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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 350, 18 March 1922, Page 4

The. jewellers of Palmerston North held llieir annual picnic today at (ho Ashhnrst Domain. Financial circles in Wellington aniicipaie j lnij early next month there will bo a redaction in the bank rate of interest. By the will of Mrs Mary Kennedy (widow of Mr Martin Kennedy, ol M ellinglon) the sum of £II,COO has been bequeathed to Catholic institutions and charities. A Press Association telegram from Wan can n i states that Artist has challenged ihc winner of the llndfield-Paddon race for die sculling championship of the world. Speaking at Gninlagai recently Mr Mc(JiiT a prominent member of the .New South Wales .Cabinet, said that he would solve the present bitter political' feeling by hanging all editors of newspapers. Thg High (.Commissioner has written to die Minister of Internal Affairs stating dnd ho has shipped a large number of the memorial plaques that are to be issued to die next-of-kin of New Zealand soldiers who fell in the Great War.

As the capacity of the available plant r, ihe Wellington city power station is taxe i,, its utmost to meet the demands of >h i rathe and private power and lighting cor sinners, no additional connection,- are to b made tor the present, unless in exceptions • ■ircuiusLances.

The number of births registered in New Zealand during the past year was 28,569, a larger total than in any preceding year, uiih the exception of 1920, hut the rate. 25.34 per 1000 of the mean popc.laiion. was exceedingly low. Only once, in 1919. lias New Zealand's birth-rate been lower. At a meeting of the Otaki Borough Council 'his week it was stated that the reticulaiion of the Horowhenua district was going lo he a big job and would run into something like ±1300,000. _ Applications were, to be called for an engineer for the county, but if the borough did its own reticulation, it would not be necessary to use or pay the county engineer, . Some indication of, the '•value of the fashionably-bred Clydesdale is furnished by the fact ‘that, at' Thomson’s Wairongoa Clydesdale sale, which was held at Dunedin last month, three stallions sold at 550 guineas, 375 guineas and 575 guineas respectively. while two mares sold at 375 guiue '.s and 250 guineas respectively—and lids despile ihe slump and general financial siringeiicy.

The evil of the minimum wage was it ferrod to at to-day’s meeting of the Mana will u sub-provincial executive of ill Farmers' Union. According to the pros! dent, Mr A. Buchanan, farmers did no object to the payment of high wages s, long as ihe work done was commensunib with the remuneration received. _ “Vh want,” lie exclaimed, “eliioiency.” 'I In sentiment was endorsed by oilier delegates who pointed out that under the prosen system the good man had to sutler lor-tin bad.

An exciting boating adventure occurred at Evans Bay, Wellington, yesterday morning. Three small boys, aged between five and six years, were playing in a small flalboltomed boat on tlie Kilbimie foreshore, when suddenly they were blown abopt 100yds out into the bay. One boy, who jumped overboard, would have been drowned, had it not been for the prompt aetion of Mr 11. B, Edhouse, of Kilbimie, who swam, fully clothed, to the rescue. The other two boys were still in a precarious position, but with the assistance of two helpers they were brought ashore. The rapidly growing need for _ the extension of the Flinders street railway station in Melbourne, stated to be the busiest in the world, was mentioned in Auckland on Thursday by the Hon. t J, G. Membroy, a member of the Melbourne Tramways Board. It was estimated that more trains and more IralHo passed through Flinders street than through any rail way station in the world, said Mr Membrey, and although this was an interesting' distinction, it had its decided disadvantages, The t radio had grown enormously in recent years, and was now so congested at certain points as to be a positive danger ro public safety. _ Steps would certainly have to be taken in the near future to relieve ihe congestion. Some people were of opinion that it would have lnen better to have built another station in the northern part of the city, and de spite Ihe enormous cost involved, this was still being advocated by a large section of ihe public.

In consequence of the failure to reach a satisfactory arrangement with the millers, the Queensland Wheat Board is shipping a Im'ire quantity of wheat to London, and 12,000 tons will he leaving within a few weeks.—Press Association.

