LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21159, 16 April 1932, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Mortgage Adjustment. Four applications for r«?lie{ under the Mortgagors' Belief Act came before Mr. Justico Herdman, sitting in chambers yesterday. Of these ono was referred to the South Auckland Adjustment Commission and the other three were dealt with by His Honor himself. New Pukekohe Church. The erection of the new St. Andrew's Church. Pukekohe, on a modified plan at. a, cost in tho vicinity of £2OOO was authorised a!> a meeting of parishioners on Thursday evening. The foundationstone of the new church was laid by Archbishop Averill last August. Tram and Motor Collide. An outward-bound tramcar collided heavily with a motor-car that was crossing in front of it in Queen Street, near tho Auckland Savings Bank, shortly before six o'clock last evening. The tram had to bo backed before the car was freed. The driver and occupants of the motor car were uninjured, and the vehicle moved off under its own power. Altered Tram Stop. A recent alteration in a tramway stopping place in Lower Symonds Street is proving a convenience to many patrons on the Anzac Avenue route. There was an unusually long interval between the stop opposite the Supreme Court and the next ono beyond Grafton Road, but the latter has now been moved some 50 yards north to a point opposite tho university tennis courts. Fire in Bakehouse. An outbreak of fire in a bakehouse occupied by Mr. A. McLean, in Hepburn Street, Ponsonby, was quickly suppressed by the City Fire Brigade early yesterday afternoon. Tho fire, which was caused by smouldering sawdust in front of the o\en, caused slight damage to the walls and ceiling before it was extinguished. The building, which is owned by tho Auckland City Council, was insured fqr £2OO with tho South British Office. Heavy-weight Tomatoes. The claim to remarkability put: forward on behalf of a 2Jlb. tomato grown by Mr. J. Gaskill, of Waiawa, has produced a rival in one grown by Mr. John King, of Kutarere. The specimen grown by Mr. King was 21b. 9J>oz., and 21in. in circumference, or 3«in. greater than that produced bv Mr. Gaskill. Mr. King said his seed was imported from America and lie, had had a wonderful crop this year, some bundles of nine tomatoes weighing up to 211b. "Wickford" Passed In. '"Wickford," the Princes Street home of the. late Mr. N. Alfred Nathan, was offered at auction yesterday morning at the rooms of ('. K. Bennett, Limited, but owing to the highest bid falling short of tho reserve the property was passed in. Mr. O. F. Bennett, who was conducting the auction, asked for an offer. As none was forthcoming, he suggested £12,000, but reduced this to £7OOO, which was offered. There were, two rises of £SOO each, and then the bidding stopped.

Where Do They Live? " In Cliristchurch and the surrounding districts there wore 1058 marriages last year, and only 178 houses were built," said Mr. R. C. Jamieson, at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Builders' Association. "Where are they living? I think it must be a case of living with the parents, whichever are more wealthy. After all, every young couple's idea is to have a home of their own." " They must bo living two or threes in a house, or else in the garage," said Mr. W. P. Glue.

Methylated Spirit Addicts. Methylated spirit-drinking is on the increase in Wellington, according to one who has a good deal to do with social activities in tljo city. As nothing can be done with those subject to this demoralising habit, its victims arc not to lie dealt with so generously in the future as in the past by at. least one organisation. I; las been suggested that- steps should be taken to prevent methylated spirits from being obtainable as easily as at present, which would probably call for mnie form of legislative control.

Daylight Queen Street Theft. The daring theft by a woman in broad daylight yesterday of a. pair of shoes from thr> doorwav of a boot shop near the corner of Queen Street, and Customs Street. West has been reported. An eyewitness of the, incident stated (lint the woman sidled up to where footwear was hanging, slipped one pair under her coat and quickly rut the string from which the, shoes were suspended. The theft was carried out in the presence of several bystanders, who appeared either oblivious to or uncancel lied at what happened. Transport Service Policy.

1 lio view that the interests of the Hallway Department need not necessarily como fust in the consideration of transport services was expressed by Mr. E. L. Walton, chairman of the No. 3 Transport Authority during a sitting of the authority in Hamilton yesterday. "It seems to mo that, in consideration of tho various applications we should not allow it to be understood that all applications must come, to the railway idea," said Mr. Walton. I here might, be instances, lie said, where, the railway should give way to oilier transport. Overseas Vessels at Week-end.

I hree overseas passenger vessels will reach New Zealand during the week end I lie New Zealand Shipping Company's motor liner Kangitata will arrive at Wellington front London direct this morning with passengers, mail and cargo for New Zealand and the company's liner Rotorua is due at .Auckland from London, via Suva, at .10 o'clock to-night, with passengers and cargo. 'I he Rotorua will berth at. Queen's Wharf to-morrow morning after medical inspection. The. third vessel Js the Royal Mail liner Aorangi, which is due at Auckland from Vancouver, Honolulu and Suva at one o'clock tomorrow afternoon villi passengers, mail and cargo.

Gift of Serum to Hospital. A generous gift, of a quantity of serum for use in cases of infantile paralysis has been received by the pathological department, of the ('hristchurch Public Hospital front the world-famed Mayo Clinic, Rochester. The serum is different, from that, in use in L'hristchinvh, but it is a very valuable asset, to the hospital, and it, is believed by some medical authorities in America, that its discovery is an important step in dealing with this terrible disease. Dr. A. H. Pearson, pathologist, at the ('hristchurch Hospital, said that the serum had been received from the clinic through l)r. P. A. Ardagh, of Christchureh. and had been in the possession of tho hospital for about, a week. The Mayo ('lime had intimated that if more should be required it would be pleased to furnish it.