LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 31 July 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

— One very rarely sees the old-fashion-ed haybox in use nowadays, though I ■ think it. is almost confined to some particular county. It is an idea which should be in use in every small house. An outer box is lined with hay. and an inner lining or box is inserted. If anything hot is placed inside and the lid closed tight, it will retain the heat for some hours; indeed, I have heard that if a half-cooked joint is placed inside a haybox it will complete cooking in a short time But perhaps some reader can give his experiences. (London Illustrated Carpenter and Builder.) At the instance of Mr C’has. Ferguson, seconded hv Mr A. J. H. Gavin, the Marlborough Farmers’ Union resolved', says the Express, that the secretary inquire ino the position in regard to the inspection of internal combustion engines used on farms, as, in The opinion of the executive, it- was unnecessary to insist upon an inspection. In moving the motion. Mr Ferguson said it was ridiculous to think that a small, low horse-powered petrol engine used a few hours—or days, perhaps—a year, should have to he inspected annually at the cost of the farmer hv n Government official, while the high-powered motor cars which were used every day and held a greater risk, were not subject to supervision. Inspection was all very well in the days* of the steam engine, but now, with the safe motor engine, it was obsolete and only served to keep a host of inspectors in jobs at great expense to the country and annoyance to the farmers. In the qourse of discussion several members agreed that it was perfectly right that all engines should be inspected after installation to ensure that they were propei’ly protected.. An unusual position arose this morning in connection with the election of a member to represent the Nelson urban area on the Nelson Education Board. The candidates were Messrs F. W. O. Smith and J. W. Treacher, who each received an equal number of votes. Under section 15 of the Second Schedule of the Education Act it was therefore necessary to complete the election by lot. This was carried out in the presence of Mr W. C. Baigent, a member of the Board, Mr Alf. Robinson, a scrutineer, Mr H. J. Thornton, returning officer, and two members of the Education Office staff, Mr N. V. Jones and Miss L. Stubbs. Mr E. W. O. Smith’s name was drawn and he was therefore declared elected. The Cuiiard liner Mauretania, which was sent to Cherbourg to be refitted because of the shipyard strike at Southampton, returner! to Southampton with the’ work completed. Off the Isle of Wight she had a trial ever a course ol twenty-eight miles, fourteen with the tide and fourteen against. Her average speed was 26.4 knots for the twenty-eight, miles, thus beating the record she established in 1910, when she steamed from Daunt Rock to New York in 4 days 10 hours 48 minutes, at an average speed of 26.06 knots. Running with the tide, the Mauretania touched thirty-one knots, and an official on board said it was thought that she would do even better funder favourable conditions. The Mauretania has resumed her sailings in the Atlantic service. Sorno amusement was caused in the Police Court, Dunedin, during the hearing of a charge against a Chinese who had pleaded guilty to bavin r, been found in. the possession of opium. When defendant, a young man, was called, ho moved to a position in front of counsel’s table, and was joined by an elderly Chinese. After the evidence 'had been heard, the magistrate (Mr H. W. Bundle), in summing up, stated that from the appearance of accused it. was quite apparent that he was addicted to smoking opium. Mr J. Mclntosh (Collector of Customs), who was prosecuting, rose at this stage, and suggested that His ’Worship had made a mistake, pointing out that defendant was the younger of the men. The other man was the interpreter. The magistrate smiled, and said that altered the case altogether, and imposed a. line- on the real defendant.. He further remarked that in future ;it would bo advisable to have defendant and . interpreter separated. Mr A. C. Hanlon, who represented defendant, .remarked that the interpreter did not lose much time in appearing in court.

in 1 1 is remarks at the farewell to Mr 1!. Irwin at the Hampden Struct. School Mr G. Pi ten if hly, Senior Inspector, referred to the h'igh tone of the school. In the report of his remarks the omission of the word “not altered the meaning of one sentence. What Mr I’itcaittdy said in this connection was, “'I here was no parent, who would not. say that (lie tone compared most favourably wit h the tone of any school in the town.

Mr A. Gould announces a sale of furs, etc., at the, 'rooms, Hardy 'Street, next Saturday at 10.30 a.m. Sec auction advertisement.

We learn on good authority that one of the largest oil companies doing business in New Zealand intend at. an earlv date to ship the oil in hulk, and oox their products in Now Zealand. In addit ion to effecting considerable economies in freight, and handling, enormous quantities of local timber will be required for boxing- Pious Insigms is ideal for the purpose. Plant 1 mils Hnsignis. H. G. Kingsland, Forestry Specialist, Wakefizeld.*

LVAWSON'S, lesaHug Acm U>\ i>« the Went Co»*L Pntroniwxi q? ti.R.B. Hu Pnnor* el W*Uw».- -l-rancm Tourists! Look! Eotnul Trip! Vo nhles for ,12b 6d ! Enjoyable day s outing—through beautiful, apple Laids —Emm?* Motor Service* PuODfl 527‘ Office Hcrdy-street.-*

Tii a shooting sew sou, which, closes on July 51. lias been successful in point of results, although the licenses issued fell short of last year’s figures by about 150. Much more game has been taken than has been the case for some years past ,says the Secretary of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society.

AI Gisborne two young men, Albert Edwar I Duncan and Raymond Woodward. were committed for trial oil charges of theft of various sums of money from lodgers in a local hotel.— Press Association.

Frederick Howies appeared at the Magistrate's Court at Timaru on site charges of indecently assaulting boys. He was remanded till to-morrow on bail, self in £2OO and two sureties of £IOO each.Press Association.

Fully equipped and fitted out for a cruise of a couple of months among the South Sea Islands, the 12-toti Irish yacht Saiorse, owned and sailed by Captain Conor O'Brien, has left Auckland. The intention is to return early in the spring to prepare for the long homeward voyage to Dublin and to. say a final farewell to New Zealand. Captain O’Brien lias with him as mate and voyage companion Captain Charles West, who holds a “square rigged” master’s ticktft-, and joined the yacht at Melbourne. Mr I<\ W. Clark is able seaman, and completes the small company.

Deer came in for unpleasant, mention by Mr L. Macintosh Ellis, Director of Forestry, in. the eour.se of his address to the Farmers’ Union conference. “The doer menace,” he said, “to the forests and to pastoral lands has been tackled, and a beginning made in bringing this vermin under reasonable control.” He had a good word, however, for the native birds, and sumiqetl up his views in a pica, for “the complete elimination of the ilecr and wild pig pests, and the conservation of cur bird life so essential to the perpetuation of the indigenous forests.’ ’

I in l Nelson Automobile Association announce in our advertising columns that they are providing cars for an outing on Sunday. 31st August, for visiting lady hockey players, if all the members who can help by placing their cars at the Association's disposal will communicate with the secretary at, once, the outing will be satisfactorily arranged at a meeting to be held in a few days’ time.

“It was sucli a glorious day, and I met a few friends and had one or two too many,” stated a man who appeared at the Palmerston North Magistrate’s Court, charged with having been found drunk in a public place. “And I hope that in the strenuous circumstances Your Worship will take a lenient view of the case.’

A reminder is given Wakefield residents that the annual dance in connection with tlie Wakefield Brass Baud will be held on Monday next. Ancrnst 4 th.

Stoke people are reminded of the enjoyable concert to be given in the Public fin 11 to-morrow (Friday) night by young people from Richmond, and are notified that sweets, etc., will be on sale during the evening. The concert programme includes interesting items by young children.

At(.cmion is drawn to the advertisement in this issue concerning the pictorial talk by Mr King, to lie held in connection with the Motueka- Methodist Church. A collection will be taken up.