LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 30 November 1933, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In “The Mail” last evening there appeared a paragraph reporting proceedings at the Supreme Court yesterday, in which it was stated that on the motion of the Official Assignee orders were made “releasing the following from bankruptcy ” This, of course implied that those persons are now released from bankruptcy, but that is not the case. The position is that in these estates the work of administration is completed and on the application of the Official Assignee the Court made orders releasing him from the administration thereof. The incorrect wording of the original paragraph might induce creditors or some of the bankrupts themselves into the belief that they have been granted their discharge. This, as stated above is not so and in point of fact two only of the bankrupts in question have applied for and obtained their discharge.

The registration of unemployed in Nelson shows a slight decrease, due principally to a number of tradesmen, principally carpenters and painters, being absorbed in their particular industry.

Last night provided another example of the value of the local station 2ZR to Nelson radio listeners. During the evening the interference of static to the reception of outside stations made lis-tening-in most unpleasant and at times almost impossible, and no doubt many sets would have been shut off but for the service being provided by 2ZR. To-day is St. Andrew’s Day, and a bank holiday was observed. The flag from the Post Office tower was flying to commemorate the occasion.

It is believed that a fortune _of £1,000,000 awaits New Zealand claimants, and among those claimants are the descendants of Charles Crawford, a pioneer who came to New Zealand on the Philip Laing in 1848. It is known that Mr Crawford resided on the Otago Peninsula about 1860-75, but little is known of his movements since that period. A firm of local solicitors is making inquiries on behalf of certain descendants.

Expressing himself as completely satisfied with both the continued production of No. 2 well and the progress being made in the drilling of No. 4 well, Mr C. N. Taylor, managing director of the Moturoa Oilfields Company, Ltd., spoke optimistically of the future of New Plymouth’s oil industry in an interview with a- “Taranaki Herald” reporter this week. “At No. 4 well,” said Mr Taylor, “1140 feet have been drilled in four weeks through sandy shale and sandstone formation. Eight and a. quarter inch casing has been run to 1780 feet. This rate of d.illing is a record compared with any of the other wells. The well is now drilled to a depth of 1800 feet. We do not expect to be able to maintain this rapid rate of drilling owing to trouble with cavings, which hindered the lowering of casing. However, we should know early in January what success we will obtain from No. 4 well. The cementing of the casing above the oil horizon at 2000 feet remains the biggest job. The continued and steady production from No. 2 well has been most heartening,” continued Mr Taylor, and instanced the amount of oil produced by this bore for the last four weeks (313 barrels, or 11,130 imperial gallons). The total production to date was 458,434 gallons, or 13,100 barrels, said Mr Taylor. “The proceeds from the sale of this oil have supplied the bulk of the funds for the drilling of the present well,” Mr Taylor continued. "With No. 4 producing we would ho able to remove the screens from No. 2 and clean it out, a process which would materially improve its production, which has been retarded lately through clogging.” You’ll be spellbound when you see “The Auckland” To-morrow. The brilliant decorations, the wonderful variety of New Style Gift Goods and the ridiculously low prices will cause a wave of enthusiasm. The window blinds go up at 7.15 p.m. To-night in Nelson and Motueka and the Big Show starts 9.50 a.m. To-morrow. Advertisement page 1 for details.*

The Nelson Provincial Scottish Societywill hold juvenile competitions in elocution, singing and Highland dancing for Society members’ children next Saturday iu the Rechabite Hall, Upper Bridge street, commencing at 1.30 p.m. The public are invited to attend.

At 7.15 to-night in Nelson and Motueka the window blinds go up at “The Auckland,” and you’ll see the ■Most Brilliant Display in New Zealand of New Style Gift Goods, Glassware, China, Drapery and Men’s Wear. All to be offered at ridiculous prices 9.30 a.in. To-morrow. Advertisement page 4 for details.*

The useful White Rcady-to-Wear Felt Hats, new blocked crowns and wide brims, 7/11 at McKay's. 11 At 7.15 p.lll. to night in Nelson and Motueka the window blinds go up at “The Auckland,"’ and you’ll see the most, wonderful display of new style Gift Goods in the Dominion. All to be offered at absurdly low prices 9-30 a.in. To-morrow. Advertisement page 4 for details.*

