LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 16 April 1928, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Nelson dental clinic was the first established in New Zealand and had boon absolutely free for a time, and J have had great dilliculty in impressing on local committees thai they are responsible for certain small contributions to the cost," said the chairman of the Nelson Education Board I.Mr F. W. O. Smith) this morning. Two committees (Auckland Point and Nile street schools) had agreed to ask parents of children treated to pay Is a vear towards the cost while Hampden si reef had decided to I'll id the money by other means and leave the tr.-atinent" absolutely tree. Members fell that Is a year'was so very small, considering the advantages obtained, that parents would willingly send it aloni. r . The responsibility for the money, however, was the committees and the matter was mentioned at the meeting because the board had been asked to make a notification regarding lhe contribution, which in the circumstances members felt they could noi do. The clinhnuin said the Nelson clinic was fully "equipped and the children had wonderful advantages. Hundreds were treated during the year.

The Government has decided to subsidise a granl made by the Empire Marketing Board for investigating seed and plant" problems in New Zealand. Won; has already begun at Massey College. The attention of the I,'esearch Department is also to he turned to the pig iniluslrv. —Press Association.

An interesting matter in the report of the agricultural instructor (Mr ;iJritce) presented to the N'elson Education Hoard to-day was in reference to rhe phi mill", of lives in .school grounds for shelter and shade purposes. Mr JJrnee stilted there were -till a unrulier ~f school grounds ill the district where no such trees had been planted and lie was making arrangements for supplyin" the trees from nurseries in other

An English tourist who has been spending the past two months in a icisoivlv tour of Dingo's scenic attractions. speakintf the other .lay. could foal no words adequately If, describe tire sporting and scenic wealth of the Southern Lakes district. the Sounds. 'oi.l Stewart Island (says the "Dingo Daily Times"). He has I uso lav ..r.ra'blv imprvssed tlr.it he has already reserved hotel accommodation at ITawera ;in d Wanaka for next season, when he intends to relnin. Speaking of hotel •ucomniohition at tourist resorts, he raid there was little to growl a lion I e>: \, pi for the overcrowding that was cv-r.-rienced in the season. Tourists, he '.,id did not. lake kindly to having to s i(, with half a do/en others at a taljle |„,j|i, tor four. Increased aceomtnoda.lioii v. ; ;:s a greater need than improved accoinmod.il ion.

T|.i« following navigation warning wis broadcasteil by Sydney radio at 10 5 p.m. on the hllh April, New Zealand time:- "Steamer Aeon re ports passing a floating log twelve led |,v two feet ill tliatneter. dangerous to navigation. «< 2.30 p.m. on 14th off Moiiinguc I'slawb '—Press Association. Jcrsevs ! .Icrsevs! See our window display! Prices from 4,'ft. Tffll hen's."

Alfred OouM iimiounces a side ;»t 2 pi a to-morrow, at the corner of (VllillgWOOd street and Sefwy/i Place. ol the' furniture and effects ol LieutHarry

11.M.5. Veronica will sail for Gisborno ai 6 o'clock to mouow morning.

'lt is an absolute waste of money for school committees to build dental clinics in various pail's of the district," said the secretary of the F.d neat ion Hoard today. These in most cases were used for three weeks in the year only, and other rooms could he secured which would be cquallv suitable. The Hon. W. 11. Mdntyre" was also strongly of opinion that great mistakes were being made in this way.

"Mav I sav. in passing," remarked Mr \L* Myers. K.C. (Wellington), ai th.- Legal Conference at Christchm-eh (reports the "Press"), in the course (.1 a paper dealing with the outlook of the piol'e.ssion, "that 1 regret, that t was not here on Wednesday when, 1 understand, the Attorney-General said that the Government would do nothing in the way ol' improving the salaries and pensions relating to the judicial office. (Hear, hear.) "Had 1 been here," Mr Myers went on, "I should have said to him what I said ten years ago and more to the powers than then were, that unless something were done to improve the conditions in relation to the salaries and pensions of the Judges, the lime would come when the. Government, would be forced to make some alteration, and then it would be forced to give these increases to recond-rale men. because, by that time, second-rate men would have got on the Bench. And 1 would have said that I had made a mistake ten years ago—a mistake in saying 'second rate'; I should-have said 'third rate.' (Laughter.) Don't think that 1 am criticising the Bench of today. 1 am looking to lhe future, and I say lh.it- is what, will inevitably happen unless the Government is a little more sympathetic to our profession, and 1 include in. our profession the judiciary because, alter all, it is a branch ol' the profession." (Applause.)

