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Evening Star, Issue 21317, 23 January 1933, Page 8

As a result of the higher exchange rate butter was advanced in price by Id a lb in Dunedin to-day. This is the first commodity to react to the Govern' ment’s decision. An early increase in the price of petrol is anticipated. To a correspondent who asks if, without a license, he may sell tomatoes, the information is tendered that_ a license will be required only if he intends to use the hawking method of selling his produce. Hawking licenses are procurable on application to the Town Hall.

A correspondent writes: There is a concentration of fantails in Cosy Dell. Coming through the dell this morning at 7 the writer counted fourteen birds —black and grey. I held out a switch, and one bird alighted on it. They were darting about in the cool morning air. Last week a fantail entered one of the Highgntc tramcars through_ the open window, and remained within the car for over two hours. “ Mockies ” are plentiful, too, on the Belt. A writ claiming £430 damages for alleged slander was issued on Saturday agonist a Wellington business man by solicitors acting for Percival Rhys Wingrove, secretary of the Tail Waggors Club. The statement of claim sets out several defamatory statements alleged to have been made by the defendant against the plaintiff. The allegations relate to the collection of rewards for lost dogs, the veterinary treatment of dogs, and the collection of funds by the Alsatian, Prince. Three persons, two of whom are members of the Tad Waggers’ Chib, are named in the claim, as having been witnesses to the damaging statements alleged to have been made. It is set out that in consequence of the remarks attributed to defendant the plaintiff has been injured in his _ reputation, particularly in his capacity as secretary of the Tail Waggers’ Club. A report about town, stronger than a mere rumour, has it that, in response to the representations of several Labour groups, Mr J. Gilchrist will contest the mayoral seat at the forthcoming municipal elections. A young man named Norman Guthrie, aged nineteen, who resided with his uncle, Mr William Friend, a farmer of Tauatika, in the Catlins district, has been missing since 6.30 ii.m. yesterday, and fears are entertained’for his safety. Guthrie had been unwell for some time, having been kicked on the head during a steer-rid-ing competition. The missing man is oft lOin in height, of strong build, and dark complexion, with a small scar above the right eye. When he left home he was wearing working clothes, with a military overcoat, and a peaked light grey felt hat. No advice had been received of his whereabouts up till noon to-day. Tlw Young Australia League boys’ band and revue party arrived at Christchurch overland from Blenheim on Friday evening. All arrangements for street marching were spoiled by rain, but a civic reception was hold with unusual enthusiasm. The boys created groat interest as they paraded the city streets. Although the weather was against outside displays yesterday, over 10,000 people attended a function in the Gardens to assist the Woolston and Municipal Bands to attend the Dunedin contest. Christchurch papers this morning say that it was the greatest crowd over'assembled, and that the enthusiasm at the boys’ inarching and playing was unequalled in the history of Christchurch, Concerts given on Saturday elicited similar enthusiasm, while the saorod concert given by Derry’s Military Band, with the boys of the Young Australia League, as guests last evening, was packed to the doors long before the hour of starting. Mr Gladstone Hill, director of the New Zealand tour, pays a compliment to the work of the Dunedin Committee. Ho states that no committee in New Zealand has been handled so efficiently, and has worked so throughly as Dunedin.

The undoubted progress being inade by tho children who are in the health 'carnip at Waikouaitj lias been observed by Mr V, .Tones, M.P., who has just paid a visit to tho institution. Mr Jones told an ‘ Evening Star’ reporter to-day that he was much impressed with all ho saw and with the way the camp was being run. The children were bright and full of animation, while there was every evidence of their having benefited greatly from the fresh air and sun treatment, ns well as from the plenteous supply of nourishing food that was always available. A study of the weight charts showed that: tho camp was amply fulfilling the purpose it had set out to acliic. o.

The Napier aero pageant hold on Saturday afternoon was an outstanding success. The presence of Lord and Lady Bledisloc and Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, attracted a large attendance. Before the pageant commenced their Excellencies took a flight in the Southern Cross over the city. Sir Charles Kingston! Smith was congratulated by thp Governor-General on his Tasman feat. Napier was a blaze of light on Saturday night, large crowds filling the streets till a late hour. Result of the band contest;—Quickstep B grade: Napier Citizens 1, Carterton Silver 2. 0 grade: Palmerston North Garrison 1, Napier Technical 2, Kaponga 3. Own selection (B grade) : Carterton Municipal 1, Napier Citizens 2. C grade: Palmerston North Garrison! 1, Waipukurau Town 2, Napier Technical 3, Kaponga 4.—Press Association.

The flight of the Southern Cross from Hastings (states a Wanganui message) occupied seventy minutes. The party was delayed at the start owing to weather conditions, but the trip over was smooth, and there were ideal conditions for landing. The piano glided into Wanganui airport in the presence of several thousand people, who wore also assembled for the motor boat regatta. After a welcome by the mayor (Mr N. G. Armstrong), Air H. AI. Keesing (on behalf of the returned soldiers) and Air A. S. Burgess (president of the Aero Club) “ Smithy ” was not long in getting to business, and the Southern Cross made several flights over the city before lunch. A washhouse at a dwelling at 237 Castle street was badly damaged by fire this morning. The brigade was called at 7.4, and prevented the flames from reaching the main building, which was owned by Air Payton and occupied by Air Clark. There was no insurance. Three units of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy are to visit Dunedin shortly. H.AI.S. Laburnum is due at 9 a.m. on .January 30, and will remain in port for fourteen days, while H.AI.S. Veronica is scheduled to arrive on February 8. The length of her stay is as yet indefinite. On Alarch 14 H.AI.S. Diomede arrives for a spell in port. The minesweeper Wakakura, which came hack from Akaroa on Friday, is to leave again next Saturday with another draft of Royal Naval Volunteer Reservists, who will be put through a course of training at sea.

The premises of the ’Wellington Bowling Club were raided by the police shortly after 11 o’clock on Saturday morning, and a large quantity of liquor was seized. When the raid took place there were only three or four persons present at the green, and the majority of the bowlers were unaware that anything unusual had happened until they arrived at the green in the afternoon. The raid was carried out by Senior-ser-geant Scott and Sergeant Wilson on a warrant issued under the Licensing Act.

The Mortgagors’ Liabilities Adjustment Commission will hold sittings in Oamaru from January 30 to February

The postal authorities advise that the Remnera, which reached Wellington from London yesterday, has sixty-eight bags of mail and seventeen parcel receptacles for Dunedin. The mail is due at the local office to-morrow afternoon.

Save your eyes. Be wise and consult W. V. Stunner (optician, 2 Octagon), thus conserving good vision for old age.—[Advl.] The Railway Department advertises in (his issue particulars of train arrangements in connection with the Palmerston A. and P. Show on January 27.