LOCAL AND GENERAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 19 December 1935, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

No prizes are given at the Hutt Valiev High School, the idea being, so it was stated at this week’s breaking-up ceremony, to encourage teamwork. A speaker at the function raised a hearty laugh bv giving an example of teamwork. A certain master, he said,' one day missed the cane. Inquiries of his class resulted in the production of this implement of correction, but in numbers of small pieces. There naturally followed a demand as to the culprit’s name, but thereupon the whole class responded and explained that it was an example of teamwork.

New light on the experimental lbw rule in cricket was given by the M.C.C. team’s captain (E. R. T. Holmes) in the course of an interview in Wellington yesterday. The new rule was brought in, he said, with the idea that it would probably make batsmen play forward rather than back, and for that reason the umpires in England took into account the fact that there was the possibility of an appreciable margin of difference between a batsmen being struck by the ball when playing forward and when not playing forward. The umpires in England had made it a rule not to give a player out under the new rule when playing forward unless the case absolutely warranted it. Their interpretation ■was regarded as a very good one. A record was kept of the dismissals under the new rule, and to indicate when a batsman had been given out accordingly the umpire “raised his right hand iii Hitler manner” in the direction of the scorers.

In obtaining visits from overseas Association football teams New Zealand in the past hag been overshadowed by the relatively greater importance ;of Australia, upon which it depended somewhat for the success of its .tours (say s “The Post”). Realising this, officials of the New Zealand Football Association in the last two or three years have been working quietly but steadily towards their ambition of getting international elevens to come to New Zealand without any help from Australia, and their efforts have not been without success. Correspondence before this week’s meeting of the council of the New Zealand Football Association contained the following paragraph in a letter from the Australian Football Association: “Australia is more or less your only possibility as far as international visits are concerned. . . . ’’The writer saved himself by his qualifying “more or less,” for at last evening’s meeting also plans were discussed for the more than probable visits to New Zealand of English and Indian teams, while there was talk of a West Indian eleven making the trip, and it is not impossible that there are other countries awaiting only New Zealand’s invitation to come here. The Waimea Power Board at yesterday’s meeting acceded to an application by Mr C. R. Hall for the installation of a small hydro plant on his property at Woodstock.

The social committee of the Loyal Nelso Lodgs and Nelson Rifle Association will entertain dance patrons at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Saturday evening when the dance of the year will be held. A special item ha s been arranged for the supper interval at 10.10 p.m., and besides the advantage of cool drinks and coffee for supper, special prizes will be given the winners of the Early Bird and Monte Carlo. Mr Harold Williams’s Orchestra will supply the music for the usual popular programme and tile M.C. will be Bro. G. S. Coleman.

" Handbags best at Trathen’s.* You and the Sunshine and a McKay’s Sun Frock—a trio well made for one another —tricky collars —dainty floral Cottons, coin spots and checks—just something new and different. S.S.W, to O.S. from 9/11 to 17/6. —McKay’s.*

! Heavy rain which fell during the night land this morning brought the totul for I the twenty-four hours to 9.30 a.m. to |2.30iu.. the month, 2.78iu., and for the [ year io date, 47.05iu. The figures for the 1 same periods as recorded at Wakapuaka | were 2.52 in., 2.9/’in., and 47.15 in. re- [ spectively; and at the Research Orchard, ! Appleby. 2.23 in., 2.74iu., and 51.74 in. ] The day continued overcast with fairly 1 steady rain.

“In the election campaign the British Government placarded the country with ‘a million less unemployed; a million more houses,” said Mr H. McD. Vincent, former editor of the “Sun,” Christchurch, who returned by the Rangitane after a three months’ visit to England. It was true, lie said, that there was tremendous building activity in England at tile present time. Rows and rows of houses and flats were being erected ill London, and this went on right throughout England. The impression was that they might be overbuilding, but there was still a keen demand. Ihe new residential houses were mostly of two stories, and cost from .11500 to £llOO, at a. 12s 6d to 17s 6d buying rental per week. The new flats were tremendous in size and built on the most modem architectural lines. They had every comfort and convenience.

“It had better be known generally that it is a specific offence under the motor regulations to remove both hands while the vehicle is in motion,” said Mr J. H. Salmon. S.M., in the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court when a motorcyclist appeared on a charge of removing his hands from tile handle-bars of his machine. “The same applies to the driver of a motor-car and if he should have occasion to remove one hand he must replace it as soon as possible. It is a pity that the same regulation does not apply to cyclists.”

