LOCAL & GENERAL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXV, Issue 159, 21 June 1935, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

Air-Mail Arrives. The Post and Telegraph Department advises that the air-mail despatched from New Zealand on May 31 arrived at London on June 17. Stolen Car Recovered. A oar belonging to Sir. James Muir was stolen from outside his residence in Allardice street, Dannevirke, last Wednesday evening. Yesterday it was recovered undamaged at Wanganui, Anzao Day. A committee proposal that Anzao Day should bo observed henceforth as a statutory holiday, was overwhelmingly rejected at last night’s conference of the New Zealand lieturned Soldiers’ Association. A Matamata remit that tho day should bo kept as a sacred day of remembrance was carried. —Press Assn. Successful Exhibitor. A most successful exhibitor at the Mauawatu and West Coast A. and P. Winter Show at Palmerston North yesterday was Mr. Rolf Keys, of Hastings. In the pictorial and photographic section he gained four firsts and a third. The entries in the section totalled nearly 150. Conversion Loan. Referring to the cable yesterday stating that a New Zealand conversion loan was imminent on the London market, the aeting-Minister of Finance, Hon. Adam Hamilton, said he understood tho conversion of an outstanding loan was one of the matters which the Minister of finance (Mr Coates) was to negotiate in London. Unclaimed Tailwafeers. The secretary of the Hastings branch of the Tailwaggers’ Club states that there are two unclaimed dogs iu ( u Hastings dog pound—a purebred bo-Us Cocker Spaniel puppy bitch, and a white Fox Terrier puppy dog. Anyone interested is requested to ring the Tailwaggers secretary, No. 3279, or inquire at the pound. Long Service for School. After 35 years’ service as commissioner or school committee member, Mr. W. Hay, commissioner of the Kaimamaku School, near Whangarei, tendered his resignation at a meeting of tho Auckland Education Board. Mr. Hay, who is 85 years of age, said he thought he deserved a rest. It was decided to thunk him for his long services. Brilliant Shooting Star. A particularly brilliant meteor was seen in Auckland at 7.20 on Wednesday night. Much brighter than Venus, it fell from high in the southern sky to slightly above the western horizon. The head was in two pieces, which gradually separated as the meteor lull. A short tad was carried with tho nucleus, and tho whole phenomenon lasted about five seconds. Appeal of the Wavy. A statement by the Minister of Defence, Mr Cobbe, shows than an unexpectedly large number of youths have offered from all parts of the Dominion for selection for the lew vacancies in the Neiv Zealand Naval Division. For ten youths between 18 and 22 for stokers there were 629 candidates. Lust year for a similar number. there were 219. Reports of recruiting officers show that the applicants are a fine type of young New Zealanders,

Napier Borough Estimates. The necessity for careful pruning ol the Napier borough estimates is shown with the number of preliminary meetings which the estimates committee has had in the past two wi, its. The committee, consisting of the Mayor, Mr C. (). Morse, ami Cl's A. H. D. Mayne and I’. F. Higgins, has already had several meetings to consider the estimates, and the final figures will probably be submitted to a special meeting of the council next week. It this meeting, which will be held in committee, approves the estimates, they will be formally approved at the next council meeting. British Farmers’ Tour. A party of at least 25 British farmers will make a tour of New Zealand early next year. Au itinerary for tho party is being prepared by the Tourist Department representatives in London. It is proposed that the visitors should arrive at Auckland on February 20, 1936, leaving two days later for Hamilton. Tho itinerary will include Waitomo, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Wellington, Lyttelton, Christchurch, Invercargill, the Cold Lakes, Dunedin, Napier and Rotorua. Tho party will leave from Auckland on March 3.1.. Long Service to Ambulance. Tho long association of Mr. C. J. Tunks with the work of tho St. John Ambulance was mentioned to ths Gov. eraor-General, Viscount Galway, by Mr. Ernest Davis, Mayor of Auckland, while Their Excellencies were inspecting the ambulance headquarters in Rutland street. Mr. Davis said that Mr. Tunks had been actively interested iu ambulance work for 42 years, and ho deserved tho utmost approbation for his efforts. Tho public of Auckland was very grateful to him. Later, at tho request of Mr. Tunks, His Excellency promised to present tho association with a photograph of himself, to bo hung iu the board room. Train Passenger’s Dilemma. As the limited express was about to leave Auckland for Wellington on Wednesday evening, a belated passenger, laden with rugs and handbags, rushed on to tho platform. Tho gong announcing tho departure of the train was already ringing and the intending traveller jumped on to tho last carriage. But it was the vice-regal coach and, just as the man was about to enter the carriage, he noticed Viscount Galway at the door, lie left the carriage almost as quickly as ho had boarded it. and, although the train had stalled to move, he succeeded in joining a sleeping car two coaches further up the train. However, even then his difficulties were not over, as, in jumping off the vice-regal coach, he had dropped his ticket. This was picked up by a Post and Telegraph employee and handed to tJic guard as the train left.

