LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19885, 14 May 1936, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Currency In London.—Fine gold was quoted in London yesterday at £7 an ounce (£7 05 213 d on Tuesday), thrdollar at 4.97% (4.96 13—16). and the frame at 75 17-32 (75 11—32).

East. Coast Rallway.—The men en—gaged on the East. Coast railway line new number approximately 100, 60 of whom are working on the Napier end and about 40 in the M-ohaka district.

Prlce of Slush—Silver was quoted in London yesterday at 20 3—Bd an ounce spot and 20 7—l6d forward, same as the previous day. The quotation for si‘lver at per flue ounce was 22d, same as the previous day.

Noxloua Weed Declared-_.M; a spe~ cial meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council last evening a. special order was passed declaring the plant known as silver poplar a noxious weed within the borough of Hamilton.

lnfoctlous Dlsoaaos.—Two cases of infectious disease, both or erysipelas, were notified in the borough of Hamilton during last. month. There was a similar number In the same month last year.

Then of anba.-Found guilty in the Supreme Court at Dunedin yesterday of the theft of 73 lambs, Alex—ander William Robinson and his son. John William Robinson. were re—manded by Mr Justice Kennedy untll Friday morning for sentence.

Flt-st Vtslt to Glty.—Twenty—four Maori chlldren, pupils of the Tokaanu Native School, spent yesterday in \\'el—lington on their way south to Christ—church. ,They are on a ten—day educa—tional tour. Until yesterday none of them had ever set, eyes on city streets or travelled on tramcnr, truth or steamer.

nghtlng at Subway.—The need for adequate lighting on the lines of the community lighting scheme, for the shops at the Claudeland s subway, was stressed by Mr James Madill, in a letter which came before the Humilton Borough Council last evening. The matter was referred to the “forks Committee.

False Declaratlon.—At Hastings yesterday Franc Max‘kovina was committed [or trial for allegedly making a false declaration when applying for natural—isallon papers. He declared that he was born in Belglum and that he was unmarried. Evidence was given by his relatives that he was a Yugoslav and had married before he came to New Zealand.

Glen Eden Loan Poll.—A magisterial inquiry into the validity of the Glen Eden Loan Poll will be held in Auckland on Monday, May 25. The re—sult oi’ the poll on a proposal to borrow £3500 for a new town hall was at first announced as a tie. A recount resulted in one contrary vote being declared invalid, the proposal being declared by one vote. The opponents of the loan then decided to take steps to have the poll declared invalid.

Trouble at Gaol.——~The recent disturbance at. Mount Eden was the subject of a question by Mr A. S. Richards (Government—Bosh]!) to the Minister in charge of the Prisons Dcpru'lmem, the Hon. H. G, R. Mason. in 1110 House of Represr‘ntntivos yvslm'xlay. .\lr Richards asked if a l‘m'lianmnmry

committee, m- somc other body, would be appointed to inquix‘c inlo ihe mal—ler. and also whether there would be a comprehensive inquiry into prison ml—minislralion generally.

An Unclalmed Prize.—Thc organising secretary of the Christchurch hearth stamps campaign, Mr 1).. Sloan. stated yesterday that the first prize in the health camp an, union, which

closed over three months ago, \\‘as not yet claimed. The number of the ticket is 521175. Subject to the approval,of the Minister of Internal Afi‘ah‘s, the prize. an oil painting. will probably be auctioned for the health camp funds unless a claim is received immediately.

careless Motorists.—That the stan—dard of driving in the Auckland pro—vince is becoming steadily \\'ill'fif‘, is the considered opinion 01' Mr .1. B. Ilihheri, senior nalrol of [he Automobile Assorinlion. 01m lending insur—ance company has rcceivrll GO (‘laims i'nr road accidents nl. Easier. Mr H“)iiori cominrnis ihilt. a. lot of ihe driving is terrible and more 5011151111055 is being exhibited every day. Mpmlwrs agreed llmi. an exceplionui amount of really disgraceful driving" was in he seen rm ihe arterial highways. 11 \\’us [lecjrlf‘d m formulnie pix-ms for :i safely l'illllhiligll of some nniurC.

