LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 23 April 1934, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“The Mail” will not be published on Wednesday next, Anzac Day. Ex-servicemen and the general public are invited to attend the Anzac Day Memorial Service arranged by the Nelson R.S.A. to be held at the Cliurcn Steps at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. In the event of inclement weather the service will be held in the Drill Hall. Exservicemen u’jre requested to parade in mufti, wearing medals, at tiie Drill Hail at 9.30 a.m. sharp. The Minister of Education (the Hon. R. Masters), has advised Mr Atmore, M.P., that Cabinet lias approved a grant to cover the cost of the replacement of the teacher’s residence at Wakefield which was recently destroyed by fire.

Rainy conditions prevailed over the week-end, but the weather cleared to-day, thus favouring the second day of the Nelson Jockey Club’s Meeting at Richmond. The Cawtliron Institute recorded .70in of rain for the 24 hours ending 9 o’clock this morning making 2,o3ins for the month to date and S.29ins for the year. The Government Research Orchard registered .68 of an inch for the 24 hours ending 9 o’clock this morning. The Maitai river was running at half flood to-day.

Tiie Waimea river rose rapidly on Saturday evening and running over the protective work being carried out above the bridge, did considerable damage to the western approach. However, planks have been laid down to ; enable cars to cross, and apparently little damage lias been done to the extensive stone-work that has recently been constructed. Conditions had improved by midday to-day.

On the suggestion of the GovernorGeneral (Lord Bledisloe), the Wellington Competitions Society inaugurated an original song competition. A Motueka miner, over 65 years of age, not knowing tiie address of the secretary of the Competitions Society, sent his entry to his Excellency. This was a satisfactory way out of his difficulty, for naturally his Excellency has had the entry sent on to the right quarter. “When the Main Highways Board was first established we thought it was just another Government department formed to lake our own work away from us. Since then, however, we have found that we have had more work than ever before,” said Mr W. K. Me Alpine, chairman of the Waipara County Council, in welcoming members of the Main Highways Board (reports the Christchurch “Press”). “The board is welcomed by every county council in the South Island for it luis thoroughly justified its existence. We are very aprpecialive of the work it has done and the way in which it has helped us with our road work in Waipara,” he said. “We are very glad to hear that we have lived down our reputation as highwaymen,” .said Mr C. J. McKenzie, chairman of the board, in acknowledging the welcome..

Tlie Popy Day effort on Friday met with a good response. The secretary of the Returned Soldiers’ Association (Mr N. A. Vevcoe) stated to-day that so far £lO5 to £llO was realised in the city, with several, returns yet to be received. The returns from the country areas had not yet been received, but it was anticipated the total would be approximately' the same as last year.

“Tlie two big forces in America today are Roosevelt and advertising,” said Mr W. E. Mackay, of Dunedin, who has just returned to New Zealand after a stay of iwo and a half years in th" United Stales (reports tlie Christchurch “Times”). “At the present time the people are being educated up to drinking fruit juices through advertising. Jt is done in a colossal way and in a way that ‘hits one in tlie eye.’ The American, if lie lias the money, can get anything alt the year round. > .1 bore are no such tilings as seasons.” The fortnightly meeting of tlie Loyal Nelson Lodge No. 3til» M.1T.r.0.0.F. will be held to-morrow (Tuesday) at 7.30 p.m. at the Oddfellows’ Hall.

The Loval Howard Lodge, M.U. 1.0.0. F., social committee held its fortnightly old time dance List Satui day night, and it proved a most enjoyable and successful one. r l he Monte Curio caused much excitement, the joke, being frequently turned up, and was I'venuiallv won by Mrs Sehwuss an.. Mr Sharp, the runners up were air--. Tangye and Mr Burn. The statue dance was won by Mrs Broad and All R. Smale. A innsing to read ill tin; papers letters from amateur financiers and re.loriners embodying wild schemes to cure denressio'n. Some of these effusions would make a cat laugh. One Auckland correspondent proposes a further tax on cigarettes of 2d per packet, and a similar additional tax on tobacco. Smokers objecting are counselled to smoke less so that the increased prices of tobacco won’t matter to them ! This genius ought to be made Finance Minister right away ! Are you listening, Mr Coates? Surely it should be obvious that any further taxation of tobacco must result in a largely lessened demand, with a corresponding drop in customs’ revenue—to say nothing of the inevitable increase of unemployment occasioned by tlie decreased production of tobacco. Smoking is not necessary,

argues this correspondent. Isn’t it? litre, soothing, and nerve-calming tobacco, such as Navy Cut No. 3 (Bulldog). Cavendish, Bivi'ihead Gobi, and Cut Ring No. 10 (Bullslicaii). are more necessary Ilian ever just now. Practically free from nicotine they are a boon and a blessing unspeakable when times are hard and tilings go wrong.* Check Skirts for Golf or Sports Wear. new selection ilist opened at McKay's in Black and White and Brown and White Mixtures 14/6 and 18/6. * Smart Shirt Blouses in Striped ami Small Check Shasta Crepe. High collar or low neck styles. 14/6 and 16/6 at McKay’s.*

