LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 441, 27 January 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Anniversary Day Fares In this issue the Railway Department advertises particulars of train aiTangements and fares in conneetion with Anniversary Day. Bedrid'den for Years A sad case of a long enforeed eonfinement to hed is that of a half-caste Maori youth, Frederie Hills, who lives with his widowed mother in the vicinity of Tokaanu. Since being injured by a horse and sledge when but a few months old Hills had now been bedridden for nearly 17 years. Decline Arrested As a result of the recent rain which has fallen in the Opotiki district the decrease in butterfat production which became evident at the end of November, in which lnonth the peak was reached, has now definitely been arrested. The growth of grass and crops, particularly lucerne and.| rnaize are now responding wonderfully as a result of the record rainfall for the month. Cinnabar Moth In order to comhat the ragwort pest the Department of Agriculture has liherated a large number of cinnabar moths in the district hut according to recent reports the moth is showing a much greater predeliction for the blackberry plant than for ragwort. One resident who has been engaged in blackberry-picking in various parts of the district states that for one of these moths which he noticed on the ragwort plants he observed at least fifty or sixty among the blackberries. Fruitful Land An interesting example of what can he accomplished on Rotorua land, by intensive eultivation is to be seen on the Te Ngae Road on the borders of the lake, where an area of land has in ten months been reclaimed from a tangle of ti tree, toi toi and blackberry and is to-day carrying one of the h'eaviest maize crops in the district. The area in question is part of a swamp section and was planted without top-dressing or any treatment by manure. It was expected that the soil would prove sour but quite the contrary has proved to be the case and it was estimated that the maize crop will yield from 40 to 60 hushels to the acre.

Farmhouse Destroyed Fire totally destroyed a farmhouse owned and occupied by Mr. Joseph Graham at Awakeri on Wednesday morning. Mr. Graham, whose family was away camping at the heach at Whakatane Heads, was working some distance away when the fire was discovered. The building and contents were insured in the State Office. but the amount is not available. Cricket Teams The following players have been j selected to represent their respect- , ive clubs in Saturday's cricket matches: Albion: Archer, Burton, Craw-ford-Watson, Gresham, Hinton, Lenihan, Marshall, Penno, McGill, Sutherland, Targett. Old Boys: Hampson, Spedding, Neeson, Lewis, Cottrell, Ewert, Mulligan, Pipson, Musgrave, Keane, Godsalve, Heley. Special Maori Concert Special arrangements have been made by the famous Arawa Concert party to entertain the visiting Australian farmers at the Peerless Hall this evening. The party has arranged for an extensive programme of typically Maori items which will include the poi and dancing by specially train ed members. Boy Drov/ned Yesterday afternoon Jack Bromwich, aged 14 years, attempted to swim across an inlet of the Waikato River at Cambridge and was drowned. He found the distance too far and sank. His brother was unahle to effect a rescue. Hard times? No, not at Malcolm's where the edge is taken off the depression and Christmas made happier by keen Christmas bargains. Men's black shoes from 12/9, 13/6, and 15/6. Strong working boots, 13/6, 14/6, 15/6. Tan uskide soles, 17/9. New shipment ladies' white kid shoes, smart styles, high and low heels. British tennis shoes, 2/9 and 2/11. Malcolm's Shoe Store, near station, Tutanekai St.*