There is talk of some interesting legislation of a constitutional nature (savs the Auckland “Star”). A large Cabinet is regarded by the Prime Minister as essential, and he has made an innovation by the appointment of Mr J. A. Lee as a Parliamentary Under-Secre-tary to be his personal assistant. This office is likely to be made a statutory one, not limited in number. It appears likely to become important, for the first Under-Secretary is being given his place in Cabinet meetings, much to the relief of any Minister who regards the number thirteen with superstitious awe. Mr Lee’s appearance at the table makes tbe total fifteen.

As part of the unemployment plans of the N.S.W. State Government, the Sydney Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board is preparing extension works estimated to cost £3,000,000 per year, for the next three years. In recent years it has been spending £1,000.000 per year oil construction work.

The New Zealand District Conference pf Rotary is to be held in Auckland next year, commencing on 25th February and extending over four days. The meetings are to be held in the Auckland University College Hall. Arrangements are being made by Auckland committees to entertain the many visitors from all parts of the Dominion who are expected to attend the conference

The lay preachers of the Richmond and Waliefield-Dovedale Methodist circuits met at Mapua when there was a. large attendance, the Rev. B. Dudley presiding. The secretary. Mr M. Wells, reported upon the result of a recent decision to establish a lending library. Each member brought a book for this purpose. It was resolved that the volumes be housed at the parsonage in Richmond. Being question night, a large number of questions were submitted and answered by the members who made their selection at hap-hazard. Some had to do with, pulpit and church work. Others had relation to burning social' aiid international problems of the time as viewed from the stand point of Christian ethics. At the conclusion Mrs Wells was thanked for hospitality. The next meeting is to take place at Richmond during March 1936, the subject being “What Methodism Stands For.”

Last evening at about 8.15 o’clock a collision occurred at Heath’s corner, Motueka, between cars driven by Mr Cyril G. Reynish and Mr Howard Goodall. Both Cars were damaged as the result of the impact which took place at a time when visibility was poor owing to heavy rain. Neither driver was seriously injured, but Mr Reynish sustained cuts on the face.

‘■'The depression has hit Tahiti very severely, in that the price of copra fell to a very low level, and, although a substantial recovery has taken place it is stated that further improvement is very necessary before the plantations can be said to have returned to a profit-paying basis,” stated Mr F. W. Browne, of Napier, when interviewed regarding his recent visit to Tahiti. “The result of the depression.” Mr Browne went on, “simply means that a large nart of the extravagant spending that previously existed among the planters has come to an end, but it has not meant, as in this country, that large numbers' of people should" be without employment. It has not left the island with a big army of people struggling for existence, because the natural features of the island supply all the wantg of vhe average fam;ly, and there is no need for starvation or poverty Generally speaking the inhabitants of Tahiti are. in a. more fortunate position than the people of most other countries.”

; 'Speaking to a “Daily Times” reporter the Minister of Defence (Mr F. Jones) said that Mr W.'.J. Jordan had offered to act with him in the discharge of his duties as Minister in charge of this portfolio. Mr Jones said that Mr Jordan had special qualifications for such a position and would make an excellent associate. The Minister added that so far the question of grouping the members of the party had not boon completed, and the matter would not be decided till after the holidays.

Children’s Christmas Party Saturday, full details page s.—Trathen’s.* .Silk Hosiery best Trathen’s.*

Members of the Loyal Howard Lodge are reminded of the children’s Christmas tree to be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow (Friday) at 7 o’clock. The tree will be well laden with presents for the children and Father Christmas is expecting to see a large attendance. There will be ice, cream, soft drinks, and balloons as well as a dainty supper. Mr H. Williams will be present at the piano for community singing. Because you love nice things, may we suggest for Christmas Holidays, that you wear a pail of “Berlei Ezees.” All elastic girdle ideal for sports wear to give you a slinky line. Small and medium fittings from 5/11 to 13/6. McKay’s*

Trathen’s big Gift List page 5 will help you.* Let’s “Bee” line to the Beach! Coloured Ramlin Cloth, Shirts, Shorts, Slacks and Skirls. To sun in, sit in, play in—splendid assortment of colours. Perfect fit guaranteed. Blue, Green, Red and Brown. S.S.W.. S.W. and W. fittings.—McKays.* Extended until 31st December Tra■then’s Selling Competition. Children’s Christmas Party Saturday morning, fuller details page 5.*