NEWS OF THE DAY

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 70, 20 September 1939, Page 8

NEWS OF THE DAY

Town Hall Flag. The flag at the Town Hall, Dunedin, will be flown every day as an emblem of loyalty to the King and the Empire. The Mayor of Dunedin (Mr. A. H. Allen) stated on Monday that it would also be a reminder of the liberty and privileges the people of Dunedin enjoyed under its protection, states the "Otago Daily Times." Every day they could express their determination to do their utmost in the defence of those privileges and of the smaller nations of the world. Confirmation of Regulations. In accordance with the provisions of the Agriculture (Emergency Powers) Act, 1934, regulations made under the authority of that Act are validated "In the Agricultural Emergency Regulations Confirmation Bill, which was introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon by GovernorGeneral's Message. The measure confirms regulations issued since the last meeting of the previous Parliament, and the regulations concerned relate to the marketing of honey, cool-stored butter, marketing of bobby calves, dairy industry account, export but-ter-box pool, lemon marketing, and hop marketing. Prompt Awards Indicated. A determination of the Arbitration Court to make the issue of its awards follow as closely as possible upon the hearing of industrial disputes was announced by Mr. Justice O'Regan when the Court was making Auckland fixtures on Monday, states the "New. Zealand Herald," In filling up the dates of the calendar the Court left between disputes certain vacant periods which his Honour explained the j Court would use in preparing awards upon the cases just heard. He intimated that where fixtures were made they must be rigidly adhered to by the parties. Brown Shield Ganie. Lack of petrol was given by the Hawke's Bay Football Association in a letter received by the council of the New Zealand Football Association last night as one of the principal reasons why it would be unable to fulfil its Brown Shield engagement with Manawatu. The game was to have been played-at Palmerston North before the end of the present season, but transport difficulties would prevent the challenging players from making the trip. The Hawke's Bay Association, however, was anxious to have the game played early next season. Child Guidance Service. The establishment of a child guidance clinic service at the Auckland University College was approved at a meeting of the Auckland University College Council, states the "New Zealand Herald." The report* of the finance committee recommended that the question of the expense involved in the conversion of a room for the service be submitted for the favourable consideration of the November financial meeting. The proposal was originally considered by the council and the professorial board two years ago, and approved on condition that no additional finance was .required for its operation. Doctors Uninformed. "Many medical practitioners are very lacking in knowledge of resuscitation," stated Mr. H. H. Henderson at a meeting of the committee of the Otago branch of the Royal Life Saving Society of New Zealand when it was decided to distribute 500 copies If a pamphlet, setting out the correct manner of applying the Schafer method of artificial respiration, among all medical practitioners, schools, and clubs in the branch's area, states the "Otago Daily Times." "Two Christmases ago." he added, "a doctor in a broadcast gave an entirely wrong description of resuscitation methods, but I sent him one of the society's handbooks, and in a similar broadcast last year he gave the correct methods. We should send one of these pamphlets to every doctor in the province." The Common Sparrow. The decision of one of the Canterbury county councils to pay 3d a dozen for eggs of small birds which were alleged to be injurious to crops was discussed at a recent meeting of the executive of the Forest and Bird Protection Society, It was mentioned that there was division of opinion" among Canterbury farmers, many of whom believed firmly that the birds in question did much more good than harm. Mr. B. C. Aston declared emphatically that in the North Island the sparrow was unquestionably a beneficial bird. The persons who wage war on the sparrow hats: not apparently given a thought to a substitute, states the Forest and Bird Protection Society It is contended that unless a satisfactory substitute is found, the persecutors will be pleased to become friends rather than enemies of a bird which takes tremendous toll of destructive insects. Treaty of • Waitangi Celebration. Preparations for what is regarded as the chief of the North Island Centennial celebrations from the historical point of view, the reproduction of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, are proceeding, and, as has been announced Ministerially, this is one of the spectacular functions which will definitely be held. It will take place, with the opening of the Maori meeting house at Waitangi, on February 6. It is stated that both the Maori and pakeha residents are enthusiastic, and that though the district is a scattered one, the celebrations will be largely attended, even from considerable distances. A far as is known at present, the celebration of the first, exercise of Sovereignty, at Akaroa, which is the chief South Island Centennial ceremonial, will also be held, and the preparations are proceeding.