General News

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29227, 10 June 1960, Page 14

General News

402 Applications | The Cashmere High School has received 402 applications for 256 places available. The headmaster iMr T. H. McCombs) told the board last evening that was all he could say at this stage.—‘‘But 'you can report that that is the I heaviest application list in the whole of the city,” a member called to reporters as they left. I ( According to the informal survey made a month ago, Cashmere could expect 367 applications.) Profitable Pound I *‘l am sorry that my farm is ! not within the boundaries of your county. If it were, I should unhesitatingly offer it for use as a temporary pound on every possible occasion. I cannot think of a more profitable way of using it” This comment was included in a letter by a farmer to the Oroua County Council when he forwarded a cheque for £lO 0s 6d as payment for wandering stock impounded by the council. The writer stated: “I enclose my cheque for £lO 0s 6d with regret and some measure of resignation. I am not questioning your charges but the item of impoundage and sustenance was somewhat surprising and led me to wonder what menu was provided for my cattle. No wonder they left home. If I had not known otherwise, I might have thought that they had been put up at a hotel."— (P.A.) Vanguard Another mountain conquered, the British and Nepali climbers thought as they struggled to the peak of Anapuma IV, but there on the top was a dirty handkerchief They were beaten by their own Sherpa guides. The handkerchief belonged to Mingma, who later admitted that he and a companion had gone ahead to the top of the 24,000 ft mountain in Nepal, American Associated Press reported. They made the climb “without informing me," said the leader of the Anapurna expedition, Colonel J. O. M. Roberts, who related the incident at Katmandu today. Katmandu, June 9. Auckland Skyscraper Two American architects arrived in Auckland last night with preliminary drawings of the Ker-ridge-Odeon skyscraper to be built on the site of the new Majestic Theatre in Queen street. They are Messrs Alan S. Robinson and John B. Rodgers, who have been working on the building plans since April. Mr R. J. Kerridge said last night that the discussions on the preliminary plans would begin today. Demolition of the Majestic Theatre should begin in mid-January, 1961, and it was hoped that construction of the 23-storeyed skyscraper would start early in April.—(P.A.) High Tides The tides at Redcliffs yesterday were higher than normal, but little damage was caused. The protecting wall in front of two houses on the main road has been taken down during the construction of a drain, and the breach in the wall allows water from a high tide to come onto the properties. The tidal surges of May 24 and 25 scoured the foundations of one house extensively, and the high tides yesterday repeated the process, but not to such a serious degree. British Teachers Some of the post-primary teachers recruited from the United Kingdom will arrive in New Zealand before the end of the year. Certain schools have- been invited to take them as supernumerary staff later this year so that they may gain experience of New Zealand teaching before taking up appointments. The Cashmere High School is one selected for this introductory service. Vegetables Dearer An increased demand and a slight rise in the price of vegetables were reported in Christchurch produce markets yesterday. Prices were slightly dearer than on Wednesday because of colder weather, a spokesman said, and the market was expected to remain steady at this level for some time. The price of fruit had not risen, although most fruits were in short supply. A small supply of butternut pumpkins from Auckland sold at 43s a case. High School Hostels Consideration should be given to providing more post-primary school hostels in New Zealand, Mr R. R. Beauchamp said at a meeting of the Cashmere High School Board of Governors last evening. “In a country like this they have an important place in the education of children from the back country.” he said. Witnesses’ Expenses “I do not think that any citizen, even if convicted, should suffer a penalty out of proportion to the offence because of excessive witnesses’ expenses. A person is entitled to defend a charge and he should not be penalised unduly because of it,” said Mr E. S J Crutchley, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. A man was convicted on a charge of assault and Sergeant E. S. Tuck said that the witnesses’ expenses amounted to £2l Bs. He was ordered to pay £5 towards the cost of witnesses’ expenses. Hospital Admissions An increased number of elderly patients with respiratory ailments and other conditions accerttuated murk y weather in Christchurch has been admitted Christchurch Public Hospital durmg the last few days, the Medical Superintendent (Dr. T Morton) reported yesterday. ’ Bowhunters’ Preserve A special area has been reserved in the Fiordland National Park for bowhunters according to a New Zealand Forest Service newsletter The area which abounds with game, is known as Paddock Hill and is about seven square miles in area. Affiliated archers going to the district for t .e fi? 8 * tir "e will be presented with three razor head arrows, the finest hunting type, by the South Island Bowmen’s Society.