THE SCOW KAHU

Evening Star, Issue 17325, 13 April 1920, Page 6

THE SCOW KAHU

THE WORST FEARED

[Per Unttep Press Association.]

. TAURANGA, Apnl 13. The Natives of Motiti Island report that while fishing on Sunday to the north of the island they ca.ught several schnapper, jill of whicn contained maize grains. Careful inquiries made do _td confirm the statement and surmise that the maize is from the missing scow Kami. Either the vessel herself or stray sacks must have been washed over or been jettisoned, as none was lost during loading.

The Prime Minister has advised the cleik to the Western Taieri Drainage Board that the New Zealand Rivers Commission- have completed thei- investigation into the flooding of the Taieri Plain, mid arc preparing their report. The Prime A mister continues that “ the Government recognise the serious msition which exists on the Taieri, and after' the report has been leceiwcl 'vill take the earliest opp-or-tuiuty of dealing with the question. I shall bo glad to receive any opinion or inlorma'tion winch vour board see fit to forward, as ihe Government desire to have legislation dealing with this questioiy placed before Parliament next session.”

Further branches of the Workers 5 Educational Association have been formed at St. Hilda and a.t Mosgiol. At St. Hilda 20 students have been enrolled, and it is expected that a number cT others avill join. Mr A. 1). Edgar (Mayor of the boiough) was appointed class chairman and Mr M. H. Seddon secretary. The subject of study is ‘The Industrial History of England.’ and ths opening lecture will b« delivered in the hall of the Presbyterian Church, Queen’s Drive, on Pricin' evening. Anderson Bay residents are invited to attend this class. Last night .\lr J. C. Stephens (president of "the W.E.A.), (Mr Geo. M'Oracken (organiser) and Mr W. R. Routledce went to Mcsgiol to meet residents. A score of men and women were present, and Mr Wm. Allan (flavor) presided. After the movement had been explained by the delegates a motion that a class bo formed was unanimously adopted. Mr Allan was elerted chairman 'and j r r .Tobn Logan secretary. The opening lecture will be delivered in the Council Chamber nest Saturday evening. These classes are conducted under the auspices of Otago University, and a'e open to workers of all grades. The entertainment of returned' soldiers during the winter 'months will be nrovided for by the Racial Committee of' the Dunedin Returned Soldiers’ Association, a comprehensive programme having already planned, which includes dances and billiard tournaments. The first dancs and social of the season is to be held on Thursday evening iu the Early' Settlers’ Hall, and should attract a large attendance. A? the secretary still has a number of tickets to dispose of, he will sell them to members of the general public, who_ are invited to attend and assist in makiAg a pleasant time for our. returned soldiers. Nasal catarrh, colds in the head, influenza. bronchitis, and coughs are quicklycured by “ NAZOL.” Fragrant, effective, speedy. Price, la 6d> evei^whcre.—