LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 30 October 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Jenkins, of Ahuroa, will preach at the Church of Christ on Sunday next, Mrs R. M. Cameron tenders thanks to all who sympathised with her in her recent sad bereavement. We remind readers of the concert and dance to be held in the Parakai Hall on the 7th ulto., in aid of the hall lighting. Don't fail to read the short story " The Boy who read Kipling/ which commences in next weeks supplement. Hunters are reminded that a meet will take place to-morrow afternoon on Mr John Hand's farm. Members are requested to meet punctually at 2.15 at the Public Library. Mr E. Smith, of the local Railway yards, had his thumb rather bidly jambed between two buffers while shunding last week. The Waihi strike is dyiDg and more men are going to work daily, During last week 2510 shoit tons of ore were put into railway hoppers at the Waihi Company's mine. Saturday's storm was felt throughout the Dominion. There was no serious damage reported here, although fruit growers say it had a disastrous effect on the fruit trees. Mr C. Ansell, local postmaster, is at present away on holiday, being relieved by Mr R. Martin, relieving officer. Mr Russell, also of the local office, is having his holiday, Mr Matheison filling his place. ! According to cabled advice received yesterday by Dalgety and Co., Ltd., tho demand for frozen meat in London is very poor. Prices for mutton are unchanged, lamb is weak at last quotations, and beef has declined por lit. A notice appears in another column announcing the opening of the Hot Springs Bowling Green, to take place on Thursday, November 7th. The matter of entertaining the number of visiting bowlers expected from Auckland is in the hands oi tho Bowling Club committee, who are makin°special arrangements, and with, the assistance of all who have the welfare of the district at heart the day should be a red-letter one for our Springs. One of the greatest difficulties, as' far as we can see, is the means of conveying all to the grounds, but this can be got over by those having vehicles putting them at the disposal of the committee. The steamer Tainui arrived yester^ day from London, Her passengers comprise 312 third-class, 71 second, and 14 first-class. There were 76 assisted immigrants, among whom are 48 domestic servants, four farmers, ssven farm labourers, and three women, who have come out to join thenhusbands. A land sale is advertised to tako place at the Foresters' Hall on Saturday, November 9th, at 3 p.m., when Mr Colmore Williams, auctioneer, will offer in beautiful building sites part of Otamateanui Block, the property ol: Mr D. Stewart. This properly is in the township of Helensville, with a northern aspect, and should sell well the sections being made suitable for private residences. The terms offered are £10 cash, £10 in two years, balance five years at 5 per cent. An extensive conspiracy in connection with a scheme for the illicit ex^ o portution of gold from South Africa g has just been brought to light at v Johannesburg. It has been discover- r ed that large quantities of gold, in the form of ingots, Avere packed in v parcels which purported to contain a nothing more valuable than process r blocka. The payments for the gold A appear to have been made to a man tl in Johannesburg, who was dealirig b with a wealthy Bngtish syndicate. \ y

Mr W. Gasson advertises that he is prepared to rubber-heel ladies shoes at 4d per pair. Mr and Mrs Norcross tender thanks to all kind friends for their sympathy on the loss of their little daughter, A. position as Engine driver is '"; wantea by a competent man with . second-class certificate. Mr 0. Hoist, of Woodhill, advertises a two-horse machine for sale. Further particulars on application. Two four-year old, unbroken light harness horses are advertised for sal*. Mr Phil J. Langley has a notice in Jt/another column authorising Mr W, 1 Channon to collect all debts due toiMofllk Mr Smith, of^Kaukapakap^^^^Bf the misfortune to fall frojj his cl^^^^L cart on Sunday morning, severely^BiP^ juring his left arm, ,F?-'" j Mr P. J, Langley, late of the Helensville Hotel, has taken over the Urenui Hotel, Taranaki. We wish Mr and Mrs 'Langley every success in their new home. "* Missrs Little and Donovan's Concert Company "The Gay Bohemians," were well received at the Parakai Hall last evening when they repeated the entertainment that merited a great reception in Helensville a few weeks back. Every item was given in excellent style by The Merry Seven, for which they received the approbation of the audience, several items having to be repeated. The Lyric Four last Friday night at the Forester's Hall, were not so well patronised as the programme warranted, owing to the number of entertain* ments taking place during the past few weeks, but the fair audience pre<« sent were more than satisfied with the items given, by these mirthful and popular entertainers, who were ably assisted by Misses Georgie Mac Don* aid, and Ethel Carter. Every item was well received. Floundering.—The Hon. W. Fias* er said in his Public Works Statement ■• that work has been suspended at the south end of the Napier-Gisborne line because " the work that has been in hand on this line will be useless until the bridge over the harbor has been built." On Friday—just a week later—the Minister told a depu. tation that " his decision to stop the line " was because he had long felt that l< roads and bridges were more important than railways,'!* and there was not enough money for both—or words to that effect. Next week we shall probably hear that the work is hung up because it is " paltry," or because -the Government has " no time."—Times. The committee applied by Parliament to inquire into certain allegations regarding- loans granted to local bodies by the State departments, with special reference to their bearing upon the exercise of political influence at Parliamentary elections, took the evidence of officers of the department, who denied absolutely that any attempt had been made to influence the Board in favour of certain districts, notably Eemura (as affecting the Parnell election) and Taihape. In the course of proceedings an nnfortunate incident occurred. Sir ■'" Joseph Ward was beinsr questioned, J and having given an answer which/ was not a direct reply he was address* ed by the Chairman of Committee (Mr Hine), who said. "You must answer the question or refuse to answer it." This was characterised by fcir Joseph as " a downright piece of impertinence, *' which words, on the motion of the Hon.Jas Allen were taken down and reported to the House. Sir Joseph Ward refused to withdraw the words, contending that the chairman's attitude has been distinctly offensive to himself. The matter was referred back to the Committee, in the hope of settlement, but without result, and Sir Joseph still t maintaining his position, the House, by 38 to 33 passed a resolution expressive of regret that the member forAwarua had not thought fit to withdraw the words complained of. The division was on party lines, Sir Joseph Ward in a W remarks said he accepted the censure of the House with all humility, but under strong protest against|thejpartiality shown by the chairman of that committee. Sir Joseph resumed his seat amid the hearty applause of Opposition members.