South Taranaki News

Taranaki Daily News, 15 March 1928, Page 2

South Taranaki News

(From Our Own Reporters.)

Telephone No. 2706, Hawera.

P.O. Box 133, Hawere.

FORGERY CHARGE LAID ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES. H. M. LEE ARRESTED AND CHARGED Further to the arrest of Harold Middleton Lee by Constable Mullan on Tuesday afternoon when returning to D. Strachan’s to secure change of £4 15s and goods valued at £3 5s in exchange for * cheque for £8 allegedly signed by James Winks, Lee appeared yesterday morning charged with attempting to secure those goods and cash by means of a false pretence. Yesterday afternoon two further charges were preferred against Lee that on Tuesday he forged the name of James Winks to cheques for £9 7 s and uttered the same to Messrs. George and Doughty, Ltd., and Adamson and Robb respectively, causing them to act upon the cheques as though genuine. In the morning, before Mr. R. W. J. McNeill, J.P., a remand was granted on the first charge and bail allowed, but upon the two other additional charges being preferred in the afternoon the bail was increased on the application of the police to £lOO in accused’s own recognisance and two sureties of £5O each. Messrs. R. W. J. McNeill and J. S. Murray, J’s. P., granted a remand to Friday next at 10 a.m. when probably a preliminary hearing will be conducted of all the charges together. CONTESTS IN SWIMMING. HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS IN ACTION. ROYS AND GIRLS ANNUAL SPORTS. With 90 bicycles piled outside and hundreds of splashing, striving and barracking parents, pupils and swimmers of the Hawera High School inside, the baths presented an unusually animated scene yesterday when the girls’ and boys’ annual swimming carnivals respectively were held in splendid weather. There were good entries throughout, all races were keenly contested and expeditiously despatched and followed closely by the large attendance, The boys’ senior championship title is not yet decided as L, Lee and P. Keegan each gained 11 points. They will decide the issue over a 109 yards swim during the week. The junior champion is G. Gibson wit.i nine points. The girls senior championship title was annexed by Miss Myra Jackson, who proved the winner with a margin of only half a point from Miss Betty Stevens in the aggregate awarded over a series of four events. The other contenders were Misses Joyce Crompton, Thelma Clement, Marion Thompson, Valerie Healey and Verna Campi, all seven taking part in each of the events. The junior title, which wa-B also contested in four events, fell to Mias Betty Powdrell, who finished with a margin of two pointe from Miss Eileen Toy. Misses Margaret Peterson and Joan Murray also appeared in this division. Details are: — BOYS’ CARNIVAL. Championship Events. Junior 25 yards.—G. Gibson 1, K. Wills 2, I. Rowe 3. ’ "Senior 50 yards.—E. Lee 1, P. Keegan 2, G. Nicholas 3, Time, 37 l-Ssec. Junior, 50 yards,—G, Gibson 1, E. Loader 2, I. Rowe 3, Senior, 75 yards.—P. Keegan 1, E. Lee 2, G,. Nicholas 3. Junior, 75 yards.—G. Gibson 1, E. Loader 2, I. Rowe 3. Time, 61 3-ssec. Senior, 100 yards.—P. Keegan I, E. Lee ,L. Lewis 3. Time, Imin 25-see. Junior -championship plunge.—C. Perrett (36ft Ilin), 1; I. Rowe (33ft lOin) 2. Senior championship plunge.—L. Lewis (37 ft Hin), 1; E. Lee (34ft 4in), 2; G. Nicholas (33ft lin), 3, Junior Dive—l. Rowe 1, R. Clarke 2, K. Wills and C. Porrett, 3 equal. Senior dive.—P. Keegan 1, E. Lee 2, L, Lewis 3. HANDICAP EVENTS. Beginners’ race. —F. Bourke 1, S. Smith 2, L. Maunder 3. Senior, 25 yards, first heat.—D. Patterson (scr), I; R, Keliely (1), 2; N. Barkla (2), 3. Time, 19 2-seec, Second heat: G. Perrett (2), 1; H. Woollett (2), 2; J. Peterson . (scr) 3. Time, 19 l-sscc. D. Paterson 1, Perrett 2, Woollett 3. Time, 19 4-ssec. Junior, 25 yards.—First heat: R. Clarke (ser), 1; J. Julian (1) and C. Perrett (2), 2 equal. Time, 21 2-ssee. Second heat: C. Loader (ecr), 1; -J. Rowe (ser), 2; J. Buist (1), 3. Time, 21 4-ssee. Third heat: L. Scott, 1; K. Wills (ser), 2; D. Rawson (2)j 3. Time, 19 3-ssec. Final: Clarke 1, Wells 2, Julian 3. Time, 21 4-ssec. Junior, 50 yards.—First heat: L. Edwards (2), 1; J, Buist (2), 2; G. Brown (3sce), 3. Time, 46 3-ssec. Second heat: R. Clarke (1), 1; J. Julian (4), 2. Time, 44 4-ssec. Final: Clarke 1, Edwards 2, Julian 3. Time, 46 2-ssee. Senior, 50 yards.—l). Patterson (2), 1; C. Perrett (4), 2; D. Hayward (2), 3. Time, 41 I-oeec. 100 yards breaststroke open handicap, —J. Rowe (lOsee), 1; R. Berry (12), 2; I. Cowie (lOsec), 3. Time, Imin 52,sec. Senior, 75 yards.—P. Keegan (ser), !; R. Kehely (4), 2; D. Hayward, 2. Corfu Dive. —E. Loader, 1. Junior handicap plunge.—C. Perrett (Sin), 33ft Bin, 1; J. Tapp (Oin), 2; J. Henson (3in), 3. Senior handicap plunge.—H, Woollett (3in), 35ft 6in, 1; N. Barkla (9in), 30ft 3in, 2; L. Lewis (ser), 29ft Ilin, 3. Ribbon Dive (9ft above the water). — P. Keegan 1, Backward entry off chute.—Scott 1. Junior handicap dive, —R. Clarke 1. J. Henson 2, E. Loader 3. Catherine wheels, gymnastics and pummelling each other with pillows at the end of a greasy pole, the pillow fight created muah interest and amusement. Kehely beat Barrett j Burke beat Tapp and Putt. In the final Burke beat Barrett and had the best seat upon the pole until one of the maetara, with a

