LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 12263, 26 May 1934, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

Something very unusual in the way of deer was shop by SeniorSergeant Wade, of Gisborne, during his recent visit to the Arabia. This eonsised of a, stag which had triplepronged antlers, the extra prong growing backwards from ,the base of one situated in the ordinary position. The bead is a 10-pointer

Lambs sold exceptionally well at the Skortford Lodge sale on Wednesday in the fat sheep section, when an entry of 3500 head camo forward. Wethers sold at late rates, as did ewes, which were in fair supply. Export buyers were competing keenly on the lamb entries, buttressed by local buying. Values were, well maintained throughout the sale.

Approximately 5000 store sheep were entered at Stortford Lodge on Wednesday, the bulk of the entry comprising lamas and hoggets. These young sheep met the keenest demand, with ewes and wethem experiencing a fair degree of enquiry. Values showed very little change, with perhaps slight improvement on lambs.

Electricity sale s by the LB. Electric Power Board last month realised £2BS9, as compared with £2757 in April, 1933. The revenue came from the. following sources, 1933 figures in parenthesis: Lighting, £1534 (£1500; cooking and heating, £Bl4 (£762); water-heating, £144 (£llo' and power. £397 (£373).

“Never before has our audit been completed so early,” remarked the chairman (Mr. F. R. Ball) at the annual meeting of the Poverty Bay Electric Power Board yesterday, “and credit in this connection is due. not only to onr own staff, hut ■also to the Audit Department for their very .smart work.” Air. Ball pointed out also that the cost to the board was unusually low, actually only £6O. The department came in for much criticism on occasions arid it was only just that full credit should bo given when a particularly fine niece of work had been carried out.

Consumers linked up with the P.B. Power Board’s system at the end of last month totalled 489} (town 3805 and country 10SS), an increase of 155 for the past twelve months. There were 14 additions during April. Domestic consumers number 3930 (town 2986 and country 944) and commercial 961 (819 and 142). Units purchased during April totalled 931,393 ( compared with. 800,450 a. yca r ago) and units generated- 7375 (727), a, percentage increase of 17.1. The maximum halfhourly demand on the P.W.D. was 2052 k:v a. between 5 and 5.30 p.mon April 17 and 30, as compared with 2028 between 5.15 and 5.45 p.m. on April 26, 1933. The instantaneous., peak observed on the , system last month was ' 2106 k.v.a. at 5.25 p.m. on the 17th, as against 2112 k.v.a. at 5.30 p.m. on April 28, 1933

The Commission on Native affairs will sit at the Native Land Court, Palmerston road, on Wednesday next- at 10.30 a.m. " ,' A.-' London'cablegram states that the National Mortgage Agency Co. of New Zealand, has decided an in-, terim dividend if 2i per cent ta? free. —P.A.

The joinery factory of Mr. J. W. Andrews. Mayor of Lower Hutt. was entered during the night and a safe taken away from the office. It is stated to contain only a small sum. —P.A

Fifteen goats, stud stock ordered hy the New Zealand Government, were shipped aboard the Monowai at Sydney yesterday morning. These will bo distributed in the islands in tin? Cook group..

Tun Farmers' Union conference at Auckland yesterday passed a remit that in view of the danger to human beings and farm animals from Alsatian doers, and their rapidly increasing numbers, the license fee be. increased to £lO. —P.A.

Two missing trampers, Messrs L. A. Murrell and K. Dalrymple, whose absence had l caused anxiety, returned to Manapouri yesterday in good health, states an Invercargill P.A. message. Bad weather had occasioned their lengthy absence.

Acting on the recommendation of Inspector L. E. O’Halloran, tho Police Commissioner has decided that, in the future, the constablo in charge of the Motu and Matawai districts will he stationed at the latter township instead of the former. At present the position is vacant. Constable G. A. Baskin having boon transferred elsewhere. Evidence of a technical nature was given at yesterday’s sitting of the Dairy Commission, the witnesses being Dr. M. H. Watt, DirectorGeneral of Health. Mr W. C. Barry, Director of the ’Live Stock Division of the Department of Agriculture, and Dr. P. P- Lynch, pathologist. The Commission then adjourned until Monday.—P.A.

