Charles Boyer’s Accent.

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 February 1942, Page 2

Charles Boyer’s Accent.

“I apologise for my accent,” said Charles Boyer in a broadcast on November 9, “for I speak English with a French accent. But in France today there are more than 40,000,000 Frenchmen who speak French in their hearts with an English accent.” First Aid Lecture.

An address on first aid was given in the Social Hall last night by Dr. Archer Hosking to units of the E.P.S. organisation. There was a particularly large attendance. Mr W. Cairns, of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, demonstrated various methods of bandaging. Wardens received their warrants authorising them to carry out their duties and also received their armlets. The next first aid lecture will be given on Tuesday, March 10, and thereafter every second Tuesday. Goods Notification.

The need for prompter notification to consignees of the presence of goods on the wharves, thus assisting importers in obtaining earlier delivery and tending to reduce congestion, was referred to at a meeting of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce yesterday. It was suggested that for the duration of the war the harbour board might assume responsibility for notification to consignees within a fortnight of the presence of goods on the wharves and that a register be compiled showing existing importers’ marks with a view to assisting clearance fr'om the wharves. The proposals were approved, and the harbour board is to be approached.

Horticultural Show. At the annual horticultural show at Pongaroa, the Akitio Challenge Cup for the highest aggregate in open classes was won by Mrs E. O. Matthews, with 237 points, Mrs G. W. Squirrell being second with 76 points, and Mrs A. J. Sedcole third with 72 points. The Challenge Cup donated by Mr J. W. Murray for the best bloom in the show, any class, was won bj r Mrs E. O. Matthews. In the flowers, fruit and vegetable section, Mrs H. R. Hall’s special cash points prize and Mr Gibb’s trophy was won by Mrs E. O. Matthews, with Mrs A. J .Sedcole second and Mrs O. W. Thom third. Mrs S. W. Eunson’s special trophy and Mr J. W. Murray’s cash prize for most points in the cookery section was won by Mrs E. O. Matthews. Mrs E .Knowles second, and Mrs G. W. Squirrell third.