PROPINQUITY

Grey River Argus, 21 April 1928, Page 4

PROPINQUITY

MARRIAGES IN N.|. I South Island Girls Handicapped (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Ay il 19. So many young men migrae from the South Island to th- N-> h. and marry there,, that the matrimo ial outlook ’of the South Island girl is not so hopeful as it should be. In an address last evening, r E. P. Neale mentioned that Christchi «-h and Dunedin each had a female, si plus of 6000, whereas Auckland, whi<i was larger than either, had one of >6O ami Wellington one of 1000. Ihe North Island had 107 men to 100 wo ten and the South Island 101. Among he provinces. Auckland and Taranaki aad 108 adi, Canterbury 99, and Otagc 98. MJales wire geographically. more mobile than females, said D Neale. Young men, attracted by betir prospects. migrated northward h t their ' -inters stayed behind. Some fe’ young men were economically in a position to take some one else’s sisi r with them or to go back shortly an collect her. Alo>t of them, however, ere not at that stage when they wei north, and propinquity had much to Jo with the choosing of a life partne. Dr Neale mentioned that friend of his, a business man, latcl sought his advice as to whether he sh uld live in Auckland or Dunedin. He rew the friend’s attention to the stati: ics, and to the fact that he had foui healthy daughters. The friend decidi I to remain in Auckland, but his < lughters were still on his hands. A correspondent writes to »e Dominion and says: “I wond i if ’<• could sufficiently interest Cabinet td charter a steamer to convey Heeney \ f importers to the seat of action at a itdiction Jis -spipod nu ims o; jo the Government- spends a goodj&al of money annually advertising this wonderful country of ours; here thei is a glorious opportunity to get somthing big in the way of advertising faetically free of cost to them. will agree with me that better iports than the New do nq exist, so it will be seen what a I solid boost wp would receive from a i boat load of them.” New His Master’s Voice recoils by the Light Opera Company‘ Robin Hood” part 1 and 2; “The Blue Mazurka” and “ Countess Martza”; “A Waltz Dream” and “The Merry Widow”; “The Desert Song”! and “The Student Prince”; “Thq Bohemian Girl” Parts 1 and 2; {“The Mikado” Parts 1 and 2; “Honermoon Land” and “Merry Alerry. ” These records are worth hearing. Prie 7/6 each. Obtainable from A. E. Klgour, Piano, Gramophone and Music Jealer, Mawhera Quay.—Advt.

As forecasters of the weathff bees never mak e mistakes. They know what the weather for the day nil be without consulting the direction >f the wind or markings of the barciieter. If there is going to b e ram the* will not go to work no matter how much the sun may shine in the mornin; apd if the weather is going to be fai\ the thickest clouds do not keep ihim home. If on a summer morning bjes are going out and coming in as us al, one can conclude the day will be fie. If they are loitering about at ttfir hives as if they intended taking’ a day’s holiday they know there is k>ing to be rain. Sometimes they be seen rushing homeward as if U a hurry, but none will l>e noticed flypg away to the fields. When this Oppens a storm is threatening. A Wanganui Herald reporter wjilo in th e Rat ana Aluseum the other rijrning, was approached by a middle afed Alaori. The reporter was intending himself in the exhibit of crutches ind walking sticks and other articles left by patients. The Maori a crutch as his property, and said hat he had been cured by Ratana sme years ago. and was now almost active enough to indulge in a game, of potban. H e had geen kicked by a tyrse and hi s leg was doubled up fol 28 years, and he could not walk without n crutch. Ratana told him to pave his leg and then throw away! the crutch, “I felt a warmness in my leg” said th e Alaori, “and to deight I put it to the ground and /Talked. T have had no trouble sincoi” he added gleefully. The only defelt the reporter could notice was tha' the Maori’s leg was slightly shortei than the other leg. History revived! Sir Isaac lewton saw an apple fall, and was thfeafter doomed to gravity. Perhaps it was a rotten apple- If hp lived in Grt rmouth to-day. his good humour and iiith in the goodness of apples would b<jrestored, as <oon as he saw our fin array of delicious apples—Cox’s Oran; e Pips, etc., etc. We could give him pueh a fine selection of fresh vegetab)?s and fruit as would soon restore hi: digestion, and his gravity would issolve into sunshine smiles, through the comfort, of a satisfied inner ma). We are always at your service, wit| fresh foods, good measure, and moderate prices.—West Coast Fruit Ci Matrhera Quay Albion). —Apvt.

In the latest bulletin issued ly the Native Bird Protection Society, the value of native birds is stressed in a short paper contributed by Air S. D. Potter, in which it is stated that some 70 per cent, of our bird life 3 not found anywhere else in the world Once these birds are gone they are lost for ever, as they cannot be retrieved or imported. The writer refers to th 3 fact that not so very long ago pait of Southern Europe became almost birdless on account of nearly all the species regardless of size or utility, bein' shot or trapped to provide a ta>ty nofMlj | for the sensitive palates of human mands. As a result, crops, 1 I nearly overv form of vegetalioi. fered and w‘ere in danger of exteimin* tion through insect pests of all descriptions. So marked were the effects that the authorities who had pemit'isd this wanton slaughter became alarmed, and every effort is now being made to repopulate these areas with birds. Important Tailoring Announcement. —Messrs Ellis and Co., Tailors, Christ church, wish to intimate to their numerous West jCoast clients that their representative, Mr H. L. Oakes 5 is now in Greymouth, and can be interviewed! at the Albion Hotel. Clients are advised to book their appointments early ic ensure delivery for Easter holidays. -Advt.