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Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 118, 15 April 1930, Page 6

For riding a cycle at nigbt without a light, G. Rodgers was fined .10s, with 12s costs, by Mr J. L. fetout, S.M., yesterday afternoon, A party of surveyors, under Mr H. P. Gibbs', of New York, left Invercargill last week for Doubtful! Sound in connection with the project to establish hydro-electric works in the Sounds district. A young man named Arthur Fell, of Karere, sustained a fracture of the arm yesterday as the result of a motor lorry back firing. It. appears that, while he was engaged in carting potatoes, the engine of the lorry stalled and Mr Fell proceeded to crank it up with the unfortunate-re-sult stated. Writing to the Palmerston North Fire Board, the inspector, Mr T. T. Hugo, refers to his recent inspection of the brigade, making the following comment: —“The inspection drill was carried out in a smart and thoroughly efficient manner and the station and equipment were found in their usual first class condition.” Under the command of Captain M.Hardy Spicer, R.N., with whom was Lieutenant G. Gladstone, It.N., H he party, of 25 marines who remained m Samoa after the departure of H.M.B. Dunedin arrived at Auckland on the TofUa yesterday-. Except for a few minor injuries and sickness the wen liavo returned in good health. They had been in Samoa for a little over two months, and general pleasure was expressed at the return to Auckland. One marine was left at Apia on account of illness. After the departure of the Dunedin the party did garrison duty at Lepea, near Apia. If. you realise, that you are not adequately insured against fire loss the Mercantile and General Insurance Co., Ltd., is a. New Zealand Company with all its capital invested in New Zealand end thus can assure you prompt settlement. R. W. Priest, Times Buildings, Broadway, district agent. —Advi.

The Mnunganui arrived at Sydney to-day from Wellington. The Makura arrived at the same port from Auckland.

Proposals are to be submitted to the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association in connection with the use of its grounds for dirt track motorcycle racing. At the £jor)thly meeting of the general committee of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Aseoci it ion, today, it was reported that Government exhibits at the forthcoming Winter Show would occupy 4000 square feet of space. Satisfaction at the decision of the Palmerston North Borough Council not to apply the restrictions dealing with the driving of stock in the borough to Show stock was expressed at the meeting of the general committee of the Manawatu A. and P. Association today. According to advice received in a letter, commented Mr W. T. Penny (secretary of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association) at the meeting of the general committee today, there were apparently only four Border Leicester nocks of sheep in the North Island. The changes in the pupils at the Milson School during tire past year were explained by Mr McEwen, tlie headmaster, at the meeting of householders last night. During the year 45 children whose parents nad been transferred left the school, while 40 other children were enrolled.

“We are within a stone’s throw of obtaining a new school,” said Mr W. It. Tayior, chairman of the College Street School Committee, at the meeting last evening. ,“I know that we have the goodwill of the Minister and of the Wanganui Board of Education. We should, therefore, all pull together heartily to further that aim.” The levy made by the Wellington Hospital Board for the current financial year is £77,503, a decrease of £1973 on the past year. Owing to an increase of nearly £13,000,000 in the capital rateable value-of Wellington city,, the levy on the City Corporation is £1787 higher than for last year, so that the other local, authorities benefit, each having a decreased call. There is now an overflow of 3J inches at the Tjritea dam, compared with a level almost two feet lower before the rain last week.- Tenders closed last evening for the construction of the 100,OOu gallon ' reservoir and the erection of pumping machinery at the artesian bore. These will be considered at the next meeting of the Palmerston North Borough Council on April 28. In referring to improvements it is hoped to carry out to the school baths, Mr W. B. Cameron, speaking to Terrace End householders last evening, paid a well deserved tribute to the custodian, Mr Arthur, and Mrs Arthur for the great interest they take in the children. It was gratifying to know that with Mr and Mrs Arthur the children were always safe when swimming in the baths, he said. In reporting to the meeting of the Manawatu-Oroua'Power Board yesterday that the. executive committee had recommended that bad debts to the extent of £4B odd be written off, the chairman (Mr J. A. Nash, M.P.) commented that these debts could notMie avoided and, in view of the fact that the board had . had a turnover of £71,000, the smallness of the amount could be considered highly satisfactory. Speaking at the meeting of Terrace End householders last evening, the headmaster , of the school, Mr A. W. Thompson, contrasted teaching methods "of to-day with those of ten or twenty years ago. They had, he said, changed altogether. The children were to-day happy in their learning and one never heard nowadays of a child being unmercifully thrashed. ■ “Wp are very happy at'Terrace End,” added Mr Thompson.

A horticultural freak is to be seen in a Remuera garden at the present time. An apple tree of the early maturing variety has started on its second crop of the season. The first crop was fairly heavy, and therefore some surprise was expressed when several weeks ago the tree commenced to flower again. Following flowers have come fruit, which have now grown to a size approaching one and a-half inches in diameter. “The committee feels that the time is ripe for the establishment of further classes,” stated Mr D. Morrison at the householders’ meeting at Russell Street School, last evening, when referring to the success of the special class at College Street School _ for backward children. Mr Morrison stated that these classes were provided for children who could benefit by them, and the Question of attendance was left entirely to the wish and discretion of the parents. Already the class at College Street was full.

A credit balance of £3013 was shown on the balance-sheet presented to the annual meeting of the Wellington Boxing Association last evening. Mr R. W. McVilly presided over a good attendance of members. In reviewing the year’s operations, Mr McVilly expressed appreciation of the work , done by the committee. Tire association, he said, was indeed fortunate in having such capable men in control of its operations. Every member had the true interests of the sport at heart, with the result that the public had been given the best possible entertainment.

Arrangements have been made by the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association for the playing of the annual Rugby football match between the Palmerston North Boys’ High School and the Te Aute College first fifteens on June 18 at the Winter Show. Appreciation was expressed at a meeting of the general committee, this morning, at the manner in which the respective principals of the schools had met the association. There is every probability of another Rugby match between Sacred Heart College (Auckland) and St. Patrick’s College (Wellington) being played at Palmerston North during the winter fixture, provided suitable arrangements can .be made.

Sir Charles Higham, speaking at a Royal Empire Society meeting in Loudon on, “Is'publicity good for the Empire?” declared that the cheapest and quickest way to get trade was through the newspapers. He, said: “Don’t let us blind ourselves to the fact that. British trade is in a wilderness of apathy. We need a national business revival. We need a new spirit—the spirit of endeavour., It is dormant at present, let us wake it up. The Press can do it. The industries of the Empire must organise collectively and advertise. Tell the world or the world will forget you. The way to get trade is to go after it. The cheapest and quickest way is to get it through the newspapers.” A reminder is given of the euchre tourney to be hold in the West End School to-mor-row night. Good, prizes • are ‘offered. Every mothor takes, a supremo delight in having her cliildren neatly dressed, and at this timo of tho year groat attention has to bo paid to warmth. The cold winds quickly cHill tho little one’s legs, and all manner of troubles follow. Do not go in for anything too heavy—the new Brochette sets'just'opened up by Collinson and Cunninghame, Ltd., provide all the warmth and protection desired, and at tho samo timo they look so becoming, as wed as being great value.—Collinson and Cunniughame, Ltd. —Advt.