well directed throw of a sodden pillow sent him reeling into the water amidst much laughter. The inter-form relay race was won by the intermediate literary team (K. Wills, Gibson, Hayward and Smith), with the senior literary team (Lewis, Lee, Keegan and Instone), second. GIRLS’ CARNIVAL. Senior championship, 25 yards.— Misses Joyce Crompton 1, Myra Jackson 2, Betty stevene 3. Miss Jackson was left at the start, and had to cede nearly two seconds to the field. In a good finish she was only a touch behind Mies Crompton, with Miss Stevens two feet away, and the remainder close up. Senior championship, 50 yards. Misses Myra Jackson 1, Joan Crompton 2, Betty Stevens 3. Well-clear of the remainder, the first pair provided an exciting finish, the decision going by ft touch to Miss Jackson, with the third swimmer three yards back, Senior championship plunge.—Misses Vera Campi, 43ft 4in, 1; Marion Thompson, 40ft 3in, 2; Betty Stevens, 39ft 5 in, 3. Senior ehampionahip diving (maximum 9 points).—Misses Betty Stevens, 9 points, 1; Myra Jackson and Vcqyi Campi, each 8% points, 2. Miss Joan Crompton, with 8 points, was next on the list. JUNIOR GIRLS. Championship Pointe. Miss Betty Powdrell, 9 points j Aiise Eileen Toy, 7 pointe 2 Miss Margaret Peters, points .. 3 Junior championship, 25 yards.— Misses Betty Powdrell 1, Eileen Toy 2, Margaret Peters 3. Won by a yard, with a touch separating second and third. Mies Joan Murray was a good fourth. Junior championship, 50 yards.—. Misses Betty Powdrell 1, Eileen Toy 2, Margaret Peters 3. Won by four yards with only a touch between second and third, Junior championship pli;nge,--Mjsse» Margaret Peters, 38ft Ilin, 1; Joan Murray, 37ft 3in, 2; Betty Powdrell. 36ft Ilin, 3. Junior championship dive (maximum 9 points).—Misses Eileen Toy, 8 points, 1; Betty Powdrell, 8 points, 2; Margaret Peters and Joan Murray ( each 6 pointe, equal, 3. FOOTBALL SEASON HAILED. AFFAIRS OF THE ATHLETIC CLUB. THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD. The first break from summer games and the first act towards the welcome of frost and football in Hawera were made last night, when members old and new attended the annual meeting of the Athletic Rugby Football Club under the chairmanship of Dr. R. G. B. Sinclair. ■‘lt is very encouraging,” stated the annual report, “to be able to record that the 1927 season was in all respects the most successful in the club’s history. Th© teams entered by the club won very few matches but when the youth and inexperience of the players are taken into consideration, the results a'chieved were very satisfactory. The club had no difficulty in always fielding full teams and at all times the players contested the games in a true sporting spirit. “The outstanding feature of the season was the attention paid by all members to training. Gymnasium practices were held twice a week, and the attendance on every occasion was excellent. All members of the senior team worked hard right throughout the season and always gave of their best. “Mr. M. Owen attained representative, rank. Dr. R. G. B. Sinclair once again devoted considerable time to coaching the team. Mr. T. H. Underhill proved a popular captain. “The junior team contained some promising players and the experience gained should prove of great benefit to them in the coming season. Mr. A. Blair captained the team until injuries forced him to retire from the game. Mr. R. Seagar led. the team in its. remaining fixtures.

