LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10510, 14 February 1928, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

Thirty-nine lobsters for the Portobello marine fisheries station arrived nt Dunedin by" the Matatua yesterday from England.—Press Assn.

Deposits in the Post Office Savings Bank at Gisborne for the quarter ended December 31 amounted to £103,893, while the withdrawals for the same period totalled £160,026.

The driest spell for some years at Pahiatua was broken on Saturday evening by welcome showers, including a big downpour near midnight, refreshing the countryside.-—Press Assn.

During an interval at the concert given by the band of H.M.Si. Diomede at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday night, tlie visitors were entertained at supper by the members of the Victoria League, headed by Mesdames L. CotterilL and E. G. Matthews.

' The first case of infantile paralysis notified in Auckland this year was reported to the Health Department yesterday. It is; that of a boy living with his parents in Newmarket. The disease is in a mild form and the patient lias been isolated.—Press Assn.

There is at least one Christchurch bootmaker who is the thorough gentleman. Outside his shop, he displays the following notice: “Gents soled and heeled, 7/6; ladies soled and heeled 5/-.”* This sort of tiling, comments the Sun, . seems to be carrying! the idea of the inequality of tlie sexes too far.—Special.

Appearing before Mr E. C. Levvey, S.M-, in the Police Court yesterday on charges,of ilrunkeuness and being on the licensed premises of the Albion Hotel , after hours,‘ an elderly man. Lawrence Anderson, was remanded until Eebimafv 20 for medical treatment, the police stating he was in a bad way. ’ \ ? ,

Creditors in the bankrupt estate of a builder, O. N. Rhodes, all efforts to locate, whom have been unsuccessful, resolved in Auckland yesterday that steps bo taken to ascertain his whereabouts'. The three largest creditors ,agreed to hear the expense. The claims 'proved amount to £970, all owing to. uhsecnrfd' creditors.— Press AsSn. .

A contract for alterations and the erection of additions to tlie To Piiia hospital lias been let to Mr. A. Kirk, of Gisborne, at £2,954.

At the Wellington Supreme Odurt yesterday, Alfred- George Wallace, auctioneer and produce merchant was acquitted by the jury after 45 minutes’ retirement on charges of committing broaches of the Bankruptcy Act. 'This was the third trial, the jury having twice previously failed to agree.—Press Assn.

Aii absolutely unbreakable watchglass, known as the genuine G. S. Flexo Crystal, should prove of incalculable value to men, women, youths and girls. 'lbe.se Crystals may be procured at A. 'Stoneham and. Co.’s, Gladstone road. They are inserted by a special machine which has just been installed, and either pocket or fancy wristlet shapes may be procured. ’***

Swept by a strong northerly wind, ati extensive grass fire blazed across the summit of Mount Eden yesterday destroying much of its natural beauty," i"deluding many native tiees recently planted in the crater. During the height of the fire, the moun tain from a distance resembled an active -volcano. —Press Assn.

The Te Karaka bowlers are fortunate in having a very energetic ladies’ committee organising social functions in aid of their Queen Cutnival Fund. On Wednesday next a cabaret has been arranged, winch promises to excel all previous efforts The Red Bus leaves. Hannahs at 7.80 p.m.

Motorists about Christchurch appear to have little regard ior the safety of school children, according to statements at a meeting of the Christchurch Beautifying Society. One member was particularly emphatic and remarked that all “.otliool (Jo Slow” signs should be removed, as motorists took not the slightest notice of them. —(Special.

The men of the fleet are exhibit ing a large amount of keenness con cerning the result of the Navy eh am pioitship to be held in the school baths to-night. As an added at traction the family relay, restricted to bona fide members of each family, grid the mercantile relay will also be run off together with ten other events. The 7.30 tram from the Post Office will cater especially for visiters The return tram leaves Stanley road at 9.40.

Bush and scrub fires continue in various parts of the Nelson district. A large conflagration in the Jakuka Valiev threatened to destroy a large area of milling timber, but a providential change of wind combined with the strenuous efforts oi the hiefighters, averted danger. Jhe mam sufferers are settlers who have lost larwe areas of feed and a consideiable number of stock. Tim-compara-tive absence of strong winds during the dry weather has been most- fortunate.—Press Assn.