“I am not a financier.” said Mr J. A. O. Allmn, in speaking recently at file luncheon of the Auckland Creditmen's Club, “and the. only economist 1 know is my own wile.” Mr Allum’s remarks were made as a result of an introduction bv .Mr T. U. Wells, who referred to I lie speaker’s keen interest in finance and economics. The word economist, Mr Alhim continued, was deriveij from a Greek word meaning housekeeper. "We have 'economists closer lo our hands than we realise," lie said, “and their advice is often well worth following.” Banks were closed to-day on the occasion of St. George's Day.

A test case of interest to motor vehicle owners was heard in the Magistrate’s l burl at Temuka last week, when T. Murphy, of Geraldine, was preceded against by the traffic inspector for using a motor trailer without a license. The defendant pleaded net guilty. At the request of lhe magistrate the inspector quoted the regulations in the Act, which defined a “trailer.” The case was reallv a test one, and during tho hearing the question of “goods' came up, the definition of which was sought in two of the best dictionaries published. The trailer had on it a saw and bench, with an engine, which the inspector contended were “goods” within the meaning of the regulations. In explanation, th e defendant said that he was under the impression that (ho trailer came under tho same heading as “mills and ehaffeutters,” which did not require registration. The magistrate, giving judgment, said that tile question was whether the trailer was constructed for the carriage of goods, or for use as stated by the defendant. Tho Act was a taxing Act, intended 10 j'ope in motor vehicles, and the wording must he construed as set out in the regulations. He did not think that the wording brought the defendant within the meaning of the Act, as the trailer could not be very well used for the carnage of goods. The case was dismissed. Objectors before the City Assessment Court usually include a number of unsophisticated people of both sexes, mostly elderly, who appear on their own behalf in the hope of having their rates reduced (remarks the “New Zealand Herald”). One woman amused the court by saying repeatedly that she found it hard to make ends meet She was undeterred Iwlien Mr W. ft. McKean, S.M., told her that the court could not consider such matters. “I. do not understand anything about capital values or any other values,” declared another objector. He was promptly told that in that case it was useless to object, whereupon he bade the court good morning and left. An other man, who had a number of assessments to discuss, was surprised when he was told that, being only the mortgagee of one of them, he was not entitled to object. “They sent me the valuation notice,” he remarked. “Owners do not mind what the rates are if they do not intend to pay them.”

“I am anxious to get back to Wellington to look into the position,” the Minister for Labour (the Hon. Adam Hamilton) said when asked in Christchurch if the Labour Department was taking any action regarding the labour unrest in the quartz mines on the West Coast and on the waterfront. The Labour Department was watching th e position, lie said, but serious trouble was not expected. “I hope this meeting will be the last occasion on which we - will hear of major and -minor unions/.’ remarked Mr S. S. Dean at the New Zealand Rugby Council when some argument arose" over the distinction between unions, the question being asked by Mr Yardley (Waikato) as to the composition of major and minor unions. “Unions were graded some time ago ’is A and B unions Major and minor unions exist in name only. . . . I

recommend strongly to delegates, tc cut out the distillation and treat unions u a basis of equality,” said Mr Dean. He deprecated any suggestion of feeling in connection with the matter and, along with others, maintained that the interests of the so-called minor unions were being studied by the bigger unions. It was explained in reply to a question raised by Mr 11. J. Smith (Basil District) Unit the wiping out of classification of unions could be done by giving notice lo move in that direction at the next annual meeting. The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company advises that its three new motor cargo-ships which are uow in. the course of construction in Great Britain have been named the Waipawa, the Wairangi, and the Waiwera. Good pro-, gross is being made with the ships. The Waiwera and the Waipawa, the keels •of which were' laid down last June, are well towards completion. The Waiwera is expected to leave for .New Zaland on 12th September, and the Waipawa on 14th November. The Wairangi was ordered last November, and her construction is therefore not so far advanced. It was announced recently that the Blue Star Line has named its three ships which aro being built for the Australian and New Zealand produce trade the Australia Star, the New Zealand Star, and the Imperial Star. Two of these ships were ordered last September and the third in January. Other ships now being constructed in Great Britain for the New Zealand service are the Commonwealth and Do minion Line’s Port Wyndham, ordered last year, and another ship fur the same line ordered in February this year; and two motor-ships for the Federal Company .named the Dorset and the Durham’. A steamer for the Union Company is also under construction and now nearing completion.

