LOCAL AND GENERAL

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

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Perfect weather prevailed in Xelsou for the weekend. Saturday was a day of clear skies and bracing south-wester-ly bree/.es, which died away at sundown, lesterday was one of the finest days ever experienced at this season of the year*—brilliant sunshine throughout the. entire day, and with little or no wind. There were many people, abroad, Tahuna especially having a number of visitors. The snow covered mountains across the Bay were a very beautiful sight, reHeeled in the clear and placid waters of Blind Bay.

Another doctor—the third within eight months—has lost his life fighting yellow fever on the West Coast of Africa. He was Dr. William A. Voung, Director of Medical Research at Accra. Professor Adrian Stokes died from yellow fever contracted in the course of research work at Lagos in September. Dr. Kideyo Nogiu'fii, of the Rockefeller Institute, with vvntm Dr. Young had been collaborating, died a few weeks ago from the same cause. "Dr. Young knew and appreciated the risks he was running," said a colleague, "but it was always his inspired belief that sooner or later his and other men's work would he crowned with success that kept him going." A tragic feature of the deaths of Dr. Young, Dr. Noguchi, and Professor Stokes is a conversation they had together a year ago. In a spirit of optimism, Professor Stokes, who believed that he wa.s on the eve of victory over yellow fever, then saiil and subsequently wrote to a friend: "We have our fish hooked. It is now just a matter„pf lauding him." Now all three are dead.

Tn connection with the Education Board election, the result will not be known for three weeks alter the poll, as there is an old law ordering that the returns shall not be opened for that period (says the Wanganui "Herald"). The law is a relic of the early days when there was not a telegraph or telephone service inlo the back country of New Zealand anrl when mails took many days to reach their destinations. The antiquated law is absurd for these days, and it is to be hoped that, it wiil be altered during the present season so that in future tlie results of Education Board elections may be made known as soon as possible after the voting has taken place. Meantime the candidates in places where there are contests for seats are busy seeking support for their respective viewpoints.

In the Greymouth Court James Gibb was lined £2, with costs, for taking two matches into tho Dobson mine.—Press Association.

"The Health Department views this offence as a serious one, as people should he very careful with the handling of food," said Inspector Cowdrey in the Wellington Magistrate's Court, when (referring to B. J. Kelly, a baker, (if island Hay, who was charged with selling fund exposed to contamination. The inspector also said that defendant had iced cakes and scones on top of his motor-van, which were uncovered and could easily be contaminated. The Magistrate (Mr K. Page) (says the "Dominion"), fined Kelly £5 atid costs. The Christchurch City Council's bylaw, which permits the parking of cars outside three dance halls in the city during the progress of dances, was again the subject of legal argument in the Magistrate's Court, before Mr E. I). Mosley, S.M., who reserved his decision. At the previous hearing of tho charge of a breach of the by-law by Reginald 11. Stillwell, dance promoter, Mr F. I). Sargent, for the defense, claimed that there was partiality in the by-law, because it applied to three only of tho numerous dance halls, some of which were in close proximity to the three concerned, the Caledonian Hall, the Winter Garden, and the Jellicoe Hall. Mr Sargent also claimed that the by-law permitted anyone, not attending a dance, to park in tho prohibited area outside the halls during the time limit set out, although persons actually attending could not do so.

Tho general committee of the Nelson A. and P. Association on Saturday evening decided to support the representations of Brightwater residents and others in their endeavours to keep the Wairoa Bridge open. Mr F. C. Page felt quite certain that if tho bridge were closed it would make a difference to tho show. On his suggestion it was decided that the President and as many members of the committee as possible join the deputation which was to wait on the Waimea County Council at its next meeting.

We have been shown a catalogue from Messrs Thomas and Cook, wool brokers, of wool sold in London, May 17th. 1928, in which the following appears; "Stanley Downs (11. G. and l.\ R. Berryman combined clip) 30 bales, half-bred' AA, 28s; 10 bales A 24As; 4 bales Ist pieces 21s; 4 bales bellies' 19s; locks 12$s. The Waiapu "Church Gazette" states: "A meeting of the Standing Committee was held on the 15th June. In the absence of the Bishop, Archdeacon Williams presided. The principal business dealt with was consideration 'of tho financial arrangements for the Maori Bishop. According to the Act passed by General Synod the Bishop is to be paid £SOO per annum, with a house and travelling allowance. Arrangements have been made to cover this and the Archbishop has been informed. The Bishops will be meeting in Wellington during August, but it is hoped the appointment will bo made before this, as tho Archbishop wishes to have the Bishop consecrated in August."

