LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20499, 16 May 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Currency in London.—Fine gold was quoted in London yesterday at £6 19s lid an ounce the same as on Thursday), the dollar at 4.97 3-8 (4.94 1-8) and the franc at 177 11-16 (1773).

London County Loan. —The underwriters have been left with 95£ per cent, of the London County Council loan, which opened at 1 per* cent, dis-

Rotary Club* Address.—An address on "The geology of the Waikato," was given to the Hamilton Rotary Club at its weekly luncheon to-day by Professor J. A. Bartrum, of the Auckland University College.

Man’s Fatal Fall.—As a result of a fall In Auckland on Saturday afternoon, Mr Alexander James Baron (69), of Point Chevalier, received a fracture of the skull, and his death occurred yesterday in the Auckland Hospital.

Demand for Apples.—A cable message from London states that there has been a good demand for apples, which have been fetching higher prices. The quotations for nearly all varieties are 6d dearer, and present conditions should be maintained during the coming week.

New Wanganui Post Office.—Advice has been received by Mr J. B. Cotterill, M.P. for Wanganui, that the Cabinet has approved of the plans and expenditure for the ereotion of a new chief post office building in Wanganui. It is expected that tenders will be called at an early date.

New Auckland Theatre.—Plans for rebuilding the Plaza Theatre, in Queen Street, Auckland, in the most modern style, at a cost of £20,D00, were announced last night by Mr J. P. Moodabe, managing-director of Amalgamated Theatres, Limited. The' work began to-day.

Shrouded In Fog.—Thick fog shrouded Hamilton until a late hour this morning, a’ heavy drift being over Victoria Street. As a result motorists found conditions difficult and In the early morning it was necessary to proceed with extreme caution. Although the fog thinned by the time business traffic reached normal proportions, visibility was poor until late in the morning. There was no frost.

Waikato Winter Bhow.—The approach of this year’s Waikato Winter Show has been heralded by activity in the Association's buildings, several of the exhibit • ••o.i cly having made a start with ,rt ction of their stalls. The ieh will be held over eight <1 eight nights this year, will be .«li> opened by the Governor-General, Lord Galway, on June 1. Outlook for Butter.—The persistent rise in the price of butter on the London market is one of the brightest features of New Zealand export markets at the moment. At 134 s per cwt New Zealand finest butter Is almost 3d per lb above the guaranteed price. Last week British retail prices of New Zealand butter were advanced to Is 4d per lb. while Danish remained at Is 3d throughout England. The effect these levels will have upon consumption is exciting attention. Hundreds of Objections. Many members of the postal section of the Post and Telegraph Department in Auckland are greatly dissatisfied with the salary and grading classifications announced early last December and made effective from April 1. Members of the service were given from May 1 to 31 to make appeals, and it is stated that hundreds of objections have been lodged with the department, including scores from Auckland. Inquiries made in Hamilton reveal that there is not a great deal of dissatisfaction but several appeals have been made. Auckland Milk.—The statement by the chairman of the Auckland Metropolitan Milk Council, Mr I. J. Goldstine, last week to the effect that if the claims for a new award by the Auckland Union of Workers were granted an increase of lid to 2d a quart to the public would result, was criticised at the week-end by the secretary of the union, Mr J. Purtell. He said that if Mr Goldstine’s statement were correct the union was prepared to give £SO to the Auckland Hospital, providing that Mr Goldstine gave £5 if it were proved that he were wrong.

Drunken Drivers.—A warning that if the present penalties being imposed by New Zealand magistrates on motorists convicted of being intoxicated in charge of vehicles did not stop the offences he would provide for more severe punishment, was given at Auckland yesterday by the Minister of Transport, the Hon. R. Semple. He said that if necessary he would tighten the law and impose greater penalties. “ The drunken driver is a potential murderer, and society has got to get rid of him," Mr Semple said. He also expressed his whole-hearted approval of the recent action of Auckland magistrates in sending to prison certain of the offenders.

Legal Pint of Milk.—“ When a person asks for a pint of milk it. must be supplied in a verified measure," said Mr G. G. Atkinson, inspector of weights and measures, during a ca?§ at the Eltham court in which an Eltham milk vendor was charged with having committed a breach of the regulations in that he supplied milk in an illegal container. The magistrate asked if it were permissible for a person to. say. sell a neighbour a pint of milk in a billy. That could not be done, said Mr Atkinson, unless it were specified that there was only approximately a pint. If a pint were asked lor it bad to be delivered in a legal container.

And now for wool week—Most certainly the knitting season has arrived at last and for all its delay, it is as keen as ever. To all prospective purchasers of knitting wools is extended this invitation to look over Hooker and Kingston's large and comprehensive stock. Wools of every description —you will find from the plain fingering to the dainty jumper novelty wools —Pattern books and skilled advice is at your disposal too, so that you may feel assured of getting the correct tiling when making your purchase. * *