A statement setting out th 0 influence, of the rate of exchange on the market returns of New Zealand fruitgrowers was presented to the Parliamentary Monetary Committee last. week. The. statement showed tha-t the exchange ■rained on fruit proceeds during the 1833 season amounted Lo £111,840. 'i he increase of exchange horn 10 per cent to 25 per cent, increased ocean IreighL by 13 2-3 per cent, or 5.6 d per case, ainl packing costs were increased by ,7d per case, a total increase of 6.3 d. Tables were included allowing that on last year’s Unite-.: Kingdom average returns, with, the exchange at par. the net return to the grower would ho a halfpenny; at 10 per cent., 8.55 d. ; at 25 per cent., Is 2.925 d. The net oschange; benefit went to the piowci. Without the exchange benefit the industry would he rub led, the l-nm-urowers claimed. I’iodiietioii costs w-.ao about 2s 6d to 2s 9d per case, so even with exchange) benefit the grower was receiving not more than 50 per cent, at nroduction costs. Overseas values had (.ler'iiied extensively during the past lew The average c.i.f. sterling prices gee' 1927 were: 1927, 13 S ll.Sd; 1928 ip. 0.8 d; 1929, 12s 9.7 d ; 1930. 9s 8.3 d: 1931 9s 4.4 d; 1532, 8s 10. Id; 193 a, 7s 9.5 d ‘‘Without an increment such -is c' -ham/i |lie industry couid not eu’itimie to exist,” the statement concluded.

Attention is drawn to an advertisement in this issue regarding (lie a.iiunl meeting of subscribers to St. Andrew s n- plumage. which is to be hold at • >"' Marsden"Church House on hursi.ay next. All who are interested in -ho welfare of the orphanage, are sneciahy asked to attend mu it is hoped that ti lc interest of townspeople will be indicated by their presence at the meetnig. Ladies’ Cardigans in superior qualities and ,exclusive designs. Eton or roll collar styles, plain or ribbed hip bands. 19/6 to 32/6 McKay’s.*

“Roils” will be dealt. with by the New South Wales Government (writes the Sydney eoiTcspoiiilent of too ■■Argus'’), "i'lint is tho. talk in political circles. It has often boon the talk ;n by-gone years, yet the situation to-day is iniuh as it wits a decade ago. Deportation is belli to be the only cure, tuit as no country would accept (lie offenders that way olil Ls closed. Russia might open the door to then, and deportation there ought to he hoped for as something approaching entry into heaven. Yet those concerned say that ,1 would he cruelly unbecoming, a. British country. Therefore deportation is un-. likely. Nevertheless the Government intends to take action. The word "lias gone forth from the Premier to tlm Minister for I ~'ihour. The Communists hamper every draft of workers going to the reclaination works on the ■Parr.iniatl a River near Concord. 1 lie result is that now, although it is said 11 wit their efforts have been checked, noc nearly so many men are employed as there might be. Hundreds who went, there are back on the dole, which cannot be withdrawn lesl wives and children suffer. The only remedy tor this trouble is the sharp punishment, of the Communists. A danger is that if steps he not taken officially there will be a revival of undesirable organisations formed to take the law into their own hands.

A number of sample five-valve superheterodyne radio receivers, of Japanese manufacture, was recently imported into New Zealand at the amazingly low cost ol £2 ss. (reports the “Christchurch Times’’), 'i he sets passed Idle Government tests, it is authoritatively stated, hut were not allowed on' Ilia market because of the effect they might have had oil dealers in English, American and New Zealandmade sets. The average five-valve receiver of the same type costs upward of £lO.

A 1 Capone, notorious American gangster, convicted and imprisoned for income tax evasions, to-day serves his sentence at. Svig Sing prison surrounded by the best money can buy. “He is living regally ’ said Nlr W. E. Mackay, >i Dunedin man, just returned from America. Capone had his own suite of rooms ami outside communication, witn a battery of telephones, was availab.e at all times. Although lie was ui prison he s r till directed the intricacmof his business through a relation, the nominal leader of the gang.