School Wanted, The residents in the Papuni district have asked the Hawke’s Bay Education Board to re-open the Papuni School, for which there are ten children available. The board decided this morning to re-open this school. Woodville School Grounds. An application by the Woodville School Committee for an extension to the school site was considered this morning by the liawko’s Bay Education Board. Th* committee had previously agreed to the incorporation of the adjoining vacant section. The board decided to renew the application made in November of last year to the Commissioner of Crown Lands. Work for Parliament. 'There is now a prospect of a working rather than merely an electioneering sessiou when Parliament meets late in August. Ministers have been busy preparing legislation, and already about a dozen Bills are in sight. So far, no outstanding policy measures have been projected, but tho legislation in hand promises scope for solid Parliamentary work. One Minister has three Bills in preparation, and ho may have a fourth. Many Documents Signed. To sign 105 legal documents, mostly summonses and informations, was a task which fell to the lot of a Hastings Justice of the Peace yesterday. The majority of these documents were in connection with cases which aro to be heard at tho Hastings Magistrate’s Court on ’Wednesday, and if it were possible to establish records in such matters, this particular gentleman’s achievement would go near to making new figures. A Splendid Example. The Clive Grange School Committee came in for flattering comment at the meeting of the Hawke's Bay Education Board this morning. As the outcome of a local effort £2O was collected and spent upon a beautiful Mosaic pathway in concrete, laid to commemo-rate-the Silver Jubilee of 11 is Majesty the King. The grounds were a splendid example that might well bo followed by other committees, commented board members, and it was resolved to sond a letter of appreciation to the Clive Grange School Committee.

District Licensing Authority, The No. 4 District Licensing Authority met in Napier this morning, those present being Messrs, 11. M. Gambrill (chairman), J. G. Clift McCulloch auu G. Matthews. Tho authority dealt with 21 applications fur renewals of continuous passenger service licenses, four applications for new continuous passenger service licenses, three applications for amendments to continuous goods service licenses and two applications for continuous goods service licenses. The Licensing Authority will be sitting in Napier for three or four days.

Four Extra Teachers. So that the urgent requirements of Hawke’s Buy schools may be met, tho Department of Education has advised the Hawke's Bay Education Board that tour "rationed'’ teachers from Canterbury uio to bo transferred. This advice was received at the board meeting this morning, over which Mr. G. A. Maddison presided. There were also present Messrs. H. S. M. Quigley, C. Lassen, C. 11. Sainsbury, W. Frazer, 11. C. Wright, T. Rowe, T. A. Coleman, tho Rev. F. L. Frost ami the Rev. fl. B. Waugh. An apology for absence was received from Mr. J. S. Wauchop. Free Views of Football.

The increasing number of people who, using miniature stands iu the backyards of houses overlooking Eden Park avoid an admission charge and at the same time enjoy a splendid view of tho principal Rugby football and cricket matches, has been a source oi irritation to the controlling authorities for several seasons. Various methods of blocking the view of these people have been discussed from time to time, but nothing effective has been decided upon. The management committee of tho Auckland Rugby Union consider the matter at its last meeting, when the point was raised whether any law could bo invoked to prevent people from obtaining a free view.

New School at Port. Between now and the next meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Education Board, Mr. R. C. Wright, Mr. T. Rowe and tho board's architect aro to confer with the Port Ahuriri School Committee to prepare a layout of the ground of the new school there, and submit an estimate of the cost to the board. The committee wrote to the board asking what improvements the board proposed in connection with the new school; whether tho grounds would be in readiness for use when tho now buildiug was ready for occupation, and whether provision was being made for gas, electricity, flagpole, and outside seating as at I ■ old school. Tho board resolved v.iis morning to make representations to the Department of Education to have tho school properly equipped by tho time it was opened. Bath Seven Miles Away. The teacher at Te Puhua has a tworoomed “bach” without a bath. He asked the Hawke’s Bay Education Board to provide him with a batbroom or, failing that, a garage. Ho said it was necessary for him to go to Te Puia Springs (seven miles away) or to Tokoniaru Bay to have a bath. He had a ear, but nowhere to put it, and the garage could also be used as a saddle-shed. Tho committee which considered tho application recommended that the board decline it. M hen it was brought before the board this morning, the Rev. 11. IL Waugh braved a laugh when he said that seven miles was a long way to go for a bath. The chairman, Mr. G. A. Maddison, pointed out that if the application were granted the board would have to instal a bathroom at every “bach.” The application was declined, .Mr. A. R. Sainsbury adding that a garage se / ?d a strange alternative to a bathroom.