Local and General

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 11448, 24 February 1931, Page 4

Local and General

lln furtherance of»its efforts--to proleot. thu lives of persons , concerned, tho /Marino Department is inviting competitive designs and offering prizes for a general safety cargo Took. Particulars appear in our advertising columns . of. tins' issue.; - ../..-

Eive cases of infectious -disease were notified to the Gi shorn© lieadqiliirters of the East Gape Health district during the week'elided yesterday, these comprising three of tuberculosis aiid one each of diphtheria and erysipelas. In addition tliero was one death from tuberculosis.

Waikftreiiibana power -was cut off frofn Gisborne yesterday for about five hours, the supply being restored at noon/; The Power Board’s standby'plant carried the local load during the interruption which was caused by a telephone lino coining ui contact With the power mains. ;

The annual sessions of tho General Assembly of the Presbyterian'Church have been fixed for March 3 in Wellington and will be adjourned to a later date owing to the earthquake disaster. —P.A.

A mass meeting of -Civil Servants Was hold in Oaniaru lust night to dismiss tho recent statement of the Rrime Mi if inter. Members of ; U»o Press and-Mr. ~J. A. McPherson, member for Oamaru, were excluded from the meeting, atid at the conclusion it was intimated that there was no communication to bo made to the Press. —P.A.

In the invitations to a hail given recently in- New York by-Miss Elsa Maxwell, -the smartiest hostess in New York, guests -were told to “como as y.our opposite.’’ Inquiries by puzzled guests revealed that the hostess intended each should attend dressed as the character bo or she least resembled in real life or fiction. - The result was a new idea in parties-* which set the whole town talking. t

Getting out of control when descending Gentle Annie on Saturday, a Cook County Council lorry, driven by Mr. Ray Staples,- plunged over the hank and fell about 40ft, the frontwheels and axle then becoming embedded in the soil and stopping /lie vehicle from crashing down a rnrther 00 or 70ft. Beyond a slight injury to his foot, the driver escaped in some marvellously lucky fashion. The lorry, witch was loaded wt-ii -nibble, was damaged beyond repair

It was mentioned at yesterday s Rotary lunch that a large proportion of the members both of the Napier and the Hastings, clubs had suffered very severely financially and otherwise as a result of the disastrous quake early in the present month. The position had been investigated at the instance of headquarters and it was intended that every possible step should be taken to keep the branches in existence. What might lie done in the way of practical sympathy was also being inquired into.

■ All tht* United States liu> been laughing at a '.hoax, the most i’eniarkable in recent years, which a dashing English “aristocrat” has .just played on the oOCO residents of Oxford, Massachusetts. The man is really a clerk on a British Atlantic liner. Posing as Commander in the King's Navy, he captivated the whole town, and crowned his triumph by marrying the belle of Oxford. State troopers formed an archway of swords for the bridal pair, and the whole town turned out to cheer.

W lu'ii the Niagara reached Auckland from Vancouver yesterday, further particulars' were obtained of the accident to the vessel at Vancouver, where she collided with a wharf.- 4 lie accident occurred in a dense log, the collision twisting the upper part of the steamer's stem. The impact was slight, but the weight of-On? vessel caused damage costing £ISOO. Repairs were made at A ancouver. A pilot was in charge at the time. — r.A.

“Ideals” was tho' subject discussed by Roturian P. Buslmell after the Rotary lunch yesterday, when Rot avion L. S'maill was chairman for the day, ltotarian Buslmell referred to the fact that there'wer c many institutions which, like Rotary, had been founded on an ideal. It would, he thought, bo very beneficial if tho work-of such movements could be coordinated, in order that’the ideals for which they stood might gain increased- prominence and influence. There could be no doubt but" that there wel’e' immense possibilities in connection with Rotary and not tho least was the desirableness that fellowship’'in'larger measure should be added to the wonderful friendship which existed in connection with the cause. On the motion of Rotarian Ball, the speaker was heartily thanked.