St, John Ambulance postings for to-day are: iOval, for Rugby, Supt. T. Bury, Privates H. Wade. It. C. Stichbury. M. Thodey, and T Sangwell. Reserve, for hoc-key: Mrs A. Lewis, Mrs R. M. Martin. Miss M. Stevenson. ’ Basketball; Miss W - Iwsnar, Miss H. Moore

A battery rail-car that has been used on the Random-Little River run for the last seven years was badly damaged by fire °n Thursday evening. when in the Christchurch railway yard. A fuse in the wiring i s believed to have caused a spark, which set the flooring alight. The blaze was nut out with chemicals. The damage is estimated at about £2OO. P.A.

The Postmaster-General, the Hon. A. Hamilton, told a deputation at Auckland yesterday, that the broadcasting of controversial subjects is being considered and that a policy announcement may be expected shortly. fie had been discussing the. issue with the Broadcasting Board, which had asked hi s opinion as to how “controversial” should be interpreted. He believed that the 8.8. C. was all rishi. Nearly all controversial matters were interesting, some were entertaining, but a few wore offensive. The latter should no!: bo allowed. —P. A

Announcement -was made yesterday by the chairman <Air Chas. Matthews) that the Cook County Council lias decided to restore 5 per cent, of the two 10 per cent, salary cuts imposed since early in 1931. The matter was discussed by the council in committee, and the general view was held that, since there had been some economic improvement-, it was only fair to pass this on to the staff who had worked sn loyally throughout the depressed times. The allocation for the chairman’s travelling expenses was also restored to £IOO per annum, this step being taken on account of the increased travelling Mr Matthews is now called on to undertake.

Dancing enthusiasts are promised a memorable evening next Thursday when the Regimental Band will hold their annual hall at the City Hall. This function is recognised as the hall of the year and from past experience it is anticipated that the floor will be taxed to capacity. A ladies’ committee has the supper arrangements in hand. From inquiries received by the secretary the regiment will be represented and this alone should warrant a large attendancee. The band will open the v ball with a favorite'-waltz, and those who have not previously danced to haunting melodies from an instrumentation of over 25, are assured of an agreeable surprise. The balance of the programme will be provided by Mrs Menzies’ full orchestra, and l several new numbers will ho a feature of the evening. The floor decorations will receive the careful attention of the men’s committee, and no effort will be spared to ensure a most enjoyable evening.

The annual reunion of the WaikolTu sub-association of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was held nfc Te Kanaka on Thursday evening. There was an attendance of about 60. and the gathering was presided over by Mr*. F. Cook, president -of the subassociation Apologies were read from Messrs B. J. Holdsworth, H. Allan, J. G. Appleton. J. J. Roberts, and A. Lucas. Proceedings were kept merry and bright by an orchestra led by Air. George Orawshaw nnd community singing -of favorite soldier songs led by Mr. J. G. Garland.- Other musical items were given "by Messrs F. Neill, F. Hobbs and S. Sydney. The following toast list was honored:—“The King” “Fallen Comrades,” proposed by the Rev. A: 11. N. Morris; “N.Z.R.S.A.”, proposed by; Mr. F. Cook and responded to by Mr. A. S, Muir; “Nursing Division/and V.A.TK’s” proposed by Mr. S. Smithers. and responded to by Sister Pritchard; “Kindred Bodies.' - proposed by Mr. W. -Earnshaw. and responded to by Mr. H. Harding; “Gisbornp R.S.A.” proposed by Mr. W. Nisbett, and responded to by Mr. W. Oakden; “The Orchestra,” proposed by Mr. F. Coble, and responded to by Mr, George Crawshaw.