LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20284, 28 August 1937, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Baby Falls From Window —Howard Bates, the infant son of Mrs E. Bates, of King Street, Frankton, fell out of a window at his home yesterday, receiving a broken arm. The child was admitted to the Waikato Hospital.

Cruiser Achilles. —The flagship of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy, H.M.S. Achilles, berthed yesterday morning at the Devonport Naval Base, having completed her first winter cruise to the Pacific Islands.

Currenoy In London. —Fine gold in London yesterday was quoted at £6 18s 9d an ounce (£6 19s 7d on Thursday), the dollar at 4.97 13-16 (4.98 3-16), and the franc at 132 15-16 (132 27-32).

Shop Hours In Hamilton. —lt is notified in the New Zealand Gazette that fruiterers’ shops in Hamilton shall close’ at 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at 9.30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

More Men In Work. —The New South Wales statistician’s figures show that only 6.2 per oent of the available wage earners in New South Wales were unemployed last month, compared with 11.3 per cent last year and 26.5 per cent In 1933.

Low Discount Rate. —A message from New York states that the Federal Reserve Bank has announced a reduotlon of the rediscount rate from 1* to 1 per cent. This is stated to be the lowest in the history of any central bank in the world.

Sustenance Undesirable. When speaking to a meeting of women in Hamilton yesterday, Mr O. C. Mazengarb, of Wellington, said it was undesirable to have men drawing sustenance from the Stale and not giving anything in return. Such conditions destroyed self-respect in an individual.

Unemployment Fraud. Dennis Keenan, a labourer, was sentenced at Wellington to-day to 14 days’ imprisonment on one charge and fined £2 10s on each of two other charges of obtaining money from the Unemployment Promotion Fund 'by means of false declarations.

Carnegie Corporation’s Grant.— The Carnegie' Corporation of New York has extended for three years, its grants to permit of the award to two New Zealand University students each year of fellowships in education. The fellowships are valued at approximately £llO each, and are awarded to assist students to continue their studies abroad.

More Beer Drunk. —With the stimulated buying power of the community, there was more beer drunk in the Dominion than eVer before, said Mr O. C. Mazengarb, delivering an address in Toorak Hall yesterday. Information from hotel proprietors had revealed that on Saturday mornings the bars were always full, while at one time the rush did not start until after four o’clock in the afternoon.

The “ Platform ” Polloy. —Referring to the platform policy of the Labour Government and the many proposed schemes which, he claimed, had never been put into operation, Mr O. C. Mazengarb, of Wellington, speaking in Hamilton yesterday, said the Government’s platform policy was a good one with which to get into power, but it was also a good one with which to get out.

Air Travel (N.Z.), Limited. —The acoounts of Air Travel (N.Z.), Limited, Christchurch, for the year ended June 30, show a profit of £917, against £387 in the previous year. The directors provided*£96 for income tax and have written £IOO off preliminary expenses, reducing the item to £l5O, while £430 has been placed to Insurance reserve, increasing it to £SOO. They now recommend a dividend of 5 per cent., against 3 per cent, last year.

Revue Company Robbed. —Larrikins are believed to have been responsible for thefts that resulted in nearly every member of the Frank Neil Revue Company losing small articles of value on Thursday night from their dressing rooms at the New Opera House, Wellington. The articles stolen range from ties, of which one member had 50 taken from his trunk, to money. Mr Con Collcano, the Australian tightwire walker, who lost £ls, and Miss Margaret Neale, the harpist, whose wristlet watch was taken, were' the heaviest losers. Other articles missing include many piece's of personal jewellery and several pots of brilliantine. In every dressing room brilliantine tempted the intruders.

Claims for Debt. —At the Magistrate's Court, Invercargill, yesterday Mr W. 11. Freeman, S.M., criticised the practice of creditors “prolonging Ihe agony” of their debtors, by continually bringing cases before the court. The rule slates that no judgment summons shall be adjourned unless it is shown at the original hearing that grounds exist for the making of an

shall an adjournment be made sine die,” said the magistrate. “That is definite. Some of these cases go back for years. When counsel referred to the fact that a debtor should have been in court to contest the order, the magistrate said the debtors were reluctant to come to court. If employees ask for a day off to come to court inquiries are made, and if it is found that they owe money it may jeopardise their -job,” he added. He said that he would not In future grant adjournments in debt cases unless proper cause could be shown.

\\\ good things come to an end, they sa y—and they are quite right, too. Hooker and Kingston s Sale is coining to an end. for a very important reason, ami that is because our winter have had a wonderful Sale—people ere beginning to realise Uiat when we say “special value," it means ■ special value" and they are taking advantage of it to a greater degree every day. We are definitely closing the sale oil Saturday next, August 28, „mj for tins next week, we are sorting out some real ••plums" so watch our windows and our advertisements. It will pay you I We sell the belter class goods at a reasonable price—we don't handle unreliable lines, and that is the secret of our popularity.”

Boxing Bout. —in a good heavyweight boxing bout at Pahiatua last night Harold Reeve (Pahiatua) beat Bill Pluto (Australia) onGe'Olnts over 12 rounds.

Telegrams to Spain. —The DirectorGeneral of the Post and Telegraph Departmeftt advises that telegrams may be accepted at the sender's risk for Castro Urdiales and Santander, Northern Spain.

Bmoklng by Teachers. —Mr W. J. Campbell, a member of the Auckland Education Board, has given notice of his intention to move to rescind the board's resolution prohibiting smoking by teachers in the precincts of the school.

Fire In Post Office. Much excitement was caused in Christchurch when it was reported that the Chief Post Office was on fire. The flames, which are supposed to have been caused by a spark from a chimney, were confined to the upper storey, and little damage was done.

Wool Publicity. —The election of growers’ representatives on the New Zealand Wool Publicity Committee at Wellington yesterday resulted in the return of Mr H. D. Acland (Christchurch), Sir William Perry (Masterton), Mr B. E. H. Tripp (Timaru) and Mr G. C. Warren (Darfleld). The first three are sitting members. There were nine candidates. The new committee takes office on October 1.