Showing an estimated deficiency of {•143 l‘2s (3d, all being debts owing to unsecured creditors resident in Gisborne, Bertram Green, of Gisborne, telegraphist, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. No assets are shown in tlio statement filed and the creditors arc as follows: —H. Iv. Swan £lt, L. Wall 19s Gd, R. Smoliie £1 19s", Colonial Grocery Coy. £5 Gi J. n. Bell £3 4s, J.' Vita £7, Harris Brils: 18s Gd. Prime's Ltd. 13s Gd, H. Farani £4, /V'Sift ton 10s Gd, Huinphrey’s Ltd. £3- 10s, Publie Trust £lO, A. H. Clare £4 10s, Ai P. Burt £1 l7sj Wilson and Fredericks’ £5 3s Gd, Freesia Cov. £5, Murphy arid Fletcher" £ls 0s; F. Stemier £‘2---' -• 18s, John Rogers £6 10s, Dr. Kahlenberg r£4'4s and H. Hei £3O. 'Phe first meeting of creditors is to be held in the jury-room, Gisborne, af 2.30 ;p.m. ■on March fi.

Charged with disorderly behaviour while >• drunk and with using obscene i language in a public place,, both offences occurring on Saturday, Edward Burton-, 38, appealed-before’ Mr P; H; Harper, S.M., in - the Police s Court* yesterday and tpleaded guilty to both counts: ■ Seniqr-Ser.gt. Wade i prosecuted and Mr. ;R. B. Hill ap- : peared -on hbelirilf of- defendant.—The explained -that Burton indulged in too much-drink on Sat- , uyday and, on calling at the British Empire • Hotel: will i. the , intention of taking- more.: the barman refused to sriryc-; lii mywhereupon ■ a.ccu sed u sed tlio■■’word's ■ eoitiplamed of and'refused to ‘ leave- the . premises. - Eventually, life ' whs' put riutside'- and. continued - to use bad •'.•language, ’’ .also ..with -tlieqbarman. and causing a general disturbance. .Plainclothes , s Constab'lo ’Jving .whs nearby and lie iri(tiJrferediC whereupon' accused also used biid language - - to - him.'"- Burton .;was quite , alright when sober, ” but could not' stand' much• drink Hill said; that, accused 5 suffered fro)n 'nerves as-the' result": of his* war s’eir* ‘vices; and was unable-to yTake, much liquor,—The; magistrate stressed ' the sbribus • nature of the’ offences, but ’agreed that j the effect of; war. service might ’have -a; bearing du--tlip case. On accused agreeing to take out a prohibition Order, ' Mr. Harper convicted and. discharged him, • but refused - to suppress ‘ liis name.

Mathewson’s Ltd. - 1 announce • that 'they have opened' their season’s "shipment- .of - .faslhonahlo , autumn goods, ’’ which' include ', mahy r delight? ful ■ designs"* in- tweeds and the latest >iu milllnory < styless. ’»iu volours and [ felts.' Every garment .is exclusive and i.ih« keeping the •\cuslomai , y’.-'ijloi quality ’‘for ! which ?Matkewson’s Ltd. ligvo so a V reputation.*** ■ ■ " " i-i): y

It is reported from Otahuhu th several minor earthquake shocks uere felt there yesterday morning. lf)e first, ut 5.16 a.m., lasted seven seconds.—P.A.

On the motion of Mr. D. E- Ghrisp, Mr. Justice MacGregor, sitting m Chambers yesterday, granted in the estate of the lute Mr. W Findlay to Mrs. I>. L. Findlay.

The Ministry of Agriculture ot Northern Ireland will shortly inaugurate an extensive experiment m the Spahlinger treatment of owtle against tuberculosis. The tests uni extend over three years and w‘ll ue under th c personal charge of the department’s bacteriologist, who is also a veterinary surgeon.

; Just 22 years ago there occurred tho ,great Mftssina earthquake which killed 100,000 people in the towns of Messina and Calabria, and destroyed buildings', and property over an area oh 200 square miles. Measurements taken after the earthquake showed that thc coasts had subsided bv inches on the Calabrian side and 2o inches on the other side of Sicily.

