Manawatu Herald THURSDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1927. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3700, 6 October 1927, Page 2

Manawatu Herald THURSDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1927. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Tlk* value of vhe whitebait taken in a season from Southland rivers is estimated by an Invercargill fish merchant to range from £2OOO to £3OOO.

Gradually the total is coining down. The Homeland tour of the New Zealand cricketers has resulted in a loss to the New Zealand Cricket Council of about £4OOO. Tt was £10,00.0 the other day.

The Wanganui River Trust Domain Board has now about 12,000 timber trees at Pukehinau, Maraekowliai and Ivauarapawa that are well over the initial stages of growth, many of them being six feet high.

A wild pig’s snout seen in a New Plymouth shop is probably unique, for it has three tusks. Besides the usual pair, one on each side of the nose, the other member projects from the jawbone, and curves inwards.

Notice was given by the Prime Minister in the House of Representatives of his intention to move that on and after Monday next, 10th October, and for the remainder of the session, the House meet on Mondays at 7.30 p.m. for the transaction of Government business.

The following letter has been received by the secretary of the Poxton Football Club from Mr. Harry Jacob: —“Re your letter of sympathy, dated 1/10/27. Please convey my heartiest thanks lo your club for the above. I shall never forget it. Ake, alee. —Yours sincerely (sgnd). 11. Jacob.”

The final of the series of socials, held under the auspices of the Presbyterian Ladies’ Social Guild, will be held in the Presbyterian schoolroom to-morrow (Friday) evening. An excellent programme has been arranged and opportunity will be taken to farewell Mr. and Mrs. Downes.

The tone of the following comment from the London Times last year should prove of interest in view of the criticism that has been levelled against the New Zealand Summer Time Act: “The end of Summer Time last Sunday was by no means welcome. Groans accompanied the readjustment of clocks and watcjies.

There has. been a great growth of grass in the Wairarapa during the past few weeks and the country never looked in better heart (says the Greytown Standard). The mild weather experienced is reflected in an increased supply of milk at the cheese factories, while docking operations have revealed a satisfactory lambing percentage. Generally speaking the season looks full of promise.

A young lady who had parked her car in forbidden land returned some two hours later to espy from afar a large and patient policeman curled up in its front seat awaiting his prey. Making a quick decision, she stepped in a taxi, drove home and telephoned the police department that her car had been stolen. An hour later it was returned by the same traffic policeman, looking not the least baff'led, but, on the contrary, quite proud of his alertness.

A Lancashire workman, when his wife presented him with triplets, asked his employer far a rise in his wages. A few days later the employer, a genial man called him into the office, and in kindly words told him that lie decided to grant him an extra ten shillings a week. He also produced a little gift— a silver cup —and handed it to him with a smile.' The man strove to express his gratitude, but handled the muff a little dubiously “Sitbee, Sir/’ he faltered, “t” brass’ll room handy—it will so; but t’ coop—is it for keeps, or must I win it three years running.”

“Whsky and ears won’t mix,” stated the Southland representative at the South Island Motor Union meeting in Christchurch. Most people are of the opinion that they get mixed up too readily! A bonus of £2OOO for the successful manufacture of briquettes or marketable fuel from bituminous, sub-bituminous or brown-cone slack for commercial purposes is offered by the Government. It is stipulated that the briquettes shall be manufactured in New Zealand, and that the plant owned by the claimant shall be capable of producing not less than 150 tons a week. There are also certain conditions as to cost of marketing.

A statement made in Auckland by the chairman of the newly formed Flax. Planters’ Federation made it appear that Whitaunui Ltd. (of Moutoa), had made large profits, probably with a view to inducing people to invest in the company. Whitaunui Ltd. notify that these statements are quite contrary to fact and the denial of them is considered advisable in order that the public may not be deceived by statements of such a misleading nature.

Figures which showed an annual loss of revenue of nearly £9,000 to the Highways Board through the present system of exemption from motor taxation, were placed before the South Island Motor Union at Christchurch. It was stated that the number of vehicles exempt last year was 3320. Exemptions were serious because ears exempted were on the road most of the week, while private motorists who used roads less, had to pay for them.

A. glowing tribute was paid to Nelson as a health resort by the Rev. P. N. Knight, at the close of his lecture (says the Mail). Before he left his last home he had thrown his lantern on the dust heap, so firmly convinced was he that he w«Tuld never be able to lecture again. On arriving in Nelson lie was unable to speak for a longer period than 15 0r,20 minutes—and then in quiet tones. After a few short months he had practically regained his old time vitality and he feels he owes Nelson a debt of gratitude.

A summer school for Presbyterian Home Missionaries opened its session in Palmerston North yesterday and will continue until next Tuesday. Two special courses of lectures will be delivered, one on “The Essentials of Christian Doctrine,” by Professor John Dickie, M.A., D.D., and the other on “The Gospel of .John,” by Rev. .T. Collie, M.A. In addition there will be delivered a course on practical training by several of the ministers of the Presbytery. Mr. W. 11. Nicholas, of Foxton, is attending the school.

The audacity of a person who, without authority, entered the unoccupied dwelling of a. farmer in the country and made use of his electric range, was referred to at a Power Board meeting (says the Ashburton Guardian). The owner of the house removed lo another farm. The individual referred to entered the house and used the range, eventually vacating the premises and leaving two of the burners turned on, with the result that the farmer received an account for power amounting to nearly £lO.

With wire twisted tightly round its body, a black cat was rescued from a tree at Phillipstown, where il had hung all night (says the “Lyttelton Times”). A resident heard the eat meowing during the night, and investigated the matter in the morning. It was found that the wire had been twisted so tightly round its body that it was very difficult to get pliers under it to cut it. The eat could barely crawl when it was released, but has since recovered. . The act is part of a wave of larrikinism that is said to have occurred in the districts.

