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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 73, 25 February 1925, Page 4

The annual conference of the New Zealand Federated Builders' Association is being held at Wanganui. According to the Dannevirke News, scrub cutters are" being offered 16* per day and navvies from 14s to 16s per day, but even at that figure it is impossible to to mi the demand for labour at present. In the B Hat trombone solo at the band contest in Auckland J. UTlara (Palmerston North) was third, obtaining points being only one point behind the winner and half a point behind the second man.

V Press Association telegram states that on Monday night a motor bus returning to Maheno with 15 passengers, after a. performance at Oamaru, was struck by a lace goods train at a level crossing at Deborah. The car was wrecked completely and tho passengers bruised and shaken. Two were sent io hospital but were not seriously hurt. The driver's presence of mind in swerving averted a more serious disaster.

Tho long ana of coincidence and good fortune reached u long way in Napier recently, when a watch was found after it had "lain for three years in the long grass in Onepoto gully (says the Telegraph). The owner, Mr Fred Welch, had long ago given up his timepiece for lost, but a wiorkman cleaning tho roadside channels the other day unearthed it with his shovel, read the name inside, and returned it to its owner. It was in good condition, and a twist of the winding stem set it ticking.

\n interesting, but unwanted; catch was ma.de by tho trawler Gosford at Gisbome, when an old anchor, weighing over three tons, with a bar nearly 10 feet long, was caught in one of tho nets and brought to the surface. It was impossible for the anchor to be lifted on board, nor could the trawler enter tho harbour. She remained outside for some hours until the Harbour Board's launch went alongside to give assistance. Tho anchor was salved. It is of a type not used by steam.. ships, and too heavy to have been used by sailing vessels trading to tho port nowadays.

A sensation was caused at the Ilawlco s Bav Tennis (Hub's courts at Napier recently (says the llawke's Boy 'tribune) by a car bounding through the high iron fence into the courts. The car was parked outside, facing the courts, but was leit in gear, and after the driver had got out the starting gear for sonio unknown reason became engaged, and tho car bounded forward over the kerbing and through tho fence, causing a number of lady players to fly in confusion to tho back lines. It eventually came to a standstill and was afterwards removed by its driver, no extensive damage beyond that done to the fence being caused. The rector of the Boys High School is desirous that pupils procure their books before the school opens in order that time may be saved ; and has therefore left lists of books for all forms with Messrs G. 11. Bennett and Co.. Ltd., where all High School supplies may be obtained.—Advt.

Fancy coloured Terry towelling for bond and bath towels, 21ins. wide, Is 8d yard, in check effects. In fawn and white, 22inu. wide, Is 9d yard. In fawn with coloured stripes—23ins. wide, 2s 3d yard. Black stripes, helio and white and primrose and white, 32ins. wide, 3s 6d yard. All after sale throwouts at the C. M. Ross Co.. Ltd. —Advt

Mr J P. Kalaughcr, of Auckland, lias been appointed secretary 10 the .Vw Zealand Friesian Association, Wellington and "ill tako up his duties early next month. Charles Vezey, of Inglcwood,. when ndinff a motor cycle on Sunday night struck ah g oleS ligfct pole. He was picked up emi-conLious and was found to havo sustained a fractured jaw, a broken nose ajid a lacerated forehead. The suggestion that Anzac Day should be observed on the nearest Sunday wil ho strenuously opposed by the Returned Soldiers' Association, states the president of the Auckland branoh (Mr B. W. Inder).

As the outcome of a protest from patients respecting the food supplied, the Napier Hospital Board has decided to appoint a commission of inquiry into the management of the hospital, and the responsibility of the executive officers. A Nelson Press message states that Allan Brough, aged fivo years, a son ot Mr \. & Brough, fell oil a motor lorry at Nelson and a wheel passed over Ins legs one of which was so badly injured that it had to be amputated. His condition is serious.

A motor lorry and a tramcar collided at Oriental Bay on Monday morning, with the result that Alfred Arnold and Thomas Jioncs, both married men, were admitted to the Wellington hospital. iho former suffered a broken leg, while the latter sustained injuries to his head and face.

An Auckland telegram states that the Mamikau bar has been unworkable since Monday night. The Rarawa. left the OneJiunga wharf for New Plymouth on Monday afternoon, but anchored inside- the heads till yesterday afternoon, and the sea being still verv rough she returned to the wharf. Her departure has been postponed till Thursday afternoon.

A Press Association message from Napier states that Mr Justice Alpers, commenting on the list of cases at the "Supreme. -Court sessions as being exceptionally long, stated that he hoped that it wpuld be a long time before the province's good name was tarnished by n similar li-.t, which included three caseß of homicide and offences against children.

