LOCAL & GENERAL.

Waipawa Mail, Volume LXVII, Issue 69, 24 February 1939, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Ashburton Silver Band won the B grade test at the Band Contest at Christchurch with a margin of 21 points. The judge remarked that the band put up a wonderfully fine performance. An invitation by the South African Rugby Union to send a team to South Africa next year has been accepted by the New Zealand Rugby Union. It is possible that four test games will lie arranged. Men’s strong shirts, fast color stripes, hard wear. Special price, 2s lid. —Bryant’s Sale.* The poll on the Borough Council’s proposal to borrow £4OOO for the purpose of building a modern picture theatre will be held on Wednesday, March 29th, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Particulars are advertised in this issue. Men’s pure silk ties, latest designs, large range. Usually 3s lid to 5s Cd. Special; 2s Gd.—Bryant’s Sale,*

In the Arbitration Court, the Wellington City Council consented to q a judgment for the payment of £IOOO cl as compensation and £2l 12s 6d funeral expenses to Esther Elizabeth Liddy and her two children, arising out of the death of her husband, Frederick Charles Liddy, in a blasting accident at Moa Point on Septem- ' her 27th. Why cook a hot dinner in this j warm weather? Try our delicious Kiwi cooked ham, pickled pork or ( Dominion sausage.—Bryant’s.* A schoolboy “howler” which rockeii with laughter the 500 ex-pupils who attended the Park and Waihopai Schools’ jubilee banquet was told by Dr. A. A. Tennent, of Wellington, states the “Southland Daily News.*’ He said that a small boy, on being asked by the teacher to state what he knew of the death of Napoleon, scratched his head and then answered: “Napoleon died as a result of his confinement in St. Helena.” Full stocks of tinned goods are now to hand. Pears, peaches, apricots, fruit salad and pineapple, also salmon, sardines, meats and pilchards. Get them at Bryant’s.* “This is a new word, isn’t it?” asked Mr Justice O ’Regan in the Arbitration Court at Wellington, when the “radiotricians” award was under discussion. “Have you made application to have the word included in the dictionary?” asked Mr W. Cecil Prime (employers’ representative). His Honor: If it’s in use long enough it will get into the dictionary. They will put “finalise” in the dictionary ultimately. Bryant’s Special! Double ,bed unbleached sheets, five years’ guaran- , teed wear, 5s lid each.—Bryant’s Sale.* Discussing the question of volun- ’ tary or compulsory military training, Mr Dan Reese, at a defence meeting held in Christchurch, said that he wished the Prime Minister (Mr Savage) would go as far as Mr Chamberlain or Mr Lyons on the subject. The , Australian Prime Minister had said, in agreeing to voluntary training, that Australia would not allow the defence system of the country to break down if voluntary effort were not forthcoming.

Jellies that will set! Have you tried Lushus or Edmond’s jellies at 6d?—Bryant’s.*

In order to stimulate eel catching at Waimiha, in the King Country, the Auckland Acclimatisation Society has decided to vote £1 Is in prize money for a competition, at present in progress, and £1 Is for a future competition. Information was received that in a previous competition two anglers had “tied” with a catch of 69 eels each, and there were 60 members ready for the next competition. Several of the members of the society referred to the big loss of young trout through eels. Bryant’s Special! Single bed unbleached sheets, five years’ guaranteed wear, 3s lid each.—Bryant’s Sale.’

The difficulty of obtaining farm labor, even when special immigration efforts are made, was amply demonstrated by the experience of a Hawke's Bay farmer. He approached the proprietor of a Hastings labor bureau and was put in touch with a, young; Irish immigrant brought out as i farm hand. An agreement was reach ed between the immigrant and thi farmer, and it was arranged that the young man should start work on a certain day. His non-appearance on the joli caused inquiries to b< made, and it was then discovered tha 1 the immigrant, without notification o: apology to his prospective employe; or the labor bureau proprietor, hai gone to work as a laborer on a flooi protection scheme.