One of the {mast ranges of moves it is possible to SOC is now showing in the new Glove I)L’D-’ll‘iiilrnt 01‘ Hooker and Kingston, Lilli A most oxlonsim uoilcclim) CUlliDl‘lSillil :itirm'lire \\'ool gIOVCS in new glinntiot style and col. nurs. sinarL l'ilbl‘lc glows in gunnlioi 513“" new .\‘npm and Skin liiovos and A wonderful range of beautiful Nappu g‘uyes fur lined mnl I‘ur trimmed—[he in‘iL‘eS are most nilruutirc. in tile Hosiery department you will see a most. comprehen§im range or pure wool hose and Silk and wool hosiery. and a special line 01' \\'oisey va nose with spliced iwois and toes ”“11 sizes at 5/“ pair. if ruu nr‘ml gloves and hosiery see Hooker and ix'ingsinn‘< ”use um for ihe values will certainly isl9lmm 1.0. I‘m-"1‘

Naw York Call Money—4l3ll money “HS quoted in New York yesterday at nlll‘ per conL

Brltlsh War Loam—British \\'m‘ Innn, 3:} pm‘ r‘om. was quoted in Lon-tlf-n yr‘slcrday at £lO6 35 9d. compared \\ilh £lO6 53 the previous day.

Mr O’Hara’s Fllght to Java.—.\h' \\'. 3L fi'llal‘n, who arrived in SqueF “‘o‘“ .~nd on May .3, will take off on Monday on a leisurely flight to Java.

Raw Weather.—-Although couditiqns were extremely cold and rawin Hamil—inn ‘Hlls mornlng, only 2.2 degrees of {rust were recorded. A light fog and the absence of sunshine accentuatg‘d ihe. cold. Later in the morning ram commenced to fall.

claudo Neon Lighta.——The directors of Claude Neon Lights of New Zealand, Limited, have declared an un—changed interim dividend at the rate of 8 per cent per annum for the halfyeai‘ ended March 31. Payment will be made on May 21.

Whlta “net—At a meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council last evening it was decide to paint white lines at the 30 degree angle in all parking places in Victoria. Street. from Hood Street to London Street.

New Hurdles Rocord.—.\liss Clarice Kennedy, who was not Included in the Australian Olympic team. broke her own national record for the 80 metres hurdles by two—fifths of a second at the Sydney cricket ground. Her time was 11 31-55.

Full Day's Sunshlne.—The excep—tionally brilliant weather experienced yesterday was indicated by the new sunshine recorder at the Ruakura Farm of Instruction, the instrument showing that the sun was not obscured by clouds at any time during the day.

Young Farmers Vlslt Ruakura.— Next. Wednesday members of the Putal‘uru Young Farmel‘s‘ Club will Visit the Ruakum Farm of Instruction. This will be the first time that ihe farm will have been Visited by a club 01' this nature.

Perm". Refused.—-An application from a Franktou resident for permis—sion to erect two semi—detached houses on a Norton Road section where there was already one house was declined by the Hamllton Borough Council last evening on the grounds that the build—ing scheme did not, comply with the hy—laws.

Eclipse of 'he Sum—Arrangements are being made for a. party of New Zealaml astronomers to visit the Pliopnlm Islands, in the Pacific Ocean. next year for the purpose of observing ihe total solar eclipse, which will oc—cur on June 8, 1937. and which should he favourably seen from that portion of ihe Pacillc. Mr C. B. Michie. of Kaltaia, has the matter in hand.

Kaurl Gum Exports.—After increases in recent months there was a fairly substantial decrease in the amount of liauri gum exported from Auckland inst month. The average price, however, increased by over £3 ‘to £32 As 6d a ton. A toial of 200 tons was shipped overseas, compared with 270; ions, at an average price or about. £2B 195 a ton. in March.

Prosentaflon of coloura.—“lt will be a very impressive ceremony, which will be attended by a very large concourse, and I think the council should assist. the military authorities in every way possible," said the Mayor, .\lr J. H. Fow, at a meeting of ihe IHamilton Borough Council last evening, referring to the ceremony of the presenta—tion of new colours to the \Vaikato Regiment, which will take place in Haxnilionfin Sunday, May 24. It was left. to the Mayor and town clerk, Mr W. L. \ledel, to arrange for assistance for the authorities.

An Interesting Built—Dated 1598 an interesting Bible, believed to be a genuine copy of the “ Breeches" Bible, is in the possession of Mr G. Gifl'ord, of Te Awamutu. This particular issue of the Bible derives its name from the fact that the third chapter of Genesis contains the word “breeches” in place of “aprons." Tile volume is in a good state of preservation. but the old English is rather dimcult to read. The book 'bears an imprint stating that it \\'as “imprinted at London by the Deputies of Christopher Barker. Printer to the Queen‘s Most Excellent Majesty.”

Alleged Theft—Charged with the theft of an overcoat valued at £2 and £3O In money, the property of James William Heaslip, of Hamilton, Alfred Desmond Prlmrose, of Frankton, ap—peared before Mr G. K. Sinclair, J.P. in the Hamilton Magistrate‘s Court this morning. Sergeant T. Kelly stated that the alleged offence occurred yesterday and ncvused was arrested in the afternoon by Con Stable J. Richardsnn. He asked for a remand until Monday and this was granted, ball, on the application of Mr .I. R. Fitz—Ger—ald, being fixed at £3O in self and one surely of £3O.