“The club wishes to heartily congratulate Mr. S. A. Lay on once again breaking his Australasian record for throwing the javelin. We must also congratulate Mr. Lay and Mr. L. Hunt, our club captain, on being chosen to represent New Zealand at the Australian and New Zealand championships. The club owes a debt of gratitude to the Press for the assistance which it has at all times given us. “The club wishes to thank the following for gifts and donations:—Miss G. Gordon, Messrs. C. Alton, A. Brown, R. T. Bullock, H, G. Dickie, MP, A. Good, A. Grant, J. Houston, B. L. Joll, W. Linkhorn, G. H. Ryan and Dr. R. G. K Sinclair, also to those who placed their cars at the service of the elub at. various times; to the Farmers’ Co-op. for the use of thrfr horse bazaar; to Mr. B. Grant for the use of his office for executive meetings; and finally to all those loyal supporters' of the club who always turned out to encourage our teams. Mr. A. Grant’s medal for the most improved junior was w’on by Mr. B. Lendrum.” CAUGHT IN BELTING. ’ NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH. “I don't knpw how he escaped,” said a work-mate ioi Mr. J. Rauch at Syme’s mill when explaining to a News’ representative the circumstances under which Mr. Rauch was injured through being caught in some belting at the mill on Tuesday. Mr. piaUch suffered strains, lacerations, and bruises to his hand, arm, and shoulder as well as a severe shock. He received medical attention, but will be unable to resume his work for a considerable time.

A pulley and belting under the floor, accessible through a trap-door, had been covered with water and the belt would not drive at full speed. Mr. Rauch entered the recess, bailed the water out, and wiped the belting, while his mate had switched the power on slowly. In his cramped position Mr. Rauch had allowed the end of the rag he was using

