LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 387, 23 November 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Valedictory The friends of Mr. P. M. Bong, who is retiring on superannuation from the Public Works Department after a number of years service in the Rotorua district, met recently at Tikitere to wish him au revoir and a happy retirement. Mr. Long will in future, reside at Hamilton East, and his place has been taken by Mr. J. Re-ynolds, of Rotorua. Big Guns Arrive During the pa'st few days a number of 18-pounder and other gunis have arrived in Rotorua by rail from Auckland, consigned to the Defence Department for the use of the artillery camp which will shortly- be held • in the town. Ohinemutu Bath Supply pipes for the new Maori bath recently completed by the Rotorua- Borough Council at Ohinemutu have now been delivered to the council and the work qf laying them from the source of supply to the bath will be commenced to-day. It is expeeted that fhe work will he completed within three days and the bath shortly made available for use. Reinstatement Approved Advice was received from Wellington yesterday by the Rotorua Aiiiaf teur Athletic and Cycling Club tfrht the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association on Monday evening kpproved the applications for reinstatement to amateur status of J. Perinington and A. Cambie, of Rotorua. Cricket Association's Aim ' * , The co-operation of th© Rotorha Advaneement League is to be sou^ht by the Rotorua Cricket Association in an endeavour to arrange for the M.C.C. cricket team to play an ex~ hibition match in Rotorua during the two day's stay of the team in the town ne-xt March. Th© provision* of such a match at the Government Grounds would, without doubt, attract considerable interest in the Bay of Plenty districts. Debt Cases In a judgment summons case before th© Magistrate's Court on Monday, J. Ingram was ordered to pay £3 17s 6d to R. A. Potter forthwith, order to be suspended pi'ovided £3 10s is paid immediately and the ballance on January 23, 1933. Judgment by default was given in the case of S. H. Jolly v. W. R. Beaumont for £9 11s 6d and cost £1 4s, solicitor £1 0s 6d. Good Sport ^ A party of five T© Aroha sportsmen experienced the best of luck last week-ehd in a fishing excursion to lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti, says the Te Aroha News. They were Messrs. E. Alcock, J. Rackham, A. McCabe, A. Pilkington and O. Stace. In all some 53 good sized trout were caught only one of which had to be released again. Th© outing was described as being the most enjoyable, the weather remaining fine and clear for the entire week-end. Tennis Club Reformed At a meeting held last evening it was decided to re-form the St. Michael's Tennis Club under the title of the Rotorua South. Tennis Club, . the rules of the old club being adopted with amendments. Messrs D. McKefras„ Hall, Mrs. Kingon and Miss 3£. Kingon were appointed a committee with power to add and elect a club captain. Mr. McKerras will :aet as secretary and the official opening of the 1932-33 season will take place on Sunday, December 4, at 2.30 p.m. Maori/ Regatta Arrangem-ents are pending for ' a monster Maori regatta which will be held at the Ohinemutu Pah' and on Lake Rotorua on New Year's Day, January 2 next. The carnival will he held under the combined conti*ol of tlie Ngatiwhakaue tribe and the Rotorua branch of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association. Although a programme has not yet been arranged it is understood that a special feature Will be the inclusion of inter-tribal canoe races on the lake and poi danceg and other interesting events will also be held. LADIES: You .should inspect our smart tan shoes. This line at 12/6 a pair represents the best value offering in Rotorua to-day. The quality is excellent and the models are very natty in either court or strap design. You can depend on satisfaction at Malcohn's. The leading boot and shoe store, Tutanekai Street, near station.* Spring time is tonic tjme. Pisher's Iron Tonic is beneficial in all nervous and depressed oonditions and poorness of blood. Suitable also for children* Golfers. 5>ee our rubber Golf Shoes for the days when the grass is wet. They keep the feet thoroughly dry and are very reasonably priced. Gentlemen's shoes, 15/6; ladies', 13/6. We have a fine assortment of Meirs Shoes, all fittings and prices to suit all. Our range of children's shoes also will meet the approval of parents requiring a strong shoe at a reasonable figure. * Try Brown's, Tutanekai St., next time you buy. *