LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 March 1944, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Parker Memorial Bursary. The Robert Parker Memorial Bursary has this year been awarded to Miss Lorna Pile, Dunedin, for singing.

Man Fatally Injured. Fatal injuries were received by a workman on night shift at the factory of New Zealand Forest Products, Ltd.. Penrose, Auckland, when a stack of insulating board collapsed and fell on him at 10 p.m. on Friday. He was Percival’ Lawrence Crook, labourer, and was admitted to hospital with his skull fractured. He died shortly after midnight. New Zealand Troops Praised.

A very high opinion of the units of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force in the Pacific is held by officers and men of a United States division which is at present resting in camps in New Zealand after a long period of active service in the Solomons. Some of them saw much of the Third New Zealand Division ,and are obviously sincere in their praise for Major-Gen-eral H. E. Barrowclough and his men. Price Orders.

When a price order provides for a reduction in price on a certain day, that 1 reduction comes into force immediately. This point was made clear by the presided of the Price Tribunal, Mr Justice Hunter, in a statement issued yesterday. There seems to be an impression abroad among certain traders that when a price order provides for a reduction in price on a certain day, traders may continue for seven days thereafter to sell at the higher price so as to get rid of stocks in hand,” said Mr Justice Hunter. “This is not so. Traders must abide strictly by the provisions of price orders, otherwise stabilisation might be seriously affected.” i Lest Goods Claim.

Holding that the board's by-law was eminently, reasonable, and, therefore, valid, Mr Justice Johnston, in a reserved judgment, has allowed, with £l5 15s costs, the anneal of the Wellington Harbour Board from the decision of Mr A. M. Goulding, S.M., in which the latter allowed Samuels and Kelly, Ltd. (respondent), who was consignee of a case of cloth stolen after being landed by an overseas shin on the Wellington wharf, the total value of the goods, namely, £292 6s, despite the provisions of the” harbour board by-laws designed to confine the responsibility of the board for any single package lost to £lOO, unless value in excess of that sum was stated and a special receipt given.

New Zealand Egg Record. What was thought to be the heaviest hen’s eggs ever recorded is stated to have been laid recently by a Black Orpington at Tauranga. This egg weighed 7goz., and was 3gin. long. Though it is impossible to obtain a complete record of outsize hen’s eggs, it would appear that New Zealand can now claim to be the world recordholder as a result of this effort. The runner-up to 'this record is a Leghorn hen that’belonged to Pietro Marini in 1935. This hen laid at Valensa, Italy, an egg that weighed 7oz. The outer shell contained three eggs inside and inside one of these were four yolks. In 1930 a hen at a poultry farm in the Rangitikei district laid an egg that weighed 6:joz., and was 9.‘in. in circumference. A Black Orpington at Te Kuiti in 1934 laid an egg 4in. long and over 6oz.

South Island Lamb Schedule. The New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board advises.that the lamb schedule in the South Island will be increased by'one-eighth of a penny per lb., commencing today.

Field Day Postponed. The Women's War Service Auxiliary field day, which was to have been held in Masterton yesterday, has been postponed. A further announcement will be made later.

Conditions in Italy. Private R. Bimler, of Featherston, who has recovered from typhoid fever, is now in Italy with his unit. Writing home he states: “Italy is very cold at present and one finds it very hard to keep warm. It is just like a winter’s day in the South Island. The people are very poor and very dirty; some of them are just like the Wogs in Egypt, only miles worse, with very poor clothing and not much food; it is terrible to see these people. Old ladies are to be seen lying out in the fields; one cannot help pitying them. The British are doing all they can for them, but it is a big job.”

Religion in the Home. “A few years ago when Johnny went for a holiday the last thing his mother would say to him was, “Now remember to say your prayers and see that you are a good boy,” said the Rev A. L. Silcock, speaking yesterday in the Baptist Church on the need for religion in the home. “But today, when Johnny goes on a holiday, the last thing his mother says to him is. “Now, remember to brush your teeth.” Parental care for our children's cleanliness and health is by no means an unimportant thing,” continues Mr Silcock, “but it is a poor substitute for parental care for our children’s spiritual well-being.” Odd Fellows’ Dance. The Masonic Hall, Masterton, was crowded on Saturday night for the Masterton Manchester Unity Odd Fellows’ Lodge dance. The music was supplied by Mr J. Barnes's Rhythm Boys and extras were played by Miss Marsh and Mr P. Haeata. Bro B. J. Seddon carried out the duties of M.C., and under his leadership community singing was enjoyed. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss P. Davey and Mr K. Gilbert and a Lucky Spot dance was won by Miss Todman and Mr Graham. An excellent supper was served. The lodge expresses its appreciation to all who assisted in the successful running of the dance. The next dance will be held on March 25. Y.M.C.A. Classes. The general secretary of the Y.M.C.A. reports that the first week of the new season's programme can be regarded as successful. All classes were well attended and several new members were received. In the gymnasium section, special emphasis is being placed on fitness, the latest training methods being used to attain this. The members without exceptions are finding the exercises interesting and helpful. This development is necessary if the best results are gained from gymnasium apparatus work. The physical director, Mr A. C. Tatton commends this programme to all young people, particularly the men of over eighteen years of age.