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Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 73, 19 December 1928, Page 8

The practice of bowing, which was so popular during the Victorian era, appears to have been revived by the misty rain experienced during the last three days (says the “Southland Times”). Men wearing felt hats could be seen, while conversing together, bowing very low indeed. The habit appeared to be infectious, for as soon as one member of a party bowed all the others would do likewise. The fact that this forward motion allows the accumulated water to run out of the brim of a felt hat probably accounts for the habit. From information which it has received, the executive of the Marlborough Aero Club anticipates that it will be in a position to commence flying operations at the Blenheim aerodrome before the end of next month (states the “Express”). It is understood that the first three Moth aeroplanes ordered by the Government will arrive in Christchurch on January 6, and the others at short intervals thereafter. The club expects to take delivery of at least one of its two Moths about the middle of January.