AROUND THE DOMINION

Stratford Evening Post, Volume III, Issue 223, 10 December 1934, Page 8

AROUND THE DOMINION

Visit of White Crane The white crane which visits the district round Greymouth early in summer each year has reappeared during the last few days. It has been seen by several people,'oh the banks of creeks at Paroa, live miles from Grey mouth. Relic of Machine-Gun Au iron framework, about six feet long, has been washed up on the Cobden beach near Greymouth. Fixed to the framework is a small plate, on which arc several German words and a group of figures. It is thought that the framework is part of an old type German machine-gun. How it canie to be washed up on a New Zealand beach is a mystery.

Salt and Fatigue "It is not generally known that the addition of a little salt to the water druhk is of great assistance in overcoming fatigue," said Dr T. Fletcher Telford at the inaugural meeting of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand, branch of the Royal Sanitary Institute. "The reason for this is .that body salts are lost when exer-

tion causes a person to perspire, as can be perceived by the salty taste on the lips when they have dried

after perjspiration. In consequence, salt and water helps to overcome fa-

tigue but pure water does not."

An Unusual Organisation The existence of a "Society for the Study of Inebriety" is revealed by a letter unexpectedly received by Mr Norman Borrow, of Christchurch. A book called "The Smokers of Hasish," by Mr Berrow, was recently published in London, and apparently attracted the attention o£ the society, which has written to him asking for a copy, and soliciting his membership. The object of the society is the systematic study of inebriety and .the investigation of all forms of alcoholism and drug addiction.

Envelopes for Telegrams From Saturday last, the Post Office adopted a new form of telegram which is enclosed in a buff envelope with the word 'Telegram" in halfinch letters on the front. The envelope system was in vogue many years ago, but the Telegraph Office eventually changed to the self-containing type of telegram which has been in use for sqyei'al. years. The new system has always been used in England and gives the receiver a greater sense of privacy. The actual telegraph form itself is longer and it, too, is headed by the word "Telegram" in large blue letters. Christmas telegrams will be in Use again this year.

A Fashionable Name The marriage of the Duke of Kent will bo commemorated in at least two Christchurch homes by the adoption of the name of his bride for new arrival's in .the family • Two baby girls born in the city have already Leon given names which include that of Princess Marina. The birth of one—Marina Rose —was registered a few days ago, and yesterday the birth of another was registered with the name of "Joy Marina." If seems beyond doubt that "Marina" was chosen because it was the name of the Duke's bride. In the case of Marina Rose it could bo conjectured that "Rose,", the name of Princess Margaret Rose, was adopted to commemorate with Marina .the union of the two Royal Houses.