NEWS OF THE DAY

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 145, 22 June 1939, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY

Children Leave for Health Camp. Sixteen children from different schools in the city left yesterday by

train for a six tcccl<s stay at the Otaki Health Camp. Plum Tree’s Second Crop. Evidence of the mildness of the winter to date, a Christmas plum tree in a Te Aroha orchard has borne a crop of fruit for the second time this year. Although the fruit is slightly smaller than the main crop, it has ripened well and is delicious eating. Value of Insurance. ‘‘That shows the necessity of insurance," commented Mr. W. H. Freeman, S.M., in the Thames Magistrate ’s Co’urt, when told that damage as the result - of a collision between two motor-cars would probably amount to £l4O. ‘‘lt does not do to be uninsured these days; it might have disastrous effects," added the Magistrate. Contractor’s Lament. ‘‘lt will take me at least three months’ steady work to pay tho debts incurred in building the bridge, so 1 cannot spare tho time to attend tht opening ceremony." This laconic apology from tho contractor, read at the opening of tho now bridge over the Wairio Stream at Nightcaps, caused much amusement. Professional Boxing Match The city’s boxing fans will be pleased to note that tho local Boxing Association has arranged for a professional welterweight match of 12 rounds to be staged between Barney Down, of Wellington, and Arnold Ivitt, a young Gisborne welterweight who has just entered tho jirofessional ranks, and shows great promise. The match has been arranged for July 12. An Unpopular Tag. ‘‘There is a tag to the suggestion that each shareholder will receive 32s a share," said tho chairman, Mr. A. Sligo, at the wind-up meeting of the Dunedin and lvaikorai Tram Company, Limited. ‘‘You should be warned that out of the goodness of his heart Mr. Nash will collect from each of you social security tax on anything received above 20s a share, irrespective of whether the shares cost you 20s or 40s each." Pedigree Cattle from Canada. With a view to improving the standard of stud stock in New Zealand, six head of pedigree Ayrshire cattle have been brought from Canada by the City of Glasgow, which is now at Auckland. It is several years since a similar importation has been made from Canada. The consignment includes four bulls and two heifers. They will not be landed at Auckland, but taken on to Wellington, where they will be put ashore for a term in quarantine.

Spout From Water Main Spouting a column of water into the air, a miniature geyser formed from a broken water main in Bourke Street yesterday afternoon. The spout rOBQ as high as tho electric poles nearby, and, caught by the strong wind, was swept down the street. The display was caused by a connection becoming worn and suddenly blowing out whje workmen were engaged in laying on a supply to an adjacent house. It was necessary for the pressure to be turned off before the damage could be repaired. Three Cars Charged by Bull.

While the presenco of wandering stock on tho Kotorua-Paengaroa highway has been a fairly constant occurrence in recent months, motorists passing over the route met with a new and nerve-racking experience last Bunday evening and on Monday, when their cars were rushed by a bull at a point about 17 miles from Rotorua. In at least throe of the cases, extensive damage was dono to the cars by tho enraged animal as it butted against, tho sides of tho vehicles, while in another the driver had a thrilling race as his car was chased by the bull.

Ski Mountaineering Courses. Arrangements have now been made to hold training courses in ski mountaineering during September on the Godley glacier. These courses have been organised by the ski-mountaineer-ing section of the New Zealand Alpine Club, which has its headquarters in Christchurch. Tho services of a fully qualified Austrian instructor have been obtained, and it is expected that they will prove a great success. Besides skiing, parties will make ascents of the surrounding peaks as weather conditions allow, thus learning the rudiments of mountain climbiqg.

Railway Staffs’ Rugby In the first round of tho southern section of the competition held by Rugby football teams representing railway staffs in tho area from Frankton to I’almerston North, Taihape secured a win from Palmerston North by (i points to 5. The scores obtained by K. Oarkcek after some loose play within the Palmerston North twenty-five, the ball having travelled along most of the Taihape back line. F. Bailey, who played a souud game at full-back, secured Tailiupe’s next three points by a line penalty kick. Palmerston North’s came in a try by the captain (B. MeCashin), after a fine forward rush, and a conversion by -the representative fullback, H. Carr. Doctors and Civic.

With the appointment of Dr. J. Connor as deputy-Mayor, Ashburtou is believed to have inado history in municipal affairs by having a medical man as Mayor and another as his deputy. Dr. Connor had been a member of the council for several years and has been chairman of several committees. He was appointed deputy-Mayor in place of Mr. R. Kerr, who died on May 24. He was also elected chairman of the liuance and works committee. It was a coincidence that on the night of his appointment tho new deputy-Mayor should preside over the council for a few minutes in the absence of Dr. G. I. Miller, who was called away from the meeting to attend to a patient. Such of the cablo news in this issue as Is so headed has’ appeared in The Times and is sent to this paper by special permission. It should be understood that the opinions are not those of The Timef unless expressly stated to be so. By special arrangements Reuter's world service, in addition to other special sources of information, 13 used in th 6 compilation of oversea Intelligence published in this issue, and all rights Iherein in Australia and New Zealand are reserved.