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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15748, 13 February 1922, Page 2

The collection of the C'ook County rules is reported to be proceeding satisfactorily. Enquiries made at the County office this morning show that for February the proportion of rates collected compares favorably with the amounts collected in previous years by the month of February.

Wednesday lust was the anniversary of the establishment of the Evening Post, the first daily newspaper published in Wellington. The Jirsf issue was produced on February S, IStio. The 28 years' service given to tjm Birkenhead borough by the late Mr John (!. Kay, ex-Mavor, are to be recognised bv re-naming the. present reservoir reserve as (he “John G. Kay Reserve." Sir James Carroll, who has returned to Wellington from Christchurch, will go north to Russell next month to unveil the repaired monument in the Bay of Islands commemorating the ’lrcaty of Waitangi. At a sitting of the Hawke’s Bay Land Board last week schemes for the expenditure of “t hirds" and ‘ fourths” were • approved as follows: Waiapu County Council, .€53 5s lOd: Ua.wa County Council, .€69 2s 8d; Cook County Council, £47 2s 3d ; YVaikobil County Council, £579 9s 7d. The ‘surrender of miscellaneous leases Waipiro Block 129 acres, Hare Batata, was accepted. The board's resolution of forfeiture of section 16. Mahia village (Kereru), was rescinded.

The Ripple was posted to sail at 7 p.m. on Saturday evening for the south, a large number of race visitors having booked passages by the vessel. Owing to ;i misunderstanding, however, till the horses which, were to be shipped wore not aboard at that hour, and as the tide wtts falling fast, and the loading of the horses was estimated to take an additional half-hour, at 7 p.m. it was decided, on the advice of Captain Carson, that the vessel’s departure would have to be delayed until the next tide. The vessel therefore did not leave until 2.30 a.m. yesterday.

The subscription list opened at the Cook County Council office for the purpose of receiving shilling donations towards the fund for making a wedding gift presentation from the women of New Zealand to Princess Mary closed today. The list contained 30s, the contributors being its follows: Mesdames Reynolds, Matthews, Tombleson, White, Rowen, Berry. Bams-Graham, Witters, barker. Holden, Sherratt, Byers. Bloomfield. Whinray (3). Martin, Williams, Scanlon, Moore, Lind, Briasco, Perry; Misses Blight, Whinray, Williams (2), Pallet;., and Emmerson.

The quarterly general meeting of the South African Veterans’ Association was held in the Soldiers’ Club on Saturday evening. The vice-president, Mr. W. .Brechin, presided over a small attendance, due to other attractions, so tlutt it was considered advisable to adjourn till a later date, when the country members could find time to attend, but before closing it was considered only proper that the association should bo represented at the civic welcome to the Springboks at the Borough Council Chambers on Wednesday morning next. The president, Dr. W. A. Bowie, Major Crawshaw, and Mr. P. Gray were appointed representatives, and any members aide to do so were asked to roll up.

An illuminating extract from the reports of the Parliamentary debate upon the Arbitration Amendment Bill, as demonstrating the light in which our local member of the House is regarded by the leader of the Labor Party, is as follows:—Mr. Holland said that the whole thing (the Government explanation of the design of the Bill), seemed to him only a tangle of words. He doubted if even the lion, member for Gisborne (Mr. Lysnnr), the greatest legal mind in the House, could understand and clearly explain the clauses.— The Hon. W. Downie Stewart, who was greeted with Labor interjections of “To tiie rescue.’’ and “5.0.5..” said that he thought the Labor members could understand the clause referred to well enough.—Mr Lvsnar: So they do. Don’t waste anv time on them.

The spare part which is required for the Canterbury Aviation- Company’s D.H.9. limousine at. present in Gisborne is expected to reach here to-night. A member of the company’s staff in Christchurch, who is coming up with it, reached W a iron, last night, and is coining on to Gisborne to-dav He is ‘accompanied by Captain Euan Dickson, manager of the company, who is coming to Gisborne in person to ascertain tho position with regard to the inauguration of the service. A spare engine for the D.H.9 is also on its way up and when 'hat arrives the company will have in Gisborne two machines, with a spare engine for each, a spare engine for the Avro having arrived some time ago. Several special passenger flights were made in the Avro on Saturday morning, and these will be continued by arrangement. Visits will be paid to Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay for this purpose on Wednesday and Thursday.

