LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLII, Issue 9566, 28 July 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Says a writer m the Auckland "Star": "Sir Joseph has been visiting * Germany under tiie name of ' Mr liegg.' it Mr Massey travels incognito no doubt it will be as ' Mr Borrow.' "

A very cold . night ,was experienced last nignt, 10£ degrees .of frost being registered at the Domain; weather station. The tempera tureii; was still one -degree below freezing point at 9 a.m. tins morning, and tne «fiiisty condition made the morning unusually clammy and chill.

That the christening services at the St. Andrew's Church ishguld be held m better view of the congregation was the eii'ect of a suggestion made at the annual meeting of the St. Andrew's Church members and adherents last evening. The Rev. G. Miller expressed the view that if this course were adopted, it would mean that there would be .very few baptisms, as parents appeared to object to the presence of the congregation. In fact, m one case, the mother had only consented to have her baby baptised on his (assurance that the: choir would partly conceal her from the congregation.

A very successful concert was held at the Ashburton Soldiers' Club last night, Mr T t J. Hunter presiding over a large attendance. The programme was arranged by Mr E. Robilliard, the following contributing items : —Instrumental trios, the Robilliard Trio ; vocal solos, Miss Claridge, Messrs H., Hoskens, E. M. Gabites-. quartettes,' Messrs iiosken, J. B. Christian, H. Naylor, and E. Robilliard; monologues, Mr Naylor ; 'cello solo, Mr M. F. Robilliard; iiumoVous item, Mr A.,H. Todd. Supper was provided by Mesdames T. J. Hunter, .J. B. Cmistian, and F. B. Lloyd.

Molly, the orang-outang at Melbourne Zoo, has given, up cigarettes and has taken to a pipe, states the "Age." Once she was inordinately fond of a cigarette j but some time ago, through dropping a lighted butt amongst the hessian sacks which she uses to keep herself warm, she set lire to her cage and narrowly escaped being burned to death. That alarming experience gave her a distaste for cigarettes, and, after that it was only when the craving for tobacco was strong upon her that she would conBent to smoke one. Lately she was presented with a briar pipe and a package of "aromatic flake cut." Though she had never used a pipe before she took to it immediately as "one to the manner born," rolling the tobacco up between her palms m the orthodox manner and filling the bowl with the skill of an old smoker. Nor did lighting her pipe present any difficulties, for she can strike a match without trouble. Puffing away at her pipe, she is a sight to wonder at, for it makes her look more grotesquely human than ever.

If your car could speak it would ask that its bearing surfaces be lubricated frequently. Friction means wear, and wear eventually makes trouble. To lessen repair bills the first essential is to use suitable lubricants regularly. Veedol oil for the engine, gear oil for the differential, and graphite grease for the spring leaves, will make your car ride better and run better. If m doubt regarding suitable lubricant for your motor, a call at G. H. Careon'r Garage will be well repaid. Mr Carson will examine your machine free of charge, and recommend a suitable lubricant to eliminate those squeaks. 7x

