CURRENT COMMENT

Taranaki Daily News, 6 August 1932, Page 1 (Supplement)

CURRENT COMMENT

OTHER. POINTS OF VIEW <$

(By

M.O.S.)

J The secret of success in generating Ihydro-electric power is a reliable and plentiful supply of water,” stated an expert recently. In the case of Arapuni, the secret seems to have leaked out. « # «= * “Trade Barometer High” stated a heading in a newspaper article about Mew 'Plymouth this week. In view of tho performance of his brother-in-law, .the Weather Barometer, we consider the Trade Barometer's effort was remarkably meritorious. • • * * The New Frothblowers’ Anthem. (Being impressions gained after listening in to the wireless on Tuesday nig i and reading the papers on Wednesday morning.) Kewpie Wallace (modestly, as he steps off the ark on to terra firma): Many thanks indeed, old Kiwi, for - ho . s , e kind words. But really, I didn t. do it. Kewpie Kilby was such a darling; they all loved him. And as for Kewpie Doc Murray, he bathed the boys; and tucked them in so nicely every night that they simply couldn’t help playing well next day. And Kewpie Steete, he played •imply. beautifully all the time. He was such a dear. , Kewpie Kilby (blushing): . Pardon me,, gentlemen; it was really Kewpie Wallace who practically won the rubber by looking after us so well. He was simply gorgeous, and a fair'dmfkum pilo , tod, whenever the time came for us to cross the bar.. Kewpie Steere, mind you, ’ 'at die head of his battalions of giants, really won the day for us. Kewpie Steere: Same to you all, with .knobs on.'. _ . . , . Tout ensemble (joining hands and ringing lustily):/'The more we are together . •' etc.” * # * Mr Arthur Collins, All Black full-back, returned to Stratford by the mail tram last niaht and was met at the station by a large number ,of football enthusiast, friends and relatives. u-m-j +r> ' “I am sure we are all delighted to sec Mr. Coffins as the Stratford and Taranaki representative in the New Zealand teahi hick in Stratford,” said the Mayor, Mr. P Thomson, in extending a welcome on behalf of the townspeople. Mr. Collins will play for Stratford t sen iflr?•- against Celtic on- Saturday. . .. , Gazette Notices. Promotions in The Force. ''Collins, full-back, Taranaki, to. the rank of Mr.-Collins, full-back, Taranaki, ai from August 4, 1932. Or In. Other' Words. It’s a wonder what Sydney will do To a footballer modest and true. You work all the season doing things beyond reason; _ You tackle in shoals, spend all day kicking goals; .' • And because you can’t, win. there s a deuce of a din. It’s “Collins-did this,” “Collins didnt ' do that,” ....... . e . So I packed up my trap and to Syd-ney-I-gat. ; And when I returned I was nearly knocked flat; ~ • For there in the paper in type white and black, « . . “Mr. Collins is. home; Mr. Collins is back.” 1 - , j. So I’m sure you'll agree that it a true What that wonderful Sydney can do.

A couple in Sydney recently struck a new note in marriages by holding tne ceremony in mid-air. It is understood, however, that they soon came back to earth—even more quickly, indeed, than couples married in the ordinary way.

After all, this is merely an indication of the fact that the world is definitely turning air minded. Take, for instance, the amazing project of the two Sydney pioneers which was unfortunately nipped in the bud. by an explosion this week. Working ,at fever.sh haste in ‘order to be ready to beat KingsfordSmith over to New Plymouth next month,, they had the misfortune to have their rocket aeroplane explode before its time; and as a result the eyebrows of one of them were raised so much that they disappeared altogether. The promoter of the scheme described how the rocket would move at 600 miles an hour through the stratasphere and rise to a height of 60,000 ft. Practically at the •tart of the journey, he said, the travellers would be able -to'' see the entire North Island and part of the South Island as far as Christchurch. As the matter of descending is somewhat problematical it is seriously suggested that Panhandle Joe, an expert rodeo man, •hould be included in the party for the express purpose of lassooing Mt. Egmont as the rocket passes through Taranaki.;

In this connection much has been ©aid about Mt. Egmont being the guidina' star for Kingsford Smith in his •forthcoming September flight. Here <<min, in view of the fact that Egmont iXs been Hiving in retirement practical--5y the whole of this winter, it is felt that, earnest representations should be made to him to come out of the clouds for the purpose of welcoming our distinguished projected guest. One can well imagine the conversation ©n board tne Southern Cross as it cleaves the upper ether en route to /Taranaki. . Navigator (anxiously scanning tne (horizon with his telescope): Alas and Black; I cannot descry the famous peak. Smithy; We are undone; can anyone jjive me a cigarette? Navigator (in surprise): All’s well; we do not need the mountain; we are already there. I can see a broad and ©hiTiing river beneath us; it must be the “Huatoki” marked on the map as (flowing through the centre of New (Plymouth. New Zealand wireless transmitter ((gloomily): Afraid not. That’s the . Arap uni leak. Smithy: Looks to me as though all the towns are deserted. What are those ant-like creatures crawling all over the paddocks. New Zealander: Oh, that’s all right. That’s the result of Syd. Smith’s unemployment relief scheme for boys. They’re making golf courses for Paddy ■Hannigan. Navigator: Good heavens! This is not New Zealand at all. There’s a war on. I can see the ambulances with my naked eye, and the shouting is quite plain. New Zealander (reassuringly): Wrong That’s only the northern division final between. Star and Stratford. '(Curtain falls to the strains of “Stra-a-Btford” and “You Black Beauties” floating up from below.)