LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10752, 24 November 1928, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

An outbreak of firehliglit is reported in two orchards in Masterton.— P.A.

' Mr. Churchill stated in the House of Commons that, contrary to reports there is no intention to . revert to penny postage for letters in the near future, The re-mtroduction of penny postage on a pre-war basis would entail a loss to the Treasury estimated •it between three and a quarter millions and seven and a quarter milliens—Aust. Press Assn.

P.oplying to a request from a delegation of British Columbia lumbermen for a • subsidised steamship service with Australia, the Federal Minister of Trade and Commerce, Mr. Malcolm, at Vancouver yesterday declared that the request "conformed with the policy of the department. He promised favorable consideration within “the not distant future.” He declared that the Government was unable to give a direct subsidy to anv steamer for any special trade, although it could specify the typo of vessel required for lumber and ether commodities.—A-P.A—P.S.

Aorangi arrived at Suva at 6 /Jfoek on Thursday evening, and at 1 a.m. yesterday for Hono'ulu.—Aust. Press Assn.

Depositors' balances in the State Savings Banks throughout Australia at the end of last month total £167.750,000, states a Melbourne cable.— Aust. Press Assn.

In Lhe billiards match Landrum is leading from Mc-Conachy l«v 7,409 to 6,722. The best breaks yesterday were: Lindrum 263. 171 and 154; McL’onaeh 145, 152 and '2 3 A—Press Assn.

At the Presbyterian Assembly at Auckland yesterday, the Youth of the Church report was presented to a crowded gathering in the- evening by i'lio Rev. A. B. Kilroy, Oamaru— Press Assn.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., have received the following cablegram from their London house under date Xovenrter 22: “Wool market stronger. Crossbred greasy, crossbred scoured, crossbred slipe, 71 to 10 per cent, higher.”

Some very handsome hand-carved furniture, made from teak taken from the old battle-cruiser New Zealand, has been installed in the memorial hall of the Waitaki Boys' High School, at Oamaru. This was obtained through the agency of Karl Jellicoe, whose interest in this school lias always been maintained since he left New Zealand.—Christchurch “Press.”

The first scenes in connection with the production of the local cinema comedy drama, “A Daughter of Gisborne.” will l>e shot at the opening •if tho rowing season this afternoon, and tho film operators will be present, .it Waikanae beach to-morrow afternoon. Mr. Rudall Hayward, the well-known film producer, will be in charge of the work, and both these scenes ,wifh others, will be incorporated in the comedy drama. The caste of the “stars” in the play will b® selected this evening.

In another column it is announced that- Messrs Williams and Kettle will on Saturday, December Bth, hold a salo of leases of the well-known Waerengn-a-hika Mission Estate. _ on behalf of the trustees. The sections vary in size from half acres to over fifty acres. On some there are existing buildings and these are to lie taken over at valuation. Full particulars as to areas, valuations, ote.. can be obtained as mentioned in the advertisement. Those desiring to inspect- these properties are advised to get in touch with the auctioneers, who will b'e glad to assist them in any direction. #

Warned that ho would be despatched to the “island” if he came up again in the next six months, James John Smith, on two breaches of a prohibition order and one of drunkenness, was convicted in the Police Court yesterday, and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon. Senr.Sergt. McLean explained that defendant was a returned soldier with a list of convictions. He considered lie was probably suffering from shell shock. He was married with tw r o children, and told lhe police lie had to have brandy to steady his nerves. He had assorted that he intended to continuedrinking as long as lie liked. An accident in which elderly peotve were concerned occurred at Invercargill yesterday afternoon. A gig in which Mr. and Mrs. Middleton, of 'lfcatara, were driving was turning a corner when it capsized, apparently ti 6 a result of one of the wheels mounting a traffic dome, and the occupants were thrown out.. Mrs. Middleton, who is 75 years of age, sustained an injury to her aim, a -tit- on her forehead, several bruises, ind was severely shaken. She. was 'alien into the Southland hospital for treatment. Mr. Middleton was not injured sufficiently to necessitate his attention at hospital.—Press Assn.