Early on Monday morning a five-rooniec dwelling at Wailn was destroyed by fire. The occupants, Charles Griffin and Ins wife were awakened by the noise of breaking glass .and falling artioles, and escaped from the burning house in their night attire. The building was covered by insurance for £2OO, and the furniture and effects for £175.

The danger of passing too close to standing trucks was exemplified at Lyttclton (relates an exchange), whenawellknown man in shipping circles nearly met with a serious mishap. As ho was crossing the railway yards he was. struck unexpectedly by the end one. of a long rake of trucks that happened to be shunted just then, and was thrown on his back. The Defenco Department has just published a rojl ni honour, giving a list of tho New Zealand Kxpeditionary Forces who died of wounds inflicted, accidents, or disease while on active service, also those who died after discharge, from wounds or disease contracted on active service, and finally those who died fnom accident or disease contracted while training.

G. Houghton, a settler at Tangaihi, near lyaipara Heads, reports that lie found a bottle on the beach last week-end, in which was enclosed the following message: Good Triday, barque Gartsward; heavy storm. Main Imast gone; mizzen shaky, foremast hanging; rudder shaky; lifeboat (word here obliterated, either smashed or launched/; crew splendid.— Signed, Robert A. Welch, master." "If you continue drinking methylated spirits, there is only one place for you to end; and that is tho lunatic asylum," said Mr S. L. P. Free, S.M., to a man who appeared in the Masterton Police Court, It was stated that a number of men had been purchasing methylated spirits in Masterton, and that retailers should bo warned against tho indiscriminate sale of this liquid. Joyce Rowlands (aged seven years) and Kehh Brown (aged six years) were admitted to the Wellington hospital on Monday evening suffering from severe burns about their heads, faces and arms as the result of playing with gunpowder. They mixed kerosene with the gunpowder and applied a lighted match to see what the effect would be. The children are still suffering fnom shock. .Air Justice Alpers, who first reached New Zealand 47 years ago, landing at Napier, yesterday opened the quarterly sessions of tho Supreme Court, states a Press Association message from Napier, lie received a most hearty welcome from the Bar of Napier and Hastings. In reply he stated that his steadfast aim would bo to become worthy of succeeding- those who had created the highest ideals of the Dominion Bench.

One of the matter* to come up far discussion at the next meeting- of the Borough Council will be u letter from the Patriotic Society regarding the proposed removal of tlie band rotunda in the Square and the deviation of the railway line there to enable the erection of the wfcr memorial. In the meantime a quantity of the masonry, which recently arrived from overseas, remains by the rotunda ready for unpacking and assembly.

A ease of assault on an old woman. -Mrs Emma Ann Qisby, aged 82, living alone in Nelson avenue, has been reported to the police at Auckland. A man, stated to have been under the influence of liquor, entered the house and assaulted her, rendering her senseless. Her injuries consist of a gash on the leftside of the neck, apparently inflicted with a penknife, and severe bruises on the face. The woman was removed to hospital and is reported to be doing as well as can be expected.

Addressing tlio 400 teachers who are undergoing a refresher course at Wellington, the Minister of Education said: "It is true that the one branch of education about which I have doubts is the university." He agreed that there were too many professional men such as engineers, lawyers and doctors being turned out of the university. Was the university the centre of sound culture and research as it should be'( As regards high schools and technical schools, lie thought that while tho vote could not be materially reduced, a better system could be devised.

Dr. A. Clark, medical officer to the Education Department, lecturing to the Hastings Community Club late last week, suggested somo reforms in the provision of luncheon ut schools for children. The speaker proposed that the club should take up the necessary work of introducing reforms in this direction. Luncheons might be provided at cost price and should consist of wholesome and nutritious diet. The Wflrk suggested by the speaker need be carried out only as an experiment, but if it proved successful might later bo adopted by the Government universally throughout New Zealand. It was also proposed that the club should arrange lectures for Aothers on the subject of feeding children.

Before His Honour Mr Justice MacGregor at Hit) Supreme Court ou Monday evening, on the application of Mr G. I. McGregor, a decree nisi was moved absolute between Ma.ry Anno Flaws •(petitioner) and Thomas Flaws, the first-named being given custody of tho child of tho marriage.

Collinson and Cunninghams have a big display in their window of gent's linen collars at tho low price of 3 for 2s. That means you pay 8d for a collar, that last week would have cost you Is 3d. No old stock or cheap material, but good shapes and in all sizes. Have a look at the window display.— Advt.

The enrolment of electors is creating interest politically. The enrolment of home seekers for free of interest loans in the old established building society is now on. The new group, No. 8 in the StarrBowkett will assist you to get out of the rent paying habit and obtain a home of your own.' Apply for shares and all particulars at the offices, 15 Rangitikei street, next National Bank.—Advt-