Local and General.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 214, 24 August 1922, Page 6

Local and General.

The Rev. D. C. Bates, Dominion meteorologist, issues the following weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. this day:—The indications are for southerly moderate to strong winds. Weather probably, cold and changeable with scattered showers. Barometer rising.

The Hastings schools break up for the term holiday to-morrow. There are 500 motorists on the roll of the South Island Motor Union. The death occurred early on .Saturday morning of Mr Charles Joseph Cowan, ex-stationmaster of Ashburton, at the ago of 60 years. Following is the result of the sheep guessing in connection with the Hastings Farmers’ Union ploughing match: —Mr George Priest 123Jbs, the exact Weight, Ist; Mr George Elliott 122 lbs. It was stated, at a meeting of setllers at Maxwelltown, during a discussion, that in twelve months, from two rabbits alone, it was possible to get anj increase of 500. Nothing lias been heard of the two young To Hauke lads who went boating on the lake last Sunday week and never returned. All hope of recovering them alive lias been adandoned. Mr Herbert Black, the only surviving son of the late Prof. Black, of Otago University, has been appointed director of the Zeehan School of Mines, Tasmania, out of 18 applicants. Mr Black studied at the Otago School of Minos. The look-out man on board the Majestic, the world’s largest liner, is 180 ft above the water level, and can see for fifteen miles in every direction; in clear weather his view will cover some 90 square miles of ocean.

Among the death notifications appearing in an issue of tho Auckland “Star” a day or two back were those of eight persons while collective ages represented no less than 654 years, two of eight persons whoso collective ages post. The Hastings Borough Inspector says that no one has been authorised by the Borough Council to visit residences selling number plates for affixing to dwellings, and if any person calls on residents saying that he has such authority tho inspector would, be glad if such householders would report to him at once. The simplify of the ballot paper system was urged at a recent meeting of the Gisborqe Chamber of Commerce by Mr W. H. Irvine, who moved that the Government be written to and asked to revert to the old method of scoring out lines on the paper instead of putting crosses against the favoured issues. Tho Gospel campaign being conducted by Mr Wesley Richards, was continued in the Hastings Presbyterian Church last evening, and there was a good attendance to hear the Evangelist. Air Richards continues his mession in the same church this evening, when his subject will be, “Tho Personality and Deity of the Holy Spirit. ’ ’

“From all sources of revenue the receipt of moneys paid into the State Forests Account during tho year amounted to £30,836 7s sd, of which amount the ’ nurseries and plantations contributed £4073 13s 9d,” says the annual report of the State Forest Service. “The total receipts show a very satisfactory increase over the previous year of £11,139 2s sd, or 56.5 per cent, and this in spite of the timber market collapse both in New Zealand and in Australia.” A device which should render a motor-car thief-proof has recently been patented. The device consists of a bracket, which clamps on to the steer-ing-column. The bracket has an arm, at the end of which is a padlock. This arm reaches to the arms of tho steer-ing-wheel, and the latch of the padlock can bo slipped over on these arms and the padlock locked in the ordinary way. When not in use the latch of the padlock falls back, and in no way interferes with the steering-wheel. The community sing to he held in the Hastings Assembly Hall to-night promises to be a real “sing.” Mrs Armstrong and Miss Nellie Ford, who are organising it. are sparing no trouble to make it a success. Being for the splendid purpose it is, to help our blind soldier lads, we hope there will be a record house. Mrs M. Wood will be at the piano and a capable orchestra will assist, under, the baton of Mr. A. Don. 'The public will sea that they have a good time in front of them. A collection will be taken up, while Mr. R. Horsefield sings “Let the Rest of the World Go By.” Violets donated by our local florists, and song sheets will be sold.

The funeral of Mis A. F. Harrison, of Clive, took place yesterday, when the remains were interred in the Hastings cemetery, Rev. R. Geddes conducting the graveside service. Born in Worcestershire, England, she came to New Zealand in the ship “Rangitikei” 39 years ago, and she resided in Clive ever since. She had been ailing for the last two years, but she always maintained her kind and cheerful disposition. She was highly esteemed and respected by all who knew hat*. She leaves a widower and a grown-up family of two sons—Mr. Algernon Harrison and Mr. Arthur Ernest Harrison (both of Clive), and five daughters— Mrs H. N. Benson (Makotuku), Mrs E G. Pell (Clive). Mrs T. Lawlor (Glen Oroua), Mrs T. Kennerley (Clive) and Miss C. Harrison (Clive). Tho large number of wreaths and other floral tributes sent by sympathisers testified to the high esteem in which deceased was held.

Cabled advice was received at Grey mouth on Saturday of the death of Frank Griffin, a well-known West Coast boxer. The message was received from Wollongong, New South Wales, by Air D. Sweetman, of Greymouth, and stated: “Frank won fight, but died from effects. Break news home.” Griffin was the fifth and youngest son of the late J. Griffin and Airs Griffin. His father died some years ago, but his mother is still alive at Wellington. The eldest brother, Albert is also dead. Three brothers survive, these being Jim, ex-heavyweight of Australasia, who now resides at Takaka, Nelson, Jack, ex-lightweight champion, now of Christchurch, and Charles, the wellknown featherweight, now in the United States. There are two sisters. Frank Griffin, who was about 25 years of age, married Miss L. Anderson, of Hokitika. It is understood his last last fight was against “Curly” Parkes, of Wollongong.