TOWN AND COUNTRY

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 137, 6 March 1941, Page 10

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Items Of Interest From The Provinces WRAPPING PAPER

Seriousness Of Shortage

The seriousness of the shortage of wrapping paper was stressed by the president of the Masterton branch of the Manawatu-Wairarapa Master Grocers’ Association, Mr. R. S. Graham. He asked for more effective co-operation by the public in saving paper, and said if the public realized the seriousness of the position they would readily assist in meeting the emergency. "So far, the results have been disappointing,” . said Mr. Graham. "About a week ago a start was made witli the distribution among customers of a leaflet asking them to bring their own baskets or wrapping paper, and bags to the counter, when buying groceries. So far the results have been negligible, and paper stocks, already difficult to replace, are fast dwindling.”

L'ubiie Servants and Public Life. After a discussion at. the January meeting of the Manawatu provincial executive nf the Farmers' Union it was decided to obtain a copy of the regulations governing the restrictions! imposed on public servants taking part in public life, ami a reply was read at yesterday's meeting of the’exeeutive. The Public Service Commissioner stated that no objection was raised generally to public servants becoming members of local bodies provided there was no danger of a clash between the interests of the local body and those of the officer’s department. Many public servants served on school committees and other bodies of a similar nature.

Athletic Championship Team. The Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay Athletic Centre's team to compete at the women's and junior championships in Wanganui on Saturday will be: —Women: Miss G. Symes (Hiistings), 75. 100, 220 yards jiml relay; Miss J. Elliott (Napier), n>, 100, 220 yards and relay; Miss L. Scott (Gisborne). 80 metres hurdles, long jump, shot put and relay; Miss C. Greaney (Napier), relay; Miss J. Gibson (Napier). discus throw, javelin throw and shot put. Junior: F. A’Deane (Wainawa), 100. 220 and 4-M) yards; R. Stir-g-enor ’(Napier), 100, 220 and 440 yards; R Goddard (Gisborne), 120 and 220 hurdles, high jump, long jump, and hop, step and jump; K. Orman-(Napier), discus throw, javelin throw, and shot put.

Chiei Judge Congratulated. A) heu me sessions ot Hie Native i.anu Court ami Maori Land Board opened m Musiertou ims week, Hie opportunity was taken by Messrs. S. K. Liawitli aud K. Meixenzte, on Uetialt of \v airarapa legal practitioners, ot congratulating Clnet jud-e G. I’. Shepherd on his appointmem. Mr. Gawitli paid trinute to die tmailies ot the cbiet judge, aud expressed tlie saliSluctiou of AVairarapa practitioue'*s at tlie appointment. He said he hoped that, notwithstanding the appointment, Hie judge would coiitiuue to preside over AA airarapa . sittings. Mr. McKenzie endorsed Mr. Gawith's remarks.

Sheepdog Trials. . 'Lite annual titals of the Hawkes Laj Central sheepdog Club at Kedelyile, Tarndale, attracted a big entry m the principal sections. Results are: —Open short beau and yard: AV. Tliom s Hemp, IpG. Morrison s Mae, 2; -N. McGregor s Lua, J. Maiden short Dead and yard: A. Lopdell s Star,'!; !•'. 'Tongs Bow, 2; J. lint s Bell, 3. Open long bead abd yard : AV', Thom's Hemp, I; A. Steads Boy, 2; J. McGavestoues ?ioe, d. Maiden long head ami yard: J. Thoms King, 1; J. Ttiils Beil, 2; J. McGaveslone's Fin, 3. Opi-it huntnwiiy : B. Riddells Boy, .1; A. Hedley s Gale, 2; J. AAedd’s Don, 3. Mi'itien huntaway : A. Hedley's Gale, 1; J. Thoms Lad, 2; K. AV bites SAveep, 3. AV. Thom's Hemp won Hie challenge cups in classes 1 aud 11, and the teams' cup tor classes 1, 11, and 111 was Avon by AV. Thom's Hemp and Scott. The cup for Class HI went to R. Riddell's Boy. J. Thom’s King won the maiden cup in Class I, aud A. MeGlashan’s special for Class 1 maiden went to J. Tait. Mr. White's special trophy for Class 1 was won by t>. Williams.

Manawatu Licensing Committee. At the quarterly sitting of the Manawatu Licensing Committee, held in Fcilding, fhe following applications for transfer of publicans’ licences were granted: From Sydney Smith to Einar J. Johaunessen, Apiti Hotel; George Grove Ashhurst, Masonic Hotel, Ashhurst, to Joseph 11. Strawbi-idgc; George P. Bruce, Commercial Hotel, Ashhurst, to James O. O’Shea.