NEWS AND NOTES

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2482, 19 September 1922, Page 1

NEWS AND NOTES

The Southland Times states that no reasonable doubt remains that (isli of the Atlantic salmon species (not trout) may be seen in tho Waiau river. Ihe first German liner to call at South-

ampton since the war left that port this week, resuming’ the regular service to West Africa.

“Tradesmen at present have a hard enough row to hoe without having to contend with bad debts. You are in steady work and must pay the amount,” said Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., to a defendant in a oivil case at. the Timaru Magistrate’s Court. “Wo did not bring the Pipe Band with us this lime.” said a member of the Rimutaka deviation to the Prime Minister. “1 wish you had,” replied Mr Massey. “I, can toll you there were people in Welling' ton who thought a lot of those pilfers.” “We had hoped Mr Massey would turn the first sod dining his present term ot ofliee,” said Mr J. E. Thompson, a member of tiie Rimimkn deviation deputation, to the Ptemior. “I shall do it during my present term of ofliee,” retorted the Prime .Minister, amidst laughter. According to a master tailor in Christchurch tailors are a dying race, and threaten to become extinct. As far as ho, know there -wore only two tailor apprentices in Christchurch. There were very few tailors in Christchurch under the ago of 40. He did have one in his employ under 50. and his eldest was 70. Unless apprentices were secured there would bo

practically no tailors left, and then the work of tailors would either have to be done by machinery or by women. The only source of supply of tailors was Britain, but according to trade journals the position was about as bad there as in New Zealand.

The much-maligned Californian thistle has as least one good uso (says tho Taranaki News). Mr 11. W. Gilling, Government apiary inspector, in an informal chat at New Plymouth said that, despite the poor crop of honey last season, he had found ono man in the Taihape district who said he had a record production last year, and on investigation ho found that this was due to a large patch of Californian thistle in the vicinity. Though not so full flavoured as tho best quality article, still the honey obtained was quite good. Tho Federal House of Representatives of Australia has adopted resolutions in favour of reducing the Customs duties on wire netting, galvanised iron and tractors. Tho Prime Minister of Australia has promised to make inquiries as to whether Australian news can be distinguished by wireless to overseas vessels.

A Now York message states that the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church, convened at Portland, Oregon, has passed a law of the church omitting the word "obey” from the marriage ceremony.

A Palea resident, while in Auckland the other day, purchased a gramophone record and was carrying it under his arm when

he went on board the train. lie was greatly surprised (relates an exchange) when accosted by a railway official who wanted to know what was in the parcel, and who, on being informed, told the man from Patea that he would have lo pay excess on il. Remonstrances were of no avail, so the traveller said he would leave the parcel behind. He llien went off the station and quietly obscured the record, and it is now doing good service in his home, and the money-losing department i> still short of its little item of excess. Among the evidence at the venereal diseases inquiry at Wellington opposing compulsory notification was a letter from Lady Stout, who urged that the evidence showed there was very little venereal disease in the Dominion, and that there was no evidence that patients would willingly attend clinics. The letter also stated that the fact had been camouflaged that secret information and the compulsory examination of women meant legalised indecent assault by the State and that police supervision must follow notification if it is to be effective. In the House of Representatives Sir

George Hunter (Waipawn) very strongly urged the Government to do more 10 sist the people in outlying parts of the country to obtain the services of district nurses. One of the great difficulties of settlers, he said, was that they could nor got nurses to go out to their districts unless they could furnish suitable accommodation. He suggested that the Government should establish cottages in the outlying districts so that nurses might be stationed there to attend to urgent cases, and cases that hud to have some attention before being removed to a hospital for treatment. Mr A. W. Heaven, of Christchurch, who is at present on a visit to England, has written to a Christchurch resident stating that ho has had an interesting conversation with Hip James Allen, High Commissioner for New Zealand. Mr Heaven said that tlie chief topic lie took up with Sir James was the necessity of placing Canada, on the same Customs terms as Australia. Mr Heaven continued: “When going through Canada 1 was much impressed with the scope of their Manufactures and of tlie tremendous hold that American capital has on Canadian industries. Canada is simply a hack door to let out American products on a Hritish preferential tariff. Our industry, in particular, will have to obtain some protection against United Stales goods coming through Canada." When a buggy was being driven down a sleep hill near Cambridge the brake failed to act. and the horses bolted. Mr C. Peake, one of the occupants of the vehicle, jumped out, but fell heavily and sustained a compound fracture of the leg. The other occupants escaped with a few bruises. A progress return of the Repatriation Department as at August 20, 1922, shows that the department has placed 28,2613 discharged soldiers in employment and there are at the present time 259 names on the “employment wanted” register (Auckland, 71; Wellington, 66; Canterbury', 98; Otago, 24). In addition to 1433 students who have been assisted financially with grants for the payment of fees and the purchase of textbooks, tlie department has arranged vocational training for 6075 partially disabled soldiers, apprentices, etc., and 5814 of this number have completed their courses and have been absorbed in various industries. During the month of August 11 men commenced training and 19 trainees completed their courses. There are 261 men still being trained, viz., 168 subsidised workers and apprentices in private workshops or factories, 44 trainees at Ruakura and'Tauherenikau Training Farms, etc., and 50 others at universities, etc. Tlie total amount expended to date on tlie provision of facilities for training and for the sustenance of trainees is £391,713. Loans to assist discharged soldiers to establish themselves in businesses or professions have been granted in 6269 cases at a cost of £1,142,083. A further 15,183 men have received advances totalling £723,857 for the purchase of household furniture or tools of trade and 4491 have been granted financial assistance in other directions, the amount paid to or on behalf of soldiers under all headings being £2,270,820. Of this sum £1,865.942 represents loan advances for the establishment of businesses or for the purchase of household furniture, etc., and up to July 31 last the department had collected in respect thereof £1,061,517.