Alfred Gould announces details of a special unreserved auction sale of land situated at Tasman. The sale will be held at the rooms on Saturday, 9th December, at 11 a.m.* See it worn to-morrow at “The Auckland” in Nelson and Motueka. The new "Tyaround” Frock for women. A smart fuli length style in Figured Cambric Long sleeves. A sensational value at 4/6. Advertisement page 4 for other surprises.*

By a majority of those present at a meeting of the Gisborne Harbour Board, it was decided to take no action in support of the recent protest to the Minister of Employment regarding the cut made in the allocation to the Gisborne district for relief of unemployment ■distress (states the “Herald”). The view prevailed that the function of the Harbour Board was to conduct the busi. ness of the port, and not to attempt to influence the policy of the Unemployment Board, which Mr H. C. Williams described as having the greatest responsibility placed upon any group of men in the last generation. All present signified their sympathy with the situation of the unemployed, but a majority voted against a motion to join with other local bodies in protesting against the cut in the scale, of relief.

“It is confidently expected in some commercial circles in Australia that the Australian rate of exchange on London will shortly tend to decrease,” said Mr A. M. Satterthwaitc, a Christchurch business man who. returned this week from a business trip to New South Wales and Yictoiia (reports “The Press”). Mr Satterthwaitc added that on his last visit-to Australia in May the general opinion had been that the exchange rate would either remain fixed or increase. Now opinion had veered round. There was a good deal of foreign money in Australia which two years ago its owners would have been glad to be able to take out of the country, while tO-day they were glad to leave it there and were anxious to invest it.

When he was moving the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet of the Bank of New South Wales, Mr Thomas Buckland said that much was heard nowadays of proposals for planning by governments which would inevitably lead towards nationalisation. Planning was no now idea. There was no successful business or industry that was not the result of c-arefull planning by individuals, but in the very nature of things governments were not competent to carry on successful individual business ventures. It should be recognised that the task ot economic Restoration was one which called for varied individual initiative and a capacity to deal quickly and effectively with sudden and unforeseen developments. Such individual initiative could not be bad in government m ter prise.

Representations were made to the Minister of Internal Affairs by delegates from the National Unemployed Workers movement regarding the denaturalisation and possible deportation of Ivan Tomasivic, who was found guilty in the Auckland Police Court recently on a charge of disloyalty. The Minister stated in his reply that Tomasivic’s naturalisation would bo revoked, but it was not considered necessary at the moment for him to be deported providing he abided by the laws of the country.— Press Association.

An opinion that the Government building subsidy scheme was definitely in the interests of speculators instead of benefiting the trade as a whole was expressed at a meeting of the council of the United Burgesses’ Association in Christchurch by Mr R. E. Bigg (reports “The Press”). He contended that money given to the building trade had been collected from the public for the relief of distress through unemployment, and to use it for a particular industry amounted to gross misappropriation. It would be better if the Government advanced up to four-fifths of the cost of the work, on mortgage, and at a low interest. foi a long term. That had been in vogue during the Ward administration. and he felt that if the scheme was adopted new unemployment in the building trade would be greatly reduced. The subsidy scheme introduced lat year had not met with great success because of the then frozen credit. Now a sense of false prosperity was created, because firms desiring to build could obtain tlie money more easily.

While New Zealand farmers, upon whose well-being the fortunes of everyone in the Dominion depend, appeal in vain for men to work on their farms, ru anaemic Government policy continues tc allcw young and vigorous men to waste their energy and the unfortunate taxpayers’ money in relief camps (states tlie “New Zealand Herald”). In the “Herald” last week appeared 263 advertisements for farm workers. In the same week, throughout New Zealand, hundreds of able-bodied single men were working at trilling tasks in return for sustenance from an indulgent Government. From all parts of New Zealand comes the same story, of farmers struggling to carry on the country’s work, but handicapped through shortage of labour. In two consecutive issues of the “Herald” three weeks ago there appeared a total of 131 advertisements for farm hands. Commenting upon it, one observer said no shortage of this typt of labour was experienced in the past. This kind of worker was not in his element in tlie town, so it was abvious he had taken refuge in the relief camp. r l his view has been endorsed time and time again by individuals and organisations throughout tbe Dominion, but nothing can be done to remedy the position while the Government pursues its present policy. An analysis of the wages offered by advertisers for young men for farm work shows that, on an average .from £1 to 25s a week, and keep, is offered. Youths are offered from 10s to 15s a week and keep. Several of the advertisers promise an increase in wages after the applicant has proved his worth. Many state that the job they offer is a permanent one. Yet the Government lias made relief camp conditions so attractive for single young men, who may qualify for relief work at 20 years of age, that the number of men on the registers of the unemployment bureaux at 28th October was 50,940. Here’s the Big Surprise—Delicious Sheep Tongues, C.M.C. brand, 6d Tin 9.30 a.m. To-morrow at “The Auckland.” Advertisement page 4 for further details. *