A farmers' school in connection with the Central Development Farm at Weraroa is lo commence on April 24th, and those desirous of attending are requested to forward their names early to the manager as accommodation is rapidly being tilled. One of the attractions of special interest at, the Plunket Nurse garden fete next Wednesday is the baby show. Scarcely anything could he more appropriate to such a fete than a display of the very material for which the Plunket movement; seems to- obtain assistance. -Mr ,]. A. Nash, M.P., who has consented to judge the babies, will he confronted with a task which will not he the lightest of the manv that fall to his hands.

Cosy winter novelties in our showroom include the new brush wool coats and capes, made in very smart; designs introducing contrasting colourings. Prices, 6 to 9 guineas. The (A M, Ross Co., Ltd. — Advt.

A' New York cublnprnm states that 30,000 people participated in the St. Patrick's Day parad*.

'j I h<> unusual phenomenon of a waterspout was observed in ihe sen off Nelson :m Wednesday afternoon.

Alexander Pemirm, mine manager, wa> fined £2O and eo,-t- m ilt.. Auckland .Mur is (mto's Court toi failing n> use safety lampin j(ie Kotowam mine.

Marshal Koch, during his recent visit to ihe United States, (ravelled 13.C0C miles, and made 164 speeches to *10.000,000 ciii- / ii .-- .

A cyclonic storm at. New Plymouth the other evening laid low lences, blew in windows and lifted the roof of a garage twelve inches along its entire length. A case was heard at the Siqu’eme Gonrt a t Christchurch yesterday to decide the validity of a City Council by-law niakitic it an offence for a pet.son to refuse to give Jiis name and address to a constable. Decision was reserved.

It was stated by counsel during the hearing of a ease in the Hawera Magistrate’s Court that the defendant hud been in throe different houses during the past 18 months, and had not paid a penny in rent to any otto of the landlords.

An Order-in-Conncil has been gazetted revoking the prohibition on the importation of fruit pulp and jam produced in Australia and revoking the jnobibition on the exportation of wheatmeal, flour, bran and pollard.

Considerable comment has been Caused in New York by the announcement of a separation between Margaret Mr.ltzenaner. grand opera singer, and Floyd Glotzbacli, who lias returned to bis old job as a chauffeur.

A mission from England, beaded by Major K. A. Belcher, C.8.E., M.A., will arrive in New Zealand at an early date in connection with a proposal to hold in England an exhibition of manufactures and products of the British Empire. Mr W. Tucker, of Carterton, who drew an appropriation of £ICOG in the Palmerston North Star-Bowkott Society, drew u similar amount in a Wellington society less than 12 months ago. He had not been in either society more titan 18 months befoie securing an appropriation It is estimated that the total wheat crop ;his season is about ten million bushels. Local requirements for milling purposes total six to six and a-ludf millions, leaving a surplus of approximately four million ! nshels. A quantity of the surplus will be expelled.

The Iqrin of war memorial decided on for Devonport. Auckland, is a bronze figure, 7ft in height, of a New Zealand Expeditionary Force soldier in full active service kit and grasping a rifle. 'Hie cost of the figure, delivered, will he £IOOO, with additional outlay for the pedestal and other items.

The Government has consented to the Palmerston North Borough Council raising a loan of £14.500 for the construction of water-tables, footways, and cycle tracks. £IO,OOO lor storm water drainage, and £1550 for purchasing a site for a public library. '* The (Haiti Borough Council has been authorised to borrow £SOOO for waterworks purposes.

A somewhat tiniisc;;! request was received by the Auckland Education Board, when the Mount Albert School Committee asked that arrangements be made for improved police supervision in ibo vicinity of the school after school hours, on account of damage done to die >chool premises, ’[he board decided to communicate with the police.

“We do not see eye io eye-.*’ said the Hon. A. T. Ngata in the course of an address, when passing a vote of thanks to the Prime Minister at Kithukura, Past Coast. ‘‘We are not in the same canoe vet.” replied Mr Massey. ‘'No.” said' Mr Ngata, “but we are quite Well abieyio paddle the canoe of New Zealand. 1 (Laughter.)

