THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1927. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5131, 27 May 1927, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1927. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the annual meeting of the Thames Valley Electric Power Board at Te Aroha yesterday Mr F. E. Flatt moved that Mr F. M. Strange be- reelected chairman at an honorarium of £250. Seconded by Mr G. Howie and carried. It was unanimously resolved that Mr J. Price (Matamata.) be reappointed deputy-chairman. The Finance Committee was, elected as follows : The chairman and Messrs C. A. Arthur, J. Price, F. E. Flatt, J. Pohlen, and J. B. Thomas. Mr Strange retained thanks for the honour accorded him, and said that he was fully aware of his limitations, but would ebntinue to do his best for all sections in the future, as in the past.

Two months’ extension of tne period during which it was decided to restrict the flow of immigration a.s far as arrivals in New Zealand are concerned has been announced by the Prime Minister (Hon. J. G. Coates). Cabinet, he said, had decided to extend the winter restriction period from four months to six months, thus taking the period to October. That would give further time for t'he absorption of those who were out of work.

With reference to a request from the Ohinemuri County Council to the Auckland Automobile Association for assistance in determining a reasonable speed for motorists travelling through the Karangahake- Gorge, and also the erection of suitable roa.d-signs, the service officer of the association referred to a conversation that had taken place some time previously, to which he- was awaiting confirmation by, the council. The signs would be prepared and forwarded for erection early in June. The clerk explained that 20' miles was the limit, with a red net ion to five miles an hour at certain corners. Cr. Johnstone said he understood that the association had considered 20 miles an hour to be top fast, but the provision of reducing speed to five miles an hour on the bends was reasonable. Attention is directed to a Railway Department advertisement in this issue concerning train arrangements for the Waikato Show.

This week’s issue of the “N.Z. Sporting and Dramatic Review” is of exceptional interest. A feature of prominent note is the Auckland Hospital, which is dealt with in a superlative series of photographs. Nothing could be finer than the centre pages with their array of animal studies before the camera. The, Wanganui Jockey Club’s meeting occupies a generous space, alid football enthusiasts are catered for. The stage, motion picture, humour, and fashion sections arc particularly attractive, while in the miscellaneous list are competitions at Palmerston North, arrival of Canadian Soccer team, Auckland cross-country contest, unveiling of the Taihapc war memorial, etc.

A well-dressed young man appeared before Mi’ H. J. Hare, J.P., at the local Police Court this morning charged with drunkenness at Paeroa last night. He pleaded guilty. Constable McClinchy stated that defendant, who was under the influence o f liquor find had a bottle of beer in his pocket, 'had attempted to enter the theatre while a dance was in progress. When spoken to he said he had no money, and nowhere to sleep. He was taken along to the lock-up. Defendant stated that he was sorry for his conduct, and had come into the district from the King Country to look for work. In convicting and discharging the defendant the Bench expressed the hope that he would take a warning and not get into trouble again.

In answer to Cr. C. E. Mace; at Wednesday’s meeting of the Ohinemuri County Council the chairman (Cr. H. M. Corbett) stated that the old road leading to the Tirohia railway station from the main road had been closed under the Public Works Act. It would be necessary for the settlers to make representations to the Railway Department if they desired to have the closed 'road reopened and to be used as a right-of-way and shortcut to the station.

A concert, arranged by the Methodist Church, was held in the Centenary Hall 011 Wednesday evening, when there was a good attendance. The programme presented was bright and varied ;>nd every item was vigorously encored by a well-pleased audience. The two dialogues, “A Modern Photographer’'’ and “A Shy Young Man,” were most original and amusing. Altogether, the concert proved a great success, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

For the last thirteen weeks a patrol competition has been carried put by the local Boy Scout troop for a trophy presented by Air Edwin Edwards. This is the first patrol competition of a series of four, the aim being efficiency) and marks are awarded for attendance, general conduct, and appearance. Keen interest has been manifested by the boys. The judging is carried out by the patrol-leaders, who form a council to award the marks. The marks gained are as follows, only 1% marks separating first and second, an % of a mark second and third. Out of the six patrols only 13 marks separate the highest and lowest: The Owl patrol (H. Blyth, patrol leader), 284; Kangaroo (B. Miller)', 282% 1 Pigeon (E. Verran), 281 % ; Horse (A. Power), 276% ; Lion (R. Campbell), 276 ; Dove ’(P. Barclay), 271.

At the Magistrate’s Court at Thames on Wednesday, before Mr F. W. Platts, S.M., the following convictions were entered, on the information of R. H. Cameron, for driving cars at a greater speed than 28 miles an hour on Wilson’s Road : R. E. Farrant,4 20s ; John McP. Harrie, 10s ; Hugh Jowsey, 10s; Albert C. Burt (motor-cycle), 10s ; Jack Wood, 10s ; and John Taylor, 10s. Also the following for, the same offence on Awaiti Road : Lewis S'. James,, 40s ; Stephen Coppins, 10s ; Robert A. Otter, 10s ; Henry Pope, 10s ; Hugh Jowsey, convicted only. Also the following for the same offence- on Hauraki Road, Turua : Ted Coppins, 10s; L. S. James, ■conviction only, no costs; Sam. Stephens (motor-cycle speeding), 10s. Also at Ngatea : Chas. A. Bond, 20s. The costs of the prosecution qre to be borne equally between the defendants.

The- Ohinemuri County Council advertises that all county rates unpaid on and after Monday, June 6, will be subject to an additional charge of ten per cento