Attention is drawn to an advertisement in connection with an afternoon at the-croquet lawns in Mr P. Baigent s bush, Wakefield, on Saturday afternoon 2nd December, in aid of parish funds.

■\t 9 30 a.m. To-morrow the fun starts at’ “The Auckland” in Nelson and Motueka. C.M.C. brand of delicious Sheep Tongues 6d Tin. Advertisement page 4 for other particulars.* Your choice of ‘ Jantzeu, Pacific or “Speedo” Bathing Costumes for ladies who appreciate style combined with comfort. Well cut sun back styles. 14/11 to 26/-. McKay’s.*

Members of the Bud of Promise Tent J.O-.R. arc reminded off the special meetings this evening, when a welcome back will be tendered to Bro. and Sister R. Watson.

4/6 for the new “Tynround” Frock for Women at “The Auckland towviart full length style with long sleeves morrow in Nelson ami Motneka. A in figured Cambric. * Plain and Helmet Styles in new rubber Bathing Caps, all shades, 6d to 5/11 at McKay’s.*

\ garden party under the auspices of Urn Ladies’ Guild of St. Thomas’s Church Motueka, will be held in the Vicarage Grounds on Saturday afternoon, when there will he the usual attractions. Mr K. J. Holvonke M.P., will perform the official opening.

4/11 for Men’s Fuji Silk Canoe Shirts 9.30 a.m. To morrow at “The Auckland’' in Nelson and Motueka.. Window blinds go up at 7.15 p.m. to-day. Rend advertisement page 4.* Smart stripes in Spun Silk Frocks, beautifully cut on diagonal lines, short and long sleeves 39/6 and 45/- at McKay’s.*

The Anchor Company announce that the sailing of the Arahira this evening for Wellington has been postponed mi til 9.15 o’clock. Intending passengers are requesto'd to note tliis alteration. A pleasant little function took place at Nelson Hospital to-day when members of the stall met to farewell Dr. G. B. Campbell who will enter private practice in Nelson after being at the hospital for eleven months as acting-super-intendent during Dr. F. Hudson’s absence m England. The staff expressed their best wishes to Dr. Campbell, and in doing so presented to him a case of medical instruments as a mark of the esteem in which lie was held by all branches of the staff.

With reference to the special air mail flight from Auckland to Invercargill, tne Chief i’ostmaster states that the flight lias been postponed from the sth to tlie 12th December.

“In view of the desperate plight of many teachers, the executive gave its approval to a rationing scheme propounded by tile director, to be regarded as a temporary measure to meet the special circumstances of the time,” states uie New Zealand Educational Institute, in referring to unemployed teachers. “But tho rationing scheme cannot possibly cope with the present situation, since the scheme was agreed to, the position has grown steadily worse, mainly as the lesult of the economy mea. sures of the Government. According to figures supplied to the secretary of the New Zealand Educational Institute by the education boards, there are 1456 teachers not in permanent employment. It is also estimated that about 2CO teachers will be dismissed as. a result of the exclusion of the five-year-olds, and 400 training college students will leave the training colleges at the end of the year—a staggering total of approximately 2000 teachers not in permanent positions.”

“I really think fines should go up now that wool has risen!” jocularly observed Mr T. E. Maunsell, S.M., in the Blenheim Magistrate’s Court after announcing the penalty in a motor regulation case (reports the- “Express”). “That would be all right, sir, if it would rain at Seddon,” remarked Mr A. C. Nathan. “Very well, I will keep that in mind, Mr Nathan,” replied the Magistrate, magnanimously.

