LOCAL AND GENERAL

Greymouth Evening Star, 19 February 1937, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A proposal that the Auckland City Council be appointed the sole authority for the six-monthly testing of motor vehicles in the Auckland metropolitan area is to be made to the Minister for Transport. Last evening the council considered proposals by the city engineer and superintendent of traffic for the establishment of a fully-equipped testing station- if the proposal was accepted by the Minister. —Press Assn.

Recent reports of big fishing bags at Taupo were referred to by Mr. P. Withers, of Wellington, who returned this week after three weeks of lake and river fishing in the Taupo area. “1 have been going up every year for the last 20 years,” he said. “The fishing has been getting steadily worse year aftei* year, and this year it was disgusting. Where do all these stories about big bags come from, and where are the men who got them? That’s what I want to know. It is not right that stories of this kind should be circulated, when the fact is that Taupo fishing is worse than ever it was.’s

Opposition to a plan to form an organisation to be known as the New Zealand Federation of Labour, proposals for which were contained in a circular issued by the Amalgamated Society" of Railway Servants, the New Zealand Workers’ Union, and the New Zealand Waterside Workers’ Union, was embodied in a resolution passed by the Canterbury District Council! of the New Zealand Alliance of Labour, at a meeting last evening. The proposal is considered by the council to make for dominance by" these three large unions.

Strong criticism was directed at the Minister for Labour. Hon. H. T. Armstrong, for his action in the recent freezing works dispute at Auckland by members of the Otago Provincial Council of the Now Zealand Farmers’ Union at yesterday’s meeting. His attitude toward an agreement fixed by the Arbitration Court was the subject of a vigorous protest and fears were expressed that there might be no end to the readjustments that might yet be made at the expense of employers. Resolutions of protest, were passed to be forwarded to the Dominion executive, which was urged to associate itself with other farmers’ organisations in placing the views of primary" producers before the Government.

In common with oilier parts of New Zealand there is a shortage of honey" on the West Coast this season, according to the District Apiary Instructor (Mr G. F. Page). To date the weather has been such as to prevent apiarists from taking advantage of the particularly fine bloom of rata, bint there is yet. a possibility" of a good honey" yield between now and April, particularly" from inland apiaries. Tin? weather has affected the yield throughout New Zealand and a keen demand exists for honey, with a

possibility" of good prices being realised. The Honey" Control Board is unable to fulfil its overseas commitments and is offering increased advances. It is possible that, some of the inland apiarists on the West Const, will bo among those to gain an advantage from the general shortage.

At. the February" meeting of the Kumara Women’s Institute Mrs. Peever presided over all attendance of 25 members, one now member being welcomed. A letter was read from - the West Coast Federation Secretary, stating that Ktunara has now ;yrepresentative on the W.C.F. Mrs. Reedy was nominated for the executive for the next year. A report on the Drama Circle was read by Mrs. Hemera. The programme for the next twelve months was read. In the competition for the best bowl of flowers, Mrs. West was firm. Mrs. Reedy second and Miss Hamer third. For the host bloom <•< inpot h ion Miss Castle was first, Mrs. Pierson second and Mrs. Reedy third. A vocal solo was given by Miss L. .McNabb, and a recitation by Miss I). Hamer. An exhibition of handwork wm: given by Miss Broad and Mis; Wallace. Groymoutin Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. Mcsdam.es Birss, Mitchell and Pierson.

Flower lovers would bo well advised to view the excellent display of prize gladiolus and dahlias in th© window of tht West (’east Florist Ci>lli];:iny. Ala<.-kay Str. ot. Orders arcnow being’ taken for these beautiful bloom.-'..—-Ad vt.

Acceding to the numerous request? of country residents, the Big Sacrifice in prices Jf High-grade Quality Carpets and Rugs ends on Saturday next. (February 20).—S. Burnett White.—Advt. “Forty Fathoms Deep," the latest book by that popular- writer I. L. Idress, deals with pearl divers and sea iovois in Australian seas. Profusely illustrated, (>/- each, postage -Id extra. All this author’s works are obtainable i at B. Dixon's, Tainui Street.—Advt. ■

To the farming community the Greymouth A. and P. Show and Carnival is ono of their popular outings of the year, where they gather together and discu’ss exhibits and matters appertaining to the welfare of their farms. The “Cockie” is a hard worker, and therefore requires all the comforts of a home, and the “inner man” is not neglected, particularly in regard to a good wholesome stimulant. This is more noticeable to his guests as Dc-war’s Imperial Whisky is the farmer's favourite- “nip after a. strenuous day on the farm. Griffin and Smith, Ltd.. Distributors, Gcoymoulh, Hokitika, and Westport.— Advt.

