LOCAL AND GENERAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21560, 3 August 1933, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Communication with Rangitoto A proposal to install a set on Rangitoto Island was discussed at a meeting of .tho Rangitoto Island Domain Board last evening. The necessity of having a signalling device on the island for use in an emergency was emphasised by members. Tho proposal was deferred until information as to tho cost had been obtained. Someone Else's Money "In these days we arc proud of our tolerance in believing that one religion is as good as another," stated Archbishop Julttis in a sermon at the Anglican Cathedral in Christcliurch, Men who knew nothing about religion argued* that all were tending tho same end, so what did it matter. - ' That vaunted tolerance, however, was akin to one's being very free with someone else's money. Railway Retaliation A statement that it had been suggested that the concession of reduced railway freight jates on manures would be withdrawn from farmers who supported motor goods services in competition with tho railways was made by a truck operator at yesterdaj* s sitting of the No. 2 Licensing Authority. "I have heard that put forward in many quarters," he said. \A. Change of Mind "May i have another voting paper:'" asked a voice from the hall when the voting tor president and executive of the Dominion Federation of Women's Institutes was going on at the conference in Christcliurch the other day. "I voted before tho candidates came and stood on the platform," the voice explained. "Now.that I have seen them I should like to rote again." The chairman, Miss Amy Kane, gave permission for a new ballot paper to be issued. School Holidays "We cannot do anything about it," said the chairman, Mr. T. U. Wells, at a meeting of the Auckland Education Board yesterday, when a letter was received from the Auckland School Committees' Association suggesting that primary school holidays should be made to synchronise with those of secondary schools. "The matter- is fixed by the Education Department, and in any case secondary schools get two weeks more holidays each year than primary schools." It was decided to inform the association accordingly. Lavender Water for Commission Tho relative virtues of two samples of lavender water, made from different bases, were discussed before the Tariff Commission yesterdaj'. Sample bottles were placed before the commission, members of which showed a lively interest in the exhibits. Answering questions by Mr. G. A. Pascoe, a member of the commission, a witness said one type was a little more stimulating and slightly more pleasant than the other. " L suggest you* test them," added the witness. " I am afraid I am not an expert," said Mr. Pascoe in declining the invitation, amid laughter.

A Greek Tanker The tanker lrini, which is en route from Constantinople' to New Zealand with a cargo of bulk petrol, is a Greek vessel, and she will be the first tanker of that nationality to visit this country. Unlike most tankers, which are either oil-burners or motor vessels. the Iriiji is a coal burner, and her voyage has been prolonged, as she has had to calj at several ports to replenish her bunkers. The lrini will replenish with 800 tons of coal at Westport after she has discharged her petrol cargo in New Zealand.

Lengthy Evidence For most people an hour in the wit-ness-box is an interminable time, but a witness in a criminal trial now before the Supreme Court has been in that position for 8J hours and his examination has not been completed. This witness, Mr. C. A. Deuxberry, began his evidence at half past two on Tuesday afternoon, occupied the box throughout the whole day yesterday, and has still to be re-examined by the Crown Prosecutor to-day. His evidence concerns the details of his investigations into the books and records of a company manager charged with fraud.

A Display of Bunting The flagstaff 011 Mount Victoria, which no longer serves its old purpose of signalling incoming ships, regained some of its former glory yesterday. Many were the conjections why both the flagstaff and H.M.S. Diomede at the naval base were both fully dressed with signal flags. The most popular guess was that it was in honour of Prosperity Week and the United Services Queen. As a matter of fact, the cruiser was merely giving her flags an airing after the damp weather, and being unable to fly them all at one time, bad sent the surplus up to the flagstaff. Unusual Marine Eel

A particularly large snake eel, Bft. in length, has been presented to the Auckland War Memorial Museum. It was caught off Great Barrier Island by Mr. Lucas Ducant from tho fishing boat Little Jim, in 22 fathoms. The eel was stated yesterday by Mr. L. T. Griffin, assistant director of the museum, to be • rarely seen, although it is not uncommon in New Zealand waters. The eel, the scientific name of which is ophisurus serpens, is not readily caught o.v hook owing to its having a particularly long and slender mouth, which resembles the bill of a bird. Usually, the colour of the snake eel is a uniform golden brown above and a greyish silver beneath. " One Man, One Boss " "It will be one man, one boss," said Mr. E. Aldridge, at a meeting of tho Bangitoto Island Domain Board last evening, when an offer was received from a resident to assist with the supervision of proposed relief works on 'the island. Mr. A kludge said there were only about four applicants for relief work at present, the, number being limited to ten, and it was proposed to have four supervisors. The chairman, Mr. H. F. W. Meikle, said although tho number of supervisors seemed large, they were necessary owing to the size of the island and the fact that work would be done in places considerable distances apart. Vjsiting Aeroplanes Two aeroplanes belonging to the Western Federated Flying Club arrived at Mangere aerodrome yesterday from New Plymouth. The club's newest machine, a Moth embodying various modifications, was flown by Mr. S. Green, who continued on to Whangarei after calling at Mangere in the morning, and also landed at the' Auckland Club's headquarters on his return trip. The other machine was flown by Mr. I']. F. Harvie, son of. tho Bev. F. G. Harvie, of Mount Kden, who accompanied Sir Charles Kingsford Smith on his recent tour of the Dominion. Mr. Harvie is visiting Auckland to take tho necessary test to qualify for an endorsement of liis " A " licence, enabling him to carry passengers.