The Hon. O. J. Hawken. who is visitino- fruit lands, was waited on ai Nelson” yesterday in regard to f.o.b. sales of export apples, which were favored by the deputation. The Minister declined to express his persona, opinion on the question, but said he would not interfere with the rrun Control Board. The Minister promised that the Government guarantee would be extended to “good grade apples exported, but only to tar amount of the guarantee stated. - Press Assn.

In the cleft of a pronged <-abbag< tree on the banks of the river Avonopposite the old Provincial Council Chambers in Christchurch, there, is ; huge frog. The tree is 33 feet from the river on a high hank, and the presence of the frog is a complete puzzle. It is the picture of health. Obviously it is too big to have entered by the narrow slit in the tree, and the presence of an undergroum passage to the tree is not _ likely. Several years ago, at this identical spot, a large tuatara was found.— Special.

A suggestion that fines on persons caught on licensed premises aftei hours should be increased as the offence was becoming very common, was made by Senr.-Sergt. McLean in the Police Court yesterday when a young man, Wm. Corbett, was charged with being on the premises of the Albion Hotel during illegal hours. Senr.-Sergt. McLean described the fines as “like water Sowing off a

duck’s back.” The magistrate imposed a penalty of 20s and costs, and issued a final warning that he would increase the penalty to the maximum.

“Look ahead and be prepared, may well be the motto or a subcommittee of the Christchurch Public Utilities Committee, a useful organisation of which the public hears little but which dees a great amount of useful work nevertheless. Tlie special sub-committee mentioned deals with floods, earthquake o' pestilence should these disasters over visit the “City of the Plains." Tiny have been in touch with America. Japan and other places which are occasionally stricken by such misfortunes and several replies have been received, enabling much valuable information to be compiled.—Special.

The weekly lunch in connection with the Rotary Club yesterday was presided over by Rotariau A. J. Dixon, who extended a warm welcome to Rotariau H. B. "Williams on his return from an extended tour abroad. Rotariau Williams promisee to address members on a subsequent occasion with reference to the impressions that he had gained in th > course of his journeyings. Rotariau Bert Grieve, formerly of Gisborne and now of Wanganui, was also welcomed by members. A paper wine’’ is to be read on behalf of the club at the Rotary annual conference aPalmerston North and which deals utith “Doubtful Methods of Trading,” was considered and approved, members, on the motion of Rotariau G. T. Bull, thanking Rotariau Muir and those associated with him in compiling the paper for their services.

A dispute between the New Zealand Federated Sawmills Timber Yards and Coal Yards’ Union and employers, which came before the Council of Conciliation at Christchurch yesterday, was adjourned. The union seeks a Dominion award, and the employers object, preferring local awards. The union was represented by six,assessors, but only Mr. Prime, secretary of the Christchurch Employers’ Association, appeared for the employers, no assessor having been appointed. Eventually, to constitute a 'Conciliation Council properly, Mr. Prime was appointed assessor with jrix votes. . It was agreed on the casting vote of the chairman that the Council stand adjourned pending the decision of the Court on the issue oi a Dominion award . versus local awards—Press Assn.

Bill Clax-kson’s Huge Sale still going strong. Bigger Bargains than over. Call in early. The whole stock of Men’s and Boys’ Suits -Trom-'-iy Shirts, Underwear, Bathing Suits Felt Hats, Pyjainas, etc., etc., huge reductions. .Meet Me Faoe-to Face’’ opposite Bank of New Zealand. Gladstone Road. *** , ,■

Following their .usual custom, Eastwood’s Book Store will present free with each, school list order one of their well-known Baby Writing Pads suitable for school or office use. A full. stock' of everything required in school is carried. Purchases may be made at either of the two shops—corner of Gladstone road ui)d Derjiy street, and in Gladstone road (next to Mrs. Crete:’s). * t *

Catalogues for the February wool sal© at Napier close tm Monday next at 5 i».ui.