The story of a baby asleep in a cradle on .the roof of a church, baby and cradle having been placed there without hands, seems like a piece of extravagant fiction, but there is an old church in London, that of All Hallows, Barking, that has such a story connected with it. It happened that in the last month of the reign of Charles I. a. certain ship-chandler was so foolish as to busy himself over a barrel of gunpowder with a lighted candle in his hand. He paid the price of his folly. A spark fell into tho gunpowder, and the place was blown up. The man who did tho mischief was not the only one to perish. Fifty houses were wrecked, and the number of people who wore killed was not known. In one house am oil g the fifty a mother had put her baby into its cradle to sleep before the explosion occurred. What became of tho mother no one ever learned; but the next morning there was found upon the leads of the church a young child in a cradle, baby and cradle being uninjured by the explosion that had lifted both to such a height.

It will probably come as a shock to the modern woman to learn that she is still subordinate to man. Such must be the case, since it was solemnly stated as a fact by a speaker at the Auckland Presbytery," says the "Star." Even quotation'of some of the remarks of St. Paul anent women failed to prevent the Presbytery, by a majority of seven votes, approving the right of women to be elected as elders of the Kirk.

It was Artemus Ward who once said that "the female woman is one of tlie greatest institooshuns of which this land can boast (says the London "Observer"). A significant incident in Vienna the other day proves once again that she is also a formidable institution. A Viennese lady, after spending over an hour inspecting some fifty costumes, was preparing to' leave tlie shop without making any purchases when Urn proprietor accused her of being a~~uressrnaker come to copy his models. He was sued for insulting her; and it is instructive to note, that it was the shopkeeper who paid. "A woman warrior was too strong tor three." The mere man has no weapons to fight the common practice _ of turning out a shop and buying nothing. It is unlikely that hell has any fury like a woman in search of n, cTress or a hat; when, as so often happens, she is in search of nothing except an afternoon's sartorial entertainment, she has the valour of a score of men. Of more, indeed, for who lias nof_seen the timorous male enter a shop, c'Tap on his head the first hat he is offered, and scuttle out again? Truly, on the path of fashion there is no brave like a woman.

There is at least one person in Ashburton who does not know how lucky lie is, nor, perhaps, does he realise how close he came to serious illness, or even death, over a recent-week end. He was currying home a quantity of trifle in a tin, "when ho dropped the content* on the footpath. Probably ho thought at the time that he was unfortunate, but had he been at the spot the next morning he would have had cause to congratulate himself that the lid of the tin in which he carried the trifle came off, thus depositing the contents on the ground. A number of sparrows found the savoury mess, and in a few- minutes ten of them were, lying dead beside their repast. A passer-by saw other flutterino, in their death agony, and others crawling into the adjacent hedge. A prominent America medical authority. Dr. Milbank Johnson, of Pasadena, California, is a passenger on the Aorango. which is due at Auckland from Vancouver on Sunday. Accompanied by his wife Dr. Johnson will tour the Dominion. Born at Columbus. Texas, in 1871, Dr. Johnson studied medicine in the United Slates and Europe. From 1897 to 1901 he was professor of physiorogy and medicine at the University of Southern California. He has been a member of the Los Angeles Board of Health and has acted on many commissions dealing with medical questions. Dr. Johnson has by no means confined his activities to problems of medicine. He is a, keen sTudent of social conditions and has done much to improve them.

Remnants! Further reductions off silk and woollen dress remnants for this week.- Tralhen's Sale.*

Furs! Special purchase real Fox Chokers. See advertisement on Page 3. —Trathen's*

Men's Overcoats! Special offer this week only, 25 per cent, discount off all coats. —Tratheu s.*

Speaking at the meeting of the General Committee of the Nelson A. and P. Association at "Richmond on Saturday evening, Mi- Albert Max stated he had been informed by a well-known sheep breeder that he would put £IOOO worth of Southdown sheep in the show pens provided the same number of classes were provided as for Romney Marsh. The committee quickly acceded to t lie request.

Al. Hie annual meeting of the A. G. McCarthy Trust, held at Wellington today, his Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral, on behalf of the Board of Governors, and with the approval of each member, expressed his appreciation of the capable and efficient manner in which in the opinion of the Hoard of Governors, the Trust and its functions were managed arid carried out by the Public Trustee.

