Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1930. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4513, 4 October 1930, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1930. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is reported that ;i Wellington clergyman, in the course of a sermon last week, declared that “the man who built his house upon sand was in the same boat as the live foolish virgins.” If this is so, there will be a rush on sand foundations.

Among the Yew Zealand-born population (including Maoris) there is evidence of less drunkenness than among persons who have come from abroad, comments the annual report on Justice Statistics. A table 1 is given showing that in each of six age-groups the pere.cn tage of convictions of males born in New Zealand is lower than the corresponding' percentage of population.

'No necessity exists for legislation. to be introduced to extend the present restriction on the speed of motor vehicles, as the Act. of 1921 provides ample- power for this to be done throughout New Zealand. This is the opinion of the Government, as expressed through the Hon. R, Masters in the Legislative Council on Wednesday afternoon. The question was raised hy the Hon. D. Buddo, who said that improved highways only appeared to lead to greater speed and increased danger to pedestrians and to travellers in vehicles.

Our readers will be interested to learn that the interior of Mrs. Ball’s Boot Store has been enlarged and re-arranged for the comfort and convenience of patrons. This also allows of the well-selec-ted stocks of Ladies’ and Children’s Footwear to he displayed as their quality warrants. Call in and inspect.*

The Eltham Argus has been purchased from Sir Whiter Carncross by Mr. A. W. Packard, of Palmerston North, who took over the property on Thursday. Mr. Packard iSj looked on as one of the Dominion’s outstanding agricultural journalists. For a number of years be has represented the “New Zealand Farmer,” and is editor of the “N.Z. Pig Breeder and Pmlk Producer,” a journal which is doing much to put the industry on a betiter footing. His many friends in journalistic and farming circles .will wish him well in his new venture.

An unusual visitor to the Carterton district was caught in the drain on Park 'Road. The (County workmen were engaged in cleaning the drain when they saw what appeared to he a round and Hat piece of wood. On investigation it was found to be a small tortoise. He is a most active little fellow, and when turned on his back, by the use of his hack legs and head, gets on all fours again very quickly. There has been some controversy as to whether the animal is a tortoise or a turtle, but it is undoubt - ,edly the former, as a turtle is equipped with flippers and not legs, as in this case.—'News.

Shopping in the city may have a big appeal, but cor real solid value Mrs. Ball’s Boot Store, Main Street, can not be surpassed. The latest in Ladies’ Hand Bags (very attractive), Fancy Goods, etc. Indents are now being opened. Inspection invited.* Francis McGovern (25), a jockey, was arrested at Auckland on ’Wednesday on a charge of stealing at Point Piper, Sydney, between September 3rd and 13th, from the dwelling of John Sydney Bovil, one diamond and platinum brooch and other diamond jewellery, two suitcases, and two pairs of binoculars —total value, £2400. Accused was remanded till October iltli, a detective saying that an escort was coming from Sydney. Counsel asked that accused’s name be suppressed, saving the charge looked ominous, but his client had a complete answer to it. The Magistrate refused suppression and also refused to grant bail. Messrs Collinson and Cunning-ha-iue, Ltd., advertise genuine Prime Japara Kapoc for sale.

A NERVE TONIC. Modern foods do not contain sufficient of that element most vital to the proper and efficient functioning of nerves —Phosphorus. Nerves must have a. special concentrated food! A. tonic! Marshall's iFospherine. Easily assimilated—strength giving. Imparts life and energy to the whole nervous system. Take a course! Obtainable all chemists and stores —2/h Ibuvs 100 doses.—6.

The oil companies in Sydney have announced an increase ol twopence per gallon on petrol due to the recent extra taxation. Best spirit is now 2/3 per gallon in Sydney. There are still a fair number of unemployed in Foxton and there is no immediate prospect of the flaxmills re-opening. The Borough Council’s unemployment fund has been expended and casual work in this connection has ceased. While she was walking home early on Tuesday evening, a resident- of Oriental Bay, Wellington, had her handbag snatched by a cyclist, who rode up and whipped the bag from her hand. There were not many people about at the time, and the cyclist rode oil quickly. The hag contained money 'and a ring.

It was a shock to many people to find that the .lady who was a victim to a motor accident at Wel•lington on Tuesday night was Mrs. John Hannah, a lady of high culture who had travelled much and whose talents were always at the disposal of charitable work. Mr. Hannah died some years ago. ’ Demised was a daughter of Mr. 11. E. Nicholls, of Khandallnh. To meet the demands of expanding business, the Men’s Footwear and Mercery departments of: Mrs. Ball's Store have been moved lo till! main shop (Darcy Ball’s), where the wonderful values will he maintained in all the lines slocked.*

A human jaw-bone with two gold teeth, one gold ill line, two platinum Itlllngs, and thirteen teeth in all, was found on flic Canterbury beach at high water mark about a. mile south of the month of the Waimakarit'i River last Friday. Mr. .1. .). Kicsanowski, of Christchurch, was walking in long the beach with his soil when the latter found the jaw-bone. There was no sign ol any other bones. Tile teeth were for the most part in good condition, and the bone was not greatly worn, suggesting that it was that of a person who died comparatively recently. Mr. Kiesanowski expresses the view that the jaw-lmne is (hat of a person drowned in the Waimaknriri, as debris from the river is usually washed up at.the spot where the find was made.

