NEWS OF THE DAY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20604, 4 November 1941, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

Dental Laboratory A campaign to provide funds for the construction of a mobile dental laboratory, to replace the one lost by the New Zealanders in Greece is being undertaken by the American Dental Ambulance Committee for the iVnzacs.

Fish Not Interested Fish in the streams in the Wairoa district were not unduly disturbed by the fact that last week-end meant the opening of the 1941 fishing season. Due largely to the petrol restrictions, even the opening of the season at Waikaremoana attracted few visitors. There the fish were more or less indifferent about taking any kind of bait. After eight hours in a boat on Sunday a party of three fishermen returned to Wairoa with a total bag of 12 trout. The fish were in good condition and averaged about 2Jlb. — Special. Maori Name For It A correspondent interested in Maori lexicography writes to the editor of the Herald on the subject of the Maori word for victory. She quotes the “ancient Maori Bible” as giving “Wikitoria” as the Maori translation for the English term. It is pointed out, however, that the word “Wikitoria” is not Maori in character, but is simply a version of the English word chosen in th 6 early days, when its use was almost exclusively in reference to the reigning monarch, Queen Victoria. English names were given Maori versions in Innumerable cases, the use of the term Akarana for Auckland and Kihipani for Gisborne being examples. Gisborne’s Vital Statistics There was a slight decrease in the number of deaths last month in Gisborne compared with the figures for October, 1940. Births showed an increase of five for the month, but the total for the 10 months to date is well down compared with that for the same period last year. The figures for last month are as follows, those for October, 1940, being shown in parentheses: Births, 56 (51); deaths, 18 (22); marriage notices, 16 (17); marriages by registrar, 6 (4). The totals for the 10 months to date are as follows, the figures for the same period last year being shown in parentheses: Births, 440 (497); deaths, 173 (186); marriage notices, 151 (208); marriages by registrar, 32 (45).

Nuhaka Resident Laid To Rest Nuhaka residents were deeply grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. K. B. Crombie, who passed away ai her daughter’s residence in Gisborne early on Saturday morning. The late Mrs. Crombie was much respected in the Nuhaka district. Many relatives and friends assembled at the graveside on Saturday afternoon at the Taruheru cemetery, Gisborne, to pay their last respects. A service at her daughter's house, Clifford street, was conducted by Canon A. F. Hall, Gisborne, and at the graveside the Rev. Wi Moana, Nuhaka, officiated. There was a large attendance of Maori and European mourners. The casket was carried to the grave by Messrs. Edward, Paul, Charles, Jack, and Joe Crombie, sons of the deceased, and Mr. G. Boyd. A Maori lament was given at the graveside. Many beautiful floral emblems covered the casket.