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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 156, 3 June 1937, Page 8

To-day is the 72nd. anniversary of the birth of His Late Majesty King George V. He was born at Marlborough House on, June 3, 1865, the second son of King Edward VII. The surprising appearance of hawthorn blooms on the leafless hedges in rural districts near Auckland is probably due to the vagaries of the weather experienced recently-—cold gales followed by extreme humidity having produced the phenomenon. The flowers are scented and the more forward are setting fruit. The King’s birthday is observed in all coal mines on June 9, instead of December 14, according to Mr A. AleLagan, secretary of the United Mine Workers’ Union (says a Greymouth Press wire). Air AleLagan also stated that the West Coast and Waikato companies paid a full day’s wages on Coronation- Day, but no advice has been received regarding, the Southland district.

Strange what a. fascination tiny metal toys havo for tiny little boys. They get endless pleasure cut of a tiny model motor-, car—or tiny lead models of animals,’ aeroplanes, soldiers, etc. Wc know, because dozens of little visitors to Toyland give tongue with greit excitement over Ihcsa thrilling things. Get one or two little things for the kiddies —we’ve a great sclec-’ ticn at ltd to Is each —you'll be repaid a thousand-fold by the pleasure cf the youngsters. —Collinson and Cumiinghamo, Ltd, — Advti

Floating and submerged driftwood brought oown by recent floods in the Bay of Plenty rivers is causing seine fishermen considerable loss and annoyance owing to damage to their nets.

Owned by Mr A. C. Pitt, of Norsewood, a 19jo model car was stolen trom Grey Street, Palmerston North, lusl evening. It was recovered, slightly damaged, at about 8 a.m. to-day at the end of AValdegrave ltoad, Awapuni.

A perusal of the visitors’ , book at Massey College gives/ an indication of the number of overseas people -who make a point of inspecting toe institution. Within the last two months there have been visits from two men from the Argentine, six from New South Wales, tour from Victoria, one from the United (Stales,, one trom Canada, and three from England.; “No good connoisseur of whisky approves or too much water in it and by the same token no good farmer approves or too much water in soil,'' said Mr A. W. Hudson, in the course of a lecture at Massey College yesterday. “in the first instance, however,'' he added, “the hotelkeeper who overwaters the whisky ■ has the law against him, but the farmer who allows excess water in his "land is just a fool to himselt.”

More than 100 Maoris attended when the Native Land Court. satl ill Wellington this week to investigate the ownership of lands conquered by 'le ltauparalia’s warriors more than a century ago. The block in question, known as Wakapuaka, is situated a few miles outside Nelson, and comprises about 11,000 acres. 'lbe question of ownership involves much interesting ancient history, and the investigation is likely to last about ten days. A novel wager was decided in the Temuka district la6l week. A wellknown New Zealand athlete undertook to run round what is known as the Levels block, a surveyed distance of six miles and a-hait, in as many minutes as another person took, strokes to do a nine-hole round of golf on the Temuka links. Tne golier took 47 strokes, and the runner completed his task in 3d minutes, which was a very creditable performance considering the hard surface of the road.