Notes of the Day

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 103, 2 May 1941, Page 3

Notes of the Day

The Feilding harriers propose to hold a three-mile run on Saturday after-

Private building was quiet in Feilding last month when only one permit was issued and this concerned a small dwelling valued at £4OO.

Citizens and settlers of Feilding arc reminded of tho patriotic shop day in Feilding to-day. Mrs. AA r . G. Short and helpers will be in charge and support is solicited from all.

Safety zones are being erected by the railway authorities on the Kimboiton Road railway level crossing. The provision of these zones is in accordance with the plans laid down when the work of laying the additional tracks over the highway was undertaken. Impressed motor-trucks for Army use comprised the bulk of the freight on a goods train which passed through Feilding, southward bound, yesterday afternoon. Each motor vehicle occupied a truck and the train was of considerable length. A patriotic auction sale is to be conducted by Mr. P. P. Stevens in Feilding on Friday, May 23. A number ox articles for this sale have already been received and citizens and householders generally who have goods they wish to donate for this purpose arc requested to get into touch with Mr. Stevens. Sporting shot-guns are difficult to procure in Feilding. In normal times uusiuess houses catering for this class of business usually have ample stocks but they now report that they have all been purchased aud fresu spplies ate uot obtainable. Certain lines of ainmuuition are also reported to be in short supply. In some instances shot-guns have been purchased for use on guard duties. In view of the large number of Home Guardsmen in Feilding for tho parade on {Saturday afternoon the women’s patriotic organisations have agreed to provide light refreshments at the close of the parade. Country units as well as tkoso of Feilding are manifesting considerable interest in this, the first sub-area parade since the Home Guard movement was organised in the Feilding district. It is hoped to be able to conclude proceedings with a parade through tile, town, led by the Feilding Municipal Band.