LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 20 May 1927, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Tn speaking at Pahiatua this week, Mr W. Grounds, chairman of the Dairy Board, made an important statement concerning the season's realisations of dairy produce, and announced that at the end <->f the week the final payment in the first butter pool, amounting lo £76,000, would be made available to factories. The assurance was also given that there would be no reclamations of any sort or kind upon factories by the Board. On the contrary, there would" be definite further payments in respect of both butter and cheese.

At Ashburton fines of £lO were imposed on John Hat-tier arid David M. Fllery for using obscene language at the Valetla railway station. The case arose from an incident when accused were returning from the mounted rifles camp some weeks ago in high spirits, evidenced.by the discharge of rifles and other horseplay. The language was used when they were ordered to leave the station.—Press Association.

While a public meeting called for the formation of a Veterinary Members' Association- was progressing in the Richmond Council Chambers last night, a chair, one supposed to be used by the public at Council meetings, was so surprised, at being called upon for active service that its two front legs collapsed and its would-be patron found himself on the floor. A little later the chairman became agitated and remarked that he was "burning somewhere." On investigation it was discovered that the electric heater under the table was doing its best to destroy the secretary's headgear.

Some months ago Ratana appeared before a magistrate at. the Wanganui Police Court, and subsequently an instruction was issued to thosein the pa and visitors to a big gathering that no goods were to be. purchased in Wanganui, much to the disgust of Wanganui trades men, and particularly large firms who in yejirs past had done a rattling trade through the. mushroom growth of the Ratana movement. The embargo has now been lifted, and Ralana's followers arc at liberty to shop where they choose. "Apostles" and others of lower rank arc only 'too glad to avail themselves of the opportunity to visit, Wanganui and renew former acquaintances. The ranks at Ratana pa are, however, becoming depleted, so that Vspeniding power from this out will not be nearly so great as in (lie past. Week end specials in millinery! Smart range ready to wear felts, latest styles and colours, only 14/6. Fridav and Saturday at McKay's.* Emms' Motors are advertising a revised service for the coming season. Their mid-day car and also weekly lorry service will prove a great benefit both to the local residents and toirhts, giving as it does a surer means of transport between thes» til***

At yesterday'fl special meeting ot the Barbour Board to consider a reclamation project, Mr A. Gould suggested that a deep channel should be dredged on the outside of tho reclaimed area. Coal boats could then berth there and discharge their cargoes. So it would be possible for lorries of any size or design to bo employed in cartage as the present regulations limiting loads on tho Wharves would not be necessary. Mr Justice Stringer- and two assessors announced their award in the litigation between the. Royal Motor Bus Company and the Auckland City Council as to tne amount to be paid for taking over the concern. The company is awarded £21,275 in effect splitting tho difference between the amount offered and claimed. The company is also allowed costs £250, witness expenses, and the fees of tlu? two assessors, £SO each. — Press Association.

A point about the questionnaire- sub initt.it by the Syllabus Revision Cuuimitlce lo leading men and women is that both ability and chamc'.er are to be reported upon. It is realised 'rial it is not alone scholastic attainment which should be sought for through education, but that character also ; s important The moral side, the aesthetic or cultural side, must be developed, if the scholar is, later in life, to become'a useful and acceptable members of tile body politic. Those whoso "opinions are sought a.o asked to say, by underlining those Lv which they are stronger. jTiie subject are iT-Reading, writing, spelling, com position, punctuation, arithmetic, geography, history, civjes, science, and general knowledge; and, on • the other side, • truthfulness, honesty, obedience, trustworthiness, politeness, consideration, adaptability, resource, initiative, and confidence. Any general expression of opinion is invited, and those who a -, e interested, but not questioned, are asked to communicate their views by letter 'o the. Secretary; of the-■•Education. Department.

"I am not- saying anything in disparagement of the survey," said the Chief .Justice, Sir Charles Skerrett, during the hearing of a road boundary dispute in the Auckland Supreme Court on Tuesday, reports the "New Zealand Herald." "1 think no country in tTie world has a more accurate system of survey than New Zealand had in the early days. It is a remarkably accurate system." Mr Armstead, one of the counsel in the case, remarked that he was very glad to hear his Honour say 80.." He believed that was so.

