LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 345, 5 October 1932, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Degree (£xaminations The annual examinations f or^ University degrees are tp te held jii Rotorua between Tuesday, Noveniber 1, and Friday, November 18. L'orry Overturris .. Whilst endeavouribg to pass.anotKer lorry owried jby 'Ihe same fifm, on the Murupara Road bear tbe t^ven^ ty-two mile peg," a. lorry o/wned. Wilson's Timber Mifis, Limited," ahd driven by Mr. F. Postlewaite; ran oft : the road and overturiied.' The driver escaped injury. Gettini^ in. Early Already delegates to the Municipal Conference, which is to be held in Rotorua from March 3 to MarcK 6, 1933, are booking accbmmodatidn. The towri elerk; Mf. W. A. McLean, has heen reguested to effect reserva-r tions for delegates from Auckland and Whangarei. Methoclist Bazaar At the Peerless Hall this afternoon and evening a bazaar and sale of work will be conducted in aid, of, the Methodist Church funds, and tnahy attractive stalls have beeri arrarigeJ; In the evening competitions( will aiso he held and. for these goo'B prizes have b'een alloeated. ■ . More Planits sStolen . Furt'her thefts of plants ard reported from gardens in Rotorua. On Monday night nipre were stoieri from a garden in Fenton Street. Improying Arawa Street To conform with ;the latest ideas of towp plannirig, the picket f encein front of the Native Land, Court buildings was removed ^t the he^inhing of the week and yesterday a rockery was being laid out. When plarited with small shrubs .and plants the appearance will be greatly imprO.ved and will conform with the lay-out of the land in front of the eouricil chambers. Unyeiling Maori Memorial A large Maoi-i gathering will tkke place during the coming week-end when a carved totara memorial with inseribed granite plates will he unveiled at Ruamata Settlement, about six miles from Rotorua. The memorial has been erected to the memory of Ngawhika Otini, Tamihana Tikitere, and Tikitere, the elder, all of whom died spme time ago. By special invitation a large party of Ratanaite Maoris wijl be arriving in Rotorua on Saturdhy to participate in the ceremonial. Children's Entertainment, A special attractiori . for children has been arfanged for the matinee at the Majestie Theatre next Saturday afternoon when Glancy's jungle comedians will appear on the stage with a large troupe of performing dogs, apes and monkeys. The ordinary programme of pietures will also be shown. Assisting Relief Funds Twp worthy distress funds will be assisted by patroris. at the Majestie theatre next Sunday evening, October, 9 when a band recital.yfill be Eeld under the auspices of the Rotorua Relief Workers' Association, who have volunteered to donate half the proceeds to the Mayor's Wairoa Earthquake Relief Fund.. The , popularity of the recent recital of the Rotorua Municipal and Boys' Band should ensure- another record attendance. Inter-Club Golf The team to represent tlie Rotorua Golf Club in the match' against Hamilton over the week-end, will he as follows: — S. E. Carr, R. ,C, Smith, M1 D. Carr, K. Buddle, A. C. , Anderson, G. Pott, Dr. Hay, E. L. Barker, A. Frencli, W. Pakes, E. La Trobe'.Hili, Dr. Wallis, Thos.,Kelly, A. V. P. Fprd, W. KUsabs, .A. Walden, H. Hamilton, and J. Speek

Flower Exhibition ; An interestirig exhibitipn of spring flow-ers and choice flowering shrubs will be opened in Cott'relTs Mart, Tutanekai Street, to-morrow, and will contiriue for one weelc. The exhibition has been arranged by.. Messrs. Duncan Davies, Limited, of New Plymouth, who are well-known throughout the North Island as growers of high-class flowers and shrubs. Golf Cup Presented Additional interest will he.attracted to the 1933 . Rotorua Goif Club open championships by the presentation by Brents; Limited, of a handsome silver cup for the competition of its guests competing in the tournament. The cup is to be won outright and will be presented to the player seeuring the best net score in the qualifying round of the tourney.

Lodge Ball To.-nigbt , One of the phief annual social.functions of the Rangi Rehekah Lodge will take place this evening in the Majestie Ballroom, when the annual ball and 500 tournament will he held, In. order to cater for devotees of both classes of dances, both old time and jazz music will be provided by Epi Shalfoon's melody orchestra. Prizes will be awarded the winners of the novelty dances. Indications of a very large attendance are evident. Generous Donation Mr. D. V. Byf ant; of Hamilton; is visitirig Auckland in connection with his land settlement scheme. The proposal has created great interest in Auckland and many donations have been made to it there. Mr. Bryant advises that donations are still coming in freely and that .he yesterday received one of- £1000 from ah Auckland citizen.