We’ve never offered anything like this before. Men’s bathing shorts, latest, 10s 6d for 7s 6d. Men’s celanese sports shirts, 10s Gd for 6s lid. Boys’ white tennis shirts, 2s 6d. Twenty men’s striped blazers, 33s 6d for 19s 6d. —D. H. Edwards, Ltd.* One of the most notable features of the methods used by the voluntary instructors working under the national learn-to-swim campaign is the care taken to build up the confidence of the pupils before they begin to swim. The holding of the head under water in a basin for a time is considered of great assistance in teaching the novice to breathe correctly. That the methods are successful is proved every day. One ease is on record of a lad who, previously unable to swim at all, could cover the width of a swimming pool after only a quarter of an hour’s instruction. The methods used contrast forcibly with some of those which were once used. Many parents used to attempt to teach their children to swim by throwing them into the water and letting them struggle. This system often proved fatal to the confidence of the learner. Mr E. A. Shattky, F. 1.0., F.S.M.C. (Bond.), of Messrs Shattky and Webber, Opticians, of Hastings, visits Waipawa each Tuesday morning. Appointments at Murray’s Pharmacy.*

A meatless menu which included only health foods was offered at a luncheon at Hastings yesterday held in conjunction with the “Keep Fit” Week campaign. The Mayor of Hastings (Mr G. A. Maddison), who presided, said: “I think it is fitting that we should have a luncheon based on ‘keep fit’ foods.” Mr Maddison said that the need for more exercise was an obvious one, and quoted the Gover-nor-General (Lord Galway) saying that the farmer looked after his animals well, hut did not take much care of himself. Advocating dress reform for men, Mr Maddison spoke of the discomfort men bore in their every-day attire. He strongly disliked going to a ball because of the stiff dress entailed, while women attended such functions dressed appropriately. “Where men are concerned there should bo some alteration,” he concluded. We’ve never offered anything like this before. Men’s bathing shorts, latest, 10s Gd for 7s Gd. Men’s celanese sports shirts, 10s Gd for 6s lid. Boys’ white tennis shirts, 2s 6d. Twenty men’s striped blazers, 33s 6d for 19s 6d. —D. H. Edwards, Ltd.*

A somewhat severe shock of earthquake, of the rolling type, rocked the district at 11.20 this morning. Mrs E. Furminger, A.T.C.L., teacher of pianoforte and theory, announces that she has resumed tuition.

On Sunday afternoon, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 3.30 p.m., current will be cut off in the following areas under the control of the Central 11.8.

Power Board: —South of Waipukurau Borough, Waipawa Borough. , Otane, and Te Kura. “We have got to ensure that the toiler draws more from the national ■ pool and the dividend king less, ’ ’ said the Minister of Public Works, Mr Semple, to a deputation in Houhora (North Auckland). “The more squealing we hear from men who live in expectation of exploiting another’s toil, the more we shall like it.” The fourth test cricket match England v. South Africa was drawn. England made only 215 in their first innings, to which South Africa replied with 349 for eight wickets (declared). In their second innings England had lost four wickets for 203 at stumps. The London “Evening Standard” says that the Labor Party is beginning forthwith a purge of supporters of Sir Stafford Cripps and the Popular Front policy. A split in the Socialist ranks is considered inevitable as a number of the big unions are expected to line up with Sir Stafford, who was recently expelled from the party for advocating an understanding with other opponents of the Government. Since the Government restricted the remittance of money overseas, projected trips abroad have been cancelled, it is stated, would-be-travellers being unable to secure sufficient funds to make their holidays enjoy- , able. This difficulty has now been \ removed, according to advice received bv an Auckland shipping agency, by the exclusion of steamer passenger , fares from the amount covered by the Government permit. In an.endea- ’ vor to improve tile position, shipping ] interests have held discussions with , officials of the Reserve Bank, which , has now announced that the sum required for steamer fares will not he Included in the permit. In explana--1 tion it is stated that tickets for com--4 nlete tours should be obtained in New Zealand, otherwise fares pur- ; chased abroad would have to he found 3 from funds granted under the permit/ y