LOCAL AND GENERAL

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20915, 21 September 1939, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Swimming Club Nights Permission to use the municipal b3ths for club nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the swimming season was granted to the Y.M.G.A. Swimming Club at a meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council last night. Street Collection At a meeting of the Hamilton Borough Council last night permission was granted to the Waikato Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to hold a street collection on October 31. Loss to Golfing At a special meeting of the Council of the New Zealand Golf Association this week members paid a tribute of respect to the memory of the late Mr J. C. Peacock and expressed sorrow at the loss of such an enthusiastic worker and delightful personality. Suggestions Welcomed The question of the naming of the streets in the model garden suburb to be erected at Hayes Paddock came before the Hamilton Borough Council last night, when Mr H. M. Hammond, in moving that the matter he held over until next meeting, said that suggestions would be welcomed. Praise for Newspapers “I would like to say what a treat it is to get hold of New Zealand papers again,” said Mr J. R. McKenzie, of Christchurch, on liis return after a visit to America and Canada. “Une gets so tired ol‘ reading a few lines of a story, and then being instructed to turn over to page so-and-so, column so-and-so.” Tree Planting at Lake Tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. the nurses of the Waikato Hospital will jjlant 120 native trees at the Hamilton Lake. Members of the Domain Board, the Beautifying Society and the public are invited to be present at the ceremony. A number of tile trees were donated to the Domain Board by the Waikato Winter Show Association. War Effort Suggestion “If we have not to repeat the sacrifice in man power of the last war let us send at least the whole of our produce to England for a year, free,” said Mr I. J. Bridger, Director-General of the Red Cross Society, when speaking in Hamilton last night. “This could be our effort towards winning the war and I am sure all people would readily endorse such a project.” War Fund Collections “It is most essential, the Government feels that bodies in the field soliciting donations should call a halt,” said the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Hon. W. E. Parry, in a letter to the Mayor of Hamilton, Mr H. D. Caro, dealing with the collection of funds for patriotic purposes. “Within the next week at the latest all the necessary machinery provisions for the control of raising and expenditure of war funds will be in operation.” The “Marseillaise” “Allons enfants de la partie”—the stirring French national anthem—is now being played with “God Save the King” in several Wellington picture theatres, but many people fail to recognise the tune, and are slow in standing while it is being played. The “Marseillaise” was composed in 1792 by Rouget de Lisle, an officer then stationed In Strasburg. In Paris it was sur.ig for the first rime by a hand of men who came from Marseilles to aid in the revolution of August 10, 1792, hence the name. Bus Services * At a meeting of the Harpilton Borough Council last night two letters were received asking for assistance in obtaining new bus services for residents at present not conveniently served. One letter asked for a service for residents in Wilson Street, Knighton Road, Peachgrove Road, Dey Street and Farm Road, and the other dealt with residents near the Waikato 'River in Claudelands and Fairfield. Both matters were referred to the transport committee.

Garden Plaoe Again Another lengthy letter from Mr E. J. Davey, a former town clerk of the Hamilton Borough, was received at a meeting of the council last night. The letter completely reviewed the undertakings of the council and the special rating area In connection with the Garden Place Hill scheme on the lines of similar letters received' from the writer. The Mayor, Mr H. D. Caro, moved that the letter be received and his motion was carried. Mr F. Findlay suggested that in future such lengthy letters should be included in the agenda paper ls so much time was wasted in the reading of them. Postmaster Baths Advice has been received in Rotorua that authority has been given for the erection of a new office, rest room and dressing room accommodation at the Postmaster baths. The matter has been under the consideration of the department for some time. It has now been decided to replace the existing building without delay. Situated on the shores of the lake, the Postmaster is supplied with one of the strongest curative waters in the district, and bathers are able to stay immersed only 12 minutes without discomfort. The present building is in an extremely bad condition, due to a combination of the strong fumes from the spring and vandalism. Functions of Red Cross A suggestion that some control should be exercised with regard to the use of the Red Cross Society’s name in connection with functions was put forward by Mr R. Coulter, Mayor of Te Aroha, at a meeting of the delegates of the Waikato centre of the society, held in Hamilton last night. lie said many efforts were being organised ostensibly on behalf of the society hut without sanction from it, and he tho-ught there was a possibility of abuse. Mr I. J. Bridger, DirectorGeneral of the society, who was present at the meeting, said that subcentre committees should make it clear that before the society's name was used in connection with moneyraising efforts, permission should be obtained. a.: €>l6l* **Something really special 1 Big purchase of novelty American bags in many new and fascinating shapes. AH these new bags are fitted with the latest conveniences and fittings. obtainable in shades of navy, black, tan, brown, and odd bags in bottle, wine, etc. They aro marvellous value at 15s and 19s 6d each. You will save 10s on each hag at this price and because they are selling fast you are urged to make an early visit tu Hooker &. Kingston, Ltd., and take advantage of this offer.**