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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16914, 1 April 1929, Page 6

Good Friday in England was marked by midsummer heat. There was 10 hours' sunshine throughout the country, ;tnd at many places the shade temperature was over 70—a record for March.

The jockey, Tuohy, who won Ihi Doncaster Handicap on Karuma on Saturday, registered his third successive win in this great race. He had previously scored a second place. Shares in the New York Telegraph Co. jumped {55 points on Wall Street in response to a. rumor that the company had purchased for £20,000,000 the Radio Corporation of America.

Tho construction programme for the next three years of the Canadian National Railways includes the building: of new branch lines totalling 695 miles, mostly to open up wheat areas in Northern Saskatchewan and Alberta.

The cleatli of Wr Lonior Gouin. Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, occurred under tragic circumstances. He was attending a sitting of the Provincial Legislature to proclaim tho prorogation, and on alighting from' his carriage was seized with faintness, hut took a grip on himself and proceeded to the legislative chamber, but on ascending the steps of the dais he collapsed and died.

Miss Lily Copplestone did not abandon her attempt to swim Wellington harbor of her own accord, bul on the f!< cision of those accompanying her. She was attended by a launch and dinghy. A rope fouled the propeller ;.if the launch, which had to go under the shelter of Ward's Island to fn<v the obstruction. Meantime Miss Copplestone had swum out into the open channel leading to the Heads, and the southerly, brec/.e was bringing in a nasty jobble. Those in the dinghy considered it was too risky for the swim to proceed, as there was a chance of the dinghy being swamped, and in the absence of the launch a disaster might easily have occurred. Accordingly, as Miss Copplestone could not be left'unattended in such rough water, she was lifted into the boat when about 1$ miles from Eastbourne ferry wharf.

The Easter gale which developed yesterday morning came up very quickly from the southward, and raised a considerable sen in \ the roadstead. The dredge Korua, which has been operating beyond tho end of the Kaiti breakwater during the past week, was brought into the security or the Kaiti basin, the moorings being buoyed and cast off. Dredging will be resumed as soon as the weather moderates, and a Tew weeks should see the outer end of the ship channel, beyond the shelter of the breakwater, dredged to the full depth. Ob-' serrations were taken by the harbormaster's staff yesterday in the upper portion of the "channel, where it narrows to the "bottle-neck" opposite the freezing works engine-room. Apparently the direction of the wind was too southerly to raise any jobble there, for though there was a certain amount of scend, no trouble was occasioned to the vessels tied up in or near the bottleneck. When tho wind comes more From the south-west, tho narrow portion of fho channel is expected x to show its effects in a fairly considerable range.

Tho Hawke's Bay cricketers, though unablo to make- a start on Saturday with the Kirk Cup match against 'Poverty Bay, secured some satisfaction from the success of their footballing comrades from the south, who defeated the Gisborne Celtic icam by a narrow margin in an interesting game played on the Oval. The visiting football team was the senior fifteen of the M. 8.0.8. club, and the game was one ol* a series played from year to year, the clubs exchanging visits in turn. Observers were well satisfied that the Napier team was the better on the day, but that they owed their success mainly to their superior condition, which enabled them to hammer home their attacks and get the lead before the game "tailed off," as first-of-thc-season games almost invariably do, into a rather desultory exchange of forward rushes and high punting. Both teams were very tired at the close of the match, and the "no-side" whistle was welcomed by most of the players. In the evening, the visiting footballers were the guests of the vanquished side at a dinner, and the customary compliments were exchanged,

After the rain and dull weather in Auckland on Saturday the conditions yesterday were beautifully line. Mr. and .Mrs. Cam Q. Miller, who were divorced 10 years ago, have been re-married at Los Angeles, having beon reconciled through the efforts of Mr. Miller's step daughter Marilyn.