Air mail despatched from Wellington on January 27, arrived in London on February 17.—Press Assn. A four-year-old boy was admitted to the Napier Hospital yesterday, as a positive case of infantile paralysis. Press Assn. The statement that their vehicles would begin to look like newspapers was made by one member of the Transport Association, at last evening's meeting, after the District Highways Inspector (Mr R- P- Chibnail) had stressed to them the fact that all operators were required to carry their heavy traffic classification plates, their heavy traffic license, vehicle authority and certificate of fitness. Anotjhelr member jocularly remarked that when they got all the certificates they would not be able to carry so many goods!

On Tuesday, January 12, two telephone cadets at the New Plymouth Hospital had to answer 970 telephone inquiries and during the same day had 55 personal inquiries at the slide. This was a slack day, in that there were no out-patients or visiting hours. The inquiries at the slide the following day were 79. These details of one day’s work were quoted to the Taranaki Hospital Board by the medical superintendent. Dr. G. F.. Rich, in reporting on the necessity for the appointment of a hall porter. Alterations to the main hospital costing £3B to provide an office for the hall attendant were authorised by the board.

The gift by Roman Catholic citi-, zens of Auckland of a large bell of deep tone, able to be heard over the city" and harbour, has been suggested for the steeples of St. Patrick’s Cathedral to mark the. centenary’ of the church’s history in New Zealand next February". if the scheme is approved an appeal will be launched for small contributions throughout the diocese, and the Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Panico, may be invited to officiate at the blessing of the bell, which should compare favourably with those in other Dominion cathedrals. Two small bells, with a limited range, have been used for the last 60 years. They were made in France 300 years ago, acording to the casting dates. A claim for £2lO by L. Smith, Palmerston North, a musician, against 'Vincent Ry r an, vaudeville artist, and Senia Chostiakoff, musician, in which claimant alleges that he was engaged as pianist for the whole of defendants’ New Zealand tour, and was then dismissed after a short period, was again mentioned before Mr. J. L. Stout, S.M., at Palmerston North. Mr. G. I. McGregor said an application to take evidence for the defence at Invercargill was not proceeded with, but that an adjournment was being sought until March 23 at Palmerston North. To this he would agree, provided the full amount of the claim was paid into a trust account of Mr. H. R. Cooper, solicitor for defendants, or' into the Court for holding until the hearing. For defendants, it was stated that this proviso was being complied with. An adjournment was granted.

When some future historian comes to write the history of the laws of Now South Wales he will call this the era of strange laws,- of laws that arc half cooked or half boiled, or manmauled or mangled (writes a correspondent of the Melbourne “Age.”) The county council has taken over the control of the electrical supply’ for the metropolitan area (except for Balmain and the Railway" Department), but it. is forbidden to use 4 electric light itself other than for lighting its of-, fices or for advertising purposes. The council desires to illuminate the city in a way that it has never been lit before during the Coronation, so as to give pleasure to the people, and to make Sydney a bright spot on the map of Australia. But it is not allowed, according to the law, to show a light as large as half a candle power, unless the council puts under the spot light “this is an advertisement.” “God save the King and Queen, and use our refrigerators in summer and cool down with one of our patent fans"

is the way in which the illuminations, will have to appear. “Long may they reign over the Empire on which our powerful new sunrise globes never set” will be another one. “The crown of all family life is to smooth things out with a flat iron, all electric.” is another.'

Champions from all parts competing in Whippet racing A. and P. Show and Carnival, February 2ti and 27. Exciting finishes assured.—Advl. Jack O’Donnell on “Blucher,” Paddy Blanchfield on “Darky,” Cyril Neville on “Snow Flake.” Frank Stent on “Ginger," “Andy” Dalziel on Scotty, Dick Gibbons on “Austy,” Arthur Wilde on “Silver Ring,” additional entries Committeemen’s Race on draught horses A. and P. Show. Nino starters to date.—Advr,

•’Winnie the Pooh," series of books at .’’/(I and -1/- each, postage extra, .'ld. "Now Zealand Birds mid How to Identif\ Diem, by Moncrieff, 7/i>, postage •hl. Now stocks of Technical Books on all subjects, jii ■; arrived at B. Dixon's. Ltd.. Tainui St reel.—Ad vt.

Have yon learned io make flowers from Wood Fibre? Lots are making them for sale and showing handsome profits! Why not yon? It’s so easy to learn and such a delightful way of filling j n vour n j )aro tj rno pro . iitably. Let C. Smith’s teach vou' It cos's nothing to learn!—Advi.'

Builders. Architects and Braiifrhtsmen will bo interested to know that all Drawing Instruments and materials are stocked at B. Dixon's, Ltd. Buying (’irect .'roni iho factories enables us to offer the lowest of prices —Advt. ' ’■ Wood Fibre Flowers! What are they like? EvoryonWs asking this question. They are r.n natural in form and colouring it is almost impossible to believe tuey are not real. Besides their loveliness is perman ,m e ° thcni to ' d;l - v at c - Smith's I he? 11 teach you how to make them free of charge. Book your appointment now! —Advt.