LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 20 November 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The new city Post Office in Auckland was to be officially opened this.afternoon by the Premier Hon W. F, Massey. We draw attention to a replace advertisement on our front page from Mr E Le Roy. tent and cover maker Auckland. His Excellency the Govenor, Loid Islington, will, with Lady Islington, leave "Wellington for Auckland en route foi' England next Friday. A lady's bike is advertised for sale, the machine is an almost new one, and can be seen at the office of this paper. A bargain awaits the ladies. Speaking to a visitor recently Mr W. a. Taft, the defeated President of the United States, said that when he was relieved of office he would visit Australia. He had always looked forward to seeing the country. A consignment of 30 cases of cheese from the Northern Wairoa Dairy Co., Mangawhare, was brought down by steamer last week, consigned to the Auckland Freezing "Works for export. There was a good deal of interest eviuced amongst fanners who had cows entei-ed in the milk test competition this morning when samples for testing were taken. The results will appear in next issue.

A social is to be tendered to the .Rev 0. J. Merton, Vicar of the Angilican Church, and Mrs Merton. at "Wellsford on Thursday evening, by residents of Wellsf ord and adjacent districts.

The inquest on the body of Frederick George Evans, the striker who met his death as the result of injuries received in conflict between federationists and arbitrationista at Waihi on the morning of November 12th, is proceeding-.

The Canadian cadet contingent, 65 strong, arrived in Auckland by the Rotorua express, and' were welcomed at tlie railway station by the Mayor (Mr C. J. Parr) and the Canadian Trade Commissioner (Mr W. A. Beddoe), and a large gathering of citizens.

Mr Jas. McLood, Chairman, of the Town Board, with other members of the Board, is to interview the Minister of Tourist and Health Department in Auckland to-day. Messrs Ruumer and Wilson represent the A. and P. Association on a deputation to the Premier in connection with, the Chair of Agriculture Auckland Province.

Friday, 2'Hh .December has been fixed for the repetition of " Little Red Riding Hood," which was produced with, such success a few months back. There will bo a complete ehaugo of the first part of the programme. The, concert will be in aid of the Presby^ terian Church, and it will be the last appearance of Miss Marie Stewart, who takes the leading part, prior to her departure to Australia.

Mrs Robert Gordon, of New South Wales, is pa>ing a visit to her nephew Rev. Gordon-Kirgan. Mr Gordon is greatly taken with the country where she lias visited, especially Helensville and the Hot Springs. It is her. intention to visit Rotoiua and other parts of the Colony befoio returning toN.S.W. . ft

An announcement appears in another column to the eiiect that a large auction sale of furniture will be held on Tuesday, December 10, when Messrs Bucldand and Sons, Auctioneers will offer on behalf of Mrs G. Sheriff, Ofarfield Road, who is leaving the district, tl\e whole of her comparatively new household furniture and effects. It is not often such a large sale of. furniture is offered by public auction in Helensville, and those about, to furnish or wishing to fill up vrcant places should make a point ol! attending this sale. Keep Tuesday, December 10, open for making bargains,

Waihi has now settle! down to a condition of quietude, which is almost startling after the events of the past six months. The strain has been very heavy on a number of people, and the relief has proved of inestimable benoiit to them. Mr Cullen (Commissioner of Police) and some 30 constables left for Auckland by yesterday express. Should there be any recurrence of trouble they will be im. mediately brought back.

For comfort and figure elegance the corset ~we most strongly recommend is Wahneti'sßust-proof No 601 at 8s lid

A huge gathering, bent on honouring the Prime Minister (Hon. W. F. Massey), filled the Town Hall, Auck-s land, to overflowiug last evening.

"Good morning. Airs W ell wisher ! I suppose you have ordered your Xjnas and New Year cards ?" ■' • Yes, I have placed my order with the Kaipara Advaitiser for two dozen, nicely printed in gold lettering, with my own special greetings on, and my name and address, They are really cheap considering; you can get them at sd, 6d, and 8d each." " That i«» nice ! I must straitway give my order! " "Yes do so at once there is only a limited lot, and they won't become common !"

Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, Miss Eileen and. Master Pat Ward left Wellington last Thursday for the South, en route for England. They return to New Zealand in May next. Sir Joseph Ward explained the objects of his trip, incidentally disposing of a good deal of speculative gossip regarding the matter. •• lam going Home on a pleasure trip chiefly, and partly on business, "he said. "During my official life, though I visited Engfand many tftnes, I had no opportunity to attend to anything but purely official work. Now lam clear of responsibility of all kinds, lam availing myself of the change to enjoy six months of comparative leisure, rest and change. It will be my first long holiday in tin active life of 45 years. As to the future of tbe Liberal party Sir Joseph is not at all pessimistic on the subject. "I do not attach any special importance to the suggestion that the party has gone to pieces. We get accustomed to'adverse critisms, and I feel confident that the Liberal party in the country is just as keen as ever. There is only one way in which the position between the parties can be settled, and thit is at the ballot box, a test to which our opponents in power have not yet submitted. They will find the Liberals of New Zealand as capable as ever of putting up a fight when the time comes."