to catch jn the belting, and his hand and finally his arm and shoulder were strained and pulled, but after a desperate struggle he managed to extricate himself before the power was shut off. His arm was out of joint and the flesh laid bare from his hand and lower arm. CROQUET TOURNAMENT. SOUTH TARANAKI PLAY. The croquet lawns were filled with enthusiastic spectators yesterday, when the final of the championship doubles and the final of the second life of the South Taranaki championship singles were played. ■ The day was ideal, and it is hoped the good weather w :, l last today for the final of a most successful tourney and the presentation of trophies at 4.30 p.m. It is a coincidence that in the South Taranaki championship singles and the open championship singles, in both the first and second life, the semi-finals have to be decided between Mr. Horner and Mr. Clague, this meaning that if either wing the first and second life finals there will be no competition final. It is anticipated that these matches will be very closely contested and a keen interest is being taken. The results of yesterday’s play are:— Championship Doubles. Final.—Mrs. Masters and Air. Gibbs 26 defeated Mrs. McKay and Mr. Clague 5. Championship Singles. Second life.- —Mr. Gibbs 26 won from Mr. Clague 13. Semi-final.—Mr. Horner 26 won from Mr. Gibbs 24. PEOPLE'S DAY AT NORMANBY SHOW OPENED BY HON. HAWKEN. BIG CROWDS IN ATTENDANCE. From all parts of the district people flocked to Normanby yesterday to attend the Normanby Horticultural Society’s 45th annual show, which concluded with a concert organised by the Normanby Tennis Club, followed by a dance in the Normanby hall last night. The skirl of the bagpipes heralded the arrival of the Hawera Highland Pipe Band early in the afternoon. The band provided a selection of music and accompanied the competitors in the Highland dancing competitions. Miss Jean McLaughlin gave several very fine exhibitions of dancing. > The attractive displays of flowers, produce, cooking and poultry provided the visitors with a wealth of interest. In introducing the Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. O. J. Hawken, who opened the show, Mr. C. Goodson apologised for the absence of the Rev. H. J. Fletcher, who was away on holiday. On behalf of the society he thanked all who bad given their services towards making the show a success. He specially mentioned the ladies who controlled the luncheon arrangements. He expressed the opinion that the show had a bright future and pointed out that in another five years the society would celebrate its “golden wedding.” ADDRESS BY THE MINISTER. Mr. Hawken congratulated the people of Normanby on their wonderful record of running the horticultural show so successfully for 45 years. He believed those people who took on interest in their houses and their gardens were better than those who neglected them. If the young people were to be kept on the farms, farm life would have to be made more pleasant. It should not be the drudgery to which so many people were accustomed. In holding horticultural shows the people of Normanby were doing the right thing, continued Mr. Hawken. “I try to impress on people the absolute necessity of following up these smaller primary industries, as I am certain :hat in New Zealand the small farmers will have to pay more attention to that sort of thing than they have done in the past. "I am satisfied that we have neglected these side-lines in previous years,” he continued. “In South Taranaki we should plant far more trees than we do at present. North Taranaki is doing a wonderful work in this direction. The Forestry Department tells me that in Taranaki more trees are planted; every year than in any other similar district in New Zealand.” ■

Mr. Hawken referred to the adverse effect of the cold winds which frequently swept this district, and reduced production on account of the absence of adequate protection in the form of plantations. The Forestry Department was oft opinion that farmers should grow more trees and that- every farmer should have his own wood lot to provide him with posts, firewood and timber. The department, he explained, supplied trees at very cheap rates. “I am certain we must attend to the rendering of farm life more attractive,” emphasised Mr. Hawken. If the children were taught to take an interest in their gardens and surroundings when young they would continue to do so all their life. COMMENTS OF THE JUDGES. Commenting on the poultry classes, the judge, Mr. A. C. Johnstone, Auroa, said among the Black Orpingtons the pullets were exceptionally good. He remarked on the splendid entry of 17 birds in this class. The Brown Leghorns were rather ordinary, though the cockerels were fair. The White Leghorn pullets were good, the winner being exceptionally so. In the Minorca classes the hens were ahead of the cockerels. The Rhode Island Reds were quite good. SOME EXCELLENT ENTRIES. The Rev. H. Curran’s Rhode Island Red cock secured the prize for the best bird in the show and the best bird, opposite sex, was shown by Mr. H. Kemp. The dueks were particularly good. Among the Runners .the winner of the young bird class was Mr. D. Stewart’s entry, which the judge said was the best bird he had ever seen exhibited. The bantams were strong, but unfortunately there were too many varieties together. The pigeons showed an improvement. Further points prizes were won as follow: , . , Potatoes—G. B. Stoddart (Manaia), 26 points, 1. Decorative.—Mrs. C. Willis (Matapu), 24 points, 1. Poultry.—D. A. Stewart (Normanby), 72 points, 1. . _ Fann produce,—F. Hoskin (Alatapu), 15 points, L

Painting, etc.—Mrs. E. J. Linn (Normanby), u points, 1. Pot plants.—Mrs. W. Gane (Normanby), 30 points, 1. The points prize in the Highland dancing section was won by Miss D. Gower (Eltham), 11 points (possible 12), and she annexes the Normanby Dance Club’s rose bowl. Master Glasgow (Turakina) was second with 9 points. Yesterday’s awards are:— HIGHLAND DANCING. Judge: Mr. D. Ross (Opunake). Stewards: Messrs. A. E. Linn, T. Pickering, A. Paine, B. C. Gibson and A. Galloway. Highland Fling (under 12 years).— Miss M. Hopcroft 1, G. Lundberg 2. Sword dance.—Miss D. Gower 1, H. Glasgow 2, Miss M, Guy 3. Highland fling.—H. Glasgow 1, Miss D. Gower 2. Sailor’s hornpipe.—Miss D. Gower 1, H. Glasgow 2. Irish jig.—Miss D. Gow-er 1, H. Glasgow 2. POULTRY.' Judge: Mr, A. C. Johnstone. Stewards: Messrs. D. Stewart junr., C. Coxhead and S. Paulsen. lYyandotte, purebred hen or pullet.— Mrs. R. R. Cannon 1 and 2. Plymouth Rock, cock or cockerel.— Master O’Brien 1, D. A. Stewart 2 and 3.

