LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19884, 13 May 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

I Blg snlpment at Cars.—A shipment of 279 motor—cars arrived at \Velling—ton from England the other day. New York call Money.—Gall money was quoted in New York yesterday at l per cent‘ New loaland converslon Loam—A cable message from London states that the New Zealand conversion loan is. expected to open at a small dlscount. British War Loam—British war loan, 3% per cent, was quoted in Lon—‘ don yesterday at £lO6 55, compared‘ with £lO6 on May '7. t Currency In London.—Flne gold was quoted In London yesterday at £7 Os led an ounce {£7 Os 51rd on Monday) the dollar at 4.96 13—16 (4.96 1-8). and the franc at 75 11—32 (75 3-8).

What’s In a Name?—The Gazette of May '7 notifies the renouncement and abandonment of his surname by Albert Rice, slaughterman, who has adopted the surname of Cosseboom.

Improvements at Vards.——\'arious improvements are being carried out at the Fl'ankton stock yards and yesterday the new calf pens were in use for the first. time.

Accllmatlsatlon Maetlngs. The Auckland Acclimatisation Society last night decided that. me next country :neelingzs will he held at ’l‘e Arohn. Matamata and Pukekohe In the order named.

Egrnont Show Flnances.—“The finances of the association have never been better," states the report of the Esmont A. and P. Association to be presented at the annual meeting. The grounds and buildings are free of debt.

High Prlce for Baconers.—The profit attached to the raising of bacon pigs was illustrated at the Frankion stock sale yesterday when prices as high as 685 were paid for this class of stock. At the corresponding sale last season buyers paid up to 715 for haconers. Average fat cows are making little above £3 at. present.

‘Horotlu Works lnspected.——Studcnts at the Runkum Farm of Instruction pair] a \‘isiL of inspection to the Ilnrotiu \Vorks of the Auckland Fm‘mcrs‘ Freez—ing ‘l‘lompnny to—day when the various killing and freezing processes were cx~ plaincd by the works‘ foreman.

Power Board Buys Anzac stamps.— The purchase of Anzac postage stamps to the Value of £lO was approved by the Central \Vaikato Electric Power Board to-day. “The country seems to have forgotten the returned soldier." observed Mr W. C. E. George in supporting the proposal,

Sale of Anzac Stampa.——A steady sale of the special Anzac commemorative stamps continues in the Hamliton postal district, the receipts from these stamps over the period April 27 to May 7 being about £330 for the district. The stamps will remain on sale until June 20.

East School Old Pupils.—The activities of the recently—established East School Old P‘upils‘ Association will be introduced to—morrow evening when a ping-pong evening will be held in the school. There have been many applications for membership and ii is anticipated that a strong association will be formed.

Ngm‘uawahla Labour Party.—At a well-attended meeting of [he Ngarua—wahia branch of the Labour Party recently It was decided to write to other branches and affiliated unions regarding the position of a Labour re—presentation committee on the Raglan electorate. having in VIeW a stronger and more complete organisation in future.

£12,000 Prize.—.\lr Cecil D. Phelan, a watersider, of New Plymouth, has received intimation that he has won a £12,000 prize in an overseas art union. The third prize, £1250, was won by a resident of Sandringham, Auckland. The ticket for the sixth prize, £SOO, is held in Dargaville and the seventh £250, goes to a resident of Welling~ ion. In all £14,000 comes to New Zealand.

King’s Old Boys.——Walkato mem—--1361‘s of the King's College Old Boys‘ Association, Auckland, have decided to hold the annual reunion dinner in Hamilton this year, the opinion being expressed that the local function does not interfere with the attendance at the Auckland reunion in July. Pre—parations for the \Vailialo function, which will be held about the middle of next, month, are proceeding and a record attendance of old boys is anticipated. .

“le9 Old 'rlmes."—-“l‘t was like old times to see the inal'OOn jerseys and hear the crowd barraclilng City," commented .\tri A. E. Gibbons at the llam—jlton Rugby Union management. com» inittco meeting last. evening. “The city (Ilub had :1 great. following in the old days and they played the typo 01‘ foot hall that nllrartcd tho spat-tutors. From the (‘nthusiasm displayed at Rugby Park on Saturday I think the resuscitatod club will do much to attract larger crowds to our games." Power Board Reoord.—“Sinrc the last annual meeting elections of mem—'hcrs have hrcn ht‘hl and the board‘s rorm'll still holds [rand that no llll‘ll|l)Cl‘ standing for rn—elcetinn hns m-er lost his seat," ohsorved the t'llilll‘lllilll, Mr ’l‘. llinton. at the animal morting of the I’lvntral \Vaikato EICL-[rlr Power Board lmtlay. lie added. however, that since the goncral vlm‘tion the inward had sustained a loss in the I‘C‘SlKllilliun or the lion. \\'. [.OO Martin, who had boon a mrnihm‘ of the board slncn its incep< tion. Ills place had been {Ttlmt hy the :tppninlinr‘nt, of Mr R. G. Young, of (lurtlontun.

