LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 4 December 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We hear that Mr Peter Becroft, brother of Mr A. Becroft, is in very bad health, causing some anxiety. The N.Z. Dairy Association paid suppliers last month £57,990, and increase of £15,940 over last year. The American Federation of Labor has refused to endorse the formation of a national labor party, preferring to continue on a non-political basis. The sale by auction of Mrs Gr. Sherriffs household furniture and effects takes place on Tuesday^ Dec. 10th. Mrs A. Becroft loft for Australia by Monday's boat, to be with her mothei, MrsJßallans, who is in failing health. Mr D. Sullivan, eldest son of Mr D. Sullivan, of Helensville, died in Auckland on Monday. His remains were brought to Helensville for interment yesterday. There were a good number of bowleis at tho Hot Springs green during last week. There is to be a committee meeting of the local club to arrange tournament games, and members intending to take part should get in as much practice as possible. At the annual examination for Standard VI. certificates of proficiency held on the 25th inst., Miss Eileen Russell and Master Royal Spmley, the only pupils from the Te Pua school gained their certificates.

Fishermen generally in this district are concerned in the fall in the price of iish from 3/(5 to 2/- per dozen. AYe do not notice that the.price in Auckland has come down in comparison. AYe think it is time our Kaipara fishermen tried freezing their own fish and shipping them to Australia, and not depending en the Auckland market so much.

Mr L. L. Bailey,-late of Auckland, notifies in another column that he has takeu over the saddlery and harness making business of the late Mr R. M. Cameron, and. hopes by strict attention to business together with good workmanship to merit a continuance of the liberal support accorded, his predecessor. As Mr Bailey has hud 21 years experience in the business in Auckland, with Mr K. EL Crudge, country customers can rely on getting the best articles procurable at practical city prices, and as a large stock is to be carried there should be no necessity to go further, anything not in stock will be made on. the premises to suit customers.

Helensville Drapers defy competition in general Drapery, Eosly^ Clothing, Blankets, Bugs,' Flannels, Unshrinkable Underwear " Delta " finish and Warner's famous Rustproof Corsets,

Mr L. L. Bailey (late R. M. Cameron) Saddler, advertises second hand saddles and plough collars for sale.

We regret to record the death of an infant child oi: Capt. Sellers which occurred last evening.

Three Main Trunk expresses will be run daily during the holiday rush season, from December 19th to Jan. 6th.

The German Chancellor says that Grerrrany will fight if another Power intervenes between Austria and Servia.

The names of the battleships included in this y ear's programme will be : Queen Elizabeth, Warspita, and Val«« iant.

The Express from town on Monday morning was crowded out with visitors from the Auckland Show, 120 going tip the rivers by the Aotea and Tuirangi.

We understand that Mr John Hand has already disposed of a number of sections on the Belle Vue Estate. Intending purchasers should not lose any time in making their selections.

We diaw attention to a change of advertisement from A.. S. Paterson & Co., Ltd., frozen meat, seed and manure merchants, Auckland, which should interest farmers having surplus stock.

The Auckland branch of the Victoria League successfully farewelled Lady Islington at a concert given in the Piccadilly tea rooms. Among the guests were the Premier, Mrs Massey, Mr Evelyn Wrench, organiser of the Overseas Ciub, and his sister, Miss "Wrench.

Mr W. Downer ia another column thanks all tnose who worked so hard to save bis other cottages from being burnt when the one occupied by Mr Hazley was destroyed by fire last Friday evening.

Mr Ansell, Postmaster, informs us that a fresh supply of " Home Savings Bank" is now to hand. Any depositor in the P. 0. Savings Bank may obtain one of these banks on payment of Is. Further particulars on application at post office.

The entertainment " Little Red Riding Hood," is to be given in the Forester's Hali, on Friday, December 20 th. A good selection of vocal and instrumental items has been arranged for the first part of the programme.

Mr Laird infurrns us that he has just received his usual selection of Xmas goods, which should appeal to those in quest of presents, "He has also on view the two Silver Cups to be competed for at the Annual Regatta on New Year's Day.

The correct test of Mr R. Hoe a cow, winner of the competition of the A. and P. Association for Best Cow for Dairy Purposes, was 281bs milk, test 4, J, butter fat 1,23 ozs; Mr H. Aitkenhead's being second with 1.22 ozs butter fat.

The Programme for the Kaukapakapa Sports to be held on January 9th is in circulation. In the half mile event the first prize is £2. and not 2s as printed. The committee intend to keep to the Whistling race on ' Horseback as in previous years and not to go in to wrestling.

Messrs G. Bennett Jnr, and G, Constable returns thanks to those who so willingly assisted them during the recent fite, in removing the furniture and effects to the places of safety when their houses were in danger of being burnt. Mr Bennett also thanks Misses H, and F. Donovan and Mrs Cucksey for kindness shown.

