TO-DAY'S EVENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22546, 13 April 1935, Page 12

TO-DAY'S EVENTS

MEETING Official opening Ravensbourne School. AMUSEMENTS Town Hall.—Christchurcli Harmonic Society. Grand Theatre.—" One Night of Love.' State Theatre. —" Grand Canary." Octagon Theatre.—" The Green Pack " and '• Without You." Empire Theatre. —" The Man Who Reclaimed His Head." Strand Theatre.—" Letting in the Sunshine " and " Big-hearted Herbert." St. James Theatre. —" Student Tour." Regent Theatre. —" Mr Cinders." May fair Theatre. —" Operator 13 " and " We're Not Dressing." Green Island Pictures.—" Little Women." His Majesty's Theatre—Revue and vaude-

ville. Regal Rink.—Skating. Pioneers' Hall.—Art Exhibition Vedic. —Auckland Club, social. Radio Broadcasting To-night;— IVA, Auckland (650 k.c, 461.3 metres). 2"A Wellington (570 k.c., 526 metres). 3YA, Christchurch (720 k.c, 306 metres) 4YA Dunedin (790 k.c, 379.5 metres). 4ZW. Dunedin (1470 k.c. 204.1 metres) 2FC, Sydney (6G5 k.c, 422 metres). 2BL, Sydney (855 k.c. 353 metres). 3L.0, Melbourne (830 k.c, 371 metres). 3AR, Melbourne (620 k.c, 484 metres). 4QG. Brisbane (760 k.c. 350 metres). FiCL. Adelaide (730 k.c. 395 metres).

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS "New Zealander," Mornlngton.—(l) Mr James M'Donald owned the land and lime works at Milburn, being the pioneer of the industry. The adjoining land was owned Dy Mrs Golding. (2) Dunoon is the name of a township which is now part of Broad Bay. The block extends from the cemetery to the west side of Smith's Bay and from the foreshore on the north to the main road on the south. (3) Craiglcith adjoins Vauxhall, being the first block on the right-hand side after passing the Anderson's Bay bridge. "Obliged," Iloslyn.—(1) The height of the Itoslyn Presbyterian Church above sea level is I!fl7 feet. (2) There have been many stories current in various countries regarding the exploits of persons called " Spring-heclcd Jack." The Marquis of Waterford, In the early parts of the nineteenth century, used to amuse himself by springing on travellers unawares to, terrify them and from time to time others have followed his silly example. Even so late as 1877-78 an officer in her Majesty's service caused much excitement in the garrisons stationed at Aldershot, Colchester, and elsewhere by his " spring-heeled " pranks. In Chichester and Its neighbourhood the tales told of this adventure caused some little panic, and many nervous people were afraid to venture out after sunset for fear of being " sprung " upon. " Disgusted."—The statements made by you will receive investigation.