Local and General

Chronicle (Levin), 18 February 1949, Page 4

Local and General

Music Examinations The foiibwihg candidates, both entefed by Mf. C. Olds, were sudcessfui in fecent theory examinations held by the Rdyal Schoo s oi MUsic, Lohdoh! Norma Sauibrey grade V (distinction) ; Beyerley Ciarke, grade V (pass). Was ttis Fafce Red? Mdst embarrassed bandsman in Aueklafid yes'terday -'was prob'ably dne ' who took " two women to luncheon at a city- cafe. They were risin-s to ieave and- the bandsman gallantly swep.t ,upr the bag of ,.one bf his companions. Unfortunately • the bag was upsi-de down. About half-a-minii'te later a 'very redfaced baridsman finished picking ,up the assofthient of oddments that usually cltitlef a woman's bag. Freak Kitten at Marton A half-bred Persian cat has given birth in Marton, to a freak kitfen. It was born with six pads on che jlwo front feet and five pads oti :ne back feet. The sixth pad on the frorit feet is Slightly smaller th3n , the remaining five and protrudes like the thumb df the human han,d. The kitten, with its six extra "toes" is able to move around just like otner cats, blit walks with a peculiar gait. fextta Sugar . With the possibilit-y of fruit whieh would nor maliy be • preserved going to waste because cf the sugar shortage, a retailer at Methven iast week offered his customers eight pounds of sugair with every case of apricots they bought. One man wno had used up all the sugar in his hou'se, bought four cases of apricots and 32 pounds of sugar. With his household supply replenished, he theri preserved the fruit with honey and brown sugar. ScMools For Polling A recommendation that, for future ^eiectioris and referendums,polhng day should be on Saturday will be sent to the Minister of Educatibn (Mr. . McCombs) #by the Auckland Education Board. "At yesterday's .meeting board members strongiy cdirdemnfed the practice of taking over schoolrooms as polling booths for the gaming and licensing referendums, especiaTy a ■ Titprnative halls were available nearby. Teachers' Conference Fpr the purpose of discussing Various e'ducational problems and iiew approaches, with the inspectors, the i Wellington Education Boatd has.agreed to-release teachers and to alloW sfchobls affedted to be closed for dne day. Mr. fi. F. Mcdlune, headmaster of the Levin fechbol has been notified that instiectors 8tubbs and Robinson Will visit LeVin school on WedneS«day j February 23. it is probabip that teachers ffdlii surrouriding schools will also be in attendance. Exoort of Pdllltfy Because of the alteration in the .exchange rate, the export of poulfcry is not now so attractive, and one Christchurch firm -wnich sent 431 cases, representing 4500 birds,, to firitain la'st year recenily asked I the MinisteT of finance, Mr. Nrsh, l for Oxtra payment by way of a sub- . sidy to ensure continuity of supp y. , The negotiatiohs have been* unI sur-.fessful. AccOi'dihg td ihe flfih's anrliial report, Australian ■ niftf ke . repOrts show tiiat Austra'ian poul,try farmers, who still have the ""d- ■ d.-ve of an unchanged exChahge rate, . are getting considertji"' "igheii prifees fbf export poul= try this yeftfs The Directdiw.Genefhl of .Agriculture, Mr. E, J. Fawcett, has been approached to gefc highef prices fdf New zeaiand pouitry . farmers.