The name of Mr. David Clark usually conjures up pleasant mom or-, i'ws to the public of Gisborne.) Oil Wednesday next in-the Opera House, assisted bv pupils and friends, Mr. Clark -will once again demonstrate his vocal powers and vivid personality .before the public, * The programme includes some fine numbers, minding his own interpretation of .Mephistopheles’ “Serenade” from the fourth act of Gounod’s “Faust,” m a fitting scena. phis number is said by those who have heard it, to he an outstanding item on any programme, and in the hands of Mr. Hark should be one t-o be remembered bv music-lovers.

A pleasant surprise awaited MrClutha McKenzie on the occasion of his visit of tk!e Blind Boys’ Band to Oamaiu last night, when the Mayor, Mr. Frank Grawshaw. announced a bequest of £2,300 to the Juhilee Institute for the Blind. A laboring man, single, known as “Tiger” Hall, of Herbert, whose death occurred recently, accumulated £13,000. In his will lie left £2,00C each to the Salvation Army and Barnado Homes. Oamaru Hospital. Juhilee Institute for the Blind, and Otepopo Church. The Irequests, with interest-, now represent £2,300. and the Mayor's announcement last night took Mr. Clutha MacKenzie completely by surprise.—Press Assn-

The Y.W.C.A. annual fair will he held next Friday. This is one of their special events, opportunity being given for a combined effort of all the committees and groups. Part of the proceeds go to meet the association’s obligation for national and world fellowship funds. Afternoon tea and a choice musical programme will be included in the afternoon events. . A new departure will bo made in the evening, when, in addition to special side-shows and musical items, Mr. J. Chrisp has very generously offered his -beautiful U.M.V standard gramophone, and will bring with him a choice selection of his records. A chhrge of Is will be made for admission to the evening programme i this will, include supper.

Contrary to popular belief, the longest tunnel in the world is not the Simplon with its 12 miles odd. few people probably realise that the longest funnel actually stands to the credit of British engineers and runs from Golders Green, a northern suburb of London, through the City to Morden, in the south-west, a distance of 161 miles. It forms, of course, part of Imndon’s extensive underground system of railways which, during the last few years, have been undergoing vast developments to keep pace with modern transport requirements. Since the war some £l-3,000,000 are said to have been spent on such work, including the rebuilding of many stations.

The Wellington free ambulance made a rush to the public hospital yesterday, endeavoring to save life. Tire patient was J. Sherwood,_ a widower, aged 62, of 389 Adelaide road, suffering severely from the effects of gas poisoning. When Mr. ■J. Ccutts, accompanied by Mr. G. Maxfield, returned to his home at the address mentioned he noticed a smell of gas on entering the rear of the premises. Sherwood, who occupied part of the house, was found lving on the floor near a gas ring. All the windows and doors were closed. A doctor was hastily summoned and, after he had given Sherwood an injection, the unconscious man was rushed to the hospital. The condition of Sherwood was stated last night to he very serious.—Press Assn.

A branch of the women’s division of the Fanners' Union was formed at Paliiatua yesterday, and a subcommittee was set up to canvass the district for members. Mrs. C. C. Jackson. Dominion treasurer and president of the Wairarapa executive, addressed the meeting on the aims, etc., of the organisation.—Press Assn.

Poverty Bay district, contributions to the funds of the British and Foreign Bible Society, as a result of the collection recently completed, reached the very satisfactory total of £234 11s, contributed as follows: Gisborno £S9 12s lOd, Wliataupoko £35 0s Id. Kaiti £l6 4s 9d, Te Hapara £l4 18s lOd. and Mangapapa £ls 15s 6d. Of the total. £3l 2s canto from tho country and £32 10s comprised anonymous donations to the colporteur’s fund. Credit for this excellent result- is due to Mi*s Lochore. the society’s visiting representative, who has been ably assisted by the local secretaries, Me-sdames Garrett, Mor.eriell, Smellie, and Ri. Grant-