An Arab's philosophy runs: —If you see a young girl you would like to marry, manage somehow to see her peel potatoes. If she cuts the peelings very thick she’s extravagant; if she leaves in the eyes she is lazy; if she washes them in only one water she is dirty; if she uses much fat to boil them in she is greasy; if she lets them burn she is careless. Leave such a girl; she would not make you happy. But if you find a girl who knows how to take a potato, peel it, wash it, and boil it, marry her, whether she is pretty or ugly, rich or poor, she will make you happy.

“I think we shall all be happier if we smoke.” Thus Mr. Justice Fraser when presiding at a prolonged sitting of (lie Transport Appeal Board at Auckland recently. His Honour then lit up and his example was speedily followed by counsel, clerks, reporters and onlookers. The judge evidently believes in the power of tobacco to make people happy. So it does. But il must be the right sort of tobacco. Most of the imported brands reek with nicotine. Such tobacco never made anyone happy —for long. The purest brands of all are those produced here in New Zealand. They possess not only an exquisite flavour but a peculiarly delightful fragrance, and owing to their containing only a comparatively small amount of nicotine you can smoke them all day lono- if you want to without suffering any unpleasant or injurious af-ter-effects. Any tobacconist will supply you. Ask for “Riverhead Gold,” if you are accustomed to a mild aromatic, “Navy Cut” (Bulldog), if you prefer something stronger, but if you like a full flavoured sort try “Cut Plug No. 10” (Bullshead).

Henry Mitchell, a carrier, aged 4!), pleaded guilty in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court yesterday to being intoxicated while in charge of a motor-lorry in the city. Accused was fined £2O, and his driver’s license was suspended for six months.

While preparing to leave home for a Dunedin picture theatre last night, Mary McLaughlan, a single woman, aged 26, suddenly collapsed and died. She suffered a few years ago from rheumatic fever, and at the inquest a verdict was returned of heart failure following an old rheumatic infection of the heart muscles.

The contractors are busy with the foundation work for the building to accommodate the secondary classes at the District High School. A parent informs us that certain young men with nothing better to do of an evening are in the habit of passing remarks to young women who pass them. This objectionable conduct comes within the province of the Police Offences Act and if persisted it may lead to serious consequences.

The following are the names of those who were confirmed by Bishop Sprott at All Saints’ Church on Sunday evening:—Erica Monica Gray, Muriel Gray, Kathleen Ray Merchant, Isabella Gustofen, Myrtle Agnes Do Bidder, Noclinc Pritchard, Vera Rosina Dix, Mona Elizabeth Dix, Kathleen Coley, Caroline Coley, Eunice Lee, Melva Glyde Yorke, Jean Ethel Francis, Alfred Ernest Scott, John Heatheflea Francis, Howard Gardner, Maurice Gardner, Bernard John Gardner, Alston Ngata Easton, Brian Henry Walton, George Denzil Yorke, Masse v do Lacey Retter.

Mr. G. R. Canavan, optician, who was practising in Foxton in the early part of this year is revisiting this town for a short period, during which time he will be pleased to meet his numerous old clients as well as new ones. Persons even with the slightest headache or other indication of eye defect (especially children), should not fail to take this opportunity of consulting Mr. Canavan ■ who tests by the latest refractive methods and is thus able to determine sight defects without necessarily depending on questions from the patient or the old chart method.

What was the differenre between primary and secondary industries? Where could the line be drawn between them? asked the Mayor, Mr. G. A. Troup, at a meeting of the Wellington Manufacturers’ Association. The primary industries, he maintained, were those which concerned the production of the necessaries of life. “Thank God, the air we breathe we can get for nothing, and the water we drink almost so. But surely the production of the food which we eat of necessity, of the necessary clothes which we wear, and the building of equally necessary houses should all rank as primary industries.”

On iiis way home a few nights ng-o (states the Taranaki Herald), a youth residing along South Road picked up a purse near the Flats and opening it was surprised to find himself gazing at a bundle of £5 notes. He hurried home and acquainted his parents of his find and an investigation revealed the fact that the purse contained over £2OO in notes. The police were communicated with, hut they had not been notified of any such loss. While the parties were talking, however, there was an excited caller at the station and he was able to prove his claim to the purse and its contents. Lucky man! The boy has since received a substantial cheque.

A new form of water sport has developed in Napier, known as deep-sea canoeing, says the “Daily Telegraph,” and after a successful introduction last year, is going ahead rapidly in popularity this year. The southern end of the Marine parade harbours a regular colony of enthusiasts of the sport, and amongst them they muster a fleet of five canoes. Only about six feet long and not two feet wide, the canoes are to all outward appearances the frailest of craft, but in the water they have surprising buoyancy, and have never been known to capsize except in the breakers. Their owners show the greatest confidence in venturing out into deep water, and have been known to go over three miles out to sea.

Excerpt from a speech by Mr. Waring, the Reform candidate for Raglan:—“l am not going to tell you a great deal more, because I do not know much. I now may not lie able to give a reason for everything, but in Parliament we want common-sense not politics. There was a racehorse named All Talk, and I believe it has been turned out now because it was not much good. I can stand the test of investigation. I have made a success of a good many things, for I have had several irons in the fire. If you think I am suitable, you know what to do. If not, you know what to do. Somebody asked me the other day if I was in favour of abolishing the Upper House. I said no, because if they throw me out of the Lower House I can get into the Upper. (Laughter), And I think I would look well there, too. I am not here of my own seeking, but someone has to stand, and I have come forward.” (Applause).

Registered packages to the number of 2,000,000 pass through London’s head post office alone eveiy year; many of these have contents valued at from £5,000 to £IO,OOO.