A pedestrian on the footpath in Gladstone road one day during the races disregarded a constable’s request to “move on.” This morning he forwarded a written plea ,of guilty to the information which was issued, charging him with a breach of the. Borough bylaws. The defendant,, who did not appear, was Charles Davis. SeniorSergeant Fitzpatrick explained that the man was talking to a girl -at 11 a.in. on the day in question in the middle of the footpath at Miller’s Corner.'. He was three times requested by Constable Brown to move on. After the third request had been ignored. Constable Brown took the man’s name, and the result was the present information. The object of the by-law was to keep the footpaths clear, so that no inconvenience would he caused to pedestrians. Mr. H. M. Porter, J.P.. agreed that the constable’s reasonable directions should have been obeyed, and fined defendant 10s, with costs 7s.

By the enterprise of individuals, tiie marvels of the world’s progress are being brought very 'close to our doors. The latest development in local wireless circles was achieved oil Saturday evening, when a party of enthusiasts heard “by wireless,”, a gramophone - concert given by Prof. Jack, at I)urn-din. The wave-length employed was 450 metres, and two amplifiers \Vere used in the transmission. The dialogue records were much more distinct than was the music hut though the tunes were Minreeognisnble on account of interference from the Wellington station, tlio.S musical notes and combinations could be distinguished. The extreme range of 625 miles is held accountable for the present faintness of the “message,” but adjustments have been made since Saturday, and it is expected that better results will be obtained before many weeks elapse. The results so far achieved are chiefly remarkable as marking the introduction of a great development in wireless telephony in New Zealand.

The net financial result from last Thursday evening’s beach carnival is expected to be in the vicinity of £l5O, when all expenses and accounts lutVe been paid. The takings totalled £2st), including a donation of £lO from Ur. K. Gibbs. Arrangements are being, made for holding, in about a. fortnight, a large meeting of all those who in auy way took part in the work of the function, and a. balance-sheet "will be presented at that mooting. The objects of the society will also be explained, and pro posals for further improvement of the beach for next season will be outlined. One of the works in view is the .concreting of the space in front of tiie bathing pavilion and an extension of the esplanade and parapet to Grey street. A large pavilion containing a glass-fronted tea room, is also suggested, but as vet no definite' policy lias been drawn up. In the meantime (he society is endeavoring to get as many people as possible, particularly the workers at the recent carnival, interested in its aims and objects. Another question which will shortly have to be discussed is that of management, for as was pointed out by a prominent official of the society this morning, the society’s undertaking is now assuming the proportions of a large business, and a paid, capable manager would probably be required before long to ensure the various departments of the work being- run on businesslike and profitable lines, to provide revenue which can be used for still further improvements.

There are 28 applications for divorce set down for hearing at the present session of the Supreme Court at Wellinjz.-

Entries for the Whakatanu A. and' P. Show arc coming in earlier than usual, some being received from as far as Gisborne and Auckland, states the ! Toss.

’Hie Cambridge Rod and Gun Club has recently liberated 5000 trout fry in -he Waikato river in the vicinity of Cambridge. A further consignment o'f 10.CC3 will be liberated shortly. An interesting donation, a Maori implement, made of human bone, and', used for extracting mussels, etc., from, their shells, was recently forwarded by Mr. H. DeCosta, of Gisborne, to the Auckland museum. In the letter of acknowledgment and thanks received by Mr. DeCosta from the curator of the museum, the following footnote is upended“lmplement of human bone, used for extracting mussels, etc., from (heir shells; A very interesting article, which we arc glad to add to our collection. We have nothing similar to it iu Ihe museum. Specimens of that kind have been much neglected or passed over by collectors as of ‘no account.” We should be very glad indeed to receive anv similar articles.”

