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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16450, 6 June 1924, Page 4

Advice has been received from Christchurch that Mr. Ohas. Leo Fogden, of Gisborne, has been particularly successful in the Canterbury Pigeon Show. Mr. Fogden, who is a weM-known local breeder, is spending a. holiday in Christ church, and took fifteen fancy birds with toon. A telegram received this morning stated that so far he had secured seven first prizes, three second, and one Ihird. Thes-a awards do not include any special prizes or championships, which have not yet been decided. One of the semi-tragic, semi-humorous ineidemts of the failure of electric power at Ohnistchiirch was the plight, of an employee'k one of the city offices who happened to be in the automatic lift when it stopped, and he found himself midway between stops, in complete darkness. _ A fellow employee happening to pass within hearing, he asked him to ring up an electrical engineering firm and request tbfim to send someone along to get him oufi of his predicament. His fellow em nloyee, however, postponed ringing up for some time, during which the man in the lift had plenty of timei to cogitate upon things in general. Some confusion exists in the minds of the local tradesmen regarding the new awards. Speaking to a Herald reporter to-day, Mr. G. R. Whiting, inspector of factories at Gisborne, stated that under the new grocer's award in Gisborne the closing hours fo.r shoos on Saturday night will 'be 9 o'clock, and under the same award the closing hours on the statutory 'half-holiday will be 12.30 p.m. The closing hour? for all shops under the Dominion 'shop "assistants' award on Saturday nurbts wild be- 8.30 o'clock while under, both awards the usual weekday closing hours will be 5.30 p.m. Both award* come into operation tomorrow night.

All offertories in the Anglican churches of the diocese on Sunday next are to be given to the Melanesian Mission. Pile-driving operations in connection with the construction of the new Turanganui 'bridge, which were suspended for some days, have now been resumed, a. start having been made with the piles for the first, pier on the Kaiti side. The. Putiki, which left last evening for Napier, managed to clear the river without any great amount of difficulty, the vessel only having been loaded to a depth of eight feet. While crossing the bar at the. river entrance, however, the \ essel struck the mud heavily, but otherwise got through uneventfully. Dredging operations on the sand bank at the river entrance were commenced yesterday, the John Townley working most of the day. To-day, however, the vessel's operations were somewhat hampered 'by the fairly heavy swell in the bay, and it was considered impracticable for this reason to work at low water.

A charge of leaving a motor lorry in Lowe street at night time without having it adequately lighted was preferred against John Langford, before Mr. E. G. Levvey, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court this morning. Defendant appeared and pleaded guilty, explaining that he had been detained late, and when he stopped his engine the lights went out. The Magistrate suggested that the defendant should cany extra, lights, and imposed a« fine of 10s.

The members of the Humphrey Bishop Company are having a strenuous two days to end up the week. This morning they left at 8 o'clock for Wairoa, being accommodated in the two Gisborne Motor Service "Bahies," and a third large car. .Some of the heaviest scenery was sent down to Napier last night, but :Jie remainder was taken through in the service cars. They are giving a matinee at. Waiuoajthis afternoon, appearing there this evening, and leaving for Napier early to-morrow morning.

Owing to the danger to an adjacent residence towards which it has a decided lean, a local resident (states the New Plymouth Heraid) has just, had felled on his property a pinus insignis tree. Planted 39 years ago, the tree had grown to & height, of 90 feet, and at the base the diameter Ks a little over 2ft 6in. It tapered very little over the first 40 feet, which has been cut' into three logs. The tree wiJl cut approximately 11C0 'superficial feet of timber, and the upper portion of the tree and the limbs have provided about, two and a. half cords of firewood.

The Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company brought a very successful season to a. close last evening,, when they presented their final programme to another large audience at the Opera House. The members of the company all appeared in new items, and received an enthusiastic reception, many of them being repeatedly encored. An announcement that the company might find it possible toi pay a short retain visit to Gisborne in about two months' time was received with prolonged applause. The company left this morning for Wairoa-, where they will play tonight before" proceeding on to Hawke's Bay. From Mr. Claude Hands, on whose farm the derelict is now moored, ulie Waihi Tolcigraipih Ulnrna that the damage done to Captain L. H. Brake's' thrceseater Avro aeroplane dining the recent gale was more extensive than was at first reported. The machine was lifted about twelve to fifteen feet in the air when it broke loose and carried along for about a dhain before it came down with a oraish. Both wing(s and the propeller weie badly broken—ane-half of the latter beina embedded in the ground to a depth of about three feet—while the tail of the 'plane was also smashed. Mr. Hands and his son secured the machine, which wais then bumping heavily on the ground and gradually moving onward, and moored it firmly. The danger of keeping to the middle of the main road was forcibly illustrated last evening, when a motor-cyclist with a passenger in the sidecar collided with a tramcar near the terminus at the corner cf Lytton road 1 . The tramcar and the cyclist were proceeding in opposite directions, the latter going towards town. The cyclist did not move from the middle of the road in time, and to give way to the tram he swerved to the right; then, changing his mind, he swerved over to the left, striking one corner of the tramcar in doing so. The ear was immediately stopped, but it was found that neither the rider nor the passenger on the machine was hurt. Both had a miraculous escape. Thp sound of the concussion could be heard several chains down the road.

A very enjoyable evening was spent by a large number of residents at the Te Hapara Methodist Church last evening, when a concert was given under the auspices of the Te Hapara Girls' Club. The Rev. G. Frost, superintendent of the circuit, presided, and stated that the proceeds of the concert are to be avsed for the purpose of. purchasing materials for a sale of work to be held later in the year, the proceeds of which are to l)e used for the purchase of a new organ for the church. Among the items were dialogues by members of the Girls' Club, solos by Mrs. Vincent and Miss E. Fredricks, flute solos by Rev. E. Puddle (who also caused much amusement by the rendering of ventriloquial items), reci tations by Miss' S. Newton, Mr. Coo?.e, Master Herbert Duckworth 'and Miss Dorothy Collin, and steel guitar solos by Mr. Neill Russell. At the conclusion of the programme the Rev. G. Frost remaiked upon the good work done behind the scenes, enabling the concert to be carried out so successfully. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded by the audience, to which Mr. R. Fredricks suitably replied. The evening's performance was closed by the singing of the National Anthem.' Extensive Additions and alterations have been carried out in the premises of the old-established firm, Melbourne Cash. Twenty years ago the Melbourne Cash opened business in the western division of the shop as it now stands: some few years later the shop was ex- ; tended at the back, and later, in 1914. the firm bought Messrs W. J. Cox and Co.'s shop, adjoining their own. Now the latest addition is Mr. C. Haw kin Is shop, and also extensions at the back of the old shops. Thus the premises hava been enlarged to threefold their former size. Although from the outside mo great difference can be noticed, an inspection of the interior of the shop shows considerable improvements, including extra skylights, which make the shop much lighter than formerly. Arrangements have also been made, for a special Lawson pneumatio cash tube system to be installed, which will greatly facilitate the handling of trade. ' A nroof of the growth of the firm fs given bv the fact that when it was first 'established the staff numbered two.. This has been multiplied elevenfold, the,present staff twenty-two. A« showing the popularity of the cash trade, this firm boasts that thev have not one account on their books, all business being strictly cash. The? Tourist Garage, sole local agents for the Chevrolet cars, have been advised that from to-day 5-seater touring cars have been reduced to £233, trucks £212. Prospective buyers would be well advised to call in and inspect the Chevrolet, which is one of the best car propositions on the market to-day, phenomenal sales having taken place throughout the Dominion since these cars have been on the market.*

| A dwelling at Opotiki owned by Mr. j W. E. Oakes, and occupied by Mr. J. Foy, was totally destroyed by fire at 6 j o'clock on Sunday morning. Mr. Foy and his family were a.wakened by a crackling noise, and were unable to do more than get away from the burning house in such scanty attire as they could snatch up. The house was insured for £650, and the contents for £250. '

There has been a. quite unprecedented demand for space for trade exhibits at the forthcoming winter shbw, and the floor space of the Garrison Hall will be well filled. A number of purely local industries will be represented, and there will also be some fine exhibits of the latest models in motor cars. Practically all the available space 'has now been booked up, so it appears that the show will beXmore .successful this year than ever !before. A new industry which has recently been established successfully on a small footing in Gisborne is that of broom* making. A,good demand has been experienced locally, and quite a number of the 'brooms have been, sent away to outside centres. The brooms are made from millet straw, and the maker, Mr. ESJis, is now commencing operations on a larger scale in consequence of the increased demand which is being experienced.

