General News.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19775, 13 November 1929, Page 10

General News.

The New Zealand Trotting Cup attracted over people from Timaru yesterday. Thcv travelled up by special train. Wing-Commander Grant Dnlton is not now expected in Christchurch until the end of the month, when he, in company with Captain W. M. Buckley, will test sis pupils of the Canterbury Aero Club for their Hying tickets. The Matron of the Cashmere Sanatorium acknowledges with grateful thanks the gifts of trout and reading material recently received from various donors, which have been much appreciated by the patients. A large model of the 20.000-tcn Orient liner R.M.S. Orama will be exhibited in Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co.'s window during the next few clays. This liner, one of the largest of the Orient Companv's fleet, operates on the United Kingdom-Australia, via Suez, service. The Canterbury Education Board has received a grant from the Education Department to provide accommodation for retardate children at the East Christchurch School. At present one such class is conducted in an unsuitable room in the main building. Now a building with two specially-adapted rooms, for the accommodation of two classes, will be provided. Two Gloster Grebe aeroplanes will leave the Wigram Aerodrome on Friday to take part in the Wellington Aero Club's pageant on Saturday. The machines wil be piloted by Captains 11. D. Burrell and M. \V. Buckley. The date of return to Christchurch is uncertain. for, if the Wellington weather is unsuitable on Saturday, the pageant will take place on Monday. A cargo of in,:100 cases of bananas was brought to Auckland by the Union Company's island steamer Waipahi, which arrived from Apia, Samoa, last wwk, states the "New Zealand Herald." The fruit is reported to have arrived in excellent condition. This is noteworthy because it is the first cargo of Samonn fruit to lie brought to Auckland in a vessel not fitted with cold storage. The fruit was carried in speciallyventilated holds, fitted with large electric fans. There was an amusing anti-climax in Auckland to what at first glimpse appeared to Ik; another tragedy of Grafton bridge. Hearing what ne thought to be groans coming from the gully, a passcr-by became alarmed, and informed the police. A search was made, and, guided by the alarming sounds, a constable soon came on the scene of the supposed tragedy. A vagrant was found sleeping peacefully. His loud snores had been the cause of all the excitement. The decreasing demand for light types of horses in this mechanical age was deprecated by Mr L. W. Nelson, of Whangarei, judge of the saddle horses at the Manawatu Agricultural Spring Show at Palmerston North. "It is a

shame," he said, "that there is no incentive for breeding saddle horses. Even children are now transported to school by motors instead of riding ponies. There is no doubt that, compared with former years, the light type of horse is not as g'jod. There has been a marked deterioration in quality. This is the fifth occasion on which I uave judged at Palmerston North, and the decline is very decided. Ido not know what may be the reason for the decline in quality, unless it is the lessening demand created by the motor age." "The value of imports of fancy goods and toys, combs, statues, lay figures, and dress stands during the ycr 1928

was £343,019," said Colonel Duncan Colquhoun, giving evidence before the Economic Pensions Commission in Wellington. "Investigation may prove that a number of these lines could be successfully manufactured by partially disabled soldiers." Mr S. J. Harrison, the national secretary of the R.S.A., drew attention to three hand-carved clips, of Italian manufacture, which he had seen displayed in a Wellington shop window at a price which would not have paid for the labour in New Zealand. Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., remarked that the standard of wages made it impossible to consider such avenues of employment for disabled men. The standard of living of some nations on the Mediterranean, made local competition impossible, except in odd lines. "These things are made by piecework by whole families, who live on macaroni and a little Naples water," he concluded. Except in special cft.scs the same mould apply to embroidery, which would only sell from its sentimental value, like a Union Jack at a church bazaar. Another stage of the Taxi War was reached this week when a dozen more Gold Band Taxis were ordered by Mr C. S. Trillo, the proprietor; so keep on 'phoning 34-07j and 33-572 and keep them busy. —6 Have an early hot or cold lunch at the Tudor or Cooke's Tea and Luncheon Rooms, High street, before you go out to the Races. " —C3472 Johnston's N.C. Motor Co., Ltd., authorised Ford dealers. Travelling representatives: W. C. Wilson and F. Meyer; manager, A. G. Prestney. Rangiora. 'Phones 87-88. —2 "The potato planter has given us every satisfaction. The planting is 100 per cent, efficient. Planting can be done at any depth, and the ridging device makes a finished job. One man and two horses can plant three acres per day.—S. and J. Prosser, Leeston, November 6th, 1928." The machines sold last year gave the users every satisfaction. Order early: the planting season will soon be here. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., 196 Tuam street, and Ashbarton. —6 Hay-Making Machinery—British and Best. Albion Mowers, single speed or double speed : Latter will cut their way through crops which will "stick" some machines, and their durability is proverbial. Ransome's Hay Rakes; also Frost and Wood (Canadian) rakes adequately meet all requirements. Also, Nicholson's Famous Swaith Turner, Tedder and Sid® _ Delivery Rake —a combined hay-making machine. Our own make Sweep Rake« and Swinging Stackers, also Mast and Boom type — equal anything in the world alike for efficiency and durability. us send you illustrated pamphlet, post free. Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd. —6