A sore point with the Gcrmvns, declared Mr. G. Bush to a. Mauawatu Times reporter sin out Ills recent tour of Europe, was the way in which the Hobenzollerns had left the country t4> its fate after the capitulation of itri leaders. The fact that the ex-Kaiser did not wait to face the music was the strongest barrier against his> e'vC.r again hearing any strains of welcome from his former subjects. The Prussian officer was as easily identifiable as ever, but the average German was quite averse 1o a return of the old military despotism. The fact that she did not require to keep up an expen J sive army and navy was a source of great satisfaction to the German business man, and of considerable assistance to the country’s finance. Yesterday afternoon, at Waikanae Beach, Mr. A. W. Horne had an unpleasant experience, probably resulting from over-long indulgence in surf-bath-ing. Having been in the surf for some time, he was proceeding over the sand to the pavilion, and, suddenly overcome, was seen to stagger and almost fall. On leaching the pavilion, he fell against at cubicle partition, and cut his forehead slightly. He then appeared to lose consciousness. and some bathers who noticed his predicament worked for a long time before they could re-induce circulation through his limbs. He was later removed to Mr. R. Morse’s house, wrapped in blankets, and placed before _ a fire. Dr. Gunn was summoned, and injected a stimulant, .and about an hour and a half later Mr. Horne was taken home. He had completely recovered today.

The manager of the National Bank of New Zealand at Morrinsville, William K. Jerram, was charged before Mr J. AH. Salmon, S.M., with failing to surrender; an automatic pistol to the police. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and said that before the Firearms Act came inter force he had repeatedly brought- the pistol to the police station and requested that it be registered, or that compensation be given on surrendering it. He. was told that there were Mo forms and that the Government had started to administer the Act before it Was “ready. The Magistrate said there was evidently a misunderstanding, as automatic pistols were required to be surrendered and not registered. If there had been an offence it would have been a. -technical one only, as the pistol was required .to project bank property. The' iiiformiation was dismissed. Xo costs werfe allowed againt the police. v ‘... * A second offender for Donald McKenzie, who appeared at the. Police Court this morning before Messrs H. M. Porter and J. McAra, J’s.P.p. was,--fined £l, in default 48 hours’ imprison.-’ merit. In reply to a further charge of wilfully and obscenely exposing his person, the same accused said that : he was drunk, but did not know anything about the other charge. Senior-Sergt. Fitzpatrick said that the' incident tbqk place on Saturday afternoon in Read's Quay, and it was a most disgusting case. Evidence was given by Constable Brown, who said that there were> women and children about at the time. Senior-Sergeant Fitzpatrick said that apparently drink was the cause of tho man’s trouble. The Bench said that women and. children would have to be protected from such behaviour. Accused was liable to 12 months’ imprisonment, but on this occasion ho would be sentenced to one month’s imprisonment, and a prohibition order' would be issued. The order was .applied for by the accused himself.

Among the Arahura’s passengers from South' on Saturday evening, were Mr. W. D. Lysnar, M.P., and Mrs. and Miss Lysnar, who have been visiting Wellington, where Mr. Lysnar was m attendance upon the Parliamentary session. He intends to spend a little while in Gisborne, but will shortly have to return do Wellington to attend a sitting of the committee appointed by the House to go into the matter of the amendment of the licensing legislation. The committee, of which Mr.. Lysnar is a member, met several times during the session, but owing to the pressure of / business were unable to - accomplish more than a unanimous decision that amendments were very necessary. Authority was granted by the House for the committee to sit during the recess, when interested parties will be enabled to submit recommendations. The committee’s authority extends to the' embodiment of its decision in a Bill for - submission at next session.