Pur years we have heard of the enormous damage, rabbits do in Australia. Women have, however, transformed this pest into a national asset, says a Sydney writer. Five years ago there were no machines in Australia to convert rabbit skin into what is known as

"coney." To-day a hundred concerns employ about 1500 persons and £5C0,000 capital in the production of fur goods, creating a new local industry that is worth millions. The fur garment in Australia has now been made a popular article instead of a costly luxury.

"I feel I have much for which to thank Auckland for what it has done for me," said the lion. J. G. Cobbe, Minister of Industries and Commerce, at the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Cobbe said he landed in Auckland 40 years ago, a perfect stranger from Home, lie worked in the city for 35s a week, and later was able to go into business on bis own account. "The first thing I did with my 35s was to stait to save," Mr. Cobbe added. Since then Auckland had grown, but he continued to. foster memories of it as the place which gave him his first start in commerce.

To wake up at sea with a sore head and a very confused memory of incidents of the night before was the experience of Alwyn John Rowe, a Queensland laborer, 26, who saw New Zealand for the first time when he arrived by the Raranga (reports the Auckland Star). Howe's version was that he had a

"night" with some of the Raranga's fiieineu, and that lie knew nothing more until he found himself bound for New Zealand. He saw more of the Dominion when be was charged at the Poliee Court with being a stowaway. After hearing the explanation given,'Mr. F. K. Hunt convicted and discharged him.

An increase of nearly £25,000 is shown in the value of building permits issued in Palmerston North for the yeai ended March 31. The building operations undertaken during the past 12 months amounted to £278,407, of which sum £115.044 was accounted for by new houses, 136 in number, This total has only been exceeded twice during the past ten years, in the years 1925-26 and '92>?7. During March permits were issued to the aggregate value of £13,019, a. slight decrease when compared with the corresponding month of last year. Of this total .€6009 is accounted for by contemplated work on business premises, and £5956 is the estimated expenditure m seven new dwellings.

Detectives who investigated the discovery of a heavy wheelbarrow on the Main'Trunk railway line just before the Frankton-Auckland* night express passed through Bucldand station last week have decided that an unusual accident wa s responsible for the dangerous object being on the line, states the Auckland Herald. Inquiries have shown that some horses were either let into the station yard or forced their way in. It. is thought that a south-bound train frightened tho animals, causing them to stampede along tho platform and to knock the barrow on to the rails. One horso was struck by a train and killed that night.

The Wanganui band contest committee, after pacing all accounts and salaries in connection with the recent Dominion contest, and a special levy oi tho North Island Brass Bands' Association, has made the following allocations to local institutions :—Highland Pipe Rand, £ls; Primary Highland Pipe Band, £ls; Primary Schools' Musical Association, £25: Male Choir. £10.; Choral Soeiety, £10: St. John Ambulance (Brigade, £5: and Boy Scouts, £2 2s. After making these deductions approximately £7CO was left for contingencies, and it was decided that the amount be, equally divided and paid to the citizens' committees of the Queen Alexandra, and Harrison Bands.

Amending regulations relative to petrol tax refunds were, gazetted last week. It is now provided that only one application can bo made for each quarterly period, and that claims not lodged within a month after the close of that time will not be recognised. The application forms have been redrafted, and a, special declaration will in future litvo-to be made foa claims arising out of the uso of agricultural tractors and vehicles local authorities employ ' exclusively for the maintenance and construction of roads and streets. Apolicants are also required to indicate what private vehicles they use. Threshing machines no longer specifically appear in the exemption list. Probably the greatest rebuilding scheme yet planned in Wellington is that which will entirely change the appearance of that part of-the city fronting Lambton Quay and extending'upwards by way of Plimmer's steps to Boulcott street, and will efface two well-known landmarks, the old wooden Exchange Building, with its quaint elock-tpwer. and the buildings behind, where the Dominion was formerly located. Tiie scheme, which has been planned by the Metropole Ltd., provides for the construction of a shopping ar cade from Lambton Quay to Boulcott street. Fronting the Quay will be an up-to-date eight-storied hotel. Behind the hotel, rising to the full height above Boulcott street level, will be a great block of 96 completely serviced residential flats on six floors.

