LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10723, 22 October 1928, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

/ The Secretary of the General Post Office notifies, that' the following warning'message was broadcast from Auckland: “Shearer Pock buoy off Tiritiri is adrift ; floating north.”—• Press Assn.' i'

In tho billiards match MeConaehy is 14,707, and LUidrum (in play) is 14,706. : The best breaks on Saturday were: Liindrum 624, 216, 232 and 104, ' and, AlcOonacbx 207. 108 and 293.—‘Press Assn.

The following subsidies have been approved by the. Education Department: Tolaga Bay £B, Waipavra. £1 IQs, Waipaoa £5, Waingake £26 10s, Patutahi £lO, Mangapapa £6, Ormoncto£B 10s, Takapau £6.

fn Labor Day telegraph attend•e has been altered as follows:

JTreymouth and Westport will ob'serve 9 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Morning attendance at Masterton and Napier will be 9 to 10 a.m. '

The Wellington cricket championships commenced on Saturday in fine weather. Midland made 202 (Baker 79) against/ Institute; Petone 119 v. Old Bovs; ’Varsity 270 for seven wickets (Mackenzie 128) v, Kilbirnid; Wellington 211 v. Hutt.— Press Assn.

Tho electors of both the Gisborne and Bay of Plenty electorates in and around/the Makaraka and Matawhero districts are notified by advertisement that Messrs. D. W. Coleman (Gisborne), and R. F. Moncur (Bay of Plenty), will be speaking in the Makaraka Hall this evening, October 22, commending at 8 o’clock. A programme of Mr. Moncur’s meetings for next week is also advertised.

The United Party's candidate for mid-Canterbury, Mr. J. Connolly, opened his campaign in Rakaia on Saturday night. His speech was a criticism of Reform, with special reference to its policy towards the farmer. He said that he would purchase land of good quality, and three farms would cost practically the same as a bouse and one-eighth acre section in town. A vote of thanks was accorded.-—Press Assn.

When the rush at the Russian Fur Sale at Good’s Sample Rooms had' subsided, it was found that record business had been done. But this was no doubt the result of record values being given". Definite instructions to clear tbe stock within tho next three days mean jhat the amazing bargains can continue to-day and for the following two days. Inspection of the stock is welcomed, for only by doing so can the-impressive value be realised. Make an early visit to the sale if you desire to secure values in l'urs of .the highest quality, such as have not been seen before in New Zealand.***

The decision of the Government to exempt owners of oil engines of under five horse power from the necessity of having their engines inspected annually was announced by the Prime Minister, Mr. Coates, at Invercargill on Saturday. . The Prime Minister said that no alteration in the law would bo required, as authority to make an exemption of such a nature was contained in the Act. Experience had shown that the annual inspection of such small engines was irksome to the owners, most- of whom were small farmers, without any corresponding henefit to the community at large.—Press 'Assn.

That the funds ,of the War Funds Council should he made available to South African veterans who are in distress, was lately'urged upon the Government, says the annual report of "the Gisborne branch of tire'S'A.' Veterans’ Association. The Hon. Mr Stewart, in reply, said lie would be verv-glad to look into that Question, The Goyernmentf was anxious to cio all it could to help the South African veterans, but they were up against it all the time. The Government was charged with over-borrowing and had to step, warily. In reply to-'a remark that Parliament ws in favor of these claims, the Minister has made this signifieeht reply: “Yes.' and Cabinet has to find the money.” ■ •

“There is one matter I would, like to mention,” said Mrl W. Jenkins at the reception to Miss Norma. Wilson on Saturday evening, ' “and that is

the matter of reports of the Olympic teaiii during their absence. The people of New Zealand subscribe-to send an athlete away and with the; team taken a manager, but when the team are away. the people of New Zealand hear nothing of them except bv -meagre cable reports. . I think it should be the business of the manager to see that the people at home are supplied '.with all information concerning th.e ream.; ‘lt Would, not cost a great deal- and the enthusiasts in New Zealand, especially the athletes ; parents-would he relieved of a ‘ great deal of anxiety.”

• “Outside Great Britain and Ireland,” stated the Hon. S'.. L. Hickey, the N.S.WI Labor member, in the course of his address on. Saturday night,. “New Zealand is-the' - most thickly settled by white people in the whole* of the Empire. You will reach ot stage when your primary industries will not absorb any moro population —even how, in some, respects, you have reached the, limit. If I. .could suggest a reason, I would point to the high land valuations. - thus,- to add to your population, you 'must deyelop vour secondary, industries which should.-be easy in ; light tof the, automatic methods of m'odehh Manufacture. Why go abroad fofryour clothing when you have all'the jjnatenals here ? Who- imp ort motor -• bodies? Abraham'- Lincoln -pointed-' out /‘ that when you buy putside your country, you have. the. goods;', but when you buy. in the country, you have both money ainjl.goods; That manufacturirig era -must come and when -it 1 does there 'will be -centralijsatidn of. l:population.' It, is difficult to counteract evil in bjg;- -centres;,, therefore;,; you should start' now and; prepare . the way- > for/- poSterfiEy l - Remove - ; fall temptations before this centralisation enters the land." .

The Poverty Pay Stockbrokers/ A~' sociritioh will hold a cattle fair •a*' the Matawhero Jards on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20 and 21.

The question of levelling and building up the paddock in front of tho Wairoa High School ha s been' referred to the architect for a report. .

A farmer named Samuel Beach, T 6, wak found hanging in a shed bn his property 'at Eiffel ton on Saturday morning. His wife resides at Christchurch.—Press Assn. ?