A suggestion was placed before the Board of Agriculture to have the Fencing Act amended to permit the use of lighter wire than is specified m the construction of a " sufficient " : fence. This received full consideration, I but the board is of the opinion that j further lengthy testß of lighter wire are required to establish the claims i made for it before any alteration is i made m the Act. Forty flights were made at Seafield yesterday by Captain D. W. Gray m the Canterbury Aviation Company's aeroplane. "* To-day Captain Gray gave Rights at Methven, and Captain Euan T)ickson, m another of the company's machines, made a number of flights at Lauriston. Both are returning to Sockburn this afternoon. The programme for next week has had to be changed, . and is now as follows : — Hororata on Monday, Darfield on Tuesday, and Chertsey on Wednesday. Wreckage has been washed on the beach near New Plymouth, says a Press Association message. A large piece of decking which has been found appeared to have come from the starboard bow of a vessel of fair size. The piece measured 40ft by 15ft, and was fixed to a number of lOin by lOin beams. Other beams and deck planking were scattered along the beach within about 100 yards of where ' the large piece of wieckage was found; The wood was Oregon pine, and the planking ' was fixed to the beams by galvanised iron spikes nine incites long and half an inch square. No marks were visible on any of the material found that would give any indication as to identity. Those who examined the wreckage estimated that* it had not lx m m the water longer than six or seven weeks. "It is an important occasion" (says the "Gentlewoman") "which brings 1400 country women m London from all corners of England and Wales." These women are representatives of about 130,000 other country women, who remain m their remote little villages. The fifth annual meeting of the National Federation of Women's Institutes was the cause of the great gathering, the one organisation, says the writer, which is really representative of the English and Welsh countryside. The educating of women m the power and functions of local government bodies was discussed, s along with the jury question and many others of the day and time. The women were greatly occupied with the difficulty of maintaining their non-party character as a movement — not because they themselves had weakened on this important point, but because all parties are anxious to gain influence with powerful women's organisations. The .ambition of the women with vision is that the women's movement should grow up innocent of party polities and chicanery. At the Addington stock sale yesterday the following sales were made on behalf of Ashburton County vendors: Fat Cattle— For John Wilson (Methven), 3 steers at £5 12s 6d to £11 ss, cow £7 17s 6d; T. Dowling and Son (Methven), 8 steers at £14 5s to £16 2s 6d. Fat Sheep— Wethers : For R. J Mulligan (Barford). 69 at 23s 3d to 25s 8d; A. Pawsey (Chertsey), 58 at 17s Id to 255 ; J. M. Johnston (Ealing), 24 at 22s 9d to 24s 3d ; F. Bebbington (Lauriston), 60 at 22s to 235; J. Moore, jun. (Ruapuna), 107 at 17s Id to 22s lOd; W. J. Anderson (Tinwald), 127 at .19s 2d to 21s ; Ferdo Johnston (MonHalto), 27 at 16s 9d to 20s 4d; P. Doig (Chertsey), 64 at 17b 6d to 20s; J. T. Corbett (Ashburton), 13 at 19s 4d; Mulligan Bros. (Lismore), 59 at- 17s Id to 19s; E. A. Bland (Methven), 60 at 18s 10d; E. Goss CTinwald), 14 at 18s 9d; W. Giddings (Ealing), 30 at 18s Id; G. Giles (Wakanui), 60 at 16s 4d to 18s; J. Lowery (Methven), 125 at 16s 6d to 18s; H. L. Chisnall (Hinds), 60 at 16s 6d to 17s 8d ; W. H. Mulligan (Maronan), 58 at 15s to 15s lOd; W. T. Lill (Westerfield), 119 at 14s 9d to 15s sd. Ewes : For J. Callaghan (Methven), 25 maiden at 13s lid to 23s 7d; W. J. Anderson (Tinwald), 62 at 15s to 17s 6d; A. J. Wilson (Methven), 132 at 12s to 14s 3d: J. Watson (Methven), 62 at 11s to 13s lid. Hoggets : For Ferdo Johnston (Montalto), 40 at 11s 4d to 13s Id. As an instance of what can be done by intelligent work on a small farm, an ex-southerner who owns 96 acres of land m the iPapakura district, where the soil originally was by no means fertile, has taken from this airea during the past year a total of £1300, states the "Herald." This was done by keeping good cows, growing good grass, and providing a moderate supply of root and fodder crops. The average yield per cow for the" season was £40. About 30 per cent, of their yield was sold as fresh milk to the city, the remaining 70 per cent, being sent to the dairy factory. The balance of the return was obtained from .the sale of surplus hay, etc. This farmer believes that he could obtain 'tis large a return from even a smaller area of land. Most of the returns come from pasture which is kept m excellent condition, but great assistance was derived from the growth of soft turnips, rape, and maize. By far the -.best cropping results were obtained from soft turnips, whch can be sown from October to March,' and whch provide feed from the end of January to early spring, when grass is once mare m Tood prowth. Experience has shown this farmer that if other feed is provided besides soft ttirnips, the milk • cooled as soon as it comes from the cow, and the turnips fed at night after the milking is over, no taint is found m the milk. As a matter of fact, he received fd extra for quality through the driest parts of the year.