Trail of Grimm—At Palmerston .\‘orih yesterday two men—James Bernard Lawlass (28% alias Allen. alias Robinson and Jack liavanagh (26) were rharged with being rogues and \agnhonds and having in their posses—sion implements of housebreaking. ’l‘i|e_\' were each sentenred to six months‘ hard labour. The police evidence showed that the men had been kept under surveillance and as they were about to enter a car in which the housebreaking implements were con. cealed, they were apprehended. They had stayed at hotels in various places in the North Island and it was notable that coincident with their visits iburglaries had occurred,

Dominion Fertlllsar.—The sixth an—nual report of the directors of the Dominion Fertiliser Company, Limited, for the year ended March 31, slates that the unappropriziled balance brought forward from the proill and loss account. lust your was £31.33, from which was (leduried, after the closing 01' the arrounis, a furllier provision for lleDl'UCiflliUii for the year ended March 31. 1935, of 521-385, 1855 income tax m'or—proridcd for that your. (”mounting in 53317. The not profit for liua your \\'as £17,422. There is nraiL “bio for appropriation £19,416. The dirwlnrs rc-omnmend payment. of a :ii\ixlunii of H per coni.. absorbing [10.325 and leaving to be carried for—\\;ll'ii £2591.

You may view a magnificent range of Imwn Quilts. which are outstanding value, if yml plan an Pru-ly visit to House and aninxs. Our L'Ollllll‘fi‘hen. slvc range lnttlullos all those delight. lul bedroom sllavlos in the DODUlainew (ll:lll‘l‘iil15-—FI§|L Crepe, .\lnrncain. 'l‘nl‘fetn. Brocade and Sateen—pel-recl_ 1y made and well filled with the best quality down. You‘ll be delighted with the beautifully dcslgned styles and the lovely central ruchlugs, For the cold wintry nights ahead “'8 can suggest no better investment than one of these wonderfully warm and cosy qlilts. PI‘ICPS are Very moderate. from 329 6‘l to £7 75. House and Baking, Invite You IQ inspect, these waluesfl!‘ ~

Tltanla‘s Palace.—\\‘ith 1363 persons passing through the exhibition I-f Titania‘s Palave at Christclmrri. yrslex‘day a new record for New Zealand was made. The tom! fm‘ thr‘ season of four weeks was 21,296, as compared with 17,386 in five wet-kn in Auckland and 15,651 in four weeks In Wellington. The total sum raism “as £972.

wintry confluent—Following a brief spell or bright. flne \\'eaiher coiui bleak conditions set in at. Te Awamuiu this morning. Yesterday nine degrees of frost. were registered in the town, and the remainder of ihe day was warm and bright. However. a sharp contrast was provided will: wintry conditions. accompanied by cold rain, which set in this morning.

Taknpunn Gouncll Upronr.—A disagreement between the Mayor, Mr J. Guinlven, and Mr K. McFarlane at a meeting of the Takapuna Borough Council last night ended in an uproar when Mr Guiniven ordered Mr McFarlane to resume his seat or leave the room. Mr McFarlane defied the in—structions and a heated argument ensued, an accompaniment being provided by the vigorous ringing of the Mayor‘s bell and warm intel‘iec'tions from councillors.

Walhl Hospital Rulgnntlonm—At a meeting of the Waihi Hospital Board last night Mr J. L. McDermott asked why 32 resignations had taken place during the term of the present matron. The medical superintendent. Dr. A. Jenkins, replied that he could only Judge by the reasons given in each case. He would never attempt to fathom a woman‘s mind. and would not. try now, though he had had hundreds working under his supervision. Dr. Jenkins added that candidly he thought the position was due 'to the fault of the board on account of its tendency to squabble. An explanation dealing with the various resignations was given in a report by the matron.

Good of the Child.—-—An appeal to all sections to co—operate for the good of the child was made’ by the Minister of Education, the Hon. P. Fraser, in an address to delegates of the New Zealand Educatlonal Institute. the Secondary Schools‘ Association and the Technical School Teachers' Associa—tion conferences. The industrial sys—tem had formerly required a minimum of education and had fostered the competitive spirit in its worst aspect. Fortunately. however, that general idea was receding and was replaced by a spirit of co-operation in education. Referring to the size of classes. the. Minister gave an assurance that as fast as teachers could be trained and accommodation provided. so would classes he reduced to a reasonable size.