LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 September 1943, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A Champion Daffodil. Mr H. Nicolson, of Otaki, and formerly of Masterton and Carterton, exhibited the champion of champions daffodil at the Otaki Horticultural Society’s show on Wednesday. It was a beautiful “Honey Boy,” and was considered the best bloom ever exhibited locally. Wool Retention Money. On behalf of the New Zealand Wool Brokers’ Association it was stated yesterday that the wool retention money (cash and bonds) was paid by the Marketing Department to the woolbrokers on September 8 and would be paid out to the growers on September’ 24, by which time the brokers would be able to prepare the necessary documents. Political System. The Independent candidate for the Masterton seat, Captain Justin Power, addressing the electors at 1 Hamua last evening, said that the great tragedy of the present political system was that it divided the community into two distinct classes and only an Independent Government would cause this wedge to spring back and bring all sections together again in happy unison. It was on either side of this wedge that each party found its happy political grazing grounds. Cultural Attainment. The Music Teachers’ Registration Board adopted a resolution stating that, while the board recognises that the economic stability of the people as a whole is the primary necessity, it nevertheless urges that the good life must include complete opportunity for widespread intellectual and cultural attainment. Specially would it plead that all children with talent should have full scope for development to the extent of their ability without regard to any other circumstances that may surround them. Death from Strangulation. A verdict that Sydney Ronald White, labourer, aged 29, married, died from strangulation as the result of his clothing being caught on a revolving shaft at the premises of the Carrara Ceiling Company, Ltd., Daniel Street, Wellington, was returned by the coroner, Mr W. G. L. Mellish, at an inquest into the death of White yesterday. Evidence was given that White was instructed to feed the fires in the stokehold of a drying-room and later, when a fan in the stokehold was noticed to have stopped though the motor driving it through a belt was running, White was found tied to the shaft of the fan, which was near the floor, by his clothing. Artificial respiration was applied without avail. An Assertion Denied. Speaking at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night Mr G. H. Mackley, National Party candidate, replied to the assertion made by the Independent Group broadcaster, Mr Clive Drummond, that National candidates were required to sign a declaration of allegiance and subservience to the Party Leader and that he, Mr Drummond, had been asked to do so, but had refused. Mr Mackley stated that he had only signed one paper—his nomination paper, which .would place him in Parliament on the 25th. No personal or written undertaking had been asked for or expected. On the contrary, concluded Mr Mackley, National Party candidates were given absolute freedom, if elected, to vote in Parliament according to their judgment and conscience. That was the verbal and written pledge given by Mr Holland to all candidates and to all the electors of New Zealand and it would be honoured one hundred per cent.

Wool Appraisement. The first wool appraisement in Christchurch for the 1943-44 season began on August 31. The wool comprised mostly crutchings and oddments, very little fleece wool being offered. The number of bales offered was 3573, the net weight 1,103,4271 b, and the value £47,920 17s. The average price a bale was £l3 8s 2d, and the average price per lb, K).422d. Interhouse Dance.

There was a splendid attendance at the Wairarapa Interhouse Association’s dance in the Masonic Hall, Masterton, last night. The music was played by Ashton’s Orchestra and extras were contributed by Miss N. Marsh. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs Corlett and Mr C. Reid. Messrs L. Askew and F. Stains were M’s.C. Supper was served by the United basketball team. The next interhouse dance will be on Saturday, September 25. Junior Red Cross Birthday.

The 21st. birthday of the Junior Red Cross organisation is being celebrated throughout the Wairarapa, today. In Masterton children from schools adjacent to town gathered at the Wairarapa College where this morning an arts and craft display was held followed by games and a Punch and Judy show. This afternoon a concert was held and a birthday cake was cut. It is stated that there are 25,000,000 members of the Junior Red Cross throughout the world. In the Wairarapa there are 2,147 members enrolled. Cost of Election.

Captain Justin Power, Independent candidate for the Masterton seat, stated when addressing the electors at Hamua last evening, that the election would cost over £250,000, plus 120,000 gallons of petrol. The 300 candidates, he said, were allowed 400 gallons of petrol each, while the farmers in the rural electorates were not' even given an extra half gallon to enable them to attend the candidates’ meetings. This, combined with holding an election during the farmers’ busiest month in the year, might conceivably be part of a well thought out plan by the Labour Government', the speaker added.

Gifts Acknowledged. The matron of Sedgley Home acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following gifts during August:—Sheep, Messrs H. G. Williams, Laird Meredith, J. E. Broad, Harold Beetham, Gerald Beard; jam, Mesdames J. L. Murray and Tully (Greytown)/Mr F. Drager, Miss M. C. Martin (Martinborough); cakes, Mesdames Coom, Moser, Harold Beetham, P. J. Borthwick, Paul Kummer, A, L. Yates, Miss Colquhoun, Mr J. P. Perry; jersey, Mrs W. A. Todd; eggs, Mrs W. Bunny, Anon, Miss Robins; buns, Anzac Club; sandwiches and savouries, St. Matthew's Old Girls’ Association; grapefruit, Anon; brawn and leeks, Mrs A. T. Jackson; clothing, Mrs Rew; entertainment at pictures, Mr H. Reid, Miss F. Maunsell, Miss Robins.

Air Training Corps. The weekly routine orders for the No. 21 Squadron, Air Training Corps, Masterton, state inter alia: Parades, A and B flights, Monday, September 20, and Thursday, September 23, at 6.50 p.m. at Wairarapa College, Masterton. C flight, Tuesday, September 21, and Thursday, September 23, at 6.50 p.m. at King's Theatre, Carterton. Syllabus: Monday, A flight, mathematics, science and navigation; B flight, mathematics and science; C flight, mathematics, science and navigation. Thursday, A flight, drill, signals and P.T.; B flight, drill, basic fitting and P.T.; C flight, drill, P.T., signals and gas. Cadet G. N. Lyttle has been promoted to the rank of acting corporal. The Wellington Squadron’s football team will play No. 21 Squadron at Rugby Park at 10 a.m. tomorrow.