LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20266, 7 August 1937, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Royal Academy.—The summer show of the (Royal Aoademy will end this week, says a message from London. So far 248 of the works exhibited have? been sold for a total of £11,200.

Reoord Note Circulation.—The Bank of England return shows a new high record for note circulation at £503,000,000, says a message from London.

New Air Servloe.—A new' air service between Chrlstchuroh, Mount Cook and Queenstown will, it is expeoted, operate? next summer. Preparations are well advanced.

Hastings Housing.—A third block of land has been purchased by a Government department in Hastings, enabling the department to erect in all 64 State houses in the borough, states a Hastings message.

Higher Bank Profit.—The accounts of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Limited, for the year ended June 30, show earnings totalling £247,435, an Increase of £12,955 over the previous year. This Is the highest profit since 1931, when the figure was £308,44-9.

British Shipping Lost.—Figures issued by Lloyd's (Reglste’r of Shipping show that the number of Britishmerchant ships lost last year was the smallest since the Great War —namely, 41—with a total tonnage of 41,209. Only one of the leading maritime countries—Denmark—has a smaller percentage.

Fisherman Missing.—Grave fears are held for the safety of Mr. Peter Alloh, a Russian fisherman, who has not been seen for nearly { week. His launch was found anchored off Kawau, with the set lines still out, but the dinghy was missing, and there was no sign of Mr. Alloh. It is feared that he was upset in a heavy sea.

Strawberries In July.—“ What surprised us when we were in Queensland,” said Mr R. A. Wright, M.P., when he returned to New Zealand by the Wanganella “was the strawberries could be bought in all fruit shops in July. They were reasonable in price and of good quality.”

Auckland Cathedral.—Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, R.A., designer of Liverpool Cathedral, has been appointed, with his prior consent, to act as sole assessor in the competition for a design for the Auckland Anglican Cathedral, which Is to be erected in Parnell In terms of the large bequest made by the late Miss M. T. Horton.

Walton Hall.—The Walton hall committee has let a tender to Mr A. Adams for the addition of a supper-room and kitchen to the hall. When completed the supper-room will seat about 100 people. The contract price Is approximately £3OO. About £2BO has already been collected and it is expected that the new room will be opened free of debt.

Discipline Needed.—Described by Mr Justice Callan as not criminal in the ordinary' sense of the word but In need of discipline, Leonard Martnaduke Walker (21), who was convicted of wilfully setting fire to his parents’ home at Whangarel, was sentenced at Auckland yesterday to reformative detention for a period not exceeding two years.

Boolal Evils.—Following upon dlsousslons by the Hamilton Ministers’ Association on the subject of prevalent social evils, a meeting In the Theatre Royal has been arranged for tomorrow afternoon, when Dr. W. Pettit, of Auckland, will give a lecture on the Perils of Early Manhood. Dr. Pettit Is a practised speaker, an earnest sociologist, and Is able to speak with authority on the theme selected. The meeting Is under the auspices of the Ministers’ Association and the Rev. R. B. Tinsley will preside.

A Boisterous Night.—Extremely boisterous weather was experienced In Hamilton last evening and the high wind did minor damage to roofs, gardens and parks. A large tree was blown down on Ferry Bank, but so far no damage to telephone lines has been reported. After swinging round to various points of the compass, the wind settled In the south-west and this heralded beautifully fine weather this morning. For the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day .iOln of rain was recorded in Hamilton and a frost of 2 degrees was also registered.

State Use of Credit.—“ The utilisation of credit In New Zealand appeals to me as being most courageous and wise, and similar steps should be taken In Australia,” said the Hon. A. 0. Ogilvle, Premier of Tasmania, in Auckland yesterday. ‘ln fact, they will have to be taken, because Australian must develop Its defences. It must have such things as submarines and aeroplanes and Commonwealth utilisation of credit would enable these things to be provided.” Mr Ogilvle expressed complete confidence in New Zealand’s position on the English money market. Hooker & Kingston, Ltd., seem to he offering extraordinary values of late, but this last little “(Tort with Hosiery and Gloves seems to top them all off. Fancy buying Gloves for 1/a pair. Yet tiiat is what you can do. You con buy 10/11 Stockings—full service weight for 5/1 i pair. What's that! Did you say you’d have two pairs? Wise lady—you won’t be alone in that decision. The truth Is they are trying to clear up before stocktaking, and if you’ll take my advice you'd go along and look tilings over * *

Btook Exchange Holiday,—Tha Wellington Stock Exchange will be closed to-day and again next Saturday on account of the Rugby matches to be played between the Wellington and the New Zealand teams and the South African touring team. The Christchurch Stock Exchange will be oloeed on Tuesday. Qrand National Day.

Organisation Praised.—At & special meeting of the Waikato Rugby Union last evening Jhe country members paid a high tribute? to the work of the Hamilton members in connection with the Springbok match at Rugby Park, making particular reference to the organisation. The secretary, Mr T. W. Thompson, was congratulated on the manner in which he organised the various functions and a resolution complimenting the Hamilton members was carried with acclamation.