LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 368, 1 November 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Tennis Competitions Special provision for B grade tennis players is being inaugurated by the Bay of Blenty Lawn Tennis subAssociation ihis year, tbe Watt Cup having begn allotted for, competition among these teams. • "While some of the smaller' clubs will enter for this competition -alone, it is anticipated that the larger clubs will also enter for the A grade Dunlop Shield competitions. • . Ought to be Grateful "I have heard the member for Rotorua support the Government unemployment policy in the House," said Mr. B. W.. Coleman, M.P.^ in His address on Sunday. "He said the men should he grateful for what the (government was doing for them. ^n fact he said the men in Rotorua were grateful.'.' . The sally evoked derisive laughter. — A Bsg Surplus Touching upon unemployment matters in his address in the Grand Theatre on Sunday, Mr. D. W. Coleman, M.P., said it was true that the Government had this year a surplus of £100,000 in the Unemployment Fund, It, was never intended .that there should he such a big eredit balance in this fund. The money was intended to provide work. Bird Visitors Residents in the vicinity of the railway plantation have been delighted tp hear among the trees the sweet tones of the shining euckoo (pipiwharoa) . The notes of this bird, which comes into the town planta- ■ tions at this time of the year in search of a ready-made nest, are particularly lovely. The bell birds, on the other hand, are not heard so frequently just now, as they have re— tired to the native bush for mating. Unlike the dishonest euckoo they huild their own nests. Australian Boys' Band Word has been received by the Mayor, Mr. T. Jackson, that the Young Australia League Band desjr--es to visit Rotorua during Christmas week and give two entertainments. It has been necessary, however, to inform the organiser of the tour that December 27 and 28 are very unsuitable dates owing to the free entertainments of the carnival and the difficulty in ohtaining the use of the theatre. The Mayor has suggested that J anuary 5 and 6 should be fixed as the dates for the visit as the Majestic Theatre will then be available. This hand, which, hy the* way is a very fine organisation, travels purely for educational purposes. The profits from all concerts are handed over to local charities in eacli town visited. It is to he hoped the ,tour can be arranged to allocate the suggested dates to Rotorua. Te Teko Road The Public Works Department is now engaged metalling 12 1 miles of Te Teko-Galatea, -Road, between the Bluffs and Galatea. A length of two and a-half miles has already been completed.Mistaken Identity? Aceording to the Conservator of Fish and Game (Mr. A. Kean), contrary to popular helief, the inanga is an extremely rare fish in Rotorua waters. The smalj fish which is taken in large numhers in the streams and lakes and which , is commonly called inanga, Mr. Kean states, is not in-fact of the inanga species at all, but is a smelt. The smelt is of the salmon famliy and has the adipose, qr small fin between the dorsal fin and the tail. This fin is neVer found in the glaxias species to which' the inanga belongs. The markings of the inanga are also quite diffefent from those of the smelt and can easily be distinguished. The smelt is silvery in colour marked with regular specked lines on the back, whereas the inanga is darker and marked in mottled patches. Mr. Kean sta|:ed that for a number of years he ha4 endeavoured to fixid, a species of the true inanga in Rotorua waters, but had not succeeded. His own opinion was that the inanga, as a spe6ies, is non-existent in Rotorua waters. Now on display in our show windows, new indent lines of all classes of fashionable footwear. Very latest lines and best quality. Do not overlook this fine display. Malcelm's Cash Boet and Shee Store, Tutanekai St., near statien* Spring time is tenic time. Fisher's Iron, Tenic is heneficial in all nerveus and depressed oenditions and pppriness of blood. Suitable also , for children* Golfers. See our rubher Golf Shoes for the days when the grass is wet. They fceep the f eet thoroughly dry and are very reasonably priced, Gentlemen's shoes, 15/6; ladies', 13/6. We have a fine assortment of Men's Shoes, all fittings and prices to suit all. Our range of childyen's shpes also wilj pieet the approvsl of parents requiring .a strong shoe at a reasonahle figpre. Try Brownfs, Tutanekai St., next time you buy. *