Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1934. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 4412, 1 November 1934, Page 2

Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1934. LOCAL AND GENERAL

At the Albert Hall, London, in a British lightweight boxing championship match, over 15 rounds, Kid Berg defeated Harry Mizler, the holder, who flung in the towel in the tenth round.

New Zealand Woolpaek and Textiles Ltd. will continence overhauling portion of their plant tomorrow in preparation for next year’s operations. It is anticipated that the overhauling work' will take about two weeks.

Lou Tellegen, aged 52, a matinee idol of the silent film days and a former husband of Geraldine Farrar, the opera singer, died at his home at Los Angeles on Monday as a result of seven stab wounds in the breast, which the police state he apparently inflicted with a pair of scissors.

Bishop Hilliard, who was enthroned on Sunday as Bishop of. Nelson, was accorded a public welcome at Mai’sden Church House on Monday evening, Yen. Archdeacon Kimberley presiding. In addition all the bishops of New Zealand were present, and also all other denominations were strongly represented. Rev. Father Cullen, S.M., on behalf of the Catholic community, and Rev. James Hay, president of the Ministers’ Association, were among the chief spokesmen.

Another irrigation scheme in Otago Central will probably be put j„ hand at an early date. Two thousand acres of the Hawea Flat will be supplied with water from Timnni Creek. A proposal to amend the rule regulating the days upon which play is permitted on the Whnngarei Bowling Club’s green, to include Sundays from 1 n.m. to 0 p.m., was adopted at a meeting of the club by 23 votes to 12. ' Pineapples have been successfully grown again this year by Mr A v . Higgins, of Tuhikaramca Road, Frankton. Mr Higgins has had the plants in a glasshouse for six years, and during the last two years they have borne excellent fruit. As Armistice Day this year falls' ou a Sunday, the Government is asking all churches to arrange for their morning services to commence not later than 10.45 a.m. that day, and for the congregations to be invited to rise at 11 a.m. to observe the customary two minutes’ silence.

[,, the Dunedin Supreme Court on Tuesday, John Christie Spence, a radio salesman, aged 23, who was convicted on two charges of rape of a, girl under 18 years of age, on September oth, was'sentenced to seven years’ hard labour and ordered a flogging of .fifteen strokes with the “eat!” Judge Kennedy commented on the ordeal of the girl, who in resisting till insensible, was for seven hours under the domination of an irresponsible brute such as prisoner had proved himself to he.

The inquest into the victims oi. the Whavcponga tragedy was resumed on Tuesday at Wnipiro Bay, (he proceedings being more or less formal since George Taylor, one of the deceased, before taking bis own life, had left a note incriminating himself as the murderer of ITori Smith. After evidence had been heard, the acting Coroner said it was a clear ease of murder and suicide, and the jury returned a verdict, accordingly. ‘•Til Xew Zealand, in spite of the recent acute industrial depression, the consumption of electricity for a variety of purposes has been significantly progressive and hopeful,” said I.ord Bledisloe in tin- course of his address at the opening of the Wnitaki hydro-electric power station on Saturday afternoon last. “During the last nine years the number of consumers, winch is now nearly 335,000, has more than doubled, the number of electric ranges has increased 25 times, that of electric water-heaters has increased eight times (and by 20 per cent, during the last four years), and that of electric milkingmachines five times (since 1928 by 00 per cent,). Last year 17,000 milking-machines were driven by electric motors of approximately 28,000 aggregate horse power.” That the milk of human kindness still flows was strongly brought home to Mr John McKinnon, a well known sightless piano tuner in Invercargill. Reaching home after a morning job, he found his backyard literally commandeered by radio service men, who were erecting a 40ft. mast and all the necessary paraphernalia. Having resisted up to that time the blandishments of wireless salesmen, Mr McKinnon, astonished, inquired of ihe workers by what authority they were installing a set. His surprise, however, was considerably heightened when he was informed that a friend, who desired his identity to remain unknown, had purchased a six valve wireless set and ordered its installation for Mr McKinnon’s enjoyment, Mr McKinnon greatly appreciates the kindly thought which prompted the generous' gift. The possibility of a shortage of white pine for butter boxes was mentioned by Mr R. Dawes at a meeting of dairy factory managers held at. Castlecliff, Wanganui. A discussion took place as to the necessity of using first-class butter boxes for sending the produce to England, and it was remarked by Mr Dawes that if a. standard whitepine box were used throughout the Dominion there might soon be a shortage of the wood. Mr N. Fulton, chief dairy produce grader, said he understood that while pine was. being exported to Australia, where it was made into butter boxes. The Australians, he said, always used white pine to send their butter Home. It. was suggested by Mr Dawes that legislation might be desirable to prevent New Zealand supplies becoming exhausted through this exportation to Australia.