A pleasing function took place in. the Napier Chamber of Commerce rooms when a number of leading business men assembled for' the purpose of making a presentation to Mr. J. W. Cargill, who was recently retired oil superannuation from the local managership of the Union Steam Ship Company. Mr. J. V. Brown, M.P., in making the presentation of a wallet of notes, stated that Mr. Cargill had had twenty years’ honorable service with the Union Company in Napier. Ho had never mado an enemy, and had always steered clear of difficulties Being of a kind, genial disposition, Mr Cargill had carnet! the respect of everyone who knew him, and Mr. Brown trusted that he would live long to enjoy years of prosperous life. Mr. K. McLeav stated that all regretted Mr. Cargill’s retirement from business life. He deserved great credit for.the way in which lie handled liis firm’s. business in Napier, and was leaving active business life with the best wishes of his shipping friends and the hope Hurt lie would enjoy,' long, hapny life and good health.- Messrs. It, M. Chadwick, S. 11. Tuck, and ,T. Griffin also added appreciative remarks. Mi\ J. W. Cargill, replying, said that in the life of the salaried official the.inevitable date had to arrive when he was called upon to retire. He regretted verv much leaving the associations of the business men, and these feelings \vcre tempered very much by the words that had just been spoken. His twenty years in Napier had not been difficult ones, thanks to the co-oncra-tion he had received from the business community. Mr, Cargill returned thanks for the handsome presentation niade to him.

Messrs W. McKinnon and Co., an-v nouriee that their great, sale will terminate on Wednesday at 5.30 n.m. instead of Saturday next as previously advertised.* " ... Tn connection With Mr. 11. J. Grieves sale, the auctioneers (in response : to numerous inquiries in reference to the order of sale! state that the sale Will commence with all outside lots on the hack lawn, such as garden tools, lawn mower, etc,, etc.* All women are becoming livid -hearted. Why? Because they use “No-Ilubbiivr” Laundry Help, and their biggest worries are over.—l. ‘ v

A return laid on the table of the House of Representatives shows that 663 colored persons—males 547, females Tls—were admitted to the Dominion from the coming into force of the Immigration Restriction Amendment Act o-i November 9th, 1920, to November 20th, 1921.

A small Masterton boy of some fivo summers, did his bit to help tho Band day recently. He is tho proud possessor of an old-fashioned music box; with this instrument and some dozen records, he wound music for tho pedestrians and collected 10s of their cash.

Tho nuisance created by the growth of young poplar trees bids fair to be successfully dealt with by the Hawke s Bay River’s Board. The growth, after being sprayed with a special preparation of salt brine, is eaten by stock and frequent sprayings are expected to get rid of the nuisance.

Complaint was made at a meeting of the Hawke”s Bay Rivers Board that willows w r ere becoming a danger in the Tutaekuri river, above and below the Redcliffe bridge. It was stated that owing to the enormous quantity of feed available farmers would not. put their sheep on the river bed. The Hon. C J. Parr, C.M.G., Minister of Education, intends to visit Hawke’s Bay this month, soon after the Parliamentary session ends. He will open the new school on the soldier settlement at Otawhao, near Takapau. At tho same time he will open the new building at the Waipukurau District High School.

Sir James and Lady Allen, accompanied by tlieir two daughters, paid a visit to 'Nottingham last month to the studio of Messrs G. F. Gascoigne and Sons, who have designed and carried out the stained glass memorial window which is to ba placed in All Saints Church, Dunedin, in memory of John Allen, who lost his life at Gallipoli. ‘•The theatres in vour provincial towns compare more than favorably with the theatres of similar localities in America,” said Miss Annette Kellerman to a Wairarapa Age representative, “-‘and they are not owned by trusts but by the people—a much more satisfactory arrangement.” She uonsidered the theatres at Invercargill, Napier, end Hastings were exceptionally line. When an unoccupied residence at Karaka Bay, Wellington, was rifled by thieves recently, even tho electric fittings were wrenched from the ceilings and walls, and taken away, and after despoiling the place in this ruthless manner, the intruders turned on all the. taps and left them running. It was the stream of water issuing from the whare which first drew attention to this outrage on property.

The West Coast timber trade of late has gone from bad to worse, and there is at present very little demand for red pine. As a result many of the mills remain closed down, and others will be compelled to do likewise. There is a good demand for white pine, and most of the mills that have been cutting this timber are running at top speed, but there is a possibility of a slackening in the demand.

