In Town and Out

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19993, 9 November 1927, Page 8

In Town and Out

Only one postal delivery will be marie in Wanganui to-morrow, owing to the recognition of People’s Day at the Wanganui Agricultural and Pastoral Show.

Bringing cargo from Melbourne and Newcastle, the Ihumata is to reach Wanganui on Friday this week. Her (kite of arrival is a day later than the original schedule*

Forward sales of lambs at prices very satisfactory to the vendors have been made in the Wanganui district. Farmers have secured 20s to 23s and in one case 25s was refused for a special line.

The 1927 proficiency examination for children who are unable to attend in the centres will be held on November 30, supervision to be carried out by the head teachers of the institutions concerned-

The City Council last evening received a communication from the Prime Minister asking that a two minutes’ silence be observed at II a.m. on Armistice Day (Friday). The usual practice will be observed in Wanganui.

That a car cost nothing while standing was the opinion of a judgment debtor yesterday in the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court. “My experience is that they cost money while standing,” remarked Mr J. S. Barton, S.M.

The Reserves Committee of the City Council has considered the suggestion to show pictures in the Wanganui East Town Hall when the Opera House is otherwise engaged, and on its recommendation the Council has decided to take no further action in the matter.

“There is an increasingly brisk demand for cattle,” remarked a Wanganui stock dealer last evening to a “Chronicle” man. The salesman added that quality was now on the upgrade, owing to the improvement, with spring weather, of district pastures.

The secretary of the Wanganui District Nursing League (Miss M. A. Newcombe) wishes to acknowledge the following donations:—Already acknowledged £6 Ils 9d, Mr J. Peat £l, Mr Peck 10s, Mr Richandson (Wellington) £l, Mr A. G. Bignell £l, Mr Hope Gibbons £1 Is.

Whitebait, which have been unusually plentiful this season, have now practically disappeared from the rivers on this coast. The tiny fish were being caught over a long period this year and as the rivers were not flooded for any length of time, the hauls mlde were considerable.

Dull conditions yestenday marked a continuation of the changeable weather which has been experienced in Wanganui during the past fortnight. Despite the threatening conditions rain did not fall during the day but the temperature was frequently opppressive.

Careless driving is a costly procedure nowadays, and.’ motorists who do not take reasonable precautions are freely prosecuted. It is stated that several motor cyclists who have bro Ten the city by-laws recently will appear in the Magistrate’s Court on Monday to explain their doings on the road.

“This was the same lorry I had trouble with when I came before you 12 months ago —do you remember it?” asked a judgment debtor yesterday in the Magistrate’s Court of Mr J. S. Barton, S.M. “I have a faint recollection,” replied Mr Barton, “but I have tie alt with two or three other cases since then.”

“This man is notorious in the town, ’ ’ declared counsel in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, referring to a judgment debtor. “He won’t pay,” counsel added. After reviewing the position, the Magistrate, (Mr J. S. Barton) said he was unable to make an order but the remedy was for people not to allow credit to the debtor.

“An overgrown racing track,” is how a Somme Parade resident has described the riverbank thoroughfare. He states that citizens living there are annoyed continually by speeding motorists and motor cyclists, the worst period.’ of the week being late on Saturday night when revellers from entertainments in various Idealities vie with one another for speed supremacy.

Castlecliff beach, while handy for city bathers, is not bountifully endowed with facilities, one of the chief drawbacks being the acute lack of shelter. This brought comment from an Australian visitor yesterday. “Your beach would be improved immensely and would,' be twice as popular if you had shelter plantations,” he said.

Extensive training preparations have been undergone by members of city rowing clubs since the opening of the season, the clubhouses and the river being the rendezvous for many enthusiasts every evening. Daylight saving has been welcomed by rowers, in common with other sports followers, the additional hour being of material benefit.

In judgment summonses yesterday at the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court C. Davenport was ordered to pay 8. M. Richardson £l4 6s in default 16 days’ imprisonment; Tin Ihaia was ondiered to pay Herewini-Mete Kingi £3 13s, in default four days’ imprisonment; aid Conway Davenport was ordered to pay Watkins and Neilson Ltd., £8 Is 6d, in default nine days’ imprisonment.

The United Friendly .Societies recently requested the City Council to make a reduction in the charge for plots in the Aramoho cemetery. At last evening’s meeting of the Council the Works Committee reported it could not recommend any reduction. Cr. Burnett regretted the action of the committee, and this was endorsed by the Mayor (Mr W. J. Rogers), who said he would like to see all plots free. Th® recommendation was adopted.

A judgment debtor explained his non-appearance yesterday at the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court by forward ing a newspaper clipping describing a motor smash in which he was concerned. Counsel for the creditor pointed out that the report stated that all those in the accident were able to walk about next day, and there did not appear to be much reason for the debtor’s nonattendance. After perusing the clip ping, Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., remarked, “The debtor was suffering from strain and bruises on November I—there seems no reason for his not appearing. The order asked for is made.”