LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 459, 17 February 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Progressive Racing Club An increase of stakes and the win and place tote are two of the intei*esting itenis in connection witlii that pa-ogressive body the Frariklin Racing Club, nominations for whose anual meeting close with the secretary Mr W. J. Short, to-night. The Franklin Club which races at Pukekohe, is noted for its progressiveness and its hospitality and the progrannne is, as usual, very attractive, no; race being under £100, the Cup has a nice stake and brings good horses. The programrae is well worth owners' and trainers' attention. Accidental Death An iuquest into the death, of the late Mr. Charles de Renzy Walker was held on Wednesday, states. our 'Opotiki correspondent, the Coroner returning a verdict that he died at •Maehako on February 14 from a broken neck, the result'of a fall from a h'orse. The cause of death was purely accidental. Military Camp The .advance piarty has arrived at Arawa Park in connection with the annual camp of the VI Hauraki Regiment. Lt.-Col. F. Prideaux, of Whakatane, is in command .and other officers from that district are Major F. G. Platt, Captsi. C. A. Le Lievre, and H. R. Haeusler and Lt. N. A. Coreoran. The regiment will be in camp for about a fortnight and will earry out battalion :and tactical exercises. Show Building Good progi*ess is being made by the contractors with the erection of "the new show building in Fenton Street for the Rotorua Agrieultural and Pastoral Association. Some idea of the ultimate lay-out can now be gained and the building promises to be an asset to the town. Zane Grey Here Yesterday On the way to the Chateau Tongariro, Mr. Zane Grey and party passed through Rotorua yesterday 'after making a visit to Fairy Sp'rings. The long spell of unfavourable fishing weather decided him to break camp earlier this season than usual, but it is understood that the party will return to the Dominion again next October. Albion Cricket Team The following team will represent the Albion Cricket Club against High School first eleven, at High School, at 2 p.m. sharp on Saturday. Archer, Burton, Gresham, Hinton, Lenihan, Marshall, Penno, Sutherland, Targett, Wallis, Watson. Not Only Critics In returning thanks for his election as chairman of the Rotorua Ratepayers' Association last night, Mr. A. H. Foggin pointed out that the association did not exist to simply criticis'e the borough council. If the council did good it should be supported. If it did wbat the association considered wrong every effort should be made to have its decisions reversed. Rotary Club Luncheon The usual weekly luncheon meeting will be held on Wednesday the 22nd inst. instead of Monday, to permit members of the Press Conference to be present. Mr. T. C. List, president of the New Plymouth Rotary Club .and proprietor of the Taranaki Daily News will speak on the world economie situation and Rotary 's responsibility therewith. Just Look ! More great boot and shoe bargains 'at Malcolm's Cash Boot Store. This is our ninth anniversary summer sale, and now is your time to buy your footwear before the exchange forces prices up. These are a few of our many lines we are reducing: Men's tan and black shoes, 10/6; ladies' white, also white and coloured trimmings; men's working boots, 12/6; sandshoes from 2/3; leather sandals, 10/6. All summer shoes very much reduced. Don't forget the shop — Malcolm's, near Railway station* Look at these special prices that are offering at the new Shamrock Salon. Mesh Rayon hose, 2/11; mesh, all silk, 5/11. Two short lines that must be cleared to make room for our new lines of Kayser high-elass mesh hose which are arriving soon at the Shamrock Salon, Tutanekai Street*