The careers of many well-known people have been ended at Tower Hill, London, but few are known to have commenced there. Some interesting information was recently discovered, however, among some old records of a Warehouse Company n that distinct. In an early testimonial concerning Mr Ramsay McDonald, then an entry cleric, it was predicted that he would rise to distinction.” Last year a smoker of considerable experience was asked what measure of success he predicted for two HeAv Zealand Tobaccos, which were about to be placed on the market. Having tried them, he agreed that it would not be long before they were recognised everywhere as Hew Zealand tobaccos at their best. He was most enthusiastic about the delightful result of toasting. Although pipe smokers are conservative the big swing to Red Shield (Dark) and Blue Shield (Medium) still continues. The old smoker’s prophecy is coming true. Obtainable everywhere. Two-ounce tins (1/7) and in one-pound canisters. Remember, Red Shield and Blue Shield are toasted to a turn; that’s why they are better. —43.

During the month of October rain fell locally on 15 days, the total fall recorded being 5.41 inches. The maximum fall occurred on Tuesday 2nd, when .88 of an inch was recorded. The hottest day during (he month was Wednesday, 17th, with a temperature of G 5 degrees and the coldest day was ’Wednesday, 3rd, with a temperature of 51 degrees. Mr F. T. Badcock, Otago cricket coach, on his return to Dunedin from abroad, stated that the League football clubs in Lancashire were anxious to procure the services of New Zealand players. They were prepared to pay £3OO for a season, plus passage money, and if it. were desired would find employment for the player during the summer months in England. Practically 2000 applications have been made to the Unemployment Board for subsidies under the Board’s new building assistance scheme. Of these 1567 have been approved, involving a total expenditure of £1,029,000, and the employment of 6561 workers. Applications declined by the Board total 203, and applications now being considered 151. The ActingMinister of Employment, Hon. J. A. Young, quoted these figures in the House of Representatives last week.

An amusing sequel to a neck to knee bathing costume controversy at Napier took place when one member of the “twelve o’clockers” appeared on the beach garbed in an outfit which conformed strictly to the regulations. Of faded red and black striped cotton material, Ihe costume buttoned tightly round the neck and exended down to well below the knees. The spectacle caused as much sensation among those on the beach as would the latest 19.34 sun bathing outfit had if been foisted upon an unsuspecting public of the period when the by-law required neck to knee costumes were first brought into force.

Pictures of the finish of the speed section of the air race and other aspects of the event hitherto untouched are .the chief feature of the current issue of the “New Zealand Free Lance.” The final report of the Companies Commission is reviewed in plain terms. Don Franco writes a page on women’s tennis. Other news features are an interview with General Godley, some sparkling boxing news from Sydney, and racing news of the New Zealand trotting and galloping cups at. Christchurch Carnival weelk. Pictorially the paper is bright, with unusual views of the Duke’s visit, to Australia, a gymkhana at Wkangarei, the Timaru Show, and a wide range of social illustrations.

“Rum life a tobacconist’s,” confided a Manganui whiff merchant to a reporter, “got to pleasei everybody and sometimes it’s a tough contract. Yesterday a chap bursts in with: “Give ns a pound of toasted Cavendish. Hurry up! Got a train to catch.”’ “IXOII, d’ye see I’d had a run on toasted Cavendish, and hadn’t a. shred left (expecting another consignment today). But T didn’t want to lose his custom so I says, “sorry I’m clean out of toasted Cavendish, but I’ve something similar which perhaps you’d like better.” “There’s nothing similar to toasted Cavendish, and nothing I'd like better,” he snaps—and bolts out. What’oher thinlk; of that?” “Very annoying of course,” replied, the pressman, “but I think the bloke was dead right. I smoke toasted Cavendish myself, and there is nothing like it. There are other toasted brands, aren’t there?” “Four,” replied the. tobacconist, “Cut- Plug’No. 10 (Bnllshead), Navy Cut No. 3-(Bulldog), Riverliead Gold and Desert Gold — all practicaly free from nicotine (because they’re toasted, d’ye see), all perfectly harmless, and all best sellers!” —Advt.