NEWS OF THE DAY

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19880, 6 March 1939, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

No Warrant of Fitness In the Magistrate's Court to-day before Mr. E. L. Walton, S.M., Hugh Duncan Campbell, who was proceeded against by the Main Highways Board's inspector, Mr. R. Metcalfe, was fined 10s and costs for failing to carry a warrant of fitness for his car. Fay For Fighting A desire for more -pay for territorials was expressed by an interjeetor at the defence rally at St. James Theatre, Christchurch. A tribute from Mr. W. R. Lascellcs to the work of serving territorials brought the interjection: "Why not pay us more money?" Mr. Lascellcs replied that New Zealand's territorials were the best-paid volunteers in the world. Later, when Mr. H. E. Denton spoke of the need for active preparation for defence, another 'interjector asked: "What will you pay us?" —the reply being: "Twelve shillingsi a day." "Not enough," said the interjector. "No, not enough for you, because you haven't a spark of patriotism in you," replied Mr. Denton. Increased Railway Revenue Phenomenally heavy goods traffic over the past few weeks has resulted in extra stress upon the number of trucks available for use in the Auckland railway district. Including about floo new goods wagons which have been placed in service in the last 12 months, all the .trucks are in constant use and financial returns for the past fortnight have increased by about £21),000 compared with the corres ponding period last year.

Largely-Attended Funeral The funeral of Mr. Israel Mirfield, which took place on Saturday, was largely attended by close friends of the deceased. The Rev. R. C. Aires conducted a service at Haisman's chapel prior to the departure of the cortege for the Taruheru cemetery, and also read the burial service there. Messrs. Selwyn Holgate, George Smith, Athol Allan, K. Burr, T. L. Martin a>nd J. McDonald were the pallbearers, each representing a section of the community in which Mr. Mirfield was held in high regard. The majority of local bodies of the district were represented at the funeral, and there was a wealth of floral tributes.

Lost Car Recovered A car valued at £2:)0, the property of Mr. It. C. Fisken, that was stolen from its parking place outside St. Mary's Church, Childers road, between 7 and 8 p.m. yesterday was recovered early this mornivig in Wainui road. The vehicle was in an undamaged condition when recovered, but il is understood that the level of the petrol in the tank was reduced by about two gallons. Whakatane Maori Fined A Whakatane Maori, Poata Hape, was fined £2O and costs £1 Is when he appeared on Saturday before the Whakatane Police Court and pleaded guilty to a charge of being found in a state of intoxication while in charge of a car on Friday last. His license was cancelled for one year. Constable Hedley said he had seen the accused get into his car and start to drive away, his condition being an advanced one of intoxication. Railway Deviation Steady progress continues to be made on the Palmerston North railway deviation, along the route of which culvert work is practically completed. A permanent bridge is being built over the Mangaone Stream, and ihc levelling of the site tor goods yards is proceeding adjacent to Rangitikei Line. Later, when work is well advanced on the deviation, it is intended to build overhead vamps at all level crossings.

Spanish Child Refugees A cabled appeal for immediate aid tor 2.000.000 Spanish children in France has been received from Paris by the secretary of the Wellington section of the Spanish Medical Aid Committee. War is oontinuing, and expeditions are arriving despite French and British recognition, the message states. "Our responsibilities greater, our power to save lives undiminished, we nail for new and more vigorous efforts for funds to purchase milk and other food to relieve suffering and distress." New Longbeach Homestead

The third homestead for the wel'li;nown Longbeaeh estate is under construction, the Vsiyle of architecture being typicail of an old English farm homestead. It will be ready for occupation about May, and will replace the imposing two-storey structure in brick which was destroyed by fire in 1937. The first Longbeaeh homestead was erected in wood in 1804, and it served he needs of the station for 32 years before being replaced on the same site by the brick building of 33 rooms vhich was destroyed by fire. Polo At Bushmere A good afternoon's sport was enjoyed by members of the Poverty Bay Polo Club When the weekly games were continued at Bushmere on Saturday afternoon in favourable weather. Players taking part were G. Gregory, R. S. T. Sherratt, W. Gaddum, E. Thomas, R. Bruce, S. Kirkpatriek, J. Jobson, H. Williams, L. Walker, and J. Monckton, the two last-mentioned also umpiring. Spectators present included Mesdames J. M. Monckton, C. McKenzie, R. Bruce, J. Jobson, L. Walker Misses K. Walker and R. Kirkpa track.

Pickpocket Policeman An amusing tale of a London constable was told to Canterbury justices of the peace by Mr. H. R. Best, who spoke of his tour abroad. Air. Best and a friend were going into a street in the East End of London, and a constable to whom they spoke warned them of pickpockets. After a while, Mr. Best's companion noticed that his wallet had gone from the inside pocket of his coat, and with it, £lO, lie had been sure that he could keep it safely in that pocket. "So we went back to the policeman," said Mr. Best, "and he took out his notebook, making as if to report to headquarters. 'l'll see what 1 can do for you, though," the policeman said, and then when we were just going to walk away he took a wallet from inside his jacket and asked my friend if it was his, and it was. So he said that he was not an expert pickpocket, and repeated his warning of before."

Youth Needs to be Trained "1 do not think that the public o£ New Zealand is fully aware of the possible danger facing the country," said Captain G. T. Hennessy at a meeting of the South Canterbury Hospital Board, when a letter was received from the Timaru branch of th<; New Zealand Defence League. '"I am convinced that if we catch our youths, say, at the age of 17, and train them for two years, we will eliminate hospital bills." Captain Hennessy mentioned what had been accomplished in Germany, where, he said, hospital bills had practically been eliminated. He had seen examples of German youth 18 months ago, and he was convinced that it was practically impossible to make them ill. They were taught to' develop regular habits and not to hang around street corners and cinemas with cigarettes in their mouths. If New Zealand did not look out the youth and not older people might let her down In a time of crisis.