NEWS OF THE DAY

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 95, 22 April 1941, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

Mark of Reverence Flags were hoisted at half-mast yesterday throughout the British Empire as a mark of reverence on the day of the funeral of the late Premier of our Greek Allies, M. Korizis. Apples For Schools. Approximately 300 cases of firstgrade apples aro being handled weekly by the goods department at the Palmerston North railway station for free distribution at schools in the city and surrounding districts. About 60 case:? arrive from both Nelson and Hawke’s Bay each night and these are taken to tho schools by the department’s lorries the next day. Blood Donors’ Services The Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday made a donation of £SO to the funds of the Manawatu branch of the National Blood Transfusion Council. It was reported by the medical superintendent (Mr. J. H. North) that during the past year 124 transfusions had been given to tho hospital by members of the service, as against S 5 during the previous year. Recognition of Hospital Congratulations concerning the recognition of the Palmerston North Hospital by the Royal College of Surgeons of Lngland for the training of house surgeons for the first final fellowship examination were tendered by the DirectorGeneral. of Health (Dr. M. H. Watt) in a letter to the medical superintendent (Mr. J. H. North) which came before the Hospital Board yesterday. Cores and Effect. While the school children of Palmerston North appreciate the distribution of an apple a day, the authorities at the bigger schools are faced with a worrying sequel, namely, the disposal of the cores. At one school the problem is being overcome by handing out the apples just before the boys and girls leave in the afternoon. What becomes of the cores then is a matter of conjecture? Foundation for Peace Speaking on 1 * Planning for Peace ’ ’ to a gathering of women in Palmerston North yesterday, Mrs. How-Martyn, of London, counselled her audience to study history so far as peace efforts were concerned, to take trouble to bear their duties and responsibilities as well as their privileges of citizenship, and to endeavour to mako democracy more attractive—they would then be laying some foundation for peace. Cow’s Buterfat Record.

A grade Friesian cow owned by Mr. R. A. Candy, of Ngarua, Morrinsville, calving in April, 1939, at six years old, has milked right through for two years without calving again. Up to iviareh 33, 1941, she produced 1394 pounds of butterfat in 717 days —a remarkable example of persistent high production. This cow was milked twice daily, being one of a herd of 128 cows, and was fed no concentrates of any description. Supervision of Posters. Attention to the need for the supervision of the preparation of patriotic films and posters was drawn at a meet ing of the Hawke’s Bay Education Board by the acting-chairman (Mr. W. Cuthbertson). He said that an advertisement was issued recently showing a child’s body lying on the pavement with the head in the gutter. “We have lost all our sense of decency when wo get to this stage in our efforts to raise money for the war,” said Mr. Cuthbertson. “If we are forced to use thia kind of appeal rather let us make it compulsory for everyone to contribute. Posters such as these should not be used to support our cause.’’ Would Sooner be Dead! The lot of British soldiers now prisoners of war in Germany may be gained from the concluding sentence of a letter home to his mother by one New Zealand boy. His mother, an Auckland resident, was greatly joyed when her son colourfully related tho conditions of a German prison camp life. He praised the food, their living quarters, their recreational liberties and all that go to make up the life of a war prisoner. Then the mother was struck with awe as her soldier concluded by saying that there was only one place where ho would much sooner prefer to be—and that was at Waikumcte. This, as the German censor d,id not know is Auckland’s cemetary! The Royal Humane Society. On April 18, 1774, the Royal Humane Society was founded in England with the object of rendering “first aid” in cases of drowning and for restoring life, by artificial methods, to those apparently dead. Members of the society assist bathers in difficulty, and in the winter ice men are assigned to the various skating grounds in and around London. Money rewards, medals and testimonials are distributed to those who save, or attempt to save, drowning poople. In addition, it recognises “all cases of exceptional braverv in rescuing or attempting to rescue persons from asphyxia in mines, wells, blasting furnaces, or any other place where life is endangered.” From 1873 the Stanhope gold medal has been awarded to the case exhibiting the greatest gallantry during the year. Out-patient Fees Replying to representations in regard to out-patient treatment under the Social Seeuriy Scheme, th Hospital Boards Association advised the Palmerston North board yesterday that, when it had learned of the Government’s decision, it had immediately taken steps to obtain on behalf of boards the best terms and conditions. The matter of the basis of payment had been left open for negotiations between the boards and tho Minister, and. it was proposed to set up a committee to assist in framing a fair basis of payment. “That puts a different construction on the statement made by the Minister,” commented the chairman (Mr. J. A. Nash). On tho motion of Mr. A. E. Mansford, it was decided to recommend to the association that the committee to meet the Minister should consist of executive officers of boards.