Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, JANUARY 7th, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 2983, 7 January 1926, Page 2

Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, JANUARY 7th, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A motor-cyclist, Ernest Whitehurse Net id, was killed in Khyber Pass, Auckland, on Tuesday, through being thrown under the wheel of a motor-lurry. The front wheel of the lorry passed over Yield, who died on the way to the hospital.

Another seaside settlement is to be established on the. banks of the Rangitikei, this lime on the north side, in what was known as Scott’s Ferry, and directly opposite Tangimoana.t It is to be named Taheki, which means /“the sound of the sea.” Surveys are lo lie undertaken forthwith

A Maori named Toe Pore caused a sensation at Olakuhu lasi Monday by snatching a roll of notes from a man who had been displaying same in a hotel. Pore was chased by half the populace, Constable Polland being in at the kill. Pore subsequently pleaded guilty to the theft and was committed for trial.

An American coal magnate told Dr. Thacker that one of his friends had staled to him that when he would arrive in New Zealand the coal baron would only have to ascend to the top of of a hill of 200 oi 300 feet high and with a pair of binoculars he would be able to see. the whole of New. Zealand in from 30 to 00 minutes!

The Niagra, which arrived al Auckland on Tuesday afternoon from Vancouver, brought the American athletes Jackson V. Schol/, and Lloyd Hahn, who are to tour New Zealand. Seholy, is the world’s greatest sprinter, while Hahn is a great distance runner, and has twice beaten records held by Nurmi. The famous athletes will compete at Levin on February 10th.

On the Woodville side of the Ballance Bridge a large landslide into the Manawatu River has considerably narrowed the road, which at the present time appears to be in a dangerous condition. This portion of the road is of day formation, and there is now not sufficient width for two vehicles to pass. Should another slip take place the thoroughfare at this spot would be impassable, and its appearance on Monday last left no doubt in the minds of motorists that it required immediate attention.

The name “Cyrena” will not be forgotten for’ a long time yet. Portions of the ill-fated ship’s gear, bearing this name, have now found their way on to other vessels trading to New Zealand ports and in this way the story of the wreck will be perpetuated for many years (states the “Wanganui Herald”). Silver teaspoons which once graced the snowy linen in the officers’ mess on the Cyrena are now the treasured possession of the captain of a well-known coaster, who brings them forth when entertaining his friends, when his vessel is in port. The spoons are no different from any others only that the name Cyrena is inscribed thereon. The collection has decreased considerably as the result of petty thieving since they were acquired al a salvage sale, and will be seen only within a glass case after.this. That the vogue for Chinese characters as ornaments of dress among the fair sex has possibilities little dreamed of by many of those who embroider these fascinating symbols on their garments, has been realised by a certain resident of To Kuiti. She was purchasing some fruit in a Chinese shop when she noticed that the boy who was serving her was staring open-mouthed at some Chinese embroidery on her frock. Then he suddenly burst out laughing and continued to laugh so that he could scarcely put the fruit in its bag. Much astonished, and not a little annoyed, the lady left the shop and continued on her round of marketing.- A little later she passed the Chinese lad, who still stared in a fascinated way at that queer writing in his own tongue. Needless to say, the lady has become exceedingly curious as to I lie meaning of the mysterious inscription she has been so unsuspectingly displaying to the world.

The fact that Sir James and Lady Parr have “pencilled” berths in a steamer leving for England in April next adds strength to the rumour that Sir James is likely to be the next High Commissioner for New Zealand.

It' is expected that the English and French Rugby Unions will arrange a compromise in order to permit the Maori Rugby team to extend next season’s projected tour to Britain, despite the present difficulties in arranging the necessary fixtures.

The wool at the last Wanganui sale, held in November, averaged a little over Is per lb, while the average per bale worked out at £lB. A considerable number of wool growers in the Wanganui district are not prepared to submit their wool for auction at the present market rates, and are waiting for sales. There were 4000 natives at Ratana’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. Easter will see anothtrek of natives to Batana’s settlement when it is anticipated that their numbers will eclipse those at the recent gathering. Preparations are already in train for their reception.

From a naval point o£ view, New Zealand will have a fairly busy time of it for the next month or so (says the Dominion). The latest official advices are to the effect that a French sloop will make its appearance in New Zealand waters on January 21; a Japanese training ship is due to arrive on February 18, and a few days later the visit of three units of the Australian fleet will commence.

“Throughout all my travels 1 never picked up a newspaper that I could say was of a higher standard than those of New Zeland,” stated Mr E. Howlinson, a Dunedin business man, who was interviewed on his return from a business trip to England. “This is not only my opinion, but the opinion of all the business men I came in contact with who have been in the habit ol reading the New Zealand papers for venr.s.”

