GENERAL NEWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19254, 6 August 1932, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS

The weather in Fairlie yesterday was very cold, but up to a late hour no fresh fairs of snow in or near Fairlie were ra\v - l ed. It. was stated that two inches hed fallen on the Snwdon Flat, but no confirmation of this was received yesterday.

Following receipt of a circular from the Transport .Beard at yesterday’s

meeting of the Mackenzie County Council, it was decided to forward a remit suggesting that farmers be allowed to take odt heavy traffic licenses monthly, instead of quarterly as at present.

Point of view is everything. The announcer at 4YA. Dunedin, stated last night that the weather in the city had been “cold and changeable, with intermittent showers of snow and hail.” During the mid-day community singing session, however, the leader apologised for the absence of an essential performer. who had telephoned to say that her train was held up by snow.

A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that an increase of 634 registered unemployed in the Dominion is recorded in the figui-es for the week ended August Ist. according to the Acting-Minister’s return. The total cn the books of the Labour Bureaux is 55.837, of whom 45,515 are engaged in work in No. 3 Scheme, leaving 10,322 unplaced.

Reporting to yesterday's meeting of the Mackenzie County Council, the engineer (Mr D. Jeune) stated that an extensive fall of snow during the week ending July 30 necessitated the use of the two snow ploughs. In the Tekapo riding double shifts were worked by means i. f the light now provided on the plough. In the Opuha riding the recently improved plough did all the necessary clearing work.

At a special service held in St. Mary’s Church last night. 151 candidates were presented for confirmation, the Bishop of Christchurch (the Rt. Rev. Dr. West-Watson) performing the rite. There was a large congregation. The Bishop was assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon 11. W. Monaghan, the Rev. A. K. Warren, of Waimate. who acted as Bishop’s chaplain, and the Rev. W. S. Southward. Other clergy present were the Revs. T. Williams, F. H. Thorpe and J. Evans.

There was a biting wind in Timaru yesterday, but there was very little rain, and the town and its immediate surroundings escaped the snow, sleet and hail that fell over a wide area from south of Dunedin to Taranaki. Otago experienced heavy snow, and the North Otago district, which had escaped previous falls this winter, came in for its share. In North Canterbury the weather was atrocious on Thursday night and Friday morning, and it was reported that snow was falling anew late last night. Advices from the North Island indicated that in some parts the fall was the heaviest for nearly fifteen years:

In his report to yesterday’s meeting of the Mackenzie County Council the engineer (Mr D. Jeune) stated that while in Wellington he had placed a proposal before the Unemployment Commissioner and Board, and after full discussion, it was agreed to. This would allow county unemployed to be grouped under a camp scheme for the purpose of clearing the Ash wick plantation. This work could be proceeded with at the end of this week. It wa«= agreed to go ahead with the camp for unemployed married men of Mackenzie, the plantation to be cleared at once, after clearing the area to be fenced in preparation for planting.

The day pupils of the Technical College successfully repeated their presentation of the operetta “The Whispering Wood.” in the Scottish Hall last night. In spite of the wintry weather conditions the hall was well filled, and it is expected that, in addition to the school sports fund, the Central Relief Society and Boys’ Welfare League will benefit substantially. Brilliant lighting effects and attractive costuming were again a feature of the production, while the singing and dancing of the performers attained a high standard. The story of the operetta, that of Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs, was presented with pleasing simplicity by the principals, whose efforts earned the appreciation of the audience.

The Timaru Branch of the Plunket Society held a successful Paddy’s Market yesterday. In spite of the chilly weather conditions the public accorded the effort generous support and helpers were kept busy till late in the afternoon. As a result the sum of £2O was raised. Two stores were in operation, one in the Wentworth rooms, and another in Tekapo Buildings. In the former was displayed a miscellany clothing, gramophone records and other useful articles which met a ready sale. In the Tekapo Buildings brisk trade was done in cakes, produce and lamb, and stocks were rapidly disposed of. Stallholders worked untiringly under the direction of the president (Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich) as follows: —Men’s and women’s clothing: Mesdames F. Lewis, W. Raymond. W. Hall, F. F. Neale. H. J. Brewer; children’s clothing: Mesdames E. Zeisler, F. G. Raymond, K. de Castro. V. C. Meehan; boots and shoes: Mesdames A. J. Ensor and R. T. Turnbull; produce: Mesdames J. C. Oddie, C. Hall, A. Irvine; flowers: Mesdames A. Wigley, B. Shand, C. W. Webber; cakes: Mesdames T. W. Satterthwaite, C. W. Wood, C. S. Bruce. W. R. Fea, J. Wilson; jumble. Mrs H. Sin-clair-Thomson; parcelling: Mrs C. Holdgate; cash: Mrs A. B. Herdman. A donation of produce was received from residents of Pareora for which the Society desire to extend thanks, as also to Mr R. J. Runciman and the “Timaru Herald” Company for the use of rooms, to G. G. McClatchie and Co. for firing, and to England and Mcßae for the use of scales.

Well, it’s just about time to toss up with your neighbour as to whether you keep the chickens this year and he grows the seeds, or vice versa. However, whatever arrangement you come to we expect to see you along at England, Mcßae’s. We stock all the requirements for both poultry keeping and gardening. Incubators from 65/to £l2/10/-. Wire netting and fowlhouse roofing at special low prices. Moreg poultry spice 2/- packet; English spades 5/6 to 10/6; digging forks 5/6, 6/6, and 7/6; hedge shears 3/11, 4/11, and 6/6; Dutch hoes If - and 1/9; handled rakes 3/6; handled steel hoes 4/6. Frankly, England, Mcßae’s prices offer j'ou genuine savings