parents to call o.n the dental officer, discuss the matter, and, i‘f necess.ary, make an .appointment for treatment.

Don’t forgot "Reta, the Blue Queen’s” final Euchre and Dance in the Soldiers.’ Club on Monday night, July 19. Six lovely prizes., and everything of the very best. Gentlemen 2s 6d, ladies Is and plate.*

Despite the height of the flood bn the Plains during .the early part of the week on account of the abnormal tide topping the stop-bajiks, the water was practically gone from all parts ■yesterday. The heavy rain yesterday morning washed the heavy deposit of silt off the grass, and little ill-ef-’fects are anticipated. Owing to the heavy rain before the arrival of the seawater, the salt is not expected to have any detrimental effect.

The first cbipy of “The Constitutionalist,” a monthly publication issued at Shanghai, China, by the Constitutional Defence League, is to hand. This, little journal is published with the object of creating a wider sphere of interest in the work of the League, which has been formed tot counteract the movements of the Communis.ts in the East. Every shod a show plant where Wallace Milking Machines are installed. Our fitters are experts.* For Coughs, apd Colds never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,