Local and General.

Franklin Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 21, 21 February 1934, Page 4

Local and General.

Races at Herriesville. Particulars of train arrangements and excursion fares in connection with the Te Aroha races at Herriesville on February 24 and 26, are advertised in this issue. Addition to Prize List. The following details "were omitted from the prize list at the Franklin show, published on Monday: Home products: Comb honey, Wesley College 1, Colin Blair 2: bar home-made soap, Mrs J. Duncan 1. Tuakau School Affairs. The place of the annual picnic of the Tuakau school ' was discussed at a meeting of parents and the committee held last week, the decision being reached to have the outing at the Elbow, Puni, subject to satisfactory arrangements as to transport being made. Mi- T. J. Malcohnson has been appointed secretary of the school committee in place of Rev. J. Cumming who has left the district. Municipal Band Dance. A final reminder is given that a dance arranged by the Pukekohe Municipal Band will he held in the Orange hall, Pukekohe, this evening. Indications point to the function being an unqualified success. The services of a first-class orchestra have been engaged and there will be nothing lacking on the score of dance music. There will be several noveit.v dances., and a good supoer will be served. Proceeds are in aul of Ihe hand contest fund. Domestic Science Exhibit. One striking feature of Ihe Franklin show was Hio exhibit staged by the girl students of the Pukekohe Technical High School. It came from the Do-

mestic Science class, giving various samples of plain and fancy cooking, but outstanding -were two sample lunches for schoolchildren, especially for country schoolchildren who have long distances to go. One lunch was for winter use and the other for summer time. Each according to a neatly printed label, contained the necessary proteins, carbohydrates, fats, mineral salts and vitamins. For the winder time there was custard and cheese bread or scones, butter, oranges or dates, and soup or cocoa, while for the summer, eggs, bread or scones, butter, tomatoes or lettuce, fruit and milk. The winter lunch was designed to contain substantial heating foods, and the summer one to contain light, cooling foods. The lunches were nicely packed in tin boxes and each item wrapped in butter paper. The exhibit attracted an immense amount of interest. and was a tempting one to the onlookers’ palate.

Exhibit of Metal Work. One of the many features of the hall division at the Franklin show, was the metal work exhibit by students attending tlie manual training branch of Ihe Pukekohe Technical High School. Tiie exhibit was of particular merit

and -gave parents an idea of just exactly what useful work is taught their children. The exhibit contained a

wide range of articles manufactured by

the students, including a mode) to scale of the famous Sydney bridge.

New Half-crown Criticism

“Why is not ‘Fid. lief.’ the ancient title of his Majesty (lie King, mentioned on Ihe New Zealand Half-crown?” asked Sir .John Sandeman Allen, M.P., at a complimentary dinner tendered lo him in Christchurch. “It looks at first as if you want to cut the painter of tradition. Perhaps you have not noticed it, hut I know from very good experience that you tire inhabitants of an exceedingly bright, happy, and loyal country,” he added. “Possibly J am too meticulous, but it is a good thing to mention it.”

The Purity of English

“The English language is part of the history of the British nation, and we should hesitate, to allow the importation of foreign words, phrases, and short cuts,” said Sir John Sandeman Allen. M.P., at a dinner given lo him by the Canterbury branch of the Royal Empire Society and the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. “We should prize our language, for it is one of the signs of England leading the world,” he said. “Indeed English is looked to as a leader in world speech.” (Applause).

Weight Estimating at the Show.

The results of the weight estimating competition at the recent Franklin show were announced last evening, by the secretary, Mr H. E. Kissling, as follows: Pig, correct weight, 113 lbs. Mr E. G. Vallance, of Pokeno, guessed the correct weight, with Mr A. Ingram, of Bombay, runner-up, with a guess of 112 lbs. The three sheep weighed 250 lbs, and Mrs F. Needham, of Patumahoe, estimated the weight correctly. Mr .T. E. Makgill, of Auckland, guessed 251 lbs. The steer turned the scales at 559 lbs. Mr A. Whyte, of Paerata, with a guess of 560 lbs takes first prize and Mr P. .T. Smyth, of Pukekohe, with a guess of 555ilbs was runner-up. The aggregate prize was won by Mr J. E. Makgill who was 31bs out in the pig, one lb out in the sheep, and 181bs out in the steer —a total of 22 lbs out. Mr D. G. Ingram, of Bombay, was 25 lbs out —2 in the pig, 7 in the sheep and 16 in the steer.

Fine Exhibit of Pigs.

The exhibit of pigs at the Franklin 'show was perhaps the best seen at Pukekohe for many years. Berkshires, Tamworths and Large Whites were penned in large numbers, and the quality of the exhibits was very favourably commented on. A breed that is becoming popular throughout New Zealand and particularly in the Auckland Province, is the Large Whites, and it is pleasing to see local breeders figuring largely in the prize list. Messrs Raynes Brothers, of Patumahoe, besides taking two first prizes and two second prizes, also secured the North Island championship medal with their sow, Patumahoe Lady Oliver, and two reserve championships, one with the sow “Waione Attendant XXX,” and the other with the boar, “Waione Master Monte.” The champion sow was bred by Messrs Raynes Bros., and the reserve champions were bred by the Waione Model Piggeries, at Papakura. The champion sow was a daughter of the reserve champion sow as also was the first prize boar in the class for boars under eight months, “Patumahoe Monte Lad.” There is no doubt about it. Messrs Raynes Bros, and Waione Piggeries are doing much to popularise the Large White breeds and between them they captured the four championship awards at the show, and six of the seven first prize awards.

