LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 October 1942, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In Excellent Fishing Condition. The Wellington Acclimatisation Society advises that all rivers and streams in the district are in excellent condition for fly-fishing at the weekend.

Still Turning Up. It is stated by men who have just returned to New Zealand from the Middle East that, months after being reported missing, men are still filtering back to Egypt from Greece and Crete.

Bequests Under Will. Under the will of Mary Rothney Orr, Christchurch, widow of Alexander Orr, of Methven, farmer, the following bequests are made: —Dr. Barnado's Homes, £2000; Cholmondeley Memorial Children’s Home Incorporated, Governor’s Bay, £2000; Christchurch Domains Board, £lOOO. Wool Pack Prices. A price order gazetted last night establishes a maximum retail price for 1942 wool packs, whether of New Zealand or overseas origin, of 7s each, except that outside the four centres retailers may add to the nearest halfpenny freight charges incurred up to a maximum price inland of 7s 3d. Soldier Found Dead. The dead body of a United Nations soldier was found early yesterday morning by a shunter in the Auckland railway goods yard on top of a freezing van attached to a train which arrived from Frankton the previous night. The body was identified as that of Private Grady Emmett Bush. Death was due to head injuries.

Hockey Association Dance. The Wairarapa Men's Hockey Association will hold a dance to mark the closing of the season in the Masonic Hall on Saturday night. Mr J. Barnes’s Rhythm Boys will supply the music and Mr B. Seddon will act as M.C. Patrons - are assured of an enjoyable time. The object of the dance is to provide funds to assist the grounds committee in the upkeep of the grounds at Lansdowne.

Gifts Acknowledged. The matron of Sedgley Home acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following gifts during September: Sheep: Messrs R. Liverton, Russell Smith, F. B. Vallance, H. G. Williams; cakes, Mesdames J. W. Perry, A. L. Yates, L. Hunter, H. G. Alexander, S. J. Gill, H. M. A. Major, Carterton Y.M.C.A., Misses Wallis, Colquhoun and E. Cresswell; vegetables, Messrs J. H. Cunningham and F. W. Groves, Mrs P. J. Borthwick; swedes, Mr R. Liverton; rolled oats, Mrs Macßae (Weraiti); ice cream, Major Mcßae (Pahiatua); jam, Mesdames J. L. Murray, Dodds, J. M. Meredith; pikelets and scones, Mrs Styles; tuning piano, Mr G. G. Tolhurst; rhubarb, Mr S. L. P. Free; papers, Mrs Hyde; bread and meat, Mahunga Golf Club; eggs, Mrs T. A. Brown (Tinui parish); veterinary attention, Mr S. Fletcher; entertainment at pictures, Mr H. Reid.

Social Security Benefits. According to a statement made at the last Masterton sitting of the Wairarapa Armed Forces Appeal Board, there were 190,000 people receiving benefits, including pensions, through the Social Security Department. On April 1, 1939, the number was 98,000. The work entailed involved a staff of over 1,100.

Truck Driver Injured’. Reginald Thompson, aged 30 years, a truck driver, was admitted to the Masterton Hospital last evening with a cut on the head. His condition this morning was reported as being satisfactory . It is understood that Mr Thompson was blowing up a motor lorry tire when a rim accessory- flew off and struck him on the head.

Interhouse Dance. A dance held in the Masonic Hall, Masterton, last night, by the Wairarapa Interhouse Association, attracted a large attendance of the public. Mr J. Bruce, who carried out the duties of M.C., kept proceedings moving with a swing. Bright music was supplied by Ashton’s Orchestra. A tasty supper was served by the committee. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Beryl Hanley and Driver I. P. Eagle.

Vandalism in Streets. Vandalism continues in Masterton. Some time ago several street trees in Cambridge Terrace were broken and now a repetition of the offence has occurred. Seven or eight flowering apples have been broken and four or five of the iron standards have been bent right over. To do this, it is stated, requires considerable strength, so that the vandalism could hardly be the work of children. In Victoria Street also several flowering apples have been smashed.

Egg Marketing. Approval of the setting-up of the Masterton Egg Advisory Committee has been given by the Minister concerned. The personnel of the committee is: Messrs R. H. Brewerton (chairman), R. W. Kebbell (deputy-chairman), S. H. Ralph, C. A. Whiteman, F. Nelson and A. Williams. The offer of the Wairarapa Seed Co. to establish a floor which will be under Government supervision, has been accepted, and it is hoped to have the floor in operation at the earliest possible date.

Women’s War Services. For the first time the Army Nursing Service and the Women’s Auxiliary Armv Corps are now constituted part of the defence forces within the meaning of the Defence Act, 1909. Provision for this is made in an amendment gazetted last night to the Defence Emergency Regulations, 1941. Previously neither of these women’s services were units of the defence forces within the meaning of the Act, though the Army nursing service has been established some years. The amendment gazetted last night defines the terms of service and provides for transfers from the Nursing Service to the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps.