NEAR AND FAR

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 18, 14 September 1931, Page 2

NEAR AND FAR

"Men" but not "Gents." A hairdresser of Oxford who wished advertise by an illuminated sign that he cut "gents" hair has been told by the city town-planning committee that he must use the word "men," not "gents." Otherwise it was intimated to him he would not be allowed to erect the sign at all. Many other Oxford tradesmen who appeal to "gents" are wondering whether they will have to remove the word from their signs. Fickle Females. "Wimmin is th' most inconsistent cratures Oi lcnow av," said Hogan, as he blew the froth off his pint of beer at the Pig and Whistle. "Is that so!" exclaimed Brogan. "Yis!" snapped Hogan. "This mornin' Bridget chased me out av th' house wid th' broom, an' thin cried becos Oi left home widdout kissin' her goodbye." New Zealand News in U.S.A. Although the United States is generally believed to be almost unaware of the existence of New Zealand, the Dominion has recently received more than passing notice in the American Press. During July the Baltimore "Sun" conspicuously displayed a twoeolumn article on New Zealand's spirited fight against depression. The information is supplied by a Wellington correspondent, and it presents New Zealand's troubles in a fairly optimistic vein. Waipukurau Leads Dominion. For many years Waipukurau has been well to the front in the number of sheep railed from that town, but has always had to bow down to Addington, which is the metropolitan stock sale centre of Canterbury. This year, however, Waipukurau led the Dominion, the number of sheep railed totalling 234,962, as against 209,610 railed from Addington, which occupies second place. «! Uncommon Coins. A packet of sovereigns and halfsovereigns was found by a boy, John Whitchurch, of Tottenham, England while playing near a football ground lately. The lad did not know the value of the coins and distributed them among his friends. When they went home their parents were alarmed and took the coins to the police station. Three sovereigns and 19 halfsovereigns were handed to the police, who had not received a report of any loss. Unemployed for Camps. Oply two unemployed single men have applied to the Labour Department in Christchurch for jobs in the camps that the Unemployment Board and the Main Highways Board propose to establish shortly. Apparentthe coolc's job in the camps is regarded as a favoured post, for both the men who have applied are eooks. In Wellington over 300 single men have given in their names to the Labour Department, and indicated their willingness to accept country work under the camp system. Pure White Shag. A fishing party at Lyttelton greatly admired a pure white shag which was seen near Godley Head with other shags, and left no doubt as to its identity by the manner in which it flew and dived (states the Christchurch Times) . It cireled the launch for some time, and attracted everybody's attention. Milk as Rival to Wine. French winemakers are reported to be alarmed at the increasing popularity of beer and milk as beverages in the country of vineyards. Advertising by milk companies has aroused the wrath of the wine merchants, who have declared that heavy Government taxation is driving drinkers to milk and other beverages. Omen of Bad Luck. Walking along a road at Wisley, Miss Ada Storey, 25, cook, of Leslie Road, Custom House, E., was struck by a robin which flew out of a hedge. Her sister, who was with her, remarked that it was an omen of bad luck. Within half an hour Miss Storey was knocked down by a motor-cycle and killed. Unusual Accident. A remarkable accident at Northern Wairoa resulted in two horses being killed. Mr. Jack Langton, a settler of Avoca, and a Maori were riding horses in opposite directions in the Karaka Gorge. The animals met in a head-on collision, both oeing killed instantly. Neither of the riders was injured. Happy as a King. The members of an English Exploration Society now on the East Coast of Afriea have discovered a negro tribe whose chief, although very bronzed, appeared to be of another race. On being questioned he said his name was William Knopp, and that he came from Wilhelmshaven. Knopp was shipwrecked in 1894 on the Gold Coast, and has been very well received by the tribe. They quickly establish ed friendly relations with him, and finally appointed him their chief. Knopp added that he was as happy as a king, and did not in the least regret that he had cut himself off from civilisation.

A Sporting Example. A Pahiatua County settler who was unable to pay his rates in full, offered to work three days in repairing the county road near his property in settlement of the balance. The council has agreed to this suggestion. Goods From Overseas. The Railway Department has a complete system of co-operation with ishipping interests and the Customs officers for the prompt clearance and forwarding of goods from overseas to their destinations. This comprehensive service has proved very benefieial to people in scattered country settlements and inland towns.