General News

Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28573, 30 April 1958, Page 12

General News

Philanthropist An Australian philanthropist, Mr Adolf Basser, who in 10 years has given more than £400,000 to charitable causes, arrived in Auckland yesterday in the Mariposa. Of philanthropy, he said: “I feel that I am ploughing the money back, maybe inspiring other people to follow my lead.” Mr Basser, a Sydney jeweller and racehorse owner, is travelling to the Far East on a combined pleasure-business trip. He was born in Poland, byt has lived in Australia for 40 years.—(PA.) Tea For Referee While admitting that it was a kind thought on the part of those members of the Canterbury Football Association who provided a cup of tea for the referee and linesmen last Saturday* when such wet weather prevailed, Mr L. Goldsmith questioned at a meeting of the Canterbury Football Association last evening whether tea should not have been provided for the teams also- Members agreed that although such an action might be desirable, the cost would be prohibitive, “if tea can be made available for referees, they are quite prepared to pay for it,” said ivir A. Wood, delegate from the Canterbury Referees’ Association. After further discussion, it was decided to see that tea was available for any referee, who ordered it before the Ninety-Ninth Birthday Mrs Mary Bell, who is Nelson’s oldest resident, celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday yesterday. Mrs Bell has lived in the Nelson district all her life. Her husband farmed at Waimea West, where they raised a family of seven, five of whom are still living. Yesterday, the Mayor of Nelson, Mr S. I. Russell, called on Mrs Bell at her home at 11 Grove street, presented her with a bouquet of roses and expressed best wishes from the Mayoress and city councillors. The city’s second oldest resident is Mis Anne Herritt, of Halifax street. She will be 99 in September.— (P.A.) Unfinished Story Would-be short story writers frequently complain that they lack plots. Here is a beginning: on Tuesday evening a bus-driver, after handing over his bus in the Square to a relief driver crossed to the lost property office in the inspectors’ office carrying a white walking stick that had been left in his bus. Flats Sold For £2275 Two flats in Heywood terrace, near Fitzgerald avenue, were sold for £2-75 at an auction in Christchurch yesterday. The flats were offered on account of the trustees in the estate of Mrs B. M. Acheson. Bidding at auction began at £lBOO and rose by four bids of £lOO and three of £25. About 20 persons attenued. Change Of Title The title of the Royal New Zealand Artillery has been changed to the Royal Regiment of the New Zealand Artillery. Announcing the Queen’s approval for this change, the Minister of Defence (Mr Connolly) said yesterday that the change was m conformity with the traditional titles of the artillery regiments in Britain and most other Commonwealth countries. Her Majesty’s position as Captain General of the regiment remains unchanged.—(P. A.) Absent Grand Juror A grand juror who failed to appear when the Supreme Court session opened yesterday explained later to Mr Justice Adams that he had overlooked the summons, which he had not entered in his diary. He was Albert George Bean. “Very reprehensible, but it will be overlooked on this occasion,” his Honour said to the juror after regret was expressed. “You would not have received any fee, but you wduld have received the thanks of your country. You are not receiving them. Don’t let it happen again.” Hawks Being Banded Up to 50 harrier hawks are being banded by the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society. These birds will be released in different parts of the country to coincide with the opening of the shooting season at the week-end. Anyone shooting .any of these hawks is asked to send the band to th“e society, which will then give the shooter 50 free cartridges. Antarctic Sunset Antarctica’s sun has left Ross Island for the The final sunset of 1958 occurred on Anzac Day. This last sunset was not observed at Scott base because the northern horizon was obscured by hills and mountains. Scott Base had its last glimpse of the sun on April 14.—(P.A)