GENERAL NEWS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 18 March 1927, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

Mr William Evans, avlio has already given the building site for the i'.W.C.A. hostel, has hoav given further generous help of £44, with a prcini.se of still more assistance in the future.

A correspondent Avrites suggesting that the South Canterbury Auctioneers’ Association should hold a purely ewe sale at Fairlie, and stating that it would he greatly appreciated by the sheep farmers of the district.

A cable message from Sydney states that Messrs Dalgety and Co! Ltd., agents for the White Star and Aberdeen lines have received a cable from their London office denying the private advices received in Sydney regarding the reported changes in the Australian and New Zealand services, and stating that the services will remain* as at present.

Mr T. 1). Burnett, M P., lias icnrved a telegram from the, Hon. It. A. Wright (Minister of Education) that lie is prepared to op.ui tho new secondary school building at Fairlie at 2 p.m. on April 5, and that he world also like to. call at the Pleasant Point and Albury Schools, en route, cn Tuesday morning. Mr Burnett, Arould like the Minister to sec the Sutherlands and Cave school children.

An inquest into the circumstances concerning the death of Patrick Hoaro was hold before the Coroner (Mr C. Orr-Walker) at the Court House yesterday. Identification of the body Avas established by Hugh Iloare (cousin of deceased), as a result of a post mortem examination by Dr Eea. .The Coroner returned a verdict that deceased died through syncope, as a result of longstanding heart trouble.

During February the total births registered for urban areas in NeAV Zealand amounted to 1020, as against 113 5 in January, a decrease of 115. Deaths in February numbered 409. a decrease of 37, as compared Avitli the previous month. Of the total deaths males contributed 218, and females 193. Forty-three deaths Avere of children under five years of age, being 10.51 per cent, of the Avliole number. Thirty-seven of these AA'ere under one year of age.— Press Association telegram.

It is often said, and many people believe it to be a fact, that Australian wheat is superior to wheat groAvn in New Zealand, but at the gathering of the Silo Mills on Wednesday night, Mr J. It. Bruce, avlio is a miller of long experience, said that this Avas quite erroneous. Flour manufactured in Timaru from New Zealand-grown wheat, some years ago, he said, was sent to an Exhibition in Australia, and against 33 competing exhibits of flour, it Avas awarded first prize and the gold medal. This announcement was received with hearty applause.

A deputation to the Minister of Health (Hon. J. A. Young), from Nelson yesterday protested against the establishment of a mental institution at Stoke. The Minister replied that the three new villas which were being erected, Avere on a property that had been purchased by the Government especially for the purpose of developing the new scheme. None of the buildings would be unsightly, and exactly the same policy ivas being pursued elseAvhere. Nelson had had a mental institution for years, and no protest had been made. There was no intention to make Nelson a dumping ground for inmates from any other institution. —Press Association telegram.

Yesterday an unusual but very interesting visitor to the port in the form of the second cruiser of the NeAV Zealand Division, H.M.S. Diomede, Avhich came from the Chatham Islands. The Mayor (Mr G. J. Wallace), and Mr E. R. Isaac (representing the Timaru Harbour Board) paid an official call on Commodore Sivabey, who is in command of the vessel. The Diomede will remain here for a day or two, and Avill be open -for inspection by the public this afternoon and tomorroAV afternoon from 2 p.m. until 4.30 p.m. The ship AVill not be open for inspection on Sunday. A “soccer” match has been arranged for Saturday at Russell Square betAVeen a team from the Diomede and a combined team from Timaru clubs. A Rugby game Avill be played betAA'een Diomede and Old Boys teams.

A meeting of the executive of the North End Improvement Association was held in Mr C. G. "Baker's office on Tuesday. Mr G. H. Andrews presided. Several matters in connection with the Floral Fete and Bag Day were finalised. The chairman expressed pleasure that both of these events had proved so successful. The secretary reported that the Association had been requested to nominate candidates for the coming Mayoralty and Council elections, and after some discussion it Avas proposed by Mr T. E. Holdgate that, as the North End Association Avas formed primarily. as a beautifying association, it was outside its duties to take part in municipal elections as an association. This Avas carried unanimously, but the hope w r as expressed that all ratepayers would take more interest in Council matters this election than they had done in the past.

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