NEWS OF THE DAY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24604, 12 May 1941, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

r~JABLED advice of the loss at sea of her only son, Mr Albert William McLaren, has been received by Mrs I. McLaren, of Auckland. The son of Mrs and the late Mr William McLaren, he was born at* Kaitangata in 1892. He was educated at Dunedin, and on leaving school was employed by an engineering firm. Mr McLaren joined the merchant marine as an engineer. He served at sea throughout the last war and one of the ships he was in was torpedoed in the Irish Sea. Since the outbreak of the present war Mr McLaren had been engaged as chief engineer on cargo vessels trading from England. He is survived by his wife.

Rangatira's Overhaul To undergo her annual overhaul and survey, the Rangatira is to be withdrawn from the steamer express service at Wellington to-day. While she is laid up, the Rangatira will be replaced by the Maori, which will arrive at Lyttelton to-morrow morning. A Propaganda Twist

The manner in which figures published in New Zealand were twisted for propaganda purposes in Berlin broadcasts was mentioned by the Miniter of Agriculture, Mr J. G. Barclay, in an interview in Hamilton. "A few day after I had quoted some figures in Christchurch relating to the farming industry," said the Minister, "the Berlin radio broadcast my figures with a lot of misinformation, indicating that there was a critical shipping dislocation and consequent food shortage in Great Britain. I was referred to as the 'Minister of Economic Services in New Zealand.'"

Night Accidents Stating that 13 persons had been killed in traffic accidents last month, the Minister of Transport (Mr Semple) said that, although full details regarding the accidents had not yet been received, it appeared that many had occurred at night. With increasing hours of darkness during the next five weeks it was more than ever necessary for all classes of road users to take greater care in the evenings. Pedestrians should wear light-coloured clothing, keep to the footpath, and on open roads where no footpaths were available they should face the oncoming traffic. Cyclists should carry a good light and reflector.

Hospital Rating "Owing to the unfairness and hardship to ratepayers living in country districts caused by the present system of collecting hospital finance throughout New Zealand, the council asks that the present system of rating on property be abolished and that the amount required be a charge against income and wages and collected with the social security payments." This motion, proposed by Mr C. Rands and seconded by the chairman (Mr G. H. King) was adopted by the Rangiora County Council on Friday. It was decided to forward a copy of the resolution to the New Zealand Counties' Association and to the Minister of Health. Issues of the War "I shall make reference to the one subject that is uppermost in our minds," said the chairman of the Canterbury University College Council (Mr A. E. Flower) when opening the graduation ceremony at the college on Friday afternoon. " This great struggle has resolved itself into a conflict between lies and truth, between the crooked cross and the Christian Cross —the crooked cross which denies*fellowship except to those of German extraction and the Christian Cross which offers unity and fellowship and love. How some cannot see an issue as clear as that and offer opposition and subversion is beyond my comprehension." Not Favoured When asked if he would recommend the Government to make advance payments of 15 per cent, of value of dairy produce after 42 days in store, the Minister of Marketing, Mr J. G. Barclay, told the South Auckland Dairy Association at Hamilton that he was not prepared to do so. The Minister said the industry had had ho difficulty in getting finance at present through the ordinary channels. Guarantees to-day were impossible, in view of the world situation, but if the produce was not shipped the Government would come to the aid of the industry. Its policy was to maintain a reasonable standard of living for everybody.

Licensing of Showmen The stand taken two years ago by the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association in refusing to admit unlicensed showmen to the summer show was reaffirmed at a meeting of directors of the association on Friday. Mr G. R. Herron expressed regret at the lack of support from the Christchurch Association. Christchurch was the first major show in the South Island, and the fact that this association had given entry to unlicensed showmen had weakened the position of those societies which were making a stand. The stand made by the Southland Association had proved very successful at Gore, Wyndham and Invercargill last year. He did not know of anyone in the province who was dissatisfied with the attitude that had been adopted. Before the association hsd decided to refuse admittance to unlicensed showmen many persons had been dissatisfied with the way sideshows were conducted. Several members expressed the view that the association had the support of the public.

Municipal Organ Recital The outstanding item on the programme at the Municipal Organ recital last evening was Beethoven's Concerto in C major for piano and orchestra. The second and third movements were presented, the orchestral accompaniment being played on the organ by Dr V. E. Galway, while the solo pianist was Mrs H. McKinlay. Dr Galway offered a varied selection of music to make up the remainder of the programme. By request, he opened the recital with Handel's Largo from "Xerxes," and this was followed by Westbrook's Andante on the Westminster Chimes. A Bach Toccata provided a marked contrast with the preceding numbers, and Frank Bridge's Adagio was a pleasing item. The Ave Maria from Humperdinck's "The Miracle," was followed by an Adagietto by Bizet, and the recital was concluded with " Electa ut Sol," by Dallier. Income Tax by Instalments Replies have been received by the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce to inquiries whether there were still facilities for paying income tax in advance by instalments, formerly made possible by the issue of certificates from post offices. A letter from the Associated Chambers of Commerce states that, while certificates are not at present procurable, the Commissioner of Taxes has stated that they will again be available in two or three weeks on the same basis as before. A separate reply from the commissioner states that payments in advance may be made by forwarding amounts direct to the Land and Income Tax Department's offices, or by making deposits in the public account at the Bank of New Zealand and forwarding the Treasury portion of the bank receipt to the department. Interest at the rate of 2 per cent, will be allowed in respect of payments in advance from the sixth of the month following the date of payment to February 6, 1942. We have received a copy of the latest issue of the Journal of the New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. Coffee for breakfast. Order from your grocer a tin of " Bourbon," the coffee of quality. Instructions lis every tin. Prepared by Durie's, coft'ee specialists. 32 Octagon. Dunedin.— Advt For rings, watches and jewellerj, try Peter Dick, jewellers. 59 Princes street. Dunedin.—Advt