Honey by the ton is at. present, assembled at. New Plymouth. On Monday about 750 cases had been collected. Each case contains two tins, about the size fit' kerosene tins, and each tin holds 601 bof honey. It has been sent for export to London from the districts of Manaia, Hawera. Stratford, and Opunake. All kinds, from clover to blackberry, are represented in Hie. pure granulated form, ami the colours range from while lo middle amber. The Port Adelaide has aboard 474 cases graded in March, ami the present lot, after classification by the Government grader, will go by the next ship available.

At the quarterly meeting of the Blenheim Methodist Circuit- the following resolution was passed and authorised to be sent to the Blenheim P.orough Council: "That in the best interests for the preservation of the saeredness of the Christian Sunday, this meeting, representing the Methodist population of Blenheim and the surrounding .lis triers, respectfully requests the Borough Council to' withhold (or, if necessary, withdraw) iis consent to the continuation of Sunday secular concerts, as this meeting is of the opinion that such concerts are not conducive' to 'he due observance of the sacred day.

Advice that, for the apportionment of the hospital levy, the rateable capital value of Auckland City has been fixed at £42.600,430, has been received by the City Council from the Valuation Department. This amount includes the rateable capital value of the Tamaki and Orakei Road Districts, which were amalgamated with the city on Ist April (states the "New Zealand Herald"). The net rateable value for 1920-29. after allowing for reductions granted, was £2.461.079. compared with £■2,262,210 for 1927-28—an increase of £•201.069. The increase, was made up as follows: Rateable value for Avon dale, £82,955; new buildings and sub (ji visions, £118.914. Assessments on the roll totalled .C-29.739, and the number would be further increased in 192930 by the inclusion of Orakei and Tamaki". Mr Notlev said the rateable value of the old original City of Auckland area had increased by 140 per cent in sixteen vears.

The final rehearsal for the Harmonic Concert will be held this evening when a full attendance is particularly requested. To-morrow evening among other items Parry's "P.lesf Pair of Sirens" will lie rendered, probably for the first time in New Zealand. This ode is one of the earlier works of John Milton, and is addressed to the "harmonious sisters," Poetry and Music, who are asked to carry us aloft on the wings of imagination till we shall even seem to hear the choirs of Heaven mingling their voices with the, strains of harps and angel trumpets before the throne of God. Then, in the poet's vision, we on earth may once more join in the celestial harmony as all creation did before the Fall. The sublime diction and imagery of Milton's ode have inspired Parry to furnish a most appropriate musical setting.

In the latest Bulletin issued by the Native Bird Protection Society, the Viilue of native birds is stressed in a short paper contributed by Mr S. D. Potter, in which it is staled thai some 7(1 per cent, of one bird life is not found anywhere else in the world. Once these birds are gone they are lost for evei - , as I hey cannot he retrieved or imported. The writer refers to the fact that, not so very long ago, pari of Southern Europe became almost birdless on account of nearly all the species, regardless of size or utility, being shot or trappied 10 provide, a tasty morsel for the sensitive? palates of human gourmands. As a result, crops, trees, and nearly every form of vegetation suffered, and were in danger of extermination through insect pests of all descriptions. So marked were the effects thai the authorities who had permitted this wanton slaughter became ilia lined, and every effort is now being made to repopulate these areas with birds.

.Another record has been established by the Auckland Automobile Association. At last week's meeting .'!!)" now members were elected —a record for any month in the history of the organisation. The membership roll now stands at 7000.

