TWO SHIPS DELAYED

Grey River Argus, 18 August 1934, Page 5

TWO SHIPS DELAYED

For Seamen’s Meeting AT AUCKLAND TO DAY. (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND. August 17. The Union Company’s st earner Pbojta 'and the motor vessel Port Waikato did not sail for southern ports to-night., as was intended, owing to the crew of each vessel being required to attend a meeting of the Seamen’s Union to-morrotw morning. The Poolta was to have sailed at six o’clock and the Port Waikato • four hours later. Wellington being the first port of caK for both vessels. Shortly before sailing time, the Mast«a of the Poolta was informed that the men would not take the vessel to sea because of the meeting tomorrow, and the Afaster of the Pott Waikato was similarly advised. The delay to the vessels is not due to any dispute with the shipowners. It is understood that the meeting is only of a private nature concerning Seamen’s Union affairs.

A £60,000 FIND. Several New Zealanders have had the thrill of winning a £2OOO prize in an art union, but that is a trifle to the thrill recently experienced by a South African farmer on whose land a £60,000 diamond was found. During the first night the farmer’s wife slept with the diamond wrapped in a stocking tied around her neck, while the proud farmer and several friends sat up armed with loaded rifles. Luck of that, sort is not likely to befall you or me, but we can take comfort in one delightful “find” —the pleasure of smoking the new and improved New Zealand tobaccos, Blue Shield (Medium) and Red Shield (Dark). One factor which is all-important to ensure perfect smoking qualities is that thc leaf must be properly cured. If the sun and air could be relied upon to produce the necessary degree of heat and dryness from day to day, they could be trusted upon to do the work. Experience has proved, however, there is only one sure way, and that is the Flue Barn, in which the heat is scientifically regulated in the ideal wav. All the leaf for Blue Shield (Medium) and Red Shield (Dark) is therefore Flue Cured. The reason for their perfect flavour lies in the method of toasting. They offer the patriotic New Zealand smoker the very choicest examples of New Zealand tobacco. Sold in handy 2oz tins at 1/7, and in economical lib tins. —-53