NEWS OF THE DAY

Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 46, 24 February 1942, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

Art Union Draw. J The drawing of "You'll Be Lucky" j art union will take place in the: Masonic Hall, The Terrace, Wellington,! tomorrow, commencing at 9.30 a.m. j'Taranaki Earthquake. ! A short, sharp earthquake occurred at New Plymouth on Sunday and caused minor damage. It was pre- J I ceded by two smaller shakes, and was j accompanied by a peculiar rumbling noise along the coastal districts. MUk Ration Affected. One effect of the impressment of, motor trucks is that some schools are' not now receiving their supply of milk for the children. Wairarapa schools are affected, and endeavours are now being made to see if any scheme could be put into operation which would enable supplies to be drawn from a 1 near source. . .. , Getting the Bread. Dissatisfaction over the terms under which they were required to sell bread has led to all Havelock North resellers declining to handle any more bread for the bakers. From this week all bread is being sold through a depot established by the bakers. Havelock North is not alone in finding troubles arising from changed conditions. From Typewriter to Farm. In order that her brother may be released for the Army, a young girl I has relinquished her position as typist on the clerical staff of a borough coun- | cil and returned to a farm. This fact was mentioned at a Morrinsville sitting of the Armed Forces Appeal Board when a father successfully sought leave to withdraw an appeal in respect of his eldest son, who was already in camp. Wagon Wheels. The spectacle of a man driving a heavy, old-fashioned wagon and a pair of draught horses at a. brisk pace round and round the block in the business area regaled the people of Hastings on a recent afternoon. Unperturbed by a fall, he disregarded the efforts of a friend to cause him to desist, and began driving round the block again. The police were then notified. The following day the driver was charged in the Magistrate's Court with being drunk in charge of a carriage—to wit, a wagon and horses. It was probably one of the first cases of this nature heard in the Dominion. Boys' Business. An unusual business venture in a northern town is being commenced by j three schoolboys 14 years of age who have been partly financed by another boy of only six years. They have their mothers as trie business directors and a prominent business man as an'adviser. This business is a cycle delivery service, and a depot has been established at a shop for the receipt of parcels, which are to be delivered by the three older boys after school. The six-year-old will continue a function commenced some time ago in the collection and sale of bottles for the purpose of providing some of the capital required in the fitting out of the bicycles for delivery purposes. Adolescent Youth. The opinion was expressed at a I meeting of the Waikato Federated Sports Council that coaching in sport had on the whole been haphazard in New Zealand, and it was decided to draw up a general basic plan for coaching throughout the district. Another subject discussed was recreation for the adolescent. It was stated that this was becoming an increasing problem m New Zealand, especially during this war period with so many of the 14 to 18 age group entering industry and not attending secondary schools. Steps were being taken by the council to form junior recreation groups to provide- useful activities* for the leisure time of this group. Schools and Petrol. "The necessity to conserve petrol is all-embracing in its application, and no one can escape, in one form or another, the consequences of a reduction lin supplies." states the Hawke's Bay Education Board in pointing out that, at the Government's direction, it is making preparations for further curtailment in school conveyance services should a drastic cut of petrol supplies have to be made. "The Government has recognised that there should be as little interference as possible with education of our children, but nevertheless, the board has been requested by the Government to reduce any unnecessary running, and. furthermore, to prepare plans for the continuance of the education of all children in the event of a drastic cut being made in petrol supplies for school buses." Air Travel Problem. The difficulty of Dunedin business men in securing seats on the airliners to the north is causing concern in commercial circles in Dunedin. It is said that the centralisation of so many important departments in Wellington means that business men are frequently called to Wellington at extremely short notice, and on several occasions it has been impossible for these men to reach • Wellington in time because all the seats in the north-bound aeroplane have been booked. It is not suggested that there should be any serious interference with ordinary passenger traffic, but the point i? made that unless business executives can be sure of travelling to Wellington when called for, Dunedin may not be represented at conferences at which decisions, possibly of national importance, are made. Not Overlooked. Among the many letters received by ! the National Patriotic Fund Board, from commanding officers down to the man in the ranks, expressing thanks for the gift parcels received at Christmas there is one \>hich was sent on behalf of New Zealanders stationed at an island garrison. This letter, which was written by the commanding officer, makes special reference to the pleasure felt by his men that, although isolated from the main New Zealand Forces, they had not been forgotten. In addition to gift parcels the New Zealanders at this garrison received smoking requisites. "The latter." the letter fi^tes, "came at a most opportune time because the local stores were out of supplies. To us here the pleasure at receiving the gifts is equalled by the thought that, although tucked away from the Main Body, v.j# have not been overlooked."