Plymouth Rock, hen or pullet.—Master O’Brien 1, D. A. Stewart 2 and 3. Black Orpington, cock or cockerel.— Mrs. J. Adams 1 and 2, Geo. Rowe 3. Bantam hen, any variety.—Mrs. G. B. Wilson 1 and 2, D. A. Stewart 3. Rhode Island, cock, utility.-—Rev. H. Curran 1.

Rhode Island hen, utility.—Rev. H. Curran 1,2 and 3. Rhode Island Red, cock.—Rev. H. Curran 1. Rhode Island Red, hen.—Master, Alex. Gray 1, Rev. H. Curran 2 and 3. Black Orpington, hen fix pullet.—D. Robertson 1,2 and 3. Brown Leghorn, eock. —D. A. Stewart 1. Brown Leghorn, hen. —D. A. Stewart I. White Leghorn, cockerel. —R. French I and 3, H. Kemp 2. White Leghorn, pullet.—H. Kemp 1, J. W. Carrick 2, Jack Magill 3. White Leghorn, hen. —D. A. Stewart 1, W. Anderson 2. Brown Leghorn, cockerel. —F. Weston 1, D. A. Stewart 2. Brown Leghorn, pullet.—D. A. Stewart 1. Brown Leghorn, cock. —D. A. Stewart 1. Brown Leghorn, hen. —D. A. Stewart 1. Brown Leghorn, cockerel, utility.— Mrs. A. J. Hopcrcft 1. Bi-wn Leghorn, pullet, utility.—F. Weston l Mrs. A. J. Hopcroft 2, Gordon Cullen 3. White Leghorn, hen, English.—D. A. Stewart 1 and 2. White Leghorn, pullet,' English.—D. A. Stewart 1 and 2. White Leghorn, eock, American. —J. Meuli 1. White Leghorn, hen, American. —J. Meuli I. White Leghorn, pullet,, American. —J. Meuli 1 and 2. Minorca, hen, any colour.—D. A. Stewart 1 and 2. Minorca, cockerel, any colour. —T. Lloyd 1,2 and 3. Minorca, pullet, any colour. —G. H. Kent 1. Minorca, hen or pullet, utility.—Eric Tippett 1. Indian Runner duck.—D. A. Stewart 1 and 2, J. W. Carrick 3. Indian Runner drake, over 12 months. —D. A. Stewart 1, J. W. Carrick 2, G. Hadler 3. Indian Runner duck, under 12 months. —D. A. Stewart 1, G. Hadler 2 and 3. Indian Runner drake, under 12 months. —D. A. Stewart 1 and 2, G. Gaylard 3. Any other variety duck. —Mrs. J. Adams 1 and 2. Bantam cock, any variety.—Mrs. G. B. Wilson 1, T. Boyle 2. Canaries, Norwich, yellow or buff.—D. A. Stewart 1 and 2. Canaries, Norwich, variegated,—W. Anderson 1 and 2. Canaries, crested. —E. Tippett 1. Any other variety songbird. —W. Anderson 1. Pigeons, homer.- —A. S. Davis 1,2 and 3. ASSISTING OLYMPIC NOMINEES. MOVE BY ATHLETIC CLUB. To make arrangements for raising money in aid of the Olympic Games fund a meeting of the committee of the Hawera Amateur Athletic Club was held last night. Present: Messrs W. A. Spragg (chairman), H. C. -Spratt, IF. Foden, A. H. Guy, V. DaW, L, I. Marte-r, M. R. Jones and R, Foy. -Several appeals from the New Zealand Olympic Association were read by the secretary. After some discussion it was decided to support the New Zealand Olympic Council in its appeal for funds for the Olympic teams. All sports associations in Taranaki would be circularised for donations, either a benefit performance or a direct contribution. The secretary was instructed to communicate with the New Plymouth Amateur Athletic Clulb with a view to eliminating overlapping in Taranaki. The committee decided to open personal subscription lists for collections in Hawera, the proceeds to be used as the committee should direct. The chairman, Messrs (Spratt and Marter, were appointed trustees of the fund. The club would donate £l5 to the fund, it was decided. GENERAL. An additional vat was commissioned and an extra man was employed at the Riverdale dairy factory yesterday to cope with the increasing milk supply. Since the recent rains a steady increase in the milk yield has been general in South Taranaki. At the invitation of the Hawera pig breeders Professor Peren, lecturer in agriculture at the Massey Agricultural Ccllege, will probably visit Hawera at an early date to confer with the South Taranaki branch of the New Zealand Pig Breeders’ Association.

