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Quotas and Levies A.resolution proposing that in the event of any meat export restrictions the Government be urged that quotas are preferable to levies from the point of view of the farmers of the Dominion, was an outcome of a short discussion at the meeting of the North Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, held in Christchurch yesterday. The subject was introduced by a motion from the Mctukarara branch of the North Canterbury district. The resolution will be handed on to the Dominion executive of the Farmers' Union. Past, Present, and Future '1 remember when horse paddocks were a burning question; now it is bicycle sheds. Soon the department will be receiving requests for the erection of aeroplane hangars," jocularly remarked the Minister for Education and Employment, the Hon. S. G. Smith, at the Christchurch Technical College yesterday,' when members of the board of governors drew attention to the lack of accommodation for the students' bicycles. Only 150 of the 680 bicycles used by the pupils could be placed under cover, stated members of the board. The Minister inspected the rows and rows of bicycles stacked against fences and buildings. Grant of £75 For the care and maintenance of Dunedin's now famous quadruplets, the Government has approved of a grant of £75: Advice to this effect was received yesterday by Mr F. Jones, M.P., from the Hon. Adam Hamilton, Acting-Minister for Finance, who telegraphed: "With further reference to your telegram of April 12, addressed to the Minister for Finance requesting a Government grant towarjd the care and maintenance of the Johnson quadruplets, I have to advise you that a grant of £75 has been approved, and payment of this amount to Mr Johnson will be mode in due course"—"The Press" Special Service. "Galway Avenue" "I think that's very enterprising," remarked the chairman (Mr W. P. Spenct.r) to a meeting of the Waimairi County Council last evening, when a suggestion to give the name Galway avenue to a new street off Wairarapa road came before the council. The name was approved and the council agreed to congratulate the persons who had suggested it "on getting in early."

South Island's Attractions "I think the South Island has been neglected in certain instances in the past, snd it is entitled to the same consideration as the North Island where tourist interests are concerned," said the Hon. S. G. Smith, Minister for Education and Employment, speaking to members of the executive of the Canterbury Progress League last night. Mr Smith's remarks were made after he had heard an outline of the progress of the publicity campaign' which is being undertaken by the league to advertise the scenic attractions of the South Island and to attract tourist liners to Lyttolton. Three Minutes Late One of the features of the closing of local body nominations at Hawera was that Mr A. E. Death, a sitting member of the Hawera County Council and a representative of the Mokoia riding, was late by three minutes with his nomination form, which consequently had to be refused by the returning officer. Noon was fixed as the time of closure, and on the stroke of 12 there were several persons present at the county off.ee. Mr Death arrived just too late.

Ravages of Wax Moth Widespread damage has been caused among beekeepers in the Waikato this year by a grub known as wax moth. Until last year the moth was not known in those parts. At that time it made its appearance and attacked honeycombs, eating its way through wood in some instances to get at the combs. This year, the moth, which is more than an inch long and dark brown in colour, has descended on honey producers in much larger numbers and is causing general concern. One beekeeper near Hamilton is reported to have lost 2000 combs, some of which were partially damaged, and some totally destroyed. It is believed that the abnormal climatic conditions this summer were responsible for the plague. Various methods of combating the ravages of the pest have been tried with varying degrees of success, the most common now in use being the dipping of the combs iu formalin. Experiments to devise an effective means of overcoming the trouble are also being carried on by apiar, inspectors attached to the Department of Agriculture. Christchurch-Akaroa Trip Praised The beauties of the trip from Christchurch to Akaroa were praised by the Hon. S. G. Smith, Minister for Education and Employment, in a short address to members of the executive of the Canterbury Progress League last night. Mr Smith, who travelled by motor-car to Akaroa on Tuesday, said he did not know of any more beautiful drive, and it was worth anybody's while to make the trip. "Anybody looking for beauty and grandeur will be well repaid in going on that trip," he said. "I can say you will find a real champion in me for the Summit road trip," he added. Gift to Highland Band The interest shown by Mr Charles Ogilvie in the City of "Christchurch Highland Pipe Band was further shown last evening at the society's annual meeting, when on behalf of Mr Charles Ogilvie, manager of Beath and Company, Ltd., the president (Mr T. M. Charters) presented to the band a drum-major's staff. In the absence of Drum-major S. Newton, Mrs S. Newton was presented with the staff. The staff is of malacca cane with a silver thistle head and silver ferrule and laced with silver chain. The thanks of the band for Mr Ogilvie's handsome gift were expressed, and the president was asked to convey them to Mr Ogilvie.

CYCLISTS travelling by train should note that you can leave your cycle at the GOLD BAND TAXI'S GARAGE, opposite the RAILWAY Station for 3d, which is less than the Railway charges, so save your pennies as they make pounds. TAXI FARES are still half the price of others by "phoning 33-477 for a private Hire Car WATCH OUR NEXT MOVE. —C