Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1933 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 4871, 16 February 1933, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1933 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

As a result of a boxing' contest at New York between Ernie Seliaaf and the giant Camera, the Conner has succumbed to injuries received and Camera has been arrested on a technical charge of manslaughter. For many months deposits in the Post Office Savings Bank had not equalled the withdrawals, said the Hon. A. Hamilton, in Parliament on Tuesday. Since July, however, the position had been improving steadily, no doubt owing to depositors attempting to make provision for any further depression. Last month there had been a surplus of deposits over withdrawals of £25,000 and for the present month the withdrawals (usually heavy at the beginning of the month) had been very small indeed. A witness in divorce proceedings 'in the Supreme Court in Wellington last Friday said that she remembered two of the parties in the case, a married man and another man’s wife, going to the pictures one night. The picture had something to do with Reno. This reference to the famous American divorce centre amused the Chief Justice, Sir Michael Myers, and the jury. “And what happened at Reno —I mean in the picture?” His Honour inquired, smiling. The witness, however, was not helpful. She did not know, she said.

What must have, reached the acme of cheap touring passed through Wanganui recently in the guise of a light motor-cycle turnout. The machine the boy was riding would average well over 100 miles to the gallon of petrol and lie earned light camping gear about his person. What was obviously a small tent was strapped across his back, while his sleeping pillow was slung across his chest. A small halfgallon billy-can swung from the bottom of the rolled tent and, judging by the appearance of the can, the tour had hot just commenced.

A resident of Christchurch, who Avas held up in Nels'oiv by the recent Hood, stated on returning home that it was an interesting sight to watch huge trees being carried by the Maitai River through the city. “In one instance,’’ he said, “a big poplar, at least 80ft. long, in full leaf, was borne along.' As it approached a place where the river narrowed, I thought that its wild career would be arrested, but such was its impetus that it merely shod any branches that would not pass the gap, and on it went.” The Maitai, it was added, was the repository for a tremendous number of large trees of all kinds during the flood.

In December last a consignment of eight crates -of lettuces was sent forward to London by the Department of Scientific .and Industrial Research with a view of getting some preliminary information - regarding the possibility of marketing fresh vegetables on the English markets. In continuation of its research the Department has mapped out for the 1933 season a further series of cold storage and transport experiments, which will involve approximately 400 cases of apples of different varieties, 10 cases of pears, 90 cases passionfrnit, 100 cases plums, and eight crates of lettuces. In continuation of the investigations which were started last year to ascertain the effect of locality and soil type on fruit wastage, there will be added another group to ascertain what part drainage plays in the production of apples of good keeping quality.

“There are great possibilities in the Maoris of the Taranaki coast,” said Bishop Bennett the other day. “From this coast came the first missionaries of the* race, and it lias been the birth place of many men famous even in our short history. Sir Maui Pomare and Dr. Peter Buck are two whose fame is world-wjde. 1 prav God that some of our Sunday School children, such as Ijipse to whom I have been presenting their prizes, may be taken by God for Ilis vtor'k. From the pakeha can come hope and inspiration; keep the spiritual vision clear and the material is bound to follow. There is an old Maori proverb, knoAvn long before Christianity reached these shores, that I would commend to you, ‘Let .the emblem of Divinity go before and let,, the bearers of food follow after.”

To receive payment of a borrowed “fiver” loaned 40 years ago Avas the fortunate position of a resident of Gore, Southland, recently. Nearly half a century ago, 1 a young man in unfortunate circumstances asked a Avell-knoAvn. farmer of the Merino Doaviis. at that time, for the loan of £5, stating that he Avould repay the amount in a short time. Years rolled on, and the lender never heard of the man or his whereabouts and as time Avent on be practically forgot about the matter. Memories, however, of the 40-year-old transaction were revived the other day Avhen the farmer, noAv retired at Gore, received a letter bearing the postmark of Dunfermline, Scotland, explaining the position and enclosing a British order for £5. The one-time young man stated that he had returned to Scotland eight years ago and, one day, Avhile reading some Ncav Zealand neAvspapers, he recalled the New Zealander’s kindness in his days of stress. He secured the lender’s address, and finding that his little accumulations were sufficient to meet the debt of honour, arranged to repay the loan.

The Raugitikci County Council are proceeding with its highway, which will, when completed, give a sealed surface from Wanganui to Sanson.

30 Smart Ready-to-Woar Ladies’ and Maids’ Hats, all this season’s Wore S/ll to 14/0. See these in our Island window, all at 2/0 each. The C. AL Ross Co. Sale.*

A meeting of district representatives of the Women’s Institute was held in the Town Hall this afternoon. A large number of visitors were present.

The Wanganui Education Board is to consult its solicitor to ascertain whether it can legally grant permission to the Intermediate School to carry out religious exercises at the commencement of each school dav.

Mr. C. C. Forbes has resigned from the position of guard on the Sanson tram after seven and a half years’ service with the Manawatu County Council. Mr. F. IV. Tostevin has been appointed to fill the vacant position.

John, second son of Mr and Mrs J. F. Riches, of Russell St., sustained a severe shaking and minor abrasions through falling off his bicycle in Main St. at midday. He was removed to Mr Crotty’s chemist’s shop in a dazed state by passers-by and after receiving attention was taken home by his father.

Hector Gray, the ex-jockey, at the Papakura Court yesterday, was fined £5 for assaulting Henry Feeding Gilmer at the Takanini railway station oh January 23. The incident arose out of statements made by Gilmer at the hearing of Hector Gray’s appeal which led to his disqualification being increased from three rears to life.

At: yesterday’s meeting of the Wanganui Education Board, in response to a request from the Foxton District High School committee, the secretary was instructed to confer with the S.O.S. Company re conveyance of secondary pupils from Sanson, Carnarvon and Oroua Downs to the High School.

Wanganui embarked upon a- tenday carnival last night, proceedings being marked by colour and gaiety. The programme opened with a monster poreession, which was nearly two miles long. Exhibits represented all classes of trade and industry, including humorous tableaux. As the procession wended its way down the Avenue, the route was crowded.

The significant statement that had he continued as Minister* of Finance he would this year have had to have recourse .to the sales tax, even although the exchange rate had not been raised, was made by the Hon. W. Downie Stewart (Govt., Dunedin West), when sneaking in the second reading debate on the Sales Tax Bill in the House of Representatives yesterdav afternoon.'

Be wise; buy now. On Saturday we are offering 12 Smart Suits, all Worsteds, well cut and finished, at a reduction of 25 per cent., 5/- in the £l. Regular prices range from £4 19/6 to £6 6/-. The G. M. Ross Co. Sale.*

During the past year or two hiking' as a pleasant form of exercise has enjoyed increasing popularity, and although this sport has been confined largely to young people, a case has come under notice in which an elderly man undertook a tramp that would have discouraged many of those who follow his recreation. A Dunedin resident, aged 72 years, recently set off from the city at (i u.m. and, travelling southwards, reached his destination, Lovell’s Flat, at 6.45 p.m., having covered about 45 miles in that time, At the end of his long walk he declared that he was none the worse for his experience.