It is surely a most unusual thing for a jockey to change his horse in the course of a race. This actually occurred at a French race meeting recently. It was a steeplechase and four horses fell at one jump. The rider of the favourite, which was among the victims, extricated himself from the confusion, remounted, and only when the shouts of the crowd attracted his attention that he had mounted the wrong horse, while the favourite continued his journey without a rider.

A novel game has been suggested for Army and Navy aerial forces. I( is known as “aerial ball” and, except that it is played with aeroplanes instead of feet, resembles football. The goal lines are marked by balloons held captive at the ends of the field, porhajts twenty miles apart. The object of the game is to push the ball, which is buoyant, into the opposing goal. A,basketlike pusher is fixed in front of each machine, and the opposing aeroplanes endeavour to knock the ball out and carry it to their own goal line

A blight has made its appearance in the Wairoa district and is attacking both the blackberries and Californian thistles (says the Wairoa Star). A week or so ago Mr. V. E. Hinter discovered a blackberry vine on his farm, and gave instructions to his son to dig it out. Two days later when he went to do so it had completely withered up. Last week the blackberry had disappeared altogether, and on looking round his crop of rape Mr. Winter was astonished to find that patcheP'of Californian thistleshad been similarly attacked. This blight should be a welcome visitor to the district, which is badly infected with blackberry in many parts.

An “Otago Daily Times” reporter who boarded the Manuka at Dunedin to gain some idea of the extent of a fire in No 2 hold was only doing his duty, and yet, judging by the reception he met with from several members of the crew, it appeared as though he were a sort of felon. He had been aboard about half an hour when the presence of the hated press became known. Then a gathering of firemen and at least one self-confessed trimmer collected round the hapless reporter and invited him, with a certain.amount of emphasis, to step ashore. It appears that their grievnee against the press was based on the publicity that has lately been given to their waterfront idiosyncrasies.

A prophet they say, has no honour in his own country, and it has been too much the policy of New Zealanders in the past to pass over the product of their country in favour of the imported goods, which, in many cases are actually inferior to the New Zealand article. Take tobacco for example. Most American tobaccos are objectionable on the score of excess nicotine, and defective combustibility leading to the clogging of the pipe, with unpleasant, and indeed injurious, consequences to the smoker. Try Riverhead Gold mild and aromatic, or Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog) of medium strength, and if you prefer a full body, try Cut Plug No. 10, the Bullhead label. Their parity, flavour, aroma and all round excellence will surprise you. Unlike most brands from oversea this particular type of tobacco does not foul the pipe and leaves the mouth sweet and clean. Experts maintain that of all varieties known New Zealand leaf is the least injurious on account of its small percentage of nicotine and that it may be smoked continuously without the slightest after effects.

Messrs. R. L. Heath and D. Brooks intend visiting tlie Dunedin exhibition next week.

In connection with the conveyance of passengers to and from the beach, connecting with the Sunday railway service, Mr. F. Rout informs us that he heard no complaint from passengers as to the fares. “My fare is 1/- return,” said Mr. Rout, “and if the railway department guarantee me two loads I will reduce the price to 8d per passenger.”

It is learned that in the highest social and diplomatic circles the outcome of the forthcoming visit of the Princess Astrid, niece of the King of Sweden, whose name is being increasingly connected with the Prince of, Wales, is being seriously discussed (says a London message). It is believed that Queen Mary, the Government, and the Foreign Office have been engaged in a discussion of the suitability of such a marriage for the Prince of Wales.

Among the names of Parliamentarians mentioned for Cabinet rank is that of Mr. J. A. Nash, M.P. for Palmerston. In view of the possibility of Sir James Parr being transferred to another sphere of national activity, what more fitting successor as Minister of Education could lie found in the House than Mr. Nash who, for the past 20 years, has been actively connected with school administration and whose enthusiasm for the educational welfare of the youths of the Dominion is second to none

A party of local residents returning home from a visit to some Beach friends in the early hours of New Year’s morning had a narrow escape from a serious accident on the road leading out from the Sanatorium to the Beach, past the swings. The road is very narrow and a good deal higher than the surrounding land and the car, after negotiating the bend crashed into Mr. Alsop’s fence, which being of stout structure prevented the vehicle overtuiming. The-car was not badly damaged and after being hauled back on to the road was able to proceed home.

An innovation in the methods of transferring fat stock from the farm to the works as far as this district is concerned has been started this year, when a considerable number of lambs have been conveyed to the works in motor-lorries (states the Gisborne “Times”). The lorries are lilted with a double deck and hold over 100 lambs. Though it may not be cheaper than droving, there is a considerable saving in final costs owing to the short time the molts are on the road and the small number of seconds that are registered on the killing sheets. One farmer recently had over 1000 lambs conveyed to the works by this method, and only had three rejects. Practically the whole mob was classed as firsts.