LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 445, 1 February 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Borough Methods Criticised A complain about the cumbersome amount of detail necessary in Rotorua to obtain a building permit was voiced by Mr. E. Ro© on -behalf of building contractors, yesterday in the Rotorua Magistrate's Court. Mr. Roe 1 said that builders found it most difficult to obtain permits. The building comniittee met only once a fortnight, the permit required several signatures, and it was usually very difficult to find the building inspector. He compared the amount of red tape to be gone through very unfavourably with other towns. No Permit for Garage For building a motor garage. in the Rotorua Borough without a permit George Lodge was . ordered to pay costs 10s in the Rotorua Magistrate's Court yesterday. No Inqu'est Necessary As a Wanganui doctor who has been attending the late Mr. G. W. Harden, who was found dead in the Spa bath at Taupo on Monday evening, has been able to certify to the caus© of death, no inquest will be necessary.

The Whole Art The whole art of grass farming is to keep your grass short, especially in the first year, Mr. E. E. Vaile in evidence in the Rotorua Magistrate's Court yesterday. Opotiki Sheep Fair The 6000 sheep which are being offered on February 7 at the. Opotiki sheep fair are all from the Bay and East Coast districts. The ewes consist of straightout lines with one earmark up to 500, and the wethers up to 800, also all of one mark. They are all off high eountry and should do well in the Rotorua district. Intermediate Passes Advice has been received by the headmaster of the Opotiki District High School that the following candidates have passed their intermediate examination, which entitles them to a senior free place at the high school. — Basil E. Aidney, Marion Crawford, James Alan Fleming, Gilbert A. Hartshorne, John A. McDonald, Ewen L. B. Merry, Lissadell S. Moody, Pearl G. Shaw, Rodney H. Sinclair, Betty R. Tyrie and John W. Walker. Dance for Visitors The Whakatane Rowing Club visitors were entertained at a well-at-tended and enjoyable dance linld in the Lyric Hall on Monday evening. The Semla Orchestra supplied the music and two Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss M. Tyrie and Mr, F. Young, Miss K. Hickey and Mr. D, Debreceny. Mr. B. Mulhern carriec out the duties of M.C. Supper was provided by the Opotiki Rowing Clut members and dancing was continuec till a late hour.

Bunday School Picnic ' The Presbyterian Sunday School picnic was held at Tirohonga Beach Dn Anniversary Day for the members of the Sunday School and bible fiasses. Games, races for all ages, treasure hunts and surfing were the fiiief attractions. There was an exceptionally large crowd and an abundant spread was provided by the ladies. During the afternoon the Rev. D. McDiarmid made a brief speech in which lle expressed the hope that everyone had enjoyed themselves and stated how pleased he was to see so many present. Godwit Season Opens The godwit shooting season opens to-day in the Auckland provinee and closes again on March 31. The birds are reported from the East Coast to be fairly plentiful this year. In these days of difficult times, when parents feel the financial burden entailed in giving their children the education they deserve, any means of wisely economising in the expense entailed is fully appreciated, and with the objeet of assisting in this direction the Shamrock Stocking Shop, Tutanekai Street, have, secured a portion of a speeial importation of girl's gym hose, fully fashioned with reinforced knee, heel and sole, priced from 2/11 to 5/11. These should greatly decrease the constant expense of replacing lighter quality hose. The Shamrock also have a most complete line of ladies' hose f eaturing all the most popular shades to match your race frocks, in mesh, silk or chiffon. Also a smart line of ladies' gloves* 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.*