A sensation was caused among the islanders when some 200 blackfißh were stranded on the Two-mile Beach, between Waitangi and the Te One cutting (writes the Chathams correspondent of the Lyttelton TimesJ. The blackfish.is a. gregarious and timid species of whale which feeds on cuttlefish. As the stranded fish blocked the road and were a menace to health they had to be removed. For some time several four and six-horse teams were employed pulling some out to sea and dragging others to suitable places, where squads 1 of .men' were burying them. These fish were a • valuable article of food to the old Morions, who had composed a rather elaborate incantation to make them come ashore. ' ■

There will be no shortage of local butter during, the winter months this year, as the amount which will be made will more than supply the local requirements. In certain years the local butter market had to rely in the winter time. Upon outside supplies, but owing to the rapid growth of the industry during the past few years, the amount made locally even during the off season is more than sufficient to supply the' town. It may surprise many people to know that the local sales of Kiai Ora butter amount •> to 30.0001bs a month. The growth of • the dairying industry in Poverty Bay can be understood, in view of the fact that in 1921 only 283 tons of butter were manufactured w the Kia Ora Company, whereas in 1923 there were 754 tons made. Three years 'ace, the factory had to commence storing its butter, in February, in order to keep the local k t market supplied during the winter. . • Now the amount made/during the winter . months is more than sufficient for local requirements The new minister at Trinity Methodist Church, Wanganui, the Rev. E. T. Cox, speaking to a large congregation, said. V that at his last circuit (Gisborne) a young ~ pugilist informed him that he could' not join the Young Men's Bible Class because he went in for boxing. He thought: that immediately he became associated with Church activities/ he would have to renounce the sport in which he was interested. Of course, he (Mr. Cox) showed him that life was in:, error. Christianity would .make ..a better bbxet' of him. 'True Christianity never made a man long-faced. It made him cheerful and happy. The rev. gentleman advised the Bible-class boys connected, with Trinity Church to; go after the ' pugs."- ■lt wina the yoahg Hplenty of go ! -in them that the Church ', . wanted to-day. He had 1 once heard a young fellow say : "Th© Lord! had taken him from the cricket field''; and he , thought that the mrth should have hi?/_ head read. The Lord nevei- took a man' > from any sport, but helped te make him a little sportsman. x

The tiles for the rbof of the Old People's Home are being manufactured locady at Mr. George Aitken's |act<ity in Carnarvon street. ! There ai* 21,100 tiles required, about half of; fhich >||e already finished, and 'in about; thrle, months the total number sKoUlß,be iiwtk'pleted. These tiles, which are the rerot of an Auckland patent, aire made of colicrete, and are so constructed that reinforcing bars also act a£* water breaks] and it is impossible for water to leak in through the joints. The manufacture: of these tiles employs local labor, with,;the. exception of the cement, and consequently about £BOO in every £IOOO : ; is spent. , locally, thus greatly encouraging local,in? dustry. The finished 4 tiles are ' Jeil; in color, and have a smooth surface, which; is claimed to be absolutely waterproof, This is the biggest.job in this kind of-f$U that has yet been undertaken. Mr.'Ait* ken is also manufacturing /Concrete-path-way tiles, which are claimed) to be far superior to the ordinary. concrete path. ' as, should one. tile become cracked,; if can easily be replaced. He also to manufacture concrete water troughs,' and fencing posts;

