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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 313, 2 December 1933, Page 6

That the council might take the small attendance as a vote of confidence was a remark made by the Mayor (Mr A. E. Mansford) at the public meeting last night, attended by less than 30, at which he explained the current loan proposals. He said that he understood, however, that a small attendance ivas usual for such a meeting.

An outbreak of fire in the early hours of Thursday morning totally destroyed a five-roomed dwelling in Linton owned and occupied by Mr C. Copeland. The building, being a very old one, was soon burnt to the ground, the occupants escaping in their night attire. Practically nothing ivas saved, and Mr Copeland is a heavy loser. — Linton correspondent. The annual report of the Royal Life Saving Society of New Zealand shows that in the Wigram Shield competition, presented to the head centre gaining the most aAvards proportional to the population of the district, the ManaAvatu Head Centre occupied second place. The ManaAvatu Centre Avas in second position last year also. The shield Avas Avon by the Taranaki Head Centre Avith 26.142 points per population, Avliile the ManaAvatu Head Centre figures Avere 14.56. The Auckland and Wanganui Head Centres tied for third place, each gaining 10.26 points.

A boy Avho made a mistake Avlien addressing a Avelcome to the GovernorGeneral, Lord Bledisloe, at a function at the Cheviot School had his discomfiture considerably relieved Avlien Lord Bledisloe turned the mistake to good account. The boy, a pupil at the school, intended to extend a hearty Avelcome to Their Excellencies, but Avas overcome by the occasion and turned the phrase to one of thanks. When replying His Excellency expressed his appreciation of the premature vote of thanks, and ventured to hope that it Avoukl be deserved before he and Lady Bledisloe said good-bye to Cheviot. Notification from the Minister of Stamp Duties (Mr J. G. Coates) that the question of AvithdraAving from local bodies the privilege of free searches in the Land Transfer Office Avas under consideration Avas received bv the Christchurch Drainage Board. The Minister’s letter, dealing with the payments for searches, stated that there Avas no specific authority for alloAving searches for other purposes than the recovery of rates, and for toAvm planning to be made Avithout the.prescribed fee, although it Avas recognised that the searches entailed in bringing up to date boards’ seAver area maps should be made Avithout charge.”

Measles are very prevalent at Waika.nae, Avhere the school attendance is seriously affected. In connection with the message from Auckland stating that the police had been informed that Mr William Bayly, of Ruaivaro, Avas missing, a telegram received after the “Standard” A\-ent to press yesterday afternoon advised that Mr Bayly Avas in Auckland on business.

Both the Auckland-Welliugton expresses Avere late in passing through Palmerston North this morning. As far as could be ascertained both trains Avere late from the early stages of the journey and both Avere lessening the difference between actual and scheduled running times as they proceeded south. The express Avhich should arrive at Palmerston North at 4.47 a.m. Avas 19 m'inutes late and the Limited express, due at 6.44 a.m., arrived 24 minutes behind time.

AVhen the Legislative Department’s Estimates were before the House of Representatives a Aveek ago representations Avere made by members of the Labour Party that a special alloAvance should be made to the Leader of the Opposition on account of the extra duties Avhich devoße upon him. It is understood that the GoA'ernment has been giving consideration to this question, and it is possible that action will be taken. The suggestion made is that the Leader of the Opposition should have his salary increased to £SOO per annum.

The proposal sponsored by Cr. L. H. Best, in the Horowhenua County Council, to institute one general rate for the Avhole county, in place of tne existing system of separate rates for the four ridings, was put before a meeting of ratepayers held under the auspices of the Levin and Olrau branches of the Farmers’ Union on Wednesday evening, in Levin. After the matter had been freely discussed, it Avas left to the Whirokino riding representatives to vote on it at their discretion at the December meeting of the council.

The past Aveek’s fishing at Tokaanu, particularly at the Delta camp, lias been easily the best season. Unlimited numbers of excellent fish are to be had, and there lias also been a very marked improvement in the condition. Hardly a poor-conditioned fish or “slab” is now to be had. There haA r e also been some very nice fish taken from the loiver reaches of the Tongariro River up as far as the Cherry Pool. A noted local angler has taken just on 400 fish from the Delta Camp ivaters, Avhich is still the most popular rendezvous for visiting anglers.

“May I here, AA'hilst talking on unemployment, say lioav much the council appreciate the assistance received from the local Returned Soldiers’ Association in connection Avith works being done in the city by returned men,” said the Mayor (Mr A. E. Mansford) at the public meeting last evening at Avhich he explained the current loan proposals. “The council last year Avas paid over £I4OO and this year it Avill possibly amount to more, so you can see the A - ery practical assistance being given by liis association to its less fortunate members, Avhiclr must surely be an object lesson to everyone.” The increased volume in goods traffic on the railways naturally entails considerable shunting operations in the making up of outgoing trains and many motorists, cyclists and pedestrians were subjected to a considerable delay at the southern crossing of the Square this morning. Within the space of a few minutes there Avere some 20 cars, lorries etc., as many cyclists and quite a number of pedestrians forced to “cool their heels” AA-hile a stationary train occupied the crossing sufficiently long to enable an incoming train to pass into the station and another shunting engine further dorvn the yards to clear a loop line for it to back into.

Twelve nurses in uniform from the Public Hospital Avere actively engaged in the city area for tAVO hours from 9 a.m. to-day collecting funds on behalf of the District Nursing Guild. Their red capes gave a distinctive dash of colour and the response of the public Avas good in vieAV of the present conditions. At the conclusion of the morning’s activities the nurses Avere provided Avith morning tea at the All Saints’ Parish Hall by members of the District Nursing Guild committee, Mrs M. Aitchison and Mrs E. Bett, members of the committee, directing arrangements. The nurses were thanked by Mrs Aitchison for their splendid assistance prior to their return to the Hospital. Collecting activities were also carried on at Terrace End and at Takaro.