"A very deep knowledge of fundamentals, of specialised fundamentals, is required in our industries. Agriculturists and industrialists go *c- any Bachelor of Science and expect him to know the. whole of the sciences from A to Z," remarked Dr. E. Marsden during a. lecture on Scientific Research. New Zealand industrial concerns, it was suggested during subsequent discussion on the subject, were not in a big enougth way lo employ highly trained scientists and specialists, but something in this direction might bo accomplished by cooperation. If it were not, the smaller concerns would inevitably be swamped in the keen competition. Specimens of tho Canberra stamp have reached Nelson. It- is of the value of and was issued by R. H. Harrison, wiio wins the £IOO prize, and the dies were engraved by Waterlow and Sons. The colour, described as carmine, is really a brownish red. The design is striking. The word "Australia*' is spread large over the face; the central picture is of the Houses of Parliament, with a female figure on {ho left side holding a sprig of acacia in the left hand and resting the right hand on a .Southern Cross shield.

Tho Medical Officer of Health advises that scarlet fever is at present prevalent in Wellington, (reports the "Dominion".) He states that the disease at the onset is often so mild as almost to escape recognition. Particular attention should be. paid to a. child who appears off colour, especially if {here are son throat or vomiting. These may be very slight, and the rash, which appears in a. day or two is not observed. In y,m<> cases the rash may fade in a -lay, A child showing these signs should be seen by a doctor. Dazzling headlights, which have been the cause of so many motoring accidents at night, need prove a difficulty no longer, according to Mr Horace Toombs, A.1.M.E., London, on the staff of the Hamilton Technical College, who for tho past two years has been experimenting to produce, a means of protection to motorists against the glare of oncoming lights. As the result of his experiments Mr Toombs asserts that he has found a suitable combination of colours to be embodied in a lens which will have the power of excluding the hard, dazzling ultra-violet trays from powerful electric lamps without reducing visibility in any way. He asserts also that the lamp will prevent retinal fatigue, which is responsible for .approximately two .seconds' temporary blindness caused by Ihe dazzling effect of a powerful light suddenly striking the retina. Mr Toombs states that the cost of the lens with this special combination will be very small—a few shillings at the outside. The glasses will also be effective against, poweiful sun rays.

"Watching growth of gorse and blackberry, fungus, and other bacterial growths, also benefits derived from rabbits, floods, hailstorms, droughts, and other blessings," was the illuminating reply of one farmer to the question: "What is your occupation?" in tne last Census paper said Mr Malcolm Fivutr, Government Statistician, in a receit ad dress to members of the PalmerMoa North Lunch Club. To the sams ;>ueiy the following reply speaks for Jt's-lf': "Milk 24 cow-s, .hoe potatoes, weed orchid, cut grass, mend fences, do odd jobs, ride to Dargaville 5U businris, feed cows when back, milk more- rv.vs, go to bed." "Him sleeps him play" w.-is a Maori's epigram on the occupation of his two children aged '.v,o and four respectively. Other pointed implies to the same question were: "Rited gentleman," "a farmer and an optimist,'' "filling in Census forms/' and "slave." This last. one. came from a housewife, says the "Manawatu Dnilv Times " "Never married—thank God," was an eloquent reply to the inquisitor on a subject of some importance. To the same query n cook who had already worn ii way 38 winters in hoping, * wrote: "Not married but still hoping." One young optimist answered: "Courting/' while "Single—sometimes," "Very much married," "No—woman-hater." wore among the replies received to the same question. The "income" column also provided a few original replies, the following being samples: "No income—all outgo," "Don't he hard," and "Ask my wife." An indication as to the dwellings some people inhabited wns shown by two replies which were "wood and worms" und "God on.lv knows."

The Oddfellows' social committee are holding their first euchre tournament on Monday night, when they will be pleased to welcome all old friends and euchre players again.

A social evening will be held in Goodman's flail. Motueka, on Wednesday evening next. Proceeds will he devoted to the Presbyterian Church Building Fund.

Only 21/-. English model hats in ribbon and velvet, exclusive and smart. Special price for Friday and Saturday 21/- at McKay's.* Friday and Saturday at McKay's!! Ladies' stitched felt pull-on hats, finished with contrast bands, only 9/6.*

"There are no short cuts to Utopia, ofid rules and regulations of themselves will nor, bring about, prosperity," declared Mr L. B. Bcale, H.M. Trade Commissioner, when addressing the Masterton Rotary Club on Empire trade. " Prosperity requires good will and confidence between both partners in the industry," added Mr Beale, "and it also requires intelligent hard work on. both sides. I am a great believer in the gospel of the strenuous life of hard work and I believe in a generous reward for it. In the- main, good honest work is sure of a market. But in any case the combined wisdom of all the legislators has nob yet been able to find a substitute for work. Science and invention may, in time, bring about a condition when we shall all be. able to loaf around, but I venture to predict that it would not be a happy world. In the keenly competitive times which lie. ahead of us efficient and intelligent work >s going to win."