It is the opinion of Mr W. (!oodl'e|!ow, who has just returned from a tour of Europe and Australia, that Gnu’ll Britain will come out of die present depression relatively stronger than any oilier country in die world. Site was getting her house well in order, and would shortly be in a better position than any oilier country W control the world's trade.

\ substantial memorial cenotaph has just boon completed on the Hope of Mount Ruapehu lo the late Mi 11. K. Girdlestone, F.H.G.S. Two attempts made last year ro erect the memorial were frustrated by climatic conditions. The work of erection was performed by eight of Mr Gmilestone's comrades who were associated with him in mountaineering work.

A case ot very great hardship was mentioned by a member at the Egmont County Council meeting, when he said ho came across a man. without regular employment, who had nine children, only one of whom was able to earn anything to help the. family needs. This man was willing to do any kind of work, and would take almost any wage offered.

An application for a land agent's license, made by the wife of a former land agent, now bankrupt, was refused by Mr My vein Wilson, S.M., in the Christchurch Magistrate's Court this week, on the ground that the applicant lacked the knowledge and ability required. The application was opposed by the Christchurch hand Agents’ Association.

While unemployments exists everywhere in Europe ami America, and especially m ITS.A. and the Midlands of England, it is not so acute in France, Italy, or Belgium, while in Germany everyone appears to be busy, according to Mr \V. Goodfollow, of Hamilton, who has just returned from the other side of the world. Wages in Germany. however, are extremely low, and the hours long.

Says the Manaia Witness: —“]' oxton continues to suffer from outbreaks of fire. At the present rate it looks as though the old town must disappear shortly, unless a building boom sets in.” Ibe Foxtou Herald furnishes the following reply, the sting of which will be found in the tail: “We can assure our contemporary that, Phoenix-like, from the ashes of the destroyed buildings, new and modern structures have arisen, which would reflect credit upon any metropolitan centre, beside whit n Manaia s business area presents a sorry spectacle.”

The Minister of Defence (Sir Heaton Rhodes) is endeavouring to carry out the retrenchment scheme of tile Defence Department as sympathetically as possible, having (says the Dominion) regard to the highest possible efficiency, and where conditions aro equal, preference is given to married men with families and men with win* service. Only the most highly-tiamed officers aie being retained, and it is not an easy task to fit in a high-class personnel with an amount only totalling £350.000 a year without causing a large amount of dissatisfaction.

A( to-day's meeting of the Manawatu sub-provincial executive of the banners’ [Jnic.n further eonsicleratioa was uiveti to the question of abolishing preference to unionists, which was raised by the executive some months ago. The opinion was expressed that u was futile to expect ant member of Parliament (o champion the imitation of the farming community in connection with the matter, and the upshot was the adoption of the following resolution for transmission to the annual conference to be held in May:—“That this conference urges upon the Government the urgent necessity ol taking steps to abolish preference to unionists and requests that this question be submitted by referendum at the forthcoming genera! election..

Changeable weather necessitates providing warm underwear for yourself ami girlie-. Those cosy fleecy lined bloomers will assist in preventing a. chill. Elastic waist and knee, in grey, creme and navy, full sizes, W. 6s 6cl, OS 6s lid. Child s ' warm fleecv lined bloomers, elastic waist

and knee, in navy, grey and creme, sizes 0t03,256d to 4s lid. Ladies’ underwear section. —Collinson and (Tmningliamo, Lid., Palmerston Norih. —Advl.

.Miss Jinks: Mow young you are looking now ! Do tell mo your secret. Mrs Binks: Well, 1 always use “No-Rubbing” laundry help, and rest while it works. —Advt. Collinson and Son’s big sale of crockery and glass. White and gold tea cups and saucers, Worcester shape with straight sides, well finished and strong, 4s lid halfdozen. Oddments in leather handbags, 7s 6d your pick; formerly 14s 6d to 20s. See baskets for bargains at door, also bargain windows. Read page 3 advt, for other details.--Advt,