Just upon sixty years ago-~on 24th August, 1864—'the town of Hamiltori was founded by a party of military settlers, who reached the locality by way of the Waikato river. The history of Hamilton during the period intervening between that day in the spring of 1864 and #ie : present constitutes mti epic of pioneer colonisation, states the Waikato Times. In a reminiscent survey of sixty years' ' growth of the Waikato, the Rev." B. P. Roth well says: "The arrival ■, of the Eev. Joseph Berry (Methodist) was impressive. He had been given a horse and sent up/ the river to find his circuit, arriving early in. 1866. A very tired man on a tired horse sought lodgings, which he ' failed to find'until he called on one of the most helpful and hospitable men of the new town. The fact that- he was. a ' Adevout Roman Catholic did not check the stream of benevolence. Inspector M'Govern still lives, and bids &to round the century, i He was then constable, with the task of ruling a crowd - that taxed all his wisdom and commotio sense. The tired man and*horse ' were soon fed. Then the constable promised ' that if the cells happened to be empty that night the wandering parson should ' sleep in one of them. This was what actually happened, and the Rev. j Joseph Berry spent his first night in Hamilton . in the lock-tip.

The Rugby matches set down for tomorrow afternoon at the Oval should draw one of the biggest attendances so far this season. The meeting of Y.M.P. and Old Boys will no doubt prove to be one of the most exciting and brilliant games seen here for some time, and should eclipse any match so far played. Celtic and Rovers, on No. 3 ground, will also prove an interesting game; and players have been training hard to bring success to their particular clubs. Several Junior and 3rd Grade games are also set down for 1.30, and Rugbyites can look forward to a great afternoon as far as Rugby is concerned. ~ ■,

To-morrow, commencing at 1.30 p.m., Mr. Fred Gray will conduct his weekly mart sale of poultry. A five-seater Ford and a low spring cart will also be submitted.* )

To-morrow an auction sale'at Gardner's Mart will start at 2 o'clock, commencing with good entries of poultry, two Ford a cars, a double-seated buggy, ohe Ukulele , ; with case, and a very useful lot of fiirnU. ture and sundries.*

;ih» addition to tlhe Boy Scouts in New Zealand, the New Zealand section Ut th& Boy Scouts' Association has under its jurisdiction 200 Samoan boys in the movement, and there i 9 also a troop in Rarotonga. Tha excavations under the Bank of New Zealand have resulted in an old three-legged iron pot being dug up from the bed of the old Ligar Canal, at at depth of about thirty feet under the present level of the street (says the Auckland Star). The main road to Whakatane and Rptorua bas now been cleared of the big slips wbicii occurred during last week's storm, and traffic has been restored to (normal. It will take same time, however, and the expenditure of a considerable sum, 'before the road will be in a decent state of repair, remarks the Opotiki, Herald. j The position in Christchurcb as regards unemployment is fairly satisfactory at ipresent and is much better than it was this time last year. The small amount of unemployment is stated to be due to the freezing works having continued their operations and to the amount of special work put in hand by local bodies and Ithe Telegraph Department in laying the underground cables. The Napier-Wairoa road has not escaped the effects of the bad weather. Even service car drivers state the road is in places difficult to negotiate, and one of them recently expressed commiseration for unwary private cai* owners, who attempted the trip if ignorant of existing conditions. "It's all right if you know where- the bumps are," he said "but if you don't the road is in places an awkward proposition." . At a meeting of the Kaipara Electric Power Board, held at Helensville, it was decided to endeavor to come to some arrangement with the outer area. for its inclusion in the power scheme, without which, the engineer explained, the offer of a supply from Horahora would he no better than a fuel scheme. Thd engineer said it would be possible for the Kaipara Board to install electric light in Helensville. The town would eventually be Qinked up with the larger scheme.

"When it was rumoured that we had established an agricultural bank in New Zealand a British financial concern wrote offering us £5,000,000 for investment in it at the same price as the New Zealand Government was paying for loans « at the time. That proved that in the eyes of English investors, agricultural banks are as good a form of security as 4 the Government," said Mr. W. J. Poison, Dominion president of the Farmers' Union, at the inter-provincial conference at Fealding. ,' One of the speakers at the Farmerfe' Union Conference at Feilding was previously an officer in the mercantile marine. He said that the meat 'boats trading between the Argentina and England were under contract to deliver the meat at an English port within fourteen days, and it was instantly unloaded. On the other hand wfaea steamers with Australian and New Zealand meat arrived at a Home port, days and sometimes weeks elapsed before unloading was oom rhenced.

