Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, OCTOB. 23, 1930. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4521, 23 October 1930, Page 2

Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, OCTOB. 23, 1930. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The New Zealand Elision was (lowa at tlie ducal Post Office on Tuesday in honour of Trafalgar Day. ■ln conversation with our representative, Mr. uVI. 11. Wfatker infromed us that he and other old settlers could well remember a worse depression ill (Fox lon than what we are now passing- through. He particularly referred to a period in the ’eighties, when as a result several business people had to seek the protection of the bankruptcy court and unemployment was rife. The contractors for the construction of the Sanson tramway failed and numbep-s of men were not only thrown out of employment but lost overdue wages. The Main Highways Board decided last week to make a tour of the East Coast districts o-f the North Island late in November. A. half-yeajrily statement up to September 30th shows receipts amounting to £545,000 from petrol taxes, £354,000 from motor registration fees, £52,500 from tire tax. Against this half-yearly revenue of £051,000, expend iluire on works totalled £424,000 and other payments, including subsidies to local bodies amounted to £175,000. iCommitments lo the revenue fund at the end of the period aggregated £470,00t). Expenditure on construction 'Works totalled £441,000 and commitments to the construction fund were £300,000.

A big (variety of interesting topics are featured in the current issue of the “New Zealand Free Lance.” In the pictorial section of this issue prominence is given to the visit of three Dutch warships to Wellington, Kingsford Smith's latest air record, Ruud wick Racing cajrnivall, \Vjomen’s Golf Championship at Keretauuga, spectacular pageant of youth at Wellington, grafting operations in Wuirarapa orchards, Chinese celebration of anniversary of Republic and the Matai, the new Government yacht and lighthouse tender. The title page of this issue pedicis their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe enjoying the excellent, trout 'fishing at Wainuimata, near Wellington. From the sporting point of view, one of the most interesting features of the pictorial section is the full-page of pictures demonstrating the various wirestling holds. In view of the growing popularity of the “gentle” art of wrestling - , these pictures will ibe of immense educative vallue to followers of this sport. Other subjects to which prominence is given include the new Puss Moth machine which arrived in Now Zealand recently, Dunedin Jockey Club’s spring meeting - , and the Ellsniere A. and P. Association Diamond Jubilee Show. As usual the letterpress section presents the news of the week in a bright and chatty manlier.

An outbreak. ol.‘ smallpox at sea is a terrifying 1 thing! Years ago, when the old “Arawa” was en route from Sydney to London, a lady saloon passenger fell sick. Ship’s doctor said “smallpox” and consternation reigned aboard. The ship was then in the Suez Canal and the patient was put ashore at Ismailia. A .had case! .Doctor advised everybody to keep on smoking. They did. Not another ease occurred! Was that due to to-bacco-smoke 1 ? The passengers thought it was. Tobacco smoke is a marvellous disinfectant anyhow. Taking it “by and large/' as the sailor say, ’baccy does far moi'e good than harm, when it does harm its because its choked with nicotine —as the imported brands generally are. Our New Zealand tobacco is the stuff! It’s toasted, and that 'drijves out the nicotine and makes it safe to smoke to any extent! There are only four 'brands of toasted: “Jiiverhead Gold/’ “Navy Cut No. 3,” “ICtayendish,” and “Cut Plug No. 10.” And for purity, coolness, flavour and fragrance they stand alone —nnapproaehed and unapproachable I—Advt.1 —Advt. 126. When Youth’s Alluring Charm Hath Pled, And all its dreams and hopes lie dead; The surest solace we shall find, Is in the culture of tjhe mind. In youth, and infancy, and age, What e'er of life may be our stage j For colds we hnd one solace sure, In soothing Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. —Advt. 24.

Mr. E. .). Murphy was the sue•essful tenderer for the mail contact between Foxton and Levin, mil will commence his service on [lie. Ist January next.

By winning tin* Caullield (hip, Amqiijm.s easily beats Gloaming's record of £43,1(10 as the' host winner in Australasia. Previous to winning - tin; iCaulfield Cup, Amoimis only required £3OO to top off: Gloaming’s record.

Tennis players in this district should specially note that Tennis Shoes of all sizes, and in various colours, can be obtained at Mrs. Ball’s Boot Store, Main Street. Ladies’ and Gents’ from 0/(i. Children’s Tennis Shoes also at easy prices.*

The possibilities of lhe Wanganui River for lishing in the upper reaches are shortly to he given a thorough investigation. One of the Dominion’s best know wielders of the lishing rod expects shortly to lie spending some weeks up-river, when the stream will he carefully fished in the hope of finding out whether the Ablautie salmon has shown up, or whether oilier varieties are present in large enough quantities to tempt the disciples of Isaac Walton to come to Wanganui for their sport in this direction. (It is said there is every hope expressed that the Wanganui will yet he proved to he a good lishing rendezvous.

The motor sports will be here very shortly now, and ladies will he requiring smart footwear to give tone to their appearance. Fashion shoes in the very latest and smartest styles at Mys. Ball’s, Main Street. Prices cannot he beaten anywhere.*