LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 8 November 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In tho musical examination results published m Saturday’s “Mail” tho name A. O. Sturt, given as that of ono of the successful candidates should have been A. G. Stent. The exhibition of New Zealand’s native. flowers from the brush of tho late Miss Nina Jones attracted'a'large number of peoplo to tho Suter Art Gallery. The exhibition was of a much more extensive and comprehensive nature than most folks anticipated. The fine artistic touch, noticeable •in every picture shown, was greatly admired. The collection is unique and the artist’s work is destined to be of much value for all time to come.. A good many visitors have expressed, tho wish that all tho paintings might be mounted and framed similar to those that were sent to Wembley. All who are willing to contribute to a fund for this purpose are invited to send their subscriptions to Miss Tomlinson, Richmond Avenue or Mr F. G. Gibbs, 159 Collingwood Street.

The Sands at Tahuna > were well patronised yesterday both 'morning and afternoon, At 10.30 in the morning a full tide prevailed. The recent storm has swept the foreshore entirely hare of the jelly fish—which a few weeks ago were rather too numerous to be pleasant —and lias deposited a light coating of seaweed left at high water mark. Heavy clearances in the snow coverings on the mountains over (ho Bay have been made. These now present a streaky appearance,, the exposed ranges being bare of snow, while the gullies yet hold some. ; ’• '■

The banks of the Maitai had crowds of, visitors yesterday afternoon, the extremely fine weather tempting many fo lake a walk along the lovely paths. A goodly number-of the smaller fry were to bo seen disporting themselves in the water, once again beautifully clear. All (lie willows and other trees along the banks are covered in vivid green. Mr B. E. Spiers, of Murchison, who was in Westport during Iflst week’s disastrous flood, in company with a number of other visitors who were unable to make the overland journey arrived in Nelson last, evening by the Regulus, n special permit having been obtained from the Customs for tim vessel to carry passengers. .Mr Spiers states that the township had a most anxious time during the height of the flood, which was the worst known’in Westport. He brought with him several photographs, one of the main street showing horses knee-deep in the water. “A great; many people forget the part a woman plays in the settlement of Land,” said the Hon. O. J. IlawPeii, Minister of Agriculture, speaking at Huapai last week. “I am quite sure that if farmers were to make their surroundings better, it would be to the advantage of Everyone. lam satisfied (hat one of the reasons for the drift to the towns is that women find It hard to live in the country. ThCrq are hard conditions which, I believe, could be avoided in softie cases, and I ntn sure jf you ,pay more attention to that than in the past-it will have good effect.” Two shipping companies, which commenced trading out of Auckland early this year, each with one vessel, have proved unsuccessful, and the ships concerned, the small steamer.Knrnalpi, and the auxiliary schooner Resolution, are now idle in port. The latter is owned by a syndicate of residents of Norfolk Island, who built the vessel, and were three years at work. The principal reason for the Resolution’s service not paying is the fact that since she took up trading the Government steamer Hinemoa has been making monthly trips to Norfolk Island, and is carrying most of the cargo between the ports. No fewer than 54,000 opossum skins are in sight already from the recent season’s trapping in the Wellington Acclimatisation district (says “The Post”). Exact figures are impossible yet, but it is not unlikely that the final tally will exceed these fiugres. Already some 47,000 skins have been stamped, and as trappers have consigned approximately 7000 skins through agents to Dunedin and several hundred skins from the Rangitikci district (within the Wellinglon acclimatisation area) have been forwarded for disposal to Wanganui, last year’s total of 50,200 skins is well eclipsed. Experts consider that it would not be,wise to forecast a continuance 67 the yearly increases in skin returns for several reasons. Heavy trapping may reduce the numbers of the opossums, and it is certain that the yearly increase in the number of trappers, attracted by the profitable returns, will be intensified. On Hie other hand, the fecundity of the marsupial is such that the opossums may increase in spite of the raids on them. Last year a lot of country not previously trapped was opened up, but next season very little iresh country will be available to trappers. At a meeting of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury Dr R. It. D. Milligan submitted a progress report on experiments that lie is carrying out in connection with radium emanation and goitre production. He stated that he had treated,rabbits with immense doses of radium emanation over a period ot three months with the obecti of producing goitre, but found that no effect itad shown in the animals. He had compared the thyroid glands from the rabbits under the treatment, with glands from rabbits living in normal conditions and found no difference (reports tlio “Lyttelton Times”). The rabbits treated with radium emanation, he stated, lived just as happily as those not under the treatment, and he was satisfied that it had not produced goitre.

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A final reminder is given of the Plunked- address to be given in St. John’s schoolroom this evening by Mrs Mathieson, Plunket- publicity nurse. Mrs Mathies.on was the first Knritnne- nurse and she is well conversant with the growth of Plunket work from its inception. She has a wonderful story to tell of the great work which is doing so much for New, Zealand. The staff and patients of the Public Hospital wish to tliank the Regiment Band for the very enjoyable concert (rjven yesterday afternoon.

Owing to floods, slips and washouts between Murchison arid Reeftcm arid Inangahua Junction, Westport mails for Reefton and Grcymouth cari only be senl via Wellington and Clu'istchurch mails for Westport can be sent by sea only.