Upholstering as a speciality has been somewhat neglected m Ashburton. The residents are now __ to be congratulated on having at their disposal the services of Mr H. S. Davis, who has started an upholstering and furniture business m Ashburton. Mr Davis was for some years Foreman Upholsterer at Strange and Co.'s, Christchurch, and has had a life experience m the best class of work. He Re-covers and Renovates Old Furniture, and makes it look new. His prices more than bear comparison. The public are cordially invited to call and inspect his showoom and workshop at 85, Victoria Street, the Triangle. 7x

The following vail represent Ashbur- i ton Miniature Rifle Club m a match with Ealing to be fired at Ealing on Saturday next:— A. E. Clarke, F. Clark, G. McKenzie, J. Clayton, J. Chambers, C Storrier, A. Millichamp, - G. Nicholls, H. James, G. Gagliardi, j A. Colville, T.j McGregor, and G. j Bramley. ' \ The following weather forecast was issued to-day: — The indications are for northerly moderate to strong winds prevailing and freshening, and backing by north to west. Weather cloudy and overcast. Misty rain is to be expected. Barometer has a falling tendency temporarily. The newly-appointed Electricity Committee of the Canterbury .Progress League met yesterday afternoon. Among those present was Mr F. W. Watt (Ashburton Power Committee). Mr A. G. Henderson was appointed chairman of the committee. A preliminary discussion on the work of thte committee took place, t and an order of reference was drawn up. The Arbitration Court at Dunedin j heard the shearing shed hands' dispute, j but after evidence had been heard it was decided not to labour the main issues till the principal final hearing of the case m Wellington on August 25. The union claimed to be asking only to be placed on the same relative footing as m 1914. The employers endeavoured to show that the prices now realised failed to clear the cost of production. ! The importance of furthering the movement m connection with they initintinn of boys' agricultural clubs as c .,, • ,-■• „n : n rr rtvr ,,,.i- ; x fi,^ pr ,...- r -,-,- --link'" vas emphasised Ignore a mcci ing of the Board of Agriculture, and the scheme has the board's hearty support. It is proposed to circularise "A. and P. Associations, urging the formation of clubs m different parts of the Dominion where s\ich do not exist. I j The Board of Trade received word yesterday from the manager of the sugar refinery at Auckland that the Chelsea works will be closed early next week owing to a shortage of supplies lof raw sugar to meet the demand. The : works probably will close for a month, and will recommence operations as soon :as supplies are obtained from the j Islands. The reason given foi; the ! shortage is the difficulty experienced m securing freightage.

A telegram from Mr H. R. C. McElrea states that the remit from •the Ashburton Athletic Club that Ashburton should be constituted a Boxing Centre was carried at the New Zealand Boxing Conference sitting at Greymouth this morning. Wellington was the only dissentient. Ashburton now graduates from a local association to a boxing centre, and is thereby empowered "to govern all boxing between the Rakaia and the Rangitata rivers, the hills and the sea. It can of itself grant permission to other County centres to hold tournaments, and is entitled to the^ allotment of the New Zealand championships m a given year. Mr McElrea further states that the Ashburton -team — McCleary, Terris, Hooper, and Armstrong— are well and ready to take their part m the tourney.

A well-attended meeting of "Soccer" enthusiasts, was held last .evening, under the presidency of Mr F. H. Knight, and it was unanimously^ decided to form an Ashburton Association Football Club. Those present were enthusiastic for the prospects of the game m Ashburton, and 33 playing members were enrolled at the outset. -It: was decided to apnly for a playing ground, and next year to aim at entering a team for the Brown Shield. Fbr the present season it was Droposed to arrange matches with the Commercial Travellers and the Christchurch "Rangers," the latter fixture being set down fpr August 20. The club name selected was the "Wanderers," and the subscription was fixed at ss, and for junior members under 16 at 2s 6d. The following club officers were elected:- — President, Mr R. Galbraith; vice-presidents, Messrs F. H Knight, W. Osman, J. M. Wilkie, T. M.- Clark, and R. Houston; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. S. Wilson ; management committee, Messrs T. Healey, F. Smallbone, S. Beauvais, Dobson, and Chapman.

' Britain has been taking Germany's place a,s a purchaser of almonds from Morocco. About 40 per cent went to Germany before the war, but between 1918 and 1919 exports to the United Kingdom rose from 457,500 kilos to 1,500,000 kilos..

A r:ift that happily carries the friendliest greetings, that means more than the conventional card, and yet, because it does not cost too much, does not mean too much — your photosrraph. Make an appointment to-day. — Bunz Studio. Burnett Street, opposite "Guardian." 7x