LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 June 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mawley Park Camp. During May, seven motorists availed themselves of the facilities at Mawley Park motor camp. Fees collected amounted to £2 2s 6d. Municipal Band. The Masterton Municipal Band held eight practices during May. A programme was rendered in the Park on May 22. Bible for Children. Reference to the need for giving children a knowledge of the Bible was made by Archbishop Averill, when speaking at the gathering held at the Auckland Town Hall to mark the 400th anniversary of the “Open Bible.” He said it was known that the Bible had exercised a powerful influence upon English character and literature, and that it had been the handmaiden of missionary endeavour, but a knowledge of the Bible was also essential for the true and full education of the children. Municipal Library. The following are the figures for the Municipal Library for May:—Books issued: Fiction, 3167; non-fiction, 331. Books added: Fiction, 43; non-fiction, 33. Subscribers at end of April, 383; new subscribers, 7; subscribers , left during May, nil; total subscribers at end of May, 390. Subscriptions collected, £l3 2s 6d. The amount spent in books from April 1, 1937, to March 31, 1938, was: Librarian, £228 18s lOd; committee, £124 Os 3d. The amount to be spent on books for the month of May, 1938, was: Librarian, £2l 3s 9d; committee, £1 9s 3d. Cruelty to Stock. The action of farmers who allowed their cattle to suffer from ingrowing horns was condemned at a recent meeting of the executive of the Poverty Bay branch of the Farmers’ Union. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals drew attention to the fact that at a recent cattle fair at Matawhero saleyards, the society’s inspector had had to have seven cattle dehorned owing to ingrowing horns, and several complaints had been received. The co-operation of the union in stopping this cruelty was sought. It was decided to urge upon- farmers the necessity of obviating this suffering to animals.

Billiards and Snooker. The billiards and snooker competitions for the Y.M.C.A. Cup were continued at the Y.M.C.A. last night, when the Post Office team beat the Catholic Club team in both sections. The details are as follow, the Catholic Club players being mentioned first in each instance: —Billiards: H. Keen beat L. ■Thompson; F. Dwyer beat H. Worthington; J. Curry lost to L. Astridge; L. Rees lost to J. Dunbar; W. Green lost to H. Marsh. Snooker: H. Keen beat C. Thompson; F. Dwyer lost to H. Worthington; J. Curry lost to L. Astridge; L. Rees beat J. Dunbar; W. Green lost to H. Marsh.

The American Way. Novel but effective methods were employed by Dr J. H. Kolb in speaking to an Auckland gathering on some recent administrative developments in the United States. Instead of delivering an address on formal lines, Dr Kolb distributed a mimeographed sheet showing the plan or framework of his speech, and thus enabled his listeners to follow visually as well as orally. In a conversational- way that placed him on an intimate footing with his audience, Dr Kolb dealt with each point and invited questions as he proceeded. Often, owing to Dr Kolb’s keenness to make every point clear, the questioners found themselves interrogated by him and involved in a discussion. Air Mail Service.

A proposal to forward after this month all first-class mail from New Zealand to Great Britain by air from Australia was discussed by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at its meeting last night. Some concern was expressed that the proposal meant the abolition of penny postage, and that the charge of lid an ounce would virtually treble the cost of postage. One speaker expressed the view that after the scheme had been in operation for a period, no doubt the penny postage would be re-established. It was decided to refer the matter to the postal and transport committee for inquiry and report. Motor Licenses.

The total of motor vehicles registered in May last, 3105, represents the highest point ever reached in that month since the inception of the national licensing system, although May of last year came close with its total of 3001. These figures are composed almost entirely of new vehicles placed on the roads, and they include only 119 motor cycles. There has also been great activity in the motor “turnover,” the changes of ownership registered in May reaching the large total of 14,520. Preliminary figures taken out by the Transport Division of the Post Office show an increase in motor ownership to the extent of at least 15 per cent, compared with the relicensing totals of 1937. Youth Campaign. The Youth Campaign, under the auspices of the Anglican Bible Class Unions, is making a great appeal. Teams of young men and women are actively engaged in all the main centres of New Zealand. A Wellington team recently visited Masterton, and members, by their sincerity and witness, made a profound impression on a large congregation. A Masterton team visited St Mark’s Church, Wellington, on Sunday, June 12, their message being described by a Wellington leader as “simply magnificent.” In response to many requests that the Masterton team should speak in Masterton, arrangements have been made for a special service, open to all, to be held at St Matthew’s Church on Sunday next, June 26, at 3 p.m. At this service all four members of the Masterton team will speak. \ A Charge Denied. Commenting on a reported statement by the Minister of Industries and Commerce (the Hon D. G. Sullivan) that Chambers of Commerce furiously opposed every proposal to establish manufacturing industries in New Zealand, the president of the Wellington Chamber (Mr P. E. Pattrick), said at a meeting of the council of that body last night that if the report was correct, the Minister was under a serious and unfortunate apprehension. "It is a foolish thing to think that the chamber would oppose the establishment of manufacturing industries,” Mr Patrick added. "We have representatives of the manufacturing industries on our council, and we recognise the great service given to the country by the manufacturers.” Mr M. G. McCaul said their object had always been to promote the balance between all the conflicting commercial interests in this country."