Mrs E, J. Cameron notifies the general public of Helensville and surrousding district that she has disposed of the Saaddlery business of the late Mr E. M. Cameron, to Mr L, L. Bai* ley, and returns thanks for past support. Mr Bailey notifies that he has taken over the - above business from Monday last, and hopes to receive the support accorded to the late Mr K. M. Cameron,

Mr Tucker has an announcement in another column-that his 6th Annual Xnias Bazaar is now open, with a large supply of toy?, games, etc., which he is selling for the festive season of 1912 at unbeatable prices, Mothers and fathers, young ladies and gentlemen, should give him a call at the " Advertiser " Block.

In our advertising column will be found a Warrant vesting control of the Helensville Swing Bridge in the WaitemataOountyOounc.il, and anporting the cost of Maintenance of the same An extract from the New Zealand Gazette, 10th Octoder, 1912.

Mrs Dunningkam, secretary for the country, of the Women's League Bible in Schools, Auckland Branch addresses a meeting in the Presby* terian Church Helensville, on Fraday evening next, commencing at 8 pm TneßevA. Miller, representing the League centre, will also address the meeting. R ev C. J. Merton will preside. r

A meeting of the Helensville Swimming Club is called for Monday Dec 9th when it is hoped there wiH be a good attendance, of enthusiasts Last year the several carnivals that were held were well patronised and caused a good deal of interest in swimming circles, besides a eood evening entertainment to the general public We hope to see even more interest taken m" the Club this year and ask all to roll np to the meeting library evenin S "V the Public

"We know Waexer's Eust-proof Corsets to de thoroughly reliabfe as regards shape^comfort and service-in tact-, we are prepared to guarantee

Several houses are wanted to rent. Buckland's sale was held, to-day when there was a good yarding. We understand, that the Kaipara S. S. Co. has changed hands, as from the 30th November. The usual monthly meeting of the Helensville Public Library will be held on Friday evening. The wedding of Miss Cragg to Mr James Newman was celebrated in the Anglician Church this morning. The Eev C. J. Merton officiated, The Australian Miners' Association at Broken Hill resolved to continue to support the Waihi men. The associa. tion condemned the New Zealand Government for trying to force the men to work. Only one cf the three or four memk Jiisrs who at the critical moment in July fell, gently and as unobtrusively as possible, over the rail dividing parties, has since that fateful moment explained to the electors the why and wherefore^ The news that the strike at Waihi has been officially, called off will be received with general satisfaction throughout the country. This is not a time for vehement denunciation of ■"• the men who have snffered so seriously for a mistake in judgment, and we can hope that the great majority of those -who have been deprived.of work so long will be able to find occupation at once. His Excellency the" Governor and Lady Islington were publicly f arewelled at the Town Hall, Auckland, last Friday, by a large and enthusiastic gathering. Among those present was the Premier, Two addresses were presented to. the Governor—one from the citizens and one from the farmingcommunity in Auckland province. Great enthusiasm was displayed.

"That the publication of inspectors' repoits, which are critical and confidential reports to boards and committees, be made illegal," is a remit submitted by the Wanganui branch of the Education Institute for consideration at the annual conference to be held at New Plymouth on January Ist. It was approved at a meeting -of the Wellington branch last week with the remark from the chair that probably there was only one district in the world where it was permitted. A member said this unfortunately was not so.

: The'first of the Auckland w tool sales was held on Thursday, at the Town Hall; 8,300 bales were offered, being an increase of 2,172 bales on the first. sale last season, Bradford "buyers were exceptionally persistent, "while the Americans were keen after light conditioned lots. They secured a fair proportion of the offerings. The range of prices was from lAd to 2d in excess of last year's opening rates. There was solia bidding at 9-J-d to lid for crossbred, while the index rose to 1/2 for half-bred. Prices were thus fully in keeping with the increased rates reported during the last day or two from London,

Mrs Massey, wife of the Prime Minister, was entertained by two hundred and 'fifty members of the Women's Political Reform League, at Auckland on Friday, and presented with a handsome diamond necklace and pendant, as a token of the esteem in which she is held by • the ladies of the league. The vice-president pointed out that although the recipient herself was content to remain at home whilst her husband gathered political honours, all recognised in Mrs Massey ths Premier had a wife and helpmate whose influence and good counsel at home could be depended upon to .smooth away n.any of the difficulties and worries which are the lot of a public man. A man owed a great deal of his success in life to his wife, and in Mrs Massey the Prime Minister had one whose wifely qualities could be counted upon to clear away many a frown gathered in the stress and strain of office. (Loud Applause).