The addition of men’s and ladies’ dressing rooms, each 15 feet by 10J feet, is being made at the Tokaora Hall. Half of the present ladies’ room will be added to the supper room and half to th# euchre room. The committee has recently secured a new piano. The annual harvest festival concert and sale in connection with the Meremere Methodist Church was held in the ball on Tuesday evening. The building was packed tq the doors. It was an

appreciative audience, and every song and. recitation received an encore. A choir from the Hawera Methodist Church rendered three anthems. Recitations were given by Misses Washer, Clements, Litchwark, songs by Miss Spurdie, Mr. Carter and Mr. Furness. A basketball club was formed in Hawera yesterday afternoon. Miss R. Bublitz was elected club captain and Miss E. Smith secretary. Navy blue and white will be the team’s colours. The first practice will be held on March 28. The subscription is 2s 6d. The Seaside Frolics Revue Company held a social evening and dance in the Hawera winter show buildings last night. Mr. E. Dixon, chairman of the citizens’ committee ef the Hawera Municipal Band, in whose aid the revue had been staged, presented Mrs. A. Mcßeth, organiser and producer of the effort, and Mrs. McGlariian, the wardrobe mistress, each with a handsome leather handbag. “It is your effort that has made it possible for the band to attend the Wanganui contests,” said Mr. Dixon. Music for the dancing was provided by an orchestra arranged by Mr. Fox. Mr. Powell was M.C. A lecture on the Bible in schools movement was delivered by the Rev. E. 0. Blamires at St. Mary’s Sunday School Hall, Hawera, last evening. The Rev. W. J. Young presided. At the conclusion of the address a vote of thanks was accorded th© lecturer. It was decided to form a branch of the movement in Hawera. Manaia was plunged into darkness about eleven o’clock last night by an interruption in the supply of electrical power. There was a gloom in the streets of Hawera last evening on account of. the Hawera County Electric Company deciding to restrict the supply for the first time during the dry spell in order to conserve the power until either rain should come or the new engine, which i fl completed, shoi/ld be properly tested. The Hawera company is the only electrical concern in tine *iorth Island which has not restricted the supply ox isxsened the load in eome direction. As a. mantel 1 of fact, although a shortage of power exists, the necessary power is available, but the community street lighting will be curtailed for a few days. When the engine has been tested and operates there will ‘be a further 500 h.p. available over and above that normally required. . PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. P. O. Veale, 8.A., M.Se., of the Hawera dairy laboratory Ims been made an associate of the Institute of Chemists of Great Britain and Ireland. After a most pleasant weex during which many old fi ends were met after a long interval of fairs, Mesdames C. J. Rowe, Cressey senior, E. Morrissey and Miss Edna Rows, of Hawera, end Mrs. George Paseoe, of New Plymouth, returned home by Friday's express from the West Coast Diamond Jubilee, held at Greymouth, last week. Mr. E. P. Beauehjnr- -int'mr luader at Hawera, who has bean transferred to Wellington, has to undergo a slight operation and will not leavj ilr.wera for at least a fortnight. Mr. R. Lynch, of Wanganui, is at present relieving at the Hawera railway station, during the absence Messrs. Thomas, Aubrey and Higgs, wh° have been sitting for examinations In Wanganui.

The Hon. O. J. Hawke i, Minister of Agriculture, after - opeoiog the Normanby Horticultural Society s ihow eeterday, left last evening to attend vha annual conference of Stats Forest Service officers at Rotorua. He will Icare Rotorua on Friday for Wellington