LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 530, 13 May 1933, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Interesting Reserve A section of Rotorua which' receives little attention from visitors is the Kuirau Reserve, but many who 'hiave visited' it have been agreeably surP'rised at the interesting thermal activity which the reserve possesses. At the present time the activity appears to be intensifying with the approach i of winter and many hours can be j spent 'exploring the wide expanse which it eovers. As it is being cleared nta.ny previously unseen boiling pools are being disclosed to view. Novel Publicity Film A novel feature of a 1200ft publicity film at present being taken in the Rotorua district is the weaving into it of an entertaining story which should considerably add to its success as an advertisement for the district. The film is being taken under the auspices of Filmcraft Ltd., by Mr. W. M. Bridgeman, chief ciameraman of the Publicity Department and has a cast of eleven selected in 'Rotorua. The main scenes so far taken mostly concern the fishing attractions of the district. Athletic Club Dance

A dance which is attractmg eonsiderable interest in Rotorua is that of the Rotorua Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club to be held in th'e Majestic Bailroom on Wednesday evening next, May 17. In addition to making it tbe closing function of a most successful season, it is also the intention to rnake a presientation of trophies and chaanpionship certific- . ates won by the club members during the season and rti is also hoped that the president and secretary of the Waikato Sub-centre will attend to present the aggregate points shield won by the Rotorua team at the recent championship meeting. O.D.H.S. Diamond Jubilee It is reported that the proposal to celebriaite the Diamond Jubilee of the O.D.H.S. is already arousing considerable public interest. Numerous members of the -public have expressed • a desire tO' be connected with the celebrations. If this spirit continues there is little doubt but that the celebrations will be of great benefit to Opotiki generally. Steeplechaser Hurt The Rotorua-trained steeplechaser, Creina's King which was a quiet fancy in some quarters for the jumping events at Te Rapa and perh'aps later in the Great Northerns, ricked himself after sprinting with H. Dulieu in the saddle yesterday. This is most unfortunate for his owner, Mr. J. H. Greenhead, under whose care the King Nassau — Nora Creina gelding was looking remiarkably well and was working as well as ha looked. Unless he makes 'a quick recovery, he is not lilcely to take his place in the Te Kuiti field s. i Handicaps Declared Mr. C. G. Goosman has declared the foliowing additional handicaps f or the Rotorua trots: — Bloss Audubon, Hinemoa Handicap, limit, and Pukeroa Handicap, limit; Rey de Quest, - Cup, 48yds, and Whakarewarewa .Handicap, 24yds. Selling Gtame Birds The pdactice of selling game birds, particularly ph'easants, shot during the present shooting season, is eported in the district. It should he nointed out that anart from being en-

tirely illegal, this practice is a definite mienace to the development of shooting. The inducement of financial gain can only result in the most >aggravated form of "pot-hunting" with immediate results upon the sport for which license holders pay their fees. No Parents An amusing story was told by Dr. J. Hight at a meeting of the Canterbury College Graduates' Association. Two college presidents in America were discussing the most pleasant positions they could occupy when they retired. The first said that h'e would lilce to take charge of an orphanage. "Why ?" asked the other. "Because I should not be troubled with letters from parents," was the answer. Th'e isecond president said he had a much more enjoyahle post in mind. His desire was to he warden of a penitentiary or reformatory. His reasori was that in such institu-

tions the alumm mcl not come duck. 3n visits. Cheap Travel "New Zealand is the cheapest country in the world in which to travel," Mr. L. J. Schmitt, New Zealand Trade and Tourist Commissioner in Australia, told a reporter of the Christchurch Press. "When we are asked in Sydney to give an estimate of the cost of a tour we simply multiply the number of days the tour is occupy hy two, or perh'aps hy 2.5, and that gives us the cost in pounds of the visit. Thus, a ten-day tour of the Dominion, on a basis of first-class transport and accommodation, will invariahly cost, no matter where the tourist wants to go, between £20 and £23 or £24." For autumn wear, winter and golf we are now showing a new range of the very latest and smartest styles. Malcolm's prices are right and the quality has to he of the best hefore we offer it. Malcolm's Shoe Store, Tutanekai Street (near station).* DINE AT CLUBBS For the benfit of those who dine in town we wish to announce that three home cooked hot meals are served each day in our heated dining •'room at most reasonable prices. iBreakfast 7 to 9 a.m- Lunch, 12 to 2 p.m., and Dinner 5 to 7 p.m. with 'Grills at all hours and a concession granted to those who wish meals by the week. We specialise in pork pies cooked poultry and meats; also butter and eggs — Clubb's Restaurant, Tutanekai Street-*