. "Alsatians are known to be notoriously dangerous dogs," remarked Mr. Blaiklock, chairman of the Bench at Heme Bay, recently, when Mrs. Esme Perm, of Whitstable, was summoned as the owner of a dangerous dog, an Alsatian. The chairman's remark was made in reply to the solicitor appearing for Mrs. Penn, who offered to obtain scientific evidence that Alsatians were*'" not as a rule dangerous. Evidence was given that the dog had bitten two postmen and a schoolboy, and the Post Office had refused to deliver any more letters to the house until a letter-box was placed on the outer gate. One of the postmen was invited in court to call tho dog to him, but he refused, causing laughter by remarking, "Once bitten, twice shy." The chairman said the Bench very reluctantly ordered the dog to hfi destroyed. They were sorry for Mrs. Penn, who was fond of it.

Considerable public interest, was shown in the New Zealand Shipping Co.'s new motor liner Rangitiki, which made a brief call at Wellington on Thursday, on her maiden voyage from London and Southampton, via the Panama Canal. A largo crowd assembled at the head of Pipitea Wharf when she berthed, and the great liner was much admired. She brought 2PA passengers out from England, ?>1 first saloon, 46 second saloon, and 138 third class, and all spoke in glowing terms of the comfort of the ship and her splendid sea-going qualities. The Rangitiki, which was deeply loaded with a large cargo' for South Island ports, was drawing 32ft. 4in. aft and 29ft. 6in. forward on arrival. She was berthed in good style by the harbormaster, who praised the "handiness" of tho shin in manoeuvring. After disembarking her North Tslnud passengers and their baggage, and landing a large quantity of mail matter, the Tvangitiki sailed on Thursday afternoon for Lyttelton. Port Chalmers, and Bluff to discharge her cargo.

Mr. O. Matson, of Longbush, had the misfortune to lose his motor lorry by fire (reports the Wairarapa Age). He was loading firewood for the Longbush Lime Co. in the Glenside Bush, when the lorry back-fired and caught alight. About} 10 cords of firewood stacked alongside also caught alight. Mr. Ceo. A. Green, secretary of the Horticultural Trades' Association of New Zealand, and organiser for the Institu.e of Horticulture, is in Tanranga to select buds of tho most perfect type from the best-bearing lemon and orange trees for propagation purposes by nurserymen who are co-operating in the work. Mr Green :s also engaged in research work in connection with tne citrus industry and is noting the effect of soil and stock on the various varieties of citrus fruit grown there.

Adoption of a tray service to patients in the Wellington Hospital was urged by the dietitian, Mr. E. M. Beid, in Lis report to the last board meeting. "For a long time I have been anxious to have this method of food distribution introduced into the hospital, and with the present arrangement of heated wagons the tray service should be an easier matter," stated Mr. Beid. "If this scheme meets with the approval of the committee I suggest that trays be made to pattern and the plan tried out in one ward." It was decided to adopt the suggestion.

They generally complain that they have to get up at 5 o'clock and work till dark, and I asked one boy what was wrong with that. Many of us had to do that ourselves, I told him. (Chorus of 'Yes' from members). 'Well, sir,' he replied, 'it does get a bit monotonous.' I suppose when he sees the conditions of the town youth he must feel that his own circumstances are not as good." Mr. C. S. Thompson said that the difference was that the city boy worked under an award which was an extra inducement, while the farmer was bound by no award, and could work the boy any hours he liked."

That the financial position of the Bluff Harbor Board is very satisfactory is evident from the financial statement submitted to the recent meeting of the board (says the Southland Times). The net revenue for the year 1928 amounted to £48,305 15s 4d, making it a record revenue vear in the history of the board. Previously the year 1923 had held the proud position with approximately £46,000. The figures for 1928 axe all the more praiseworthy, as a loss of approximately £4OO was incurred in the running of the ferry service to Stewart Island. To remedy this matter, it is understood that there is a possibility of the board revising the system of fares.

