General News

Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27211, 1 December 1953, Page 10

General News

Brandy Replaces Navy Rum An old tradition in South Africa ended, and a new began, when three 10-gallon kegs of brandy were taken aboard the South African destroyer Simon Vanderstel, says the Cape Town correspondent of “The Times.” The South African Defence Ministry has decided that locally-produced brandy shall in future be issued in South African warships in place of imported rum. The change was suggested by wine-growers, who maintained that South African brandy was as powerful in maintaining warmth and morale as rum.—London, November 30. “The Complcat Angler”

All through the hot afternoon yesterday, the Canterbury University College Council debated in one of its longest meetings, which did not end till 5 p.m. It was not a day for enthusiasm about anything but swimming or cool shade. But there was lively interest during the tea interval. There are several keen anglers on the council. The chairman (Mr W. J. Cartwright) had brought back from abroad an angler’s gadget. Fitting neatly into the palm of a hand, it contained a small scales with a hook on which to append a fish. “But that’s only half the story,” Mr Cartwright explained. He then demonstrated that with the fish hung for weighing a retractable steel tape measure could be drawn down beside it to complete the record. Ghosts on the Wing Ghosts will fly by Douglas airliner to Wellington tomorrow morning. The ghost train, a well-known industries fair attraction, will be taken by special aircraft from Harewood to Paraparaumu and from there to the winter show buildings in Wellington. Altogether the equipment will weigh 66691 b and will include an electric generator, an engine, rails, six cars, and scenery. Lecture to Police Members of the Police Force from all parts of the Christchurch police district attended a meeting at the Central Police Station yesterday when Sub-Inspector F. W. Edwards, of Wellington, gave a lecture on their duties during the Royal tour. The Fourth Generation The Rev. Michael Cocks, who was ordained deacon in the Christchurch Cathedral on Sunday, is the fourth successive generation of clergymen in the family in New Zealand and the fifth in succession without a break. He is the son of the Rev. Canon H. M. Cocks, vicar of Papanui. The Rev. Michael Cocks recently returned to Christchurch after taking a bachelor of arts degree in theology at Oxford University, having previously graduated bachelor of arts at Canterbury University College while training at College House. Building Sections Sold More than £3OOO was realised from the sale of eight building properties at public auction in Christchurch last evening. Seven of the properties were sections of from 32 to 37 perches in Yaldhurst road opposite the Riccarton racecourse. They fetched prices ranging from £335 to £450. A property of 26.8 perches in Northcote road brought £550, and another property in the vicinity was withdrawn after bidding had gone to £555. There was a good attendance of prospective buyers, and keen interest was shown in the auction. Warm W’eather The spell of warm weather continued in Christchurch yesterday with a maximum temperature of 81 degrees. At midday the temperature was 69.7 degrees, and rose to its peak during the afternoon. A moderate north-cast breeze kept the day from becoming uncomfortably hot. Floral Arch for Queen Gold and white flowers will in the main make up a floral arch to be erected with the help of the Waimairi C.ounty Council staff on Riccarton road for the Royal visit. The arch itself will be erected by the County Engineer (Mr R. A. MacFarlane) and his staff, and flowers will be attached by voluntary workers. At last evening’s meeting of the council the chairman (Mr F. W. Walter) made an appeal for as many white and gold flowers as could be obtained on the Wednesday and Thursday of the Queen’s visit. Compensation for Lost Licence

The Licensing Control Commission decided yesterday to authorise payment of £2400 to The Lodge, Hanmer, as compensation for the loss of its tourist house licence. In March, 1950. The Lodge began the operation of a tourist house licence, but in 1952, when the commission held an inquiry into the Hurunui licensing district, a publican’s licence was granted in its place. It commenced operating in October, 1953, and the tourist house licence ceased. Under the provisions of the act The Lodge paid £2400 into the Licensing Fund for the tourist house licence, but when it was granted a publican’s licence the owners applied to the Licensing Commission for compensation. At a hearing yesterday morning the full sum was awarded. The Lodge is now required to pay a sum for the publican’s licence.—(F.O.O.R.) Tulip Trees Blamed for 111 Health A woman has asked the Auckland City Council to remove the tulip trees in Astrolabe street, Avondale, because, she said, they were affecting her health. She submitted a doctor’s certificate that her health appeared to be seriously affected when the trees were in bloom. The city engineer (Mr A. J. Dickson) reported that the trees were particularly fine specimens which contributed largely to the street’s beauty. Astrolabe street was in a locality where large trees were plentiful and the woman's complaint might be due to other causes. He could not recommend the removal of the trees unless they were proved the cause and the majority of residents approved. The council decided the trees should remain.