An Enthusiastic Photographer. One of the principal hobbies of His Excellency the Governor-General, is photography, and seldom if ever, does Lord Bledisloe go on a lour without his camera. Soon after his arrival at the Franklin show on Saturday, His Excellency called for his camera and took several snaps of the grand parade of stock. The first photograph taken was one of the display of Shorthorns, and Red Polled cattle. His Excellency hailed (he parade while he took a snap

of Mr L. W. Iveals’ champion Red Polled bull, •‘College Colonel Newcome," which, incidentally was also the champion a 1 the Royal show at Auckland. While on a tour of inspection of the sheep and pigs. His Excellency requested that the North Island champion Large White sow. Messrs Baynes Bros.’ (Patumahoe). “Patumahoe Lady Oliver,” and the reserve champion sow. Messrs Raynes Bros.’ “Waione Attendant XXX.” be let out of the pen to enable him to take a photo. His Excellency remarked that the two sows were the finest lie had seen in the Dominion. Upon his return to the ring Lord Bledisloe snapped the champion hunter, Mrs 0. C. Merrin’s “Two Step.” who was ridden by Mr 0. Merrin. while the latter was holding the Massey memorial gold cup. He also photographed the champion dairy cow, Mr W. Loudon’s (Aka Aka) “Tuakau Paxton Princess.” His Excellency is an enthusiastic photographer.

Gate Receipts at the Show. The gate receipts at the Franklin A. and P. Society’s recent show totalled £ilG, which amount is over £IOO in excess of the takings a year ago. The admission charges for 1934 were adults 1/6, children 6d and cars 1/-,

whereas previously they were 2/-, Od and 2/- respectively. Based on the latter charges and with the estimated a I tendance on Saturday, the gate receipts would have eclipsed £OOO. The previous record was £590. All things considered fhe society was extremely fortunate with its 1934 show, which was a success from all points of view.

King’s Counsel.

Since the elevation of Mr Justice Johnston to the Judicial Bench the number of King's Counsel practising in New Zealand lias been reduced to six. II is understood that two or three new appointments will lie made shortly. Amongst those whose names are mentioned in this connection are Mr A. H. Johnstone, of Auckland: Mr Claude Weston, of Wellington: and Mr .1. B. Callan, of Dunedin. The present holders are:—Sir Francis Bell, Mr Frederick Earl (Auckland), Mr Frederick Wilding (Christchurch), Mr Saul Solomon (Dunedin), Mr Arthur Fair, and Mr A. C. Hanlon: (Dunedin). Sir Thomas Wilford xvas appointed a King’s Counsel in 1929.

Skyscrapers Not Wanted.

Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, chairman of the Canterbury branch of the Town Planning Institute, is opposed to the construction of skyscrapers in the vicinty of Cathedral Square, states the “Christchurch Times.” Speaking on the subject at the opening of the Town Planning Exhibition, he asked the gathering if they wanted to see the square turned into a miniature New York. “I would rather see the hotch-potch of old buildings there at the present time than see the square walled in with high structures,” said Sir Heaton. “That is one thing that the Town Planning Institute is trying to prevent, and I hope that it wi 11 be successful.”

Sound Advice,

Encourage the slaughter of all diseased cows, by enlarging the indemnities for all cattle slaughtered on account of disease, and give larger financial support to herd improvement work, are the two methods suggested to the Government by an American authority as the best means of assisting the dairy farmer, and the same advice could with equal force be tendered to the New Zealand Government. But in addition measures should be taken to ensure the slaughter of all cows that are culled because of low production or on account of udder and breeding troubles, for there are men who will still gamble on buying sound and profitable cow t s in public saleyards.

Defying Quotas. It will be remembered that the British Government recently increased and made compulsory the bacon quotas against Continental countries. But apparently these countries are ignoring the restrictions imposed on their shipments. In the six weeks up to December 23 the Continent shipped to Britain no less than 138,875 cwt of bacon in excess of the stipulated quodas.- Germany is coming very strongly into the picture. In one week this country increased her bacon exports to England from 481 cwt to 1462 cwt. London trade papers have been publishing particulars of the excessive imports and pointedly directing the attention of the Government to them. But so far the Government has taken no action.

Unemployment Remedy. Planning and development of public works and local body undertakings as a means of reducing unemployment were urged by the City Engineer (Mr A. R. Galbraith) when speaking at the opening of the Town Planning Exhibition, Christchurch. Pointing to the motto of the institute —“Co-operation, co-ordination, and conservation” —Mr Galbraith said that the words were pregnant with meaning for present-day conditions. One of the major troubles of to-day was unemployment, which had now been experienced for about a decade and which would probably be experienced for another decade. ft could only be cured by laying down a bold policy of public works and town planning schemes so as to engage all the labour available in reproductive work. In this way and nn other would a remedy be found.

Japanese Thoroughness!

Apropos the recent cable message from England charging Australian importers with sending samples of Eng lisli goods to Japan and obtaining copies. a Matamata business man tells a story of the faithfulness of the Japese manufacturer and bis keen desire to please. It happened that an Auckland importer was desirous of obtaining a consignment of crockery, and sent a sample of English ware to Japan While a cup and saucer were being packed, the handle was acci-

dentally knocked off the cup. and. to ensure the correct shape, was put in the bowl of the cup and forwarded. When the order was executed and delivered in Auckland, each cup had the handle broken off and placed in the bowl exactly as was done in the sample, forwarded. This is said to be a good illustration of the thorough manner in which the Japanese copy every detail of a sample sent to them.