Provincial Section

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 17, 14 October 1933, Page 16

Provincial Section

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Planets in Conjunction

TOPICS OF INTEREST The planets Venus and Mars will be in close conjunction this evening. Mars, which is ruddy in colour, will be to the right of the bright white evening star, at a distance equal to twice the diameter of the full moou. Not very far above them will be the bright red star Antares. They are situated in a prominent constellation known as the Scorpion, and to-morrow they will be in the lower portion of its head; the body is denoted by a line of stars which curves toward the left and reaches the Milky Way. Its tail is represented by other stars which curve sharply to the right and then downward in a fairly dense portion of the Milky Way.

Control of Ragwort. Ploughing where possible or _ grazing with sheep were the only effective ways of keeping ragwort down, was the opinion expressed by a member of the Ohura County Council. A farmer dairying in ragwort-infested land should Subdivide his land extensively and graze each paddock in rotation with sheep. One councillor said that a careful farmer could keep his own ragwort in check, but could never stop his neighbour’s seed from spreading.

Earthquake Insurance. An inspection of Napier was made this week by the London manager of an insurance company and the deputy-gen-eral manager for New Zealand . of the same company. In conversation with an insurance man of Napier, the London manager stated :—“We are perfectly satisfied with the town, its buildings,, and general conditions, and as far as our company is concerned, we will be pleased to accept all the earthquake insurance we can get.”

Horse Slips on Road. At one moment a farmer’s milk cart was bowling intact along Cloton Road, Stratford, on Thursday morning, and at the next the horse was prostrate and the farmer was separated from the cart, from which the cans also parted company and rolled haphazardly around the road on which the horse had slipped. Other farmers returning from the factory offered assistance, and the vehicle and contents, together with the horse. Were returned to their original positions. Women and Disarmament.

“Henderson, Geneva': Business women New Plymouth urge disarmament, Y.W.C.A., New Zealand,” whs the text of a cablegram sent to Mr. Arthur Henderson, chairman of the Disarmament Conference, by tJie professional and business women’s group at New Plymouth. Short addresses on the subject of disarmament were given by Misses B. Govenlock and R. McGruer, Miss M. Greenwell, secretary of the Y.W.C.A., summing up and stressing that the question was very much, one for women, who should show a united front.

COMPLETE SUCCESS

Drama League Festival

WANGANUI DISTRICT NEWS

Dominion Special Service

Wanganui, October 13. Complete success attended the first festival of the Wanganui Drama League, which concluded after.a three-nights’ season. at the Repertory Theatre, last night. “This has not been a competition in the ordinary sense, for it is not the intention to set one play against another, but to create general interest in drama,’ said the judge, Miss Helen Gard’ner in announcing the results. Miss Gard’ner placed “Riders to the Sea,” produced by the Wanganui Repertory Society, first; “Symphony in Illusion,” produced by the Wanganui branch of the League of Nations. > second; “’O-o-Me-Thumb,”. by the Lady Jellicoe Club’s dramatic circle, third; and “For Distinguished Service, by the Wanganui Amateur Dramatic Society, fourth.

Intruder Interrupted. ■ Noticing the light of a torch in Mr. E. C. Dallison’s shop, in Waverley, early this morning, a baker, Mr. G. Vercoe. advised Mr. Dallison. and the police were sent for. On arrival they located a man in a small room at the back, but he made his escape through the broken front door, leaving behind a partially-packed swag.

Use for Old Trams. Three more of the old traincars are being converted into campers’ huts, and will be transferred to the camping ground at Aramoho at an early date. Those already in use there have been greatly appreciated by visitors.

Wanganui Croquet Club. Over 250 members and friends of the Wanganui Croquet Club were present at the official opening of the lawns on'St. John’s Hill on Thursday afternoon. Bouquets were presented to Mrs. J. Siddells, deputy-mayoress, and Mrd. A. Crawford, president of the club. Competitions were won by Mrs. Cleary (ladder), Mrs. Langton (take off). Mrs. Hili (crazy hoops), Mrs. McClymont (golf), Mr. Cuthbertson (skittles).

Treat for Croquet Flayers. ’ In speaking at the opening of the Wanganui Croquet Club on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. A. Crawford, president of the club, said that some of the best croquet in ISgw Zealand would be seen in Wanga-. nui in March, when the match for the gold Medals would be played. Only those with handicaps up to two would be competing.

