LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 270, 9 July 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotary Club Mr. N. P. Pitcaithley, M.A., -who. recently joined the staff of th'e Rotorua High School will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon oxx Monday next. His subject being "The Influence of minor Mineral Constituents on Plant and Animal Metabolism." Waikite Team The following players will represent the Waikite junior team against Kahukura at Arawa Park to-day at 3 p.m.: Timihou, Mahi, Jacohs, Herewini, Matthews, Ria, Simon, Holton, Taiapa, Gee, Blenkinsop, Naera, Campbell, Syers, Fraser, Selby "and Loydd. New Basketball Courts. In order to cater for the increasing interest being taken in the game of basketball, the Tourist Department has provided an additional

grouna oeyona tne tennis courts m the Government grounds. To conform with the correct m-easurements, the older court has been enlarged, and players will now have two full-sized courts at their disposal. Sulphur Fumes Cause Trouble. The building of the outlet tunnel for the new Blue baths has resulted in the sulphur beds under the garden plots at the back of the baths affecting the growth of plants and shrubs. To serve as an outlet for the fumes, vents have been sunk into the plots and it is now expected that no further difficulty will he experienced. Increase Shown Figures obtained from the certifying officer of the Rotorua district (Mr. A. M. Robertson) indicate an increase of 24 in the number of unemployed registered in the district yesberday, the total being 578. Thirty-eight men at Ngongotaha and 19 at Mamaku are included in this total, which comprises 95 single men, 316 married men with up to two children and 107 with' three or more children. Competition and Trade The introduction of the rather time worn slogan that "competition is good for trade," brought a quick response from Mr. H. H. Sterling, chainnan of the Railways Board, during a meeting held at Whakatane on Thursday. "I know nothing of tha sort," said Mr. Sterling. "Co-operation is superse'ding competition. Competition h'ad produced prolific waste. If sea transport cannot be justified it must go out." Only Once It happened on the Rotorua Golf Course on Thursday during the annual match for the Perpetual Forests and Associates' Silver Cup handicap. A well lcnown and experienced forestry rlayer after having played some unusually bad shots was heard in tones of disgust to remark to his caddie: "Well have you ever seen anyone play worse than I am?" "Yes," replied the caddie, "once (panse) but it was only his second round."

Rangitaiki Fishing. In connection with the suggestion that road access would malce the Rangitaiki river a popular resort for anglers, the Conservator of Fish and Game, Mr. A. Kean, states that stocking has proceeded every year from Murupara to Te Teko. Fry, in large numbers are to be liberated in the waters again this season. The Whirinaki is also being well-stocked and this river provides fine fishing water to within about 20 miles of Taupo. Orphans' Club Meet Approximately 60 members, under the chairmanship of Bro. W. S. IV allis, gathered for the usual fortnightly social evening of the Rotorua Orphans' Club in the Druids' Hall on Thursday evening. A programme of hright and interesting items provided a pleasant evening's entertainment. Items wero presented by Bro. G. Daubney (song), Bro. F. Newmarch (recitation), Mr. Goodchild (cornet solo), Bro. J. Thomas (humorous recitation), Bro. Tattersall (humorous sketch), the Rotorua Cossacks and the Orphans' Orphans' Orchestra, while two visitors, Messrs Cook and Wilkinson, also presented items which were thoroughly enjoyed. Warm nights this winter with one of our quality hot-water bags. Guaranteed best Fnglish manufacture. Tnsneetion invited. — Lpu Fisher, Ltd., CheTru'sts. Fenton Street.* Your are invited to take advantage of the many exceptional bargains offering at Brown's Shoe Store Great Mid-winter Sale. All prices have been drastically cut and a clearance of stock must be effected. The sale is now in full swing. A pair of slippers given free with every 30/purchase.* Sale time is the. wise buyer's opportunity. It is then that shopkeepers have to rednce stock in order to make room for the new season's importations. Wise buyers have secured many wonderful bargains at Malcolm's great clearing sale of shoes and boots, but there are still splendid lines going at less than cost. Call and get your bargain today.*