Complaint is made on behalf of Christchurch grain merchants that the telegraphed summary of MrForbes’ statement on tho wlieat duties has had the effect of unsettling the wheat market _ because of the omission of something of what Mr.Forbes said. The message did not state clearly' that Air. Forbes had indicated that his reiereuces to the possible revision of wheat duties did not apply to this season’s wheat, hut might possibly apply to wheat harvested next year.—P.A.

Through falling face downward into the soft mud of a creek wlnlo attempting to walk across the handrail of a footbridge in Slovin street. Waibi, thc 12-year-old. daughter of Air. and Airs. George Chalker had a narrow escape from death by suffocation. Fortunately,/Miss Jean Johnston. whose home J s nearby, noticed the mishap and gave assistance. The girl dislocated her right shoulder in the fall..

Shortly 'after lie became Lord Beaeoiisfield, some young peer asked Disraeli what course of study he had best take to qualify himself for speaking so as to gain the ear of the House of Lords. Disraeli replied. “Have you a graveyard near your house? - ’ “Yes.” was the reply. “Then.” said Disraeli. *'l should recommend yon to visit- it early ol a morning and practise upon the tombstones.”

Alme than 7-5 members of his family attended tim funeral of Air. Geo. Padfield, of Loughton. Essex, at Loughten parish church. Those present included his six sons, all farmers, and three of his' brothers who followed him from Somerset 40 years ago to take up farms in Essex. .More than 50 of Air. Padfield’s relatives are farming iu the county. AJr. Padfield, who was 70. was oily of the best-known, farmers iu Essex. His was the first death in the family for Z 0 years.

Latest of the inventions which miniature golf has brought with it is a handy scorer device attached to the handle of the golf club. After each stroke the player presses a small button on the scorer. Within the device is a small card to carry a full record of IS holes, and each stroke is punched on the card under the proper hole. Alter a round the card gives a complete record of the player's score —provided the player remembered to punch for each stroke. It is only two and a-half inches in diameter and weighs 3oz.

What is the mu-t difficult feat in the whole realm of sport, difficult in the sense of being a demonstration 'of sustained skill? A cricketer may make many had strokes, and yet win a Test match by an innings which becomes historic, a lawn tennis player may piny like a “rabbit” for the first set, and yet win Hie Wimbledon championship, but the par figures golfer and the 500-break man at billiards must worship at . one shrine only—-the shrine of ultimate perfection. He must begin doing preeiselv the right thing, and he must keep oil doing it with unfaltering accuracy.

The present-day motorist, who may be inclined to chafe at some of the restrictions imposed, would be astounded if he.were to turn back to the discussions in the House of Commons which took place 27 years ago. For example, when the Government spokesman in charge of the Motorcar Act of 1903, Mr. Walter Long, proposed the speed limit of 20 miles an hour, a certain Mr. liroadhurst moved an amendment reducing maximum speed to "15 miles an hour, though this was itself “too great a si>ced for the public highway. No one gome; at a creator rate could enjoy the beauties of the scenery.”

The question of making a charge of sixpence for each visitor to view the thermal sights at Whakarewarewa was discussed at a meeting of the Rotorua Borough Council. It was stated that a fairly large sum was needed to keep the paths in order and other improvements were needed. The Mayor said that a fairly large sum was needed to keep the paths in order and oilier improvements were needed. The Mayor said the council had no power_ to impose a’ charge, the matter being in tho hands of the Tourist Department. It was decided on the casting vote of the Mayor that it he recommended ha a charge of sixpence be made.

An unusual situation arose in the .Supreme Court at New Plymouth during the hearing of a delcnded position for divorce. After tlio mid-May adjournment the foreman of the jury drew the attention of Mr. .luslice Adams to the fact that one of the jurymen had informed him that he was a first cousin to the petitioner. “He did not discover the relationship until lunch time,” said the foreman, “and I thought it proper to mention it.” The petitioner’s case had been closed when the foreman made liis announcement: Mr. Justice Adams referred the position to the three counsel appearing in the matter. They agreed that the hearing should go on with 11 jurors. Thereupon His Honor discharged the jiirymall in question and the case proceeded.