LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 136, 1 February 1932, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Practical Communism. A goocl example of the friendliness and nnselfishness of the Maori race was seen at Cochrane Fark on anniversary Day. Several people noticed that there was a scarcity of bathing costnmes ainong the Maoris present. But those with costumes did not keep them all to themselves, and one person remarked that every tinle a certain costume was seen, it appeared to be worn by a different swimmer. School Children Return Home. The Limited express which reached Rotorua at 4.15 p.m. on Saturday was very well filled, the majority of travellers being school pupils returning with their parents for the re-opening of school on Monday morning. A further large number of pupils is expected to return on Monday, in view of the re-opening of the High School on Tuesday. Hand Caught in Rope. A young Maori woman, Lily Hoko, aged 20, of Hamurana, was admitted to King George V Hospital at about mid-day yesterday suffering from | painful injuries to her hand as a result of getting it caught in a rope. Miss Hoko is the daughter of Hoko Whitu, of Hamurana. Saturday's Bowling. Matches were continued in the singles and pairs competitions of the Rotorua Bowling Club on the rinks in the Government Grounds on Saturday in excellent weather. Only one singles game was played, which resulted in a win by Butt 21 from Lindsay 8, and of all the eight pairs matches played very few resulted in anything like an interesting or close finish. Results of the pairs games are as follows: French and Pakes 20 beat V/allis and Witt 18; Knaggs and Kelly 20 beat Corbett and Griffiths 18; "Webber and Williams 30 beat Robinson and James 12; McDowell and Wash 23 beat Fitzgerald and Jones 14; Butt and Bertram 23 beat Dawson and Budd 15; Queenin and Lindsay 27 beat Morgan and Lee 18; McGuffog and Mohi beat Brownie and Polglase 44; Shepherd and Herd 23 beat Sherriff and Tapper 19. Korse Collides with Car. As a result of his horse swerving into the side of a passing motor-car driven by Mr William Stenlake, on the Mamaku Hills on Saturday, Mr Thomas Holland, of Ngongotaha, was admitted to King George V. Hospital with injuries to his right arm and foot. Mr. Holland was galloping his horse at the time and had practically passed the car when his mount swerved into it, throwing him heavily to the ground. Mr. Stenlake brought the injured man to the hospital for medical attention and it was later reported that Mr. Holland is making satisfactory progress. Car Capsizes. After skidding on a corner and mounting a low bank at the side of the road, on the Rotorua-Te Puke highway about noon yesterday, a motor-car owned and driven by Mr. H. W. Beale, of Rotorua, turned over to come to rest on its hood. The occupants were severely shaken but othei'wise unhurt. The bodywork of the car which is a saloon model was extensively damaged. The car was towed into Rotorua by a private car. Fiy Fishing Improving. There was a good early morning rise on Lake Rotoiti yesterday and several anglers in the vicinity of the Channel outlet picked up good fish. A good catch recorded was that of Mr. T. Tumatahi who secured eight well conditioned fish in a bag which included an eight pounder. There has been good fiy fishing at the mouth of the Awahou stream during the past few days and particularly in the evening some excellent bags have been taken. Tarawera fishing has also been yielding good bags. Last week-end Mr. Currie and party took 14 on the fiy for a day's fishing and later in the week, two rods took 13 for the same period. The general impression among anglers is that flyfishing, afier a lean period, is now showing definate signs of improvement. Relief Workers' Concert. A large and most enthusiastic audience was present at the Rotorua Relief Worker's first concert held in the Majestic Theatre last evening. Each item was well received, and most were heartily encored. One of the most popular items was a whistling solo given by Mr. C. Plummer on a gum-leaf, the notes being remarlcably clear. During the evening the Mayor, Mr. T. Jackson, thanked the audience for their support. The Relief Workers' Association was not an industrial, but

a social organisation, formed for the purpose of assisting the Relief Committee, said Mr. Jackson, who also referred to the difficult time ahead, during the coming winter. He also thanked the Rotorua Municipal Band and other contributors, who had kindly given their services to help the relief workers. Particulars of the proceeds from the sale of tickets will be published to-morrow.