The Waipawa Mail. SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919. CURRENT TOPICS.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8178, 3 May 1919, Page 2

The Waipawa Mail. SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919. CURRENT TOPICS.

The Borough Elections. The interest shown by the burgesses in the borough elections on Wednesday is a good sign, for although there were no burning questions before the electors the poll was a very representative one. It was quite on the cards that there would be one or two surprises, and the result bore this out. Six of the old councillors who sought- re-election were returned. Of the two new members Cr. Hunt already lias municipal experience to his credit, and his position on the poll indicates the confidence which the burgesses have in him as one of their representatives. The other new member, Cr. Simpson, lacks that experience, but everyone who aspires to public positions must serve an apprenticeship, and his capacity is judged by the manner in wdiich he discharges his duties during that period. The introduction of new blood on local bodies very often has a stimulating effect on the other members. It helps them to climb out of ruts and gives them a wider vision. Taken “by and large,” the new Council is a good one, and should justify the confidence of tl«j electors.

Hospital Board. The return of Mr W. H. Rathbone to represent the combined district of Waipawa and Waipukurau on the District Hospital Board gave general satisfaction. The contest, as we anticipated, resolved itself into a town v. town struggle, and the Waipawm poll was the largest. We confidently believe that the new member will prove an acquisition to the Board, and hope that his return will strengthen the hands of those who believe that the time lias come when the Waipawa and Dannevirke districts should be separated. We trust that when the Waipawa County Council next appoints its two members on the Board it will select two representatives resident in this district. It should not be necessary to go to Dannevirke to find a suitable member.

War Memorial. At the war memorial ballot on Wednesday the public expressed their views on this much discussed matter in no uncertain manner, and it tvas not necessary to take the second preference votes into the count. It is extremely doubtful whether a tower, clock, and bells can be erected for the sum estimated, £750, but little difficulty should be experienced in raising whatever is required. No doubt as soon as the peace celebrations have taken place an energetic campaign will be entered upon for the purpose of raisings funds for the object stated, and we do hope that now the public have decided so emphatically in favor of the clock scheme the whole community will join together in the effort to carry it into effect. LOCAL AND GENERAL. On the latest tally of the Referendum vote Continuance is leading by GBOO. Robert Brassel, charged at Wellington with selling liquor without a license, was fined £lO. The annual meeting of the ‘Waipawa Licensing Committee will be held at Dannevirke on Wednesday, June 4th. We have a very good range of Dress Tweeds, Velveteens, Biousings, and Silk for evening wear. All new shades. Hood Bros.* Amended regulations made under the Discharged Soldiers’ Settlement Act provide that in the case of bush lands the Minister may authorise an advance of not exceeding £IOOO in ordinary cases or £1250 where special circumstances warrant. The pupils of the Waipawa District High School reassembled after the term holidays on Thursday morning, when the Board’s inspectors were also in attendance. The staff was somewhat disorganised. The Board has not yet filled the vacancy in the secondary department. Miss Parsons, of the primary department, who was under temporary appointment, did not return after the holidays, having entered the bonds of matrimony, and her successor will not be able to take up her duties for some time. Miss James is at present temporarily filling the vacancy. Some of the requisites for fighting the recent epidemic in Wanganui came to light at the last meeting of the Borough Council in consequence of the Government declining any liability in regard to certain accounts. 1 ‘ The first item is £6 7s fid for cigarettes and tobacco,” said the Mayor. “The next item is two pairs of ladies’ boots at 29s fid a pair, although I do not know what part of the treatment they were used for. The third item is £l-5s for a wristlet watch. The Government has queried that too. Perhafis it was used for timing pulses.” Cr. Harkness: Will the borough have to pay? The Mayor (resignedly): I don’t know what to do with them. Ihe councillors accepted the position philosophically, one member asking if the borough would get the boots. Cr. Gower finally moved that the accounts he paid, and as this was apparently the only solution of the problem, the motion was carried minus, however, any display of enthusiasm.

Owing to a telegraphic error, the figures for the Christchurch Mayoralty were incorrect. They should be: —Dr. Thacker 5948, J. J. Dougall 5747, J. McCombs 2306. A meeting of ladies willing to assist in making arrangements for the catering at the Brass Band social and dance will be held in the band-room, at the Islington, on Monday, at 3 o ’dock.

'Members and intending members of the Waipawa Savage Club are reminded that the annual meeting will be held in the Municipal Bandroom this evening at 8 o’clock. A few vocal and instrumental items will follow the despatch of the ordinary business.

The Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Society’s Spring Show will be held on October 15th and 16th. It has been decided to revert to giving the full prize money when there is no competition, instead of giving only half prize money as has been the case during the last two or three years. The reduction in prize money was only made as a war measure in order to reduce expenditure.

At yesterday’s session of the Anglican General Synod in Napier Canon Williams suggested that a chaplain should be appointed to the Sanatorium at Waipukurau. The Bishop of Waiapu said that the Rev. A. W. C. Stace would give regular ministrations to the soldiers at the Sanatorium; a chapel would be erected which could be used by other denominations.

Smart Costumes, Coats, Blouses, Skirts, Pur Collars, now showing. Hood Bros.* l

In connection with the Anzac Day celebrations in London, at which New Zealanders were not represented, Sir James Allen cabled to the officer commanding the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces in the United Kingdom and yesterday received the following reply:—“AA r ar Office made arrangements for dominions’ march on May 3rd at which King George will be present. Australians approached us at the last moment asking me to join Anzac march. In view of the official march on May 3rd I did not consider it advisable to have two marches. Senior officers concurred.”

A well-known Christchurch journalist, who has been on active service with the N.Z.E.F. for the last two or three years, writing to a local pressman from London under date of March 7th, says:—“l don’t know whether it has leaked out to New Zealand, but Lord Nortlieliffe is dreaming of world conquest. His latest project, according to Fleet street gossip, is an ‘Empire Daily Mail’ on the lines of his paper here and the Paris edition. Ilis scheme aims at the establishment and publication daily of a ‘Daily Mail’ (with extensive eable services, features, etc.), in Toronto or Montreal, Cape Town, Sydney, and AA r ellington, and he is reported to be prtepared to spend £3,000,000, and more if necessary.

AA r e have received the following communication from Colonel McGibbon, Chief of the General Staff and Military Authority under the AA’ar Regulations:—‘‘ Censorship on press cables in New’ Zealand will terminate unless unforeseen circumstances arise at midnight of the 30th April, 1919. Please note that the cessation of the censorship on press cables does not in any manner imply that the New Zealand AA r ar Regulations and other legislation in respect to the prohibition of publication of certain matters have become imperative. I desire to take advantage of this opportunity to thank the press of New Zealand for the great assistance that has been given me as Chief Censor throughout the war. The loyal co-operation of all concerned has enabled a, very difficult task to be accomplished with a minimum of friction and at a minimum cost to the country. ’ ’

Be sure and see the complete doll’s bed in our window. Tickets, 1/each, in aid of Church of England Bazaar. Hood Bros.*

Special values in Men’s Tweed Overcoats and Boys’ Tu’eed Overcoats. Men’s Saddle Tweed Trousers. 22/6 upwards. Hood Bros.*