LOCAL AND GENERAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22391, 11 April 1936, Page 10

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mouth of Waimakariri Tho mouth of the Waimakariri River is still moving southward, according to a report presented to the Waimakariri River Trust by the engineer, Mr. H. W. Harris. Mr. Harrin said that the river was now within half-a-mile of its most southerly point, reached in 1856. Waterfront Sharks Unsuccessful efforts were made by fishermen along the waterfront road yesterday to catch a largo shark which has interfered with fishing during the past week. Tho fish is believed to have been a companion of the Oft. shark caught at Orakei about a month ago. On Wednesday a man fishing in the samo locality had tho experience of having a kingfish that he had hooked and was hauling in bitten in half by a shark.

Mountaineering Pioneers A suggestion that a suitable memorial be erected to perpetuate tho memory of two pioneers of mountaineering in Southland, Messrs. Grave and Talbot, was brought forward at the annual meeting of the Southland section of tho Now Zealand Alpine Club. In addition to recommending that the committee of the club adopt the idea, it was decided to make representations to tho authorities to have the tunnel through the Homer Saddlo named the "GraveTalbot Tunnel." Exodus of Shipping To-day

There will be an exodus of overseas steamers from Auckland to-day, five being scheduled to sail. The Shaw, Savill and Albion motorship Zealandic and the New Zealand Shipping Comsteamer Hurunui, are to leave for London, the Union Company's cargo steamer Kairanga is to sail for Wellington and Newcastle and the company's steamer Waitapu, after being idle in port for over four years, is to proceed to Newcastle direct. The fifth vessel, the tramp steamer Siinonside, is expected to leave for Wanganui this evening.

Trailers on Motor-Oars An anomaly in the law governing tho registration of trailers on cars was referred to at a meeting of the executive of the South Island Motor Union. Under the present regulation a trailer must be registered, but a caravan not necessarily so. Correspondence was received on the problem, one letter coming from the Commissioner of Transport, who said the matter was being given consideration. Mr. F. W. Johnston said apparently some people might be carrying a lot of gear in unregistered caravans. so avoiding tho payment of registration fees for trailers.

University Team Leaves There was a lively scene at tho Auckland railway station on Thursday afternoon prior to tho departure of tho Wellington express, when the Auckland University College team to participate in the annual University Tournament in Wellington, was farewelled by a large number of supporters. The team comprised 50 members, and in addition 10 members of the college cricket team and 30 supporters, left by tho train. Cheers and hakas were given as the time of departure approached, and the travellers made a rush to board the train as it started to leave the station.

Vice-Regal Anniversary To-day is the first anniversary of the arrival in New Zealand of the present Governor-General, Lord Galwav, and Lady Gahvay. Their Excellencies made the voyage from England in the Rangitata, which was met outside Wellington Heads and escorted into port by H.M.S Diomede, H.M.S. Leith and three aeroplanes belonging to the New Zealand Air Force. Lord Gahvay made his official landing the next morning and took the oath of office on the steps of Parliament House, where a speech of welcome was made by the Minister of Finance, the lit. Hon. J. G. Coates, 011 behalf of tho Government, the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes, having left for England to attend the silver jubilee of King George V.

Interesting Anniversaries Two anniversaries of interest in Now Zealand history fall to-day and tomorrow. Bishop Sehvyn, first Bishop of New Zealand, died in England on April 11. 1878 He arrived in New Zealand nearly 94 years ago as Bishop of New Zealand and Melanesia, and his great woik in organising the Church in this part of the world is an important feature of the early history. He left New Zealand finally after 26 years' effort, accepting the bishopric of Lichfield, England. To-morrow marks the 64th anniversary of the completion of telegraphic communication between Auckland and the chief southern centres. Congratulatory messages were despatched by the Mayor of Auckland to the Superintendent and Mayor of Wellington, and the editor of the Herald sent a message to the editor of the Otago Daily Times. Thefts from Ohurch Manse

What was described by the complainants as a particularly despicable theft was reported to the Dunedin police last week. During the period that the manse of the Dundas Street Methodist Church was vacant consequent on the transfer of the Rev. Percy Cooke to Auckland, thieves entered the residence and removed a quantity of articles of a total value of £l7 3s. All types of goods attracted the attention of the burglars, and the stolen articles ineluded a new carpet square, bedding, kitchen utensils and soft furnishings. Members of the Ladies' Guild had been co-operating in getting the manse in readiness for the coming of the new minister, and it was an unpleasant discovery to them to find that soino crimi-nally-minded persons had availed themselves of an opportunity to augment the furnishings of their homes. Entry into the house was made, by forcing open a back window.

Football and Church The game of Rugby football, it is frequently stated, has almost become a religion in New Zealand, but a letter which was read at the meeting of the committee of the Otago Rugby Union indicated that tlie.e is at least one player who places the game even above religious duties. Ho was applying for a transfer from one club to another, and, in a statement of his reasons, said he had been appointed to committees controlling two organisations connected with his church The meetings of these committees weie hold on tho nights on which football practices usually took place. If the union consented to his application ho would be able to attend the practices and tho meetings of the church committees, but if he had to remain with his present club some of his time would be occupied in travelling to practices. "1 do not wish to sever my connection with these church organisations," he stated, " but I must do so if my transfer is not granted."