The retirement of Mr Caughjey from the office of Director of Education has caused widespread interest among all sections of teachers, ns well as others who lake more than a passing interest in educational affairs. A very natural implse is, to ask who will succeed him, and a good many think that now is. a favourable opportunity of reforming the constitution of the department and setting up a board or council .instead of a one-man directorship (says “The. Post,”) The president of the Educational Asshociation of New Zealand has addressed a letter to the Minister of Education requesting him to delay the appointing of a new Director until the council of the association has an opportunity of presenting a considered opinion on the subject. Tlie Minister has himself more than hinted at a consolidating Bill next year, which makes the occasion specially favourable.

The Commissioner of Police (Mr W. B. Mcllveney) stated last week that he is arranging for alterations in the police uniform, with a view, to reducing its weight ,and. smartening. the appearance of the men. The most drastic change as far as the actual aspect of members of the force is concerned will be the replacement of the helmet by the shakri lor day duty in fine weather (says ‘‘The Dominion”). “The matter of lighter uniforms has been urged on the Department for many years past,” said the Commissioner. ‘Tenders have now been called for the supply of material which will reduce the weight of the uniform by approximately 21b. Hitherto the cloth used, lias been of the heavy 24 07.. type. Trie new indigo blue, 160 w., material will be of the. finest New Zealand .manufacture. Tenders have also been called for the supply of shakos, to reduce the weight of the'headgear by several ounces. The type selected is commonly known as, the, officers’ shako. It also will bo of New Zealand manufacture. The shako will be used for day duty in fine weather. Its badge will be of silver or white metal, aful the uniform worn with it will have buttons of similar material.” The shako Will be somewhat similar in appearance to that used in New. Zealand many years ago. A point of difference is that the new headgear will be “flashed” on the. peak, in order to prevent rain from getting in at the junction witli the top of the shako. The covering of the shako, will be of the new 16oz. uniform cloth, and will be put on with rubber solution in order to prevent penetra.tion by rain. It was interesting to note, added iMr Mcllveney, that a return to the. use of shakos as full dress headgear by' the regular army in England was sanctioned about 18 months ago. It will probably be several months before the ncw.jssue will be available for use.

Speaking to the Albany and Dairy Flat orchardists last week, the Hon. 0. J. Hawkeri, Minister of Agriculture, impressed upon the fruit growers the value of co-operation in advertising, a‘s well as in marketing. From what he liad seen during the previous three days "and during the Lour of the other districts, ho was sure the growers were not exploiting the New Zealand market enough. Ho thought that co-operative buying of machinery was a question which could be considered. The Denmark fruit growers bought a great deal of machinery, all on a co-operative basis, and the value of the systc-m was fully recognised there. Consideration of these questions would go a long way toward deciding Die future of the industry ip New Zealand. The Government, was willing to help in financial matters, if it could, but he thought that finance had been too easily obtained in New Zealand in the past, and this had been the cause of a . great deal of trouble.: The lessons of the past few years would probably last for generations. Messrs Tlios. Cook and Son have published an illustrated pamphlet descriptive of fheir special' tour to Gallipoli, also visiting Athens,' Smyrna ahd .Constantinople, with three alternative routes through Europe. The arrangements provide for landing on Gallipoli on Sunday 24th April 1927, the day before Anzac Day. Members of this,.tour will spend the day on the Peninsula, visiting Gaba Tepc, Fine Ridge, Lone Fine, Johnson Jolly, Quinn’s Post, Baby 7QO, Cliunuk Bair, Anzac, Shrapnel Valley, etc. The steamer by which the journey is made to. the Dardanelles will spend the whole day in the Straits to enable the visit ashore to be made, special arrangements having been made for this particular purpose. The entire first and Second class accommodation ;■ has been exclusively reserved for Thos. Cook and Son's party. Elaborate preparations lmve been made for the annual sale of work of the W.G.T.U. which is to be held in the Methodist ball on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Competitions have been arranged for, details of which are advertised.

The A. and P. Show this year will bo held on tile 261 h and 27th November, file show catalogue is now being printed at the “Mail” Office, and all who desire to advertise therein should communicate with Mr R. Sinclair, G/a “Mail” Office, or at Ansticcrs Buildings, Trafalgar street.

Thousands of glimmering glowworms that line the interior of the f'urawa tunnel'/ now in course of construction under the St. Haliers,Bay road,- provide, visitors and the men working in the tunnel with food for speculation (states the “New Zealand Herald’*).- The minute living lamps illumine the bottom heading of the tunnel for several chains into the hill, and men with thirty vcars’ experience of underground work in various parts of the world declare, they have never seen such a sight in a tunnel working. 'Hie glowworms no doubt originated in the bush-clad gully situated at the city end of flie tunnel, and entered the working in search of darkness, but as the concrete lining of the funnel is steadily advancing and covering up the soft rock sides and roof, it is clear that- they are doomed to extinction. Unless all signs fail New Zealand tobacco is destined to become famous the world over foi its excellent smoking qualities. Like wildfire has the local product- spread over all parts of the Dominion, capturing •..he trade wherever if made its appearance. It is thus evident that the New Zealand article must possess certain virtues which 1 make it superior to the foreign tobacco, and notthe least is its small content of nicotine. . This fact, would particularly recommend it to the smoker who studies his health, because New Zealand tobacco even if smoked excessively, does not affect- his heart or nerves and leaves the moulli sweet and clean. But what is equally important, the tobacco is now being subjected to a toasting process and as a result its aroma has been improved—no bite, no soppiness, often so objectionable in many of the foreign brands. Try River-head Gold if you like a very mild and aromatic quality, or Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog) of medium strength, and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullhead label) if you prefer a full tody.*