As demonstrating that the Post Office authorities take care in tho delivery of matter posted—even if there is only a wrapper left —it may be mentioned that a Masterton resident has received a broken newspaper wrapper stamped “Manchester, 10 p.m., December 6th, 1921,” and bearing the following- words, which explain themselves: “7-12-21. Found in Manchester P.O. without contents.” ( Enquiries mado by a Standard representative elicited the information that the position at tho Mangahao hydro-electric works, which arose on account of the reduction in the wages of tunnellcrs by Is per day, remained about tho same. A number of tho tunnellcrs liavo ceased work and havo left tho camp. It is not expected that there will be any difficulty in tilling their places.

A little gill aged 21 months fell from the Waiwakaiho bridgo (Taranaki) into the river recently, and was pluckily rescued from drowning by her nine-year-old brother.’ Tho child was playing on tho bridge with her brother and fell through the railing of the sidewalk, a distance of about 15 feet. The water was sufficiently deep to break the force of the fall, but the child suffered some injury to the hones of the thigh.

“The Labor movement at Home contains dukes’ sons, cooks’ sons, sons of belted earls, as Kipling would say',” writes a Masterton student at Oxford University to a relative in Masterton. “At Oxford University there is a very strong sympathy for Labor- ideals, and one is surprised to see, in such a conservative university, the sons of many of the most aristocratic families in England lending their support to the Labor movement. There is a strpng Labor Club in tho university.”

The Auckland Herald states that tho executive secretary of the Postal and Telegraph Officers ’ Association, Mr. H. E. Coombs, and assistant-secretary, Mr 11. 11. Brown, are at present on a tour of the Dominion, explaining tho constitution of the Alliance of Labor to tho association’s branches. Tho tour has been undertaken in connection with the association’s opposition to tho Public Expenditure Adjustment Bill. A ballot is to he taken next month on the advisability of affiliating with the alliance.

One of Wanganui’s beauty spots just now is the plantation of scarlet gums along the No. 3 Line, about a mile from the town bridge. Over 100 trees were planted about nine years ago by Mr. G. W. M'Caul along the hillside facing No. 3 Line. Scattered among the gums ai-8 many other shrubs and trees. Many of these are wattles for winter flowering. The result is now that beautiful shades of green from these trees give effect to the scarlet flowers of the gums. At the present time, states the- Wanganui Herald, the sight is unequalled by anything in New Zealand. Tho foaiiside for fully a quarter of a mile is brightened by these beautiful flowers. To increase the beauty of this walk the residents in tho vicinity are proposing to taken in hand this winter the further planting of this and other roads from Shakespeare’s Cliff onwards.

At a meeting of the Patangata County Council (H. 8.), this week Councillor Greenwood moved a resolution urging the Government to reduce the valuation of the country by 20 per cent. He pointed out that the last valuation of the local counties had been made when things were booming, and the value of the Patangata County was equal to £7 17s 6d per sheep grazing. All would agree that was an, outside price and no man could carry on at present market prices on that figure. It would be found thai sbeepfarmers were not making any profit at all, and l the land tax was being paid out of capital, and'was being cob'-cted by means of penal clauses at the expense of other Creditors.—Cr. Johnston seconded the motion, and it was deci led to solicit the support of all the Couidv Councils from the East Cape to Masterton, and if possible arrange for a deputation to interview 1 the Government. -On the motion of Cr. Greenwood it was also decided! to draw attention to the iniquity of not allowing the land tax to be deducted before assessment of income tax.

“Welcome him who may teach you things you ought to know.” One' of the greatest errors made in life and particularly in the world of business is that of’ an individual who does not specialise, and who mistakenly imagines that the fact of his being able to put his hands to many jobs or trades will mean his prosperity and success. Never was there a greater fallacy. This is the standpoint taken bv Kerridge’s Commercial College, Peel Street. With speciaiiised teachers only is it possible to specialise students. Tin's probably accounts‘for the remarkable progress made by this college during the last eight months. The number of students now receiving instruction in this school is quite 'beyond all expectations.*