Opening of Cricket Season. The Wanganui cricket season will be officially opened to-morrow, on Cooks Garden’s, when two first grade matches will be played. Last season’s cup winners, Wanganui, are to play Marists, who were runners-up for championship honours. while Technical College will be opposed by Technical College Old Boys. Owing to the Collegiate School practising for their annual sports, the match which was to have been played between the college eleven and United will not take place.

Summer Weather Enjoyed. . . At present Wanganui is enjoying a generous! measure of sunshine, and the change from the sharp winds of a few weeks back is reflected in the change from winter clothes to summer garments. The city swimming baths, which opened st the beginning of the month, are being liberally patronised for so early in the season. The perfect outdoor conditions have resulted in large galleries being recorded at the New Zealand women’s golf championships, which are in progress at the Belmont links.

Queen Alexandra Band. The following officers were elected, at the annual meeting of the Queen Alexandra Band this week: —Patron, Mr. U. Symes; president, Mr. E. W. Gohns; vice-president. Mr. A. R. Donaldson; life member. Mr. G. Humphreys; .conductor, Lieut. E. Webb; deputy conductor, Mr. Gordon Bergerson; junior band conductor, Mr. R. Moore; secretary, Mr. I. R. L. Brown; treasurer, Mr. A. J. Power; libarian and property master, Mr. I. Watson; assistant, Mr. A. Garfath; drum major, Mr. W. Johnson; official accompanist. Mr. A. Ramsey; band committee, Messrs. A. J. Spencer, F. Watson, E. Birch, H. Bovey, E. Berger and R. Moore; citizens’ committee, Messrs, z. 'Symes, E. W. F. Gohns, A. R. Donaldson, J. C. Gray, D. M. Finnie, L. W. Chisholm, P. Mepham. S. R. McCallum, and Gr. H. Trott.

"CHARGES DISMISSED

‘Licensee Before Court

Blasterton, October 13.

Four charges in respect to offences against the licensing regulations were preferred against Frederick Broughton Brough, licensee of the Tauherenikau Hotel, in the Masterton Magistrate’s Court this morning. Mr. J. Miller, S.M.. was on the bench. The charges were those of keeping open hotel premises after hours for sale of liquor, allowing liquor to be consumed on the premises after hours, selling liquor after hours, and supplying liquor to a Maori woman. Sergeant T. H. Dyer told the coiir+ that the charges followed the conviction of Edward Tamahau Kingi on a charge of being intoxicated while in charge of a car. . Conflicting statements in regard to where he obtained the liquor were made by Kingi. Witness first said he had got the liquor at a Wellington hotel, but when asked by Sergeant Dyer as to which hotel it was he said that he obtained the liquor from a friend. On the magistrate asking witness the name of his friend, he then said he got the liquor himself. At a later stage witness said he had not got the beer at Wellington, but had got some whisky there, and to counsel he stated that he had not got any liquor from the Tauherenikau Hotel on the night in question. After the hearing of evidence of further witnesses the magistrate dismissed all four tharges against Brough, but said the ease was a very suspicious one. He had to be guided by the sworn evidence before the court, and not by statements made outside. He observed that the whole truth had not been told by the witnesses, and it would be unsafe to convict on the evidence of Mrs. Walker, who was drunk on the night of May 29. A charge of aiding in the sale of liquor after hours against Kingi was also dismissed.

THEFT OF OVERCOATS

Two Men Imprisoned

Palmerston North, October 13.

Pleading guilty to a charge of stealing an overcoat valued at £l, Ernest Walton, labourer, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labour by Mr. J. L. Stout, S.M., in the Police Court this morning. Frederick Collins, labourer and bootmaker, who pleaded guilty to two charges of stealing overcoats, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment on each charge, the terms to be concurrent.

WAIRARAPA SHOW

Breeders and others who missed the closing day of entries for the Walrarapa show will be glad to know that late entries will be accepted during the next few days.

CAUGHT IN SHAFTING

Freezing Worker Injured

ACCIDENT AT WAINGAWA

Dominion Special Service. Masterton, October 13.