"I get tired of the talk that NewZealand is spending a great deal of money in education and then finds that many of her sons go abroad," said Sir George Fowlds at the Auckland University College Hall, apropos of the fact that Professor J. B. Condlifi'e had been educated here and was now using his talents abroad. "New Zealand has no cause for complaint," Sir George said. "For many years we depended on other parts of the Empire for men to take the leading part in shaping our destiny. I want to see our education system broadened so that a great many more New Zealanders will be trained not only to become leaders in 'the Dominion, but also in the outside world."

Mr. Noel McPherson, a private inquiry agent, of Edinburgh, claims that he has discovered in a back room of a Christchurch chemist shop, a bangle, which he claims can be traced to Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary, it is claimed, . gave tc a favorite gallant .a rare and u beautiful bangle, to be handed by him » through his line as an heirloom. A hundred years ago the bangle was traced to New Zealand, but not located. Queen Victoria offered £SOOO for the bangle, unsuccessfully. Finally Mr. Noel Mcpherson's father pursued the quefet. Ho travelled everywhere, and eventually located the bangle at Christchurch by, advertisement. Mr. McPherson and his father are now leaving for Scotland to .'see whether the old offers, particularly - that of the McPherson clan, still hold good, The bangle was brought to Dunedin by an old woman, whose name was McPherson.

West Australian Airways, which will operate the east-west flying service, will employ de Havilland .Hercules machines equipped with Jupiter engines for the purpose. Each plane will accommodate 14 passengers, in addition to mails antt freight. The service will be weekly in each direction. Leaving Adelaide on Sunday morning after the arrival of th« train from Melbourne, the planes will make the trip in a day and a-half, arriving at Perth on Monday afternoon. On the opposite route the flight will start on Tuesday after the arrival of the mail steamer from England, and Adelaide will be reached on Wednesday afternoon in time for connection to be made with the Melbourne express. An overnight stop will be made at Forrest (Western Australia), where a hostel has been provided for the convenience of passengers. Fares will be in the vicinity of £lB for a single trip.

"The prospect among amateurs is very encouraging, and the incoming committee should have little difficulty in providing first-class entertainment," stated Mr. L. George in referring to the prospects for the coming season, when moving the adoption of the annual report at a meeting of the Wellington Boxing Association. "The prospect of highclass professional exhibitions is not so> bright," he continued. "Last season the sport in Australia was not up to the high standard of previous years, and as a result quite a number of their best performers were available in New Zealand, and with such good performers in New Zealand as Leckie, Purdy, Griffiths, McDonald and Casey, associations had no difficulty in making use of the services of the. visitors. Present indications are that more difficulty Will be experienced in finding sufficient local talent to match with visitors, but tho incoming committee will doubtless profit by the experience of past years in following a general principle that encouragement should be given to local exponents wherever possible."—Post.

"No one would think that H.M.S. Philomel, which had to disgorge her engines and lies tied up alongside the Calliope Dock wharf, a training ship for young jack tars, had once bustled about the Persian Gulf chasing gunrunners (remarks the Auckland Star). Such, however, was her habit in her young clays. And by one of those coincidences there is at present on a visit to New Zealand a former commander, Captain >G. N. Ballard, who served at commission in the old ship when she was harrying the gun-runners. These gun-runners used Arab dhows, which were able to use creeks and other shallow water on the Persian coast. To counter them the warship would send awav an officer and crew in one of the boats. They would take provisions and water and a. Maxim gun and go chow chasing for 10 days or a fortnight. As the Persian Gulf is only a couple of degrees cooler than an oven, the job was not exactly a picnic. Apart from the wiles of the gun-runners, the boat's crew had to contend against the two notorious winds of that warm corner. One blows from the north-east and the ' other from the opposite direction. The danger lies in the sudden change. You might be hanging on to one coast for shelter and the wind would change so magically that the boat woxdd be on a lee shore before she had a chance of running to fresh shelter. Boats' crews have been lost in that way.