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Evening Star, Issue 21965, 27 February 1935, Page 8

Waterspouts in the Hauraki Gulf yesterday were an addition to the unusual weather phenomena which have been observed in Auckland during the past few days. A large waterspout was seen early in the afternoon (says a Press Association telegram) from the Federal Line steamer Hertford, which was making port at the conclusion of her voyage from London. Another large one was seen shortly after 6 o’clock in the evening from the pilot launch Waitemata, which was proceeding out to bring the steamer Antiope into port, and another smaller waterspout was later observed from the Antiope as she was coming up. the harbour. !

A startling experience befell a young woman in Whangarei yesterday morning (telegraphs our Auckland correspondent) . When in conversation over the telephone with an Auckland resident a sudden exclamation from the .Whangarei end apprised the Aucklander that something had happened, and on inquiry it was ascertained that a flash of lightning had travelled down the wire and caused a sheet of flame to burst round the receiving apparatus at Whangarei. The young woman received a smart shock, and it was a few minutes before she recovered. Lightning has been playing continuously in the Whangarei district for over twentyfour hours, and it was particularly vivid between noon and 2 p.m. yesterday. Two horses belonging to Mr Norman Wells, jun., were struck dead by lightning during Monday’s heavy thunderstorm at Mercury Bay. The horses, which were in a paddock, were found lying dead together in the morning. Bathgate Park in process of regeneration is to the passer by a picture of disorder, scarred and littered. So it must be for a while. The raising of the level is a job that cannot be hurried. The rate of progress is governed by the availability of spoil for the filling-in. At present the supply, is coming from the Wilkie road sewer excavating, but a lot more than can come from that source will be needed. An inspection of the plans drawn up for the undertaking shows that in outline and in detail the job is very systematically gone about, and that in time order will evolve from the present appearance of chaos, providing Dunedin with another park that will be sightly and delivered from danger of flooding in heavy rainfalls. The whole of the ground, from Cargill road to Macandrew road, is to be raised 18in in the centre, tapering off to nothing at the sides. The main drain is to be right through the middle, tli is connecting with the pump on the Macandrew road frontage, and branch drains are to be placed at intervals of 30ft. Tiie first section to be completed will be that which lies near Cargill road. It is to be a. football ground.

Two young ladies who reached Dunedin by the Maheno yesterday expressed themselves in rapturous terms concerning the beauties of Dunedin. This morning they found their way to Jubilee Park, and l found great pleasure in admiring the beautiful prospect, which, in the morning sun, •presented itself before them. Asking a Dunedin resident, who happened to be an official of the Australian Society, -their whereabouts, they were advised to take a trip round the Town Belt, and set off to obtain still further beautiful views of the city. They said they had been told that Invercargill was a “ pokey hole,” and were agreeably surprised to find on arrival that it was a spacious and nicely-situated city. They were enthusiastic over the cafes and tea rooms in both Invercargill and Dunedin, their opinion being that they were much superior to those in Melbourne.

The thesis submitted for a doctorate of medicine by Dr Francis Bennett, of Christchurch, which was so highly regarded by the examiners in London, was on ‘ Anaemias of Pregnancy,’ dealing with various states of the blood in certain types of’ patient (reports the ‘Press’). The thesis involved a good deal of original research work, most of which was done by Dr Bennett while he was practising on the West Coast. Over a period of five or sfx years he made a special study of all the cases, in his care which came within the scope of the thesis. Dr Bennett is a graduate of the Otago Medical School. Ho has been practising in Christchurch for nearly a year. It is believed that this is only the second time that a thesis for a New Zealand doctorate has been so received.

While the permanent paving is being laid on the Main South Highway between Ashburton and Hinds the road will be deviated to facilitate the work. The detour crosses the railway line at Tinwald and leads to a road on the west side of the railway, continuing on this road until it recrosses the railway line at Lymford road, about six miles south of Tinwald. Signboards are being erected to guide motorists to the detours.

There was a good attendance of shareholders at the twenty-seventh half-yearly meeting _of the Mosgiel Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd. Mr D. Connor (president) was in the chair. The report and balance-sheet showed a credit balance and an increased turnover. The auditor stated that the business was being conducted on sound lines. Mr D. Connor was re-elected president, Mr H. Johnston treasurer, Messrs J. Young, T. Milner. and G. Gibson to vacancies on the nonihiitteejj and Mr G. Gibson elected secretary in place of Mr W. Morton. The latter was specially thanked for his services while in office. The manager (Mr Thomson) and staff received a special vote of thanks for their conduct of the business. The half-yearly stocktaking was altered to • March 31 and September 30, and the half-yearly meetings accordingly. A meeting of farmers was held at Ashburton yesterday afternoon to consider the Government restrictions on killing, and a motion was moved expressing the greatest dismay and alarm at the restriction placed on Messrs Borthwicbs Ltd., and requesting immediate removal of the ban. After Mr H. D. Acland, a member of the Meat Board, had explained the position, an amendment was carried by 39 votes to 23__“ That this meeting is quite satisfied that the Meat Board is doing the best it can for the producers.” “ I do not think there are finer hospitals anywhere else in the world than those in l New Zealand,” said Dr Bernard Myers, C.M.G., of London, during the course of an address to the Overseas cague ”at home ” yesterday afternoon. “ Furthermore, there is no finer body of medical men than in New Zealand.” He said that the English institutions were conducted on efficient and modern lines, though he deplored tjie poor control • of those in America, where, he said, a revision of the hospital scheme was required. In the Magistrate’s Court yesterday Leonard Hayman and Ivy Hayman proceeded .against Charles Richard Shand and Winifred Marie Shand on a claim for possession of land, comprising dwelling and premises at 12 Alma street, St Kilda. Mr W. Ward appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr F. G. Duncan for the defendants. After evidence had been heard,i the magistrate (Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M.) said he would reserve his decision. Mr Ward said it was possible that, if the case were adjourned, some settlement might be arrived at, as the defendants had made some effort ito meet their obligations after proceedings had been taken. The case was adjourned until March 26. Three of tbo four members wbo with the commissioner constitute the Otago Land Board are appointed by the Government.* The other member is elected by the Crown tenants, numbering about 3,500. Mr George Livingstone’s term’of office as tenants’ representative ‘ being nearly ended, nominations for the vacancy were called for, and closed on Monday of this week. Mr Livingstone, of "Oamaru, is again nominated and the only other name sent in ;is that of Mr William Edward Aubrey, of Georgetown. The voting papers are returnable up to April 26. Tbo office of Aitken’s garage in Mersey street, was entered by thieves last evening and a sum of £4O in a cashbox was stolen .(reports a Gore Press Association message). Entry was gained to the garage by way of the back door, which was forced. The cashbox was found at the rear of the garage. This was the third burglary in Gore in recent months.

-Don’t delay with eye troubles; they lead to other troubles. See the optician without delay. To give satisfaction is the ideal of W. V. Stunner, optician, 2 Octagon, Dunedin.—f Advt. 1 The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of special motor trips to the Milford Sound road, Eglinton Valley, and Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri. These trips are being arranged on similar lines to those recently conducted by the City Corporation. The ninth annual meeting of the Dominion Building Society will be held to-morrow night. At the meeting there will be a ballot Cor £4,000, “