As the result of being caught in some shafting at the Waingawa Freezing Works yesterday afternoon a Carterton youth named Harold Clauson received fairly severe head injuries. Clauson was standing on some scaffolding near a shafting, where he and other workmen were carrying out painting operations. The scaffolding at the point where Clauson was standing was about three feet below the shatting, in which, it appears, his clothing became caught. He was thrown round, and his head was knocked against a plank. A fellow workman immediately switched off the machinery, otherwise it is possible the _ injuries might have been of a more serious nature. Clauson received medical attention and was admitted to the Masterton Hospital. It was reported this afternoon that his condition was satisfactory.

MANAWATU SPRING SHOW

Attention is drawn to the closing date for entries for the 1933 Metropolitan Spring Show which Is to take place at Palmerston North on November 1,2, and 3. Liberal prizes have been allocated to all classes of purebred stock and competitive ring events, including steer riding. As usual, special consideration has been given to tne utility classes in the cattle, pig, and sheep sections, which have now become outstanding and instructive features at Palmerston North, and have greatly assisted in demonstrating the right type of lambs and pigs most suitable for export. It Is confidently believed that' record entries will be received in these sections. The central position and excellent railway facilities serving Palmerston North make it possible for exhibitors to pen their stock cheaply, expeditiously, and safely. Already the entries in the home Industry division are well above last show's figures, entries for this division having closed last Saturday. A, final reminder is given to intending exhibitors o make application for schedules, which are free, to the secretary, W. T. Penny, P.O. Box 85, Palmerston North.

NOT SETTING EXAMPLE

Criticism of Government

INDUSTRY HAMPERED

Dominion Special Service.

Palmerston North, October 13. ' The opinion that' the Dominion’s trade and commerce was being hampered by Government legislation, interference in industry and over-taxation, was expressed by Mr. F. J. Nathan, when speaking at the annual dinner of the Palmerston North Chamber of Commerce last night. Mr. Nathan said the Government had failed to make a proper economic survey of its works, and. for that reason, had been unable to live within its income. The Government was urging the people to be economical and was not studying economy itself. Only recently two big public works, which could be done without for a number of years, had . been authorised in two of the Dominion s cities.

HAWERA NOTES

County’s Anniversary

Th twenty-fifth anniversary of the declaration of the Waimate West county, possibly the best-roaded county in New Zealand, occurred last Tuesday, and reference to this event was made at yesterday a meeting of the council. A review of the council's activities was given by Cr. T. A. Bridge, who presided. Over two-thirds of the total road length is tar-sealed. There are 92 miles of road in the county, of which 65 miles are tar-sealed, 10 miles metalled, nine formed, and seven unformed. Every bridge is of concrete and can accommodate two vehicles abreast.

Flying Club Meeting. The annual meeting of the Western Federated Flying Club was held at Hawera on Thursday. It was decided to communicate with the Defence Department. asking that the present arrangements lor technical examinations for B licenses be continued, permitting candidates to sit in towns other than the four main centres under the supervision of the departmental officers. It was decided to engage a temporary assistant for the ground engineer in the repair of the machine ZK-ACH, as it was considered important that all five machines should be in flying condition. Hawera’s application for two machines for a club trip to Nelson on October 2a was granted.

BUILDING PROPOSAL

Masterton Trust’s Scheme

LOANS BOARDS’ VIEWS

Dominion Special Servicb

Masterton, October 13. In reply to an application by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust for authority to raise a building loan of £lO,OOO, the Trust, at a meeting last evening, received a letter from the Local Government Loans Board in which a suggestion was made that the loan proposal be reduced to £5OOO for dwellings only, consideration of the balance to be taken up again at a later date. The Trust secretary, Mr. W. B. Yates, reported that he had replied stating that it was the intention of the Trust to erect dwellings only in the meantime, for which purpose a sum of up to iauOO would be utilised. Suitable tenants would be available for the dwellings as erected and applications had already been received from residents of standing in the town. In regard to the question of £5OOO for business premises, it was stated that although the .Trust was not proceeding with the erection ot premises in the meantime, it was applying for authority to raise £lO,OOO in order to save the expense of a further poll, and to save time and the possibility of losing prospective tenants through not being in a position to proceed with the erection of business premises without considerable delay.