LOCAL AND GENERAL

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLI, Issue 9289, 10 August 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The following stock were slaughtered at the Ashburton.: abattoirs ■ during July:—Cattle 109, calves 4, sheep and lambs 715, pigs 58; total, 886. - •

The few ducklings in the Domain ponds which, reached the adult stage, in pa.it- seasons was referred to by Mr A. J. Grigg at the Domain Boaad meeting • last evening. He attributed this ■circumstance in part to the sav-age-ness of the swans and geese, and moved that these should be confined during the coming breeding season, so that thp ducklings might have a chance; of "growing up." The motion was carried in defiance of the law of "the survival of the fittest."

The chimneys in Montgomery's Buildings which the Fire Brigade have reported on as a source of potential danger in case of fire" are to be removed. This will 1 be done in connection with the repairs to that portion of the buildings .recently damaged by fire. The need for fire escapes from the- upstairs rooms of the building was discussed at the Borough Council meetin^ last evening. ' several members taking ■*, the view that these were unnecessary. It was decided to take.-no action in regard to fire escapes.

The funds raised by the Domain' Fetp held last yec.r are to be devoted to the erection of additional swings, no cement being available for the, provision of the proposed concrete paddling pond. Mr A. ,T. Grigg, Chairman of the Domain Committee, suggested at the Borough . Council' meeting last evening that notices be posted on thp swings stating they were reserved for children's use, as adult?., he had observed, often usurped the children's privilege. The suggestion was adopted.

Tlie cause of the starving children of Europe was pleaded at the Borough Council last evening by Mr P. Z. D. Ferriman. He said it was a cause to appeal to all lovers of children—of humanity, fpr that matter. He mover! that the Mayor and the chairman of the County Council join in asking the churches to set aside a Sunday to tako xm. a collection for this purpose. The Mayor of Christchurch had marlf ;> j ! similar appeal. Mr W. G. Tlill'pr! '.thought it was a in fitter for, the individual churches; It was decided t'l refer the matter to the Minister'l*' Association.

An oa=i T' stiitei —\ cai which im easily in cold weather is arcm u;i f by e\pcMienced motonvh Tho *i i Bn^ccKl is especially qv> ck m «Hum Th'c is accounted for m tho 1 of iho cmill bme li>x)<? stiolso "' !i i> TJir" r>f Riving md th'l pal^n^orl i" bin o^ tor whicli if fiitod Sfcounm • 'i pti<tiio by pulling out tho chok^i ' !' PF'nc is warm will ivs<»isl 1o J i irinst. engines from cold, but eivzii " vhuh worp dpsi^n^d «ovr>rnl yp-ai n in the days of ]vz.ht piade raoi >r do not "stait well on +h^ lienvv obtampbTo to-d<>v Tntendmn, thuclt 113 pis who aio looking foi an ea°v rtri mo; ,vn<l pconomical opt are invlod + 'TD^ct the now Rn^r\>o n+ f rr r'nwn'i Gira^o TarcvcA Street I rr t\t ,T]inT.tT» 7" I

The following weather, forecast was issued to-day:—The indications are for northerly winds, moderate to strong, prevailing and freshening. There is a prospect of fair to cloudy weather, with increasing haze and cloudiness to follow shortly.- Barometer falling.

A public meeting recently appointed a committee to report on the question ofi a. war-memorial! .for Dunedin. The committee recommend that the mememorial' be of a non-utilitarian nature, to be placed in the Queen's Gardens, at an expenditure of not less than £10,000, designs to be advertised for in the Dominion and Australia. ■ The sugar workers' dispute has taken on a more serious aspect (says an Auckland telegram). As a result of nonsettlement through the medium of'the Conciliation Council, members of the union have given the employers notice that unless the dispute is settled on the basis of the union's original demands .they will cease operations at midnight on August 14. The demands referred to were a 44-hour week and better working conditions'. This wages demand was reduced during conciliation proceedings to half, but the best offer made by the employers failed to reach the reduced sum by 4s. ' 11.M.5. Renown, in conveying the Prince of Wales on his homeward journey, will call at the island of Upolu, Western Samoa, on the 24th inst., and the Prince and his party will have quite an interesting time there. As' soon as he has landed there will be an inspection of returned .soldiers, after which there will be a welcome from the white population. Following this, the Prince will visit the historic village of Mulinuu, where he will be received and welcomed by the leading chiefs. Afterward there will be a Samoah feast, a homage ceremony, and the presentation of gifts by the Samoans. This will be followed by Samoan dances and chants. What remains of the day will be devoted-to a motor ride along the coast road. Private advices received hereby last mail state that the Renown will leave Sydney-on the>l9th inst. ■ - ,

A Press Association telegram. from Auckland states that two days after the departure of the Niagara from Honolulu on her last voyage to Vancouver, the death of a steward occurred under circumstances which caused a general feeling of regret throughout the ship. . This young man,-. William Bond, had charge of the library, and was highly esteemed for his courtesy by all the passengers who made use of the ship's stock of books. He suddenly manifested symptoms of dementia, but not of a violent nature, and was isolated under the care of two attendants. Taking advantage of the brief absence of his custodians, he locked the door of" the^ cabin and jumped out oP the port window. A lifebuoy was at once thrown him, and the steamer circled round the scene,' but the poor fellow must; have disappeared almost immediately:- -■■■■ , "■■'■'■'

The ways in which the .unwary may be "taken, down" in this busy, bustling world are many'arid varied: The latest "take down"" spoken of in Dunedin is really so strikingly simple that it is, a .wonder that anyone could'be gulled by it (says the •" Otago Daily Times"). Probably,, however, its effectiveness really lay in : its simplicity. The story goes that a. "shepherd" .'from- the country had been having a right royal time at a Dunedin hostelry. Indications began to point to the fact that the landlord was beginning to grow restive under the repeated injunctions to "put it on the slate; I'll square up when I leave," and that the time for action was fast approaching. 'It was -then ihat the landlord was called to the telephone and told'that the head of a leading stock and station agent was speaking. Tho landlord was asked if -1- —,'the shepherd, was staying at his hotel, and answered in the affirmative. : The landlord was then told that it was time the . shepherd was. getting back to his station^and that he might do his very, best to get him :oh the express for the North next morning and give him a £10 note to see him home. He, the .merchant^; would square up everything; The-landlord next morning used his utmost persuasion to get the shepherd to the station, and succeeded, and finally pushed a £10 note into his hand. Conscious of duty faithfully fulfilled, he latter in the morning rang up the merchant to tell him of his success in getting the man away. It was a 1 staggered landlord who a minute or two later.hung up the receiver. The merchant had wanted to know what he was talking about—what shepherd ? —what £10 note ?... He knew nothing about it. It was with a savage, glint in his eye that the landlord resumed his work in the bar, Now he knows how it was that there was a familiar note in the voice of the man who had runjy him up in the first place. .. , ; .-.-,.

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