On. the motion of Mr. L. T. Bur: hard, probate was granted at Wellington on October 15, by Mr. Justice MacGregor, to Helen Lees, in the estate of Andrews Lees, late of Gisborne. ' ,

New South Wales banks doing business in New Zealand, says .a. Sydney cable,, announce an' alteration in tho exchange rates beginnig as from October 22, the new rates being 5s per cent discount and selling 5s premium —Aust. Press Assn.

. Twelve l British public schools boys are going to New Zealand in December to become pupils at the Waitaki School, Oamaru for a biennium course designed, principally, to equip them for farming in New Zealand. —Aust. Press Assn.—United Service.

There was another large attendance at the monthly dance of tho Labor Party on Friday evening, and a thoroughly enioyable time wars spent by all. Mrs Thompson’s.orchestra supplied the music, while the duties of Al.’sC. were capably carried out by Messrs. J. Perry and"O. Gregory. «

The Berlin correspondent of the Times reports that the Post Office is erecting a high-power short-wave transmitter at Konigswusterhausen, whence world programmes, will -bo broadcast, commencing in February, disseminating German culture and promoting international understanding.—i Tines.

A pleasant afternoon was spent by a large number of people in the Botanical- Gardens yesterday, when an enjoyable programme cohiprising operatic, sacred and patriotic* music was contributed by the Gisborne City Band under Bandmaster H-t, J; M ur * phy. Public appre-ciaiion of the excellent music rendered was sbpwn by the prolonged applause aftpjff each item. > . ”

Officers for the ladies’ section of the Gisborne Lawn Tennis Club were elected at the annual -meeting as follows : President, Mrs- R. U. Burke; tea committee, Mrs M. Neal and.. Miss H. Oummmg; match committee, Mesdames C. H. Wells and tv. R. Beattie, Misses A. Ormond and M. Bull; hon. secretary, Miss M. Muir. Among other matters discussed was the selection of players for inter-club games; it was decided that these be chosen from tho ladder It was also resolved that- the age limit for Mrs. R ; U. Burke’s trophy be 21 years.

. .The jubilee of the constitution of the. Borough of Ashburton is being celebrated. On Friday tho children of the town and suburban schools held a sports meeting, and on Satur-. day the council entertained pioneers at a luncheon attended by 130 people. Yesterday councillors attended service at St. Stephen’s. To-day the usual gala sports meeting will be held, preceded by a procession, and followed by the coronation of the Carnival Queen in the Domain, and to-morrow present councillors will entertain past councillors at a smoke concert.—• Press Assn.

In reply to the representations of the New Zealand Master Carriers’. Federation, asking for a reduction in motor taxation on heavy vehicles, in respect to which a petition was presented to Parliament, and the Industries and Commerce Committee recommended favorable consideration, the federation has been advised by the Public Works Minister that the Government has decided to call a joint- conference early in the new year, representative of motor vehicle owners, county councils, municipalities, the Main/Highways Board, Public Works Department, and possibly other interested parties, for the purpose of discussing motor taxation in all its aspects, and the motor lorry regulations particularly, with a view to assisting the Government 'to define, all the issues in dispute prior to heavy traffic fees becoming due next year.—Press Assn.

Objection to departure from the serious strain was taken by at least one member of the crowd which attended the open-atr address by the Hon. Si L. Hickey, the N.S.W..Labor member, on Saturday evening. • The speaker was proceeding to illustrate certain points with humorous tales when a voice from the crowd called: “Why don’t you go on with your address ? Are'you here to tell funny stories ? Anyway, we’ve heard ’em all before, and 1 don’t want to hear them again.” Air. Hickey: “I don’t think you, have. Anyway it’s a perfectly fine night further up the street.” The voice: “We don’t want vour funny stories.” Air. Hickey: “If you don’t', others may. Also I think I understand the psychology of crowds better than you, and I don’t believe I- m doing so badly. -Go away, i don't want to sec you again.” ;

“The number of financial members -remains much the same each year. We lose members, ivho for business reasons have to leave the district, but the wastage is made up with newcomers to the district,” says the annual report of the Gisborne branch of the 9.A. Veterans’ Association. “Application was made in February last to the cemetery trustees for a plot of ground for the burial of any South African veterans who died m poor financial circumstances or., who had no • relatives in the Dominion. According to press reports this has been granted to us and will, take effect when, additional laud is incorporated in the cemetery. The Gisborne Borough Council, at our request, has authorised the engraving of the names of two men- who went from this district oh the memorial tablet at the Trafalgar Bank rotunda.”

The following cablegram has been received by the; Prime Minister from Squadron-Leader Kingsfo.rd Smith and Flight-Lieut. TTlm in acknowledgment of the Government's congratulations on their succsesful return trip across the Tasman; “Thank you. Sir, your Government and the people of New Zealand for the congratulatory cablegram. Wo can never adequately express, on our own and on Mb. Litchfield’s aud Mr, McWilliams’ behalf, ' onr truly grateful appreciation of the wonderful receptions accorded Us throughout New Zealand, and our thanks for 'the hospitality of yourself and your Government and the peoplo wherever wo went. Wo appreciate yarn- remarks to the effe'et that wo are promoting the progress of avia•tion4 itndv if we are doing this well and. faithfully, we are moro than amply repaid for our efforts.—Smith and Ulm.”—Pr£ss Assn.

At this season of the year each new shipment from English and Continental Houses is a source of keenest interest. We have'just opened aiascim ating lot of new goods which we take pride in displaying. They comprise .Ensemble Suits, Jumper Suits, Foiv mai Gowns, and the latest Millinery. As usual, our imports portray tho leading authentic styles for the. season!—M’ilhew son's Ltd., Gladstone Road.%*