News Of The Day

Northern Advocate, 13 May 1939, Page 6

News Of The Day

Fine Fortnight In North. Since the deluge in the last week of April the weather in Northland has been exceptionally settled for this time of the year. During the past week only .04 of .an inch of rain was recorded at Whangarei. Tempex-atures remain warm and thei’e has been growth of grass, although paspalum, which was the standby in the drought period, is very slow to respond.

Air Navigation Regulations Relaxed. Air navigation regulations issued with the Gazette relax to a certain extent the pi'ovisions operating in issuing licenses to flying instructors. The Air Force states that it will now be possible for selected club candidates to undergo a modified course of instruction to qualify for assistant instructors’ licenses. This will counteract the recent exodus of club instructors into airways services, and the expanding ranks of the*Air Force. •x- -x- * Oyster Concentrate. The first shipment of oyster concentrate will leave Bluff in a few days for England, a firm of brewers having placed an order for it for the purpose of making oyster stout. It is hoped that, this will, be the first of regular shipments to England and other parts of the world. The concentrate, when mixed with stout, is equal to one oyster per glass, and in its concen-, trated form is stated to bo more eftlca-1 cious than oystei’s in their raw state. ■ With a view to using the oyster con-, centi’ate for a tonic wine, one of the ' world’s leading firms has been con-' ducting experiments for some time' with the Foveaux Strait pi’oduct and encouraging success has been met with.

W «V “ Life Insurance is the one investment that keeps its promise in good times and bad. It will not fail you. Information gladly given by Neal Armit, AJVLP. Society,. Whangarei, Al 4.

Uniform for Traffic Officer. ' Standing on point duty’at the-Bank corner during the regimental parade this morning, Mr G. Smith, assistant traffic inspector in Whangarei, attracted much attention in his new navy blue uniform. For a long time his familiar white coat has been a feature of Whangarei’s traffic world, but the appearance of a full-uniformed officer was favourably commented on- today.

* * * Small Boy Rims Intb Car. An accident that might have had more serious results occurred just before 8 o’clock last night in Vine Street. Mr Gordon Mack Carter, of Mangapai, had just started his car when a seven-year-old boy ran out and collided with the vehicle. Fortunately the car was travelling slowly and the boy received only minor bruises. "

Scottish Entertainment Tonight A rai’e treat may be expected at the Presbyterian Church Hall this evening, commencing at 8 o’clock, when Captain T. C. Wallace will lecture on the Clans of Scotland, a subject upon (Which he is an acknowledged authority. In addition a fine programme of Scottish song, story and dance will be provided. The singers will include . such popular favourites as Miss McMillan, Mr. W. Calder, Snr., Mr. H. G. Carrfith, and leading dancers and pipers. It is expected that the hall will be crowded by Scots folk fi'om far and near. Admission is one shilling and the proceeds wil go to the organ- repair fund. 76