NEWS OF THE DAY

Taranaki Daily News, 24 June 1935, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

Good Skl-lng Conditions,

A party of 20 members of the Taranaki Alpine Club braved the unfavourable conditions yesterday and climbed to the ski-ing grounds past the Hen and Chickens. Steady rain fell intermittently, but the ski-ing conditions wore, good. The party was under the leadership of Mr. R. Whitwell. Torrential downpours were experienced at North Egmont on Saturday. Green Under Water.

The sandy nature of the Fitzroy golf links prevents the course from ever becoming heavy underfoot, and it is seldom that there are any pools of water. However, the membeys received something in the nature of a shock yesterday morning when they arrived to find the last green a miniature lake. As an inter-club match was being played with Tarurutangi urgent measures were necessary and a hose was brought into play. The water was syphoned into an adjacent sandy hollow.

Cars Collide.- • No one was injured in a collision that occurred at the intersection of Gover and Gill Streets, New Plymouth, shortly after midday on Saturday, when a baby car being driven up Gover Street in a westerly direction collided with the side of a large two-seater roadster proceeding along Gill Street in the direction of Fitzroy. The small car, which contained two men, received damage to the radiator, front wheels, front axle and the front of the chassis, the only injury to the other vehicle being a partly crushed running board.

An Unusual Visitor. Residents of the Henley district were greatly surprised to witness a large white seal disporting itself in the swollen waters of the Taieri River one day last week. The marinei visitor, although about 12 miles from the sea, appeared to be perfectly at home, and did not seem to have any fedr of the numerous spectators who approached it. Later the seal made its way on to the bank, when it was seen to be about nine feet in length. Its presence caused much interest among residents, who consider it a very unusual happening for a seal to make its way so far from the open sea.

Will to Win. The necessity for shaking off the impression that Wellington is invincible to Taranaki was urged on Taranaki Rugby representatives at Stratford yesterday by Mr. C. Brown, one of the three selectors. “You must have that will to win,” he told players, “and when you have 20 points up. don’t be content; concentrate on getting 40 points up.” A bystander thereupon made pungent reference to the Wellington-Taranaki match at Hawera. two years ago, when it -was Wellington which realised a mental vision of 40 points up. “A Perfect Lady.” A new definition of “a perfect lady” was discovered by Mr. Justice Callan in the Supreme Court at Auckland. The defendant in a breach of promise case admitted that he had gone to Beachland : with a girl to whom he was not engaged. “How did you get there?” His Honour asked. “Oh, she had her own car,” replied the witness. “Did you shout her afternoon tea?” pursued His Honour. “She brought it with her in the car,” came the response. “a perfect lady,” observed His Honour. Power of Advertising. A tribute to the power of Press advertising was paid by Mr. Colin Eglinton, retiring president of the Palmerston North High School Old Boys’ Association, at the annual reunion. Last year, he said, a large number of circulars had been sent to members reminding them of the reunion, but of the 85 who attended only about 25 had been present in answer to the circular. The remainder had attended because they had read the advertisement in the newspapers.

Advice to Eafcaged Couples. A little advice on procedure during “tiffs” between engaged couples was given by Mr.' Justice Callan during the hearing of a breach of promise case in the Supreme Court at Auckland. The defendant stated that on one occasion his. fiancee had handed him back her ring; but he returned it to her. “Did you put it on?” asked His Honour. “No, sir, she put it on herself.” “It is always advisable for the man to put it on in a case of reconciliation,” commented His Honour. “I advise you in future to do so.” 3

Town and Country. The difference between the countryman and his cousin in the city was commented upon by Mr. C. B. Barrowclough in an address to a party of young farmers visiting Dunedin. “It used to be said,” Mr. Barrowclough stated, “that when the country fellow came to town you could tell him by the way he dressed. Now, after looking round this room, I have come to the conclusion that the only way in which the country boy differs from those in the town is that he looks a little healthier, a little more intelligent, and a little better dressed.” The remark was greeted by the country youths with a substantial measure of acclamation. Cry for More Leisure. An interjector who sought Mr. W. Machin’s ■ opinion on the question of “more leisure” at a meeting of the League of Nations Union at Christchurch received a vehement answer. “How fatuous is this cry of ‘more leisure’ when 33,750,000 persons in Great Britain are living on 10s a week,” Mr. Machin said. “Do those people want more leisure or do they want a greater share? You can say that if so many people can do so much in this much time, why not employ twice the number of people working only half the time? But, believe me, things don’t quite work out like that. Hours have been gradually shortened, and you will see hours further shortened; but a sudden drastic cutting of hours would land you in even more difficulties than at the present time. Strangely, it is just those people, who nave never controlled any business or employees, who are most clamorous in their cry of ‘more leisure.' Weather Reports for Pilots. An indication that the institution of a daily weather report, service for aviation purposes is receiving the serious consideration of the authorities was given by Wing-Commander T. M. Wilkes at a meeting of the council of the New Zealand Aero Club. Wing-Commander Wilkes said that Dr. Kidson was very keen about the proposed service, and he was anxious to do what he could. There were a number of difficulties in the way at the moment, but it was hoped that they- would be soon overcome. The staff of the meteorological office was keen to do the job, although it involved extra hours. The scheme under consideration, he said, was a very comprehensive one, covering the whole of New Zealand and the main air routes. He was hopeful that the service would be put into operation within the next few months.

Quality of Fleur. ? “The wheats are blending much better' than usual, and for this reason the average flour quality is running as high as, if not higher than, it has been for the past five years,” stated Dr. F. W. Hilgendorf, director of the Wheat Research Institute at the quarterly meeting. He added that a very noticeable trend in flour during the past few years was that of greater uniformity-uniformity not only as applied to individual mills, but to mills considered as a unit. Mills, like makers or farmers, or any other business, had their difficulties, but whendhese were weighed against the successes it .could be definitely illustrated that the trend in milling had been for better and more uniform flour. A great deal of the credit for this forward move was dua to the manner in which the -directions, of the milling organisation and the management of individual mills had applied the suggestions which had been offered from time to time.

Attention is drawn to the advertisement appearing in this issue whereby the Farmers’ Co-op. will sell on behalf of Mr. E. C. Stanley at the Okato Saleyards, the whole of his live and dead stock. The cows comprise a young Jot of good constitutioned cattle which have been carefully tested and culled. Some have already calved and the remainder are due early. Individual dates will be given at the sale. The horses are an excellent lot of genuine farm sorts, and we honestly recommend buyers to attend this sale. Please book your seats with the auctioneers, the Farmers’ Co-op.

The big prize money attached io the competition, for embroidering a personal motif with Clark’s stranded cotton is attracting much attention at Scanlans Melbourne Corner. When visiting the firm's great winter sale inquire about this competition which costs nothing to enter. Scanlans assistants will gladly give all information.*

Newton King. Ltd. wishes to remind farmers of Mr. F. Pickering’s sale on his farm, Smart Road, New Plymouth, at 12 noon to-morrow. ■ The herd of 52 Jersey and Jersey-Ayrshire cross dairy cows is exceptionally good and is thoroughly recommended. Included in the offering are four well-bred pedigree Ayrshire bulls and a number of horses, pigs and farm implements, which are in perfect order. Dairy farmers should not miss this sale. Further particulars are in the stock auction columns of this issue.

Attention is drawn to an advertisement appearing on page 3 in reference to the civic reception being tendered to those attending the Girls’ Educational Week at New Plymouth. His Worship the Mayor - will preside. A welcome will be extended to the girls by the Hon. S. G. Smith,, Mr. W. J. Polson, the Hon. James McLeod, M.L.C., and Mrs. Polson.