When laying the foundation stone of the new Presbyterian Church and Sunday school at Silversfream, Hie Hon. W. 1). Slcwart said: “I have a particular affection for the Presbyterian Church as the church of my forefathers, the church that formed the Otago settlement, and was mainly instrumental in building up for Dunedin high ideals of citizenship. My own native city of Dunedin was founded hy the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, and the influence of that: church has not only had a far-reaching and beneficent influence on the spiritual and educational growth of Otago, hill through its Theological College it lias radiated a Dominionwide influence, based on high standards of education and the highest ideals of citizenship for its members.”

“iW’e are probably sending mi children to school at too early ai

age, thereby doing the children .harm and wasting the country's money,” slates a report by Mr. N. R. McKenzie, senior inspector of schools for Taranaki, in the September issue of the School Committee -Journal. “The school rolls show, for example, that Maori pupils in Standard VI. are older than the white children, bul have been at school a shorter time. Tn writing, spelling' and mechanical arithmetic they are, moreover, superior to the Europeans. It lias also been found in Canada that children who entered school at the age of five finished the course only two mouths earlier, on the average, than those who entered at file age of six. This means that the teachers were paid a year’s salary for two months of effective work. In short, we are wasting time, energy and money in attempting to instruct children who arc not yet ready for formal instruction and who may actually be injured hy our efforts.”

Smokers beware! Dr. J. S. Elliott, chairman of the New Zealand Cancer Campaign, states that broken pipes may cause cancer. To smoke a pipe with a broken mouth-piece is asking for trouble. Yet how many do it! Another foolish trick is tu smoke tobacco rank with nicotine. And that’s quite common, too, because all the imported brands are like that, more or less. And we know how nicotine —that deadly poison—if constantly used affects heart, or nerves, sooner or later. Why run tin l risk, when New Zealand is now producing some of the finest tobacco grown? What’s more, it contains hardly any nicotine, because it’s toasted, and the toasting eliminates the poison. This tobacco is famous for its delicious flavour and unequalled bouquet. But there are only four brands of toasted —“Rivorliend Gold,” “Navy Cut No. 3,” “Cavendish” and “Cut Plug No/10.” No others are manufactured. Of course there are imitations. That is the .penalty every good thing has lo pay. But imitation, we know, is the sincerest form of flattery. —Advt. .119.

When we adjust our science right, And all life’s mysteries shall solve; Out of one tiny spark of light, A 'blaze of glory shall evolve. When we grow wiser than we are, Consistent health we shall assure — For coughs and colds, one guiding ■ star, Still points to Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. —25.

An industry shortly to be started in Wanganui is that of manu'a during a weed-destroyer proved •apable of killing' gorsc, blaekicriy, ragwort and goats’ rue.

The Tfail way 'Commission recommends that unless arrangements <'an be definitely made to ensure that the “Railway Magazine” can be printed and distributed free of cost to the Department, it lie discontinued.

During' the interesting talk on topics for the “man on the land” broadcasted from 2YA on Tuesday evening, the speaker made special reference to the scientific experiments carried out by Mr. F. C. Da ikes, of Oroiia. Downs. Lady Jollieoe intends to revisit the Dominion this summer, according to advice received in Auckland. She intends to stay in Auckland about a month. It is expected Dial with a party of friends she will arrive by the Eangitilkei on December 24. After she leaves Auckland she will visit other parts of New Zealand.

Mr. Campbell Johnstone, one of l lie best, known public men in the South Auckland district, passed awa.v last night, in his G7th year, states a Press message from Hamilton. The deceased was for many years a member and chairman of Ihe Raglan Onvuity Council, and tin* Waikato Hospital Board, and a member of the executives of the Waikato Trotting and Racing Clubs. He served also on the Licensing Beach, the Highways Council and the Mow Zealand Counties Association.

Well ahead of scheduled time, the “Cutty Sark” flying boat from Hobsonville air base, arrived in Wellington yesterday afternoon piloted bv Squadron Leader L. M. Dili, with Leading-Aircraftsman R. V. S.yme, as mechanic. The machine left Auckland at 0 o’clock and arrived til Mew Plymouth ahouf Iwo and a-half hours later. After lunch the boat took off at 1 p.m. and arrived at Wellington at 3 p.m. It was nearly three-quarters of a century ago —on September 30, 1857 —that 200 of the “Old Diehards” were hurried off to Aden from Malta, via Egypt, in view of the possibility of trouble from a Sepoy regiment which was showing signs of restlessness. There was (tidy a battery of European artillery at Aden at the time and the mutiny in India did not admit of sending troops from there. The "Dio-hards” spent two years and u- half a t Aden. Mr. E. Bezar, who is nearly 03 years of age. says the Wellington Post, was one of their number and he believes there is only one other survivor, Mr. M. Gill, of 'Napier, who is approaching !he age of 04.