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Death of Mam-I Canon—Te Ngax‘u Rnnan, a pmmincnt .\la’lnl'i L‘llif‘f and

mm of Hm‘ nlriest of native carvers. «lied at T 0 Trim on Monday night. 11'? was about 71) years of age,

Wage Restoratlon.—-The Christ—church Fire Board has restored tho “11365 of its employees to the 1929 level. The decision is retrospective to April 1.

New Unlons.—Sleps are being taken by the Auckland law clerks to form an industrial union, which it is intended should embrace all employees in legal offices. The radio workers have also decided to form a union.

State School Teachon.——The Tech—nical School Teachers‘ Association 51tting at \Velllngton, expressed itself in I'avour of establishing one large organisation. embracing all State school teachers.

Pollce commulonon—Though no omclal announcement has been made. it is reported In usually well-informed circles that Mr D. J. Cummings. Superintendent of Police at Wellington, will succeed Mr W. G. \Vohlmann as Commissioner of Police.

A centenarlan.——.\lrs .\I. A. Hills. of Upper Queen Street, Onehunga. celebrated her lOlst birthday yesterday. His Majesty the King sent her his congratulntlons. as did also the Gover-nor-General and Prime Minister.

A Maddened Bull.——The township of Tangarakau was thrown into a state of great exritement yesterday by a hull which for four hours spread terrorism amongst the residents. It tossed three men before its career was ended by a well directed shot.

Factory Manageressos.—\Vhen ad—dressing .1 gathering in the 'l‘oomk llall last evening Mr Len Sim, who has lately returned from Russia, said he was astounded at the number of women managers of factories, Their competence was an example to men holding similar posllions.

Shorter Hours and Recreation.— “ “71th the coming of the 40-hour week something will have to be done for providing recreation grounds," said Mr .1. Pl. Fow with a Smile at. the an—nual meeting of the Hamilton Domain Board last evening. when the proposal to convert Hayes‘ Paddock, Hamilton East. into a golf links was being discussed.

Fishing Prosecution.—A complaint that the criticism of the prosecution of Major 11. G. Kennedy. an Indian Army officer was made without regard to farts has been voiced by the Hon. \V, E. Parry, Minister of Internal Affairs. ’l‘hv Major‘s tackle had not been confiscated as reported, the arse had been dismissml as it was realised that the defendant had erred through ignor—ance, and every possible consideration had been extended to him.

Injunction Refused.—llis llonour‘ Mr Justice Rood, at, VVellingtnn yesterday refused an injunclion restraining the Associated .\loiorisis Pelrnl Company. Limited (Mr Sprati and Mr Wilson), from proceeding with a. resolution, passed by the directors, disapproving of Mr G. H. Fitzgerald as a suitable person- for the office director representing the preference shareholders. The company Was awarded costs.

Praise for New Zealand Alpa.—The German Consul in Sydney, Dr. Hellenthal, who returned to Australia yesterday, from a holiday in New Zealand, said he was much impressed wiih the South Island Alps, which were not, as crowded as those of Germany, Switzerland, Austria. and France. He and his wife were most enthusiastic about. their mountaineering experi—ence in New Zealand, Dr. llellenthal‘s wife, who participated in snow sports at Mount Cook, praised the organisa—tion of the Tourist Bureau.

Rugby Park Rantal.—“ Over 800 young men turn out each week to play football and I think the board should meet. the Rugby Union in this matter," said Mr J. R. Fuw at the annual meeting of the Hamilton Domain Board last evening. when difficulties between the board and the Rugby Union over the matter of revenue from Bushy Park were under discussion. It was decided that: the sports committee should confer with the Rugby Union and settle the matter.

Butterfat. Bonua.—A request that the Minister of Finance. the Hon. W. Nash. should indicate when it was intended to announce a bonus in connection with the present season's butter-fat prices was made by Mr. W. J. Polson (Opposition—Stratford) in an urgent question addressed to the Minister in the House of Representatives yesterday. Mr Polson said that at ’l‘e Uku on Decem—ber 18 last the Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. \V. Lee Martin, had said: “I have been in conference with the Min—ister of Finance, who is responsible for finding the money, and I think I can promise that dairy farmers will receive a bonus in connection with this year's operations. It will not, of rourse, lie on the lines of at guaranteed price. but more. in the direction of a subsidy which will bring the price up to a pay—able level.“ Mr .\‘ash replied that prices for butter and cheese will be fixed and paid on and after August 1. 1031?. Mr Polson: Another promise broken. '