GENERAL NEWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20104, 10 May 1935, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS

Man’s Sudden Death. Thomas James White, aged about 65, of 20 Bank Street, foreman of works at the Timaru Gas, Coal and Coke Company’s works, Perth Street, was found unconscious yesterday lying across a purifier valve, and died before medical aid arrived. An inquest will be opened this morning. Large Consignment of Hops. The Port Fairy, which sailed recently from Nelson for New Plymouth, loaded at Nelson, among other cargo, 750 bales of hops, a record consignment for the district to any one firm. This shipment, to England, is among the first of the season, which has been a particularly good one, following poorer recent years, in which the demand for the commodity has decreased. Returned Soldiers’ Association. Nominations for offices on the South Canterbury Returned Soldiers’ Association, are as follow: —President, J. W. Hinchey and the Rev. J. M. Stewart; vice-presidents, D. Cameron, C. H. S. Johnstone, F. H. Davey and G. J. Walker; executive, D. Cameron, J. Brennan, W. G. Collins, F. H. Davey, M. J. Dunne, J. G. Duncan, W. Farrow, W. Figgins, J. W. Hinchey, W. M. Hocking, C. Howe,, A. W. J. Huston, A. Mcßeath, A. Smith, S. Shears, J. H. J. Timmins, Dr. F. F. A. Ulrich, G. J. Walker. Timaru Horticulturists’ Success. At the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s show on Wednesday, Timaru exhibitors in Messrs J. Luck, P. Cook and D. B. Shand met with considerable success. Mr Cook provided the champion Yellow (Lancashire) and Crimson (Hugh Mitchell), the latter being adjudged the champion of champions in the show, while Mr Luck showed the premier Bronze (Majestic). Mr Shand secured a championship award in the exhibition singles classes, while the three exhibitors won several classes. Mr Luck has won a challenge cup at the show for the third year in succession, and the trophy now becomes his property.

“Speeding” In 1902. When an expert motor witness was asked by Mr A. D. Mcßae in the Supreme Court yesterday what was his daily occupation during the last 12 months, he replied that he was managing director of the firm of . “Have you actually done a mechanical job during the last five years? asked Mr Mcßae. “No,” was the reply, some amusement being caused by a remark: “He lets other people do that now.” “Yes,” said witness. “I had my share earlier.” Mr A. T. Donnelly: “Mr has the distinction of having been charged with speeding in 1902.” “And I got ofl, too,” replied witness amidst laughter. I

Brake Adjustment. “Is that all that is required to adjust brakes?” inquired his Honour Mr Justice Johnston, in the Supreme Court yesterday, when a witness had demonstrated the simplicity of brake adjustment of a popular make of motor truck. “It seems a far more elaborate job when I get mine adjusted," added his Honour, with a smile. The witness explained that there was a big difference between adjusting the brakes of the truck in question and some other cars of later model. Another witness, in referring to the truck, said that it was possible to get parts for it at any grocer’s shop. “It is a case of this make of car improving with age then,” retorted Mr A. D. Mcßae amidst laughter. Bible Class Concert. On Saturday last, the senior members of the Beckenham (Christchurch) Methodist Bible classes paid a visit to Timaru, and in the evening gave an excellent concert in the Woodlands Street Hall to a large and appreciative audience. The first part of the programme consisted of vocal solos, instrumental solos and duets and orchestral items. The second part consisted of Maori hakas, poi dances, etc. At the close the local members of the Bible classes dispensed supper. On Sunday evening an orchestra, consisting of members of the visiting Bible classes accompanied the singing. The Rev. H. L. Fiebig occupied the pulpit, and addresses were given by Miss M. Blanchard and Mr W. Beswarick on the work and impressions of the recent Bible class camps. Main School Function. Pupils of the Timaru Main School had a treat provided for them yesterday afternoon, when members of the School Committee visited the school, and presented each child with a button in commemoration of the silver jubilee of his Majesty the King. In addition, the children were each given an apple and a bun. The buttons, which were presented by the chairman of the committee (Mr J. W. Preen), and the refreshments were procured out of the grant made by the Government to schools to celebrate the event. Quite a number of parents were present, and evinced interest in the proceedings. It had been intended to unveil a sundial, erected in the grounds in commemoration of the diamond jubilee of the school, but the function had to be postponed on account of the ram.

Spectacular Smash. Two Timaru men, Messrs Wright and Hawke, had a miraculous escape from serious injury when, in a spectacular smash the motor lorry m. which they were travelling overturned m Evans Street. The lorry, which is used to cart timber from Ashburton to Timaru, was returning north about noon when, on rounding a bend in the mam road opposite the junction of White Street, it skidded badly and slewed across the road. With terrific force it mounted the eastern pavement, crashed into the concrete retaining wail in front of Mr B. Baxter’s residence and rolled over on its side. Had it not been for the fact that the rear of the lorry ' was built up with hurdles the vel F?j® would have capsized completely. The two occupants of the cab were imnrisoned, but when they were freed they emerged unscathed. The chassis and engine of the lorry were seriously damaged, and in the impact a large portion of the concrete fence was carried away.

Mortgage Corporation. The prospectus of the Mortgage Corporation of New Zealand has been issued. The public are invited to subscribe £500,000 of the share_ capital of the Corporation, ’vhich is to be £1 000,000 in shares of £1 each, 500.000 of' which are to be allotted to the Minister of Finance and held by him on behalf of the Crown. From this it will be noted that the Crown actually provides half of the total share capital, but the Minister does not have any voting-rights as a shareholder of the Corporation. The remaining 500,000 shares are now offered at par for public subscription, and as the shares will carry a cumulative dividend of ii percent payable out of the profits of the Corporation, the Minister expects that the shares will be readily taken up. The shares will be allotted by the Minister in terms of the legislation, and not more than 5000 shares will be allotted to any one person. The liability of e T *ery shareholder will be limited to the amount for the time being unpaid on the shares.