LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20507, 25 May 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Currency in London. —Fine gold was quoted in London yesterday at £7 0s 4id an ounce the same as on Monday), |lie dollar at 4.95 J 4.95 3-8) and the franc at 1781 A7Bs).

Air Mail in London. —The New Zealand air mail for England, which was dispatched from Auckland on May 9 by the Bydney-Singapore service, arrived in London on Monday.

Mad Dog Bites Actor. —The English film actor, Mr lan Hunter, was bitten on the legs, arms and hands by a pet dog which went mad in Hollywood. The actor’s latest film will be delayed for a fortnight.

Claudelands Subway. —A start was ma'de this morning.by a gang of workmen to strengthen the abutments at the Claudelands subway. While the work is in progress one-way traffic ■will be the rule between the" O’Neill and Myrtle Streets intersections with River Road.

Motorists’ Escape- Two men, Messrs McGee and Toohill, of Wellington, while driving north, collided with the Waitohu bridge, shattering a rail. The rail pierced the bonnet and passed between the two men to the back seat. It was raining and visibility was bad.

Raspberries Out of Season.—During the present mild winter it is not uncommon to see says a Wanganui paper) plum trees in bloom in Wanganui, but Mrs A- T. Cole, of Gonville, can go one better, and yesterday showed a reporter some ripe raspberries grown in her garden.

Control of Weeds. —Satisfactory progress with the control of noxious weeds was reported by the' inspector, Mr G. G. Winter, at the monthly meeting of the the Waikato County Council to-day. However, the prevalence of facial eczema had in some case's prevented more speedy progress being made with routine work.

Confusion of Names. —At the monthly meeting of the Waikato County Council to-day reference’ was made to the confusion Iliat had arisen over the name of Rickard’s Road, leading off Tramway Road, in flic Ruakura riding. On the motion of Mr R. G. Young it was decided to rename the road Green Hill Road.

Footballer Punished. —The Rovers footballer, C. Jowsey, who was ordered off the field last Saturday during the progress of the Stag Trophy Rugby game between Technical Old Boys and Rovers, at Te Awarnutu, attended ‘the meeting of the management committee of the Waipa union last evening. After some consideration Jowsey was stood down for two playing Saturdays, members remarking that rough play would be severely dealt with this season.

Youth and Liquor. —Speaking at the National Council of Physical Welfare and Recreation at Wellington yesterday, Mr L. J. Brake, of Whangarei, drew attention to the number of young people who take alcoholic liquor. He suggested that efforts should be made to see that the law prohibiting people under 21 from drinking liquor was obeyed. If the council could get young people interested in sport and lheir physical well-being when they were under 21, Mr Brake felt that in. many cases there would not be the desire for liquor in after life.

Overcrowded Hospital.— Attention to gross overcrowding on many occasions in the Auckland Hospital was drawn by Dr. J. W. Craven, the medical superintendent, in his annual report to the Hospital Board. He said the lady superintendent, Miss E. M. Nutsey, had stated that she could not be responsible for the nursing because of the difficulty experienced by the nurse in moving from bed to bed and giving adequate and proper attention to the patients.

Government Caucus. —A caucus of members of the Parliamentary Labour Party is being held in Wellington today. The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, who is presiding, said last evening that the meeting was likely to extend over two days. "The members of the caucus,” said Mr Savage, **will be given a rough outline of the legislation to be submitted to Parliament at the forthcoming session.” Asked if he could indicate when the session of Parliament would open, Mr Savage said no decision had yet been made.

Empire Day Dinner. —The need for keeping the bonds of Empire closely tied and for people supporting the naval, military and air services in the interests of their own safety was stressed by speakers at the annual Empire Day dinner held under the auspices of the Royal Empire Society in Auckland last night. There was a large attendance, the gursts including the Governor-General, Viscount Galway, and Lady Galway. Ihe Mayor, Sir Ernest, Davis, and Lady Davis, and representatives of ihe various services.

Repairs to Subway. —This morning Ihe Railways Department began repairing the damage caused to tlie subway bridge in River Road when it was struck by a heavy lorry several months ago. and it is thought that il will be necessary to introduce oneway traffic for a few days. Although the damage was caused several months ago there has been no suggestion that the bridge was likely to collapse, but the Department has undertaken the work in the interests of safety. A warning is issued to motorists using that portion of the road to exercise care while the repair work is in progress.

Commencing to-morrow, Thursday. Sale of Manufacturers’ Stock of £SOO worth of Ladies’ Winter Underwear— All are quality goods and comprise Nightdresses. Pyjamas. Vests. Bloomers, Paulettes, Combinations and Dressing-gowns, etc. This clearance will last seven days only, and you should not be one of the unfortunate ones who will be left out. —These garments are going some place at 25 per cent, off their original values.— Stock up now with winter pyjamas, nights, and save money at Hooker and Kingston. Ltd. Turn 9 for

County Housing Loan. —At the monthly meeting of Waikato County Council to-day a resolution was passed confirming the raising of a loan of £SOOO for housing purposes.

Increase in Dividends.— A net profit of £113,026, an increase of £3610, is shown in the accounts of Anthony Hordern, Sydney, for the year ended February 23. With a final payment of 2i per cent the dividend for the year is 5 per cent, against 4$ per cent in the previous period.

Dairy Roundsmen —No agreement on wage rates and the period of annual holidays was reached in the dispute between the Auckland Dairy Employees’ Industrial Union of Workers and milk vendors heard before the Conciliation Commissioner, Mr R. E. Price, at Auckland yesterday. These matters, together with workers’ claims that, roundsmen should not be permitted to deliver eggs, cream or butter and that the maximum amount of milk delivered should be 40 gallons a round, were referred to the Arbitration Court.