The Finance Committee .of tlx© Auckland City Council decided to send all the correspondence in-retard to the allegations of waste biought by Mr. W. IT. Murray, a member of the council, to the Government, urging that a Commission of -Inquiry he set up soon. —Press Assn.

An order prohibiting the use ,of water from the Auckland City mains for other than domestic and industrial purposes was issued by the City Council yesterday. This prices a ban en the use of watering cans n gardens. The city water supply is now. getting low. —Press Assn.

The Christchurch City Council last night carried a resolution .to take j noil on a proposal to raise UMM for road construction anu improve men Is. the expenditure to lie spi cai over four years. Ihe scheme i part oi' the big programme of road construction recommended by city engineer in a reixitt which he recently presented.—l ress Assn.

In the Christchurch Supreme Court yesterday, Cyril Tonman Mosley, an ex-accountant, was granted a dmr harge from bankruptcy. ° °- said bankrupt had had two years reformative detention, and hai come into the world to make another start. Bankrupt had earned the maximum remission in his reformative detention, and had been given charge of an orchard. Of this, work ™ such success that the Mints * Agriculture had asked bankrupt U> see him in Wellington and had promised what help the Government could give.—Press Assn.

A commendable action by n lad of about LI" years of age was performed )>v Mr. Gore Porter’s son. Vinton, states the Grey Star of February 4. 4 voung girl named Chandler vent; into the river for a swim and in trying to swim across to the opposite side failed, and sank. The. ] . ad a , ones went to her aid, and although the girl was a great deal heavier time the bov he got her head up out of the water and held it there until he struck the shelving bottom, when he was able to bring her to safety Ihe voung rescuer is a grandson of -'-J - and Mrs. H. M. Porter, of Gisborne.

The Assembly Hall presented * verv attractive appearance last evening when a dance was given by the combined members of the L.O.L-. m Gisborne to brethren of the order on HM S Diomede. There was an attendance of over 250. and a most enjoyable time was spent m old-time dancing to music by Mrs. Menzie s orchestra, with extras played by Mrs. « I Merer and Messrs. Butson .arid McMullen. The M.'sC. were Messrs J. J. Fletcher and V . J. Bousf.eld. During intervals in the dances songs were contributed by Misses \V lason, Baxter and Hamilton, and -Mr. iurbitt- and Miss L. Brown danced a sailor's hornpipe.

Fire has almost completely destroyed 700 acres of flax about eight hides eaxt of Wellkord. owned by Flaxlands. Ltd., states an Auckland message. The estimated, damage is m the neighborhood of £IO.OOO. but tlie actual loss to the company will, probably be much greater, because it has been deprived oi a source of levenue for at least foui years, as the growth was not protected by insurance. 7 lie company owns about 1000 acres, o which '7OO acres is swamp. Last Thursday evening fire commenced in the bush on the land adjoining the swamp, and rapidly spread to the swamp, 'flic company s buildingescaped.—Press Assn.

; A n interesting function took place j at M-orere on Sunday, when the Gis- ! borne Citv and Wairoa bands joined jin a day : s outing and provided an ! interesting musical programme to a. withering of Gisborne and W niroa° visitors. Mr. W. F. Cederwall addressed the gathering and called for three c-lieers for the Wairoa band: Mr. R. Single responding, and on nissuggestion three cheers were gb en for the Gisborne band. Hopes were expressed that an early visit would be made to Wairoa by the Gisborne band, and also that arrangements will be made for a visit- to Gisborne by the Wairoa bandsmen. The programme was an excellent one. being appreciated by the large gathering. \fter the march. “Wairoa, and a hvmn had been played by the massed bands, the Wairoa band rendered the following programme: March, “Badge of Honor”: selections. “Lohengrin, and “Austral.” Hie Gisborne- ©and played the following: March. 'Can of the Road”; fantasia. “O'er Hill -am! Pale”: descriptive fantasia. “Mill in the Dale”: triple-tongue polka by Bandmaster Murphy, by special request: inorceau, “Sylvan Glades” : march. “Invercargill ’ : hymn. The National Anthem, played ’-v tlie massed bands concluded the performance.