Mark Twain once said: "'Woman is a conundrum—bin 1 will never give her up!" This was in allusion to rlie changeable views of the adorable sex. The sex is certainly apt to alter its point of view. Tunc was when ladies

"couldn't hear tobaecn smoke"- said ii made ihem "ill." lii those days lather and She boys had to seel; the'seclusion ill the cord-house or th'e backyard when ihey wanted a whiff. Nowadays the girls young, old ami middle-aged—will tell von when tobacco-smoke is mentioned thai they "love it !" Well, lhcr» arc worse habits than smoking, and so long as the "baccy" is good and noi overcharged with nicotine it won't hurt iinvnne. .Apropos of that, it's a pity the import I'd lobaccos are so lull of nicotine. How is it'/ Our New Zealand brands arc almost free, from it. Von can smoke them "till further orders" and lake no harm. Sweet, cool ami fragi ant llicy appeal irresistibly to all smokers. All tobacconists stock them. Ask for "Rivei-head Hold" (mild), 'Navy Cul" (Bulldog) medium, or "Cut Plug No. iO" (Hiillshcad) full-strength.* School pullovers'. Nr-vv stocks now in with school colours. 6/11 in fi/Q. Ti'.i-ilu-ii's.'

jNoys' biDi'V hose! New shades r.f <j,rcy' uw\, p'nUy, Pfc prices from 2i"3 - -Tr«l hen's *

'•Sanitary conveniences at schools are a proper charge on the board ami ili'pattmeiic, said the chairman of i)i.- Nelson Education Hoard this morning. He I'uiilil no( agree with proposals which sought io [iiit rnosl of tl osi on ilie committees, except, where expensive septic tank systems were to be installed in smaller schools.

Several German -made motor cars have made their appearance in Auckland in recent months, and yesterday much interest was taken by motoring enthusiasts in the assembling of a Continental car thai was unloaded from tint lonic. In the opinion of representatives of the local motor trait." the German cai showed marked altera I ions eomiiarcd with models of pre-war days, but it was explained thai the ho'rsc power was lower than ihal of British and American makes, which did not jr.ake il a serious competitor with fiiem. A representative of (he Auckland Motor Trade Association said that high petrol mileage was claimed by Cermn'n motorinaimfacturers, but. ibis was based ehietly upon '•stunt" performances. He added that Cerman cars, which arrived before Christmas, had not proved a good selling line, and the association did not regard iniporl at ions as a serious matter.

The total payout by the New Zealand Cooperative Hairy Company, Limited, to suppliers for the present season to 31st March is .C 3.142.000 against C2.. 676.000 for the corresponding period oi last season.

"It seems ridiculous that. because they are a thousand short in population in Blenheim. Marlborough County is debarred from participation in the petrol tav revenue. ' This remark was passed bv Councillor 0. Nees at last week's meeting of the Marlborough County Council when an unfavourable reply was received from the Highways Board in reference to an application for a snbsidv on tar sealing. The Council applied to the Board for the £3 in £1 subsidy being offered for the sealing of roads adjacent to boroughs. It was the Council's intention Io treat twofmile .stretches from the Borough boundary on the Blenbcim-Dashwooil, Blenheim Remvick and Blenheim-Spring Creek sections. The Board's representative replied that "this matter lias been looked into and I have to advise that as the population of Blenheim Borough is less than 6000 it. is regretted no preferential snbsidv can be granted. It is more likely'that for the present the preferential subsidy will be confined to those rentier, in excess of 14.000 population." "We'll have to get the Borough boundaries extended to take in Springlands, Farnharn, and Redwoodlown," observed Councillor J. H. Pick. "We'd he nearlv on side then."

Striking testimony to the value of New Zealand butter is given by the medical correspondent of the "Times" trade supplement. In an article on keeping tit in February, which is in the depth of the English Winter, and the time when vitality is low, he says food should be rich in fat. It. is better, in many ways, to use "nutter from New Zealand than butter from Home farms, for the Dominion product is produced from rich summer pastures, whereas English butter is being produced in cowsheds. "Our Home cattle are eating cake." says the expert, "and the cattle, at the Antipodes are eating sunny grass. At this time of the year New Zealand butter is far richer in vitamin D (the sunlight vitamin) than English butter, and modern methods of cohl storage have made the problem of transport so simple that the carrying to and fro of this "fro/en sunlight' is an easy matter.

Considered to be the key area in the development of the lliinua scheme, to add tu Auckland's water supply, 209;J acres of land in a valley close to the Mangatangi and Mangatawhiri streams is to lie purchased by the Auckland City Council at a cost of £7607. The land was previously under offer to Hie council at, £3 an acre, but the price was afterwards reduced to £2 12s 6d, which has now being accepted.