Before the meeting of the Nelson JS. and P. Association at Richmond on Saturday evening concluded, Mr Albert Max said that on behalf of the Rugby Union lie desired to thank the Association for the use of the Showgrounds that afternoon. The town v. country match had been a great success and members of the union bad been surprised to sec how well everything worked in for football purposes, especially from the spectators' point of view. The President (Mr Geo. Manson) thanked Mr Max for his remarks. They all were pleased to see such events taking place in the country. Mr Hayes Croueher added that he felt sure the fine grounds would be made much more use of in the future than had been the case in the past.

In the Napier Court William George unveil, for putting to sea without a certificate of survey for the trawler Oliincniuri, was fined £lO. On a charge of not having the ship's compasses adjusted he was fined £s.—Press Association.

There have been protests against the regulations barring those who are not considered physically capable, from driving cars. "Mens" writes to the "Sun" and points out that many drivers who are physically fit may not be mentally so. He adds that London once had a one-legged Lord Mayor, Sir Brook Watson. Josiah Wedgwood, the great potter, had only one leg, and another wooden-legged celebrity was Jenny Cameron. She was a devoted admirer of Prince Charles Edward, and headed 200 Carheronians at the raising of. the standard at Glenfinnan. Samuel Foot, who lost a leg through a riding accident, wrote plays suitable for a one-legged man. "Isn't there some hope for a one-armed driver?" asks "Mens."

"In New Zealand we are not giving enough thought to the school children, or to those who have just about finished their schooling," said' Mr W. W. Massey, president of the Auckland A. and P.* Association, at the opening of the Winter Exhibition. "In an agricultural country like this the authorities would be well advised to give more thought to the children by educating them on agricultural lines." Instead of boys and girls coming on to ,the markets and swelling the numbers of the unemployed, they should be encouraged in a desire to go in for a country life." State and municipal trading have shown a, tendency in recent years, said Mr C. M. Bowden at a farewell to him by the executive of the Wellington Manufacturers' Association, towards nationalism of industries and their government by regulation (reports • "The Post"). This had-been noticeable in the timber, gas company, shipping, and carrying industries, and electric traders (very so affected by the operations of power boards that they were almost being driven into the ; .street's. The opinion was growing that this sort Of thing was going too far, and had he been remaining in Wellington he would have liked to share in countering the movement. There were enterprises in which the Government and municipalities could engage, but there were others in which their entry was of doubtful value, and in any case they should compete on even terms 'with the private trader, have the same responsibilities, pay rates and taxes, and meet such overhead charges as limited liability companies and other traders had to. The extent to which municipal and State competition narrowed the taxation field was not generally recognised. He compared the position' in New Zealand to that of the Old Country, where the Government had interests in an oil company, wireless, etc. In Canada the Government. Shipping Line was operated as,a limit-' ed liability company, and in New Zealand the Government had large interests in the Bank of New Zealand, but they "were on an equal footing in such cases with other enterprises of the kind. Marketing boards could not eliminate private enterprise, and it, did not follow that the best interests of the country would be served by an increase in tariffs. The whole question of transport -was another vital problem. The albino pheasant is rare, and a white specimen displayed in the Franklin court, at the Winter Show has attracted wide attention (states the "Auck-' land Star"). About fifteen years ago, when a winter show was staged in Auckland, a pure white pheasant was included in the Whangarei court, and Franklin responded by exhibiting a similar bird. At that time there were a number of albino pheasants in the Whakapara and Puhipuhi districts. In (lie latter locality the existence of two pure white pheasants was known for several years, and although sportsmen diligently pursued them it was without result.

Anyone having a telescope will find it well worth his while to look at the sun just now," said Mr J. P. Artha, at a meeting of the astronomical section of the Auckland Institute on Wednesday evening (reports the "New Zealand Herald"). Two large groups of sunspots were central on Thursday, the largest he had seen for years. He expressed doubts whether these disturbances had had anything to do with the recent storms. He estimated the size of tlie sun-spots at about 80,000 miles across. They would be visible to the naked eye through a smoked glass.

