NEWS OF THE DAY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 20875, 29 August 1942, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Less Influenza A marked decrease in the number of cases of influenza among their staffs is reported by .business firms in Auckland. Loss Amongst Lambs Extensive flooding has occurred in all parts of the Waikato, and cpnsideiable loss among lambs has been suffered by sheep-farmers. Grnb-ancl-Run Theft The ringing of a cash register was the first intimation that a grab-and-run theft had been committed at the Marsden Cafe, Whangarei. The waiter, who was at the back of the premises, heard the register ring and pursued the thief, who escaped with £ll.

Art Union Winder’s Sudden Death The winner of the fifth prize of £IOO in the Lucky Charm art union, Mr. Andrew Vucko, a bush worker at Mararetu, Whangarei, difid from heart failure 'when informing a neighbouring farmer, Mr. Worthington, of his good fortune. Mr. Vucko, a middleaged Yugoslavian, had resided in the district for several years.

Work of Soldier Artist A collection of water-colour paintings of war subjects, the work of Sergeant Robin Kay, who is associated with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force official war artist, Captain P. Mclntyre, in the Middle East, is now on exhibition in Palmerston North. The collection is to be shown in other centres under the auspices of the Publicity Department. Critics have expressed the opinion that Sergeant Kay's work is remarkably gqqd anti shows promise of even greater achievements. School Sewing

The surrendering of ration coupons by children for material to be used for school .sewing was not in accord with the wishes’of either the Government or the rationing controller, said Mr. N. E. Dalmer, president of the Wellington Schools Committees' and Educational Association, at a meeting of delegates "to the association. He has been told so by the controller, and a way out of the difficulty would soon be found. It would mean, then, that no coupons would be required for that purpose from children.

T&tapouri Blockage The main road at Tatapouri was blocked this morning by slush to a depth of sft. at the tofi of the slip on the hill on the northward side ql' the hotel. The slip had been watched carefully during the rain of the past i'e\v days, but it was hot until last night that traffic was interrupted. A car of the baby variety was reported to have been pushed throiigh the slush at about 1 o'clock this morning, but apart from that no vehicles were able to traverse the spot until 9.30 a.m„ by which time, according to a report from the Automobile Association’s resident patrol, Mr. G. V. Merlon, the road was negotiable though slippery.

National Day of Prayer Gisborne churches arc co-operating in the national day of prayer oil Thursday, which is the third anniversary pf ‘the outbreak! of the Avar.- The president of the Gisborne Ministers’ Association, the Rev. A. Blakemorq, reports that several services have been arranged. Holy Communion will be held in Holy Trinity _ Church at 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Services for prayer will be held in St. Andrew’s Church and the Salvation Army Citadel at 10 a.m. In the evening all the eliprehes are uniting in a service of intercession and dedication.' This service will bo hold in tho Baptist Tabernacle at 7.30 p.m. If necessary an overflow service .will be held in the Methodist Church. Tho Gisborne Ministers ’ Association hones that all who believe in the power of prayer and irt spiritual values will endeavour to attend these services.

Health lectures At the Gisborne Sutcliffe School of Radiant Living, held on Tuesday in Harmony Hall, the president, Mr. ,G. McKessar, greeted members and visitors. In the health lecture, “Vegetables to Banish Catarrh,’’ many useful hints were clearly given to prevent and cure colds, coughs and catarrh. From the founder, Dr. Herbert Sutcliffe, a letter to students entitled “How to be Progressively Successful,” was read by the secretary. An impressive silence concentration for peace and protection was led by the president. Physical culture exercises were demonstrated, and the points explained regarding the benefits derived from correct practice, combined with vital foods to maintain health. In the concluding lecture, Mr, McKessar spoke on the subject “How to Work Happily,” giving a clear and helpful piuare, which all could apply,