A man in Melbourne was recently committed for trial on a charge of false pretences. He inserted an advertisement in a newspaper, calling applications for n caretaker, and asked applicants to em-lose stamps for reply. He received 1712 replies, and the stamps enclosed were worth £lO. Some of the applicants complained when they did not eel replies, and the man was arrested. He admitted the advertisement was lie! it ions.

A' surprising increase of nearly 10 per rent, in the attendances at. the city's public libraries for the liseal year ended .'ilst March, compared with Hie 102<»1~ period, was revealed in the fortyninth annual report of the Auckland Public Library. The attendances at all libraries, exclusive of the lending departments, totalled 0")8,7C0, an increase or (52.840.

With the object of attempting to overcome some of the difficulties encountered by [intents in finding suitable employment for their children when schooling is finished, it is proposed io form an educational society in Auckland. This idea is the outcome of a conference of educational, labour. and commercial interests held some lime ago at the instance of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. The sponsors of the project hold thai the seriousness of the position demands the attention of all who are interested in Ihe welfare of the Dominion. It is considered that the causes of the problem are the variation in economic conditions, the imperfect adjustment, between school training and the subsequent practical life, lack of foresight mid adequate available information to guide parents in the choice of occupations, aial haphazard methods of selection on the part of employers. Several possible remedies are put. forward by the conference ns steps toward solution of the problem, nnd with the purpose of making a move in the direction of simplifying the question of juvenile employment it is proposed to establish the society.

As a result of the recent rains, the lawn-mowers are in full swing again at the Queen's Hardens, and all I lie flowers r>nd shrubs have Completely revived once more. The ferneries which, from a humble beginning have become one of the must beautiful features of the gar dens, ate especially worthy of note now limr they have sufficient water. ,\ wall:, which on completion will be perhaps the most, delightful in the whole reserve, is now in the course of consl ruction through this plantation, and will load fiotn the bridge to the S r Ail O.nllerv.

Competitors in the Waimea Collie Hog Trinl Club's events are reminded by an advert iscmcnl thai the closing date foi entries ha? been extended till Kiili inst. ; also thai an additional prize list ■ has I n arranged for.

All the rivets around Nelson are now Well stocked with young trout. Considerably more than the usual number of yearlings have been liberated this year, owing to the drought. The continued lack of rain and the consequent drying up of the water in the hatcheries, necessitated Ihe liberation of between 11.000 and 12.000 yearlings. A member ,-,i )h,; local Acclimatisation Society, „.-,mi> days s,go, onight Wl of i|ic small fish in a tew horns,

Jersey week at Tratherfs ! Special display'of jerseys and pullovers. *

The new regulations under the Motor Vehicles Ait were referred to in th».Magistrate's Court at Nelson for the first time today. They were consulted during the hearing of a charge against Cyril Hehherd of riding across the. intersection of Trafalgar street and Bridge street at a speed greater than that allowed by the Act. The Traffic Inspector gave evidence that the defendant was doing a good 20 or 25 miles an hour across the intersection at 5 p.m., which was a very bad time. The Magistrate said that the intersection was not one

which .allowed an approaching motorist 1., have a clear view of 90 feet along every road approaching it. and therefore under the motor regulations the defendant's speed should have been nol more than 15 miles on hour. The defendant was lined £1 with costs 10s. Mr S. Movnach appeared for the defendant and Mr 11. Cheek for the City Council.

During the week-end there was a considerable rainfall in the city and in many paits of the surrounding country. The Cawi.hron Meteorological Station record id a, fall of .70ins for the 24 hours end ing at 9 o'clock this morning. A number of week-end parties returned to town with large quantities of mushrooms whose growth bad been encouraged by the recent rains.

The. speaker of the day at this afternoon's meeting of the Rotary Club was Rotarian A. A. Lucas, who gave an intcresting address on the subject of the newspaper press. (On the motion of Rntarian Collins be was accorded a hearty vote nf thanks amidst applause.

The annual meeting of the parishioners of i tie Parish of Christ. Church >s tu be held in the Diocesan library (Mnrsden Church House), to-morrow (Tuesday) evening when the business will be l he presentation of reports and statement of accounts for the past, year, the election of officers for the ensuing year, and general business. A social will be held after the business of the evening has been concluded.