GENERAL NEWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20102, 8 May 1935, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS

An Example. During his recent visit to Hastings,. Mr R. B. Hammond, the Dominion town planner, informed the Mayor, Mr G. A. Maddison, that Cornwall Park and Beatson Park were, in their respective services, outstanding in the Dominion, and he had quoted the main entrance to Cornwall Park as an example for other municipalities to adopt.

Probates Granted, Probates in the following estates were granted by Mr Justice Johnston yesterday: William George Sherratt, Geraldine; Mary Morrish, Timaru; Frederick Arthur Rushen; James Cartwright, St. Andrews. Letters of administration were granted in the following estates:—Denis James Claik, Waitohi; Frances Hannah Joynt, Timaru; William Edward Barker, Peel Forest,

Mr Coates's Opponents It is reported from Auckland that Mr J. Caughley, formerly Director of Education, has announced his candidature for the Kaipara seat in the House of Representatives for the Democratic Party. The sitting member is the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister of Finance. Mr Coates will also be opposed by Mr William Grounds, as an Independent and a Labour candidate.

A Peculiar Judgment Judgment against a person unknown was obtained by the New Plymouth Borough Council in a claim for rates in the Magistrate’s Court. It was explained that the three sections that were the subject of the claim were owned by an estate in which there was no trustee or executor. Judgment, necessarily by default, was given for more than £IBO, and it will be registered against the certificate of title as a first charge.

Faster Than Phar Lap When Mr E. N. James, one of the candidates contesting the municipal elections in the interests of Labour got up to speak at Wanganui East, he told his audience that he “would get it off his chest faster than Phar Lap winning the Melbourne Cup." As good as his word, he read the first sheet of paper and, turning it over with a rustle, exclaimed, “That’s the end of part one.” A voice: “Never mind part two. Tell us when you’re coming up the straight and what the dividend is likely to be.” The Maori Healer A denial that the Maori faith-healer Te Huiatahi was working under the authority of “king” Koroki and Princess Te Puea Herangi at Ngaruawahia is made by Te Puea in a letter written by her secretary. The writer states that Te King! and Te Puea, with their well-known generosity, make everyone welcome at their home village, and no one is turned away when a home is needed. This, it was stated, was the sole reason for Te Huiatahi’s presence at Ngaruawahia. Te Puea wished to make it known that she did not wish either the name of Te Kingi Koroki or her own to be in any way associated with the work being carried on by Te Huiatahi at Ngaruawahia. Salvation Army Leader’s Thanks. Yesterday the Mayor (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite) received a letter from Colonel Richard Griffith, Salvation Army Headquarters, expressing appreciation of the telegram of welcome sent by the Mayor to General Evangeline Booth on her arrival in New Zealand. “The people of New Zealand have certainly been very warm in their expression of welcome to the General and she has had a wonderful visit,” said the letter. “The General regrets very much that, on account of the shortness of time, she will not be able to make a long visit, as she has to get back to the Old Land, but hopes to return at some future time when, perhaps, it will be possible to make a visit to your town."

Y.M.C.A. Activities: The annual tournament between the members of the Boys’ Departments of the y.M.C.A. of Timaru, Christchurch and Dunedin takes place this year in Dunedin between May 16 and 20. The Timaru team, comprising 26 boys, in charge of the general secretary of the Association, Mr P. E. S. Long, will leave for Dunedin on Wednesday next. The tournament consists of competitions in rugby, athletics, steeplechase, prepared speeches, ping-pong, basketball and other indoor games. Timaru was the venue of last year’s tournament and the Timaru boys proved victorious, winning the shield presented by the Herbert Smith Trust for this fixture. During the tournament the boys will be the guests of the members of the Dunedin Association and will be billeted by them.

Napier’s New Wharf. , The new wharf at Napier will be the first of its kind in the Dominion. It will consist of 50 piers, each supported by six raking piles to ensure stability under all conditions. It will be 750 feet long and 813 feet wide, and will carry five sets of railway lines flush with the decking to enable unobstructed movement by motorlorries. Provision is to be made for electric cranes on either side, and its entire night illumination will be provided by a huge floodlight at each end. Dredging is now’ in progress to form channels at either side to a depth of 35 feet at low water, thus allowing for larger ships than at present visit the Dominion. In the construction will be 1800 tons of steel, three miles of timber piles and fendering, six miles of ferro-concrete piles, and 7000 cubic yards of concrete.