“The co-ordinated effort of the various organisations interested in fruit research has resulted in steady progress being made in the various branches of the fruit research programme,” remarks the annual report of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. “Immediate beneficial results have followed the investigations which have been conducted into spray specifics, as modifications suggested by researches have shown their, efficacy when applied in orchard practice. This work, done in association with definite economic studies of fungi and insects, has greatly strengthened the position of tlie fruit grower in his control over orchard pests. While mammal trials can only be expected to give results after a long period of years, some useful general information is being secured regarding systems and methods of application, which give fairly rapid indications of what may be expected. In view of the fact that such a large proportion of New . Zealand fruit is marketed overseas it is essential that much attention be devoted to methods of transport. Investigations have consequently been continued in this phase of fruit research, and have thrown further light upon conditions of storag! and transport which, in the course of time, will exercise an influence in the reduction of wastage. The complicated nature of the problems and the great difficulty experienced in securing a proper understanding of such points as fruit maturity and bitter pit render a rapid solution of these difficulties almost impossible.” In dismissing a charge against a motorist of being intoxicated in charge of a car, Mr W: F. Stilwell, S.M., m the Magistrate’s Court at Wellington, stated in a- reserved judgment that the evidence established that the defendant’s companion, who was sober, was in complete control of tlie car (reports “The Post”). He had been informed that tins was the first occasion (locally at any rate) on which an intoxicated owner, who was driven by another, had been charged with such an offence. He did not think that for the purpose of a criminal prosecution two persons could be in charge of a car. Either the driver was in complete control, or was controlling the car on the directions and advice of someone who accompanied him in the vehicle. In the case before the Court there was no evidence that any control was exercised by the defendant; on the contrary, it pointed to complete and absolute control by the driver, his sober companion. After due consideration of the circumstances, the Magistrate said bo thought the proper interpretation to be put oil the portion of the section under which the charge came was that in the absence of evidence which established that the driver was acting under the direction or control of the intoxicated owner, the person in charge of a motor-vehicle which was being driven was he who had at the time of the alleged offence physical de facto control or charge of tlie driving of such vehicle. The Hon. W. H. Mclntyre, M.L.C., chairman of the Nelson Education Board, has accepted the invitation of the Auckland Point School Improvement Committee io open the gala which is to be held next month.

Consumers of stone fruit in Dunedin are likely to he seriously affected by the disastrous frost which recently attacked the Central Otago orchards (states the “Daily Times”). A merchant stated that die crop would perhaps be more than a quarter, but certainly less than half of the large yield that was expected. As there would be a strong demand in the North Island, where the prices were always higher than those received in Dunedin, the local market would be very bare, and the tendency would be. for prices to harden. What the consumer would have to pay, however, would be difficult to forecast, for, owing to the scarcity of money and the natural thrift of Dunedin people, the consumer really controlled prices in the local market. * This was illustrated by the low prices which had been received for strawberries and cherries. So far 'as stone fruit was concerned no assistance could be expected from Nelson, where attempts to grow apricots bad failed and peaches were only on trial Actually large quantities of stone fruit were sent to Nelson from Otago every year. It was not expected that the apple market would be affected by the frost to any appreciable extent, as large supplies could be obtained ■ trom Canterbury, Nelson, and Flaw lies Bay.

The November averages of cows tested by the Golden Bay Herd Testing Association are as follows: Cows, 1407, 9521 b milk, test 4.4, 41,6411 b fat. Highest. herd average: No. cows 27, 56.371 b fat; lowest herd average 27.201 b fat; highest cow 921 b fat; lowest cow 61b. Tlie averages for November, 1932 season, were: Cows 2592, 42.41ib fat.

An exhibition of work of the technical (lasses of Nelson College will be held in the Technical School, Hardy street, to-morrow (Friday) afternoon and evening and on Saturday evening.

The weekly luncheon of the Nelson Rotary Club was held to-day, Rotarian Vice-President W. Armstrong being in the chair. The chief speaker was Rotarian K. Walker, who gave an “own job” talk, tracing the history and development of radio. On the motion of Rotarian N. Dawson, the speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.