' Some time ago the Seamen and Firemen's Union applied to the Arbitration Court for an interpretation of the clause dealing, with Sunday work on ships in port,; quoting the following position : A Vessel is Ischeduled to sail and does not sail from th« port of Auckland at 8 p.m. oh Sunday ; watches are set in the stokehold from 5 p.m. onwards. Are the men placed on duty from S p.m. until the sailing of ,the ship entitled to overtime? The Arbitration Court has answered the question in the negative.

"The most beautiful church grounds in New Zealand." was the remark of a member of the Wanganui Beautifying Society when viewing the beautifullytoitt out grounds of the Chm-ch of England in Feilding. These grounds, about an <M>re in extent, contained lovely rose gardens, there being over a thousand of the finest roses procurable in England and Australia planted there. It was from; this garden that the roses were procured that carried off most of the priaas at the last Wanganui summer Mfi;

Th«Opotiki Herald's Toatoa correspondent states: The much-taiked-about Board" has been and Pw| The event caused quite ft stir fri.thft district. The Government would have Quite a distinot win on telephone calls alone. For quite three days beMflhftiid the telephones got a good doing. Tnis..Botird (Messrs. Kelly, Butler and aiirrirneffield) gave the soldiers' farms a jthbfcdtigh inspection, on some of the rougher sections getting well into the rongh-ptaces, and one can depend upon a ttiie and conscientious (report going in. About ono thousand Europeans from all, parts of' the district assembled at Whakatane to pay their respects to the dead chief Hurunui Apamii. The party aslembled on the waterfront and marched to the meeting house in a body, headed by members of local 'bodies and old residents. The party was met and vrelcomed by the Urewera chief Tu Rakaraku and tho local chief Mehana. These chiefs thanked the visitors for their appearance, and urged that local bodies should try to bring about a better understanding with the, natives in connection with the rating question and other local matters. Leading townsmen made speeches. The chief Tu Rakuraku announced that the Urewera natives had urged that the chief should be buried with his ancestors in the sacred cave on '" Maimgapohatu mountain, in the Urewera Country, and the local natives had urged the old tribal burial ground on the sand hill at Whakatane, but they had all finally agreed to have the inter-, ment made in the European cemetery at Whakatane.

A very old Maori came to the Patea Courthouse the other day. "Want te pension," he informed the attendant. It was difficult to understand the old chap, more particularly as he was in receipt of a pension. He evidently knew Mr. Barton, S.M., was at the Court, as he intimated ho "want to see te judge." Honi was taken to see te judge all right. Under diplomatic questioning it was gathered by Mr. Barton that he had never heard of Parliament nor tha Commissioner. "You know Bill Massey?" asked Mr. Barton. The old fellow's face lit up with a beaming smile. Yes, .ha had heard of Bill Masgey, "Him te good fellow." "Weill. Bill Masscy say you have got one pension and he is not going to pay you another. You got one pension now? "Yes," replied Honi, "you know maked to shoot te man." "Exactly," said Mr. Barton. "That pension £4 per month. Bill Massey he say you give up the'£4 pension, then 'he give you the other one worth £3." "Py corry! said Honi, as he rolled his eyes about, "That no good, eh? I tink I keen to £4 one. What you say, eh, judge?

A commercial man visiting Gisborne this week, after an absence of fifteen years, was surprised to see the growth of this popular city. On entering the Melbourne Cash, the popular drapers, he was surprised to find the rapid strides that had been made from a small shop with three or four assistants to a large business of three shops and a staff of over twenty assistants. The reason is, Cash every'time enables us to sell at the lowest possible figure. On Saturday, June 7th, they are giving special inducements in each department to introduce additions 4just completed. Bargains will be found everywhere.. See,our inset in, to-night Herald. It is a money saver.—Advt.