Movo New Zealand coal is being used in railway locomotives than before the enquiry into its value for steaming purposes, and the gasworks are also taking more, for the. manufacture of gas. This development is reflected in Life,quantity of coal being railed from the West Coast. Coal is. responsible for the increased tonnages in goods traffic, of which weekly returns arc prepared by the Department. Last week the total for the goods traffic through the Otira tunnel from west.to cast was 10,082 tons, aa compared with 8299 for the corresponding week of 192 G.

• A collision involving two motor vehicles occurred in Waimea Road yesterday afternoon. The accident occurred just below the Hampden Street corner. One car owned and driven by Mr Burnett, a country resident, was proceeding towards town, and just before he approached Hampden Street Mr Burnett's attention was distraqted by,-.a lorry which was' standing with engine running on the College side of the road. At the same time one of Newport's taxis was coming down Hampden Street to turn into Waimea Road. The driver, whose view of the College hill was blocked by the corner shop assumed the road was clear. Mr Burnett, distracted by the other vehicle did not notice the taxi until it was too late to avoid a smash. The cars struck, at an angle and Newport's vehicle was carried on to the foptpath. Fortunately neither car was in high gear or moving rapidly. The taxi was considerably damaged on the driving side, but the other vehicle escaped lightly.

A naval courtmartinl was held on board H.M.S. Philomel at Auckland when chief petty officer writer H. C. Wiskar was charged with (1) converting to his use a sum of £SO entrusted to him last .Tune for the purpose of being remitted to London on account of a sea/nan on H.M.S. Veronica, and (2) having committed a breach of naval discipline in receiving money for transmission, he not being an officer authorised to net in thai capacity. The court acquitted accused on the first charge and the second charge was found to he proved, and accused was adjudged to he disrated from chief petty officer writer to petty officer writer. —Press Association.

It is to the chemist and to the utilisation of by-products that we must turn in the future if we are going to prosper in our industries, said Dr. E. Marsden in an address on "Scientific Research" in Wellington (says "The Post".) "In. the past the chemical manufactures have drawn mainly for their raw products from coal, tar, natural gas and wood distillates. The time is not far off when feeeding raw grains will be classed with that other unholy act, —the feeding of raw, biluuninous coal to a furnace for heat supply. Staple agricultural products will be supplied to the consumer —not directly, but indirectly—from the chemical manufacturer. In other words, the_ valuable by-products that lurk in grains must needs be removed in orderthat the main products mr.y be supplied at lower cost. Those- who talk of solving the farmers' troubles simply by marketing live only for to-day. The raw products will become the greatest source of raw materials for New Zealand's manufacturing plants. The success of such developments rests entirely ; on the character of the organisation and ' the willingness of the agricultural community to organise and abide by the pronouncements of organisations."

The election of further representatives to the Council of Education is announced as follows: Mr F. Milner and Miss N. E. Goad, representing respectively men and women secondary and technical teachers. Mr J. E. Purchase was elected representative, of South Island public school certificated men teachers. —Press Association.

Detailed designs of the proposed now concrete Moturoa wharf, New Plymouth were placed before the board "by Mr G. W. B. Lawson, resident engineer, and unanimously approved. The plans are to be submitted to the Marine Department, and if approved, tenders will be called for the work. The wharf and sheds are expected to cost in the neighbourhood of £400,000 and will be on the most up-to-date lines.—Press Association.

A special meeting of the Waimea branch of he Farmers' Union will be held at Bright water on Monday evening.

For a wager two men at Brighton, England, recently matched themselves, one against the, other, to see which could smoke the most tobacco in a given time. The contest lasted for hours. The, tobacco was American of medium strength. The. winner smoked two and a quarter ounces. He looked as if he, had had more, than enough when he put his pipe down. The loser was going strong when he collapsed. Heart. Fact is most of these American tobaccos arc full of "juice ' (Nicotine) and nicotine in excess plays the dickens with heart and nerves. No tobacco is absolutely free from it, but our .New Zealand grown brands contain so little (hat they are practically harmress. They can be "smoked freely without causing any trouble. Even the doctors tccoiiimend them. Cool, sweet, and fragrant. they appeal to all smokers. Try them. If you like a soothing mild aromatic ask" for "Riverhead Gold" or if you prefer romething stronger, gel some "Navy Cut" medium or "Cut Ping No. 10" full flavoured.*