Toasted tobacco? 'What's the great idea?" you may ask. Well, if you have not vet tried what toasting will do for tobacco leal you've a pleasure in store. All our well-known New Zealand grown tobaccos are toasted in the making. This develops their flavour and aroma, just as the toasting (or roasting) of coffee or cocoa beans brings out the flavour and fragrance. These tobaccos are the purest "on the market, largely because they contain iso little nicotine, while the. imported brands are all more or less loaded with it. Now do you see why the doctors recommend New Zealand tobacco? The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and the proof of the •'weed'' is in the smoking. Those who trv the New Zealand tobaccos quickly gel to prefer them to all others. Hence their constantly increasing sale everywhere. Von can get them in any strength. "Riverhead Gold," A a beautiful aromatic; "Navy Cut," a choice medium ; and "Cut Plug No. 10," a fine full flavoured variety. ''Cavendish Mixture" medium is the latest addition.* Men's Suits'. 1 only l'etone brown worsted, size 3. usually £6 6s. offered half price. —Trathen's. ■■'

Alfred Gould announces an auction sale to he held at Wakefield to-morrow ;,t 1 p.m. on account of ~S\v MePherson. Bca's' Jerseys and Pullovers, a few still left, to clear half-price— Trathen's.*

The Massey College continues to make rapid strides (says a Manawatu paper), and a striking proof of its further progress is shown in the present roll number, which is 85. Of these students, 11 are taking the dairy farming course, 32 the course for the diploma of associate dairy manufacturers, and 38 the herd-testing course. At the beginning of the winter it was anticipated that the probable number of students would he fifty. At present, though greatly overcrowded, the students are displaying ttio keenest interest, and very satisfactory progress is being made. The herd-testing course will be finished to-day, when tne examinations for the herd-testing certificates will be. completed. The other courses commenced on Wednesday last, continue for ten weeks this winter, and the students will come back next year to finalise. Those taking the degree of agriculture will attend a three years' course. Mr F. L. C. Scrivener, B.Sc. (agric), of the SouthEastern Agricultural College, London, has been appointed lecturer in soil and inorganic- chemistry.

"If you can market good products in good condition, there is a good market, to be worked up in Nova .Scotia," said Professor \V. 1«. McKnight, of Nova Scotia Technical College, who arrived at Auckland by the Canadian Highlander from Halifax. Professor McKnight (according to the "Star"), referred to a trial shipment of New Zealand apples which arrived at Halifax in May, and said that there was a market for imported apples in the off season, as there was no- cold storage. In the summer and autumn, he explained, the local production was adequate for the home market, as the crop amounted to about two-million dollars' worth, and was increasing annually. A considerable portion of the crop was exported to England. As in indication that there was a market for imported fruit, in the winter and spring, Professor McKnight mentioned that British Columbia and California growers shipped apples a distance of 3000 miles to Nova Scotia. There was a possibility, however, that this trade might be affected by a cold storage scheme at present under consideration.

Important changes in the internal design of railway locomotives are likely to be effected* as a result of research work which is now going forward (says the "New Zealand Railways Magazine). Faced with serious road rivalry and the necessity of combining speed with low running costs, railways are investigating the possibility of adapting engines to the use of oil fuel, or of such innovations as the Caprotti valve, which it is claimed, will reduce fuel consumption while maintaining existing standards of engine performances. Experiments along both these lines of development have been markedly successful, notably those devoted to an exploration of the.principle of using steam power for starting an engine and oil for its normal running. The exterior of (he engines will not be fundamentally altered as a result oT these adaptions. The changes are being adopted as an alternative to the electrification of the main line systems as opposed to the purely suburban services. "If a husband and wife are in part T net-ship, who gets the e.xepiption for the children?" asked a member of the audience after a lecture on the New Zealand income tax system given before the Auckland University College Commerce Students' Association by Mr 11. H. Young, of the Land and Income Tax Department. The lecturer had been explaining how a husband and wife actually in business together might enter into'a formal partnership and have their income assessed as a whole. The question raised a general laugh'. "No." replied Mr Young, 'the Department hafe not been caught napping; there is no flaw in the Act." He almost instantly turned up a section providing that when a father was entitled to claim an exemption on. account of a child, the mother was not also entitled to it.

The growth of the Waikato River trade was illustrated on Wednesday when three vessels were at Port Waikato (states the "New Zealand Herald"). were the steamer Progress, on her regular trip from southern ports with produce and general merchandise, the oil vessel Hauturu with cargo from Onehunga, and the auxiliary vessel Margaret W. from Australia with poles for power boards in the Waikato. The Roosc Shipping Company's river, fleet, which transports goods up the river from Port- Waikato, now comprises two river steamers, a tug and eight steel barges, and several launches. Another steel barge is being constructed at the company's shipbuilding yard at Mercer. It is 100 feet long and 35 feet wide. It is longer by 20 feet than any of the other barges and wider bv 3 feet.